E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 114 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015 No. 62 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was is no longer necessary. Obviously, the the past 2 years since the Court’s rul- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- Congress of the United States found ing, we have seen a resurgence of ef- pore (Mr. WALKER). otherwise. forts to limit when and where minori- f The editorial stated: ‘‘This process ties can vote. . . . stopped hundreds of discrimina- The editorial goes on to say, Mr. DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO tory new laws from taking effect, and Speaker: ‘‘Voting discrimination no TEMPORE deterred lawmakers from introducing longer takes the form of literacy tests The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- countless more.’’ and poll taxes. Instead, it is embodied fore the House the following commu- The process to which they were refer- in voter-ID laws, the closing of polling nication from the Speaker: ring was the preclearance process that places in minority neighborhoods, the elimination of early-voting days and WASHINGTON, DC, the Supreme Court threw out. The edi- April 28, 2015. tors cited a new study that analyzed hours, and much more.’’ I hereby appoint the Honorable MARK more than 4,000 rights cases. Mr. Speaker, I hope the House will WALKER to act as Speaker pro tempore on They write again: ‘‘The study pro- take up a bill to restore the Voting this day. vides the most wide-ranging empirical Rights Act without delay and crack JOHN A. BOEHNER, evidence yet that Congress was amply down on these discriminatory practices Speaker of the House of Representatives. justified in finding that voting dis- that only serve to weaken our democ- f crimination remains concentrated in racy by excluding millions of voices the covered States and regions.’’ that deserve to be heard. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE When we reauthorized the Voting 2015 is the 50-year anniversary of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Rights Act in 2006, Mr. Speaker, we did passing and signing of the Voting ant to the order of the House of Janu- so with an overwhelming vote of 390–33 Rights Act. That act was achieved only ary 6, 2015, the Chair will now recog- in the House. In the Senate, Mr. Speak- after some died, many bled, and a large nize Members from lists submitted by er, it was 98–0. There was no confusion, number participated in the march from the majority and minority leaders for there was no doubt in the minds of the Selma to Montgomery. morning-hour debate. Congress of the United States, and that That galvanized American public opinion and led the Congress to pass The Chair will alternate recognition bill was signed by President George one of the most significant civil rights between the parties, with each party Bush. It was an overwhelmingly bipar- and democratic rights bills of its his- limited to 1 hour and each Member tisan conclusion that preclearance was tory. Congress has the responsibility to other than the majority and minority still necessary some 45 years after the leaders and the minority whip limited act and act now. passage of the Voting Rights Act. As I close, Mr. Speaker, let me re- to 5 minutes, but in no event shall de- This has traditionally been an issue bate continue beyond 1:50 p.m. mind the Members of the Congress that that brings Democrats and Republicans I discussed this with the majority lead- f together, and I am proud to have co- er. The majority leader indicated that sponsored a bipartisan compromise bill VOTING RIGHTS AMENDMENT ACT we would have discussions about bring- sponsored by Republican former chair- ing Voting Rights Act to the floor, as The SPEAKER pro tempore. The man of the Committee on the Judici- did I and Mr. Cantor, his predecessor as Chair recognizes the gentleman from ary, JIM SENSENBRENNER, who was the majority leader. Maryland (Mr. HOYER) for 5 minutes. sponsor and chairman of the com- I look forward to those discussions to Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, when the mittee when the reauthorization was facilitate and to speed the bringing to Supreme Court ruled in 2013 to invali- effected in 2006. the floor of the bipartisan restoration date the preclearance formula in the The bill that we have introduced, of the protections in the Voting Rights original Voting Rights Act, it issued a called the Voting Rights Amendments Act amendments. challenge to Congress to pass an up- Act, with Republican former chairman Mr. Speaker, I will insert into the dated one. That is a challenge Congress of the Committee on the Judiciary, JIM RECORD the editorial reference. must accept. Until Congress acts, mil- SENSENBRENNER, and Ranking Member [From the New York Times, Apr. 18, 2015] lions will continue to face barriers at JOHN CONYERS, as well as JOHN LEWIS— VOTING RIGHTS, BY THE NUMBERS the ballot box. great hero of the civil rights move- When the Supreme Court struck down the On April 18, The New York Times edi- ment—that would answer the Supreme heart of the Voting Rights Act in 2013, its torial board highlighted the disturbing Court with an updated preclearance main argument was that the law was out- and flawed argument that preclearance formula, as they suggested. In fact, in dated.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:56 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28AP7.000 H28APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2478 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 28, 2015 Discrimination against minority voters stead, it is embodied in voter-ID laws, the entire families in front of one another may have been pervasive in the 1960s when closing of polling places in minority neigh- and their neighbors. the law was passed, Chief Justice John Rob- borhoods, the elimination of early-voting erts Jr. wrote, but ‘‘nearly 50 years later, days and hours, and much more. Ten-year-old Fatima stood bravely things have changed dramatically.’’ In this The Supreme Court suggested that Con- before the soldiers with $2 in her hand, simplistic account, the law was still pun- gress could fix the law by updating the cov- asking to spare the life of her 11- ishing states and local governments for sins erage formula to more closely reflect where month-old baby brother, Mattessem. they supposedly stopped committing years violations are occurring today—and a bipar- They still shot. The bullet went ago. tisan bill introduced in 2014 and reintroduced through Mattessem and killed their The chief justice’s destructive cure for this this year has done just that. So far it has mother. Out of a family of 25, only was to throw out the formula Congress de- gone nowhere because most Republicans op- Mattessem, Fatima, the father, and the vised in 1965 that required all or parts of 16 pose it. Even if it were to pass, there is no states with long histories of overt racial dis- guarantee it would survive before a Supreme grandfather survived those executions. crimination in voting, most in the South, to Court that is highly skeptical of any race- Assad kills his people indiscrimi- get approval from the federal government for conscious efforts to reduce discrimination. nately with barrel bombs that are em- any proposed change to their voting laws. Meanwhile, the Justice Department and bedded with chlorine and with shrap- This process, known as preclearance, stopped private groups are doing what they can to nel. These attacks bring scores of vic- hundreds of discriminatory new laws from combat the flood of new discriminatory laws tims into the already overworked taking effect, and deterred lawmakers from with the surviving provisions of the Voting makeshift hospitals in Syria; 175 of introducing countless more. Rights Act. But without preclearance re- But Chief Justice Roberts, writing for a 5– quirements for places with the worst records these hospitals have been hit by barrel 4 majority, invalidated the formula because on racial discrimination, they will always be bombs by Assad. ‘‘today’s statistics tell an entirely different a few steps behind. Dr. Sahloul, a Chicago doctor and story.’’ f head of the Syrian American Medical Well, do they? A comprehensive new study Society, has become one of the dozens by a historian of the Voting Rights Act pro- AMERICAN ANGELS OF MERCY IN of American doctors who have helped vides a fresh trove of empirical evidence to SYRIA refute that assertion. The study by J. Mor- the wounded in this war. He has risked gan Kousser, a professor of history and social The SPEAKER pro tempore. The being arrested, tortured, and even science at the California Institute of Tech- Chair recognizes the gentleman from killed for aiding the opposition. He has nology, examines more than 4,100 voting- Texas (Mr. POE) for 5 minutes. treated victims of these barrel bomb rights cases, Justice Department inquiries, Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, last attacks and has shared with my com- settlements and changes to laws in response year, a National Geographic photog- mittee a young boy’s vivid account of to the threat of lawsuits around the country the attack. where the final result favored minority vot- rapher captured 5,000 desperate people ers. navigating their way through a sand- Instead of drawing a sun and ani- It found that from 1957 until 2013, more storm, then eventually breaking mals, this child drew people with their than 90 percent of these legal ‘‘events’’ oc- through a barbed wire for safety legs severed—severed from their bod- curred in jurisdictions that were required to through the border into Turkey. They ies—bloody, and tears in the eyes of preclear their voting changes. The study also were among the roughly 11 million Syr- the victim. These children have had provides evidence that the number of suc- ians who have now been displaced from cessful voting-rights suits has gone down in the first years shrouded in war. They recent years, not because there is less dis- their homes over the past 4 years. have been deprived of a childhood sto- crimination, but because several Supreme The rich, the poor, the elderly, and len by war. Court decisions have made them harder to the children, Christians, Muslims, they We are all made the same way, no win. all share a new identity: a war refugee. matter what we look like or where we Mr. Kousser acknowledges that the law’s Though they may be alive, many of live, and deep down in our soul, all of formula, created without the benefit of years them have little hope for a better life. us, even these Syrian refugees, just of data, was a ‘‘blunt tool’’ that focused on A Syrian mother and a refugee under voter turnout and clearly discriminatory want to be free. practices like literacy tests. Still, he says, World Vision’s refugee program said For every day the reign of terror con- the statistics show that for almost a half she and her family lived in a small tinues, the colossal number of 12.2 mil- century it ‘‘succeeded in accurately homing apartment and they were happy before lion Syrians who are in dire need of hu- in on the counties where the vast majority of the war; they were never envious of manitarian assistance continues to violations would take place.’’ anyone, but after living in a tent with grow. U.S. Government-funded pro- Members of Congress had seen some of this some 25 other families in Bekaa Valley, data in 2006 when, by a near-unanimous vote, gramming is working to meet this Lebanon, she now envies even the dead need. U.S.-based nongovernment orga- they reauthorized the Voting Rights Act for in Syria. 25 years. In fact, the legislative record con- nizations, both religious and secular, tained more than 15,000 pages of evidence Unable to work because it is illegal, are doing great work inside Syria and documenting the continuation of ever-evolv- the more than 3.8 million refugees in the surrounding region to address the ing racially discriminatory voting practices, neighboring countries wonder every many needs of the displaced. particularly in the areas covered by the day if they will be given aid to feed American funding has provided life- preclearance requirement. their kids. Safe places where children saving food and essential items for sev- But the Roberts opinion showed no interest can go to learn, laugh, and play don’t eral hundred thousand people inside in actual data. Nor did it seem to matter exist. Parents worry that their chil- that the law was already adapting to current the constantly bombarded city of Alep- dren might also join the ranks of ISIS, conditions: Every one of the more than 200 po. Dozens of medical facilities become victims of child labor or forced jurisdictions that asked to be removed from throughout Syria are providing trauma marriage. the preclearance list was successful, because and primary health care, as well as each showed it was not discriminating. A 14-year-old girl who participated in much-needed psychological and social Instead, the court said the coverage for- Save the Children’s programs in Jordan support. Child-friendly spaces are set mula had to be struck down because it failed had been married off by her father, not up in a safe place for children to re- to target precisely all areas with voting because he loved her less, but because rights violations in the country. ceive support, to learn, and to play. Mr. Kousser’s study does not solve this it was one less mouth to feed in the family. Young girls like this one are Mr. Speaker, war is hell, and the non- problem, in part because there is no easy combatant citizens are the ones who way to compare discrimination in places torn within their identity. They won- that are under a federal microscope with der whether they should be playing suffer from this hellish violence. Until those that are not. But the study provides with fellow children or must be a wife. the war in Syria is over, the lifesaving the most wide-ranging empirical evidence For the 7 million people internally humanitarian care done by these yet that Congress was amply justified in displaced in Syria—7 million, that is American angels of mercy give hope to finding that voting discrimination remains bigger than New York City—those peo- millions of refugees. concentrated in the covered states and re- We thank these selfless people that gions. In other words, the tactics may have ple face a double-edged sword every changed, but the story remains largely the day because they may be killed by help those affected by this war in same. Voting discrimination no longer takes Assad’s monsters or by the rebels. In Syria. the form of literacy tests and poll taxes. In- June 2012, government forces executed And that is just the way it is.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:56 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28AP7.002 H28APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2479 CORINTHIAN COLLEGES AND THE rinthian 100 and their efforts to obtain years. Either way is bad for American INTRODUCTION OF THE CLASS ACT full debt relief. workers. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Today, joined by my Senate col- I want to particularly combat the Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from league, Democratic Whip DICK DURBIN, perception some have that all min- imum wage workers are teenagers. Ac- California (Ms. MAXINE WATERS) for 5 I am introducing the CLASS Act, a minutes. piece of legislation that will help re- tually, the average age of a minimum Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. store students’ legal rights against for- wage worker is 33 years old. Any time you go into the local Mr. Speaker, next month, almost 4 mil- profit institutions. McDonald’s or Burger King in my lion students will graduate from col- We need this for a key reason. As Co- neighborhood, you can see in person lege, but on Monday, more than 16,000 rinthian knowingly deceived its stu- that we are dealing with not just teen students—students who have sacrificed dents, it also included in its enrollment workers, but many who are in their countless hours and resources—were agreements provisions that limited thirties, forties, fifties, and many sen- robbed of the opportunity to achieve students’ access to courts and shielded iors who need to work in order to sup- this goal. Corinthian from liability for its mis- plement their income. These students are the victims of Co- conduct. These included mandatory ar- bitration and measures that prohibited I also want to highlight this impor- rinthian Colleges, which closed its tant fact: 18.7 million children—almost doors yesterday amidst ongoing State students from joining together to form a class action lawsuit. 19 million children—are supported by and Federal investigations regarding parents who work full time at min- the school’s fraudulent and predatory As a result, even though Corinthian Colleges has closed its doors, students imum wage jobs. recruiting tactics. Corinthian’s closure We are not talking about a govern- are still suffering because they do not marks the end of one of the Nation’s ment handout. We are not talking have a legal outlet to address their largest for-profit colleges, an industry about helping those who aren’t at- harms. wrought with fraud and deception. tempting to help themselves. We are If students are to receive any relief, The story of Corinthian starts with talking about making sure a fair day’s they are at the mercy of the Depart- the rising cost of college, combined work actually pays. We are talking ment of Education and the good faith with repeated cuts to other affordable about rewarding hard-working Ameri- of Corinthian Colleges itself, the same public educational options like com- cans. munity college or HBCUs. The com- institution that has already deceived By the way, if you don’t work a min- bination of these factors led to the ex- them and saddled them with debt. imum wage job—you are just an ordi- plosive growth of a for-profit college The CLASS Act attempts to remedy nary taxpayer—you, too, would benefit industry that quickly began to prey on this problem by prohibiting any school from increasing the minimum wage. low-income, minority, and veteran stu- receiving Federal funding from includ- Here is why. We have, right now in dents by enticing them with the false ing any restrictions on students’ abil- America, the highest percentage of promise of a quality education and ity to pursue legal claims against it in minimum wage workers who are cur- good jobs. These promises were simply court. rently getting government assistance— untrue. Essentially, this bill serves as the food stamps, Medicaid, and other sorts Corinthian repeatedly misrepre- students’ strongest line of defense of programs—because, despite working sented the quality of its programs and against any future fraudulent conduct full time, they make so little, they lied about the job placement rates of by restoring their rights to have their qualify for government assistance. its graduates. By doing so, Corinthian day in court. By raising their wage, we would de- lured in the country’s most vulnerable I encourage all of my colleagues to crease the poverty rate and decrease student populations, whose Federal take a stand against the practices of the amount of money needed to be loan and grant dollars were used to line Corinthian Colleges and other preda- spent on public assistance programs. the pockets of its CEO, investors, and tory for-profit institutions by sup- Mr. Speaker, this is an issue about shareholders. porting this legislation and fighting for fairness; it is an issue about justice, As a result, Corinthian and the for- our students’ right to an honest, qual- but it is also an issue about what kind profit college industry as a whole ab- ity education. of an America we believe in, one that sorbed one-quarter of all the Federal Mr. Speaker and Members, we still rewards hard work, one that rewards student aid, more than $30 billion an- have a lot of for-profit colleges out those who are going to work every day nually. During the Great Recession, there that are treating our students in and working for a living, or one that Corinthian alone nearly doubled its the same manner that Corinthian has— just says the wealthiest one-tenth of 1 revenue due to the enrollment of mil- deceiving them—and who are guilty of percent can continue to grow at the lions of vulnerable unemployed work- fraud. greatest rate of income in American ers who were even more susceptible to We must take responsibility in this history, while the other 70 percent of the enticing offer of a quality edu- Congress to protect our students. Americans are losing their share of in- cation and future employment. f come. That is wrong. We believe in an America in which Make no mistake, these people RAISE THE WAGE ACT preyed on at-risk students and work- those who work hard and play by the ers. They took advantage of the next The SPEAKER pro tempore. The rules should benefit. One way of ensur- generation of America’s leaders, and Chair recognizes the gentleman from ing this will happen is raising the min- they used the economic distress and Pennsylvania (Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE) imum wage now. uncertainty our young people were for 5 minutes. f Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- dealing with for their own economic RECESS gain. vania. Mr. Speaker, this is an impor- As Corinthian continued its decep- tant and significant week here in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tive practices, the school had 162 fail- Hall of the people’s House because, this ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair ing academic programs, more than any week, we are going to be introducing declares the House in recess until 2 other for-profit college in the country. the Raise the Wage Act. p.m. today. This argument has been going on for Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 21 b 1215 quite some time now; yet, frustrat- minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- During this Congress, I have contin- ingly, despite all the time and energy cess. ued my lifetime of work on this sub- that has been focused on this issue, the f ject, which began in the California Federal minimum wage still has not b 1400 General Assembly. I have repeatedly been raised in almost a decade. called on the Department of Education Depending on what measure of infla- AFTER RECESS to close Corinthian and offer full loan tion you use, the minimum wage in The recess having expired, the House forgiveness for all its students. Last real dollars is either at its lowest level was called to order by the Speaker pro month, I was proud to endorse the Co- in 50 years or its lowest level in 70 tempore (Mr. MCCARTHY) at 2 p.m.

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Thank rica, Egypt, and Malawi, to recent trips Today, I am introducing a resolution You for Your grace, Your love, and the to Israel, and literally the world over, commemorating this historic event, re- many blessings that are ours through as he continues to expand his ministry membering those who gave their lives, You. and touch those who are in need of ad- and honoring the Vietnamese commu- Forgive us for falling short of Your ditional services. nity in the United States. grace and Your call upon our lives, and Mr. Speaker, I am grateful today to f be with my father-in-law, Reverend Dr. help us to walk humbly, serve gra- CLEAN POWER PLAN IN Birchfield, and to have this moment to ciously, and lead righteously. MINNESOTA Guide this body today in the work share with him and his family this (Mr. EMMER of Minnesota asked and that You have called them to. Grant morning. was given permission to address the strength, wisdom, courage, and com- f House for 1 minute.) passion to the leadership and to each JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Member of this House, the Senate, our TRAFFICKING ACT Speaker, I rise today to raise aware- President, and all the leaders of our (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was ness about the questionable require- government. given permission to address the House ments the State of Minnesota has been Finally, we pray for our Nation. for 1 minute and to revise and extend given by the Environmental Protection Grant us peace and unity. Call out the his remarks.) Agency’s Clean Power Plan. best in us, and help us to care for and Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, The Clean Power Plan mandates that serve the least of those among us. under the leadership of Senator COR- Minnesota reduce carbon emissions for Bless these leaders, that they might NYN and Senator WYDEN, the Senate power plants by 41 percent by the year be a blessing to the world. has unanimously passed the bipartisan 2030, while requiring lower reductions To Your glory, Amen. Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. in other States. The EPA has failed to f This bill will help stop modern-day recognize and credit Minnesota for al- THE JOURNAL slavery here in America. The House has ready decreasing its emissions by 13 passed a similar bill under the sponsor- percent between 2005 and 2011. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ship of CAROLYN MALONEY and myself. Not only is this plan patently unfair Chair has examined the Journal of the We have acknowledged international to Minnesotans, but it will hurt con- last day’s proceedings and announces human trafficking for years. Now, we sumers across our Nation. Electricity to the House his approval thereof. acknowledge and put sufficient re- prices will increase for many busi- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- sources behind the fight against the nesses and families, disproportionately nal stands approved. buying and selling of human beings. impacting those who are already strug- f Slavery in America is not going to be gling to make ends meet. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE tolerated. Additionally, according to the Cato The bill penalizes traffickers and Institute, the plan will only reduce the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the buyers. Mr. Speaker, buyers have es- average worldwide temperature by gentleman from California (Mr. caped the long arm of the law for too about two-hundredths of a degree Cel- LOWENTHAL) come forward and lead the long. The bill also treats trafficking sius, and that will take almost 100 House in the Pledge of Allegiance. victims as victims and not criminals. years. Mr. LOWENTHAL led the Pledge of We can no longer deny the scourge of I encourage the EPA to reconsider Allegiance as follows: rape and abuse of our children. I the Clean Power Plan, while keeping in I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the strongly encourage the House leader- mind the work many States have al- United States of America, and to the Repub- ship to immediately bring up the Sen- ready done on their own to reduce lic for which it stands, one nation under God, ate compromise, Justice for Victims of emissions. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Trafficking Act, for a vote. f f Victims are people, too. Let it be TRIBUTE TO EARL HARGROVE WELCOMING REVEREND DR. JIM known that America’s kids are not for BIRCHFIELD sale, and woe be to anyone that sells (Mr. HOYER asked and was given them or buys them in the marketplace permission to address the House for 1 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without of slavery. minute and to revise and extend his re- objection, the gentleman from Massa- And that is just the way it is. marks.) chusetts (Mr. KENNEDY) is recognized f Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I will place for 1 minute. a statement into the CONGRESSIONAL There was no objection. BLACK APRIL RECORD paying tribute to the memory Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, it is an (Mr. LOWENTHAL asked and was of my dear friend, Earl Hargrove, who honor for me to be here today to watch given permission to address the House passed earlier this month. my father-in-law, the Reverend Dr. Jim for 1 minute and to revise and extend Earl was a very respected figure in Birchfield, speak in the House this his remarks.) Maryland’s Fifth District; in Maryland; afternoon. Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, 40 and, indeed, nationally. He built a suc- Reverend Dr. Jim Birchfield is a man years ago, the fall of Saigon ended the cessful specialty decorations and event whom I have known over the past near- war in Vietnam and began the journey planning business and served our Na- ly decade that I have known my wife for hundreds of thousands of Viet- tion in the Marine Corps. and her family. They are here with us namese who were forced to flee their Everyone has seen Earl Hargrove’s in the gallery this afternoon. He is a land for foreign shores like America. work in America because he did many man of utmost integrity who has de- This April, we remember those Viet- of the inaugural floats for our Presi- voted his life to, as he said, serving namese, Americans, and their allies dents; so when you watched television, those among us that are most in need. who lost their lives in Vietnam and for you were watching the work of Earl Through his ministry at First Pres- the many thousands of boat people who Hargrove, his family, and coworkers. byterian Church and, prior to that, in perished while fleeing Vietnam on the I am honored to celebrate his life and Newport Beach, California, and the ‘‘journey to freedom.’’ legacy today, and I hope my colleagues Greater Los Angeles area, he and his Today, in communities throughout will join me in offering condolences to family have consistently dedicated our Nation, Vietnamese Americans Earl’s wife of six decades, Gloria Love

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MVP Laken was called to order by the Speaker pro that the Supreme Court is hearing oral Blackburn had 15 points to lead the tempore (Mr. POE of Texas) at 4 p.m. arguments on marriage, I want to read team. Kailey McNeil added 9 points and a quote. 19 rebounds. Amber Godfrey had 7 f I believe marriage is not just a bond points, and Kamre Gibbs added 6 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER but a sacred bond between a man and a points, including two free throws with PRO TEMPORE woman . . . I am committed to the 6.7 seconds left to seal the win. Brooke The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sanctity of marriage, to the funda- Bentley scored 5, and Maegan ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair mental bedrock principle that exists McUmber hit two crucial free throws in will postpone further proceedings between a man and a woman, going the fourth quarter. back into the mists of history as one of I commend these young athletes and today on motions to suspend the rules the foundational institutions of history head coach Scott Waugh, who led them on which a recorded vote or the yeas and humanity and civilization . . . its on their winning campaign, and wish and nays are ordered, or on which the primary, principal role during those the team continuing success in future vote incurs objection under clause 6 of millennia has been the raising and so- seasons. rule XX. Record votes on postponed questions cializing of children for the society f into which they become adults . . . will be taken later. Every State reserves the right to COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIRMAN f refuse to recognize a marriage per- AND BOARD MEMBER OF THE OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL RAUL HECTOR CASTRO PORT OF formed in another State if that mar- ENTRY riage would violate the State’s public ETHICS policy. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. POE Mr RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, Indeed, the Supreme Court has long of Texas) laid before the House the fol- I move to suspend the rules and pass held that no State can be forced to rec- lowing communication from Porter J. the bill (H.R. 1075) to designate the ognize any marriage. That is what the Goss, chairman and board member of United States Customs and Border Pro- case law has held . . . the Supreme the Office of Congressional Ethics: tection Port of Entry located at First Court has historically held that States HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Street and Pan American Avenue in do not have to recognize laws of other OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS, Douglas, Arizona, as the ‘‘Raul Hector States that offend their public policy, Washington, DC, April 21, 2015. Castro Port of Entry’’. it is assumed that any challenge would Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, The Clerk read the title of the bill. be futile. Speaker of the House of Representatives, U.S. The text of the bill is as follows: Mr. Speaker, that was Hillary Clin- Capitol, Washington, DC. H.R. 1075 ton in 2004. She was right. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: I hereby notify you of my resignation as Chairman and Board Mem- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- f ber of The Office of Congressional Ethics resentatives of the United States of America in THANK A NURSE (OCE), effective immediately. Congress assembled, As you may recall, I have been serving as SECTION 1. RAUL HECTOR CASTRO PORT OF (Mr. BILIRAKIS asked and was given Co-Chair of The OCE Board since the incep- ENTRY. permission to address the House for 1 tion of the office in 2008. The guidelines es- (a) DESIGNATION.—The United States Cus- minute.) tablished by H. Res. 895 show my term should toms and Border Protection Port of Entry Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise not exceed eight (8) years. An Alternate located at First Street and Pan American today to recognize all the hard-work- Member currently serves on the Board to fill Avenue in Douglas, Arizona, shall be known ing nurses across America. vacancy. and designated as the ‘‘Raul Hector Castro Co-Chairman David Skaggs and I believe Port of Entry’’. Nursing is our country’s largest the purposes of H. Res. 895 are best served by healthcare profession. There are more (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, staggering the timing of replacement of each map, regulation, document, paper, or other than 3.1 million registered nurses of the Co-Chairs. Therefore, I have begun to record of the United States to the port of working on the front lines with pa- transition to other areas of public service entry referred to in subsection (a) shall be tients across the country. and private activity. deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Raul Hector Beyond working in hospitals, nurses Please be assured I consider it an honor Castro Port of Entry’’. work at private practices, public and privilege to have experienced this ap- pointment on behalf of The House of Rep- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- health agencies, primary care clinics, resentatives. ant to the rule, the gentleman from home health care, nursing homes, and Kindest regards, Wisconsin (Mr. RYAN) and the gen- outpatient facilities. PORTER J. GOSS. tleman from Arizona (Mr. GRIJALVA) Nurses perform a number of impor- f each will control 20 minutes. tant duties. They are a pillar of our The Chair recognizes the gentleman healthcare system and are vital in cre- REAPPOINTMENT OF INDIVIDUAL from Wisconsin. ating a healthier America. An in- TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE creased emphasis on preventative care ON THE RECORDS OF CONGRESS GENERAL LEAVE means nurses will become even more The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, important in the future. Chair announces the Speaker’s re- I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Nurses do important and fantastic appointment, pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2702 bers may have 5 legislative days within work and are an integral part of our and the order of the House of January which to revise and extend their re- healthcare system. If you know a 6, 2015, of the following individual on marks and include extraneous material nurse—or the next time you see one— the part of the House to the Advisory on H.R. 1075 currently under consider- thank them for what they do. Committee on the Records of Congress: ation. f Mr. Jeffrey W. Thomas, Columbus, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Ohio objection to the request of the gen- CONGRATULATING THE WILKES f tleman from Wisconsin? CENTRAL LADY EAGLES There was no objection. (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- RECESS Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, mission to address the House for 1 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I yield myself such time as I may con- minute.) ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair sume.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:48 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28AP7.006 H28APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2482 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 28, 2015 Mr. Speaker, this bill would des- timately became his enduring motiva- Raul Castro’s career and service serve as ignate the United States Customs and tion. dual role models, not only for Mexican Border Protection Port of Entry lo- A moment engraved in his memory is Americans, but for all Americans. cated at First Street and Pan Amer- when, despite not being able to prop- He said: ican Avenue in Douglas, Arizona, as erly pronounce his name, Castro real- At the time I moved to Tucson, just after the Raul Hector Castro Port of Entry. ized his grammar school teacher truly the cessation of hostilities in World War II, Raul Hector Castro was a distin- cared for him and wanted him to be a the public school system was instrumental good student. Castro embraced this en- in the subordination, rather than the ad- guished public servant who served in vancement, of Mexican students. They were both elected and nonelected public couragement and became an even more put in vocational classes and discouraged services, in offices such as the Gov- determined student than he was. from attending college. ernor of Arizona and a United States A stellar student, an athlete, his en- I decided, what a terrible waste of brain Ambassador. thusiasm continued through college. power. Mr. Castro was the first Mexican After graduation, after being denied a In Governor Castro’s own words, he American to be elected Governor of Ar- teaching job because of his race, he said at the time: ‘‘I intended to take a izona, and he served as United States went on to work in the field picking different track and buck that trend.’’ Ambassador to Bolivia, El Salvador, sugar beets and at the Douglas mining Indeed, he did buck that trend and and Argentina. He will be remembered smelter, where he was paid half the opened a new path in public service for with respect for his lifelong dedication wages of his White counterparts. many of us, including myself. Castro and his many contributions to his Still undeterred, he landed a job with credits the challenges faced to shaping country. the U.S. Consulate in the border city of his character and understood that edu- Mr. Speaker, I would like to con- Agua Prieta, Mexico. Then, despite cation was the ultimate path to a bet- gratulate the gentleman from Arizona being told it was impossible, he fought ter life. To him, the far most impor- (Mr. GRIJALVA) and thank him for to enter law school and eventually tant part of the legacy was to inspire bringing this to our attention and for graduated with a J.D. from the Univer- Mexican American children and all being the author of this legislation. sity of Arizona. He excelled and went children to aspire to do great things, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of on to be the first elected Mexican even in the face of adversity. my time. American county attorney and, later, Even in his nineties, Castro contin- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield the first Mexican American judge in ued to work with underrepresented and myself such time as I may consume. the Pima County Superior Court. poor students to encourage them to Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman This was just the beginning of Cas- pursue higher education, to get their from Wisconsin and the leadership on tro’s improbable journey. He went on education, and to use the obstacles as to serve as U.S. Ambassador to three the other side of the aisle for expe- motivation to make their life better Latin American countries. Lyndon diting this particular request—I am for others. Johnson sent him to El Salvador and very appreciative—and to all the mem- This bill recognizes an extraordinary Bolivia, where he stayed for a short bers of the Arizona delegation for their pioneer that dedicated his life to public time under President Nixon before re- concurrence with this designation. service and to the fight for equality. I turning to Arizona and making the I am proud to offer this bill today to appreciate the support of the entire Ar- first of two bids for Governor. izona House delegation for honoring recognize a man that not only led a After two of the closest guber- tremendous life of public service, but this American legend. natorial elections in State history, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of served as a personal hero to many of us Castro once again trumped all odds and my time. in Arizona, as well as the Nation. became the State’s first Latino elected Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, His story is one worth sharing. By to serve as Governor. He defeated his I yield such time as he may consume to designating the Douglas Port of Entry opponent by less than 1 percentage the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. as the Raul Hector Castro Port of point and recalls being 4,000 votes be- GALLEGO.) Entry, we will ensure the story con- hind until the Navajo voters’ ballots Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tinues to be memorialized and told; and were counted, and that turned out to strong support of H.R. 1075. in the future, when a revitalized port is be the margin of his victory. Castro I would like to begin by thanking my designated for Douglas, Arizona, it will served 21⁄2 years as Governor before re- good friend, Congressman GRIJALVA, continue to bear his name. signing, when President Carter asked and the gentleman from Wisconsin for Mr. Castro was the embodiment of him to be Ambassador to Argentina. yielding their time and for authoring the American Dream and, despite all Let me quote directly from Raul Cas- this important legislation. the odds, he proved that, with persever- tro’s memoir published in 2009, appro- Governor Raul Castro was a trail- ance and courage, all dreams can be priately entitled, ‘‘Adversity Is My blazing figure in Arizona history, and achieved. Angel.’’ renaming the city of Douglas port of Mr. Castro’s story, like many Ameri- The introduction starts: entry in his honor is a fitting tribute cans today, begins south of the border. Raul H. Castro’s unlikely but distinguished to all that he did for our State and its Born June 12, 1916, in Cananea, Mexico, professional career suggests that the adver- people. Mr. Castro grew up in Arizona and sity inherent in his humble beginnings only Mr. Speaker, Governor Castro was graduated from Douglas High School. hardened his resolve and strengthened his the first Mexican American Governor He was the second youngest in a fam- determination. He was born into grinding of our fine State. He also served as Am- ily of 12 children. His father was a poverty and minority status on the U.S.- bassador to Argentina, Bolivia, and El union leader forced out of Mexico for Mexico border, but eventually overcame these obstacles to become, among other ti- Salvador. organizing the mine in Cananea. His fa- tles, Arizona’s first Hispanic Governor. Cas- Governor Castro paved the way for a ther died when Castro was only 12 tro’s story, which suggests much about the new generation of politically active years old, and his mother became a human spirit and the hope of the American Latinos and immigrants who followed midwife to feed the family. Dream, is one that ought to be told. in his footsteps and fought to make Growing up on the U.S.-Mexico bor- In that introduction, it continues: their voices heard. He played an impor- der near Douglas, Arizona, Castro Yet, in spite of such a disadvantaged begin- tant role in the history of Arizona and learned many life lessons, especially ning, Castro found a way to get an education of the Latino rights movement, and we when it came to the issues of prejudice and embark on his path to the prominent po- will be forever indebted to him for his and injustice. He often spoke of walk- sitions that he held in his lifetime, beginning work on behalf of our community. ing 5 miles to a segregated school while as a teacher, then a lawyer, then a Pima Governor Castro devoted his entire White children rode a bus to another County Attorney, Superior Court Judge, the life to public service. He saw that school. Governor of Arizona, an American Ambas- Latinos in Arizona needed a voice, and sador to El Salvador, Bolivia, and Argentina. He was keenly aware of the difference Though Castro suffered innumerable in- he accepted that challenge. He worked in the quality of jobs available to men stances of social and racial discrimination, tirelessly to encourage Hispanics to get and women that looked like him. This he overcame institutional and personal prej- involved and participate in our democ- early prejudice and discrimination ul- udice to attain the life he deserved. racy.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:48 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28AP7.012 H28APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2483 Mr. Speaker, Governor Castro is an There was no objection. State. These organizations embody the inspiration to Arizonans and Latinos in Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. Mr. passion and relentless work Sister Ann public service throughout this country. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I dedicated her life to and serve as a re- I want to thank, again, Congressman may consume. minder of her tireless advocacy and GRIJALVA for his tremendous work on I rise today in support of H.R. 651, in- selfless commitment to others. this legislation, and I urge its passage. troduced by Representative DAVID I offer this legislation today along Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I have CICILLINE, for the purpose of desig- with my colleagues in the Rhode Island no other speakers. Let me thank my nating the United States Postal Serv- delegation to designate the facility at colleague, Mr. GALLEGO, for his support ice located at 820 Elmwood Avenue in 820 Elmwood Avenue in Providence as and his eloquent statements. And to Providence, Rhode Island, as the Sister the Sister Ann Keefe Post Office in Mr. RYAN, thank you again for expe- Ann Keefe Post Office. order to create a permanent reminder diting and having this vote today. Sister Ann Keefe was a dedicated of Sister Ann’s contributions and of Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance public servant and a community activ- her accomplishments in our commu- of my time. ist who touched the lives of many, nity. Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, many people in Providence, Rhode Is- I had the extraordinary honor of I will just simply say I congratulate land. In fact, for over 30 years, Sister working with Sister Ann over many the Arizona delegation for bringing Keefe led the Social Justice ministry years and treasure our friendship. Her this bipartisan bill to the floor. It is a at St. Michael’s church. She was in- life was spent magnanimously. Her fitting tribute to a man who has an im- strumental in founding nearly two dedication, spirit, and generosity to portant place in history. dozen community organizations. others will be missed by all who knew Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Unfortunately, Sister Keefe passed her. of my time. away from cancer earlier this year, on I thank Chairman CHAFFETZ and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The January 18, at the young age of 62. Ranking Member CUMMINGS of the question is on the motion offered by b 1615 House Oversight and Government Re- the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. form Committee for their work in pass- RYAN) that the House suspend the rules Sister Keefe will be remembered for ing this legislation and urge my col- and pass the bill, H.R. 1075. her incredible ability to get things leagues to support H.R. 651 to honor The question was taken; and (two- done and to turn an idea into reality. Sister Ann’s memory and her extraor- thirds being in the affirmative) the She will be remembered for her many dinary legacy. rules were suspended and the bill was accomplishments and as an example of I reserve the balance of my time. passed. selfless and faithful service. Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. Mr. A motion to reconsider was laid on Naming a postal facility for Sister Speaker, I would like to make the gen- the table. Ann Keefe in the community that she tleman from Rhode Island (Mr. f served and lived in for so many years CICILLINE) aware that I have no further will help memorialize her dedication to SISTER ANN KEEFE POST OFFICE requests for time, and I am prepared to the people of Providence and encourage close. Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. Mr. others to follow her example of public Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I have Speaker, I move to suspend the rules service. So I urge Members to support no further requests for time. and pass the bill (H.R. 651) to designate this bill. Again, I move the passage of this the facility of the United States Postal I reserve the balance of my time. piece of legislation, which will honor a Service located at 820 Elmwood Avenue Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I yield great woman who contributed so much in Providence, Rhode Island, as the myself such time as I may consume. to my great State. I thank the gen- ‘‘Sister Ann Keefe Post Office’’. I thank the gentleman from Georgia tleman from Georgia for his accommo- The Clerk read the title of the bill. for his kind words with respect to Sis- dation. The text of the bill is as follows: ter Ann Keefe. I yield back the balance of my time. H.R. 651 I rise today to speak in support of Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. Mr. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- H.R. 651, to designate the facility of Speaker, I am very much pleased to resentatives of the United States of America in the United States Postal Service lo- support this legislation honoring Sister Congress assembled, cated at 820 Elmwood Avenue in Provi- Ann Keefe by lending her name to the SECTION 1. SISTER ANN KEEFE POST OFFICE. dence, Rhode Island, as the Sister Ann Elmwood Avenue post office in Provi- (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Keefe Post Office. dence, Rhode Island. United States Postal Service located at 820 Sister Ann, who passed away on Jan- Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of the Elmwood Avenue in Providence, Rhode Is- uary 18 of this year, was a dedicated land, shall be known and designated as the bill, and I yield back the balance of my ‘‘Sister Ann Keefe Post Office’’. activist for the poor and disenfran- time. (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, chised, an advocate for nonviolence, a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The map, regulation, document, paper, or other champion of social justice and equal question is on the motion offered by record of the United States to the facility re- opportunity, and a beloved member of the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. JODY ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to the Rhode Island community. B. HICE) that the House suspend the be a reference to the ‘‘Sister Ann Keefe Post Sister Ann was born in Warren, Mas- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 651. Office’’. sachusetts, in 1952 to a large family. A The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- dedicated Catholic, Sister Ann joined The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the ant to the rule, the gentleman from the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1982 after opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Georgia (Mr. JODY B. HICE) and the first earning a master’s degree in social in the affirmative, the ayes have it. gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. work from Fordham University. Sister Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. Mr. CICILLINE) each will control 20 minutes. Ann spent the next 33 years of her life Speaker, on that I demand the yeas The Chair recognizes the gentleman in service at St. Michael the Archangel and nays. from Georgia. Church in south Providence and left an The yeas and nays were ordered. GENERAL LEAVE indelible mark on Rhode Island that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. Mr. will not be forgotten. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Sister Ann was instrumental in the ceedings on this motion will be post- all Members may have 5 legislative founding and development of over 22 poned. days in which to revise and extend organizations that aimed to improve f their remarks and include extraneous the lives of members of the community material on the bill under consider- most in need. These organizations in- JOSEPH F. WEIS JR. UNITED ation. cluded the Institute for the Study and STATES COURTHOUSE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Practice of Nonviolence, Providence Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I move objection to the request of the gen- CityArts for Youth, the Community to suspend the rules and pass the bill tleman from Georgia? Boating Center, and AIDS Care Ocean (H.R. 1690) to designate the United

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In 1970, he was ap- was appointed to the U.S. Circuit Court Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- pointed to the Western District Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, one resentatives of the United States of America in of Pennsylvania. Three years later, he step below the Supreme Court. Congress assembled, was appointed to the Third Circuit b 1630 SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. Court of Appeals and went on to serve The United States courthouse located at He served on that court for 40 years, 44 years as a distinguished Federal 700 Grant Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- retiring just 2 years ago when he was 90 vania, shall be known and designated as the judge. Judge Weis won numerous awards years old. ‘‘Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States Court- He worked tirelessly to improve the while on the bench, including the house’’. judicial system, advocating for innova- DeVitt Award, considered the highest SEC. 2. REFERENCES. tive courtroom technologies and en- Any reference in a law, map, regulation, award for a Federal judge; the Pitt Dis- forcement of judicial ethics. He was document, paper, or other record of the tinguished Alumni Award; and he recognized for his outstanding service United States to the United States court- served as an adjunct faculty member at on the bench with the Devitt Award, house referred to in section 1 shall be deemed the Pitt School of Law. the highest honor given to Federal to be a reference to the ‘‘Joseph F. Weis Jr. Because of Judge Weis’ dedicated United States Courthouse’’. judges. service to the legal community and his The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Amidst this impressive list of accom- exemplary time as a jurist in Pitts- plishments, he was known most of all ant to the rule, the Pennsylvania (Mr. burgh, it is fitting to name this court- BARLETTA) and the gentleman from In- for the strength of his character. Joe house in his honor. Weis was beloved by his colleagues and diana (Mr. CARSON) each will control 20 I encourage my colleagues to support his law clerks, who to this day call minutes. this legislation. themselves ‘‘Weis guys.’’ The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. BARLETTA. I reserve the bal- from Pennsylvania. Joseph F. Weis, Jr.’s life is a model ance of my time. all public servants should aspire to GENERAL LEAVE Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- emulate. Naming this Federal court- Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I ask er, I yield such time as he may con- house in his honor is a fitting way to unanimous consent that all Members sume to the gentleman from Pennsyl- honor this long, faithful, and capable may have 5 legislative days in which to vania (Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE), my very service to our country and to hold him revise and extend their remarks and in- distinguished colleague. up as an example of a true public serv- clude extraneous material on H.R. 1690. Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsyl- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ant. vania. I thank my good friend for yield- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to objection to the request of the gen- ing me time. I want to thank him as tleman from Pennsylvania? join me in supporting this legislation well for his support for this legislation to name the Federal courthouse in There was no objection. in committee and here today on the Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield Pittsburgh in his honor. floor. Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I re- myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support H.R. 1690 designates the United serve the balance of my time. of H.R. 1690, legislation to designate States courthouse located at 700 Grant Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- the Federal courthouse in Pittsburgh, Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as er, I want to thank my colleague, Mr. Pennsylvania, as the Joseph F. Weis the Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States DOYLE, from Pennsylvania. Jr. United States Courthouse. Courthouse. I yield back the balance of my time. Joseph F. Weis, Jr., served as a Fed- I have the honor and privilege of rep- Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield eral judge on the United States Court resenting the city of Pittsburgh in the back the balance of my time. of Appeals for the Third Circuit from House of Representatives. Joseph F. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 1973 until assuming senior status in Weis, Jr., was a well known and re- question is on the motion offered by 1988. He served in that capacity until spected individual in western Pennsyl- the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. his death last year. vania who served his country both as a BARLETTA) that the House suspend the Prior to his appointment to the soldier and as a judge. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1690. United States Court of Appeals, Judge Naming the Federal courthouse in The question was taken; and (two- Weis was appointed to the United Pittsburgh would be fitting recognition thirds being in the affirmative) the States District Court for the Western for an individual with such a long and rules were suspended and the bill was District of Pennsylvania. distinguished record of service to his passed. Prior to his appointment to the Fed- country. A motion to reconsider was laid on eral bench, he served as a judge on the Joe Weis left college and enlisted in the table. Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny the U.S. Army during World War II. f Later in life, he described that decision County and was in the private practice R. JESS BROWN UNITED STATES simply as ‘‘the thing to do. The coun- of law. COURTHOUSE Judge Weis served our country dur- try was at war, and I felt I should be out there doing my share.’’ And he Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I move ing the Second World War as a captain to suspend the rules and pass the bill in the United States Army and is bur- clearly did. He was wounded twice fighting in France with the 4th Ar- (H.R. 172) to designate the United ied in Arlington National Cemetery. States courthouse located at 501 East Given Judge Weis’ service and dedi- mored Division. He was awarded the Court Street in Jackson, Mississippi, cation to our country, it is fitting to Bronze Star for Valor and a Purple as the ‘‘R. Jess Brown United States name this courthouse after him. Heart with an oak leaf cluster for his I reserve the balance of my time. action in combat. Courthouse’’. Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- After the war, Joe Weis completed The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: er, I yield myself such time as I may his undergraduate degree at Duquesne consume. University and then pursued a legal ca- H.R. 172 Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1690 names the reer, joining his father’s practice after Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in U.S. Federal courthouse in Pittsburgh, graduating from the University of Congress assembled, Pennsylvania, for Judge Joseph Weis, a Pittsburgh Law School in 1950. After a SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. distinguished jurist who made signifi- number of years in private practice, he The United States courthouse located at cant contributions to the surrounding was elected to the Allegheny County 501 East Court Street in Jackson, Mis- community. Court of Common Pleas in 1968 as the sissippi, shall be known and designated as

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Jess Brown with the NAACP’s Legal Defense and tan search-and-recovery missions. United States Courthouse’’. Educational Fund, he played a major (2) INCLUSIONS.—The process developed and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- role in fighting racial discrimination implemented under this subsection shall in- clude provisions to clarify that— ant to the rule, the gentleman from in the areas of transportation and other public accommodations. (A) an eligible organization or individual Pennsylvania (Mr. BARLETTA) and the granted access under this section— gentleman from Indiana (Mr. CARSON) I support this legislation, Mr. Speak- (i) shall be acting for private purposes; and each will control 20 minutes. er. I urge my colleagues to help me (ii) shall not be considered to be a Federal The Chair recognizes the gentleman pass H.R. 172. volunteer; from Pennsylvania. I yield back the balance of my time, (B) an eligible organization or individual GENERAL LEAVE Mr. Speaker. conducting a good Samaritan search-and-re- Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield covery mission under this section shall not be considered to be a volunteer under section unanimous consent that all Members myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Brown was a coura- 102301(c) of title 54, United States Code; may have 5 legislative days in which to (C) chapter 171 of title 28, United States revise and extend their remarks and in- geous American who stood and fought Code (commonly known as the ‘‘Federal Tort clude extraneous material on H.R. 172. for what was right. He is deserving to Claims Act’’), shall not apply to an eligible The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there have this courthouse named after him. organization or individual carrying out a pri- objection to the request of the gen- I yield back the balance of my time. vately requested good Samaritan search-and- tleman from Pennsylvania? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The recovery mission under this section; and There was no objection. question is on the motion offered by (D) chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. (commonly known as the ‘‘Federal Employ- ees Compensation Act’’), shall not apply to BARLETTA) that the House suspend the myself such time as I may consume. an eligible organization or individual con- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 172 designates the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 172. ducting a good Samaritan search-and-recov- United States courthouse located at 501 The question was taken; and (two- ery mission under this section, and the con- East Court Street in Jackson, Mis- thirds being in the affirmative) the duct of the good Samaritan search-and-re- sissippi, as the R. Jess Brown United rules were suspended and the bill was covery mission shall not constitute civilian States Courthouse. passed. employment. Mr. Brown was a civil rights attorney A motion to reconsider was laid on (c) RELEASE OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT who worked against racial discrimina- the table. FROM LIABILITY.—The Secretary shall not re- quire an eligible organization or individual tion and was credited in the 1950s with f to have liability insurance as a condition of filing the first civil rights lawsuit in accessing Federal land under this section, if Mississippi. A native of Oklahoma, Mr. GOOD SAMARITAN SEARCH AND the eligible organization or individual— Brown attended Illinois State Univer- RECOVERY ACT (1) acknowledges and consents, in writing, sity, Indiana University, and the Texas Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I to the provisions described in subparagraphs Southern University law school. move to suspend the rules and pass the (A) through (D) of subsection (b)(2); and (2) signs a waiver releasing the Federal In the 1960s, he was one of only four bill (H.R. 373) to direct the Secretary of African American lawyers in Mis- Government from all liability relating to the the Interior and Secretary of Agri- access granted under this section and agrees sissippi and one of three who took civil culture to expedite access to certain to indemnify and hold harmless the United rights cases. In 1962, he worked on be- Federal land under the administrative States from any claims or lawsuits arising half of James Meredith, whose success- jurisdiction of each Secretary for good from any conduct by the eligible organiza- ful lawsuit allowed him to be the first Samaritan search-and-recovery mis- tion or individual on Federal land. African American student to enroll in sions, and for other purposes, as (d) APPROVAL AND DENIAL OF REQUESTS.— the University of Mississippi. amended. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall notify an eligible organization or individual of the Later, Mr. Brown worked to fight The Clerk read the title of the bill. against discrimination in transpor- approval or denial of a request by the eligi- The text of the bill is as follows: ble organization or individual to carry out a tation and other public accommoda- H.R. 373 good Samaritan search-and-recovery mission tions. Given his dedication to the law Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- under this section by not later than 48 hours and civil rights, it is appropriate to resentatives of the United States of America in after the request is made. name this courthouse after him. Congress assembled, (2) DENIALS.—If the Secretary denies a re- quest from an eligible organization or indi- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. vidual to carry out a good Samaritan search- my time. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Good Sa- and-recovery mission under this section, the Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- maritan Search and Recovery Act’’. Secretary shall notify the eligible organiza- er, I yield myself such time as I may SEC. 2. EXPEDITED ACCESS TO CERTAIN FED- consume. tion or individual of— ERAL LAND. (A) the reason for the denial of the request; Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: and 172, a bill to designate the Federal (1) ELIGIBLE.—The term ‘‘eligible’’, with re- (B) any actions that the eligible organiza- courthouse in Jackson, Mississippi, as spect to an organization or individual, means tion or individual can take to meet the re- the R. Jess Brown United States Court- that the organization or individual, respec- quirements for the request to be approved. house. tively, is— (e) PARTNERSHIPS.—Each Secretary shall Attorney R. Jess Brown was a tow- (A) acting in a not-for-profit capacity; and develop search-and-recovery-focused partner- (B) composed entirely of members who, at ering champion during critical mo- ships with search-and-recovery organiza- the time of the good Samaritan search-and- tions— ments in the civil rights movement in recovery mission, have attained the age of (1) to coordinate good Samaritan search- the South and especially in Mississippi. majority under the law of the State where and-recovery missions on Federal land under Jess Brown received his law degree the mission takes place. the administrative jurisdiction of the Sec- from Texas Southern University and (2) GOOD SAMARITAN SEARCH-AND-RECOVERY retary; and practiced law in Mississippi throughout MISSION.—The term ‘‘good Samaritan search- (2) to expedite and accelerate good Samari- the 1960s and the 1970s. and-recovery mission’’ means a search con- tan search-and-recovery mission efforts for As an associate counsel for the ducted by an eligible organization or indi- missing individuals on Federal land under NAACP, he filed the first civil rights vidual for 1 or more missing individuals be- the administrative jurisdiction of the Sec- lieved to be deceased at the time that the suit in Mississippi in the 1950s. In 1961, retary. search is initiated. (f) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after he represented James Meredith in his (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ the date of enactment of this Act, the Secre- suit to be allowed to enter the Univer- means the Secretary of the Interior or the taries shall submit to Congress a joint report sity of Mississippi. Secretary of Agriculture, as applicable. describing—

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This is one of those bills that is extremely significant even The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- House in the 113th Congress with a though we simply label it as a suspen- ant to the rule, the gentleman from unanimous vote of 394–0, showing real sion because it illustrates a problem, a Utah (Mr. BISHOP) and the gentle- bipartisan support. Unfortunately, the larger problem that we have here in woman from Massachusetts (Ms. TSON- Senate failed to take action on the the Nation, one in the way we define GAS) each will control 20 minutes. measure. We must pass this bill so that future public lands versus Federal lands. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Public lands are those lands which from Utah. families won’t have to suffer the men- tal anguish that the families of Keith actually should be dedicated to the GENERAL LEAVE Goldberg and Antonio Tucker did. local people who live there, where their Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I Again, I thank the chairman and the decisions should be tolerated, and their ask unanimous consent that all Mem- ranking member of the House Natural ideas should be respected. The land bers may have 5 legislative days to re- Resources Committee for diligently should be there to help people. vise and extend their remarks and in- working with me on H.R. 373. Federal lands, unfortunately, are clude extraneous material on the bill I urge its adoption. lands where simply the government— under consideration. Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield the Federal Government—controls The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there myself such time as I may consume. them, and the Federal Government has objection to the request of the gen- Mr. Speaker, in January 2012, when grown so big they can’t actually see tleman from Utah? Keith Goldberg went missing, finding the value of those particular lands. There was no objection. him was all his family wanted. Inves- The government has become too big Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I tigators presumed that he had been to be concerned, too big to be creative, yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from murdered and that his remains were and instead simply tries to cross bu- reaucratic T’s and sometimes, to cover Nevada (Mr. HECK), whose bill we are somewhere in the Lake Mead National themselves for future action, too big discussing, to introduce the bill. Recreation Area, a unit administered simply to care about people. These two Mr. HECK of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, I by the National Park Service. situations, which the good Representa- want to thank the chairman and the After several months passed, local tive from Nevada has shown, illustrate ranking member of the House Natural law enforcement was unable to recover Resources Committee for working with exactly how that happened. Mr. Goldberg’s remains, and they gave The first family, trying to find the me in a bipartisan manner to bring up the search. His family, wanting H.R. 373, the Good Samaritan Search remains of their lost relative, was re- what any family would want, reached quired—was required, along with the and Recovery Act, to the floor. out to a private, nonprofit search and H.R. 373 tears down bureaucratic group that was trying to help them in rescue outfit for assistance. recovering the body—was required to roadblocks that are preventing fami- Unfortunately, it took 15 months for lies from achieving closure when their pay a high indemnity because the agen- the professional search and rescue com- cy feared that there might be some po- loved ones go missing on Federal land. pany to acquire the permits and insur- This issue was first brought to my at- tential harm done to the land, which ance required to conduct this search. would trump the ability of helping peo- tention by the separate but similarly Within 2 hours of receiving the nec- tragic cases of Las Vegas taxi driver ple do something for someone and to be essary credentials, Mr. Goldberg’s body creative in the process. Keith Goldberg and Air Force Staff was recovered. Sergeant Antonio Tucker. H.R. 373 will help speed up the proc- b 1645 Mr. Goldberg and Staff Sergeant ess for granting private search and res- It took the family and this entity 15 Tucker were presumed dead, and their cue companies access to Federal lands. months to raise the money to pay it remains were believed to be missing The bill strikes a fair balance between off. Ultimately, they decided to waive somewhere within the Lake Mead Na- guaranteeing safety, ensuring suffi- it. And as has been stated, within tional Recreation Area. In both cases, cient liability insurance for the Amer- hours, when they were actually allowed local, experienced search and recovery ican taxpayer, and improving the proc- to do things, they found the body—15 groups volunteered their time and re- ess. Under H.R. 373, private search and months, 15 months of waiting, when it sources to help locate the remains of rescue operations, when appropriate, should have only taken a matter of these missing individuals. can have timely access to public lands. hours to bring cloture to a family. And Unfortunately, due to unnecessary The Natural Resources Committee why? Because our agencies have be- bureaucratic hurdles from the Federal held a hearing on this bill in the 113th come too big, too dogmatic, too bu- Government, the group volunteering to Congress, and the National Park Serv- reaucratic to actually do things that help locate and recover Mr. Goldberg’s ice recommended some technical help people. Instead, you have to follow remains was denied access to Park changes to the legislation. the rule. Service land to conduct its search for I would like to thank the majority For the Air Force sergeant, it was 15 months. The group volunteering to for working with us to incorporate the same situation. He was, unfortu- help locate the remains of Staff Ser- those suggestions into the legislation nately, drowned. A company that is an geant Tucker was denied access for 10 that we are considering today. I also expert in this kind of recovery system months, needlessly delaying the clo- want to thank Mr. HECK for his leader- volunteered to go in there and find the sure these families sought. ship on this legislation. body, and, once again, month after This is unacceptable and must Mr. Speaker, I support H.R. 373 and month, the agency rejected to try and change. My bill does just that. Once urge its adoption. help people who are there on public these bureaucratic hurdles were finally I yield back the balance of my time. lands. Instead, they treated them as cleared and these Good Samaritan Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I Federal lands and insisted that the bu- search and recovery groups were al- yield myself such time as I may con- reaucratic rules were supreme because lowed access to Park Service land, Mr. sume. there might be some damage that could Goldberg’s remains were recovered in Mr. Speaker, we have this assump- potentially happen, and, therefore, less than 2 hours and the remains of tion here that a suspension is simply that is the most important goal to Staff Sergeant Tucker’s were recovered an easy bill, one where everyone agrees make sure does not take place. in less than 2 days. to it, and it simply will happen. Last That entity went to court and the As a former member of the Las Vegas session, we were wise enough to pass court finally said that this is a ridicu- Metropolitan Police Department’s this bill in committee and on the floor, lous approach; let them go in there.

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In the 1800s, the Ponca Tribe our land agency to do what they should mately 550 miles from Ponca City, Okla- made its home in the Niobrara River be doing in the first place. homa, through Omaha, Nebraska, to Valley area of Nebraska. In 1877, the Sometimes we are criticized here in Niobrara, Nebraska, which follows the return United States Government forcibly Congress for having a lack of common route taken by Chief Standing Bear and the pressured the Poncas from that home- sense, but it is sad that it is up to Con- Ponca people, as generally depicted on the land, compelling them to move to the map entitled ‘Chief Standing Bear National gress to try to insist that our land Indian territory in Oklahoma. Not agencies actually use common sense. Historic Trail Feasibility Study’, numbered 903/125,630, and dated November 2014. wanting to subject his people to a con- The most important issue should be ‘‘(B) AVAILABILITY OF MAP.—The map de- frontation with the government, the issue with how we can actually scribed in subparagraph (A) shall be on file Standing Bear obliged and led them help people; that is our first responsi- and available for public inspection in the ap- from their homes on a perilous journey bility. In these two situations, it was propriate offices of the Department of the In- to the territory of Oklahoma. That an utter failure to actually realize that terior. journey was harsh and the new land people are the most important element ‘‘(C) COMPONENTS.—The feasibility study was inhospitable. Nearly a third of the conducted under subparagraph (A) shall in- and, if we do have Federal lands, they tribe died along the way from starva- better be used to help people or we clude a determination on whether the Chief Standing Bear Trail meets the criteria de- tion, malaria, and other diseases, in- shouldn’t have them in the first place. scribed in subsection (b) for designation as a cluding Chief Standing Bear’s little That is why this bill is not just a national historic trail. girl and, later, his son, Bear Shield. simple suspension bill. This is a signifi- ‘‘(D) CONSIDERATIONS.—In conducting the Before Bear Shield died, however, cant piece of legislation that should set feasibility study under subparagraph (A), the Standing Bear promised his son that he the standard for how agencies deal Secretary of the Interior shall consider input would bury him in their native land in with people in the future. from owners of private land within or adja- the Niobrara River Valley. So Standing I commend the good gentleman from cent to the study area.’’. Bear embarked on the trip in the win- Nevada for bringing this back up and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ter of 1878 to return to the homeland to giving it to us again, and I promise ant to the rule, the gentleman from bury his son, leading a group of about that we will continue to pass this bill Utah (Mr. BISHOP) and the gentle- 65 other Poncas. When they reached until it becomes reality, until it be- woman from Massachusetts (Ms. TSON- the Omaha reservation, the United comes a standard by which people are GAS) each will control 20 minutes. States Army stopped Standing Bear treated by the Federal land agencies The Chair recognizes the gentleman and arrested him for leaving Oklahoma we have here in this Nation. I urge its from Utah. without their permission. He was taken adoption, and I urge its passage. GENERAL LEAVE to Fort Omaha and held there until Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I trial. of my time. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- In the meantime, Standing Bear’s The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bers may have 5 legislative days to re- plight attracted media attention, first question is on the motion offered by vise and extend their remarks and to in the Omaha Daily Herald, which was the gentleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) include extraneous material on the bill the forerunner of the present-day that the House suspend the rules and under consideration. Omaha World-Herald, and the story be- pass the bill, H.R. 373, as amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there came well-publicized nationally. The question was taken. objection to the request of the gen- At the conclusion of his 2-day trial, The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the tleman from Utah? Standing Bear was allowed to speak for opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being There was no objection. himself. And then he raised his hand in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, on and he said this: ‘‘That hand is not the yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from that I demand the yeas and nays. color of yours, but if I pierce it, I shall The yeas and nays were ordered. Nebraska (Mr. FORTENBERRY), the feel pain. If you pierce your hand, you The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sponsor of this piece of legislation. will feel pain. The blood that will flow ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- Mr. FORTENBERRY. Mr. Speaker, from mine will be the same color as ceedings on this motion will be post- let me thank the distinguished gen- yours. I am a man. God made us both.’’ poned. tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP), the With these profound words in that chairman of the House Committee on late spring day of 1879, I believe Chief f Natural Resources, and the distin- Standing Bear expressed the most CHIEF STANDING BEAR NATIONAL guished gentleman from Arizona (Mr. American of sentiments: the belief in HISTORIC TRAIL FEASIBILITY GRIJALVA), who is the ranking member the inherent dignity and rights of all STUDY on the committee, as well as the distin- persons, no matter their color, no mat- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I guished gentleman from California ter their ethnicity. Judge Elmer Dundy move to suspend the rules and pass the (Mr. MCCLINTOCK), the chairman of the concurred, and he ruled that Native bill (H.R. 984) to amend the National Federal Lands Subcommittee, and the Americans are persons within the Trails System Act to direct the Sec- distinguished gentlewoman from Mas- meaning of the law. Now, this is nota- retary of the Interior to conduct a sachusetts (Ms. TSONGAS), the ranking ble. This is 1879, and, for the first time, study on the feasibility of designating member on the subcommittee, for their Native Americans are recognized as the Chief Standing Bear National His- outstanding work and help to me in persons within the full meaning of the toric Trail, and for other purposes. bringing this legislation to the floor. law. The Clerk read the title of the bill. This is important. This legislation The story of the Ponca chief is a The text of the bill is as follows: directs the Secretary of the Interior to story of strength and grace and deter- H.R. 984 conduct a feasibility study for the mination. I think it is a story that we Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Chief Standing Bear National Historic need to tell over and over again so that resentatives of the United States of America in Trail. it is understood and cherished by all Congress assembled, Now, Chief Standing Bear holds a Americans of future generations. SECTION 1. CHIEF STANDING BEAR NATIONAL very special place in Native American Mr. Speaker, establishment of the HISTORIC TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY. and U.S. history. Establishing a trail Chief Standing Bear National Historic Section 5(c) of the National Trails System in his name would be an outstanding Trail would honor both the courage of Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(c)) is amended by adding way to recognize his contributions to this man and the great contribution to at the end the following: our great land. I would like to provide the freedom and the civil liberties of

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Is there Mr. Speaker, H.R. 984 directs the Sec- the table. objection to the request of the gen- retary of the Interior to conduct a f tleman from Utah? study on the feasibility of designating There was no objection. ARAPAHO NATIONAL FOREST the Chief Standing Bear National His- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT ACT toric Trail in Oklahoma, Nebraska, and yield myself such time as I may con- OF 2015 Kansas. The trail extends 550 miles, fol- sume. lowing the same route taken by Chief Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I H.R. 1324 would adjust the boundaries Standing Bear and the Ponca people move to suspend the rules and pass the of the Arapaho National Forest in the during Federal Indian removal in 1877 bill (H.R. 1324) to adjust the boundary State of Colorado to incorporate 93 and their subsequent return to Ne- of the Arapaho National Forest, Colo- acres. This land may be acquired only braska. rado, and for other purposes. with the written permission of the Chief Standing Bear played an impor- The Clerk read the title of the bill. landowners, and this bill preserves mo- tant role in American history as the The text of the bill is as follows: torized access for the landowners with- first Native American recognized by H.R. 1324 in the new boundary. the United States Government as a Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- An identical bill, H.R. 4846, passed person under law, following his arrest resentatives of the United States of America in this Congress by a voice vote last year. and ensuing trial for leaving his res- Congress assembled, It is appropriate that it is with us ervation in Oklahoma without permis- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. again. sion. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Arapaho Na- I am here to make sure that everyone Chief Standing Bear was honoring his tional Forest Boundary Adjustment Act of mentions the fact that this is found in son’s dying wish to be buried in the 2015’’. Colorado, not Colorado. land of his birth and traveled with his SEC. 2. ARAPAHO NATIONAL FOREST BOUNDARY With that, I reserve the balance of ADJUSTMENT. son’s remains, along with other mem- my time. bers of his tribe, through harsh condi- (a) IN GENERAL.—The boundary of the Arapaho National Forest in the State of Col- Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield tions from Oklahoma back to their an- such time as he may consume to the cestral lands in Nebraska. Unfortu- orado is adjusted to incorporate the approxi- mately 92.95 acres of land generally depicted gentleman from Colorado (Mr. POLIS), nately, at that time, leaving the res- as ‘‘The Wedge’’ on the map entitled ‘‘Arap- the sponsor of this legislation. ervation was a violation of the law. aho National Forest Boundary Adjustment’’ Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, the name At the very least, 135 years later, it is and dated November 6, 2013, and described as Colorado is a Spanish word. It means only right that we look into the feasi- lots three, four, eight, and nine of section 13, the color red. ‘‘Rado’’ is an archaic Township 4 North, Range 76 West, Sixth bility of including this trail as part of version of the better known ‘‘rojo.’’ So the national historic trails system, to Principal Meridian, Colorado. A lot described in this subsection may be included in the Colorado—of course, the southern two- reflect on a not-so-proud period of his- thirds of our State having been part of tory in our country when Native Amer- boundary adjustment only after the Sec- retary of Agriculture obtains written per- Mexico prior to the Treaty of Guada- icans were treated as second-class citi- mission for such action from the lot owner lupe Hidalgo, which ceded the southern zens and to honor the courage of Chief or owners. two-thirds of our State to the United Standing Bear and the Ponca people. (b) BOWEN GULCH PROTECTION AREA.—The States after our troops took Mexico This bill passed the House last Con- Secretary of Agriculture shall include all City. gress. I thank my colleagues on the Federal land within the boundary described other side of the aisle for advancing in subsection (a) in the Bowen Gulch Protec- b 1700 this legislation again, and Representa- tion Area established under section 6 of the Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of leg- tive FORTENBERRY for his leadership on Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 539j). islation I was proud to author, the this bill. Arapaho National Forest Boundary Ad- I support passage of this bill, and I (c) LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND.— For purposes of section 200306(a)(2)(B)(i) of justment Act of 2015. reserve the balance of my time. title 54, United States Code, the boundaries This legislation involves a parcel of Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I of the Arapaho National Forest, as modified 10 lots in Grand County, Colorado, yield myself such time as I may con- under subsection (a), shall be considered to nicknamed the ‘‘wedge.’’ sume. be the boundaries of the Arapaho National As indicated by its name, this parcel As was just mentioned before, this Forest as in existence on January 1, 1965. of land is wedged between the Arapaho bill authorizes the study, which is the (d) PUBLIC MOTORIZED USE.—Nothing in National Forest and the Rocky Moun- appropriate first step in all these types this Act opens privately owned lands within tain National Park, effectively sepa- of procedures. Any designation of a the boundary described in subsection (a) to rating the two. Although the wedge is trail would require additional action public motorized use. (e) ACCESS TO NON-FEDERAL LANDS.—Not- integral to the successful management from this committee and this Congress. withstanding the provisions of section 6(f) of With that, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the of both of these public spaces, it cur- the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 rently remains outside of the National balance of my time. U.S.C. 539j(f)) regarding motorized travel, Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Forest boundary. This parcel’s beauty the owners of any non-Federal lands within is enjoyed by millions of visitors who back the balance of my time. the boundary described in subsection (a) who Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I historically have accessed their lands come by as they travel west from the yield myself the balance of my time. through lands now or hereafter owned by the 13,000-foot apex of the Rocky Moun- This is a very good bill. I appreciate United States within the boundary described tains, along the Trail Ridge Scenic the gentleman from Nebraska bringing in subsection (a) shall have the continued Byway, and into the destination Town it to our attention. I also appreciate right of motorized access to their lands of Grand Lake. The wedge is currently him saying I am distinguished. It is ob- across the existing roadway. undeveloped, and 7 of its 10 parcels are viously the new shirt that I am wear- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- already under management by the U.S. ing. ant to the rule, the gentleman from Forest Service. I urge adoption of this particular bill, Utah (Mr. BISHOP) and the gentle- The owners of each remaining parcel and I yield back the balance of my woman from Massachusetts (Ms. TSON- are all strongly in favor of this bill. De- time. GAS) each will control 20 minutes. velopment of the wedge parcel would The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The Chair recognizes the gentleman hurt the health of the Rocky Mountain question is on the motion offered by from Utah. National Park and harm the adjoining

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:58 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28AP7.025 H28APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2489 Colorado River headwaters and hurt b 1830 Doyle, Michael King (IA) Polis our economy on both sides of the park. F. King (NY) Pompeo AFTER RECESS Duckworth Kinzinger (IL) Posey In recognition of these potential Duffy Kirkpatrick Price (NC) threats to the quality and character of The recess having expired, the House Duncan (SC) Kline Price, Tom the area and to protect the enormous was called to order by the Speaker pro Duncan (TN) Knight Quigley Ellison Kuster number of recreation industry jobs, tempore (Mr. HOLDING) at 6 o’clock and Rangel Ellmers (NC) Labrador Ratcliffe again, on both sides of Rocky Moun- 30 minutes p.m. Emmer (MN) LaMalfa Reed Eshoo Lamborn tain National Park—in Estes Park in f Reichert Larimer County and in Winter Park in Esty Lance Renacci Farenthold Langevin Grand County—there has been enor- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Ribble Farr Larsen (WA) Rice (NY) mous local support for this locally PRO TEMPORE Fattah Larson (CT) Rice (SC) driven bill, including support from the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Fincher Latta Richmond Grand County Board of Commissioners, Fitzpatrick Lawrence Rigell ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Fleischmann Lee the Town of Grand Lake, the Head- Roby will resume on motions to suspend the Fleming Levin Roe (TN) waters Trails Alliance, Conservation rules previously postponed. Flores Lewis Rogers (AL) Colorado, and the Rocky Mountain Na- Votes will be taken in the following Forbes Lipinski Rogers (KY) Fortenberry LoBiondo Rohrabacher ture Conservancy. order: Foster Loebsack H.R. 1324 simply responds to the Rokita H.R. 373, by the yeas and nays; Foxx Lofgren Rooney (FL) wishes of my constituents, particularly H.R. 1324, by the yeas and nays. Frankel (FL) Long Ros-Lehtinen Franks (AZ) Loudermilk those living in and around the wedge The first electronic vote will be con- Roskam Frelinghuysen Love Ross but also those with businesses and who ducted as a 15-minute vote. The re- Fudge Lowenthal operate in the tourism and construc- Rothfus maining electronic vote will be con- Gabbard Lowey Rouzer tion industries on both sides of the ducted as a 5-minute vote. Gallego Lucas Roybal-Allard Rocky Mountain National Park, by in- Garamendi Luetkemeyer Ruiz Gibbs corporating it into the Arapaho Na- f Lujan Grisham Ruppersberger Gibson (NM) Rush ´ tional Forest boundary and adding the GOOD SAMARITAN SEARCH AND Gohmert Lujan, Ben Ray Russell lots owned by the Forest Service into RECOVERY ACT Goodlatte (NM) Ryan (OH) the adjacent Bowen Gulch Protection Gosar Lummis Ryan (WI) Gowdy Lynch Area. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Salmon finished business is the vote on the mo- Graham MacArthur Sa´ nchez, Linda This is a strong, bipartisan bill that Granger Maloney, tion to suspend the rules and pass the T. has the express support of my Colorado Graves (GA) Carolyn Sanchez, Loretta colleagues in both Chambers. It was bill (H.R. 373) to direct the Secretary of Graves (LA) Maloney, Sean Sanford Graves (MO) Marchant passed through the House Natural Re- the Interior and Secretary of Agri- Sarbanes culture to expedite access to certain Grayson Marino Scalise sources Committee by unanimous con- Green, Al Massie Federal land under the administrative Schakowsky sent in the 113th Congress, and it was Green, Gene McCarthy Schiff jurisdiction of each Secretary for good Griffith McCaul Schrader voice voted out of the House shortly Grijalva McClintock thereafter. While the clock ran out on Samaritan search-and-recovery mis- Schweikert Grothman McCollum Scott (VA) moving this legislation through the sions, and for other purposes, as Guinta McDermott amended, on which the yeas and nays Scott, Austin Senate in the 113th Congress, I am very Guthrie McGovern Scott, David McHenry confident that we can get that done were ordered. Hahn Sensenbrenner The Clerk read the title of the bill. Hanna McKinley Serrano here in the 114th. Hopefully, the sooner Hardy McMorris The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Sessions the better. I am grateful for the House Harper Rodgers Sewell (AL) Natural Resources Committee’s quick question is on the motion offered by Harris McNerney Sherman Hartzler McSally consideration of this bill, and I urge the gentleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) Shimkus that the House suspend the rules and Hastings Meadows Shuster my colleagues to vote in favor of its Heck (NV) Meehan Simpson pass the bill, as amended. Heck (WA) Meeks passage. Sinema Hensarling Meng The vote was taken by electronic de- Sires Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Herrera Beutler Messer vice, and there were—yeas 413, nays 0, Slaughter back the balance of my time. Hice, Jody B. Mica Smith (MO) not voting 18, as follows: Higgins Miller (FL) Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I Smith (NE) Hill Miller (MI) encourage people’s votes for this great [Roll No. 174] Smith (NJ) Himes Moolenaar Smith (TX) bill from the gentleman from Colorado, YEAS—413 Hinojosa Mooney (WV) Smith (WA) and I yield back the balance of my Abraham Brooks (IN) Comstock Holding Moore Speier Adams Brown (FL) Conaway Honda Moulton time. Stefanik Aderholt Brownley (CA) Connolly Hoyer Mullin The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Stewart Aguilar Buchanan Conyers Hudson Mulvaney question is on the motion offered by Allen Buck Huelskamp Murphy (FL) Stivers Cook Stutzman the gentleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) Amash Bucshon Cooper Huffman Murphy (PA) Amodei Burgess Huizenga (MI) Nadler Swalwell (CA) that the House suspend the rules and Costa Takai Ashford Bustos Costello (PA) Hultgren Napolitano pass the bill, H.R. 1324. Babin Butterfield Hunter Neal Takano Courtney Thompson (CA) The question was taken. Barletta Byrne Cramer Hurd (TX) Neugebauer The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Barr Calvert Hurt (VA) Newhouse Thompson (MS) Crawford Thompson (PA) opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Barton Capps Crenshaw Israel Noem Bass Capuano Issa Nolan Thornberry Crowley in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Beatty Ca´ rdenas Jackson Lee Norcross Tipton Cuellar Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, on Becerra Carney Jeffries Nugent Titus Culberson Benishek Carson (IN) Jenkins (KS) Nunes Tonko that I demand the yeas and nays. Curbelo (FL) Bera Carter (GA) Jenkins (WV) O’Rourke Torres Davis (CA) The yeas and nays were ordered. Beyer Carter (TX) Johnson (GA) Olson Trott The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bilirakis Cartwright Davis, Danny Johnson (OH) Palazzo Tsongas ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- Bishop (GA) Castor (FL) Davis, Rodney Johnson, E. B. Palmer Turner DeFazio ceedings on this motion will be post- Bishop (MI) Castro (TX) Johnson, Sam Pascrell Upton Bishop (UT) Chabot Delaney Jolly Paulsen Valadao poned. Black Chaffetz DeLauro Jones Payne Van Hollen f Blackburn Chu, Judy DelBene Jordan Pearce Vargas Blum Cicilline Denham Joyce Perlmutter Veasey RECESS Bost Clark (MA) Dent Kaptur Perry Vela Boustany Clawson (FL) DeSantis Katko Peters Vela´ zquez The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Boyle, Brendan Cleaver DeSaulnier Keating Peterson Wagner ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair F. Clyburn DesJarlais Kelly (IL) Pingree Walberg declares the House in recess until ap- Brady (PA) Coffman Deutch Kelly (PA) Pittenger Walden proximately 6:30 p.m. today. Brady (TX) Cohen Diaz-Balart Kennedy Pitts Walker Brat Cole Dingell Kildee Pocan Walorski Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 4 min- Bridenstine Collins (GA) Doggett Kilmer Poe (TX) Walters, Mimi utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Brooks (AL) Collins (NY) Dold Kind Poliquin Walz

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:58 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28AP7.028 H28APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2490 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 28, 2015 Wasserman Westerman Yarmuth Fitzpatrick LoBiondo Rooney (FL) DeSantis Hudson Price, Tom Schultz Westmoreland Yoder Fleischmann Loebsack Ros-Lehtinen Duffy Huelskamp Rokita Waters, Maxine Whitfield Yoho Fleming Lofgren Roskam Farenthold Huizenga (MI) Salmon Watson Coleman Williams Young (AK) Flores Long Ross Franks (AZ) Jones Schweikert Weber (TX) Wilson (FL) Young (IA) Forbes Love Rothfus Gosar Loudermilk Smith (MO) Webster (FL) Wilson (SC) Young (IN) Fortenberry Lowenthal Rouzer Graves (GA) Lummis Weber (TX) Welch Womack Zeldin Foster Lowey Roybal-Allard Herrera Beutler Massie Wenstrup Wenstrup Woodall Zinke Foxx Lucas Ruiz Holding Perry Williams Frankel (FL) Luetkemeyer Ruppersberger NOT VOTING—18 Frelinghuysen Lujan Grisham Rush NOT VOTING—20 Blumenauer Edwards Pallone Fudge (NM) Russell Blumenauer Deutch Pallone Bonamici Engel Pelosi Gabbard Luja´ n, Ben Ray Ryan (OH) Bonamici Edwards Pelosi Clarke (NY) Garrett Royce Gallego (NM) Ryan (WI) Calvert Engel Royce Clay Gutie´rrez Tiberi Garamendi Lynch Sa´ nchez, Linda Clarke (NY) Garrett Schrader Cummings Lieu, Ted Visclosky Gibbs MacArthur T. Clay Gutie´rrez Tiberi DeGette Matsui Wittman Gibson Maloney, Sanchez, Loretta Cummings Lieu, Ted Visclosky Gohmert Carolyn Sanford DeGette Matsui b 1858 Goodlatte Maloney, Sean Sarbanes Gowdy Marchant Scalise b 1907 So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Graham Marino Schakowsky So (two-thirds being in the affirma- tive) the rules were suspended and the Granger McCarthy Schiff bill, as amended, was passed. Graves (LA) McCaul Scott (VA) tive) the rules were suspended and the Graves (MO) McClintock The result of the vote was announced Scott, Austin bill was passed. Grayson McCollum Scott, David The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. Green, Al McDermott Sensenbrenner A motion to reconsider was laid on Green, Gene McGovern Serrano as above recorded. Griffith McHenry Sessions A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. Grijalva McKinley Stated for: Sewell (AL) the table. Grothman McMorris Sherman PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Guinta Rodgers Shimkus 174 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been Guthrie McNerney Shuster Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, I was unable Hahn McSally Simpson present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Hanna Meadows to attend this evening’s rollcall votes. Had I Sinema been present, I would have voted as follows: f Hardy Meehan Sires Harper Meeks Slaughter rollcall No. 174: H.R. 373—‘‘yea,’’ rollcall No. Harris Meng ARAPAHO NATIONAL FOREST Smith (NE) 175: H.R. 1324—‘‘yea.’’ Hartzler Messer Smith (NJ) BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT ACT Hastings Mica Smith (TX) f Heck (NV) Miller (FL) OF 2015 Smith (WA) Heck (WA) Miller (MI) Speier MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Hensarling Moolenaar Stefanik JOHN PAUL HAMMERSCHMIDT Hice, Jody B. Mooney (WV) finished business is the vote on the mo- Stewart Higgins Moore tion to suspend the rules and pass the Stivers (Mr. WOMACK asked and was given Hill Moulton Stutzman permission to address the House for 1 bill (H.R. 1324) to adjust the boundary Himes Mullin Swalwell (CA) of the Arapaho National Forest, Colo- Hinojosa Mulvaney minute.) rado, and for other purposes, on which Honda Murphy (FL) Takai Mr. WOMACK. Madam Speaker, I rise Hoyer Murphy (PA) Takano the yeas and nays were ordered. Thompson (CA) today to pay tribute to a dedicated Huffman Nadler public servant, a respected business- The Clerk read the title of the bill. Hultgren Napolitano Thompson (MS) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Hunter Neal Thompson (PA) man, a decorated combat veteran, and Hurd (TX) Neugebauer Thornberry a trusted mentor, former Third Dis- question is on the motion offered by Tipton Hurt (VA) Newhouse trict of Arkansas Representative John the gentleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) Israel Noem Titus that the House suspend the rules and Issa Nolan Tonko Paul Hammerschmidt, who passed pass the bill. Jackson Lee Norcross Torres away on April 1 at the age of 92. Jeffries Nugent Trott John Paul believed that we are all This is a 5-minute vote. Tsongas Jenkins (KS) Nunes put on Earth to serve others. This prin- The vote was taken by electronic de- Jenkins (WV) O’Rourke Turner vice, and there were—yeas 381, nays 30, Johnson (GA) Olson Upton ciple guided him even from an early not voting 20, as follows: Johnson (OH) Palazzo Valadao age. After graduating from Harrison Johnson, E. B. Palmer Van Hollen [Roll No. 175] Vargas High School at 15 and spending a year Johnson, Sam Pascrell at the Citadel, he forwent West Point YEAS—381 Jolly Paulsen Veasey Jordan Payne Vela and instead joined the Army Air Corps. Abraham Burgess Cramer Joyce Pearce Vela´ zquez Adams Bustos Crawford As a second lieutenant during World Kaptur Perlmutter Wagner War II, he piloted an incredible 217 Aderholt Butterfield Crenshaw Katko Peters Walberg Aguilar Byrne Crowley Keating Peterson Walden combat missions and earned multiple Allen Capps Cuellar Kelly (IL) Pingree Walker medals and decorations. Amodei Capuano Culberson Kelly (PA) Pittenger Walorski ´ After the war, he returned to his Ashford Cardenas Curbelo (FL) Kennedy Pitts Walters, Mimi Barletta Carney Davis (CA) Kildee Pocan Walz home in Harrison to run the family Barr Carson (IN) Davis, Danny Kilmer Poe (TX) Wasserman lumber business, and he continued his Barton Carter (GA) Davis, Rodney Kind Poliquin Schultz Bass Carter (TX) DeFazio service as a member of the U.S. Air King (IA) Polis Waters, Maxine Force Reserve until 1960. It was during Beatty Cartwright Delaney King (NY) Pompeo Watson Coleman Becerra Castor (FL) DeLauro Kinzinger (IL) Posey Webster (FL) this time that he also became engaged Benishek Castro (TX) DelBene Kirkpatrick Price (NC) Welch with local politics, and in 1966 he be- Bera Chabot Denham Kline Quigley Westerman came the first Republican in 93 years Beyer Chaffetz Dent Knight Rangel Westmoreland Bilirakis Chu, Judy DeSaulnier Kuster Ratcliffe Whitfield to have been elected to serve Arkansas Bishop (GA) Cicilline DesJarlais Labrador Reed Wilson (FL) in the U.S. House of Representatives. Bishop (MI) Clark (MA) Diaz-Balart LaMalfa Reichert Wilson (SC) Bishop (UT) Clawson (FL) Dingell During his 26-year tenure in Con- Lamborn Renacci Wittman gress, John Paul never spent a single Black Cleaver Doggett Lance Ribble Womack Blackburn Clyburn Dold Langevin Rice (NY) Woodall day in the majority, but he didn’t let Blum Coffman Doyle, Michael Larsen (WA) Rice (SC) Yarmuth that stand in the way of serving his Bost Cohen F. Larson (CT) Richmond Yoder constituents to the best of his ability. Boustany Cole Duckworth Latta Rigell Yoho Boyle, Brendan Collins (NY) Duncan (SC) Lawrence Roby Young (AK) He worked with all colleagues—Demo- F. Comstock Duncan (TN) Lee Roe (TN) Young (IA) crat and Republican alike—to our Brady (PA) Conaway Ellison Levin Rogers (AL) Young (IN) Brady (TX) Connolly Ellmers (NC) State’s benefit and is responsible for Lewis Rogers (KY) Zeldin bringing the critical transportation in- Bridenstine Conyers Emmer (MN) Lipinski Rohrabacher Zinke Brooks (IN) Cook Eshoo frastructure to northwest Arkansas Brown (FL) Cooper Esty NAYS—30 that enabled its explosive growth. Brownley (CA) Costa Farr Buchanan Costello (PA) Fattah Amash Brat Buck However, he will truly be remem- Bucshon Courtney Fincher Babin Brooks (AL) Collins (GA) bered for defining the gold standard of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:28 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28AP7.011 H28APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2491 constituent service. Simply put, no one that generations of Arkansans con- The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade did it better than John Paul. Every day tinue to enjoy. upon thy right hand. he prayed to our Lord for the strength Arkansas’ wilderness advocate and The Sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the to overcome pride and self-concern in poet, Bill Coleman, captures the area’s Moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he order to always be mindful of the needs mystique: shall preserve thy soul. of others. Looking back on his life, I Giant bluffs rise like medieval castles The Lord shall preserve thy going out and would say he was blessed with just above this ancient river, sending us back to thy coming in from this time forth, that, and for it our State and our Na- a time when all our land was wild. and even for evermore. tion will be forever grateful to him for Congressman Hammerschmidt also f his service. served as a freshman Congressman PROTECTING ADOPTED CHILDREN Madam Speaker, on Saturday, John with my former boss, President George ACT Paul Hammerschmidt will be laid to Herbert Walker Bush, and these two rest. As we prepare to say our final great men became fast friends from (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given good-byes, I would ask for a moment of their time in the Air Force through permission to address the House for 1 silence to honor one of the finest exam- being freshmen in this great body to- minute and to revise and extend his re- ples of statesmen this Chamber has gether. marks.) Mr. LANGEVIN. Madam Speaker, ever seen. They were close political allies, and earlier today, I introduced the bipar- Rest in peace, John Paul. Congressman Hammerschmidt was tisan Protecting Adopted Children Act, quick to support President Bush in all f a response to the many problems and of his Presidential runs. The two men potential dangers associated with the HONORING JOHN PAUL shared victories, defeats, joys, and sor- HAMMERSCHMIDT term ‘‘rehoming’’ adoptive children. rows throughout their great decades of Families involved in this under- (Mr. CRAWFORD asked and was personal friendship. ground practice are connecting online given permission to address the House President Bush once said of John and making dubious or outright illegal for 1 minute.) Paul: arrangements to give away their chil- Mr. CRAWFORD. Madam Speaker, He did something I could never do; he beat dren to strangers, often with forged or John Paul Hammerschmidt was truly a Bill Clinton. fake documentation. Some children are visionary champion for Arkansas’ con- I am humbled to have had the oppor- even transferred to individuals with a servative values in Congress, but we tunity to know and learn so much from criminal history, including abuse or will all remember him for his humble Congressman Hammerschmidt. He will neglect. dedication to our country and to our be greatly missed. Madam Speaker, my legislation pro- State. His leadership inspired new gen- f vides States with the resources to help erations of Arkansans, including all of adoptive families receive pre and us rising today to honor his memory. HONORING CONGRESSMAN JOHN postadoption counseling, social skills A supremely successful ambassador PAUL HAMMERSCHMIDT training, and mental health services. It for his district and, in fact, the entire (Mr. WESTERMAN asked and was also expands the training of the Inter- State, John Paul helped build the air- given permission to address the House net Crimes Against Children Task port and interstates that allowed for 1 minute.) Force to include combating the illegal northwest Arkansas to blossom into Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, transfer of a child. the success story it is today. Ten years Congressman John Paul Hammer- Madam Speaker, I want to thank my ago John Paul said: ‘‘We are all put on schmidt began his service as a Member colleagues who have joined me in co- Earth to serve others, and being a Con- of this body from my home State of Ar- sponsoring this bill, and I encourage gressman gives you a lot of leverage to kansas in 1967, the year that I was the House to take swift action to pro- really serve a lot of people.’’ born. He did so for 12 terms, long tect these vulnerable children. Congressman Hammerschmidt truly enough for me to grow up, graduate f embodied the spirit of public service, from college, get a job, and get mar- and his legacy is a powerful reminder SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE OF ried. NEPAL for all public servants of why we are His love for Arkansas and America here and who we represent. was evident in his service. He was a (Mr. CRENSHAW asked and was f champion for his district and our given permission to address the House State. He was a tireless advocate for for 1 minute and to revise and extend 1915 b all his constituents on both sides of the his remarks.) HONORING CONGRESSMAN JOHN aisle and worked hardest to do what Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, I PAUL HAMMERSCHMIDT was right for the citizens of Arkansas. rise today as cochair of the Congres- He served his country and fellow man sional Nepal Caucus to express my (Mr. HILL asked and was given per- deepest condolences to the people of mission to address the House for 1 with honor, both in the military and in Congress, leaving a lasting legacy and Nepal who are now recovering from a minute and to revise and extend his re- catastrophic earthquake that hit this marks.) setting the bar high for those of us who follow him in service. prior Saturday. Mr. HILL. Madam Speaker, I rise to- When you see the devastation, you Congressman Hammerschmidt was night to honor the life and legacy of will find that—and all the final results from the beautiful Ozark hills, and one of Arkansas’ great leaders—and my are not in—early reports are that over many times, the people of Arkansas friend—former Congressman John Paul 4,000 individuals lost their lives and and America were blessed by the lead- Hammerschmidt. several thousand were injured. For the past three decades, I have ership of a gentleman from the hills Whatever the damage, the United known and admired Congressman Ham- who served his Creator by serving oth- States stands ready to assist in any merschmidt, and I have long respected ers. way. I want to say thank you to the his commitment to public service. As we remember his service, may we leadership of our U.S. Embassy in One of his most important actions all continue to look to the hills and be Nepal and thank you to the Govern- was his legislation that made the Buf- comforted by the words of the psalmist ment of Nepal for their early and co- falo River the country’s first National who wrote: ordinated response. River, ensuring the preservation and I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from To the people of that region, let me protection of that extraordinary treas- whence cometh my help. say that the United States stands with ure designed by God’s own hand. My help cometh from the Lord, which made you in these difficult times. We will Heaven and Earth. Before John Paul’s engagement, the He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he continue to pray for those of you who Buffalo had been slated for a Corps of that keepeth thee will not slumber. have lost your loved ones and continue Engineers dam project, which would Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither to pray for the safe recovery of those have destroyed the natural majesty slumber nor sleep. who are still lost.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:28 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28AP7.034 H28APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2492 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 28, 2015 PROTECTING ADOPTED CHILDREN playing her award-winning work in the which calls for an end to this injustice ACT Halls of the Capitol Building. and reaffirms the United States’ com- (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of This year’s second and third place mitment to a democratic Ukraine free Texas asked and was given permission winners are Bethany Stoddard of from Russian interference. to address the House for 1 minute.) DuBois and Madelyn Ostermann of Together, we must free Savchenko Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Summit Township, respectively. Nat- and push back against Russia’s contin- Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise in sup- alie Haupt of Oil City and Caitlin Cesa ued threat to freedom. port of the Protecting Adopted Chil- of Sandy Township both received hon- f dren Act, which was introduced by orable mentions. I would like to congratulate all of COMMITMENT TO CRIMINAL Congressman JIM LANGEVIN this after- JUSTICE REFORM noon. this year’s winners and thank everyone who participated in this fun and excit- (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was By now, we have all read the reports given permission to address the House about adopted children who have been ing competition. f for 1 minute.) ‘‘rehomed’’ by their legal adoptive par- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, ents. These children usually end up in STANDING WITH THE PEOPLE OF we all watched with great concern and the custody of strangers through ar- NEPAL horror the tragic funeral of Freddie rangements that are often illegally (Ms. DELBENE asked and was given Gray and then the enormous out- made online in hidden Internet groups. permission to address the House for 1 pouring of violence and young people In order to combat these transfers, minute and to revise and extend her re- taking to the streets in Baltimore. IM LANGEVIN, ROB Representatives J marks.) We commend our colleague Congress- WITTMAN, and I have crafted legislation Ms. DELBENE. Madam Speaker, our man CUMMINGS and the many other that provides protections and support thoughts are with the people of Nepal citizens—pastors—who went to the services for adopted children and their and their families. streets and called for peace, but it is families. My heart sank when I heard about important for this Congress to stand up This legislation provides a more sta- the 7.8 magnitude earthquake and its and call for criminal justice reform be- ble home for children with pre and unthinkable devastation. It is esti- cause, as we move into the summer, I postadoptive support services, such as mated that thousands of people have express great concern as to the reac- training and counseling for parents, died, and more are missing. tions of young people who are unem- mentoring, and treatment services spe- Three of those still missing are con- ployed, who feel oppressed, and feel cifically for adopted children. stituents of Washington’s First Dis- that no one cares. The bill also expands the scope of the trict. These people are pillars of our I will be introducing—and have intro- preexisting Internet Crimes Against community: retired special education duced—the Build TRUST bill; the Children Task Force under the Depart- teacher Doreen Richmond, retired Bel- CADET bill that collects data on lethal ment of Justice to include combating lingham firefighter Jim Lane, and force between civilians and police; a the illegal transfer of a child. small-business owner Jeannie DeBari. bill on prison reform—giving good I firmly believe that this measure I want to do everything I can to as- time, 1 day of incarceration, 1 day of gives law enforcement the tools it sist and support their families during good time—to provide for early release needs to combat illegal transfers, this difficult time. I will continue to of nonviolent prisoners. which we have learned through inves- pray for their safety and their return At the same time, I will be asking for tigative reporting, typically take place home. I was glad to see the State De- legislation that will provide the same online. partment provide $10 million in initial reporting requirements for private We must be committed to helping disaster assistance. prisons as public prisons, as well as these children succeed in a family that To the people of Nepal and those af- grand jury reform, among others. they may call their own. fected in the region or here at home, The important point is that the Na- f know that the United States stands tion needs to hear this Congress make 2015 CONGRESSIONAL ART with you during this tragic time. a statement of their commitment to COMPETITION f criminal justice reform. I look forward to working with my (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania FREE NADIYA SAVCHENKO colleagues and introducing legislation asked and was given permission to ad- (Mr. FITZPATRICK asked and was that will draw bipartisan support so dress the House for 1 minute and to re- given permission to address the House that we can respond to these tragedies vise and extend his remarks.) for 1 minute and to revise and extend and get America on the right footing Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. his remarks.) and rebuild the trust between police Madam Speaker, over the weekend, I Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, and the community. was thrilled to be at the Winkler Gal- since July of last year, Nadiya f lery of Fine Art in DuBois, Pennsyl- Savchenko, a member of the Ukrainian vania, for the 2015 Congressional Art parliament and a military veteran, has PROTECTING ADOPTED CHILDREN Competition awards ceremony for my been unlawfully detained by Russian ACT congressional district. authorities—her crime, unsubstan- (Mr. WITTMAN asked and was given The Congressional Art Competition tiated charges stemming from her de- permission to address the House for 1 began in 1982 to recognize and encour- fense of her nation against Russian minute and to revise and extend his re- age artistic talent among U.S. high military aggression. marks.) school students. This year, I had the For months, Ms. Savchenko has been Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, honor to serve as cochair of the annual incarcerated in Russia, in clear viola- today, too many children are falling national competition. tion of her human rights and inter- victim to a system of adoption that Madam Speaker, this year, I was national standards. As Russia tries to lacks necessary oversight. blown away by the quality of work and redraw the world’s borders, Ms. Horrifying stories have come to light the levels of creativity by the students Savchenko has become the face of both about children being ‘‘rehomed’’ into in Pennsylvania’s Fifth Congressional Russian lawlessness and Ukrainian re- the custody of strangers through dubi- District. sistance. ous or even illegal arrangements. As a This year’s first place winner, deter- This evening, I join with the free peo- child of adoption myself, I am person- mined by an independent panel, is Leah ple of Ukraine in demanding Russia ally invested in this issue. Kleiner of Waterford, Pennsylvania. free Savchenko and call on this body I am proud to be an original cospon- Leah, whose work is titled ‘‘Little and this administration to utilize all sor of the Protecting Adopted Children Brother,’’ attends Fort LeBoeuf High legislative and diplomatic means to se- Act today to reduce that risk and bet- School in Erie County. cure her long-overdue release. ter help these children find stable, lov- I am looking forward to hosting Leah That is why I have joined with other ing homes and to improve support serv- in Washington this summer and dis- lawmakers in introducing H. Res. 50, ices for adoptive parents.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:28 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28AP7.036 H28APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2493 These support services—including centuries of marriage laws is a claim of I applaud Dr. G’s work to ensure that counseling on potential parenting chal- legal fiction. Let me repeat; it is a students in the Keys are connected lenges, postadoption mental health legal fiction. There is no constitutional with opportunities that will help them services, and peer mentoring—can play right to so-called same-sex marriage. achieve their professional goals, while a critical role in providing a healthy Marriage predates government and also educating them about the finan- environment for a child entering an the nations that make these laws. No cial responsibility that is inherent in adoptive home. judge, no jury, no court nor govern- pursuing higher education. These initiatives will also foster an ment can legitimately redefine mar- As we continue our work on higher ongoing dialogue between the families riage to suit their personal preferences. education here in the House, I look for- and adoption service agencies that I implore the Supreme Court to do ward to encouraging innovation in the should last during and beyond the their job and correctly recognize that way that we help students achieve suc- adoption process. the people of every State are free to af- cess, and also promoting access to I would like to thank Representative firm or restore marriage as the union funding sources like flexible Pell LANGEVIN for his leadership on this of one woman and one man. grants. issue. We must do all we can to prevent f Dr. G and his colleagues at Florida adoptive children from being placed in JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF Keys Community College have made it dangerous situations. I urge my col- TRAFFICKING ACT their mission to offer the best tools to leagues to cosponsor the Protecting their students, and I hope that their ef- Adopted Children Act. (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of forts can serve as an example to be rep- New York asked and was given permis- licated throughout the country. f sion to address the House for 1 minute.) b 1930 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New f York. Madam Speaker, when the sur- A MISSION OF MERCY THERE IS NO POWER LIKE THE vivors of human trafficking are freed POWER OF A MOTHER (Mr. AL GREEN of Texas asked and from their captors, they are often vic- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. was given permission to address the timized again. This time they are House for 1 minute and to revise and COMSTOCK). Under the Speaker’s an- abused by a system that does little to nounced policy of January 6, 2015, the extend his remarks.) help them recover from years of rape gentleman from Illinois (Mr. RUSH) is Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Madam and abuse. recognized for 60 minutes as the des- Speaker, I am on a mission of mercy. The Justice for Victims of Traf- ignee of the minority leader. The people of Nepal have suffered a ficking Act would help change that. It Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, Mother’s tragedy. The bad news is that thou- would provide support and restitution Day is soon approaching, and as we, sands have lost their lives and many to survivors, and it would clarify the our Nation, take time to honor our are injured. law, helping to bring the demand side— mothers, I would like to make a special There is some good news in that the the pimps, the sex traffickers, and the United States has, currently, disaster purchasers of women and girls—to jus- appeal to African American mothers assistance teams on the way to Nepal. tice. across this country that they begin to There is also additional good news. The I have been proud to work with Con- use their awesome powers to take back Nepalese community in Houston, gressman TED POE on very similar leg- our streets from the daily violence that Texas, has organized, and they are islation that passed this body over- far too many of our youth, far too working to make sure that they do whelmingly, unanimously, in January; many of our families, and far too many their part to provide disaster assist- but to become law, the House must of our communities are experiencing ance. now take up the Senate version and each and every day. I am also proud to say that we are pass it here in the House. It is now time, time right now, for sponsoring legislation, H.R. 2033. H.R. I urge the leaders of the House to Black mothers to once again rise up to 2033 would provide temporary protected schedule a vote. Let’s send a message: stop the unmitigated and endless vio- status for those who are in this coun- women and girls are not for sale in the lence that is occurring often—far too try, for those in this country on the United States of America. They cannot often—in our Nation’s streets. 25th, the date of this tragedy, for a pe- afford to wait any longer for this vital Madam Speaker, there is no power riod of 18 months, so that they can stay legislation. like the power of a mother. Beside me today is an image that many across the here and not have to return home to f circumstances that are untenable. Nation have seen, and it is the subject Madam Speaker, I am proud to say FLORIDA KEYS COMMUNITY of conversation all across our country. that many have cosponsored this legis- COLLEGE It is the image of a strong Black moth- lation, and we are looking for more co- (Mr. CURBELO of Florida asked and er giving her son what I will call a sponsors, Mr. HONDA and I. was given permission to address the ‘‘love whipping’’—a ‘‘love whipping,’’ I would also add that the United House for 1 minute and to revise and Madam Speaker—to snatch him back States has sent $10 million already al- extend his remarks.) from the grips of senseless violence located, and there is more to come. Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Madam that is currently plaguing the city of This is a time for us to show our Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Baltimore, Maryland. friends where we stand, and we stand remarkable contributions of Dr. Jona- As this picture demonstrates, Madam with them. than Gueverra, President of Florida Speaker, mothers can and mothers must be the mobilizing force to take f Keys Community College in Key West, Florida. back our streets. Mothers feel the pain A LEGAL FICTION Dr. G, as he is known, recently intro- of a loss of a child unlike any other. (Mr. HUELSKAMP asked and was duced me to a portal that connects stu- The primal scream of a mother at the given permission to address the House dents with jobs and serves as a guid- sudden death and departure of her child for 1 minute and to revise and extend ance instrument for them while they is unlike any other outcry known to his remarks.) are in school. I was particularly im- mankind. Mr. HUELSKAMP. Madam Speaker, pressed with the component that in- As my own history has demonstrated, today I spoke on the steps of the Su- forms students about the return on I am not one to excuse police brutality preme Court as it heard arguments on their educational investments, espe- and police murder and police mayhem whether more than 50 million Ameri- cially because financing is a funda- and police utter disrespect for the citi- cans who voted to affirm marriage as mental aspect of the higher education zens that they are pledged and sworn to between one man and one woman debate today. This type of trans- serve and to protect. And as a former should have their voices snuffed out by parency is imperative in helping our member of the Black Panther Party, as few as five unelected judges. students navigate a massive amount of we in the party have always said, and I To argue that the Constitution de- information in an easily accessible quote, that ‘‘spontaneity is the art of mands the Supreme Court invalidate way. the foolish.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:28 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28AP7.037 H28APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2494 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 28, 2015 What the Baltimore rioters and other America’s mothers, those in the Afri- Now to Pakistan. In Pakistan, two rioters across this Nation fail to under- can American community and outside suicide blasts hit the Christ Church stand, particularly those who are in of the African American community, and Catholic Church last month, kill- Baltimore, what they fail to under- those in urban areas and those in rural ing 17 Christians. A Pakistan Taliban stand and what they fail to consider is areas, all American mothers, to wear splinter group claimed responsibility how many people in that neighborhood yellow, to wear yellow, to wear yellow for the attack, which left another 80 were depending on the CVS drug store, on Mother’s Day in a symbolic show of people injured. Last week, two Muslims or how many older neighbors of those solidarity and to create a ‘‘Mothers in heading to Friday prayers at their same young people were looking for- Yellow’’ movement to end the violence mosque in the same city where the ward to the day that they could call that plagues this Nation’s cities, this churches were bombed came across a that burned-down senior citizens home Nation’s communities, this Nation’s 14-year-old Christian boy. They stopped a home for themselves, and they were neighborhoods. him and asked him his religious affili- looking forward to it being completed. Mothers, rise up now. Use this as an ation. And the boy proudly said: ‘‘I told ‘‘When is the move-in date?’’ They occasion to take back the streets. Your them that I am Christian. They started were looking forward to the comfort of pain, the pain that you feel, your sense beating me,’’ he said. ‘‘When I tried that senior home. of loss of hope for your child, your running, both boys started following Simply put, Madam Speaker, sense- sense of finality in terms of a future of me through the street.’’ They caught less destruction of your own neighbor- your child, that pain must stop, and me and ‘‘threw kerosene on me and set hood is not protesting; it is pillaging. you have the power to stop it. me on fire.’’ This Pakistan boy, this It is not political; it is pillaging—noth- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- Christian has burns covering more ing more, nothing less. It is pillaging ance of my time. than 55 percent of his body. your own neighborhood. f In Egypt, over a 3-day period in 2013, That is unintelligent. That makes no Coptic Christians experienced the THE GLOBAL CHRISTIAN sense. That is eating the wrapper and worst single attack against their PERSECUTION EPIDEMIC throwing the candy bar away. It makes churches in 700 years, with 40 Christian no sense to pillage your own neighbor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under churches destroyed and over 100 other hood and deny your own people. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- sites severely damaged. Thousands and Beyond Baltimore, Madam Speaker— uary 6, 2015, the gentleman from Texas thousands of Coptic Christians are esti- yes, and there is a beyond Baltimore. (Mr. POE) is recognized for 60 minutes mated to have fled their homeland of Beyond Baltimore, we must look at the as the designee of the majority leader. Egypt because of religious persecution. whole picture of violence in our Na- Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, Most Coptic Christians in Egypt have tion. The violence that has plagued this Easter, Pope Francis focused his a tattoo of a cross on their wrist, Baltimore didn’t come out of nowhere. message on the worldwide persecution Madam Speaker. It is a sign of devo- It wasn’t just a spark out of nowhere. of Christians. Around the world, Chris- tion to their Christian faith. When his Instead, Madam Speaker, it was tians are being imprisoned, tortured, Arabic language teacher told Ayman sparked by the frustration that so and killed for their faith. According to Nabil Labib to cover that tattoo in the many African Americans feel with the the Pew Research Center, no religious classroom, Ayman pulled out the cross reports of the death of yet another group is persecuted in more countries that was hanging around his neck for young African American man at the around the world than Christians. all in the classroom to see. The teacher hands of our Nation’s police. It was Christians faced persecution in 102 was enraged. He choked Ayman and sparked by the flame of frustration countries out of about 190-plus that we asked his Muslim classmates, ‘‘What that far too many of our Nation’s have in the world. That was in 2013. So are you going to do with him?’’ His youth are facing each and every day of tonight I will mention only eight of classmates then beat Ayman to death. their lives: unemployment, disrespect, those countries: Iran, North Korea, He was murdered in an Egyptian class- broken-down homes, broken-down com- Pakistan, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Iraq, room because he was a Christian. munities, failed education systems. and Kenya. And I will also mention In Libya, ISIS captured and beheaded All these frustrations, frustrations that terrorist group, ISIS. 21 people because they were Christians that deny them a sense that there is a Christian pastor and American cit- from nearby Egypt. When the victims’ future for them in this Nation, these izen Saeed Abedini has been held in an families wanted to build a church in frustrations inflame all the fires in Iranian jail for the last 21⁄2 years be- their honor, they were attacked by an- Baltimore or in other places across this cause he is a Christian. Weeks before other Muslim mob and beaten. Nation. he turned 7, Pastor Abedini’s son wrote In Syria, the situation is even worse to his imprisoned father, inviting him for Christians. In June 2013, a cluster of b 1945 to come to his birthday party. In reply, Christian villages were totally de- That said, Madam Speaker, from my Pastor Abedini wrote: ‘‘Daddy loves stroyed. The head of all Franciscans in friend Fred Hampton, my friend Mi- you so much. I long to be there for the Middle East reported that ‘‘of the chael Clark in 1969 to Michael Brown your birthday and to make this re- 4,000 inhabitants of the church village and Eric Garner and Tamir Rice and union happen, but my chains are keep- of Ghassanieh, no more than 10 people now Freddie Gray in 2015, we have seen ing me from you.’’ His son celebrated remain.’’ In a village of 4,000 Chris- far too many young men of color fall his 7th birthday last month. It was his tians, 10 are left. victim to the very same people who third birthday without his dad. His dad In Syria, it is not just Assad’s thugs were sworn to serve and protect. is still in the jailhouse because he is a killing Christians. Two Syrian bishops This mother is demonstrating the Christian. have been kidnapped by rebel groups. power of a mother’s love and the power According to the 2015 Open Doors Militants expelled 90 percent of the of a mother’s courage. She walked into World Watch List, North Korea is the Christians in the city of Homs. Patri- harm’s way straightforward, directly worst persecutor of Christians in the arch Gregorios III of Antioch says that, to, located her son. And she is dem- whole world. Christians are sent to out of a population of 1.75 million, onstrating a power that is beyond prison camps for possession of Bibles, 450,000 Syrian Christians have fled imagination and beyond all selfless- which is a crime. Some are even exe- Syria in fear. ness. cuted because they are Christians. The Then to Iraq. In Iraq, the story is To honor her and the important role State Department estimates that 80,000 just as bleak. The number of Christian that all mothers, mamas, our moth- to 120,000 North Koreans are impris- churches in Iraq has declined from 300 ers—including my own mother—to oned in labor camps, many because of in 2003 to 57 today. A place that Chris- honor them and to honor the impor- their religious beliefs. In November tians have called their home since the tant role that they play in taking back 2013, 80 North Korean Christians were time of Jesus, Iraq’s Christian popu- our streets and ending the violence reportedly executed for possession of lation has almost entirely disappeared. that plagues our communities all Bibles and South Korean religious The population has dropped 90 percent across this Nation, I humbly call on films. since the first gulf war.

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Collins escape religious persecution in Europe, ceedings during the period from May 4, Wetangula, a student at the school, our Nation has stood as a bright beacon 2015, through May 11, 2015, which was said when the gunmen arrived at his to the world for religious freedom for referred to the House Calendar and or- dormitory, he could hear them opening all faiths—Jews, Muslims, Hindus, dered to be printed. doors and asking the people who were Christians, and others. But the ques- f hiding inside whether they were Chris- tion before us today is: Will we remain tians or whether they were Muslims. a beacon of hope for persecuting Chris- LEAVE OF ABSENCE Here is what he said: ‘‘If you were a tians around the world? By unanimous consent, leave of ab- Christian, you were shot on the spot.’’ It is properly written in Scripture, a sence was granted to: A spokesman for the terror group told parable by the good Lord. I will para- Mr. ROYCE (at the request of Mr. the BBC that it attacked the school be- phrase. He said: A man was traveling MCCARTHY) for today and April 29 on cause ‘‘it’s on Muslim land colonized down a road, and he fell among robbers. account of attending the funeral of his by non-Muslims.’’ Of the 147 people who The man was beaten, and his property father-in-law, Ronald Herbert Porter. were slaughtered that day because they was stolen, and he was left for dead. f were Christians, many of them were Other people traveled down the same students—teenagers, kids. road, saw the victim, but they passed ADJOURNMENT When the same terrorist group at- over on the other side of the road. They Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, I tacked a shopping mall in Kenya in went their own way and avoided this move that the House do now adjourn. 2013, they took a number of shoppers victim. The motion was agreed to; accord- captive. One of them was Joshua Madam Speaker, we cannot pass on ingly (at 8 o’clock and 55 minutes Hakim. When Joshua got close to his the other side while Christians world- p.m.), under its previous order, the attackers, he showed them his ID, but wide are being beaten, beheaded, and House adjourned until tomorrow, he covered up his Christian name with brutalized because of their religious Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at 9 a.m. his thumb. ‘‘They told me to go,’’ he faith, being a Christian. We must be recalled later. ‘‘Then an Indian man that beacon that shines brightly in f came forward, and they said, ‘What is proud protection of religious freedom REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON the name of Mohammed’s mother?’ for all, including Christians. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS When he couldn’t answer, they just And that is just the way it is. Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of shot him’’ on the spot. I yield back the balance of my time. There are many more unnamed committees were delivered to the Clerk f Christian martyrs who are persecuted for printing and reference to the proper for their faith, Madam Speaker. The RECESS calendar, as follows: persecution of Christians has been Mr. WOODALL: Committee on Rules. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- House Resolution 223. Resolution providing going on since Stephen was stoned for ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair his faith in Acts 7. But what these cur- for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2028) mak- declares the House in recess subject to ing appropriations for energy and water de- rent accounts show is that persecu- the call of the Chair. velopment and related agencies for the fiscal tions of Christians around the world Accordingly (at 7 o’clock and 59 min- year ending September 30, 2016, and for other are growing in number and are being utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. purposes; providing for consideration of the tolerated more by governments and, in bill (H.R. 2029) making appropriations for f my opinion, encouraged by some non- military construction, the Department of Christian societies. b 2054 Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for We cannot deny this reality. We must the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and AFTER RECESS tell it like it is. People should not for other purposes and providing for pro- ceedings during the period from May 4, 2015, make excuses for or cover up the wide- The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the Speaker pro through May 11, 2015 (Rept. 114–94). Referred spread persecution of Christians to the House Calendar. throughout the world. Governments, tempore (Ms. FOXX) at 8 o’clock and 54 terrorist groups, and others should not minutes p.m. f get a pass and ‘‘tacit hunting permits’’ f PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS to kill Christians. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public The problem is rogue States like REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- bills and resolutions of the following Pakistan and Iran and rogue terrorist VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF titles were introduced and severally re- groups like ISIS who get their legit- H.R. 2028, ENERGY AND WATER ferred, as follows: imacy and power from imprisoning and DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED killing Christians. As a country, the AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS By Mr. PALAZZO (for himself, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. United States needs to reexamine its ACT, 2016; PROVIDING FOR CON- SIDERATION OF H.R. 2029, MILI- LUCAS, Mr. BRIDENSTINE, Mr. WEBER relationship with States that persecute of Texas, Mr. LOUDERMILK, Mr. ROHR- Christians. Maybe we should give these TARY CONSTRUCTION AND VET- ERANS AFFAIRS AND RELATED ABACHER, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. countries less American money until HULTGREN, Mr. MOOLENAAR, Mr. AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS they start protecting—instead of ar- KNIGHT, Mr. BABIN, Mrs. COMSTOCK, resting—Christians. We need to be sin- ACT, 2016; AND PROVIDING FOR Mr. BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. JOHNSON gularly minded when it comes to de- PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PE- of Ohio, and Mr. POSEY): scribing groups like ISIS and what RIOD FROM MAY 4, 2015, H.R. 2039. A bill to authorize the programs THROUGH MAY 11, 2015 of the National Aeronautics and Space Ad- they really are: They are evil; they kill ministration, and for other purposes; to the in the name of their radical religion. Mr. WOODALL, from the Committee Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- Madam Speaker, one of the pillars of on Rules, submitted a privileged report nology. our Nation and a foundation of our Re- (Rept. No. 114–94) on the resolution (H. By Mr. MACARTHUR: public is the principle of religious free- Res. 223) providing for consideration of H.R. 2040. A bill to designate the Atlantic dom, religious freedom for all faiths. It the bill (H.R. 2028) making appropria- striped bass as the National Fish of the is constitutionally protected in the tions for energy and water develop- United States; to the Committee on Over- First Amendment of the Constitution. ment and related agencies for the fiscal sight and Government Reform. Of the five rights mentioned in the year ending September 30, 2016, and for By Mr. LAMALFA (for himself and Mr. COSTA): First Amendment, religious freedom other purposes; providing for consider- H.R. 2041. A bill to provide equal treatment and liberty is mentioned first. This is ation of the bill (H.R. 2029) making ap- for utility special entities using utility oper- not by accident. Our forefathers were propriations for military construction, ations-related swaps, and for other purposes; serious about the protection of reli- the Department of Veterans Affairs, to the Committee on Agriculture.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:48 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28AP7.040 H28APPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2496 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 28, 2015 By Mr. WHITFIELD (for himself, Mr. production of certain business records, con- who die from an injury or illness incurred or GRIFFITH, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, and duct electronic surveillance, use pen reg- aggravated in the line of duty during inac- Mr. PETERSON): isters and trap and trace devices, and use tive-duty training compared to members of H.R. 2042. A bill to allow for judicial review other forms of information gathering for for- the Armed Forces who die in the line of duty of any final rule addressing carbon dioxide eign intelligence, counterterrorism, and while on active duty; to the Committee on emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired elec- criminal purposes, and for other purposes; to Armed Services. tric utility generating units before requiring the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addi- By Ms. BROWN of Florida: compliance with such rule, and to allow tion to the Committees on Intelligence (Per- H.R. 2054. A bill to amend title 38, United States to protect households and businesses manent Select), and Financial Services, for a States Code, to provide for increased access from significant adverse effects on elec- period to be subsequently determined by the to Department of Veterans Affairs medical tricity ratepayers or reliability; to the Com- Speaker, in each case for consideration of care for women veterans; to the Committee mittee on Energy and Commerce. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- on Veterans’ Affairs. By Mr. OLSON (for himself, Ms. tion of the committee concerned. By Mrs. BUSTOS (for herself, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. ROSKAM, and Mr. By Mr. DEUTCH: DUCKWORTH, Mr. LOEBSACK, and Mr. NUNES): H.R. 2049. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- TONKO): H.R. 2043. A bill to amend title XVIII of the tion Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit foreign H.R. 2055. A bill to direct the Secretary of Social Security Act to ensure the continued nationals from making contributions or do- Defense to submit to Congress a report on access of Medicare beneficiaries to diag- nations in connection with State and local certain equipment purchased from foreign nostic imaging services, and for other pur- ballot initiatives and referenda; to the Com- entities that could be manufactured in poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- mittee on House Administration. United States arsenals or depots, and for merce, and in addition to the Committee on By Mr. COURTNEY (for himself, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- BRADY of Pennsylvania, Ms. FUDGE, Services. quently determined by the Speaker, in each Ms. DELAURO, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. By Mr. CA´ RDENAS (for himself, Mr. case for consideration of such provisions as TITUS, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. BRENDAN F. CARTWRIGHT, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Ms. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. THOMP- DELBENE, Mr. HONDA, Ms. SLAUGH- concerned. SON of Mississippi, Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. TER, and Mr. FATTAH): By Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee (for him- POCAN, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. PASCRELL, H.R. 2056. A bill to establish a grant pro- self, Mr. HANNA, Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. gram to promote the development of career STEWART, Mr. DUNCAN of South Caro- VARGAS, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. JUDY CHU education programs in computer science in lina, Mr. MULVANEY, Mrs. BLACK- of California, Mr. HONDA, Mrs. LAW- secondary and postsecondary education; to BURN, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. RENCE, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. ELLISON, the Committee on Education and the Work- JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. HUIZENGA of Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. force. ´ Michigan, Mr. KELLY of Pennsyl- SINEMA, Mr. SIRES, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. By Mr. CARDENAS (for himself, Mrs. vania, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. LAWRENCE, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. CRAMER, and RYAN of Ohio, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. POLIS): Mr. BARR): PETERS, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Ms. H.R. 2057. A bill to direct the Secretary of H.R. 2044. A bill to require that the Federal EDWARDS, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Education to award grants to State edu- Government procure from the private sector Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. cational agencies to develop comprehensive the goods and services necessary for the op- CICILLINE, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. CART- plans to strengthen elementary and sec- erations and management of certain Govern- WRIGHT, Ms. FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. ondary computer science education, and for ment agencies, and for other purposes; to the CAPUANO, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. LARSON other purposes; to the Committee on Edu- Committee on Oversight and Government of Connecticut, Ms. CLARK of Massa- cation and the Workforce, and in addition to Reform. the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- By Mr. BURGESS (for himself, Ms. chusetts, Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. TONKO, Mr. HIGGINS, Ms. NORTON, Mr. CARSON nology, for a period to be subsequently deter- KAPTUR, Mr. LANCE, Mr. HARPER, Mr. of Indiana, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- MULLIN, and Mr. KINZINGER of Illi- GALLEGO, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. VAN sideration of such provisions as fall within nois): the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. H.R. 2045. A bill to provide that certain bad HOLLEN, Mr. GIBSON, Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mexico, Mr. SEAN PAT- By Mr. COLE: faith communications in connection with the H.R. 2058. A bill to amend the Federal RICK MALONEY of New York, Mr. assertion of a United States patent are un- Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for LANCE, Mr. MURPHY of Florida, Ms. fair or deceptive acts or practices, and for a certain effective date with respect to LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Energy deemed tobacco products, and for other pur- WELCH, Mr. KILMER, Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. and Commerce. poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- ESTY, Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. DUCKWORTH, By Mr. DUFFY: merce. H.R. 2046. A bill to amend title 38, United Mr. NADLER, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mrs. By Mr. CONNOLLY (for himself, Mr. States Code, to improve the participation of BUSTOS, Mr. WALZ, and Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. the Department of Veterans Affairs in the SERRANO): GOSAR, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. prescription drug monitoring programs of H.R. 2050. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- the States; to the Committee on Veterans’ enue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on CUMMINGS, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. WITTMAN, Affairs. high cost employer-sponsored health cov- Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New By Mr. DUFFY: erage; to the Committee on Ways and Means. Mexico, Mr. HURT of Virginia, Ms. H.R. 2047. A bill to amend title 38, United By Mr. CONAWAY (for himself, Mr. DUCKWORTH, Mr. WELCH, Mr. States Code, to expand the authority of the PETERSON, and Mr. ROUZER): BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Secretary of Veterans Affairs to remove sen- H.R. 2051. A bill to amend the Agricultural Mr. VARGAS, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. ior executives of the Department of Veterans Marketing Act of 1946 to extend the live- CHABOT, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. CROWLEY, Affairs for performance or misconduct to in- stock mandatory price reporting require- Mr. KIND, Ms. HAHN, Mr. KENNEDY, clude removal of certain other employees of ments, and for other purposes; to the Com- Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. COOPER, the Department, and for other purposes; to mittee on Agriculture. Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr. the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and in By Mr. JEFFRIES (for himself, Ms. GOWDY, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. addition to the Committee on Oversight and BASS, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Government Reform, for a period to be sub- CARSON of Indiana, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New sequently determined by the Speaker, in MEEKS, Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. DANNY K. York, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. each case for consideration of such provi- DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. NORTON, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. BERA, Ms. GABBARD, sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the CLAY, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. ENGEL, committee concerned. Ms. WILSON of Florida, Ms. BROWN of Mr. YOHO, Mr. PERRY, Ms. FRANKEL By Mr. SENSENBRENNER (for him- Florida, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. FUDGE, of Florida, Mr. HIMES, Mr. FOSTER, self, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. LEWIS, Ms. Mrs. DAVIS of California, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. NADLER, SEWELL of Alabama, Ms. LEE, Mr. Mr. UPTON, Mr. PIERLUISI, Mrs. KIRK- Mr. GOWDY, Mr. ISSA, Mr. FORBES, SERRANO, and Mr. PAYNE): PATRICK, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Ms. Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. PIERLUISI, Ms. H.R. 2052. A bill to amend section 242 of ESTY, Mr. AGUILAR, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. JUDY CHU of California, Mr. DEUTCH, title 18, United States Code, to forbid the use PETERS, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Ms. Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. of chokeholds by persons subject to that pro- DELBENE, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. HECK of JEFFRIES, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. vision’s prohibitions, and for other purposes; Washington, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. DELBENE, Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of Cali- to the Committee on the Judiciary. ASHFORD, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. SCHRA- fornia, Mr. TROTT, Mr. COHEN, Mr. By Mr. CHAFFETZ: DER, Mr. SIRES, Ms. GRAHAM, Ms. JOHNSON of Georgia, and Mr. H.R. 2053. A bill to amend title 10, United SLAUGHTER, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. TUR- FARENTHOLD): States Code, to eliminate the different treat- NER, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. GARAMENDI, H.R. 2048. A bill to reform the authorities ment under the Survivor Benefit Plan ac- Mr. HANNA, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. of the Federal Government to require the corded members of the reserve components WALBERG, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. SMITH of

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Nebraska, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. ROHR- treatment of emerging growth companies; to By Ms. MCCOLLUM: ABACHER, Mr. HOYER, Mr. RENACCI, the Committee on Financial Services. H.R. 2072. A bill to withdraw all Federal Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. FORBES, Mr. PAYNE, By Ms. FUDGE (for herself and Mr. land located within the Rainy River Drain- Mr. ROONEY of Florida, Ms. CLARKE of GIBSON): age Basin in Minnesota from all forms of New York, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. COSTA, H.R. 2065. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- entry, appropriation, or disposal under the Mr. KILMER, Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. PIN- cation Act of 1965 to allow the Secretary of public land laws, location, entry, and patent GREE, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. Education to award Early College Federal under the mining laws, and operation of the SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. HURD of Pell Grants; to the Committee on Education mineral leasing laws, and for other purposes; Texas, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, and the Workforce. to the Committee on Natural Resources. Mr. BEYER, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, By Mr. HARPER (for himself, Mr. By Mr. MCKINLEY (for himself and Mr. and Mrs. COMSTOCK): THOMPSON of California, Mrs. BLACK, WELCH): H.R. 2073. A bill to provide for the estab- H.R. 2059. A bill to award a Congressional and Mr. WELCH): lishment of a Home Energy Savings Retrofit Gold Medal to Edwin Cole ‘‘Ed’’ Bearss, in H.R. 2066. A bill to promote and expand the Rebate Program, and for other purposes; to recognition of his contributions to preserva- application of telehealth under Medicare and the Committee on Energy and Commerce, tion of American Civil War history and con- other Federal health care programs, and for tinued efforts to bring our nation’s history and in addition to the Committee on Ways other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Means, for a period to be subsequently alive for new generations through his inter- and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- pretive storytelling; to the Committee on Fi- determined by the Speaker, in each case for mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be consideration of such provisions as fall with- nancial Services. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in By Mr. CUELLAR: in the jurisdiction of the committee con- each case for consideration of such provi- cerned. H.R. 2060. A bill to promote economic part- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the nership and cooperation between the United By Mr. NORCROSS: committee concerned. H.R. 2074. A bill to enhance rail safety and States and Mexico, particularly in the areas By Mr. ISRAEL (for himself, Mr. of academic exchange, entrepreneurship, and provide for the safe transport of hazardous JOLLY, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Ms. infrastructure integration; to the Committee materials, and for other purposes; to the PINGREE, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. MCKINLEY, on Foreign Affairs. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Mr. COURTNEY, and Mr. CROWLEY): By Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois (for structure. H.R. 2067. A bill to amend title 10, United By Ms. NORTON: himself, Mr. KEATING, Mrs. BUSTOS, States Code, to provide for the award of a H.R. 2075. A bill to establish the United Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. CART- military service medal to members of the States Commission on an Open Society with WRIGHT, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. Armed Forces who served honorably during Security; to the Committee on Transpor- CONNOLLY, Ms. DELBENE, Ms. ESHOO, the Cold War, and for other purposes; to the tation and Infrastructure, and in addition to Ms. ESTY, Mr. FOSTER, Ms. FRANKEL Committee on Armed Services. the Committee on Homeland Security, for a of Florida, Mr. HIMES, Mr. KILMER, By Mr. LANGEVIN (for himself, Mr. period to be subsequently determined by the Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. LEE, Mr. LIPINSKI, WITTMAN, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHN- Speaker, in each case for consideration of Mr. MCNERNEY, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. SON of Texas, Ms. NORTON, Mr. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- POCAN, Mr. POLIS, Mr. RUSH, Ms. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. MOORE, Mr. CICILLINE, tion of the committee concerned. TSONGAS, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. AMODEI, and Ms. BASS): By Mr. PERLMUTTER (for himself, Mr. BARTON, Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. H.R. 2068. A bill to ensure the safety and Mr. HECK of Washington, Mr. POLIS, BISHOP of Utah, Mrs. BLACK, Mrs. well-being of adopted children; to the Com- Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. BLACKBURN, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. BUR- mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition RANGEL, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. NORTON, GESS, Mr. COOK, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. to the Committees on Energy and Com- Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. TITUS, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. GOODLATTE, merce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be PETERS, Ms. DELBENE, Ms. BROWNLEY Ms. GRANGER, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in of California, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. COFF- GUTHRIE, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. each case for consideration of such provi- MAN, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. SHERMAN, and HUIZENGA of Michigan, Mr. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Ms. SINEMA): HULTGREN, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. committee concerned. H.R. 2076. A bill to create protections for LAMALFA, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. LATTA, By Ms. LEE: depository institutions that provide finan- Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. H.R. 2069. A bill to amend the Public cial services to marijuana-related busi- MULVANEY, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. OLSON, Health Service Act to create a National nesses, and for other purposes; to the Com- Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. RIBBLE, Mrs. ROBY, Neuromyelitis Optica Consortium to provide mittee on Financial Services, and in addi- Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. ROKITA, grants and coordinate research with respect tion to the Committee on the Judiciary, for Mr. ROTHFUS, Mr. ROONEY of Florida, to the causes of, and risk factors associated a period to be subsequently determined by Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. SMITH with, neuromyelitis optica, and for other the Speaker, in each case for consideration of Texas, Mr. STEWART, Mr. TIBERI, purposes; to the Committee on Energy and of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Mr. TIPTON, Mr. TURNER, Mrs. WAG- Commerce. tion of the committee concerned. NER, Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of Cali- By Mr. LUETKEMEYER (for himself, By Mr. PERRY: fornia, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. WOMACK, H.R. 2077. A bill to amend title 49, United Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Mr. YODER, and Mr. YOUNG of Indi- States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Illinois, and Mr. BOST): ana): Transportation from increasing minimum fi- H.R. 2070. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 2061. A bill to amend section 5000A of nancial responsibility requirements estab- enue Code of 1986 to protect employees in the the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide lished by Congress for motor carriers of pas- building and construction industry who are an additional religious exemption from the sengers, and for other purposes; to the Com- individual health coverage mandate, and for participants in multiemployer plans, and for mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- other purposes; to the Committee on Ways other purposes; to the Committee on Ways ture. and Means. and Means, and in addition to the Committee By Mr. TONKO: By Mr. DESAULNIER: on Education and the Workforce, for a period H.R. 2078. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 2062. A bill to promote State require- to be subsequently determined by the Speak- enue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on ments for local educational agencies and er, in each case for consideration of such pro- the imposition of employment taxes on public elementary and secondary schools re- visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the wages in excess of the contribution and ben- lating to the prevention and treatment of committee concerned. efit base; to the Committee on Ways and concussions suffered by students; to the By Ms. MATSUI (for herself, Mr. Means. Committee on Education and the Workforce. JOYCE, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. ISRAEL, By Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California By Mr. DEUTCH (for himself, Mr. Ms. ESTY, Ms. TITUS, Mr. LEWIS, Ms. (for herself, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. ELLI- QUIGLEY, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. NORTON, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. SON, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. NORTON, CONYERS, Mr. COHEN, Mr. MCGOVERN, VAN HOLLEN, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Il- Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia): linois, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. LOBI- fornia, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. LEE, Mr. H.R. 2063. A bill to establish the National ONDO, Mr. CURBELO of Florida, Mrs. COHEN, and Mr. TAKANO): Center for the Right to Counsel; to the Com- BROOKS of Indiana, Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 2079. A bill to provide that chapter 1 mittee on the Judiciary, and in addition to Ohio, Mr. REED, Mr. VALADAO, and of title 9 of the United States Code, relating the Committee on Ways and Means, for a pe- Mr. GIBSON): to the enforcement of arbitration agree- riod to be subsequently determined by the H.R. 2071. A bill to ensure the safety of all ments, shall not apply to enrollment agree- Speaker, in each case for consideration of users of the transportation system, including ments made between students and certain in- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, chil- stitutions of higher education; and to pro- tion of the committee concerned. dren, older individuals, and individuals with hibit limitations on the ability of students By Mr. FINCHER (for himself and Mr. disabilities, as they travel on and across fed- to pursue claims against certain institutions DELANEY): erally funded streets and highways; to the of higher education; to the Committee on H.R. 2064. A bill to amend certain provi- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Education and the Workforce, and in addi- sions of the securities laws relating to the structure. tion to the Committee on the Judiciary, for

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A bill to reinstate and extend the By Mr. PALAZZO: rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, deadline for commencement of construction H.R. 2039. and all other Powers vested by the Constitu- of a hydroelectric project involving Clark Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion in the Government of the United States Canyon Dam; to the Committee on Energy lation pursuant to the following: or in any Department or Officer thereof and Commerce. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: By Mr. DUFFY: By Mr. ZINKE: The Congress shall have power to regulate H.R. 2081. A bill to extend the deadline for commerce with foreign nations, and among H.R. 2047. commencement of construction of a hydro- the several states, and with Indian tribes. Congress has the power to enact this legis- electric project involving the Gibson Dam; and lation pursuant to the following: to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: Article 1, Section 8: To make all Laws By Mr. NOLAN (for himself, Mr. POCAN, The Congress shall have power to make all which shall be necessary and proper for car- Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, ELLISON, and Mr. GRIJALVA): carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- and all other Powers vested by the Constitu- H.J. Res. 48. A joint resolution proposing ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- tion in the Government of the United States an amendment to the Constitution of the stitution in the Government of the United or in any Department or Officer thereof United States providing that the rights ex- States, or in any Department of Officer By Mr. SENSENBRENNER: tended by the Constitution are the rights of thereof H.R. 2048. natural persons only; to the Committee on By Mr. MACARTHUR: Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Judiciary. H.R. 2040. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. BARLETTA (for himself, Mrs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8, clause 3 and Article 1, MILLER of Michigan, and Mr. BRADY lation pursuant to the following: Section 8, clause 18 Article 1 Section 8 of Pennsylvania): By Mr. DEUTCH: H. Con. Res. 43. A concurrent resolution By Mr. LAMALFA: authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds, H.R. 2041. H.R. 2049. the rotunda of the Capitol, and Emanci- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- pation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: official Congressional events surrounding Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United Article I Sec. 8, Clause 3: The Congress the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to the States Constitution, as this legislation regu- shall have Power . . . To regulate Commerce United States Capitol; to the Committee on lates commerce with foreign nations, be- with foreign Nations, and among the several House Administration, and in addition to the tween the states, and with Indian Tribes. States, and with the Indian Tribes.’’ Committee on Transportation and Infra- By Mr. WHITFIELD: By Mr. COURTNEY: structure, for a period to be subsequently de- H.R. 2042. H.R. 2050. termined by the Speaker, in each case for Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- consideration of such provisions as fall with- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Article I, Section VIII, Clause I—The Con- cerned. Constitution, To regulate Commerce with gress shall have the power to lay and collect By Mr. MCKINLEY (for himself, Mr. foreign Nations, and among the several taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the LAMBORN, Mr. WEBER of Texas, and States, and with the Indian Tribes. debts and provide for the common defense Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio): By Mr. OLSON: and general welfare of the United States; but H. Res. 222. A resolution expressing the H.R. 2043. all duties, imposts and excises shall be uni- Congress has the power to enact this legis- sense of the House of Representatives that form throughout the Unites States; any resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian con- lation pursuant to the following: Clause 3 of Section 8 of Article 1. Article I, Section VII, Clause III—To regu- flict should come from direct bilateral nego- late Commerce with foreign Nations, and tiations without preconditions and without By Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee: H.R. 2044. among several States, and with Indian interference from the United Nations; to the Tribes. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. CONAWAY: By Mr. HOLDING: lation pursuant to the following: H. Res. 224. A resolution expressing support Article 1, Section 8—this bill regulates H.R. 2051. for designation of April 2015 as ‘‘National Commerce among the several states. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Amendment V—the bill assures that citi- lation pursuant to the following: Month’’; to the Committee on Energy and zens’ liberty and property (their businesses The ability to regulate interstate com- Commerce. and livelihood)are not deprived, that the merce and with foreign Nations pursuant to By Mr. LOWENTHAL (for himself, Ms. government does not take property (market Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 includes the BROWNLEY of California, Mr. share, potential for profit and livelihood) power to collect and report livestock market CA´ RDENAS, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- without just compensation. prices. Amendment X—Nothing in the Constitu- fornia, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mrs. DAVIS of By Mr. JEFFRIES: tion authorizes the Federal government to California, Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. LOF- H.R. 2052. do anything other than those things enumer- GREN, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. PETERS, Congress has the power to enact this legis- ated (coin money, enter into treaties, con- Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, lation pursuant to the following: duct a Census—which are inherently govern- and Mr. TAKANO): This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H. Res. 225. A resolution recognizing the mental). Thus, under Amendment X, the granted to Congress under Article I, Section 40th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on right to carry out commercial activities is 8 clause 18 of the United States Constitution. April 30, 1975; to the Committee on Foreign reserved to the people. By Mr. CHAFFETZ: Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on By Mr. BURGESS: H.R. 2053. H.R. 2045. Armed Services, for a period to be subse- Congress has the power to enact this legis- quently determined by the Speaker, in each Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: case for consideration of such provisions as Clause 14 of Section 8 of Article I of the fall within the jurisdiction of the committee The authority granted to Congress to regu- Constitution: To make Rules for the Govern- concerned. late patent and intellectual property law is ment and Regulation of the land and naval By Mr. SESSIONS: derived from Article I, Section 8, clause 8 of H. Res. 226. A resolution calling on the the Constitution, providing the legislature Forces. President to work toward equitable, con- with the power to ‘‘promote the progress of By Ms. BROWN of Florida: structive, stable, and durable Armenian- science and useful arts, by securing for lim- H.R. 2054. Turkish relations for the next 100 years ited times to authors and inventors the ex- Congress has the power to enact this legis- based upon the two countries’ common inter- clusive right to their respective writings and lation pursuant to the following: ests and the United States’ significant secu- discoveries.’’ Further, the Necessary and Article I, Section 8, Clause 14 rity interests in the region; to the Com- Proper Clause found in Article I, Section 8, To make Rules for the Government and mittee on Foreign Affairs. clause 18, provides Congress with the power Regulation of the land and naval Forces. f to ‘‘make all laws which shall be necessary By Mrs. BUSTOS: CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY and proper for carrying into execution the H.R. 2055. foregoing powers, and all other powers vest- Congress has the power to enact this legis- STATEMENT ed by this Constitution in the government of lation pursuant to the following: Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of the United States, or in any department or This bill is enacted pursuant to the power the Rules of the House of Representa- officer thereof.’’ granted to Congress under Article I, Section

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Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United By Mr. CA´ RDENAS: Congress has the power to enact this legis- States Constitution H.R. 2057. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. ZINKE: Congress has the power to enact this legis- The Constitutional authority on which H.R. 2081. lation pursuant to the following: this bill rests is the power of Congress to lay Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and ex- lation pursuant to the following: the United States. cises to pay the debts and provide for the Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United By Mr. COLE: common Defense and general welfare of the States Constitution H.R. 2058. United States, as enumerated in Article I, By Mr. NOLAN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Section 8, Clause 1. Additionally, Congress H.J. Res. 48. lation pursuant to the following: has the Constitutional authority to regulate Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3, which per- commerce among the States and with Indian lation pursuant to the following: mits Congress to regulate commerce. This Tribes, as enumerated in Article I, Section 8, Article 1, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitu- legislation would modify the manner in Clause 3. tion which tobacco products are regulated. By Ms. MATSUI: By Mr. CONNOLLY: H.R. 2071. f H.R. 2059. Congress has the power to enact this legis- ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Article 1, Section 8. the United States grants Congress the au- were added to public bills and resolu- By Mr. CUELLAR: thority to enact this bill. H.R. 2060. tions, as follows: By Ms. MCCOLLUM: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 21: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. H.R. 2072. H.R. 91: Mr. WELCH, Mr. MURPHY of Flor- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- The U.S. Consitution ida, Mrs. BUSTOS, Ms. BROWN of Florida, and lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8: Powers of Congress Mr. BLUM. Article I, section 8 of the Constitution. Clause 18 H.R. 131: Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, By Mr. MCKINLEY: The Congress shall have power . . . To and Mr. WESTERMAN. H.R. 2073. make all laws which shall be necessary and H.R. 188: Mr. COLE and Mrs. ELLMERS of Congress has the power to enact this legis- proper for carrying into execution the fore- North Carolina. lation pursuant to the following: going powers, and all other powers vested by According to Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 H.R. 213: Mr. MESSER, Mr. GRAVES of Mis- this Constitution in the government of the of the Constitution: The Congress shall have souri and Mr. WALZ. United States, or in any department or offi- power to enact this legislation to regulate H.R. 232: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. HANNA, Mr. cer thereof commerce with foreign nations, and among CICILLINE, Mr. KIND, and Mr. YOUNG of Alas- By Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois: the several states, and with the Indian ka. H.R. 2061. tribes. H.R. 235: Mr. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. PAL- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. NORCROSS: LONE, Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, and Mr. PAUL- lation pursuant to the following: SEN. The constitutional authority on which this H.R. 2074. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 242: Mr. TAKANO. bill rests is the power of Congress as stated lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 249: Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. in Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United H.R. 304: Mr. KEATING, Mr. NOLAN, Mr. MI- States Constitution. States Constitution CHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. PETER- By Mr. DESAULNIER: By Ms. NORTON: SON, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. YAR- H.R. 2062. MUTH, Mr. CAPUANO, and Mr. CLEAVER. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2075. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 317: Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. TONKO, and Ms. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: ESHOO. Article 1, Section 8. H.R. 402: Mr. GOWDY. By Mr. DEUTCH: Section 1 of article I, and clause 18, section 8 of article I of the Constitution. H.R. 427: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. H.R. 2063. H.R. 456: Mr. CICILLINE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. PERLMUTTER: H.R. 2076. H.R. 484: Mr. WELCH and Mrs. BUSTOS. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 499: Mr. HUFFMAN. Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the U.S. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 500: Mr. CICILLINE. Constitution and Clause 18 of Section 8 of lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 501: Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia and Article I of the U.S. Constitution. Article 1, Section 8 Mr. KEATING. By Mr. FINCHER: By Mr. PERRY: H.R. 510: Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. H.R. 2064. H.R. 2077. H.R. 511: Mr. ZINKE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 546: Mr. LEWIS, Mrs. LOWEY, and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: HUELSKAMP. U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section VIII Article 1 Section 8 of the United States H.R. 555: Mrs. WALORSKI. By Ms. FUDGE: Constitution H.R. 556: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana and Mr. H.R. 2065. By Mr. TONKO: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2078. GRAVES of Missouri. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 578: Mr. FARENTHOLD and Mr. Article I, §8, clause 3, commonly referred lation pursuant to the following: PALAZZO. to as the Commerce Clause. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 H.R. 590: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. By Mr. HARPER: The Congress shall have Power to lay and H.R. 602: Mr. KING of New York, Mr. LYNCH, H.R. 2066. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, and Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Congress has the power to enact this legis- to pay the Debts and provide for the common H.R. 605: Ms. MATSUI. lation pursuant to the following: Defence and general Welfare of the United H.R. 606: Mrs. BLACK and Mr. JOHNSON of Article I, Section 8 States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises Ohio. By Mr. ISRAEL: shall be uniform throughout the United H.R. 612: Mr. FARENTHOLD. H.R. 2067. States. H.R. 619: Mr. SCHIFF. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. MAXINE WATERS of Cali- H.R. 624: Mr. LEVIN. lation pursuant to the following: fornia: H.R. 649: Mr. RANGEL. Article I, Section 8. H.R. 2079. H.R. 653: Mr. PALAZZO. By Mr. LANGEVIN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 662: Mr. HURD of Texas. H.R. 2068. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 663: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 New York, and Mr. ABRAHAM. lation pursuant to the following: The Congress shall have Power to make all H.R. 672: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for H.R. 702: Mrs. LUMMIS and Mr. BABIN. By Ms. LEE: carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- H.R. 708: Mr. NADLER. H.R. 2069. ers, and all other Powers vested by the Con- H.R. 712: Mr. PEARCE.

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H.R. 717: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico, H.R. 1516: Mr. POCAN, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. H.R. 721: Mr. STIVERS, Mrs. MCMORRIS ROD- Ms. TITUS, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. ISSA, Mr. MIL- WILLIAMS, Mr. JOYCE, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. GERS, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr. CARSON LER of Florida, Mr. TONKO, Ms. LEE, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. MACARTHUR, Mr. SHIMKUS, of Indiana, and Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. and Mr. TIBERI. H.R. 745: Mr. HARPER. BLUMENAUER, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. DELBENE, and H.R. 1519: Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. LOFGREN, and H.R. 748: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. COHEN. H.R. 751: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. H.R. 1192: Mr. JOLLY, Mr. LATTA, Mr. H.R. 1537: Mr. RANGEL and Mr. BILIRAKIS. H.R. 762: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of POCAN, Mr. MOULTON, Ms. LEE, Mr. MOONEY H.R. 1546: Mr. LOBIONDO. New York. of West Virginia, Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, H.R. 1559: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, Mr. H.R. 767: Mrs. LAWRENCE and Mr. YOUNG of Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina, and Ms. RUIZ, Mr. AMODEI, and Mr. SCHIFF. Alaska. CLARKE of New York. H.R. 1567: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana and Ms. H.R. 774: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. H.R. 1197: Mr. PETERSON, Mr. YOUNG of LEE. H.R. 785: Mr. VEASEY, Mrs. BEATTY, and Alaska, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. COS- H.R. 1575: Ms. KUSTER. Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. TELLO of Pennsylvania, Mr. SCHRADER, and H.R. 1595: Mr. JOLLY. H.R. 793: Mr. PALAZZO and Mr. AMODEI. Mr. SMITH of Texas. H.R. 1598: Mr. CARTWRIGHT and Mr. H.R. 800: Mr. KILMER. H.R. 1198: Ms. LOFGREN, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. MCDERMOTT. H.R. 815: Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. COSTELLO of KILMER, and Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 1600: Mr. PERLMUTTER and Mr. GRAY- Pennsylvania, and Mr. SIMPSON. H.R. 1202: Mr. PETERS. SON. H.R. 817: Mr. MARCHANT. H.R. 1211: Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. THOMPSON H.R. 1602: Mr. TAKANO, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. H.R. 818: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. of California, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. BLUMENAUER, SHERMAN, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. KEATING, Ms. LEE, H.R. 829: Mr. LYNCH, Mr. NORCROSS, and and Mr. KATKO. Mr. RYAN of Ohio, and Ms. CLARK of Massa- Ms. SLAUGHTER. H.R. 1212: Mr. BUCHANAN. chusetts. H.R. 831: Mr. NORCROSS. H.R. 1234: Mr. OLSON, Mr. LAMBORN, and H.R. 1610: Mr. WALZ. H.R. 835: Mr. RANGEL. Mr. ZINKE. H.R. 1612: Ms. MCSALLY. H.R. 842: Mr. ELLISON, Mr. DENT, Ms. MENG, H.R. 1247: Mr. COURTNEY and Mr. COHEN. H.R. 1613: Mr. STEWART. Mr. CLAY, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mrs. BROOKS of H.R. 1257: Mr. TED LIEU of California. H.R. 1614: Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. PALAZZO, Indiana, and Ms. MOORE. H.R. 1258: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Mrs. NAPOLITANO, and Mr. AMODEI. H.R. 846: Mr. HECK of Washington, Mr. KIL- New York. H.R. 1624: Mr. FLORES, Mr. BARTON, and Mr. DEE, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. WALZ, and Mr. H.R. 1269: Mr. JEFFRIES. ROSS. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania. H.R. 1284: Mr. KEATING, Ms. ESTY, Mr. H.R. 1627: Ms. WILSON of Florida. H.R. 863: Mrs. BLACK, Mr. HOLDING, and Mr. COHEN, Mr. HIMES, Mr. LEVIN, Ms. MICHELLE H.R. 1629: Mr. VALADAO and Mr. PETERS. RIGELL. LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico, and Ms. H.R. 1650: Mr. BABIN, Mr. DUNCAN of South H.R. 868: Mr. DUFFY. SCHAKOWSKY. Carolina, Mr. FLORES, Mr. WILSON of South H.R. 879: Mr. GOWDY, Mr. HUIZENGA of H.R. 1286: Mr. BERA. Carolina, Mr. HARPER, and Mr. CARTER of H.R. 1288: Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. CART- Michigan, and Mr. ROUZER. Georgia. WRIGHT OLDING EATING H.R. 911: Mr. MACARTHUR and Mr. , Mr. H , and Mr. K . H.R. 1654: Mr. GROTHMAN. H.R. 1289: Mr. BEYER, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. GARAMENDI. H.R. 1664: Mrs. LUMMIS. MCNERNEY, Mr. POLIS, and Mrs. LAWRENCE. H.R. 913: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 1666: Mr. PETERSON and Mr. SCHRADER. H.R. 1300: Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. SMITH of H.R. 921: Mr. BARR, Mrs. ELLMERS of North H.R. 1676: Mr. COHEN. Texas, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. HOLDING, and Mr. Carolina, and Mr. O’ROURKE. H.R. 1683: Mr. LOBIONDO, Ms. MENG, Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 923: Mr. GOWDY and Mr. WESTERMAN. ROE of Tennessee, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. H.R. 1301: Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. ROG- H.R. 932: Mr. BERA, Ms. ESHOO, and Mrs. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. FORTEN- ERS of Alabama, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. GUTHRIE, CAPPS. BERRY, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. KIL- Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, and Mr. HIMES. H.R. 953: Mr. DENT and Ms. KUSTER. MER, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. H.R. 1342: Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. ZINKE, Mr. H.R. 955: Ms. DELBENE. MEADOWS, Mrs. COMSTOCK, Mr. CURBELO of SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York, Mrs. H.R. 971: Mr. PAULSEN. Florida, Mr. BYRNE, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. BROOKS of Indiana, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. H.R. 981: Mr. ADERHOLT. NADLER, Mr. ZINKE, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- MCGOVERN, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. POCAN, H.R. 986: Mr. HARDY, Mrs. LOVE, Mr. MEAD- fornia, Mr. HANNA, Mr. COSTA, Mr. JOHNSON Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Ms. BROWNLEY of Cali- OWS, and Mr. WALKER. of Georgia, Mr. ASHFORD, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. fornia, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. H.R. 990: Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. MURPHY of Florida, and Mr. COHEN. PEARCE, Mr. DUFFY, and Mr. SMITH of Texas. ZELDIN, and Mr. NEAL. H.R. 1699: Mr. FLORES. H.R. 1343: Mrs. BLACK. H.R. 999: Mr. VARGAS and Mr. HARDY. H.R. 1706: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of H.R. 1353: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. H.R. 1006: Mr. COHEN. New York. H.R. 1356: Miss RICE of New York and Mr. H.R. 1025: Mr. HUFFMAN. H.R. 1718: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. MCGOVERN. H.R. 1027: Mr. TED LIEU of California and H.R. 1728: Mr. HONDA and Mr. SEAN PAT- H.R. 1369: Ms. KUSTER. Ms. HAHN. RICK MALONEY of New York. H.R. 1371: Mr. AMODEI. H.R. 1034: Mr. FORBES. H.R. 1734: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio and Mr. H.R. 1378: Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mrs. H.R. 1057: Mr. GROTHMAN. STIVERS. BEATTY, and Mr. POCAN. H.R. 1062: Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. BRADY of H.R. 1736: Mrs. BUSTOS and Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 1380: Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Texas, Mr. HECK of Nevada, and Mr. JENKINS H.R. 1737: Mr. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. SAM H.R. 1384: Mr. MESSER. JOHNSON of Texas, and Mr. ASHFORD. of West Virginia. H.R. 1391: Ms. LEE. H.R. 1078: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. H.R. 1394: Mr. WELCH. H.R. 1750: Mr. TAKANO. H.R. 1086: Mr. LOEBSACK, Mrs. BLACK, and H.R. 1399: Mr. JONES, Ms. BROWN of Florida, H.R. 1752: Mr. ROKITA. Mr. DESJARLAIS. Mr. NUGENT, and Mr. KEATING. H.R. 1769: Mrs. BUSTOS, Ms. KUSTER, Mr. H.R. 1087: Mr. MILLER of Florida and Mr. H.R. 1401: Mr. NOLAN, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. ISRAEL, and Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. MACARTHUR. BERA, Mr. POCAN, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. H.R. 1775: Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. MCGOVERN, H.R. 1088: Mr. COURTNEY, Mrs. LAWRENCE, LOWENTHAL, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Ms. Mrs. NAPOLITANO, and Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. BRENDAN F. DUCKWORTH, Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. LIPINSKI, of Pennsylvania. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. KILDEE, and Mr. Mr. HIMES, and Mr. SIMPSON. H.R. 1779: Mr. RANGEL, Ms. TITUS, Mr. HIGGINS. H.R. 1411: Mr. LEVIN. BEYER, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. MICHAEL F. H.R. 1096: Mr. WESTERMAN and Mr. COSTA. H.R. 1415: Mr. GRIJALVA and Mr. SWALWELL DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. WALZ, Mr. H.R. 1111: Mr. FARR, Mr. DEFAZIO, and Mr. of California. SIRES, Ms. MOORE, and Mr. COHEN. RUSH. H.R. 1419: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 1784: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. H.R. 1130: Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mrs. KIRK- H.R. 1421: Mr. COHEN and Mr. DOGGETT. ROS-LEHTINEN, Ms. MOORE, Mr. HUELSKAMP, PATRICK, Ms. LOFGREN, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. H.R. 1427: Mr. HARPER, Mr. CARSON or Indi- and Mr. FORTENBERRY. HECK of Nevada, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsyl- ana, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY H.R. 1831: Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. vania, and Mr. PAYNE. of New York. H.R. 1844: Mr. HUDSON. H.R. 1131: Ms. SLAUGHTER. H.R. 1462: Mr. CRAMER, Mr. HARPER, Mr. H.R. 1848: Ms. NORTON and Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 1133: Mr. ROYCE. DESAULNIER, Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, Mr. H.R. 1852: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of H.R. 1141: Mr. POCAN. HANNA, and Mr. COLLINS of New York. New Mexico. H.R. 1147: Mr. PALAZZO. H.R. 1464: Mr. MCDERMOTT and Mr. FARR. H.R. 1854: Mr. DEFAZIO and Mr. HANNA. H.R. 1149: Mr. RATCLIFFE. H.R. 1467: Mr. DENHAM, Mr. MEADOWS, and H.R. 1869: Mr. SCHRADER and Mr. H.R. 1153: Mr. OLSON. Mr. BARLETTA. HUELSKAMP. H.R. 1174: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 1475: Mr. CONNOLLY and Mr. HIMES. H.R. 1875: Mr. FARR. H.R. 1178: Mr. BERA. H.R. 1479: Mr. BARR. H.R. 1876: Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina. H.R. 1188: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. H.R. 1500: Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 1884: Mr. ZELDIN, Mr. KING of New LAMALFA, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. JONES, Mr. H.R. 1515: Mr. YARMUTH and Ms. SLAUGH- York, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. MENG, Ms. GRIJALVA, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Ms. TER. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. JEFFRIES, Ms. CLARKE of

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New York, Mr. NADLER, Mrs. CAROLYN B. H. Res. 119: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. SEC. 514. None of the funds made available MALONEY of New York, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. H. Res. 130: Ms. MCSALLY, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. by this Act may be used to implement, ad- CROWLEY, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. ENGEL, Mrs. JOYCE, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Miss RICE of New minister, or enforce the prevailing wage re- LOWEY, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York, Mr. TIBERI, and Mr. KING of New York. quirements in subchapter IV of chapter 31 of York, Mr. GIBSON, Mr. TONKO, Mr. HANNA, H. Res. 154: Mr. HECK of Nevada and Mr. title 40, United States Code (commonly re- Mr. HIGGINS, and Mr. COLLINS of New York. DOGGETT. ferred to as the Davis-Bacon Act). H.R. 1885: Mr. AMODEI and Mrs. LUMMIS. H. Res. 157: Mr. POCAN. H.R. 2029 H.R. 1910: Mr. NADLER, Mrs. CAROLYN B. H. Res. 158: Mr. MCGOVERN and Mr. POLIS. MALONEY of New York, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. H. Res. 161: Mr. COHEN. OFFERED BY: MR. GOSAR RANGEL, and Mr. POLIS. H. Res. 179: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. AMENDMENT NO. 4: At the end of the bill H.R. 1924: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- H. Res. 183: Mr. YARMUTH and Mr. RANGEL. (before the short title), insert the following: fornia. H. Res. 209: Mr. SCHWEIKERT. H. Res. 216: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN and Ms. H.R. 1926: Mr. YARMUTH. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available FUDGE. H.R. 1933: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. BEN RAY by this Act may be used to— LUJA´ N of New Mexico, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. f (1) enforce the memorandum from the Vet- erans Benefit Administration known as Fast FRANKEL of Florida, Ms. BORDALLO, and Mr. AMENDMENTS GRAYSON. Letter 13-10, issued on May 20, 2013; or H.R. 1935: Mr. HARDY. Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- (2) create or maintain any patient record- H.R. 1943: Mr. MCDERMOTT and Mr. PAS- posed amendments were submitted as keeping system other than those currently CRELL. follows: approved by the Department of Veterans Af- H.R. 1948: Mr. O’ROURKE, Ms. BORDALLO, fairs Central Office in Washington, D.C. H.R. 2028 Mr. RANGEL, Mrs. LAWRENCE, and Mr. HIG- H.R. 2029 GINS. OFFERED BY: MR. ROTHFUS H.R. 1974: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. AMENDMENT NO. 5: At the end of the bill OFFERED BY: MR. RATCLIFFE H.R. 1986: Mr. DUFFY, Mr. LAMALFA, and (before the short title), insert the following: AMENDMENT NO. 5: At the end of the bill Mr. BENISHEK. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available (before the short title), add the following H.R. 1993: Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. by this Act may be used by the Department new section: H.R. 1994: Mr. BABIN and Mr. LATTA. of Energy to apply the report entitled ‘‘Life SEC. 5ll. None of the funds made avail- H.R. 1995: Mr. CRAWFORD and Mr. CHABOT Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Ex- able by this Act may be used to propose, plan H.R. 2001: Mr. ABRAHAM. porting Liquefied Natural Gas from the for, or execute a new or additional Base Re- H.R. 2016: Ms. LEE, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. United States’’, published in the Federal alignment and Closure (BRAC) round. VEASEY, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Register on June 4, 2014 (79 Fed. Reg. 32260), York, and Ms. ESHOO. in any public interest determination under H.R. 2029 H.R. 2017: Mr. WOMACK and Mrs. ELLMERS section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. OFFERED BY: MR. ROE OF TENNESSEE of North Carolina. 717b). H.R. 2025: Mr. BECERRA, Mr. MCGOVERN, H.R. 2028 AMENDMENT NO. 6: At the end of the bill Ms. HAHN, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. MURPHY of Flor- (before the short title), insert the following: OFFERED BY: MR. HUIZENGA OF MICHIGAN ida, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. HIGGINS, and Ms. MAT- SEC. ll. Not more than $4,400,000 of the AMENDMENT NO. 6: Page 4, line 24, after the SUI. funds provided by this Act under the heading dollar amount, insert ‘‘(increased by H.R. 2032: Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. SMITH of ‘‘Department of Veterans Affairs—Depart- $36,306,000)’’. Texas, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. mental Administration—General Adminis- RENACCI, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. DUNCAN of Page 27, line 13, after the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by $36,720,000)’’. tration’’ may be used for the Office of Con- Tennessee, Ms. JENKINS of Kansas, Mr. GAR- gressional and Legislative Affairs, and the RETT, Mr. GUINTA, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, H.R. 2029 amount otherwise provided under such head- Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. POSEY, Mr. CRAWFORD, OFFERED BY: MR. ROTHFUS ing is hereby reduced by $1,500,000. and Mr. SESSIONS. AMENDMENT NO. 2: At the end of the bill H.R. 2029 H.R. 2033: Mr. CAPUANO and Mr. ASHFORD. (before the short title), insert the following: H.J. Res. 43: Mr. STUTZMAN. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available OFFERED BY: MR. BYRNE H.J. Res. 45: Mr. ROYCE. by this Act may be used by the Secretary of H. Con. Res. 17: Mr. JONES, Mr. PALLONE, AMENDMENT NO. 7: At the end of the bill Veterans Affairs to pay a performance award (before the short title), insert the following: and Mr. MCHENRY. under section 5384 of title 5, United States SEC. . None of the funds made available H. Con. Res. 19: Mrs. LUMMIS. Code. ll H. Con. Res. 33: Mr. CURBELO of Florida and by this Act may be used to transfer any H.R. 2029 Mr. LAMALFA. funds from the Veterans Choice Fund estab- H. Con. Res. 38: Mr. COHEN. OFFERED BY: MR. KING OF IOWA lished by section 802 of the Veterans Access, H. Res. 54: Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. AMENDMENT NO. 3: At the end of the bill, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (Pub- KIND, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. BECERRA, before the short title, add the following new lic Law 113–146; 128 Stat. 1802) to another ac- and Mr. FATTAH. section: count of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015 No. 62 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was Nuclear Agreement Review Act. That If that truly is how things have de- called to order by the President pro 19-to-0 vote cleared the way for its con- veloped since, then the Members of this tempore (Mr. HATCH). sideration on the floor today. body and the people we represent need f This is an important debate in our to be heard. The American people, country. At its heart, it turns on a cen- through the representatives they elect- PRAYER tral proposition: Do the American peo- ed, have a right to review, analyze, and The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- ple, through the Members of Congress pass their judgment on any agreement fered the following prayer: they elect, deserve a say in one of the reached to ensure Americans are get- Let us pray. most important issues of our time? For ting the kind of agreement they actu- O God, our help in ages past and our a long time, the answer from the White ally deserve. hope for years to come, as Baltimore, House seemed to be no. We have since Giving the American people a real MD, descends into chaos and the death seen a softening of that hard line, but voice on a topic of such vital impor- toll in Nepal rises, we come to You that doesn’t mean the fight for this bi- tance should not be a partisan issue, today in the assurance not of our feeble partisan legislation has been won. I and by passing the bipartisan Iran Nu- hold on You but of Your mighty grasp still expect to see a vigorous debate clear Agreement Review Act, we can on us. Thank You for the beckoning this week. I still expect to see a robust help ensure that it isn’t. amendment process. And then, at the glory and the fresh vigor of a new day. Among other things, this bipartisan end of the day, the American people Sustain our Senators in their work. bill would require that any agreement are right to expect their Senators—re- May they trust in Your power as they reached with Iran be submitted for con- gardless of party—to stand for them by strive to solve the vexing problems of gressional review and for public exam- supporting a bill that is as sensible as ination. It would also provide the Con- our time. Lord, use them to ensure it is bipartisan. that justice will roll down like waters Preventing the world’s leading state gress elected by the people with the and righteousness like a mighty sponsor of terrorism from getting ac- ability to approve or disapprove of any stream. Strengthen them with Your cess to nuclear weapons should be the Iran deal before congressional sanc- might and fill them with the Spirit of goal of our Senators no matter what tions are removed. Your love. party they belong to. The price of a bad In short, the point of this bill is to We pray in Your merciful Name. agreement with Iran could be cata- give the elected representatives of the Amen. strophic. American people the tools to assess f Iran’s nuclear program is only one any agreement reached by the adminis- aspect of its efforts to confront the tration before congressional sanctions PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE West across the full spectrum of war- are lifted. Those crippling sanctions— The President pro tempore led the fare: through public diplomacy, which include bipartisan sanctions au- Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: through its support for terrorism and thored by Senator KIRK that passed 100 I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the proxies, through its missile capabili- to 0, over the White House’s objec- United States of America, and to the Repub- ties, and through a modernization of tions—are one of the most important lic for which it stands, one nation under God, its conventional forces. Iran is on the reasons we even got Iran to the table in indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. move in all of those areas. Any sanc- the first place. So the United States f tions relief from a nuclear agreement should not give up that leverage now if would give Iran, actually, more funds it means bringing home an agreement RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY that does not meet American national LEADER to conduct these and other activities, so Congress needs to have a say. security interests or one that simply The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Let’s not forget that the American passes on dealing with the Iranian nu- PERDUE). The majority leader is recog- people were led to believe that the clear program to the next administra- nized. point of the White House negotiations tion. f with Iran were to end Iran’s nuclear The point of these negotiations program and to prevent it from obtain- should be to secure an agreement IRAN NUCLEAR AGREEMENT ing nuclear weapons. Congress and the strong enough on its own merits to REVIEW ACT American people were not told that pass muster with Congress and with Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, 2 this would be an exercise in granting the American people. weeks ago, every Republican and every Iran international permission to be- Congress had the correct judgment to Democrat on the Foreign Relations come a nuclear threshold state—just impose bipartisan sanctions over White Committee voted to approve the Iran steps away from a nuclear weapon. House objections a few years back.

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They finished the con- Act is key to ensuring that happens, to preserve their work. ference. and in the process of doing so, we will As we move forward, I am hoping we The Republican majorities in the ensure that the voices of all Americans can all work together in the bipartisan House and the Senate don’t even both- are heard with the kind of robust spirit in which this bill was crafted and er to show that there is a bipartisan amendment process I mentioned on the keep our eyes on the ultimate goal of consensus building; they just do it. Any floor last week. preventing Iran from getting a nuclear meetings that have been had on this In that vein, we appreciate the weapon. bill with Democrats have been strictly Democratic leader’s comments about Having said that, I am very con- for show. an open amendment process where, no cerned about some statements made by There is no discussion. There is no matter how a person feels about this my friend, the vote counter for the public debate. There is nothing done. It is Republicans in the House and Repub- bill, they will have an opportunity to Senate Republicans, the senior Senator licans in the Senate meeting together. offer amendments. I appreciate his sup- from Texas. He said in Politico—I am I would bet that the conferences even portive comments, and we encourage not going to state his full quote but ba- between the House and the Senate were Senators to come to the floor today sically enough to get the idea: done mainly by the two chairs of the and to offer their amendments. Some of ’em might pass. I think it’s going to be an interesting dance. . . . There are committees. Not a word of input on f some that are interesting, that will be hard this bill—not a word of input on this RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY to vote against. bill from Democrats. It is no con- LEADER This is a bill which was brought to ference. The party already knows what they want; they are not interested in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the Senate floor on a bipartisan basis. our ideas. Democratic leader is recognized. We should continue on that basis. It shouldn’t be up to Democrats to kill Forbes magazine—I don’t quote f these vexatious amendments; we Forbes magazine very often for obvious IRAN NUCLEAR AGREEMENT should get some help from our Repub- reasons. It is a very conservative news REVIEW ACT lican colleagues. outlet, but listen to what they said, and I quote verbatim: Mr. REID. Mr. President, I express I look forward to this debate. It is my appreciation publicly—I have done important for the country. It is impor- This will not be the start of a period of bi- partisanship when it comes to budget issues. so privately—for the good work done tant for the world. I am grateful for the work done by those two good Sen- To the contrary, the budget resolution con- by Senator CORKER and Senator ators. I just hope it is not maligned, ference report that will likely be voted on CARDIN, the chairman and ranking this week will solely become a product of member of the Foreign Relations Com- messed up, and denigrated as a result what the Republican majorities in the House mittee. They have done remarkably of political posturing. and Senate wanted to do. There was little-to- good work and exemplary work for us. f no effort to involve Democrats in the nego- tiations because the leadership would risk Getting consensus on anything in the THE BUDGET losing GOP votes in both houses by doing so. Senate is very hard. In spite of the Mr. REID. Mr. President, when I first They also would have risked alienating the monumental task they faced, the chair came to the Senate and when I served GOP base, much of which continues to be- and ranking member of the Foreign Re- in the House, conference committees lieve a compromise with congressional lations Committee, Senator CORKER were an important part of the business Democrats and the Obama administration is and Senator CARDIN, were able to do the political equivalent of collaborating with we did here in Congress. But in recent the enemy. just that with their Iran legislation. years—very recent years—going to con- How about that; every word of this is These two good Senators have worked ference hasn’t been what it used to be. very hard to find a middle ground that Going to conference on a piece of leg- true. It is so sad for our country when working across party lines is consid- satisfies both Congress and the admin- islation used to mean there would be ered collaborating with the enemy. istration. I think they have done that. serious discussions and compromises I have said here on the floor many The Corker-Cardin bill allows Con- that generally produced a product that gress to vote on a final agreement. It times, and I will say it again: When could be supported by Members of both Obama was elected the first time, Re- also provides for immediate reinstitu- parties. It was a real conference. Demo- tion of the sanctions should Iran publicans gathered here in Wash- crats sat down with Republicans and in ington—a couple of days the meeting breach the terms of the agreement. a public forum determined what should After weeks of bipartisan negotiations, took, and it has been written up a lot happen on that bill. of times—and they made two conclu- the Foreign Relations Committee re- I can remember going to those con- sions. They came to two conclusions: ported the Corker-Cardin legislation ferences. They were tough, they were with a unanimous 19-to-0 vote. No. 1, we are not going to have Obama long, and there were a lot of com- reelected. They failed miserably with I, along with many of my Senate promises made. But that is what legis- Democratic colleagues, support this that. But on the second thing they lation is—the art of compromise. When have been successful; that is, they legislation. In fact, I think all Demo- we finished, we had a product that was crats would support this legislation. would oppose anything and everything supported by both parties. President Obama wanted. They have Senators CORKER and CARDIN worked That is why we used to do appropria- done that now for 61⁄2 years. very hard to strike a very delicate bal- tions bills like that. Why? As an exam- What a sad day for our country. ance. Now we must protect that deli- ple, Senator Domenici and I for many cate balance by working together to years were the chairman and ranking f avoid major changes that could imperil member of a very important sub- ORDER OF PROCEDURE the success of the bill. committee, energy and water. It was Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- I hope we can move forward with the very important, billions and billions of imous consent that my friend, the sen- same spirit of bipartisanship that got dollars. We did our work as a sub- ior Senator from South Dakota, be rec- us here and bring the bill to a vote as committee, but then we were able to ognized as in morning business for up quickly as possible. However, a number meet and work these out in conference. to 10 minutes. of my Republican colleagues stated That is why we came to the floor. We The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without publicly, in their efforts to be the Re- did the bill in a few hours because ev- objection, it is so ordered. publican nominee for President, what eryone had had their input. Mr. REID. Prior to recognizing my they want to do with this bill. I am Sadly, under a Republican House and colleague, would the Chair note the concerned that they and others want to a Republican Senate, that is no longer business for the day.

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Imagine a Since Republicans took control of REVIEW ACT situation in which a nuclear weapon the Senate in January, we have passed fell into the hands of such organiza- 13 bipartisan bills: legislation to ap- Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, on April tions. The consequences of that would prove the Keystone Pipeline, a bill to 2, President Obama announced that a be unthinkable. prevent suicides among veterans, reau- framework had been reached for a nu- This week the Senate is considering thorization of the Terrorism Risk In- clear agreement with Iran. If all goes the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review surance Program, legislation to give according to plan—which hasn’t hap- Act negotiated by Senators CORKER law enforcement new tools to fight pened often during these repeatedly and CARDIN. The Iran Nuclear Agree- human trafficking and provide support prolonged negotiations—it means the ment Review Act would ensure that for trafficking victims, and the first White House would finish negotiating the American people’s concerns about a significant bipartisan reform of Medi- an agreement sometime in June. But nuclear deal are heard by providing for care in years. the question remains as to what type congressional review of any agreement Even the media is paying attention. of agreement the negotiations will fi- the President reaches with Iran. On April 26, CBS published an article nally produce. Specifically, the bill would require entitled ‘‘Some Good News Out of Any deal with Iran needs to achieve the President to submit the agreement Washington, For a Change.’’ On April one thing—one thing—and that is to to Congress and prevent him from 24, an NPR headline asked: ‘‘Has the prevent permanently Iran from acquir- waiving any congressional sanctions on Senate Found It’s More Fun to be ing a nuclear weapon. But the frame- Iran until Congress reviews the deal. Functional?’’ And a USA TODAY head- Congress passed sanctions that even- work the President has unveiled seems line from April 20 noted: ‘‘New Study tually brought the Iranian economy to unlikely to achieve that goal. Suggests a ‘Healthier’ Congress.’’ It ar- its knees and drove the Iranian Gov- Far from eliminating Iran’s nuclear gues that we are getting things done ernment to the negotiating table. The capabilities, the framework does not again and working again and func- only reason—the only reason—Iran is shut down a single nuclear facility in tioning here in the Senate. the country. It doesn’t destroy a single cooperating at all on a nuclear agree- The best way to solve the challenges centrifuge. It doesn’t stop research and ment is because it wants to see those facing our Nation is for Democrats and sanctions lifted. This bill would ensure development on existing centrifuges. It Republicans to come together and to the sanctions could only be lifted after doesn’t eliminate Iran’s missile devel- develop solutions. We have been doing opment programs. And it allows Iran to congressional review. The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review that for the past 4 months here in the keep a substantial part of its existing Senate, and that is what we are doing stockpile of enriched uranium. It is no Act would also make sure any agree- ment with Iran is verified and enforced. on this crucial Iran legislation. surprise that Members of both parties A nuclear-armed Iran is a threat to Under the terms of this legislation, are deeply concerned the final agree- the safety, security, and stability of every 90 days the President would be ment will not be effective in pre- the globe, and I look forward to con- required to provide Congress with con- venting Iran from acquiring a nuclear tinuing to work with my colleagues to firmation that Iran is complying with weapon. ensure that Iran never acquires a nu- I don’t need to tell anyone why Iran’s the agreement. The bill also includes reporting re- clear weapon. possessing a nuclear weapon is such a quirements on Iran’s record on human I yield the floor. dangerous prospect. First of all, Iran, I suggest the absence of a quorum. rights and support for terrorism and as we all know, is a state sponsor of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The any ballistic missile testing it is con- terrorism. Practically speaking, that clerk will call the roll. ducting. The senior assistant legislative clerk means Iran provides support and fund- I plan to offer an amendment to this ing to organizations that consider the proceeded to call the roll. legislation to require the Secretary of Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I ask slaughter of innocent civilians to be an State to investigate whether the Inter- acceptable negotiating tactic, which unanimous consent that the order for national Atomic Energy Agency, which the quorum call be rescinded. has kept millions of ordinary men, would be in charge of inspections under women, and children in the Middle The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without any agreement, would have access to objection, it is so ordered. East from living in stability and peace. military bases if they were deemed to Iran’s plan for the Middle East in- be suspicious sites. f cludes its stated goal of wiping our ally Recent reports have indicated that PROTECTING VOLUNTEER FIRE- Israel off the map, which should tell us the Iranian military is hostile to any FIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY RE- all we need to know about that coun- inspection of military bases. General SPONDERS ACT try’s commitment to peace in the re- Hussein Salami, deputy head of Iran’s The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under gion. Meanwhile, at home, Iran em- Revolutionary Guard, told Iranian the previous order, the Senate will re- braces the same violence and oppres- media, ‘‘They [the inspectors] will not sume consideration of H.R. 1191, which sion it spreads abroad. Iran’s Govern- even be permitted to inspect the most the clerk will report. ment is hostile to freedom of any kind. normal military site in their dreams.’’ The senior assistant legislative clerk Thousands of Iran’s citizens have been Well, given that attitude, are we really read as follows: tortured, imprisoned, and executed for supposed to trust Iran to fully comply A bill (H.R. 1191) to amend the Internal daring to stand up for their human with a nuclear agreement? Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emer- rights. This is not a regime that can be While I remain concerned about the gency services volunteers are not taken into trusted with a nuclear weapon. framework the President has unveiled, account as employees under the shared re- In addition to the danger inherent in one bright spot in this debate has been sponsibility requirements contained in the a regime such as Iran having nuclear seeing Democrats and Republicans Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. weapons at its disposal, Iran’s acquir- working together to ensure that any Pending: ing such a weapon could likely start a deal with Iran is verifiable, enforce- Corker/Cardin amendment No. 1140, in the nuclear arms race in the Middle East. able, and accountable and promotes se- nature of a substitute. Right now, we are witnessing a quasi- curity and stability in the region and AMENDMENT NO. 1179 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1140 proxy war in Yemen, with Iran sup- around the globe. Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I call up porting the Houthis and a Saudi Ara- This kind of bipartisanship has been the Corker-Cardin amendment, which bia-led coalition bombing the Houthis more the norm in the Senate lately. is at the desk.

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Mr. President, I thank The amendment is as follows: As I said earlier, we have a lot of my friend from Maryland. (Purpose: To require submission of all other problems with Iran. Iran spon- I agree. We have reached out to num- Persian text included in the agreement) sors terrorism. Iran has interfered with bers of people who have amendments On page 2, line 13, insert ‘‘, and specifically its neighbors and is continuing to do and have asked them to come down to including any agreed Persian text of such that. Iran has a horrible record on the floor and talk with us. I know a agreement, related materials, and annexes’’ human rights. number of our folks are traveling after ‘‘and annexes’’. So as I started to look through the around the country focused on other Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, this amendments that were filed—they things at present. We have reached out amendment simply requires that, haven’t been made pending but have to them to get back with us and talk alongside the English text of any final been filed—I see a whole host of amend- about some of the language. agreement, the President submit to ments that deal with issues that aren’t I say to my friend from Maryland Congress the official Persian text of really involved in this bill in stopping that I appreciate his openness to the any final agreement, including the re- Iran from becoming a nuclear weapons numbers of amendments we are now lated materials and annexes. state. They would add certification re- looking at. I know at lunch today he We all have seen the controversy sur- quirements on Iran not participating in will talk to his caucus a little bit rounding the discrepancies between the terrorism or its ballistic missile pro- about them and we will talk to ours. American factsheet and the Iranian gram or its human rights record or its I look forward to a robust process. factsheet. This agreement is too impor- interference with the sovereignty of But, again, we have to have people tant to rely on secondhand interpreta- other countries or the return of U.S. who, if they want to call up an amend- tions of the Senate. In order for Con- citizens who are improperly being held. ment—they need to come down, if they gress to adequately evaluate any agree- Every Member of this body agrees will, and talk with us and let us work ment, we have to see what both sides that Iran needs to respond to those through the process. believe this agreement is, and that re- issues, and we have tools available to I thank the Senator for his com- quires the Persian text of the agree- deal with that. We have sanctions, re- ments. ment. gimes that deal with human rights vio- I suggest the absence of a quorum. This is a commonsense amendment. I lations, sponsoring terrorism, ballistic The PRESIDING OFFICER. The thank Senator CARDIN for joining me in missile programs. This bill deals with clerk will call the roll. this amendment, and not unprece- stopping Iran from becoming a nuclear The senior assistant legislative clerk dented in any way. In fact, we just re- weapons state. proceeded to call the roll. cently received a transmission of the Now what would happen if any of Mr. GARDNER. Mr. President, I ask China 123 agreement, which included those amendments were approved, if we unanimous consent that the order for the Chinese text. had to have a certification. The Presi- the quorum call be rescinded. I yield to my friend, Senator CARDIN. dent could not make that certification. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- So one of two things happens: It is a objection, it is so ordered. ator from Maryland. poison pill that kills this bill, so we WELCOMING PRIME MINISTER ABE Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I thank lose our opportunity to review or it Mr. GARDNER. Mr. President, I rise Senator CORKER on this first amend- blows up negotiations, and then the to welcome the Prime Minister of ment being offered. We have used the United States is alone, without any Japan Shinzo Abe to Congress and to same process we used in the Senate international support, because we blew speak to the importance of United Foreign Relations Committee. There it up in stopping Iran from becoming a States-Japan relations and the future are several Members who have brought nuclear weapons state, making it much of the Asia-Pacific region. this to our attention; that it is impor- less likely that we will stop Iran from Tomorrow is a momentous occasion. tant, in reviewing the agreement—as- becoming a nuclear weapons state. For the first time ever, our country suming agreement is reached by Con- That is why Senator GRAHAM said the will welcome the leader of Japan to gress—that we have at our disposal the only people who will celebrate a poison speak before a joint meeting of Con- documents being used. We expect we pill getting on this bill will be Iran. gress. will have certainly an English version, So I urge my colleagues to under- For over 21⁄2 centuries, our Nations but there could be information in other stand what is at stake. This is a very have been intimately linked by trade languages, including Farsi. So it is im- important bill. and commerce. In 1853, Commodore portant we have the original docu- What Senator CORKER and I urge Sen- Matthew Perry waited with his ships ments being used so we can review and ators to do is, if they have amendments on Japanese shores to deliver a letter determine ourselves all the details of to file, talk to us. That is how we did from President Millard Fillmore to Ja- the agreement. it in the Senate Foreign Relations pan’s Emperor on November 13, 1852, So that is the purpose of this. This is Committee. Talk to us. Let’s see which said in part: a bipartisan amendment. We believe it whether we can work out an amend- I send you this public letter by Commodore strengthens the underlying purpose of ment, in an orderly way, to consider Matthew C. Perry, an officer of the highest this bill, which is to set up an orderly those amendments. rank in the navy of the United States, and way for Congress to review a potential That is what we want to do, so we commander of the squadron now visiting agreement reached between the United can use our time on the floor in consid- Your imperial majesty’s dominions. States and our negotiating partners eration of amendments in the most I have directed Commodore Perry to assure your imperial majesty that I entertain the and Iran—have an opportunity to re- constructive way, that will lead to a kindest feelings toward your majesty’s per- view and have the options of either bill being approved by the same large son and government, and that I have no taking no action or dealing with an ap- vote we had in the Senate Foreign Re- other object in sending him to Japan but to proval or disapproval or dealing with lations Committee, so we use the proc- propose to your imperial majesty that the the sanctions, since we imposed the ess for amendments similar to what United States and Japan should live in sanctions. So I think it strengthens the this bill, S. 615, does for a congres- friendship. underlying bill, but more importantly sional review of an agreement and the Thus, our Nations embarked on a it is a process we should use. way the Senate Foreign Relations path and relationship that would If I might, the bill now is open for Committee did its work to get a 19-to- change the course of world history. On amendment, but I would urge my col- 0 vote. July 29, 1858, the United States and

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Still, many of us may pause to of dollars in economic activity. power in 200 years. wonder if this is the place—a nation TPP will set the standard for a new Historians have often referred to our haunted by such recent trials of war era of economic relationships with opening with Japan as an extension of and a land struggling to regain its foot- Asia, and the United States and Japan our own Nation’s Manifest Destiny ing in the world, a once powerful coun- are leading the way. We must conclude which spread the American people and try desperate to turn the page in his- this landmark agreement as soon as values across the West, including my tory—where Yogi Berra first uttered possible, and I am encouraged by the home State of Colorado. his memorable phrase: The future ain’t progress we have made in Congress to In 1911, President William Howard what it used to be. advance this historic pact, but we must Taft further advanced our ties by con- With the United States firmly at her look at the TPP as just one step for- cluding the Treaty of Commerce and side, Japan rose again. Japan today is ward in our commitment to the region, Navigation with Japan. In World War I, the world’s third largest economy and not the final solution. Japan sided with the allies. the fourth largest trading partner for Despite the crises of the day in the On March 26, 1912, a gift of 3,020 cher- the United States. Millions of Ameri- Middle East or Europe, where the ry blossom trees arrived in our Na- cans for generations have bought United States does and should play an tion’s Capital—a symbol of United iconic Japanese products, from Sony important role, our Nation’s strategic States-Japanese friendship that we televisions to Toyota automobiles, to future lies in Asia. witness every spring as we walk by or Toshiba laptops. Consider the following estimates drive by the Tidal Basin and other In the 1980s, former Senate majority from the Asian Development Bank: landmarks in Washington. But we must leader and later Ambassador to Japan By 2050, Asia will account for over half of the population and over half of never forget the dark pages in our his- Mike Mansfield would describe the the world’s gross domestic product. tory. We must never forget Pearl Har- United States-Japan relationship as bor, the day that will live in infamy. Asia’s middle class will rise and in- the most important bilateral relation- crease to a staggering 3 billion people. We must never forget Iwo Jima, ship in the world, bar none. The United Saipan, Guadalcanal, and the bloody Per capita GDP income in the region States-Japan alliance remains the will rise to around $40,000, making it battles in Okinawa. backbone of security and stability in This war changed our Nation forever. similar to the Europe of today. Asia. Approximately 53,000 U.S. mili- Every day we must remember the sac- We cannot miss the opportunity to be tary personnel are now stationed in the rifice of the greatest generation that a part of this important opportunity Japanese islands, both onshore and off- prevailed in that epic, great and transformation. Working with shore. Together, with our Japanese civilizational conflict. Without them, Japan and other regional partners, we partners, we work daily to confront the this Nation would not be what it is must ensure that our policies strength- security challenges in the region and today. Without them, this Nation may en existing friendships and build new to ensure peace and stability. not have endured. We never lost sight partnerships that will be critical to As the challenges in the region are of perspective of why we fought. As Im- U.S. national security and economic evolving, so, too, must the security re- perial Japan surrendered aboard the well-being for generations to come. lationship between the United States USS Missouri, GEN Douglas MacArthur This administration’s pivot to Asia and Japan. The Japanese leadership is offered the following: or rebalance policy, which builds on currently taking necessary steps to the work that began under previous ad- It is my earnest hope and indeed the hope change its post-World War II defense of all mankind that from this solemn occa- ministrations, is a sensible approach to sion a better world shall emerge out of the posture in order to meet the tradi- realizing these goals. But I am con- blood and carnage of the past—a world tional and emerging challenges in the cerned, however, with the pace and founded upon faith and understanding—a region. The revised United States- focus and the consistency of the imple- world dedicated to the dignity of man and Japan defense cooperation guidelines, mentation of the rebalance. The ad- the fulfillment of his most cherished wish— announced yesterday, signify a new ministration, this administration and for freedom, tolerance, and justice. phase in our relationship and Japan’s the next one, must ensure that this im- Japan’s destruction following World emergence as security leader in the re- portant policy of engagement is pur- War II was nearly complete. Out of gion. sued vigorously at all levels—whether that rubble of tragedy emerged the I want the American people to under- that is the military, diplomacy or ci- great partnership between our two na- stand the importance of these develop- vilian fronts—in order for the rebal- tions. On April 19, 1951, General Mac- ments. It is due to U.S. military pres- ance to actually achieve its stated and Arthur went before Congress and de- ence and the steadfast commitment to strategic objectives. Moving in fits and clared in his farewell address: our allies that we have avoided a land starts is not good policy, whether that The Japanese people, since the war, have war in East Asia for generations. is for the economy or foreign relations. undergone the greatest reformation recorded Distinguished political scientist Jo- Every moment of hesitation and idle- in modern history. With a commendable will, seph Nye may have put it best when he ness invites evermore challenges and eagerness to learn, and marked capacity to said: Security is like oxygen—you tend missed opportunities. Doubt is never understand, they have, from the ashes left in not to notice it until you begin to lose the basis of a long-term, strong rela- the war’s wake, erected in Japan an edifice dedicated to the supremacy of individual lib- it, but once that occurs there is noth- tionship. erty and personal dignity; and in the ensuing ing else that you will think about. Our partners in the region must process there has been created a truly rep- Our presence in the region has given know each and every day that the resentative government committed to the our allies the breathing space to re- United States is here to stay. We still advance of political morality, freedom of build and stave off aggression, and now face grave threats in the Asia-Pacific economic enterprise, and social justice. they are stepping up to the plate by in- region as North Korea marches on with As Japan took on the task of ardu- creasingly sharing that responsibility their nuclear program and belligerence ously rebuilding its society and econ- with the United States. toward the free world. The growing omy, our friendship and our relation- This is also a historic economic mo- challenges of nuclear proliferation, ship blossomed. Perhaps helping in ment for the Asia-Pacific region. The cyber security threats, and the desta- that relationship, of course, is a shared United States and Japan are leading bilizing territorial disputes in the national pastime, baseball. It arrived the way on concluding one of the most South and East Asian seas requires in Japan in the 19th century and was ambitious trade deals ever undertaken, that now more than ever the United already a thriving sport by the time the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Eleven States and Japan are vigilant and the postwar recovery had begun. Pacific nations from Malaysia to New united with our allies in our efforts to Yogi Berra, the New York Yankees’ Zealand and Brunei to Vietnam are ac- maintain regional prosperity and secu- great, visited Japan in 1953 in the tively working to tear down barriers to rity.

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Their college We must never forget that colo- proceeded to call the roll. just disappeared, but their student debt nialism and militarism caused untold Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I ask didn’t disappear. They signed up for anguish and destruction in the region unanimous consent that the order for these loans to go to this worthless in the 20th century. But as dem- the quorum call be rescinded. school, and now the school has dis- onstrated by the strength of the United The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. appeared and the debt is still there. States-Japan relations following those FISCHER). Without objection, it is so There is a Federal law that can help dark pages of history, it is my sin- ordered. these students. The Higher Education cerest wish that our friends in the re- Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I ask Act gives students who attended a gion can establish a viable path for- unanimous consent to speak as in school such as Corinthian—within 120 ward and overcome this difficult past morning business. days of its closure—the ability to dis- to focus on building a better future. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without charge their Federal student loans. I America’s new century in the Asia- objection, it is so ordered. am renewing my call to the Depart- Pacific region has arrived. But as we CORINTHIAN COLLEGES ment of Education to reach out di- welcome Prime Minister Abe and cele- Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, it rectly to the thousands of students who brate our friendship, we must remem- has been nearly 1 year since Corinthian have been exploited by Corinthian Col- ber this is only the first inning of this Colleges, Inc., began its death spiral— leges and to provide discharge applica- ball game. We must continue to work falling under the weight of its own tions to these students and give them toward the goal that General Mac- wrongdoing. Corinthian Colleges de- clear, upfront information about how Arthur had stated aboard the USS Mis- frauded students, defrauded taxpayers, transferring their credits to another souri on September 2, 1945: lied to accreditors, lied to the Federal school may impact their ability to dis- . . . a better world shall emerge out of the Government, and on Sunday, this for- charge their loans. blood and carnage of the past—a world profit college, Corinthian Colleges, an- If a student transfers these Corin- founded upon faith and understanding—a nounced it would close its remaining 28 thian credits, which have limited world dedicated to the dignity of man and campuses—campuses in California, Or- value, to another school, they likely the fulfillment of his most cherished wish— egon, Hawaii, Arizona, and New York. cannot discharge the loan they took for freedom, tolerance and justice. So, finally, Corinthian has collapsed. out at Corinthian. So a student has to I yield the floor. We reflect on this disaster and ask a make a choice. The notice that the De- Mr. President, I suggest the absence basic critical question: Why did it take partment of Education sent to students of a quorum. this long given the long litany of viola- yesterday is unacceptable. It leaves The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tions to finally stop the flow of hun- students to navigate through a series clerk will call the roll. dreds of millions of dollars—Federal of links to get more information and it The senior assistant legislative clerk tax dollars—to Corinthian Colleges, glosses over the most basic right of a proceeded to call the roll. and equally important, how many Co- student to discharge the student loans Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask rinthian disasters lie ahead in the for- from bankrupt Corinthian Colleges. unanimous consent that the order for profit college and university industry? Federal regulations clearly state the the quorum call be rescinded. There are certainly more questions Secretary of Education’s responsibility The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without we need to ask of the Department of when a school such as Corinthian objection, it is so ordered. Education about how it handled this closes. According to the law, it says: Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I thank case and how it must be more aggres- ‘‘After confirming the date of a Senator GARDNER for his leadership as sive in the future to stop violations school’s closure, the Secretary identi- chair of the East Asia and Pacific sub- earlier, especially to prevent the stu- fies any Direct Loan borrower (or stu- committee. I am still technically the dents at these for-profit education dent on whose behalf a parent bor- ranking member of that subcommittee, companies from suffering an experience rowed) who appears to have enrolled at but under my new responsibilities I similar to Corinthian. the school on the school closure date or have not had the same amount of time. There will be more to come on that to have withdrawn not more than 120 I want to thank the Senator for the in the weeks and months ahead, but days prior to the closure date.’’ work he is doing, for doing the rebal- today I wish to focus on what is next It goes on to say: ‘‘If the borrower’s anced Asia. We know how important for the students who attended these current address is known, the Sec- Asia is to the United States. With the Corinthian campuses. We know this retary mails the borrower a discharge Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Abe, for-profit college and university indus- application and an explanation of the being here this week, it is an oppor- try pretty well. Ask any high school qualifications and procedures for ob- tunity to underscore the important re- student in America to go online and to taining a discharge.’’ lationship between Japan and the search a word, such as college or uni- The law is pretty clear. It is up to the United States. I really wish to thank versity, and watch what happens. As Secretary of Education—the same the Senator for the way he has led the soon as they get to any kind of direc- agency that published an accreditation subcommittee and how he has worked tory of Web sites, they will start seeing for this failed school, the same agency to point out the important issues we the ads for the for-profit colleges and which sent the loan forms for students have on maritime security and how we universities. Some of the names are to sign up for loans. That same agency have to work together to make sure re- pretty obvious and well known. The now has an obligation under the law to sponsible action takes place and that largest of all is University of Phoenix. tell these students there is a way out. we don’t have a circumstance that The next largest is DeVry University, Do you know what the average tui- could get out of control and could af- out of the city of Chicago, and the next tion is for a 2-year degree at the failed fect not only the security of some of largest is Kaplan, an entity that was Corinthian Colleges? About $40,000. our allies but also the maritime ship- once owned by the Washington Post Imagine if this were your son or daugh- ping areas. and now is on its own. ter. They just went through 2 years of There are so many issues we are These for-profit colleges and univer- school and have $40,000 in debt, and the working on with our ally Japan, and sities descend on students, as well as college they are attending, Corinthian this week we have a chance really to on those who graduated from high Colleges, just essentially went bank- strengthen those relationships. We will school, imploring them to sign up for rupt, and now they find out people are have an opportunity to talk to the an education online—to sign up for a laughing at them when they show their Prime Minister, and I look forward to for-profit college. It will be so easy. diploma from Corinthian Colleges.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:36 Apr 28, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G28AP6.008 S28APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE April 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2447 What is wrong with this picture? A heightened cash monitoring list. This to repay their loans. It turned out that young person, 2 or 3 years out of high is another school that the Department only 25 percent of the students coming school, now has $40,000 worth of debt or of Education suggested that Corinthian out of Corinthian Colleges were able to more and nothing to show for it. Colleges students transfer to. repay their loans—25 percent. Why? Be- Now is not the time for the Depart- Westwood College, one of the most cause the tuition is so high, the di- ment to be concerned with the cost to infamous in the Chicagoland area, is ploma is so worthless. taxpayers of discharging this debt. being sued by the Illinois attorney gen- Why are we complicit? Why is the That is an important issue, and we will eral for deceptive recruiting practices. U.S. Department of Education not take it on later. The time for that was They were suggested to Corinthian Col- blowing the whistle on this school and really over the last 12 months when the leges students to transfer to by the De- every other school that is exploiting Department of Education kept Corin- partment of Education. students all across America? thian alive by pumping in hundreds of DeVry is under investigation by the At the end of the day, the losers are millions of dollars to keep their doors Federal Trade Commission and by two not only the students who have wasted open when they were headed for bank- State attorneys general. The Univer- their time and ended up with debt, the ruptcy. Now is the time to focus on the sity of Phoenix’s parent company is losers are the taxpayers of America— students, particularly the students in being investigated by two State attor- the taxpayers of America, who provide the States I mentioned earlier. They neys general. Kaplan is under inves- funds for the student loans and unfor- need the relief from this student debt. tigation by three State attorneys gen- tunately do not have the protection The Department has also been doing eral. they deserve in this situation. something which I really want to call Has the Department of Education I call on the Department of Edu- them out on. You know what they are learned nothing? How in good faith can cation to make their highest priority suggesting to the students who have they tell these Corinthian students— the casualties and victims of this Co- just gone through this miserable expe- who just had their college disappear rinthian College. rience at the for-profit, failed, bank- and are sitting on a pile of debt—that I yield the floor. rupt Corinthian Colleges? They are these are viable transfer options for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- suggesting that they can transfer to their students? ator from Tennessee. another for-profit college. What are Last summer the Department as- Mr. CORKER. Madam President, the they thinking? sured me they would not sell Corin- Senator from Indiana now has the Students should be warned if they thian campuses to companies being in- floor. I thank the Senator from Illinois use their Corinthian credits to transfer vestigated. They didn’t want the stu- and the Senator from Indiana for work- to another institution, they will likely dents to be placed in double jeopardy. ing with each other to go about this in not be eligible for discharge. Why now will the Department accept a timely way. I have a few examples of the schools that outcome for these students? the U.S. Department of Education sug- A move such as this leads me to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- gested that the Corinthian Colleges sad conclusion that the Department of ator from Indiana. students transfer their credits to and Education is out of touch with the re- Mr. COATS. Madam President, I rise still keep their debt from Corinthian. ality of the danger of students signing to express my support for the Iran Nu- ITT Tech is one example. We see their up at for-profit colleges and univer- clear Agreement Review Act—the only ads everywhere, don’t we? What we sities. measure now before us that will pre- don’t see in their ads is the fact that I want to say a word about the stu- vent President Obama from having a they are being sued by the Consumer dents who don’t qualify for the clear free and independent hand to conclude Financial Protection Bureau. Sixteen relief I mentioned under the Federal a flawed agreement with the Govern- different State attorneys general are law—the closed-school discharge. I ment of Iran. investigating ITT Tech, and they are joined with Senator ELIZABETH WAR- The White House and the Ayatollahs on the Department of Education’s REN and others to call on the Depart- in Iran must know that the Congress heightened cash monitoring list. Our ment of Education to provide meaning- will not tolerate a bad deal secretly Department is recommending that ful debt relief for all students wronged struck behind our backs and without these students transfer to this school? by Corinthian. We believe the fraud our approval. The Corker-Menendez What are they thinking? perpetrated by Corinthian should con- bill now before us and being managed Here is another example: Le Cordon stitute a defense for repayment to stu- by Senator CORKER and Senator CARDIN Bleu and International Academy of De- dents. The Department should provide on the floor needs our engagement and sign and Technology—powerful names. clear guidelines on how students can is the only vehicle we have to send that What we don’t see in all of their ads is assert their claims. These students message. Thus, the passage of this re- that their parent company, Career need it and deserve it. view act is absolutely essential. Its Education Corporation, is under inves- Senator WARREN and I will meet with passage will send a message more im- tigation by 17 different State attorneys Secretary Duncan and Undersecretary portant than any amendments, no mat- general and on the Department of Edu- Mitchell later this week. ter how correct or well-conceived, if cation’s heightened cash monitoring While Corinthian’s fraudulent behav- those amendments would doom the list. And our Department of Education ior has left tens of thousands of stu- bill, mute the message, and deprive us is suggesting that the students at the dents in financial desperate straits, the of this vital role. failed Corinthian Colleges—why don’t company’s leaders have been cashing in We have come to a moment of deci- you pick up a culinary degree from Le for years. sion in this Chamber. It is clear at last Cordon Bleu. Maybe it will stay in The CEO of the failed Corinthian cor- that we are finally close to imposing a business. poration, which received 80 to 90 per- vital congressional role in evaluating Here is another example: the Art In- cent of its revenue directly from the any deal—something President Obama stitutes and Argosy University. Argosy Federal Treasury through student previously had been determined to University—I ran into their signs in loans, made over $3 million in 2013. The avoid. Chicago last week, and I could not help vice presidents didn’t do quite as well. I have long been concerned that the but think how many students are lured They were only paid $1 million. The President is determined to implement into believing Argosy University is list goes on. his version of a deal with Iran on his something more than it really is. It is In September of last year, the Con- own, circumventing Congress. This is a for-profit college and university. sumer Financial Protection Bureau not acceptable. Resolving this issue Incidentally, for the record, the par- sued Corinthian. This goes back a few with Iran is the most significant for- ent company, Education Management months. They sued them for illegal eign policy and security challenge of Corporation is being sued by the U.S. predatory lending schemes by luring our age. It cannot be pursued simply by Department of Justice and investigated students with false job promises, sad- the President potentially overreaching by 17 State attorneys general. They are dling them with high-cost debt, and his constitutional authority, longing also on the Department of Education’s harassing them when they were unable for a legacy and desperate for a deal. If

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If this is what we see when the to solve this problem. I want to state this matter. The question is whether result of the final negotiations is pre- that again. This is not a rush to war. the President will accept the decision sented to us, I will vote against it and This is doing everything we can to pre- made by the Congress as to whether do my best to make sure others do as vent a war, to prevent conflict. I have the agreement with Iran achieves the well. We in Congress must make sure ardently supported negotiations to try goal of denying Iran nuclear weapons the White House knows what we re- to achieve the necessary result com- capability. quire if a deal is to be accepted. bined with sanctions, putting ever-in- The successful congressional strategy This is not a recent or uninformed creasing pressure on the Iranian re- that brought us to that result in com- position on my part. I have been deeply gime to achieve the desired result, with mittee required the sponsors of this involved in this issue for the past sev- a backup—not taking off the table the bill—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Re- eral years, and I have been concerned use of force if necessary but only if view Act—to keep the focus on its core about the growing threat of Iran since necessary, only if everything else purpose. While there were many at least 2001. Back then, when I was our failed, because four Presidents, includ- amendments considered or offered in Ambassador in Berlin, the Embassy’s ing our current President, have stated the committee that could have im- biggest challenge was to persuade Ger- that Iranian possession of nuclear proved the bill, the Corker-Menendez many to support the invasion of Iraq. weapons is simply unacceptable. The bill passed by the Foreign Relations But the Israeli Ambassador to Ger- United Nations has passed numerous Committee is a necessary first step in many at the time, Shimon Stein, kept resolutions to that effect. Other na- achieving the goal of congressional en- talking to me about what they con- tions have said the same. Yet, now, we gagement in one of the issues, if not ceived to be the real, ultimate threat. are looking at a framework that might the most important issue of our time. He convinced me that an even greater allow Iran to break all of the commit- It is now clear that the most impor- threat would be coming from Iran and ments it made and all of the assertions tant goal at this stage of the misguided that this threat would continue to we made. We need a solution that guarantees and badly managed negotiations with grow until we took it seriously and our security and assures that Iran will the Iranian regime is that Congress dealt with it effectively. never have nuclear weapons. If the must have a determining voice in ac- After returning to the United States, White House cannot be persuaded to cepting or rejecting any deal that is I cochaired with Senator Chuck Robb bring us a deal that does that, they presented to us. With passage of the the original Iran project at the Bipar- should not bring us a deal at all. Corker-Menendez legislation, we will tisan Policy Center. We focused deeply Unfortunately, it is clear to me from be able to spell out with precision what on the Iran nuclear issue and offered the framework agreement and subse- sort of an Iran deal might be accept- detailed analysis and recommendations quent developments that these negotia- able, what concessions may be going on how we believed it should be dealt tions are off track and have been for too far, and what the consequences with. Our task force members included some time. They do not begin to meet would be if Iran backs away from ac- such experts as Ash Carter, now Sec- the minimum criteria outlined in our ceptable conditions. retary of Defense; Ambassador DENNIS several Bipartisan Policy Center re- I wish to emphasize and define the ROSS, one of the key and most experi- ports. Let me name five major prob- worst possible outcome that could hap- enced ambassadors and foreign policy lems that I see currently with the pen. If our effort to impose a congres- analysts—particularly in the Middle framework proposal that has been sional role fails—if this bill is defeated East; a number of key generals who agreed to. or the promised veto is upheld—Con- had served in the military on Middle First, the Obama Administration’s gress will have become a spent force. Eastern affairs; and a number of other negotiating tactics have been seriously Iran will see that Congress is no longer names, including Jack Keane and oth- flawed from the beginning, abandoning a matter of concern for them. The Ira- ers. central principles at the very outset of nians will have a green light to con- Our reports covered all of the ele- the negotiations. An agreement that tinue negotiations with a weak admin- ments of a deal that is acceptable and builds on the outline emerging from istration desperate for a deal—any could best meet, we thought, our na- the negotiations and trumpeted by the deal. The Iranians can play their hand tional security needs. These included Administration as a breakthrough will to maximum advantage without con- all aspects of fissile material produc- allow Iran to retain a robust, indus- cern for the views of Congress or even tion and how that activity must be trial-capacity ability to enrich ura- the views of the American people we limited and controlled; activities at nium—the core of nuclear weapons. represent. At the same time, the Ad- the various nuclear facilities and the This was never the intention of the ministration would be free to give as type of research and development that international community until the much ground as necessary to secure a must be curtailed; the issue of Iranian Obama Administration negotiators deal that apparently they so des- stockpiles and their disposition; nu- took the helm and changed direction. perately desire. They will be con- clear weapons design activities in the The original intent—to deprive Iran of strained by nothing coming from this past that need to be revealed and this nuclear weapons infrastructure— Chamber or an impotent Congress. stopped; missile development work; the was deemed to be ‘‘just too hard to To avoid that outcome, we must critical need of adequate inspection re- achieve.’’ focus on keeping the bipartisan major- gimes and compliance verification The result is that Iran can now as- ity on this bill solid and robust. So I measures; and, importantly, the dura- sume a guarantee that it will have the am cosponsoring, supporting, and will tion of any future deal. right to enrich uranium—the regime’s be voting for the Corker-Menendez bill. We also examined the requirements fundamental demand from the begin- This is a necessary intermediate step, of a necessary and credible military op- ning and one which the United Nations as I have said, toward a much more tion that must back up any diplomatic Security Council firmly and consist- crucial vote on the Iran deal itself, efforts and sanctions pressure to ently refused until the Obama Admin- where our focus needs to be. achieve the right result. It was a last istration began these negotiations. In Once we have secured a congressional resort, and it was there to apply the the wake of that fundamental conces- role by passing this bill, we then must pressure needed, along with ever- sion, we will have to rely on elaborate use the next 2 months to analyze the ratcheting sanctions, if Iran continued monitoring and compliance verifica- outlined agreement that came out of to defy the wishes of the United Na- tion mechanisms to keep the uranium

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Well, search and development of the most ad- have shrunk almost down to zero.’’ I have seen all of this before. I served vanced centrifuges within the Fordow This is, indeed, the most relevant here in this Senate when we were told site that is safely buried deep beneath fear presented by the negotiations with our agreements with North Korea a mountain. Because there will not be the Iranian regime; namely, the fear could be verified and would lead to a uranium enriched there for the first 10 that Iran will be given the path to nu- safer world. We were misled by that il- years of the agreement, we are told to clear weapons possession, resulting in lusion. Today, 20 years after the nu- take comfort. In fact, the develop- consequences that are not acceptable. clear agreement with North Korea, ne- ments that will occur in that sheltered We should all agree with President gotiated by the Clinton Administra- bunker will make a nuclear ‘‘break Obama that that is, indeed, the most tion, that country now has an esti- out’’ capability certain and rapid once relevant fear presented by his negotia- mated 20 nuclear warheads and the Chi- the agreement expires in a decade. tions with the Iranian regime. nese experts tell us the North Koreans Even President Obama recently ad- But at this moment, it seems most will have more than 40 by the end of mitted that in the final years of the pe- probable that we will be called upon to next year and an effective ICBM— riod covered by the outline, ‘‘the consider a deeply flawed agreement, intercontinental ballistic missile—to breakout time would have shrunk al- one that is worse than no agreement at put those weapons on. most to zero.’’ That startling admis- all, but this is not entirely unavoid- All that work developing such a sion is a mortal blow to this agree- able. We still have time to press the ne- huge, dangerous nuclear arsenal was ment, in my view, and it comes from gotiators on both sides to change the done after we concluded a negotiated the chief advocate of the deal. outcome of their talks. The Iranians agreement to end North Korea’s nu- A fourth problem with the outline is must know that with passage of the clear program, confident that we would the essential issue of sanctions relief. Iran Nuclear Review Agreement Act, be able to detect cheating. Let me re- Initially, after the outline was re- Congress has become an important peat that. All that North Korea has leased, the White House fact sheet em- player at the table. There will be no achieved in violation of the agreement phasized that sanctions would be lifted new constraints on their maximalist we made with them has occurred after gradually in stages as the Iranians positions. that agreement, not before. And today showed a pattern of compliance with If they want a deal now, they must they sit as a dangerous nuclear-armed the terms of an agreement. The Iranian give ground; if not, they will face new, nation, with over 20 nuclear warheads negotiators and the Supreme Leader more painful, and more relentless sanc- that can be easily—and have been—at- immediately refuted that claim. They tions pressure. This is a profound mo- tached to ICBMs. continue to say there is no such agree- ment in our history. A nuclear-armed Now I fear we are making the same ment and that all sanctions must be Iran would present a danger to the mistake in negotiating with another lifted immediately upon signing. It re- Middle East, to the United States, and rogue regime. In recent days, it has be- mains for them a nonnegotiable de- to the world that is impossible to over- come difficult for anyone to maintain mand. state. Preventing the proliferation of that the agreement under consider- President Obama responded in a press nuclear weapons always has been at ation by this Administration with Iran conference last week that all of a sud- the heart of our nuclear strategy. More will provide the transparency we need. den he was not very concerned about than that, it is at the heart of the fu- Senior Iranian officials and authori- the phasing or timing issue or the way ture of the world. ties, including the Ayatollah himself sanctions would be lifted. Instead, he Allowing Iran to develop the capacity and the chief of the Iranian Revolu- said, and again I quote, the so-called to develop those weapons, igniting tionary Guards, have said repeatedly ‘‘snap-back’’ provisions that would re- thereby a nuclear arms race among its that there will be no international in- impose sanctions in the event of non- neighbors and beyond must be pre- spections of Iranian military facilities. compliance were more important. vented at any cost. There is nothing We know that much of the nefarious These Presidential comments sig- whatsoever partisan about this re- nuclear weapons development work has naled publicly that once again the Aya- quest. Neither I nor most of my Repub- gone on in such facilities. Barring ac- tollah could have his way. Sadly, no lican colleagues are attacking the cess to them must simply be the end of one seriously gives any credibility to President or trying to deny him a for- any deal if that holds. The White House these alleged ‘‘snap-back’’ provisions eign policy triumph or wishing him ill has indicated that such hard-line state- and their efficacy once the sanctions in this important task. ments by the regime are part of their dam has burst. Similarly, I trust our Democratic negotiating tactics. I do not take com- Fifth, another mortal flaw in the colleagues will not be blindly sup- fort from that. If that is so, then it outline is the issue of expiration date— porting the President on this issue no must be proven at the negotiating the ‘‘sunset clauses’’. The outline and matter what agreement might emerge table, not simply by declaration from the White House talking points are de- from the Iran negotiations. In many our White House. signed to sell or confuse this issue. ways, the future of these negotiations If the Administration brings us a Various timeframes have been men- is now in our hands. We must pass the deal that does not include complete tioned—10 years, 15 years, 25 years, per- Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act transparency and the total ability to manent. The fact is the core limita- with as much bipartisan support as we monitor Iranian compliance anywhere tions on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, can achieve in order to play a signifi- in that country, then all Members of if they are actually implemented over cant or any role in this process. Congress must stand and reject it. time, expire in 10 years, others in 15. We must not provoke a veto that can Third, I find there are many other The sanctions against Iran will have be sustained, thereby depriving Con- nearly sinister details buried within long since disappeared and Iran will gress of our role and voice. We must all this outline that are hidden from those then have the technical ability, the use the next 2 months to press the not steeped in the technical details of will, and the wealth to sprint toward a White House to demand an agreement this entire matter. nuclear arsenal, as the President has that permanently halts Iran’s nuclear Many show that our negotiators acknowledged. ambitions. We must then evaluate ob- caved on key issues, some at the last Ten years or even fifteen years is to- jectively and honestly the agreement minute, to prevent Iran from walking morrow afternoon in this dangerous that emerges; accept it if we can, reject out. In fact, the entire negotiations game for the world’s future. Again, the it if we must. This is a solemn duty process since it began 6 years ago has President’s own words tell us every- that the Constitution requires of the

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We are taking all steps in order ator from Delaware. the manner in which he has presented to preserve public safety in Baltimore Mr. COONS. Madam President, first, his views. We may not agree on every and to make sure justice is provided in I thank Senator CARDIN for his gra- issue he raised in his remarks, but I regard to the tragic death of Freddie cious remarks and for his strong and fully agree that we have a responsi- Gray. capable leadership. bility to continue to work in a bipar- I would just urge all people to exer- I come to the floor today to speak tisan manner in order to achieve this cise restraint so we can provide safe about the Iranian nuclear negotiations review statute so Congress can have an communities for the people of Balti- and the need for Congress to play a orderly way to express its review. I more, that we will rebuild from this constructive, meaningful role in re- viewing any potential deal. thank him for the thoughtful presen- episode, and we will move forward. I This week, the full Senate will con- tation he has made in regard to the thank many of my colleagues who have legislation that is before us. sider the Iran Nuclear Agreement Re- contacted Senator MIKULSKI and my- view Act of 2015 which would ensure Madam President, I ask unanimous self to express their concerns. We know consent to proceed as in morning busi- that Congress has the ability to con- these are very challenging times. sider any nuclear deal with Iran before ness for up to 10 minutes. We urge all citizens of Baltimore to any congressionally enacted sanctions The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without exercise restraint but to continue their objection, it is so ordered. on Iran’s nuclear program are rolled passion for justice, as certainly Sen- back. This bill will also ensure that EVENTS IN BALTIMORE ator MIKULSKI and I and our congres- Congress exercises its oversight over Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I sional delegation will insist upon. the implementation of any agreement know everyone in this body, this coun- I suggest the absence of a quorum. through imposing rigorous reporting try, has been focused on the events in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The requirements and certifications on the Baltimore. I live in Baltimore. It has clerk will call the roll. administration. affected all of us in our city. We love The legislative clerk proceeded to This bill passed the Foreign Rela- Baltimore. It is heartbreaking to see call the roll. tions Committee of the Senate unani- the violence that has taken place over Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I ask mously after Senators CORKER and the last several days, particularly yes- unanimous consent that the order for CARDIN—the chair and ranking mem- terday. Baltimore is known for its the quorum call be rescinded. ber—worked tirelessly together to en- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without neighborhoods. Neighborhoods are our sure that it would receive bipartisan strength. People take great pride in objection, it is so ordered. support. They carefully negotiated a Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I see their neighborhood. There is a lot of deal that defeated amendments that Senator COONS on the floor, and he is ethnic pride in Baltimore. We have a would have prevented the Obama ad- proud tradition. We have a proud tradi- prepared to speak with regard to S. 615. ministration from continuing to nego- First, I thank Senator COONS for his tion of blue-collar workers who helped tiate in good faith. In my view, it is a extraordinary leadership with regard build this great country in steelmaking great testament to their leadership and shipbuilding and automaking. to S. 615. He is one of those individuals that we were able to come together on We have government workers who who worked very closely with Senator a bipartisan bill that passed the com- have helped provide the services to the CORKER and me to find a common way mittee unanimously and that the people of this country. We have a high- to resolve some extremely challenging President has now said he would sign. tech workforce that is the future of issues we had. Let me take you back For the last 4 years, I have been Baltimore. Baltimore is a great des- just a few weeks, where most people hugely frustrated by the failure of Re- tination for tourists—our Inner Harbor. thought it was totally impossible for publicans and Democrats to come to- I could go on and on. But Baltimore is the Senate to get together on a bill gether in this Senate to pass legisla- known for its people, its friendliness, that would provide an orderly way for tion for the American people. The Re- and its real pride in strong neighbor- us to review a potential agreement publicans are now in the majority and hoods. with Iran on nuclear weapons. have a chance to move past obstruc- That was shaken very badly during The Senate Foreign Relations Com- tionism and into leadership and to the events of yesterday as we saw vio- mittee had scheduled a vote, there was show that in this Senate, we have an lence. What happened to Freddie Gray a recess, and I think most of us felt opportunity to pass a bill, that this is something that needs to be fully in- that the bill would come out of the Senate plays a constructive role in pro- vestigated. We want justice. All of us Senate Foreign Relations Committee tecting the national interests of the want justice. I was pleased we will have but that it would be a bill on which the United States. that independent investigation done by President would continue his veto Leader MCCONNELL said that he the Department of Justice. threat, and its future was anything but wants a functioning Senate, that he Thousands of protesters were out in certain. Then the Senate Foreign Rela- wants regular order, that he wants the the streets in Baltimore exercising tions Committee went to work under Senate to play its rightful role in for- their First Amendment rights, express- Senator CORKER’s leadership, and we eign affairs. Well, here is the chance. ing their frustration. They did it in an were able to resolve these issues. Let’s review what has happened with orderly way, in the way I would think But one of the key players was Sen- this piece of legislation. The Repub- we would want to see people express ator COONS. Senator COONS was trav- lican chair of the Foreign Relations their views about matters of impor- eling during the recess. He was in Afri- Committee—working well with his tance, including justice for Freddie ca doing important work on behalf of Democratic counterpart—crafted this Gray. There were a small number who the Senate Foreign Relations Com- bipartisan bill. Today, it has 44 Repub- decided to take to the streets in vio- mittee. I doubt that he got any sleep lican cosponsors. It passed the com- lence. It was counterproductive to the because I was getting calls from him at mittee, which fully and thoroughly de- message. The family of Freddie Gray times when it was the middle of the bated the bill and many potential urged yesterday, particularly the day night in Africa giving us very construc- amendments. A committee with views of his funeral, to be a day without pro- tive ways to deal with some of the very as broad as Republican Senators JOHN- tests. difficult issues of congressional review, SON and RUBIO and PAUL to Democratic But these individuals decided they the length of time necessary for con- Senators BOXER and MURPHY—a very would take matters into their own gressional review, how we can make broad range of views on our foreign pol- hands. What they did was hurt their sure that we had the information we icy—came together to pass this bill

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This bill gives Leader MCCON- Iran’s human rights record, its support thority. If we want Congress to play a NELL exactly the opportunity he wants for terrorism, and its relationship with responsible role overseeing any poten- to ensure that this Senate exercises its Israel a part of these negotiations. Yes, tial deal, this bill gives us that chance. role in protecting America’s national Iran’s human rights record is atro- The alternative to this bill is not a bet- interest. cious. Its support for terrorism threat- ter bill; it is a deal without any mean- I particularly like what my Repub- ens the stability of its neighbors and ingful congressional input. lican colleague from South Carolina, has taken countless innocent lives. Its I have been as critical of Iran and Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM, said re- continued threatening of Israel and its distrusting of its intentions as anyone cently: unwillingness to recognize the right of in this body, but if unrelated amend- Anybody who monkeys with this bill is the Jewish State of Israel to exist is ments become attached to this bill, I going to run into a buzz saw. Anybody who cowardly, dangerous, and just plain will not support its final passage. offers an amendment that will break this wrong. Iran must release the four Because of the great leadership of agreement apart . . . the beneficiary will be Americans it currently holds hostage. I these two Senators, we have here a the Iranians. think everyone in this body would rare moment for the Senate Foreign That is why I stand here today to agree these are legitimate concerns for Relations Committee and the Senate as urge my colleagues to avoid attaching our consideration. Yet, the truth re- a whole to demonstrate our ability to poison-pill amendments that are out- mains that they are outside the scope move past what have been divisive and side the scope of the current ongoing of the current negotiations around partisan fights over the last 4 years negotiations and pass this bill as cur- Iran’s nuclear program. Congress must and come together and enact into law a rently passed out of the Foreign Rela- resist the temptation to make them a measure that demonstrates our ability tions Committee and as currently sup- sticking point in those negotiations by to give constructive, timely input on ported by a majority of Senate Repub- including them as amendments to this one of the most important national se- licans. bill. curity challenges of our day and to re- Over the last few years, Iran has re- Let’s be clear. There are already con- strain our sometimes extreme and divi- sponded to congressionally enacted gressionally enacted sanctions on Iran sive instincts in this body and instead sanctions by finally coming to the ne- for its behavior in these areas. The demonstrate our ability to overcome gotiating table to discuss and deal with deal’s parameters, as published April 2, those instincts and show our relevance. its illicit nuclear weapons program. said that ‘‘U.S. sanctions on Iran for Let’s not miss this opportunity to The Obama administration and the terrorism, human rights abuses, and work together in the best interests of other P5 + 1 countries have been en- ballistic missiles will remain in place our Nation. gaged in difficult, demanding negotia- under the deal.’’ No one is talking I yield the floor. tions with the Iranian theocratic re- about removing those sanctions. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- gime. After a few extensions that have negotiations are about Iran’s illicit nu- ator from Tennessee. effectively frozen and in some ways clear weapons program and the critical Mr. CORKER. I thank the Senator for rolled back certain parts of Iran’s il- importance of preventing Iran from his constructive comments and his licit nuclear program, the administra- ever building a nuclear weapon. work on the committee. tion is in the final phases of their nego- I have long believed a nuclear-armed I suggest the absence of a quorum. tiations. Earlier their month, the Iran would pose a grave threat to the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. President released the parameters of a region, to Israel, and to the world. The FLAKE). The clerk will call the roll. potential deal, with the technical de- nuclear arms race it would set off The bill clerk proceeded to call the tails and a few remaining critical gaps throughout the Middle East would have roll. to be finalized possibly by the end of horrible consequences for global secu- Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask June. rity. That is why throughout the nego- unanimous consent that the order for This bill is not a referendum on the tiating process I have remained ada- the quorum call be rescinded. President’s decision to pursue a path of mant that no deal is better than a bad The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without diplomacy with Iran. This bill is not a deal, and I have closely consulted with objection, it is so ordered. referendum on the parameters an- the administration on that point as Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I nounced on April 2. The bill before us well as many others. I have met with come to the floor today to discuss the this week has a simple, clear goal: It is senior administration officials to dis- Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. about creating an orderly process that cuss these recently announced param- Early this month, Iran and the P5+1 allows Congress to review any deal. As eters and have been clear that I remain countries agreed to a framework deal negotiations come to an end, it would concerned about closing the remaining to restrict Iran’s nuclear program and ensure that Congress can play a con- gaps and the need to maintain pressure to submit it to international inspec- structive role after an agreement is on the Iranian regime to close any tions. Negotiators now have until June reached by considering whether the pathway to their development of a nu- 30 to try to reach a final agreement. deal is strong enough to warrant roll- clear weapon capability. At the same time, the Senate has ing back congressionally enacted sanc- I support this bill as it is. It is re- been advancing legislation requiring tions. Yet, some—a few of my col- sponsible and focused on the issue at the President to submit any final leagues have insisted on making this hand. It ensures that Congress gets to agreement to Congress for review. That bill a partisan exercise rather than weigh in if a deal is reached, and it is the legislation on the floor before us keeping it the responsible, bipartisan strengthens this administration’s abil- today. measure that is before us now. ity to negotiate the best deal it pos- Congress is divided along partisan This bill is not about debating the sibly can. lines on many issues, but we are united merits of an ultimate deal now. We will Every Republican in the Senate For- in our conviction that Iran must not be have that chance when or if a deal is eign Relations Committee voted for allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon reached over the summer. It is not this bill, all 10 of them—from Senator and that the people’s elected represent- about, I hope, killing the negotiations RAND PAUL and Senator RUBIO to Sen- atives should have the opportunity to before they have a chance to conclude. ator JOHNSON and Senator BARRASSO. review any final agreement with Iran. This bill is not about creating a list of All nine Democrats on the Senate For- This bipartisan consensus was re- complaints about Iran’s destructive be- eign Relations Committee supported flected in the Senate Foreign Relations havior in areas outside of its nuclear this bill. All 19 Senators on this For- Committee’s unanimous vote in favor

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This bill represents a good, bipar- According to the legislation, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tisan effort. It passed unanimously out President must submit any final agree- ator from Maryland. of the Senate Foreign Relations Com- ment to Congress. Congress would then Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I wish to mittee by a vote of 19 to 0 earlier this have 30 days to hear from negotiators thank Senator SHAHEEN. She talked month. and outside experts and to determine if about the bipartisan way the com- The reason this legislation is so im- additional action is warranted, includ- mittee operated. She played a large portant is because it would guarantee ing a resolution of approval or dis- part in bringing us together in the Sen- Congress the opportunity and the time approval. ate Foreign Relations Committee and necessary to scrutinize any agreement I believe congressional oversight is working over the recess. I want to reached between the Obama adminis- appropriate because the President, in thank the Senator for her input and tration and the P5+1 nations that are order to implement any agreement the manner in which we were able to currently negotiating on the Iranian with Iran, will need to set aside sanc- strengthen our negotiators and main- nuclear capacity. It would also prohibit tions put in place by Congress. I also tain the proper role for the Congress. the President from lifting sanctions on voted for this bill because it reasserts Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, if I Iran during this period of review. the proper role of Congress in providing could respond, I think one of the rea- This is not important because we are oversight of the President’s execution sons for the success of the agreement U.S. Senators; this is important be- of foreign policy. was because of the efforts of Senator cause we represent the American peo- As a member of the Senator Foreign CARDIN and Chairman CORKER to solicit ple, and the American people need to Relations Committee, I believe the input from members of the committee understand what is in this agreement best way to resolve the standoff over to see what people could agree to and, and what it means to their safety and Iran’s nuclear program is a hardnosed where we had concerns, to respond to security and to that of future genera- agreement that cuts off all paths Iran those in crafting the legislation. It tions. could take to pursue a nuclear weapon. truly was a bipartisan, very statesman- I think it is critical that Congress It was therefore crucial for me that like effort, and I thank the Senators. have this opportunity to understand completely and thoroughly any deal the legislation considered by the com- f mittee not hinder our negotiators’ ef- that is cut between this administration forts to reach a strong agreement. I be- RECESS and Iran and, of course, its implica- lieve that standard should be main- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under tions, particularly on a matter that is tained as the full Senate considers this the previous order, the Senate stands so vital to our national security. If the legislation. in recess until 2:15 p.m. Congress can have a voice on ongoing I believe it is also essential that the Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:31 p.m., trade negotiations—which we do—with spirit of cooperation and bipartisanship recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassem- many of our allies, how much more so that was demonstrated by Senators bled when called to order by the Pre- should Congress have, at the very CORKER and CARDIN in forging a bipar- siding Officer (Mr. PORTMAN). least, a review of the final negotiated tisan bill continue this week as the full f deal with one of our stated adversaries? Senate takes up the Iran legislation. As I have made clear before, I have Amendments that undermine the ad- PROTECTING VOLUNTEER FIRE- serious reservations about the frame- ministration’s negotiations or struc- FIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY RE- work that has been announced with turally alter this careful bipartisan SPONDERS ACT—Continued Iran. This framework, as it is called, is compromise should be rejected by the Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I sug- right now very vague, and it strikes me Senate. gest the absence of a quorum. as somewhat convoluted. It also rep- While I supported this bill in the For- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The resents a significant departure from eign Relations Committee, if the bipar- clerk will call the roll. longstanding U.S. policy to prevent an tisan nature of the legislation is eroded The senior assistant legislative clerk Iranian nuclear weapon and instead on the floor, the bill will no longer proceeded to call the roll. puts us on a path—a feeble path, at merit my support. This is a serious Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I ask that—to try to contain an Iranian nu- matter that will require the Senate to unanimous consent that the order for clear weapon. Such an outcome is irre- rise above the desire of some to force the quorum call be rescinded. sponsible, unacceptable, and dan- votes on poison-pill amendments that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without gerous. We simply cannot trust the Ira- would destroy the bipartisan balance. objection, it is so ordered. nian leadership with threshold nuclear We have to rise above politics here be- Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I ask capabilities, which is exactly what the cause we are confronted by a dangerous unanimous consent to speak as in President’s framework would do at this and unacceptable status quo in Iran. morning business. point. The concept of good-faith nego- The benefits of a strong final deal The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tiations between us and Iran is a fan- could be significant. Such a deal would objection, it is so ordered. tasy. Iran is a rogue regime and the stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear (The remarks of Mr. FRANKEN per- world’s foremost sponsor of inter- weapon and ensure that it could not taining to the introduction of S. 1112 national terrorism, and to trust them— pursue destabilizing activities in the are printed in today’s RECORD under to trust them—would be laughable and region with impunity. It would prevent ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and also reckless. a nuclear arms race in the Middle East Joint Resolutions.’’) Iran and its proxies have been at- and advance greater long-term security Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I yield tacking and killing Americans and at- for our regional allies. That is why, the floor to the good Senator from tempting to undermine our national se- even as Congress reaffirms its role in Texas. curity interests for at least the last reviewing any final agreement, we need The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- three decades. Unfortunately, Iran’s to give the administration and its jority whip is recognized. proxy war throughout the Middle East international partners every oppor- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, today is well documented. Right at this mo- tunity to bring these difficult negotia- and for the next few days we will have ment, Iran’s regional adventurism con- tions to a successful conclusion. the opportunity to consider a very im- tinues to destabilize areas where Amer- With so much at stake for the United portant piece of legislation, the Iran ican interests are at stake, including States, for Israel, and for the entire Nuclear Agreement Review Act of war-torn Syria, Yemen, and Iraq. Even

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One is ternatives? ther Iran’s aspiration as a regional the process and the other is the sub- It is not about whether we agree with hegemon and Iranian empire. This is stance of the agreement which, hope- this President or whether we want this the kind of country—a country that fully, will come before this body at the President to have an international ac- has been on our own State Depart- end of June or July. complishment on his resume. We have ment’s sponsors of terrorism list since First is the process. We are operating to try to separate ourselves from that 1984. This is the administration that is in a constitutional gray area. There is kind of consideration. being negotiated with by the Secretary no question that the Constitution as- Let’s talk a bit about the agreement of State and the Obama administra- signs principal responsibility for the itself. The first thing to say about it is tion’s representatives. That is why this conduct of foreign policy to the Presi- that it doesn’t exist yet. It has not bill is so important, because we need a dent, but it also assigns responsibility been finalized. We don’t know what it congressional backstop against an Ira- to the Congress—responsibility with is. I am a little surprised, frankly, nian regime that is well known for regard to treaties, responsibility with when I hear many of my colleagues say being deceptive and, frankly, lying to regard to funding the foreign policy of that it is a terrible deal and won’t international institutions and inspec- the United States, and responsibility work, when we don’t even know what it tors. with regard to approving foreign policy is. One thing this legislation does do, officials. So there is an opportunity It is true that we have a framework. which I applaud, is it guarantees Con- here for us to break, in a sense, new Interestingly enough, many of the gress the time and the opportunity for ground to establish a rational, formal, same people who are saying this is a us to scrutinize, debate, and judge this predictable process for considering this terrible deal are the same people who 1 deal if it is made by the summer. Many important issue. said that the joint plan of action 1 ⁄2 of our Senate colleagues have ideas If we don’t pass a bill, such as the years ago was terrible—a historic mis- about how to further improve the bill, one that is before us today, we will be take. It turned out to be a very impor- which is admittedly not perfect. No in a kind of disorganized, chaotic situa- tant step toward an agreement and es- piece of legislation ever is. tion of what will be the congressional sentially froze Iran’s nuclear program I look forward to a lively and healthy reaction, what is Congress’s role, how for the past 18 months. debate on the Senate floor. This will be will it be played out, and how will it Let’s take a deep breath and reserve judgment about whether this is a good an important debate on a serious mat- work. I believe that it is very impor- deal, a bad deal or something in be- ter of national security and one that tant for us to establish this process be- tween until we actually see what it is has a clear ramification for genera- fore the agreement is laid before the and see what is signed. Hopefully, there tions yet to come. That is what the world and the American people. It sets will be something signed. We don’t United States—the Founders of our forth a process whereby Congress with even know that for sure. country—designed the Senate for. I ex- can weigh in in a meaningful way and pect the Senate will be doing what only Clearly, the framework agreement determine the merits and the quality that was announced a few weeks ago is it can do—having a lively debate, hav- of the arrangement that is being set ing a fulsome review of this legislation, an important step in this process. It before us. gives us some information, but it does and then voting on the outcome. But I I cannot imagine a more solemn re- am thankful to those who produced not give us the all-important detail. sponsibility for this body than the con- First, let’s do ‘‘ready, aim, fire,’’ not this bipartisan piece of legislation, and sideration of this matter. This is a de- I am glad that we are united in our ‘‘ready, fire, aim.’’ Let’s understand cision which will affect the United what it is we are debating and talking strong belief that robust congressional States, our ally Israel, and all the review of any potential Iranian deal is about before we fill the airwaves with countries of the Middle East for gen- rhetoric about whether this is a good an absolute necessity. erations to come. This is a consider- On behalf of the American people, or bad deal. ation that must be taken on the mer- America’s elected representatives Second, it has to be a good deal or we its, on the facts, on the data, on the ac- should be able to get any and every de- should not approve it. If the deal is il- tual alternatives—and I will talk about tail on this emerging deal. We should lusory and structured in such a way that in a minute—that we have to the have the time and the space to review that Iran has a clear path to the bomb deal, or the arrangement, that we hope it and make sure we understand its and it would not slow them down, and, will ultimately be brought to us later terms and its implications. We need to in fact, would facilitate it in some way, this summer. Let’s treat this issue on be able in this debate to voice our con- clearly we should not approve it and it cerns and ultimately have a timely op- its merits, and, please, to my col- should not be before us. portunity to prevent this deal from leagues, let’s not treat it as simply an- I start with the premise that, A, we being implemented if we conclude in other partisan issue. should hold our fire until we see what We have a tendency around here for the end that it is not in America’s best it actually says, and, B, it has to say everything to become a partisan issue. interests. the right things. It has to affirmatively Going forward, I hope the spirit of bi- A great Republican Senator of the 1950s stall, delay, and prohibit Iran’s path to partisanship that has brought us this said that ‘‘politics should stop at the a nuclear weapon, and it must be to- far, so far, is evidenced in this Chamber water’s edge.’’ That means that this tally verifiable. Ronald Reagan, of over the debate that will ensue. I look kind of issue, which involves war and course, said ‘‘Trust, but verify.’’ In this forward to discussing this legislation peace and ridding or preventing a case, it is don’t trust and verify to the and providing a clear path for congres- major country from obtaining nuclear nth degree. I will submit that verification is the sional review of any potential deal weapons and thereby destabilizing the heart of the agreement, and it has to President Obama may make with Iran. region and possibly the world, is the I yield the floor. most solemn kind of issue that we can involve technology and people on the I suggest the absence of a quorum. face. ground. It has to involve an openness The PRESIDING OFFICER. The I know that there are people in this to inspections that is unprecedented. clerk will call the roll. body who are not supportive of the We have experience from dealing with The senior assistant legislative clerk President. They oppose the President. North Korea. We had a ‘‘kind of’’ agree- proceeded to call the roll. They don’t like what he did on health ment with North Korea which turned Mr. KING. Mr. President, I ask unan- care or don’t like what he did on immi- out not to be sufficient, and, in fact, imous consent that the order for the gration. This is not the place for par- they moved toward nuclear weapons by quorum call be rescinded. tisan politics. That does not mean I am cheating.

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So form toward a nuclear weapon. not going to be effective. when we propose an amendment such In this regard, I think we are ex- The idea that somehow in this body, as that, what we are really saying is we traordinarily fortunate in this moment in this Congress, in this city we unilat- don’t want an agreement, because that of history when this particular nego- erally can make the decision to impose is never going to be an idea they are tiation is taking place, in that one of additional sanctions that will bring going to accept. the President’s principal advisers, the Iran to its knees when the rest of the I would submit I think Iran is a mis- Secretary of Energy, happens to be a world doesn’t agree with us is not a chievous—that is too light a word—a nuclear physicist. I don’t know if we valid observation. So it is not so easy dangerous country in terms of export- have ever had a nuclear physicist in to say, oh, well, the alternative here is ing terrorism. We see it throughout the that position before, but he is uniquely that if we don’t like this deal, we will region. There is only one scenario positioned to understand the details just go to more sanctions. worse than an Iran that is attempting and the implications and the alter- Now, if the other members of our ne- to support terrorism and destabilize re- natives that can help us to assure that gotiating group decide they agree with gimes in the region, and that is an Iran this arrangement provides the protec- us that it is not a good deal, then sanc- that is supporting terrorism, desta- tion that we believe must be the case. tions will continue and, indeed, prob- bilizing the region, armed with nuclear In assessing this arrangement—what- ably strengthen. But I don’t think we weapons. ever it is—I start with the premise that should feel that we have this kind of We can’t solve all the problems in the it has to be solid, verifiable, and mean- unilateral ‘‘the heck with the rest of region with this agreement. The pur- ingful. It cannot be just window dress- the world, we are going to do this our- pose of this agreement is to keep Iran ing. It has to stop Iran’s progress to- selves’’ mentality. I think that is a from achieving a nuclear weapon. That ward a bomb and create at least a 1- very important point to understand, is what we have to keep our eye on. year breakout period so that the other that we are part of an international And if amendments—no matter how de- alternatives can be exercised if they community that is negotiating this sirable, no matter how good they start moving in that direction. In order deal, and what other members of the sound, no matter how politically ap- to assess that deal, it is imperative community are doing in the way of pealing, if those amendments will un- that we also assess alternatives. We sanctions is important, as well as our dercut or effectively eliminate our cannot just say: Well, this is good or sanctions. ability to keep our eye on the main Of course, the other alternative is bad. It has to be, compared to what? ball, which is to keep them from hav- military action. The other alternative There are really only two alternatives ing nuclear weapons, those amend- is some kind of strike. There are var- that I can see. If we don’t make this ar- ments will not serve us, our interests, ious estimates I have heard in various rangement, one alternative is more se- Israel’s interests, the Middle East’s in- forums and settings, but the most com- vere sanctions—more sanctions. Some terests, or the world’s interests. people throw that out as if it was easy. mon estimate I have heard is that we We have to focus on what it is we are ‘‘More severe sanctions’’ comes ‘‘trip- could destroy their entire atomic infra- trying to achieve, and what it is we are pingly on the tongue,’’ as Shakespeare structure. We could level the buildings, trying to achieve is incredibly impor- would say. destroy all the centrifuges, and we tant. A nuclear-armed Iran is a danger What is missing in this discussion is would set back their nuclear weapons to the region, and it is a danger to the that we are not the only player here. program by 2 to 3 years. But what if we world. Right now, I think it is a very This is not Barack Obama and the Su- did that? We set it back by 2 to 3 years. pivotal moment as to whether we are preme Leader. This is not the United We can’t erase the knowledge they going to be able to achieve a realistic States and Iran. This includes five have. We have simply erased their in- agreement that will make that less other major countries, members of the frastructure. The infrastructure can be likely. Security Council of the United Na- rebuilt, and three things will have tions, major countries that are in- changed: No. 1, they will have the Now, it may be that the agreement volved in this whole discussion and ne- knowledge; No. 2, they will never ever which we agree to and which goes into gotiation, but most importantly, they negotiate; and No. 3, we will have cre- place doesn’t work. It may be that they are engaged in the sanctions. ated enemies of an entire new genera- cheat. I would submit that at that There is no doubt that our sanctions tion of Iranian people. We will have point, we will be right where we are are important, but it is not only our alienated those people to the point now. We can then talk with the rest of unilateral sanctions that are nec- where it will be impossible to nego- the world about additional sanctions. essarily providing all of the pressure on tiate, and we will be in a situation of We do have the military option. We are Iran. In fact, an argument can be made some kind of military intervention as no worse off than we are if we at least that it is the participation in sanctions far as the eye can see. try to achieve a resolution of this by other countries in the world, not The military option has to be on the grave issue through diplomacy, nego- only by the P5+1, but by other coun- table. The President has to retain that tiation, and working with the rest of tries as well that are not buying Ira- option, and he has. But I think we have the world to try to eliminate this one nian oil. We have not bought Iranian to be realistic about what that option problem. oil for 35 or 40 years. But people not means and the commitment it entails We are not going to eliminate all the buying Iranian oil include countries both from us and our allies. I am not world’s problems with this one ar- such as China, India, and Japan. Their saying it is off the table. I am not say- rangement or negotiation, but if we decisions are contributing to the pres- ing it would never happen. But what I can keep Iran, through this process, sure that has brought Iran to the nego- am saying is we have to assess the ne- from achieving a nuclear weapon, from tiating table. gotiated arrangement in light of the aspiring to a nuclear weapon, then we If the world decides this is a suffi- realities of either the deterioration of will have achieved something impor- cient deal and sufficiently restricts the sanctions regime or the realities of tant for ourselves, for the future gen- Iran and that the verification is as vig- facing military action. erations not only in the Middle East orous as it needs to be—if the world de- Finally, I know that as this debate but in America and the world. cides that and we say, the heck with continues there are going to be a series Before I close, I would like to share you, we are walking away, they may of amendments and a lot of those my thoughts on the role of Chairman say that we have taken that step uni- amendments are going to be appealing. CORKER and Ranking Member CARDIN laterally and against the best judg- For example, as part of the condition in bringing this matter to us in a ment of what this deal means for keep- of the deal, Iran shall recognize Israel’s thoughtful, responsible, deliberative

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Why wouldn’t the President to acknowledge the work of the Sen- the American people, have a very clear want to tell the American people about ator from Tennessee, who has taken airing of all of the terms and an under- the terrorist threats facing our coun- this so seriously and who is doing it in standing of really what is in the deal. try and our citizens? If Iran is sup- the best traditions of this body. We need to make sure everyone agrees porting terrorist attacks on Ameri- I think we are embarking upon an on what the deal actually says. I be- cans, then why would we trust them to important and solemn project here lieve Iran is simply not trustworthy keep their word on the nuclear pro- that can have enormous ramifications and we cannot afford to take chances gram? So I have proposed an amend- for ourselves and for our posterity. with something this important. ment that would restore the terrorism I yield the floor. Any agreement must be enforceable, certification that was in the original I suggest the absence of a quorum. any agreement must be verifiable, and bipartisan bill. That is all. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. any agreement must be accountable. I think it is very important that the LANKFORD). The clerk will call the roll. The President has now accepted that American people hear from the Presi- The legislative clerk proceeded to he needs to come to Congress and to dent on this important point. Now, I call the roll. get the support of the American people understand some Senators do not like Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I ask before he goes to the United Nations. the idea of the President having to cer- unanimous consent that the order for Under the bill, the President must cer- tify something like this. Some people the quorum call be rescinded. tify a few things every 90 days: He has have said that this requirement would The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to certify that Iran is fully imple- compromise the ability of the United objection, it is so ordered. menting the agreement. He has to cer- States to continue its negotiations. I Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I tify that Iran has not committed a ma- disagree. My amendment simply says come to the floor to speak about the terial breach. He needs to certify that that if Iran is supporting acts of ter- Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. I Iran has not engaged in any covert ac- rorism against our Nation and our peo- think this is a very important debate, tion to advance its own nuclear weap- ple, then Congress will have a more very consequential. A nuclear Iran is a ons program. The President has to con- streamlined process to address it. It is global threat to everyone everywhere. firm to Congress that Iran is playing all very simple. The world deserves our best effort at by the rules. That same process applies to all of stopping Iran’s illicit nuclear program. Now, if the President cannot do that, the other things that the President has This does not mean we need to yield the bill creates an expedited process to certify. Would those other things to Iran on important points just to win for Congress to take action. The way compromise our ability to negotiate? vague promises that they will give up this bill was originally written, by Re- This amendment would not get rid of their dreams of a nuclear weapon. I re- publicans and Democrats together, the the rest of our agreement on Iran’s nu- alize that. President Obama says he bill also said something that many clear program, it would just allow a understands it would be better to have Americans believe is vitally important: clear picture of whom we are dealing no deal than to have a bad deal. I agree It said the President must certify that with. It would make it easier for Con- with the President. This legislation is Iran was not directly supporting or gress to act. It does not make it auto- about making sure that any agreement carrying out an act of terrorism matic. Congress still has to decide the administration reaches with Iran is against the United States or against an what to do. This just makes it easier. truly a good deal. American citizen anywhere in the That is what my amendment does. It President Obama made it clear that world. is not the only thing I would like to he did not want this bill. He fought To me, this was a very important change in the bill. I hope we can have tooth and nail to make sure this legis- part of the original bipartisan bill, a other amendments as well. It is impor- lation would not succeed, even threat- bill which had bipartisan support and tant for Congress and the American ened to veto it. The President wanted bipartisan sponsorship. During the ne- people to have their say on any final members of his administration to do gotiations in the committee, this con- deal. It is just as important that the all of the negotiating in private. He sequential part of the original bill was oversight we provide be meaningful and wanted to decide for himself what is removed. that Congress state clearly that we best. Well, that is not how things this Congressional sanctions, I think, will not tolerate Iran’s support of ter- important to our Nation are supposed have been devastating to Iran’s econ- rorism. If our negotiators reach a final to work. omy. It is what brought Iran to the ne- agreement with Iran, I will be giving it When the stakes are high, the Amer- gotiating table in the first place. Once very close scrutiny in the Foreign Re- ican people deserve a say. The Vice the sanctions are lifted, Iran will have lations Committee and on the floor of President knows that. Back in 2008, a lot of money that it did not have be- the Senate. This is a consequential JOE BIDEN was the chairman of the fore. Now, I do not believe Iran is going piece of legislation. It is an important Senate Foreign Relations Committee. I to use that money to build schools or bill, and there are ways we can make it served under him. He said, ‘‘I have hospitals or roads or to improve the even stronger. My amendment is a often stated that no foreign policy can lives of the people in their country. start. be sustained without the informed con- Iran is going to have access to tens of I yield the floor. sent of the American people.’’ Well, billions if not over $100 billion that it The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that informed consent includes allow- can use to finance groups like Hamas ator from Maryland. ing Congress to review important for- and Hezbollah. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, first, let eign policy decisions like any agree- Will there be any meaningful part of me thank Senator BARRASSO for his ment over Iran’s nuclear program. the final deal that guarantees that help in bringing this bill forward. He Now, I have my concerns about the they will not use that money to sup- made valuable contributions during the parts of this deal that have been made port terrorists? Congress and the committee’s consideration and the public so far. I am also concerned American people need to know if Iran managers’ amendment. I know how about some of the confusion there is directly supporting acts of terrorism strongly he feels about the certifi- seems to be between the White House against our country and our people. cation issue. and the Iranians. There is a clear dis- The Iranian nuclear issue is absolutely I want to point out—I know Senator agreement about the lifting of eco- intertwined, in my opinion, with ter- BARRASSO is aware of this—with his nomic sanctions against Iran. Iran has rorism. The two cannot be separated. help and Senator CORKER’s help and all said a final deal must remove all of the So during the process of negotiating of the members’ of the committee, we economic sanctions on day No. 1. The this bill, this was the only certification have added very strong language in administration has said sanctions will requirement that was left out. All the this bill that requires the President to

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It was a great under- finance activity, including names of against Americans—which is what is taking, and I think it speaks to her specific financial institutions if appli- being talked about here—significant willingness to reach across the aisle cable; Iran’s advancements in the bal- kinetic activity would be taking place. and to solve problems that matter so listic program, including developments Sanctions, to me, would be the least of much to all of our constituents. I want- related to its long-range and inter- their worries. ed to thank her for being here today continental ballistic missile program; But I am pleased that we were glad and for being a part of this debate. an assessment of whether Iran directly to clear up all of the reporting require- Mrs. MURRAY. If I could just thank supported, financed, planned or carried ments but also to stipulate, again, that the Senator. I was very impressed with in this particular bill we are talking out an act of terrorism against the the work of Senator ALEXANDER on the United States or United States persons about the nuclear file, not alleviating Committee on Health, Education, anywhere in the world; whether and sanctions on any of the other compo- Labor and Pensions. He worked with the extent to which Iran supported acts nents. all our members to make sure we re- Let me just say, if there is a deal— of terrorism, including acts of ter- place the No Child Left Behind Act— and this is something I have tried to rorism against the United States or make clear from day one—I hope it is a which I think most Americans agree is United States persons anywhere in the good deal. I know the Senator from not working today—with a bipartisan world; all actions, including in inter- Wyoming does too. We know the best approach. I am hopeful we can bring it national fora, being taken by the route for us is to have a negotiated to the Senate floor and move it United States to stop, counter, and good deal. through quickly because this is a law condemn acts by Iran to directly or in- But in the event we end up with a ne- that does need to be fixed. directly carry out acts of terrorism gotiated good deal and sanctions are Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I sug- against the United States and United relieved, these four tranches of sanc- gest the absence of a quorum. States persons; the impact on the na- tions that we put in place since 2010 are The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tional security of the United States then available to us to reapply in the clerk will call the roll. and the safety of U.S. citizens as a re- event we find human rights violations, The legislative clerk proceeded to sult of any Iranian actions reported in we find ballistic testing is getting out call the roll. this paragraph. of hand or we have terrorist activity, Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I ask Then, we require an assessment of to add again an additional crushing unanimous consent that the order for whether violations of internationally blow to the Iranian economy. the quorum call be rescinded. recognized human rights in Iran have I thank the Senator for his steadfast The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without changed, increased or decreased, as concern in this regard. I thank him for objection, it is so ordered. compared to the prior period. the way he works with all of us. I hope AMENDMENT NO. 1150 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1140 I just point that out because Senator we are going to be in a process very Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I ask BARRASSO raises a very valid point soon to be voting on some amend- unanimous consent to set aside the about Congress having information in ments. I know we think we have agreed pending amendment and call up my order to carry out its responsibilities. to some language, and hopefully that amendment No. 1150. We made this bill very clear that our will begin very soon. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there interest in Iran goes well beyond its Mr. CARDIN. I suggest the absence of objection? nuclear weapons program. We are con- a quorum. The Senator from Maryland. cerned about Iran’s sponsorship of ter- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, reserv- rorism. We are concerned about Iran’s clerk will call the roll. ing the right to object, I just want to human rights violations. We are con- The legislative clerk proceeded to know which amendment the Senator is cerned about Iran’s ballistic missile call the roll. calling up. Is this the amendment that program. As the framework in the Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, I ask would change this into a treaty obliga- April 2 agreement points out, nothing unanimous consent that the order for tion? will affect the sanctions that are cur- the quorum call be rescinded. Mr. JOHNSON. That is correct. rently in place as it relates to ter- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. CARDIN. I have no objection. rorism, human rights violations or the objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there The Senator from Massachusetts is ballistic missile program. objection? recognized. So I understand the Senator’s con- Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Ms. WARREN per- cerns. I thank him for helping us de- The clerk will report. taining to the introduction of S. 1109 velop a bill that I think is well bal- The bill clerk read as follows: are printed in today’s RECORD under The Senator from Wisconsin [Mr. JOHN- anced in the area of his concerns. ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and I yield the floor. SON], for himself, Mr. RISCH, Mr. TOOMEY, Joint Resolutions.’’) The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and Mr. CRUZ, proposes an amendment num- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ator from Tennessee. bered 1150 to amendment No. 1140. ator from Washington is recognized. Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I ask Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I, too, Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of want to thank the Senator from Wyo- unanimous consent to speak for 5 min- the amendment be dispensed with. ming for his continually constructive utes as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without role and just the tone in which he The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. talked about this last issue. I will say objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: that in negotiations with Senator (The remarks of Mrs. MURRAY per- CARDIN, we added all kinds of reporting taining to the introduction of S. 1112 (Purpose: To declare that any agreement reached by the President relating to the mechanisms. It is true that the nego- are printed in today’s RECORD under nuclear program of Iran is deemed a treaty tiations that are underway have noth- ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and ing to do with alleviating any kinds of that is subject to the advice and consent of Joint Resolutions.’’) the Senate) terrorist sanctions, human rights sanc- Mrs. MURRAY. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Strike all after the enacting clause and in- tions or ballistic missile testing sanc- sert the following: tions. I will just say that should Iran ator from Tennessee. SECTION 1. TREATY SUBJECT TO ADVICE AND commit an act of terrorism against an EDUCATION REFORMS CONSENT OF THE SENATE. American, sanctions would be the min- Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I would Notwithstanding any other provision of imum, I think, they would have to be like to congratulate the ranking mem- law, any agreement reached by the President

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LIMITATION ON SANCTIONS RELIEF. the American people need to under- ment’s own foreign policy manual, con- Notwithstanding any other provision of stand what that is. sideration No. 1 is ‘‘the extent to which law, the President may not waive, suspend, There have also been some real de- this agreement involves commitments reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise ceptions about this agreement. For ex- limit the application of sanctions under any or risks affecting the nation as a ample, we have heard repeatedly in whole.’’ I would say this agreement other provision of law or refrain from apply- hearings that this administration will ing any such sanctions pursuant to an agree- with Iran certainly involves risks that ment related to the nuclear program of Iran insist that any agreement will ensure affect our entire Nation. that the nuclear program within Iran that includes the United States, commits the Consideration No. 3 is whether the United States to take action, or pursuant to will be for peaceful purposes. which the United States commits or other- I have to point out that there is no agreement ‘‘can be given effect without wise agrees to take action, regardless of the peaceful purpose for Iran to have nu- the enactment of subsequent legisla- form it takes, whether a political commit- clear enrichment. If they want peaceful tion by the Congress.’’ The whole point ment or otherwise, and regardless of whether nuclear power, they can certainly do of this particular act is that we have it is legally binding or not, including any what a number of other countries that put sanctions in place by passing laws joint comprehensive plan of action entered in Congress, and Congress does realize into or made between Iran and any other have peaceful nuclear power have done: They can purchase that uranium fuel, that we have a role in any lifting of parties, and any additional materials related those sanctions. thereto, including annexes, appendices, codi- that nuclear fuel from outside coun- cils, side agreements, implementing mate- tries. The only reason Iran would sub- Consideration No. 5 is ‘‘the pref- rials, documents, and guidance, technical or ject itself to the sanctions, to the iso- erence of Congress as to a particular other understandings, and any related agree- lation, to the economic harm to its type of agreement.’’ Well, there can be ments, whether entered into or implemented economy and its people, is because it some dispute, and that is really at the prior to the agreement or to be entered into wants nuclear weapons to blackmail heart of what my amendments would or implemented in the future, subject to the do, is involve Congress in determining advice and consent of the Senate as a treaty, the region and the world. receives the concurrence of two thirds of the Of course, this administration talks what exactly this deal is. Is it a treaty? Senators. about snapback of sanctions. That is Is it a congressional executive agree- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- deceptive because once these sanctions ment? Is it simply an executive agree- ator from Wisconsin is recognized. are relaxed, once these sanctions are ment that really does not have long- Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, this lifted, it will be virtually impossible— lasting effects? deal the administration is involved in once tens of billions, if not hundreds of Now, that is really the point of my making with Iran has serious implica- billions of dollars of investment from first amendment. I believe that this is tions not only for America’s long-term the West and from other countries of such importance, that this deal is so national security but for really the start flowing to Iran, it will be impos- important to the security of this Na- peace and security of the world. sible or almost virtually impossible to tion and to world peace that it rises to It is true that at this point in time, put those sanctions back in place. the level of a treaty. So my amend- nobody knows what is really in the We have had a sanctions regime ment simply strikes the Iran Nuclear deal. We certainly have been given a going back to—U.N. resolutions dating Agreement Review Act and replaces it framework in terms of what the deal is back to 2006. It took years for those with a simple statement that this Con- supposed to be. But what we do know is sanctions to really take hold, to have gress deems this agreement with Iran that even within that framework as the teeth that brought Iran to the bar- as a treaty. has been described to the American gaining table. Unfortunately, in its ne- The other thing my amendment does public, there are some serious discrep- gotiations, this administration relaxed is it removes the waiver authority this ancies in terms of the way this admin- those sanctions and basically acknowl- Congress granted this President as re- istration has typified that framework edged Iran’s right to enrich uranium lates to those sanctions. That would of the deal and what the Ayatollah in and, in that event, basically lost these then require this President, upon com- Iran—how they have described that negotiations before they ever began. pletion of the deal with Iran, to come So there are an awful lot of deceptive deal. to this Congress—as was contemplated typifications about what this deal is For example, according to our Presi- by article II, section 2 of the Constitu- and what it won’t be and what it will dent, the sanctions will only be lifted tion—for the advice and consent of this be. The purpose of my amendments is once Iran has complied with major body, so that 67 Senators would have to to bring clarity to what the Iran Nu- components of the agreement. Accord- vote affirmatively that this is a good clear Agreement Review Act would be ing to the Ayatollah, those sanctions deal, that basically the American pub- and what it is not. will be lifted immediately. That is a lic would be involved in the decision big discrepancy. I give the chairman and the ranking According to this administration, we member of our Senate Foreign Rela- through their elected representatives. will have the right to inspect to ensure tions Committee a great deal of credit We are not being given that oppor- verification and accountability of any for trying to come up with some sort of tunity. The American public is not agreement. The Ayatollah disagrees deal, some sort of law that will give being given that opportunity right with that. The Ayatollah certainly Congress some kind of role in this in- now. What is happening right now says there will be no inspections on credibly important deal. But this is not under this Iran Nuclear Agreement Re- military sites. If we want to enter into Congress’s rightful role. This is not view Act is we have turned advice and this agreement to prevent Iran from what the Framers felt, in article II, consent on its head. We have lowered creating a nuclear weapon, surely we section 2 of the Constitution, would be the threshold to what advice and con- should have the right to inspect the advice and consent. It is far from it. sent means as relates to this Iran deal. military sites. There are basically three forms of Hopefully we are going to vote—and Another pretty serious discrepancy international agreements: There is a it sounds as if we will—on this amend- in terms of the administration’s under- treaty, there is a congressional execu- ment. standing of what this framework is tive agreement, and then there is just I have a second amendment. In case versus the Ayatollah’s understanding, an executive agreement. There is real- this one does not succeed, I have a sec- what is going to happen with the 10,000 ly no set criteria of what makes one ond amendment. If this Congress, this kilograms of enriched uranium? Ac- international agreement a treaty, a Senate doesn’t want to treat this as a cording to this administration, it is congressional executive agreement, or treaty, we should at a minimum treat going to be shipped out of the country, an executive agreement. They are con- it as a congressional executive agree- not available for any kind of nuclear siderations. There is precedent. What, ment. I am willing to lower that

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And when I say ‘‘low the ability to go straight to the U.N. knows I mean that. I would love for us threshold,’’ I mean that what is going Security Council, working with the to have to affirmatively approve this. to happen here if we pass the Iran Nu- other members, and alleviate the U.N. But unfortunately, a lot of us are arti- clear Agreement Review Act is we will Security Council’s sanctions. Obvi- cle II folks, and we think the President get a vote of disapproval. If 60 Senators ously, he has the ability to do that has the ability to negotiate things. We agree this is a bad deal for America and with the Executive sanctions that he had no idea this President would con- they disapprove of it, we can pass that himself put in place. sider suspending these sanctions ad in- disapproval, and then that goes to the What Congress has done—and I know finitum forever—no idea. I think even President for signature. He can veto the Senator participated because he, people on this side of the aisle were that. Of course, if he vetoes that, it too, wanted to make sure we sanc- shocked. As a matter of fact, TIM would take two-thirds of this body to tioned Iran to bring them to the table, KAINE, thankfully, in a meeting where override that veto and two-thirds of as we have. But I know this Senator Secretary Kerry—I am sorry, was being the House to override that veto. That has been here long enough that in one tick too cute at one of our hear- requires 67 Senators. If we are unable three of those times, he gave—he ings—said: You are going to have the to muster those 67 votes to override gave—the President the unilateral right to vote on it. Of course, what he the veto of our vote of disapproval on a ability to waive these sanctions. meant was 5 years down the road, 6 bad deal between Iran and America, I was very concerned about this and years down the road, after the sanc- what we, in fact, have done is we have wrote a letter to the President about 2 tions regime has been eliminated. given 34 Senators the ability to ap- months ago asking how he planned to Look, I have strong agreement with prove that bad deal. do this. The President—obviously, I got the sentiment of our Senator from Wis- When I offered that amendment to a response from the Chief of Staff, and consin, somebody I love serving with, the Parliamentarian—that would basi- they made it very clear. They plan to but let’s not let the perfect be the cally show with real clarity that what go straight to the U.N. Security Coun- enemy of the good. Let’s ensure that this Iran Nuclear Agreement Review cil, and it is my understanding that we have the ability to see the details of Act really is, is a very low threshold what they plan to do is use something this deal that it lays before us, that approval by this body—the Parliamen- called a nonbinding political commit- the clock doesn’t start until we get all tarian I think very appropriately ruled ment—that is what they plan to do of the classified annexes on behalf of that amendment out of order, uncon- with Iran if they come to an agree- the American people, some of whom stitutional. You can’t approve some- ment—and then have that endorsed by are here in the Gallery watching this. thing with just 34 votes in the Con- the U.N. Security Council. On their behalf, we have the ability to gress, in the Senate. I think that is my While I very much appreciate the see what is in this. By the way, if we don’t like it, yes, point. sentiment of the Senator—whom I love there is a large hurdle in the Senate. I appreciate the fact that we will be working with and I am glad we have a We know the way the Senate operates. able to vote on my amendment deem- businessman of his caliber here—I We have to have a 60-vote threshold. In ing this deal between America and Iran think he knows that what we are actu- the House, it is a simple majority. It is a treaty so that the American people ally doing here is something that is un- precedented; that is, that we are tak- a simple majority in the House. have the ability to weigh in, to have a Look, I agree with the sentiment. ing back from the President authority say in whether this is important This is one of the biggest geopolitical that has already been given to him, enough to be affirmatively approved— issues that will potentially happen if causing him to have to bring this as our Constitution contemplated with an agreement is reached in our lifetime agreement to us. I know it is not to the an international agreement of this im- here in the Senate. I hope people, in level he would like—candidly, not to portance—be affirmatively approved by spite of the fact that I agree with the 67 Senators, and I urge my colleagues the level I would like. I agree with sentiment, will vote against the John- to support this amendment. that. son amendment when it comes to the Let me say this: We know that in the I yield the floor. floor and make sure we can pass the event that this amendment were to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- bill that is before us so that on behalf pass, it would be vetoed and, therefore, ator from Tennessee. of the American people, we have the Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I want it is a substitute for the bill that is be- opportunity to see it, to weigh in. By to thank the Senator for his active in- fore us. So what that would mean is no the way, one of the things that is very volvement on our Foreign Relations limitation would be on the President’s important, that lives beyond—lives be- Committee. He is a valuable member, use of waivers to suspend sanctions yond—is that every 90 days the Presi- and I appreciate his concern about this that we put in place, no requirement dent is having to comply that Iran is— issue. I know he understands that this that Congress receive the deal at all, or is having to certify that Iran is com- is an amendment that is likely not to never mind the classified annexes that plying with the agreement. pass. Let me tell you why. we all know are a big part of this and, Again, I thank the Senator. I appre- Four times since 2010, Congress has by the way, the American people are ciate his sentiments. put in sanctions that most people be- never going to see. I yield the floor. lieve is what brought Iran to the Without the bill that is on the floor, I see that the distinguished minority table—four different tranches. They the American people will never see it. leader is here on the floor. My sense is began in 2010. In almost every one of We will see it on their behalf because he has something to say. these cases they have had huge bipar- we believe that on behalf of the Amer- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tisan support. I know the Senator ican people, somebody should go Democratic leader. knows this. But what happened was through this bill and this deal in de- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I have said when those were done—as a matter of tail, if there is a deal reached. There on a number of occasions, and I have fact, this Senator three of those four will be no review period for Congress to told the Senators, but not with both of times voted to give the President a na- see the deal and vote before it is imple- them present, how much I admire their tional security waiver on the congres- mented, no requirement that the Presi- legislative skills. What they have sionally mandated sanctions. I know dent certify that Iran is complying, no brought to the Senate is a work of art. the Senator knows this as well. We mechanism for Congress to rapidly re- I will always be amazed at how they talked about it extensively. I know he impose the sanctions, and no reporting were able to accomplish this 19 to 0 has had conversations with the Sec- on Iran’s support for terrorism, bal- coming out of that committee.

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We Mr. President, on another subject, we hope. have not acted on that yet. are all saddened by what we have wit- I cannot imagine what direction my In 1994, the United States entered nessed unfold in the streets of Balti- life would have taken without the hope into a treaty with the Law of the Seas. more. A man is dead who should not be of the American dream. As a little boy Most countries have ratified that trea- dead. His name was Freddie Gray. I had that. As a teenager I had it. I had ty, not the United States. That was Freddie Gray’s name will not be forgot- it in college. So instead of turning a 1994. So now if Senator JOHNSON’s ten. blind eye, let’s work together and take amendment became law, the President This young man’s death is the latest the problem seriously. would have no authority to implement in a series of disturbing and unneces- There is bipartisan work being done this agreement because the waiver au- sary deaths of young men of color at on criminal justice, and that is a good thorities will be gone and it would re- the hands of police and vigilantes. To start. We need criminal justice reform. quire ratification to move forward. We be clear, violence is never acceptable in That is a good start, but it is only a cannot pass a disability treaty in this start. Ensuring that populations are any regard. It is never an acceptable body. We can’t even pass a tax treaty not unfairly targeted for incarceration response, even in tragedies such as in this body. will be a positive step, a real positive these. It would be beyond belief that this The rioting and looting we are seeing step. But we also need to be investing really would allow us to move forward on the streets of Baltimore will only in inner cities and rural areas and en- with a negotiation with Iran. This is further damage a community in a great suring that jobs and training and edu- what we call a poison pill. It would pre- cational opportunities are available American city that is already hurting. vent this bill—one of a couple of where they are needed the most. We should not let the violence per- things. This bill would not become law. Looking out at the year ahead, the It would not pass or it would be vetoed petrated by a few become an excuse to only piece of legislation I see on the by the President, and he would not ignore the underlying problem: that agenda that does anything to create override the veto. If it became law, it millions of Americans feel powerless in jobs is the surface transportation bill. would kill negotiations. There would the face of a system that is rigged There is nothing else. Look around. be no negotiations. The United States against them. That is not enough. We need to do It is easy to feel powerless when you would be isolated because our negoti- more. It is up to us in this Capitol to see the rich getting richer, the poor create these jobs. Democrats and Re- ating partners would be wondering why getting poorer. The opportunities to publicans must work together to make we are withdrawing from the negotia- build a better life for yourself and your sure Americans have a right to succeed tions, not Iran. The United States family are nonexistent, nonexistent in and America continues to be a land of would be isolated. And the final line, it would make it your community. It is easy to feel de- opportunity for all of our citizens, not valued when schools in your commu- some of our citizens. more likely, not less likely, that Iran nity are failing. It is easy to believe I yield the floor. will become a nuclear weapon state. the system is rigged against you when The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- That is why Senator CORKER and I you spend years watching what Presi- ator from Maryland. strongly oppose Senator JOHNSON’s dent Obama called ‘‘a slow-rolling cri- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, let me amendment. At the appropriate time, sis’’ of troubling police interactions first thank Leader REID for his com- we will be asking our colleagues to with people of color. ments about the circumstances in Bal- vote against it. No American should ever feel power- timore. I spoke a little bit earlier I yield the floor. less—no American. No American today about Baltimore. It is my home The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- should ever feel their life is not valued, city, the city I love. It is a people I ator from Georgia. but that is what our system says to love. We are really hurting from what THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE OF many of our fellow citizens. No Amer- happened. I appreciate the leader’s BALTIMORE ican should be denied the opportunity comments about it. Mr. ISAKSON. First, Mr. President, to better their lives through their own We are going to get through this, we to Senator CARDIN, the people of Mary- hard work, but that is a reality too are going to restore order in Baltimore, land and Senator MIKULSKI, on behalf many face. and there will be justice for Freddie of the people of Georgia, our prayers In a nation that prides itself on being Gray. We are all going to work to- and sympathy go to your great State in a land of opportunity, millions—not gether. I appreciate the outreach we a time of trouble. Anytime there is vio- thousands, millions—of our fellow citi- have received from the White House lence in a city in America, whether it zens live every day with little hope of and from the Federal and State in help- is Atlanta or whether it is Baltimore, building a better future no matter how ing Baltimore restore the order in our whether it is Washington, whether it is hard they try. city. Los Angeles, it is a problem for all of We cannot condone the violence we AMENDMENT NO. 1150 us. Our thoughts and prayers are with see in Baltimore, but we must not ig- Mr. President, I just want to respond the people of Baltimore, and we hope nore the despair and hopelessness that very briefly. I see Senator ISAKSON is that peace returns as quickly as pos- gives rise to the claim of violence. This here. I will not take too much more of sible. is not just about inner cities. This is his time. Let me respond briefly in sup- My purpose in rising is to first talk about the deep, crushing poverty that port of Senator CORKER’s concerns con- about the deal that is before us in infects rural and suburban commu- cerning Senator JOHNSON’s amend- terms of the congressional review act, nities across our great country. ment. I oppose that amendment. in terms of the Iranian deal that is It does not matter if you live in The determination of a treaty is an being negotiated by the President. Searchlight, NV, or the metropolitan Executive decision. The ratification of I thank the ranking member, Senator Las Vegas area—which is now more a treaty is a legislative decision. When CARDIN, and the previous ranking mem- than 2 million people—or in Baltimore, we go through treaty negotiations and ber, Senator MENENDEZ, for their hard rural America, when there is no hope, ratification, we delegate legislative au- work, and I thank Senator CORKER for anger and despair move in. That is the thority. It would then be up to a dif- his leadership as chairman. way it is. We cannot ignore that. So ferent entity to make decisions. This is a most important deal. As a let’s condemn the violence, but let’s I know my colleagues are very con- politician, when I travel in my State, I not ignore the underlying problem. cerned about treaty obligations and have two great tests that I use to un- Let’s not pretend the system is fair. the ratification of treaties. This clear- derstand the veracity of a deal. The Let’s not pretend everything is OK. ly would raise some constitutional first is the tear test, and second is the Let’s not pretend the path from pov- issues with this type of legislation. nod test.

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It is I said: One thing you can count on for place should be used to pay those hos- about the well-being and the jobs of the sure is that I thank God for the nation tages and their families and the sur- American people. of Israel and for the fact that in 1948 it vivors. Forty-four of them are left. A lot of us talk about managing ex- found a home. Equally, I thank God for Some have committed suicide and penses through cutting expenses and a the fact that I serve in the Senate. some have died of natural causes. But lot of us talk about raising our revenue I will have a vote over the congres- all of them were tortured, beaten, and to pay for expenses. Raising prosperity sional review of any deal made with badly abused in 1979 and 1980. We owe it for the American people is the best way Iran, and I promise the people of Israel to those Americans to look out for to raise their revenue and raise their that no deal with the Iranians will be them and to make sure they are com- hope and opportunity. This bill does mentioned or agreed to as long as I pensated, and it should come from the exactly that. Fast-track promotes have anything to say about it as long money that would have gone to the Ira- American agriculture, American manu- as the people of Israel are not re- nians that was taken in the penalties facturing, and American innovation. spected, protected, and honored not for doing business with Iran under the In 2007, I went to the nation of India only by us but the people of Iran as sanctions legislation. with MIKE ENZI and LAMAR ALEXANDER, well. That is essential to me, and I Senator CORKER and Senator CARDIN two members of the Health, Education, think this congressional review act have done an outstanding job. They Labor and Pensions Committee. We gives us the opportunity to do that. A have crafted legislation that not only went to follow up on a book written by tear came out of Rabbi Bortz’s eye. She represents the best interest of the Tom Friedman called ‘‘The World is thanked me for looking out for the peo- country of the United States but also Flat.’’ It was all about the jobs that ple of Israel and thanked me for the the best interest of our people. I want were being taken away from America United States being their friend. everybody to understand one thing by the Indian people because of the The nod factor happened to me on loud and clear. You can call it an Exec- ability to use the computer, the change the previous Sunday when I spoke to utive order, you can call it a treaty, in time zones, and to fill American em- the Association of County Commis- you can call it a wink and nod. It is the ployment and put help desks overseas sioners in Savannah, GA. When I stood single most important vote that any in India. up for that speech, it was supposed to Member of this Senate is going to take A lot of people rose up against the be about local government, trade, zon- in a long, long time because this one is jobs going to India, and they sent us ing, and land use. Instead, I opened up for all the marbles. over there to find what was happening. by saying: I want everybody in the au- A nuclear-armed Iran is a danger not One of the things we did in India was dience to know whether you have an just to the Middle East but to the visit Mr. Murthy, the president of interest or not in the Iranian nuclear peace and security of the entire world. Infosys. Infosys is the largest market deal that is being negotiated by the Giving the Senate and House oversight cap from India on the NASDAQ in President, I, as your Senator, promise on this agreement is absolutely essen- America. It is a tremendous success that there will be no deal unless there tial to the American people so they story. It is a high-tech engineering and is congressional oversight, congres- know that they have oversight. We are technology company. sional review, and a congressional vote. the eyes, we are the ears, and we are In the boardroom of Infosys, we The nods went all through the audi- the conscience of the people we rep- asked this question: Mr. Murthy, the ence. resent. American people ask us, as Members of There were farmers and county com- I can tell you from the winking and the Senate, why is it that all of our missioners from all over the State. nodding theory that I have, and from jobs are going to India? He answered This is an issue you would think would the tears that I saw shed by the people very quickly. He said: Mr. ISAKSON, I be removed from them, but it is not. of Israel Sunday night, this treaty is will tell you this. When I started my For the people of Georgia this is a pri- important to the United States of company 20 years ago, I drove an In- mary issue for our country and our se- America, it is important to the world, dian car, drank an Indian soft drink, curity, and it is so for a very good rea- and it is important to see to it that the and banked with the Bank of India. son. The Iranians have not proven to be congressional review action takes Today, I drink Coca-Cola, I drive a very trustworthy with their negotia- place and this bill passes. Ford, and I bank with the Bank of tions in the past. I commend Senator CORKER for his America. I thank Senator CARDIN and Senator leadership, and I commend Senator That is what doing business with the CORKER for their agreement to put lan- CARDIN and Senator MENENDEZ, the world does. It opens up opportunities. guage in this bill that reports the sense previous ranking member, for the work That is what trade promotion author- of the Senate in terms of the value of they did to see to it that this happens. ity is going to do for America. It will the hostages that were held by the Ira- TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY open up opportunities for the American nian Government in 1979 and 1980. Mr. President, the Senate Finance people. It will expand trade and oppor- A lot of people have forgotten what Committee met until about 11 p.m. last tunity. It will empower us through jobs happened in 1979. In 1979, the Iranian Thursday night. We passed TPA, trade and work. troops jumped on the American Em- promotion authority. Get this, the We should make sure that trade bassy in downtown Tehran. They cap- President of the United States has never becomes a partisan issue, and tured 52 American diplomats, held asked for it. The Senate Committee on that when we vote, we have a bipar- them for 444 days, beat them, tortured Finance voted 20 to 6 to pass it, and it tisan vote to pass trade promotion au- them, and harassed them. They finally is coming to the Senate floor soon. It thority for the President and for the let them go shortly before the swearing will promote trade and give the Presi- best interest of our people. in of Ronald Reagan as President of the dent the authority to negotiate trade We should remember this. We should United States. When they did, Presi- deals. And the Senate has the author- never choose isolation over innovation. dent Carter negotiated the Algerian ity to approve them up or down. It will Trade promotion is innovation. We Accords, which said that the Iranians send a signal to the rest of the world should never fear competition. We would release these hostages but they that we are open for business in Amer- should always see that competition is would not be held accountable to pay ica. rewarded by hard work, and we should those hostages any reparations. We ne- When I first came to the Congress in never cower in fear of those who com- gotiated away from them what almost 1999, one of my first votes was fast- pete with us. We should always be the every other hostage has ever received; track for President Clinton, a Demo- leader we have always been in terms of and that is reparations from their cap- cratic President. As I served in the American technology, ingenuity, and tives. House, I later voted for President Bush trade.

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Madam President, I see This bill gives the Congress the author- dispensed with. the Senator from Pennsylvania, my old ity to override any change in the law The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without friend Mr. TOOMEY, standing up like he that is current in the United States objection, it is so ordered. wants to offer something. There are a made by the President in any trade The amendment is as follows: couple of us who want to have a col- deal. So immigration will not be ex- (Purpose: To extend the requirement for an- loquy for a few minutes, Senator DUR- panded, and it will not be broadened. nual Department of Defense reports on the BIN, Senator BLUMENTHAL and myself, military power of Iran) The President will be given no more on an issue involving veterans and vet- At the end, add the following: authority, but instead, America will be erans’ financial assistance for school. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF ANNUAL DEPARTMENT OF I do not want to get in the way of going to the trade table, making deals, DEFENSE REPORTS ON THE MILI- raising prosperity, not through higher TARY POWER OF IRAN. Senator TOOMEY if he has something he taxes but through higher engagement, Section 1245(d) of the National Defense Au- wants to offer, just as long as it does more jobs, and better work. thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public not take forever. May I ask a question I yield back the remainder of my Law 111–84; 123 Stat. 2542), as amended by through the Presiding Officer? What do time. section 1277 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. you think he has to offer and for how The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. ‘‘Buck’’ McKeon National Defense Author- long? ization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law AYOTTE). The Senator from Tennessee. 113–291), is further amended by striking ‘‘De- The PRESIDING OFFICER. I would Mr. CORKER. Madam President, I cember 31, 2016’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, direct the question to the Senator from commend Senator ISAKSON for always 2026’’. Pennsylvania. playing such a constructive role. I Mr. BLUNT. Madam President, I am Mr. TOOMEY. Madam President, I know he played a big role on the TPA pleased to call up this amendment. would assure the Presiding Officer, for issue, which is, as he mentioned, very This amendment extends what would the purpose of passing on to any inter- important. I know from a geopolitical now be a sunset on the Department of ested Senators, that I, in fact, would balance standpoint, it is very, very im- Defense annual report on the military not take forever. In fact, I think I can portant for us to be able to consum- power of Iran and adds another 10 years do this in—it probably will take 15 or mate the TPA arrangement. to that annual reporting date. Cur- 20 minutes. I also thank him for the constructive rently, the law would end that annual Mr. CARPER. I would just ask the role he always plays on foreign rela- report in December of 2016. This Senator, if he could take closer to 15, tions. For a couple of year he was off amendment would extend the reporting that would be great. the committee, and we missed him time until December 2026. Mr. TOOMEY. Madam President, I greatly. We are glad to have him back I think this amendment sends a mes- rise to address two issues this after- and very much appreciate his support sage to the American people that Con- noon. The first is amendment No. 1190. of not only the Iran Nuclear Agree- gress understands the lengths that I will be as quick as I can on this be- ment Review Act but his constant and Iran’s military is willing to go to pro- cause I want to spend more time deal- vigilant effort to ensure that people mote instability around the world. ing with the Johnson amendment, who have not been compensated prop- Pentagon officials today reported that which I also will address. erly end up being compensated prop- the United States is monitoring the Amendment No. 1190 arises because erly. seizure by Iran of a Marshall Islands- of the very unusual procedural cir- I look forward to the markup of his flagged cargo ship which was report- cumstances we find ourselves in. As the bill in the committee. I thank him for edly moving through the Straits of Presiding Officer probably knows very consistently and steadfastly pursuing Hormuz. Iranian patrol vessels fired well, for technical procedural reasons, this issue and, again, for the many con- warning shots across the bow of the the Senate has chosen to conduct a de- structive ways in which he works to boat. bate about the Corker-Cardin bill, the cause this body to function in a pro- Just yesterday, it was reported by Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, ductive manner. Politico that the commander of Iran’s on a House legislative vehicle that was With that, I yield the floor. ground forces was of the opinion that sent over to us. But in order to do this, I suggest the absence of a quorum. America was behind the attacks on all of the language from the House bill The PRESIDING OFFICER. The 9/11. We currently see Iran’s deadly in- gets stripped out and it goes away. clerk will call the roll. fluence in a negative way into other That original House bill, H.R. 1191, The senior assistant legislative clerk countries, including Yemen, Iraq, and was the Protecting Volunteer Fire- proceeded to call the roll. other countries. I think we need to fighters and Emergency Responders Mr. BLUNT. Madam President, I ask continue to monitor the military Act. I want to talk a little bit about it. unanimous consent that the order for strength and the military capacity of But here is my amendment. It is pretty the quorum call be rescinded. Iran. This annual Department of De- simple. I just want to restore the lan- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fense assessment of Iran’s increasingly guage from that House-passed vehicle. objection, it is so ordered. destabilizing military is possibly more It is pretty simple. I do not think it is AMENDMENT NO. 1155 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1140 important even now than it was when controversial. Mr. BLUNT. Madam President, I ask these reports started. Let me just sum up what this is unanimous consent to set aside the Every year, the Department of De- about. This is a bill that was offered in pending amendment and call up fense provides Congress with a review the House by Congressman LOU amendment No. 1155. of Iran’s military. There is no reason BARLETTA from Pennsylvania. It is a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there this report should expire at the end of bill that would protect volunteer fire- objection? 2016. This commonsense amendment fighters from some unintended con- Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, re- extends the sunset on this annual re- sequences of ObamaCare. More specifi- serving the right to object, is this the port we have been having through De- cally, it exempts volunteer firefighters amendment that deals with the report cember of 2026. from counting toward the trigger for date? I encourage a ‘‘yes’’ vote on this the employer mandate. Mr. BLUNT. It is. amendment. I do not think it was ever intended Mr. CARDIN. I have no objection. I suggest the absence of a quorum. that volunteer firefighters would be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The counted this way, but nonetheless the objection, it is so ordered. clerk will call the roll. danger arises because of an IRS ruling.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:14 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G28AP6.048 S28APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2462 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 28, 2015 So the IRS issued a guidance back in Specifically, why I say that is, in the ministration says don’t worry, you 2013 that suggested that volunteer fire- first place, in order to prevent the con- don’t need to trust them because we fighters would have to count any bene- gressionally authorized sanctions from can verify and enforce this agreement fits they got as income. being waived, we would need to pass a and, boy, if they step out of line, we It raises the question of whether they resolution of disapproval. That takes 60 will snap those sanctions back in a would be counted toward the votes in the Senate. So any 41 Senators heartbeat, that is a fantasy. I do not ObamaCare limit. They have gone back could prevent that from taking place see that working. Let me explain these and forth. They have issued a ruling and then the deal goes forward, the three categories. that says volunteer firefighters would sanctions get lifted. With respect to the concessions, first, not be counted toward triggering the If we have a supermajority, more we ought to be concerned, I think, number of employees that invokes than 60, and we could pass this legisla- about the concessions that were made ObamaCare, but that is just an admin- tion and send to it the President, he before the negotiations even began— istrative ruling at this point. It could could veto it. Then it would take 67 the concessions that we wouldn’t even change at any point in time. votes to override the President’s veto. address, the ongoing ballistic missile If it were to change, and if every vol- So the math is pretty clear. Any 34 program that the Iranians continued to unteer fire department in America that Senators in support of the agreement pursue and make ever more sophisti- had 50 or more volunteer firefighters could permit the agreement to go cated. had to be deemed to be an employer re- ahead, while 66 Senators could oppose We wouldn’t address their active, on- quiring full ObamaCare coverage, I the agreement and yet it would take going support for terrorist organiza- dare say it would put out of business place. It seems to me that this turns an tions throughout the Middle East and virtually every volunteer fire depart- important part of the Constitution on around the world. That wouldn’t be on ment in America because none of these its head, and that is article II, section the table. volunteer fire departments have the 2 that says: The President ‘‘shall have We wouldn’t address their open dec- kind of money it would take to go out Power, by and with the Advice and larations that they want to wipe Israel and buy health care for those volunteer Consent of the Senate, to make Trea- off of planet Earth. firefighters, nor was ObamaCare ever These things were permitted just to ties, provided two thirds of the Sen- intended to cover these folks. be set aside. That is a very major ators present concur.’’ This would be a huge problem, par- round of concessions before we ever got So, in my view, this certainly ought ticularly in Pennsylvania where we to the table. to be deemed to be a treaty because it have 2,400 volunteer fire departments, My next concern is the way the ad- rises to that level of importance. A more than any other State in the ministration has been moving the goal- treaty, generally defined, is an agree- Union, and we have over 50,000 volun- post throughout these discussions. The ment through negotiations signed by teers in Pennsylvania alone, but there initial goal stated by the President in nations. I think that is what we are are over 750,000 nationally. So, as I the fall of 2013 was to ensure that Iran talking about here. Certainly some- said, the IRS did give us a ruling that, would not have a nuclear bomb. That for now, they will not deem volunteer thing of this enormous importance as was the right goal. The only problem is firefighters to be employees for the arguably the most dangerous regime in that is not the goal anymore. purpose of triggering ObamaCare man- the world on a path that might very Now the goal is, according to the ad- dates. well enable them to obtain the most ministration, that we would have But I would like—and I am not the dangerous weapon in the world, it is about 12 month’s notice if the Iranians only one who would like to have this hard to imagine things that are much decide to develop and deploy nuclear codified in law so this danger goes more important than that. weapons. That is a huge, huge conces- away so volunteer fire departments can So I think it certainly ought to rise sion, and, I think, a very dangerous continue to thrive. This passed the to the level of a treaty. We routinely one. House unanimously. There is bipar- treat matters of much lesser import as Finally—and maybe the most dis- tisan support in the Senate. treaties. This is not just sort of an ab- turbing concession—it seems to me I thank the chairman of the com- stract, theoretical question of Presi- that the framework of this deal, as it mittee and the ranking member. My dential authority. There are very spe- has been described by the administra- understanding is there is no opposition cific, very real consequences. It is my tion, allows Iran to retain a nuclear in- from either of them to this amend- view that we are on a path toward a frastructure—actually, an industrial- ment, which is very straightforward. very bad, very dangerous deal. The scale nuclear infrastructure, with the I would be delighted with a voice only way I can think of that we change underground facility at Fordow and the vote when the time is appropriate for the path we are on is if there is a plau- plutonium reactor Arak—thousands of that. I would be very grateful. I have sible, credible possibility for Congress centrifuges for a country that doesn’t said my piece about the volunteer fire- to stop this, which would then cause need a single centrifuge. fighters, but I do think it is a great op- these negotiations to change their If their intended purpose really is portunity to get this taken care of. course, which is what I think has to just to have peaceful nuclear energy, AMENDMENT NO. 1150 happen to avoid a very dangerous out- they don’t need a single centrifuge. What I would like to address, though, come. They can buy enriched uranium. They is the incredibly important debate that Let me be clear. My goal is not to don’t need to have the domestic capa- we are having now about the Iran Nu- kill any deal, my goal is to get a good bility of enriching centrifuges. But it clear Agreement Review Act. Now, let deal, one that provides for the security has already been conceded that they me state very clearly, I think the un- and safety our country needs. will have thousands. derlying bill that Senators CORKER and I do not think that is the direction None of this, by the way, is going to CARDIN have produced is a very impor- we are on right now. Let me explain a be destroyed. Anything that is deacti- tant good-faith effort to give Congress few of the reasons why. I guess the sim- vated is locked away, but it is still some say in something Congress abso- ple summary was very aptly put by the there. lutely should have a say in. Prime Minister of Israel when he spoke Frankly, I am worried about the next But I do think there is an underlying to the joint session of Congress and he round of concessions. If you listened, as problem with the bill. The underlying said: The problem with this deal is that I have, to the way the administration problem with the bill is that the re- it would not block Iran’s path to a has described the framework of this ality is, at the end of the day, an agree- bomb, it paves it. That is exactly what agreement, and then you listened to ment announced by the President with I am concerned about, ultimately. how the Iranians have described it, Iran, should that come to pass, could Let me explain why I am concerned there are some huge divergencies there. be opposed by a majority of Senators— about that. I see three big categories of For instance, with respect to the sanc- it could be opposed by a big majority of reasons; first, the administration has tions, the administration has said that Senators and it would still go into ef- already made too many concessions; the sanctions would be lifted gradually, fect, despite the provisions in this un- second, the Iranian regime is a regime only as and when the Iranians comply derlying bill. we cannot trust; third, while the ad- with the terms of agreement.

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Secretary And on inspections, this essential convince the people we need to con- Kerry has testified to us that maybe 5 part of the enforcement mechanism, vince at the U.N. that we are right and years down the road, after the sanc- the administration has said: We will they are wrong? tions regime has totally dissipated, we have the ability to inspect anytime, But even if we are successful in all of would have the ability to vote. So my anywhere. this, the administration says: Well, sense is that I agree with the senti- The Iranians have said: No, you that is when we will just snap the sanc- ment that is being laid out. won’t. You will only do inspections by tions right back in place. I just wish to say again, if the John- permission, and military sites are off How can that even be a serious no- son amendment were to pass, ulti- limits all together. tion when the sanctions regime is mately this bill would not pass. Let me I think this is a very disturbing crumbling right now? I mean, it is al- just say there would be no limitation range of concessions that have already ready crumbling. The Russians are sell- on the President’s use of waivers to been made, and the deal is not finished ing air defense systems now to the Ira- suspend sanctions that we put in place, yet. nians. which brought them to the table, and The second point I make is that we Why is the President so reluctant to no requirement that Congress receive can’t trust this regime. I just think have Congress have a role in this, in the deal at all—never mind the classi- that is abundantly obvious. I think it any case? If the President can make fied annexes that go with it—no review is very clear that they have not the case that America will be more se- period for Congress to seal the deal and reached the decision as a nation that cure as a result of this agreement, he vote before it is implemented, no re- they want to abandon their quest for a should be able to convince the Amer- quirement that the President certify nuclear weapon. I don’t think they ican public and the Senate, get the Iran is complying, no mechanism for have. votes, and then he would have a much Congress to rapidly reimpose sanc- And, if you look at their behavior, more enduring agreement. tions, and no reporting on Iran support they have been killing Americans since A treaty is binding indefinitely, and for terrorism, ballistic missile develop- 1979, including nearly 1,500 U.S. sol- it would have the approval of Congress. ment, and human rights violations. diers in Iraq with the sophisticated It wouldn’t have the temporary nature So my sentiment is with the Senator. IEDs they make. of the executive agreement. I hope his amendment will very soon Iran is the world’s foremost state I think it is our responsibility that become law, and I appreciate his dili- sponsor of terrorism. They are pro- we have to uphold the Constitution. It gence there. moting radical Islam in many places in is our responsibility that we have to I think he understands that this the Middle East. They recently were maximize the safety of the American body, in putting the sanctions in place, plotting to assassinate the Saudi Am- people to the extent we can. So I hope gave the President the ability to do bassador by a bomb planted in a DC my colleagues will support the Johnson this unilaterally. What this bill does is restaurant. amendment, which will simply deem to take back some of that authority. I They have repeatedly declared their this agreement to be a treaty and re- hope we will be able to do that collec- intention to wipe Israel off the map, quire the two-thirds vote for ratifica- tively. and they have a history of cheating on tion that a treaty requires. I appreciate the ranking member’s agreements and violating U.N. resolu- Mr. CORKER. Madam President, if I efforts in this regard. tions. Why do we think this time would could respond, just briefly, I know I yield the floor. be different? there are speakers who would like to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as- Well, as I said, the administration speak. sistant majority leader. says: Don’t worry. You don’t have to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I trust. We will have verification, en- ator from Tennessee. come to the floor today to join Sen- forcement, and snapback sanctions. Mr. CORKER. Madam President, I ators CARPER and BLUMENTHAL on a Well, I don’t think that is realistic at thank the Senator for his amendment. subject we would like to speak to by all. But it is not only my view. Henry My sense is that over the course this way of colloquy, without objection by Kissinger and George Shultz wrote, I debate, there will be a pathway for- my colleagues. thought, a very important essay about ward. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without this. They mention, among other Secondly, I thank him for cospon- objection, it is so ordered. things, the difficulty we are probably soring the legislation that is before us. FOR-PROFIT COLLEGES AND OUR VETERANS AND going to have in even discovering that As to deeming it a treaty, I wish to SERVICEMEMBERS cheating is going on. I quote from the point out that the Senator has been in Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, Sen- Kissinger-Shultz article. They say: ‘‘In the Senate almost 6 years, which leads ator CARPER, Senator BLUMENTHAL, a large country with multiple facilities me to believe that at on at least three and I have come to the floor to discuss and ample experience in nuclear con- occasions, the Senator has already a terrible loophole in Federal law. It is cealment, violations will be inherently voted to give the President unilateral the Federal 90–10 rule that limits the difficult to detect.’’ ability to implement this by a national amount of Department of Education Not only that, it looks like we are, in security waiver. That is why this now title IV dollars for for-profit colleges. a way, subbing out the endorsement to is an executive agreement. And I think They can receive 90 percent of their the U.N.—populated, I might remind everyone here knows that what the revenue from the title IV. The intent my colleagues, by countries that are President plans to do is to take what was to make sure for-profit colleges often not terribly friendly to the Senator TOOMEY and others have grant- were not totally reliant on Federal tax- United States. There we will have the ed to him—a national security waiver— payers for operations and that they challenge of proving violations that we and go directly to the U.N. Security could survive without taxpayer dollars. do discover, proving that they are, in Council and, therefore—as a matter of Well, I think 90 percent is way too fact, violations. Again, Kissinger and fact, if we had not granted that secu- high to accomplish that goal. What is Shultz point out that when cheating or rity waiver, it would take a majority of more, the law doesn’t count non-title a breakout occurs, it is unlikely to be people here to lift that. However, in IV Federal programs as revenue when a ‘‘clear-cut event.’’ Rather, it is likely putting these sanctions in place, all of they calculate the 90 percent. The De- to be ‘‘the gradual accumulation of am- us who put these four tranches of sanc- partment of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 biguous evasions.’’ tions in place since 2000 have granted GI bill and Department of Defense tui- So we discover these ambiguous eva- the President a national security waiv- tion assistance and MyCAA dollars are sions, and what do we do? We have to er. some of the biggest examples of Fed- go to the U.N. and convince them. I In a letter in response to me, the eral revenue not counted in the 90 per- suspect the Iranians will deny them. Chief of Staff made it clear that they cent calculation.

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If they erans and our servicemembers and get a master’s degree near the end of were standing alone as an industry, the members of their family. the Vietnam war, and I moved from for-profit colleges and universities I was listening to Pandora the other California to Delaware and got an MBA would be the ninth largest Federal day and I heard American Military on the GI bill. I think we got $250 a agency in Washington. They get that University advertising. Well, they month. much money. know it is Washington, DC. There are a The GI bill today—men and women Who are some of these schools that lot of people in uniform in Washington, who have served 3 years of Active get more than 90 percent of their rev- DC. Duty, including some time in Iraq or enue from federal taxpayers? Well, The American Military University is Afghanistan, get tuition free to pretty names you might have heard: Everest not part of any official part of our mili- much any college or university—pub- College in Newport News, VA; Everest tary. They just picked up the name. It lic—in their State. They get tuition as- College in Portland, OR; Heald College is a for-profit school raising questions, sistance. They not only get tuition, campuses in Fresno, San Francisco, again, about whether they are pro- they get book fees, and if they need tu- and Stockton, CA. If the names sound viding our veterans and servicemem- toring, they get that free. They also familiar, it is because they are part of bers with any value for their GI bene- get about a $1,500-a-month housing al- the now bankrupt and out-of-business fits. lowance. Vietnam veterans got 250 So I have joined with a number of my Corinthian Colleges system that de- bucks a month. This is a lucrative GI colleagues, Senator CARPER, and 18 frauded students, lied to the Federal benefit. And if the GI doesn’t use it other colleagues, in writing to the Sec- today, their spouse can use it. If their Government, and raked in $1.4 billion retary of the Department of Education spouse doesn’t use it, it is transferrable annually in title IV dollars and an- to publish its annual 90–10 data with all to their dependent children. It is a other $186 million from GI bill benefits. the Federal education benefits, includ- Ashford University in Clinton, IA, is great benefit. ing the Department of Defense and VA Not surprisingly, just as scam artists another notorious story of a for-profit benefits. emerged at the end of World War II, at school that received more than 90 per- According to documents obtained by the end of the Korean war, and at other cent of their revenue from Federal dol- the Center for Investigative Reporting, times, they have emerged again this lars when the Department of Defense the Department of Education has pro- time as well. Some of them are private and VA funds are included. I know that duced data internally. So it is there, colleges; some of them are not. Some one very well. and it is time that it be shared with of the private colleges actually do a A past Bloomberg news article really the public. good job, but too many of them do not. demonstrated the depths these compa- I thank Senator CARPER. Many peo- They are in this for money. They see a nies will sink to in order to ensnare or ple have heard me come to the floor rich benefit, and one of their goals is to enroll veterans and servicemembers and talk about for-profit colleges and try to make sure they cash in. In some who qualify for Federal benefits. universities and probably think: Well, cases, it is at the expense of the vet- James Long was reported to have suf- there goes DURBIN again. eran and the taxpayers. fered a brain injury when artillery Well, this time I am joined by a cou- Congress put in place in I want to say shells hit his humvee in Iraq. The ple of my outstanding colleagues, and 1992 a rule that said we want to combat Ashford recruiter came to a barracks one of them is the Senator from Dela- this by injecting some market forces. for wounded marines at Camp Lejeune ware, who helped me to bring together So since the beginning of 1992, no uni- while Long was recovering from his 20 Senators to sign this letter. versity, college, whatever, could get brain injury and pitched to him to go I yield to Senator CARPER. more than 85 percent of their revenues to Ashford University, this for-profit Mr. CARPER. I thank the Senator from the Federal Government—no school. Their parent company, from Illinois for yielding. more than 85 percent from the Federal Bridgepoint Education, is under inves- Madam President, I don’t know about Government. We changed that in 1998 tigation by at least three State attor- your family, but my dad and his broth- and said that no college or university— neys general. er served in World War II. They were private, for profit, whatever—could get I could go through the list, but I will both combat veterans, one in the Navy more than 90 percent of their revenues yield the floor for my friend from the and one in the Army. On my mom’s from the Federal Government. They State of Delaware, Senator CARPER, to side of the family, two of her brothers had to raise 10 percent from other say a few words as well. ended up serving in the Navy. One was sources, such as people who paid their Westwood College, based out of Colo- killed in a kamikaze attack on an air- own money or who got private loans or rado, in my State of Illinois, is under craft carrier out in the Pacific. He whatever to go to college. investigation by the Illinois attorney never had a chance to participate in Somewhere along the line, though, general. I have been contacted by their the GI bill, but my dad did. Later, in we changed the rules to say that 90 per- students, including veterans, who have the Korean war, my uncle Ed, who cent did not include the GI bill, that 90 been lured into their worthless degree married my mom’s sister, had a chance percent did not include something programs and use up their GI bills as a to participate in the GI bill. It was a called tuition assistance for people on result of it. great benefit. It is one of the things— Active Duty. So 90 percent today is not There are many other schools in- when we look back in time, we know a full picture. It is student loans and it cluded on this list of schools that re- this is one of the wonderful things that is Pell grants. It is not the GI bill. It is ceive more than 90 percent of their rev- happened in our country. It helped lift not tuition assistance from people on enue from federal taxpayers. Vatterott us up and prepare a workforce to make Active Duty. So if we put it all to- College and Coyne College are in my us a preeminent nation in the second gether, we find out that today there home State. There are schools owned half of the 20th century. are over 100 colleges and universities— by Apollo, the largest for-profit college But as it turned out, as the benefits again, almost all private—that are get- and university in the United States, were offered and taken advantage of by ting way more than 90 percent of their which is currently under investigation veterans, scam artists emerged on the revenue from the Federal Government. by two State attorneys general. heels of World War II. The same thing I don’t think that is a good thing. It is Career Education Corporation— happened again after the Korean war. not a healthy thing. What was meant which is another notorious for-profit It seems as if every time we have re- to be an approach that provided some school—is under investigation by 17 newed and extended the GI bill for a market correction doesn’t work any- different State attorneys general. And new generation of veterans, the same more. there are schools owned by Kaplan, thing has happened. For years, Senator DURBIN and I have which used to be owned by the Wash- I served on Active Duty from 1968 to introduced legislation designed to re- ington Post, which now is on its own, 1973 in the Vietnam war—as a naval store the integrity of the original 85–15

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:14 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G28AP6.054 S28APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE April 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2465 rule or the 90–10 rule, which says, look, We need to change that law. We need cation. They deserve to have this infor- if you are a college or university, if to change the law so that DOD and VA mation. It is vital not only to them but you are a for-profit, private, public, the benefits count under the 90-percent cap to their smart use of taxpayer dollars. 90 percent should be included all in. It on Federal revenue. That is really our Let me finish by saying that for-prof- is college loans, it is student loans, it ultimate goal. it schools have been problematic in is Pell grants, it is the GI bill, it is tui- I thank the President for including many ways. The Committee on Health, tion assistance—the whole deal. If you such a provision in his budget request Education, Labor and Pensions, on are a college or university, you can get for fiscal year 2016. I look forward to which I served during my first 2 years, up to 90 percent of your revenues from working with my colleagues and with conducted an investigation. I was very those sources but not 100 percent—as the President in moving that legisla- proud to be a part of the effort to re- too many of them are doing today. tive effort forward. form for-profit schools. Our former col- We have talked about Corinthian, In the meantime, we need a more ac- league Tom Harkin worked very hard which has gone down. Corinthian has curate picture of this problem because on this issue. cost taxpayers probably billions of dol- when it comes to for-profit schools and We should not tar every for-profit lars. A lot of men and women who veterans, there are some things we school with too broad a brush. We risked their lives and served our coun- definitely need to know and our vet- should note improvements that have try in sometimes very dangerous situa- erans need to know. been made. This problem is discrete, tions have now gotten out of the mili- Here is what we do know. We know identifiable, critically important, and I tary and they have literally been put there are a large number of for-profit thank my colleagues for giving me the at risk again. They have been put in a schools that would be in violation of opportunity to talk about it and work position where they have squandered the 90–10 rule if we made this change with them on it. their GI bill benefits. today. In fact, a 2013 Department of Mr. DURBIN. I thank Senator Education analysis identified 133 for- We ask sometimes why there is bad BLUMENTHAL and Senator CARPER, and profit schools that would be in viola- morale in some cases, low morale, why I also thank Senator LEE, who has some Veterans take their own lives. tion. We also know that the current waited patiently for the last 15 minutes Well, sometimes it is because they get loophole in that 90–10 rule creates or so. I will conclude my part of this by sucked into these scams. Sometimes those incentives for certain institu- first saying that I thank my colleagues that is what happens. tions to conduct aggressive, relentless, for joining me. often predatory recruitment of vet- We can fix this. It is the right thing If I said we were dealing with an in- to do for our veterans. It is the right erans. What we lack and what we need is dustry—the for-profit colleges and uni- thing to do for our taxpayers. versities—that has 10 percent of the I know Senator BLUMENTHAL is here. comprehensive, complete information high school graduates in America at- He is also a distinguished veteran and on the exact scope of the problem. That tending and 44 percent of all the stu- the father of a distinguished veteran, part should be easy. The Department of dent loan defaults, it might raise some and I am happy to yield to him. Education already collects the infor- question. If I said that at least 90 per- (Mr. GARDNER assumed the Chair.) mation we are asking them to publish. Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I It is a simple task of publishing how cent of the revenue these for-profit col- leges and universities receive is often thank Senator CARPER and Senator much revenue schools receive from all from the Federal Treasury, a Federal DURBIN, two of our most distinguished Federal education programs, including colleagues who have fought ceaselessly the DOD and the VA. That would bring subsidy—sometimes more than 90 per- for the interests of students and vet- accuracy and transparency to the de- cent, which is the point we are making erans. I am very proud to be here with bate over the 90–10 rule. Disclosure and here—and if I said that many of these them today. I do have a very personal transparency are part of the battle. schools are literally exploiting our vet- interest as the dad of a veteran and Most importantly, this information erans and servicemembers, I think that also of a currently serving young man and these statistics would provide vet- is a clarion call for Members of Con- whom I hope will be a veteran one day. erans themselves and servicemembers gress to stand up and first do some- Nothing is more important than this better data and information to make thing to protect the men and women in issue of making sure we keep faith informed choices about higher edu- uniform and the veterans and second to with our veterans and protect them be- cation. make sure taxpayers’ dollars are well cause the phenomena we have de- Let me briefly mention another tool spent. scribed today often create incentives that I think is very important because This Corinthian College collapse is for schools to lure veterans into edu- it encourages veterans to make in- an indication of how we can lose $1.4 cation deals, and they are often edu- formed higher education choices, and billion a year for a worthless college cation deals that fail them, that don’t that is the VA’s GI bill comparison system, for-profit college system. make sense for them, that don’t give tool. I am glad—and I thank Secretary If I said at the end of the day that I them the education and the qualifica- McDonald—the VA has launched this don’t know what the term ‘‘crony cap- tions they think they are going to re- vitally important resource for veterans italism’’ means—I will go and look it ceive. So very often they are failed by in response to the President’s Execu- up after this speech, but it looks to me these programs, and they fail to com- tive order, which established principles as if they are calling themselves pri- plete their courses and leave with of excellence for schools that serve vet- vate schools. They might as well be mountains of debt but no degree. erans. I also think Secretary McDonald Federal agencies and, as such, should These kinds of abuses that bring us can take steps to improve this tool, be held accountable. here today involve some for-profit specifically by adding a risk index that I thank my colleagues for joining me. schools in effect scamming our Na- would highlight unscrupulous bad ac- Mr. CARPER. If I can add just one tion’s veterans. tors in the industry. thing, Mr. President, 5 years ago, 6 We all know that for-profit schools As our Nation’s veterans decide years ago, our Federal budget deficit are prohibited from receiving more where to spend their taxpayer-funded hit $1.4 trillion. It has come down than 90 percent of their total revenue education benefits—their money but since, bit by bit. Now it is down by from Federal student aid, but, as my taxpayer funded—they deserve to know about two-thirds. But it is still a lot— colleagues have so well stated, the De- if the school they are considering is like $400 billion or so. That is a lot of partment of Defense and Veterans’ Ad- under investigation for deceptive prac- money. ministration education benefits are not tices, what its record is on this score, I think the key to further reducing counted toward that 90 percent. That what its graduates do, what the value deficits is threefold: No. 1, tax reform loophole causes the for-profits to tar- is of education and courses there. They that broadens the base and lowers the get those servicemembers and vet- deserve to know if the school they are corporate rates so we are competitive erans, often with predatory marketing considering has been placed on height- with the rest of the world but also gen- practices that lure them into those ened cash monitoring status, a specific erates some revenues for deficit reduc- deals that make no sense for them. status from the Department of Edu- tion.

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Without amendments, this is not necessarily look at and put under a microscope. objection, it is so ordered. the only Iran piece of legislation we Again, are all for-profit schools bad? Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I have to consider. But if we want to No, they are not all bad. Some do a come to speak on the legislation before have a say on the fundamental ques- very good job. But we have millions of the Senate, the Iran Nuclear Agree- tion of any potential agreement, then jobs out here in this country waiting to ment Review Act, and I specifically don’t load up this legislation that came be filled. We have a lot of people who want to create a focus for our col- out of the Senate Foreign Relations would like to have a job and don’t have leagues on the essential question be- Committee unanimously. And God the skills. We are spending a ton of fore the Senate. The essential question knows we don’t get too many unani- money through the GI bill and tuition before the Senate is, Does the Senate mous votes in this Chamber, much less assistance, and we need to better en- want to have a role in opining upon in committees. And the good work of sure that the folks—particularly who any agreement that may be concluded Senator CORKER as the chairman and are veterans—are getting their mon- between the United States and the the work of Senator CARDIN in the ne- ey’s worth and that we are getting our P5+1 and Iran? Right now, there is no gotiations and, I would like to believe, money’s worth and that we are getting clear mechanism for the Senate and many of us who were on this legisla- the workforce we need to fill up those the Congress of the United States to tion before we got to this point and millions of jobs. have a say about that potential final some of us who have been following Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I agreement. Iran since my days in the House of would add one last note. My colleague The reality is that an Iran that does Representatives—ultimately, that was Senator DURBIN has very appropriately not have nuclear weapons capability is the type of structured process that cre- mentioned the Corinthian debacle. We an Iran that at the end of the day ates a say for the Senate and for the should note that this debacle is not an enures to a status in which the na- Congress in a meaningful way. innocent failure. It is not a victimless tional security of the United States is Could we seek other legislation to debacle. Behind that staggering num- better preserved and in which our ally deal with Iran’s terrorism? The answer ber of $1.2 billion are thousands of real the State of Israel’s security is better is yes, even though this legislation has people with huge debt and no value in preserved. But, in fact, an Iran that reporting requirements to ensure that the courses they have taken in terms does have nuclear weapons capability we have senses of that and, most im- of a degree that can give them market- is a national security threat to the portantly, doesn’t repeal any other able qualifications. There are real-life United States and to the State of sanctions that may be related to ter- stories of huge debt, no degrees, and Israel, our ally, which clearly would rorism, which was my original concern people who are tragically trapped in fi- face an existential threat. when we had language as it related to nancial situations really beyond their The problem is that many of us, my- the question of terrorism. own fault because of this situation. self included—personally, I abhor the Do we have the opportunity to look So that, too, is a phenomenon we Iranian regime. I abhor its human at Iran’s missile capacity and program need to keep in mind when we talk rights abuses. I abhor its promotion of and what that means to the national about this 90–10 rule. Those veterans terrorism in the world. I abhor that security of the United States and our who are failed, who are marketed to, they are holding U.S. citizens hostage allies and the State of Israel? Yes. who are lured into this system are and so much more. But as much as I Do we have the opportunity to con- often left in tragic situations that they abhor all of that reality, what I really tinue to express ourselves about Iran’s don’t deserve and that they wouldn’t have a concern about is the Senate not use of its resources not for its people have undertaken if they had been well- having a say over any final agreement, but to promote terrorism in the world? informed, which is what ultimately particularly when I have some serious Yes. this Nation owes them. reservations about where this frame- Does it all have to be in this legisla- Mr. President, I yield the floor. work agreement to this date takes us; tion? No. Because what we are going to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the questions of the differences in do is sink the legislation, and there ator from Utah. views between the P5+1 and Iran about Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I ask unani- will be no say, there will be no oppor- what the framework agreement says mous consent to set aside the pending tunity to deal with any potential final and doesn’t say; the reality, it seems to amendments and call up amendments agreement. me from what I read, that Iran can ad- As the author, along with others, of Nos. 1141, 1145, and 1148 on behalf of vance in its research and development the sanctions regime that brought Iran Senator RUBIO. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there in a way that ultimately allows them to the table in the first place to discuss objection? to have, for example, centrifuges that it—I always find it interesting because Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, reserv- can spin more efficiently, more quick- I hear the administration at times talk ing the right to object. ly, and therefore reduce the breakout in two ways about the sanctions re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- time; my concern about the question of gime: Either the sanctions regime can- ator from Maryland. what happens after 10 years—are we, in not be enhanced because to do so would Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, Senator essence, relegated to a nuclear-armed break the coalition, and by the same CORKER and I have been working very Iran; my concern about what I under- token—and don’t expect that Iran hard to get amendments considered in stood was a threshold redline issue in would respond to any further sanc- a very orderly way. We have three which the International Atomic En- tions—by the same token, I hear that amendments that are pending. We are ergy Administration was going to have the reason Iran is at the negotiating attempting to get to those amend- anytime, anyplace, anywhere inspec- table and wants to strike a deal as an ments in a way that we can have votes. tions based upon any agreement; and expression of their sincerity is because We do not want a lot of amendments many other elements. of the sanctions. So you can’t have it pending while we are debating certain But all of those concerns—and we both ways. amendments. For that reason, I must will see whether a final agreement, if By the way, I have often heard that object. there is a final agreement, ultimately any enhancing of the sanctions regime The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- addresses those concerns—will be for would ultimately lead to a breaking of tion is heard. naught in terms of having a way to ex- the coalition. I heard that many times Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I suggest press my concerns if, in fact, there is before, and that sanctions regime the absence of a quorum. no process that ultimately creates the didn’t create that.

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But everybody in this important nuclear nonproliferation na- can have the same strong, incredibly body who has been here in recent times tional security issue, I would say, of bipartisan votes that we have had on participated in giving the President—if our time. Iran because that sends a clear mes- you voted for these sanctions and in So I hope my colleagues, as earnest sage to our allies as to our expecta- some cases they were unanimous—the as I believe they are in some of their tions, it sends a clear message to Iran unilateral ability to waive the sanc- amendments, understand that at the of what we will expect and the stand- tions. end of the day, pursuit of such an ard that we will hold them up to. Any- If we pass this underlying bill, on amendment, however worthy it might thing short of that will only create the which we now have 67 cosponsors, we be, would sink the very opportunity to opportunity for those who have a dif- are taking back that authority. But to have a law in place that would give us ferent vision about what we seek to try to deem this as a treaty is a losing a process and a say, because there is achieve to try to accomplish it. I do effort. In essence, it will destroy our none right now. not think we want that. I do not think ability—it will destroy our ability to So whether you want to change this that is anybody’s intention. I do not have any say-so, as the Senator just to a treaty, which has all types of judge anyone in terms of their intent. mentioned, in one of the biggest geo- other legal consequences to it far be- I only ask to think about the con- political events of our time. yond—I don’t think people have sequences to our greater goal. If this amendment were to pass, the thought that through because far be- I yield the floor. outcome would be no limitation on the yond, a treaty has legal requirements The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- President’s use of waivers to suspend on both sides or multiple sides when ator from Tennessee. the sanctions we put in place, none—no you enter into a treaty. I don’t know Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I would requirement that Congress receive the that I want Iran having that legal like to ask unanimous consent in a mo- deal at all, never mind the classified precedent or ability to use against the ment. annexes that go with it but which, by United States at any given time if First, I would like to thank the dis- the way, the American people will things don’t go the way we want them tinguished Senator from New Jersey, never see—will never see, but on their to. I don’t know that, in fact, I want to who has been as much as anybody in behalf we would like to see—no review have a set of circumstances in which this entire congressional body, both period for Congress to seal the deal and Iran can ultimately rear its ugly head House and Senate—actually he and vote before it is implemented, no re- by the use of our own very same pur- Senator KIRK have been stalwarts on quirement that the President certify poses in legislation, which I think peo- Iran. Without his efforts, we would not Iran is complying, no mechanism for ple haven’t thought about fully, the even be in a negotiation right now. I Congress to rapidly reimpose sanc- unintended consequence of some of cannot thank him enough for his posi- tions, and no reporting on Iran’s sup- their legitimate goals, haven’t thought tive contributions, for his leadership as port for terrorism, ballistic missile de- it fully through. But most of all, I ranking member and chairman. I want velopment, and human rights viola- don’t think they have thought about to thank him. tions. I just want to say to my friends, vot- the consequences of the Senate not AMENDMENT NO. 1150 ing for this treaty is, in essence, saying having a say on any final agreement. Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- that we are willing to throw what has That, to me, is paramount. sent that the time until 6:10 p.m. today been put together aside, even though So I hope very much that as our col- be equally divided in the usual form we have 67 cosponsors. Look, I wish we leagues are considering this—I am sure and that following the use or yielding had the ability to vote affirmatively, the chairman and the ranking member back of that time, the Senate vote on but we gave that away. Almost every- will try to work, when appropriate, the following amendment: Johnson body in this body was a part of giving with individual Members who ulti- amendment No. 1150; further, that that national security waiver away. mately may have language that doesn’t there be no second-degree amendments This is an executive agreement. Our strike at the heart of the legislation, in order to the amendment and that it former Secretary of State, whom we that may be able to be accommodated, require a 60-affirmative-vote threshold love and cherish, says this is an execu- that may enhance it. By the same for adoption of the amendment. tive agreement. We can wish it was a token, we have to decide whether we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there treaty or we can try to deem it as a want a political victory or a national objection? treaty, but the effect is we will have no Without objection, it is so ordered. security victory. role if we were to pass this amendment If we want a national security vic- Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, if I by JOHNSON, a friend of mine. We will could follow up, I have been in exten- tory, then we will try to keep the legis- have no role in this. lation that came out on a unanimous sive conversations with former Sec- I urge people to vote no. I know there bipartisan version from the Senate retary of State Condoleezza Rice, who I will be debate between now and 6:10. I Foreign Relations Committee pretty know has tremendous respect on this appreciate the ranking member being much intact. If we want a political vic- side of the aisle. She sent out a release here with me. tory to say that someone is stronger today in response to this amendment I yield the floor. than someone else or one group is that is coming before us today that the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- stronger than someone else about na- proposed Iranian nuclear agreement is ator from Maryland. tional security or about our support of classically an executive agreement and Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, first, I the State of Israel—for which I take a does not need to be a treaty with the want to join Senator CORKER in thank- backseat to no one in this Chamber— advice and consent of the Senate—this ing Senator MENENDEZ for his leader- then we can have that opportunity, but is our former Secretary of State under ship on this issue—I said that on pre- that will mean not having a final say George W. Bush—but Congress should vious occasions on the floor—clearly, on any agreement, and that, I think, be able to opine, given the congression- his leadership, working with Senator would be of historical proportion a ally mandated sanctions would have to CORKER and working with Senator huge mistake. be lifted. I think everybody on our side KAINE, who developed the bill for the So I look forward to the debate that of the aisle understands that with four appropriate review for Congress. I wish continues. I hope we can keep a meas- tranches of sanctions that Congress to thank Senator MENENDEZ very much ured look. I am happy to work with put in place—we brought them to the for all of his hard work on this bill. other colleagues who want to further table with Senator MENENDEZ leading I want to identify myself with the advance issues which I think are legiti- that effort, and in each of those cases, comments of Senator CORKER in oppo- mate as it relates to Iran but not nec- which is traditionally done, we gave a sition to the Johnson amendment. But

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It means that if this look at the considerations in the For- Corker Klobuchar Sanders were, in fact, a treaty, we would be eign Affairs Manual, in terms of what Donnelly Leahy Schatz Durbin Manchin Schumer saying that we would be delegating to actually causes something to become a Ernst Markey Shaheen other entities the decision on whether treaty, the extent to which the agree- Feinstein McCain Stabenow to eliminate the sanction regime we in ment involves commitments or risks Flake McCaskill Tester Franken Menendez Udall Congress imposed. affects the Nation as a whole. I think Gillibrand Merkley Warner I have listened to my colleagues, par- this deal between Iran and America Hatch Murphy Warren ticularly on the Republican side, who and the world affects and risks—cer- Heinrich Murray Whitehouse say they do not want to delegate that tainly affects the Nation as a whole. Heitkamp Nelson Wyden authority, that Congress should keep Another consideration is whether the NOT VOTING—4 its legislative authority. agreement can be given effect without Cruz Mikulski If you believe Congress should keep the enactment of subsequent legisla- Graham Rubio its legislative authority, that it is up tion by the Congress. I think the fact The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under to us to determine whether we are that we are even debating this bill the previous order requiring 60 votes going to change or eliminate or modify lends credence to the fact that Con- for the adoption of this amendment, the sanction regime, then you cannot gress needs to be involved. the amendment is rejected. be for a treaty because a treaty would In the end, though, it is not about in- The majority whip. give away that power. I do not think volving Congress. This is about involv- f you really mean to do that, but that is ing the American people. I think the the intent, if this were to be turned American people should have a say MORNING BUSINESS into a treaty, that we would be giving through their elected officials as to Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask up our power. whether this is a good deal or a bad unanimous consent that the Senate be Secondly, I don’t know how we are deal. The fact that this bill does allow in a period of morning business, with going to explain it to our colleagues in some involvement, some role, forces Senators permitted to speak therein the House of Representatives. The Pre- the administration to, for example, for up to 10 minutes each. siding Officer served in the House. I provide us the details of the bill. Can The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without served in the House. Senator MENENDEZ you imagine the arrogance that they objection, it is so ordered. served in the House. The last time I would not even provide the details Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I checked, we imposed these sanctions without this bill? ask unanimous consent to speak for up because a bill passed both the Senate Again, I appreciate the Senator to 15 minutes in morning business. and the House, and now we are saying yielding time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that the approval process is going to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection, it is so ordered. ignore the House of Representatives, question is on agreeing to the amend- f solely going to be a matter for the U.S. ment. CLIMATE CHANGE Senate on a ratification of a treaty? Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask for That does not seem like a workable so- the yeas and nays. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, lution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a the evidence of climate disruption My point is to concur in the observa- sufficient second? caused by carbon pollution is clear and tions of Senator CORKER. This is clear- There appears to be a sufficient sec- overwhelming. Yet the Senate is sleep- ly an amendment that if it were adopt- ond. walking through this history. I am ed would say we are not going to have The clerk will call the roll. here today for the 97th time to say that an orderly review process for Congress The senior assistant legislative clerk we must wake up. Climate disruptions to be able to weigh in. We are not going called the roll. are felt in every corner of the globe, to be able to get the material to set up Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators from the ocean floor to the reaches of the logical review by the Senate For- are necessarily absent: the Senator the atmosphere and from pole to pole. eign Relations Committee, that we are from Texas (Mr. CRUZ), the Senator Indeed, the United States is an Arc- going to lose all the benefits of this bi- from South Carolina (Mr. GRAHAM), tic Nation. We have been so since Sec- partisan bill if this amendment were to and the Senator from Florida (Mr. retary of State Seward negotiated the be approved. RUBIO). purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1878 For all those reasons, I would urge Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the for about $7 million. From our vantage my colleagues to reject this amend- Senator from Maryland (Ms. MIKULSKI) point at the Arctic Circle, we are wit- ment. I think I have about 1 minute re- is necessarily absent. nessing some of the direst climate dis- maining. I will be glad to yield that to The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ruptions. Senator JOHNSON, if he would like to DAINES). Are there any other Senators The Arctic region has been warming have a minute and a half to try to re- in the Chamber desiring to vote? now for decades, twice as fast as the habilitate his amendment. The result was announced—yeas 39, rest of the planet. Alaska’s warmest The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- nays 57, as follows: year on record was 2014, going back to ator from Wisconsin. at least 1918. Here I am talking about [Rollcall Vote No. 167 Leg.] Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I ap- measurements, not a theory. This year preciate the Senator from Maryland YEAS—39 the Alaskan winter was so mild that yielding time. Barrasso Grassley Risch the start of the famous Iditarod race If I could ask a question, if this Blunt Heller Roberts Boozman Hoeven Rounds had to be moved from Anchorage to amendment fails in terms of involving Burr Inhofe Sasse Fairbanks, more than 300 miles to the the House, I have another amendment Cassidy Johnson Scott north, so that the mushers could find that if the Senate decides not to deem Collins Kirk Sessions Cornyn Lankford Shelby snow and hard, frozen rivers to sled on. this a treaty—and I believe it should be Cotton Lee Sullivan The Arctic Biodiversity Assessment, deemed a treaty—we can also deem Crapo McConnell Thune a project drawing on more than 250 sci- this a congressional executive agree- Daines Moran Tillis entists from 15 countries, detailed the ment which, of course, would have to Enzi Murkowski Toomey Fischer Paul Vitter risk to the iconic wildlife and land- be voted on by both Houses. Gardner Portman Wicker scape of the Arctic. The report’s chief I think the fact is this does rise to NAYS—57 scientist said: the level of a treaty. Again, there is no Polar bears and other highly adapted orga- specific criteria in terms of what cre- Alexander Blumenthal Cantwell Ayotte Booker Capito nisms cannot move further north, so they ates a treaty or comprises a treaty and Baldwin Boxer Cardin may go extinct. We risk losing several spe- what doesn’t. In the end, what deter- Bennet Brown Carper cies forever.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:14 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G28AP6.060 S28APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE April 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2469 The report is clear. Climate change is his job to help manage risk in this re- influence and muster some vision our- the most serious threat to Arctic bio- mote but increasingly accessible region selves on what scientists and world diversity and to its fisheries and tour- of the world. He had this to say about leaders alike call the greatest chal- ism. Arctic warming has wreaked the disruptions of the Arctic climate: lenge of our time. The United States havoc on the ice cover of the Arctic I am not a scientist. I can read what sci- should be leading—not stalled by spe- terrain and ocean. entists say, but I am in the world of con- cial-interest politics. Secretary Kerry Look at the Greenland ice sheet. In sequence management. My first turn in Alas- knows we should lead. He has made 2012, the National Snow and Ice Data ka was thirty-nine years ago, and during the fighting carbon pollution a priority for summertime we had to break ice to get up to Center recorded melting over a larger the Bering Strait and to get to Kotzebue. the State Department in the lead-up to area than ever in more than 30 years of Thirty-five years later, going up there as the global climate talks in Paris this satellite observation. commandant, we flew into Kotzebue at the fall. More than 100 Democratic Mem- Here is a map of the average annual same time of year; I could not see ice any- bers of Congress sent a letter last days of melting across the Greenland where. So it is clear to me there are changes month to the President, supporting ice sheet from 1979 to 2007. That is the happening, but I have to deal with the con- U.S. leadership in these talks. We told average. Here is 2012. Some areas, such sequences of that. the President: ‘‘We stand ready to help as along here, the southwestern coast, Last weekend, Secretary Kerry head- you seize this opportunity to strength- saw more than 120 days of melting in ed to the Canadian city of Iqaluit to as- en the global response to climate 2012. Scientists estimate that the water sume the chair of the Arctic Council on change.’’ pouring out of this ice sheet accounts behalf of the United States. The Arctic But what do our Republican col- for 30 percent of current global sea Council is the international forum for leagues try to do? They try to under- level rise. If the entire Greenland ice Arctic nations to work together to en- mine American leadership. The major- sheet were to melt, the seas would rise sure a secure and sustainable Arctic fu- ity leader openly warned other coun- 6 meters. ture. Secretary Kerry made it clear tries that the United States would not Here is what 20 feet of sea level rise that climate disruption would be a be able to meet its climate plan and would look like for the east coast. focus for America’s chairmanship, say- that they should proceed with caution Much of Rhode Island’s coastline here ing plainly: before entering into a binding, unat- would be lost. Florida, ground zero for The ability of future generations to be able tainable deal. It is past time to take climate change, would lose the entire to adapt, live, and prosper in the Arctic the action. The price of being wrong on way people have for thousands of years is southern region of the State. Here is tragically but actually in jeopardy. . . . So if this will be very high, particularly if Miami, completely underwater. Here is we want to know where the problem begins, the reason turns out, in the eyes of his- Tallahassee’s new oceanfront. all we have to do is look in the mirror. tory and of our fellow nations, to have Sea ice in the Arctic, not just land Secretary Kerry sees this problem for been partisan politics and special-in- ice, is also in full retreat. Our sci- what it is and knows we need to lead in terest influence. entists at NASA track disappearing sea addressing climate change. Congress, One of America’s great powers is the ice using satellites. Since NASA start- too, should seize the opportunity to do power of our example. What a sick- ed measurements in 1979, Arctic ice big things, to understand the changes ening example we are setting now. Our coverage has diminished in almost all that are occurring, and to protect inaction is our folly. It is, indeed, time regions and seasons. The winter record against these climate disruptions. Our to wake up. low ever—ever—was this March. executive homeland and national secu- I yield the floor. The ice is not just a feature of the rity leaders must deal in real world I suggest the absence of a quorum. Arctic landscape. It supports the way consequences. So should we. They do The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of life of Native people. Thinning ice, not have the privilege of shrugging off clerk will call the roll. dangerous to traverse, threatens tradi- serious risk analysis; neither should The senior assistant legislative clerk tional sustenance such as quail hunt- we. proceeded to call the roll. ing. Sea ice protects the shoreline from But the big polluters and their front Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I ask powerful ocean storms and waves. As organizations ignore the consequences unanimous consent that the order for that ice barrier fades away, land and of carbon pollution, cherry pick the the quorum call be rescinded. infrastructure flood and wash away. evidence, and traffic in denial, doubt, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Entire villages are facing wholesale re- and delay. Deniers are quick to point objection, it is so ordered. location, as Senator MURKOWSKI from out that Antarctic sea ice is increasing f Alaska has indicated on the floor. It is while Arctic sea ice is melting. But the REMEMBERING JOHN PAUL the climate that has sustained them fact is that, overall, the globe is losing HAMMERSCHMIDT for generations that is being disrupted. sea ice at a rapid peace. Since satellite A new national security theater has measurements began, the planet has Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, today opened in the Arctic as melting ice been losing sea ice at an average rate I honor a longtime champion of Arkan- frees up the Northwest Passage for of 13,500 square miles per year. sas, Congressman John Paul Hammer- transportation and shipping, for new The deniers usually also leave out schmidt, who passed away earlier this fishing grounds, and for its natural re- the melting of the great ice sheets of month at the age of 92 after a long life sources. The Departments of Homeland Antarctica. Remember, see ice floats as a dedicated public servant. Security and Defense need new strate- on the sea and its melting does not As a member of the ‘‘greatest genera- gies and equipment to protect Amer- much raise the sea level. Ice sheets rest tion,’’ John Paul served as a combat ican interests in this new theater. on land. Their melting adds to the seas. pilot during World War II and was a In 2013, the Pentagon released its Scientists now warn that the melting decorated war hero. As a Congressman ‘‘Arctic Strategy.’’ Then Secretary of of some of those massive Antarctic ice from the Third District of Arkansas for Defense Chuck Hagel, the former Re- sheets may have ‘‘passed the point of 26 years and the only Republican mem- publican Senator, said: no return.’’ ber of the delegation at the time, he Rhode Island has already experienced worked across the aisle to provide in- Climate change is shifting the landscape in frastructure and various improvements the Arctic more rapidly than anywhere else nearly 10 inches of sea level rise. The in the world. While the Arctic temperature implications of an Arctic ice sheet to Arkansas, paving the way for the rise is relatively small in absolute terms, its melting are measured in feet, not growth in the northwest corner of the effects are significant—transforming what inches. Many thought that the Alaska State. was a frozen desert into an evolving navi- Purchase was a mistake. Some called it Even following his retirement more gable ocean, giving rise to an unprecedented ‘‘Seward’s folly.’’ But Secretary Sew- than 20 years ago, John Paul continued level of human activity. ard had vision when he secured Alaska to serve the people, who fondly referred His words are echoed by former Coast for the United States, and now it is a to him as ‘‘JPH.’’ He always put Ar- Guard Commandant ADM Robert Papp, treasured part of this great Nation. kansas first. His vision for a two-party Jr., who is now the U.S. Special Rep- We in Congress, in the Senate, should system in Arkansas led him to seek resentative to the Arctic Region. It is try to see through the haze of polluter elected office. He paved the way for the

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Ed today analyzed legal principles and leagues in the Senate who served with Gobel was a man whose strong sense of precedent, we should remember that him before serving in this Chamber as duty to his Nation drove him to con- they are ultimately about love and rec- well as the many Members in the tinuously seek new ways to help others ognizing the extraordinary commit- House who worked alongside him dur- and improve his community, and I am ment between two people. Jim ing his years of elected service and grateful for his years of service. He will Obergefell had been with his partner, through decades more of providing as- truly be missed. John Arthur, for over 20 years. They sistance to his beloved Arkansas. Sergeant Gobel proudly served in the wanted to marry, but the marriage You would have been hard-pressed to 101st Airborne Division during the laws in their home State of Ohio would find a kinder, gentler man than John Vietnam war. After his military serv- not allow it. Bedridden and incapaci- Paul Hammerschmidt. As a mentor and ice left him confined to a wheelchair, tated with ALS, John could neither friend, John Paul’s wisdom and counsel he drew from his personal experiences drive nor fly commercially to get mar- have shaped my Washington experience to help enact positive change in Las ried in another State. It took the gen- more than anyone else. When I ran for Vegas. He became a leading advocate erosity of friends and family, along Congress in 2001, I sought John Paul for military veterans and the disabled with the kindness of coworkers and out for advice. I quickly learned, as a in Nevada. Recognizing the importance others, to cover the cost of a $12,700 newly elected Member of Congress for of being involved in his community, chartered, medically equipped private the Third District of Arkansas, how Sergeant Gobel took on numerous plane. After more than 20 years together, fond his former colleagues were of him. roles, from director of the Council of Jim and John finally married during a Senior Members of the House of Rep- Nevada Veterans Organizations to seven and one-half minute ceremony in resentatives had so much respect for State commander of the Veterans of an airplane at a Baltimore airport. him that they welcomed me into their the Vietnam War. His tireless efforts to Upon their return to Ohio, the State inner circle because he had given his push key bills through the Nevada Leg- refused to recognize their marriage. approval. islature, such as a bill to create Ne- And John passed away just a few vada’s first veterans home, earned him It was John Paul who taught me that months later. Jim, now a widower, the Jefferson Award for Public Service after the election is over, there are no should not have to live in a State like in 2003. And in 2014, he was honored more Republicans, no more Democrats, Vermont to be able to have his 20-year with the Chapel of Four Chaplains Le- there are only the people of Arkansas. relationship validated and recognized gion of Honor Gold Medallion for his His dedication to his constituents dur- by the State. He should not have had to giving nature and commitment to serv- ing his career of public service was un- fly to another State to say his vows ice. I am impressed by Sergeant matched and is a marker we should all and pledge his commitment to his part- Gobel’s investment in the people and strive to meet. During his time in Con- ner. Jim’s current fight—and our cur- issues that mattered most to him and gress, he served in the minority, but he rent fight—is to show that relation- by his continuous belief that change would disagree without being disagree- ships like his should be treated with was possible. able. the same respect and dignity that has Sergeant Gobel is survived by his I always valued John Paul’s friend- been accorded to all other Americans. wife of nearly 40 years, Caryl Gobel, ship and his continued advice. It is to persuade the Supreme Court to along with his sister, children, and live up to the motto engraved in John Paul set the standard for help- grandchildren. My thoughts are with Vermont marble above its own build- ing Arkansans. That bar is something his family as they celebrate him and a ing, which declares ‘‘Equal Justice members of the Arkansas congressional life well lived. delegation continue to strive toward Under Law.’’ today. f Nearly five decades ago when the Su- preme Court decided Loving v. Vir- His vision to improve life for Arkan- MARRIAGE EQUALITY CASES ginia, the Court recognized that: sans led him to serve on the House Vet- BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT erans’ Affairs Committee as well as the Marriage is one of the ‘basic civil rights of Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, this House Transportation and Infrastruc- man,’ fundamental to our very existence and morning, the U.S. Supreme Court ture Committee. By the time he re- survival. To deny this fundamental freedom heard oral arguments on the marriage on so unsupportable a basis as [] racial clas- tired, he served as the latter’s ranking equality cases. The legal principle at sifications . . . is surely to deprive all the member. stake is whether the 14th Amendment State’s citizens of liberty without due proc- Using his position on the Transpor- to the Constitution protects marriages ess of law. The Fourteenth Amendment re- tation and Infrastructure Committee, quires that the freedom of choice to marry between individuals of the same sex. not be restricted by invidious racial dis- he helped secure funds for roads and in- But at the heart, these cases represent frastructure projects, including Inter- criminations. Under our Constitution, the something more fundamental. They are freedom to marry, or not marry, a person of state 540, which now bears his name, about the right of every American to another race resides with the individual, and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Air- marry the person they love and to have cannot be infringed by the State. port, as well as protecting the Buffalo their relationships treated with the re- In the marriage equality cases heard River and getting a designation as the spect and dignity to which every Amer- today, the Court has a simple job to do. first national river. ican is entitled. It need only apply these same constitu- John Paul left big shoes to fill. He I am proud that my home State of tional principles to hold that the same believed he could make a difference in Vermont has embraced love, equality, principle applies equally regardless of the lives of Arkansans because he be- and freedom in its active and leading sexual orientation or gender identity. lieved in loving his fellow man. We are role on marriage equality. In 2000, When the Supreme Court issues its capitalizing on the benefits he helped Vermont was the first in the Nation to decision this summer, I am hopeful provide—a testament to his time in provide for civil unions. As the years that it will be another landmark mo- Washington. went by, Vermont came to see that ment demonstrating that ours is a From all Arkansans, I thank John civil unions were insufficient to pro- more perfect union when it is a more Paul for his devotion to public service, vide the protections all American cou- inclusive union. And that the name his leadership, and his dedication to ples are entitled to, and in 2009, the Obergefell will come to signify love, Arkansas. His example is something we Vermont Legislature on a bipartisan equality, and freedom the same way it should continue to strive for in Wash- vote was the first State legislature to does when Loving and Windsor are in- ington. enact marriage equality into law. voked.

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I have heard heartbreaking stories of In May 2014, I found out about ques- I missed the vote yesterday because I patients who have lost their ability to tionable hiring practices at the Finan- was meeting with turkey growers in communicate when they enter a care cial Crimes Enforcement Network, Minnesota who are struggling with the facility. One person told of having to known as FinCEN. The problem oc- avian influenza outbreak, and I at- put her mother in hospice care. When curred after the agency posted job re- tended the funeral services for my her mother entered hospice, Medicare quirements for openings in the enforce- long-time friend, colleague and men- would no longer cover her mother’s de- ment division. Eligible candidates were tor, John Mooty. My vote would not vice. The daughter was devastated that disqualified for a criterion that was have changed the outcome and had I she could no longer understand what never in the original job posting: a law been present I would have voted in sup- her mother was saying. She could tell degree. This is illegal under Federal port of Dr. Newman’s nomination. how frustrated her mother was by this hiring guidelines. The work being done at NASA pushes new isolation, but she was helpless to do anything about it. In the process, FinCEN rejected the boundaries of innovation, science, I have also heard from people who qualified veterans who applied for the and exploration, and it is critical we have decided to forego treatment in positions. Instead, FinCEN hired three have strong leaders like Dr. Newman in hospice or a nursing home because they former Federal prosecutors for the po- place to lead those initiatives. Dr. would rather suffer at home than lose sitions. Veterans preference doesn’t Newman is well known for her cutting- their voice. This is simply unaccept- guarantee veterans a job, but it does edge work in developing the next gen- eration of space suits. As a professor of able. give them extra consideration for jobs That is why I have worked with Sen- for which they are qualified. The unem- aeronautics and astronautics and engi- ator VITTER to restore full access to neering systems at the Massachusetts ployment rate for post-9/11 veterans is speech-generating devices for those Institute of Technology, Dr. Newman significantly higher than the rate for who need them. will bring a strong academic, research, the general population. These men and The Steve Gleason Act will ensure and technical background to this posi- women are extremely capable. They that patients have continuous access tion. As a member of the Senate Com- have an array of job skills to offer in to their speech-generating devices, no merce, Science and Transportation the workplace. It is inexcusable for matter where they are receiving treat- Committee, I supported Dr. Newman’s FinCEN or any other Federal agency to ment. And the bill will allow patients nomination when it was considered by reject qualified veterans who faithfully to use eye-tracking technology with the committee earlier this year. I am served our country. Our veterans de- their devices—technology that is vital pleased that Dr. Newman was con- serve better from the Obama adminis- for patients who can no longer use firmed by the Senate to be the Deputy tration. their arms or hands. Administrator of the National Aero- As part of my investigation, I re- Ultimately, these changes will ensure nautics and Space Administration. quested all emails sent between the that Americans who have been robbed Treasury Department and FinCEN per- f of their ability to speak by diseases taining to this issue. To date, I have STEVE GLEASON ACT like ALS aren’t also robbed of relation- received a total of four emails. The ships with their caregivers and loved Treasury Department has tried to con- Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I ones. vince me that no other relevant emails support the Steve Gleason Act, which Again, I thank my colleagues in the exist, but I am still not convinced. passed the Senate last week. I would Senate for passing this important bill Their search was limited to only the 8 especially like to thank Senator VIT- and I urge the House to pass this legis- months when the vacancy announce- TER for championing this important lation and give patients their voices ments were open. This excluded any legislation that will ensure patients on back. email communications that took place Medicare have access to critical f in preparation for posting the an- speech-generating devices. nouncements or during 2014 when prob- I am so glad that we were able to REMEMBERING SHAWN PHILLIP lems with the announcements were come together to pass this bipartisan SOMITS found. bill and take an important step toward Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. President, today I As a result, I placed a hold on the giving patients their voices back. honor the life and service of Shawn former Assistant Secretary for Man- For Americans affected by debili- Phillip Somits of Muncy, PA, a Federal agement at the Treasury Department tating diseases, speech-generating de- corrections officer at USP Allenwood who was nominated to be Deputy Sec- vices aren’t a luxury—they are a life- and a U.S. Army veteran of Operation retary at HUD. Instead of simply pro- line. Without these devices, many peo- Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring viding the requested documents so that ple who are suffering from diseases like Freedom, whose life tragically ended I could release the hold, former Major- ALS and Parkinson’s can’t commu- on April 2, 2015. ity Leader REID ignored what was done nicate with their family members, Shawn Somits was born on July 1, to veterans and pushed through the caregivers and friends. Many patients 1975, in Williamsport, PA, the son of nomination over my objections. use their devices in conjunction with John and Charlotte Somits, of Muncy. In January 2015, I requested any eye gaze technology because they no Shawn was a 1994 graduate of Muncy emails sent between FinCEN and main longer have use of their hands, arms, High School and attended both Penn Treasury using alternate email and and other parts of their body. And College and Bucknell University. In handheld devices, as well as any email these new technologies allow patients 2003, Shawn married his wife, Daisy, messages that were printed and saved to use the Internet and email—tech- and welcomed the birth of his first by FinCEN but no longer retained in nologies most us take for granted but child, Faith. At this time, Shawn was the electronic email system. The re- are crucial to help keep patients con- dutifully serving his country in OIF/ sponse from the Treasury Department nected with their communities. OEF in the U.S. Army, where he was outlined the Federal Government’s Unfortunately, recent policy changes deployed to both Iraq and Kuwait from records retention regulations but did have threatened patients’ access to February 2003 until April of 2004. Upon not include any of the requested docu- these important devices and associated his return from deployment in 2004, ments. technologies. Shawn entered into Federal service This is unacceptable. Therefore, I am Under the new policy, Medicare will with the U.S. Department of Justice objecting to consideration of Mr. stop paying for speech-generating de- and the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a Fontenot’s nomination. vices if a patient is admitted to a hos- corrections officer at USP Allenwood,

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He Portland, OR, various public, private is survived by his wife, Daisy, and their and nonprofit stakeholders have Messages from the President of the two children, Faith and Wesley. formed the SafeBuild Alliance to pro- United States were communicated to Today I express my condolences to mote and share best practices for work- the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- the family of Shawn Somits and honor site safety. This collaboration is so im- retaries. Shawn’s service to his country both as portant because we know that with f proper planning, communication and a combat veteran and a Federal law en- EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED forcement officer. Tragic losses such as controls, reducing workplace injuries this provide us a chance to reflect on and fatalities is not only possible, it is As in executive session the Presiding the sacrifices dedicated public servants already happening. Officer laid before the Senate messages like Shawn make in order to keep us The SafeBuild Alliance is leading the from the President of the United all safe from harm. Shawn Somits was way with its Zero Incidents Through States submitting sundry nominations a dedicated soldier, officer, husband, Collaboration initiative, which facili- which were referred to the appropriate and father. His loss leaves a deep void tates safe performance by promoting committees. (The messages received today are in the lives of those who knew and the sharing of best practices among in- printed at the end of the Senate pro- loved Shawn. dustry professionals. From general contractors to property owners, public ceedings.) f and private entities, architects and en- f MONROE COUNTY, OHIO gineers, to building and construction REPORTS OF COMMITTEES BICENTENNIAL trade associations, industry vendors and insurers—everyone has a role in The following reports of committees Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, today were submitted: I honor Monroe County, OH, as it cele- promoting safe worksites. By Mr. ALEXANDER, from the Committee brates its bicentennial anniversary. On It is my great privilege to recognize the Safebuild Alliance for their work on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, January 29, 1813, an act to form the and advocacy for safe workplaces on without amendment: County of Monroe made up of parts of S. 1124. An original bill to amend the behalf of all our workers engaged in Belmont, Washington, and Guernsey Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act the construction industry. Safety must Counties was passed by the Ohio Legis- to improve the Act. be priority No. 1, every job, every day. lature. f And to further heighten awareness, I Although Monroe County had already am pleased to offer my support in the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND been established, it did not function as official observance of May 3 to 9, 2015 JOINT RESOLUTIONS a county until it was officially orga- as Construction Industry Safety nized in 1815. On February 3, 1815, an The following bills and joint resolu- Week.∑ act was passed by the Ohio Legislature tions were introduced, read the first to attach another part of Washington f and second times by unanimous con- County to Monroe County and to orga- REMEMBERING DICK GINSBURG sent, and referred as indicated: nize Monroe into a separate county. ∑ By Mr. HELLER (for himself and Mrs. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I wish to MURRAY): The act went into effect on March 1, honor an icon in Oregon’s legal com- S. 1105. A bill to amend title 38, United 1815, which was when Monroe began to munity and a long-time friend who States Code, to authorize per diem payments formally function as a county. Resi- passed away on March 1. Dick Ginsburg under comprehensive service programs for dents named the county in honor of was a long-time resident of the small homeless veterans to furnish care to depend- James Monroe, who at the time was Washington County community of ents of homeless veterans, and for other pur- U.S. Secretary of State and eventually Cornelius, and a founding member of poses; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- became the fourth President of the the Oregon chapter of the American fairs. By Mr. PORTMAN (for himself and Mr. United States. However, the official bi- Immigration Lawyers Association, WARNER): centennial celebration begins this AILA. Dick was one of those rare S. 1106. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- month since the first Monroe County human beings who brought both reason cation Act of 1965 to allow the Secretary of officials were elected in April of 1815. and compassion to every issue on Education to award Early College Federal I congratulate the citizens of Monroe which he worked. And I know everyone Pell Grants; to the Committee on Health, County and all who are involved in who met Dick will always remember Education, Labor, and Pensions. planning the yearlong celebration, his engaging smile, his joyful enthu- By Mr. SCHUMER: which will feature a variety of events S. 1107. A bill to provide for an equitable siasm and that infectious laughter—re- management of summer flounder based on recognizing 200 years of history and gardless of the issue. geographic, scientific, and economic data heritage throughout Monroe County. Dick often referred to the lifelong and for other purposes; to the Committee on f impact he felt from his experience in Commerce, Science, and Transportation. the Peace Corps in Paraguay, surely By Mr. REID (for himself and Mr. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS much of it attributable to his loving HELLER): wife of 40 years who he met there, S. 1108. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to in- CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SAFETY Rosalia. Along with their wonderful children, Brian and Laura, the Gins- clude court security officers in the public WEEK safety officers’ death benefits program; to burg family was always exceptionally ∑ Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, the con- the Committee on the Judiciary. generous and created an extended fam- By Ms. WARREN (for herself and Mr. struction industry plays a major role ily, not only in Oregon, but everywhere LANKFORD): in promoting economic growth, em- he went. S. 1109. A bill to require adequate informa- ploying workers across a variety of As a friend during my early days at tion regarding the tax treatment of pay- trades, and literally building commu- Legal Aid, Dick showed himself to be a ments under settlement agreements entered nities. It is a noble profession, yet thoughtful, compassionate, and dedi- into by Federal agencies, and for other pur- today it remains one of the most dan- cated lawyer. He understood the intri- poses; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- gerous occupations. Building codes and cacies of immigration law and devoted rity and Governmental Affairs. workplace safety regulations have By Mr. ENZI (for himself and Mr. BEN- his life to making it work with equal NET): made great strides but there is more to justice for businesses and people alike. S. 1110. A bill to direct the Secretary of be done. We all share a responsibility While Dick will be remembered by all Agriculture to publish in the Federal Reg- to ensure that men and women who whose lives he touched, I will espe- ister a strategy to significantly increase the

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A bill to provide equal treatment merce, Science, and Transportation. tion provided to individuals who par- for utility special entities using utility oper- By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. ticipate in clinical trials for rare dis- ations-related swaps, and for other purposes; BROWN, Mrs. BOXER, and Mr. eases or conditions. FRANKEN): to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, S. 170 and Forestry. S. 1122. A bill to provide that chapter 1 of At the request of Mr. TESTER, the By Mr. FRANKEN (for himself and title 9 of the United States Code, relating to Mrs. MURRAY): the enforcement of arbitration agreements, name of the Senator from New York S. 1112. A bill to amend the Occupational shall not apply to enrollment agreements (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand cov- made between students and certain institu- sponsor of S. 170, a bill to amend title erage under the Act, to increase protections tions of higher education, and to prohibit 38, United States Code, to increase the for whistleblowers, to increase penalties for limitations on the ability of students to pur- maximum age for children eligible for high gravity violations, to adjust penalties sue claims against certain institutions of higher education; to the Committee on medical care under the CHAMPVA pro- for inflation, to provide rights for victims or gram, and for other purposes. their family members, and for other pur- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. poses; to the Committee on Health, Edu- By Mr. LEE (for himself, Mr. LEAHY, S. 171 cation, Labor, and Pensions. Mr. HELLER, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. CRUZ, At the request of Mr. TESTER, the By Mr. VITTER: Mr. FRANKEN, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. name of the Senator from Arkansas BLUMENTHAL, Mr. DAINES, and Mr. S. 1113. A bill to amend title 28, United (Mr. BOOZMAN) was added as a cospon- States Code, to remand certain civil actions SCHUMER): S. 1123. A bill to reform the authorities of sor of S. 171, a bill to amend title 38, transferred by the judicial panel on multidis- the Federal Government to require the pro- United States Code, to provide for cov- trict litigation; to the Committee on the Ju- duction of certain business records, conduct diciary. erage under the beneficiary travel pro- electronic surveillance, use pen registers and By Mr. MENENDEZ: gram of the Department of Veterans trap and trace devices, and use other forms S. 1114. A bill to enhance rail safety and Affairs of certain disabled veterans for of information gathering for foreign intel- provide for the safe transport of hazardous ligence, counterterrorism, and criminal pur- travel in connection with certain spe- materials, and for other purposes; to the poses, and for other purposes; to the Com- cial disabilities rehabilitation, and for Committee on Commerce, Science, and mittee on the Judiciary. other purposes. Transportation. By Mr. ALEXANDER: S. 183 By Mrs. FISCHER (for herself and Mr. S. 1124. An original bill to amend the At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the MANCHIN): Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act S. 1115. A bill to close out expired, empty to improve the Act; from the Committee on name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. grant accounts; to the Committee on Home- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; PERDUE) was added as a cosponsor of S. land Security and Governmental Affairs. placed on the calendar. 183, a bill to repeal the annual fee on By Mr. THUNE (for himself and Mr. By Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. health insurance providers enacted by ISAKSON): DAINES): S. 1116. A bill to require that the Federal the Patient Protection and Affordable S. 1125. A bill to authorize and implement Care Act. Government procure from the private sector the water rights compact among the Black- the goods and services necessary for the op- feet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reserva- S. 299 erations and management of certain Govern- tion, the State of Montana, and the United At the request of Mr. FLAKE, the ment agencies, and for other purposes; to the States, and for other purposes; to the Com- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- mittee on Indian Affairs. WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. ernmental Affairs. By Mr. PAUL: By Mr. JOHNSON (for himself, Mr. S.J. Res. 14. A joint resolution providing 299, a bill to allow travel between the PERDUE, Mr. LEE, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 United States and Cuba. DAINES, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. of title 5, United States Code, of the rule S. 330 CASSIDY, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. TOOMEY, Ms. submitted by the Federal Communications At the request of Mr. HELLER, the COLLINS, Mr. VITTER, and Mr. Commission regulating broadband Internet names of the Senator from New Hamp- access; to the Committee on Commerce, MCCAIN): shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN), the Senator from S. 1117. A bill to amend title 38, United Science, and Transportation. Rhode Island (Mr. WHITEHOUSE), the States Code, to expand the authority of the f Secretary of Veterans Affairs to remove sen- Senator from Indiana (Mr. DONNELLY), ior executives of the Department of Veterans SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND the Senator from Ohio (Mr. PORTMAN), Affairs for performance or misconduct to in- SENATE RESOLUTIONS the Senator from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT) clude removal of certain other employees of The following concurrent resolutions and the Senator from West Virginia the Department, and for other purposes; to and Senate resolutions were read, and (Mrs. CAPITO) were added as cosponsors the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: of S. 330, a bill to amend the Internal By Mr. MCCAIN (for himself and Mr. Revenue Code of 1986 to make perma- REED) (by request): By Mr. CASEY (for himself and Mr. S. 1118. A bill to authorize appropriations RUBIO): nent the special rule for contributions for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of S. Res. 152. A resolution recognizing of qualified conservation contribu- the Department of Defense and for military threats to freedom of the press and expres- tions, and for other purposes. sion around the world and reaffirming free- construction, to prescribe military personnel S. 335 strengths for such fiscal year, and for other dom of the press as a priority in efforts of the United States Government to promote At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the purposes; to the Committee on Armed Serv- names of the Senator from Pennsyl- ices. democracy and good governance; to the Com- mittee on Foreign Relations. By Mr. PETERS (for himself, Mr. GRA- vania (Mr. TOOMEY) and the Senator By Mr. CORKER (for himself, Mr. HAM, and Mr. CORNYN): from Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI) were S. 1119. A bill to establish the National CARDIN, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. RUBIO, added as cosponsors of S. 335, a bill to Criminal Justice Commission; to the Com- Mrs. SHAHEEN, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. amend the Internal Revenue Code of SCHATZ, Mr. MENENDEZ, and Mr. mittee on the Judiciary. 1986 to improve 529 plans. By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mr. PERDUE): S. Res. 153. A resolution recognizing the S. 356 TILLIS, and Mr. BURR): S. 1120. A bill to make aliens associated importance of the United States-Japan rela- At the request of Mr. LEE, the name tionship to safeguarding global security, with a criminal gang inadmissable, deport- of the Senator from Montana (Mr. prosperity, and human rights; considered and able, and ineligible for various forms of re- DAINES) was added as a cosponsor of S. agreed to. lief; to the Committee on the Judiciary. 356, a bill to improve the provisions re- By Ms. AYOTTE (for herself, Mr. WAR- f lating to the privacy of electronic com- NER, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. COLLINS, ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS munications. Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. KIRK, Mr. MAR- S 398 KEY, Mr. PETERS, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. S. 139 . VITTER, Mrs. MCCASKILL, and Mr. At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the At the request of Mr. MORAN, the DAINES): name of the Senator from New Hamp- name of the Senator from Maine (Ms.

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New York (Mr. SCHUMER) were added as input by, State insurance commis- 398, a bill to amend the Department of cosponsors of S. 564, a bill to amend sioners when requiring an insurance Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs title 38, United States Code, to include company to serve as a source of finan- Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, licensed hearing aid specialists as eligi- cial strength or when the Federal De- United States Code, to require the pro- ble for appointment in the Veterans posit Insurance Corporation places a vision of chiropractic care and services Health Administration of the Depart- lien against an insurance company’s to veterans at all Department of Vet- ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other assets, and for other purposes. erans Affairs medical centers and to purposes. S. 838 expand access to such care and serv- S. 599 At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the ices, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the name of the Senator from Minnesota S. 441 name of the Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. NELSON, the (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- sor of S. 838, a bill to amend the Truth name of the Senator from South Caro- sponsor of S. 599, a bill to extend and in Lending Act to establish a national lina (Mr. GRAHAM) was added as a co- expand the Medicaid emergency psy- usury rate for consumer credit trans- sponsor of S. 441, a bill to amend the chiatric demonstration project. actions. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act S. 615 S. 843 to clarify the Food and Drug Adminis- At the request of Mr. CORKER, the At the request of Mr. BROWN, the tration’s jurisdiction over certain to- names of the Senator from Utah (Mr. name of the Senator from Rhode Island bacco products, and to protect jobs and HATCH) and the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. REED) was added as a cosponsor of small businesses involved in the sale, (Mr. SCHATZ) were added as cosponsors S. 843, a bill to amend title XVIII of the manufacturing and distribution of tra- of S. 615, a bill to provide for congres- Social Security Act to count a period ditional and premium cigars. sional review and oversight of agree- of receipt of outpatient observation S. 488 ments relating to Iran’s nuclear pro- services in a hospital toward satisfying At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the gram, and for other purposes. the 3-day inpatient hospital require- names of the Senator from California S. 624 ment for coverage of skilled nursing fa- (Mrs. BOXER) and the Senator from At the request of Mr. BROWN, the cility services under Medicare. Delaware (Mr. CARPER) were added as name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. S. 857 cosponsors of S. 488, a bill to amend DONNELLY) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the title XVIII of the Social Security Act S. 624, a bill to amend title XVIII of the names of the Senator from Wisconsin to allow physician assistants, nurse Social Security Act to waive coinsur- (Ms. BALDWIN), the Senator from Ohio practitioners, and clinical nurse spe- ance under Medicare for colorectal can- (Mr. BROWN), the Senator from Min- cialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cer screening tests, regardless of nesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), the Senator cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation whether therapeutic intervention is re- from Indiana (Mr. DONNELLY) and the programs. quired during the screening. Senator from Maryland (Mr. CARDIN) S. 491 S. 682 were added as cosponsors of S. 857, a At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the At the request of Mr. DONNELLY, the bill to amend title XVIII of the Social name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. names of the Senator from Tennessee Security Act to provide for coverage WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. ALEXANDER) and the Senator from under the Medicare program of an ini- 491, a bill to lift the trade embargo on Oklahoma (Mr. INHOFE) were added as tial comprehensive care plan for Medi- Cuba. cosponsors of S. 682, a bill to amend the care beneficiaries newly diagnosed S. 497 Truth in Lending Act to modify the with Alzheimer’s disease and related At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the definitions of a mortgage originator dementias, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Michigan and a high-cost mortgage. S. 859 (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- S. 694 At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the sor of S. 497, a bill to allow Americans At the request of Mr. RISCH, the name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. to earn paid sick time so that they can name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of address their own health needs and the KING) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 859, a bill to protect the public, com- health needs of their families. 694, a bill to exempt certain 16- and 17- munities across America, and the envi- S. 512 year-old children employed in logging ronment by increasing the safety of At the request of Mr. HATCH, the or mechanized operations from child crude oil transportation by railroad, name of the Senator from Montana labor laws. and for other purposes. (Mr. DAINES) was added as a cosponsor S. 746 S. 865 of S. 512, a bill to amend title 18, At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, At the request of Mr. TESTER, the United States Code, to safeguard data the name of the Senator from Min- name of the Senator from California stored abroad from improper govern- nesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor ment access, and for other purposes. cosponsor of S. 746, a bill to provide for of S. 865, a bill to amend title 38, S. 525 the establishment of a Commission to United States Code, to improve the dis- At the request of Mr. CORKER, the Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer. ability compensation evaluation proce- name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. S. 776 dure of the Secretary of Veterans Af- DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the fairs for veterans with mental health 525, a bill to amend the Foreign Assist- name of the Senator from Minnesota conditions related to military sexual ance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- trauma, and for other purposes. to reform the Food for Peace Program, sor of S. 776, a bill to amend title XVIII S. 877 and for other purposes. of the Social Security Act to improve At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the S. 539 access to medication therapy manage- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the ment under part D of the Medicare pro- MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of name of the Senator from Montana gram. S. 877, a bill to establish a pilot grant (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the program to assist State and local law of S. 539, a bill to amend title XVIII of name of the Senator from Rhode Island enforcement agencies in purchasing the Social Security Act to repeal the (Mr. REED) was added as a cosponsor of body-worn cameras for law enforce- Medicare outpatient rehabilitation S. 776, supra. ment officers. therapy caps. S. 798 S. 889 S. 564 At the request of Mr. VITTER, the At the request of Mr. PAUL, the name At the request of Mr. MORAN, the name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- names of the Senator from North Caro- COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. ERTS) was added as a cosponsor of S. lina (Mr. TILLIS) and the Senator from 798, a bill to provide for notice to, and 889, a bill to provide regulatory relief

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CON. RES. 10 At the request of Mr. DONNELLY, the ommendation to the Secretary regard- amend the Lacey Act Amendments of names of the Senator from Wisconsin ing the likeness of a woman on the 1981 to repeal certain provisions relat- (Ms. BALDWIN) and the Senator from twenty dollar bill, and for other pur- ing to criminal penalties and viola- Rhode Island (Mr. REED) were added as poses. tions of foreign laws, and for other pur- poses. cosponsors of S. Con. Res. 10, a concur- S. 928 rent resolution supporting the designa- At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, S. 1040 tion of the year of 2015 as the ‘‘Inter- the names of the Senator from Maine At the request of Mr. HELLER, the national Year of Soils’’ and supporting (Ms. COLLINS) and the Senator from Il- name of the Senator from Colorado locally led soil conservation. linois (Mr. DURBIN) were added as co- (Mr. GARDNER) was added as a cospon- S. RES. 143 sponsors of S. 928, a bill to reauthorize sor of S. 1040, a bill to direct the Con- At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the the World Trade Center Health Pro- sumer Product Safety Commission and names of the Senator from Rhode Is- gram and the September 11th Victim the National Academy of Sciences to land (Mr. WHITEHOUSE), the Senator Compensation Fund of 2001, and for study the vehicle handling require- from Ohio (Mr. BROWN), the Senator other purposes. ments proposed by the Commission for from Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN), the recreational off-highway vehicles and S. 933 Senator from Oregon (Mr. MERKLEY) At the request of Mr. ALEXANDER, the to prohibit the adoption of any such re- and the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. quirements until the completion of the names of the Senator from Georgia HEINRICH) were added as cosponsors of (Mr. PERDUE) and the Senator from study, and for other purposes. S. Res. 143, a resolution supporting ef- Oklahoma (Mr. LANKFORD) were added S. 1043 forts to ensure that students have ac- as cosponsors of S. 933, a bill to amend At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the cess to debt-free higher education. the National Labor Relations Act with name of the Senator from Vermont AMENDMENT NO. 1141 respect to the timing of elections and (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. RISCH, his name pre-election hearings and the identi- sor of S. 1043, a bill to ensure that was added as a cosponsor of amend- fication of pre-election issues, and to transportation and infrastructure ment No. 1141 intended to be proposed require that lists of employees eligible projects carried out using Federal fi- to H.R. 1191, a bill to amend the Inter- to vote in organizing elections be pro- nancial assistance are constructed with nal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that vided to the National Labor Relations steel, iron, and manufactured goods emergency services volunteers are not Board. that are produced in the United States, taken into account as employees under S. 970 and for other purposes. the shared responsibility requirements At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the S. 1065 contained in the Patient Protection name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, and Affordable Care Act. KING) was added as a cosponsor of S. the names of the Senator from Penn- At the request of Mr. CRUZ, his name 970, a bill to allow more small insured sylvania (Mr. CASEY) and the Senator was added as a cosponsor of amend- depository institutions to qualify for from Hawaii (Ms. HIRONO) were added ment No. 1141 intended to be proposed the 18-month on-site examination as cosponsors of S. 1065, a bill to amend to H.R. 1191, supra. cycle, and for other purposes. title IV of the Elementary and Sec- At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, his S. 982 ondary Education Act of 1965 to pro- name was added as a cosponsor of amendment No. 1141 intended to be pro- At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the vide grants for the development of names of the Senator from Utah (Mr. asthma management plans and the pur- posed to H.R. 1191, supra. At the request of Mr. LEE, his name LEE) and the Senator from Arizona chase of asthma inhalers and spacers was added as a cosponsor of amend- (Mr. MCCAIN) were added as cosponsors for emergency use, as necessary. ment No. 1141 intended to be proposed of S. 982, a bill to prohibit the condi- S. 1071 to H.R. 1191, supra. tioning of any permit, lease, or other At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, his use agreement on the transfer of any name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. name was added as a cosponsor of water right to the United States by the HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. amendment No. 1141 intended to be pro- Secretaries of the Interior and Agri- 1071, a bill to amend the Victims of posed to H.R. 1191, supra. culture, and to require the Secretaries Crime Act of 1984 to expand the At the request of Mr. GARDNER, his of the Interior and Agriculture to de- amount available for victims of child name was added as a cosponsor of velop water planning instruments con- abuse, sexual assault, domestic vio- amendment No. 1141 intended to be pro- sistent with State law. lence, and other crimes, and for other posed to H.R. 1191, supra. S. 993 purposes. At the request of Mr. COTTON, his At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the S. 1083 name was added as a cosponsor of names of the Senator from South Caro- At the request of Mr. NELSON, the amendment No. 1141 intended to be pro- lina (Mr. GRAHAM) and the Senator name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. posed to H.R. 1191, supra.

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This bipartisan legislation, which Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure ment No. 1150 proposed to H.R. 1191, a I introduced earlier today with my col- that emergency services volunteers are bill to amend the Internal Revenue league from Oklahoma Senator not taken into account as employees Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency LANKFORD, the Presiding Officer, will under the shared responsibility re- services volunteers are not taken into help the public hold Federal agencies quirements contained in the Patient account as employees under the shared accountable for settlements they make Protection and Affordable Care Act. responsibility requirements contained with corporate wrongdoers. At the request of Mr. GARDNER, his in the Patient Protection and Afford- When companies break the law, Fed- name was added as a cosponsor of able Care Act. eral enforcement agencies are respon- amendment No. 1142 intended to be pro- AMENDMENT NO. 1151 sible for holding them accountable. In posed to H.R. 1191, supra. nearly every instance, agencies choose At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the AMENDMENT NO. 1143 name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. to resolve cases through settlements rather than a public trial. They defend At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, his CRUZ) was added as a cosponsor of name was added as a cosponsor of amendment No. 1151 intended to be pro- this practice by arguing that settle- amendment No. 1143 intended to be pro- posed to H.R. 1191, a bill to amend the ments are in the best interest of the posed to H.R. 1191, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure American people. That sounds good, Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are but their actions paint a very different that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees picture. If agencies were truly confident that not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility re- these settlements were good deals for under the shared responsibility re- quirements contained in the Patient the public, they would be willing to quirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Protection and Affordable Care Act. publicly disclose all of the key details f AMENDMENT NO. 1144 of those agreements. Instead, time At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, his STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED after time, agencies do the opposite, name was added as a cosponsor of BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS hiding critical details about their set- amendment No. 1144 intended to be pro- By Mr. REID (for himself and Mr. tlements in the fine print—or worse, posed to H.R. 1191, a bill to amend the HELLER): hiding them entirely from public view. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure S. 1108. A bill to amend the Omnibus Consider that copies of these agree- that emergency services volunteers are Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of ments or even basic facts about them not taken into account as employees 1968 to include court security officers are not easily accessible online. Many under the shared responsibility re- in the public safety officers’ death ben- agencies regularly deem agreements quirements contained in the Patient efits program; to the Committee on the confidential without any public expla- Protection and Affordable Care Act. Judiciary. nation of why the public cannot see what has been done in their name. AMENDMENT NO. 1145 Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- When agencies do make public state- At the request of Mr. CRUZ, his name imous consent that the text of the bill ments about these agreements, they was added as a cosponsor of amend- be printed in the RECORD. often trumpet large dollar amounts of ment No. 1145 intended to be proposed There being no objection, the text of money recovered for taxpayers while to H.R. 1191, a bill to amend the Inter- the bill was ordered to be printed in failing to disclose that this sticker nal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the RECORD, as follows: price isn’t what the companies will ac- emergency services volunteers are not S. 1108 tually pay, since the number that is taken into account as employees under Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- listed includes credits for engaging in the shared responsibility requirements resentatives of the United States of America in routine activities and doesn’t reflect contained in the Patient Protection Congress assembled, massive tax deductions that many of and Affordable Care Act. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. these companies get. At the request of Mr. ROBERTS This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Stanley Coo- , his Add all of these tricks, and you will name was added as a cosponsor of per Death Benefits for Court Security Offi- cers Act’’. end with a predictable result. Too often amendment No. 1145 intended to be pro- SEC. 2. PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS’ DEATH BENE- the American people learn only what posed to H.R. 1191, supra. FITS. the agencies want them to learn about AMENDMENT NO. 1147 Section 1204(9) of the Omnibus Crime Con- these agreements. That is not good At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the trol and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. enough. name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. 3796b(9)) is amended— These hidden details can make a (1) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking ‘‘; CRUZ) was added as a cosponsor of huge difference. Below the surface, set- amendment No. 1147 intended to be pro- or’’ and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the pe- tlements that seem tough and fair posed to H.R. 1191, a bill to amend the riod and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and don’t always look so impressive. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure (3) by adding at the end the following: For example, 2 years ago, Federal that emergency services volunteers are ‘‘(E) a court security officer who is under regulators entered into a settlement not taken into account as employees contract with the United States Marshals with 10 mortgage servicers accused of under the shared responsibility re- Service.’’. illegal foreclosure practices. The stick- quirements contained in the Patient SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. er price on the settlement was $8.5 bil- Protection and Affordable Care Act. There are authorized to be appropriated lion. Now, that is a big number. But $1,000,000 for each fiscal year to carry out the AMENDMENT NO. 1148 $5.2 billion was in the form of credits, amendments made by this Act. At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, his or what the agencies described in their SEC. 4. APPLICABILITY. name was added as a cosponsor of The amendments made by this Act shall press release as ‘‘loan modifications amendment No. 1148 intended to be pro- apply to any injury sustained on or after and forgiveness of deficiency judg- posed to H.R. 1191, a bill to amend the January 1, 2010. ments.’’ Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure That vague public statement left out that emergency services volunteers are By Ms. WARREN (for herself and a key detail: Servicers could rack up not taken into account as employees Mr. LANKFORD): those credits by forgiving mere frac- under the shared responsibility re- S. 1109. A bill to require adequate in- tions of large, unpaid loans. For exam- quirements contained in the Patient formation regarding the tax treatment ple, a servicer that wrote down $15,000 Protection and Affordable Care Act. of payments under settlement agree- of a $500,000 unpaid loan balance would At the request of Mr. LEE, his name ments entered into by Federal agen- get a credit for $500,000—not the $15,000 was added as a cosponsor of amend- cies, and for other purposes; to the that was actually written down. That

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:27 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28AP6.006 S28APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE April 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2477 undisclosed method of calculating cessor, Senator Coburn. The bill ad- the past decade that show the cost to credits could end up cutting the overall vanced through the Senate’s Homeland our country. value of the $8.5 billion settlement by Security and Governmental Affairs On March 23, 2005, fire and an explo- billions and billions of dollars. Committee by voice vote but was sion at BP’s Texas City Refinery killed Failure to disclose possible tax de- blocked on the Senate floor. 15 workers and injured more than 170 ductions is another way agencies can I hope that in this Congress we can others. On February 7, 2008, 13 people hide the ball. Two years ago, a Federal finally make this commonsense legisla- were killed and 42 people were injured court found that a company that alleg- tion law. in a dust explosion at a sugar refinery edly defrauded Medicare and other Fed- in Port Wentworth, GA. eral health programs—for years—was By Mr. FRANKEN (for himself On April 17, 2014, 15 people were entitled to a $50 million tax deduction and Mrs. MURRAY): killed—13 of them volunteer first re- for government settlements that it had S. 1112. A bill to amend the Occupa- sponders—and another 200 people were made. That deduction came on top of tional Safety and Health Act of 1970 to injured after a fertilizer company in earlier tax deductions the company had expand coverage under the Act, to in- West Texas exploded. The explosion already taken in their settlement pay- crease protections for whistleblowers, leveled roughly 80 homes and a middle ment. to increase penalties for high gravity school. Mr. President, 133 residents of a The end result? A $385 million settle- violations, to adjust penalties for infla- nearby nursing home were trapped in tion, to provide rights for victims or ment that was touted at the time as the ruins. the largest civil recovery to date in a their family members, and for other And just last week, we recognized the health care fraud case was, in fact, $100 purposes; to the Committee on Health, 5-year anniversary of the explosion and million smaller once taxpayers had Education, Labor, and Pensions. sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I picked up part of the settlement. rig in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. That come to the floor today to talk about At least in these two cases, the text accident killed 11 workers and is con- the need for a safer and healthier work- of the settlements was public, allowing sidered the largest accidental marine place and to urge my colleagues to join the American people the chance to dig oilspill in the history of the petroleum me and Senator MURRAY in supporting into the fine print and uncover these industry, costing millions to the local unflattering details. But for settle- the Protecting America’s Workers Act, which I am proud to introduce today. economy and causing unprecedented ments that are kept confidential, the damage to the environment. public is kept entirely in this the dark. Today, April 28, is Workers’ Memo- rial Day—a day for our Nation to re- All of the reports following these ac- Recently, Wells Fargo agreed to pay cidents cited weak compliance and the Federal Housing Finance Agency member and focus on those workers who have died or been injured on the gaps in our safety laws. They all point $335 million for allegedly fraudulent to the fact that our workplace safety sales of mortgage-backed securities to job. Today is also a day to acknowledge the significant suffering experienced by laws are too weak. They are so weak Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. That is that they cannot ensure the safety of about 6 percent of what JPMorgan families and communities when work- ers die or are injured and to recommit American workers, and they do not Chase paid in a public settlement with level the playing field for law-abiding FHFA to address very similar claims. ourselves to maintaining safe and businesses that make sure their work- Now, in what ways did the actions of healthy workplaces for all of our work- ers are safe. Wells Fargo differ from those of ers. April 28 is also the anniversary of the These are not isolated incidents. JPMorgan? We will never know, be- Since the Bureau of Labor Statistics cause while the JPMorgan settlement Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the OSH Act, which created the began collecting data on worker fatali- is public, the much smaller Wells ties on the job in 1992, over 124,000 Fargo settlement is held confidential. Occupational Safety and Health Ad- workers have died on the job. To put The American people deserve better. ministration. When the bill was passed that in perspective, on average, in the These enforcement agencies don’t work on a bipartisan basis and signed into for the companies they investigate; law by President Nixon 45 years ago, United States, about six times as many they work for us. Agencies should not 14,000 workers were dying on the job people die on the job each year as died be able to cut bad deals and then hide each year. Now the Bureau of Labor in airplane crashes last year world- the embarrassing details. The public Statistics estimates that there were wide. The fact is that many of these ac- deserves transparency. 4,405 worker fatalities in 2013. That is a cidents could have been prevented. The Truth in Settlements Act re- huge improvement, and it would not Many of these workers could still be quires that transparency. It requires have happened without the OSH Act. with their families today. But, unfortu- agencies making public statements But it also means that far too many nately, even after the reports outlining about their settlements to include ex- workers are still getting hurt and the details of these accidents and rec- planations of how those settlements dying on the job. ommending commonsense updates to are categorized for tax purposes and Our workforce and workplaces have our laws to protect workers from these what specific conduct will generate changed significantly in 45 years, but types of incidents, there have been no credits that apply toward the sticker our laws have not kept pace. We have significant updates made to the Occu- price. The bill also requires agencies to made no real updates to our workplace pational Safety and Health Act. post text and basic information about safety laws even though thousands of We all rely on the sacrifice of Amer- their settlements online. And while the workers die every year on the job, ican workers who are employed in dif- legislation does not prohibit agencies many in large industrial disasters that ficult and often dangerous industries. from deeming settlements confidential, could be prevented. We all depend on construction, manu- it requires agencies to disclose addi- Unfortunately, too often, we are told facturing, natural gas production, and tional information about how fre- that we cannot afford to strengthen agriculture to help build and heat our quently they are invoking confiden- our workplace safety laws. But I be- homes and put food on the table. The tiality and their reasons for doing so. lieve our country cannot afford the Americans who work in those fields If we expect agencies to hold compa- economic and emotional costs incurred should not have to choose between nies accountable for breaking the law, by middle-class families when workers their health and safety and providing then we should be able to hold agencies lose their lives or their livelihoods on for their families. accountable for enforcing the law. We the job. And it is not just those fami- We can do something about that. cannot do that if we are being held in lies; law-abiding businesses that invest That is why today I am proud to re- the dark. The Truth in Settlements in safe workplaces cannot afford to introduce the Protecting America’s Act shines a light on these agency deci- subsidize the corporations that cut cor- Workers Act with Senator PATTY MUR- sions and gives the American people a ners on workplace safety and then RAY, who has long been a champion of chance to hold agencies accountable leave the American public to pick up workers’ rights. After 45 years, this for enforcing our laws. the tab. legislation will modernize the Occupa- I introduced this bill in the last Con- Let me remind you of a few of the tional Safety and Health Act for the gress with Senator LANKFORD’s prede- tragedies that have happened in just 21st century.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:27 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G28AP6.032 S28APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2478 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 28, 2015 This legislation will expand the num- nesses have become more complex. Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, Senator ber of workers in safe workplaces and Workers are performing 21st-century REED and I are introducing, by request, make it harder to violate workplace tasks, but we are still using a 1970s ap- the administration’s proposed National safety laws. It will also protect whis- proach to protect employees. That Defense Authorization Act for fiscal tleblowers who bravely speak out doesn’t make sense, and it is time for year 2016. As is the case with any bill about unsafe work conditions for them- it to change. that is introduced by request, we intro- selves, their coworkers, and their fami- I support the bill Senator FRANKEN duce this bill for the purpose of placing lies. This legislation protects the introduced today called Protecting the administration’s proposals before public’s right to know about safety vio- America’s Workers Act. I want to note Congress and the public without ex- lations and about OSHA investigations. that Senator FRANKEN is the new rank- pressing our own views on the sub- It will also help us track and respond ing member of the Health, Education, stance of these proposals. As Chairman to workplace safety issues by requiring Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on and Ranking Member of the Armed tracking of worker injuries. Employment and Workplace Safety. In Services Committee, we look forward Nothing can bring back the workers that role, he will bring a focus and a to giving the administration’s re- lost in Texas City; Port Wentworth, passion for moving this legislation for- quested legislation our most careful re- GA; West Texas; the Deepwater Hori- ward, and I look forward to working view and thoughtful consideration. zon disaster; or the many tens of thou- with him to that end. sands of other workers who have lost The Protecting America’s Workers By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, their lives on the job. But we owe it to Act is a long overdue update to the Oc- Mr. TILLIS, and Mr. BURR): those who have died and to their sur- cupational Safety and Health Act and S. 1120. A bill to make aliens associ- viving families to learn from those ac- is a good step toward making work- ated with a criminal gang cidents and to try to stop them from places across America safer and inadmissable, deportable, and ineli- healthier. The legislation will increase happening so that other families do not gible for various forms of relief; to the protections for workers who report un- have to suffer the same loss. Committee on the Judiciary. Good jobs are safe jobs, and I believe safe working conditions, and adding these whistleblower protections will Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I this bill will help us create safer work- would like to discuss a bill I am intro- places. I urge my colleagues to join me protect workers from retaliation. The bill will make sure workers have the ducing today with my colleagues from and Senator MURRAY in supporting the North Carolina, Senators TILLIS and Protecting America’s Workers Act. option to appeal to Federal courts if they are being mistreated for telling BURR, related to criminal gangs. Our Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I be- bill would reform our immigration lieve that we in Congress should be the truth about dangerous practices. This bill will also improve reporting, laws to protect the homeland and the working to grow the economy from the public’s safety by ensuring that crimi- middle out, not from the top down, and inspection, and enforcement of work- place health and safety violations. It nal gang members are not eligible for we should make sure that our govern- deportation relief and are swiftly re- ment is working for all of our families, expands the rights of victims of unsafe workplaces and makes sure employers moved from the country. not just the wealthiest few. An impor- Under current immigration laws, tant part of this is making sure that quickly improve unsafe workplaces to avoid further endangering worker alien gang members are generally not workers have access to a safe and deportable or inadmissible based on healthy workplace and the basic pro- health and safety because we owe it to all workers to make sure they are their gang membership, and they are tection of earning a living without eligible for various benefits and forms fearing for their safety. truly protected on the job. Our economy is finally recovering of relief. That effort takes on special meaning after the worst downturn since the today. April 28, today, is Workers’ Me- Just this month, U.S. Citizenship and Great Depression. We are not all the morial Day, the day when we remem- Immigration Services, USCIS, admit- way back yet, and there is a lot more ber those who lost their lives just for ted it erred in granting deferred depor- that needs to be done to create jobs doing their job. When a worker is in- tation to a known gang member who is and help our middle class and working jured or is killed on the job, it has dev- now charged with four counts of 1st de- families. But while we continue that astating impacts for their families and gree murder in North Carolina. In re- work, we must also recommit to our their communities. In 2014, more than sponse to a letter Senator TILLIS and I bedrock responsibilities to workers and sent them, USCIS stated that Emman- 4,500 workers were killed on the job. their safety. Workers should be able to That is more than 12 deaths every sin- uel Jesus Rangel-Hernandez’s request go to work confident their employers for deferred deportation under Presi- gle day. are doing their part to provide safe and So we need to do everything we can dent Obama’s Deferred Action for healthy workplaces, and they should Childhood Arrivals, DACA, executive to make sure employers are taking the know their government is looking out necessary precautions to keep their order ‘‘should not have been approved’’ for them, their families, and their eco- based on its procedures and protocols. workers safe. nomic security. So today, let’s keep the families and This individual was placed in the re- Today, I urge my colleagues to re- moval process in March 2012, following communities that have suffered from flect on the workers who lost their these losses in our thoughts, and let’s drug charges, but was shielded from re- lives this past year. I am hopeful we moval by USCIS even though the agen- make sure this Workers’ Memorial Day can honor their legacy by working to- is about recommitting ourselves to im- cy knew of his gang membership. After gether to pass the Protecting Amer- having received DACA, Mr. Rangel- proving safety protections at work- ica’s Workers Act and make these com- places across the country. Every work- Hernandez allegedly murdered four monsense updates to meet our obliga- people. er in every industry should have basic tions to the best workforce in the Secretary Johnson testified today be- worker protections. While workers are world and continue our work growing fore the Senate Judiciary Committee doing their jobs, employers should be the economy from the middle out, not and said, ‘‘If you are a member of a doing everything they can to protect the top down. them. gang, a known member of a criminal In 1970, Congress passed the Occupa- By Mr. MCCAIN (for himself and gang, you should not receive DACA. tional Safety and Health Act to protect Mr. REED) (by request): You should be considered priority for workers from unsafe working condi- S. 1118. A bill to authorize appropria- removal.’’ The Secretary said that tions. Back in 1970, that law finally tions for fiscal year 2016 for military Rangel-Hernandez should not have gave workers some much needed pro- activities of the Department of Defense been approved for DACA, and that tection so they could earn a living and for military construction, to pre- there was a lapse in the background without sacrificing their health or scribe military personnel strengths for checks for this applicant. safety. such fiscal year, and for other pur- The Rangel-Hernandez case shows Since then, of course, American in- poses; to the Committee on Armed that USCIS is not doing a thorough job dustry has changed significantly. Busi- Services. reviewing the individuals who it allows

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It is tion agreements, shall not apply to en- interpretation of section 215 of the unclear how many individuals have re- rollment agreements made between USA PATRIOT Act, the NSA has been ceived DACA that shouldn’t have. So students and certain institutions of indiscriminately sweeping up Ameri- far, since 2013, 282 individuals who are higher education, and to prohibit limi- cans’ private telephone records for known gang members or criminals tations on the ability of students to years. have had their DACA benefit termi- pursue claims against certain institu- It is long past time to end this bulk nated. The review of all cases, as or- tions of higher education; to the Com- collection program. Americans have dered by Secretary Johnson, is ongo- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, made clear that they will not tolerate ing, so that number could climb. and Pensions. such intrusion into their private lives. In April 2015, nearly 1,000 gang mem- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask The President has called for an end to bers and associates from 239 different unanimous consent that the text of the bulk collection under section 215. The gangs were arrested in 282 cities across bill be printed in the RECORD. Director of National Intelligence and the U.S. during Project Wildfire, a 6- There being no objection, the text of the Attorney General supported legis- week operation led by U.S. Immigra- the bill was ordered to be printed in lation last year that would have shut tion and Customs Enforcement’s, ICE, the RECORD, as follows: this program down. National security Homeland Security Investigations. Of S. 1122 experts have testified that the program those arrested, 199 were foreign nation- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- is not necessary, and the American als from 18 countries in South and Cen- resentatives of the United States of America in technology industry has called for tral America, Asia, Africa, Europe and Congress assembled, meaningful reform of this program be- the Caribbean. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. cause it has lost billions to competi- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Court Legal tors in the international marketplace The Immigration and Customs En- Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act of forcement Director expressed concern due to a decline in the public’s trust. 2015’’. Yet in the face of this overwhelming about criminal gangs and said, ‘‘Crimi- SEC. 2. INAPPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER 1 OF nal gangs inflict violence and fear upon TITLE 9, UNITED STATES CODE, TO consensus, Congress has failed to act. our communities, and without the at- ENROLLMENT AGREEMENTS MADE Last year, when we had an opportunity tention of law enforcement, these BETWEEN STUDENTS AND CERTAIN to pass my bipartisan legislation to INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDU- end this program and reform other sur- groups can spread like a cancer.’’ CATION. veillance authorities, some Members of Despite the concern about violent (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 1 of title 9 of the criminal gangs, ICE arrests are down. United States Code (relating to the enforce- this body chose to play political games According to the Center for Immigra- ment of arbitration agreements) shall not rather than engage in constructive de- tion Studies, ‘‘arrests peaked in 2012, apply to an enrollment agreement made be- bate. tween a student and an institution of higher The time for posturing and theatrics then dropped by more than 25 percent education. is over. It is time for Congress to an- in 2013, and continued to decline in (b) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term swer to the American people. 2014.’’ ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has the Today, I—along with Senator MIKE meaning given such term in section 102 of Furthermore, under the Fourth Cir- LEE—introduce the USA FREEDOM cuit’s decision in Holder v. Martinez, the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). Act of 2015. This bipartisan bill is also former gang members may argue that being introduced in the House today by their status as a former gang member SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON LIMITATIONS ON ABIL- ITY OF STUDENTS TO PURSUE Congressman JIM SENSENBRENNER, similarly entitles them to remain in CLAIMS AGAINST CERTAIN INSTITU- House Judiciary Committee chairman TIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. the United States. This ruling has BOB GOODLATTE, ranking member JOHN Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act opened the door to violent gang mem- CONYERS, and a large bipartisan group bers renouncing their membership as a of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094(a)) is amended by add- ing at the end the following: of House Judiciary Committee mem- ruse to stay in the country. Unfortu- bers. nately, the Department of Justice ‘‘(30) The institution will not require any student to agree to, and will not enforce, any If enacted, our bill will be the most didn’t appeal the ruling, signaling sup- limitation or restriction (including a limita- significant reform to government sur- port for gang members to remain in the tion or restriction on any available choice of veillance authorities since the USA country. applicable law, a jury trial, or venue) on the PATRIOT Act was passed nearly 14 The Grassley-Tillis-Burr bill seeks to ability of a student to pursue a claim, indi- years ago. Most importantly, our bill ensure that alien gang members are vidually or with others, against an institu- will definitively end the NSA’s bulk tion in court.’’. not provided a safe haven in the United collection program under section 215. It SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. States. It defines a criminal alien also guarantees unprecedented trans- gang, renders them inadmissible and This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 1 year after the parency about government surveillance deportable, and requires the govern- date of enactment of this Act. programs, allows the FISA Court to ap- ment to detain them while awaiting de- point an amicus to assist it in signifi- portation. The bill also prohibits By Mr. LEE (for himself, Mr. cant cases, and brings the national se- criminal alien gang members from LEAHY, Mr. HELLER, Mr. DUR- curity letter statutes in line with the gaining U.S. immigration benefits such BIN, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. FRANKEN, First Amendment. as asylum, Temporary Protected Sta- Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. The bipartisan, bicameral bill we in- tus, Special Immigrant Juvenile visas, BLUMENTHAL, Mr. DAINES, and troduce today is the product of intense deferred action or parole, with limited Mr. SCHUMER): and careful negotiations. It enacts exceptions for law enforcement pur- S. 1123. A bill to reform the authori- strong, meaningful reforms while en- poses. Lastly, the bill provides an expe- ties of the Federal Government to re- suring that the intelligence commu- dited removal process for terrorists, quire the production of certain busi- nity has the tools it needs to keep this criminal aliens and gang members. ness records, conduct electronic sur- country safe. I hope my colleagues will agree that veillance, use pen registers and trap Some will say that this bill does not our immigration laws, and the admin- and trace devices, and use other forms go far enough. I agree. But in order to istration’s policies, must be reformed of information gathering for foreign in- secure broader support for reform legis- so that those who pose a threat to the telligence, counterterrorism, and lation that can pass both the House public are not allowed to remain in the criminal purposes, and for other pur- and Senate and be signed into law, United States and take advantage of poses; to the Committee on the Judici- changes had to be made to the bill that the benefits we provide. ary. I introduced last year. This new bill

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But we should Whereas on December 18, 2013, the United Syria, China, Cuba, and Ethiopia as the pass it and continue fighting for more Nations General Assembly adopted a resolu- countries having the worst obstacles to ac- reform. tion (United Nations General Assembly Res- cess, limits on content, and violations of I have been in the Senate for more olution 163 (2013)) on the safety of journalists user rights among countries and territories than 40 years—and I have learned that and the issue of impunity, that unequivo- rated by Freedom House as ‘‘Not Free’’ ; when there is a chance to make real cally condemns, in both conflict and noncon- Whereas freedom of the press is a key com- progress, we have to seize it. This is flict situations, all attacks on and violence ponent of democratic governance, activism against journalists and media workers, in- in civil society, and socioeconomic develop- not my first fight and certainly will cluding torture, extrajudicial killing, en- ment; and not be my last. I have a responsibility forced disappearance, arbitrary detention, Whereas freedom of the press enhances to Vermonters and the American peo- and intimidation and harassment; public accountability, transparency, and par- ple to do everything I can to end the Whereas 2015 is the 22nd anniversary of ticipation: Now, therefore, be it dragnet collection of their phone World Press Freedom Day, which focuses on Resolved, That the Senate— records under section 215. And I know the theme ‘‘Let Journalism Thrive! Towards (1) expresses concern about the threats to freedom of the press and expression around for a fact that the upcoming June 1 Better Reporting, Gender Equality, and Media Safety in the Digital Age’’; the world following World Press Freedom sunset of section 215 is our best oppor- Whereas the Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Day on May 3, 2015; tunity for real reform. We cannot Press Act of 2009 (22 U.S.C. 2151 note; Public (2) commends journalists and media work- squander it. Law 111-166), which was passed by unanimous ers around the world for their essential role Last year, a broad and bipartisan co- consent in the Senate and signed into law by in promoting government accountability, de- alition worked together to craft rea- President Barack Obama in 2010, expanded fending democratic activity, and strength- sonable and responsible legislation. the annual Human Rights Reports of the De- ening civil society, despite threats to their safety; Critics resorted to scare tactics. They partment of State to include the examina- tion of freedom of the press; (3) pays tribute to journalists who have would not even agree to debate the bill. Whereas, according to Reporters Without lost their lives carrying out their work; I hope that we do not see a repeat of Borders, in 2014, freedom of the press suffered (4) calls on governments abroad to imple- that ill-fated strategy again this year. a ‘‘drastic decline’’ across all continents; ment United Nations General Assembly Res- The American people have had enough Whereas, according to Reporters Without olution 163 (2013); of delay and brinksmanship. Congress Borders, in 2014, 69 journalists and 19 citizen- (5) condemns all actions around the world now has an opportunity to show leader- journalists were killed in connection with that suppress freedom of the press, includ- ship and govern responsibly. the collection and dissemination of news and ing: brutal murders of journalists by the ter- information; rorist group Islamic State in Syria, violent The intelligence community is deep- Whereas, according to the Committee to attacks against media outlets such as the ly concerned about the possibility of a Protect Journalists, in 2014, the 3 deadliest French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, and legislative standoff that could result in countries for journalists on assignment were the kidnappings of journalists and media the expiration of section 215 alto- Syria, Ukraine, and Iraq; workers by pro-Russian militant groups in gether. The USA FREEDOM Act is a Whereas, according to the Committee to eastern Ukraine; path forward that has the support of Protect Journalists, more than 40 percent of (6) reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the administration, privacy groups, the the journalists killed in 2014 had been tar- the press to efforts of the United States Gov- geted for murder and 31 percent of journal- technology industry—and most impor- ernment to support democracy, mitigate ists murdered had reported receiving threats; conflict, and promote good governance do- tantly, the American people. I urge Whereas, according to the Committee to mestically and around the world; and congressional leaders to take up and Protect Journalists, 650 journalists were (7) calls on the President and the Secretary swiftly pass the USA FREEDOM Act of killed between 1992 and April 2015 and the of State— 2015—because I will not vote for reau- perpetrators have not been punished; (A) to improve the means by which the thorization of section 215 without Whereas, according to the Committee to United States Government rapidly identifies, meaningful reform. Protect Journalists, the 5 countries with the publicizes, and responds to threats against highest number of unpunished journalist freedom of the press around the world; f murders between 2004 and 2014 are Iraq, So- (B) to urge foreign governments to conduct SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS malia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Syria; transparent investigations and adjudications Whereas, according to Reporters Without of the perpetrators of attacks against jour- Borders, in 2014, 853 journalists and 122 cit- nalists; and SENATE RESOLUTION 152—RECOG- izen-journalists were arrested; (C) to highlight the issue of threats against Whereas, according to the Committee to freedom of the press year round. NIZING THREATS TO FREEDOM Protect Journalists, as of December 1, 2014, f OF THE PRESS AND EXPRESSION 221 journalists worldwide were in prison; AROUND THE WORLD AND RE- Whereas, according to Reporters Without SENATE RESOLUTION 153—RECOG- AFFIRMING FREEDOM OF THE Borders, the 5 countries with the highest NIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESS AS A PRIORITY IN EF- number of journalists in prison as of Decem- THE UNITED STATES-JAPAN RE- FORTS OF THE UNITED STATES ber 8, 2014, were China, Eritrea, Iran, Egypt, LATIONSHIP TO SAFEGUARDING and Syria; GOVERNMENT TO PROMOTE DE- GLOBAL SECURITY, PROSPERITY, MOCRACY AND GOOD GOVERN- Whereas, according to Reporters Without Borders, in 2014, the 5 countries with the AND HUMAN RIGHTS ANCE highest number of journalists threatened or Mr. CORKER (for himself, Mr. Mr. CASEY (for himself and Mr. attacked were Ukraine, Venezuela, Turkey, CARDIN, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. RUBIO, Mrs. RUBIO) submitted the following resolu- Libya, and China; SHAHEEN, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. tion; which was referred to the Com- Whereas, according to the 2015 World Press MENENDEZ, and Mr. PERDUE) submitted mittee on Foreign Relations: Freedom Index of Reporters Without Bor- the following resolution; which was ders, Eritrea, North Korea, Turkmenistan, S. RES. 152 Syria, and China were the countries ranked considered and agreed to: Whereas Article 19 of the United Nations lowest with respect to ‘‘media pluralism and S. RES. 153 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, independence, respect for the safety and free- Whereas the United States-Japan alliance adopted in Paris, France on December 10, dom of journalists, and the legislative, insti- is a cornerstone of global peace and stability 1948, states that ‘‘[e]veryone has the right to tutional and infrastructural environment in and underscores the past, present, and future freedom of opinion and expression; this right which the media operate’’; United States commitment to the stability includes freedom to hold opinions without Whereas, according to the Committee to and prosperity of Japan and the Asia-Pacific interference and to seek, receive and impart Protect Journalists, in 2014, Syria was the region; information and ideas through any media world’s deadliest country for journalists for Whereas the United States and Japan es- and regardless of frontiers.’’; the third year in a row; tablished diplomatic relations on March 31, Whereas in 1993, the United Nations Gen- Whereas, according to Reporters Without 1854, with the signing of the Treaty of Peace eral Assembly proclaimed May 3 of each year Borders, the Government of the Russian Fed- and Amity; as ‘‘World Press Freedom Day’’ to celebrate eration continued to pressure the media to Whereas 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the fundamental principles of freedom of the control independent news outlets to an ex- the end of World War II, a conflict where the

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Mr. INHOFE submitted an amend- Mutual Cooperation and Security between and ment intended to be proposed by him to the the United States and Japan; Whereas, on April 29, 2015, Prime Minister bill H.R. 1191, supra; which was ordered to lie Whereas the United States and Japan are Abe will address a Joint Meeting of Congress on the table. both free societies committed to the prin- at the invitation of the Speaker of the SA 1179. Mr. CORKER (for himself and Mr. ciples of inclusive democracy, respect for House: Now, therefore, be it CARDIN) proposed an amendment to amend- human potential and individual character, Resolved, ment SA 1140 proposed by Mr. CORKER (for and the belief that the peaceful spread of SECTION 1. SENSE OF THE SENATE. himself and Mr. CARDIN) to the bill H.R. 1191, these principles will result in a safer and The Senate— supra. brighter future for all of mankind; (1) reaffirms the importance of the United SA 1180. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- Whereas the Governments and people of States-Japan alliance for maintaining peace ment intended to be proposed to amendment the United States and Japan can help realize and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and SA 1140 proposed by Mr. CORKER (for himself this future through further strengthening beyond, including through United States ex- and Mr. CARDIN) to the bill H.R. 1191, supra; their economic, political, social, cultural, tended deterrence, the revision of the Guide- which was ordered to lie on the table. and security relationship; lines for United States-Japan Defense Co- SA 1181. Mr. BARRASSO submitted an Whereas the United States and Japan are operation, and Japan’s policy of ‘‘Proactive amendment intended to be proposed to indispensable partners in tackling global Contribution to Peace’’ based on the prin- amendment SA 1140 proposed by Mr. CORKER challenges, and have pledged significant sup- ciples of international cooperation; (for himself and Mr. CARDIN) to the bill H.R. port for efforts to counter violent extre- (2) supports ongoing efforts to further 1191, supra; which was ordered to lie on the mism, including the threat of ISIL; combat strengthen the United States-Japan alliance table. the proliferation of weapons of mass destruc- to confront emerging challenges, including SA 1182. Mr. ROBERTS submitted an tion; prevent piracy; improve global health; cyber and space; amendment intended to be proposed by him promote human rights; contribute to eco- (3) supports strong cooperation between to the bill H.R. 1191, supra; which was or- nomic development around the world; and the United States and Japan in safeguarding dered to lie on the table. assist the victims of conflict and disaster maritime security and ensuring freedom of SA 1183. Mr. ROBERTS submitted an worldwide; navigation, commerce, and overflight in the amendment intended to be proposed by him Whereas the Governments and people of East and South China Seas; to the bill H.R. 1191, supra; which was or- the United States and Japan share a com- (4) recognizes that although the United dered to lie on the table. mitment to free and open markets, high States Government does not take a position SA 1184. Mr. DAINES submitted an amend- standards for the free flow of commerce and on the ultimate sovereignty of the Senkaku ment intended to be proposed to amendment trade, and the establishment of an inclusive Islands, the United States acknowledges that SA 1140 proposed by Mr. CORKER (for himself architecture for regional and global trade they are under the administration of Japan and Mr. CARDIN) to the bill H.R. 1191, supra; and development; and opposes any unilateral actions that which was ordered to lie on the table. Whereas Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has would seek to undermine such administra- SA 1185. Mr. DAINES submitted an amend- also reiterated that his cabinet will uphold tion; ment intended to be proposed to amendment the stance on the recognition of history of (5) reaffirms that the unilateral actions of SA 1140 proposed by Mr. CORKER (for himself previous prime ministers, including the a third party will not affect the United and Mr. CARDIN) to the bill H.R. 1191, supra; Murayama statement; States acknowledgment of the administra- which was ordered to lie on the table. Whereas the United States-Japan security tion of Japan over the Senkaku Islands and SA 1186. Mr. VITTER submitted an amend- alliance has evolved considerably over many that the United States remains committed ment intended to be proposed by him to the decades and will continue to transform as a under the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and bill H.R. 1191, supra; which was ordered to lie partnership, sharing greater responsibilities, Security to respond to any armed attack in on the table. dedicated to ensuring a secure and pros- the territories under the administration of SA 1187. Mr. VITTER submitted an amend- perous region and world; Japan; ment intended to be proposed by him to the Whereas the Government of Japan has re- (6) recognizes the support of the Govern- bill H.R. 1191, supra; which was ordered to lie interpreted its constitution to allow for the ment of Japan in addressing global chal- on the table. collective self-defense of its allies, including lenges that threaten the security of people SA 1188. Mr. VITTER submitted an amend- the United States, an action that strength- everywhere; ment intended to be proposed by him to the ens the alliance’s ability to defend Japan and (7) supports the expansion of academic and bill H.R. 1191, supra; which was ordered to lie to continue to safeguard regional security; cultural exchanges between the United on the table. Whereas the United States-Japan alliance States and Japan, especially efforts to en- SA 1189. Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself, Mr. is essential for ensuring maritime security courage Japanese students to study at uni- HOEVEN, and Mr. LANKFORD) submitted an and freedom of navigation, commerce, and versities in the United States, and vice amendment intended to be proposed by her overflight in the waters of the East China versa, to deepen people-to-people ties; to the bill H.R. 1191, supra; which was or- Sea; (8) encourages the expansion of scientific dered to lie on the table. Whereas Japan stands as a strong partner research and development and technical co- SA 1190. Mr. TOOMEY (for himself and Mr. of the United States in efforts to uphold re- operation with Japan, to address global chal- WARNER) submitted an amendment intended spect for the rule of law and to oppose the lenges; to be proposed to amendment SA 1140 pro- use of coercion, intimidation, or force to (9) promotes deepening the economic and posed by Mr. CORKER (for himself and Mr. change the regional or global status quo, in- trade ties between the United States and CARDIN) to the bill H.R. 1191, supra; which cluding in the East and South China Seas, Japan, including the empowerment of was ordered to lie on the table. SA 1191. Mr. HATCH submitted an amend- which are among the busiest waterways in women, which is vital for the prosperity of ment intended to be proposed to amendment the world; both our nations, the Asia Pacific region, SA 1140 proposed by Mr. CORKER (for himself Whereas the United States and Japan are and the world; and and Mr. CARDIN) to the bill H.R. 1191, supra; committed to working together towards a (10) calls for continued cooperation be- which was ordered to lie on the table. world where the Democratic People’s Repub- tween the Governments of the United States SA 1192. Mr. HATCH submitted an amend- lic of Korea (DPRK) does not threaten global and Japan in the promotion of human rights. ment intended to be proposed to amendment peace and security with its weapons of mass SEC. 2. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. SA 1140 proposed by Mr. CORKER (for himself destruction and illicit activities, and where Nothing in this resolution shall be con- and Mr. CARDIN) to the bill H.R. 1191, supra; the DPRK respects human rights and people strued as a declaration of war or authoriza- which was ordered to lie on the table. can live in freedom; tion to use force. SA 1193. Mr. HATCH submitted an amend- Whereas the United States and Japan have ment intended to be proposed to amendment a long history of successful technical co- f SA 1140 proposed by Mr. CORKER (for himself operation and joint scientific research and AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND and Mr. CARDIN) to the bill H.R. 1191, supra; development; PROPOSED which was ordered to lie on the table. Whereas, on May 7, 1843, the first Japanese immigrants arrived in the United States, and SA 1177. Mr. HELLER (for himself, Mr. f Japanese-Americans have made significant CRUZ, Mr. COTTON, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. RUBIO, TEXT OF AMENDMENTS contributions to the advancement, including and Mr. KIRK) submitted an amendment in- our former colleague, the late Senator Dan- tended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. SA 1177. Mr. HELLER (for himself, iel Inouye, of the United States; 1191, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of Mr. CRUZ, Mr. COTTON, Mr. INHOFE, Mr.

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Mr. INHOFE submitted an ‘‘(B) SENATE.—During the first 60 days that amendment intended to be proposed by amendment intended to be proposed by the Senate is in session following trans- him to the bill H.R. 1191, to amend the him to the bill H.R. 1191, to amend the mittal by the President of an agreement pur- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure suant to subsection (a), the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate shall, as ap- that emergency services volunteers are that emergency services volunteers are propriate, hold hearings and briefings and not taken into account as employees not taken into account as employees otherwise obtain information in order to under the shared responsibility re- under the shared responsibility re- fully review such agreement. quirements contained in the Patient quirements contained in the Patient ‘‘(2) LIMITATION ON ACTIONS DURING PERIOD Protection and Affordable Care Act; Protection and Affordable Care Act; OF CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW PERIOD.—Notwith- which was ordered to lie on the table; which was ordered to lie on the table; standing any other provision of law, except as follows: as follows: as provided in paragraph (3), during the pe- riod for congressional review provided in On page 16, between lines 17 and 18, insert At the end, add the following: paragraph (1), the President may not waive, the following: SEC. 3. RECOGNITION OF JERUSALEM AS THE suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or oth- ‘‘(C) REPORT ON ACTIONS BY IRAN AFFECTING CAPITAL OF ISRAEL AND RELOCA- erwise limit the application of statutory TION OF THE UNITED STATES EM- US COMMITMENT TO ISRAEL.—In addition to sanctions with respect to Iran under any pro- BASSY TO JERUSALEM. any other information required to be sub- vision of law or refrain from applying any (a) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It is the policy mitted to Congress under this paragraph, the such sanctions pursuant to an agreement de- of the United States to recognize Jerusalem President shall also report to Congress not scribed in subsection (a). as the undivided capital of the State of later than seven days after any action by the ‘‘(3) EXCEPTION.—The prohibition under Israel, both de jure and de facto. Government of Iran that could compromise paragraph (2) does not apply to any new de- (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of the commitment of the United States to the ferral, waiver, or other suspension of statu- Congress that— security of Israel or the support of the tory sanctions pursuant to the Joint Plan of (1) Jerusalem must remain an undivided United States for Israel’s right to exist. city in which the rights of every ethnic and Action if that deferral, waiver, or other sus- religious group are protected as they have SA 1179. Mr. CORKER (for himself pension is made— been by Israel since 1967; ‘‘(A) consistent with the law in effect on and Mr. CARDIN) proposed an amend- the date of the enactment of the Iran Nu- (2) every citizen of Israel should have the ment to amendment SA 1140 proposed right to reside anywhere in the undivided clear Agreement Review Act of 2015; and by Mr. CORKER (for himself and Mr. city of Jerusalem; ‘‘(B) not later than 45 calendar days before (3) the President and the Secretary of CARDIN) to the bill H.R. 1191, to amend the transmission by the President of an State should publicly affirm as a matter of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to agreement, assessment report, and certifi- United States policy that Jerusalem must ensure that emergency services volun- cation under subsection (a). remain the undivided capital of the State of teers are not taken into account as em- ‘‘(c) EFFECT OF CONGRESSIONAL ACTION Israel; ployees under the shared responsibility WITH RESPECT TO NUCLEAR AGREEMENTS (4) the President should immediately im- requirements contained in the Patient WITH IRAN.— plement the provisions of the Jerusalem Em- Protection and Affordable Care Act; as ‘‘(1) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress that— bassy Act of 1995 (Public Law 104–45) and follows: begin the process of relocating the United ‘‘(A) the sanctions regime imposed on Iran States Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem; and On page 2, line 13, insert ‘‘, and specifically by Congress is primarily responsible for (5) United States officials should refrain including any agreed Persian text of such bringing Iran to the table to negotiate on its from any actions that contradict United agreement, related materials, and annexes’’ nuclear program; States law on this subject. after ‘‘and annexes’’. ‘‘(B) these negotiations are a critically im- (c) AMENDMENT OF WAIVER AUTHORITY.— portant matter of national security and for- The Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 (Public SA 1180. Mr. THUNE submitted an eign policy for the United States and its Law 104–45) is amended— amendment intended to be proposed to closest allies; (1) by striking section 7; and amendment SA 1140 proposed by Mr. ‘‘(C) this section does not require a vote by (2) by redesignating section 8 as section 7. CORKER (for himself and Mr. CARDIN) to Congress for the agreement to commence; (d) IDENTIFICATION OF JERUSALEM ON GOV- the bill H.R. 1191, to amend the Inter- (D) this section provides for congressional review, including, as appropriate, for ap- ERNMENT DOCUMENTS.—Notwithstanding any nal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that other provision of law, any official document proval, disapproval, or no action on statu- of the United States Government which lists emergency services volunteers are not tory sanctions relief under an agreement; countries and their capital cities shall iden- taken into account as employees under and tify Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. the shared responsibility requirements ‘‘(E) even though the agreement may com- (e) RESTRICTION ON FUNDING SUBJECT TO contained in the Patient Protection mence, because the sanctions regime was im- OPENING DETERMINATION.—Not more than 50 and Affordable Care Act; which was or- posed by Congress and only Congress can percent of the funds appropriated to the De- dered to lie on the table; as follows: permanently modify or eliminate that re- partment of State for fiscal year 2015 for gime, it is critically important that Con- On page 4, line 18, insert ‘‘, including mili- ‘‘Acquisition and Maintenance of Buildings gress have the opportunity, in an orderly and tary bases,’’ after ‘‘suspicious sites’’. Abroad’’ may be obligated until the Sec- deliberative manner, to consider and, as ap- retary of State determines and reports to SA 1181. Mr. BARRASSO submitted propriate, take action affecting the statu- tory sanctions regime imposed by Congress. Congress that the United States Embassy in an amendment intended to be proposed Jerusalem has officially opened. ‘‘(2) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any (f) FISCAL YEARS 2016 AND 2017 FUNDING.— to amendment SA 1140 proposed by Mr. other provision of law, action involving any (1) FISCAL YEAR 2016.—Of the funds author- CORKER (for himself and Mr. CARDIN) to measure of statutory sanctions relief by the ized to be appropriated for ‘‘Acquisition and the bill H.R. 1191, to amend the Inter- United States pursuant to an agreement sub- Maintenance of Buildings Abroad’’ for the nal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that ject to subsection (a) or the Joint Plan of Department of State for fiscal year 2016, emergency services volunteers are not Action— such sums as may be necessary should be taken into account as employees under ‘‘(A) may be taken, consistent with exist- made available until expended only for con- the shared responsibility requirements ing statutory requirements for such action, if, during the period for review provided in struction and other costs associated with the contained in the Patient Protection establishment of the United States Embassy subsection (b), the Congress adopts, and in Israel in the capital of Jerusalem. and Affordable Care Act; which was or- there is enacted, a joint resolution stating in (2) FISCAL YEAR 2017.—Of the funds author- dered to lie on the table; as follows: substance that the Congress does favor the ized to be appropriated for ‘‘Acquisition and Beginning on page 6, strike line 8 and all agreement; Maintenance of Buildings Abroad’’ for the that follows through page 26, line 19, and in- ‘‘(B) may not be taken if, during the period Department of State for fiscal year 2017, sert the following: for review provided in subsection (b), the such sums as may be necessary should be ‘‘(1) REVIEW PERIOD.— Congress adopts, and there is enacted, a joint made available until expended only for con- ‘‘(A) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.—During resolution stating in substance that the Con- struction and other costs associated with the the first 60 days that the House of Represent- gress does not favor the agreement; or establishment of the United States Embassy atives is in session following transmittal by ‘‘(C) may not be taken if, following the pe- in Israel in the capital of Jerusalem. the President of an agreement pursuant to riod for review provided in subsection (b), (g) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term subsection (a), the Committee on Foreign Af- there is not enacted any such joint resolu- ‘‘United States Embassy’’ means the offices fairs of the House of Representatives shall, tion. of the United States diplomatic mission and as appropriate, hold hearings and briefings ‘‘(3) DEFINITION.—For the purposes of this the residence of the United States chief of and otherwise obtain information in order to subsection, the phrase ‘‘action involving any mission. fully review such agreement. measure of statutory sanctions relief by the

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Congress that— under any provision of law or any other ef- ‘‘(J) An assessment of— ‘‘(A) United States sanctions on Iran for fort to refrain from applying any such sanc- ‘‘(i) whether Iran directly supported, fi- terrorism, human rights abuses, and ballistic tions. nanced, planned, or carried out an act of ter- missiles will remain in place under an agree- ‘‘(d) CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT OF IRANIAN rorism against the United States or a United ment, as defined in subsection (i)(1); COMPLIANCE WITH NUCLEAR AGREEMENTS.— States person anywhere in the world; ‘‘(B) issues not addressed by an agreement ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The President shall keep ‘‘(ii) whether, and the extent to which, on the nuclear program of Iran, including the appropriate congressional committees Iran supported acts of terrorism, including fair and appropriate compensation for Amer- and leadership fully and currently informed acts of terrorism against the United States icans who were terrorized and subjected to or a United States person anywhere in the of all aspects of Iranian compliance with re- torture while held in captivity for 444 days world; spect to an agreement subject to subsection after the seizure of the United States Em- ‘‘(iii) all actions, including in inter- (a). bassy in Tehran, Iran, in 1979 and their fami- national fora, being taken by the United ‘‘(2) POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT BREACHES States to stop, counter, and condemn acts by lies, the freedom of Americans held in Iran, AND COMPLIANCE INCIDENTS.—The President Iran to directly or indirectly carry out acts the human rights abuses of the Government shall, within 10 calendar days of receiving of terrorism against the United States and of Iran against its own people, and the con- credible and accurate information relating United States persons; tinued support of terrorism worldwide by the to a potentially significant breach or compli- ‘‘(iv) the impact on the national security Government of Iran, are matters critical to ance incident by Iran with respect to an of the United States and the safety of United ensure justice and the national security of agreement subject to subsection (a), submit States citizens as a result of any Iranian ac- the United States, and should be expedi- such information to the appropriate congres- tions reported under this paragraph; and tiously addressed; sional committees and leadership. ‘‘(v) all of the sanctions relief provided to ‘‘(C) the President should determine the ‘‘(3) MATERIAL BREACH REPORT.—Not later Iran, pursuant to the agreement, and a de- agreement in no way compromises the com- than 30 calendar days after submitting infor- scription of the relationship between each mitment of the United States to Israel’s se- mation about a potentially significant sanction waived, suspended, or deferred and curity, nor its support for Israel’s right to breach or compliance incident pursuant to Iran’s nuclear weapon’s program. exist; and paragraph (2), the President shall make a de- ‘‘(K) An assessment of whether violations ‘‘(D) in order to responsibly implement any termination whether such potentially sig- of internationally recognized human rights long-term agreement reached between the nificant breach or compliance issue con- in Iran have changed, increased, or de- P5+1 countries and Iran, it is critically im- stitutes a material breach and, if there is creased, as compared to the prior 180-day pe- portant that Congress have the opportunity such a material breach, whether Iran has riod. to review any agreement and, as necessary, cured such material breach, and shall submit ‘‘(5) ADDITIONAL REPORTS AND INFORMA- to the appropriate congressional committees take action to modify the statutory sanc- TION.— tions regime imposed by Congress. and leadership such determination, accom- ‘‘(A) AGENCY REPORTS.—Following submis- panied by, as appropriate, a report on the ac- sion of an agreement pursuant to subsection ‘‘(e) EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLA- tion or failure to act by Iran that led to the (a) to the appropriate congressional commit- TION.— material breach, actions necessary for Iran tees and leadership, the Department of ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the event the Presi- to cure the breach, and the status of Iran’s State, the Department of Energy, and the dent does not submit a certification pursu- efforts to cure the breach. Department of Defense shall, upon the re- ant to subsection (d)(6) or has determined ‘‘(4) SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than quest of any of those committees or leader- pursuant to subsection (d)(3) that Iran has 180 calendar days after entering into an ship, promptly furnish to those committees materially breached an agreement subject to agreement described in subsection (a), and or leadership their views as to whether the subsection (a) and the material breach has not less frequently than once every 180 cal- safeguards and other controls contained in not been cured, Congress may initiate within endar days thereafter, the President shall the agreement with respect to Iran’s nuclear 60 calendar days expedited consideration of submit to the appropriate congressional program provide an adequate framework to qualifying legislation pursuant to this sub- committees and leadership a report on Iran’s ensure that Iran’s activities permitted there- section. nuclear program and the compliance of Iran under will not be inimical to or constitute ‘‘(2) QUALIFYING LEGISLATION DEFINED.—For with the agreement during the period cov- an unreasonable risk to the common defense purposes of this subsection, the term ‘‘quali- ered by the report, including the following and security. fying legislation’’ means only a bill of either elements: ‘‘(B) PROVISION OF INFORMATION ON NUCLEAR House of Congress— ‘‘(A) Any action or failure to act by Iran INITIATIVES WITH IRAN.—The President shall ‘‘(A) the title of which is as follows: ‘‘A bill that breached the agreement or is in non- keep the appropriate congressional commit- reinstating statutory sanctions imposed compliance with the terms of the agreement. tees and leadership fully and currently in- with respect to Iran.’’; and ‘‘(B) Any delay by Iran of more than one formed of any initiative or negotiations with ‘‘(B) the matter after the enacting clause week in providing inspectors access to facili- Iran relating to Iran’s nuclear program, in- of which is: ‘‘Any statutory sanctions im- ties, people, and documents in Iran as re- cluding any new or amended agreement. posed with respect to Iran pursuant to quired by the agreement. ‘‘(6) COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION.—After the ‘‘(C) Any progress made by Iran to resolve review period provided in subsection (b), the llllll that were waived, suspended, re- concerns by the International Atomic En- President shall, not less than every 90 cal- duced, or otherwise relieved pursuant to an ergy Agency about possible military dimen- endar days— agreement submitted pursuant to section sions of Iran’s nuclear program. ‘‘(A) determine whether the President is 135(a) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 are ‘‘(D) Any procurement by Iran of materials able to certify that— hereby reinstated and any action by the in violation of the agreement or which could ‘‘(i) Iran is transparently, verifiably, and United States Government to facilitate the otherwise significantly advance Iran’s abil- fully implementing the agreement, including release of funds or assets to Iran pursuant to ity to obtain a nuclear weapon. all related technical or additional agree- such agreement, or provide any further waiv- ‘‘(E) Any centrifuge research and develop- ments; er, suspension, reduction, or other relief pur- ment conducted by Iran that— ‘‘(ii) Iran has not committed a material suant to such agreement is hereby prohib- ‘‘(i) is not in compliance with the agree- breach with respect to the agreement or, if ited.’’, with the blank space being filled in ment; or Iran has committed a material breach, Iran with the law or laws under which sanctions ‘‘(ii) may substantially enhance the break- has cured the material breach; are to be reinstated. out time of acquisition of a nuclear weapon ‘‘(iii) Iran has not taken any action, in- ‘‘(3) INTRODUCTION.—During the 60-calendar by Iran, if deployed. cluding covert action, that could signifi- day period provided for in paragraph (1), ‘‘(F) Any diversion by Iran of uranium, cantly advance its nuclear weapons program; qualifying legislation may be introduced— carbon-fiber, or other materials for use in and ‘‘(A) in the House of Representatives, by Iran’s nuclear program in violation of the ‘‘(iv) suspension of sanctions related to the majority leader or the minority leader; agreement. Iran pursuant to the agreement is— and ‘‘(G) Any covert nuclear activities under- ‘‘(I) appropriate and proportionate to the ‘‘(B) in the Senate, by the majority leader taken by Iran, including any covert nuclear specific and verifiable measures taken by (or the majority leader’s designee) or the mi- weapons-related or covert fissile material ac- Iran with respect to terminating its illicit nority leader (or the minority leader’s des- tivities or research and development. nuclear program; and ignee). ‘‘(H) An assessment of whether any Iranian ‘‘(II) vital to the national security inter- ‘‘(4) FLOOR CONSIDERATION IN HOUSE OF REP- financial institutions are engaged in money ests of the United States; and RESENTATIVES.— laundering or terrorist finance activities, in- ‘‘(B) if the President determines he is able ‘‘(A) REPORTING AND DISCHARGE.—If a com- cluding names of specific financial institu- to make the certification described in sub- mittee of the House to which qualifying leg- tions if applicable. paragraph (A), make such certification to islation has been referred has not reported

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such qualifying legislation within 10 legisla- ‘‘(F) RULINGS OF THE CHAIR ON PROCE- ‘‘(5) FLOOR CONSIDERATION IN HOUSE OF REP- tive days after the date of referral, that com- DURE.—Appeals from the decisions of the RESENTATIVES.— mittee shall be discharged from further con- Chair relating to the application of the rules (A) PROCEEDING TO CONSIDERATION.—After sideration thereof. of the Senate, as the case may be, to the pro- the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the ‘‘(B) PROCEEDING TO CONSIDERATION.—Be- cedure relating to qualifying legislation House of Representatives reports the joint ginning on the third legislative day after shall be decided without debate. resolution to the House of Representatives each committee to which qualifying legisla- ‘‘(G) CONSIDERATION OF VETO MESSAGES.— or has been discharged from its consider- tion has been referred reports it to the House Debate in the Senate of any veto message ation, it shall be in order to move to proceed or has been discharged from further consid- with respect to qualifying legislation, in- to consider the joint resolution in the House. eration thereof, it shall be in order to move cluding all debatable motions and appeals in All points of order against the motion are to proceed to consider the qualifying legisla- connection with such qualifying legislation, waived. Such a motion shall not be in order tion in the House. All points of order against shall be limited to 10 hours, to be equally di- after the House has disposed of a motion to the motion are waived. Such a motion shall vided between, and controlled by, the major- proceed on the joint resolution. The previous not be in order after the House has disposed ity leader and the minority leader or their question shall be considered as ordered on of a motion to proceed on the qualifying leg- designees. the motion to its adoption without inter- islation with regard to the same agreement. ‘‘(6) RULES RELATING TO SENATE AND HOUSE vening motion. The motion shall not be de- The previous question shall be considered as OF REPRESENTATIVES.— batable. A motion to reconsider the vote by ordered on the motion to its adoption with- ‘‘(A) COORDINATION WITH ACTION BY OTHER which the motion is disposed of shall not be in order. out intervening motion. The motion shall HOUSE.—If, before the passage by one House ‘‘(B) CONSIDERATION.—The joint resolution not be debatable. A motion to reconsider the of qualifying legislation of that House, that shall be considered as read. All points of vote by which the motion is disposed of shall House receives qualifying legislation from order against the joint resolution and not be in order. the other House, then the following proce- against its consideration are waived. The ‘‘(C) CONSIDERATION.—The qualifying legis- dures shall apply: previous question shall be considered as or- lation shall be considered as read. All points ‘‘(i) The qualifying legislation of the other dered on the joint resolution to its passage of order against the qualifying legislation House shall not be referred to a committee. ‘‘(ii) With respect to qualifying legislation without intervening motion except 2 hours of and against its consideration are waived. debate equally divided and controlled by the The previous question shall be considered as of the House receiving the legislation— ‘‘(I) the procedure in that House shall be proponent and an opponent. A motion to re- ordered on the qualifying legislation to final consider the vote on passage of the joint res- passage without intervening motion except the same as if no qualifying legislation had been received from the other House; but olution shall not be in order. No amendment two hours of debate equally divided and con- to, or motion to recommit, joint resolution trolled by the sponsor of the qualifying legis- ‘‘(II) the vote on passage shall be on the qualifying legislation of the other House. shall be in order. lation (or a designee) and an opponent. A ‘‘(C) APPEALS.—All appeals from the Chair ‘‘(B) TREATMENT OF A BILL OF OTHER motion to reconsider the vote on passage of relating to the application of the Rules of HOUSE.—If one House fails to introduce quali- the qualifying legislation shall not be in the House of Representatives to the proce- order. fying legislation under this section, the qualifying legislation of the other House dure relating to the joint resolution shall be ‘‘(5) CONSIDERATION IN THE SENATE.— decided without debate. shall be entitled to expedited floor proce- ‘‘(A) COMMITTEE REFERRAL.—Qualifying ‘‘(6) FLOOR CONSIDERATION IN THE SENATE.— dures under this section. legislation introduced in the Senate shall be ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding Rule ‘‘(C) TREATMENT OF COMPANION MEAS- referred to the Committee on Foreign Rela- XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, it URES.—If, following passage of the qualifying tions. is in order at any time after the Committee legislation in the Senate, the Senate then re- ‘‘(B) REPORTING AND DISCHARGE.—If the on Foreign Relations of the Senate reports ceives a companion measure from the House Committee on Foreign Relations has not re- the joint resolution to the Senate or has of Representatives, the companion measure ported such qualifying legislation within 10 been discharged from its consideration (even shall not be debatable. session days after the date of referral of such though a previous motion to the same effect PPLICATION TO REVENUE MEASURES.— legislation, that committee shall be dis- ‘‘(D) A has been disagreed to) to move to proceed to charged from further consideration of such The provisions of this paragraph shall not the consideration of joint resolution, and all legislation and the qualifying legislation apply in the House of Representatives to points of order against the joint resolution shall be placed on the appropriate calendar. qualifying legislation which is a revenue (and against consideration of the joint reso- ‘‘(C) PROCEEDING TO CONSIDERATION.—Not- measure. lution) are waived. The motion to proceed is withstanding Rule XXII of the Standing ‘‘(f) EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION OF RESOLU- not debatable. The motion is not subject to Rules of the Senate, it is in order at any TIONS.— a motion to postpone. A motion to recon- time after the committee authorized to con- ‘‘(1) DEFINED TERM.—In this subsection, the sider the vote by which the motion is agreed sider qualifying legislation reports it to the term ‘‘joint resolution’’ means a joint reso- to or disagreed to shall not be in order. If a Senate or has been discharged from its con- lution either approving or disapproving— motion to proceed to the consideration of sideration (even though a previous motion to ‘‘(A) an agreement subject to subsection the joint resolution is agreed to, the joint the same effect has been disagreed to) to (a); or resolution shall remain the unfinished busi- move to proceed to the consideration of ‘‘(B) the Joint Plan of Action. ness until disposed of. qualifying legislation, and all points of order ‘‘(2) INTRODUCTION.—During the period de- ‘‘(B) DEBATE.—Debate on the joint resolu- against qualifying legislation (and against scribed in subsection (b), a joint resolution tion, and on all debatable motions and ap- consideration of the qualifying legislation) may be introduced— peals in connection therewith, shall be lim- are waived. The motion to proceed is not de- ‘‘(A) in the House of Representatives, by ited to not more than 10 hours, which shall batable. The motion is not subject to a mo- the Speaker (or the Speaker’s designee) or be divided equally between the majority and tion to postpone. A motion to reconsider the the minority leader (or the minority leader’s minority leaders or their designees. A mo- vote by which the motion is agreed to or dis- designee); and tion to further limit debate is in order and agreed to shall not be in order. If a motion ‘‘(B) in the Senate, by the majority leader not debatable. An amendment to, or a mo- to proceed to the consideration of the quali- (or the majority leader’s designee) or the mi- tion to postpone, or a motion to proceed to fying legislation is agreed to, the qualifying nority leader (or the minority leader’s des- the consideration of other business, or a mo- legislation shall remain the unfinished busi- ignee). tion to recommit the joint resolution is not ness until disposed of. ‘‘(3) COMMITTEE REFERRAL.— in order. ‘‘(D) DEBATE.—Debate on qualifying legis- ‘‘(A) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.—A joint ‘‘(C) VOTE ON PASSAGE.—The vote on pas- lation, and on all debatable motions and ap- resolution that is introduced in the House of sage shall occur immediately following the peals in connection therewith, shall be lim- Representatives shall immediately be re- conclusion of the debate on the joint resolu- ited to not more than 10 hours, which shall ferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs tion and a single quorum call at the conclu- be divided equally between the majority and of the House of Representatives. sion of the debate, if requested in accordance minority leaders or their designees. A mo- ‘‘(B) SENATE.—A joint resolution that is in- with the rules of the Senate. tion to further limit debate is in order and troduced in the Senate shall immediately be ‘‘(D) RULINGS OF THE CHAIR ON PROCE- not debatable. An amendment to, or a mo- referred to the Committee on Foreign Rela- DURE.—Appeals from the decisions of the tion to postpone, or a motion to proceed to tions of the Senate. Chair relating to the application of the rules the consideration of other business, or a mo- ‘‘(4) DISCHARGE.—If the committee of ei- of the Senate, as the case may be, to the pro- tion to recommit the qualifying legislation ther House to which joint resolution has cedure relating to joint resolution shall be is not in order. been referred has not reported such joint res- decided without debate. ‘‘(E) VOTE ON PASSAGE.—The vote on pas- olution within 10 session days after the date ‘‘(E) CONSIDERATION OF VETO MESSAGES.— sage shall occur immediately following the of referral of such resolution, that com- Debate in the Senate of any veto message conclusion of the debate on the qualifying mittee shall be discharged from further con- with respect to joint resolution, including all legislation and a single quorum call at the sideration of such resolution and the joint debatable motions and appeals in connection conclusion of the debate, if requested in ac- resolution shall be placed on the appropriate with such joint resolution, shall be limited cordance with the rules of the Senate. calendar. to 10 hours, to be equally divided between,

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Mr. DAINES submitted an impact its ability to draw conclusions—with ‘‘(i) the joint resolution of the other House amendment intended to be proposed to absolute assurance—about whether Iran is shall not be referred to a committee; and amendment SA 1140 proposed by Mr. developing a clandestine nuclear weapons ‘‘(ii) with respect to joint resolution of the program. CORKER (for himself and Mr. CARDIN) to House receiving the legislation— ‘‘(IV) The limitations of IAEA actors. ‘‘(I) the procedure in that House shall be the bill H.R. 1191, to amend the Inter- ‘‘(V) Challenges within the geographic the same as if no joint resolution had been nal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that scope which may be too large to anticipate received from the other House; but emergency services volunteers are not within the sanctioned treaty or agreement ‘‘(II) the vote on passage shall be on the taken into account as employees under or the national technical means (NTM) mon- joint resolution of the other House. the shared responsibility requirements itoring regimes alone. ‘‘(B) TREATMENT OF JOINT RESOLUTION OF contained in the Patient Protection ‘‘(iii) PRESIDENTIAL CERTIFICATION.—Not OTHER HOUSE.—If one House fails to intro- and Affordable Care Act; which was or- later than 30 days after the Secretary of duce or consider a joint resolution under this dered to lie on the table; as follows: State submits a report under subparagraph section, the joint resolution of the other (A), the President shall certify to the appro- On page 17, between lines 21 and 22, insert priate congressional committees and leader- House shall be entitled to expedited floor the following: procedures under this section. ship that the President has reviewed the Sec- ‘‘(v) Iran has ceased the development of a retary’s shortfall assessment required under ‘‘(C) TREATMENT OF COMPANION MEAS- nuclear warhead; and URES.—If, following passage of the joint reso- this subparagraph, including the rec- ommendations contained therein, and has lution in the Senate, the Senate receives a SA 1186. Mr. VITTER submitted an companion measure from the House of Rep- taken necessary actions to address existing amendment intended to be proposed by gaps within the monitoring and verification resentatives, the companion measure shall him to the bill H.R. 1191, to amend the not be debatable. framework. ‘‘ (g) RULES OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure ‘‘(D) CLASSIFIED ANNEX.—A report under AND SENATE.—Subsections (e) and (f) are en- that emergency services volunteers are acted by Congress— not taken into account as employees SA 1187. Mr. VITTER submitted an under the shared responsibility re- amendment intended to be proposed by SA 1182. Mr. ROBERTS submitted an quirements contained in the Patient him to the bill H.R. 1191, to amend the amendment intended to be proposed by Protection and Affordable Care Act; Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure him to the bill H.R. 1191, to amend the which was ordered to lie on the table; that emergency services volunteers are Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure as follows: not taken into account as employees that emergency services volunteers are At the appropriate place, insert the fol- under the shared responsibility re- not taken into account as employees lowing: quirements contained in the Patient under the shared responsibility re- ‘‘(C) ASSESSMENT OF INADEQUACIES IN Protection and Affordable Care Act; quirements contained in the Patient INTERNATIONAL MONITORING AND VERIFICATION which was ordered to lie on the table; Protection and Affordable Care Act; SYSTEM.— as follows: which was ordered to lie on the table; ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—A report under subpara- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- graph (A) shall include an assessment by the as follows: lowing: Secretary of State, in conjunction with the OINT INTERPRETATION OF AGREE- On page 17, between lines 21 and 22, insert ‘‘(4) J heads and other officials of relevant agen- MENT.— the following: cies, detailing existing inadequacies in the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 10 days ‘‘(v) the Russian Federation is not pro- international monitoring and verification after the President transmits an agreement viding to Iran, through sales, leases, or other system as outlined and in accordance with under paragraph (1), the President shall sub- lending, weapons systems in violation of findings and recommendations pertaining to mit to the appropriate congressional com- United Nations Security Council Resolution verification shortcomings contained with- mittees a joint fact sheet signed by the 1929 (2010) or sophisticated air defense sys- in— President and the President of the Republic tems; and ‘‘(I) the September 26, 2006, Government of Iran certifying a clear interpretation of Accountability Office report, ‘‘Nuclear Non- SA 1183. Mr. ROBERTS submitted an the agreement as seen by both parties. proliferation: IAEA Has Strengthened Its ‘‘(B) ELEMENTS.—The joint fact sheet shall amendment intended to be proposed by Safeguards and Nuclear Security Programs, include the following elements: him to the bill H.R. 1191, to amend the but Weaknesses Need to Be Addressed’’; ‘‘(i) A joint commitment of understanding Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure ‘‘(II) the May 16, 2013, Government Ac- by the United States and Iran that the agree- that emergency services volunteers are countability Office Report, ‘‘IAEA Has Made ment will halt the Iranian pursuit of nuclear not taken into account as employees Progress in Implementing Critical Programs military capability. under the shared responsibility re- but Continues to Face Challenges’’; ‘‘(ii) A delineation of the ongoing agreed quirements contained in the Patient ‘‘(III) the Defense Science Board Study, maximum allowable levels of declared ura- ‘‘Task Force on the Assessment of Nuclear Protection and Affordable Care Act; nium, uranium, and percent purity. Treaty Monitoring and Verification Tech- ‘‘(iii) A timeframe for the lifting of sanc- which was ordered to lie on the table; nologies’’; tions, and a mutual understanding that if as follows: ‘‘(IV) the IAEA Report, The Safeguards Iran violates the deal, sanctions can be re- On page 15, between lines 18 and 19, insert System of the International Atomic Energy imposed within 30 days. the following: Agency; and the IAEA Safeguards Statement ‘‘(iv) A statement clarifying the dispute ‘‘(L) An assessment of whether the Russian for 2010; resolution process envisioned. Federation is providing to Iran, through ‘‘(V) the IAEA Safeguards Overview: Com- ‘‘(v) A certification that— sales, leases, or other lending, weapons sys- prehensive Safeguards Agreements and Addi- ‘‘(I) Iran has provided the necessary expla- tems in violation of United Nations Security tional Protocols; nations that enable the IAEA to clarify the Council Resolution 1929 (2010) or sophisti- ‘‘(VI) the IAEA Model Additional Protocol; two outstanding practical measures, as out- cated air defense systems. and lined in the February 19, 2015, IAEA Board of ‘‘(VII) the IAEA February 2015 Director Governors meeting; and SA 1184. Mr. DAINES submitted an General Report to the Board of Governors. ‘‘(II) Iran has proposed new practical meas- amendment intended to be proposed to ‘‘(ii) RECOMMENDATIONS.—The assessment ures in the next step of the Framework for amendment SA 1140 proposed by Mr. required under clause (i) shall include rec- Cooperation as previously agreed on. CORKER (for himself and Mr. CARDIN) to ommendations based upon the reports ref- ‘‘(vi) A statement of Iran’s continued the bill H.R. 1191, to amend the Inter- erenced in such clause, including rec- agreement to provide the IAEA with access nal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that ommendations to overcome inadequacies or to centrifuge assembly workshops, cen- develop an improved monitoring framework trifuge rotor production workshops, and emergency services volunteers are not and recommendations related to the fol- storage facilities. taken into account as employees under lowing matters: ‘‘(vii) A description of the level of allow- the shared responsibility requirements ‘‘(I) The nuclear security program’s long- able ballistic missile development and capa- contained in the Patient Protection term resource needs. bility.

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Mr. VITTER submitted an dent under the Constitution, the Inter- emergency services volunteers are not amendment intended to be proposed by national Emergency Economic Powers Act taken into account as employees under him to the bill H.R. 1191, to amend the (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the National Emer- the shared responsibility requirements Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), or part B contained in the Patient Protection of title II of the Energy Policy and Conserva- that emergency services volunteers are and Affordable Care Act; which was or- tion Act (42 U.S.C. 6271 et seq.) to prohibit dered to lie on the table; as follows: not taken into account as employees exports. under the shared responsibility re- On page 31, strike lines 7 through 11 and in- quirements contained in the Patient SA 1190. Mr. TOOMEY (for himself sert the following: ‘‘(9) NUCLEAR WEAPONS PROGRAM.—The Protection and Affordable Care Act; and Mr. WARNER) submitted an amend- term ‘‘nuclear weapons program’’ means any which was ordered to lie on the table; ment intended to be proposed to effort whatsoever, including research and de- as follows: amendment SA 1140 proposed by Mr. velopment efforts, to develop, design, obtain, At the appropriate place, insert the fol- CORKER (for himself and Mr. CARDIN) to procure, create, fabricate, manufacture, as- lowing: the bill H.R. 1191, to amend the Inter- semble, or test, in any fashion or manner, a ‘‘(v) Iran has not acquired and deployed ad- nal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that nuclear explosive device or any component vanced integrated air defense systems, as de- emergency services volunteers are not thereof, as well as any effort whatsoever to fined by the United Nations Register of Con- taken into account as employees under obtain, procure, or create, including through ventional Arms, and including long-range the shared responsibility requirements enrichment, fissile material of any type, in- surface-to-air missiles such as the Russian- cluding plutonium or uranium, that is en- made S300; and contained in the Patient Protection riched to a sufficient level for use in a nu- ‘‘(B) if the President determines he is able and Affordable Care Act; which was or- clear explosive device, and includes any nu- to make the certification described in sub- dered to lie on the table; as follows: clear weapon related materiel program paragraph (A), make such certification to At the appropriate place, insert the fol- (‘‘NWRMP’’), which includes the research, the appropriate congressional committees lowing: development, manufacture, or procurement and leadership. SEC. ll. EMERGENCY SERVICES, GOVERNMENT, of components used to detonate, test, or de- ‘‘(7) IMPOSITION OF UNITED NATIONS SANC- AND CERTAIN NONPROFIT VOLUN- ploy a nuclear device. TIONS.—In the event the President does not TEERS. ‘‘(10) P5+1 COUNTRIES.—The term ‘‘P5+1 submit a certification pursuant to paragraph (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (c) of section countries’’ means the United States, France, (6) or has determined pursuant to paragraph 4980H of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is the Russian Federation, the People’s Repub- (3) that Iran has materially breached an amended by redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), lic of China, the United Kingdom, and Ger- agreement subject to subsection (a) and the and (7) as paragraphs (6), (7), and (8), respec- many. material breach has not been cured, the tively, and by inserting after paragraph (4) ‘‘(11) UNITED STATES PERSON.—The term President shall direct the United States Per- the following new paragraph: manent Representative to the United Na- ‘‘(5) SPECIAL RULES FOR CERTAIN EMER- SA 1192. Mr. HATCH submitted an tions to use the voice and vote of the United GENCY SERVICES, GOVERNMENT, AND NONPROFIT amendment intended to be proposed to States to impose sanctions in accordance VOLUNTEERS.— amendment SA 1140 proposed by Mr. with United Nations Resolution 1929 (2010). ‘‘(A) EMERGENCY SERVICES VOLUNTEERS.— CORKER (for himself and Mr. CARDIN) to ‘‘(8) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Qualified services rendered as a bona fide the bill H.R. 1191, to amend the Inter- volunteer to an eligible employer shall not nal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that SA 1189. Ms. MURKOWSKI (for her- be taken into account under this section as emergency services volunteers are not self, Mr. HOEVEN, and Mr. LANKFORD) service provided by an employee. For pur- taken into account as employees under submitted an amendment intended to poses of the preceding sentence, the terms ‘qualified services’, ‘bona fide volunteer’, and the shared responsibility requirements be proposed by her to the bill H.R. 1191, ‘eligible employer’ shall have the respective contained in the Patient Protection to amend the Internal Revenue Code of meanings given such terms under section and Affordable Care Act; which was or- 1986 to ensure that emergency services 457(e). dered to lie on the table; as follows: volunteers are not taken into account ‘‘(B) CERTAIN OTHER GOVERNMENT AND NON- On page 13, line 17, strike ‘‘enhance’’ and as employees under the shared respon- PROFIT VOLUNTEERS.— insert ‘‘reduce’’. sibility requirements contained in the ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Services rendered as a Patient Protection and Affordable Care bona fide volunteer to a specified employer SA 1193. Mr. HATCH submitted an Act; which was ordered to lie on the shall not be taken into account under this amendment intended to be proposed to table; as follows: section as service provided by an employee. ‘‘(ii) BONA FIDE VOLUNTEER.—For purposes amendment SA 1140 proposed by Mr. At the end, add the following: of this subparagraph, the term ‘bona fide vol- CORKER (for himself and Mr. CARDIN) to SEC. 3. PETROLEUM-RELATED SANCTIONS. unteer’ means an employee of a specified em- the bill H.R. 1191, to amend the Inter- (a) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 60 ployer whose only compensation from such nal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that days after the date of the enactment of this employer is in the form of— emergency services volunteers are not Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to ‘‘(I) reimbursement for (or reasonable al- taken into account as employees under the appropriate congressional committees lowance for) reasonable expenses incurred in the shared responsibility requirements and leadership (as that term is defined in the performance of services by volunteers, or contained in the Patient Protection subsection (h)(3) of section 135 of the Atomic ‘‘(II) reasonable benefits (including length Energy Act of 1954, as added by section 2) an of service awards), and nominal fees, custom- and Affordable Care Act; which was or- unclassified report assessing— arily paid by similar entities in connection dered to lie on the table; as follows: (1) the ability of crude oil and condensate with the performance of services by volun- Beginning on page 11, strike line 16 and all produced in Iran and the United States to ac- teers. that follows through ‘‘significant breach’’ on cess and supply the global crude oil and con- ‘‘(iii) SPECIFIED EMPLOYER.—For purposes page 12, line 4, and insert the following: densate market; and of this subparagraph, the term ‘specified em- ‘‘(2) POTENTIAL BREACHES AND COMPLIANCE (2) the extent to which future action in- ployer’ means— INCIDENTS.—The President shall, within 10 volving any measure of statutory sanctions ‘‘(I) any government entity, and calendar days of receiving credible informa- relief (as that term is defined in subsection ‘‘(II) any organization described in section tion relating to a potential breach or compli- (c)(3) of such section 135) by the United 501(c) and exempt from tax under section ance incident by Iran with respect to an States will result in greater exports of Ira- 501(a). agreement subject to subsection (a), submit nian petroleum to the global market than ‘‘(iv) COORDINATION WITH SUBPARAGRAPH such information to the appropriate congres- permitted by the Joint Plan of Action (as de- (A).—This subparagraph shall not fail to sional committees and leadership. fined in subsection (h)(5) of such section) and apply with respect to services merely be- ‘‘(3) MATERIAL BREACH REPORT.—Not later under the sanctions described in subsection cause such services are qualified services (as than 30 calendar days after submitting infor- (c)(1)(A) of such section. defined in section 457(e)(11)(C)).’’. mation about a potential breach or compli- (b) REMOVAL OF EXPORT RESTRICTIONS.—Be- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments ance incident pursuant to paragraph (2), the ginning 30 calendar days after submission of made by this section shall apply to months President shall make a determination the report required under subsection (a), not- beginning after December 31, 2013. whether such potential breach

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:55 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28AP6.025 S28APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE April 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2487 NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBJECT TO The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Committee on Intelligence be author- PROCEEDING objection, it is so ordered. ized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 28, 2015, at 11 a.m. I, Senator CHARLES GRASSLEY, intend COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to object to proceeding to the nomina- objection, it is so ordered. tion of Brodi L. Fontenot, to be Chief Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I ask Financial Officer at the Department of unanimous consent that the Com- SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE mittee on Energy and Natural Re- Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I ask the Treasury, dated April 28, 2015. sources be authorized to meet during unanimous consent that the Select f the session of the Senate on April 28, Committee on Intelligence be author- NOTICE OF HEARING 2015, at 10 a.m., in room SD–366 of the ized to meet during the session of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. Senate on April 28, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without AND PENSIONS objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC SUBCOMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS AND would like to announce that the Com- WORKS FEDERAL MANAGEMENT mittee on Health, Education, Labor, Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I ask Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I ask and Pensions will meet on May 5, 2015, unanimous consent that the Com- unanimous consent that the Sub- at 2:30 pm, in room SD–430 of the Dirk- mittee on Environment and Public committee on Regulatory Affairs and sen Senate Office Building, to conduct Works be authorized to meet during Federal Management of the Committee a hearing entitled ‘‘Continuing Amer- the session of the Senate on April 28, on Homeland Security and Govern- ica’s Leadership: Realizing the Promise 2015, at 10 a.m., in room SD–406 of the mental Affairs be authorized to meet of Precision Medicine for Patients’’. Dirksen Senate Office Building. during the session of the Senate on For further information regarding The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without April 28, 2015, at 10 a.m., to conduct a this meeting, please contact Jamie objection, it is so ordered. hearing entitled, ‘‘Examining the Prop- Garden of the committee staff on (202) COMMITTEE ON FINANCE er Role of Judicial Review in the Fed- 224–1409. Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I ask eral Regulatory Process.’’ f unanimous consent that the Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mittee on Finance be authorized to objection, it is so ordered. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- MEET meet during the session of the Senate on April 28, 2015, at 10 a.m., in room ator from Rhode Island. COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES SD–215 of the Dirksen Senate Office f Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I ask Building, to conduct a hearing entitled PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR unanimous consent that the Com- ‘‘Creating a More Efficient and Level mittee on Armed Services be author- Playing Field: Audit and Appeals Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I ized to meet during the session of the Issues in Medicare.’’ ask unanimous consent that Chris Senate on April 28, 2015, at 9 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Stavish, an education fellow, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Karen Armitage, a health policy fellow, objection, it is so ordered. COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, both in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of this COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AND PENSIONS Congress. AFFAIRS Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I ask objection, it is so ordered. unanimous consent that the Com- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, mittee on Banking, Housing, and and Pensions be authorized to meet f Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY during the session of the Senate on April 28, 2015, at 10 a.m., in room SD– WHISTLEBLOWER ACT 430 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- April 28, 2015, at 10 a.m., to conduct a Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I ask ing to conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘Con- hearing entitled ‘‘The State of the In- unanimous consent that the Senate tinuing America’s Leadership: The Fu- surance Industry and Insurance Regu- proceed to the immediate consider- ture of Medical Innovation for Pa- lation.’’ ation of Calendar No. 36, S. 304. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tients.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. clerk will report the bill by title. objection, it is so ordered. COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND The senior assistant legislative clerk COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND TRANSPORTATION read as follows: GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I ask A bill (S. 304) to improve motor vehicle Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I ask safety by encouraging the sharing of certain unanimous consent that the Com- unanimous consent that the Com- mittee on Commerce, Science, and information. mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- There being no objection, the Senate Transportation be authorized to meet ernmental Affairs be authorized to during the session of the Senate on proceeded to consider the bill, which meet during the session of the Senate had been reported from the Committee April 28, 2015, at 10 a.m., in room SR– on April 28, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. to conduct 253 of the Russell Senate Office Build- on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- a hearing entitled ‘‘Securing the Bor- tation, with an amendment to strike ing to conduct a Subcommittee hearing der: Biometric Entry and Exit at Our entitled ‘‘Staying Afloat: Examining all after the enacting clause and insert Ports of Entry.’’ in lieu thereof the following: the Resources and Priorities of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without U.S. Coast Guard.’’ objection, it is so ordered. S. 304 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY objection, it is so ordered. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Motor Vehicle Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I ask Safety Whistleblower Act’’. COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND unanimous consent that the Com- SEC. 2. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY WHISTLE- TRANSPORTATION mittee on the Judiciary be authorized BLOWER INCENTIVES AND PROTEC- Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I ask to meet during the session of the Sen- TIONS. unanimous consent that the Com- ate on April 28, 2015, at 10 a.m., in room (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter IV of chapter mittee on Commerce, Science, and SD–226 of the Dirksen Senate Office 301 of title 49, United States Code, is amended Transportation be authorized to meet Building, to conduct a hearing entitled by adding at the end the following: during the session of the Senate on ‘‘Oversight of Homeland Security.’’ ‘‘§ 30172. Whistleblower incentives and protec- April 28, 2015, at 2:30 p.m., in room SR– The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tions objection, it is so ordered. ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 253 of the Russell Senate Office Build- ‘‘(1) COVERED ACTION.—The term ‘covered ac- ing to conduct a Subcommittee hearing SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE tion’ means any administrative or judicial ac- entitled ‘‘FAA Reauthorization: Avia- Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I ask tion, including any related administrative or ju- tion Safety and General Aviation.’’ unanimous consent that the Select dicial action, brought by the Secretary or the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:55 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A28AP6.026 S28APPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2488 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 28, 2015 Attorney General under this chapter that in the form as the Secretary may require by regulation; an award under this section and shall be subject aggregate results in monetary sanctions exceed- or to prosecution under section 1001 of title 18. ing $1,000,000. ‘‘(E) to any whistleblower who fails to report ‘‘(h) APPEALS.— ‘‘(2) MONETARY SANCTIONS.—The term ‘mone- or attempt to report the information internally ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Any determination made tary sanctions’ means monies, including pen- to an applicable motor vehicle manufacturer, under this section, including whether, to whom, alties and interest, ordered or agreed to be paid. parts supplier, or dealership, unless— or in what amount to make an award, shall be ‘‘(3) ORIGINAL INFORMATION.—The term ‘origi- ‘‘(i) the whistleblower reasonably believed in the discretion of the Secretary. nal information’ means information that— that such an internal report would have re- ‘‘(2) APPEALS.—Any determination made by ‘‘(A) is derived from the independent knowl- sulted in retaliation, notwithstanding section the Secretary under this section may be ap- edge or analysis of an individual; 30171(a); or pealed by a whistleblower to the appropriate ‘‘(B) is not known to the Secretary from any ‘‘(ii) the whistleblower reasonably believed court of appeals of the United States not later other source, unless the individual is the origi- that the information— than 30 days after the determination is issued nal source of the information; and ‘‘(I) was already internally reported; by the Secretary. ‘‘(C) is not exclusively derived from an allega- ‘‘(II) was already subject to or part of an in- ‘‘(3) REVIEW.—The court shall review the de- tion made in a judicial or an administrative ac- ternal inquiry or investigation; or termination made by the Secretary in accord- tion, in a governmental report, a hearing, an ‘‘(III) was otherwise already known to the ance with section 706 of title 5. audit, or an investigation, or from the news motor vehicle manufacturer, part supplier, or ‘‘(i) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 18 months media, unless the individual is a source of the dealership. after the date of enactment of the Motor Vehicle information. ‘‘(d) REPRESENTATION.—A whistleblower may Safety Whistleblower Act, the Secretary shall ‘‘(4) PART SUPPLIER.—The term ‘part supplier’ be represented by counsel. promulgate regulations on the requirements of means a manufacturer of motor vehicle equip- ‘‘(e) NO CONTRACT NECESSARY.—No contract this section, consistent with this section.’’. ment. with the Secretary is necessary for any whistle- (b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.— ‘‘(5) SUCCESSFUL RESOLUTION.—The term ‘suc- blower to receive an award under subsection (b). (1) ORIGINAL INFORMATION.—Information sub- cessful resolution’ includes any settlement or ‘‘(f) PROTECTION OF WHISTLEBLOWERS; CON- mitted to the Secretary of Transportation by a adjudication of a covered action. FIDENTIALITY.— whistleblower in accordance with the require- ‘‘(6) WHISTLEBLOWER.—The term ‘whistle- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section ments of section 30172 of title 49, United States blower’ means any employee or contractor of a 30167, and except as provided in paragraphs (4) Code, shall not lose its status as original infor- motor vehicle manufacturer, part supplier, or and (5) of this subsection, the Secretary, and mation solely because the whistleblower sub- dealership who voluntarily provides to the Sec- any officer or employee of the Department of mitted the information prior to the effective date retary original information relating to any Transportation, shall not disclose any informa- of the regulations if that information was sub- motor vehicle defect, noncompliance, or any vio- tion, including information provided by a whis- mitted after the date of enactment of this Act. lation or alleged violation of any notification or tleblower to the Secretary, which could reason- (2) AWARDS.—A whistleblower may receive an reporting requirement of this chapter which is ably be expected to reveal the identity of a whis- award under section 30172 of title 49, United likely to cause unreasonable risk of death or se- tleblower, except in accordance with the provi- States Code, regardless of whether the violation rious physical injury. sions of section 552a of title 5, unless— underlying the covered action occurred prior to ‘‘(b) AWARDS.— ‘‘(A) required to be disclosed to a defendant or the date of enactment of this Act, and may re- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If the original information respondent in connection with a public pro- ceive an award prior to the Secretary of Trans- that a whistleblower provided to the Secretary ceeding instituted by the Secretary or any entity portation promulgating the regulations under led to the successful resolution of a covered ac- described in paragraph (5); section 30172(i) of that title. (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—The table of tion, the Secretary, subject to subsection (c), ‘‘(B) the whistleblower provides prior written contents of subchapter IV of chapter 301 of title may pay an award or awards to 1 or more whis- consent for the information to be disclosed; or tleblowers in an aggregate amount of not more ‘‘(C) the Secretary, or other officer or em- 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at than 30 percent, in total, of collected monetary ployee of the Department of Transportation, re- the end the following: sanctions. ceives the information through another source, ‘‘30172. Whistleblower incentives and protec- ‘‘(2) PAYMENT OF AWARDS.—Any amount pay- such as during an inspection or investigation tions.’’. able under paragraph (1) shall be paid from the under section 30166, and has authority under Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I ask monetary sanctions collected, and any monetary other law to release the information. unanimous consent that the com- sanctions so collected shall be available for such ‘‘(2) REDACTION.—The Secretary, and any of- mittee-reported substitute amendment payment. ficer or employee of the Department of Trans- ‘‘(c) DETERMINATION OF AWARDS; DENIAL OF be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be portation, shall take reasonable measures to not read a third time and passed; and that AWARDS.— reveal the identity of the whistleblower when ‘‘(1) DETERMINATION OF AWARDS.— disclosing any information under paragraph (1). the motion to reconsider be considered ‘‘(A) DISCRETION.—The determination of ‘‘(3) SECTION 552(b)(3)(B).—For purposes of made and laid upon the table. whether, to whom, or in what amount to make section 552 of title 5, paragraph (1) of this sub- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without an award shall be in the discretion of the Sec- section shall be considered a statute described in objection, it is so ordered. retary. subsection (b)(3)(B) of that section. The committee-reported amendment ‘‘(B) CRITERIA.—In determining an award ‘‘(4) EFFECT.—Nothing in this subsection is in- made under subsection (b), the Secretary shall in the nature of a substitute was tended to limit the ability of the Attorney Gen- take into consideration— agreed to. ‘‘(i) if appropriate, whether a whistleblower eral to present such evidence to a grand jury or The bill (S. 304), as amended, was or- reported or attempted to report the information to share such evidence with potential witnesses dered to be engrossed for a third read- internally to an applicable motor vehicle manu- or defendants in the course of an ongoing crimi- ing, was read the third time, and facturer, part supplier, or dealership; nal investigation. passed. ‘‘(ii) the significance of the original informa- ‘‘(5) AVAILABILITY TO GOVERNMENT AGEN- tion provided by the whistleblower to the suc- CIES.— f cessful resolution of the covered action; ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Without the loss of its sta- tus as confidential in the hands of the Sec- RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE ‘‘(iii) the degree of assistance provided by the OF THE UNITED STATES-JAPAN whistleblower and any legal representative of retary, all information referred to in paragraph the whistleblower in the covered action; and (1) may, in the discretion of the Secretary, when RELATIONSHIP TO SAFE- ‘‘(iv) such additional factors as the Secretary determined by the Secretary to be necessary or GUARDING GLOBAL SECURITY, considers relevant. appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this PROSPERITY, AND HUMAN ‘‘(2) DENIAL OF AWARDS.—No award under chapter and in accordance with subparagraph RIGHTS subsection (b) shall be made— (B), be made available to the following: ‘‘(A) to any whistleblower who is convicted of ‘‘(i) The Department of Justice. Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I ask a criminal violation related to the covered ac- ‘‘(ii) An appropriate department or agency of unanimous consent that the Senate tion for which the whistleblower otherwise the Federal Government, acting within the proceed to the consideration of S. Res. could receive an award under this section; scope of its jurisdiction. 153, submitted earlier today. ‘‘(B) to any whistleblower who, acting with- ‘‘(B) MAINTENANCE OF INFORMATION.—Each The PRESIDING OFFICER. The out direction from an applicable motor vehicle entity described in subparagraph (A) shall clerk will report the resolution by manufacturer, part supplier, or dealership, or maintain information described in that subpara- title. agent thereof, deliberately causes or substan- graph as confidential, in accordance with the The senior assistant legislative clerk tially contributes to the alleged violation of a re- requirements in paragraph (1). read as follows: quirement of this chapter; ‘‘(g) PROVISION OF FALSE INFORMATION.—A ‘‘(C) to any whistleblower who submits infor- whistleblower who knowingly and willfully A resolution (S. Res. 153) recognizing the mation to the Secretary that is based on the makes any false, fictitious, or fraudulent state- importance of the United States-Japan rela- tionship to safeguarding global security, facts underlying the covered action submitted ment or representation, or who makes or uses prosperity, and human rights. previously by another whistleblower; any false writing or document knowing the ‘‘(D) to any whistleblower who fails to provide same to contain any false, fictitious, or fraudu- There being no objection, the Senate the original information to the Secretary in such lent statement or entry, shall not be entitled to proceeded to consider the resolution.

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RECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVER- Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches of Florida was honored with the Partners in Progress SARY OF THE PIERCE COUNTY for their admirable decision to enlist in the Award. For their many contributions to the en- LABOR COUNCIL United States Armed Forces following their hancement of Northwest Indiana, these hon- graduation this year. Of these 22 enlistees, orees were recognized at a ceremony at the HON. DEREK KILMER three are Air Force enlistees, four are Army Radisson Hotel Celebrity Ballroom in OF WASHINGTON enlistees, three are National Guard enlistees, Merrillville, Indiana, on Tuesday, April 28, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eight are Marine Corps enlistees, and four are 2015. Roland Parrish, president, owner, and Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Navy enlistees. These young men and women chief executive officer of 24 Parrish McDon- have demonstrated a tremendous sense of ald’s Restaurants Ltd., was the guest speaker Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bravery and patriotism in their commitment to at this year’s event. recognize the 125th Anniversary of the Pierce defend our nation. Therefore, it is important Richard Schepel is the president of Schepel County Labor Council and the celebration of that they know they have the full support of Buick-GMC, Inc. Although he has retired from labor standing in solidarity and fighting for the United States House of Representatives, the dealership’s daily operations, Richard re- workers’ rights throughout our region. the American people, and their communities. mains connected to the foundation of superior The men and women who make up our The dedication of these individuals reminds us customer service upon which he built the deal- labor force serve as the backbone of our com- that in the face of a diverse set of challenges, ership. In 1970, Richard built Schepel Buick munities. They are our folks at the port who the United States remains an example of free- on Route 30 in Merrillville. Within a few years, handle the goods and products that keep dom, justice, and perseverance throughout the he was the number one Buick dealer in the Washington state’s economy moving and world. Chicago zone. Under his outstanding direction, make us a strong national and global trade The service of these young men and Schepel Buick-GMC, Inc. has succeeded for partner; they are the men and women who women must not go unrecognized, and so I over 45 years. Richard devotes much of his make the best airplanes in the world; they are want to personally thank these 22 local grad- time, effort, and support to charitable endeav- our government employees who help manage uating seniors for their commitment to our na- ors throughout Northwest Indiana, including our cities, keep our service members safe, tion and their selflessness by naming them area high school driver education programs, provide social services, and deliver our mail; here today: Ricky De Los Rios, Andrew work-study programs for students, and Amer- they are the educators who prepare our kids Hendrix, Justice Cooper, Bradley Monk, ican Red Cross blood drives, among others. for success in school and in life; they are our Carlton Morgan, Thomas Sebastyn, Jr., Nich- He also has served as a member of several grocery store workers who make sure we olas Gunther, Cameron Manochi, Adrian Chambers of Commerce throughout the com- have fresh food every day and in times of Coomes, Nicole Harrison, Daniel Gonzalez, munity. Through his involvement in his church, emergency; they are the folks who deliver Jose Rivera, Blake Ashworth, Mikelli Dorcius, Redeemer United Reformed Church, Richard goods to our homes and businesses; they are Marcelo Aguirre, Justin Lalonde, Joseph has been able to help serve many families the fire fighters and police officers who keep Venuti, Michael Garrity, Blake Boyle, Breanna and individuals in need. Richard Schepel be- our communities safe; and they are the people Reinhardt, Dylan Samons-Knight, and Husani lieves strongly in giving back to the community in the trades who build the roads and bridges Sylvester. that has supported his business throughout and buildings that strengthen our economy. All will be recognized on May 4, 2015 at the the years. For his commitment to the citizens For 125 years, the Pierce County Labor Our Community Salutes event in West Palm of Northwest Indiana and beyond, he is worthy Council has fought to protect the rights of our Beach. of the highest praise. labor force. They are on the frontlines fighting Mr. Speaker, we owe a debt of gratitude to Michael Schrage, president and chief execu- for fair wages, safe working conditions and each and every one of them and to all who tive officer of Centier Bank, became the fourth quality health care benefits. And they are commit to defend our great nation by serving generation of his family to own and operate pushing to make sure our current and future in the United States Armed Forces. That spirit the First Bank of Whiting, which was renamed retirees can spend their senior years in dig- of service and sacrifice is something we can Centier Bank years later. This family-owned nity, by receiving their hard-earned benefits. all be proud of. For this reason, it is my honor bank has grown throughout the years, and Mr. Speaker, leaders like Patty Rose and to recognize these young leaders here today. today Centier operates over fifty branches in Vance Lelli have made labor a force in the f Indiana. Under Mr. Schrage’s leadership, South Sound region and throughout the state Centier established an award-winning lender of Washington. In Pierce County, the Council HONORING THE NORTHWEST INDI- division, introduced a financial literacy pro- has grown from eight labor groups to 90 affili- ANA BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY gram, and the company has been named one ates representing 37,000 hard working fami- HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES of Indiana’s best places to work for the past lies. I am proud to recognize the 125th Anni- nine years. This is indisputably due to Mike’s versary of the Pierce County Central Labor HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY value-based work ethic, and the significance Council here today and am honored to rep- he places on Centier’s most important re- resent the hard working men and women OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES source, its employees. In addition, Mike gives throughout our region who will continue to much of his time and effort to charitable en- fight for a strong workforce. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 deavors including the Saint Jude House, the f Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with American Red Cross, the YMCA, and the Boy HONORING HIGH SCHOOL STU- deep respect and admiration that I rise to Scouts of America, to name a few. Mr. DENTS IN FLORIDA’S PALM commend five exceptional leaders from Indi- Schrage is truly an inventive business leader, BEACHES AND TREASURE COAST ana who were honored as the Northwest Indi- and his commitment to improving the commu- FOR THEIR COURAGEOUS DECI- ana Business and Industry Hall of Fame’s nity of Northwest Indiana is noteworthy. SION TO JOIN THE U.S. ARMED Class of 2015. The Northwest Indiana Busi- Roy Berlin is the president and chief execu- FORCES ness and Industry Hall of Fame was created tive officer of Berlin Metals in Hammond. Ber- by The Times and BusINess magazine, and lin Metals is a value-added processor and dis- HON. PATRICK MURPHY inductees are determined by a panel of local tributor of thin metals, primarily tinplate, light civic and business leaders. While there were gauge cold-rolled steel, and stainless steel, OF FLORIDA many deserving nominees, the individuals se- with much of the steel being manufactured in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lected as the 2015 Northwest Indiana Busi- Northwest Indiana. Roy’s career at Berlin Met- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 ness and Industry Hall of Fame inductees in- als began in 1988 as a salesman. He became Mr. MURPHY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise clude Richard Schepel, Michael E. Schrage, director of purchasing in 1992, executive vice today to honor 22 high school seniors from the Roy Berlin, Beth Wrobel, and Joe Coar, who president in 1995, and president in 1999. The

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They also sup- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 today I rise to recognize the Ventura County port the Metal Service Institute Center, which Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise Leadership Academy as they celebrate 20 works to educate employees in the metal dis- today to honor the Calhoun High School Girls years of promoting and cultivating the next tribution business. For his outstanding con- Powerlifting Team. On Friday, March 20, generation of community leaders in Ventura tributions to the success of the Northwest Indi- 2015, the team, led by Head Coach Jason County. ana community and his commitment to edu- The Ventura County Leadership Academy cation, Roy Berlin is to be commended. Bagwell and Assistant Coach Kellie Whitaker, won their 10th consecutive Texas High School was established in 1994 by the United Way of Beth Wrobel has been the chief executive Ventura County as a pipeline for developing a officer of HealthLinc, Inc. since 2002. Women’s Powerlifting Association’s (THSWPA) Texas State Championship at the strong, dynamic group of leaders. These lead- HealthLinc is a federally qualified health center ers are driven with ambition and purpose to with facilities in Mishawaka, Michigan City, American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. create a stronger community and to heighten Valparaiso, Knox, and East Chicago. The or- the quality of life in Ventura County. This is the first time this feat has been ac- ganization provides medical, dental, vision, The Ventura County Leadership Academy complished in the history of THSWPA, and I and behavioral health services. Under Beth’s has developed into a premier program, facili- am sure this record breaking accomplishment direction, HealthLinc has become a leader in tating life-long friendships and bonds that draw will stand the test of time. I congratulate the the healthcare industry in Northwest Indiana graduates back to volunteer their time and coaches and these amazing young women on due to her focus on each patient’s unique ex- skills in order to make the Ventura County their hard work and dedication and I wish perience. Beth and the exemplary staff at Leadership Academy the best experience pos- them the best of luck in all of their future en- HealthLinc provide outstanding support and sible for future cohorts. deavors. guidance to some of the most vulnerable resi- The diverse individuals that collectively Calhoun High School Sandies Team Mem- dents of the region. Beth serves on the Indi- make up the cohorts each year are provided bers: Kassidy Colianni, Miranda Smith, ana University Northwest School of Medicine’s a curriculum, which includes a focus on re- Danielle Bacon, Marissa Martinez, Belinda advisory board and on the boards of the gional issues related to education, public safe- Perez, Perla Resendiz, Brooke Downs, Abby United Way of Porter County and the Indiana ty, economic development, health care, and McFall, Zoey Dierlam and Jeanette Olachia. Primary Health Care Association. She is also more. Students have the unique opportunity to a member of the Valparaiso Human Relations meet with key decision-makers from the pub- Council and is president-elect of the Rotary f lic, private, and non-profit sectors of the coun- Club of Valparaiso. For her lifetime of service RECOGNIZING FRANK CORNELIUS ty. This experiential learning environment to those in need and her dedication to the FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUN- brings participants to the forefront of critical healthcare industry, Beth Wrobel is an inspira- TRY issues in our community. tion to us all. The Ventura County Leadership Academy The final inductee, and this year’s recipient instills the confidence and skillsets that com- of the Partners in Progress Award, is Joe HON. REID J. RIBBLE prise a well-rounded change agent. To date Coar. Joe was the vice president of operations OF WISCONSIN the Ventura County Leadership Academy has at Tonn and Blank Construction for 25 years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES had 20 outstanding cohorts, and 430 success- before retiring in December 2014, and he cur- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 ful graduates making strides across the county rently serves as a consultant for the company. with what they have gained through the Ven- Joe began his career in 1967 as a carpenter Mr. RIBBLE. Mr. Speaker, I recently had the tura County Leadership Academy. apprentice and continued to work his way up opportunity to visit ‘‘Frank and Nancy’s Marine For the past two decades, the Ventura in the company into supervisory positions in- Corps Museum’’ in De Pere, Wisconsin. County Leadership Academy has contributed cluding superintendant, manager of oper- At the museum, I met Frank Cornelius, a an invaluable service to our community by de- ations, and ultimately, vice president of oper- 22-year Marine Corps veteran who seemed to veloping influential and effective leaders that ations. Joe has worked on a variety of projects do everything in twos. Frank was commis- continue to propel Ventura County into the throughout his career for many companies in- sioned a 2nd Lieutenant two times: First, in 21st century and beyond. It is with great en- cluding Urschel Laboratories, Sisters of Saint 1953 during Korea, and again in 1962 during thusiasm that I offer the Ventura County Lead- Francis, and Computer Services, Inc. Joe’s Vietnam. He served two terms as a Drill In- ership Academy my sincere congratulations in heartfelt passion for the industry has been the structor: First, in San Diego, CA, and then in reaching this milestone, and I am pleased to driving force throughout his career. Mr. Coar Parris Island, SC. Frank served two wars: join them in celebrating their 20th anniversary. First, in Korea and then, in Vietnam. He also works very hard to support the commu- f nity of Northwest Indiana and gives to many served in two different units, the infantry for charitable organizations. He has served on the the first 10 years and the air wing for the sec- WORLD’S OLDEST LIVING PERSON boards of the Construction Advancement ond. Frank was also an instructor two times: Foundation, Ready Northwest Indiana Work- First in Division School in Camp Pendleton, HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. force Development, Northwest Indiana Forum, CA, and second in electronics at the Naval Air OF MICHIGAN Technical Training Center in Memphis, TN. Northwest Indiana Business Round Table, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LaPorte County Redevelopment, among oth- Frank Cornelius has won many awards in ers. For his unwavering commitment to the recognition of his outstanding achievements. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 building trades and to the community of North- He received 2nd place in the West Coast Re- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, it is a great west Indiana, Joe Coar is truly worthy of the gional Technique of Instruction Competition in honor to recognize Ms. Jeralean Talley, a resi- prestigious honor bestowed upon him. 1958 in the ‘‘Sergeant and Below’’ category. dent of Michigan’s 13th District for a truly ex- Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my distin- More recently, he was named a National Herit- traordinary distinction: Being named the guished colleagues to join me in commending age Fellow on September 17, 2008 by the Na- world’s oldest living person by the Gerontology these outstanding leaders upon their induction tional Endowment for the Arts. Research Group, which keeps global longevity into the Northwest Indiana Business and In- I urge anyone who comes to the area to records. Ms. Talley was born in 1899 in Geor- dustry Hall of Fame. These individuals are visit Frank and his wife, Nancy, at their mu- gia and moved to Michigan in 1935, where most deserving of this honor, and for their seum for a personal tour. There, you will find she has resided ever since. leadership and commitment to the Northwest a patriotic veteran’s personal contribution to An active member of her family and commu- Indiana community, each of them is worthy of his community and a very interesting story of nity, Ms. Talley bowled until she was 104 and our respect and admiration. the past. mowed her own lawn until just a few years

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Mr. Speaker, I would like to submit an arti- Kinloch said he’s looking forward to tak- and achieved as much as my dear friend Oli- cle from the Detroit Free Press from April 7, ing Talley, despite her advanced age, on ver Koppell has for the people of the Bronx, 2015 recognizing Ms. Talley for leading an ex- their annual fishing trip. and all of New York State. traordinarily full life and for achieving this ‘‘We go to a trout pond in Dexter. She real- The son of refugees from Nazi Germany, unique distinction. ly likes that,’’ he said. Oliver moved to the Bronx when he was two f years old, and began a lifelong love affair with [Detroit Free Press, April 7, 2015] the borough. He attended Bronx elementary INKSTER’S JERALEAN TALLEY IS OLDEST RECOGNIZING WORLD HEMOPHILIA schools, graduated from Bronx High School of PERSON, GROUP SAYS DAY Science, and, following his tenure at Harvard (By Bill Laitner) University, where he graduated Cum Laude as The front door flew open as a reporter ap- HON. DEREK KILMER both an undergraduate and law student, he re- proached a brick ranch house in Inkster and OF WASHINGTON turned to the Bronx to begin his life of public a voice called out, ‘‘C’mon in—I’ve got Time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service. magazine on the phone.’’ On March 30, 1970, Oliver was first elected The speaker stood Thursday night over a Tuesday, April 28, 2015 to office as a Bronx Assemblyman, and served placid figure dressed in a pale pink night- Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring to gown named Jeralean Talley, a bright-eyed as a member of that legislative body for over elderly woman in spectacles who—despite the House’s attention the recognition of World 23 years. I spent many of those years as a her profound hearing loss—was fully aware, Hemophilia Day, which occurred on April 17. colleague of Oliver’s, and was always struck relatives said, that she’d just been declared Hemophilia is a rare disorder in which an in- by his incredible intellect and undeniable pas- by gerontology experts to be the oldest per- dividual’s blood does not have enough clotting sion for his constituency. His legislative record son in the world. factor, causing them to potentially bleed longer as a Member of the Assembly was sterling, ‘‘It’s truly incredible because Ms. Talley is than someone not affected by the disorder. As and showed the breadth of his interests and very aware of what’s going on. Her mental I have heard from my constituents, the health knowledge. state is very sharp,’’ said Michael Kinloch, problems endured by those living with hemo- It was no surprise to me then in 1993 when 56, of Canton, a GM engineer and longtime philia can be debilitating. These problems can Oliver was selected by his colleagues to serve family friend of Talley’s through their in a higher capacity, as New York State Attor- church. lead to seizures, paralysis and in some cases ‘‘It’s unfortunate that other people passed death. Sadly, there is no known cure for the ney General. As Attorney General, Oliver initi- away, but this has certainly elevated her. disorder but treatment options can reduce ated dozens of public interest lawsuits, col- She’s feeling no pain. She just can’t get symptoms and save lives. lected over $100,000,000 for the state treas- around like she used to,’’ Kinloch said, who In recognition of World Hemophilia Day, I ury, and negotiated the largest environmental sat on a couch as he gestured to the walker ask that we remain aware of the burden of settlement in the history of New York. that stood before Talley’s easy chair. blood disorders and their impact on American As a follow-up to his time in statewide of- Talley, who will turn 116 on May 23, citizens. In addition, on this day we should fice, Oliver returned to serve the local Bronx climbed to the top spot after Gertrude Wea- community, as Council Member for New York ver, the world’s oldest person for just five commit ourselves both to ensuring our country has the best treatment options available and City’s 11th District. From his election in 2001 days, died Monday in Arkansas. She was 116. to the end of his tenure in 2013, Oliver was a also to working for a cure. Weaver, who was born July 4, 1898, to leading progressive voice in the Council and a sharecroppers near the Texas border, was f also the oldest American. She died at 10:12 tireless advocate for the constituents he rep- a.m. at the Silver Oaks Health and Rehabili- WORLD HEMOPHILIA DAY resented in the northwest Bronx. To see the tation in Camden, a spokeswoman told success of Oliver’s tenure, look no further than KTHV–TV in Little Rock. HON. JARED POLIS his election results: he served three terms in She was crowned the oldest just Wednes- office with overwhelming support from the day after the death of Misao Okawa in OF COLORADO community. Japan. She was 117. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES But for Oliver, no legislative accomplishment At Talley’s Inkster home Monday, a reli- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 can compare to his greatest success, as a fa- gious tapestry hung on the wall and around Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring to ther and a husband. He is married to the love the room were others signs of her devotion of his life, Lorraine, and has three amazing to God. Asked for the key to her longevity, the House’s attention the recognition World children, along with 5 beautiful grandchildren. she gave the answer she has given before: Hemophilia Day which occurred on April 17. ‘‘It’s coming from above. That’s the best Hemophilia is a rare disorder in which an in- I have had the privilege of getting to know all advice I can give you. It’s not in my hands or dividual’s blood does not have enough clotting of the Koppells over the many years we have your hands,’’ she said, pointing vigorously factor, causing them to potentially bleed longer known each other, and they are all truly won- skyward with both index fingers. than someone not affected by the disorder. As derful people. Talley, born according to U.S. Census This year, the Riverdale Temple is honoring I have heard from my constituents, the health records in 1899 in Georgia, came to Michigan Oliver with a tribute luncheon in celebration of problems endured by those living with hemo- in 1935 and said, ‘‘I’ve been here ever since his years of dedicated service to the commu- then.’’ philia can be debilitating. These problems can nity. There is no more fitting honoree than Her advice to the world on the occasion of lead to seizures, paralysis and in some cases him. Oliver Koppell has been a true public her having attained a new level of celebrity death. Sadly, there is no known cure for the servant, an advocate for people from all walks was a rephrasing of Christianity’s Golden disorder but treatment options can reduce Rule: ‘‘I ain’t got nothing more but to treat of life, a man of exceptional integrity. I honor symptoms and save lives. Oliver along with the Riverdale Temple and the other fellow like you want to be treated. In recognition of World Hemophilia Day, I You don’t tell a lie on me so I won’t tell a lie wish to congratulate him on this wonderful, on you.’’ ask that we remain aware of the burden of and incredibly well-deserved, honor. blood disorders, their impact on American citi- Talley is widely known among experts who f chart those who monitor the members of a zens, and work proactively to ensure our rare worldwide club—the one in 5 million hu- country has the best treatment options avail- COMMEMORATING THE CENTEN- mans to live at least 110 years. She bowled able, but that we also work for a cure. NIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE until she was 104 and still mowed her lawn f TRINITY UNITED METHODIST until a few years ago, according to previous CHURCH OF WEST PALM BEACH, Free Press reports. Equally amazing, Talley HONORING G. OLIVER KOPPELL FLORIDA lived alone until seven years ago, when she was joined in the small home under the flight path of Detroit Metro Airport jets by HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS her daughter, Thelma Holloway, 77, and OF NEW YORK OF FLORIDA Holloway’s daughter, 26, who has added an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ever-smiling spark to the supra-centenar- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Tuesday, April 28, 2015 ian’s life—little Armmell, now 2 years old and a frequent visitor to his great-great Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, as the Represent- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to grandmother’s lap. ative for New York’s 16th Congressional Dis- recognize and commemorate the centennial

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In fact, a recent study in the ‘‘2018 goal.’’ This bill would ensure that the board Railroad on Tamarind Avenue in West New England Journal of Medicine concluded Medicare colorectal cancer screening benefit Palm Beach. Trinity was renovated following a that of the nearly 50,000 people expected to works for both patients and the physicians fire and later modified after being heavily dam- die of colorectal cancer this year, screening treating Medicare beneficiaries. aged during the Storm of 1928. In 1968, the colonoscopy could save more than 50 percent Unfortunately, fear of the screening church was sold and a new sanctuary was of these deaths. colonoscopy test itself undermines the goal of constructed on the corners of 9th Street and The month of March was ‘‘National increasing colorectal cancer screening utiliza- Golf Avenue in the Roosevelt Estates. Trinity’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month’’ and, I tion rates. This fear has also undermined history is the story of faith, sacrifice and of a think, an appropriate time to reflect on some screening rates for another public health epi- membership devoted to the community. of the strides we have made as a nation in demic in Medicare, Hepatitis C. Medicare has Since its founding, Trinity has served at the confronting colorectal cancer. While it remains concluded that our nation’s veterans and baby forefront of the community, working to en- the second leading cause of cancer deaths boomers are most at risk for Hepatitis C. Baby hance educational, social, and economic pros- among men and women combined, both the boomers—who make up about 30 percent of perity. Known as the ‘‘Civil Rights Head- incidence and death rate have been steadily the U.S. population—account for two-thirds of quarters,’’ Trinity United Methodist Church declining in recent years. This is a budding the people with Hepatitis C in the U.S. CMS served as the main meeting place to plan public health success story due to improve- also notes that roughly 85 to 90 percent of strategies in the fights for the right to vote, in- ment in screening rates, demonstrating the those infected with Hepatitis C are asymp- tegration of schools, and equal access. Today, power of preventive medicine. Yet there is tomatic, meaning they have no outward signs Trinity is still the headquarters for free rides to much more to accomplish. The federal, state of disease. The Centers for Disease Control the voting polls, and often partners with the and local governments, as well as other stake- (CDC) and USPSTF recommend age-based National Association for the Advancement of holders have come together and pledged their screening for both colorectal cancer and Hep- Colored People (NAACP) and Urban League efforts to achieve the goal of 80 percent of eli- atitis C, even if the Medicare beneficiary has on various other important initiatives. gible Americans screened by 2018. no symptoms. Just like colorectal cancer Mr. Speaker, Trinity United Methodist The screening rate for those in the target screening, we must do more to increase Church is a true pillar of the community and populations has increased nearly 10 percent screening for Hepatitis C. I continue to applaud their efforts. I wish the over the past decade. In Massachusetts, we The SCREEN Act recognizes the critical Trinity United Methodist Church many more can boast one of the highest screening rates role that doctors play in providing information, years of continued prosperity. in the country at 75 percent. However, that still alleviating fears, and encouraging patients to f means that one out of every four eligible peo- ask questions, and thus establishes a dem- ple is not getting screened. Furthermore, onstration project to allow Medicare bene- INTRODUCTION OF THE SUP- screening rates for recommended tests remain ficiaries the opportunity to discuss these PORTING COLORECTAL EXAM- unacceptably low across the country, high- screening procedures with the provider per- INATION AND EDUCATION NOW lighting the need for public policies to help us forming the procedure. Thus, allowing the (SCREEN) ACT OF 2015 achieve this collaborative national goal of 80 Medicare beneficiary the option to be percent screened by 2018. In particular, the screened for Hepatitis C at the same time the HON. RICHARD E. NEAL Medicare-age population, which is at the beneficiary is undergoing a screening OF MASSACHUSETTS greatest risk for developing colorectal cancer, colonoscopy. One recent study has dem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has screening rates far below this goal. CMS onstrated that more patients will agree to get should be commended for implementing poli- a Hepatitis C screening while they are under- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 cies to increase screening utilization rates. going a screening colonoscopy. Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to intro- However, Medicare beneficiaries make up In addition to raising awareness, now is the duce the Supporting Colorectal Examination two-thirds of all new cases of colon cancer, time to redouble our commitment to preventing and Education Now (SCREEN) Act of 2015. and the number is expected to increase by and beating and preventing colorectal cancer. This legislation promotes access to critical more than 50 percent by 2020. I therefore urge my colleagues to join me in colorectal screening procedures by removing Accordingly, the SCREEN Act is designed supporting the SCREEN Act. barriers to one of the most effective preventive to enhance Medicare beneficiaries’ ability to f health screenings available. Simply put, colon access colorectal cancer screening by fixing HONORING TERRY CLEMENTS cancer screening tests like colonoscopy save coverage gaps and disincentives under the lives by detecting and preventing cancer, also benefit. Medicare currently covers certain reducing costs for individuals, their families, colon screening services, but Medicare bene- HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL the Medicare program, and the health care ficiaries are not appropriately using this benefit OF NEW YORK system as a whole. for various reasons, including out-of-pocket IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The likelihood of developing colorectal can- costs and fear of the procedure itself. Medi- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 cer is greater than one in twenty; meaning that care waives cost-sharing for cancer Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, our communities 133,000 Americans will be newly diagnosed screenings recommended by the U.S. Preven- remain vibrant and strong thanks to volunteer this year. The American Cancer Society (ACS) tive Services Task Force (USPSTF), which as- leaders who maintain a high level of involve- estimates that 2,550 new cases of colorectal signs an ‘‘A’’ rating for colorectal cancer ment. Terry Clements has been a shining ex- cancer will be diagnosed in my home state of screening. However, if a doctor finds and re- ample of that type of civic engagement. Massachusetts this year and 930 Bay-Staters moves a pre-cancerous polyp during a screen- Terry Clements was born in Chicago, Illi- will die from this deadly disease. Among all ing colonoscopy—the whole point of the pro- nois, and began her esteemed tenure of serv- cancers, colorectal cancer is the number two cedure in the first place—Medicare no longer ice as a graduate of Antioch College with a killer of Americans. This year alone, approxi- considers it a ‘‘screening’’ and the beneficiary Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, followed mately 50,000 Americans will die from is required to pay co-insurance. The SCREEN by a Masters in Elementary Education at Ford- colorectal cancer. Act waives cost-sharing under this scenario, ham University. Despite these daunting statistics, I am en- as well as the necessary follow-up After earning her degrees, Terry resided in couraged by the opportunities for improvement colonoscopy upon a positive finding of other West Hollywood, California. She was a promi- as colorectal cancer is among the most pre- recommended colorectal cancer screening nent talent manager and consultant in the en- ventable of all cancers. Unlike most other can- tests covered by Medicare. These changes tertainment business, working with such stars cer screenings designed to detect cancer at will help achieve this ‘‘80 percent by 2018’’ as Kenny Loggins, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, the an early stage, colorectal cancer screenings goal and will ensure there are no financial bar- Charlie Daniels Band, and Michael Jackson. can actually prevent cancer from occurring in riers for Medicare beneficiaries across this Terry became the co-principal of a recording the first place. If found early through screening screening continuum in colorectal cancer pre- studio in Chicago, and helped inspire the con- tests like colonoscopy, pre-cancerous growths vention. Relatedly, the SCREEN Act would cept of Studio Jams, a live studio concert on

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:24 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.002 E28APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E593 NBC radio affiliate. Terry returned to West and H.R. 1731 would require private entities to Our shared ideals and hopes for the planet Hollywood to manage music producers, song remove any personal information before shar- ensure that our bond is strong and lasting, writers, and other recording artists, providing ing, after which the government would be re- and I want to recognize the servicemen and crucial opportunities for actors in both the film quired to conduct a second scrub. women of Australia and New Zealand for the and television industry. While I will support H.R. 1560 and H.R. sacrifices they have made to uphold these Terry relocated to New Rochelle in 1981, 1731, improvements should be made in con- common traits. becoming an indispensable member of the ference with the Senate. As drafted, the bills Mr. Speaker, I ask all Members of the U.S. community. Involved in groups like the Jack could provide sweeping liability protections to House of Representatives to join me in recog- and Jill of America Westchester Chapter, New operators of critical infrastructure that do not nizing the sacrifices and dedication of the Rochelle FUSE, the New York State United take adequate defensive measures or share servicemembers of our friends in Australia and Teachers, and the Westchester Alliance of information about attacks against their net- New Zealand. Black Student Educators, Terry maintained a works. The liability protections are currently so f high standard for all of her community involve- broad that they could even provide immunity ment. to entities that act negligently. IN RECOGNITION OF DELBERT As President of the New Rochelle Lions Congress has not passed major cyber secu- CEDERQUIST Club, she organized a benefit for the victims of rity legislation since 2002. While this week’s the Haitian Earthquake fund, and partnered bills are not perfect and should be improved, HON. DAVID G. VALADAO with the school district to get glasses for kids they would enhance our cyber defenses. OF CALIFORNIA in need. Terry also is active as a former mem- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ber to the Latino Advisory Board and the New OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Rochelle Advisory Committee on Boating and DEBT Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Marinas. congratulate Delbert Cederquist on his work Terry has been involved in local politics, as a school board trustee for the past 62 serving as a district leader for the New Ro- HON. MIKE COFFMAN years. chelle Democratic Party, and as Vice Chair to OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Cederquist was born and raised in Fres- the Westchester County Democratic Com- no, California. In 1950, after completing his Tuesday, April 28, 2015 mittee. She is a member of The Black Demo- education, he launched a vineyard in Easton, crats of Westchester, Westchester Black Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January California and became a member of the Fres- Women’s Political Caucus, and is the former 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- no County Farm Bureau. Mr. Cederquist is State Committee Woman for the 88th AD. fice, the national debt was married to Denise Cederquist and has two Currently, Terry is an educator at Columbus $10,626,877,048,913.08. children and three grandchildren. Elementary School in New Rochelle and a Today, it is $18,151,939,363,157.16. We’ve In 1953, Mr. Cederquist became involved in former adjunct professor at Fordham Univer- added $7,525,062,314,244.08 to our debt in 6 education for the first time as a board member sity. Terry’s true pride and joy though is her years. This is over $7.5 trillion in debt our na- for the University Colony School District. Since family. She is married to her husband, George tion, our economy, and our children could then, he has been involved on the boards of Clements, Jr., and they have two daughters, a have avoided with a balanced budget amend- several local, state, and national education as- son-in-law, and two grandchildren. ment. sociations in a variety of different roles. The New Rochelle Democratic Committee is f Mr. Cederquist has been a member of the honoring Terry at their 2015 Victory Dinner California School Boards Association (CSBA) this year. She is very deserving of this rec- RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- SARY OF AUSTRALIAN AND NEW since 1967. In addition to being a member of ognition, and I want to congratulate her on the the Board of Directors, the Delegate Assem- wonderful honor. ZEALAND ARMY CORPS (ANZAC) DAY bly, and several committees, Mr. Cederquist f has also served as Conference Chairman and H.R. 1560 AND H.R. 1731 President. HON. AUMUA AMATA COLEMAN Currently, Mr. Cederquist is an active mem- RADEWAGEN ber of the Fresno County Board of Education. HON. NITA M. LOWEY OF AMERICAN SAMOA The Board has oversight over more than OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 190,000 students and 32 school districts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, April 28, 2015 throughout Fresno County. Mr. Cederquist Tuesday, April 28, 2015 was elected to Fresno County Board of Edu- Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tepid cation for the first time in 1994 and is currently today in recognition of the 100th anniversary in his fifth term. Additionally, he has served as support of H.R. 1560 and H.R. 1731, which of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps would bolster our cyber defenses by sup- its President on three separate occasions. (ANZAC) Day. While education may not have been his pro- porting information sharing between the pri- First held on April 25, 1916, ANZAC Day fessional trade, it became a lifelong passion vate sector and government. was originally dedicated to commemorating for Mr. Cederquist. Due to his extensive expe- Public and private sector networks are those Australian and New Zealand forces that rience and dedication, Mr. Cederquist is widely under constant attack. Security experts and fought in the Gallipoli Campaign in World War recognized for his knowledge, expertise, and government officials alike have cautioned that I. commitment to education. as we become more interconnected and de- Today, ANZAC Day is set aside to recog- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the pendent on cyber networks for everyday as- nize all Australian and New Zealand forces United States House of Representatives to pects of life, the more susceptible we are to who have ‘‘served and died in all wars, con- join me in commending Delbert Cederquist for crippling cyber attacks. The attack on Sony flicts, and peacekeeping operations and the his 62 years of dedicated service to the stu- Pictures, the major breach at Anthem that contribution and suffering of all those who dents, teachers, and schools of the Central compromised personal information for nearly have served.’’ We call ours Veterans Day. Valley and the State of California. 80 million people, and the breaches at na- As the Delegate from the U.S. Territory that tional retailers like Target and Home Depot is geographically closest to New Zealand and f demonstrate that information sharing legisla- the third closest to Australia, I am proud to IN HONOR OF THE 14TH ANNUAL tion is needed. In the face of such extreme recognize the servicemen and women from WALTER AND LEAH RAND threats, Congress must enact robust protective our partners in the region. SCHOLARSHIP DINNER measures that safeguard civil liberties. The long-standing relationship between the The two bills we are considering this week United States and our partners in the South HON. DONALD NORCROSS make significant improvements compared to Pacific cannot be understated. Whenever we OF NEW JERSEY CISPA, which passed the House last Con- have found ourselves standing to defend the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gress. While CISPA did not require the private spirit of freedom and democracy around the sector to remove personal information before globe, we have always been able to rely upon Tuesday, April 28, 2015 sharing that information with the government our friends in New Zealand and Australia to be Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today or other non-government entities, H.R. 1560 standing right beside us. in honor of the 14th Annual Walter and Leah

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:24 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.004 E28APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E594 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 28, 2015 Rand Scholarship Dinner and to recognize this A native of the Bronx and a life-long resi- two children, realized how important food and year’s honorees, J. Mark Baiada, Louis dent of New York City, Stu always retained a nourishment were to growing children. Always Cappelli, Jr., and Thomas A. Isekenegbe. close affiliation with the Jewish community. the writer at heart, she took on a research Founded in the year 2000 in honor of former While living in Manhattan, he involved himself project to find a solution to the domestic hun- New Jersey State Senator Walter Rand’s leg- and his family in Temple Israel of the City of ger problem in Philadelphia. Her research was acy of public service, the Walter Rand Institute New York, encouraging his children to attend the impetus to launch the non-profit organiza- for Public Affairs at Rutgers University serves religious school and partaking in the Jewish tion, Philabundance in 1984. Today, Pamela is as a research and public service center at the traditions. a social entrepreneur creating the Food Solu- Camden campus. Each year, the institute In 2006, Stu and his family relocated to the tions Design Lab. She spends time giving awards members of the community whose North Bronx. Despite the move, Stu main- back by mentoring and advising young social tireless efforts improve the quality of life for tained his connection to the Jewish commu- entrepreneurs and social impact start-ups. The South Jersey with the Walter and Leah Rand nity, becoming a member of the Riverdale first woman to run for the Mayor of Philadel- South Jerseyan of the Year Award. Temple. A year after becoming a member of phia, Pamela serves on the Board of Directors The private sector honoree, J. Mark the temple, he was elected to the synagogue’s Baiada—an alumnus of Rutgers University—is of Philabundance and Art-Reach, among oth- leadership. For the past eight years, he has ers. Her influence within the food science and the president and founder of Bayada Home served on the Temple’s Board of Trustees, Health Care. Bayada Home Health care is a nutrition field, the non-profit community at helping to establish the policies and proce- Philabundance, the world of impactful social health care company, located in Moorestown, dures of the Temple, administering the Tem- that employs nurses from throughout the state entrepreneurs and among women who are all ple’s business affairs, and monitoring the about action will be felt for a long time. and provides outstanding health services to Temple’s property and revenues. Additionally, South Jersey. Mark has already expanded his he has been the synagogue’s Treasurer for There is no doubt that Pamela embodies company to over twenty-five states, offering the past five years, utilizing his 35 years of the positive qualities of the late, great Pearl S. the same high quality health care to people business experience to manage the institu- Buck and is worthy of the Woman of the Year beyond New Jersey’s borders. tion’s finances. Through his service, Stu ac- Award. Her work in our community—and our This year’s public sector honoree, tively has sought to better the Riverdale com- world—expands the positive impact of Pearl S. Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr., has munity. Buck to meet new challenges for a new gen- brought his keen legal mind and innovative Aside from his involvement with the River- eration. ideas to a lifetime of public service. As a resi- dale Temple, Stu is a CPA who has spent his dent of Collingswood, New Jersey, Louis has business career in accounting and finance. He f been a dedicated servant of his community. worked for Price Waterhouse and Dun & Brad- He began by serving on the Collingswood street. Recently, he retired as the Vice Presi- 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE School Board and was later elected to the dent and Corporate Controller of Nielsen ARMENIAN GENOCIDE Collingswood Board of Commissioners, where Media Research. he played an instrumental role in revitalizing In addition to his phenomenal career the town. Louis was first elected to the achievements, Stu has created an incredible HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ Freeholder Board in 2003 and has since legacy at home with his beloved wife, Jean, OF CALIFORNIA worked to transform county government, deliv- their two children, Jeff and Debra, and their ering services more efficiently to constituents four grandchildren, Ian, Evan, Emma, and, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES while reducing the costs of doing so. Sammy. They are his true pride and joy. The non-profit sector honoree, Dr. Thomas Tuesday, April 28, 2015 This year, the Riverdale Temple is honoring Isekenegbe, is the president of Cumberland Stu at its Student Sponsorship Breakfast for County College, and has used his knowledge Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. all he has done to better the Riverdale com- of higher education to increase enrollment and Speaker, on this day I would like to com- munity. I am honored to be able to congratu- graduation rates at the college. Coming to memorate the 100 year anniversary of the Ar- late Stu on this incredible achievement. America in 1981 from a small village in Nige- menian Genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman ria, Thomas’ passion for education and help- f Empire during the First World War. On this ing minorities succeed in higher education has RECOGNIZING PAMELA RAINEY month 100 years ago, April 1915, the Ottoman been an inspiration. At Cumberland, Thomas LAWLER Empire began a campaign of forced deporta- has provided leadership for increasing enroll- tion, starvation, and massacres of over 1.5 ment, developing new academic programs, re- HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK million Armenians. This tragic event would vising courses for a seamless transfer to four- later be used as an example for how we de- OF PENNSYLVANIA year universities, and developing learning fine and understand the word genocide. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES communities that lead to student success. The modern state of Turkey continues to Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Mr. Speaker, Mr. J. Mark Baiada, deny the events of the past. Those who deny Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr., and Dr. Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, both in my the Holocaust, the destruction of European Thomas A. Isekenegbe are the sort of inspira- district and around the globe, the name Pearl Jewry, are met with outrage and disdain, as tional and dedicated leaders that South Jersey S. Buck is synonymous with enthusiastic activ- they should. Equally, the denial of the Arme- needs and is proud to recognize. I join with ism and a deep commitment to humani- nian Genocide should elicit the same reaction. the Walter and Leah Rand Institute for Public tarianism. Denial of this atrocious event disrespects the Affairs in honoring their talents and accom- Today, Pearl S. Buck International advances lives of all those who perished. The Armenian plishments that have made South Jersey an that legacy by providing opportunities to ex- even better place to live. Genocide is not a contested debate. It is not plore and appreciate other cultures, building of varying opinion. It is an undisputed histor- f better lives for children around the globe and ical fact. HONORING STUART GOLDSHEIN promoting the legacy of our founder by pre- serving and interpreting her National Land- For decades our Armenian-American com- HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL mark home. To honor the timeless work of munities have urged the American government Pearl S. Buck, the Pearl S. Buck International to rightly recognize the actions of the Ottoman OF NEW YORK Woman of the Year Award was established in Empire as genocide. President Obama re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1978 to recognize ‘‘women, who like Nobel cently characterized the actions of the Otto- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 and Pulitzer prize-winning author and humani- man Empire as ‘‘the first mass atrocity of the Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, community part- tarian Pearl S. Buck, have distinguished them- 20th Century.’’ This is an accurate description, ners who are truly dedicated to serving the selves in their career, devotion to family and but it is truly disappointing that he decided not public good are an invaluable asset to any pursuit of humanitarian goals.’’ to use the word genocide. Armenians do not elected official in government. As the Rep- This year, I am proud to congratulate Pam- seek retribution for the acts of violence in- resentative of New York’s 16th district, I have ela Rainey Lawler as the recipient of this flicted upon their ancestors. Armenians simply had the pleasure of working with some truly noble achievement. seek closure to a very dark and tragic chapter remarkable community leaders, none more re- Pamela launched her career as corporate of their otherwise proud and distinguished his- markable than Stuart Goldshein. writer in Philadelphia and later, as a mother of tory.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:24 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.009 E28APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E595 HONORING THE MOUNTAIN COM- 1954. Following his military service, he re- floor perch in the Capitol that he refers to as MUNITIES FIRE SAFE COUNCIL turned to Maryland and to the business he the ‘‘booth.’’ As WTOP Senior News Director (MCFSC) OF IDYLLWILD, CALI- had launched with his father, Earl Hargrove Mike McMearty joked in a recent tribute to FORNIA Sr., in the late 1940s creating parade floats Dave, ‘‘It’s part of WTOP lore that Dave and specialty decorations. McConnell, while other kids were skipping HON. RAUL RUIZ Known affectionately as ‘‘the President’s school to go catch a baseball game and see OF CALIFORNIA prop-man,’’ Earl provided event staging for the Senators, he was sneaking into the Capitol IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES every presidential inauguration since Harry to hear the actual senators debate.’’ Truman’s in 1949. In January 2013, his com- There are few reporters in Washington who Tuesday, April 28, 2015 pany, Hargrove Inc., did so once again for the can boast they have covered 12 presidential Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize second inauguration of President Barack elections, five inaugurations, and many other the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council Obama. Earl Jr. became president of the com- milestones spanning a half-century of the na- (MCFSC) of Idyllwild, California for their tire- pany after his father’s sudden death in 1971, tion’s history. Dave McConnell is one of them, less dedication to keeping the San Jacinto and and today the business is run by Earl’s daugh- although he would never boast about it; it’s Santa Rosa Mountain communities safe from ter, Carla Hargrove McGill, and son-in-law, not his style. He is all business and all about devastating wild fires. Timothy McGill. Hargrove Inc. continues to the news. Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council of employ talented artists and craftspeople who At a time when men of Dave’s age are Idyllwild is the local chapter of more than 125 design and plan some of Washington’s largest spending their Golden Years doting over their Fire Safe Councils of California. Since 2002, events and conferences, including the National grandchildren (and Dave has seven), WTOP’s volunteers and staff from the Mountain Com- Walk for Epilepsy, the annual AIPAC Policy Capitol Hill correspondent continues to use his munities Fire Safe Council have helped raise Conference, and the White House Cor- vast institutional knowledge to give perspec- awareness among residents about the dan- respondents Dinner. tive on a daily basis to the comings and go- gers of wild fires and helped residents take My thoughts and prayers are with his be- ings of Congress. action to protect their land and property. loved wife of sixty years, Gloria Love Har- Dave McConnell’s colleagues say Dave has MCFSC has organized members of the grove, his children Earl ‘‘Chris’’ Hargrove III, no intention of retiring any time soon and that community to reduce hazards that can spread Kathleen Hargrove Kelly and her husband is good news for many Washington-area resi- the devastation of wildfires in our mountains. Clyde, Carla Hargrove McGill and her hus- dents who have grown accustomed to getting MCFSC volunteers known as the ‘‘Woodies’’ band Timothy, Cynthia Diane Hargrove and their news about Congress over the radio from are the heart of the organization. These self- her husband Michael Busada, and Carey Mar- ‘‘a true journalism icon.’’ less volunteers donate their time, tools and tin Hargrove and his wife Wendy Miller, and I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- equipment to decrease wildfire hazards and his seven grandchildren. May his memory con- lating Dave on this wonderful milestone and in reduce fuel storage on properties owned by el- tinue to bring strength and comfort to them wishing him continued success. derly, disabled and low-income residents. and to all of us who were fortunate to know Since the organization’s inception, MCFSC and cherish Earl Hargrove Jr. f volunteers have contributed more than 915 f cords of firewood to the Idyllwild Help Center, HONORING MEMORIAL HIGH and volunteered more than 24,107 hours. RECOGNIZING DAVE MCCONNELL SCHOOL In 2009, MCFSC received a U.S. Forest ON HIS 50TH ANNIVERSARY RE- Service grant and worked to remove fuels PORTING FOR WTOP RADIO HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO from the areas surrounding structures in the OF TEXAS Silent Valley Campground. Their extraordinary HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY work in promoting fire preparedness and ad- OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aptation before the devastating 2013 Mountain IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Fire was credited by the U.S. Forest Service Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise for reducing the severity of the fire and aiding today to honor Memorial High School in San firefighters. Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- Antonio for its exceptional music education I congratulate the extraordinary volunteers ognize Dave McConnell, WTOP’s Capitol Hill program. This year, Memorial is one of just of the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Coun- correspondent who is celebrating his 50th year 120 schools in the nation to be awarded the cil on their efforts and dedication to protecting of reporting for the Washington all-news radio prestigious SupportMusic Merit Award from our mountain communities. station. The National Association of Music Merchants f ‘‘A True Journalism Icon’’ was how the Merrell College of Journalism at the University (NAMM) Foundation. The school’s outstanding PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY of Maryland described Dave in a recent trib- commitment to music education is particularly OF EARL C. HARGROVE JR. ute. Members of Congress and media col- evident in the spirited, talented, Memorial High leagues have heaped deserving praise on band. HON. STENY H. HOYER Dave in recognition of his 50-year milestone. Music education is so important for our young people. Not only does it help students OF MARYLAND Most recently, Dave was the recipient of the develop leadership skills, but new research IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES first ever Career Achievement Award from the Radio and Television Correspondents Asso- shows that participation in music education Tuesday, April 28, 2015 ciation, and he has won other honors including programs can improve brain function, spark Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- the Society of Professional Journalists Hall of language development, and lead to increased ute to a friend and a great Marylander, Earl Fame Award. academic success in subjects like reading and Christian Hargrove Jr., who passed away on Dave has a voice that was made for radio. math. April 6 at the age of eighty-six. I’ve known Earl He has a delivery that is authoritative and Despite the proven benefits of music edu- for many years, and I am certain that he will commanding but at the same time reassuring cation, arts departments are often the first to be missed by a great many people throughout and resonant. His voice is readily recognizable suffer budget cuts, or to be eliminated alto- the Greater Washington area. by several generations of radio listeners in the gether, when school funding is tight. Receiving Earl was a larger than life presence in Har- Washington region. He has earned the respect the NAMM SupportMusic Merit Award helps wood, Maryland. His estate—Holly Springs of listeners and news sources because of his schools like Memorial High demonstrate the Farm—attracts thousands of neighbors and encyclopedic knowledge of Congress, his thor- importance of music education to their stu- residents from throughout the region each ough and objective reporting on the complex dents’ overall success in school and draw at- Christmas with a captivating display of holiday issues that come before this body, and his tention to the need for further resources to lights and decorations. A graduate of professional manner and demeanor. sustain these vital programs in the future. Bladensburg High School in 1946, Earl served While many reporters have moved from sta- Again, I want to congratulate Memorial High in the U.S. Marine Corps that same year and tion to station and city to city as they moved School for this achievement and for giving San was honorably discharged in 1948. When the up the media ladder, Dave began his career in Antonio students the opportunity to experience Korean War broke out, however, Earl re-en- his hometown and has reported in Washington the joy of music and all the other academic listed and served his country in uniform until throughout his career, most of it from his third advantages music education affords.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:24 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.013 E28APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E596 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 28, 2015 INTRODUCING THE FDA DEEMING as the predicate/grandfather date for newly ner and friend with which we share so many AUTHORITY CLARIFICATION ACT deemed products even though the FDA has principles and values. OF 2015 the regulatory discretion to choose a different Our relationship with the Republic of China date. Notably, the FDA provided for a two-year dates back decades, but it is as important HON. TOM COLE transition period, similar to the 21-month tran- today as ever. Taiwan stands today as a sym- OF OKLAHOMA sition period contained in the Act. bol of what countries can accomplish when IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The FDA claims that it lacks the legal au- they commit themselves to democracy, free thority to change the February 15, 2007 date enterprise, the rule of law, and respect for Tuesday, April 28, 2015 even though it has used regulatory authority to human rights. The Taiwan Relations Act, ac- Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to intro- make a number of decisions that were not cordingly, stands as a symbol of the United duce legislation, the FDA Deeming Authority spelled out in the initial Act. The agency States’ unwavering support for those values Clarification Act of 2015, to make a technical should apply that same authority to altering and its commitment to protect and uphold change to the Family Smoking Prevention and the predicate/grandfather date for newly them wherever they take root. Tobacco Control Act (FSPTCA). The Family deemed tobacco products, while maintaining The Taiwan Relations Act is also more than Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act this important transition period. a symbol, however. It is a binding resolution provides the framework for the Food and Drug Should the agency choose not to alter the that we in Washington will ‘‘consider any effort Administration (FDA) to regulate tobacco prod- date, the February 15, 2007 predicate/grand- to determine the future of Taiwan by other ucts and products with nicotine derived from father date will make it costly and create sig- than peaceful means, including by boycotts or tobacco. nificant barriers for the industry and the FDA embargoes, a threat to the peace and security Under the FSPTCA, the FDA was provided to bring innovative new products that may sig- of the Western Pacific area and of grave con- immediate regulatory authority over cigarettes, nificantly reduce the harms associated with to- cern to the United States.’’ smokeless tobacco, and roll-your-own to- bacco to market, and could force the with- Today, the peace and security of that critical bacco. Further, the FSPTCA allows FDA to drawal of many products that have come to region is being undermined by a military build- regulate other tobacco products through a reg- market since February 2007. up on the mainland and increasingly aggres- ulatory process. The end result will be that newly deemed to- sive behavior in its littoral waters. In this stra- The issue that my legislation seeks to rem- bacco products would be treated much more tegic environment it is critically important that edy relates to a specific date—the predicate/ harshly than immediately regulated products. we reaffirm our support to countries that share grandfather date of February 15, 2007. The Specifically, the ‘‘look back’’ period for ciga- our values and behave with respect to their FSPTCA specifies that any cigarette, smoke- rettes, smokeless tobacco and roll-your-own neighbors and the norms of international be- less tobacco or roll-your-own tobacco product tobacco products was two years (June 2009 to havior. that was in the market before February 15, February 2007) while the period for newly f 2007 is grandfathered and can stay on the deemed products would be eight years (June market without manufacturers submitting appli- 2015 to February 2007) if FDA meets its June INTRODUCTION OF THE UNITED cations to FDA approval, but FDA is still able 2015 target to publish a final deeming rule, STATES COMMISSION ON AN to regulate these products. and perhaps longer if FDA does not publish its OPEN SOCIETY WITH SECURITY Manufacturers making changes to grand- final rule in time. ACT OF 2015 fathered tobacco products or introducing new It makes no sense that immediately regu- tobacco products after this date are required lated products—which Congress decided were HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON to file an application with the FDA. most in need of FDA regulation—get such an OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Further, a manufacturer is able to file a advantage over later regulated products. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more abbreviated substantial equivalence ap- In addition, applying the February 2007 Tuesday, April 28, 2015 plication if the manufacturer can demonstrate predicate/grandfather date to newly deemed that the modified or new tobacco product is products or failure to provide for a transition Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, as the nation’s substantially equivalent to a tobacco product period will immediately and dramatically add to capital brings thousands of Americans to that was on the market before this grandfather FDA’s enormous backlog of SE applications, Washington, D.C. this tourist season despite date. For this reason, this date is doubly im- which stands at thousands to date. recent security incidents, I rise to reintroduce portant because it serves as both the grand- Even though the FDA already has this au- the United States Commission on an Open father date and the predicate date. thority, the legislation I introduce today will un- Society with Security Act of 2015. The bill is The FSPTCA further lays out that any prod- derscore that FDA should choose a new as timely now as when I first began working ucts that came to market between February grandfather/predicate date each time the on it. I saw the first signs of the closing of 15, 2007 and the date of enactment (June 22, agency deems new tobacco products. Specifi- parts of our open society after the Oklahoma 2009), or during the following 21 months (be- cally, the bill would make the grandfather/ City bombing, whose 20th anniversary we fore March 22, 2011) were permitted to stay predicate date for newly deemed tobacco commemorated this year. I saw it again after on the market, but the manufacturer was re- products the effective date of the final rule and 9/11. This bill grows even more urgent as the quired to file a substantial equivalence (SE) mimic the 21-month transition period provided country is ensnared in wars that threaten our for those products before the end of this tran- for cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and roll- security, causing an increasing variety of se- sition period. your-own tobacco. curity measures to proliferate throughout the Finally, no product may be brought to mar- Accordingly, on the crucial issue of path to country without due diligence and deep think- ket after this transition period without author- market, later regulated products would be ing about the effects on common freedoms ization from FDA. treated no better and no worse than imme- and ordinary public access, and often without Questions may be raised as to why the so- diately regulated products. guidance from the government or bona fide called predicate/grandfather date of February f security experts. Take the example of some 15, 2007 was picked in the Act. If you look at ordinary government buildings. Security in the legislative history, February 15, 2007 was CELEBRATING THE 36TH ANNIVER- some federal buildings bars tourists here for the date the Act was introduced in the 110th SARY OF THE TAIWAN RELA- Cherry Blossom season from even getting in Congress. There was no other specific reason TIONS ACT to use the restroom or enjoy the cafeterias. for the date chosen in the Act. Moreover, the The security for some federal buildings has for 2007 date reflects the predicate/grandfather HON. J. RANDY FORBES too long been unduly influenced by non-secu- date for those immediately regulated prod- OF VIRGINIA rity experts, who happen to work for an agen- ucts—not for products that FDA could choose IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cy but do not have the expertise to take into to regulate at a later time. account actual threats. On April 25, 2014, FDA released its pro- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Another example is the District of Colum- posed deeming regulation, which would grant Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com- bia’s only public heliport, which the Transpor- authority for the agency to regulate cigars, memorate and celebrate the 36th anniversary tation Security Administration (TSA) and Fed- vapor products and other products with nico- of the passing of the Taiwan Relations Act, eral Aviation Administration (FAA) shut down tine derived from tobacco. the landmark piece of legislation that provides following the September 11, 2001, terrorist at- However, in the proposed rule, the agency the legal basis for our bilateral relations with tacks, without explanation or means to appeal stated it would maintain the February 15, 2007 Taiwan, our close economic and security part- the decision. Just days after the 9/11 attacks,

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In the aftermath of the has the pleasure of watching his beautiful fam- FAA and particularly the Secret Service still 2013 Navy Yard shooting, I wrote to the Presi- ily grow and prosper. will not permit commercial helicopters to fly to dent of the United States requesting the es- All should marvel at the extraordinary times D.C., unlike all other cities in the United tablishment of an independent panel to inves- LTC Schaaf has witnessed. In his nine dec- States. tigate issues raised by that tragedy and to ades of living, he defended freedom on foreign The bill I reintroduce today would begin a evaluate how to secure federal employees shores, watched a humble midwesterner take systematic investigation that fully takes into who work in facilities like the Navy Yard that mankind’s first steps on another world, and account the importance of maintaining our are a part of a residential or business commu- marveled at technological advances beyond democratic traditions while responding ade- nity. However, this bill seeks a commission any of his dreams. He saw how America has quately to the real and substantial threat that that would act not in the wake of a tragedy but been defined by extraordinary men and terrorism poses. To accomplish its difficult before a crisis and before erosion of basic women who fought for a country brave enough mission, the bill authorizes a 21-member com- freedoms takes hold and becomes en- to confront its past imperfections and hopeful mission, with the president designating nine trenched. Because global terrorism is likely to enough to embrace a better tomorrow members and the House and Senate each be long lasting, we cannot afford to allow the LTC Ray Schaaf’s patriotism, citizenship, designating six members, to investigate the proliferation of security measures that neither and commitment to service reflect the very balance that should be required between require nor are subject to civilian oversight or best values of both the Greatest Generation openness and security. The commission would an analysis of alternatives and repercussions and Central Texas. Let April 24 continue to be be composed not only of military and security on freedom and commerce. a celebration of one of our nation’s heroes experts, but, for the first time at the same With no vehicles for leadership on issues of who devoted his life to keeping us free and table, also experts from such fields as busi- security and openness, we have been left to making America a beacon of hope in the ness, architecture, technology, law, city plan- muddle through, using blunt 19th-century ap- world. Along with his friends, family, and loved ning, art, engineering, philosophy, history, so- proaches, such as crude blockades, unsightly ones, I wish him both a happy 90th birthday ciology, and psychology. To date, questions of barriers around beautiful monuments, and and all the best in the years ahead. security most often have been left almost ex- other signals that our society is closing down, f clusively to security and military experts. They all without appropriate exploration of possible are indispensable participants, but these ex- alternatives. The threat of terrorism to an open RECOGNIZING BUCKS COUNTY perts should not alone resolve all the new and society is too serious to be left to ad hoc prob- CHILDREN AND YOUTH SOCIAL unprecedented issues raised by terrorism in lem-solving. Such approaches are often as in- SERVICES AGENCY an open society. In order to strike the security/ adequate as they are menacing. access balance required by our democratic We can do better, but only if we recognize HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK traditions, a diverse group of experts needs to and come to grips with the complexities asso- OF PENNSYLVANIA be at the same table. ciated with maintaining a society of free and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For years, parts of our open society have open access in a world characterized by un- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 gradually been closed down because of ter- precedented terrorism. The place to begin is rorism and the fear of terrorism, on an often with a high-level commission of experts from a Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, for 50 ad hoc basis. Some federal buildings such as broad array of disciplines to help chart the years, the Bucks County Children and Youth the U.S. Capitol have been able to deal with new course that will be required to protect our Social Services Agency has been protecting security issues, and continue their openness people and our precious democratic institu- the children of Bucks County. to the public. Others, like the new Department tions and traditions. Through investigating reports of child abuse of Transportation headquarters, remain mostly f and neglect, providing for the temporary care inaccessible to the public. These examples, of children not able to remain with their own drawn from the nation’s capital, are replicated HONORING LIEUTENANT COLONEL families and working to develop community- in public buildings throughout the United RAY SCHAAF wide social service programs that empower States. kids and their families, Children and Youth has After 9/11, Americans expected additional HON. JOHN R. CARTER played a vital role in our community for dec- and increased security adequate to protect OF TEXAS ades—a fact we celebrate this anniversary. citizens against the frightening threat of ter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As a former County Commissioner, I’ve had rorism. However, in our country, people also the opportunity to work side-by-side with the Tuesday, April 28, 2015 expect their government to be committed and committed staff and leaders that make this smart enough to undertake this awesome new Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise agency the success it is. Their work has pro- responsibility without depriving them of their today to honor Lieutenant Colonel Ray moted safer, healthier communities and played personal liberty. These times will long be re- Schaaf, U.S. Army, Retired of Round Rock, a part in strengthening the lives of thousands membered for the rise of terrorism in the world Texas as he celebrates his 90th birthday on of children. and in this country and for the unprecedented April 24, 2015. Even with nearly a century of Our children are our greatest resource. And, challenges it has brought. Nevertheless, we living behind him, he remains a vibrant part of through the dedicated efforts of Bucks County must provide ever-higher levels of security for his growing central Texas community. Children and Youth Social Services, Bucks our residents and public spaces while main- Born in Colorado, LTC Schaaf entered the County’s future is brighter. taining a free and open democratic society. Army in June 1943. After rigorous training, he f What we have experienced since Oklahoma arrived in England the following year where he City and 9/11 is no ordinary threat that we ex- bravely flew combat missions with the 381st TRIBUTE TO MR. DONALD S. pect to be over in a matter of years. The end Bomb Wing over Europe. His post-war military POWERS point could be generations from now. The in- career saw this brave aviator serve in Korea, determinate nature of the threat adds to the China, Greenland, and numerous bases in the HON. TODD ROKITA necessity of putting aside ad hoc approaches U.S. LTC Schaaf retired in 1970 and made his OF INDIANA to security developed in isolation from the goal home in the Lone Star State. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of maintaining an open society. Following his retirement, the warrior became When we have faced unprecedented and an artist. A skilled handyman, LTC Schaaf Tuesday, April 28, 2015 perplexing issues in the past, we have had the makes jewelry and restores saddles. He’s an Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to good sense to investigate them deeply before avid painter and is especially adept in the cen- honor a notable Hoosier, Mr. Donald S. Pow- moving to resolve them. Examples include the turies-old craft of knife making. This deter- ers, who passed away on April 21, 2015. I National Commission on Terrorist Attacks mination to live life to its fullest is a reminder would like to express my gratitude for his com- Upon the United States (also known as the to us all to make the most of every day. munity service and economic development in 9/11 Commission), the Commission on the In- Family remains at the center of his life. LTC my hometown of Munster, Indiana. Most im- telligence Capabilities of the United States Re- Schaaf married his beloved Marge. They portant to me, he was a friend and mentor garding Weapons of Mass Destruction (also brought four children into the world and were who was always ready to provide sound guid- known as the Silberman-Robb Commission), united through feast and famine. Now a proud ance. He was among my very first supporters

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For these reasons, I hope the Jap- west Indiana home can rightfully claim the I would like to reflect how I would have anese Prime Minister Abe’s visit and speech same kind of relationship with Don Powers. voted: to the Joint Meeting of Congress will lay the Mr. Powers proudly fought for our nation On roll call vote no. 171 I would have voted foundation for healing and reconciliation, in during World War II as a Navy fighter pilot and YES. particular in bringing closure to the pain and was called into service again during the Ko- On roll call vote no. 172 I would have voted suffering endured by the Comfort Women rean War. I know it was an honor for him, as YES. who’ve waited with their very lives for an un- a member of the United States Navy to protect On roll call vote no. 173 I would have voted equivocal apology. the country he loved, the greatest nation the YES. More specifically, Mr. Abe must seize the world has ever seen. His fearless exploits as f opportunity of his Washington visit to reaffirm a fighter pilot on an aircraft carrier would COOPERATION BETWEEN THE U.S., the 1995 Murayama Statement and 1993 shape his business approach leading to a will- JAPAN, AND KOREA Kono Statement as they were issued, and also ingness to take risks that others would not. uphold the previous Japanese government’s After his contributions to our nation, Mr. HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ positions and views on aggression, colonial Powers moved to Munster from Kentucky, OF CALIFORNIA rule and coerced sexual slavery by using where he spent many years farming and man- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clear, unequivocal and specific language. aging farms for others. He was a graduate of This House has given a rare and special Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Indiana’s 4th District beloved Purdue Univer- honor to the Prime Minister: An opportunity to sity. He also helped develop Purdue University Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. address a critical ally on a grand stage. I hope Calumet where he served on the university’s Speaker, 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of Mr. Abe does the right thing. board of trustees for 15 years, including sev- the end of World War II. As we seek Amer- eral as president. ica’s rebalance to Asia, I firmly believe that f Mr. Powers went on to establish a real es- further cooperation between the U.S., Japan tate firm and developed much of Munster’s and Korea will play a pivotal role for peace RECOGNIZING THE BICENTENNIAL residential neighborhoods. He also developed and prosperity throughout the Asia-Pacific re- OF THE GEORGETOWN UNIVER- the golf course community of Briar Ridge that gion as well as the globe. To this end, we are SITY FEDERAL CHARTER many of the region’s families call home. His working hard to promote cooperative efforts annual Purdue golf outings at the course were through the House Armed Services Com- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON major fundraisers that brought Boilermaker mittee. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA coaches and athletes into town. Japan is a valued and trusted ally of the In 1973, Mr. Powers took part in the cre- U.S. They have been a model world citizen for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ation of Community Hospital in Munster, voted 70 years and is a leader in global foreign aid Tuesday, April 28, 2015 one of ‘‘America’s 50 Best Hospitals’’ seven distribution. Japan and the U.S. have a bright Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to years in a row. In 1989, he developed the future together and I welcome Japanese ask the House of Representatives to join me Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to address a Joint in congratulating Georgetown University during home to the Northwest Indiana Symphony Or- Session of Congress on April 29th. the bicentennial year of its federal charter. A chestra and South Shore Arts. His efforts in One thing stands between this day and that 200 university year charter in the nation’s cap- developing Munster led to nationwide acco- bright future and Prime Minister Abe can elimi- ital is a special occasion to be celebrated not lades for the community, even making Forbes nate that obstacle during his address to the only for Georgetown alumni but also for the Magazine’s ‘‘25 Top Suburbs for Retirement.’’ Joint Meeting of Congress: He can make a nation’s capital, which has enjoyed countless Mr. Powers was highly regarded in the com- formal apology to, and say that his govern- educational benefits from having one of the munity for his philanthropic and business en- ment takes legal responsibility for, the more nation’s most distinguished universities in our deavors. He served on the Board of Directors than 200,000 young women and girls from city. of the Munster Medical Research Foundation across Asia, but mainly from Korea, who were and most recently as the CE of Community forced to become sex slaves during World Founded more than two centuries ago by Healthcare System. He personally funded War II by the Imperial Armed Forces of Japan. Bishop John Carroll, Georgetown became only nursing scholarships at Purdue University and These are the euphemistically termed ‘‘comfort the second school in the nation’s history to ac- Indiana University Northwest. Mr. Powers re- women.’’ quire a federal charter from Congress. Today, ceived many honors including the Northwest The scholarship on this topic and the per- the university remains true to its founder’s Indiana Quality of Life Council’s Lifetime sonal testimonies of the surviving women is Roman Catholic and Jesuit values. George- Achievement Award, the Lifetime Achievement voluminous and settled. Everywhere, that is, town graduates have gone on to not only Award and Entrepreneurial Excellence Award except in the mind of Prime Minister Abe and change the nation but the world. The univer- from the Northwest Indiana Small business his government. Previous Japanese officials sity continues to produce leaders at home and Development Center. He was twice recog- and governments have accepted the country’s abroad. The list of its distinguished alumni is nized as a Sagamore of the Wabash recipient, responsibility for creating and maintaining the replete with public servants and foreign dig- by Indiana Governors. comfort women system, as well as Japan’s co- nitaries, including former President William Mr. Powers leaves behind his beloved wife lonial and wartime aggression. ‘‘Bill’’ Clinton. For the past two centuries, Margo, daughter Frankie Fesko, three grand- He has denied that these women were Members of Congress who have either been children, Heather, Donald and Timothy, and coaxed, coerced and conscripted against their alumni or staff of the University are too numer- six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in will to serve in ‘‘comfort stations,’’ forced into ous and noteworthy to name. I am proud to death by his first wife, Trena. Indiana and the sex slavery. He says they were ordinary pros- continue as a tenured member of the George- nation lost a committed leader, but his legacy titutes of the time. He has denied documented town Law School faculty, teaching one sem- can be found in the hundreds of lives he posi- evidence of coercion. He has called the per- inar each year, after having served as a per- tively affected over the years. sonal testimonies of the women ‘‘baseless, manent professor at the law school before my election to Congress. Currently, there are 15 f slanderous lies.’’ He dispatched envoys to the United Nations, to ask it to overturn an ex- Members of Congress, most of them alumni, PERSONAL EXPLANATION haustive report affirming the coercion of the who are affiliated with the university. comfort women and recommending Japan Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to join me in HON. ANNA G. ESHOO take responsibility, and to McGraw-Hill Edu- applauding 200 years of the Georgetown Uni- OF CALIFORNIA cation publishers, to ask them to change text- versity federal charter, and the university’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES book language about the comfort women. outstanding contributions to the nation’s cap- Thankfully, both bodies refused the Japanese ital and the nation itself The university’s es- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 attempts to whitewash the past. teem and success continue to grow and we Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I was not Not only do these efforts defame the anticipate its continued success for years to present during roll call vote numbers 171, 172, women, they destabilize the entire East Asia come.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:24 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.022 E28APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 28, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E599 SISTER MARY JO MIKE erations and the high morale of employees ment to her great work ethic and leadership. there who benefited from Pete’s leadership. On behalf of all those who have benefited HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO When Pete began his career with McKesson from HARC, the medical community and the OF MISSISSIPPI as a Sales Trainee in 1973, many pharma- residents of California’s 36th Congressional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceutical products were shipped to pharmacies District, I would like to offer my sincerest directly by the manufacturers, and Pete and thanks and congratulate Eileen for her excep- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 his wife Deb spent every Sunday afternoon tional commitment. I wish her well in her well- Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to calling customers to take their orders. Pete deserved retirement. honor Sister Mary Jo Mike, named 2015 Prin- would then bundle the orders by hand and f cipal of the Year by the National Catholic Edu- personally drop off the shipments at the post cational Association. office for Monday deliveries. Pharmaceutical CONGRATULATING AND HONORING Sr. Mary Jo, of the Sisters of Saint Francis deliveries may have evolved since then, but LONG LIFE SOCIAL ACTIVIST of Sylvania, Ohio, has devoted more than 40 Pete’s values of focusing each day on cus- MARIAN LUPU years to Catholic education and has led Nativ- tomers and patients have inspired his friends ity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral Par- and coworkers throughout his career. HON. RAU´ L M. GRIJALVA ish elementary school for the past 23 years, Pete and his wife Deb raised three kids— OF ARIZONA the longest serving principal in the Catholic Di- Timmy, Gina and Cara, together every step of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ocese of Biloxi. the way. And, not surprisingly, Pete has saved Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Sister Mary Jo soars beyond the call of his best role for last—that of Pop. He is the duty, deeply involving herself in the life and proud grandfather to Stella, Pete, Gaetana, Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ministry of her parish, school, local commu- and Leo, who always bring a smile to his face. congratulate and honor my dear friend Marian nity, and the culture of the Gulf Coast, and en- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Lupu; a visionary and warrior in the fight for courages others to do the same. From their today in honoring Pete Pasquale for his out- fairness and social justice. Marian has never daily arrival to their departure, Sr. Mary Jo is standing career in health care, and I person- ignored the plight and needs of others. We dynamically present in the lives of her stu- ally want to thank Pete for his 42 years of celebrate her 90th birthday and relish in her dents’ school setting. She inspires teachers to dedication, leadership and commitment to pa- work. I want to submit a profile of Ms. Marian identify and nurture each student’s strengths tients, our community and our country. I wish Lupu that appeared in the Arizona Jewish and to discover ways to help them overcome him all the best in his well-deserved retire- Post, written by Shelia Wilenskey; this, better their challenges. Her ministry and leadership ment. than I, describes a life worth honor. Marian Lupu, now 89, founded the Pima encompasses the healthy development of the f whole student—mind, body, and soul. Council on Aging in 1965. She didn’t retire as True to her calling, Sister Mary Jo seeks HONORING EILEEN PACKER ON executive director until 2006, when she was THE OCCASION OF HER RETIRE- 82. ‘‘If you love what you’re doing, why not?’’ and claims opportunities to improve life for Lupu asked the AJP. A pioneer in her field, those around her. Under her leadership, Nativ- MENT AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF- FICER OF THE HEALTH ASSESS- Lupu took one of the first courses ever ity BVM now offers a broad range of programs taught on aging when she was a graduate for students of any ability, even including a MENT RESOURCE CENTER student at the University of Chicago. ‘‘I soon Robotics team and a Lego© club. Clearly decided,’’ she says, ‘‘that all the research in loved and highly respected by all, Sr. Mary Jo HON. RAUL RUIZ the world wasn’t going to help the aging pop- ulation unless it provided services and advo- runs a tight ship in an environment of love, OF CALIFORNIA prayerfulness, justice, and peace. She is an cacy.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In her elder years, Lupu practices what she example of always doing one’s best and ex- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 preached. ‘‘The biggest thing I’ve learned is ceeding expectations in herself, her faculty, to use the supports I have,’’ she says. ‘‘I take her students, and her community, believing Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- all the support I can get, use a walker or a that when children see their teachers and gratulate Ms. Eileen Packer on her retirement cane, without having the resistance of many leaders doing their best, they, in turn, are in- after 9 years of service as the founding Chief older people who drive and get into accidents spired to do their best, too. Executive Officer of the Health Assessment or who fall down because they want to be I proudly congratulate Sister Mary Jo Mike Resource Center (HARC). independent.’’ During her tenure, Ms. Packer was instru- Lupu started her career as a student work- as the 2015 NCEA Principal of the Year. ing at the National Opinion Research Center f mental in founding HARC and seeking the or- ganization’s nonprofit designation. She de- at the University of Chicago and later super- IN HONOR OF PETE PASQUALE vised the first study on aging Spanish-Amer- signed the organization’s triennial needs as- ican War veterans. Her 1948 marriage to sessment and was critical to building strong Charles Lupu, Ph.D., eventually brought the HON. JOE COURTNEY support for the organization across the com- couple to Tucson in 1965, when he landed a OF CONNECTICUT munity. job at the Tucson Medical Center. She start- ed the Tucson Council on Aging as a volun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As a physician and a native of the Coachella Valley, I commend Ms. Packer’s teer. The agency later became the Pima Tuesday, April 28, 2015 work to assess the health and wellness of Council on Aging. Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Coachella Valley residents and improve ac- ‘‘I recognized there were no services for the aging population here, whether they were to recognize a health care leader from Con- cess to critical health care services. To date, Jewish or not. I learned a great deal,’’ says necticut, Pete Pasquale, who will be retiring in the data from these surveys has helped gen- Lupu, from Betty Brook, who was instru- July after 42 years with McKesson Corpora- erate over $7.1 million in funds for much- mental, with her husband, in helping to build tion. needed programs and services to improve the Tucson’s Jewish community, including Jew- During his tenure with McKesson, the wellbeing of residents in our community. ish Family & Children’s Services and Dr. Ted world’s largest healthcare services company, As a Registered Dietitian and Certified As- Koff, the first director of Handmaker Jewish Pete has capably led the many teams he de- sociation Executive, Ms. Packer worked in the Services for the Aging. veloped in a career spanning roles from Dis- ‘‘Family counseling is very much a con- Los Angeles area as Director of Food and Nu- cern to the Jewish community,’’ says Lupu, trict Sales Manager in Albany, New York to trition Services at Tarzana Regional Medical who grew up in ‘‘a very Orthodox family, and Senior Vice President for the Northeast Re- Center. After 11 years there, she led as CEO in a very kosher environment in Elmwood gion in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, with overall re- of the 7,000-member California Dietetic Asso- Park, Ill, a suburb of Chicago. Our Shabbos sponsibility for McKesson’s pharmaceutical ciation located in Los Angeles. goy was our next-door neighbor. It was a sales and distribution activity in the Northeast As a volunteer, Ms. Packer currently serves very Italian neighborhood. In order to have market. McKesson’s involvement in nearly on the Riverside County Office on Aging Advi- services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur every health care sector provided Pete with a sory Council and is a member of the Gilda’s we brought in a rabbinical student and rented a storefront.’’ unique understanding of health care policy Club Medical Resource Council. Previously, Back in 1929, she recalls, ‘‘there was no and a platform to inform policymakers. I had she served as President of the Southern Cali- telephone in the shul so a messenger would the opportunity to visit McKesson’s Rocky Hill fornia Society of Association Executives. come get the Jewish doctor for an emer- offices last summer, where I was impressed Mr. Speaker, Eileen’s dedication to public gency. We had to wait till he returned for a by the incredible efficiency of McKesson’s op- service and health education is a true testa- minyan.’’

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When we first Hannah Christensen, ‘‘Selfie’’; ‘‘No’’ on roll call vote No. 148 (on ordering came here there was discrimination against Taylor Coughlin, ‘‘Fish’’; the previous question on H. Res. 189), Jews. There was only one country club and Kathryn Deatherage, ‘‘Two Lions’’; ‘‘No’’ on roll call vote No. 149 (on agreeing Jews weren’t allowed.’’ Amie Deng, ‘‘Fire’’; to the resolution H. Res. 189), That’s changed, notes Lupu. ‘‘Mayor Jona- Paloma Diaz, ‘‘Dallas’’; ‘‘Yes’’ on roll call vote No. 150 (on the mo- than Rothschild is so involved with the Jew- Avani Gallo, ‘‘Man Horror’’; tion to recommit H.R. 650, with instructions), ish community and is now our mayor. There’s much more acceptance now of a Jew- Madeline Huang, ‘‘Nighttime Adventures’’; ‘‘No’’ on roll call vote No. 151 (on passage ish mayor than when George Miller was Diane Huynh, ‘‘Humility’’; of H.R. 650), mayor’’ during the 1990s. Zhexin Jiang, ‘‘Driving the Herd’’; ‘‘No’’ on roll call vote No. 152 (on passage Still, ‘‘we discriminate against current im- Haley Justitz, ‘‘Sad Boy’’; of H.R. 685), migrants,’’ she says. ‘‘My own mother came Jacob Kim, ‘‘Frozen Grass’’; ‘‘Yes’’ on roll call vote No. 153 (on the mo- from England through Canada and when she Allison Li, ‘‘A Spring Afternoon’’; tion to instruct conferees on S. Con. Res. 11), married an American citizen, at that time Joshua Martin, ‘‘Aluminum’’; ‘‘No’’ on roll call vote No. 154 (on ordering she didn’t automatically become an Amer- Elissa McCracken, ‘‘Rings of Life’’; the previous question on H. Res. 200), ican citizen,’’ which happened later. ‘‘How do Duc Tran Nguyen, ‘‘Vitalygo’’; we know how legal our ancestors were?’’ ‘‘No’’ on roll call vote No. 155 (on agreeing ‘‘It concerns me that [discrimination to- Jeongho Park, ‘‘Horse and Rider’’; to the resolution H. Res. 200), ward immigrants] could lead to discrimina- JC Patino, ‘‘Adam’’; ‘‘Yes’’ on roll call vote No. 156 (on the mo- tion against Jews. I also fear that discrimi- Sydney Peel, ‘‘See No Poverty’’; tion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. nation could resurface in Tucson as it has in Brittney Phan, ‘‘Diversion’’; 1562), Europe over the conflict in Israel and the Hayley Rothballer, ‘‘Wisdom’’; ‘‘No’’ on roll call vote No. 157 (on the mo- [negative] media coverage.’’ Nicole Schifferdecker, ‘‘Bluebonnets’’; tion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1563, Lupu, whose husband died in 2002, still Kate Sheedy, ‘‘Ireland’’; as amended), lives in the same home where they raised Anna Sim, ‘‘Japan in Texas’’; ‘‘Yes’’ on roll call vote No. 158 (on the mo- their family. ‘‘I love Tucson,’’ says Lupu. In Kaitlin Westbrook, ‘‘Street Side’’; the city’s future, ‘‘I would like to see more tion to recommit H.R. 622, with instructions), concern for others through increased assist- MacGregor Williams, ‘‘Tuskegee Airmen’’; ‘‘Yes’’ on roll call vote No. 159 (on passage ance at all human levels and less segregation Arden Wolski, ‘‘Texas Impressionism.’’ of H.R. 622), of different populations.’’ The art competition was represented by a ‘‘Yes’’ on roll call vote No. 160 (on the mo- Since her 2006 retirement, Lupu has be- variety of high schools in the 24th District, and tion to recommit H.R. 1105, with instructions), come president of the board of Dancing in I am honored at this time to acknowledge the and the Streets, Arizona, which is a diverse per- participating schools and the students’ art ‘‘No’’ on roll call vote No. 161 (on passage forming arts organization, primarily for at- of H.R. 1105). risk youth. The dance school, based in South teachers: Tucson, is run by Lupu’s daughter, Soleste Summer Neimann and Eric Horn, Carroll f Senior High School; Lupu, and her husband, Joseph Rodgers, both 24TH ANNUAL DC BLACK PRIDE of whom are professional dancers. Holly Hendrix, Carrollton Christian Academy; Seventy-five percent of the dance school’s Tamera Westervelt, Coppell High School; CELEBRATION participants are on partial or full scholar- Sarah Roye, Colleyville Heritage High ships due to poverty in the region. Lupu at- School; HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON tributes the poverty to both ‘‘our prejudice Bob Thomas, Creekview High School; OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA and the lack of jobs.’’ ‘‘I thought I saw poverty in the ’60s and Jeff Nisbet, Grapevine High School; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ’70s when I was involved in bringing the Melissa James, Newman Smith High Tuesday, April 28, 2015 needs of the elderly to the community,’’ she School; says. ‘‘But you very rarely heard of the Brenda Robson, Prestonwood Christian Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to homeless elderly. For kids today it’s dif- Academy; ask the House of Representatives to join me ferent. I’ve never seen poverty among chil- Caroline Kinlaw, Ranchview High School; in celebrating the 24th annual DC Black Pride dren the way you see it now.’’ Steve Ko, Steve Ko Art Studio; celebration Washington, D.C. on May 22–25, As a lifelong social activist, it seems nat- Carolyn Allen, Trinity High School; 2015. ural for Lupu to be taking on the plight of Sharice Williams, Uplift North Hills Pre- DC Black Pride 2015 is a multi-day festival children. ‘‘Staying involved with what ex- featuring a reception, films, a poetry slam, a cites me challenges me to give meaning to paratory. my life beyond my own existence,’’ she says. Mr. Speaker, I ask all my distinguished col- church service, educational workshops, com- ‘‘That’s why I’m so happy to be working with leagues to join me in congratulating these ex- munity town hall meetings, a basketball tour- children.’’ ceptional high school artists on becoming fi- nament, awards ceremony, and a health and In closing, I just want to thank Marian for nalists in the 24th Congressional District of wellness expo, among other events. We in the her kindness, friendship, and guidance she Texas Art Competition. District of Columbia are pleased and proud has graciously given me. I remain humbled f that the DC Black Pride celebration is widely and privileged to know and call Marian Lupu considered to be one of the world’s pre- my friend and ally. PERSONAL EXPLANATION eminent Black Pride celebrations, drawing f more than 30,000 people to the nation’s cap- HON. ADAM SMITH ital from across the United States as well as RECOGNIZING THE 2015 FINALISTS OF WASHINGTON from Canada, the Caribbean, South Africa, SELECTED IN THE 24TH CON- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Great Britain, France, Germany, and the Neth- GRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF erlands. TEXAS ART COMPETITION Tuesday, April 28, 2015 As the very first Black Pride festival, DC Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, on Black Pride fostered the beginning of the Cen- HON. KENNY MARCHANT Monday, April 13; Tuesday, April 14; Wednes- ter for Black Equity (formerly known as the OF TEXAS day, April 15; and Thursday, April 16, 2015, I International Federation of Black Prides, Inc. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was out on medical leave while recovering (IFBP)) and the ‘‘Black Pride Movement,’’ from surgery and unable to be present for re- which now consists of 40 Black Prides on four Tuesday, April 28, 2015 corded votes. Had I been present, I would continents. The Center For Black Equity, the Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I am privi- have voted: celebration’s organizing body, chose ‘‘DC leged to recognize the following 30 high ‘‘Yes’’ on roll call vote No. 145 (on the mo- Black Pride 2015: 25! Inspiring a Movement, school students from the 24th Congressional tion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. The Mission Continues’’ as the theme for this District of Texas who were selected as final- 1249), year’s celebration. This theme reflects the 25

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Some of his favorite the theme expresses the resolve of the Afri- OF CONNECTICUT projects included the Orange County Targeted can-American LGBT community and its allies IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Community Initiatives in South Apopka, Hol- to come together to: fight for LGBT equality; den Heights, and Englewood. He also helped celebrate our heritage and culture as mem- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 build the Taft Community Center. bers of both the Black and LGBT commu- Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today The founding president of the Rotary Club nities; and promote health and wellness for to express my condolences to the family of of Lake Nona and a Rotary International Paul the community. Marie Herbst upon her passing on April 23, Harris Fellow, John was always civically in- DC Black Pride is a project of the Center 2015. Mr. Speaker, it is hard to describe the volved. He was active with the Greater For Black Equity and is coordinated by Earl D. range of accomplishments Marie achieved Apopka Habitat for Humanity, Anthony House Fowlkes, Jr. and Kenya Anthony Hutton with during her amazing life. A wife of 63 years, a Homeless Shelter, American Society for Public assistance from a volunteer Advisory Board, mother of 5, a schoolteacher for 37 years, and Administration, Tiger Bay Club, County Watch, which coordinates this annual event and con- on top of that a record of public service at the and countless other neighborhood, nonprofit, sists of: Andrea Woody-Macko; Genise Cham- state and local level that spanned decades. and community efforts. bers-Woods; Re’ginald Shaw-Richardson; Jo- As one of the most dedicated citizens of John loved photography, telling jokes, and seph F. Young; Cedric Harmon; Jeffrey Rich- Vernon, Marie stood as an activist for her helping people. He leaves behind his wife and ardson; Angela Peoples; Thomas King; C. town’s needs in the area of education. This best friend, Susan Denton Harris, and his be- Hawkins; and Sonya Hemphill as well as commitment to the Vernon community was not loved daughter, Lee Collier Harris. scores of volunteers. limited to activism, as Marie saw the need to John Kelly Harris’ integrity, vision, wisdom, I ask the House of Representatives to join serve her constituents locally and ensure that and passionate outlook on life touched the me in welcoming all attending the 25th annual her neighbors’ voices were heard. lives of many and made Central Florida a bet- DC Black Pride celebration in Washington, Marie was elected to the Board of Edu- ter place. I am humbled to honor the memory, D.C., and I take this opportunity to remind the cation, Town Council, as Mayor of Vernon and life, and outstanding achievements of John celebrants that the American citizens who re- served for over eight years as a State Senator Kelly Harris. side in Washington, D.C. are taxed without full representing her friends and neighbors in f voting representation in Congress. Hartford. She demonstrated further dedication to her fellow citizens after she left the Con- MINNESOTA REMEMBERS THE VIC- TIMS OF THE ARMENIAN GENO- f necticut General Assembly to resume her po- sition on the Town Council. CIDE PASS CHRISTIAN BOYS AND GIRLS During that time, Marie focused on her most CLUB-QATAR CENTER abiding passion: the welfare of the Town of HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Vernon. During her tenure, the town saw new OF MINNESOTA HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO schools, fire stations, police headquarters, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES roads and bridges. Never one to duck con- OF MISSISSIPPI Tuesday, April 28, 2015 troversy, she nonetheless had an extraor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dinary record of political success due in large Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, on April 24th Tuesday, April 28, 2015 part to her integrity and honesty. In a word, I was honored to be invited to join members of the Armenian-American community from Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to people trusted Marie, even if they did not al- ways agree with her. across Minnesota for a service of remem- thank the State of Qatar for its continued sup- brance at St. Sahag Armenian Church in St. port of the Boys & Girls Club of the Gulf Coast At the end of the day we can all look back on her life and marvel at her energy and pas- Paul. That evening we remembered the vic- Qatar Center at Pass Christian, Mississippi. tims of the Armenian Genocide and it was my We welcome the Ambassador of the State of sion for helping others through her service in public office. At the same time, she never privilege to deliver the following remarks. Qatar to the United States, Mohammed Al- Today we join the people of Armenia and Juwari. shortchanged her husband Paul, her children Paul, Debra, Kate, Laura and Janet or the stu- the Armenian Diaspora around the world in In 2005, the Mississippi Gulf Coast was dents that she taught in the East Windsor commemorating a historic reality, a historic devastated by Hurricane Katrina, resulting in school system. She set a high bar of excel- truth, a historic crime. One hundred years ago the destruction of many of the Boys and Girls lence that all citizens and public officials a campaign of cruelty was waged against Clubs in South Mississippi. In June of 2009, should strive to match. Ottoman Armenians that resulted in suffering through the generosity of a 5 million dollar do- I ask my colleagues to join me in remem- and death of such a profound magnitude that nation from the people of Qatar, the Boys & bering Marie’s life and expressing our deepest it continues to be felt today. Girls Club opened a new, beautiful, state-of- sympathies to Paul and to the Herbst family. The entire world—all nations and peoples— the-art facility in Pass Christian. need to stand with Armenians everywhere in f When the facility opened its doors in 2009, commemorating the Armenian Genocide, ac- over 175 children enrolled in programs offered RECOGNIZING THE LEGACY OF knowledging the horror of its cruelty, and rec- by the club. The staff has worked hard to pro- JOHN KELLY HARRIS ognizing the generations of pain it has caused. vide the best care, programs and opportunities But this goal cannot be fully realized until truth to benefit the children of the Gulf Coast. HON. ALAN GRAYSON triumphs over denial; until the historical hor- The Qatar Center now serves well over 300 OF FLORIDA rors are acknowledged by the government of children daily, and it continues to grow, giving IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES those responsible. We need to strengthen children the opportunity to reach their full po- condemnations of the past and recognize the tential. It helps allow the Boys and Girls Club Tuesday, April 28, 2015 important relationship that the United States to fulfill its mission to ‘‘enable all young peo- Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- shares with Armenia today. ple, especially those who need us most, to ognize the life and legacy of John Kelly Harris, The Armenian people were exposed to tor- reach their full potential as productive, caring, who recently passed away at the age of 61. A ture, starvation, deportation, abduction, and responsible citizens.’’ respected leader in Central Florida, John will massacre. In addition to mass killings, millions Today, with Boys & Girls Club locations all be remembered for his enthusiastic involve- of Armenians were forced into deportation and along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Pass ment in our community. were expelled from their historic homeland. Christian location continues to provide the per- John was born in Owensboro, Kentucky. He The framework for the United Nations Conven- fect model for other centers to follow. graduated from the University of Kentucky with tion of the Prevention and Punishment of the Once again, I would like to thank the people a BA in Elementary/Special Education and Crime of Genocide was, in part, based on this of Qatar for their generosity to the Boys & from Troy State University with a Masters in unbelievable crime. Many survivors of this Girls Club of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Public Administration. genocide have passed away now, and we are

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RAUL RUIZ ported by a body of historical evidence. Forty mously passed House Resolution 121, which called upon the government of Japan to for- OF CALIFORNIA three states including Minnesota have recog- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nized, by legislation or proclamation, the Ar- mally acknowledge, apologize and accept his- menian Genocide. Fortunately the Ottoman torical responsibility for its coercion of young Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Empire no longer exists. However, people liv- women into sexual slavery during its colonial Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- ing in the region, and especially the descend- and wartime occupation of Asia and the Pa- gratulate and recognize the extraordinary work ants of the Armenian victims, deserve to have cific Islands in the 1930s and throughout of the Riverside County Child Care Consor- an accurate reflection of history acknowledged World War II. tium and their partners on the success of the in order to move forward toward peace and Eight years later, the Japanese government 5th Annual Day of the Young Child/Dı´a de los reconciliation. As a Member of Congress, I has not officially issued the apology, and there Nin˜os celebration. want the United States to officially call the are only 53 Korean comfort women living. The cities of Cathedral City, Coachella and events of 100 years ago a genocide inflicted La Quinta are proud participants of this impor- Among them is Lee Yong-soo, who had the upon the ancestors of Armenian-Americans. tant celebration. The planning committee of courage to testify before Congress for the pas- Furthermore, our government should call on the Week of the Young Child (WOYC) in 2015 sage of House Resolution 121. I met her sev- our NATO ally—Turkey—to acknowledge their served our communities tirelessly and devoted historic responsibility. eral times over the years and was moved to themselves to raising awareness about the On this 100th anniversary, my thoughts and hear of her story of survival. Lee Yong-soo’s needs of young children and their parents and prayers are with the families and ancestors of journey is a reflection of the horrors of war but the importance of early childhood programs. victims of this international crime against hu- also demonstrates our collective need to make The Coachella Valley is home to more than manity. Let us remember and pray for the vic- amends for the things that were committed. 10,000 children under age six. More than half tims we never have met. Let us pray for those In an effort to overcome the shadows of our of these children are involved in Early Child- who survived and lived lives of courage. And, past since World War II, the United States and hood Programs for at least part of their day in let us pray for the Armenian community in Japan have built and maintained an unbreak- the over 4,300 licensed child care spaces in Minnesota, across the U.S. and all around the able alliance. Japan’s political and financial the Coachella Valley. world who stand united in honoring your an- support has substantially strengthened the WOYC’s annual celebration event is spon- cestors and in pursuing the truth with perse- U.S. position on a variety of global issues, in- sored by the National Association for the Edu- verance, honor, and dignity. As we reflect on cluding countering the Islamic State of Iraq cation of Young Children (NAEYC). This is the this tragedy let us also reinforce our own re- and the Levant and terrorism in all its forms; nation’s largest early childhood association, solve, as Americans, to prevent future geno- working to stop the spread of the Ebola epi- with almost 80,000 members and over 300 af- cides. demic; advancing environmental and climate filiates, including Riverside County. This event celebrates the contribution of or- f change goals; maintaining solidarity in the ganizations, community members and parents face of Russian aggression in eastern IN HOPES THAT JAPANESE PRIME who support the well-being of our children and Ukraine; assisting developing countries; coun- MINISTER SHINZO ABE WOULD the future of our nation. UPHOLD INTERNATIONAL JUS- tering piracy; and standing up for human rights I would like to thank WOYC committee, the TICE AND ADDRESS COMFORT and democracy. Additionally, Japan is cur- cities of Coachella, La Quinta, Cathedral City WOMEN ISSUES rently our 4th largest trading partner with $204 and the Riverside County Child Care Consor- billion in goods traded during 2013. tium for their efforts this year in making our HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL My recent visit to Japan reaffirmed my belief community a better place for future genera- OF NEW YORK that the U.S.-Japan relationship is the corner- tions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stone of our security interests throughout Asia f and the world. Our bond is essential to re- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 CONGRATULATING GREENWOOD gional stability and is based on our mutual val- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, this year marks LABORATORY SCHOOL STU- ues, including the preservation and promotion an important year for the United States and DENTS’ NATIONAL MERIT SCHOL- Japan as August 15th will be the 70-year anni- of political and economic freedoms, respect for ARSHIP RECOGNITIONS versary of the Japanese surrender and the human rights and democratic institutions and end of World War II. This upcoming anniver- securing of prosperity for the people of both HON. BILLY LONG sary comes on the heels of Japanese Prime countries and the international community as a whole. OF MISSOURI Minister Shinzo Abe’s historic address to a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES joint session of the United States Congress, Japan is one of the world’s greatest leaders the first time a Japanese head of state has and most reliable partners in the fight for Tuesday, April 28, 2015 delivered such an address. While our two peace. Prime Minister Abe’s mention of this Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- countries have experienced the pains of war human rights violation would send a message ognize and congratulate four outstanding stu- and peace, I am looking forward to this his- to the world that the lingering pain of the com- dents from Springfield, Missouri’s, Greenwood toric speech in order for Prime Minister Abe to fort women is real and it would further convey Laboratory School. Luke Ellickson received a not merely highlight our strong alliance built Japan’s commitment to human rights and National Merit Scholarship Commendation and over since 1945 but also to deliver justice for peace in the region. Madelyn Stroder, Adam Brock and Matthew women who have endured irreparable harm Woodward are National Merit Finalists. and trauma in the years before 1945. As a veteran myself, I know firsthand that Upwards of 1.5 million students compete for In the past, the joint session on the House war creates immeasurable pain and suffering the prestigious National Merit Scholarship. Of floor has been used as a platform to call for on all sides. With so many Americans risking those, 50,000 are identified as high achievers peace by some of the world’s greatest leaders their lives in war, it is crucial for today’s lead- and receive a ‘‘commendation.’’ 15,000 will be such as Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle ers to promote healing in order to continue to named as National Merit semi-finalists. Only and Nelson Mandela. His speech on April 29 make this world a better place for future gen- 7,600 are chosen as National Merit Finalist. would be a great opportunity for Abe to do the erations. I hope that Prime Minister Abe would These students fall in approximately the top 3 same. In particular, it would be significant for move history forward in advancing diplomacy percent of all high school students in the na- him to acknowledge the pain and suffering of and ensuring Japan remains a pillar of peace, tion. comfort women, a phrase used to describe stability and an advocate of human rights in These four students represent 10 percent of hundreds of thousands of women, mostly Ko- the region and the world. the graduating class at Greenwood Laboratory

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The Springfield community is Armed Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Mesa Mayor and City Council. justifiably proud of Mr. Ellickson, Miss Stroder, Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal On June 19, 2015, the Mass of Farewell will Mr. Brock and Mr. Woodward for all their ac- with hourglass, Army Service Ribbon, Army be celebrated for her at St. John the Baptist complishments. I urge my colleagues to join Overseas Service Ribbon with 2 device, Church. me in congratulating them in this impressive NATO Training Mission Afghanistan Medal, There are few educators anywhere who achievement. Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Ku- have had as profound an impact on so many students over so long a time as Sister f wait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), Army Meri- torious Unit Commendation and Department of Vianney, and I know as she leaves St. John IN RECOGNITION OF COLONEL the Army Staff Identification Badge. the Baptist School that she carries with her BRENT BOLANDER’S CHANGE OF Colonel Bolander is married to the former the appreciation and fond wishes for a happy retirement of the many whose lives were COMMAND Donna McDonald. They have three children, shaped by her long educational career. Jessie, Katherine, and Austin. He led and HON. MIKE ROGERS commanded Anniston Army Depot from Au- f OF ALABAMA gust 2012 to July 2015. TRIBUTE TO FORMER REPRESENT- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Depot has 4,000 military, civilian and ATIVE ROBERT W. KASTENMEIER Tuesday, April 28, 2015 contractor employees with an annual budget of approximately $750 million. HON. MARK POCAN Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I While at Anniston Army Depot, he safely rise today to ask for the House’s attention to OF WISCONSIN helped execute millions of direct labor hours IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize Colonel Brent Bolander who will while helping overhaul and maintain our na- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 have a change of command from Anniston tion’s critical combat equipment. His hands-on Army Depot at the end of July. leadership for the workforce helped ensure our Mr. POCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Colonel Bolander was commissioned as an nation’s military was provided the best pos- pay tribute to the life and work of former Rep- Ordnance Officer upon graduation from the sible equipment available to keep them as resentative Robert W. Kastenmeier from Wis- University of Nebraska at Kearney in 1987 safe as possible while allowing them to ac- consin’s 2nd Congressional District. with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal complish their vital mission. Bob Kastenmeier died on March 20 at his Justice. His later education includes the Ord- Mr. Speaker, we will miss Colonel Bolander home in Arlington, VA at the age of 91. As we nance Officer Advanced Course; Logistics Ex- in Anniston, but wish him the very best. remember Bob’s life and his service to our ecutive Development Course; the Florida Insti- country, our thoughts are also with his wife, f tute of Technology, where he earned his Mas- Dorothy; their three sons William, Andrew, and ter’s Degree in Logistics Management; the CONGRATULATING SISTER Edward; and two grandchildren. Command and General Staff College; and the VIANNEY FOR 54 YEARS OF Born on January 24, 1924 in Beaver Dam, National War College, where he earned his DEDICATION TO RELIGIOUS LIFE Wisconsin, Bob later attended the University Master’s Degree in National Security and Stra- AND EDUCATION of Wisconsin Law School. During World War tegic Studies. II, he interrupted his studies to serve in the His previous assignments include Platoon HON. DANA ROHRABACHER U.S. Army in the Philippines. After the war, he Leader, Shop Officer, Battalion S4 and Head- returned to the University of Wisconsin to fin- OF CALIFORNIA ish his law degree and practiced law in south- quarters Company Commander, 3rd Armored IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Division, 122nd Main Support Battalion, in ern Wisconsin until he was first elected to Germany, deploying with the division to Oper- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Congress in 1958. During his 32-year career in Congress, Bob ations Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Pro- Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to was the standard bearer for Wisconsin’s proud vide Comfort; Battalion S4 of the 42nd Medical congratulate a prominent resident and educa- tradition of public service and progressive val- Field Hospital, Deputy Brigade S4, Com- tor in my congressional district, Sister ues. Looking back, it turns out Bob was on the mander of 156th Maintenance Company, Bri- Vianney, on her 54 years of dedication to right side of history more often than not. gade Inspector General, and later as Chief As- Catholic religious life and education. As a courageous and principled public serv- sistance Branch, United States Army Armor Sister Vianney first became a nun on July 7, ant you could always count on Bob to speak Center and Fort Knox Inspector General, Fort 1961, with the Sisters of Mercy in Tullamore, truth to power. He opposed funding for the so- Knox, KY; Support Operations Officer, 13th Ireland, receiving the religious name ‘‘John called House Un-American Activities Com- Corps Support Command, Fort Hood, Texas; Vianney’’. She arrived in Costa Mesa at the mittee. He stood up to a president of his own Brigade S4, 101st Forward Support Battalion St. John the Baptist Parish and School and party to criticize the Vietnam War. He contin- Support Operations Officer and Battalion Ex- began her career as an educator on August ued to speak out as thousands of American ecutive Officer, 1st Infantry Division, 1st Bri- 31, 1962. During her career at the school, she GI’s, including more than 1,100 Wisconsinites, gade Combat Team (Mechanized), Fort Riley, first served as a second grade teacher, then died in Vietnam. KS; Aide-de-Camp to the Deputy Com- Director of Religious Education, and finally for Bob Kastenmeier served during a tumul- manding General and as the Secretary to the 40 years was the principal of St. John the tuous period in our nation’s history that in- General Staff, United States Army Materiel Baptist School. cludes passage of the Civil Rights Act and Command, Fort Belvoir, VA; Commander, Sister Vianney holds a Diploma in Religious Voting Rights Act, the assassination of Presi- 302d Brigade Support Battalion; Operational Studies from the Pontifical University of dent John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War, and Readiness Officer, Department of the Army Maynooth, Ireland and a Masters in Education the impeachment trials for President Nixon. G4 to include a three month deployment to from Loyola Marymount University in Los An- Through it all, Bob was quintessential Bob, a Haiti; Support Operations Officer, Operation geles. calming presence in Congress who held the Unified Response. During her tenure as principal, she made a institution to its values and principles. His most recent assignment was Senior Lo- special point of assisting special needs stu- Bob leaves behind a long legacy as a gistics Advisor and Director for Strategic Oper- dents, instituting a full-time Learning Support champion for the people of Wisconsin and the ations for the Deputy Commander Support program for them in 2000, which enabled hun- United States. Through his leadership on the Operations, NATO Training Mission-Afghani- dreds of such students maintain their dignity Judiciary Committee, Bob became a giant in stan/Combined Security Transition Command- and self-worth in the context of a mainstream the field of intellectual property law. Most nota- Afghanistan. educational program. bly, Bob helped draft and pass the landmark Included in his awards and decorations are Sister Vianney was nominated for the Distin- 1976 Copyright Act, the first overhaul of U.S. the Bronze Star Medal, six awards of the Meri- guished Principal of 1993 Award by the Dio- copyright law since 1909. He was also influen- torious Service Medal, the Joint Service Com- cese of Orange and received the Bishop Vann tial in the passage of several patent, trade- mendation Medal, Army Commendation Award for Outstanding Service to Catholic mark, and counterfeiting statutes.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:24 Apr 29, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28AP8.039 E28APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E604 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 28, 2015 I got my start in national politics working on working at University Hospital and served as able partner on the world stage in the areas Bob’s campaigns while in college. I’ll always an LPN retiring in 1985. of energy and regional security, economic de- remember how much all those who were She married Thomas Harris and had four velopment and trade and political and regional touched by his life’s work loved and admired children. Her husband passed away in 2003. stability. him. His legacy of honest public service re- She currently resides in Birmingham, Ala- With a population of 18 million people and mains an inspiration to me and other elected bama. a size nearly four times that of Texas, officials in Wisconsin and across the country. Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing Kazakhstan sits at the heart of Central Asia. Bob was a leading voice for civil rights and Mrs. Mary Alyce Traylor Harris as she cele- The country is bordered by Russia and China civil liberties, an advocate for peace, and a brates her 70th anniversary of graduating from and is strategically located near Turkey, Iran, leader in Congress during his 32 years as a East Highland High School. India and Eastern Europe. Kazakhstan was U.S. Representative. He will always be re- f the first post-soviet State to lead the 56-coun- membered as one of Wisconsin’s greatest leg- try Organization for Cooperation and Security islators—among the likes of Bob LaFollette, HONORING THE WAGNALLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY in Europe (OSCE) in 2010. As a Member of Gaylord Nelson, and William Proxmire. the U.S. Commission on Security and Co- I ask my colleagues to join the people of operation in Europe (CSCE) and a Vice-Presi- Wisconsin to mourn the loss of a leader HON. STEVE STIVERS dent of the Parliamentary Assembly of the whose humility and dedication will forever OF OHIO OSCE, I have seen Kazakhstan’s engagement serve as the model to every person who an- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and commitment firsthand. swers the call to public service. It was a privi- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Kazakhstan has been a global leader in nu- lege to know him as a friend. It is an honor to clear non-proliferation for 20 years—an continue his legacy in the U.S. House of Rep- Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to achievement reached soon after its independ- resentatives. recognize The Wagnalls Memorial Library in ence in 1991. In 1993, it was the first nation f Lithopolis, Ohio. The Wagnalls Memorial will be celebrating 90 years of serving the commu- to dismantle its nuclear weapons and secure RECOGNIZING HUNTER YEARGAN’S nity this May. its nuclear materials under the Nunn-Lugar nu- MISSOURI CLASS 3 STATE WRES- The Wagnalls Memorial was dedicated by clear nonproliferation program, led by former TLING CHAMPIONSHIP Mabel Wagnalls Jones in honor of her par- Senators Sam Nunn (D–GA) and Richard ents, Adam and Anna Willis Wagnalls, on May Lugar (R–IN). Since then, it has remained a HON. BILLY LONG 30, 1925. The Wagnalls Memorial houses both global leader and U.S. partner in non-prolifera- tion efforts. OF MISSOURI a library and a community theatre where fami- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lies, children and adults are able to learn, per- Kazakhstan is also an essential partner in form and volunteer. assisting the United States in counter ter- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 In the time since being dedicated, nearly $5 rorism efforts by serving as a supply route and Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to million in capital improvements have been operational partner and supporting the re- honor Hunter Yeargan of Willard, Missouri, for made to The Wagnalls Memorial, allowing the integration of Afghanistan into Central Asia, claiming the Missouri Class 3 high school community to enjoy the use of the library and committing millions of dollars. It plays a unique wrestling title. other facilities for community events. Addition- role in fostering and solidifying positive diplo- Hunter entered the title match with a height ally, The Wagnalls Memorial has hosted matic relations with regional powers and main- and reach disadvantage against his opponent events ranging from reading programs, to the- taining economic stability. in the state championship match. His oppo- atre and art classes for children and adults. The United States and Kazakhstan, among nent kept a solid hold on him until the second The Wagnalls Memorial continues to be an others, strongly support the Modern Day Silk period. He only needed one shot to come important cornerstone of the community today. Road initiative, which would revitalize the back, and that one shot is exactly what he got. Recently, the Wagnalls Board of Directors ap- 2000-year-old Silk Road trading route that With only five seconds left, Hunter overcame proved The Legacy Campaign in an effort to connected South and Central Asia to the Med- the odds to pin his opponent and win the assure The Wagnalls Memorial is able to con- iterranean. The New Silk Road would serve as championship match. tinue operating well into the future. a critical transportation, communications, Hunter had an amazing season with a The Wagnalls Memorial has had a long his- trade, energy and cultural bridge between record of 41–1. This is his second state plac- tory of service and bringing the community to- East and West, linking China and India with ing after taking third in his class last year. gether. I offer my sincere congratulations to Europe and supporting the stability of Afghani- I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- The Wagnalls Memorial on their 90th anniver- stan and Pakistan. Kazakhstan is central to its lating Hunter Yeargan for a strong finish to his sary. On behalf of the people of Ohio’s 15th development. season, and for bringing the state title home to Congressional District, I thank The Wagnalls Willard High School. Memorial for all you do for our community and Domestically, Kazakhstan remains the melt- wish you the best in the future. ing pot of Central Asia, given its Kazakh, Rus- f sian, Turkish, Mongolian and many other cul- f IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. MARY tural influences. Religious freedom and ethnic ALYCE TRAYLOR HARRIS THE UNITED STATES AND tolerance are key principles in its governance, KAZAKHSTAN with its diverse mix of people and traditions. In HON. MIKE ROGERS January 2015, Kazakhstan signed an agree- ment with the Organization for Economic Co- OF ALABAMA HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT operation and Development (OECD) to initiate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ALABAMA new national reforms for government min- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, April 28, 2015 istries, the justice system, infrastructure devel- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I Tuesday, April 28, 2015 opment and green economy initiatives, political ask for the House’s attention today to recog- Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I would like reform and human rights and democratic prin- nize Mrs. Mary Alyce Traylor Harris, a mem- to recognize the importance of the relationship ciples through transparency and account- ber of the first graduating class (1945) of East between Kazakhstan and the United States. I ability. Highland High School which was located in recently had the honor of meeting with Prime Mr. Speaker, I believe that continuing to in- Sylacauga, Alabama. Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov to crease our relationship with the good people Mrs. Harris was the third child of John and discuss Kazakhstan and its contributions to of Kazakhstan is important to our common in- Ruby Traylor born on April 4, 1926, in the international community when the Prime terests, and I encourage my fellow members Sylacauga, Alabama. Minister visited Washington to attend IMF and to participate in opportunities to travel to the After graduating from East Highland High World Bank meetings. region in order to become better acquainted School, she moved to Birmingham and at- The Republic of Kazakhstan is an important with the progress that has been made in the tended Miles College. She also attended nurs- partner to the United States in Central Asia in country, and to encourage the continued polit- ing school at Western Olin High School (Now many ways and is key to our interests in that ical cooperation while taking advantage of the Jackson Olin) and graduated in the top 10 region and globally. Led by President progress in opening the market to encourage percent of her class. In 1965, she started Nursultan Nazarbayev, Kazakhstan is a reli- joint investment.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Private First Class Ignacio Servin. On Carthage First Baptist in what became the address the unresolved issue of the World September 23, 1944, the 321st RCT, 81st In- ‘‘Lost Photos of Joplin’’ project. More than War II sex slaves. Also known as ‘‘comfort fantry Division landed on Umurbrogol Moun- 17,600 photos and memories have been re- women,’’ these 200,000 women from Korea, tain, also known as ‘‘Bloody Nose Ridge’’, in turned to Joplin residents since the project China, the Philippines, Burma, Thailand, Viet- Peleliu to relieve the 1st Marines who suffered began nearly four years ago. nam, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, and East nearly 50% casualties during the first week of Timor were kidnapped and sexually enslaved The project’s success and notoriety led fighting. Their assignment was to decimate the Thad to establish the National Disaster Photo by the Japanese Imperial Army during World Japanese resistance and capture a strategic War II. Rescue, a non-profit supporting post-disaster airstrip on the island. photo rescue and restoration efforts. The na- These young women were coerced and suf- Marines discovered an ammunition storage tional organization has been in communities fered serious physical, emotional, and psycho- cave on Bloody Nose Ridge, but a barrage of across the country that have experienced loss logical damages as a result of their ordeal. On artillery and naval gunfire failed to neutralize from severe weather, including Moore, Okla- the solemn occasion of the 70th Anniversary the cave. Company ‘‘A’’ of the 154th Engineer homa, and Washington, Illinois. of the end of WWII, the survivors of this hor- Combat Battalion was dispatched. Com- rific ordeal are still seeking their long overdue manding Officers 1st Lt. Schauer and 1st Lt. Thad Beeler has made it possible for storm justice from the Government of Japan. Werdine requested volunteers to crawl to the victims to find documented history, that would Today, we have one of these survivors in mouth of the cave, nearly 500 feet with 24 otherwise be lost, and continue passing it Washington, D.C. Her name is Yongsoo Lee. pounds of TNT and a Browning automatic .30 down through generations to come. His dedi- She has become the voice of justice, peace, caliber rifle to destroy the stockpile. cation to his community and serving a special and reconciliation. In 1944, 16–year-old Lee PFC Ignacio Servin of Arizona and Charles need across the country touches the lives of was forcibly taken to Taiwan, where she was Samario, (deceased) accepted the challenge. so many and eases the sting of devastation. victimized by multiple Japanese soldiers every PFC Servin stated he did not allow time to I commend Thad for putting a novel idea to day for a year. Her suffering was unimagi- think of the risk or danger, but thought, ‘‘If I action and thank him for this uniquely mean- nable and unspeakable. Sadly, she was not die, it will be for the greatest country in the ingful service he has provided to Joplin resi- alone in this nightmare. And yet, out of the world.’’ Both soldiers survived violent explo- dents and beyond. 200,000 of her sisters, today, she is one out sions, leveled trees, and flying rocks. PFC of a handful of survivors from across the Asia- Servin states that only ‘‘by the Grace of God f Pacific still alive. we were not killed by the explosion or enemy When the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. ANNIE gunfire making it safely back up the hill.’’ Abe addresses a Joint Meeting of Congress PEARL WALL GODFREY Today I honor the heroism, courage, and on April 29, he has the opportunity to do right valor of PFC Ignacio Servin, who was award- by these women. He can make a full, un- ed the Silver Star for gallantry in action during equivocal, and formal apology on behalf of the HON. MIKE ROGERS the assault on Peleliu in the Pacific combat Japanese government. OF ALABAMA theater. In 2007, in the very same chamber the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Prime Minister will be issuing his address, the f House of Representatives sent a profound RECOGNIZING THAD BEELER’S Tuesday, April 28, 2015 message to the Japanese government by COMMUNITY SERVICE FOL- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I unanimously passing House Resolution 121, LOWING THE 2011 JOPLIN TOR- ask for the House’s attention today to recog- which I authored. The resolution called on the NADO nize Mrs. Annie Pearl Wall Godfrey, a 1945 Japanese government to formally acknowl- graduate of East Highland High School which edge, apologize, and accept historical respon- HON. BILLY LONG was located in Sylacauga, Alabama. sibility in a clear and unequivocal manner for OF MISSOURI Mrs. Godfrey was born to Celophus and its Imperial Armed Forces’ coercion of young IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Annie Marzel Wall in Nixburg, Alabama, on women into sexual slavery; publicly refute any May 18, 1924. She was a part of the first claims that the sexual enslavement and traf- Tuesday, April 28, 2015 graduating class of East Highland High ficking of the ‘‘comfort women’’ never oc- Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- School. She has been married to Rev. Eratus curred; and educate current and future gen- ognize the leadership and public service of Godfrey for the past 56 years and is a mem- erations about this horrible crime. We are still Thad Beeler in the aftermath of the May 22, ber of New Beginning Ministries where her waiting for their government to comply. 2011 Joplin tornado, and congratulate him on husband serves as the pastor. Time is critical. Today, out of 200,000 sur- receiving the Missouri Humanities Council’s vivors, there are fewer than 100 surviving Exemplary Community Achievement Award. She is the mother of 10 children, three of women across the Asia-Pacifc. Most of these Many lives were lost or significantly which are deceased (Donald, Virgil and Gwen- women are in their 80s. They have been de- changed in Joplin that tragic spring day. Many dolyn) and three of whom are ordained min- nied justice for too long. homes and businesses were leveled and thou- isters (Kenneth, DeForest, and Mary). She Mr. Speaker, I will be in the House chamber sands of memories captured in photos blew also helped raise the children of her late when Prime Minister Abe delivers his address. away in the storm. During a visit to his parents daughter. Mrs. Godfrey currently resides in Ms. Lee will attend as my guest. Both of us to clean up storm damage, Thad realized the Sylacuaga. hope the Prime Minister will finally, and firmly, need to recover and reunite the lost photos Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing apologize, and commit to educating the future with families. Mrs. Annie Pearl Wall Godfrey as she cele- generation honestly and humbly. Ms. Lee and As the Carthage First Baptist Church’s brates her 70th anniversary of graduating from her sisters deserve no less. music minister and ministry outreach director, East Highland High School.

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H.R. 172, to designate the United States courthouse ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT AND located at 501 East Court Street in Jackson, Mis- RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS sissippi, as the ‘‘R. Jess Brown United States Court- ACT, 2016; MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND house’’; Pages H2484–85 VETERANS AFFAIRS AND RELATED Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act: H.R. AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2016 373, amended, to direct the Secretary of the Interior Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on and Secretary of Agriculture to expedite access to H.R. 2028, the ‘‘Energy and Water Development certain Federal land under the administrative juris- and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016’’; diction of each Secretary for good Samaritan search- and H.R. 2029, the ‘‘Military Construction and Vet- and-recovery missions, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of erans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations 413 yeas with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 174; Act, 2016’’. The committee granted, by record vote Pages H2485–87, H2489–90 of 8–2, modified-open rules for H.R. 2028 and H.R. Amending the National Trails System Act to di- 2029. The rule provides one hour of general debate rect the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on each bill equally divided and controlled by the on the feasibility of designating the Chief Stand- chair and ranking minority member of the Com- ing Bear National Historic Trail: H.R. 984, to mittee on Appropriations. The rule waives all points amend the National Trails System Act to direct the of order against consideration of each bill. The rule Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the waives points of order against provisions in each bill feasibility of designating the Chief Standing Bear for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI. The National Historic Trail; and Pages H2487–88 rule provides that after general debate each bill shall Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment be considered for amendment under the five-minute Act of 2015: H.R. 1324, to adjust the boundary of rule except that: 1) amendments shall be debatable the Arapaho National Forest, Colorado, by a 2⁄3 yea- for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the and-nay vote of 381 yeas to 30 nays, Roll No. 175. proponent and an opponent and shall not be subject Pages H2488–89, H2490 to amendment; and 2) no pro forma amendments shall be in order except that the chair and ranking Recess: The House recessed at 5:04 p.m. and recon- minority member of the Committee on Appropria- vened at 6:30 p.m. Page H2489 tions or their respective designees may offer up to 10 Suspension—Proceedings Postponed: The House pro forma amendments each at any point for the debated the following measure under suspension of purpose of debate. The rule authorizes the Chair to the rules. Further proceedings were postponed. accord priority in recognition to Members who have Designating the facility of the United States pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Postal Service located at 820 Elmwood Avenue in Record. The rule provides one motion to recommit Providence, Rhode Island, as the ‘‘Sister Ann Keefe each bill with or without instructions. In section 3, Post Office’’: H.R. 651, to designate the facility of the rule provides that during consideration of H.R. the United States Postal Service located at 820 Elm- 2028 and H.R. 2029, the provisions of House Con- wood Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, as the current Resolution 27, as adopted by the House, ‘‘Sister Ann Keefe Post Office’’. Page H2483 shall have force and effect in the House as though Congress has adopted such concurrent resolution; and Recess: The House recessed at 7:59 p.m. and recon- the allocations printed in the Rules Committee re- vened at 8:54 p.m. Page H2495 port shall be considered for all purposes in the Quorum Calls—Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes de- House to be allocations under section 302(a) of the veloped during the proceedings of today and appear Congressional Budget Act of 1974. In section 4, the on pages H2489–90 and H2490. There were no rule provides that on any legislative day during the quorum calls. period from May 4, 2015, through May 11, 2015:

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Testimony was heard Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: to hold hearings to exam- from Chairman Dent and Representatives Bishop of ine the Government Accountability Office’s High Risk Georgia, Simpson, and Kaptur. List and the Veterans Health Administration, 2:30 p.m., SR–418. Joint Meetings House No joint committee meetings were held. Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on Conservation f and Forestry, hearing to review the National Forest Sys- tem and active forest management, 1:30 p.m., 1300 COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, Longworth. APRIL 29, 2015 Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Labor, (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Health and Human Services, and Education, hearing for public and outside witnesses, 8:30 a.m., 2358–C Ray- Senate burn. Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Depart- Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban ment of Defense, to hold hearings to examine proposed Development, and Related Agencies, markup on Trans- budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2016 for portation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related the National Guard and Reserve, 9 a.m., SD–192. Agencies appropriations bill, FY 2016, 9:30 a.m., Subcommittee on Department of Homeland Security, 2358–A Rayburn. to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates Committee on Armed Services, Full Committee, markup on and justification for fiscal year 2016 for the Department H.R. 1735, the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for of Homeland Security, 2 p.m., SD–138. Fiscal Year 2016’’, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Department of the Interior, Environ- Committee on Education and the Workforce, Subcommittee ment, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to examine on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, hearing en- proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year titled ‘‘Examining Reforms to Modernize the Multiem- 2016 for the Environmental Protection Agency, 2:30 ployer Pension System’’, 2 p.m., 2175 Rayburn. p.m., SD–124. Committee on Energy and Commerce, Full Committee, Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Strategic markup on the ‘‘Ratepayer Protection Act’’; and the ‘‘Tar- Forces, to hold hearings to examine military space pro- geting Rogue and Opaque Letters (TROL) Act’’ (contin- grams in review of the Defense Authorization Request for ued), 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. fiscal year 2016 and the Future Years Defense Program; Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Hous- with the possibility of a closed session in SVC–217 fol- ing and Insurance, hearing entitled ‘‘The Impact of Inter- lowing the open session, 2:30 p.m., SR–222. national Regulatory Standards on the Competitiveness of Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Sub- U.S. Insurers’’, 10 a.m., HVC–210. committee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Development, to hold hearings to examine opportunities Sponsored Enterprises, hearing entitled ‘‘Legislative Pro- for private investment in public infrastructure, 9:30 a.m., posals to Enhance Capital Formation and Reduce Regu- SD–538. latory Burdens’’, 2 p.m., HVC–210. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Africa, hold hearings to examine five years after Deepwater Hori- Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International zon, focusing on improvements and challenges in preven- Organizations, hearing entitled ‘‘The Global Magnitsky tion and response, 9:30 a.m., SR–253. Human Rights Accountability Act’’, 2 p.m., 2255 Ray- Committee on Finance: business meeting to consider S. burn. 335, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to im- Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and prove 529 plans, 9:35 a.m., SD–215. Trade, hearing entitled ‘‘ISIS: Defining the Enemy’’, 2 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: p.m., 2172 Rayburn. to hold hearings to examine the President’s proposed Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging budget request for fiscal year 2016 for the Department Threats, hearing entitled ‘‘Progress and Challenges in the of Homeland Security, 9 a.m., SD–342. Western Balkans’’, 2 p.m., 2200 Rayburn. Committee on Indian Affairs: business meeting to con- Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on sider S. 152, to prohibit gaming activities on certain In- Counterterrorism and Intelligence, hearing entitled ‘‘Ter- dian land in Arizona until the expiration of certain gam- rorism in Africa: The Imminent Threat to the United ing compacts; to be immediately followed by a hearing States’’, 12 p.m., 311 Cannon.

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Committee on the Judiciary, Full Committee, hearing en- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Full Com- titled ‘‘The Register’s Perspective on Copyright Review’’, mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Flying Under the Radar: Secur- 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. ing Washington D.C. Airspace’’, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security, Subcommittee on National Security, hearing entitled hearing entitled ‘‘Birthright Citizenship: Is it the Right ‘‘Following the Trail of U.S. Taxpayers’ Dollars Abroad: Policy for America?’’, 1 p.m., 2237 Rayburn. On-Budget Assistance in Afghanistan’’, 2 p.m., 2247 Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, Rayburn. hearing on H.R. 1927, the ‘‘Fairness in Class Action Liti- Subcommittee on Information Technology, hearing en- gation Act of 2015’’, 3 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. titled ‘‘Encryption Technology and Potential U.S. Policy Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Over- Responses’’, 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. sight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘Zero Account- Committee on Rules, Full Committee, hearing on H.R. ability: The Consequences of Politically Driven Science’’, 1732, the ‘‘Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015’’, 2 p.m., 1334 Longworth. 3 p.m., H–313 Capitol. Full Committee, markup on H.R. 774, the ‘‘Illegal, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of on Environment, hearing entitled ‘‘Reality Check Part II: 2015’’; H.R. 1214, the ‘‘National Forest Small Tracts Act The Impact of EPA’s Proposed Ozone Standards on Rural America’’, 2 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. Amendments Act of 2015’’; H.R. 1335, the ‘‘Strength- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- ening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in committee on Highways and Transit, hearing entitled Fisheries Management Act’’; and H.R. 1991, the ‘‘Federal ‘‘The Future of Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety: Tech- Lands Recreation Enhancement Act Extension Act of nology, Safety Initiatives, and the Role of Federal Regula- 2015’’, 5 p.m., 1324 Longworth. tion’’, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 29 9 a.m., Wednesday, April 29

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: After the transaction of any Program for Wednesday: Joint Meeting with the Senate morning business (not to extend beyond 10:30 a.m.), Sen- to receive His Excellency Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of ate will recess subject to the call of the Chair to allow Japan. Consideration of H.R. 2029—Military Construc- for the Joint Meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister, tion and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2016 (Sub- His Excellency Shinzo Abe. At 10:35 a.m., Senators will ject to a Rule) and H.R. 2028—Energy and Water Ap- meet in the Senate Chamber to depart as a body at 10:40 propriations Act, 2016 (Subject to a Rule). a.m. to the Hall of the House for the 11 a.m. Joint Meet- ing. Following the Joint Meeting, Senate will continue con- sideration of H.R. 1191, Protecting Volunteer Fire- fighters and Emergency Responders Act.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Gosar, Paul A., Ariz., E605 Pocan, Mark, Wisc., E603 Grayson, Alan, Fla., E601 Polis, Jared, Colo., E591 Aderholt, Robert B., Ala., E604 Grijalva, Rau´ l M., Ariz., E599 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E602 Brownley, Julia, Calif., E590 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E591 Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman, American Carter, John R., Tex., E597 Honda, Michael M., Calif., E605 Samoa, E593 Castro, Joaquin, Tex., E595 Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E595 Ribble, Reid J.E590 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E593 Kilmer, Derek, Wash., E589, E591 Rogers, Mike, Ala., E603, E604, E605 Cole, Tom, Okla., E596 Long, Billy, Mo., E602, E604, E605 Rohrabacher, Dana, Calif., E603 Connolly, Gerald E., Va., E595 Lowey, Nita M., N.Y., E593 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E590 Marchant, Kenny, Tex., E600 Rokita, Todd, Ind., E597 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E599, E601 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E601 Ruiz, Raul, Calif., E595, E599, E602 Engel, Eliot L., N.Y., E591, E592, E594 Murphy, Patrick, Fla., E589 Sanchez, Loretta, Calif., E594, E598 Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E598 Neal, Richard E., Mass., E592 Smith, Adam, Wash., E600 Farenthold, Blake, Tex., E590 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E596, E598, E600 Stivers, Steve, Ohio, E604 Fitzpatrick, Michael G., Pa., E594, E597 Norcross, Donald, N.J., E593 Valadao, David G., Calif., E593 Forbes, J. Randy, Va., E596 Palazzo, Steven M., Miss., E599, E601 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E589

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