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Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2016 No. 73 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was in Memphis who have died of heroin We need to study marijuana to see called to order by the Speaker pro tem- overdoses. This is a problem all over what its medical uses are. We don’t pore (Mr. WEBER of Texas). the country, but predominantly in the need to use it to incarcerate and crip- f northeast and predominantly in Cauca- ple for the future jobs for young people. sian areas. It has become an issue, as it We need to encourage young people not DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO should, of importance. But none of the to do any drugs at all, not to do alco- TEMPORE bills that we are going to deal with hol, not to smoke cigarettes, and to The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- today—all of which are good, and all of take their time as youths to be youths, fore the House the following commu- which I will support—deal with the real to be young, to learn, and to fill their nication from the Speaker: problem; and that is, the recognition in minds with knowledge for a better life WASHINGTON, DC, our country that we treat all drugs as later. But if, as a youth or as an adult, May 10, 2016. a law enforcement problem, a criminal they should use an illegal substance, I hereby appoint the Honorable RANDY K. problem, and not as a health problem; they should be dealt with as having a WEBER, SR., to act as Speaker pro tempore and that we treat most all drugs on the problem and not be given a scarlet let- on this day. same level and give law enforcement ter that stays with them for the rest of PAUL D. RYAN, the same incentives to arrest dealers their lives. Speaker of the House of Representatives. and/or users for any drug and not en- So my work has been and will con- f courage them and give them reasons— tinue to be to try to make more sense MORNING-HOUR DEBATE besides public safety—to emphasize of our drug laws; to see that the sched- their enforcement on opioids and her- uling is smarter, that heroin and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- oin. opioids continue to be at the top, and ant to the order of the House of Janu- In the drug schedules which we have that marijuana is not in that listing; ary 5, 2016, the Chair will now recog- in our country that lay out the order in and to do things that encourage law nize Members from lists submitted by which we think drugs are the most se- enforcement to arrest people that are the majority and minority leaders for rious, Schedule I is at the top; and in dealing in and selling heroin and morning-hour debate. that classification are heroin, LSD, ec- opioids, which cause death and cause The Chair will alternate recognition stasy, and marijuana. people to be addicted to the point between the parties, with each party I ask you each not to answer reflex- where they will commit crimes to se- limited to 1 hour and each Member ively which of those four don’t fit. cure moneys to keep their habit going, other than the majority and minority Marijuana does not fit. and to not have equal incentives to go leaders and the minority whip limited Our laws should show that heroin is a after marijuana that does none of those to 5 minutes, but in no event shall de- serious problem and that marijuana is things. bate continue beyond 1:50 p.m. not as serious a problem; that users f f should be dealt with in ways that don’t put them in jail and, in the case of BABY BODY PARTS FOR SALE MARIJUANA V. HEROIN marijuana possession, don’t cause them The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to lose scholarship opportunities, hous- Chair recognizes the gentleman from Chair recognizes the gentleman from ing opportunities in Federal facilities, Pennsylvania (Mr. PITTS) for 5 min- Tennessee (Mr. COHEN) for 5 minutes. or jobs later on. utes. Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, today on We also shouldn’t have law enforce- Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today our calendar we have got about 10 bills ment, through asset forfeiture, get to bring attention to the research that dealing with a very serious issue in moneys from people they arrest; fund the Select Investigative Panel on In- America: opioids and heroin. This is an their activities by making arrests; and fant Lives is conducting. I encourage awful problem we have in our Nation. have it be presumed in law that mon- everyone to examine the exhibits from There is more and more use of opioids eys and/or properties that are involved the Select Investigative Panel on In- and heroin and death resulting from it in the transactions of those drug deals fant Lives’ investigation on their Web than at any time that I can recall in are involved and that law enforcement site: energycommerce.house.gov/select- the past. gets to keep those items. It gives law investigative-panel. I had a young friend a few years back enforcement a reason to go after mari- On April 20, 2016, Chairman MARSHA who died of a heroin overdose. I have juana—which is easier to find and BLACKBURN held a hearing on the known of other promising young people make money—rather than heroin. ‘‘Pricing of Fetal Tissue’’ and found

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Unless we think considerable concern because one of So these are the options. that only Boeing is beginning these the underpinnings and so-called safe- For crying out loud, this is the Ama- sorts of discussions—we know what guards of the statute that allowed for zon.com of baby body parts, a market Airbus is doing. Airbus has made a de- the donation of fetal tissue for trans- for baby body parts. It is repulsive, cision to go in and do business with plantation and research was that this outrageous, and I urge you to go to the this terrorist regime. tissue would not be sold. Web site to see the exhibits. Why I am urging these companies— The author of the statute, former This is a market for baby body parts where and particularly Boeing, as an iconic Congressman Henry Waxman, stated you get what you pay for. American company, as a company that during floor debate in 1993: This is utterly repulsive. Absolutely out- has come to symbolize what? American This amendment would enact the rageous. Each one of these baby tongues or strength, American innovation, and most important safeguards to prevent baby brains belongs to a little human baby. American greatness. And then to be any sale of fetal issue for any purpose, This business is nothing more than a fetal complicit with the Iranians and the not just the purpose of research. It corpse market. How can anyone defend such sheer possibility and, I would argue, would be abhorrent to allow for a sale an abhorrent practice? probability that those airplanes will be of fetal tissue and a market to be cre- These exhibits illustrate that, in both intent converted to warplanes. ated for that sale. and practice, these clinics make money well Now, just so I am clear, I am not Yet this is what is happening today. above any actual costs they incur. They are making an argument nor a suggestion As seen on Exhibit B2, the ‘‘Procure- making a profit. Go to the Select Panel’s today that Boeing is doing anything il- ment Business’’—the name is re- website energycommerce.house.gov/select-in- legal. I am not making that argument. But here is my point: just because dacted—markets itself in its brochure vestigative-panel and see for yourself the re- something is legal doesn’t make it as a way for clinics to make additional vealing exhibits that show how these organiza- good; just because something is legal income by allowing procurement busi- tions may have broken the law and profited doesn’t make it right. ness technicians to collect fetal tissue from this gruesome, inhumane practice of and organs from aborted babies imme- baby body part harvesting and trafficking. b 1215 diately after an abortion is completed. f There are some people who are say- The brochure uses the words ‘‘finan- ing: Well, look, other manufacturers cially profitable,’’ ‘‘fiscally rewards,’’ URGING BOEING NOT TO SELL AIRPLANES TO IRAN are selling into that marketplace. And and ‘‘financial benefit.’’ let me ask you this, Mr. Speaker. When The Select Investigative Panel on In- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The has history ever been kind to the ex- fant Lives’ investigation revealed that Chair recognizes the gentleman from cuse: Well, somebody else was doing it, the procurement business technician Illinois (Mr. ROSKAM) for 5 minutes. so I decided to do it too? History, Mr. performs every conceivable task in the Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I am Speaker, is a merciless judge and dis- harvesting process immediately after very concerned about some news that ciplinarian against that sort of argu- an abortion occurs. However, procure- has come to my attention and to the ment. ment businesses—essentially the mid- attention of the House recently, and So what is the problem? Here is the dlemen between the abortion clinics on that is that there is an iconic Amer- problem. It is the Islamic Revolu- the one hand and the end users, the ex- ican aviation company—that is, the tionary Guard Corps that completely perimenters or researchers, on the Boeing Company—that that has en- dominates the Iranian economy, and other—still pay abortion clinics a fee, tered into preliminary talks with Iran. they certainly completely dominate even though the clinics are not incur- And the thinking is for Boeing to sell the aviation sector of the economy. ring any additional costs in the proc- planes to Iran. Iran Air was recently taken off the ter- ess. I guess when you first hear about rorist watch list by the State Depart- Exhibit D1 shows the abortion clinic that, you say: Well, what is the big ment. Most people think that it was an charged the middleman $11,365 for har- deal? Why is everybody so uptight agreement through the Iran nuclear vested baby parts—called POCs—and about this? Why can’t everybody relax deal and that it wasn’t really deserved, blood. and just let some commerce happen? but they were only recently on it. Re- Exhibit D2 shows the abortion clinic Here is what is the big deal; here is gardless, the fungibility of these prod- charged the middleman, again, this why we ought not relax; and here is ucts can easily move into other areas time $9,060 for harvested baby parts, or why Boeing shouldn’t be in these dis- of the sector. POCs, and blood, even though the clin- cussions; and, ultimately, it is my sin- There are some people that say: ic did not incur any additional expense cere hope, Mr. Speaker, that Boeing Look, it is an emerging market and we in the harvesting process. After obtain- does not sell planes to the Iranians: ought to be selling American products ing the organs from the clinic, the mid- The entire Washington foreign policy there. No, Mr. Speaker. What we ought dleman then made it easy for end users establishment; that is, the House of to do is recognize that there are things to purchase baby body parts. Representatives, the Senate, the that are more important than Amer- Exhibit C3, the procurement business United States State Department, and ican profits, and that is the integrity order form, or drop-down menu, for the administration all agree on one of American businesses not to be baby organs, illustrates just how easy thing. They all agree that Iran is still complicit in this shameful activity and this is. On the left side of the menu, the world’s leading state sponsor of to sort of draw a blind eye towards this one can choose: What type of tissue terror. activity to say we can somehow sell would you like to order? And under a There is no credible organization; these products and they won’t end up multitude of options—a few of which there is no credible voice today that in the hands of terrorists. It is naive, it are listed on the right—one could says: No, no, no. That is not true any- is a wrongheaded move, and I urge Boe- choose up here at the top, brains. more. In fact, the President has ac- ing in the strongest possible terms not These are little baby brains. Next you knowledged this; the Secretary of to be complicit in this activity. must select the number of specimens. State has acknowledged this; the na- f And I suppose one could say six baby tional security adviser has acknowl- brains. Continuing down the list of edged this. HONORING BILL KNAPP questions, gestational range from start And if that is true—and it is true— The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to end? One can select 16 to 18 weeks. how can someone, how can a company, Chair recognizes the gentleman from Then it asks: Add another tissue how can an American institution say, Iowa (Mr. YOUNG) for 5 minutes. type? One could answer yes and scroll we are going to do business with them? Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I through the numerous options and And how can it be true that we are come to the floor of the U.S. House of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:52 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.003 H10MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 10, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2163 Representatives to recognize and honor and friends gather and pay their re- Pursuant to clause one, rule I, the the accomplishments of an individual spects following the burial of a loved Journal stands approved. who exemplifies what it means to be an one or friend. It has helped bring the f Iowan, to be an American. community of Van Meter, my home- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Bill Knapp is being honored by the town, together. Van Meter High School Booster Club Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rep- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the and American Legion Post 403 as an resent Iowans like Bill in the United gentleman from Michigan (Mr. KILDEE) Iowa hero and legend, and it is for good States Congress. He is generous, he is come forward and lead the House in the reason. Bill has given much to the thoughtful, he doesn’t forget where he Pledge of Allegiance. community. He spent his life giving came from, and he has spent a lifetime Mr. KILDEE led the Pledge of Alle- back. Throughout his life, his career, embodying Iowan values. He has given giance as follows: and his philanthropic efforts, he has so much, he continues to give self- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Repub- demonstrated, and continues to dem- lessly, and he puts others before him- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, onstrate, a commitment to our State self in ways that we will probably indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. and our country, to people. never know. But that is okay if we f Bill was born in 1926 and grew up on don’t know. He gives because it is the a farm in Allerton in southern Iowa. right thing to do. He is a humble soul COMMEMORATING VIETNAM Growing up in Allerton was where Bill with a big heart. VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY first learned the value of a hard day’s I ask that my colleagues in the (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina work, of an earned day’s pay. He United States House of Representatives asked and was given permission to ad- learned the value of making do with join me in honoring Bill, an Iowa hero dress the House for 1 minute and to re- less, anticipating the needs of others, and legend. vise and extend his remarks.) and helping those less fortunate. He Thank you and congratulations, Bill. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. learned self-sacrifice, honesty, and in- We are proud of you. Speaker, last Friday, May 6, marked Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day, a tegrity. He has carried with him these f Iowa values throughout his life. day set aside by law in South Carolina Bill turned 17 in 1944. Observing RECESS to remember and thank our brave sol- World War II from quite a distance in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- diers that fought heroically in the Iowa, this young man heard the call to ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Vietnam war. To mark this day, the serve our country. He did not ignore declares the House in recess until 2 Combat Veterans Group held a Day of that call; he answered it. He convinced p.m. today. Remembrance ceremony to honor local his parents to sign off on his enlist- Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 21 Vietnam veterans across the State for ment into the United States Navy. minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- their service. In the spring of 1945, Bill took part in cess. I was grateful to join them and pay the Battle of Okinawa as a coxswain on tribute to the courage and sacrifice of f the USS Catron. Alongside many others our veterans. I appreciate the service from across the country, Bill bravely b 1400 of Commander of the South Carolina Combat Veterans Group Tommy Olds, served. And unlike many of these gen- AFTER RECESS tlemen who were with him who didn’t featured speaker retired Captain Wal- come back, Bill returned home. The recess having expired, the House ter Allen Mouzon, and Executive Direc- After 2 years in the U.S. Navy and was called to order by the Speaker pro tor Renee Joy. The program was inspir- the end of the Second World War, Bill tempore (Mr. THORNBERRY) at 2 p.m. ing and uplifting for dedicated Viet- returned to Allerton. He took business f nam veterans. courses, took to real estate, rolled up While serving as chairman of the PRAYER his sleeves, got to work, and soon Military Personnel Subcommittee of formed Iowa Realty. Under Bill’s lead- The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick the House Armed Services Committee, ership, Iowa Realty grew, prospered, J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: I have visited Vietnam twice to mon- and became the largest real estate Almighty and merciful God, we give itor U.S.-Vietnamese efforts to recover company in Iowa. You thanks for giving us another day. MIAs. I was pleasantly surprised to Bill has had some tremendous suc- You are the shepherd of souls. During find a deep affection by the Vietnamese cesses, but he has never forgotten his the 114th Congress, many guest chap- for American servicemembers and a de- Iowa values. Instead, he continues to lains have led the House in prayer. sire for stronger American-Vietnamese embody what it means to be an Iowan. Today, we wish to lift up these leaders relationships of friendship. His selflessness and willingness to give and their faith communities across this I am especially grateful for the Viet- nam service of the late Captain Mi- back is evident in everything that he country. chael Alan McCrory, Sr., a VMI grad- continues to do. He is known state- Their prayers for this Nation and its uate, of McLean, Virginia. wide. He is known nationally for his government lingers in this room. Bless them for their efforts to renew people In conclusion, God bless our troops philanthropic efforts, as well as his and may the President by his actions special commitment to Iowa. He has in faith, hope, and love. Inspire them as they preach and guide Your people never forget September the 11th in the placed a strong emphasis on helping to global war on terrorism. turn Iowa’s capital city, beautiful Des in so many districts of this Nation. Moines, into the thriving metropolis May they never lord it over those as- f we see today. signed to them, but instead, be exam- HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE I imagine I speak for many when I ples of servant leadership to all in the FAILING TO DO THEIR JOB say how incredibly grateful I am for flock. And when Your glory is revealed, (Mr. KILDEE asked and was given Bill’s donation of land to our State, chief shepherd of us all, may all leaders permission to address the House for 1 which was used for Iowa’s first and in faith and government receive the minute.) only veterans cemetery in Van Meter. unfading crown of glory. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, here we Thanks to Bill’s generosity, our vet- Bless us this day and every day, and are back again, another week in Con- erans in Iowa, who have so selflessly may all we do be for Your greater gress where Republicans in Congress served our country, have a final resting honor and glory. continue to fail to do their job to act place. It is truly hallowed ground. We, f to protect American families in crisis. as Iowans, have a place to honor our Whether it is the ongoing water cri- country’s heroes. THE JOURNAL sis in my hometown of Flint or the But his generosity to Iowa’s veterans The SPEAKER pro tempore. The threat of the Zika virus, the American didn’t stop. He was instrumental in the Chair has examined the Journal of the people look to us for action. They de- creation of the Veterans Reception last day’s proceedings and announces serve action to protect American fami- Center in Van Meter, where families to the House his approval thereof. lies. In my own hometown of 100,000

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:37 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.005 H10MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2164 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 10, 2016 people, the people still cannot drink million of cars were lost, people lost the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- their water. It is a disaster. their jobs, and businesses were de- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- Typically, as Americans, we come to- stroyed. sage from the Secretary of the Senate on gether to act. It is this body that Mayor Turner continued to be that May 10, 2016 at 9:26 a.m.: That the Senate passed without amend- brings us together as a Congress to act caring, steady hand working across po- ment H.R. 4238. to protect Americans in their moment litical lines, working with the county That the Senate passed S. 546. of greatest need. Yet, Republicans in judge, working with council members, That the Senate agreed to S. Res. 457. Congress fail to do their job. and the Federal Government. One That the Senate agreed to S. Res. 458. My bill, the Families of Flint Act, thing that he steadily did was listen to With best wishes, I am would provide relief evenly divided be- the council and the advice of his staff Sincerely, tween the Federal and State govern- as I sat in meetings, taking ideas, es- KAREN L. HAAS. ment. No hearings in committee, no tablishing a relief fund, joining now f votes on the floor of the House of Rep- with the Osteens in Lakewood, and resentatives. The American people de- having this wonderful concert to con- RECESS serve a Congress that will do its job tinue to provide relief, but yet showing The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and will act on their interests. the caring and loving nurturing of a fa- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Mr. Speaker, I ask that we imme- ther. declares the House in recess until ap- diately take up my bill. In the midst of all of this, he lost a proximately 3:30 p.m. today. f dear brother, a Vietnam vet. But Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 10 min- steady, strong, and determined, he con- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT tinued to nurture those who could not ANSWERS THE ALARM f help themselves. (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was What a pleasure to be able to work b 1530 given permission to address the House with a mayor, one who is ready to lis- AFTER RECESS for 1 minute and to revise and extend ten and to be able to answer the con- his remarks.) cerns of a constituency, but make hard The recess having expired, the House Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, last decisions. was called to order by the Speaker pro Thursday, a chemical warehouse in my I salute you, Mayor Turner, as some- tempore (Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee) at Texas district exploded into a startling one who cares about our city, and 3 o’clock and 30 minutes p.m. inferno. Fiery containers of chemicals works with all of us to make their lives f shot into the air like rockets. The better and our city the best. smoke and heat were intense. But the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Houston Fire Department quickly an- f PRO TEMPORE swered the alarm. ONLY 6 PERCENT OF AMERICANS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. Speaker, over 200 firefighters TRUST THE MEDIA ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair from 32 fire stations responded to the (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was will postpone further proceedings hellish inferno. Spring Branch Elemen- given permission to address the House today on motions to suspend the rules tary and nearby homes were evacuated. for 1 minute and to revise and extend on which a recorded vote or the yeas But the smoke and fire were conquered. his remarks.) and nays are ordered, or on which the The school and homes were saved. Not Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, vote incurs objection under clause 6 of one person was injured. Americans’ confidence in the national rule XX. Mr. Speaker, firefighters are a spe- media continues to erode. Record votes on postponed questions cial breed. They risk their lives to save A Media Insight Project poll found will be taken later. our lives. They restore order from that only 6 percent now say they have f chaos. These firefighters are to be a great deal of confidence in the media. thanked and appreciated. Firefighter Americans are rightfully skeptical of FALLEN HEROES FLAG ACT OF courage and dedication to protecting the news they receive, as they believe 2016 us is part of what makes them a special it is riddled with inaccuracies and bias. Mr. NUGENT. Mr. Speaker, I move to breed. Nearly 90 percent say it is important suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. While others flee in haste of impend- for the media to get their facts correct 2755) to provide Capitol-flown flags to ing danger, the firefighter, with sirens, in their news reports, which they often the immediate family of firefighters, red lights, horns, red and white trucks, do not. Many said the media coverage law enforcement officers, members of charge into the jaws of heat, smoke, of a particular event was one-sided. rescue squads or ambulance crews, and and fire to defeat and conquer danger. One respondent commented that, ‘‘I’m public safety officers who are killed in Mr. Speaker, Houston firefighters an- also a bit scared for what other things the line of duty. swered the alarm—they always answer they have gotten wrong or only given The Clerk read the title of the bill. the alarm. half-truths to.’’ The text of the bill is as follows: And that is just the way it is. Media bias is both real and unfortu- S. 2755 f nate. Americans will continue to dis- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- SALUTING HOUSTON MAYOR trust the national liberal media until resentatives of the United States of America in SYLVESTER TURNER the media stops telling them what to Congress assembled, think. (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. given permission to address the House f This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Fallen He- roes Flag Act of 2016’’. for 1 minute.) COMMUNICATION FROM THE SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I CLERK OF THE HOUSE In this Act— rise to salute a caring mayor, the (1) the term ‘‘Capitol-flown flag’’ means a mayor of the city of Houston, Mayor The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- fore the House the following commu- flag of the United States flown over the Cap- Sylvester Turner. itol in honor of the deceased individual for Over the last couple of months, nication from the Clerk of the House of whom the flag is requested; which is the first of his term, many Representatives: (2) the terms ‘‘chaplain’’, ‘‘firefighter’’, challenges have confronted his admin- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, ‘‘law enforcement officer’’, ‘‘member of a istration, one of which was the ter- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, rescue squad or ambulance crew’’, and ‘‘pub- rible, devastating floods of mid-April Washington, DC, May 10, 2016. lic agency’’ have the meanings given such Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, terms in section 1204 of the Omnibus Crime when so many thousands, many of The Speaker, House of Representatives, Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 them mothers and children, were dis- Washington, DC. U.S.C. 3796b); placed in my congressional district. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- (3) the term ‘‘immediate family member’’, Because of those terrible storms, $400 mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of with respect to an individual, means—

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(4) the term ‘‘public safety officer’’ means for their loss is present them with a an individual serving a public agency in an The bill before us would allow Members flag flown over the United States Cap- official capacity, with or without compensa- of Congress to honor our heroes with a itol. tion, as a law enforcement officer, as a fire- United States flag flown over this Cap- This bill has the strong support of fighter, or as a chaplain; and itol. These brave individuals include the National Fraternal Order of Police (5) the term ‘‘Representative’’ includes a firefighters, law enforcement officers, and the Sergeants Benevolent Associa- Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the and members of rescue squads and am- tion. Congress. bulance crews. The measure gives us Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to SEC. 3. PROVIDING CAPITOL-FLOWN FLAGS FOR support swift passage of this bipartisan FAMILIES OF FALLEN HEROES. the opportunity to express our Nation’s (a) IN GENERAL.—At the request of an im- gratitude towards those who have an- legislation so we can send it on to the mediate family member of a firefighter, law swered the call to serve and protect our President for his signature. enforcement officer, member of a rescue communities. Mr. Speaker, as the co-chair of law squad or ambulance crew, or public safety of- Our Nation’s flag flown in their enforcement issues in the Congress, I ficer who died in the line of duty, the Rep- honor would also include a congres- cannot support this enough. This is a resentative or Senator of the family may sional certificate signed by both the very important piece of legislation and provide to the family a Capitol-flown flag, Speaker of the House and the individ- will do a lot in terms of goodwill. together with the certificate described in subsection (c). ual’s Representative or the President Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance (b) NO COST TO FAMILY.—A Capitol-flown pro tempore of the Senate and the Sen- of my time. flag provided under this section shall be pro- ator who is providing the flag for the Mr. NUGENT. Mr. Speaker, I yield vided at no cost to the family. family. myself the balance of my time. (c) CERTIFICATE.—The certificate described When most people are running away I want to thank the gentleman from in this subsection is a certificate which is from danger, our Nation’s first re- New Jersey for his support. We in law signed by the Speaker of the House of Rep- enforcement—and I still say ‘‘we in law resentatives and the Representative, or the sponders run towards it. Whether it is President pro tempore of the Senate and the a firefighter rushing into a burning enforcement’’—do appreciate it any Senator, providing the Capitol-flown flag, as building, an EMT responding at high time Congress reaches out and does applicable, and which contains an expression speed to save someone’s life, or a police something positive for our law enforce- of sympathy for the family involved from the officer pursuing a routine traffic stop, ment families, even though it is after House of Representatives or the Senate, as the job puts these individuals in harm’s the fact. applicable. way on a daily basis. This is one of those times where, as SEC. 4. REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES. As our local communities know all sheriff, I had to preside over in-the- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days line-of-duty deaths. As a rookie police after the date of enactment of this Act, the too well, in far too many cases, brave Architect of the Capitol shall issue regula- men and women have paid the ultimate officer outside of Chicago, my first tions for carrying out this Act, including sacrifice to keep us safe in America. I year on the job, one of the guys that I regulations to establish procedures (includ- stand here today with my colleagues to went to the academy with was shot and ing any appropriate forms, guidelines, and thank each responder for their service killed. I moved to Florida and became accompanying certificates) for requesting a and dedication to their communities. a deputy sheriff and rose up the ranks Capitol-flown flag. They answer our calls for help. As an to sheriff. (b) REVIEW.—The regulations issued under One of the things that I always wor- subsection (a) shall take effect upon ap- institution and as a nation, it is right proval by the Committee on House Adminis- for us to remember the sacrifice and ried about as a father and as a husband tration of the House of Representatives and honor that these individuals make for was: What am I leaving to my family? the Committee on Rules and Administration America’s families. How are they going to be taken care of of the Senate. As a 38-year veteran of law enforce- in the future? And what is going on in SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ment myself, it is a special honor to be this country today in regards to belit- There are authorized to be appropriated for able to stand here today and usher this tling law enforcement? Trust me, we each of fiscal years 2017 through 2022 such make mistakes, and I think that rea- sums as may be necessary to carry out this legislation forward. I want to thank all Act, to be derived from amounts appro- of those who helped make this possible. sonable people understand that; but priated in each such fiscal year for the oper- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of when you condemn a whole profession, ation of the Architect of the Capitol, except my time. it is unconscionable. that the aggregate amount appropriated to Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield I think this is the type of thing that carry out this Act for all such fiscal years myself such time as I may consume. we need to do. I do appreciate this is may not exceed $40,000. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my very bipartisan in nature and that it is SEC. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. friend from Florida, a former sheriff really lifting up all of our first re- This Act shall take effect on the date of himself. sponders. We think back to 9/11, when enactment of this Act, except that a Capitol- those firemen and police officers flown flag may not be provided under section I rise today in strong support of S. 3 until the regulations issued under section 2755, the Fallen Heroes Flag Act of rushed into the Twin Towers and those 4(a) take effect in accordance with section 2016. that lost their lives as others were 4(b). I want to thank, also, Congressman leaving the towers toward safety. They The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- PETER KING, who has been a strong sup- did the unthinkable, and that is to rush ant to the rule, the gentleman from porter of the first responder commu- into a burning building. Or they rush in Florida (Mr. NUGENT) and the gen- nity and for championing this issue for somewhere where they know there is tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAS- many, many years. I want to thank an armed intruder. They do it on a CRELL) each will control 20 minutes. Senator ROY BLUNT and Senator CHUCK daily basis. They don’t ask for much, The Chair recognizes the gentleman SCHUMER for helping move this bill but we as Members of Congress really from Florida. through the Senate. stand up for them and their families by GENERAL LEAVE This bipartisan legislation will cre- this simple act. Mr. NUGENT. Mr. Speaker, I ask ate a program to provide flags flown This is not a huge, huge thing, but I unanimous consent that all Members over the United States Capitol to the will tell you what; to a grieving family, have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- family members of public safety offi- it is a small token of the appreciation tend their remarks and to include ex- cers who are killed in the line of duty that the United States of America, this traneous matter in the RECORD on the at no cost to the family. Congress and the Senate, can bestow consideration of this bill. Our first responders make tremen- on a family in their deepest sorrow. It The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there dous sacrifices to keep our commu- is not going to bring back their loved objection to the request of the gen- nities safe. Should one of those brave one, but I will tell you, they are going tleman from Florida? men or women make the ultimate sac- to look at that flag and remember the

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Martin was killed tient as part of the comprehensive assess- legislation through. It has been a when he was intentionally struck with a car ment conducted by the health care provider, pleasure to stand here today, to come when he was laying down spike strips during use the Opioid Therapy Risk Report tool of here today and talk for all those who a pursuit. the Department of Veterans Affairs (or any can’t talk for themselves; they can’t I have on many occasions requested that subsequent tool), which shall include infor- speak for themselves. U.S. Flags be flown above the Capitol in the mation from the prescription drug moni- My 38 years in law enforcement was memory of fallen first responders and pre- toring program of each participating State probably the best time of my life be- sented them to the family members. as applicable, that includes the most recent information to date relating to the patient cause I was actually doing something First responders are called to serve and few and protecting people on a regular that accessed such program to assess the outside of their ranks can understand why risk for adverse outcomes of opioid therapy basis. I can’t think of a greater honor they do the work that they do each day plac- for the patient, including the concurrent use than to fly a flag of this Nation over ing their lives in harm’s way to save a strang- of controlled substances such as this Capitol and give that to the griev- er. benzodiazepines, as part of the comprehen- ing family of a fallen first responder. The greatest example of the selflessness of sive assessment conducted by the health care Mr. Speaker, knowing that this insti- first responders was the hundreds of fire fight- provider. tution is behind them, so stand the ers, law enforcement officers, emergency (3) ENHANCED STANDARDS.—The Secretary American people. management service personnel, port authority shall establish enhanced standards with re- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to workers, and federal officers and agents who spect to the use of routine and random urine support this legislation. I yield back rushed into the Twin Towers on September drug tests for all patients before and during the balance of my time. opioid therapy to help prevent substance 11th 2001, to save lives. abuse, dependence, and diversion, includ- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in On that terrible day 366 first responders ing— support of S. 2755, the ‘‘Fallen Heroes Flag sacrificed their lives so others may live. (A) that such tests occur not less fre- Act of 2016,’’ which allows Members and Sen- Mr. Speaker, I support S. 2755 because this quently than once each year; and ators, at the request of an immediate family bill streamlines the process to have a flag (B) that health care providers appro- member of a fallen emergency responder, to flown in the memory of the fallen emergency priately order, interpret and respond to the have a flag flown above the United States responders in this country. results from such tests to tailor pain ther- Capitol in their memory. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The apy, safeguards, and risk management strat- As a senior member of the House Com- question is on the motion offered by egies to each patient. mittee on Homeland Security, I am intimately the gentleman from Florida (Mr. (b) PAIN MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND aware, as are my colleagues, of the great sac- NUGENT) that the House suspend the TRAINING.— rifices made by our emergency responders. rules and pass the bill, S. 2755. (1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the Opioid This is why I am proud that earlier this Con- The question was taken; and (two- Safety Initiative of the Department, the Sec- gress the House passed H.R. 2795, the thirds being in the affirmative) the retary shall require all employees of the De- FRIENDS Act, which I introduced. rules were suspended and the bill was partment responsible for prescribing opioids to receive education and training described I introduced the FRIENDS Act because it passed. embodied the important and fundamental idea in paragraph (2). A motion to reconsider was laid on (2) EDUCATION AND TRAINING.—Education that we have an obligation to ensure that the the table. and training described in this paragraph is first responders who protect our loved ones in f education and training on pain management emergencies, have the peace of mind that and safe opioid prescribing practices for pur- comes from knowing that their loved ones are PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE OPIOID poses of safely and effectively managing pa- safe while they do their duty. MANAGEMENT AND INCOR- tients with chronic pain, including education S. 2755 and the FRIENDS Act embody the PORATING SCIENTIFIC EXPER- and training on the following: spirit of bipartisanship that is needed in this TISE ACT (A) The implementation of and full compli- Congress. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, ance with the VA/DOD Clinical Practice These brave men and women who risk ev- I move to suspend the rules and pass Guideline for Management of Opioid Therapy for Chronic Pain, including any update to erything by running towards danger should be the bill (H.R. 4063) to improve the use honored by this Congress by streamlining the such guideline. by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of (B) The use of evidence-based pain manage- process to have a flag flown above the U.S. opioids in treating veterans, to im- ment therapies, including cognitive-behav- Capitol in their memory. prove patient advocacy by the Sec- ioral therapy, non-opioid alternatives, and Let us not forget the 15 brave volunteer fire- retary, and to expand the availability non-drug methods and procedures to man- fighters who perished in the city of West, of complementary and integrative aging pain and related health conditions in- Texas, in 2013 when a fertilizer plant ex- health, and for other purposes, as cluding medical devices approved or cleared ploded. amended. by the Food and Drug Administration for the This tragedy serves as a reminder of the The Clerk read the title of the bill. treatment of patients with chronic pain and risks and dangers undertaken each day by our The text of the bill is as follows: complementary alternative medicines. (C) Screening and identification of patients firefighters and other first responders to keep H.R. 4063 us safe. with substance use disorder, including drug- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Since 1996 in the city of Houston there seeking behavior, before prescribing opioids, resentatives of the United States of America in assessment of risk potential for patients de- have been 20 firefighters that have lost their Congress assembled, veloping an addiction, and referral of pa- lives protecting others. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. tients to appropriate addiction treatment They are District Chief Ruben Lopez, Fire- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Promoting professionals if addiction is identified or fighter Steven C. Mayfield, Firefighter Lewis E. Responsible Opioid Management and Incor- strongly suspected. Mayo III, Firefighter Kimberly A. Smith, Cap- porating Scientific Expertise Act’’ or the (D) Communication with patients on the tain Jay Paul Jahnke, Probationary Firefighter ‘‘Jason Simcakoski PROMISE Act’’. potential harm associated with the use of Kevin Wayne Kulow, Captain Grady Don SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENT OF OPIOID SAFETY MEAS- opioids and other controlled substances, in- Burke, Assistant Chief David Louis Moore, URES BY DEPARTMENT OF VET- cluding the need to safely store and dispose Captain James Arthur Harlow Sr., Captain ERANS AFFAIRS. of supplies relating to the use of opioids and (a) EXPANSION OF OPIOID SAFETY INITIA- other controlled substances. Damion Jon Hobbs, Cadet Firefighter TIVE.— (E) Such other education and training as Cohnway Matthew Johnson, Captain Thomas (1) INCLUSION OF ALL MEDICAL FACILITIES.— the Secretary considers appropriate to en- William Dillion, Engineer Operator Robert Not later than 180 days after the date of the sure that veterans receive safe and high- Ryan Bebee, Firefighter/EMT Robert Herman enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Vet- quality pain management care from the De- Garner, IV, Captain Matthew Rena Renaud, erans Affairs shall expand the Opioid Safety partment.

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(3) USE OF EXISTING PROGRAM.—In providing (A) ensure access by health care providers (f) INCLUSION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION AND education and training described in para- of the Department to information on con- CAPABILITIES IN OPIOID THERAPY RISK RE- graph (2), the Secretary shall use the Inter- trolled substances, including opioids and PORT TOOL OF THE DEPARTMENT.— disciplinary Chronic Pain Management benzodiazepines, prescribed to veterans who (1) INFORMATION.—The Secretary shall in- Training Team Program of the Department receive care outside the Department through clude in the Opioid Therapy Risk Report tool (or success program). the prescription drug monitoring program of of the Department— (c) PAIN MANAGEMENT TEAMS.— each State with such a program, including (A) information on the most recent time (1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the Opioid by seeking to enter into memoranda of un- the tool was accessed by a health care pro- Safety Initiative of the Department, the di- derstanding with States to allow shared ac- vider of the Department with respect to each rector of each medical facility of the Depart- cess of such information between States and veteran; and ment shall identify and designate a pain the Department; (B) information on the results of the most management team of health care profes- (B) include such information in the Opioid recent urine drug test for each veteran. sionals, which may include board certified Therapy Risk Report; and (2) CAPABILITIES.—The Secretary shall in- pain medicine specialists, responsible for co- (C) require health care providers of the De- clude in the Opioid Therapy Risk Report tool ordinating and overseeing pain management partment to submit to the prescription drug the ability of the health care providers of the therapy at such facility for patients experi- monitoring program of each State informa- Department to determine whether a health encing acute and chronic pain that is non- tion on prescriptions of controlled sub- care provider of the Department prescribed opioids to a veteran without checking the in- cancer related. stances received by veterans in that State formation in the tool with respect to the vet- (2) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROTOCOLS.— under the laws administered by the Sec- eran. (A) IN GENERAL.—In consultation with the retary. (g) NOTIFICATIONS OF RISK IN COMPUTERIZED Directors of each Veterans Integrated Serv- EPORT ON TRACKING OF DATA ON OPIOID (2) R HEALTH RECORD.—The Secretary shall mod- ice Network, the Secretary shall establish USE.—Not later than 18 months after the ify the computerized patient record system standard protocols for the designation of date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- of the Department to ensure that any health pain management teams at each medical fa- retary shall submit to the Committee on care provider that accesses the record of a cility within the Department. Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Com- veteran, regardless of the reason the veteran (B) CONSULTATION ON PRESCRIPTION OF mittee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of seeks care from the health care provider, OPIOIDS.—Each protocol established under Representatives a report on the feasibility will be immediately notified whether the subparagraph (A) shall ensure that any and advisability of improving the Opioid veteran— health care provider without expertise in Therapy Risk Report tool of the Department (1) is receiving opioid therapy and has a prescribing analgesics or who has not com- to allow for more advanced real-time track- history of substance use disorder or prior in- pleted the education and training under sub- ing of and access to data on— stances of overdose; section (b), including a mental health care (A) the key clinical indicators with respect (2) has a history of opioid abuse; or provider, does not prescribe opioids to a pa- to the totality of opioid use by veterans; (3) is at risk of becoming an opioid abuser tient unless that health care provider— (B) concurrent prescribing by health care as determined by a health care provider who (i) consults with a health care provider providers of the Department of opioids in dif- is treating the veteran. with pain management expertise or who is ferent health care settings, including data on (h) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: on the pain management team of the med- concurrent prescribing of opioids to treat (1) The term ‘‘controlled substance’’ has ical facility; and mental health disorders other than opioid the meaning given that term in section 102 of (ii) refers the patient to the pain manage- use disorder; and the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. ment team for any subsequent prescriptions (C) mail-order prescriptions of opioid pre- 802). and related therapy. scribed to veterans under the laws adminis- (2) The term ‘‘State’’ means each of the (3) REPORT.— tered by the Secretary. several States, territories, and possessions of (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year the United States, the District of Columbia, after the date of enactment of this Act, the (e) AVAILABILITY OF OPIOID RECEPTOR AN- and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. director of each medical facility of the De- TAGONISTS.— SEC. 3. STRENGTHENING OF JOINT WORKING partment shall submit to the Under Sec- (1) INCREASED AVAILABILITY AND USE.— GROUP ON PAIN MANAGEMENT OF retary for Health and the director of the Vet- (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS erans Integrated Service Network in which maximize the availability of opioid receptor AFFAIRS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF the medical facility is located a report iden- antagonists approved by the Food and Drug DEFENSE. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days tifying the health care professionals that Administration, including naloxone, to vet- after the date of enactment of this Act, the have been designated as members of the pain erans. Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Sec- management team at the medical facility (B) AVAILABILITY, TRAINING, AND DISTRIB- retary of Defense shall ensure that the Pain pursuant to paragraph (1). UTING.—In carrying out subparagraph (A), Management Working Group of the Health (B) ELEMENTS.—Each report submitted not later than 90 days after the date of the Executive Committee of the Department of under subparagraph (A) with respect to a enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— Veterans Affairs–Department of Defense medical facility of the Department shall in- (i) equip each pharmacy of the Department Joint Executive Committee (Pain Manage- clude— with opioid receptor antagonists approved by ment Working Group) established under sec- (i) a certification as to whether all mem- the Food and Drug Administration to be dis- tion 320 of title 38, United States Code, in- bers of the pain management team at the pensed to outpatients as needed; and cludes a focus on the following: medical facility have completed the edu- (ii) expand the Overdose Education and (1) The opioid prescribing practices of cation and training required under sub- Naloxone Distribution program of the De- health care providers of each Department. section (b); partment to ensure that all veterans in re- (2) The ability of each Department to man- (ii) a plan for the management and referral ceipt of health care under laws administered age acute and chronic pain among individ- of patients to such pain management team if by the Secretary who are at risk of opioid uals receiving health care from the Depart- health care providers without expertise in overdose may access such opioid receptor an- ment, including training health care pro- prescribing analgesics prescribe opioid medi- tagonists and training on the proper admin- viders with respect to pain management. cations to treat acute and chronic pain that istration of such opioid receptor antagonists. (3) The use by each Department of com- is non-cancer related; and (C) VETERANS WHO ARE AT RISK.—For pur- plementary and integrative health and com- (iii) a certification as to whether the med- poses of subparagraph (B), veterans who are plementary alternative medicines in treat- ical facility— at risk of opioid overdose include— ing such individuals. (I) fully complies with the stepped-care (i) veterans receiving long-term opioid (4) The concurrent use by health care pro- model of pain management and other pain therapy; viders of each Department of opioids and pre- management policies contained in Directive (ii) veterans receiving opioid therapy who scription drugs to treat mental health dis- 2009-053 of the Veterans Health Administra- have a history of substance use disorder or orders, including benzodiazepines. tion, or successor directive; or prior instances of overdose; and (5) The practice by health care providers of (II) does not fully comply with such (iii) veterans who are at risk as determined each Department of prescribing opioids to stepped-care model of pain management and by a health care provider who is treating the treat mental health disorders. other pain management policies but is car- veteran. (6) The coordination in coverage of and rying out a corrective plan of action to en- (2) REPORT.—Not later than 120 days after consistent access to medications prescribed sure such full compliance. the date of the enactment of this Act, the for patients transitioning from receiving (d) TRACKING AND MONITORING OF OPIOID Secretary shall submit to the Committee on health care from the Department of Defense USE.— Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Com- to receiving health care from the Depart- (1) PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PRO- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of ment of Veterans Affairs. GRAMS OF STATES.—In carrying out the Representatives a report on carrying out (7) The ability of each Department to iden- Opioid Safety Initiative and the Opioid Ther- paragraph (1), including an assessment of tify and treat substance use disorders among apy Risk Report tool of the Department, the any remaining steps to be carried out by the individuals receiving health care from that Secretary shall— Secretary to carry out such paragraph. Department.

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(b) COORDINATION AND CONSULTATION.—The pain management therapies without the use to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Sec- of opioids and options to augment opioid Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Af- retary of Defense shall ensure that the work- therapy with other clinical and complemen- fairs of the House of Representatives a re- ing group described in subsection (a)— tary and integrative health services to mini- port, with respect to each medical facility of (1) coordinates the activities of the work- mize opioid dependence. the Department of Veterans Affairs, to col- ing group with other relevant working (H) Guidelines with respect to the provi- lect and review information on opioids pre- groups established under section 320 of title sion of evidence-based non-opioid treatments scribed by health care providers at the facil- 38, United States Code; within the Department of Veterans Affairs ity to treat non-cancer, non-palliative, and (2) consults with other relevant Federal and the Department of Defense, including non-hospice care patients that contains, for agencies with respect to the activities of the medical devices and other therapies ap- the one-year period preceding the submission working group; and proved or cleared by the Food and Drug Ad- of the report, the following: (3) consults with the Department of Vet- ministration for the treatment of chronic (1) The number of patients and the percent- erans Affairs and the Department of Defense pain as an alternative to or to augment age of the patient population of the Depart- with respect to, reviews, and comments on opioid therapy. ment who were prescribed benzodiazepines the VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline for SEC. 4. REVIEW, INVESTIGATION, AND REPORT and opioids concurrently by a health care Management of Opioid Therapy for Chronic ON USE OF OPIOIDS IN TREATMENT provider of the Department. Pain, or any successor guideline, before any BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF- (2) The number of patients and the percent- update to the guideline is released. FAIRS. age of the patient population of the Depart- (c) CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES.— (a) COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT.— ment without any pain who were prescribed (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than two years opioids by a health care provider of the De- after the date of the enactment of this Act, after the date of the enactment of this Act, partment, including those who were pre- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the the Comptroller General of the United States scribed benzodiazepines and opioids concur- Secretary of Defense shall issue an update to shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ rently. the VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline for Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on (3) The number of non-cancer, non-pallia- Management of Opioid Therapy for Chronic Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representa- tive, and non-hospice care patients and the Pain. tives a report on the Opioid Safety Initiative percentage of such patients who were treated (2) MATTERS INCLUDED.—In conducting the of the Department of Veterans Affairs and with opioids by a health care provider of the update under subsection (a), the Pain Man- the opioid prescribing practices of health Department on an inpatient-basis and who agement Working Group, in coordination care providers of the Department. also received prescription opioids by mail with the Clinical Practice Guideline VA/DoD (2) ELEMENTS.—The report submitted under from the Department while being treated on Management of Opioid Therapy for Chronic paragraph (1) shall include the following: an inpatient-basis. Pain Working Group, shall examine whether (A) Recommendations on such improve- (4) The number of non-cancer, non-pallia- the Clinical Practical Guideline should in- ments to the Opioid Safety Initiative of the tive, and non-hospice care patients and the clude the following: Department as the Comptroller General con- percentage of such patients who were pre- (A) Enhanced guidance with respect to— siders appropriate. scribed opioids concurrently by a health care (i) the coadministration of an opioid and (B) Information with respect to— provider of the Department and a health care other drugs, including benzodiazepines, that (i) deaths resulting from sentinel events provider that is not health care provider of may result in life-limiting drug interactions; involving veterans prescribed opioids by a the Department. (ii) the treatment of patients with current health care provider of the Department; (5) With respect to each medical facility of acute psychiatric instability or substance (ii) overall prescription rates and prescrip- the Department, information on opioids pre- use disorder or patients at risk of suicide; tions indications of opioids to treat non-can- scribed by health care providers at the facil- and cer, non-palliative, and non-hospice care pa- ity to treat non-cancer, non-palliative, and (iii) the use of opioid therapy to treat men- tients; non-hospice care patients, including infor- tal health disorders other than opioid use (iii) the prescription rates and prescrip- mation on— disorder. tions indications of benzodiazepines and (A) the prescription rate at which each (B) Enhanced guidance with respect to the opioids concomitantly by health care pro- health care provider at the facility pre- treatment of patients with behaviors or viders of the Department; scribed benzodiazepines and opioids concur- comorbidities, such as post-traumatic stress (iv) the practice by health care providers of rently to such patients and the aggregate disorder or other psychiatric disorders, or a the Department of prescribing opioids to such prescription rate for all health care pro- history of substance abuse or addiction, that treat patients without any pain, including to viders at the facility; requires a consultation or comanagement of treat patients with mental health disorders (B) the prescription rate at which each opioid therapy with one or more specialists other than opioid use disorder; and health care provider at the facility pre- in pain management, mental health, or ad- (v) the effectiveness of opioid therapy for scribed benzodiazepines or opioids to such dictions. patients receiving such therapy, including patients to treat conditions for which (C) Enhanced guidance with respect to the effectiveness of long-term opioid ther- benzodiazepines or opioids are not approved health care providers— apy. treatment and the aggregate such prescrip- (i) conducting an effective assessment for (C) An evaluation of processes of the De- tion rate for all health care providers at the patients beginning or continuing opioid ther- partment in place to oversee opioid use facility; apy, including understanding and setting re- among veterans, including procedures to (C) the prescription rate at which each alistic goals with respect to achieving and identify and remedy potential over-pre- health care provider at the facility pre- maintaining an expected level of pain relief, scribing of opioids by health care providers scribed or dispensed mail-order prescriptions improved function, or a clinically appro- of the Department. of opioids to such patients while such pa- priate combination of both; and (D) An assessment of the implementation tients were being treated with opioids on an (ii) effectively assessing whether opioid by the Secretary of the VA/DOD Clinical inpatient-basis and the aggregate of such therapy is achieving or maintaining the es- Practice Guideline for Management of Opioid prescription rate for all health care pro- tablished treatment goals of the patient or Therapy for Chronic Pain. viders at the facility; and whether the patient and health care provider (b) QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT ON IM- (D) the prescription rate at which each should discuss adjusting, augmenting , or PLEMENTATION OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL health care provider at the facility pre- discontinuing the opioid therapy. RECOMMENDATIONS.—Not later than two scribed opioids to such patients who were (D) Guidelines to govern the methodologies years after the date of the enactment of this also concurrently prescribed opioids by a used by health care providers of the Depart- Act, and not later than 30 days after the end health care provider that is not a health care ment of Veterans Affairs and the Depart- of each quarter thereafter, the Secretary of provider of the Department and the aggre- ment of Defense to taper opioid therapy Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Com- gate of such prescription rates for all health when adjusting or discontinuing the use of mittee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate care providers at the facility. opioid therapy. and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of (6) With respect to each medical facility of (E) Guidelines with respect to appropriate the House of Representatives a progress re- the Department, the number of times a phar- case management for patients receiving port detailing the actions by the Secretary macist at the facility overrode a critical opioid therapy who transition between inpa- during the period covered by the report to drug interaction warning with respect to an tient and outpatient health care settings, address any outstanding findings and rec- interaction between opioids and another which may include the use of care transition ommendations by the Comptroller General medication before dispensing such medica- plans. of the United States under subsection (a) tion to a veteran. (F) Guidelines with respect to appropriate with respect to the Veterans Health Admin- (d) INVESTIGATION OF PRESCRIPTION case management for patients receiving istration. RATES.—If the Secretary determines that a opioid therapy who transition from receiving (c) ANNUAL REVIEW OF PRESCRIPTION prescription rate with respect to a health care during active duty to post-military RATES.—Not later than one year after the care provider or medical facility of the De- health care networks. date of the enactment of this Act, and not partment conflicts with or is otherwise in- (G) Guidelines with respect to providing less frequently than annually for the fol- consistent with the standards of appropriate options, before initiating opioid therapy, for lowing five years, the Secretary shall submit and safe care, the Secretary shall—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:42 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10MY7.005 H10MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 10, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2169 (1) immediately notify the Committee on moting Responsible Opioid Manage- Jason’s death, are not isolated. There Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Com- ment and Incorporating Scientific Ex- are countless others just like him in mittee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of pertise—or the Jason Simcakoski the VA across this country. Representatives of such determination, in- PROMISE—Act. Chronic pain and the conditions that cluding information relating to such deter- frequently accompany it are undoubt- mination, prescription rate, and health care When our Nation’s servicemembers provider or medical facility, as the case may transition from military life to civilian edly complex, and concerns about an be; and life, they carry with them the skills, overreliance on opioids are certainly (2) through the Office of the Medical In- experiences, memories, and relation- not unique to the Department of Vet- spector of the Veterans Health Administra- ships that will last a lifetime. Unfortu- erans Affairs. tion, conduct a full investigation of the nately, many of them also carry sig- But the VA alone has the responsi- health care provider or medical facility, as nificant pain as a result of injuries bility to treat our Nation’s most heroic the case may be. that they incurred while in service to citizens, meaning VA does have a (e) PRESCRIPTION RATE DEFINED.—In this unique responsibility to act respon- section, the term ‘‘prescription rate’’ means, this great Nation. Veterans, in general, experience sibly. with respect to a health care provider or The bill before us would help the De- medical facility of the Department, each of chronic pain at a higher rate than their the following: nonveteran counterparts. What is partment do just that by improving (1) The number of patients treated with more, chronic pain is one of the most and expanding opioid safety initiatives, opioids by the health care provider or at the frequent conditions facing the veterans strengthening the VA/Department of medical facility, as the case may be, divided of Iraq and Afghanistan. Defense joint working group on pain by the total number of pharmacy users of Effectively managing this pain, management, mandating that VA med- that health care provider or medical facility. which often occurs alongside a number ical facilities disclose information to (2) The average number of morphine State-controlled substance monitoring equivalents per day prescribed by the health of other comorbid conditions, is a chal- lenge for which the Department of Vet- programs, and requiring VA review, in- care provider or at the medical facility, as vestigate, and report on the use of the case may be, to patients being treated erans Affairs has been increasingly opioids among veteran patients. with opioids. turning to opioid-based medications to The manager’s amendment to H.R. (3) Of the patients being treated with meet that challenge. 4063 would require the Department and opioids by the health care provider or at the Now, while opioids, when used appro- DOD to update their joint clinical prac- medical facility, as the case may be, the av- priately, can be effective in treating tice guidelines for the management of erage number of prescriptions of opioids per pain, opioid medications are extremely patient. opioid therapy to reflect the latest high risk. Unfortunately, VA’s own re- SEC. 5. MANDATORY DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN medical practices. VETERAN INFORMATION TO STATE search has found that veterans are at The bill would also direct VA to en- CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE MONI- an increased risk for many adverse out- sure that every employee who pre- TORING PROGRAMS. comes that may accompany opioid use, scribes opioids receives education and Section 5701(l) of title 38, United States including substance abuse, overdose, Code, is amended by striking ‘‘may’’ and in- training on pain management and safe and self-inflicted injuries. prescribing practices and every VA serting ‘‘shall’’. Given that, VA’s recent reliance on SEC. 6. MODIFICATION TO LIMITATION ON medical facility has a designated pain AWARDS AND BONUSES. opioid medications to manage veteran management team. Section 705 of the Veterans Access, Choice, pain is alarming. According to a CBS It would further require VA to maxi- and Accountability Act of 2014 (Public Law News report on VA data, the number of mize the availability of Food and Drug 113–146; 38 U.S.C. 703 note) is amended to read opioid prescriptions written by VA pro- Administration-approved opioid recep- as follows: viders rose an astonishing 259 percent tor antagonists to ensure that veterans ‘‘SEC. 705. LIMITATION ON AWARDS AND BO- from 2002 to 2013. During that same most at risk of opioid overdose have NUSES PAID TO EMPLOYEES OF DE- time period, VA’s total patient popu- access to and training on potentially PARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. lation increased only 29 percent. ‘‘The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall life-saving drugs that can counter the ensure that the aggregate amount of awards The sad reality behind an overreli- devastating effects of an opioid over- and bonuses paid by the Secretary in a fiscal ance on opioids became apparent at the dose. year under chapter 45 or 53 of title 5, United VA Medical Center at Tomah, Wis- I am grateful to the vice chairman of States Code, or any other awards or bonuses consin, last year. In response to a se- the full Veterans’ Affairs Committee, authorized under such title or title 38, ries of complaints made in 2011 and GUS BILIRAKIS, for sponsoring this leg- United States Code, does not exceed the fol- 2012, the VA Office of the Inspector islation. I urge all of my colleagues to lowing amounts: General conducted a review of alleged join me in supporting it. ‘‘(1) With respect to each of fiscal years inappropriate prescribing of controlled I reserve the balance of my time. 2017 through 2021, $230,000,000. ‘‘(2) With respect to each of fiscal years substances and abuse of authority at COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES, 2022 through 2024, $360,000,000.’’. the Tomah VA Medical Center. The IG HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, found that the number of opioids pre- Washington, DC, May 9, 2016. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- scribed in Tomah was ‘‘at considerable Hon. JEFF MILLER, ant to the rule, the gentleman from variance’’ with the other VA medical Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Florida (Mr. MILLER) and the gen- House of Representatives, Washington, DC. facilities in that region and was a tleman from North Carolina (Mr. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I am writing to you cause for ‘‘potentially serious con- BUTTERFIELD) each will control 20 min- concerning the bill H.R. 4063, the Jason cerns.’’ utes. Simcakoski PROMISE Act. There are cer- b 1545 tain provisions in the legislation which fall The Chair recognizes the gentleman within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Com- from Florida. It is no wonder that the veterans mittee on Armed Services. GENERAL LEAVE being treated in Tomah commonly re- In the interest of permitting your com- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, ferred to it as ‘‘Candy Land’’ and to the mittee to proceed expeditiously to floor con- I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- facility chief of staff as the ‘‘Candy sideration of this important bill, I am will- bers have 5 legislative days in which to ing to waive this committee’s right to se- Man.’’ Jason Simcakoski was one vet- quential referral. I do so with the under- revise and extend or add any extra- eran who was being treated by the standing that by waiving consideration of neous material to their remarks. Tomah VA Medical Center. the bill the Committee on Armed Services The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there In August of 2014, Jason died from does not waive any future jurisdictional objection to the request of the gen- the combined effect of the multiple claim over the subject matters contained in tleman from Florida? prescription medications he received as the bill which fall within its Rule X jurisdic- There was no objection. an in-patient. He put his trust in a sys- tion. I request that you urge the Speaker to Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, tem that ultimately failed him. name members of this committee to any I yield myself such time as I may con- He left behind a young daughter and conference committee which is named to consider such provisions. sume. a grieving family, some of whom are Please place this letter into the committee Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support with us today. Unfortunately, the fail- report on H.R. 4063 and into the Congres- of H.R. 4063, as amended, the Pro- ures in Tomah, the failures that led to sional Record during consideration of the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:52 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10MY7.005 H10MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2170 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 10, 2016 measure on the House floor. Thank you for every American adult to have their Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I the cooperative spirit in which you have own bottle of pills that can be highly, thank the chairman and the ranking worked regarding this matter and others be- highly addictive. member. I appreciate it. tween our respective committees. In my home State of North Carolina, I rise in support of my bill, H.R. 4063, Sincerely, fatal drug overdoses have jumped 75 the Promoting Responsible Opioid WILLIAM M. ‘‘MAC’’ THORNBERRY, Chairman. percent since 2002. According to an ar- Management and Incorporating Sci- ticle in February from The Charlotte entific Expertise, or the Jason HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Observer, nearly half of the accidental Simcakoski PROMISE Act. COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS, drug overdose deaths in 2010 were asso- This important bill helps us fulfill Washington, DC, May 10, 2016. ciated with prescriptions that had been our promise to past, current, and fu- Hon. WILLIAM M. ‘‘MAC’’ THORNBERRY, filled within 60 days of death. ture veterans, our true American he- Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, It is estimated that North Carolina roes, Mr. Speaker. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. has spent over $582 million in I introduced the PROMISE Act in re- DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN, Thank you for your healthcare costs stemming from opioid sponse to the tragic death of Marine letter regarding H.R. 4063, as amended, the Corps Corporal Jason Simcakoski at Jason Simcakoski PROMISE Act. abuse. This is nearly $59 for each man, I agree that the Committee on Armed woman, and child in my home State of the Tomah, Wisconsin, VA Medical Services has valid jurisdictional claims to North Carolina. This is a healthcare Center. certain provisions in this legislation and I problem, Mr. Speaker, that affects all Jason’s death, caused by a mixed appreciate your decision not to request a re- levels of our society. One of the main drug toxicity and the combination of ferral in the interest of expediting consider- drivers is the overprescription of various medications, was an avoidable ation of the bill. tragedy. My colleagues and I worked I agree that by foregoing a sequential re- opioids to manage pain. Veterans are at an even greater risk. with local veterans, veterans organiza- ferral to H.R. 4063, as amended, the Com- tions, and other stakeholders to get mittee on Armed Services is not waiving its The statistics on veterans experiencing chronic pain are absolutely staggering. this done right. jurisdiction. I am honored to discuss the need for This exchange of letters will be included in Over 50 percent of all veterans enrolled this bill in the presence of Jason’s fam- the Committee’s report on H.R. 4063, as and receiving care at VA medical fa- ily, who join us in the Capitol on this amended. cilities experience chronic pain, with memorable day. We could not do it If you have any further questions or con- over half a million veterans managing cerns, please contact Christine Hill, Staff Di- without them. rector for the Subcommittee on Health. pain with prescribed opioids. Compared The PROMISE Act can’t bring Jason Thank you for your commitment to the to the general population, veterans are and others like him back. But, like Ja- well-being of our nation’s veterans. prescribed opioids at a much, much son’s family expressed to me, this will With warm personal regards, I am, higher rate. ensure future veterans get the treat- Sincerely, But there is a growing awareness ment they need for their physical and JEFF MILLER, that the long-term prescription of Chairman. invisible wounds. opioids to manage chronic pain can Currently, VA treatment for chronic Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I have severe and sometimes tragic—yes, pain is largely the prescription of yield myself such time as I may con- tragic—consequences. It has been re- opioids without consideration of a pa- sume. ported that veterans, our beloved vet- tient’s personal history or preferences. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support erans, are twice as likely to die from Unfortunately, there is a lack of data of H.R. 4063, as amended, the Jason accidental overdose compared to non- on veteran opioid use. There are also Simcakoski PROMISE Act. veterans. inefficiencies in the VA identifying I would like to thank my friend from As a Member of Congress that rep- abuse of opioids and with patient fol- Florida, the vice chair of the com- resents the ‘‘Nation’s Most Military low-up to determine effectiveness of mittee, Congressman GUS BILIRAKIS, Friendly State’’—and we like to say these drugs on a case-by-case basis. for introducing this bill and for his pas- that all of the time—and as an Army The PROMISE Act is the congres- sionate leadership on this very impor- veteran, as I am myself, I am alarmed sional action needed to rectify these tant issue. and committed to bringing about a so- problems. The PROMISE Act increases Mr. Speaker, I also would like to lution. safety for opioid therapy and pain man- take a moment to thank Chairman But addressing this crisis will not be agement, ensures more transparency at MILLER for his extraordinary leader- easy. The Veterans’ Affairs Committee the VA, and encourages more outreach ship on this bill and on issues that per- members know that so very well. It is and awareness of the patient advocacy tain to veterans generally. I thank the not going to be easy. It will take the program for veterans. chairman so much for all of his work. work of all of us working together. It My bill also acknowledges that VA In fact, the rumor among our col- will take education. It will take re- patient services do not stop at the ini- leagues is that he runs the most bipar- search into more effective and less ad- tial consultation. It requires the VA to tisan committee on Capitol Hill. I dictive ways to treat chronic pain. maintain realtime tracking of data on thank him for his leadership. It will take the combined work, Mr. opioid use to help prevent overmedica- The epidemic of opioid addiction and Speaker, of our States and the Federal tion and misuse or overuse of medica- overdose deaths is a national problem. Government to address what the CDC tion. It is a public health crisis, Mr. Speak- has termed ‘‘the worst drug addiction I want to thank Speaker RYAN; Rep- er, that affects constituents living in epidemic in the country’s history,’’ and resentative BUTTERFIELD, of course; all of our districts and all of our the chief medical officer of my State’s our great chairman, Mr. MILLER from States. medical board has called it ‘‘an un- Florida, a real good friend of mine; Opioid use disorder is a chronic re- equivocal health crisis.’’ Representative KIND, Representative lapsing disease of the brain. Yet, the This bill, Mr. Speaker, we are debat- RICE, and many others who supported stigma associated with opioid use dis- ing today marks a major step forward, this bill and worked to make this hap- order keeps people from seeking, ac- and it will go a very long way in help- pen. cessing, or maintaining treatment. ing to lessen this public health emer- I urge my colleagues to support this In 2014, according to The New York gency. bill to uphold our commitment and Times, over 47,000 people died from a Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of promise to those that pay the ultimate drug overdose. That is 125 Americans my time. sacrifice. each day who lost their lives due to ad- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I diction or abuse. Of these, more than 61 I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman yield such time as he may consume to percent involved opioids. from Florida (Mr. BILIRAKIS) of the the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Across the country, Mr. Speaker, 12th District of Florida, the vice chair- KIND), and I thank Mr. KIND for coming nearly 260 million prescriptions are man of the full committee, somebody to the floor. There is not a Member of written for opioids, enough, according who has been a stalwart on this and this body who works harder than him to the Centers for Disease Control, for many other veteran issues. on issues that pertain to veterans.

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Jason was receiving pain manage- gentleman from Florida for yielding Jason was a veteran who unfortu- ment and was under the opioid medica- and for his efforts and the efforts of all nately saw his life end way too soon tion at Tomah. This legislation, I of those who are involved in this legis- while receiving treatment at the think, advances that goal. I don’t lation. Tomah VA Medical Center in the heart think anyone can be here with absolute Mr. Speaker, my concern here is two- of my congressional district. certitude and promise a family or fu- fold. First of all, as a pharmacist with I want to thank, first of all, Sub- ture veterans that mistakes won’t hap- over 30 years of experience and prac- committee Chairman BILIRAKIS for the pen in the future; but I think what is tice, this is a deep concern of mine. leadership and support that he has contained in this legislation is a sig- Secondly, I believe we have a duty to shown this legislation. He has been a nificant step in the right direction, our servicemen and -women who have real joy to work with. with the understanding that more sacrificed their lives to serve and pro- work is needed. I want to thank Chairman MILLER for tect our country. Studies have shown The bill would require a review and the leadership he has provided the com- that soldiers and veterans use opioid an update of the VA’s Clinical Practice mittee and for the concern and the at- painkillers far more frequently than ci- Guideline for the Management of tention that he has given to all of our vilians because their military training Opioid Therapy for Chronic Pain. It re- veterans throughout our country. and combat lead to far more injuries. quires all opioid prescribers at the VA I want to thank Representative In fact, a report by the American Pub- to have enhanced pain management BUTTERFIELD and the other members of lic Health Association found that the and safe opioid prescribing education the committee for the strong bipar- fatal overdose rate among VA patients and training. It improves the realtime is nearly double the national average. tisan support that this legislation en- tracking of and access to data on the Something needs to be done. The VA is joys on the floor today. opioid use of veterans in order to pre- doing a disservice to our veterans by Jason was born in Stevens Point, vent overmedication. It provides addi- prescribing too many opioids at too Wisconsin, in 1978 in my congressional tional resources to assist the VA’s abil- district. He is the son of Marvin and ity to counter overdoses. It expands high quantities. That is why H.R. 4063 Linda Simcakoski. He is a graduate of the Opioid Safety Initiative to all VA is so important. H.R. 4063 directs the Department of Stevens Point Pacelli High School. medical facilities. It updates the Joint Shortly after his graduation, he Working Group of the VA and DOD to Defense and the Department of Vet- joined the Marine Corps, where he focus on opioid prescribing practices, erans Affairs to jointly update the VA/ reached the rank of corporal, receiving the use of alternative pain therapy, DOD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and the coordination when a service- the Management of Opioid Therapy for with one star, a Certificate of Com- member transitions from the DOD into Chronic Pain so it adequately reflects mendation, the Rifle Sharp Shooters the VA care setting. It also encourages the current environment we face with Badge, and the Good Conduct Medal. the use of alternative and complemen- opioid abuse. It also directs the VA to He was honorably discharged in Feb- tary forms of pain management. Last- modify and establish initiatives and ruary of 2002. Jason loved being a ma- ly, it requires the VA to report on pre- protocols to better address the misuse rine, and he was very proud to serve his scription rates so we can better assess of opioids by our veterans. country. the problem and find solutions. These changes, I believe, will be one He married Heather in 2010 in Ste- This is a work in progress not just step toward ensuring that the services vens Point, and they had a beautiful within the VA system, not just with provided to our men and women of the daughter named Anaya. I am proud the reforms that are currently being military will improve their overall that many members of Jason’s family implemented at the Tomah VA Medical care and will move us closer to ful- came out to Washington this week to Center in my congressional district, filling our duty of servicing our serv- see the passage of this bill today: his but throughout the entire healthcare icemen and -women. mother Linda, his wife Heather, his system. We as a Nation have not done I ask all of my colleagues to support daughter Anaya, who are in the Cham- a very good job of managing pain at all this legislation. ber with us today. His father, Marvin, levels. I am glad and I am proud that Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I who was also intimately involved in this Congress sees the need to move yield myself such time as I may con- helping draft this legislation and see it forward on a comprehensive opioid leg- sume. through, was unfortunately unable to islation bill. Hopefully we can get that It is bipartisan legislation like this attend. to the finish line yet this year. There is that makes me proud to be a Member But I commend all of them because also a major VA reform bill that we are of the United States Congress. I want this is how legislation is meant to working on—excellent vehicles in order to thank each one of my colleagues for work, by reaching out to veterans or- to include some of the provisions of his role in making this day happen. ganizations, getting direct feedback this legislation as we move forward. I thank Jason’s family. I am not from the veterans themselves, their If there is any hope and promise that going to single them out except to families, healthcare providers. We have out of the tragedy of Jason’s death make reference to them. I just want to known for some time that we have had good things can come of it, I think the thank Jason’s family for making the a pain management problem not just in legislation that we have before us journey to Washington today for this the VA medical system, but through- today, the Jason Simcakoski PROM- very important and momentous occa- out our entire healthcare system. ISE Act, gives us that hope and gives sion. This unfortunately came to light us that opportunity. I couldn’t think of Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance through numerous investigations at a more powerful legacy in Jason’s of my time. the Tomah VA Medical Center over the name than this legislation. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, course of the last few years, which ulti- I ask all of my colleagues to give I yield myself such time as I may con- mately helped and precipitated the leg- their support of this legislation today. sume. islation that we have before us today. Again, I thank the leadership of the I wish that we did not have to discuss Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for the this tragedy today on the floor. Jake is b 1600 help, the assistance, and the focus that not with us, not by his choice. His wife Jason’s family’s guiding star in all of they have provided on this important is a widow; his daughter is now father- this, based on the numerous conversa- piece of legislation. less; his parents lost a son.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:42 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.015 H10MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2172 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 10, 2016 Why? Why did he die of a drug over- coming of our nation’s veterans often marks SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. dose inside of the very hospital in their entrance into a new war—a constant bat- The Federal building located at 99 New which he sought protection? tle against a visceral and intangible enemy: York Avenue, N.E., in the District of Colum- Mr. Speaker, I hope that all Members bia shall be known and designated as the substance abuse. As we pass this important ‘‘Ariel Rios Federal Building’’. will support this legislation today. It is legislation, we afford our veterans the ade- SEC. 2. REFERENCES. not that it will bring Jake back, but it quate support to fight this uphill battle, thus al- Any reference in a law, map, regulation, may prevent this from occurring to an- lowing our nation’s fallen soldiers to rise as document, paper, or other record of the other veteran in the future. they repeatedly repel attacks from addiction. United States to the Federal building re- I yield back the balance of my time. We must pass the PROMISE Act, because if ferred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in we do not look out for the protectors of our a reference to the ‘‘Ariel Rios Federal Build- strong support of H.R. 4063, the ‘‘Promise freedom, who will look out for us? ing’’. Act.’’ Through my experiences as an EOE investi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- H.R. 4063 directs the Department of Vet- gator at the USPS, I saw firsthand the divisive ant to the rule, the gentleman from erans Affairs (VA) and the Department of De- consequences of substance abuse on addicts, Florida (Mr. CURBELO) and the gen- fense (DOD) to jointly update their respective their loved ones, and communities as a whole. tleman from Indiana (Mr. CARSON) each clinical practice guidelines. The PROMISE Act will bring nationwide uni- will control 20 minutes. The practice guideline pertains to the man- formity to opioid addiction prevention efforts by The Chair recognizes the gentleman agement of Opioid Therapy for Chronic Pain. implementing opioid treatment and therapy from Florida. The guidelines spell out procedures for: (1) guidelines, expanding VA safety initiatives, GENERAL LEAVE prescribing opioids for outpatient treatment, (2) and establishing research-based committees Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speak- (con-tra-in-di-ca-tions) contraindications for to measure the quality of treatment methods. er, I ask unanimous consent that all opioid therapy, (3) treatment of patients with While some may question why we are voting Members may have 5 legislative days post-traumatic stress disorder, (4) psychiatric today to help those who have broken our na- in which to revise and extend their re- disorders, or a history of substance abuse or tion’s laws, just consider: who were the citi- marks and to include extraneous mate- addiction, (5) and management transitioning zens that protected our freedom and nurtured rial on H.R. 4957. patients. our liberty when they were called upon? Now The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The guidelines also prescribe routine and that our soldiers are the ones in need, who objection to the request of the gen- random urine drug tests, as well as treatment are we to deny them? tleman from Florida? options to augment opioid therapy designed to Just as veterans took on the duty of defend- There was no objection. minimize opioid dependence. ing our communities, we must come together Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speak- This bill examines the VA’s evidence-based to halt the increasing opioid addiction rate for er, I yield myself such time as I may therapy treatment model for treating veterans’ the sake of veterans and the good of America consume. mental health conditions. as a whole. The PROMISE Act will serve to H.R. 4957 would designate the Federal The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will acknowledge veterans’ selfless sacrifice by es- building located at 99 New York Ave- be expected to update safety measures for tablishing a forgotten American ideal: that we nue, N.E., in the District of Columbia, opioid therapy, expand the use of alternative as a nation will always care for those who pro- as the Ariel Rios Federal Building. medicine, and conduct audits of the VA health tect and defend our freedom. While no amount I am pleased to be a cosponsor of this care system through a nongovernment entity. of money could ever buy back that which was legislation, along with the chairman The VA will be required to request docu- sacrificed in the name of liberty, the passage and ranking member of the Sub- mentation of medical license violations during of this legislation will alleviate some of the committee on Economic Development, the past 20 years and any settlement agree- hardships faced by opioid-dependent veterans. Public Buildings, and Emergency Man- ments for medical-related disciplinary charges As we look to find the most effective methods agement—my colleague from Pennsyl- from the medical board, of each state. for treating opioid addiction, the PROMISE Act vania (Mr. BARLETTA) and my col- All VA medical facilities will implement the will serve as a strong step toward reversing league from Indiana (Mr. CARSON). opioid safety initiative and train employees to our nation’s substance abuse epidemic. Special Agent Ariel Rios joined the effectively dispense pain management tech- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms niques through the establishment of pain man- question is on the motion offered by and Explosives in 1978, where he be- agement teams. the gentleman from Florida (Mr. MIL- came one of the most effective agents Enhancing national oversight, the VA is also LER) that the House suspend the rules who was assigned to then-Vice Presi- expected to track and monitor opioid use and and pass the bill, H.R. 4063, as amend- dent George H. W. Bush’s task force. access to state program information, increase ed. Special Agent Rios worked as an un- the availability of Food and Drug Administra- The question was taken; and (two- dercover agent as part of the task tion-approved opioid receptor antagonists, and thirds being in the affirmative) the force. modify the computerized patient record sys- rules were suspended and the bill, as During his undercover assignment in tem, as well as internal audits. amended, was passed. 1982, he and another agent arranged to Adjusting the computerized patient record The title of the bill was amended so meet two suspects at a motel in Miami, system will ensure that health care providers as to read: ‘‘A bill to improve the use Florida, to purchase large quantities of accessing veterans’ records are notified of by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of drugs and machine guns. A confronta- their use of opioid therapy. opioids in treating veterans, and for tion ensued and, during a struggle, This system also informs health care pro- other purposes.’’. Special Agent Rios was shot and was viders of substance use disorder or opioid A motion to reconsider was laid on seriously wounded. He died shortly abuse histories. the table. after in the hospital on December 2, The Promise Act of 2016 institutes pilot pro- f 1982. grams within the VA to evaluate the feasibility Special Agent Rios received a num- of wellness programs complementing veteran ARIEL RIOS FEDERAL BUILDING ber of posthumous awards, including pain management and related health care Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speak- the Secretary of the Treasury’s Excep- services. er, I move to suspend the rules and tional Service Award and a Meritorious I support this legislation because it will pro- pass the bill (H.R. 4957), to designate Service Award from the Dade County mote safety measures for opioid therapy and the Federal building located at 99 New Chiefs of Police Association. The pre- alternative medicine. York Avenue, N.E., in the District of vious location of the ATF headquarters H.R. 4063 is a positive step in the right di- Columbia as the ‘‘Ariel Rios Federal on Pennsylvania Avenue bore his name rection and I urge my colleagues to join me in Building.’’ for 27 years. During that time, the ATF supporting its passage. The Clerk read the title of the bill. relocated to a new headquarters build- Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, I stand The text of the bill is as follows: ing, and the old building was occupied today in support of H.R. 4063, the Jason H.R. 4957 by another agency and was renamed. Simcakoski PROMISE Act. As those who de- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- H.R. 4957 would appropriately name the fend our liberty return home from service, their resentatives of the United States of America in current location of the ATF head- fight for freedom internalizes. The home- Congress assembled, quarters after Special Agent Rios.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:34 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.016 H10MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 10, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2173 I am very proud to recognize this ficers from around the world travel to KINGPIN DESIGNATION American hero who so sadly perished Washington, D.C., to participate in IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2016 while protecting the people of Miami, events that honor those who have been Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I move to my hometown, from crime and drugs. killed in the line of duty. By naming suspend the rules and pass the bill As a Member with the honor of rep- the ATF headquarters after Mr. Rios, a (H.R. 4985) to amend the Foreign Nar- resenting south Florida in Congress, I front line law enforcement officer, we cotics Kingpin Designation Act to pro- thank Special Agent Rios for his serv- offer a very public tribute to the com- tect classified information in Federal ice to our country, and I thank his memoration of the sacrifices that too court challenges. family for their sacrifice of such a many officers have made. The Clerk read the title of the bill. brave person on behalf of all of us. This legislation comes at the request The text of the bill is as follows: Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of of many current and former agents who H.R. 4985 my time. would not rest until this recognition Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- was restored to Special Agent Rios. Be- resentatives of the United States of America in er, I yield myself such time as I may cause of their tireless efforts, the Congress assembled, consume. House will vote today to restore the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. I thank Representative CURBELO. name of Special Agent Rios to the ATF This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Kingpin Des- I am pleased that this bill is being headquarters. This is an overdue and ignation Improvement Act of 2016’’. considered by the House this afternoon well-deserved acknowledgment of both SEC. 2. PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED INFORMA- during National Police Week. I also ap- Special Agent Rios and of the nearly TION IN FEDERAL COURT CHAL- preciate Subcommittee Chairman LENGES RELATING TO DESIGNA- 20,000 law enforcement agents who have TIONS UNDER THE NARCOTICS BARLETTA’s support of this measure died in the line of duty in the United KINGPIN DESIGNATION ACT. and the support of the other members States of America. Section 804 of the Foreign Narcotics King- of the Committee on Transportation pin Designation Act (21 U.S.C. 1903) is In closing, Mr. Speaker, I am very and Infrastructure, who also agreed to amended by adding at the end the following: pleased that so many on both sides of be original cosponsors of this great ‘‘(i) PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED INFORMA- the aisle from our committee have bill, which would name the current TION IN FEDERAL COURT CHALLENGES RELAT- agreed to cosponsor this legislation. I ING TO DESIGNATIONS.—In any judicial review headquarters of the Bureau of Alcohol, am also honored that Mr. ROGERS, the of a determination made under this section, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or chairman of the Committee on Appro- if the determination was based on classified the ATF, after fallen Special Agent priations, supports this bill. information (as defined in section 1(a) of the Ariel Rios. Classified Information Procedures Act) such As was mentioned by my colleague, Former President George H. W. Bush information may be submitted to the review- Agent Rios was born in 1954. He at- has written Congress in support of ing court ex parte and in camera. This sub- tended the John Jay College of Crimi- naming this building after Special section does not confer or imply any right to nal Justice in Manhattan, and he grad- Agent Rios, as have several former Di- judicial review.’’. uated with a degree in criminal justice rectors of the ATF and as have several The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- in 1976. Agent Rios immediately start- organizations that represent law en- ant to the rule, the gentleman from ed his career in criminal justice by forcement officers. Pennsylvania (Mr. MARINO) and the working for the Department of Correc- I am very proud that this legislation gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. tions in both Washington, D.C., and in is being considered today, and I urge CICILLINE) each will control 20 minutes. New York City. Later, he joined the my colleagues to support my bipar- The Chair recognizes the gentleman ATF in 1978 and developed a reputation tisan bill that honors Special Agent from Pennsylvania. as an effective law enforcement officer. Rios. GENERAL LEAVE In 1982, Agent Rios was working as a Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I ask member of Vice President George H. W. of my time. unanimous consent that all Members Bush’s anti-drug task force. It was here may have 5 legislative days to revise that he was shot and killed while work- b 1615 and extend their remarks and to in- ing undercover to unravel a drug ring clude extraneous materials on this in Miami, Florida. Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speak- measure. In 1985, Congress saw fit to honor the er, I yield myself such time as I may The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ultimate sacrifice that Special Agent consume. objection to the request of the gen- Rios made. Congress acknowledged the I thank my colleague from Indiana tleman from Pennsylvania? fact that he was the first ATF agent to (Mr. CARSON) for his leadership on this There was no objection. die in the line of duty by naming the issue. Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I yield headquarters of the ATF building the This, of course, is a simple naming myself such time as I may consume. Ariel Rios Memorial Building. This bill, but it honors one of the many men Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Foreign name stood for nearly 30 years until and women who paid the ultimate price Affairs Committee, I am pleased to call the building was renamed for President to keep Americans safe. This has a spe- up the Kingpin Designation Improve- Clinton in 2012 so as to reflect the fact cial place in my heart, obviously, be- ment Act, which was favorably re- that the old building now housed the cause this took place in my community ported this week by the Judiciary Com- EPA. Unfortunately, the ‘‘Ariel Rios’’ where Special Agent Rios lost his life. mittee on which I also sit. name was not transferred to the new I yield back the balance of my time. This bipartisan bill, introduced by ATF headquarters. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the gentleman and gentlewoman from This bill seeks to correct this omis- question is on the motion offered by New York, Mr. KATKO and Miss RICE, sion and name the new ATF head- the gentleman from Florida (Mr. helps to ensure that classified informa- quarters as the Ariel Rios Federal CURBELO) that the House suspend the tion used in the designation of foreign Building. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4957. drug kingpins may be protected from As a former police officer, I have a public disclosure so that it cannot be The question was taken. special appreciation for the risks that used by drug lords and terrorists. face officers each and every day. Agent The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Under current law, the Treasury De- Rios’ death serves as a reminder that opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being partment’s Office of Foreign Assets when law enforcement officers walk in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Control, otherwise known as OFAC, is out the door and leave their families Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- able to designate international drug for the day, they are putting their lives er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. traffickers as kingpins. These designa- on the line to protect our communities. The yeas and nays were ordered. tions are published in the Federal Reg- It is fitting that the House is consid- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ister, and the individuals are added to ering this legislation during National ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- the list of specially designated nation- Police Week, which is an annual event ceedings on this motion will be post- als, which effectively blocks any U.S.- when thousands of law enforcement of- poned. based asset and their access to the U.S.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:34 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.018 H10MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2174 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 10, 2016 financial system. This is a potent For example, just last month, the these traffickers from using the U.S. fi- weapon against international drug Treasury Department’s Office of For- nancial system and, in so doing, places traffickers. eign Assets Control, which administers a major obstacle in front of their ef- Since the enactment of the Foreign these sanctions, targeted a Mexican forts to move and use their ill-gotten Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act 16 drug cartel and the three brothers who gains. years ago, OFAC has designated more run it, freezing their assets and ban- Many of the individuals placed on the than 1,800 individuals, all of them non- ning U.S. persons from doing business kingpin list are put there on the basis U.S. persons. These include not only with them. of classified information. The law pro- high-profile drug traffickers, but also As with the International Emergency vides a process by which these individ- individuals who are using drug pro- Economic Powers Act, designations uals can seek removal from the list in ceeds to support international ter- made under the Kingpin Act may be Federal court, but, unfortunately, the rorism. challenged in court. However, unlike law currently doesn’t protect classified Now, listed persons can seek removal IEEPA, the Kingpin Act contains no information in such delisting cases. of those sanctions by challenging them explicit authority for judges to pri- This opens up the possibility that some in Federal court. The tricky part arises vately review classified information. kingpins won’t be sanctioned at all or when OFAC designations are based on This gap in authority means it is only will be removed from the kingpin list, classified information. We do not want a matter of time until the government despite significant evidence of their il- to hand drug lords and terrorists the will be forced to choose between dis- licit activities, in order to protect clas- sources and methods we have for un- closing classified material and allow- sified information. This bill simply makes it clear that covering their nefarious activities. We ing a confirmed narcotics trafficker to the Office of Foreign Assets Control also do not want OFAC to be deterred avoid justice. may submit classified information in from making the designations our na- H.R. 4985 would address this issue by defense of its kingpin designations in a tional security requires because they adding a new section that explicitly are worried that such classified info nonpublic, protected setting in order to authorizes the government to allow safeguard classified information. This may be publicly disclosed. judges to privately review classified in- For these reasons, other key OFAC bill will make it easier to sanction formation when individuals challenge international drug kingpins who cause sanctions laws, like the International their designation as kingpins under the Emergency Economic Powers Act, pro- enormous problems both in the United act. This provides a simple fix to a gap States and in their home countries. It vide protections for classified informa- in current law, bringing the Kingpin tion. Under that statute, OFAC can will make it harder for these criminals Act in line with the International submit such information ex parte and to carry out their dangerous and de- Emergency Economic Powers Act and in camera directly to the judge outside structive drug trade. improving our ability to ensure the law of public view. Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for the H.R. 4985 just incorporates that same functions as intended. House’s consideration of this bill, I thank the gentleman from Pennsyl- protection in the Narcotics Kingpin alongside several other important vania for its introduction, and I urge Designation Act. Also, it is worth re- measures, to fight back against the my colleagues to support the legisla- membering that these designations are opioid epidemic gripping much of our not something done secretly in the tion. Nation, and certainly in my district as I reserve the balance of my time. dead of night. They result from the co- well. Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I yield ordination of five Federal agencies. My district has been extremely hard- such time as he may to consume to the They are published publicly, and they hit by this epidemic as well as a gentleman from New York (Mr. are reported to 10 congressional com- scourge of dangerous synthetic sub- KATKO), the author of this bill. mittees, 5 in the House and 5 in the stances, which I hope to address at a Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, let me Senate, some of which receive the clas- later time during this Congress. Al- start by thanking Judiciary Com- most every family in my district has sified background on the designated mittee Chairman GOODLATTE for his ef- been affected by this epidemic or persons. I want to thank Foreign Affairs forts and his committee’s efforts in knows someone who has. shepherding this bill through the com- We need to fight back against the Chairman ROYCE, Ranking Member mittee, where it received unanimous kingpins for profiteering off this mis- ENGEL, Judiciary Chairman GOOD- support. ery. It is gratifying to see the House LATTE, and Ranking Member CONYERS working together across the aisle to for moving this bipartisan bill prompt- I also want to thank my colleague tackle these enormous problems, and ly to the floor. across the aisle, Representative RICE. H.R. 4985 is an important tool in our We have partnered together on many our country will be better off for it. Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I yield fight against high-level narcotics traf- bills that have passed the House to help keep our country safe and to keep myself such time as I may consume. fickers and deserves our unanimous I want to thank the gentleman from support. it free from drug trafficking. Both of us having a background as prosecutors on New York for the introduction of this I reserve the balance of my time. bill. It closes an important gap in the Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise a Federal level will help us going for- statute, which will enhance the safety in support of this legislation and yield ward. of our country and provide essential re- myself such time as I may consume. This legislation makes important I would like to thank Representative changes that strengthen the Kingpin view confidentially. I urge my colleagues to support the KATKO and Representative RICE for in- Act and enhance the protection of clas- bill. troducing this bill, H.R. 4985, the King- sified information. The Kingpin Act I yield back the balance of my time. pin Designation Improvement Act, has played an important role in our Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I just which helps ensure that Federal courts Nation’s efforts to fight drug traf- want to echo what my good friend from can review sanctions against drug ficking for nearly two decades. In the Rhode Island (Mr. CICILLINE) has stat- kingpins without forcing law enforce- last two decades, I was heavily in- ed. ment or the intelligence community to volved with drug trafficking as a Fed- As a former prosecutor, and Mr. publicly release classified information. eral organized crime prosecutor, so I KATKO, who was a former prosecutor, H.R. 4985 would amend the Foreign understand the importance of the stat- and my good friend from Rhode Island Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act ute on a firsthand basis. (Mr. CICILLINE), who was a mayor and modeled on the International Emer- The act established a process to sanc- had jurisdiction over law enforcement gency Economic Powers Act. The King- tion individuals involved in inter- agencies, we all know what the impor- pin Act allows the President to des- national narcotics trafficking. More tance of this legislation is. ignate and apply economic sanctions than 1,800 individuals, all non-U.S. per- I want to thank the authors of this. against any significant foreign nar- sons, have been designated as drug I want to thank the staff members who cotics trafficker. This authority pro- kingpins by the Treasury’s Office of worked on this. This is going to im- vides a powerful tool to combat nar- Foreign Assets Control under the King- prove the lives of not only Americans, cotics trafficking around the world. pin Act. This designation precludes but people around the world.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:34 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.023 H10MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 10, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2175 I yield back the balance of my time. S. 32 citizens, including our children. In re- Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- cent years, our Nation has experienced my good friend from Virginia, Judiciary Chair- resentatives of the United States of America in an epidemic of opioid abuse. A signifi- man GOODLATTE, his Ranking Member, Mr. Congress assembled, cant part of that epidemic involves the CONYERS, and the gentleman and gentlelady SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. trafficking of illicit heroin across our This Act may be cited as the from New York—Mr. KATKO and Miss RICE— borders and into our communities and ‘‘Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of homes. Every Member in this Chamber for their work on H.R. 4985, the Kingpin Des- 2015’’. ignation Improvement Act, which deserves our today has a heartbreaking story about SEC. 2. POSSESSION, MANUFACTURE OR DIS- support. TRIBUTION FOR PURPOSES OF UN- a constituent or a constituent’s child In the context of today’s floor debate, it is LAWFUL IMPORTATIONS. who has been lost to this scourge. important that we discuss the extensive role of Section 1009 of the Controlled Substances The irony, Mr. Speaker, is that inter- Iran’s primary regional proxy—Hezbollah—in Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 959) is national drug traffickers know our the international drug trade. amended— drug trafficking laws as well as, if not Earlier this year, the U.S. Drug Enforcement (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and better than, most Americans do. They Administration announced that they have, in (2) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘It shall’’ know that if they simply employ a cooperation with law enforcement agencies and all that follows and inserting the fol- middleman to take the drugs from from 7 other nations, disrupted a global crimi- lowing: ‘‘It shall be unlawful for any person them and transport them into the U.S., nal enterprise Hezbollah was using to finance to manufacture or distribute a controlled it makes it much harder, if not impos- its participation in the Syrian conflict, as well substance in schedule I or II or sible, for U.S. law enforcement to pros- as to plan for a future war with Israel. flunitrazepam or a listed chemical intending, ecute them under those drug traf- Unfortunately, this is nothing new. For knowing, or having reasonable cause to be- ficking laws. years, Hezbollah has had business connec- lieve that such substance or chemical will be unlawfully imported into the United States Why is it more difficult, you might tions with South American drug cartels, and or into waters within a distance of 12 miles ask. Because under current law the has been using them to enter the narcotics of the coast of the United States. government must prove that a traf- trafficking business. In 2011 and 2013, the ‘‘(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to ficker knew the drugs were headed for Department of the Treasury and other agen- manufacture or distribute a listed chem- the United States. Drug trafficking or- cies designated core Hezbollah members and ical— ganizations in Colombia, Peru, Ecua- affiliates for engaging in international narcotics ‘‘(1) intending or knowing that the listed dor, and other Central and South networks. chemical will be used to manufacture a con- trolled substance; and American source nations sell their il- As a result, the Hezbollah International Fi- ‘‘(2) intending, knowing, or having reason- licit products to Mexican traffickers nancing Prevention Act of 2015, which I au- able cause to believe that the controlled sub- who, in turn, traffic the drugs into the thored and passed into law in December, re- stance will be unlawfully imported into the United States. quired specific Administration reporting on United States.’’. This makes it difficult, under current Hezbollah’s international narcotics trafficking SEC. 3. TRAFFICKING IN COUNTERFEIT GOODS law, for Federal prosecutors to make networks. OR SERVICES. cases against such source nation manu- Unfortunately, once a terrorist organization Chapter 113 of title 18, United States Code, facturers, wholesale distributors, bro- is amended— enters this business, they seldom leave. Sanc- kers, and transporters since direct evi- tions relief for Iran as a result of the Adminis- (1) in section 2318(b)(2), by striking ‘‘sec- tion 2320(e)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 2320(f)’’; dence of their intent that the drugs are tration’s flawed deal with that regime, and the and bound for the United States is difficult, resulting inflow of Iranian money to Hezbollah (2) in section 2320— if not impossible, to develop. will not likely cause them to turn away from (A) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph The result is that source nation the lucrative drug industry. Rather, it may en- (4) and inserting the following: malefactors who produce and distribute able Hezbollah to double down on their efforts ‘‘(4) traffics in a drug and knowingly uses illegal narcotics escape prosecution to finance their destructive regional activities. a counterfeit mark on or in connection with such drug,’’; under U.S. law because they feign igno- For example, instead of 150,000 rockets on rance of the drug’s ultimate destina- Israel’s northern border, Hezbollah could af- (B) in subsection (b)(3), in the matter pre- ceding subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘coun- tion. This has happened with increas- ford to field 300,000, financed by the Iranian terfeit drug’’ and inserting ‘‘drug that uses a ing regularity over the past several regime and Hezbollah’s trafficking of narcotics counterfeit mark on or in connection with years, and it is Congress’ responsibility into our communities. the drug’’; and to address this problem. With this in mind, it is important that we (C) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph S. 32, the Transnational Drug Traf- have robust Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (6) and inserting the following: ficking Act of 2015, is identical to H.R. ‘‘(6) the term ‘drug’ means a drug, as de- authorities in place, which this legislation en- 3380, legislation that was introduced by sures. I support the bill. fined in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).’’. my Committee on the Judiciary col- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The leagues, the gentleman from Pennsyl- question is on the motion offered by The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- vania (Mr. MARINO) and the gentleman the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. ant to the rule, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE) and the gen- from Puerto Rico (Mr. PIERLUISI). MARINO) that the House suspend the This bill makes crucial changes to rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4985. tleman from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS) our Federal drug laws to give law en- The question was taken; and (two- each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman forcement additional tools to combat thirds being in the affirmative) the from Virginia. extraterritorial drug trafficking. It rules were suspended and the bill was does this by amending the Controlled passed. GENERAL LEAVE Substances Import and Export Act to A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask stipulate that, when a narcotics traf- the table. unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within ficker or manufacturer has a ‘‘reason- f which to revise and extend their re- able cause to believe’’ that the illegal b 1630 marks and include extraneous mate- narcotics he produces or traffics will be rials on S. 32, currently under consider- sent into the U.S., the U.S. may pros- TRANSNATIONAL DRUG ation. ecute him. This amendment will per- TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2015 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there mit Federal prosecutors to pursue Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I objection to the request of the gen- extraterritorial drug traffickers who move to suspend the rules and pass the tleman from Virginia? are not directly smuggling drugs into bill (S. 32) to provide the Department There was no objection. the United States but who facilitate it. of Justice with additional tools to tar- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I S. 32 also amends the Controlled Sub- get extraterritorial drug trafficking yield myself such time as I may con- stances Import and Export Act to ad- activity, and for other purposes. sume. dress the increasingly prevalent prob- The Clerk read the title of the bill. International drug traffickers are lem of trafficking in listed chemicals, The text of the bill is as follows: profiting off the misery of American which are chemicals regulated by the

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In addition, I heard firsthand how drug trafficking I would support your effort to seek appoint- about them—many of whom never see organizations have relied upon shad- ment of an appropriate number of conferees or touch the drugs or enter the bound- owy chemical suppliers in the manu- on any House-Senate conference involving aries of this country themselves. facture of methamphetamine, heroin, this legislation. Foreign drug kingpins in Colombia, cocaine, and other dangerous narcotics. Finally, I am pleased to include this letter Ecuador, and Peru are leading pro- S. 32 would enable Federal prosecutors and your letter in the Congressional Record ducers of cocaine imported into the to reach chemical traffickers who during floor consideration of S. 32. United States. These kingpins lead op- knowingly facilitate and benefit from Sincerely, erations which sell to traffickers in BOB GOODLATTE, Mexico, who receive the drugs from the illicit production and smuggling of Chairman. listed chemicals. Central America, South America, or Both of these amendments will allow Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mexico and then smuggle the drugs Federal law enforcement to go after myself such time as I may consume. into the United States. not the lowly drug mules moving drugs I would like, first, for everyone to Certainly, drugs come from all over. into the United States, but the crimi- know that we here in the Congress are The Obama administration reported in- nals who facilitate at a high level, working to address the current heroin stances of Afghan drug trafficking within the source nation, the traf- epidemic. We know that illegal drugs working with West African drug traf- ficking of narcotics and precursor continue to present a public health cri- ficking organizations to smuggle her- chemicals into the United States. As sis that impacts individuals and fami- oin into the United States. It is around one law enforcement official has said lies in communities across the United the world. to me, it is better to fight this battle States. S. 32 attempts to address the il- I support the idea that these drug kingpins are dangerous, but S. 32 is in- there than here. legal importation of the drugs coming In addition to these important re- into the United States by amending tended to help Federal prosecutors suc- forms, S. 32 also amends the criminal section 959 of the Controlled Sub- cessfully prosecute foreign drug traf- counterfeit law to include an intent re- stances Act. fickers whose criminal activity outside quirement for trafficking in counter- We have a bit of a problem here, but the U.S. threatens the health, safety, and security of Americans at home. feit drugs. I am pleased the House is no one has worked on this longer or Section 959 makes it a crime to man- taking up this important bill, which harder than Ms. SHEILA JACKSON LEE. It is in that spirit that I yield such ufacture or distribute controlled sub- the Senate has already passed unani- stances or certain chemicals used to mously, so that it can move expedi- time as she may consume to the gen- tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON make controlled substances intended tiously to the President’s desk. or knowing that the substance or I urge my colleagues to support this LEE). chemical will ultimately be brought il- important legislation. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I legally into the U.S. or within 12 miles Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of thank the chairman and the ranking of the coast of the U.S. In recent years, my time. member for capturing what we in the Federal prosecutors reported difficul- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committee on the Judiciary have been COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, doing over the last couple months. We ties enforcing this statute in some in- Washington, DC, May 10, 2016. have been working in a very effective, stances. Hon. BOB GOODLATTE, bipartisan manner to deal with the Some drug traffickers are aware of Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, whole scheme, if you will, of criminal the methods used to charge and then Washington, DC. justice reform. We have been exten- extradite foreign criminals into the DEAR CHAIRMAN GOODLATTE: I am writing sively involved in what has become a U.S. for prosecution. Drug traffickers to notify you that the Committee on Energy simply avoid any discussion of the des- major epidemic across this Nation. and Commerce will forgo action on S. 32, tination of the drug shipments. S. 32 I listened to a number of legislative Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of 2015, would amend section 959, making it so that it may proceed expeditiously to the initiatives, one dealing with a veteran easier for prosecutors to obtain a con- House floor for consideration. who died from a drug overdose that was viction against drug traffickers who This is done with the understanding that just debated here on the floor of the operate in other countries. That is cer- the Committee on Energy and Commerce’s House. As I was flying in today, we jurisdictional interests over this and similar tainly an important mission. legislation are in no way altered. In addi- knew there was an incident in my dis- I am troubled, however, that low- tion, the Committee reserves the right to trict where a motorcyclist was killed ering the intent requirement in the seek conferees on S. 32 and requests your by a driver, a young woman who was statute without limiting its use to support when such a request is made. under the influence of opioids. We leaders and organizers would expose I would appreciate your response con- know that this Transnational Drug even low-level offenders to mandatory firming this understanding and ask that a Trafficking Act is an important act, copy of our exchange of letters on this mat- minimum sentences. We are working and we want to continue in our bipar- now to stop that tide so that we can re- ter be included in the Congressional Record tisan effort. during consideration of the bill on the House store the criminal justice system to be floor. It is important for me to note a con- just and fair. This would happen, de- Sincerely, cern that I do not believe the sponsors pending on the quantity of drugs in- FRED UPTON, intended, but which I believe must be volved. Chairman. addressed. This bill is intended to help Historically, mandatory minimums us do more to combat the importation created in the late 1980s to target king- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, of illegal drugs into our country, but it pins have been largely applied to low- COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, could also subject more people to man- level, nonviolent offenders. Mandatory Washington, DC, May 10, 2016. datory minimum sentencing, an unfor- Hon. FRED UPTON, minimums have led to unwarranted Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, tunate feature of our criminal justice and unfair sentences and overincarcer- Washington, DC. system that we must address. ation. As the ranking member of the DEAR CHAIRMAN UPTON: Thank you for The United States has been suffering Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, your letter regarding S. 32, the from the damaging effects of illicit Homeland Security, and Investiga- ‘‘Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of drug trafficking for decades. The ma- tions, I am engaged with colleagues on 2015,’’ for which the Committee on Energy jority of the drugs wreaking havoc in both sides of the aisle to address the and Commerce received an additional refer- the United States originate in foreign ral. problem of mandatory minimum sen- I am most appreciative of your decision to countries, moving from one country to tencing. I am concerned that S. 32 may forego formal consideration of S. 32 so that the next under the direction of power- make matters worse. it may proceed to the House floor. I acknowl- ful and wealthy drug kingpins. I think In the Committee on the Judiciary, edge that although you are waiving formal all of my adult life, Mr. Speaker, we Ranking Member CONYERS proposed a

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The amendment Foreign drug kingpins in Columbia, Ecuador, foreign drug trafficking organizations. would have made certain that the sub- and Peru are the leading producers of cocaine The amendment would have made certain stantial resources, time, and money imported into the U.S. that the substantial resources, time, and necessary to extradite foreign crimi- These kingpins lead operations which sell to money necessary to extradite foreign criminals nals will be expended only on those in- traffickers in Mexico, who receive the drugs in would be expended only on those individuals dividuals whose prosecution would dis- Central America, South America, or Mexico whose prosecution would disrupt or dismantle rupt the chain, the pipeline, or dis- and, then, smuggle the drugs into the U.S. drug trafficking networks. mantle drug trafficking networks. If In 2011 the Obama Administration reported If this bill was amended as recommended, it this bill was amended as recommended, instances of Afghan drug trafficking operations would be a useful tool to help target leaders it would be a useful tool to help target working with West African drug trafficking or- of transnational organized crime networks in leaders of transnational organized ganizations to smuggle heroin into the U.S. the U.S. and abroad—priorities and objectives crime from Africa to Afghanistan, to I support enhanced efforts to combat inter- detailed in the President’s Strategy to Combat South and Central America and be- national drug trafficking. Transnational Organized Crime. yond, networks in the U.S. and abroad, S. 32 is intended to help federal prosecutors In a climate in Congress when we are work- priorities and objective detail in the successfully prosecute foreign drug traffickers ing on a bipartisan basis to make our criminal President’s strategy to combat whose criminal activity outside of the U.S. justice system more just and effective and to transnational organized crime. threatens the health, safety, and security of reduce mandatory minimums, the best course In a climate in Congress when we are Americans at home. is for us to limit the scope of this bill to high- working on a bipartisan basis to make At present, Section 959 of Title 21 targets level drug traffickers. our criminal justice system more just criminal conduct committed outside of the While we do not have the opportunity to and effective and to reduce mandatory United States. amend this bill today, I ask that my colleagues minimums, the best course is for us to Section 959 makes it a crime to manufac- vote against it so that we may continue to work to address this concern, which would not limit the scope of this bill to high-level ture or distribute controlled substances or cer- undermine the goals of the bill. drug traffickers—a simple fix. While we tain chemicals used to make controlled sub- stances, intending or knowing that the sub- S. 32 also corrects an error in Section 2320 do not have the opportunity to amend of Title 18, the statute that governs trafficking this bill today, I ask that my col- stance or chemical will ultimately be brought il- legally into the U.S. or within 12 miles of the in counterfeit goods and services. In order to leagues vote against it so that we may prove the offense of trafficking in drugs with coast of the U.S. continue to work to address this con- counterfeit marks, there must be proof that the cern, which would not undermine the In recent years, federal prosecutors have re- ported difficulties enforcing this statute in accused knowingly used a counterfeit mark on goals of the bill. or in connection with a trafficked drug, and I S. 32 also corrects an error in section some circumstances. Since drug traffickers are aware of the support this change. 2320 of title 18, the statute that governs In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I commend the methods used to charge and, then, extradite trafficking in counterfeit goods and sponsors of this bill for their desire to improve foreign criminals into the U.S. for prosecution, services. In order to prove the offense our ability to pursue, convict, and, ultimately, drug traffickers simply avoid any discussion of of trafficking in drugs with counterfeit imprison top-level drug traffickers, although I marks, there must be proof that the ac- the destination of their drug shipments. believe the bill still requires a change to ad- This tactic leaves prosecutors with no direct cused knowingly used a counterfeit dress the unintended issue impacting manda- evidence that the traffickers know the ultimate mark on or in connection with a traf- tory minimum sentencing. ficked drug. I support those changes. destination of their drugs or the drugs pro- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, it is The underlying change and spirit of duced using their chemicals. my pleasure to yield such time as he the bill is a positive one. We are work- S. 32 would amend Section 959, making it may consume to the gentleman from ing here together. This scourge is easier for prosecutors to obtain a conviction Pennsylvania (Mr. MARINO), a member something we must attack. against drug traffickers who operate in other of the Committee on the Judiciary and May I simply say, Mr. Speaker, I countries. the chief sponsor of the House com- commend the sponsors of this bill for Prosecutors would no longer be required to panion legislation to the bill before the their desire to improve our ability to prove the accused intended or actually knew House at this time. pursue, convict, and ultimately im- the drugs or chemicals would be brought ille- prison top-level drug traffickers who gally into the U.S. b 1645 have plagued our Nation for decades S. 32 would reduce the level of intent nec- Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I thank and beyond. Although I believe this bill essary to prove the accused’s guilt, requiring the chairman for yielding and for his still requires a simple change to ad- prosecutors to only prove that there was rea- leadership in committee and today on dress the unintended issue impacting sonable cause for the accused to believe the this important bipartisan piece of leg- mandatory minimum sentencing, I drugs or chemicals used to make the drugs islation. look forward to us working in the man- would be brought illegally into the U.S. I also would like to thank my col- ner in which we can work, and I look I am troubled, however, that lowering the in- league, Congressman PIERLUISI, for his forward to this concluding in a positive tent requirement in the statute, without limiting stalwart support and work on this bi- way. its use to leaders and organizers would ex- partisan bill. Mr. Speaker. Although I support the goals of pose even low-level offenders to mandatory The chairman of the Judiciary Com- the Transnational Drug Trafficking Act, I must minimum sentences, depending on the quan- mittee is correct in recognizing that note a concern that I do not believe the spon- tity of drugs involved. Federal law often fails to keep up with sors intended but which I believe must be ad- Historically, mandatory minimums created in lawbreakers. As a former U.S. attor- dressed. the late 80’s to target kingpins have been ney, I am acutely aware of the ways This bill is intended to help us do more to largely applied to low-level, non-violent offend- criminal organizations adapt their combat the importation of illegal drugs into our ers. practices to skirt Federal law and country. Mandatory minimums have led to unwar- harm American citizens. This bill di- But, it could also subject more people to ranted and unfair sentences and over-incar- rectly responds to one scenario that mandatory minimum sentencing—an unfortu- ceration. has played out time and again in our nate feature of our criminal justice system that As the Ranking Member of the Sub- Federal courts. we must address. committee on Crime, I am engaged with col- I would like to start by making a key The United States has been suffering from leagues on both sides of the aisle to address point about the purpose of this bill and the damaging effects of illicit drug trafficking the problem of mandatory minimum sen- the type of organizations it targets. for decades. tencing. Our focus through this bill is the lead- The majority of the drugs wreaking havoc in I am concerned that S. 32 may make mat- ers of sophisticated, often multi- the U.S. originate in foreign countries, moving ters worse. national drug-trafficking organizations

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Existing federal laws drugs on the streets and in homes injustices, prison overcrowding, and ex- prohibit importation and exportation of con- across America. It also includes the cessive cost to taxpayers. They have trolled substances, possession with intent to leaders of large ‘‘middleman’’ whole- been shown to have a disparate impact distribute such substances, or attempt or con- sale trafficking and distribution orga- on minorities. spiracy to do so and therefore already prohibit nizations. While I am committed to combating the very conduct S. 32 was drafted to reach. I want to stress that the bill does not the importation of illegal drugs in this Our federal code contains over 5,000 of- target petty dealers or low-level smug- country, I must oppose the expansion fenses carrying criminal penalties, but a pre- glers in the final chain to the nar- of mandatory minimum sentences, cise count eludes not only the Congressional cotics’ final destination. Instead, the which is what S. 32 would do. research service but also the Department of focus is on higher levels of the drug- In the Judiciary Committee markup, Justice, the agency charged with prosecuting trafficking chain beyond our borders. I offered an amendment to limit the those offenses. The House Judiciary Commit- These are the decisionmakers who have scope of the changes that would be tee’s bi-partisan Overcriminalization Task twisted our law for their own profit. made by this bill to the leaders or or- Force, upon which I served as Ranking Mem- Federal law requires prosecutors to ganizers of the drug organizations, in ber, found that our Congressional appetite to prove that defendant manufacturers other words, the real kingpins. add new federal offenses to demonstrate that and traffickers knew the narcotics Whether or not it is the intent of this we were ‘‘tough on crime,’’ instead of relying were destined for the U.S. Under their bill to target low-level offenders, too on existing state or federal statutes, was a sig- direction, drugs are manufactured and often it is precisely these individuals nificant driver. If we are serious about cleaning packaged for illegal wholesale distribu- who are easier to arrest, easier to con- up our federal code, it starts with ensuring that tion in these countries outside of the vict, and subject to mandatory pen- the first question we ask when introducing, U.S. In many instances, the final des- alties. marking up, or voting on a bill is whether that tination is the United States. But Now, while I understand that we are bill is necessary. There is no such evidence in these individuals can hide their knowl- today considering a Senate-passed bill, the record that the Department of Justice has edge or insert additional middlemen to I maintain that we should take the been unable to investigate or prosecute these potentially evade prosecution. time to address this issue. This bill’s One recent case in the D.C. Federal such cases under existing law, nor is there expansion of those convicted under the district court perfectly depicts this any evidence that the present punishment for statute should be limited to kingpins, problem. On trial were two Guate- violation of these laws is insufficient. those to whom mandatory minimum malan nationals, leaders of an organi- Second, the mens rea standard in S. 32 is penalties were originally intended to zation that received tons of cocaine weaker than the criminal intent standards of apply in the first place. over 13 years from manufacturers in existing federal drug statutes carrying manda- So, accordingly, I sincerely ask my Colombia and Venezuela. They built tory minimums. This means that the govern- colleagues to vote against this bill so runways and warehouses to store and ment can convict based on a lower standard that we may address this concern. receive such massive quantities of nar- of proof. Again, the need for a robust mens Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I re- cotics. They then distributed the drugs rea standard is a key Constitutional require- serve the balance of my time. to additional middlemen in Mexico. ment that ensures that citizens are not de- It was known that these drugs Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, in clos- prived of their liberty, absent a showing that reached the U.S. But the defendants ing, without question, illegal drugs im- they were aware that their conduct was pro- claimed that, once they passed them ported into the United States have hibited and they intended to engage in that on, they had no knowledge of its ulti- harmed our citizens and our commu- unlawful conduct. In the wake of discussions mate destination. At trial, this was nities in innumerable ways. It is crit- about the importance of mens rea in pro- their only defense. Currently, the law ical that appropriate steps be taken to tecting defendants who act with innocent in- allows them to claim ignorance and address this problem. tent and/or no notice of the illegality of their Although S. 32 is a well-intentioned simply put the blame on those who do conduct, it is disappointing to see a step in the effort to do so, I believe that this bill their bidding. wrong direction that makes it easier for the My district and many of my col- should be amended to address a con- government to convict them based upon a leagues’ districts face a growing heroin cern related to mandatory minimum weaker standard. epidemic. Our efforts this week to sentencing. On this basis, I oppose the Third, applying S. 32 would lead to unin- counter this crisis are crucial to stop- bill in its current form. tended consequences due to this weaker ping it. I urge my colleagues to join me and mens rea standard. Specifically, not only does My final point. This bill is about dis- the ranking subcommittee member of S. 32 criminalize ‘‘intending’’ or ‘‘knowing’’ that mantling international drug-traf- the Judiciary Committee from Texas, one of the prohibited chemicals will be used to ficking organizations. It is about bring- Ms. JACKSON LEE, in supporting this manufacture a controlled substance, but also ing to justice the source nation manu- bill. ‘‘having reasonable cause to believe that the facturers and middlemen wholesalers Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance controlled substance will be unlawfully im- behind the flow of deadly narcotics of my time. ported into the United States.’’ across our borders, nothing else. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I Many legitimate industrial chemicals, such I urge my colleagues to support the urge my colleagues to support this leg- as anhydrous ammonia found in fertilizer or bill so we can make that happen today. islation. ephedrine found in sinus medication, and nat- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield I yield back the balance of my time. ural substances, such as the alkaloid fluid ex- myself such time as I may consume. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise tracted from the bulbs of poppy plants, can Mr. Speaker, there is no doubt that in opposition to S. 32, the Transnational Drug also be used to process and synthesize some we must stop the flow of illegal drugs Trafficking Act of 2015. While I support the un- illicitly produced drugs. coming into the United States from derlying goal of combating drug trafficking, ex- Thus, the problem S. 32 presents is that it foreign countries. isting federal criminal laws already prohibit may sweep too broadly. For example, a fer- I want to commend our colleagues and punish this conduct. This bill however tilizer manufacturer or pharmaceutical com- who have worked with Ms. JACKSON weakens existing mens rea standards, and pany or florist in Europe could be criminally LEE on this, and I want to commend therefore could lead to the application of man- liable and subject to a mandatory minimum the chairman of the full committee, datory minimums to action which the defend- penalty. That is because under S. 32’s rubric, Mr. GOODLATTE, as well for dealing ant did not know was illegal. any manufacturer, importer, or distributor of with this very important subject. This bill therefore is a perfect example of any substance that some illicit chemist seeks Mr. Speaker, we must avoid sub- four of the most common problems in crime to turn into an existing, or as-of-yet-developed, jecting more people to mandatory min- policy. controlled substance would be vulnerable to

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As a branch, including the Office of National Drug general matter, courts will not hold a poses’’ or merely ‘‘reasonable cause to be- Control Policy, has a policy focus on pre- lieve that these are the types of chemicals that venting and addressing prescription drug Good Samaritan liable if he or she ren- could be turned into illicit drugs?’’ misuse and heroin use, and has worked with dered care as a result of an emergency, Lastly, this bill expands the universe of con- States and municipalities to enact Good Sa- the emergency or injury was not duct to which a mandatory minimum applies. maritan laws that would protect caregivers, caused by the Good Samaritan himself, Research and evidence in the past few dec- law enforcement personnel, and first re- and the care was not given in a neg- ades has demonstrated that mandatory mini- sponders who administer opioid overdose re- ligent or reckless manner. mums are ineffective deterrents, waste the versal drugs or devices. In the context of opioids, Good Sa- SEC. 3. GAO STUDY ON GOOD SAMARITAN LAWS maritan law refers to laws that provide taxpayers’ money, force judges to impose irra- PERTAINING TO TREATMENT OF tional sentences, and discriminate against mi- immunity for responding to an opioid OPIOID OVERDOSES. overdose by rendering aid or by calling norities, particularly with regards to drug of- The Comptroller General of the United fenses. Unfortunately, there are too many States shall submit to the Committee on the 911. Today more than half the States and mandatory minimums in the federal code. If Judiciary of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Oversight and Govern- the District of Columbia have enacted we expect to do anything about that problem, some form of Good Samaritan law that the first step has to be to stop passing new ment Reform of the House of Representa- tives, the Committee on the Judiciary of the provides immunity or limits liability ones. The mandatory minimums in the code Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Se- for those who report an opioid overdose today did not get there all at once—they got curity and Governmental Affairs of the Sen- or render care to a person experiencing there one at a time, each one part of a larger ate a report on— such an emergency. bill, which on balance might have been a good (1) the extent to which the Director of Na- In my home State of Virginia, the idea. Therefore, the only way to stop passing tional Drug Control Policy has reviewed general assembly passed a Good Samar- new mandatory minimums is to stop passing Good Samaritan laws, and any findings from itan law in 2015, which provides immu- such a review, including findings related to bills that contain mandatory minimums. Giving nity for individuals who contact emer- lip service to the suggestion that you would the potential effects of such laws, if avail- able; gency services to report an overdose, have preferred that the mandatory minimum (2) efforts by the Director to encourage the provided the caller remains at the had not been in a bill, then voting for it any- enactment of Good Samaritan laws; and scene of the overdose until law enforce- way, just creates another mandatory minimum (3) a compilation of Good Samaritan laws ment responds, identifies himself when and guarantees that those who support man- in effect in the States, the territories, and law enforcement responds, and cooper- datory minimums will include them in the next the District of Columbia. ates with any criminal investigation. crime bill. And more mandatory minimums will SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. Given the recent proliferation of be created and the failed war on drugs will In this Act— these laws at the State level and Con- continue. (1) the term ‘‘Good Samaritan law’’ means gress’ desire and duty to address the If our goal is to ensure that we prosecute a law of a State or unit of local government opioid epidemic, it is fitting we assess that exempts from criminal or civil liability how the various Good Samaritan laws transnational drug traffickers, let us provide any individual who administers an opioid adequate funding to local, state, and federal overdose reversal drug or device, or who con- work to protect our citizens and help law enforcement agencies to do so under mul- tacts emergency services providers in re- save lives. H.R. 5048 will direct the tiple federal statutes that already achieve that sponse to an overdose; and GAO to help us get the information we goal, without raising these problematic imple- (2) the term ‘‘opioid’’ means any drug, in- need. mentation and fairness concerns. cluding heroin, having an addiction-forming I urge my colleagues to support this In summary, while I support the underlying or addiction-sustaining liability similar to legislation. goal of S. 32, I have grave concerns about its morphine or being capable of conversion into Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of redundancy, its erosion of the mens reas a drug having such addiction-forming or ad- my time. diction-sustaining liability. Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield standard commonly used in these offenses, its The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- myself such time as I may consume. broad sweep and its use of mandatory mini- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. mums. Therefore, I urge my colleagues to ant to the rule, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE) and the gen- 5048, the Good Samaritan Assessment vote no on S. 32. Act. This legislation is part of a series The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tleman from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS) each will control 20 minutes. of bills the House is considering this question is on the motion offered by week in an effort to address the grow- the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Virginia. ing public health crisis in our Nation GOODLATTE) that the House suspend that is being caused by a surge in her- GENERAL LEAVE the rules and pass the bill, S. 32. oin use and abuse of other opioid drugs. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask The question was taken; and (two- Without question, abuse of opioid thirds being in the affirmative) the unanimous consent that all Members drugs can have serious long-term ef- rules were suspended and the bill was may have 5 legislative days within fects, including physical and functional passed. which to revise and extend their re- changes to the brain affecting impulse, A motion to reconsider was laid on marks and include extraneous mate- reward, and motivation. But opioid the table. rials on H.R. 5048, currently under con- abuse can have a more immediate and f sideration. serious consequence. An overdose can The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there threaten the life of the victim. GOOD SAMARITAN ASSESSMENT objection to the request of the gen- ACT OF 2016 In recent years, heroin and prescrip- tleman from Virginia? tion opioid drug overdoses have risen Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I There was no objection. sharply in the United States. Accord- move to suspend the rules and pass the Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I ing to the Centers for Disease Control bill (H.R. 5048) to require a study by yield myself such time as I may con- and Prevention, drug overdose deaths the Comptroller General of the United sume. more than doubled between 1999 and States on Good Samaritan laws that H.R. 5048, the Good Samaritan As- 2014. In 2014 alone, more than 47,000 pertain to treatment of opioid sessment Act of 2016, was introduced by people died from drug overdoses, the overdoses, and for other purposes. our colleague, Congressman FRANK highest of any previous year. The Clerk read the title of the bill. GUINTA, co-chair of the House Bipar- Fortunately, many of these tragic The text of the bill is as follows: tisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin deaths can be prevented through the H.R. 5048 Epidemic. This legislation directs the administration of an opioid reversal Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Government Accountability Office to drug such as naloxone. But to be effec- resentatives of the United States of America in study the various Good Samaritan laws tive in saving lives, these drugs must Congress assembled, in effect in States across the country. be administered on an emergency basis.

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Nevertheless, these individuals by opioid abuse, particularly the abuse ice providers in response to an overdose can hesitate or even fail to call 911 out of prescription drugs. In 1999, the first from civil or criminal liability. of fear that they may be prosecuted or year for which such data is available, A Good Samaritan law offers legal otherwise held liable if something goes approximately 23 people died from protection to people who give reason- wrong. abuse of fentanyl, hydrocodone, metha- able assistance to those who are or who done, and oxycodone, the leading pre- they believe to be injured, ill, or other- b 1700 scription opioids abused, commonly re- wise incapacitated. Similarly, first responders and other ferred to as FHMO. These laws vary from jurisdiction to potential caregivers may hesitate or By 2013, the most recent year for jurisdiction but generally they prevent fail to administer emergency medical which complete data is available, 386 an individual who has voluntarily treatment for fear of possible adverse individuals died from the abuse of helped a victim in distress from being consequences. FHMO, an increase of 1,578 percent, successfully sued or prosecuted for To alleviate such concerns and help with fentanyl being the primary sub- wrongdoing. Their purpose is to keep ensure that overdose victims receive stance fueling this increase. people from being reluctant to help an timely medical treatment, the Office of In 2013 alone, there was an increase individual in need for fear of legal re- National Drug Control Policy has been of more than 100 percent in deaths at- percussions. working with States and municipali- tributed to fentanyl use. In 2013, as be- This legislation is crucial toward un- ties to enact so-called Good Samaritan fore in 2011, drug-related deaths hap- derstanding which Good Samaritan laws. pened at a higher per capita level, 11 laws are working well to provide a These laws are intended to protect deaths per 100,000, than motor vehicle framework for others to follow. from civil or criminal liability first re- crashes, 10.1 per 100,000. In my home State of New Hampshire, The 2013 data provides evidence of sponders, caregivers, and others who last year we had 430 people die from a other disturbing trends in Virginia, in- call for emergency assistance in over- drug-related overdose. The number cluding a sharp rise in heroin deaths. dose cases or administer opioid rever- continues to climb because the coro- In 2010, only 49 deaths in Virginia were sal drugs. ner’s office has not concluded the au- attributed to heroin use. By 2013, that Currently, 35 States and the District topsies from last year. of Columbia now have at least some figure had risen to 213, an increase of Imagine a family member who is try- form of a Good Samaritan or a 911 drug 334 percent in only 4 years, while co- ing to grieve over their loved one who immunity law, but the protections af- caine deaths remained relatively level. had the illness of addiction and some- The changes in drug-related deaths in forded by these laws vary significantly body stood over that body and was Virginia in 2013 are not limited to from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. afraid to help. which substances had the greatest im- H.R. 5048 directs the Government Ac- I think that this legislation is impor- pact. The geography of the opioid epi- countability Office to study and report tant, and I am glad that it is striking to the appropriate committees of Con- demic in Virginia is shifting as well. In past years, the western portion of a bipartisan tone, because this is about gress on the efforts of the Office of Na- Virginia, the portion that I represent, saving lives. This is about providing as- tional Drug Control Policy to expand typically accounted for approximately sistance to those who are in moments Good Samaritan protections. one-third of drug-related deaths in any of deepest despair in their life. In addition, the study would examine I work on this issue not just on be- given year. In 2013, for the first time any law that exempts from civil or half of my constituents and the 50,000 since these records have been main- criminal liability individuals who con- people across the country who have tained, the prevalence of drug-related tact emergency service providers in re- passed due to this sickness, but I also deaths was spread evenly over the sponse to a drug overdose or who ad- do it in the name of my friend, Abi Commonwealth, as the eastern region minister opioid reversal drugs to over- Lizotte, who is a survivor, who is 8 of Virginia saw an increase of more dose victims. months clean, with a 6-month old than 51 percent in drug-related deaths The report must also include a com- child, who testified at a hearing in New pilation of Good Samaritan laws cur- in a single year. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Hampshire about the possibility of suc- rently in effect. The analysis and data my time. cess because she had somebody who as- required to be generated by H.R. 5048 Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield sisted her. will greatly assist Congress in under- myself the balance of my time. This addiction has ripped the country standing the various policies adopted Ladies and gentlemen, H.R. 5048 will apart. We have an obligation as a Con- by the States. help to provide valuable information gress to act, and I am so pleased with Accordingly, I sincerely urge my col- that will assist comprehensive efforts the leadership of Chairman GOODLATTE leagues to support H.R. 5048. needed to combat the growing scourge and so many Republicans and Demo- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of of opioid abuse that is affecting mil- crats who have shared the same hope my time. lions of Americans and help reduce the and understanding that life is worth Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I tragic loss of life resulting from drug fighting for. yield myself such time as I may con- overdoses. So I urge my colleagues to support sume. Accordingly, I urge support of the this legislation. I appreciate the com- Mr. Speaker, REVIVE! is the Opioid passage of H.R. 5048. mittee’s work, the chairman’s work, Overdose and Naloxone Education pro- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance the bipartisan work. gram for the Commonwealth of Vir- of my time. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I ginia. REVIVE! provides training to Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I am yield back the balance of my time. professionals, stakeholders, and others pleased to yield such time as he may Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in on how to recognize and respond to an consume to the gentleman from New support of H.R. 5048, the ‘‘Good Samaritan opioid overdose emergency with the ad- Hampshire (Mr. GUINTA), the chief Assessment Act of 2016.’’ ministration of naloxone. sponsor of the legislation, to close de- Our nation currently faces epidemic levels of REVIVE! is a collaborative effort led bate. opioid drug users and addicts, with a cor- by the Virginia Department of Behav- Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise responding increase in the number of opioid ioral Health and Developmental Serv- today in support of this legislation, the drug overdoses and deaths.

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While the use or eral shall complete an evaluation of the ef- United States. prescription can assist individual pain, the risk fectiveness of the Comprehensive Opioid Compounding this tragedy is the fact that for addiction is becoming a major problem. Abuse Grant Program under part LL of the many of these deaths could have been pre- This has resulted in people being put into situ- Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act vented if the victim had received emergency ations to try to save someone’s life a drug of 1968 administered by the Department of medical treatment. Justice based upon the information reported overdose. According to current law, any emer- under subsection (d) of this section. Opioid reversal drugs such as Naloxone gency personnel who administers drugs to (b) INTERIM EVALUATION.—Not later than 3 have proven effective in reversing opioid drug combat an overdose can be prosecuted. years after the date of enactment of this overdoses and reviving victims. If individuals are worried that they will be Act, the Attorney General shall complete an But a victim’s chances of surviving an over- punished for saving someone’s life, many lives interim evaluation assessing the nature and dose can depend on how quickly medical as- could be lost to drug overdoses. According to extent of the incidence of opioid abuse and sistance is received. estimates between 2002–2014 the number of illegal opioid distribution in the United Those closest to a victim—family, friends, or deaths from heroin have quadrupled and pre- States. (c) METRICS AND OUTCOMES FOR EVALUA- other drug users—are commonly the first to scription opioids have killed more Americans TION.—Not later than 180 days after the date become aware that an individual is suffering than all other drugs combined. In my district, of enactment of this Act, the Attorney Gen- an overdose and needs emergency medical I have seen many people affected by drug eral shall identify outcomes that are to be assistance. abuse issues and the Good Samaritan As- achieved by activities funded by the Com- Their prompt call to 911 can mean the dif- sessment Act will not only help save the lives prehensive Opioid Grant Abuse Program and ference between life and death. of people in our district, but American’s nation- the metrics by which the achievement of Similarly, first responders or other persons wide. This bill will start the process to allow in- such outcomes shall be determined. serving as caregivers to individuals with drug (d) METRICS DATA COLLECTION.—The Attor- dividuals to not be criminally charged for peo- ney General shall require grantees under the problems are often in the best position to ple administering drugs to save someone’s Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program promptly administer a reversal drug. life. (and those receiving subawards under section However, such life-saving assistance may The Good Samaritan Assessment Act of 3021(b) of part LL of the Omnibus Crime Con- not be made available in time if a witness to 2016 will require the Comptroller General of trol and Safe Streets Act of 1968) to collect an overdose delays or fails to call 911, or a the United States to study Good Samaritan and annually report to the Department of caregiver or first responder does not promptly laws that pertain to opioid overdoses and Justice data based upon the metrics identi- administer an overdose reversal drug or de- other purposes. By passing this legislation to fied under subsection (c). vice, due to fear that they might be prosecuted (e) PUBLICATION OF DATA AND FINDINGS.— do research there would be more efforts to en- (1) PUBLICATION OF OUTCOMES AND or otherwise held responsible for their involve- courage Good Samaritan laws to be put into METRICS.—The Attorney General shall, not ment, or held liable if something goes wrong. place in the United States. later than 30 days after completion of the re- To encourage people to seek medical atten- I would like to close by saying that I am quirement under subsection (c), publish the tion for someone suffering an overdose, and proud of our chamber for taking this important outcomes and metrics identified under that to have first responders trained, equipped, and step to make sure that Americans would not subsection. able to administer opioid reversal drugs or de- face the possibility of being criminally pros- (2) PUBLICATION OF EVALUATION.—In the vices, states and localities need to enact Good ecuted for trying to save someone’s life. I also case of the interim evaluation under sub- Samaritan laws that protect from criminal or section (b), and the final evaluation under want to thank my colleagues for recognizing subsection (a), the National Academy of civil liability individuals who seek or provide the importance of being a good samaritan, Sciences shall, not later than 90 days after life-saving assistance in drug overdose situa- and actively helping those in need. such an evaluation is completed, publish the tions. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The results of such evaluation and issue a report In 2013, only ten states and the District of question is on the motion offered by on such evaluation to the Committee on the Columbia had such drug overdose Good Sa- the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Judiciary of the House of Representatives maritan laws. GOODLATTE) that the House suspend and the Committee on the Judiciary of the The Office of National Drug Control Policy the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5048. Senate. Such report shall also be published along with the data used to make such eval- (ONDCP) has been working with states and The question was taken; and (two- municipalities to enact Good Samaritan laws uation. thirds being in the affirmative) the (f) ARRANGEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL providing protections to individuals who call for rules were suspended and the bill was ACADEMY OF SCIENCES.—For purposes of sub- emergency assistance and first responders, passed. sections (a), (b), and (c), the Attorney Gen- law enforcement personnel, and caregivers A motion to reconsider was laid on eral shall enter into an arrangement with who administer opioid reversal drugs or de- the table. the National Academy of Sciences. vices. f SEC. 3. EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE OF DE- Thanks in part to ONDCP’s efforts, 35 PARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN states and the District of Columbia now have OPIOID PROGRAM EVALUATION SERVICES PROGRAM. ACT (a) EVALUATION OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH some form of Good Samaritan or emergency AND HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS.—Not later drug treatment immunity law. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I than 5 years after the date of enactment of Under this bill, the General Accounting Of- move to suspend the rules and pass the this Act, except as otherwise provided in this fice would provide the appropriate House and bill (H.R. 5052) to direct the Attorney section, the Secretary of Health and Human Senate committees with a report on the results General and the Secretary of Health Services shall complete an evaluation of any of ONDCP’s work, as well as a compilation of and Human Services to evaluate the ef- program administered by the Secretary that the various Good Samaritan laws currently in fectiveness of grant programs that pro- provides grants for the primary purpose of effect. providing assistance in addressing problems vide grants for the primary purpose of pertaining to opioid abuse based upon the in- While the report will not take a position on providing assistance in addressing formation reported under subsection (d) of any formulation of such laws, this information problems pertaining to opioid abuse, this section. will be helpful to Congress and the states in and for other purposes, as amended. (b) INTERIM EVALUATION.—Not later than 3 cataloging and understanding the various ap- The Clerk read the title of the bill. years after the date of enactment of this proaches states are taking with respect to this The text of the bill is as follows: Act, the Secretary shall complete an interim evaluation assessing the nature and extent issue. H.R. 5052 of the incidence of opioid abuse and illegal With more information, we can make better Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- decisions and adopt the best approach. opioid distribution in the United States. resentatives of the United States of America in (c) METRICS AND OUTCOMES FOR EVALUA- Therefore, I urge my colleagues to support Congress assembled, TION.—Not later than 180 days after the date H.R. 5048. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Opioid Pro- identify outcomes that are to be achieved by in support of H.R. 5048 the Good Samaritan gram Evaluation Act’’ or the ‘‘OPEN Act’’. activities funded by the programs described

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Mr. Speaker, I Secretary of Health and Human Services to determined. yield myself such time as I may con- evaluate the effectiveness of grant programs (d) METRICS DATA COLLECTION.—The Sec- sume. that provide grants for the primary purpose retary shall require grantees under the pro- H.R. 5052, the Opioid Program Eval- of providing assistance in addressing prob- grams described in subsection (a) to collect lems pertaining to opioid abuse, and for and annually report to the Department of uation Act, or OPEN Act, is a bill that other purposes, so that it may proceed expe- Health and Human Services data based upon would require an evaluation of the ditiously to the House floor for consider- the metrics identified under subsection (c). Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduc- ation. (e) PUBLICATION OF DATA AND FINDINGS.— tion Grant Program that will be au- This is done with the understanding that (1) PUBLICATION OF OUTCOMES AND thorized by H.R. 5046, and other opioid- the Committee on Energy and Commerce’s METRICS.—The Secretary shall, not later related grant programs administered jurisdictional interests over this and similar than 30 days after completion of the require- by the Department of Health and legislation are in no way altered. In addi- tion, the Committee reserves the right to ment under subsection (c), publish the out- Human Services. comes and metrics identified under that sub- seek conferees on H.R. 5052 and requests your section. This bipartisan bill, sponsored by the support when such a request is made. (2) PUBLICATION OF EVALUATION.—In the gentleman from California (Mr. I would appreciate your response con- case of the interim evaluation under sub- MCCARTHY), the majority leader, and firming this understanding and ask that a section (b), and each final evaluation under the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. copy of our exchange of letters on this mat- subsection (a), the National Academy of HOYER), the minority whip, requires ter be included in the Congressional Record Sciences shall, not later than 90 days after the Attorney General, through an ar- during consideration of the bill on the House such an evaluation is completed, publish the rangement with the National Academy floor. results of such evaluation and issue a report of Sciences and the Secretary of HHS, Sincerely, on such evaluation to the Committee on En- FRED UPTON, ergy and Commerce of the House of Rep- through an arrangement with the Na- Chairman. resentatives and the Committee on Health, tional Academy of Sciences, or other Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Sen- entity, to: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ate. Such report shall also be published Identify outcomes that are to be COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, along with the data used to make such eval- achieved by the activities funded by Washington, DC, May 4, 2016. uation. Congress to address opioid abuse; Hon. FRED UPTON, (f) ARRANGEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL Develop the metrics by which each Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, ACADEMY OF SCIENCES.—For purposes of sub- program’s performance will be evalu- Washington, DC. DEAR CHAIRMAN UPTON: Thank you for sections (a), (b), and (c), the Secretary ated; shall— your letter regarding H.R. 5052, a bill to di- (1) enter into an arrangement with the Na- Complete an interim evaluation as- rect the Attorney General and the Secretary tional Academy of Sciences; or sessing the nature and extent of opioid of Health and Human Services to evaluate (2) enter into a contract or cooperative abuse and illegal opioid distribution in the effectiveness of grant programs that pro- agreement with an entity that is not an the United States; vide grants for the primary purpose of pro- agency of the Federal Government. And carry out an evaluation of the viding assistance in addressing problems per- (g) EXCEPTION.—If a program described effectiveness of the programs. taining to opioid abuse, and for other pur- under subsection (a) is subject to an evalua- Additionally, to increase trans- poses, which the Judiciary Committee or- tion substantially similar to the evaluation parency and facilitate the evaluation dered reported favorably to the House on under subsection (a) pursuant to another of the performance of the programs, April 27, 2016. provision of law, the Secretary may opt not I am most appreciative of your decision to to conduct an evaluation under subsection the bill requires grantees to collect and forego formal consideration of H.R. 5052 so (a) of such program. annually report data on the activities that it may proceed to the House floor. I ac- SEC. 4. DEFINITION. conducted pursuant to these programs. knowledge that although you are waiving In this Act, the term ‘‘opioid’’ has the Evaluations such as these can be formal consideration of the bill, the Com- meaning given the term ‘‘opiate’’ in section Congress’ best measure of how well a mittee on Energy and Commerce is in no 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 Federal program or agency is oper- way waiving its jurisdiction over the subject U.S.C. 802). ating. At their conclusion, we hope to matter contained in those provisions of the bill that fall within your Rule X jurisdiction. SEC. 5. NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS AUTHORIZED. learn, for example, whether a substan- In addition, I would support your effort to No additional funds are authorized to be tial number of criminal justice agency seek appointment of an appropriate number appropriated to carry out this Act. personnel have received training on of conferees on any House-Senate conference SEC. 6. MATTERS REGARDING CERTAIN FEDERAL substance abuse disorders and co-oc- involving this legislation. LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE. curring mental illness and adapted Finally, I am pleased to include this letter Section 609Y of the Justice Assistance Act their procedures accordingly. and your letter in the Congressional Record of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10513) is amended— We also hope to learn the extent to during floor consideration of H.R. 5052. (1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘There is’’ Sincerely, and inserting ‘‘Except as provided in sub- which offenders offered a treatment al- ternative to incarceration have bene- BOB GOODLATTE, section (c), there is’’; and Chairman. (2) by adding at the end the following: fited from a response that integrates ‘‘(c) For fiscal year 2022, there is author- substance abuse services into the tradi- b 1715 ized to be appropriated $16,000,000, to provide tional criminal justice system. Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield under this chapter Federal law enforcement I agree with the bill’s sponsors that myself such time as I may consume. assistance in the form of funds.’’. Congress must demand greater achieve- I rise in support of H.R. 5052, the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ment and increased transparency and Opioid Program Evaluation Act, other- ant to the rule, the gentleman from accountability with respect to our Fed- wise known as the OPEN Act. The Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE) and the gen- eral grant programs. Therefore, I OPEN Act is part of a comprehensive, tleman from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS) thank the bill’s sponsors for the con- bipartisan series of proposals being each will control 20 minutes. tribution this bill makes to the effort considered by Congress to combat the The Chair recognizes the gentleman to address opioid abuse, as well as to opioid abuse epidemic that is afflicting from Virginia. our congressional oversight efforts. millions of Americans. For example, GENERAL LEAVE I urge support of this important bill. the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Re- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of duction Act will provide critical fund- unanimous consent that all Members my time. ing assistance to States so that they may have 5 legislative days within HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, can create and implement a wide vari- which to revise and extend their re- COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, ety of strategies, including alter- marks and include extraneous mate- Washington, DC, May 3, 2016. natives to incarceration, that are de- rials on H.R. 5052, currently under con- Hon. BOB GOODLATTE, signed to reduce opioid abuse. Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, Wash- sideration. ington, DC. These grant programs have tremen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there DEAR CHAIRMAN GOODLATTE: I am writing dous promise, as they will enable objection to the request of the gen- to notify you that the Committee on Energy criminal justice agencies to focus on tleman from Virginia? and Commerce will forgo action on H.R. 5052, what is likely to be the most effective

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I Enforcement Assisted Diversion ap- So we have over one dozen bills we thank the gentleman very much for proach established with success in Se- will pass this week that target at the bringing this bill to the floor. attle and which is beginning to be used center of the opioid addiction: the drug I thank the majority leader for his in other cities. trade, prescription abuse, health care, comments, and I rise in support, obvi- The Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Re- prevention, you name it. ously, of this legislation, which I am duction Act would also assist with the But it is not enough to pass laws and proud to cosponsor with my friend, the provision of medication-assisted treat- start new programs. After all, a lot of majority leader, Mr. MCCARTHY, from ment and help first responders prevent government programs sound good, but California. deaths by allowing them to obtain and they don’t mean as much if they don’t Mr. Speaker, this bill, as he said, will administer drugs that revive overdose work. Most programs, if not every gov- help ensure that future investments in victims. Strategies like these are wor- ernment program, are created with the the fight against opioid addiction are thy of our continued support. very best of intentions; but good inten- allocated in the most effective way At the same time, it is important tions don’t make good government. possible. We owe that to the American that we track the actual results of When Congress decided to set up a people, and we owe it to the effective- these programs so that we can objec- program using money and resources ness of our efforts against this scourge tively determine the most successful from the American people, we had bet- on our country. strategies for combating opioid abuse ter be sure that what we are doing is Our bill requires the Departments of and adjust our efforts and resource al- making a difference and actually help- Justice and Health and Human Serv- location accordingly. ing those in need as best we can. That ices to develop, as you have heard, The OPEN Act is a commonsense is why Congressman STENY HOYER and metrics by which opioid-related grant measure that will provide a meaningful I drafted the Opioid Program Evalua- programs will be evaluated: Do they way to assist the effectiveness of these tion Act, better known as the OPEN work? Are they worth the investment? grants. Under this act, the Depart- Act, because we need to actually help It will facilitate data collection and ments of Justice and Health and stop the abuse, not just create pro- analysis in order to determine best Human Services will identify outcomes grams to talk about it. We need to pre- practices—what works and what achieved by activities funded under vent addiction from happening. We doesn’t—so policymakers can best tar- these grant programs. The OPEN Act need to help those addicted to recover, get resources. requires these agencies to develop the and we can’t afford to waste time and The opioid epidemic is a major public metrics by which the achievement of money accomplishing these goals. health challenge that requires and de- such outcomes can be objectively ana- Ultimately, we need to use the power mands bipartisan cooperation and lead- lyzed. Those outcomes and metrics of data to determine if these programs ership across the branches and offices will, in turn, be studied by the Na- actually work. It is that simple. We of our government at the Federal, tional Academy of Sciences or other live in the age of data, and innovators State, and local levels. This crisis has independent evaluators and reported on around the country and around the already quadrupled—quadrupled—the to Congress. Armed with this informa- world are using data to do everything rate of overdose deaths between 2000 tion, Congress will then be able to as- from providing better service to cus- and 2013 and continues to plague com- sess the success of the programs funded tomers, to preventing disease and to munities across the country. by these grants. preventing crimes across this country. Between 2007 and 2014, 237 people in I, therefore, support H.R. 5052 and We can learn from that. We need to southern Maryland died as a result of commend it without reservation to my bring data and innovation into govern- prescription opioid overdoses, and 287 colleagues. ment. When we do that, we can ensure more died from using heroin, a drug to Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of government programs work as intended which those addicted to opioid pain- my time. and that it is in the most effective way killers often turn when they can no Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, it is possible. That is what this bill will do. longer access prescription medications. my pleasure to yield such time as he It gives healthcare officials, research- This is a critical problem affecting may consume to the gentleman from ers, and engaged citizens the oppor- lives and families across the Nation, California (Mr. MCCARTHY), the major- tunity to see exactly what their gov- which is why the Congress must take ity leader, who is also the chief sponsor ernment is doing and then to use the action and is doing so on a bipartisan of this legislation. information to make the best possible basis. Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I treatment for those who are addicted In addition to the OPEN Act, the thank the gentleman for yielding, and to opioids. House is considering a number of bipar- I want to thank the chairman for his For months now, I have been working tisan bills this week that will likely be work in dealing with opioid abuse with other Members on the Innovation adopted as part of an amendment to throughout the country. Initiative with this exact goal: to mod- the legislation passed in the Senate, Mr. Speaker, where I come from in ernize government. This is just the lat- the Comprehensive Addiction and Re- Kern County, California, over 160 peo- est bill shaping our policies and re- covery Act, CARA. ple are sent to the emergency room for forming the way Washington works. Democratic Members have been in- opioid overdoses every single year. Mr. Speaker, I urge the Members to strumental in writing these bills in Every single one of those stories is join and support this bill. such a way that the policies and pro- tragic. I want to thank the minority whip grams they create have the greatest Addiction tears families apart, it up- for his work, his thoughtfulness, and chance of saving lives and preventing roots communities, and it deprives peo- his research in making this happen. addiction. The good news is they have ple of the basic freedom to live the Today is a vote for accountability. worked with their Republican col- lives they want. Opioid addiction is Vote for more than just words. Vote to leagues, and their Republican col- only getting worse in this country. The effectively fight the opioid epidemic. leagues have worked with them. These most recent Centers for Disease Con- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I am bills reflect the seriousness with which trol and Prevention data show that 78 pleased to yield such time as he may Democrats and Republicans have been Americans die every single day from consume to the gentleman from Mary- leading on this issue and the bipartisan overdose—78 Americans. land (Mr. HOYER), the distinguished mi- nature of efforts in Congress to address We need to do something about it. nority whip of the Congress and the co- the challenge. Ultimately, it is individuals, families, author of this measure. But it isn’t enough to enact these and the communities that are on the Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank bills and the ones put forward by my front line in the fight against addic- my friend, the ranking member and Republican colleagues. We need to en- tion. But Congress can do something, former chairman of the Judiciary Com- sure that our efforts to combat opioid too. The Federal Government can and mittee, and, if I could say, in a bipar- addiction receive the funding necessary

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Mr. Speaker, I employ a multi-faceted approach that actually rhetoric and political posturing. move to suspend the rules and pass the President Obama has requested $1.1 achieves results. bill (S. 125) to amend title I of the Om- billion to fight opioid addiction, but This bill would evaluate the effectiveness of nibus Crime Control and Safe Streets the majority has not yet committed to H.R. 5046, the ‘‘Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Act of 1968 to extend the authorization acting on that request, nor has it com- Reduction Act,’’ a bill reported by the Judiciary of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership mitted to funding the bipartisan legis- Committee. Grant Program through fiscal year lation that we expect to pass this That bill was written with the goal of assist- 2020, and for other purposes. week. The legislation is good, but if we ing States in the implementation of a variety of The Clerk read the title of the bill. don’t give it the resources to be imple- strategies, including: The text of the bill is as follows: mented, it will not bring the relief that S. 125 Providing treatment alternatives to incarcer- is needed. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- So as we work together to take these ation; training criminal justice agency per- resentatives of the United States of America in important steps to prevent opioid sonnel on substance use and co-occurring Congress assembled, abuse and promote recovery, Congress mental illness; increasing collaboration be- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. needs to work together to ensure that tween State criminal justice agencies and This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Bulletproof these efforts are not left unfunded. I State substance abuse systems; purchasing Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthor- am certain that there is a way we can opioid reversal drugs and devices for first re- ization Act of 2015’’. work together to pay for them and help sponders and providing training to carry and SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF AP- administer opioid reversal drugs and devices; PROPRIATIONS FOR BULLETPROOF our communities fight this epidemic VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT PRO- that has destroyed so many lives and and implementing medication-assisted treat- GRAM. devastated communities and families ment programs used or operated by criminal Section 1001(a)(23) of title I of the Omnibus across this country. justice agencies. Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 Again, I want to thank the Repub- As opioid abuse grant programs move for- (42 U.S.C. 3793(a)(23)) is amended to read as lican leader, Mr. MCCARTHY. He and I follows: ward, it is important we find a way to evaluate ‘‘(23) There is authorized to be appro- have found opportunities to work to- the success of these strategies and the effec- gether, and we believe those have had priated to carry out part Y, $25,000,000 for tiveness of the programs in implementing each of fiscal years 2016 through 2020.’’. positive results. He has partnered with them. SEC. 3. EXPIRATION OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS. me on this OPEN Act, and I hope we Section 2501 of title I of the Omnibus can keep working together to fund This is why I support the requirements of the OPEN Act. Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 these initiatives and help end the (42 U.S.C. 3796ll) is amended by adding at the scourge, the cancer, of opioid abuse and Specifically, the OPEN Act will: end the following: addiction in our country. If we do so, Instruct the Departments of Justice and ‘‘(h) EXPIRATION OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS.— Americans will thank us, and they will Health and Human Services to identify out- ‘‘(1) DEFINITION.—In this subsection, the think we have done a better job, frank- comes to be achieved and develop metrics for ly, than they think we are doing. term ‘appropriated funds’ means any evaluating success in achieving those out- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield amounts that are appropriated for any of fis- myself the balance of my time. comes; enlist the National Academy of cal years 2016 through 2020 to carry out this I want to say to my colleagues I Sciences to evaluate and report to Congress part. on the outcomes and metrics of the grant pro- ‘‘(2) EXPIRATION.—All appropriated funds deeply appreciate the observations and that are not obligated on or before December perceptions on both sides of the aisle in grams; require grantees to report annually on the progress made through the grants; and in- 31, 2022 shall be transferred to the General dealing with this subject. Fund of the Treasury not later than January The approaches to dealing with struct the Departments of Justice and Health 31, 2023.’’. opioid abuse should be based on evi- and Human Services to complete an evalua- SEC. 4. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON 2-YEAR LIMITA- dence of their effectiveness and ability tion of the effectiveness of their grant pro- TION ON FUNDS. to save lives. The OPEN Act will pro- grams after five years. It is the sense of Congress that amounts vide the information necessary to prop- I am confident that the comprehensive ap- made available to carry out part Y of title I erly make that evaluation. Accord- proach we are taking to address opioid abuse of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe ingly, I sincerely urge my colleagues to Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796ll et seq.) will help address the Nation’s growing epi- should be made available through the end of support H.R. 5052. demic. the first fiscal year following the fiscal year Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance for which the amounts are appropriated and of my time. For these reasons, I support the OPEN Act and the goal of ensuring the best possible re- should not be made available until expended. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I SEC. 5. MATCHING FUNDS LIMITATION. urge my colleagues to support this sponse to treat and prevent opioid abuse in America, and I urge my colleagues to join me Section 2501(f) of title I of the Omnibus good legislation. Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 I yield back the balance of my time. in supporting this bill. (42 U.S.C. 3796ll(f)) is amended— Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. JEN- (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as para- support of H.R. 5052, the ‘‘Opioid Program KINS of West Virginia). The question is graph (4); and Evaluation Act of 2016,’’ otherwise known as on the motion offered by the gen- (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- the ‘‘OPEN’’ Act. tleman from Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE) lowing: This is an important bill intended to provide that the House suspend the rules and ‘‘(3) LIMITATION ON MATCHING FUNDS.—A State, unit of local government, or Indian a mechanism to evaluate the effectiveness of pass the bill, H.R. 5052, as amended. the grant programs being considered by Con- tribe may not use funding received under The question was taken. any other Federal grant program to pay or gress to address the serious and growing The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the defer the cost, in whole or in part, of the problem of opioid abuse. matching requirement under paragraph (1).’’. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being The current surge in the use of heroin and SEC. 6. APPLICATION OF BULLETPROOF VEST other opioid drugs such as hydrocodone and in the affirmative, the ayes have it. PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM RE- oxycodone requires a strong, national re- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, on QUIREMENTS TO ANY ARMOR VEST sponse. that, I demand the yeas and nays. OR BODY ARMOR PURCHASED WITH Opioid abuse leads to physical and func- FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS. The yeas and nays were ordered. Section 521 of title I of the Omnibus Crime tional changes to parts of the brain affecting, Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 impulse, reward, and motivation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- U.S.C. 3766a) is amended by adding at the end In recent years, it is estimated that the num- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- the following: ber of heroin users in the United States has ceedings on this motion will be post- ‘‘(c)(1) Notwithstanding any other provi- grown to over 680,000 people. poned. sion of law, a grantee that uses funds made

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With this au- The bill is critical because it pro- or body armor; and thorization, we will immediately be vides up to 50 percent of the costs for ‘‘(C) use the funds to purchase armor vests impacting the safety of our law en- an officer’s new armor vest. The offi- or body armor that meet any performance forcement officers. cer’s department, in turn, pays the re- standards established by the Director of the Law enforcement officers across the maining costs. Importantly, small po- Bureau of Justice Assistance. United States put their lives on the lice departments that service areas ‘‘(2) In this subsection, the terms ‘armor line every day to protect their commu- with less than 100,000 residents receive vest’ and ‘body armor’ have the meanings nities and fellow citizens. As they con- given such terms in section 2503.’’. priority funding under this measure. tinually make sacrifices for us, we Finally, S. 125 responds to the crit- SEC. 7. UNIQUELY FITTED ARMOR VESTS. must ensure that we provide them with Section 2501(c) of title I of the Omnibus ical concern that bullet-resistant Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 resources to protect their lives as they vests—to achieve their intended goals (42 U.S.C. 3796ll(c)) is amended— protect ours. of protecting an officer from life- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘and’’ at Today’s approval of legislation reau- threatening gunshots—must meet cer- the end; thorizing a critical bulletproof vest tain standards. To this end, the bill re- (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘; or’’ and grant program for State and local law quires a law enforcement agency to inserting ‘‘; and’’; enforcement officers will save lives. I purchase body armor that meets strict (3) by redesignating paragraph (4) as para- thank Representative LOBIONDO and performance standards set by the Na- graph (5); and Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking (4) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- tional Institute of Justice. Member LEAHY for their work on this lowing: Additionally, the agency must have a ‘‘(4) provides armor vests to law enforce- issue and dedication to our Nation’s policy that encourages officers to wear ment officers that are uniquely fitted for law enforcement officers. their vests while on duty. And, the such officers, including vests uniquely fitted I urge my colleagues to support this agency must ensure that these vests to individual female law enforcement offi- legislation. properly fit female officers as well. I reserve the balance of my time. cers; or’’. For all of these reasons, I strongly Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- support S. 125. ant to the rule, the gentleman from myself such time as I may consume. Members of the House, I rise in I reserve the balance of my time. Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE) and the gen- strong support of S. 125, the Bullet- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, we tleman from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS) proof Vest Partnership Grant Program. are prepared to close, and I reserve the each will control 20 minutes. This bill, which would provide balance of my time. The Chair recognizes the gentleman matching grants to State, local, and Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 from Virginia. tribal law enforcement agencies so that minutes to the gentleman from New GENERAL LEAVE they can purchase bullet-resistant Jersey (Mr. PASCRELL). Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask vests for their officers, is important for Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise unanimous consent that all Members several reasons. today in very strong support of S. 125, may have 5 legislative days in which to To begin with, S. 125 will facilitate the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant revise and extend their remarks and in- the provision of critical protection to Program Reauthorization Act. clude extraneous material on S. 125, law enforcement officers, who often Our brave law enforcement officers currently under consideration. risk their lives while serving our com- put their lives in harm’s way every day The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there munities. While some of the approxi- to protect our communities. The least objection to the request of the gen- mately 800,000 law enforcement officers we can do is provide them with the tleman from Virginia? throughout the United States do have proper safety gear. There was no objection. some form of bullet-resistant armor, That is why we must authorize the Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I far too many of these brave men and highly successful Bulletproof Vest yield myself such time as I may con- women are not afforded the same pro- Partnership Grant Program to ensure sume. tection due to State and local budget that all of America’s law enforcement Since 1999, the Bulletproof Vest Pro- constraints. officers have access to the lifesaving gram, or BVP, has awarded more than Since its inception, the Bulletproof protection they need. My friend, Mr. 13,000 jurisdictions a total of $393 mil- Vest Partnership Grant Program has REICHERT, from the coast, and myself, lion in Federal funds for the purchase assisted State and local law enforce- pledged when we became cochairs of of over 1 million bulletproof vests. The ment agencies in obtaining the nec- public safety in the Congress many, Bulletproof Vest Grant Program is a essary protection equipment to safe- many years ago that not only do we critical resource for State and local ju- guard the lives of their officers. To need more police on the beat, but we risdictions that has proven to save date, this program has provided more need to protect them. There is no ques- lives. than 1 million officers with lifesaving tion in my mind we have allowed the We must be sure that our law en- vests. During the past 30 years, bullet- bad guys to outarm the good guys, and forcement officers are protected from resistant vests have saved the lives of we have to take a look at that. the risks inherent in the job. In 2016 more than 3,000 law enforcement offi- Since it was established in 1999, this alone, there have been 17 police officers cers. program has provided grantees with ap- killed by gunfire. In March, a bullet- The timeliness of this bill provides a proximately $247 million for more than proof vest saved the life of Officer Andy perfect opportunity to acknowledge 1 million lifesaving vests in over 13,000 Harris, who was shot when he re- National Police Week. Right now, State and local law enforcement agen- sponded to a shots fired call. He is but thousands of law enforcement officers cies throughout the country. I did not one of many officers saved by a bullet- are in Washington, D.C., to honor their hear any of those communities turn proof vest. fellow officers who paid the ultimate back the money. You are talking about Based on data collected and recorded sacrifice. 13,000 State and local law enforcement by the Department of Justice, protec- Each year, the National Law En- agencies. tive vests were directly attributable to forcement Officers Memorial holds a There is a place for the Federal Gov- saving the lives of at least 33 law en- vigil to recognize the newly engraved ernment. There are responsibilities we forcement and corrections officers in 20 names of officers who died while serv- cannot circumvent. While many offi- different States in a single year. At ing and protecting the people in our cers are protected by bullet-resistant least 14 of those lifesaving vests had communities. armor, there are an alarming number been purchased, in part, with BVP We must do everything in our power of officers in departments across our funds. to protect those who protect us. The country that cannot afford this same

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Con- the table. while patrolling our streets. stable May Walker, a constable at Pre- f I urge my colleagues to support swift cinct 7, said he survived because he was FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT passage of this bipartisan legislation wearing a vest. SELF-DEFENSE AND PROTECTION that will help improve the protection b 1745 ACT OF 2015 of our law enforcement officials. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I You may have never heard of Alden Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I continue to reserve the balance of my Clopton, but he is a peace officer who move to suspend the rules and pass the time. comes from a peace officer family. His bill (H.R. 2137) to ensure Federal law Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield wife is a deputy sheriff; his three enforcement officers remain able to en- myself such time as I may consume for brothers are all in law enforcement; sure their own safety, and the safety of my closing remarks. and his son is a cop in Mississippi, I be- their families, during a covered fur- First, I would like to recognize the lieve. He lives today because he had a lough. distinguished Senator from Vermont, bulletproof vest on. As the ranking The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: PATRICK LEAHY, as being very, very in- member has said and as the chairman fluential in developing the measure be- has said, we owe it to peace officers to H.R. 2137 fore us under discussion now. protect them when they go out in soci- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ety and do society’s dirty work for us— resentatives of the United States of America in In closing, I note that we expect our Congress assembled, to protect and serve us. law enforcement officers to protect SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. those who are unable to protect them- This week is National Police Week. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Federal Law selves. But to do so, however, we must We honor our police officers—those Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection ensure that these brave men and who protect us, those who work the Act of 2015’’. women are themselves protected. thin blue line to protect us from those SEC. 2. FINDINGS. In 2012, for example, armor-resistant who would do us harm. This is an ap- Congress finds the following: vests were credited with saving the propriate piece of legislation to show (1) Too often, Federal law enforcement of- lives of 33 law enforcement officers in peace officers like Alden Clopton and ficers encounter potentially violent crimi- all of those throughout the country nals, placing officers in danger of grave phys- 20 different States. Fourteen of those ical harm. vests were purchased with the help of that we have their backs—that we sup- (2) In 2012 alone, 1,857 Federal law enforce- Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program port them—and that Congress is going ment officers were assaulted, with 206 sus- funds. to do what is necessary to protect taining serious injuries. In my home district in Michigan, the them while they protect us. (3) From 2008 through 2011, an additional police departments for Highland Park, And that is just the way it is. 8,587 Federal law enforcement officers were Melvindale, Romulus City, Wayne Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I assaulted. County, and others have received funds yield back the balance of my time. (4) Federal law enforcement officers re- main a target even when they are off-duty. Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, the Senate through this important program. Over the past 3 years, 27 law enforcement of- While some of the approximately counterpart to my legislation, H.R. 228, that ficers have been killed off-duty. 800,000 law enforcement officers will reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest Partner- (5) It is essential that law enforcement of- throughout our country do have some ship Act, comes during a momentous week in ficers are able to defend themselves, so they form of bullet-resistant armor, far too law enforcement—National Police Week, start- can carry out their critical missions and en- many of these brave men and women ing this Sunday. sure their own personal safety and the safety are not afforded the same protection Thank you, as well, to the gentleman from of their families whether on-duty or off-duty. due to State and local budget con- Indiana, Mr. VISCLOSKY, for working with me (6) These dangers to law enforcement offi- on this legislation since its original passage in cers continue to exist during a covered fur- straints. lough. It is with great pleasure and privilege 1999. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. that I assure every Member of the Recent tragic events highlight the threats In this Act— House that S. 125 will ensure that this our men and women in uniform face each day. (1) the term ‘‘agency’’ means each author- program continues to provide such vi- However, these all-important vests cannot ity of the executive, legislative, or judicial tally needed assistance. protect the lives of those who do not have ac- branch of the Government of the United I urge support for this measure. cess to them. States; I yield back the balance of my time. Now more than ever, it is imperative that we (2) the term ‘‘covered Federal law enforce- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I give law enforcement the tools they need so ment officer’’ means any individual who— yield such time as he may consume to they may do their jobs and carry out their du- (A) is an employee of an agency; (B) has the authority to make arrests or the gentleman from Texas (Mr. POE), a ties safely and effectively. apprehensions for, or prosecute, violations of member of the Judiciary Committee, The Bulletproof Vest Partnership program is Federal law; and and he will close debate on our side. one of those critical tools. (C) on the day before the date on which the Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I In fact, we know from some of the most re- applicable covered furlough begins, is au- thank the gentleman from Virginia for cent statistics, that 14 of 33 officers saved by thorized by the agency employing the indi- yielding time. bulletproof vests, were purchased using funds vidual to carry a firearm in the course of of- Mr. Speaker, last month, a few weeks from the Bulletproof Vest Partnership program. ficial duties; ago, Alden Clopton was on patrol after Since 1999, over 13,000 jurisdictions across (3) the term ‘‘covered furlough’’ means a planned event by an agency during which midnight. He is a deputy constable in the country have participated in the BVP pro- employees are involuntarily furloughed due Houston, Texas. He works for the con- gram. to downsizing, reduced funding, lack of work, stable’s office at Precinct 7. I encourage those law enforcement officials or any budget situation including a lapse in Constables are just like deputy sher- and concerned citizens listening, especially appropriations; and iffs and police officers. They have all those in South Jersey, to apply for this vital (4) the term ‘‘firearm’’ has the meaning the power under the State of Texas program. given that term in section 921 of title 18, laws as any other police officer. The deadline to do so, May 16th, is quickly United States Code. He was on routine patrol with his approaching. SEC. 4. PROTECTING FEDERAL LAW ENFORCE- MENT OFFICERS WHO ARE SUB- rookie partner trainee, Ann Glasgow, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The JECTED TO A COVERED FURLOUGH. and they made a traffic stop in a tough question is on the motion offered by During a covered furlough, a covered Fed- part of town in Houston, Texas. As the the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. eral law enforcement officer shall have the

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I also thank my friends, Congress- placed on leave was due to the covered fur- Members of the House, I rise in sup- woman GABBARD from Hawaii, Con- lough. port of H.R. 2137, the Federal Law En- gressman REICHERT from Washington, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- forcement Self-Defense and Protection and Congressman PASCRELL from New ant to the rule, the gentleman from Act. Jersey, for joining me in introducing Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE) and the gen- This bill would authorize Federal law H.R. 2137 and for their strong support tleman from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS) enforcement officers to carry their of this bill. each will control 20 minutes. government-issued firearms during Finally, I thank Senator TOOMEY for The Chair recognizes the gentleman government shutdowns and administra- introducing the companion legislation from Virginia. tive furloughs that result from lapses in the Senate. GENERAL LEAVE in appropriations. Essentially, this Mr. Speaker, I introduced this legis- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask measure would help ensure that those lation to provide better protections for unanimous consent that all Members who protect us are able to continue to law enforcement officers, and I am glad may have 5 legislative days within do so even during an official furlough. to see that it is moving forward. It is which to revise and extend their re- The ability of our Federal law enforce- particularly fitting that we consider marks and to include extraneous mate- ment officers to respond to critical in- this bill this week during National Po- rials on H.R. 2137, currently under con- cidents should not be impeded, particu- lice Week. Thousands of law enforce- sideration. larly when violent crimes are com- ment officers are here from all over the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there mitted in their presence. country to commemorate their part- objection to the request of the gen- H.R. 2137 does not expand Federal law ners who have fallen in the line of duty tleman from Virginia? enforcement officers’ authority to and to recognize their sacrifices and There was no objection. carry firearms. The bill merely author- contributions. I thank them for their Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I izes these officers to continue to carry service. yield myself such time as I may con- their federally issued firearms as if a This is also a special week for this sume. furlough had not occurred. This legisla- Congressman from the Ninth Congres- As we honor our law enforcement he- tion recognizes the very real threat of sional District of Georgia because I am roes for the annual Police Week, I rise harm that many of our officers face, a proud son of a Georgia State trooper. in support of H.R. 2137, the Federal particularly special agents, on a reg- I know firsthand how hard they work Law Enforcement Self-Defense and ular basis—a threat that does not sim- and of the sacrifices they make in their Protection Act of 2015. ply disappear because of a government time away from their families. He Federal law enforcement officers face shutdown. made sure that my brother and I had potentially dangerous situations on a In 2012, for example, more than 1,800 all of the chances at life that he had. I daily basis whether they are on duty or Federal law enforcement officers were thank him because I know when he was off duty. Accordingly, they are per- assaulted and, of those, approximately off duty, as I was growing up, he was no mitted to carry their government- 200 sustained serious injuries. Even less concerned about protecting the issued firearms on their persons even when off duty, Federal law enforce- community. The dangers that were as- when they are not on duty. However, sociated with his job didn’t stop just during the 2013 government shutdown, ment officers remain the target of as- at least three Federal agencies forbade sault. For example, between 2011 and because he came home to us. I think their law enforcement officers from 2014, 27 law enforcement officers were this holds true for all law enforcement carrying their government-issued fire- killed while they were off duty. officers. Our law enforcement officers are arms or credentials during the fur- Although this legislation only con- highly trained and they are well aware lough. This decision potentially endan- cerns Federal officers, I want to take a of the responsibilities that are associ- gered these officers’ lives by putting moment to recognize the State, local, them at an unnecessary risk. Further, and Federal officers who have sac- ated with their jobs. In light of that it prevented these highly trained offi- rificed their lives in serving our com- training and of the dangers faced by of- cers from being able to respond to a munities. ficers, Federal law enforcement officers critical incident or threat. This week, law enforcement officers are typically allowed to carry their The Federal Law Enforcement Self- throughout the United States have firearms 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Defense and Protection Act will ensure come to Washington to show their sup- 365 days a year. It just seems like com- that officers are able to defend and pro- port for our fallen officers during Na- mon sense. Federal law enforcement of- tect themselves on and off duty by al- tional Police Week. In the spirit of Na- ficers don’t cease to be officers when lowing all covered Federal law enforce- tional Police Week, it is vitally impor- they are off duty. Crime doesn’t stop ment officers to continue to carry their tant that our Federal officers are able simply because an officer isn’t working government-issued firearms during a to protect people in our communities, on a particular day. The Federal Law furlough or a government shutdown. themselves, and their family members Enforcement Self-Defense and Protec- Allowing our highly trained and experi- from the continuing threats they en- tion Act recognizes that and takes im- enced Federal law enforcement officers counter. Given the fact that H.R. 2137 portant steps to ensure that law en- to carry their firearms during a fur- facilitates this critical goal, I am eager forcement officers can better protect lough not only ensures their safety and to support this bill. themselves. protection, but the safety and protec- I reserve the balance of my time. In 2013, during the Federal Govern- tion of their families and those around Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I ment shutdown, at least three Federal them. yield such time as he may consume to agencies determined that the As we honor our Nation’s law en- the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. COL- Antideficiency Act required them to forcement officers this week during the LINS), a member of the Judiciary Com- forbid their law enforcement officers annual National Police Week, let’s en- mittee and the chief sponsor of this from carrying their agency-issued fire- sure that the brave men and women of legislation. arms or their personally owned fire- the Federal law enforcement commu- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- arms that were authorized by the agen- nity have the capability to defend er, I appreciate the opportunity to rise cy. This interpretation of the law themselves and others and to respond today in support of H.R. 2137, the Fed- meant that at least 1,800 officers were to threatening situations even in a eral Law Enforcement Self-Defense and disarmed. time of furlough. Protection Act. During this time, there were reports I thank the bill’s sponsor, Mr. COL- I thank Chairman GOODLATTE and confirming that at least one disarmed LINS of Georgia, for his work on this Ranking Member CONYERS for their Federal law enforcement officer was

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I thank Mr. Last year, 42 law enforcement officers were saulted with 206 of them having sus- CONYERS, the ranking member, for killed by gunfire. tained serious injuries. From 2008 to yielding to me. Seventeen law enforcement officers have al- 2011, more than 8,500 Federal law en- Mr. Speaker, let me express my rec- ready been killed by gunfire this year. forcement officers were assaulted; and ognition and appreciation of the thou- In some instances, greater availability of in the last 3 years, 27 Federal law en- sands of families who will come to protective vests may have saved the lives of forcement officers have been killed honor those police officers who have these officers. while off duty. fallen in duty—many of them, their This program not only promotes the pur- The threats and dangers are real. loved ones. We honor law enforcement chase of protective vests and body armor, but That is why, at a minimum, we should officers who gave their lives in the line it also encourages officers to protect them- ensure that the policies to protect law of duty. The loss of one officer’s life is selves by wearing the equipment. enforcement officers are clear and con- one too many. In considering the myr- In order to receive funds, grantee jurisdic- sistent. However, there are reports iad of dangers our officers face, we tions must certify during the application proc- that officers were disarmed inconsist- must ensure they have the appropriate ess that they have a mandatory wear policy. ently at other agencies. It is clear that authority to protect our communities This requirement ensures that all uniformed the policies varied by agency. This and themselves. patrol officers in a grantee jurisdiction will level of inconsistency does not make I support this legislation because it wear protective vests or body armor while on sense, just as the policy to disarm offi- will make it clear that the brave Fed- duty. cers doesn’t make sense. eral law enforcement officers who pro- Each vest purchased through the program H.R. 2137 ensures that it is clear that tect us will not be forced to lock away must pass strict performance standards set by Federal law enforcement officers can their government-issued firearms in the National Institute of Justice. carry their weapons in the event of a The program also gives special consider- the event of official furloughs, such as lapse of appropriations or of an admin- ation to jurisdictions with fewer than 100,000 those occasioned by government shut- istrative furlough. Under the bill, offi- residents. downs. cers retain the right to carry their gov- Without these grants, small jurisdictions ernment-issued firearms for personal b 1800 might f not be able to include this life-saving protection or to respond to a critical Our Federal law enforcement officers equipment in their budgets—leaving officers incident. must be prepared to respond to numer- vulnerable to the daily dangers of policing. Importantly, this bill does not pro- ous threats faced each day by our coun- Last year, in my district, the Houston Com- tect those who are on administrative try, and this bill will help them do so munity College Police Department received leave or those who have lost the right without expanding any existing au- $8,260.45 from the BVP program, enabling the to carry. It does not expand firearms thority or creating new ones. purchase of 24 protective vests. carry authority to law enforcement of- This bill ensures our Federal law en- And the Jacinto City Police Department was ficers who do not currently possess it, forcement agencies uniformly provide able to purchase 7 armor vests with $2,135.90 but it does ensure that there is a con- our special agents and other law en- received through the BVP program. sistent policy for those officers who are forcement officers with the necessary The state of Texas received a total of able to carry and who are furloughed support to respond to critical inci- $1,090,175.60 in matching funds from this pro- through no fault of their own. dents. gram in 2015, which made the purchase of The legislation is narrowly tailored, Our officers are highly trained and 2,834 new protective vests possible. but it has a large impact. H.R. 2137 rec- Since its inception in 1999, the Bulletproof understand the importance associated ognizes that Federal officers could be Vest Partnership Grant Program has helped with possessing government-issued confronted by job-related threats provide more than 1 million vests as of De- weapons. whether they are on duty or off. It rec- cember 2014, to law enforcement officers in Let me conclude my remarks by ognizes that officers need to be able to more than 13,000 jurisdictions. again expressing my appreciation to protect themselves, their families, and The number of women in law enforcement the authors and the chairman and the their communities. This bill is a bipar- continues to grow. ranking member of the full committee. tisan agreement that protects our law Yet much of the protective armor currently I look forward as we move forward on enforcement officers, who put their offered is primarily designed for male officers. lives on the line to protect us, and it legislation such as the Law Enforce- To be certain female officers receive the makes sure that it is a priority. This ment Integrity Act. We want to con- same level of protection as their male counter- bill is supported by the Federal Law tinue to give our police officers the parts, the BVP program gives priority to juris- Enforcement Officers Association, the skills and tools to be able to do the dictions that provide uniquely-fitted vests, in- Fraternal Order of Police, and the Na- work that they love, and that is pro- cluding protective vests that conform anatomi- tional Association of Police Organiza- tecting the men and women of this Na- cally to females. tions. tion. From conducting traffic stops to responding H.R. 2137 is a sign of the recognition Again, I offer my appreciation, re- to domestic violence calls, our law enforce- that we must do everything in our spect, and sympathy as we honor those ment officers often face extreme danger. power to ensure that law enforcement who have fallen in duty to all of their Those dangers are evidenced this week— officers have access to the tools they families. National Police Week—as we honor the brave need to protect themselves and the I ask support for H.R. 2137. men and women who gave their lives to pro- public. Speaking also as a State troop- I wish to express my full support for the Bul- tect us and our communities. er’s kid, it reminds me that my dad, for letproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Re- As we honor our law enforcement officers all that he did in the 30-plus years that authorization Act of 2015. during National Police Week, with particular he worked, was on duty when he was I am a cosponsor of the House version of recognition for the sacrifice of fallen officers not on duty. This is simply a recogni- this bill, and I support adoption of this Senate- and their families, it is fitting that we complete tion that all of our officers carry that passed bill so that we can send it to the Presi- work on this legislation today so that it may same trust, and we want to give them dent for signature. become law. the tools to do what they need to do. In an effort to keep our citizens safe, law Therefore, I urge my colleagues to support Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 enforcement and correctional officers put their S. 125. minutes to the gentlewoman from lives on the line each day, in every state and Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I re- Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE), a senior territory of the United States. serve the balance of my time. member of the Judiciary Committee. Gun violence poses a lethal threat to all of Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 Ms. JACKSON LEE. I thank the au- us, and our law enforcement officers are often minutes to the gentleman from New thors of this legislation, as well as the particularly at risk while protecting us. Jersey (Mr. PASCRELL).

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I thank and women who serve our nation in federal my co-chair of the Law Enforcement law enforcement. ‘‘(I) such State or local law enforcement agen- cy is part of a team with the Federal agency in Caucus, Representative DAVE The Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense such investigation, and REICHERT, who is always there for and Protection Act is a simple bill, it allows a ‘‘(II) such information is disclosed only to every law enforcement person in this federal law enforcement officer to carry their such officers and employees who are personally country, regardless of which level that government issued firearm during a furlough in and directly engaged in such investigation. law enforcement officer serves, be it the same way that they could carry their ‘‘(ii) LIMITATION ON USE OF INFORMATION.— Federal, state, county, or local, and weapon if there was no furlough. Information disclosed under this subparagraph Representative TULSI GABBARD for in- The risks that federal law enforcement offi- shall be solely for the use of such officers and troducing this bipartisan legislation. cials face are the same whether or not they employees in locating the missing child, in a Federal law enforcement officers risk are on furlough or not. Some federal law en- grand jury proceeding, or in any preparation their own safety to make our commu- forcement officials have even been specifically for, or investigation which may result in, a judi- nities safer every day. We need to targeted because of their positions. cial or administrative proceeding. make sure that they have the tools These brave men and women should not be ‘‘(iii) MISSING CHILD.—For purposes of this they need to do the job. put in jeopardy due to a budget shortfall or an subparagraph, the term ‘missing child’ shall Law enforcement officers were or- inability to pass a budget. The risks they face have the meaning given such term by section 403 are the same, they have the right to defend of the Missing Children’s Assistance Act (42 dered—and you have heard this be- U.S.C. 5772). fore—to lock up their government- themselves. ‘‘(iv) EXPLOITED CHILD.—For purposes of this I thank Rep. COLLINS for bringing this bill issued weapons and were prohibited subparagraph, the term ‘exploited child’ means from carrying their government-issued forward, and I urge your support today. a minor with respect to whom there is reason to credentials while carrying their per- That’s just the way it is. believe that a specified offense against a minor sonally owned weapon during the last The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (as defined by section 111(7) of the Sex Offender government shutdown. question is on the motion offered by Registration and Notification Act (42 U.S.C. This decision potentially endangered the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. 16911(7))) has or is occurring.’’. one female agent. We just heard that GOODLATTE) that the House suspend (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— described. Thankfully, she was able to the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2137. (A) Section 6103(a)(2) of such Code is amended deescalate the situation and walk away The question was taken; and (two- by striking ‘‘subsection (i)(7)(A)’’ and inserting unharmed. thirds being in the affirmative) the ‘‘subsection (i)(1)(C) or (7)(A)’’. This incident serves as a reminder rules were suspended and the bill was (B) Section 6103(p)(4) of such Code is amended that criminals don’t care if Federal of- passed. by striking ‘‘(i)(3)(B)(i)’’ in the matter preceding ficers are furloughed, and it highlights A motion to reconsider was laid on subparagraph (A) and inserting ‘‘(i)(1)(C), the very real need to ensure that law the table. (3)(B)(i),’’. enforcement officers have the means to f (C) Section 7213(a)(2) of such Code is amended protect themselves regardless of their by striking ‘‘(i)(3)(B)(i)’’ and inserting RECOVERING MISSING CHILDREN ‘‘(i)(1)(C), (3)(B)(i),’’. duty status. ACT This bill will allow the brave mem- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I move by this section shall apply to disclosures made bers of the Federal law enforcement to suspend the rules and pass the bill after the date of the enactment of this Act. community to have the capability to (H.R. 3209) to amend the Internal Rev- defend themselves and respond to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- enue Code of 1986 to permit the disclo- threatening situations even in a time ant to the rule, the gentleman from sure of certain tax return information when they are off or furloughed. Minnesota (Mr. PAULSEN) and the gen- I urge my colleagues to support swift for the purpose of missing or exploited tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAS- passage of this bipartisan legislation. children investigations, as amended. CRELL) each will control 20 minutes. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I re- The Chair recognizes the gentleman The text of the bill is as follows: serve the balance of my time. from Minnesota. H.R. 3209 Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield GENERAL LEAVE myself such time as I may consume for Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- my concluding remarks. resentatives of the United States of America in Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I ask Congress assembled, Members of the House, in 2004, Con- unanimous consent that all Members gress, in recognition of the serious dan- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Recovering tend their remarks and to include ex- gers faced by the Federal law enforce- Missing Children Act’’. ment officers, passed the Law Enforce- traneous material on H.R. 3209, cur- SEC. 2. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN RETURN INFOR- rently under consideration. ment Officers Safety Act, which au- MATION RELATING TO MISSING OR thorizes Federal law enforcement offi- EXPLOITED CHILDREN INVESTIGA- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there cers to carry concealed weapons in any TIONS. objection to the request of the gen- jurisdiction in the United States. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 6103(i)(1) of the In- tleman from Minnesota? ternal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— Passage of H.R. 2137 would ensure (1) by inserting ‘‘or pertaining to the case of There was no objection. that, when appropriations lapse or an- a missing or exploited child,’’ after ‘‘may be a Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I yield other government shutdown occurs, party,’’ in subparagraph (A)(i), myself such time as I may consume. which we hope it won’t, Federal law en- (2) by inserting ‘‘or to such a case of a missing Mr. Speaker and Members, this week forcement officers authorized to carry or exploited child,’’ after ‘‘may be a party,’’ in we have thousands of members of the firearms will continue to be able to subparagraph (A)(iii), and law enforcement community here in carry their government-issued firearms (3) by inserting ‘‘(or any criminal investiga- tion or proceeding, in the case of a matter relat- Washington to celebrate Police Week. throughout the shutdown’s duration ing to a missing or exploited child)’’ after ‘‘con- Every day police officers throughout for personal protection and to respond cerning such act’’ in subparagraph (B)(iii). to critical incidents. (b) DISCLOSURE TO STATE AND LOCAL LAW EN- our country wear the uniform with I urge support for this bill. I thank FORCEMENT AGENCIES.— pride, and they understand the tremen- all of the Members who contributed to (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 6103(i)(1) of the In- dous responsibility that comes with it, it. ternal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by add- putting the safety of others before the I yield back the balance of my time. ing at the end the following new subparagraph: safety of themselves. ‘‘(C) DISCLOSURE TO STATE AND LOCAL LAW Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, this They protect us, they protect our ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN THE CASE OF MATTERS is a good piece of legislation. I urge my PERTAINING TO A MISSING OR EXPLOITED CHILD.— families, and they protect our neigh- colleagues to support it and support ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—In the case of an investiga- borhoods. We owe it to these police of- our law enforcement officers. tion pertaining to a missing or exploited child, ficers to give them every reasonable

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Accord- tions, the recovery of missing children, and abduction and missing children cases. ing to findings from the Treasury Inspector the provision of services to combat child sex- While many may picture the perpetra- General for Tax Administration, however, ual exploitation. NCMEC performs 22 func- tors of these crimes as strangers, the new addresses for these missing children can tions, including those related to assisting reality is actually very difficult to be identified as often as 46 percent of the law enforcement, families, and others re- fathom, and that is because every year time through analysis of taxes subsequently garding family abductions. filed using either the suspected perpetrator’s Child abduction by a parent is a crime there are more than 200,000 cases of or the missing child’s Social Security Num- children that are abducted by a parent under both federal and state law. These chil- ber. Unfortunately, despite the value that dren suffer emotional abuse, including lack or a relative. this evidence would have in combating child of identity and grief over the loss of a par- The psychological and emotional abductions, the IRS is currently constrained ent. The abductor may give the child a false damage inflicted on a child in these from providing the relevant tax information explanation for the abduction and/or indicate cases can be devastating. Abducted to law enforcement. that the searching parent no longer wants children often are moved from city to To the extent that law enforcement needs the child. Abductors who move the child be- access to every available tool to aid in the tween cities, or between countries, make it city and prohibited from going to swift recovery of missing children, H.R. 3209 school or participating in youth activi- difficult for law enforcement and the search- would solve this problem by filling the infor- ing parent to locate and recover the child. ties due to a fear by the perpetrator of mation gap. Specifically, the bill would In order to ensure that law enforcement being caught. Many of these children amend current law to add the case of a miss- has access to information that could lead to are told that the parent that they are ing child to the list of exceptions that allow the recovery of a missing or exploited child, separated from is dead or no longer the IRS to release tax return information to we believe the Internal Revenue Service wants them. law enforcement. Given the sensitivity of (IRS) database is one resource that could Statistics show that an abducted taxpayer data, the bill would limit the dis- provide key information to help law enforce- child is at a higher risk for physical closure of relevant tax information solely to ment. A 2007 study by the Department of those law enforcement officers who are en- Treasury Inspector General for Tax Adminis- abuse, and some psychologists believe gaged in the recovery of a missing child or that family abduction is one of the tration (TIGTA) confirmed that the IRS the subsequent investigation and prosecu- database contains information that could most devastating forms of child abuse. tion of the alleged abductor. As a result, we help law enforcement investigating these Here is the opportunity, Mr. Speaker. believe the ‘‘Recovering Missing Children cases. For example, according to the study, Research shows that, in a significant Act’’ strikes the proper balance between pro- addresses that were different from those number of child abductions, the perpe- tecting taxpayer privacy and facilitating the where the children and/or alleged abductors trator will file a tax return using this ability of law enforcement to reunite miss- lived at the time of the abductions were child’s Social Security number, pro- ing children with their families. found for 46% of the missing children (237 out H.R. 3209 represents a commonsense solu- of 520) and 34% of the alleged abductors (104 viding a current address, and a poten- tion to the unintended consequences of laws tial case-breaking discovery. out of 305). Thus, making it apparent that protecting taxpayer information that is lim- IRS information could help law enforcement One report found that as many as 46 ited to specific scenarios of child abduction. investigating cases involving missing and ex- percent of these cases could be solved if On behalf of our organizations and the men ploited children. law enforcement had access to this in- and women of law enforcement that we are The current framework of the Internal formation. While this type of critical proud to represent, we therefore stand ready Revenue Code makes it very difficult, and tax information can be accessed to to work with you and the other Members of often impossible, for federal law enforcement solve other serious crimes, current law the Committee to advance the ‘‘Recovering investigating missing child cases to use the Missing Children Act’’ as expeditiously as does not allow police officers to access exceptions from Section 6103 to access IRS possible. information. Federal tax records to help them find Sincerely, A clarification in the law is necessary to an abducted child. Without such a val- FEDERAL LAW ensure the disclosure of IRS data that could uable tool, it could be very difficult for ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS lead to the recovery of a missing or exploited law enforcement to solve these cases ASSOCIATION; child. As such, we believe the legislation you when the suspect has left the area and FRATERNAL ORDER OF have sponsored—the Recovering Missing has taken action to conceal their new POLICE; Children Act—could enhance law enforce- location. INTERNATIONAL ment’s ability to locate missing and ex- ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS The bipartisan Recovering Missing ploited children. OF POLICE; NCMEC is proud to lend our support to this Children Act will allow investigators MAJOR CITIES CHIEFS important legislation and we are grateful for to access this critical information and ASSOCIATION; your dedication to the safety of our nation’s reunite families. This is a common- MAJOR COUNTY SHERIFFS’ children. sense fix that fills the information gap, ASSOCIATION; Sincerely, potentially solving thousands of cases NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JOHN F. CLARK, and saving lives. POLICE ORGANIZATIONS; President and CEO. It is endorsed by the National Center NATIONAL NARCOTIC Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I thank OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATIONS’ for Missing and Exploited Children, the my colleague, Representative JOE COALITION; Fraternal Order of Police, the Ser- SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT COURTNEY, for his leadership and bipar- geants Benevolent Association, the Na- ASSOCIATION NYPD. tisan advocacy on this issue. tional Association of Police Officers, I also thank my friend, Mr. PAS- the Major County Sheriffs’ Associa- NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING & CRELL, who is on the Ways and Means tion, and the Major Cities Chiefs Asso- EXPLOITED CHILDREN, Committee, for his leadership, along ciation. Alexandria, VA, January 12, 2016. with Congressman REICHERT, who is a Hon. ERIK PAULSEN, Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD member of the Law Enforcement Cau- House of Representatives, cus, for getting behind this legislation, two letters in support of H.R. 3209. Washington, DC. APRIL 7, 2016. DEAR REPRESENTATIVE PAULSEN: On behalf showing again that both parties can Hon. KEVIN BRADY, of the National Center for Missing & Ex- work together on meaningful legisla- Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, ploited Children (NCMEC) and the families tion that improves the lives of Amer- Washington, DC. and children we serve, I am writing to ex- ican families. Hon. SANDER LEVIN, press our support for your legislation, the As we prepare for the National Miss- Ranking Member, Committee on Ways and Recovering Missing Children Act (H.R. 3209). ing Children’s Day coming up on May Means, Washington, DC. This bill provides law enforcement with an 25, I encourage my colleagues to sup- DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN & REPRESENTATIVE additional tool in their search for missing port this bill today so we can give in- LEVIN: On behalf of the undersigned organi- and exploited children. zations, we write to advise you of our strong As you know, NCMEC was created as a pri- vestigators the tools that they need to support for H.R. 3209, the ‘‘Recovering Miss- vate, non-profit organization in 1984 and des- crack the case and bring a missing ing Children Act,’’ and to request that the ignated by Congress to serve as the national child home.

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Mr. Speaker, I yield strong, it is reasonable, and it is the me for a second. an additional 2 minutes to the gen- right thing to do. Representative JOE tleman. b 1815 COURTNEY has waited and worked for Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, when I this legislation for a long time. I have been in Congress now 111⁄2 was a detective on the Green River As a father and a grandfather, I can’t years. I have found that there are some Task Force, we solved over 2,000 cases even begin to imagine what parents go very, very good friends here in Con- of missing women, young women, and through in the event their child goes gress who support law enforcement. girls over that period of time. We missing. I can’t imagine it. I really This is not a partisan issue. Mr. PAS- solved 51 murders, and we worked can’t. And I certainly can’t imagine CRELL and I have been great partners closely with the families. Those detec- hearing that law enforcement is handi- as co-chairs of the Law Enforcement tives who went home every night did capped in its ability to do everything Caucus, and he is a valiant fighter for not go home and stop thinking about possible to help bring their child back. law enforcement, firefighters, all first these cases. I know that every one of Mr. Speaker, there are 200,000 kids responders. We make a great team. As those detectives and every one of the that are abducted by a family member you can see, there are others who have families involved in that investigation every year. That is something for an- joined us here today. today appreciate the action of Mr. other day perhaps, but it is part of this In my 33 years, Mr. Speaker, I have PAULSEN, Mr. PASCRELL, and all those problem here. had the opportunity to work on patrol, who support this bill. In 2007, a study by the Treasury In- to search for kids in that moment in I know families that actually kept spector General for Tax Administra- time where you get a call to a shopping their child’s bedroom exactly the way tion, TIGTA—we use that term a lot in mall and a mother has turned her head it was the day they went missing, for 5 or 6 years. They didn’t change a thing the Ways and Means Committee—found for a minute or a father has just let go because they always have hope. They that tax return information could be of the hand of the child for a second always have hope that their daughter helpful in many cases involving miss- and turned around and the child is or their son will be coming home, until ing children. gone. You can just see the panic in the day that door gets a knock and the TIGTA reviewed whether IRS data their eyes and the fear in their face. officer arrives and says: We found little would show addresses for persons But a few minutes later, they are found Johnny, or, Little Johnny won’t be claiming tax benefits with respect to wandering around in a toy shop or hid- ing somewhere, playing hide-and-seek, coming home. those missing children after the time Mr. Speaker, I urge everyone to sup- of the abduction or their suspected ab- and they have their child back within minutes. port this legislation. I appreciate so ductors. That sounds pretty bizarre, much the action by everyone involved but that is happening. But, Mr. Speaker, there are other families that aren’t so fortunate, that I in bringing this forward. TIGTA looked at 520 missing chil- Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield have had the honor of meeting, where dren’s cases and found that the IRS 4 minutes to the gentleman from Con- their child had been missing for years. data showed new addresses for 46 per- necticut (Mr. COURTNEY). He has cent of the cases. Similarly, IRS data Some are fortunate enough, Mr. Speak- worked very hard on this issue for a showed new addresses for 34 percent of er, to get their child back. I have been very, very long time. suspected abductors. at the other end of that, where you Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I Federal law rightly prohibits the IRS search and you find. I found a young thank Mr. PASCRELL for yielding time, from disclosing confidential taxpayer man up in the mountains of Alaska and I thank my good friend and col- information except in a limited num- who had been taken by his father and league ERIK PAULSEN for his great ber of exceptions. For example, this in- whisked away in an old camper and work in getting us to this point today formation may be released to Federal hidden in the mountains of Alaska. We where finally we are going to move this Government employees if ordered by a found him safe and returned him to his measure forward. Federal judge in preparation for a mom. It is almost 5 years to the day that nontax-related criminal prosecution. Mr. Speaker, I have also had the sad Mr. PAULSEN and I introduced this leg- H.R. 3209 would add criminal inves- experience of finding a missing child islation, along with a number of oth- tigations related to missing or ex- dead. I have had to be the one who ers, in 2011, to deal with this really, ploited children as one of these excep- went to the home and notified the mom just almost inexplicable anomaly in tions. We should be thankful to the au- and dad: We found Cindy, but she is not the law which basically says that one thor of this legislation because this is alive. Someone killed her. arm of the government—the IRS—can a critical exception that should have These are tough cases. When I was actually know the whereabouts of a been done a long time ago. working these cases, I would say to the missing child but can’t share that in- The bill would also allow this infor- family: We are going to get your child formation with another arm of govern- mation to be released to State and back, and we will find the person re- ment—namely, State and local law en- local law enforcement officials who are sponsible for taking your child. When I forcement—which, in most cases, al- working with the Federal agency in its was a detective, I said the same thing: most 100 percent of cases involving missing or exploited child investiga- We are going to be tough, and we will missing children, is the level of govern- tion. find them. ment that actually deals with the in- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Today, with this Federal legislation, vestigation and attempts to recover support this important bill. we are even saying it in stronger children. I reserve the balance of my time. words. Now the local law enforcement So you have a situation where you Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 agencies have the power of the Federal have got all these resources and efforts minutes to the gentleman from Wash- Government. That information that we happening at the State and local level ington (Mr. REICHERT), who has long needed back in the day when I was an scurrying around, trying to find leads been an advocate for law enforcement officer on the street or a detective on for abducted children, yet the govern- and has always been on the front lines the street, I didn’t have. But today we ment is sitting on information in terms helping law enforcement with their ini- are going to give them that power and of tax returns that were filed with the tiatives and helping victims. authority. Social Security number of the child Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I thank The message today is: those who take who is missing or the suspected abduc- both Mr. PAULSEN and Mr. PASCRELL children from their homes, those who tor, and the two levels of government for their support and for the energy take children off the streets, we will can’t talk to each other.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:28 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.052 H10MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2192 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 10, 2016 This legislation will break down that We need to establish a system that pro- nue, N.E., in the District of Columbia barrier and allow, again, timely infor- tects taxpayers’ privacy but also al- as the ‘‘Ariel Rios Federal Building’’, mation to be shared for the thousands lows law enforcement to do its job. on which the yeas and nays were or- of children, which we know from data This bill does just that. dered. that the missing children foundation I urge my colleagues to support this The Clerk read the title of the bill. and other law enforcement groups have commonsense legislation. It has been a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The been sharing with Congress over a good, bipartisan few hours. question is on the motion offered by number of years. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance the gentleman from Florida (Mr. So again, as was said earlier, the of my time. CURBELO) that the House suspend the data is astonishing: 200,000 abductions Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I yield rules and pass the bill. are reported each year; 12,000 tend to myself such time as I may consume. The vote was taken by electronic de- last longer than 6 months. In 2007, the Mr. Speaker, I won’t go on too much vice, and there were—yeas 401, nays 0, Treasury Department looked at 1,700 longer. We have had great testimony not voting 32, as follows: Social Security numbers of missing and offerings today by folks who have [Roll No. 180] kids and found that, as Mr. PASCRELL been working in a very bipartisan way YEAS—401 said, over a third had been used in re- on a very key component that has been Abraham Cramer Heck (WA) turns after the abduction. around for 5 years but will absolutely Adams Crawford Hensarling For some it is really kind of hard to make a difference in solving missing Aderholt Crenshaw Hice, Jody B. imagine how an abducting relative or child abduction cases. It is common Aguilar Crowley Higgins Allen Cuellar Hill even stranger could have the nerve to sense, it is bipartisan, and most impor- Amash Culberson Himes file a tax return and claim the Social tantly, it will help reunite families Amodei Cummings Hinojosa Security and child exemption for the with missing children. Ashford Curbelo (FL) Holding child that they have in their posses- Babin Davis (CA) Honda Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Barletta Davis, Danny Hoyer sion, but the data shows that, in fact, of my time. Barr Davis, Rodney Huelskamp that happens. It may be because they The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Barton DeFazio Huizenga (MI) are anxious to get the refund; it may question is on the motion offered by Bass DeGette Hultgren Beatty Delaney Hunter be because they don’t want to be vio- the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Becerra DeLauro Hurd (TX) lating a second set of laws in terms of PAULSEN) that the House suspend the Benishek DelBene Hurt (VA) not filing a tax return. But the fact of rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3209, as Bera Denham Israel the matter is that there are thousands Beyer Dent Issa amended. Bilirakis DeSantis Jackson Lee of children that the government knows The question was taken; and (two- Bishop (GA) DeSaulnier Jeffries their whereabouts, and this law will thirds being in the affirmative) the Bishop (MI) DesJarlais Jenkins (KS) allow that information to be shared. rules were suspended and the bill, as Bishop (UT) Deutch Jenkins (WV) Black Diaz-Balart Johnson (GA) For every family that will benefit from amended, was passed. Blackburn Dingell Johnson (OH) it, it really is just an amazing oppor- A motion to reconsider was laid on Blum Doggett Johnson, E. B. tunity for us to really relieve the the table. Blumenauer Dold Johnson, Sam stress and pain that these horrible Bonamici Donovan Jolly f Bost Doyle, Michael Jones cases inflict year in and year out. Boustany F. Jordan As I said, it took 5 years. We have a RECESS Boyle, Brendan Duffy Joyce great coalition of outside groups that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- F. Duncan (SC) Kaptur are supporting it. As Calvin Coolidge Brady (PA) Duncan (TN) Katko ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Brady (TX) Edwards Keating once said: ‘‘Nothing in the world can declares the House in recess for a pe- Brat Ellmers (NC) Kelly (IL) take the place of persistence . . . The riod of less than 15 minutes. Bridenstine Emmer (MN) Kelly (MS) slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always Brooks (AL) Engel Kelly (PA) Accordingly (at 6 o’clock and 27 min- Brooks (IN) Eshoo Kennedy will solve the problems of the human utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Brown (FL) Farenthold Kildee race.’’ This, I think, is an example of f Brownley (CA) Farr Kilmer it. It took 5 long years, but the House Buchanan Fitzpatrick Kind is now poised to move forward on H.R. b 1830 Buck Fleischmann King (IA) Bucshon Fleming King (NY) 3209, Recovering Missing Children Act, AFTER RECESS Burgess Flores Kinzinger (IL) and again we want to get swift passage Bustos Forbes Kirkpatrick and move this through the Senate and The recess having expired, the House Butterfield Fortenberry Kline was called to order by the Speaker pro Byrne Foster Knight to the President’s desk so that we can, Calvert tempore (Mr. POE of Texas) at 6 o’clock Foxx Kuster again, provide a lot of relief and solace Capps Franks (AZ) Labrador to families that are anxiously looking and 30 minutes p.m. Capuano Frelinghuysen LaHood for their loved ones. f Ca´ rdenas Fudge LaMalfa Carney Gabbard Lamborn Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, having ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Carson (IN) Gallego Lance no other speakers, I reserve the bal- PRO TEMPORE Carter (GA) Garamendi Larsen (WA) ance of my time. Carter (TX) Garrett Larson (CT) Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Cartwright Gibbs Lawrence ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Castro (TX) Gibson Lee myself the balance of my time to close. Chabot Gohmert Levin When Mr. REICHERT said before that will resume on motions to suspend the Chaffetz Goodlatte Lewis we will track you down and find you, rules previously postponed. Chu, Judy Gosar Lieu, Ted Votes will be taken in the following Cicilline Gowdy Lipinski he meant it, because he was on many a Clark (MA) Graham LoBiondo chase in his 33 years in law enforce- order: Clarke (NY) Granger Loebsack ment, and he always gave special at- H.R. 4957, by the yeas and nays; Clay Graves (GA) Lofgren tention to those that involved children. H.R. 5052, by the yeas and nays. Cleaver Graves (LA) Long The first electronic vote will be con- Clyburn Graves (MO) Loudermilk I want to congratulate Representa- Coffman Grayson Love tive PAULSEN. Most of the time, almost ducted as a 15-minute vote. The second Cohen Green, Al Lowenthal all the time, he always provides a rea- electronic vote will be conducted as a Cole Green, Gene Lowey sonable resolution to problems. I mean 5-minute vote. Collins (GA) Griffith Lucas Collins (NY) Grothman Luetkemeyer that. f Comstock Guinta Lujan Grisham I know that we simply cannot have Conaway Guthrie (NM) information at our fingertips that can ARIEL RIOS FEDERAL BUILDING Connolly Hahn Luja´ n, Ben Ray Conyers Hanna (NM) help bring an abducted child home and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Cook Hardy Lummis not allow law enforcement to use it. finished business is the vote on the mo- Cooper Harper Lynch Allowing law enforcement to use infor- tion to suspend the rules and pass the Costa Harris Marino mation that can help locate missing bill (H.R. 4957) to designate the Federal Costello (PA) Hartzler Massie Courtney Heck (NV) Matsui and abducted children is a no-brainer. building located at 99 New York Ave-

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The un- Kennedy Neugebauer Sewell (AL) McDermott Rangel Stutzman Kildee Newhouse Sherman McGovern Ratcliffe Swalwell (CA) finished business is the vote on the mo- Kilmer Noem Shimkus McHenry Reed Takano tion to suspend the rules and pass the Kind Nolan Shuster McKinley Reichert Thompson (CA) bill (H.R. 5052) to direct the Attorney King (IA) Nugent Simpson McMorris Renacci Thompson (MS) General and the Secretary of Health King (NY) Nunes Sinema Rodgers Ribble Thompson (PA) Kinzinger (IL) O’Rourke Sires McNerney Rice (NY) Thornberry and Human Services to evaluate the ef- Kirkpatrick Olson Smith (MO) McSally Rice (SC) Tiberi fectiveness of grant programs that pro- Kline Palazzo Smith (NE) Meadows Rigell Tipton vide grants for the primary purpose of Knight Pallone Smith (NJ) Meehan Roby Titus Kuster Palmer Smith (TX) Meeks Roe (TN) Tonko providing assistance in addressing Labrador Pascrell Smith (WA) Messer Rogers (AL) Torres problems pertaining to opioid abuse, LaHood Paulsen Speier Mica Rogers (KY) Trott and for other purposes, as amended, on LaMalfa Payne Stefanik Miller (FL) Rokita Tsongas which the yeas and nays were ordered. Lamborn Pearce Stewart Miller (MI) Ros-Lehtinen Turner Lance Pelosi Stivers Moolenaar Roskam Upton The Clerk read the title of the bill. Langevin Perlmutter Stutzman Mooney (WV) Ross Valadao The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Larsen (WA) Perry Swalwell (CA) Moore Rothfus Van Hollen question is on the motion offered by Larson (CT) Peters Takano Moulton Rouzer Vargas Lawrence Peterson Thompson (CA) Mullin Roybal-Allard Veasey the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Lee Pingree Thompson (MS) Mulvaney Royce Vela GOODLATTE) that the House suspend Levin Pittenger Thompson (PA) Murphy (FL) Ruiz Vela´ zquez the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Lewis Pitts Thornberry Murphy (PA) Ruppersberger Visclosky This is a 5-minute vote. Lieu, Ted Pocan Tiberi Nadler Rush Wagner Lipinski Poe (TX) Tipton Napolitano Russell Walberg The vote was taken by electronic de- LoBiondo Poliquin Titus Neal Ryan (OH) Walden vice, and there were—yeas 410, nays 1, Loebsack Polis Tonko Neugebauer Salmon Walker not voting 22, as follows: Lofgren Pompeo Torres Newhouse Sa´ nchez, Linda Walorski Long Posey Trott Noem T. Walters, Mimi [Roll No. 181] Loudermilk Price (NC) Tsongas Nolan Sanford Walz YEAS—410 Love Price, Tom Turner Nugent Sarbanes Wasserman Lowenthal Quigley Upton Nunes Scalise Schultz Abraham Coffman Fudge Lowey Rangel Valadao O’Rourke Schakowsky Waters, Maxine Adams Cohen Gabbard Lucas Ratcliffe Van Hollen Olson Schiff Watson Coleman Aderholt Cole Gallego Luetkemeyer Reed Vargas Palazzo Schrader Weber (TX) Aguilar Collins (GA) Garamendi Lujan Grisham Reichert Veasey Pallone Schweikert Webster (FL) Allen Collins (NY) Garrett (NM) Renacci Vela Palmer Scott (VA) Welch Amash Comstock Gibbs Luja´ n, Ben Ray Ribble Vela´ zquez Pascrell Scott, Austin Wenstrup Amodei Conaway Gibson (NM) Rice (NY) Visclosky Paulsen Sensenbrenner Westerman Ashford Connolly Gohmert Lummis Rice (SC) Wagner Payne Serrano Westmoreland Babin Conyers Goodlatte Lynch Richmond Walberg Pearce Sessions Williams Barletta Cook Gosar Marino Rigell Walden Pelosi Sewell (AL) Wilson (FL) Barr Cooper Gowdy Massie Roby Walker Perry Sherman Wilson (SC) Barton Costa Graham Matsui Roe (TN) Walorski Peters Shimkus Wittman Bass Costello (PA) Granger McCarthy Rogers (AL) Walters, Mimi Peterson Shuster Womack Beatty Courtney Graves (GA) McCaul Rogers (KY) Walz Pingree Simpson Woodall Becerra Cramer Graves (LA) McClintock Rokita Wasserman Pittenger Sinema Yoder Benishek Crawford Graves (MO) McCollum Ros-Lehtinen Schultz Pitts Sires Yoho Bera Crenshaw Grayson McDermott Roskam Waters, Maxine Pocan Smith (MO) Young (AK) Beyer Crowley Green, Al McGovern Ross Watson Coleman Poe (TX) Smith (NE) Young (IA) Bilirakis Cuellar Green, Gene McHenry Rothfus Weber (TX) Poliquin Smith (NJ) Young (IN) Bishop (GA) Culberson Griffith McKinley Rouzer Webster (FL) Polis Smith (TX) Zeldin Bishop (MI) Cummings Grothman McMorris Roybal-Allard Welch Pompeo Smith (WA) Zinke Bishop (UT) Curbelo (FL) Guinta Rodgers Royce Wenstrup Black Davis (CA) Guthrie McNerney Ruiz Westerman NOT VOTING—32 Blackburn Davis, Danny Hahn McSally Ruppersberger Westmoreland Blum Davis, Rodney Hanna Meadows Rush Whitfield Castor (FL) Herrera Beutler Norcross Blumenauer DeFazio Hardy Meehan Russell Williams Clawson (FL) Hudson Perlmutter Bonamici DeGette Harper Meeks Ryan (OH) Wilson (FL) Duckworth Huffman Richmond Bost Delaney Harris Messer Salmon Wilson (SC) Ellison Langevin Rohrabacher Boustany DeLauro Hartzler Mica Sa´ nchez, Linda Wittman Esty Latta Rooney (FL) Boyle, Brendan DelBene Heck (NV) Miller (FL) T. Womack Fattah MacArthur Sanchez, Loretta F. Denham Heck (WA) Miller (MI) Sanford Woodall Fincher Maloney, Scott, David Brady (PA) Dent Hensarling Moolenaar Sarbanes Yarmuth Frankel (FL) Carolyn Slaughter Brady (TX) DeSantis Hice, Jody B. Mooney (WV) Scalise Yoder Grijalva Maloney, Sean Takai Brat DeSaulnier Higgins Moore Schakowsky Yoho ´ Gutierrez Marchant Whitfield Bridenstine DesJarlais Hill Moulton Schiff Young (AK) Hastings Meng Yarmuth Brooks (AL) Deutch Himes Mullin Schrader Young (IA) Brooks (IN) Diaz-Balart Hinojosa Mulvaney Schweikert Young (IN) Brown (FL) Dingell Holding 1850 Murphy (FL) Scott (VA) Zeldin b Brownley (CA) Doggett Honda Murphy (PA) Scott, Austin Zinke Buchanan Dold Hoyer Mr. RANGEL and Ms. KAPTUR Buck Donovan Hudson NAYS—1 changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to Bucshon Doyle, Michael Huelskamp Serrano Burgess F. Huffman ‘‘yea.’’ Bustos Duffy Huizenga (MI) So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Butterfield Duncan (SC) Hultgren NOT VOTING—22 Byrne Duncan (TN) Hunter Castor (FL) Hastings Meng tive) the rules were suspended and the Calvert Edwards Hurd (TX) Clawson (FL) Herrera Beutler Norcross Capps Ellison Hurt (VA) bill was passed. Duckworth Latta Rohrabacher Capuano Ellmers (NC) Israel Fattah MacArthur The result of the vote was announced Ca´ rdenas Emmer (MN) Issa Rooney (FL) Fincher Maloney, Sanchez, Loretta as above recorded. Carney Engel Jackson Lee Frankel (FL) Carolyn Carson (IN) Eshoo Jeffries Slaughter Grijalva Maloney, Sean Takai A motion to reconsider was laid on Carter (GA) Esty Jenkins (KS) Gutie´rrez Marchant the table. Carter (TX) Farenthold Jenkins (WV) Cartwright Farr Johnson (GA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Stated for: Castro (TX) Fitzpatrick Johnson (OH) The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Chabot Fleischmann Johnson, E. B. Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Chaffetz Fleming Johnson, Sam the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- vote No. 180, I was unavoidably detained. Chu, Judy Flores Jolly ing. Cicilline Forbes Jones Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Clark (MA) Fortenberry Jordan b 1856 Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Clarke (NY) Foster Joyce So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Clay Foxx Kaptur 180, I was inadvertently detained. Had I been Cleaver Franks (AZ) Katko tive) the rules were suspended and the present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Clyburn Frelinghuysen Keating bill, as amended, was passed.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:03 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10MY7.034 H10MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2194 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 10, 2016 The result of the vote was announced Foster Youth, I rise today in recogni- to just 40 in 2013. Now, in Ohio, these as above recorded. tion of May as National Foster Care drug overdoses have been the leading A motion to reconsider was laid on Month. cause of accidental deaths in our State, the table. Growing up, my parents welcomed bypassing car accidents. f many foster children into our family, This House this week is going to do providing them with a stable and nur- the responsible thing and pass key leg- b 1900 turing environment. islation and hopefully combine with HONORING THE MEMORY OF TONY One of the biggest challenges for the Senate legislation. But there is a CASTILLO youth in foster care is finding their for- missing piece on the recovery side. We ever family. Even youth who age out of need to make sure that, as we address (Mr. COFFMAN asked and was given foster care still need a place to call this issue, it is comprehensive: it is permission to address the House for 1 home after they turn 18, and whether about addiction and it is about treat- minute and to revise and extend his re- through reunification, adoption, or an ment, but it also must be about recov- marks.) individual plan, every foster youth de- ery. Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise serves a permanent home. So I commend my colleagues on both today to honor the memory of Tony Mr. Speaker, these children belong to sides of the aisle for these important Castillo, a longtime friend of mine all of us, and we are all responsible for pieces of legislation that are coming from my hometown of Aurora, Colo- their well-being. I urge my colleagues forth. I will support them, but knowing rado, who recently passed away. to join me in recognizing May as Na- that we have got a lot more work to do Tony and I had a friendship that tional Foster Care Month. and that the bottom line is we need started in our youth. We had so much money behind these programs. in common. Tony and I both came from f The President put in his budget over military families. Our late fathers had RECOGNIZING MEMBERS OF PENN $1 billion. We need to make sure that both married war brides in the after- STATE’S RED CELL ANALYTICS the resources get down to the local math of World War II. They were ca- LAB community so that we can help stem reer enlisted soldiers who were trans- (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania the tide of this epidemic in our coun- ferred to Fitzsimons Army Medical asked and was given permission to ad- try. Center for their last assignment in 1964 dress the House for 1 minute and to re- f when we were both just 9 years old. Our vise and extend his remarks.) SUPPORTING TSC GLOBAL military families both came from pre- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. AWARENESS DAY AND MAX LUCCA vious assignments in Europe. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was While I followed in my father’s foot- members of Penn State University’s given permission to address the House steps and joined the military, Tony Red Cell Analytics Lab, a unique orga- for 1 minute and to revise and extend stayed in Aurora and eventually mar- nization intended to educate students ried the love of his life, Nita Adkins of her remarks.) on how to combat threats in an age of Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, Pueblo, Colorado. Tony and Nita raised ever-evolving technology. two extraordinary children, Ben and today I rise to lend my voice in support Last weekend, I visited with mem- of TSC Global Awareness Day on May Jess, in a loving family that has been bers of the lab, and I listened in awe to inseparable. 15. how they are working with local law Tuberous sclerosis complex, or TSC, Tony was an extraordinary example enforcement to keep students, staff, is a rare genetic disease that causes of a great friend, a loving husband, a and spectators safe at events such as uncontrolled tumor growth across the devoted father, and he will always be Penn State football games and the uni- face, body, and organs of affected indi- remembered and missed by all who versity’s annual dance marathon, or viduals. Unfortunately, there is no cure knew him. THON. for TSC. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the mem- Quite simply, these students have be- South Florida’s own Max Lucca— ory of Tony Castillo, a longtime friend of mine, come experts at recognizing threats look at that sweet young face—was di- from my hometown of Aurora, Colorado, who and security holes—essential skills in agnosed with TSC when he was only 2 recently passed away. today’s world where governments, weeks old. Now he is 8, and Max Lucca Tony and I had a friendship that started in technology firms, and corporations has thrived because of the constant our youth. We had so much in common. Tony must stay one step ahead of those who love and care provided by his parents, and I both came from military families. Our seek to do us harm. I was happy to Vanessa and Max. Max Lucca enjoys late fathers had both married war brides in the learn that members of the Red Cell baseball—as you can see—and hanging aftermath of World War II. They were career Analytics Lab move on to great ca- out with his best buddy. enlisted soldiers who were transferred to reers, working for companies in our fi- So please think of this sweet young Fitzsimons Army Medical Center for their last nancial and technology sectors, along boy, Max Lucca, and others living with assignment in 1964 when we were both just 9 with the Federal Government. TSC on May 15 for TSC Global Aware- years old. Our military families both came from It is unfortunate that these talents ness Day, and let’s work together to previous assignments in Europe. are necessary in today’s world, but I find new treatments and a cure for this While I followed in my father’s footsteps and am glad they are being cultivated at tragic disease. joined the military, Tony stayed in Aurora and Penn State University. f eventually married the love of his life, Nita f Adkins of Pueblo, Colorado. GIVING HOPE TO DUCHENNE Tony and Nita raised two extraordinary chil- THE HEROIN EPIDEMIC MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY PATIENTS dren, Ben and Jess, in a loving family that has (Mr. RYAN of Ohio asked and was (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given been inseparable. given permission to address the House permission to address the House for 1 Tony was an extraordinary example of a for 1 minute and to revise and extend minute and to revise and extend his re- great friend, a loving husband, a devoted fa- his remarks.) marks.) ther, and will always be remembered and Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, this Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise missed by all who knew him. week, we are going to take up a pack- today to speak about a genetic dis- f age of bills that I support dealing with order, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the massive heroin epidemic plaguing that has caused heartbreak for families NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH places like Ohio, but all over the coun- across the country. The genetic muta- (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given try. tion, found typically in boys, weakens permission to address the House for 1 In my congressional district, we saw, muscles and leaves most sufferers con- minute and to revise and extend his re- a few months back, over 22 overdoses. fined to wheelchairs. Due to lung or marks.) In Trumbull County alone, 7 deaths; in heart failure, most afflicted with Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, as co- Summit County, city of Akron, 56 peo- Duchenne pass away before their 25th chair of the Congressional Caucus on ple died of a heroin overdose, compared birthday.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:03 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.059 H10MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 10, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2195 However, there is hope with new work out well. But now that actually guide permits for hiking, hunting, and medical advancement that could in- has a deeper meaning. fishing exhibitions on our public lands crease the lifespan and improve the ObamaCare was sold to the American for recreation events is too expensive quality of life for those living with people on a set of deceptions: if you and very complicated. Guides and out- Duchenne. A new drug was used in a like your plan, you can keep it; if you fitters should not have to navigate ar- medical trial where every participant like your doctor, you can keep him; bitrary rules, inconsistent practices, was able to walk for 4 years after start- you are going to pay $2,500 less per and unresponsive Federal agencies. ing the treatment, and on top of that, family for health insurance. Now, it As a result, I have introduced the there were no negative side effects. turns out, so was the Iran deal. Guides and Outfitters Act, known as However, the FDA has yet to approve They concocted a narrative—a false the GO Act, H.R. 5129, which will renew this new drug, even with such prom- narrative—that, with the election of the authorization for these recreation ising results. Rouhani, a moderate who really want- permits while eliminating burdensome Mr. Speaker, Duchenne muscular ed to have an opening, this was a once- red tape. dystrophy is an awful condition that in-a-generation opportunity for Amer- This measure will also cap permit more or less guarantees a short life for ica to seize this day and strike a deal fees, ensure that fees are charged only those who live with it. Medical ad- with Iran—even though they are the for activities on the actual public vancement is giving hope to those pa- world’s leading state sponsor of ter- lands, not on private lands, provides tients for a longer and a better life, but rorism—and bring peace to the world. categorical exclusions for previously bureaucratic redtape is preventing That was all false. This started be- studied uses to reduce delays, and al- those folks from accessing it. It is time fore Rouhani was elected. He is not a lows online applications. for the FDA to remove those road- moderate. This was a deal made in con- The GO Act is consistent with my blocks and to move forward for a new, junction with Iran’s hard-liners; and as commitment to increasing public ac- possible, life-improving treatment. we are seeing now with how they are cess to the public lands, making Fed- f behaving, it is benefitting Iran’s hard- eral agencies more responsive to the liners. communities in which they operate and SALEM TOWNSHIP FIRST ObamaCare we can fix. It will be removing unnecessary bureaucratic red RESPONDERS tough. But we may not be able to re- tape that keeps people off of their (Mr. ROTHFUS asked and was given cover if Iran gets a nuclear weapon. lands. permission to address the House for 1 f f minute and to revise and extend his re- marks.) NATIONAL NURSES WEEK NATION’S OPIOID EPIDEMIC Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, on April (Mr. GUINTA asked and was given The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. 29, a natural gas pipeline exploded in permission to address the House for 1 YOUNG of Iowa). Under the Speaker’s Salem Township, Westmoreland Coun- minute and to revise and extend his re- announced policy of January 6, 2015, ty, Pennsylvania, immediately de- marks.) the gentlewoman from Massachusetts stroying one home, injuring a resident, Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to (Ms. CLARK) is recognized for 60 min- and forcing the evacuation of a dozen recognize National Nurses Week, a utes as the designee of the minority other homes. time to celebrate the contribution of leader. I rise to thank the first responders over 3 million registered nurses around GENERAL LEAVE who selflessly and swiftly arrived on our country. They are our friends and Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. the scene: neighbors who care for our loved ones Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Forbes Road Volunteer Fire Depart- and treat us when we are sick. all Members may have 5 legislative ment Chief Bob Rosatti led incident A nurse is usually the first person we days to revise and extend their re- command during the crisis, and he is to talk to at the doctor’s office, even first marks and include extraneous material be commended for the tremendous job thing in the morning. A nurse may be on the subject of this Special Order. he did. In addition to Chief Rosatti’s the first person we meet in life. In- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there department, the following volunteer creasingly, as the American population objection to the request of the gentle- fire departments also responded: ages, nurses are filling larger roles. woman from Massachusetts? Slickville, White Valley, Export, In New Hampshire, especially rural There was no objection. Crabtree, Greensburg, Delmont, regions, we need them more than ever. Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. Hannastown, Grandview, New Alexan- At job fairs I hosted in Manchester and Speaker, I would like to thank my col- dria, Jeannette, Harrison City, Wash- Laconia, healthcare employers are leagues for joining us this evening for ington Township, Saltsburg, scouring the State for help. I cospon- this critically important discussion. Tunnelton, and Sardis. sored the Home Health Care Planning I thank the chairs of the bipartisan These departments were joined by Improvement Act to allow nurse prac- task force on the opioid epidemic for seven other local, county, and State titioners to visit more patients at their leadership and tenacity in push- agencies. The firefighters, police, and home. ing reforms. I thank Congresswoman emergency teams who choose these Nurses are on the front lines of the KUSTER and Congressman GUINTA. selfless and courageous professions heroin epidemic in the Granite State This week the House will debate solu- make our communities safer, better and around the country. Some are tions to our Nation’s opioid crisis. If places to live, and for this, we should Members of Congress, putting their there has ever been a time to put away all be grateful. kindness, compassion, and under- partisan differences and ideological f standing to work in government. Dur- rhetoric, it is now. I am proud of the work of the task force in supporting bi- THE IRAN DEAL ing National Nurses Week, please thank a nurse for his or her contribu- partisan bills to help stem the tide of (Mr. DESANTIS asked and was given tions. this epidemic. permission to address the House for 1 This is a public health crisis that minute and to revise and extend his re- f reaches into every community. It is an marks.) b 1915 equal opportunity killer, without re- Mr. DESANTIS. Mr. Speaker, Ben gard for age, gender, race, or economic Rhodes from the administration said PUBLIC LAND ACCESS BY THE GO background. It does not care if you are that the Iran deal would be the ACT a Democrat or a Republican. ObamaCare of the administration’s sec- (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given In Massachusetts, just last year we ond term. When I heard that, I permission to address the House for 1 lost nearly 1,400 lives to this opioid cri- thought, ‘‘Sheesh,’’ because a lot of us minute and to revise and extend his re- sis. Half of all of the deaths in Massa- don’t think highly of ObamaCare. We marks.) chusetts of opioid overdoses involve don’t think it has worked out well. We Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, the cur- heroin, but prescription opioid didn’t think the Iran deal was going to rent process to obtain outfitter and overdoses are also surging. Between

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That is why we are here I am also grateful for the oppor- substance use disorder. tunity to join bipartisan members—Re- this evening—to do everything we can We will only make a dent in this publican and Democrat—from around to save lives. great challenge by listening to its vic- the country to talk about heroin abuse, At the center of this debate are the tims. We need to hear fathers like an increasingly deadly public health families at home who speak out and Doug Griffin of Newton in New Hamp- crisis. bravely share their stories so no other shire’s First District. His daughter, parent has to endure the pain of losing Last year I joined with my colleague from New Hampshire, Congresswoman Courtney, fell victim to heroin abuse their child. at just 20 years old. Tonight I am thinking of Debbie KUSTER, to create The Bipartisan Task Doug remembers Courtney as a Deagle, who I met in October during a Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic. bright, lively girl with a great sense of town hall in Revere, Massachusetts. In We strive to fight the tragedy of opioid humor and a deep passion for life. She front of a large audience she told the addiction and fatal overdose from played music. She loved s’mores. story of Stephen, her only child, who around the Nation. Courtney told Doug she planned to be- she lost to opioid addiction. In her Since its creation last October, our come a marine and serve her country. words, she was inconsolable and it was task force has grown to 80 members. difficult to make it through each day. Our growth and impact is a testament But 3 years later she was lost on the She was also angry because not a to the depth of the crisis and the focus streets, in and out of rehab facilities. of the Members of this body. month had gone by in the last 15 years Prescription pills, fentanyl, and street In my home State of New Hampshire, she hadn’t heard of somebody over- heroin ensnared Courtney into a fatal abuse and overdose claimed the lives of web of addiction. She lost the will to dosing, but nobody wanted to talk 430 people in 2015. To put that number about it and everybody was too live. in perspective, that is 1 out of every Because Courtney’s pain was so great ashamed. 3,000 residents died of an overdose last Debbie talked about the shame her and because she had so few options for year. The CDC reports that, nationally, son felt. She described him as brilliant, treatment, Doug says he and his family overdose deaths have tripled over the hid the truth from the outside world. her miracle child. She raised him as a last 10 years. single mother and, while it was hard, To help others, they are speaking out I am proud of the work we have done now, just as this body is this evening. his beautiful life was a gift she cher- so far to combat this epidemic. But as ished. many struggling families and ailing Doug is courageously telling every- He was smart, witty, a songwriter, communities know, there is much more one he knows about the warning signs and a musician. He had a bright future. work to be done. of heroin abuse and the deficiencies in He had graduated with honors from St. A few weeks ago the Bipartisan Task our public response. Millions of Ameri- John’s Prep and went to Northeastern Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic cans share Courtney’s story and Doug’s University, where he became a com- proposed a legislative agenda. Our bills anguish. It is only by speaking out and puter science major, which was his gift. would assist law enforcement, treat- sharing grief that we will remove the It was four impacted wisdom teeth ment providers, and recovery personnel stigma preventing far too many from his freshman year of college and the in their battle against the epidemic. seeking help. opioids that he took for pain that During this Heroin and Opioid Tonight it is about telling the truth. started him on his road to addiction. Awareness Week, we will see our legis- It is about finding the solutions we When his substance abuse disorder de- lation come to the floor for a vote. I need and why we need them. It is about railed Stephen’s life, Debbie started am pleased that my colleagues have putting political disagreements aside reading blogs where people commented: tirelessly worked to protect our loved and cooperating for the common good, They are only junkies. They should ones from this epidemic, and I am for the common good not just of our just cull the herd. That is what got her proud to cosponsor many bills coming constituents, but our country. angry. She thought: These aren’t ani- to the floor this week, including the As the House considers this vital leg- mals. These are children. House response to the Comprehensive islation, I encourage my colleagues to On their own, Debbie and her son bat- Addiction and Recovery Act. listen to their constituents, hear their tled addiction, insurance companies, To address the comprehensive nature stories, share their struggles, and help and the courts. In the end, it was a bat- of this epidemic, we must provide a them fight back. We could win this tle they lost. On January 8, 2015, Ste- comprehensive legislative package to public emergency, and it starts this phen Deagle passed away after his ex- bolster the efforts of those helping our week with the comprehensive CARA cruciating struggle with opioids, and communities. legislation. his mother lived her worst nightmare I have filed several amendments to I thank my colleagues from both saying goodbye to her only son. this package for this week. They will sides of the aisle for working so judi- When we asked Debbie if we could increase grants for medication-assisted ciously and in a manner that I think share her story, her request was sim- treatments and long-term recovery. puts people ahead of anything else that ple: Please get Congress to do some- I also have filed legislation that this body is doing. I commend my col- thing. We deserve real solutions now. would reauthorize recovery court pro- leagues, and I am honored to work with So my request to this Congress is to grams for 3 years, and I am grateful them on this legislation. listen to Debbie and the pleas of too that my bill, the Good Samaritan As- Mr. Speaker, I thank the congress- many other moms like her. This crisis sessment Act of 2016, passed by suspen- woman from the Commonwealth of is an urgent calling for Congress to act sion in the House earlier today. I hope Massachusetts just to the south of my and save lives. this provision will be included in the district. This week we will have the oppor- conference report. tunity to pass legislation that will give Very simply, these provisions are ab- Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. critical tools to address this crisis. Ul- solutely crucial to aiding those in Speaker, I thank Mr. GUINTA. timately, however, we must also pro- need. My colleagues and I have com- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman vide the financial resources to our mitted to seeing the House of Rep- from Connecticut (Mr. COURTNEY). State and local partners to change the resentatives pass the strongest and Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I course of this epidemic. most comprehensive plan possible. thank Congresswoman CLARK for orga- I thank you for all the work that is I believe we will do our due diligence nizing this really important discussion being done. to pass this plan, go to conference with here this evening.

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That is why at some One of my top priorities during my 27,000. Again, the statistics land in sub- point we have to bring this discussion time in Washington has been to facili- urban America, rural America, and to a higher level and realize that we tate a community dialogue on this pub- urban America. need to get resources out to the com- lic health epidemic to discuss ways of But at the end of the day, behind munities so that law enforcement can treating and preventing addiction. At every one of those numbers is a story at the front lines deal with this issue every forum, at every town hall, at of a human being and a family. That is in emergency situations, so that we every business I visit, at every hospital why this discussion is so important to- have treatment options for families I visit, I hear from my constituents of night. like the Kelly family in Tolland, Con- the devastation this epidemic is inflict- Next to me I have a chart showing necticut, and so that we go upstream ing on our communities. I hear tragic the face of Justice Kelly, who is a 21- in terms of prevention and education stories about friends or family mem- year-old from Tolland, Connecticut. so as to get to the root causes of the bers succumbing to heroin addiction. I Tolland, Connecticut, is the quin- pathways to heroin and opioid addic- tessential small-town New England hear from medical workers and first re- tion. This is going to require an all- sponders about the strain this epidemic community. It is about 5 miles from hands-on-deck approach. where I live. Her mother, Jennifer, is placing on their resources. I hear Yes, let’s support the legislation that stories of pain and loss, and I want to moved there hoping that this was going is coming forward this week, let’s to be a great community to raise her share a few of those with you to illus- make smart policy changes, and let’s trate what I am talking about. child, and she went through the public authorize different programs. At the school system. During the course of the six town end of the day, we need to put our halls I have conducted or have partici- Battling depression, she fell victim money where our mouth is in that we to heroin addiction and for the last pated in throughout my district over need to treat this like it is a natural the last several months, we have rou- number of years has been battling this disaster. As a Nation, we would in- with methadone treatment in and out tinely heard of the stories of victims. stantly respond to a hurricane that is of facilities and programs. In particular, families have told of the taking human lives at a clip much Last summer she really finally went loved ones they have lost. One indi- to her family and just begged them to slower, in fact, than what is happening vidual really caught my attention. get access to a long-term rehab pro- with the heroin opioid crisis. They all caught my attention, but this Let’s move forward with the $600 mil- gram. Unfortunately, the waiting lists one was pretty devastating. lion request for emergency supple- were months. The facilities in Con- Morgan Axe was a beautiful young mental funding, which is before the Ap- necticut, like so many other parts of woman and a great athlete—just a propriations Committee, so that we the country, were full. great kid overall—who battled addic- In August of 2015, when she again was will not just talk about solving this tion with heroin for several years. At in a predicament where she lost her problem but, again, put the resources 24 years old, she became pregnant and asthma medication, the combination of out there so that the police, the addic- she stopped taking heroin completely tion counselors, the treatment folks, suffering from asthma and a heroin in order to protect her baby. She and all of the families who are out overdose resulted in her being rushed stopped taking any drugs that would there who are desperate for help will to the hospital with an overdose condi- have helped her with her cravings, and know that our country is going to treat tion. she was doing great. At the fifth this as the true crisis that it is and will The good news is that the folks at month—at 5 months of being clean—a know we will get the resources all the emergency room were able to save boyfriend thought it would be a good across the country. her life. But as her mother said, ‘‘As we idea to give her a dose of heroin. We Again, I thank Representativ CLARK pulled into the parking lot of the ER, I have the telephone records to show it. knew at that moment I was losing her. for organizing this discussion. Jennifer Kelly, Justice’s mother, thanks the She took that heroin and she died, as All I remember from that moment on did her baby. was being more scared than I have been gentlewoman for letting us have an op- portunity to tell the story about her Her mother had to come to that in my entire life. I saw a whole team of forum and talk about this. I applaud people come outside and try and save daughter. As a Nation, let’s move forward with her for the openness with which she my baby’s life. I stood there helpless talked about it, for the pain that she and alone. All I could do was look to all of the resources and good ideas be- cause that is the only way we are ever shared with us, and for the lessons that God.’’ can be learned from this. It can happen She now is in a permanent vegetative going to come to terms with this prob- lem and solve it. to anybody. It is not an inner city state, as the photograph next to me in- drug. When we were growing up, we dicates, and there really are no signs of Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Please extend our thanks to Jennifer’s family used to think of heroin users as indi- improvement. viduals who would be under a bridge Her mother went on to say, ‘‘They for sharing that story, and I thank the somewhere or in an alley, but that is saved my daughter’s life that day, but gentleman for his advocacy. not the way it is. It affects those in the it’s been a very hard journey. Justice’s Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman injury is so severe that the likelihood from New York (Mr. KATKO). suburbs, the wealthy, the poor, and ev- Mr. KATKO. I thank the gentle- Justice will ever recover is very slim. eryone in between. woman. I have one other quick story. When I More than likely, I will have to make Mr. Speaker, during my 15 years as a was renting my congressional office, the decision to bring my baby home Federal prosecutor in Syracuse, New the individual who was showing me the with hospice.’’ York, I witnessed firsthand on a daily This story shows that this problem office had a sad look in his eye. He extends far beyond even the fatalities. basis the devastating impacts of drug began to tell me the story about his It also is going to leave people with use, in general, and of heroin, in par- daughter, who was the Final Four MVP chronic life-changing conditions, like ticular, and the terrible impacts it had for the NCAA Junior College Lacrosse this beautiful young girl from Tolland, on the well-being of our children, on the year before. She died of a heroin Connecticut. the lives of those directly involved, and overdose because she got into heroin on the safety of our community. Trag- after that championship. b 1930 ically, the devastating impact of her- It is an epidemic with enormous con- Mr. Speaker, this issue is now com- oin and other opioids has gotten much sequences, and it is getting worse. The ing to the floor this week with a num- worse in recent years. epidemic of addiction is claiming the

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The scourge must be oldest on the weekends. woman CLARK for her leadership, Con- stopped. After graduating rehab, I interviewed and gresswoman KUSTER for her leadership, I am absolutely proud to be part of signed up with the Massachusetts profes- and Congressman GUINTA for his lead- the House action that is being taken sional reporting system. For 5 years, I have ership on this issue. I am telling you, this week on several measures that will called in daily. I am subjected to at least 15 across western and central Massachu- random drug tests a year. I go to 2 to 4 hours help to fight against this growing setts, this is devastating families. of recovery meetings every week and attend There is an opportunity here for the opioid epidemic and through the pas- a professionals in recovery meeting weekly. sage of my drug kingpin bill earlier It was in the professionals meetings that I fi- Congress to respond. today. Much remains to be done, and I nally found a sense of belonging. It was the Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. I hope that Congress will build on the vital piece of the puzzle that had been lack- thank Mr. NEAL for the critical story actions this week and will continue to ing as I searched for recovery but kept back- that Bethany shared with him and that work on efforts in a bipartisan manner sliding. the gentleman shared with us. We so we can fight back and save people She writes in this letter to me of her know how devastating this crisis has from addiction. strong faith and how it helped to get been in western and central Massachu- Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. I her through this very difficult time in setts, and we thank the gentleman for thank the gentleman for sharing Mor- her life, but she also points out that all of his leadership on it. gan’s story with us. the system is broken, that the emer- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman gency room funding for reaching indi- woman from New York (Ms. STEFANIK). viduals is inadequate, that pain man- Ms. STEFANIK. I thank Ms. CLARK. from the western part of the Common- Mr. Speaker, first, I want to take a agement is inadequate, that pain wealth, Mr. NEAL. moment to thank my colleagues Mr. (Mr. NEAL asked and was given per- scales, treatments are inadequate. GUINTA, Ms. KUSTER, and Ms. CLARK for She writes: mission to revise and extend his re- their work and tireless efforts to com- marks.) I found myself overtreating pain at times bat the heroin epidemic that is sweep- Mr. NEAL. I thank Congresswomen because I was taught that we could get sanc- tioned from not treating pain. I felt obli- ing across our Nation. CLARK and ANN KUSTER and Congress- Over the last 15 years, heroin-related man FRANK GUINTA for the good work gated to treat someone’s subjective pain without objective findings or reason. deaths have quadrupled, leaving fami- that they have done in calling atten- lies and communities across this coun- She writes of all of the challenges tion this evening to this crisis that try shattered. This crisis has been felt that she faced, all having started be- now threatens to overwhelm rehabili- acutely in my district where the region cause of surgeries and illnesses that tation centers across the country. is a major pipeline for illicit drug traf- she had that required medication that, What I want to specifically cite in my ficking. comments for the next few minutes is a in fact, in the end, she could not suc- Last November, law enforcement in very human story. Her name is Beth- cessfully escape. Washington County, New York, made any, and she wrote to me on January 18 She testified in a forum that I held. 11 arrests in one morning of individuals of this year. She was courageous enough to get up who were illegally selling heroin, co- and talk about the problems that she Dear Congressman NEAL: caine, and prescription drugs. In New I am writing to you regarding the heroin had. York’s North Country, I have seen and prescription pill crisis our State and Nation Do you know what? heard from those in recovery and from is currently entrenched in. I am a physician She is doing better. those still struggling that heroin ad- assistant who graduated from Wake Forest So we call attention to those tonight diction and prescription drug abuse is a Baptist Medical School in their Physician who might find a path forward from lifelong challenge. In my district, her- Assistants program in 2003. I have worked in the grim reality of heroin that sells on various outpatient clinics, as well as at Bay oin addiction tragedies have caused the streets of Springfield and Hartford parents to bury their children and have State Medical Center in Springfield, Massa- for $3 a bag. This was an individual chusetts, and at the Cooley Dickinson emer- left spouses widowed and young chil- gency room operations in Northampton, who had a normal working relationship dren parentless. Massachusetts. I have treated overdose pa- with colleagues. This was an individual These drugs reach out and impact tients, have been alongside physicians who who went to work faithfully, had a pro- even the strongest members of our have pronounced patients deceased from an fessional designation, and found herself communities. Addiction is a disease overdose, as well as having referred patients caught up in the opioid crisis because that does not discriminate. The sup- to crisis support teams, outpatient treat- of the prescriptions that had been port offered by treatment centers like ment, and rehabs. given to her early on. St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment & After all of this, I never expected that I I know of the maintenance plan that would become addicted to prescription pain- Recovery Center in Saranac Lake is killers after a series of surgeries and illness. is being proposed and of the sugges- critical to those who suffer from this I suffered in silence, alone in fear, shame, tions that are being offered for more disease. Several veterans whom I had and guilt. I was a functioning professional physicians to secure training and how the opportunity to visit with at St. Jo- who referred my addicted patients to various opioids might be extended to those who seph’s have seen the harsh reality of resources, but when I tried to reach out for need them, but I would implore this war and are now fighting battles at help, I hit roadblocks. Congress to act favorably upon that home—one against heroin and opioid For instance, the emergency room I proposal and that legislation. addiction and another against worked in was outsourced so that when I We all regularly go to caucus meet- went to the emergency room director on two posttraumatic stress disorder. separate occasions to ask to go to the Em- ings, we go to a host of get-togethers, Heroin abuse touches our commu- ployee Assistance Program, I was told that at which we always attempt to upgrade nities, our homes, and our families in those resources were only available to hos- our skills. There is nothing that will ways that have grave effects on every- pital employees. I tried outpatient therapy upgrade your skills like the coarseness day people and everyday lives. As her- and 12-step programs, but I kept sliding of a campaign—I can tell you that—but oin use has increased, police depart- backwards. we all find that professional oppor- ments across this Nation have seen a After years of struggling, I couldn’t keep tunity to challenge ourselves to do bet- rapid rise in related crimes, such as sex silent any longer. I confessed my addiction ter in this institution. to a coworker. I felt that, finally, help would trafficking, domestic disputes, larceny, come. Instead, I was fired for cause and with- That should not be unlike those who burglary, and prostitution—all tied to out benefits. The fear that had kept me si- are outside of the institution. Where heroin use. lent for all of those years was now my re- you regularly require courses for attor- This week, I am honored to stand ality. My husband was a stay-at-home dad. neys, CPAs, and others, why not for with my colleagues from both sides of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:45 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.067 H10MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 10, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2199 the aisle to advance legislative solu- munity stability and safety are waiting health emergency because of record rates of tions to this widespread and insidious for our action. overdoses. The County lost a staggering 181 crisis. As a member of Representatives Tonight I would like to share the sto- citizens in the first four months of 2016, a rate GUINTA’s and KUSTER’s bipartisan task ries of three young adults—two named of overdose deaths that if continued, would force to combat heroin abuse and assist Matt and one named Tracy—who have more than double 2015 numbers for the Coun- law enforcement efforts, we have been victimized by the heroin and ty. worked tirelessly to find solutions. The opioid epidemic. Mayors across our district report to me the legislation we present this week pro- The first is Matt who was 29 from To- dramatic increase in emergency calls con- vides critical tools to medical per- ledo, Ohio, who never thought he would nected to the epidemic. For Northern Ohio, sonnel and law enforcement for stem- become a drug addict. He never knew spikes in opioid overdoses are outpacing the ming the flow of drugs and enhancing anything about drugs. He never even ability of local hospitals and rehabilitations fa- treatment options and availability. smoked cigarettes as a youth. He had a cilities to respond effectively. This week’s leg- These are real problems that need to great upbringing and a good home with islative activity is imperative to communities be addressed through innovation, co- an amazingly loving family. He went to across America. I encourage our colleagues operation, and thoughtful action. I am private schools from kindergarten and leadership to work expeditiously to con- confident that we can secure a better through high school, then to college at ference the legislation. Send it to the Presi- heroin-free future for our Nation. a Division I university on a full ath- dent, with funding, immediately. These efforts are not the end of the letic scholarship for baseball after People lives and local community stability House’s work on this issue. We will graduating with a 4.0 GPA. are waiting for our action. continue to seek solutions to this crisis So what happened, you ask? He tore his rotator cuff as a sopho- Tonight, I want to share the stories of three that has touched families across my young adults—two named Matt—and one district and across our Nation. more in college and was given a pre- scription for 90 percent Percocet. It named Tracy. Individuals from our district who b 1945 only took about a week before he be- have been victimized by the heroin and opioid On behalf of the families, commu- came physically dependent and totally epidemic. nities, and veterans in New York’s 21st reliant. Percocet became the gateway The first is Matt, who was 29, from Toledo, Congressional District and across the portal to self-annihilation. Ohio. He never thought he would become a country, I urge my colleagues to join To sum up, his next year, Percocet drug addict. He never knew anything about those of us here tonight as we work to pills got expensive, and he dropped out drugs, not even wanting to smoke cigarettes eliminate the heroin epidemic facing of college. And one day, not being able as a youth. He had a great upbringing in a this country. to find any pills because of the price good home, with an amazingly loving family. Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. and lack of availability, he was offered He went to private schools from kindergarten Speaker, I thank Ms. STEFANIK for tell- heroin, which was cheaper and strong- through high school, then to college at a Divi- ing us of the work of St. Joseph’s and er. And from that day on, he was sion 1 university on a full athletic scholarship highlighting the importance of the im- hooked and injected heroin for 9 years. for baseball after graduating with a 4.0 GPA. pact of this crisis on veterans. Matt transformed into a shell of who So what happened, you ask? I yield to the gentlewoman from Ohio he used to be, a shell of who he wanted He tore his rotator cuff as a sophomore in (Ms. KAPTUR). to be and who he always imagined to college and was given a prescription for 90 Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I first become. Matt lost everything and ev- Percocet. It only took about a week before he thank my colleagues, Congresswoman eryone in his life because of heroin. became physically dependent and totally reli- CLARK for leading this effort, Congress- After 13 arrests in four different states, ant. Percocet became the gateway portal to man GUINTA, as well as Congresswoman he is now a convicted felon. He self-annihilation. ANN KUSTER, who have worked tire- overdosed and died, having been kept To sum up—his next year, Percocet pills got lessly to move the heroin task force alive for 5 days by machines in ICU. expensive and he dropped out of college. One agenda forward. I applaud their perse- How could this have happened to day, not being able to find any pills because vering efforts and House leadership’s such a promising young man? of the price and lack of availability, he was of- acknowledgement of the danger and Heroin and opioid abuse sees no fered heroin, which was cheaper and stronger. devastation the heroin and opioid epi- boundaries. It is death masquerading From that day on he was hooked, and injected demic has caused across our great Na- as medicine. heroin for 9 years. In Toledo, there are only 16 federally tion. Matt transformed into a shell of who he This serious situation impacts every funded detox beds for an estimated used to be, a shell of who he wanted to be— county in the 9th District of Ohio, 10,000 opiate addicts. We simply have to and who he always imagined to become. He stretching across all of northern Ohio. have legislation that allows for more lost everything—and everyone—in his life be- We have been impacted more heavily detox facilities. There are programs cause of heroin. due to the major Ohio turnpike, I–80/I– like Team Recovery that have made a After thirteen arrests in four different states, 90, and easy transport networks that difference in the lives of individuals he is now a convicted felon. He overdosed link to international smuggling access like Tracy, whose story I will place in and died, having been kept alive for 5 days by points. the RECORD. The largest of our district’s five Let me just say that if there are fam- machines in ICU. How could this have hap- counties, Cuyahoga County, recently ilies out there who need assistance, one pened to such a promising young man? Her- declared a public health emergency be- can call 1–800–662–4357 for advice and di- oin and opioid abuse sees no boundaries. It is cause of record rates of overdoses. The rection. That is an addiction hotline, 1– death masquerading as medicine. county lost a staggering 181 citizens in 800–662–HELP. The life you save may be In Toledo, there are only sixteen federally the first 4 months of 2016, a rate of your own or that of a relative, friend, funded detox beds for an estimated 10,000 overdose death that, if continued, or loved one. opiate addicts. Another young man also would more than double the 2015 num- Mr. Speaker, I want to first thank my col- named Matt was one of the lucky ones who bers for that county. leagues FRANK GUINTA and ANN KUSTER who was able to secure a detox bed through Mayors across our district report to have worked tirelessly to move the Heroin Ohio’s Drug Abuse Response Team, or DART me the dramatic increase in emergency Task Force agenda forward. I applaud their program. Today, it has been almost eight calls connected to the epidemic. For persevering efforts and House Leaderships’ months since he was able to secure the bed, northern Ohio, spikes in opioid acknowledgment of the danger and devasta- which has changed his course completely. overdoses are outpacing the ability of tion the heroin and opioid epidemic has In detox, along with three friends, all of local hospitals and rehabilitation fa- caused across this great nation. which remain sober, Matt started Team Re- cilities to respond effectively. This serious situation impacts every county covery, an advocacy group for addicts that This week’s legislative activity is in our 9th Ohio district that stretches across all makes recovery available and achievable. imperative to communities across of northern Ohio. We have been impacted Team Recovery strives to change the stigma America. I encourage our colleagues in more heavily due to the major Ohio Turnpike, attached to addiction and make people realize leadership to work expeditiously to I-80–90, and easy transport networks that link addicts are not bad people. They are people conference the legislation. Send it to to international smuggling access points. who need medical help. the President with funding imme- The largest of our district’s five counties, Team Recovery speaks to Ohio students diately. People’s lives and local com- Cuyahoga County, recently declared a public between 6th grade and college-age, about

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:43 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.069 H10MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2200 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 10, 2016 drugs and alcohol, and offers assistance to 5. Suboxone and Methadone (opioids) are designated as high intensity drug traf- family members and friends of those who not the solution to an opiate epidemic for ev- ficking areas by the Office of National need healing and support. They hope to even- eryone, but cannot be ruled out as an option Drug Control Policy. Back in 2014, just tually spread their efforts across the nation. for some. a little over a year ago, we had a stag- Today, Matt has turned his life around and 6. Vivitrol is a key resource and should be gering 2,744 heroin deaths in our State reconnected with family and friends. He utilized more. alone. Obviously, States all over the speaks daily with police, judges, coroners, 7. Recovery is possible but detox and treat- country are having this problem as doctors, treatment providers, police & fire ment are paramount. Jail without addiction well. chiefs, all in an effort to collaborate in this fight treatment fails those who need help. Mr. Speaker, in searching for an an- against opiates. His message is positive and 8. Opioids impact the way the brain func- swer to this problem—I happened to be clear. Recovery is possible, and it is beautiful. tions. Recovery can take months, if not years, the dean of the Republicans in Ohio— Working alongside Matt at Team Recovery if it is to be effective. we had a briefing with the head of the is Tracy, 39 years old, who point blank told Finally, if anyone listening is facing this ter- Office of National Drug Control Policy, me that she is a recovering addict. Tracy start- rible monster of addiction, or you know a Michael Botticelli. We actually learned ed smoking marijuana when she was 15, to friend or loved one who is, call 1–800–662– an awful lot about what is happening numb the pain from past sexual abuse, not HELP. in our State and nationally. otherwise knowing how to cope in a healthy That’s 1–800–662–4357 for advice and di- Basically what we learned is that way. She moved from Toledo, to Chillicothe, rection. there are two fronts. It is reducing the Ohio in 2001, where she met a man who intro- The life you save may be your own, or that supply and it is eliminating the de- duced her to opioid pills and cocaine. At age of a relative, friend or loved one. mand. Supply reduction is a complex 24, she started using cocaine and it wasn’t Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. issue. Since much of the heroin is com- long before she used it every day. Speaker, I thank Ms. KAPTUR for put- ing across the Mexican border, obvi- Eventually, she started to smoke it and even ting a face to this addiction with the ously, increased border security is im- inject. moving stories of Matt and Tracy. portant. Treatment is absolutely im- For 6 years her addiction was so bad she I yield to the gentleman from Ohio portant. lost everything: jobs, friends, family, everything (Mr. CHABOT). The Drug Enforcement Agency often she owned, even her dignity and morals. She Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I thank has take-back days where people can was alone fighting the worst battle of her life. Ms. CLARK and Mr. GUINTA for their drop off old prescriptions to licensed In 2007, she was caught with possession of hard work in making this Special agents for disposal. What we have seen cocaine, after reoffending shortly after, she Order happen tonight and in moving are that an awful lot of especially was sent to prison. Rather than give Tracy forward on this very, very important young people who are getting hooked any chance to seek treatment, she was sent issue. on heroin start out with prescription to prison for 5 years. Mr. Speaker, opioid use is an epi- drugs, and oftentimes it is something In prison, she realized there were just as demic in this country, and unfortu- that they got from a family member in many drugs in prison as on the street. Being nately the problem is only getting their own home. there did not help. She needed treatment, not worse. Despite additional control mecha- a prison sentence. It is nearly impossible to I want to also commend Senator ROB nisms, if there is one thing we have find a treatment facility because there are so PORTMAN for his leadership in intro- learned over the years, it is almost im- few available. ducing and passing in the other body possible to completely cut off the sup- From the age of 15 until May 4, 2007, Tracy CARA, legislation to combat opioids, ply of any particular drug. So we must abused drugs. What drove her to sobriety? especially heroin. I would expect that also eliminate the demand. She was so tired of losing everything, living whatever we pass here in the House— We need to focus on drug treatment couch to couch, doing illegal things to get and we are considering a number of and prevention programs. For example, drugs and having her dignity and morals bills—will ultimately be reconciled in Cincinnati, we have something stripped away because she was chasing a with the Senate and Mr. PORTMAN’s bill called the Talbert House, which is one high. She was ready for a change, to take over in the Senate. This will help many of many nonprofits that help folks in back the life she lost during her addiction. struggling Americans. southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky Today, her life has changed dramatically. A I talked to a member of a city coun- to combat substance abuse. So there week ago, on May 4th, she celebrated 9 years cil in one of the smaller communities are many, many programs that we al- of sobriety. Now, she uses her experience of in my district back in—I represent the ready have. We need to have more. moving past addiction to help others. She is in greater Cincinnati area—in Lorain I want to, again, commend the fact college, studying psychology to become a County. It happened to be North Bend. that this is happening in a bipartisan substance abuse counselor. She started a job According to the last census, there manner. We have a lot of Members in at a recovery house as a resident advisor and are only 857 people who live in the en- the House, both Republicans and is also an active member of Team Recovery. tire village, so it is pretty small. But Democrats, who have come together The legislative action the House will address the first councilperson that I talked to and have a lot of good plans. They have this week will provide much needed correction talked about the heroin problem they talked with the folks in their districts. to our justice and health systems—which have are having in this community. This is I commend my colleagues for working not adapted fast enough to this crisis. a very small community, kind of a nor- on this together in a bipartisan man- I wish to emphasize a few lessons Team mal, middle class area. There are great ner. Recovery highlighted to me. These are the people, families, hardworking people. Let’s reconcile what we pass here recommendations of individuals who under- Yet, heroin is becoming a scourge in with the Senate, let’s get this passed stand the plight of heroin and opioid addiction this community. into law, and let’s move this forward better than most: William Henry Harrison, one of our on this very, very critical issue. 1. There needs to be more funding for detox earlier presidents—he has his monu- I thank the gentlewoman from Mas- beds. They should not be limited to 16 beds ment and was buried—is from this com- sachusetts for pulling this Special per facility. munity. It is just amazing to me to Order together this evening. 2. Medicaid should not cap facilities to 16 think that if it is hitting a small com- Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. detox beds. munity like this, it is hitting virtually Speaker, I thank the gentleman from 3. Prevention, education, and awareness everywhere. Ohio for reminding us that even rural are paramount! The innovative approach of Simply put, we must find workable America has not been spared this epi- Team Recovery’s school presentations allows solutions to this epidemic. High in- demic. students to better relate, impacting their un- come, low income, urban, suburban, I yield to the gentlewoman from derstanding and behavior. rural, it really doesn’t matter. This Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). 4. Better monitoring of prescription pre- epidemic is impacting communities all Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, scribing and over-prescribing is needed. Cre- across this country. this is an emotional night for me. I ating stricter limitations on prescription counts In fact, in my home State of Ohio, 13 thank the gentlewoman from Massa- is highly necessary. out of 16 congressional districts are chusetts (Ms. CLARK) for guiding us. I

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They are startling. combat this deadly epidemic. committee on Crime, Terrorism, Home- The increase in overdose by rates: 267 Legislation Supported by Jackson Lee land Security, and Investigations percent by the White population from count me in, as she began to expand 2010 to 2014. 213 percent by African 1. Bipartisan Comprehensive Legislation: the tragic window of the impact of Americans from to 2010 to 2014. 137 per- H.R. 953—Comprehensive Addiction and drug addiction, particularly opioids. cent by Hispanic. And Native Ameri- Recovery Act of 2015; Representative SEN- Let me speak very quickly because I cans, 236 percent. Not one person can SENBRENNER, F. JAMES, Jr. [R–WI–5] (Intro- have a lot to say. be counted out that needs to be in- duced 2/12/15); 124 Cosponsors (84 Dems— This is an epidemic that has gone be- cluded in our work here on the floor of including SJL, 40 Reps); * No Sentencing En- yond reason. Between 2000 and 2014, al- the House. hancements or Penalties. most half a million people died from I am glad that we are making this H.R. 3719—‘‘Stop the Overdose Problem drug overdoses. In 2014 alone, more statement today and next week be- Already Becoming a Universal Substance Epi- than 47,000 people died of drug cause now America knows the Congress demic Act of 2015’’ or the ‘‘STOP ABUSE Act overdoses. The largest percentage of is speaking, the bully pulpit will be of 2015’’; Representative GUINTA, FRANK C. overdose deaths in 2014 were attributed heard, and I hope we can save lives. [R–NH–1] (Introduced 10/08/2015); 8 Cospon- to opioids like prescription painkillers, I am pleased to join my colleagues of the sors (4 Dems, 4 Reps); * No Sentencing En- methadone, morphine, and heroin. Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin hancements or Penalties. Today in the Rules Committee, we Epidemic to speak on this important issue im- H.R. 4697—Prevent Drug Addiction Act of made it clear that we want to work pacting all Americans. 2016; Representative ESTY, ELIZABETH H. [D– with doctors and law enforcement. We I want to thank Congressman FRANK GUINTA CT–5] (Introduced 03/03/2016); 2 Cosponsors also said that we understand the use of (R–NH) for his leadership in elevating this (Reps); * No Sentencing Enhancements or painkillers during end of life. We un- issue to a national forum that has drawn un- Penalties. derstand that, so we are not here to precedented attention and concern. 2. Legislation to Improve Pain Management condemn. We are here to help. We must take action because today a lead- Practices: I am so glad that the Judiciary Com- ing killer of Americans is drug overdose. H.R. 4499—the ‘‘Promoting Responsible mittee will have on the floor this Com- Between 2000 and 2014, almost half a mil- Opioid Prescribing Act of 2016’’ and as the prehensive Addiction and Recovery Act lion people died from drug overdoses. ‘‘PROP Act of 2016’’; Representative MOONEY, that responds to this crisis. It is a Many of these deaths were preventable. ALEXANDER X. [R–WV–2] (Introduced 02/09/ treatment bill where we will bring to- In 2014 alone, more than 47,000 people 2016); 31 Cosponsors (18 Rep, 13 Dem); * No gether law enforcement and substance died of drug overdoses. Sentencing Enhancements or Penalties. abuse treatment persons. The largest percentage of overdose deaths H.R. 2805—Heroin and Prescription Opioid This emergency is compounded due in 2014 was attributed to opioids—like pre- Abuse Prevention, Education, and Enforce- to the perilous connection between pre- scription painkillers, methadone, morphine, ment Act of 2015; Representative BROOKS, scription painkillers and heroin. Ap- and heroin. SUSAN W. [R–IN–5] (Introduced 06/17/2015); proximately three out of four new her- Specifically, 28,647 people overdosed and 41 Cosponsors (23 Reps, 18 Dems); * No oin users report that their use began died because of an opioid in 2014. Sentencing Enhancements or Penalties. with their abuse of prescription drugs. We are experiencing an emergency that im- H.R. 1821—Opioid Overdose Reduction Act Not only were 11 million people at pacts citizens in every state, city, and town in of 2015; Representative NEAL, RICHARD E. [D– risk of overdosing due to their abuse of this country—that is prescription painkiller and MA–1] (Introduced 04/15/2015); 6 Cosponsors prescription painkillers, 11 million peo- opioid abuse. (4 Reps, 2 Dems); * No Sentencing Enhance- ple were also at risk of becoming ad- This emergency is compounded due to the ments or Penalties. dicted to heroin with its attendant perilous connection between prescription pain- H.R. 2335—Stop Tampering of Prescription risks. killers and heroin. Pills Act of 2015; Representative KEATING, We have heard the stories, and let me Prescription painkiller abuse is the strongest WILLIAM R. [D–MA–9] (Introduced 05/14/2015); share some with you very quickly. I risk factor for future heroin use. 9 Cosponsors (5 Dems, 4 Reps); * No Sen- read one on the plane as I came up. It Approximately three out of four new heroin tencing Enhancements or Penalties. was a very painful story. A woman was users report that their use began with their H.R. 4599—Reducing Unused Medications detained in a fatal car wreck. In that abuse of prescription painkillers. Act of 2016; Representative CLARK, KATHERINE car was her little 2-year-old and a little Heroin use becomes appealing to those ad- M. [D–MA–5] (Introduced 02/24/2016); 14 Co- 7-year-old. She was on hydrocodone. dicted to prescription painkillers because it is sponsors (10 Dems, 4 Reps); * No Sentencing She sideswiped two cars and then cheaper and easier to obtain. Enhancements or Penalties. killed a person on a motorcycle. That Due to its potency, heroin use tends to lead H.R. 4063—Jason Simcakoski PROMISE person’s family does not have them to addiction. Act; Representative BILIRAKIS, GUS M. [R–FL– anymore. This woman will be subjected Heroin addiction is often deadly, leading to 12] (Introduced 11/18/2015); 30 Cosponsors possibly to life imprisonment. Those overdose or other chronic diseases. (17 Reps, 13 Dems); * No Sentencing En- children will not have a mother. The rate at which the occurrence of heroin hancements or Penalties. What about the situation in Ohio? overdose deaths increased is cause for alarm. 3. Legislation to Improve Treatment: We don’t know what the cir- In the four years between 2010 and 2014, H.R. 2536—‘‘Recovery Enhancement for cumstances were, but eight persons of heroin overdoses more than tripled. Addiction Treatment Act’’ or the ‘‘TREAT Act’’; a family were killed execution style. More than 10,500 people died from heroin Representative HIGGINS, BRIAN [D–NY–26] (In- Drugs were behind it. overdoses in 2014. troduced 05/21/2015); 25 Cosponsors (18 What about this mother who supplied In 2013, more than 8,200 people died from Dems—including SJL, 7 Reps); * No Sen- hydrocodone and alcohol to her son and heroin overdoses. tencing Enhancements or Penalties. his date on prom night? In that same year, 11 million people admit- H.R. 4076—The Reforming and Expanding There is an epidemic that we must ted to improper use of prescription painkillers. Access to Treatment Act or the ‘‘TREAT Act’’; confront. There are those who would do Not only were 11 million people at risk of Representative TURNER, MICHAEL R. [R–OH– wrong, but those who are addicted. overdosing due to their abuse of prescription 10] (Introduced 11/18/2015); 6 Cosponsors (all This is evidenced by a study, ‘‘How painkillers, 11 million people were also at high Dems); * No Sentencing Enhancements or the Heroin Epidemic Differs in Commu- risk of becoming addicted to heroin—with its Penalties. nities of Color.’’ It is important, as I attendant risks and dangers. H.R. 3865—Cradle Act; Representative JEN- stand here and look at the suburban This current crisis requires an immediate KINS, EVAN H. [R–WV–3] (Introduced 10/29/ and rural areas, that we, again, remem- and comprehensive response and the bill be- 2015); 38 Cosponsors (30 Reps, 8 Dems—in- ber how it has doubled among African fore us today is one element of a broader cluding SJL); * No Sentencing Enhancements Americans, Latinos, and Native Ameri- strategy. or Penalties.

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Sentencing Enhancements or Penalties. drug users who are mainly African-American H.R. 2872—Opioid Addiction Treatment women. ‘‘And if they aren’t going to arrive, There are far too many stories like Modernization Act; Representative BUCSHON, we want to have an accounting that these Jared’s in Pennsylvania and through- LARRY [R–IN–8] (Introduced 06/24/2015); 5 people have been suffering for decades. It out the Nation, stories about lives full Cosponsors (4 Reps, 1 Dem); * No Sentencing really is disingenuous if the resources are of potential and value that are cut Enhancements or Penalties. only going to be directed at the suburbs and short by drug abuse. the counties where, basically, the white Chad Schilling was another indi- Sentencing Reform Legislation: folks are getting high.’’ vidual from my district whose family has spoken out. Chad died last month H.R. 3713—Sentencing Reform Act of 2015; b 2000 Representative GOODLATTE, BOB [R–VA–6] at the age of 32. He was the third mem- (Introduced 10/08/2015); 65 Cosponsors (48 Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. ber of his high school’s 2001 football Dems—including SJL original, 17 Reps) Speaker, I thank Ms. JACKSON LEE for team. ‘‘It can happen to anybody,’’ Jeff We must make our best efforts to prevent her advocacy and leadership and al- Schilling, Chad’s dad, said. ‘‘I don’t individuals from moving from painkillers to her- ways championing our communities of care if you’re poor, you’re homeless, oin by making treatment for addicts more ac- color who have also been devastated by you’re wealthy, it can happen to you. cessible by encouraging the use of evidence- this crisis. So get help.’’ based programs, such as medication-assisted I yield to the gentleman from Penn- And then there is Tony Swalligan. As treatment. sylvania (Mr. ROTHFUS). stated in an editorial in Johnstown’s Life-saving overdose reversal drugs, like Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, I thank Tribune-Democrat, Kathi, Tony’s naloxone, are most valuable in the hands of the gentlewoman for yielding and mother, wants others to know that she trained individuals who regularly come in con- thank her and Mr. GUINTA for this very is both grieving and angry that heroin tact with individuals who are prone to drug important evening where we are talk- claimed Tony, her baby, the youngest overdoses. ing about a plague on our country. of 10, who was just 23 years old. It is important that we support these meas- I am pleased to stand here today to She said: ‘‘As a woman of faith, I’m ures that will increase the use and availability join my colleagues from both sides of taking this to God and asking him to of naloxone and other overdose reversal drugs the aisle in resolve to find real solu- damn heroin. That’s how I feel: Damn to first responders. tions for the heroin and opioid epi- heroin.’’ ‘‘You only have to come over to the Addiction is a disease that affects the brain demic hitting our communities and our funeral home,’’ Tony’s mother said, ‘‘to and eventually changes the behavior of ad- Nation. Our Bipartisan Task Force to know there’s absolutely nothing fun dicts, causing them to experience mental Combat the Heroin Epidemic is ac- about heroin. And it’s not just them- health issues and encounter legal problems. tively bringing together law enforce- selves they’re killing. They’re doing Treatment is the most reasonable and effec- ment, treatment, and recovery experts this to their whole family. You think, tive approach to diverting these individuals to share critical information that has ‘Ooo, I want to get high.’ But you’re away from homelessness and prison. been helping us to better understand killing your whole family.’’ [From WETA FRONTLINE, Feb. 23, 2016] the issue. This House is working on crafting His mother said: ‘‘What part of ‘her- HOW THE HEROIN EPIDEMIC DIFFERS IN better laws that will help law enforce- oin is highly addictive’ don’t our young COMMUNITIES OF COLOR people understand? Do they all think (By Sarah Childress) ment tackle this problem so that treat- ment and recovery professionals can ef- they’re 6 feet tall and bulletproof?’’ Most of the media attention in the current It is these stories that are all too fectively offer lifesaving treatments to nationwide heroin epidemic has focused on often, but we must, we can find effec- those currently suffering from addic- the uptick in overdose deaths among subur- tive solutions to the opioid epidemic tion. ban, white, middle-class users—many of for these families. I am confident, by Our words must be followed by ac- whom turned to the drug after experi- working together, we can turn the tide menting with prescription painkillers. tion. We are working with all levels of and save lives. I thank, again, my col- And it’s among whites where the most dra- government, from the Federal down to matic effect has been seen—a rise of more leagues for organizing this very impor- the local level, as well as the private tant hour. than 260 percent in the last five years, ac- sector and nonprofits to fix this prob- cording to the Centers for Disease Control. Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. But the epidemic has also been seeping lem. Speaker, I thank Congressman into communities of color, where heroin For example, I introduced the Co- ROTHFUS for sharing the stories of overdose death rates have more than doubled Prescribing Saves Lives Act with my Jared, Chad, and Tony and really put- among African Americans, Latinos and Na- Democratic colleague, Congressman ting a face and a name to this epi- tive Americans, but gone largely overlooked BILL KEATING, which would encourage demic. by the media. physicians to co-prescribe naloxone I now yield to the gentlewoman from People develop addictions for a variety of alongside opioid prescriptions and Maine (Ms. PINGREE). reasons, which makes it difficult to gather make naloxone more widely available concrete data on what’s happening in each Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Speaker, I want community, said Dr. Wilson Compton, dep- in Federal health settings. Naloxone is to thank my colleagues very much for uty director at the National Institute of a safe and effective antidote to opioid- organizing this Special Order and for Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse. related overdoses, including heroin and the bipartisan approach to dealing with ‘‘To a certain extent, these are hidden behav- fentanyl, and is used as a critical tool such a challenging issue. iors, and we only notice people at the end of in preventing fatal opioid overdose, I would like to rise today to share their lives sometimes,’’ he said. ‘‘So we don’t having reversed more than 26,000 some of the stories, as my colleagues always know all of the pathways that lead to overdoses between 1996 and 2014. have, about my constituents whose this.’’ I have cosponsored and supported FRONTLINE spoke to experts and commu- lives have been impacted by addiction. nity outreach workers around the country to several other bills, such as the ones we We are now so well aware that addic- try to understand the differences. While are working on this week, to advance tion to prescription opioids is on the some have followed a similar trajectory as stronger, up-to-date solutions to this rise nationwide. In my home State of the white community, a closer look at the brutal epidemic. Maine, that trend has also been accom- epidemic in some communities of color re- But it is the human side of the story panied by a drastic increase in the use veals a different story. that motivates us. Every district has of heroin and other illicit drugs. Sadly, And outreach workers in several cities say their stories, and I commend the fami- now heroin and other drugs provide a that while funds and attention have been di- lies that are speaking out so that oth- cheaper, more readily available alter- rected to aid white opioid and heroin users in the suburbs, they are still struggling to get ers don’t experience the pain and loss native to diverted prescription medi- the resources they need to support minori- that they have. cines. The unpredictable formulations ties who are dealing with the same addic- Vonda Probst from Friedens, Penn- of these drugs, which can vary dras- tion. sylvania, lost her son Jared Carter to a tically in toxicity, have made Maine’s

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People from every back- because he could access treatment ation of the bill (H.R. 5046) to amend ground, income level, and generation when he needed it. the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe are at risk. Our constituents need treatment, and Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the At- One of the individuals we have trag- they need it now. States can’t face the torney General to make grants to as- ically lost was a brother of a staff epidemic alone, and they shouldn’t sist State and local governments in ad- member of mine. His name was David have to. The difference Federal funding dressing the national epidemic of McCarthy, and his struggle with addic- can make became clear to me recently opioid abuse, and for other purposes, tion was captured in a feature this when I visited Crossroads, a recovery which was referred to the House Cal- summer in The Washington Post, enti- center in my district. Through a Fed- endar and ordered to be printed. tled, ‘‘And Then He Decided Not to eral grant, they established a treat- f Be.’’ David, who had been sober for sev- ment program for pregnant and par- eral months, relapsed on the evening enting women which allows them to re- COMBATING THE HEROIN AND before he left home to return to his main unified with their children while OPIOID EPIDEMIC winter job at a ski resort. working on their recovery. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under His family came forward to speak One participant, Helen, came to the the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- openly and honestly about his death program while pregnant with her uary 6, 2015, the gentleman from New because they believe, as I do, that re- fourth child. The caring staff at Cross- Hampshire (Mr. GUINTA) is recognized moving the stigma and silence around roads worked with her to ensure that for 60 minutes as the designee of the addiction is an essential part of treat- she was able to bond with her baby majority leader. ing it as the serious illness that it is. after his birth and help facilitate her One of the most poignant aspects of transition to a long-term sober housing GENERAL LEAVE this family’s experience is that the day program. I am proud that Federal fund- Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I ask after David’s death, his brother Mi- ing played a part in her recovery. I unanimous consent that Members have chael overdosed on the same batch of firmly believe that helping Helen to 5 legislative days to revise and extend heroin. In Michael’s case, however, he get clean is a great investment in her, their remarks in the RECORD. was found while he was still alive, and in her children, and in our society. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the same paramedics who responded to During my visit to Crossroads, objection to the request of the gen- David’s death happened to have a phy- though, I heard about the many people tleman from New Hampshire? sician with them who administered an who struggle to access affordable treat- There was no objection. overdose reversal drug to revive him, ment or find themselves left without Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I want to so he survived. With his family’s sup- any support when they have completed thank my colleague, the gentlewoman port, he has now entered a long-term it. They, too, need us urgently. from Massachusetts (Ms. CLARK), who treatment program. Access to those re- Congress needs to come together and is doing great work in this area. New sources, like readily available Narcan appropriate emergency funds to com- England is particularly stressed with and quality treatment opportunities, bat the epidemic of opioid abuse in our an opioid epidemic, as are many other quite literally saves lives. country. Clearly, it is a matter of life States around the country, but her I am deeply frustrated and dis- and death. work is important because we share a appointed that my colleagues here in Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. cross-State border. We need to con- Congress have been unable to come to- Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman tinue to work together on this par- gether to provide funding to address from Maine. I thank her for sharing the ticular issue. this epidemic. I am very glad to see the personal story of David and Michael. I I yield to the gentleman from Illinois House working on legislation this week know that, in my extended office fam- (Mr. DOLD), a leader on the heroin and related to opioid abuse, but the reality ily, we grieve and remember and will opioid epidemic and bringing legisla- is, without funds appropriated to sup- continue to work for change for Kyle tion to the floor. port the new programs created, many and Emmett, who we have lost in the Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I want to of these bills are nothing more than po- past year as well. We will remember all thank my good friend for yielding. I litical rhetoric. the names that were mentioned in this want to thank Representative GUINTA I am afraid that some lawmakers first hour of Stephen, Jennifer, Mor- for his leadership with the Bipartisan would prefer to have people suffering gan, Bethany, Matt, Tracy, Jared, Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epi- from addiction continue to turn to our Chad, Tony, David, and Michael. demic. I also want to thank Represent- already overburdened emergency I thank my colleague from New ative KUSTER and Representative rooms for care, to continue asking Hampshire again for his work on this CLARK for their leadership on this them to enter treatment, only to be bipartisan task force. issue. turned away because they can’t pay, or Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Mr. Speaker, between 2001 and 2014, asking those people who are addicted of my time. there was a threefold increase in pre- to continue struggling to recover while f scription drug overdoses. What was also dealing with homelessness, food amazing is that during that same pe- insecurity, and a range of other chal- REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- riod of time there was a sixfold in- lenges. That is just unacceptable. VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF crease in heroin overdoses in the Every victim of this epidemic rep- H.R. 4641, ESTABLISHING PAIN United States. This is truly an epi- resents an incredible loss, not only to MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES demic. Today every 19 minutes, some- the people who love them, but to all of INTER-AGENCY TASK FORCE, one dies from a heroin overdose. us, in the form of missed potential. AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDER- In Chicago’s collar counties, we lose This summer I had the pleasure of ATION OF H.R. 5046, COMPREHEN- one individual every 3 days. In Cook meeting Chris Poulos, a University of SIVE OPIOID ABUSE REDUCTION County, it is more than one a day. As Maine law graduate who was working ACT OF 2016 the co-chair of the Illinois Suburban to get his security clearance for a fel- Mr. STIVERS (during the Special Anti-Heroin Task Force, I have seen lowship at the White House Office of Order of Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts), the unimaginable suffering that heroin National Drug Control Policy. The from the Committee on Rules, sub- has brought into families in our com- process was especially difficult for him mitted a privileged report (Rept. No. munity. Naloxone, however, has proven because he is a convicted felon who was 114–551) on the resolution (H. Res. 720) to be hugely successful as a lifesaving

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This program equips police cations, especially prescription opioids. who are putting a face on the heroin with the overdose antidote and trains The Lake County Underage Drinking epidemic all across the country. them how to administer this medica- and Drug Prevention Task Force has This evening I rise, as co-chair of the tion. What was fascinating was that set up drug take-back boxes through- Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the the police force didn’t have to be asked out Lake County at police depart- Heroin Epidemic, to join my colleagues to do this. They actually requested to ments. on both sides of the aisle who have spo- have the opportunity because they What is amazing is that, over the ken to highlight the impact that this were coming to these scenes over and course of the last year, they have col- devastating impact has had in our over and over again, usually about 5 to lected 12,000 pounds of prescription home State of New Hampshire and all 7 minutes before first responders and drugs. This is just in the police station. across the country. the fire department would come, before So we went to Walgreens and said: Just a few months ago our task force the paramedics would be there. They Please help us. Please help us get this held a similar Special Order to focus on didn’t want to actually watch these word out. Please help us make it easier the human impacts of this crisis and young people, these individuals, these for us to allow people to get their pre- how it is affecting families and friends people who were addicted just wither scriptions that they don’t need—the and colleagues in communities all across our districts. While the crisis away and die. So they were given excess—back. They are able to and said has continued, the good news is that we naloxone, they were given the training, they would happily to do that. are now making important progress to- and thus we have seen the success in I am so pleased to announce that Walgreens said they are going to put ward a solution here in Congress. one county across our country. I am appreciative of the important My work with the Lake County 500 prescription take-back boxes throughout the country. This is a huge work that the Senate undertook in Opioid Initiative inspired me to intro- passing the Comprehensive Addiction duce Lali’s Law with Representative step forward. CVS is working on edu- cation programs. So we appreciate and Recovery Act, and I want to thank CLARK. Our bill is named in honor of Democratic and Republican leadership those outside of the Congress that are Alex Laliberte, a young man from Ste- as well of the relevant committees for venson High School, who passed away helping us in this regard. I am thrilled that we are taking up their hard work in recent weeks in just before his finals in his sophomore bringing legislation to the floor of the these incredible bills, these great bills, year. House this week. these steps forward that will help our Now, what is amazing about Alex is At the same time, I call upon my col- that Alex was a normal guy. He played communities combat the opioid epi- leagues to ensure that this important sports, had lots of friends, had good demic by leveraging resources in our work fulfills its intended purpose by grades, your typical all-American, red- judicial and public health systems. providing the necessary assistance to blooded young man. Yet when he was I encourage my colleagues to take a treatment and recovery efforts that are in college in that first part of his soph- look at these very seriously. I encour- so critical to responding to this crisis. omore year, he started to get sick, and age my colleagues not only to vote for Recently, in January, I spoke about he went into the hospital. His parents these, but I encourage my colleagues to my dear friend Kriss’ stepdaughter, and his teachers, nobody really knew go back to their community and edu- Amber, who tragically died from an what was wrong, but he was actually cate their citizens, their families, their overdose after a treatment bed was un- going through withdrawal from pre- organizations in their district, about available for her after leaving incarcer- scription drugs. He would get better this incredible epidemic. ation. This story, of course, illustrates and then, all of a sudden, would repeat There are parents I encounter today the tragic consequences that limited this process, until eventually he passed that say, ‘‘It is not in my neighbor- treatment capacities can have for vul- away. hood,’’ and it is, ‘‘It is not in my nerable members of our communities. Lali’s Law will help increase access school,’’ and it is. The evidence is far Another heartbreaking story in my to naloxone by providing grant money too overwhelming. district involves Carl, the son of my to States as they implement standing Frankly, this is why this week, in a constituent and good friend, Sue order programs that will allow phar- bipartisan effort, Republicans and Messinger. macists to dispense naloxone over the Democrats alike are coming together At 24 years old, Carl had been using counter without a person-specific pre- to shed light on what we see each and heroin on and off for about a year be- scription. With increased access, the every day. fore he finally approached his parents World Health Organization says that Because there is no way in the world to talk about his addiction. To put it we will be able to save at least 20,000 we can have another parent walk into simply, his parents were stunned. additional lives each and every year. a bedroom to find another child that Carl was a recent college graduate has overdosed without doing all that who earned good grades and had his 2015 b we can to try to prevent that tragedy eyes set on applying to dental school. Naloxone is one piece of the puzzle to from happening ever again. It was almost inconceivable to them combat the opioid epidemic. Another So, again, I want to thank FRANK that such a high-achieving young man piece is getting addicts saved by GUINTA, I want to thank ANN KUSTER, could fall victim to opioid addiction. naloxone—those that have had that and I want to thank all of those that But as they learned that day and as we second chance at recovery—into treat- have come tonight to help combat this all now know too well, there is no one ment. incredible epidemic. face of addiction. This summer the Lake County Opioid Mr. GUINTA. I want to thank the After discussing his addiction at Initiative is rolling out another pro- gentleman from Illinois (Mr. DOLD), for length with his parents and asking for gram with the help of police officers his leadership in Lali’s Law and mak- their help and support as he began his who are trying to become that link be- ing sure that that bill comes to the journey to recovery, Carl’s parents tween the addicts. They are trying to floor for passage, as it is incredibly im- were able to secure him a place at a get those suffering from addiction into portant to his district and honors Alex detox program over 50 miles away from treatment centers that can actually and his challenge. home, the only one that would take help them. They want to bring them in. I yield to the gentlewoman from New him as a cash-paying client because They say: We don’t want to put you Hampshire (Ms. KUSTER), my friend their insurance would not cover an in handcuffs. We don’t want to put you and the co-chairman of the Bipartisan opioid detox program. behind bars. We actually want to get Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epi- Six days later Carl successfully com- you into treatment. So bring your par- demic, who is working diligently with pleted the detox and was discharged to

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I just heard this evening both Rep- him getting better with each and every As we reflect tonight on those we resentative DOLD and Representative day. have lost to this epidemic and those CHABOT speak about what they referred But when Carl came down with an who are still fighting it, let us con- to as drug take-back days. We in Bucks upper respiratory infection shortly tinue to focus to ensure our commu- County have removed literally tons of thereafter, a fatal error occurred in nities have the help that they need to prescription drugs from the street, treating the infection. Unaware of put this crisis behind is. medicine cabinets, and from the water Carl’s history of addiction and his re- Again, I thank all of our colleagues stream. Remove the supply as we work cent completion of detox, the doctor who are working to stop this epidemic. to remove the demand. who saw Carl for his respiratory infec- Mr. GUINTA. I want to thank the As a member of the task force, I am tion prescribed Cheratussin AC syrup, gentlewoman from New Hampshire for continuing to work with leaders like a narcotic cough suppressant. talking about Carl and our good friend those speaking here tonight in both po- Triggered by the codeine in the Kriss and her stepdaughter Amber. litical parties toward a common goal of cough syrup, Carl’s addiction was in- I yield to the gentleman from Penn- developing and enacting these national stantly reawakened. When Carl could sylvania (Mr. FITZPATRICK), my col- policies to stem the rising tide of drug resist the craving no longer, he decided league. use and drug abuse. to inject. The substance he injected, Mr. FITZPATRICK. I thank Rep- Through the hard work of this task however, was pure fentanyl, 50 times resentative GUINTA for yielding and for force and the tireless efforts of local more powerful than heroin. He died of his incredible and sustained leadership, recovery advocates across our country, an overdose in his family’s home. along with Representative KUSTER and this week the House will take an im- There were no labels on the bottle others, on this important bipartisan portant step toward passing com- that indicated that cough medicine work. prehensive policies designed to help could trigger such drug-seeking behav- I know that we all wonder if the work combat the opioid epidemic facing our ior and no way for Carl or his parents that we do here in the Nation’s cap- Nation. to know that his cough medicine could ital—the bills that we consider, the I am proud to be part of this effort pose such a fatal danger. votes that we cast—is having an im- that will undoubtedly help save others Since his death, his mother Sue has pact on individuals. from the pain and the loss of addiction. spoken out about the need to reform I truly believe—and I know that each I thank Representative GUINTA for labeling requirements to make sure of us do—that, if we can pass the bills his leadership. We look forward to the that no other family has to endure that are being discussed here tonight, success of these bills here this week. what she has had to live through. Carl we can get them through the Senate Mr. GUINTA. I thank Congressman was an educated, kind, driven young and on the President’s desk. If they FITZPATRICK for his leadership on the man who came from a supportive fam- could become law, we literally could bipartisan task force and for working ily, and this tragedy could occur to save lives. We could see families being with us to combat this significant chal- anyone. saved. lenge. The tragedy of Carl’s story is why I For some that we represent, the I yield to the gentleman from Staten was proud to help introduce Jessie’s opioid drug use may seem a world Island, New York (Mr. DONOVAN). Law. Sponsored by Representative away. But, sadly, the numbers remove Mr. DONOVAN. I thank Congressman WALBERG, this bill would seek to en- any doubt about heroin’s impact so GUINTA and Congresswoman KUSTER for sure that medical professionals have close to home when we have heard their leadership in this area. full knowledge of a patient’s previous those stories told over and over again Mr. Speaker, this week the House of opioid addiction. this evening. Representatives will act to pass a It seeks to do this by requiring the By every metric, the effects of heroin package of bills addressing the opioid Secretary of Health and Human Serv- has reached epidemic levels. I heard crisis. ices to develop standards for the promi- Representative COURTNEY earlier today One of them, the Comprehensive nent display of a patient’s history of here on the floor speak about the epi- Opioid Abuse Reduction Act, will au- opioid addiction in their medical demic as a national emergency. With thorize new grant programs for cities records when those patients consent to that I agree. and nonprofits for education, treat- include that information and by ensur- In Pennsylvania, heroin overdoses ment, and enforcement, and not a ing that the information can more eas- and opioid abuse will kill more people minute too soon. ily be shared among providers with than homicides or influenza. In some Opioid abuse is an epidemic. It is ev- consent. States, it is more deadly than auto- erywhere you look. It is in our neigh- While this legislation was only re- mobile accidents. borhood, in our social circles, and in cently introduced and is not included There are several reasons for the ris- our schools. Too many parents have in the current package of bills, I am ing statistics, Mr. Speaker, including buried their sons and daughters or hopeful we can work on bipartisan the increased supply and decreased cost watched them struggle for years with basis to bring this important bill to the of heroin and the increasing number of addiction, treatment, and relapse. It floor before the end of this session. Americans addicted to opioid pain- has to stop. I am very pleased with the legisla- killers. An effective response needs to ad- tion we are considering this week that At a townhall meeting last fall in dress three areas: education, treat- will have a measurable impact to move Quakertown, Bucks County, Pennsyl- ment, and enforcement. Today’s youth the needle in finding this epidemic. vania, in my district, graduates of the have to be educated about the dangers Among the 15 bills on the floor this Bucks County Drug Court shared their of addiction, and loved ones need to week, half are part of the legislative inspirational journeys toward recov- learn to recognize the early signs. agenda developed by the Bipartisan ery. Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epi- These stories, while marked with b 2030 demic that I started with my col- tragedy, are also punctuated with the The legislation the House will pass league, Congressman GUINTA. Addition- hope that their message can save oth- this week authorizes new grants to pre- ally, provisions of several other bills ers from the pain and the loss of heroin vent the next generation from abusing are included in legislation being con- addiction. Their message is having an pills and heroin. sidered. impact. Proven diversion programs, like the So this week represents truly impor- My community of Bucks County, drug treatment courts I participated in tant progress in the House. It is crit- Pennsylvania, and others around this as district attorney of Staten Island

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However, we I also had the opportunity to ride along Between the time that I left my of- must follow up on our efforts this week with McLean County Sheriff’s Deputy fice and I came to the House floor, my and ensure that the grant application Jonathan Albee, a handler in the de- brother texted me to let me know that process is not overly complicated and partment’s K–9 Unit, and his dog, Keej, someone that he went to high school onerous. who liked to bark at me a lot while I with, who he was goods friends with, In the past, the Federal grant proc- was in that car. who played in my backyard growing esses has discouraged effective treat- We discussed the recent rise in heroin up, had passed away. ment organizations from seeking the overdoses, as well as the 70 percent in- I then reached out to my other resources made available by Congress. crease in arrests for controlled sub- friend, who let me know that it was in- This is a national health emergency, stance possession that the McLean deed, by all accounts, heroin. And in and the bureaucracy must not get in County Sheriff’s Office says they have speaking with this friend, he shared the way of treatment. seen in the last year. And during that with me the names of a few other indi- Mr. Speaker, this week marks a ride-along, I got to experience a stop viduals from my high school that I was major step forward. Congress is direct- where drugs were found, but not her- completely unaware of who have passed ing resources towards programs and oin. away in the past 6 months, kids I policies that have been effective, and This is the community where my haven’t seen or heard from in 15 or 20 will continue to evaluate what is work- daughter just finished her freshman years, but nevertheless, it strikes very ing and what is not. By working to- year in college. I have seen how this close to home for me and I am sure a gether and getting the right tools to epidemic cannot just touch larger com- lot of Members here tonight who have local experts, we can beat this demon munities, many urban communities had firsthand experience with the epi- of addiction. like Bloomington, Normal, and demic. Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I thank McLean County, it touches my home As a member of the Bipartisan Task the gentleman from New York for his county of Christian County, too. Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic, work on the Opioid Abuse Reduction Mr. Speaker, just a few years ago our I do want to thank Mr. GUINTA and his Act, I thank him for his work on the county health department director was leadership. We have an opportunity task force and continuing the fight in arrested for heroin use and heroin pos- this week to take constructive steps to this epidemic. session. If it can happen to our own combat the heroin and opioid epidemic Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman county health department director, it that damages our communities and de- from Illinois (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS). can happen to anyone, regardless of stroys families, and we have that op- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. your socioeconomic status. Speaker, I thank my colleagues, Mr. Mr. Speaker, there are many factors portunity by bringing a series of com- GUINTA, Ms. KUSTER, and the previous that have made this epidemic wide- monsense, bipartisan bills to the House Special Order leader, Ms. CLARK. This spread, from prescription practices, to floor for consideration. is tremendously a great turnout for the actions of cartels south of the bor- Now, it is a package of bills. I won’t such an important subject, and for you der; and that is why we are addressing get into the specifics of each one. I three to lead it. Especially my good this important issue this week in the would rather paint with a little bit friend, Mr. GUINTA, I want to say thank House of Representatives. more of a broad brush here this evening you on behalf of the many families who I am proud to join with my colleague, and simply say that these legislative have been affected by this epidemic in Mr. GUINTA. I want to thank him and efforts to take constructive steps to Central Illinois where I am blessed to the rest of the colleagues who have get direct and immediate resources to serve. I think this shows how serious come here tonight to support this im- those on the front line in this battle, Congress is about addressing the issue portant issue. our first responders, our physicians, of opioids and addiction in our country, I can’t wait to vote in a bipartisan and healthcare providers, our local and and I am happy the House is going to way for every single bill we are going municipal officials, is a tremendous consider important pieces of legisla- to take up this week to address this step forward in the right direction. tion this week. very important issue. I served as a county commissioner, I want to read a quote from today’s Mr. GUINTA. I thank the gentleman and I can tell you, I know the chal- Bloomington, Illinois, Pantagraph. It from Illinois for his being here this lenges that our local emergency re- says: ‘‘The profile of a typical heroin evening, his leadership. He has talked sponders and law enforcement profes- user shooting up in an alley or back- very eloquently over the last several sionals face each and every day. stage at a rock concert no longer holds months about constituents of his that Indeed, last week I was in Berks true.’’ he is working so closely to help in cre- County, one of the four counties I rep- According to the CDC, there were ating an opportunity for recovery. So I resent, and had a roundtable with the more than 1,700 drug overdose deaths in thank the gentleman and thank him county commissioners there, the dis- my home State of Illinois in 2014, and for being here. trict attorney, the director of the the eighth highest in the Nation. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman emergency department at the local As of March of this year, the Illinois from West Chester, Pennsylvania (Mr. hospital, and also drug treatment pro- Department of Public Health reported COSTELLO). fessionals. that 761 deaths in 2015 were attributed Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. It is very clear that we need a multi- to heroin alone. And while the major- Speaker, Kevin Steele, who is the dis- lateral approach between drug treat- ity of these occur in the Chicagoland trict attorney in Montgomery County, ment professionals, medical profes- area, our State’s rural communities, one of the four counties that I rep- sionals, local officials. They each play the communities that I serve, have resent a portion of in southeastern a different role, but the theme is some- seen a noticeable rise of heroin-related Pennsylvania, noted earlier this week what the same. deaths in recent years. that there were 2,500 drug overdose We have outdated regulations, we As a matter of fact, just yesterday in deaths in Pennsylvania over the past have insufficient resources, and we Bloomington, Illinois, the towns of year, 60 alone in Montgomery County. need to better align the resources that Bloomington, Normal, McLean County, This is what he said: ‘‘We’re seeing we are providing. And that is what we I was there. There have been seven numbers we haven’t seen before. We’re are going to do this week in the House, deaths last year attributed in that one on pace to have the deadliest year for positive productive steps on a bipar- county to heroin use. overdoses.’’ tisan basis to get those on the front I had the opportunity to join McLean Now, not all of them are heroin, but lines in our communities, the resources County Sheriff Jon Sandage and Coun- quite a good number of them are. they need. In doing so, we will better

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:41 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.079 H10MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 10, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2207 empower our local first responders, our And one of the things that he used in My home State of West Virginia sits local law enforcement, and our commu- order to deal with that pain was atop the list, and I have seen firsthand nity healthcare providers. opioids, opioids that in the beginning the destruction that the disease of ad- I would be remiss if I didn’t also were prescribed, and then subsequently diction has brought to our cities and speak about the issue of prevention, were used by him without a prescrip- towns. prevention in the first instance. Abuse- tion. But imagine for a moment actually deterrent medications are critical. Our But that should not surprise you, be- starting your life in the throes of with- life sciences industry in my district cause one of the things that we look at drawal. This is the tragic reality for and across this country are making with respect to college athletes is that thousands of newborns nationwide. tremendous strides. It is a key compo- 23 percent of college athletes, accord- During pregnancy, a baby is exposed to nent in preventing addiction for many ing to one NCAA study, have been pre- any drugs the mother takes. As soon as in the first instance. scribed pain medications during the they are born, their bodies begin going Let me conclude, though, with this, course of the year. Another 6 percent, through withdrawal from heroin, Mr. Speaker. As legislators, as law- on top of that, self-prescribe with opioids, and other drugs. Not even ba- makers, we can’t end this epidemic. A opioids. bies are immune from the effects of law, any number of laws that simply So as a result, we have almost 1 in this drug epidemic. pass the House that may get signed 4—more than 1 in 4 dealing with Until you see these babies going into law are not going to end an epi- opioids. The problem being that that through withdrawal yourself, you can- demic. We understand that—and I want leads, oftentimes, to an addiction. not imagine their suffering. Their bod- the American people to understand to- There is a misunderstanding, a belief ies shake with tremors. Their cries are night—we are not saying that by pass- among many that it is a much safer heartbreaking. They are sensitive to ing laws, we end the epidemic. drug because it has been prescribed, noise, to light, and even to touch. No But what we can do is improve col- but not a recognition that it can lead, baby should have to go through with- laboration and better align resources in weeks and even days with daily use, drawal in their first hours, in their from and for the various stakeholders to a psychological dependency, which first days or weeks of his or her life. so that together we can turn the tra- can lead toward the addiction. We in the House are working to- jectory of this epidemic, which is on a Many people think that because they gether on this critical issue. We are very dangerous course, we can turn it have been able to get it under control, passing much-needed legislation to cre- into a declining direction, which is they will return to it at some time ate a path to recovery and a path to a what we need to do. We need to turn later at a dosage that they used before, healthy start in life for every child. this around. and because of the concentration being I am honored to have legislation in- We have a tremendous opportunity higher, they will return, and often- cluded in this package of bills this here in the House this week to take times it can lead, as it did in John week. The Nurturing and Supporting very positive steps in that direction, Thomas Decker’s situation, to an over- Healthy Babies Act will expand our and I want to thank Mr. GUINTA for his dose. knowledge of coverage and care for leadership on this issue. The John Tomas Decker Act is de- newborns with neonatal abstinence Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I thank signed to enable, at the high school syndrome, or NAS, babies suffering the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. level, the Centers for Disease Control from withdrawal after birth from the COSTELLO) for being here this evening to reach out, study the impact of exposure during pregnancy. and for his leadership in authoring the opioid use among high school athletes The dramatic increase of NAS, the Prevent Drug Addiction Act of 2016, an- and better arm those who engage with challenges to developing new models of other mechanism by which we can pro- them to monitor the use of those who care, and breaking down regulatory vide opportunity to those who suffer have been prescribed it, to screen for barriers are things I know all too well. from the ailment of addiction. His history of current drug use, depression, I helped start Lily’s Place in my home- work is very well-regarded on the bi- other kinds of things that can lead to town of Huntington, West Virginia, partisan task force and, again, I thank addiction, and begin to educate not which treats NAS newborns in a stand- him for his leadership. just those student athletes, but those alone facility. The care given is com- Mr. Speaker, I yield to another hon- who are in charge of those student ath- plementary to the traditional hospital orable gentleman from the great State letes about the great concern of opioid setting. Lily’s Place offers clinical care of Pennsylvania (Mr. MEEHAN), my abuse, which can lead to heroin addic- by doctors and nurses, as well as social good friend. tion and, ultimately, death. workers for families. Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank Hearing the cries of these newborns the gentleman from New Hampshire b 2045 will forever change you. We owe it to and all of my colleagues who have I’m grateful for the leadership of my each and every child to make sure they taken this approach to comprehensive colleague from New Hampshire and her have a chance to start their lives discussion on what we can do with leg- counterpart across the aisle for their healthy and happy. islation to deal with the issue of not work in this important area. I urge my I wish to thank Congressman GUINTA just heroin abuse, but the opioids that colleagues from both sides of the aisle and Congresswoman KUSTER for their are now a precursor. to support the John Thomas Decker leadership on the Bipartisan Task I would suggest that just about ev- Act, and I know that all of us will be Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic. erybody who has come to this floor committed to doing everything we can By working together, we can find solu- comes with a personal story. Mine is to stay ahead of this very, very chal- tions and build a brighter future. very personal as well. lenging issue for our Nation. Mr. GUINTA. I want to thank the The name of the act that I am spon- Mr. GUINTA. I thank the gentleman gentleman from West Virginia for his soring that is part of this comprehen- from Pennsylvania (Mr. MEEHAN) for leadership on the Nurturing and Sup- sive package is the John Thomas Deck- his leadership on the John Thomas porting Healthy Babies Act. I look for- er Act. Decker Act and his work in fighting ward to voting this week in favor of John was an athlete of great talent. this addiction as well. the gentleman’s legislation, and I ap- He was one of the record holders for Again, I thank the gentleman very preciate the gentleman’s compassion more than a decade as a receiver who much. and passion for the issue. went on to Cornell as part of a program Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman in which he was a lacrosse player, a from West Virginia (Mr. JENKINS). from Georgia, Congressman CARTER. program that won a national cham- Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. Mr. Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- pionship during his time there. Speaker, the United States is in the er, I thank the gentleman for holding But John, like so many student ath- middle of a drug crisis that is ravaging this Special Order to discuss such an letes, suffered from a knee injury that urban and rural communities alike. We important issue. impacted his ability to play, and like have seen the overdose rates skyrocket Mr. Speaker, as a lifelong phar- so many, he played through the pain. in the United States in recent years. macist, I have experienced firsthand

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:41 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.080 H10MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2208 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 10, 2016 the struggles that medical profes- drug addiction and drug addiction Hampshire (Ms. KUSTER), my esteemed sionals and Americans face with pre- problems in our streets. We saw rock colleague, who is the co-chairman of scription drug abuse. Many don’t real- hit our streets many, many years ago, the bipartisan task force. ize, but medical professionals are not and that is still infiltrating many of Ms. KUSTER. I thank the gentleman, immune to prescription drug abuse. I our urban areas in America. Then we Mr. GUINTA, for his leadership and to have had several colleagues in the moved on to other drugs like meth and everyone who participated tonight. pharmacy profession who have strug- heroin. The idea behind a Special Order to gled with prescription drug abuse. Heroin was always one of those kind put a face on this terrible heroin epi- In addition, I was the cosponsor in of taboo drugs, but today it is not. We demic and addiction, generally, is to the Georgia General Assembly when have seen a lot of the kids that get ad- create compassion and empathy both the Georgia Prescription Drug Moni- dicted because they got a sports injury among our colleagues and for those of toring Program was created. I believe or they got some other issue and have you who may be watching at home. We that PDMPs are one of the most impor- gotten a prescription drug, and they need a societal change in the way we tant tools in the fight against prescrip- have moved on from the oxys when approach substance use disorder. We tion drug abuse. As a pharmacist, I ex- they have run out of these opioids and need to understand that this is a dis- perienced several customers who would they have moved on to heroin. ease. I say at home, frequently, every So it has not become a taboo drug. It walk into my store with an out-of- time you hear the word ‘‘addict,’’ think has actually been a new drug that they State driver’s license. As you can of the word ‘‘diabetic.’’ We don’t say to can continue on their addiction; and imagine, I was a little hesitant to fill a someone: We can’t treat you because they don’t understand what it is doing prescription of someone who has a Ken- you have just eaten cake. Essentially, to their body, and they don’t under- tucky driver’s license when my store is we say: That is a really hard disease stand the addictions that are hurting in south Georgia. for you to live with, and we want to I believe the best way to address this them and, in some instances, killing them. help you. issue is to work as a team. Physicians, That is the message that we want to nurses, pharmacists, and anyone else We have seen heroin and fentanyl taking over our streets and not just convey tonight to families in New who is part of an individual’s medical Hampshire and all across this country. team has a role to play. We must work moving from California to Maine, but absolutely taking over America and We want to be a part of the solution, together if we want to win against this hurting our kids and killing our kids in and that is going to include prevention, powerful epidemic. education, treatment, access to treat- In addition, community leaders, com- record numbers. My wife is also an NICU nurse. She ment, expanding access to treatment, munity service centers, and any other has been an NICU nurse for about 20 and then lifelong recovery. entity that is involved in community years, and she has seen the effects of We know that the brain changes health has a role to play. We must all little babies that have come in and are under the misuse of prescription drugs work together as a community to help now addicted to these drugs, and they or opiates or heroin, and we need to people who are struggling with addic- are addicted to heroin. Seeing what have the patience to help people get tion. this does to a baby that is born pre- through not just the treatment itself, I encourage all of my colleagues to mature and now addicted to this drug but the recovery period. We need get involved in this issue. It is one that makes your heart go out, but you also homes where people can live in a sub- will destroy your communities and its understand the problems that these ba- stance-free environment, and we need families from the inside out, and you bies are going to have probably for a supports and mental health supports. won’t know you have a problem until it very long time in their young lives. We have learned that four out of five is almost too big to fight. If we don’t do something, this will heroin users have a co-occurring men- Again, I want to thank the gen- continue to ravage our kids, and it will tal health issue typically untreated tleman from New Hampshire for hold- continue to kill our kids on our and typically not getting any kind of ing this Special Order. I hope we can streets. If Congressman GUINTA and help with that. So in a sense, what you continue to work together on this issue Congresswoman KUSTER had not have are people that are self-medi- because this work will never be done. brought this forward, then somebody cating. Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I want to would have had to. But who? So I say thank the gentleman from Georgia for We also know that four out of five I thank you to them both for doing heroin users are coming to this his leadership, and particularly for his this. I know it ravages your State of expertise in the area of pharmacology. through prescription medication, so we New Hampshire, but it also affects our need to reach out and work with our It is a critical component of under- States and our cities across the coun- standing that we need to achieve based healthcare providers. I am very proud try. Without leadership, this would that both the American Medical Asso- on the opioid crisis. I appreciate the have continued to go on. gentleman’s leadership and his ability ciation and the American Hospital As- These bills that we are voting on will sociation are supporting many of the to work with the Congress to make do something. They will have an effect. bills that we have coming forward on sure that we are finding and striving The local administrations have to have the floor this week. for solutions beyond opioids for pre- an effect. Our counties and our States So this is the beginning. Our work is scriptions for pain in the country. have to have an effect or this will con- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman tinue on. not done, but the message tonight is from California, Congressman KNIGHT. So I say I thank you to the gentle- that Congress is coming together in a Mr. KNIGHT. I want to thank Con- woman and the gentleman, and I en- bipartisan way to tackle this head-on, gresswoman KUSTER and Congressman courage everyone to vote on these. to help these families, to help people GUINTA for taking a leadership role in Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I want to get treatment, and to put an end to this epidemic. This is something that thank the gentleman from California this terrible, terrible disease. has gone across the country. We have (Mr. KNIGHT) for his service on the task I thank the gentleman from New seen huge rises in the Northeast and force, his service for the last 18 years Hampshire. across the Midwest, but this is some- in uniform, and the gentleman’s con- Mr. GUINTA. I want to thank the thing that is not immune from any one tinued service here in the Congress. gentlewoman, my colleague from our of our districts. The gentleman’s depth and under- State of New Hampshire, where, unfor- I, along with Representatives ESTY standing of the issue is critical to the tunately, last year, 430 people perished and COSTELLO, are sponsoring legisla- passage of the legislation that we are due to opioid abuse and addiction. That tion to establish education programs bringing to the floor this week. I look is 1 out of every 3,000 of our residents. for both consumer awareness and prac- forward to continuing our work with It is a significant challenge in our titioner training to get at the root of the gentleman, and I thank the gen- State, in the Northeast, and New Eng- most of these addictions. tleman. land, but all across the country. Al- As a police officer for 18 years with Mr. Speaker, I now yield to the gen- most 50,000 people, last year, died of the LAPD, I have seen an awful lot of tlewoman from our great State of New this epidemic.

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Even the one decongestant that works on me ment and recovery, but also to people she bought drugs from wouldn’t and has since it was discovered. strengthen law enforcement, to focus help her. We have had more drugs pouring on those individuals who are selling She was 8 months pregnant. She fi- across our southern border, according these drugs across the country, from nally called a nurse, a nurse that had to what DEA agents and local law en- California to New Hampshire, but also helped her earlier in the year, and forcement have been telling me in being proactive in prevention and in asked for assistance. She went to the Texas and Border Patrol down at our education. hospital and thankfully was able to see border, DPS at our border. Drugs pour- We often speak of our friends and a physician. That physician told her ing in seem to have more purity and be constituents in New Hampshire that that she was days away from dying more devastating to people that get continue to suffer, but we also talk while she was carrying her child. hooked on them. about our children. I have a 12-year-old Thankfully, through the grace of God Obviously, we have had doctors and and an 11-year-old that I hope will live and the help of people in New Hamp- nurses. I have sentenced many profes- lives without and free from drugs. I shire, she was able to start the process sionals, a number of them at least, for want to make sure that every seventh- of recovery. Today my friend Abi—and crimes committed. And they are get- ting access to opioids, but it is a prob- and eighth-grader in the State of New I am proud to call her my friend—has lem. Hampshire understands the severity of testified in front of our committee What concerns me, also, is that it ap- hearings in New Hampshire, has testi- the problem and understands that this pears this administration is saying: We fied about the experience that she had is something that is deadly that we will help you clean up the criminal jus- and the loneliness and despair that she cannot even take once. tice inadequacies as long as you will experienced. She is now 6 months clean As you mentioned, the challenge of pass bills that will get a lot of people, with an 8-month-old son named Parker. fentanyl, lacing a pill of heroin with as thousands and thousands of people, re- It is a story of success. many as three small pieces of fentanyl leased from prison early. the size of grains of sand can kill a per- She continues each and every day to We have seen from the figures that strive for that success for others. She son. Most people don’t realize that. were provided to Senator JEFF SES- actually goes to schools in New Hamp- This is a deadly, deadly epidemic. SIONS, pursuant to his request, that, of shire and speaks to kids about her ex- b 2100 all the people in Federal prison for pos- perience in the hope that other people This week the House of Representa- session of illegal substances, 77 percent will not fall to the same experience she of them are not citizens of the United tives takes up a whole host of bills. had over the last several years. After the Senate passed their CARA States. That is 77 percent of those in I count her as a friend, but I focus Federal prison for possession are not Act 94–1, we have had four committees our work in her name, just as you focus U.S. citizens. So, obviously, this Presi- of jurisdiction work and try to improve your work in the name of Kriss dent has been giving illegal, unconsti- that piece of legislation. Soterian’s stepdaughter, Amber, be- tutional amnesties out like they were I look forward to sharing a very cause these are people we know. These water at a marathon. strong bipartisan vote this week on a are people that we don’t just represent. Hopefully, the Supreme Court is once whole host of bills, going to conference They are people that we want to try to and for all going to assure that that with the Senate, and getting this bill save. stops. But it makes sense when you to the President’s desk. It is a mark of I am very, very happy to see our look at this as being an election year bipartisanship and it is a mark of lead- leadership, the bipartisanship this and the Democratic Governor of Vir- ership, something that the country week in the legislation that will come ginia makes thousands of felons eligi- needs to see from this institution and to this floor, and I pray that next year ble to vote. from this city. we don’t see the same number of All they need is to get out of prison, I want to thank all of my colleagues deaths, that we start to see a decline. and then this President wants thou- who participated in this Special Order But, regardless, this is just the begin- sands and thousands more released tonight to kick off Heroin and Opioid ning of this process where we will con- from prison. The old saying is true here Awareness Week. We have heard stories tinue to fight for every life, to fight for in Washington: No matter how cynical of success and difficulty come in equal every person who is dealing with the you get, it is never enough to catch up. measure from every corner of the coun- disease of addiction, and will continue We should do criminal justice reform. try. to work in a bipartisan way because I have been pushing for it for the years I commend the House for passing a people of our Nation deserve it. I have been here, I guess for the last 8 comprehensive bipartisan bill for the I want to thank my colleague again, years. relief of the vulnerable, the victimized, ANN KUSTER from New Hampshire, my But if it is only going to get signed and distressed in my district, in your co-chair of the bipartisan task force, into law if it is combined with scrap- district, and throughout the Nation. for her leadership. I thank the speakers ping the sentences that were arrived at Any measure we take to lighten even this evening. I look forward to a pro- by judges agonizing over an appro- slightly the burden of suffering pa- ductive week and a productive year. priate sentence, then I hope and pray it tients and families can make the dif- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance will not happen until January of next ference between fatal despair and re- of my time. year, when a new President is in office, newal. f so that it does not get linked. The House is scheduled to take up I mean, the cynicism for an adminis- several similar measures this week. It ISSUES OF THE DAY tration to say, ‘‘Yeah. We will do the is my hope that, when combined, our The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. criminal justice reform that is nec- efforts will begin to form a solution to WESTERMAN). Under the Speaker’s an- essary, but only if you will allow us to this harrowing and tragic national cri- nounced policy of January 6, 2015, the release thousands and thousands from sis. We will continue to work for safe Chair recognizes the gentleman from prison,’’ which there is no question communities and effective evidence- Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) for 30 minutes. that people will be murdered, people based treatments. Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, we are will be robbed, people will be assaulted, But I want to end this evening on a back in session and things have contin- shot, burglarized in crimes that never favorable note. I want to share the ued to proceed on. I appreciate so much would have happened if the President story of my friend, Abi Lizotte, who my colleagues calling attention to this hadn’t pushed the early release of so the gentlewoman from New Hampshire, national disaster, really. Opioids are many criminals.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:41 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.084 H10MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2210 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 10, 2016 I hope and pray that we will be the you had to agree not to apply for bene- Obama sought to provide to every ille- guardians here in the House of those fits for 5 years, the idea being, if they gal immigrant minor—a person under American citizens that would be killed, are just an immigrant magnet for peo- 18. They have come into the country, robbed, burglarized, assaulted, if the ple who want to come get welfare, they breaking our law to get here. Yes, I President gets his way and releases would go broke. That was their rea- have been there at all hours of the day people early. We can’t allow that to soning. And, actually, it is quite good and night on the border. No one comes happen if we are going to keep our oath reasoning. across that border unaccompanied. You to the American people. b 2115 can’t get across the Rio Grande, in the We have heard so often in this room areas they were coming across, unac- and, goodness, we have heard right As one of the leaders there in the of- companied—4-year-old, 6-year-old, 8- here across the street in front of the fice made clear, she said: ‘‘Look, we year-old children as they stand there. I Supreme Court people that claim to be want to make sure that people coming have seen them come up from the illegally in this country. into England are going to be contribu- bank, and they are being helped. You The only reason I am saying claim to tors to our society and not just takers see a woman helping this child, and the be illegally in this country is we have from our society.’’ child is looking to her for answers, heard that all the people in this coun- I don’t know if she has been success- looking to her for instructions, looking try are in the shadows and we need to ful. Apparently there are people who to her for help. Then she gets up there, bring them out of the shadows. come in who are just takers there; but and she asks: Oh, is this your child? These people that were claiming to this idea is interesting. It puts to the Oh, no. I don’t know her at all. She is be illegally here protesting in front of test whether someone is just coming in not accompanied. Nobody is with her. the Supreme Court recently were not to get welfare benefits one has never Yes, you are with her, and all of in the shadows. They were in full sun- participated in, has helped pay for, or these other people are with her, but we light out in front of the United States if one is coming in to help make Amer- call it unaccompanied. Supreme Court and, in fact, blocking ica a better country. Then, of course, the President wants traffic there right in front of the Su- Of course, some think: If I come to $17,613 for every new illegal immigrant preme Court building. Ultimately, the America and if they are paying me ben- who is under 18, which, as the article police just shut off the streets because efits, obviously, America is a better points out, is more than he would seek so many people were in the streets. country because my getting welfare for Social Security retirees. This story from yesterday in the makes it a better country. But most of Again, from The Washington Exam- Washington Examiner is entitled us would not necessarily agree with iner, it is talking about author Jason ‘‘Cashing in: Illegal Immigrants get that. At least, I hope most would not. Richwine, who noted that illegal immi- $1,261 more welfare than American But in seeing this figure that the grants are barred from directly receiv- families.’’ total cost is over $103 billion for wel- ing welfare, but, instead, they get it The story says: fare benefits to households that are via their legal children. ‘‘Illegal immigrant households re- headed by immigrants, possibly as ‘‘ ‘Illegal immigrants are barred from ceive an average of $5,692 in Federal much as anything else, it ought to in- directly accessing most, though not welfare benefits every year, far more dicate that our immigration policies all, welfare programs, but they can re- than the average ‘native’ American and certainly this administration need ceive welfare through their U.S.-born household, at $4,431, according to a new dramatic changes. Perhaps it would be children. Legal immigrant households, report on the cost of immigration re- good to put a pause on immigration which have greater eligibility for wel- leased Monday. until we get this worked out because fare, cost $6,378, on average,’ he wrote. ‘‘The Center for Immigration Stud- we are doing great damage to our coun- ‘‘The average household’’—again, ies, in an analysis of federal cost fig- try and we are doing great damage to this is just an average household— ures, found that all immigrant-headed other countries. ‘‘headed by an immigrant, legal or ille- households—legal and illegal—receive Anyway, this goes on to read: ‘‘Immi- gal, costs taxpayers $6,234 in Federal an average of $6,241 in welfare’’— grants receiving the most, in the study welfare benefits. I will point out parenthetically here of 2012 figures, come from Mexico and ‘‘The average immigrant household that that is an average. Obviously, not Central America. Their average annual consumes 33 percent more cash welfare, everybody gets welfare that is here le- taxpayer-funded welfare collection is 57 percent more food assistance, and 44 gally and illegally. Obviously, there $8,251, 86 percent higher than the bene- percent more Medicaid dollars than the are lots of households that don’t get fits received by native households, said average native household. welfare. But this is an average. the report.’’ ‘‘At $8,251, households headed by im- And the article says: Mr. Speaker, that is pretty stag- migrants from Central America and —‘‘41 percent more than native gering. These are, apparently, 2012 fig- Mexico have the highest welfare costs households. As with Americans receiv- ures? Mexico and Central America? Im- of any sending region. ing benefits such as food stamps and migrants from Mexico and Central ‘‘The greater consumption of welfare cash, much of the welfare to immi- America are receiving, on average, dollars of immigrants can be explained grants supplements their low wage $8,251 per year. in large part by their lower level of jobs. It is pretty clear. You don’t have to education and larger number of chil- ‘‘The total cost is over $103 billion in be that great of a mathematician. I dren compared to natives. Over 24 per- welfare benefits to households headed was good at math in junior high and in cent of immigrant households are head- by immigrants. A majority, 51 percent, high school. In college, I only had to ed by a high school dropout compared of immigrant households receive some study for 15 minutes for the final to to just 8 percent of native households. type of welfare compared to 30 percent make an A in algebra. But you don’t In addition, 13 percent of immigrant of native households, said the analysis have to be good at math to know that households have three or more children of Census data.’’ no nation can sustain itself when it is versus just 6 percent of native house- I would like to insert, Mr. Speaker, giving people who are rushing into the holds.’’ when STEVE KING and I visited in Lon- country over $8,000 without their ever So when you do the math, as some don, England, with the Social Security contributing a dime to the ongoing of people actually have, our Nation is not office equivalent there, they pointed the country. long for the world unless we get on a out that, in order to receive Social Se- In any event, the article reads: ‘‘The lawful track. I have seen and had signs curity-type benefits in England, the new report follows another that found shoved in front of my face over in front law requires proof that you have been President Obama seeking $17,613 for of the Supreme Court that Jesus was in the country for 5 years before you every new illegal minor, more than So- an immigrant and that Jesus was a ref- are eligible. cial Security retirees get.’’ ugee. This thing I know from every- We were told—I didn’t see them, but That is just mind-boggling. In the thing we have been taught, from every- we were told that, in applying to come words of Bo Pilgrim, that is mind-bog- thing that is in the Bible, is that Jesus to the country or being in the country, gling. It is $17,613 that President was never an illegal immigrant. Jesus

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:43 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.086 H10MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 10, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2211 made clear you render unto Caesar ‘‘A comment objectionable to the ad- President. According to a David Sam- that which is Caesar’s. You follow the ministration was edited out of the offi- uels New York Times Magazine article law. He never broke the law nor advo- cial video posted on a government Web to be published Sunday and already cated breaking the civilian law; site, posted to the Web site, Rhodes, like though, those who crucified him clear- ‘‘The censorship was discovered and Barack Obama, is contemptuous of ’the ly violated the law. documented because the official gov- American foreign-policy establish- An article here from The Washington ernment transcript had not been edit- ment.’ What Obama calls the ’Wash- Free Beacon today, by Adam Kredo, ed, ington playbook’ dictating the sorts of reads: ‘‘Report: Homegrown violent ex- ‘‘The missing video was, somehow, responses available to American pol- tremists planting roots across U.S.; found and restored to the version on icymakers, Rhodes calls the ’Blob.’’’ foiled ISIS attacks, plots, and terror the government Web site—after the This article points out what is in the funding grows across Nation.’’ censorship had been exposed, and news right now, that the Obama ad- ‘‘At least 75 homegrown violent ex- ‘‘The administration pleaded igno- ministration—and I am being careful— tremists were found to be operating rance of the editing once it had been that the Obama administration was re- across the United States in 2015, with made public. sponsible for a lie perpetrated against the largest portion of these individuals ‘‘Rosen’s revelation begs a question the American people. They claim they pledging allegiance to the ISIS terror posed to MRCTV multiple times since were dealing with moderates in Iran. group, according to recent figures pub- it broke the Hollande story: They knew they were dealing with lished by New Jersey’s Office of Home- ‘‘Is this an isolated incident, or are radicals, and Ben Rhodes is lying. He land Security and Preparedness. there other times the administration brags about all the lying they did to ‘‘The largest number of homegrown has edited out comments it doesn’t keep the Senate from standing up and extremists were caught providing ma- want the American people to hear?’’ having the courage to say this is a terial support to various terror organi- Consistent with actions like pre- treaty. It is being done with radical zations, while at least 21 percent of the venting people from hearing the Islamists in Iran. It hurts all our terrorists were found to be planning at- French President point out the truth friends, helps our enemies. We will not tacks in the United States, according that Islamic terrorism is at the root of allow that to happen. We are taking a to the figures. all terrorism—most terrorism it cer- ‘‘Another 10 percent successfully car- vote on the Iran treaty as a treaty. tainly is—here is a front page magazine ried out terror attacks in California, And then when they did, if the Demo- story: ‘‘Obama Frees USS Cole Bomb- New York, Tennessee, and Massachu- crats tried to block it, then this, more setts, according to the data, which ing Terrorist. American lives don’t than anything else they have ever shows that the New York City area was matter,’’ from Daniel Greenfield. taken up, would be something they home to the largest number of violent ‘‘On Thursday morning, sailors on should say, as HARRY REID did, we may extremists.’’ board the USS Cole were lining up for not have 60, but this is critical. We That term ‘‘violent extremists’’ is so an early lunch. Seventeen of them died vote on the Iran treaty and vote it beloved by this administration so they as an al Qaeda bomb on board a fishing down. don’t have to use the term ‘‘radical boat tore through the hull outside the So 51 votes sets aside cloture, and Islamists’’ or ‘‘Islamic jihadists.’’ gallery. The dead included 15 men and they drive forward. It doesn’t get the Yet, here is an article from Craig two women, one of whom had a young two-thirds vote, and we stop the radi- Bannister today: ‘‘Administration’s child. For 3 weeks, the crew of the USS cals in Iran from getting the hundreds Censorship of State Department Video Cole struggled to keep their ship from of billions that will flow not just in 1 Mirrors Deletion of Hollande’s sinking while working waste deep in year, but over a period of time. ’Islamist’ Remark.’’ water with bucket brigades, sleeping I met with Baloch people, Baloch The article reads: ‘‘The State Depart- on the deck, and living surrounded by leaders today. The southern part of ment’s censorship of an on-camera con- the terrible aftermath of the terrorist Iran, southern southwest part of Paki- fession made by spokeswoman Jen attack. stan, those are indigenous Baloch Psaki appears identical to the recent ‘‘The survivors, wounded and whole, areas. The most productive oilfields of censorship by the White House of video received the words ‘Glory is the Re- Iran are Baloch areas. of French President Hollande speaking ward of Valor,’ written on the bent They have been so unfairly terrorized the words ’Islamist terrorism,’ exposed steel removed from the site of the ex- and mistreated. They know what ter- by MRCTV. plosion that tore through their ship rorists the leaders of Iran are. ‘‘FOX News’ James Rosen reported and their lives. We have friends in those areas of Iran on Monday that the State Department b 2130 and Pakistan, and this administration edited out an on-camera admission by chose to lie to the American people to Psaki in 2013 that it is Obama adminis- ‘‘The President of the United States get the Senate to do nothing to stop tration’s policy to lie to the American promised that justice would be done: them. And people around the world will people, and that the Iran nuclear deal ‘‘’To those who attacked them, we die as a result of the lies that Ben was ’a good example’ of a time it did. say: You will not find a safe harbor. We Rhodes has now admitted to. ‘‘The administration used the same will find you and justice will prevail.’’’ God help us all. censorship tactics earlier this year As the article says: ‘‘Despite Clin- I yield back the balance of my time. when it edited out audio of President ton’s words, justice did not prevail.’’ Hollande calling ’Islamist terrorism’ The article goes on to point out all f the root of terrorism today . . .’ The the injustice of what President Obama LEAVE OF ABSENCE White House Web site has censored a has done in freeing this bomber in- By unanimous consent, leave of ab- video of French President Francois volved in the USS Cole bombing. He is sence was granted to: Hollande saying that ‘‘Islamist ter- a murderer of 17, wounder of three Mr. HASTINGS (at the request of Ms. rorism’’ is at the ‘‘roots of terrorism.’’ dozen or so in an attack on a United PELOSI) for today through May 13. The White House briefly pulled video of States military ship. f a press event on terrorism with Presi- The United States cannot long exist dent Obama, and when it reappeared on when this is the way we treat those SENATE BILL REFERRED the whitehouse.gov Web site and who are trying to destroy us. A bill of the Senate of the following YouTube, the audio of Hollande’s In a May 5 account in The Weekly title was taken from the Speaker’s translator goes silent, beginning with Standard’s story, ‘‘Obama’s Foreign table and, under the rule, referred as the words ‘‘Islamist terrorism,’’ then Policy Guru Boasts of How the Admin- follows: istration Lied to Sell the Iran Deal,’’ it begins again at the end of his sen- S. 546. An act to establish the Railroad tence.’ says: Emergency Services Preparedness, Oper- ‘‘The two censorships by the Obama ‘‘It’s hardly any wonder that Deputy ational Needs, and Safety Evaluation (RE- administration follow the same pat- National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes SPONSE) Subcommittee under the Federal tern: has a ’mind meld’ with his boss, the Emergency Management Agency’s National

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A letter from the Secretary, Depart- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- tions on emergency responder training and ment of the Treasury, transmitting the De- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final resources relating to hazardous materials in- partment’s report entitled ‘‘Audit of the Ex- rule — List of Fisheries for 2016 [Docket No.: cidents involving railroads, and for other change Stabilization Fund’s Fiscal Years 150306230-6303-02] (RIN: 0648-BE88) received purposes; to the Committee on Transpor- 2015 and 2014 Financial Statements’’, pursu- May 5, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); tation and Infrastructure. ant to 31 U.S.C. 5302(c)(2); Jan. 30, 1934, ch. 6, Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to Sec. 10 (as amended by Public Law 97-258, the Committee on Natural Resources. f Sec. 5302(c)(2)); (96 Stat. 994); to the Com- f BILLS PRESENTED TO THE mittee on Financial Services. PRESIDENT 5313. A letter from the Assistant Secretary REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON for Administration and Management, De- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, partment of Labor, transmitting the Depart- reported that on April 29, 2016, she pre- ment’s direct final rule — Department of Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of sented to the President of the United Labor Implementation of OMB Guidance on committees were delivered to the Clerk States, for his approval, the following Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension for printing and reference to the proper bills: (RIN: 1291-AA38) received May 5, 2016, pursu- calendar, as follows: ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Mr. BRADY of Texas: Committee on Ways H.R. 2908. To adopt the bison as the na- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee tional mammal of the United States. and Means. H.R. 3209. A bill to amend the In- on Education and the Workforce. ternal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the H.R. 1493. To protect and preserve inter- 5314. A letter from the Assistant General national cultural property at risk due to po- disclosure of certain tax return information Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and En- for the purpose of missing or exploited chil- litical instability, armed conflict, or natural ergy Efficiency, Office of Energy Efficiency or other disasters, and for other purposes. dren investigations; with an amendment and Renewable Energy, Department of En- (Rept. 114–542). Referred to the Committee of f ergy, transmitting the Department’s final the Whole House on the state of the Union. rule — Energy Conservation Program: Estab- ADJOURNMENT Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judi- lishment of Procedures for Requests for Cor- ciary. H.R. 2137. A bill to ensure Federal law Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I move rection of Errors in Rules (RIN: 1904-AD63) enforcement officers remain able to ensure that the House do now adjourn. received May 5, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. their own safety, and the safety of their fam- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 ilies, during a covered furlough (Rept. 114– The motion was agreed to; accord- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and ingly (at 9 o’clock and 34 minutes 543). Referred to the Committee of the Whole Commerce. House on the state of the Union. p.m.), under its previous order, the 5315. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judi- House adjourned until tomorrow, ment of the Treasury, transmitting a six- ciary. S. 125. An act to amend title I of the month periodic report on the national emer- Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 10 a.m. for Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act gency with respect to the situation in or in morning-hour debate. of 1968 to extend the authorization of the relation to the Democratic Republic of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program f Congo that was declared in Executive Order through fiscal year 2020, and for other pur- 13413 of October 27, 2006, pursuant to 50 EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, poses (Rept. 114–544). Referred to the Com- U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); ETC. mittee of the Whole House on the state of (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public the Union. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); (91 Stat. 1627); to the Mr. MILLER of Florida: Committee of Vet- Committee on Foreign Affairs. communications were taken from the erans’ Affairs. H.R. 4590. A bill to authorize Speaker’s table and referred as follows: 5316. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notifica- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry 5308. A letter from the Director, Defense tion that the national emergency with re- out certain major medical facility projects Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- spect to the Central African Republic, origi- for which appropriations are being made for partment of Defense, transmitting the De- nally declared on May 12, 2014, by Executive fiscal year 2016, and for other purposes; with partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- Order 13667, is to continue in effect beyond an amendment (Rept. 114–545). Referred to quisition Regulation Supplement: Contract May 12, 2016, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); the Committee of the Whole House on the Term Limit for Energy Savings Contracts Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) state of the Union. (DFARS Case 2015-D018) [Docket No.: DARS- (H. Doc. No. 114—133); to the Committee on Mr. MILLER of Florida: Committee on 2015-0050] (RIN: 0750-AI74) received May 5, Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 4063. A bill to im- 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public 5317. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- prove the use by the Secretary of Veterans Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the viser, Office of Treaty Affairs, Department of Affairs of opioids in treating veterans, to im- Committee on Armed Services. State, transmitting a report concerning prove patient advocacy by the Secretary, 5309. A letter from the Director, Defense international agreements other than treaties and to expand the availability of com- Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- entered into by the United States to be plementary and integrative health, and for partment of Defense, transmitting the De- transmitted to the Congress within the other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- sixty-day period specified in the Case-Za- 114–546, Pt. 1). Referred to the Committee of quisition Regulation Supplement: Multiyear blocki Act, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(d)(1); the Whole House on the state of the Union. Contract Requirements (DFARS Case 2015- Public Law 92-403, Sec. 1; (86 Stat. 619); to the Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judi- D009) [Docket No.: DARS-2015-0067] (RIN: Committee on Foreign Affairs. ciary. H.R. 4985. A bill to amend the Foreign 0750-A180) received May 5, 2016, pursuant to 5 5318. A letter from the Chairman, Council Narcotics Kingpin designation Act to protect U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. of the District of Columbia, transmitting classified information in Federal court chal- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on D.C. ACT 21-378, ‘‘Transportation Reorga- lenges (Rept. 114–547, Pt. 1). Ordered to be Armed Services. nization Amendment Act of 2016’’, pursuant printed. 5310. A letter from the Director, Defense to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. Mr. KLINE. Committee on Education and Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- 814); to the Committee on Oversight and the Workforce. H.R. 4843. A bill to amend the partment of Defense, transmitting the De- Government Reform. Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- 5319. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, to require certain monitoring and oversight, quisition Regulation Supplement: Long-Haul Office of General Counsel, Federal Transit and for other purposes; with an amendment Telecommunications (DFARS Case 2015- Administration, Department of Transpor- (Rept. 114–548). Referred to the Committee of D023) [Docket No.: DARS-2015-0046] (RIN: tation, transmitting a notification of a Des- the Whole House on the state of the Union. 0750-AI72) received May 5, 2016, pursuant to 5 ignation of acting officer, pursuant to 5 Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Committee on Nat- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, 151(b); (112 ural Resources. H.R. 295. A bill to reauthor- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on Over- ize the Historically Black Colleges and Uni- Armed Services. sight and Government Reform. versities Historic Preservation program; 5311. A letter from the Director, Defense 5320. A letter from the Chairman, National with an amendment (Rept. 114–549). Referred Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- Credit Union Administration, transmitting to the Committee of the Whole House on the partment of Defense, transmitting the De- the Inspector General’s semiannual report state of the Union. partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- for October 1, 2015, through May 31, 2016, pur- Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Committee on Nat- quisition Regulation Supplement: Disclosure suant to Sec. 5(b) of the Inspector General ural Resources. H.R. 2009. A bill to provide to Litigation Support Contractors (DFARS Act of 1978, as amended (Public Law 95-452); for the conveyance of certain land inholdings Case 2012-D029) [Docket No.: DARS-2014-0017] to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- owned by the United States to the Tucson (RIN: 0750-AH54) received May 5, 2016, pursu- ment Reform. Unified School District and to the Pascua ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 5321. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Yaqui Tribe of Arizona; with an amendment 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Administrator for Regulatory Programs, (Rept. 114–550). Referred to the Committee of on Armed Services. NMFS, Office of Protected Resources, Na- the Whole House on the state of the Union.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:41 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10MY7.050 H10MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 10, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2213 Mr. COLLINS of Georgia: Committee on treatment under Medicaid; with an amend- By Mr. FLORES (for himself, Mr. Rules. House Resolution 720. Resolution pro- ment (Rept. 114–559). Referred to the Com- WELCH, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. COSTA, viding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4641) mittee of the Whole House on the state of Mr. WOMACK, and Mr. RICHMOND): to provide for the establishment of an inter- the Union. H.R. 5180. A bill to alleviate the ethanol agency task force to review, modify, and up- Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and blend wall under the renewable fuel program, date best practices for pain management and Commerce. H.R. 4982. A bill to direct the and for other purposes; to the Committee on prescribing pain medication, and for other Comptroller General of the United States to Energy and Commerce. purposes, and providing for consideration of evaluate and report on the in-patient and By Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois (for the bill (H.R. 5046) to amend the Omnibus outpatient treatment capacity, availability, himself, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to and needs of the United States; with an Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. authorize the Attorney General to make amendment (Rept. 114–560). Referred to the LAMBORN, Mr. TAKAI, Mr. YOUNG of grants to assist State and local governments Committee of the Whole House on the state Indiana, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. STEFANIK, in addressing the national epidemic of opioid of the Union. Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. GUTHRIE, and Mr. abuse, and for other purposes (Rept. 114–551). Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania): Referred to the House Calendar. Commerce. H.R. 4981. A bill to amend the H.R. 5181. A bill to counter foreign Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and Controlled Substances Act to improve access disinformation and propaganda, and for Commerce. H.R. 1818. A bill to amend the to opioid use disorder treatment; with an other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Public Health Service Act to provide grants amendment (Rept. 114–561, Pt. 1). Referred to Affairs. to States to streamline State requirements the Committee of the Whole House on the By Mr. LONG (for himself and Mr. BEN and procedures for veterans with military state of Union. RAY LUJA´ N of New Mexico): emergency medical training to become civil- DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE H.R. 5182. A bill to promote the develop- ment of safe drugs for neonates; to the Com- ian emergency medical technicians; with an Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the Com- mittee on Energy and Commerce. amendment (Rept. 114–552). Referred to the mittee on Armed Services discharged from By Mr. MOULTON (for himself and Mr. Committee of the Whole House on the state further consideration. H.R. 4063 referred to KING of New York): of the Union. the Committee of the Whole House on the Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and H.R. 5183. A bill to amend title II of the So- state of Union. cial Security Act to eliminate the five Commerce. H.R. 3680. A bill to provide for Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the Com- month waiting period for disability insur- the Secretary of Health and Human Services mittee on the Judiciary discharged from fur- ance benefits for individuals with to carry out a grant program for co-pre- ther consideration. H.R. 4981 referred to the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); to the scribing opioid overdose reversal drugs; with Committee of the Whole House on the state Committee on Ways and Means. an amendment (Rept. 114–553). Referred to of the Union. the Committee of the Whole House on the By Mr. PAULSEN: f H.R. 5184. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- state of the Union. Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS enue Code of 1986 to expand rules related to investment by nonresident aliens in domes- Commerce. H.R. 3691. A bill to amend the Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the tic mutual funds and business development companies; to the Committee on Ways and residential treatment programs for pregnant bills and resolutions of the following Means. and postpartum women and to establish a titles were introduced and severally re- By Mr. POE of Texas: pilot program to provide grants to State sub- ferred, as follows: H.R. 5185. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- stance abuse agencies to promote innovative By Mrs. RADEWAGEN: enue Code of 1986 to provide for disclosure for service delivery models for such women; with H.R. 5174. A bill to make certain improve- charity employees and board members pre- an amendment (Rept. 114–554). Referred to ments in the laws administered by the Sec- viously implicated in terror finance; to the the Committee of the Whole House on the retary of Veterans Affairs relating to edu- Committee on Ways and Means. state of the Union. cational assistance, and for other purposes; By Mr. POLIQUIN: Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 5186. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Commerce. H.R. 4586. A bill to amend the By Mr. TAKANO: enue Code of 1986 to exclude employer con- Public Health Service Act to authorize H.R. 5175. A bill to amend title 38, United tributions to 529 plans from gross income grants to States for developing standing or- States Code, to direct the Secretary of Vet- and employment taxes and to allow a deduc- ders and educating health care professionals erans Affairs to disapprove, for purposes of tion for individual contributions to such regarding the dispensing of opioid overdose the educational assistance programs of the plans; to the Committee on Ways and Means. reversal medication without person-specific Department of Veterans Affairs, programs of By Mr. TIBERI (for himself and Mr. prescriptions, and for other purposes; with education determined to have utilized decep- LARSON of Connecticut): an amendment (Rept. 114–555). Referred to tive or misleading practices in violation of H.R. 5187. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- the Committee of the Whole House on the section 3696 of such title, and for other pur- enue Code of 1986 to increase the alternative state of the Union. poses; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- simplified credit for research expenses; to Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and fairs. the Committee on Ways and Means. Commerce. H.R. 4599. A bill to amend the By Mr. TAKANO (for himself and Mrs. By Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Controlled Substances Act to permit certain RADEWAGEN): H.J. Res. 92. A joint resolution proposing partial fillings of prescriptions; with an H.R. 5176. A bill to direct the Secretary of an amendment to the Constitution of the amendment (Rept. 114–556). Referred to the Labor to carry out a research program to United States to give States the right to re- Committee of the Whole House on the state evaluate the effectiveness of the Transition peal Federal laws and regulations when rati- of the Union. Assistance Program in addressing the needs fied by the legislatures of two-thirds of the Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and of certain minority veterans; to the Com- several States; to the Committee on the Ju- Commerce. H.R. 4976. A bill to require the mittee on Armed Services. diciary. Commissioner of Food and Drugs to seek rec- By Mr. CURBELO of Florida (for him- By Mr. GOHMERT: ommendations from an advisory committee self and Mr. SIRES): H.J. Res. 93. A joint resolution proposing a of the Food and Drug Administration before H.R. 5177. A bill to improve disaster miti- balanced budget amendment to the Constitu- approval of certain new drugs that are gation programs, and for other purposes; to tion of the United States; to the Committee opioids without abuse-deterrent properties, the Committee on Transportation and Infra- on the Judiciary. and for other purposes; (Rept. 114–557). Re- structure. By Mr. VEASEY (for himself, Mr. ferred to the Committee of the Whole House By Mr. WENSTRUP (for himself, Mr. PETERS, Ms. NORTON, Mr. RANGEL, on the state of the Union. TAKANO, and Miss RICE of New York): Ms. CLARKE of New York, and Mr. Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and H.R. 5178. A bill to amend title 38, United PAYNE): Commerce. H.R. 4969. A bill to amend the States Code, to direct the Secretary of Vet- H. Res. 719. A resolution expressing support Public Health Service Act to direct the Cen- erans Affairs to provide educational and vo- for designation of May 2016 as ‘‘Health and ters for Disease Control and Prevention to cational counseling for veterans on campuses Fitness Month’’; to the Committee on En- provide for informational materials to edu- of institutions of higher learning, and for ergy and Commerce. cate and prevent addiction in teenagers and other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- By Mr. ISRAEL (for himself, Mr. RYAN adolescents who are injured playing youth erans’ Affairs. of Ohio, and Mr. COURTNEY): sports and subsequently prescribed an opioid; By Mr. AMASH: H. Res. 721. A resolution expressing support with an amendment (Rept. 114–558). Referred H.R. 5179. A bill to limit the authority of for the designation of May 8, 2016, through to the Committee of the Whole House on the personnel of the Department of Homeland May 14, 2016, as Food Allergy Awareness state of the Union. Security to prohibit a citizen or permanent Week; to the Committee on Energy and Com- Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and resident of the United States from boarding merce. Commerce. H.R. 4978. A bill to require the as a passenger on an aircraft or cruise ship By Ms. NORTON (for herself, Mr. Government Accountability Office to submit based on inclusion of the individual in a LYNCH, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. VAN HOL- to Congress a report on neonatal abstinence watchlist, and for other purposes; to the LEN, Mr. MEEKS, and Ms. JACKSON syndrome (NAS) in the United States and its Committee on Homeland Security. LEE):

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H. Res. 722. A resolution expressing the Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 (‘‘The Con- H.R. 239: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. sense of the House of Representatives sup- gress shall have Power . . . To make all H.R. 343: Mr. MEADOWS and Mr. MURPHY of porting the Federal workforce; to the Com- Laws which shall be necessary and proper for Pennsylvania. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- carrying into Execution . . . all other Pow- H.R. 353: Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. form. ers vested by this Constitution in the Gov- H.R. 499: Mr. POE of Texas. f ernment of the United States or in any De- H.R. 546: Ms. GRAHAM. partment or Officer thereof.’’) H.R. 563: Mr. LEWIS and Ms. DELAURO. MEMORIALS By Mr. FLORES: H.R. 576: Ms. SLAUGHTER. Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials H.R. 5180. H.R. 605: Mr. SALMON. were presented and referred as follows: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 632: Mr. RANGEL, Mr. TAKAI, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: COURTNEY, Ms. PINGREE, Ms. DELAURO, and 217. The SPEAKER presented a memorial Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Con- Mr. GUINTA. of the Legislature of the State of Tennessee, stitution of the United States. H.R. 649: Mr. RUSH and Ms. MENG. relative to House Joint Resolution No. 291, By Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois: H.R. 711: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. urging Congress to reform the federal re- H.R. 5181. H.R. 729: Mr. LANGEVIN. quirements relative to high school gradua- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 748: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. tion rates during the reauthorization of the lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 756: Mr. TAKAI and Mr. MCGOVERN. Elementary and Secondary Education Act; Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 799: Mr. GROTHMAN. which was referred to the Committee on the United States H.R. 842: Mr. RICHMOND. Education and the Workforce. By Mr. LONG: H.R. 863: Mr. ROKITA. 218. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- H.R. 5182. H.R. 864: Mr. MEEHAN. resentatives of the State of Florida, relative Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 865: Mr. PITTENGER. to House Resolution 1001, condemning the lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 921: Mr. ZINKE, Mr. LANCE, Mr. SMITH international Boycott, Divestment, and Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- of Missouri, Mr. HARRIS, and Mr. PITTENGER. Sanctions (BDS) movement against the stitution, which states ‘‘To make all Laws H.R. 923: Mr. COOK, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. State of Israel and calls upon its govern- which shall be necessary and proper in the SMITH of Texas, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. LAB- mental institutions to denounce hatred and Government of the United States or in any RADOR, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. THOMPSON of Penn- discrimination whenever they appear; which Department or Officer thereof.’’ sylvania, and Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. was referred to the Committee on Foreign By Mr. MOULTON: H.R. 973: Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. RUSH, Mr. DUN- Affairs. H.R. 5183. CAN of Tennessee, and Mr. ISRAEL. 219. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- H.R. 980: Mr. CRAWFORD and Mr. RUSSELL. resentatives of the State of Florida, relative Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1062: Mr. LAMALFA. to House Resolution 1001, condemning the H.R. 1109: Mr. NOLAN. international Boycott, Divestment, and Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Con- stitution. H.R. 1111: Mr. MCDERMOTT. Sanctions (BDS) movement against the H.R. 1112: Mr. LOWENTHAL and Mr. State of Israel and calls upon its govern- By Mr. PAULSEN: H.R. 5184. MOULTON. mental institutions to denounce hatred and H.R. 1117: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. discrimination whenever they appear; which Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1130: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan and Mr. was referred to the Committee on Foreign BOUSTANY. Affairs. Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution. H.R. 1171: Mr. GIBBS. f By Mr. POE of Texas: H.R. 1197: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona and Mr. H.R. 5185. MEEHAN. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY H.R. 1220: Mr. BYRNE, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. STATEMENT Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: HILL, and Mr. ZELDIN. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 H.R. 1221: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. the Rules of the House of Representa- By Mr. POLIQUIN: BUTTERFIELD, and Mr. PAYNE. tives, the following statements are sub- H.R. 5186. H.R. 1233: Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. GUINTA, and Mr. PAULSEN. mittal regarding the specific powers Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1310: Mr. ENGEL and Mr. TED LIEU of granted to Congress in the Constitu- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 gives Congress the California. tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 1312: Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. AGUILAR, and ‘‘Power to lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Im- Mr. STIVERS. joint resolution. posts and Excises.’’ H.R. 1336: Mr. COOPER. By Mrs. RADEWAGEN: By Mr. TIBERI: H.R. 1397: Mr. PETERS. H.R. 5174. H.R. 5187. H.R. 1398: Mr. RUSH, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- GRISHAM of New Mexico, and Ms. ESHOO. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 1421: Ms. DUCKWORTH. Article I Section 8 Constitution. H.R. 1427: Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. COOK, and Mr. By Mr. BISHOP of Utah: By Mr. TAKANO: POSEY. H.J. Res. 92. H.R. 5175. H.R. 1453: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1519: Mr. WALZ. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1594: Mr. MULLIN. Article V Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 1655: Mr. WENSTRUP. By Mr. GOHMERT: the United States. H.R. 1667: Mr. CHAFFETZ. H.J. Res. 93. By Mr. TAKANO: H.R. 1718: Mr. HILL, Mr. CRAMER, and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5176. GARAMENDI. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1779: Mr. TED LIEU of California. This resolution is enacted pursuant to the lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1818: Mr. ROKITA, Mr. NEAL, Mrs. Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of powers conferred by the United States Con- BROOKS of Indiana, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. PAUL- the United States. stitution upon Congress by Article V. which SEN, and Mr. TURNER. By Mr. CURBELO of Florida: provides that ‘‘The Congress, whenever two H.R. 1854: Mr. BEYER. H.R. 5177. thirds of both Houses shall deem it nec- H.R. 1887: Mr. TED LIEU of California. Congress has the power to enact this legis- essary, shall propose Amendments to this H.R. 1911: Mr. SANFORD, Mr. YODER, and lation pursuant to the following: Constitution . . . which shall be valid to all Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3: The Com- Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Con- H.R. 1942: Mr. CROWLEY and Mr. GOWDY. merce Clause stitution, when ratified by the Legislatures By Mr. WENSTRUP: H.R. 1943: Mr. SABLAN, Ms. WASSERMAN of three fourths of the several States . . .’’ ´ H.R. 5178. SCHULTZ, and Mr. CARDENAS. Congress has the power to enact this legis- f H.R. 1961: Mr. TAKANO. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1969: Mr. NORCROSS. Article 1, Section 8 of the United States ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 2016: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Constitution. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 2067: Mr. BYRNE. H.R. 2090: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. GRAYSON, By Mr. AMASH: were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 5179. Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. VISCLOSKY, and Congress has the power to enact this legis- tions, as follows: Mr. HIMES. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 194: Mr. LATTA. H.R. 2096: Ms. HAHN. The Due Process Clause (‘‘[N]or shall any H.R. 213: Mr. STEWART. H.R. 2121: Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. person . . . be deprived of life, liberty, or H.R. 228: Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee and Mr. H.R. 2123: Mr. LAHOOD. property, without due process of law . . .’’) BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2132: Mr. POCAN and Mr. TAKAI.

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H.R. 2142: Mr. ZELDIN. H.R. 3691: Mrs. NOEM, Mr. BRADY of Penn- H.R. 4718: Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. H.R. 2189: Mr. CA´ RDENAS. sylvania, Mr. KILMER, and Mr. TURNER. H.R. 4730: Mr. COFFMAN, Mrs. NOEM, and H.R. 2218: Mr. COOK, Mr. CONYERS, and Mr. H.R. 3713: Mr. LEVIN, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Mr. ROKITA. KILMER. Georgia, Mr. FOSTER, and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 4732: Mr. KILMER. H.R. 2221: Mr. RUSH. H.R. 3720: Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 4740: Ms. JUDY CHU of California and H.R. 2254: Mr. RUSH, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- H.R. 3722: Ms. STEFANIK. Mrs. DINGELL. fornia, and Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 3765: Ms. SPEIER. H.R. 4764: Ms. KAPTUR and Mr. POSEY. H.R. 2260: Mr. LYNCH and Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 3779: Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 4766: Mr. RATCLIFFE, Mr. RUSSELL, and H.R. 2290: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. H.R. 3793: Ms. DUCKWORTH and Mr. Mr. BRIDENSTINE. H.R. 2293: Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ and Mr. YOHO. AGUILAR. H.R. 4768: Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. LAMBORN, and H.R. 2296: Mr. TAKAI and Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 3799: Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. Mr. POSEY. H.R. 2309: Ms. DUCKWORTH. WEBER of Texas, Mr. GOHMERT, and Mr. H.R. 4773: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, H.R. 2315: Mr. CURBELO of Florida and Mr. MULVANEY. Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mrs. LOVE, Mr. PITTENGER. H.R. 3834: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. SHUSTER, and Mrs. LUMMIS. H.R. 2350: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. DENT. H.R. 3861: Mr. KATKO, Mr. HASTINGS, and H.R. 4774: Mr. POCAN and Mr. KILMER. H.R. 2450: Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Mr. Mr. VARGAS. H.R. 4792: Mr. TONKO and Ms. NORTON. CONYERS, and Ms. DEGETTE. H.R. 3870: Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mrs. DINGELL, H.R. 4797: Mr. HUFFMAN. H.R. 2460: Mr. HARRIS and Mr. BOUSTANY. and Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 4806: Mr. HUFFMAN. H.R. 2526: Mr. RUSH. H.R. 3913: Ms. BONAMICI. H.R. 4833: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. HONDA, H.R. 2654: Mr. AGUILAR. H.R. 3957: Ms. WILSON of Florida and Mr. Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. LEE, and Mrs. NAPOLI- H.R. 2658: Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. GOSAR. TANO. H.R. 2669: Mr. ZELDIN. H.R. 3989: Mr. ROYCE. H.R. 4843: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, H.R. 2713: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania and H.R. 4006: Mr. MASSIE. Mr. GUTHRIE, and Mr. TURNER. Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. H.R. 4013: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. H.R. 4856: Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. YOHO, H.R. 2726: Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. H.R. 4016: Mr. GRAVES of Missouri and Mr. and Mr. MULVANEY. COURTNEY, and Mrs. LOWEY. ROSKAM. H.R. 4880: Mr. WILLIAMS and Mr. REICHERT. H.R. 2741: Ms. MOORE. H.R. 4062: Mr. RUSH, Mr. REED, and Mr. H.R. 4893: Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. BOUSTANY, H.R. 2802: Mrs. WALORSKI. JONES. and Mr. MULVANEY. H.R. 2811: Mr. AGUILAR and Ms. WILSON of H.R. 4073: Mr. PERLMUTTER. H.R. 4904: Ms. KAPTUR and Mr. TAKANO. Florida. H.R. 4160: Mr. TAKAI. H.R. 4924: Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2817: Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. THOMPSON H.R. 4165: Mrs. BEATTY. H.R. 4928: Mr. COOK, Mr. BOUSTANY, and Mr. of Mississippi, and Mr. TED LIEU of Cali- H.R. 4167: Mr. KING of Iowa. ROKITA. fornia. H.R. 4172: Mr. NORCROSS. H.R. 4932: Ms. HAHN and Mrs. DINGELL. H.R. 2847: Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 4223: Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 4942: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2867: Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, H.R. 4230: Mrs. LOWEY and Mr. NORCROSS. H.R. 4956: Mr. EMMER of Minnesota and Mr. and Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 4236: Mr. RICHMOND. LUCAS. H.R. 2883: Mrs. LOVE and Ms. DUCKWORTH. H.R. 4247: Mr. SMITH of Missouri. H.R. 4958: Mr. CRAMER. H.R. 2903: Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. H.R. 4262: Mr. FLORES and Mrs. WALORSKI. H.R. 4969: Mr. PAULSEN and Ms. MCSALLY. BRAT, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New H.R. 4321: Mr. LAHOOD. H.R. 4978: Mr. ROKITA, Mr. KILMER, and Mr. York, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 4352: Mr. LAMBORN. TURNER. HULTGREN, and Ms. MATSUI. H.R. 4383: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. H.R. 4980: Mr. STEWART, Mr. BRAT, and H.R. 2966: Mr. REED. H.R. 4422: Mr. RUSH. Mrs. BLACK. H.R. 2976: Ms. DUCKWORTH. H.R. 4435: Mr. ENGEL. H.R. 4982: Mr. KILMER and Mr. TURNER. H.R. 2980: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of H.R. 4447: Mr. DEFAZIO and Ms. FRANKEL of H.R. 4985: Mr. PITTENGER. New Mexico, Mr. COSTA, and Mrs. BROOKS of Florida. H.R. 4991: Mr. RUSH. Indiana. H.R. 4448: Mr. WILLIAMS. H.R. 4994: Mr. TAKANO. H.R. 2992: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 4450: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 4999: Mrs. COMSTOCK. fornia. H.R. 4479: Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. HIMES, Ms. H.R. 5001: Mr. MEEHAN. H.R. 3025: Mr. LOWENTHAL. ESHOO, Mr. HECK of Washington, Ms. LORET- H.R. 5015: Mr. HUNTER. H.R. 3026: Mr. CALVERT. TA SANCHEZ of California, Mr. AL GREEN of H.R. 5028: Mr. MOOLENAAR and Mr. BISHOP H.R. 3054: Mr. GRAYSON. Texas, Mr. CLAY, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, and of Michigan. H.R. 3099: Mr. MESSER, Ms. JENKINS of Kan- Mrs. BEATTY. H.R. 5031: Mr. DESANTIS. sas, and Ms. MOORE. H.R. 4488: Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. LEE, Mr. RAN- H.R. 5047: Mr. CA´ RDENAS. H.R. 3110: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut and GEL, Ms. ESHOO, and Mr. VEASEY. H.R. 5063: Mr. HURT of Virginia, Mr. POSEY, Mr. PALLONE. H.R. 4491: Mr. BERA, Ms. TITUS, and Miss Mr. GOWDY, Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. DESANTIS H.R. 3119: Ms. DEGETTE. RICE of New York. and Mr. FORBES. H.R. 3177: Mr. TED LIEU of California. H.R. 4554: Mr. KATKO. H.R. 5073: Ms. BROWN of Florida and Mrs. H.R. 3178: Mr. COFFMAN. H.R. 4559: Mr. COLLINS of New York and LAWRENCE. H.R. 3179: Mr. COFFMAN. Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. H.R. 5082: Mr. DELANEY, Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. H.R. 3180: Mr. BOST, Mr. ZELDIN, and Mr. H.R. 4586: Mr. ROKITA, Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. STIVERS, and Mr. RENACCI. COFFMAN. TURNER, and Ms. MCSALLY. H.R. 5113: Mr. BUTTERFIELD. H.R. 3209: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. H.R. 4599: Mr. TURNER and Ms. MCSALLY. H.R. 5130: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and Mr. H.R. 3222: Mr. STIVERS, Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. H.R. 4602: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Mr. MEE- BUTTERFIELD. WALKER, Mr. MOOLENAAR, and Mrs. BLACK- HAN. H.R. 5135: Mr. EMMER of Minnesota and Mr. BURN. H.R. 4606: Mr. HASTINGS. MOONEY of West Virginia. H.R. 3226: Mrs. LOWEY. H.R. 4611: Mr. BEYER. H.R. 5142: Mr. BENISHEK. H.R. 3229: Mr. MEEHAN and Mr. SMITH of H.R. 4613: Ms. MCSALLY. H.R. 5148: Ms. NORTON and Ms. LEE. New Jersey. H.R. 4615: Mr. AGUILAR and Mr. DOGGETT. H.R. 5165: Mrs. DINGELL and Mr. BEN RAY H.R. 3235: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. BRADY of H.R. 4623: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. LUJA´ N of New Mexico. Pennsylvania, and Mr. FOSTER. H.R. 4625: Mr. NORCROSS and Mr. JONES. H.R. 5166: Mr. RUSH, Mrs. LOVE, Mr. ROYCE, H.R. 3286: Mr. HUNTER. H.R. 4640: Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. JOYCE, and and Mrs. BLACK. H.R. 3308: Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mex- Ms. STEFANIK. H.R. 5170: Mr. DOLD, Mr. LARSON of Con- ico. H.R. 4653: Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. necticut, Mr. REED, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. H.R. 3309: Mr. JONES. HASTINGS, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, and PAULSEN, Mr. MEEHAN, and Mrs. BLACK. H.R. 3380: Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. BUCHANAN, Ms. BONAMICI. H. Con. Res. 19: Mr. DEFAZIO and Mr. KING and Mr. ZELDIN. H.R. 4656: Mr. RUSH. of Iowa. H.R. 3381: Mr. RICHMOND, Ms. JENKINS of H.R. 4662: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY and Mr. YOUNG H. Con. Res. 40: Mr. CALVERT, Mr. FOSTER, Kansas, Mr. NEAL, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of of Alaska. Mr. KILMER, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. JEFFRIES, Ms. Pennsylvania, and Mr. ZELDIN. H.R. 4665: Mr. COSTA, Mr. ZINKE, Mrs. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. HECK of Washington, H.R. 3514: Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. WALORSKI, and Ms. BONAMICI. and Mr. LEVIN. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. HECK of Wash- H.R. 4681: Mr. FOSTER, Ms. SLAUGHTER, and H. Con. Res. 50: Mr. GUTHRIE. ington, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. Mrs. DINGELL. H. Con. Res. 89: Mr. DUNCAN of South Caro- HIMES, and Mr. CROWLEY. H.R. 4701: Mr. PETERSON and Mr. COLLINS of lina and Mr. LUCAS. H.R. 3632: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY and Mr. PAL- New York. H. Con. Res. 100: Mrs. HARTZLER. LONE. H.R. 4715: Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. H. Con. Res. 128: Mr. FLEMING, Mr. MCCLIN- H.R. 3666: Mrs. BEATTY. COOPER, Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. TOCK, and Mr. ROUZER. H.R. 3680: Mr. SHUSTER and Ms. MCSALLY. ROONEY of Florida, and Mr. SMITH of Texas. H. Con. Res. 129: Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. WEBER H.R. 3687: Ms. MOORE. H.R. 4717: Mr. PITTS. of Texas, Mr. ZELDIN, Ms. WASSERMAN

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SCHULTZ, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. WILSON of Flor- H. Res. 650: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, and Ms. CLARK of ida, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. TED LIEU CLAY, Mr. CONYERS, and Mr. MCGOVERN. Massachusetts. of California, Mr. JEFFRIES, Miss RICE of New H. Res. 660: Mr. MOULTON, Ms. KAPTUR, and Mr. CICILLINE. York, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- f vania, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. CURBELO of Florida, H. Res. 681: Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. SIRES, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, and Mr. H. Res. 686: Ms. BASS, Mr. CAPUANO, and CONYERS. Ms. MOORE. PETITIONS, ETC. H. Res. 28: Mr. REED. H. Res. 690: Mr. KEATING and Mr. H. Res. 54: Mr. REED. CA´ RDENAS. Under clause 3 of rule XII, H. Res. 691: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. H. Res. 207: Mrs. DINGELL and Mr. RENACCI. 60. The SPEAKER presented a petition of H. Res. 263: Mr. VARGAS. H. Res. 693: Mr. FLEMING and Mr. POSEY. Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, H. Res. 318: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. H. Res. 707: Mr. WALKER and Mr. RENACCI. H. Res. 551: Mr. VEASEY and Ms. LINDA T. H. Res. 712: Mr. PETERS, Ms. MOORE, Mrs. TX, relative to urging Congress to enact leg- SA´ NCHEZ of California. DINGELL, and Mr. LOBIONDO. islation clarifying that, in the future, no H. Res. 569: Mr. CAPUANO. H. Res. 716: Mr. KEATING, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. change may be made in the design and ap- H. Res. 591: Mr. YODER, Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. pearance of U.S. coinage or paper currency LATTA, Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia, and LYNCH, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. WELCH, Mr. CAR- without first being approved by both houses Mr. ADERHOLT. NEY, Mr. TONKO, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. COS- of Congress via the standard legislative proc- H. Res. 605: Ms. ESTY. TELLO of Pennsylvania, Mr. MURPHY of Penn- ess; which was referred to the Committee on H. Res. 647: Mr. HONDA. sylvania, Mr. KILDEE, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. Financial Services.

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Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2016 No. 73 Senate The Senate met at 2:15 p.m. and was appoint the Honorable ROB PORTMAN, a Sen- most ready to move this bill across the called to order by the Honorable ROB ator from the State of Ohio, to perform the finish line. We have one outstanding PORTMAN, a Senator from the State of duties of the Chair. issue to address. It is the amendment ORRIN G. HATCH, Ohio. authored by Senator COTTON, and we President pro tempore. f will have a vote on it no later than to- Mr. PORTMAN thereupon assumed morrow. Senator COTTON was rightly PRAYER the Chair as Acting President pro tem- concerned about the administration’s The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- pore. recent announcement that it would fered the following prayer: The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- purchase so-called heavy water from Let us pray. pore. The Senator from Delaware. Iran, so he filed an amendment that Eternal God, help us to so live that Mr. COONS. Mr. President, I suggest would keep the funds we are appro- the generations to come will know of the absence of a quorum. priating through this bill from being Your mighty acts. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- spent on future heavy water purchases Today, guide our Senators in the pore. The clerk will call the roll. from that country. path You have created, inspiring them The senior assistant legislative clerk Let me repeat that point. This with the potency of Your powerful proceeded to call the roll. amendment does not impact the cur- presence. May they trust You in times Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I rent heavy water agreement. Instead, of adversity and prosperity, knowing ask unanimous consent that the order it aims at preventing future funds from that they will reap a productive har- for the quorum call be rescinded. going to Iran—funds that country vest if they persevere. Lord, keep them The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- could use to procure ballistic missiles from underestimating the power of pore. Without objection, it is so or- or air defenses that could be used Your great Name, inspiring them never dered. against us or our allies. to forget that nothing is impossible f I agree with Senator COTTON’s objec- with You. Give them the wisdom to tive, and I will be supporting his solve the hard problems of our times RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY amendment, which aims to keep Amer- and grace to live in harmony with one LEADER icans safe. But regardless of Members’ another. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- positions on this issue, we will each We pray in Your strong Name. Amen. pore. The majority leader is recog- have an opportunity to have our opin- ions count with a vote. Whether or not f nized. Senators support the amendment, this PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE f is the way the process works. The Presiding Officer led the Pledge ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- The amendment is a restriction on of Allegiance, as follows: MENT APPROPRIATIONS BILL the use of funds—clearly a matter re- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the lated to the use of appropriated funds. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, yes- No matter how Senators choose to United States of America, and to the Repub- terday we had another opportunity to lic for which it stands, one nation under God, vote on this amendment, we all know move the energy security and water in- the importance of moving forward with indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. frastructure funding bill forward, and I f this Energy and Water appropriations was disappointed to see it stalled once bill. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING again. I leave colleagues with one last point PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE I wish to reiterate what Senator offered by Senator ALEXANDER yester- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ALEXANDER, the chairman of the En- day. This energy security and water in- clerk will please read a communication ergy and Water Subcommittee, said. frastructure funding bill is one that to the Senate from the President pro Advancing this funding bill is impor- ‘‘virtually every Senator in this body tant—not only for policy but also for tempore (Mr. HATCH). has some interest in,’’ and passing it The senior assistant legislative clerk process. Members worked in committee would help us ‘‘set a good example for read the following letter: and arrived at a bill they reported out the other 11 appropriations bills.’’ unanimously. Many more Members had We will soon have the opportunity to U.S. SENATE, their voices heard on the floor, where PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, keep moving forward. Washington, DC, May 10, 2016. we processed 17 amendments from both Mr. President, I suggest the absence To the Senate: Democrats and Republicans. of a quorum. Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, Now, after much research, debate, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby and input from both sides, we are al- pore. The clerk will call the roll.

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Without objection, it is so or- Colville and Judge Milton Younge, who tion of this body the fact that we have dered. are still inexplicably stuck in the Judi- not met our constitutional responsi- f ciary Committee, despite being equally bility in the advice and consent of ap- qualified and nominated the same day pointments made by the President to RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME as Judge Baxter and Judge Horan. the courts. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- So the old expression applies here: I think we all understand the chal- pore. Under the previous order, the Justice delayed is justice denied. That lenge on the Supreme Court of the leadership time is reserved. is what we are seeing when we have United States, where the failure to f this kind of obstruction preventing the hold a hearing on Judge Garland, basi- confirmation of judges who have come cally saying the President’s term is no ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- through the Judiciary Committee. longer 4 years but 3 years in an elec- MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES The American people have funda- tion year, makes no sense at all. We APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2016 mental basic rights. I believe one of have all been talking about that, but The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- those rights is to expect that their as Senator CASEY pointed out, this is pore. Under the previous order, the courts are working with a full com- now becoming a matter for our district Senate will resume consideration of plement of judges. President Obama courts. H.R. 2028, which the clerk will report. has seen just 17 judges confirmed in the Let me share with my colleagues. The senior assistant legislative clerk last 2 years of his Presidency so far—I This past week, I went by the U.S. Dis- read as follows: know we are still in the midst of those trict Court in Greenbelt, MD, and had a A bill (H.R. 2028) making appropriations 2 years but 17 judges to date in the last chance to talk with some of the judges for energy and water development and re- 18 months, roughly—compared to 68 who were there. They were telling me lated agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- when Democrats controlled the Senate there is a serious urgency to fill the va- tember 30, 2016, and for other purposes. the last years of President Bush’s ad- cancies on the Maryland District Pending: ministration. Court. We have two vacancies on the Alexander/Feinstein amendment No. 3801, We have seen the same obstruction at Maryland District Court. One was ap- in the nature of a substitute. all levels of the court system. For ex- pointed by the President in March of McConnell (for Cotton) amendment No. ample, we know the chief judge of the last year, Paula Xinis, to fill the va- 3878 (to amendment No. 3801), of a perfecting District of Columbia Court of Appeals, cancy. We have a judicial emergency in nature. Judge Merrick Garland, has in fact Maryland. The President did his job in The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- been completely obstructed—not even making the nomination in March of pore. The Senator from Pennsylvania. getting a hearing, not even getting a 2015. For reasons I don’t quite under- Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I ask vote of any kind. That might be the stand, it took 6 months before the Ju- unanimous consent to speak as in most glaring and egregious example of diciary Committee reported out that morning business. obstruction. So when it comes to Judge nomination, but they did. They re- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Garland and his consideration to be a ported it out in September 2015, 6 pore. Without objection, it is so or- member of the Supreme Court, I hope months later. This is not a controver- dered. our Republican colleagues would sim- sial appointment. It passed by voice ply do their job. That is what the Con- vote out of the Judiciary Committee. UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTS—EXECUTIVE Paula Xinis is well qualified. She has CALENDAR stitution tells us we must do. The Con- clerked for judges. She has a distin- Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I rise to stitution says advise and consent, not guished record in public service, public talk today about judges, specifically advise and consent when you feel like interest law as well as in private law. I district court judges across our coun- it or when it is politically expedient. One last point about the judiciary, in could go through her full record. I have try. We have a number of judges in terms of how essential it is to our de- done it before, but Paula Xinis has now Pennsylvania who have not moved for- mocracy, is that we pride ourselves as been waiting over a year for consider- ward, and I want to speak to that a nation having a judiciary which is ation. today. independent—separate from the legis- So I am sort of puzzled. Is the Repub- I think it is a case of or a story about lative branch, separate from the execu- lican leadership now telling us that the obstruction. It is as simple as that, and tive branch—an independent and in term of a President is no longer 4 years there is no excuse for this kind of ob- fact coequal branch of government, not but 2 years for the appointment of dis- struction. These nominees came from an institution that is the instrument of trict court judges? This is a non- Senators of both parties, and that ap- one party, especially the party in controversial appointment that should plies to Pennsylvania, as well, and power. have been confirmed well before now have had all their credentials vetted So when it comes to Judge Garland, and is still on the calendar. As my and approved by the Judiciary Com- we simply ask Republican Senators to friend from Pennsylvania pointed out, mittee. do their job: allow a hearing, conduct a when we look at the number of actions Pennsylvania currently has four hearing, ask a lot of questions, and this Congress has taken on President nominees to the district court, and one then have a vote on Judge Garland to Obama’s appointments—17 confirma- seat on the Third Circuit Court of Ap- be a Justice. tions by the Senate—compared to a peals is vacant as well. All of these ex- On district court nominees, it is as comparable number in 2008, when the cellent nominees deserve immediate simple as agreeing to what has already Democrats controlled the Senate and it consideration and confirmation. been agreed to; that all these can- was in the last 2 years of President The Pennsylvania judges were agreed didates are of the highest caliber and Bush’s term, 68 nominations were filled to by my colleague from Pennsylvania, they are through the Judiciary Com- in that year. Senator TOOMEY. We worked together mittee. All we need now is for folks in Currently, we have 20 nominations on to arrive at a consensus. Just by way of the Senate to come together and make the Executive Calendar waiting for ac- example, the two we are talking about a collective decision to move these dis- tion that have been approved by non- today, in particular, Judge Susan Bax- trict court judges forward. controversial votes of the Judiciary ter and Judge Marilyn Horan, are Mr. President, I yield the floor. Committee. The number of vacancies Pennsylvania judges who have sterling I suggest the absence of a quorum. has increased in these 2 years from 43 qualifications and credentials, were se- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- to 79. lected on a bipartisan basis, as I men- pore. Will the Senator withhold his I know the distinguished leader is on tioned, in our State, were unanimously suggestion of an absence of a quorum? the floor. I am hopeful we will find a

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Mr. President, re- Then, of course, there are ongoing unanimous consent that the Senate serving the right to object. concerns about the vacancy on the Su- proceed to executive session to con- As I indicated a moment ago, the preme Court. It has been 55 days since sider the following nominations: Cal- way to measure a President’s success President Obama nominated Chief endar No. 307, Calendar No. 357, Cal- in getting judges confirmed is to com- Judge Merrick Garland—a consensus endar No. 358, Calendar No. 359, Cal- pare two Presidencies—President Bush, candidate who was previously con- endar No. 362, Calendar No. 363, Cal- who was in office for 8 years, and Presi- firmed to his seat on the DC Circuit by endar No. 364, Calendar No. 459, Cal- dent Obama, who will be in office for 8 a bipartisan majority of the previous endar No. 460, Calendar No. 461, Cal- years—to this point. At this point, Congress—to our Nation’s highest endar No. 508; further, that the Senate President Obama has received 21 more Court. proceed to vote without intervening ac- judicial confirmations than President Last week, a bipartisan group of tion or debate on the nominations in Bush did to this point. So he has been former Solicitors General—Paul Clem- the order listed; that the motions to treated very fairly. ent, Todd Olson, and Ken Starr, former reconsider be considered made and laid Therefore, I object. SGs who have served in both Repub- upon the table with no intervening ac- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- lican and Democratic administra- tion or debate; that no further motions pore. Objection is heard. tions—endorsed Judge Garland as ‘‘su- be made in order to the nominations; The Senator from Delaware. perbly qualified,’’ having ‘‘dem- that any related statements be printed Mr. COONS. Mr. President, I ask onstrated the temperament, intellect, in the RECORD; that the President be unanimous consent that the Senate and experience to serve’’ on the Su- immediately notified of the Senate’s proceed to executive session to con- preme Court. I am gravely concerned action, and the Senate then resume sider the following nomination: Cal- that we have sunk to a level in terms legislative session. endar No. 307, Paula Xinis, nominee for of the delays in confirmation of quali- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the District of Maryland; that the Sen- fied judicial nominees to the courts at pore. Is there objection? ate proceed to vote without inter- all levels in our country, that we are Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, re- vening action or debate on the nomina- having a significant ongoing and nega- serving the right to object. tion; the motion to reconsider be con- tive impact on the functioning of our The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- sidered made and laid upon the table courts and access to justice in this pore. The majority leader. with no intervening action or debate; country. Sadly, obstruction in this Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, as I that no further motions be in order to body has allowed too many of our had noted before we left for recess, the the nomination; that any related state- courts to grind to a halt on the impor- way to look at these judicial appoint- ments be printed in the RECORD; that tant business of our Federal judicial ments is to talk about apples and ap- the President be immediately notified system. I believe it is time we do our ples, not apples and oranges. of the Senate’s action, and the Senate jobs. There are vetted, qualified Ameri- At this point in President Bush’s 8 then resume legislative session. cans ready, willing, and able to serve in years, he had 303 judicial nominations The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- our Nation’s justice system. We should confirmed. President Obama so far has pore. Is there objection? embrace their willingness to serve and had 324. According to my math, that is Mr. MCCONNELL. I object. let them get to work. 21 more judges confirmed during the 8 The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Mr. President, I yield the floor. years of President Obama to this point pore. Objection is heard. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, was than during the 8 years of President The Senator from Delaware. there a unanimous consent request? Bush to this point. Mr. COONS. Mr. President, there are The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- That said, we are looking to see if we today 81 vacancies in our Federal pore. No further consents are pending. can set up another vote on a judicial courts, 29 of which are judicial emer- The Senator from Utah. nominee, but until that process is com- gencies. REMEMBERING ROBERT F. BENNETT plete, I object. I note, with respect, that the major- Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I rise to pay The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ity leader has compared the number of tribute to a man who was truly a giant pore. Objection is heard. district court nominees confirmed in my home State of Utah and in this The Senator from Maryland. under the previous President and the institution, the U.S. Senate. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, as I current President; but, in my view, He was a friend to everyone he met pointed out to my colleagues, the num- what matters most is that there are 29 and someone whose life of service to ber of vacancies has increased during judicial emergencies in district courts the people of Utah we celebrate. At the this term from 43 to 79. We have judi- across this country and that there are same time, we mourn his passing: Sen- cial emergencies in our State and 20 district court nominees who were ator Robert F. Bennett. many States around the Nation. So I voted out of the Judiciary Committee Senator Bennett loved the political am going to try a smaller number and on unanimous voice votes that con- arena. Though his heart was always see whether we can get agreement on tinue to await action on this floor—the with his family in Utah, he spent many that. one that I just sought a unanimous years working on Capitol Hill in both I ask unanimous consent that the consent for, Paula Xinis of the District the Senate and the House, and later as Senate proceed to executive session to of Maryland, and 19 others. At this a congressional liaison for the Depart- consider the following nominations: point, 11⁄2 years into this Congress, only ment of Transportation. He also spent Calendar No. 307, Xinis; Calendar No. 17 judges have been confirmed to dis- many years in business, where his man- 357, Martinotti; Calendar No. 358, trict courts in this United States, and agement abilities and his keen mind Rossiter; Calendar No. 359, Stanton; last year the Senate matched a record helped build a successful corporation that the Senate proceed to vote with- for confirming the fewest in more than and earn him awards such as Inc. Mag- out intervening action or debate on the half a century—11 for the entire year. azine’s ‘‘Entrepreneur of the Year.’’ nominations in the order listed; that What I am most concerned about is But Senator Bennett’s true passion the motions to reconsider be consid- its impact on the operations of the was for sound public policy, for the de- ered made and laid upon the table with courts of the United States. As a mem- velopment of good policy. He cared lit- no intervening action or debate; that ber of the Judiciary Committee, I am tle about who wrote policy, and he no further motions be in order to the frustrated and concerned. We have 24 cared even less for who would get the nominations; that any related state- nominees waiting for a hearing in the credit for good policy. So long as wise ments be printed in the RECORD; that committee as well; 7 of these nominees politics were enacted into law, he was

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He always Because his objective was—first and State’s Republican nominating conven- maintained an open mind, never un- foremost—to make sure the right thing tion, at which we were both candidates. willing to rethink policy issues in light was done, this was a price Senator Ben- I was in the lobby of a local radio and of new information. These qualities are nett was always willing to pay. This television station, waiting to go on the but a few of the reasons he was a trust- was an obstacle from which he never air and watching the national news on ed colleague, and he was trusted by col- shied away. This was something that a large television screen. I don’t re- leagues on both sides of the aisle of never deterred him from doing the member the exact issue that was being this Chamber. right thing. discussed, but I remember the general Although much has been written Since the election of 2010, I have been topic, and I will never forget what hap- about his public and his political ac- asked countless times about my rela- pened as I watched this broadcast. complishments, there was a side to him tionship with Senator Bennett. My an- Senator Bennett walked into the that does not receive the attention it swer invariably reminds me of the lobby and, seeing me, simply strolled probably deserves. A day in the life of great privilege it is to serve the State over to stand next to me. To be honest, a U.S. Senator is often stressful and in- of Utah in his seat. Our conversations I was anticipating the type of under- variably unpredictable. Under such cir- were always meaningful and focused on standably awkward interaction that cumstances, the likelihood of error is innovative approaches to dealing with might occur between candidates near high, and as one of his staffers once difficult and important policy issues. A the end of a heated political contest. told me, ‘‘There were plenty of times consummate statesman and a classic Instead, with his charismatic and char- that scheduling mistakes were made, gentleman, he always made clear to me acteristic charm and affability, he and anger at us’’—the staff—‘‘certainly that good policy is always good politics quickly put me at ease by nodding to- would have been justified.’’ But these in the end. ward the screen and saying rather dip- same staffers also said that in 18 years Senator Bennett’s achievements were lomatically, ‘‘You know, there’s a pret- in the U.S. Senate, they never saw Bob numerous, and he will be remembered ty good chance that you will be the Bennett get angry or even so much as for his tremendous impact on the State person who has to deal with this raise his voice at any of his staff mem- of Utah. However, I am certain that if issue.’’ bers. He was always kind, patient, and he were to make a list of his greatest Having gracefully diffused the situa- understanding with them, and they accomplishments, it would likely say tion and diffused any tension that were committed and loyal to him in re- nothing about his business successes or might have otherwise been between us turn. I am convinced that one of the his political endeavors. Rather, it at that moment, he proceeded to share reasons so many Members of the Sen- would focus entirely on his family—on some words of wisdom and personal in- ate trusted Bob Bennett so completely his dear wife Joyce, the 6 children they sights, imparting to me some of the was that they saw how his own staff raised together, and on their 20 grand- lessons he had learned from his own ex- treated him and how he returned that children. perience on that matter. It was clear to trust. Senator Bennett truly was, in every me that he had not only thought long I have been the beneficiary of the way, a giant. He was a man of integ- and hard about it but that he was ulti- staff that he built. Some of my very rity, a man whose word was truly his mately less concerned with who ad- best staffers were those whom I hired bond, and a man who left both the dressed the issue, less concerned with from Senator Bennett’s office, who not State of Utah and his country better who would get credit for fixing the only helped me get my office up and than he found them. He was a man who problem, and more concerned with en- running but helped keep it running ef- had a firm and unwavering commit- suring that the problem was dealt with ficiently and effectively as the trained ment to his faith in God and was true thoughtfully, wisely, and in a manner professionals they were, having been to that faith until the very end. most likely to result in a good outcome mentored by one of the greats of this It is my hope and prayer that Sen- for the American people. In Senator institution. ator Bennett’s wife Joyce, his children, Bennett’s view, there was no such Senator Bennett was a man of the ut- and his grandchildren are comforted at thing as a political opponent; there most integrity and was the same calm, this difficult time, knowing that our were only potential political allies. deliberate, and thoughtful person State and our country are forever Although Senator Bennett was a seri- whether speaking in public or speaking grateful for their husband, father, and ous statesman, he was also one who did to close confidants. At 6 feet 6 inches, grandfather’s exemplary life of service. not take himself too seriously. This is he towered over most people, but that I yield the floor. one of the many reasons people every- didn’t prevent him from meeting peo- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. where were drawn to him. Many ple where they were, treating everyone LANKFORD). The majority whip. Utahns will remember his flair for self- with dignity and respect, and exhib- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I wish deprecating humor emblazoned on his iting true understanding and true com- to thank my colleague from Utah for campaign billboards in 2004. Summa- passion for all with whom he his generous remarks about our friend, rizing Senator Bennett’s most distinc- interacted. Senator Bob Bennett. I had the oppor- tive qualities, one billboard read: Whether he was talking with ranch- tunity to serve with Senator Bennett ‘‘Bold. Brilliant. Beanpole.’’ In a slight ers in Iron County or consulting a for a number of years. Those of us who variation on the same theme, another grieving parent visiting him in his Salt are of a certain age, who were raised in one of his billboards read: ‘‘Big Heart. Lake office or debating the Chairman the Star Wars period—sometimes I Big Ideas. Big Ears.’’ And perhaps ev- of the Federal Reserve during a Bank- think about Bob Bennett as the Jedi eryone’s favorite declared: ‘‘Better ing Committee hearing, Bob Bennett Master, the Obi-Wan Kenobi, one of the looking than Abraham Lincoln,’’ add- treated everyone the same—with kind- wise men of the Senate whom it has ing parenthetically, ‘‘just barely.’’ In ness, respect, and concern. been my pleasure to come to know and the political arena, where inflated egos He often quoted President Reagan’s learn from. Certainly, we will miss loom large, Bob Bennett was a breath famous aphorism that ‘‘there is no him. We send our very best wishes and of fresh air. limit to what a man can do or where he condolences to Joyce and their entire Senator Bennett’s command of public can go if he doesn’t mind who gets the family, along with 20 grandchildren. It policy was legendary. He could speak credit.’’ But Senator Bennett didn’t is a huge, wonderful family of which I extemporaneously and at length on ev- just recite those words; he lived them. know he was very, very proud. erything from the Federal budget, to They were part of who he was and what WORKING TOGETHER IN THE SENATE AND CRIMI- Utah’s changing demographics, to busi- he did. NAL JUSTICE AND MENTAL HEALTH REFORM ness trends, and he could do so without On more than one occasion, he Mr. President, I want to talk a little any notes. worked for months on end to craft a bit about the Senate’s work and what

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After that, I believe and not allowing Senators, including as part of that. It has passed consumer- the plan is to move on to the VA-Mili- Members of the majority party, to offer friendly legislation that will help peo- tary Construction appropriations bill. amendments, lest people be forced to ple get access to energy help and pro- In other words, it is not fancy work, vote on things they later would be held vide the incentives for them to con- but it is our work, and it is something accountable for by the voters. What a serve. we should be doing in a transparent concept that is. We have also done things such as and methodical sort of way. In fact, we have seen a different ap- pass a reauthorization of the Federal These bills actually represent the proach at work under the leadership of Aviation Act, the FAA. That may not fundamentals of legislating—the sort Senator MCCONNELL, the Senate major- seem like a big deal unless, of course, of blocking and tackling. They include ity leader in the 114th Congress, over you fly in an airplane and care about resources to fund our military, which the last, roughly, year and a half. It is safety. The legislation we passed—I is something we all say we are for. We one where everyone gets to participate, think the Senate has done that—has need to keep our commitments to our and when people have a better idea, helped regulate the growing number of veterans, which is a sacred obligation, they are allowed to offer that by way remotely run aircraft or drones to and we need to help provide the nec- of an amendment and constructive pro- make sure those don’t conflict with essary infrastructure across our coun- posal to improve legislation and to try passenger planes, so those will be safer. try. We need to keep the folks who to do what they can to build consensus, That is just another example. serve our country in diplomatic posts to get legislation passed in the Senate We have also passed important legis- abroad and those who protect our bor- and the House, and get it on the Presi- lation to deal with this prescription ders here at home safe. I hope we can dent’s desk. We are going to have dif- drug abuse crisis. Many call it the grind our way through this so we can ferences. Of course we are. But it is im- opioid abuse crisis, which happens too take up and pass all 12 appropriations portant that we try and that we not often. When people can’t get access to bills. The people who have elected us just come here to make speeches and the addictive prescription painkilling deserve that and not some end-of-the- vote no on everything, but we actually drugs they have been prescribed, they year mad dash to the finish line, where try to find some way of getting to yes, turn to the cheaper forms of addictive everybody comes away pretty much particularly where it doesn’t violate drugs such as heroin. We were able to dissatisfied by the process. our principles and where we are able to pass the Comprehensive Addiction and Beyond the appropriations process, I make incremental progress on the Recovery Act back in March, and I also want to point out some important work we have been sent to do. know the House of Representatives—I work being done at the committee Fortunately, we have seen the Senate believe this week—is taking up this level in the Senate. I serve on the Judi- get back to work. We just recently same legislation. My hope is that we ciary Committee under the leadership passed important legislation, such as can continue to work together to bring of Chairman CHUCK GRASSLEY from the Energy Policy Modernization Act— relief to those struggling with addic- Iowa. At the end of April, I was proud a bill that will update our country’s tions and to help save those who would to join a number of my colleagues, on energy policies. This follows on the otherwise suffer from a fatal overdose a bipartisan basis, to announce major heels of a vote late last year where we of drugs. We still have a lot of work proposals to reform our criminal jus- lifted the antiquated ban on crude oil ahead of us. tice system. Back when I went to law exports. It is something to give our do- We started the appropriations proc- school, more years ago than I would mestic producers access to global ess last month, which I know has been like to recount, we were told the crimi- prices for their products, something an enormous frustration to a lot of nal law was supposed to be used to pun- that encourages domestic production people. I remember all too clearly, as ish people who violated the law, to and helps us become less dependent on the Presiding Officer does, the alter- deter others who might be tempted to foreign imports and helps us help our native, which was doing it in a 12-step commit crimes in the future, and to re- friends and allies around the world who process. The regular appropriations habilitate people who made a mistake are sometimes dependent for their process was to do an omnibus appro- and ended up in prison. My experience source of energy on some pretty unsa- priations bill at the end of the year, and observation has been we have vory characters who can cut it off, which is a lousy way of doing business. largely forgotten the rehabilitation using energy as a weapon. But, particu- We would have one bill that would process. larly, it is important in terms of get- spend roughly $1 trillion. That process Beginning in 2007, in Texas and other ting Americans back to work. lacked the transparency and account- States, we began to provide incentives While the unemployment rate con- ability that necessarily goes into a for low-risk offenders who were in pris- tinues to tick down to roughly about 5 step-by-step process, where we move 12 on who, if given the opportunity, would percent, the untold story is the per- separate appropriation bills across the begin the process of turning their lives centage of people actually partici- floor. We all said we wanted to do this. around. They might be dealing with a pating in the workforce is at a 30-year This basic work is done by the legisla- drug or alcohol addiction or an edu- low, and people have, unfortunately, ture so we can pay the bills according cation deficit, such as the fellow I given up looking for work in too many to the limits we have agreed upon in heard about when I was in a prison in instances, making that 5-percent un- terms of spending, but we keep running East Texas recently. The shop teacher employment statistic a little bit mis- into roadblocks. at that prison said: I have guys in my leading. We learned again last week, I Last night we had a vote to try to get shop class in this prison who can’t even think it was, that our economy grew at back on the Water and Energy appro- read a ruler. How in the world are they 0.5 percent. priations bill. The obstacle appears to supposed to get a job on the outside? I remember when we used to talk be that our friends on the other side of How in the world are they supposed to around here about the economy grow- the aisle don’t want to vote on the ger- turn their lives around once they get ing at 4 percent or 3 percent, at least. mane amendment that was offered by out of prison? We simply seem to forget In other words, as population in- the Senator from Arkansas. As a result that people who are in prison will usu- creases, the only way more jobs get of their objections to proceeding in the ally get out of prison, and the only created is for our economy to continue normal way to consider germane question is: How well equipped will to grow. There are not a lot of prob- amendments like that one, the fact is, they be to work in civil society and to lems that America has that couldn’t be the majority leader had to file for clo- hopefully turn their lives around and made better by a growing economy. ture on that bill in order to guarantee become productive members of society.

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This way they can deter- is she could seek an involuntary, tem- North Carolina. mine—based on all of the cir- porary commitment to a mental insti- As former attorney general and long- cumstances—whether you ought to be tution, after which he gets out, he is time Federal district judge in New given the benefit of that reduced man- angry at her, their relationship dete- York, Michael Mukasey, said: The gold datory minimum sentence. It is not a riorates even more, and she has no- standard in terms of criminal justice get-out-of-jail-free card. It gives that where else to turn or we could have a reform is the crime rate. I know there person a right to be considered by a mechanism where she could go to a has been some discussion about the in- Federal district judge as long as it does civil court and ask a judge to enter a carceration rate, and some people want not involve a serious crime as defined court order requiring her son to under- to talk about other things, but he said by Federal law. We categorically ex- go outpatient treatment, to make sure the real question has to do with the cluded that to make sure this is fo- he saw a psychologist or mental health crime rate. If the crime rate is going cused primarily on nonviolent offend- professional and was actually compli- down, you are doing something right. If ers, those who are least likely to put ant with the doctor’s orders in terms of the crime rate is going up, you are the community at risk. taking his medication. doing something wrong. The good news There is one other area that I think One of the biggest problems in the is the crime rates in places like Texas we have an opportunity to work on and mental health area is that people will have gone down as a result of some of perhaps succeed with because there simply start to feel better and then these programs which help to prepare seems to be no real objection to the quit taking their medicine. As a result, those who are willing to take and ac- idea; that is, how to deal with people they end up becoming sicker and sicker cept this help so they can turn their who have mental illness in our society. and sicker. In Adam Lanza’s case—be- lives around. It has also helped us deal Back in the old days, people with men- cause his mother really didn’t have any with the ballooning prison system cost. tal illness used to be put in institu- mechanism to make him comply with Indeed, in Texas alone we have been tions. They were basically locked up his doctor’s order to take his medica- able to shut down three prisons as a re- and the key was thrown away. Well, we tion—he basically became more and sult of reducing the population, slow- know that didn’t work very well. It was more mentally ill until this tragedy ing down and in many cases elimi- basically warehousing people with occurred. I am not saying this would nating this turnstile, where people go mental illness. Someone had the idea have necessarily prevented that trag- to prison, get out, commit other to deinstitutionalize those with mental edy, but I think it would provide an- crimes, and end up right back in prison illness. That way they would get to other tool that loved ones can use, and again. This is an example of criminal live in the community and would then I believe need, when a member of their justice reform which I know the Presi- receive the sort of followup help, as- family suffers from symptoms of men- dent is for. sistance, and care they needed in order tal illness and simply refuses to deal There is another component of sen- to maximize their potential, whatever with it and comply with their doctor’s tencing reform which I think very sen- it might be. It was good in theory, but orders. sibly deals with some of the mandatory after the deinstitutionalization took This month is actually National prison sentences that were passed place, people ended up living in the Mental Health Awareness Month, and many years ago with the best inten- streets—the homeless whom all of us it is an appropriate time for us to talk tions but some of which have really see. They are obviously mentally ill, not only about the solution—or at overshot the mark. The most impor- but they live on the streets or end up least something that will improve the tant element, when it comes to a in our criminal justice system because status quo, when it comes to mental criminal sentence, is the certainty of they are not getting the treatment illness in our country—but it is also a the sentence, not the length of the sen- that might help them to become more time to educate people about mental tence. Again, Judge Mukasey, former adaptive and productive. health issues and to highlight ongoing Attorney General of the United States I told this story before, and I will re- efforts and to support those who are said: Many times people who commit peat it briefly now. I have a friend who struggling. crimes have impulse-control problems, is the sheriff of Bexar County, in San I dare to say that there is not a sin- and they are not thinking about what Antonio, TX. While at a meeting re- gle family in America that is not af- is going to happen to them 25 years cently here in Washington, DC, he said: fected by this problem or, perhaps, if it from now or 50 years from now. They How would you like to meet the largest is not an immediate family member, are thinking about what will happen to mental health provider in America. I then it is somebody they know or them next week, today, or later tomor- said: Sure. She said: Let me introduce somebody with whom they live in the row. So I believe the certainty of pun- you to the sheriff of Los Angeles Coun- community. So we have a lot of work ishment is a more important consider- ty. In other words, the person who runs to do. ation than the length of the punish- the LA County jail. In addition to the Criminal justice reform and mental ment. homeless who are living on our streets health reform are two issues that are It may make some people feel good or crowding our emergency rooms with absolutely the opposite of partisan; to say we are going to put somebody a variety of illnesses—real and imag- they are nonpartisan issues. There are away for the rest of their lives, and in ined—a large number of people end up issues where people have different some instances that is the appropriate in our jails. points of view, and that is fine. Let’s punishment, but when it involves a Thanks to great innovative programs see where we can build consensus and nonviolent offense and they are stack- like that in Bexar County, San Anto- what things we may have to leave for ing mandatory sentences in a way that nio, TX, and as a result of what Sheriff future legislation. The basic point is is disproportionate to the offense that Pamerleau and others have done, we that, even though the media is ob- was committed, I think it is appro- began to address the problem at its sessed with what is happening in the priate to consider changing the manda- root and are making sure that people Presidential race and the primaries on tory minimum sentencing. who need help are not just warehoused both sides, we have been able to con- We also created a safety valve. No- in jail but are actually diverted to a tinue to do the people’s work here. body who is currently in prison gets treatment facility. I have introduced There is a lot to be done, and, frankly, the benefit of the changes in the man- legislation which I think might help there is a lot more that we can do. But datory minimum sentences without ap- the situation, and that is called the we have an opportunity to build on pearing in front of the same Federal Mental Health and Safe Communities nearly a year and a half of a strong bi- district judge who sentenced that per- Act. The fact is, Adam Lanza’s moth- partisan record of accomplishment, one

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First and fore- I yield the floor. ices, who have dropped approximately most, it diminishes the service and sac- I suggest the absence of a quorum. 40,000 bombs in Iraq and Syria in close rifice of our troops and their families. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The air support missions, focused on de- Again, in the Military Times editorial clerk will call the roll. stroying and killing ISIS members and on this very topic, on Friday it stated: The legislative clerk proceeded to their infrastructure and their logistics Calling it a training mission [in the Middle call the roll. bases. East] is cold comfort to the parents, spouses Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask Since 2014, almost 1,200 bombs and and children of the deployed troops. . . . The unanimous consent that the order for close air support missions have been more the White House insists these troops are not part of a combat mission, the more the quorum call be rescinded. conducted in Afghanistan. Just yester- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without distrust it breeds in the ranks [of our mili- day, we were informed of a successful tary] and among the public. It’s viewed as objection, it is so ordered. strike—again, a coalition strike with the sort of condescending semantics Wash- THE ADMINISTRATION’S POLICIES IN THE MIDDLE fighter aircraft—that killed three ISIS ington plays to deny the obvious. That can EAST leaders. only serve to erode support for the [impor- Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, we all These missions have entailed risk. tant] mission. know that the Obama administration’s Some of the members of our military Americans serving in Iraq, Syria, and 8 years in office is beginning to wind have been killed and others have been Afghanistan know that they are in down. As it does, as is natural for a wounded, but there is no doubt that all combat. The Commander in Chief needs President ending his time in office, the of what I have just described is the to acknowledge this fact and the brav- President and the members of his team very definition of combat. The Sec- ery it entails and not disguise the true are starting to focus on their legacy retary of Defense and the Chairman of nature of their duty. and on how they want to be remem- the Joint Chiefs of Staff have both Second, the costs that come with this bered. stated this. dishonesty is that it further under- Now with regard to this administra- Indeed, in a lead editorial in the Mili- mines the administration’s very ten- tion’s policies in the Middle East, un- tary Times on Friday entitled ‘‘It’s a uous foreign policy credibility regard- fortunately for them, the legacy and combat mission, Mr. President,’’ the ing its stated goal of degrading and de- narrative that is beginning to take editorial concluded by saying: stroying ISIS. While this is the correct hold is one of not leveling with the When U.S. and allied troops are on Islamic goal, a series of missteps in the Middle American people—not one of honesty. State turf with the mission of wiping it from East, including the President’s failure That should concern all of us—all of us existence, they are on a combat mission. to enforce his own redline when it was in this body, whether Democrats or Re- Calling it anything else is wrong. crossed by Bashar al-Assad in Syria publicans. To Secretary Carter’s credit, at a has brought us to the point where our When the President of the United hearing last week, he agreed and stated adversaries and our allies question U.S. States is in open disagreement with unequivocally that ‘‘these [members of credibility and resolve. Islamic State the Secretary of Defense and with the our military] are in combat . . . and I terrorists know that they are in com- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff think we need to say that clearly.’’ bat against American forces. They see on one of the most critical issues our This is the Secretary of Defense. it every day. But when the President Nation faces—whether to send our sons Well, apparently the White House says otherwise, it signals a lack of con- and daughters into combat—it should didn’t get the memo. Last week, when viction, making it harder for us to de- be cause for significant concern for all asked about a very brave Navy SEAL feat these terrorists. of us in this body and across the coun- who unfortunately was killed in a Third, this dishonesty about the role try. fierce firefight involving U.S. Special of our troops allows Presidential can- President Obama has repeatedly told Operations forces, Kurdish commandos, didates to duck a tough issue. For ex- the American people that U.S. troops and Islamic State fighters, White ample, Presidential candidate Hillary in the Middle East are not in combat. House spokesman Josh Earnest told re- Clinton has repeatedly said—unchal- In 2010, he announced that we were porters that ‘‘the relatively small num- lenged by anyone, including in the ‘‘ending our combat mission in Iraq,’’ ber of U.S. servicemembers that are in- media—that she would continue the and in 2014, he used the same words to volved in these operations are not in President’s policies of not sending talk about Afghanistan. More recently, combat but are in a dangerous place.’’ combat troops to Syria and Iraq. But he said that our mission in Syria ‘‘will That is the White House—‘‘relatively the President is sending combat troops not involve American combat troops small’’ and ‘‘not in combat.’’ to Syria and Iraq. fighting on foreign soil.’’ Why does President Obama and his Finally, and more broadly, by play- Yet, just less than 2 weeks ago, in a White House continue to peddle the fic- ing fast and loose with the facts about Senate Armed Services Committee tion that U.S. forces are not engaged in our policies in the Middle East, the hearing, when Secretary of Defense combat? That is a really important Obama administration is making it Ash Carter and the Chairman of the question that we need to be asking. harder to gain congressional support Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dunford, Why? The whole world knows that we for its policy. I strongly believe that were asked if our troops in the Middle are. Why are they peddling this fiction when the executive branch and the leg- East, Syria, and Iraq are engaged in to the American people? islative branch on national security combat, these two senior U.S. officials Perhaps the Commander in Chief is and foreign policy issues are in agree- unequivocally said: Yes, they are. To truly unaware that our military forces ment and working together, that is the members of our military serving are in combat, and there are hundreds when we are strongest as a country. I overseas, particularly in the Middle of them that are. If that is the case, have been critical of this administra- East, Secretary Carter and General that would be very troubling indeed. tion’s policies in certain areas and sup- Dunford were stating the obvious. In- What is more likely is that the Presi- portive in others. If Congress feels like deed, there have been recent news re- dent has told the American people re- the administration is being played and ports in the Washington Post and in peatedly that he will end wars and the American public is not getting the the Military Times that describe up to won’t send combat troops to the Middle courtesy of the truth, support in this 200 Marines at a place called Fire Base East, and so the word contortions com- body for these important policies will Bell in northern Iraq, firing artillery ing from the White House are part of crumble. missions on a daily basis in support of the twisted attempt to salvage and pro- We saw an extreme example of this Iraqi troops in order to kill ISIS ter- tect the President’s legacy. But by over the weekend in a remarkable New rorists. Our soldiers serving in the Mid- spinning the truth for political pur- York Times Magazine piece about the

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That does not leveling with the American people on The Obama administration owes even count all of the kids who suffer that deal, which we debated here on these brave young Americans the nonfatal gun injuries; in 2010, the offi- the Senate floor. truth, not spin. The Obama administra- cial number was about 18,000. There is Let me give you a couple of quotes tion owes Congress the truth, not spin. a lot of reporting that suggests that from that article. One is just how they The Obama administration certainly the numbers we know are dramatically sold the deal. Now I am quoting the ar- owes the American people the truth, lower than what the actual numbers ticle. not spin. The sooner the President and are, that there are a lot of injuries that The way in which most Americans have his White House start leveling with the happen in the home because of guns heard the story of the Iran deal presented— American people about our roles and that are not reported as part of the of- that the Obama administration began seri- our policies in the Middle East, the ficial statistics. ously engaging with Iranian officials in 2013 better it will be for all of us. Here are just a handful of headlines in order to take advantage of a new political I yield the floor. from recent papers, including this New reality in Iran, which came about in 2013 be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- York Times headline: ‘‘One Week in cause of elections that brought moderates to ator from Connecticut. April, Four Toddlers Shot and Killed power in that country—was largely manufac- Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, before I tured [by the White House] for the purpose of Themselves.’’ selling the deal. give my intended remarks and while On average, last year, in 2015, people the Senator from Alaska is still on the So here we have White House offi- were getting shot by toddlers on a floor, let me just share with him—al- cials saying they manufactured a story weekly basis. I think it is time that we though I probably would not have used to sell the nuclear deal to the Congress start talking about this epidemic of some of the pejorative terms, let me and the American people. young kids—as young as 1 or 2 years agree with him that this distinction Another quote talked about a speech old—getting their hands on weapons that has been made between combat the President gave on the deal—a very and either killing themselves or killing troops and noncombat troops in the important speech—and it says: their parents or their brothers or their Middle East is ridiculous. sisters and that we start talking about While the President’s statement and We need a more fulsome discussion speech was technically accurate— the fact that this is not happening any- on the floor of the Senate as to the where else in the world. This is about the timing of the nego- scope of our deployment there. We just Here are the rates of gun deaths per tiations— heard evidence last week that we have 100,000—this is children and teens. We it was also actively misleading. U.S. troops on the ground in Yemen in are going to take high-income coun- So again a top White House official is addition to Iraq and Syria. Frankly, tries. I mean, it is not close. Canada, pretty much admitting that he was the appropriate forum to have that dis- our neighbor, is the next highest with fabricating a narrative to get the cussion is a debate on an authorization 0.75 per 100,000, but 3.24 children and American people and the Congress of of the use of military force to fight our teens die from gun homicides, gun the United States to ‘‘sell’’ and ‘‘buy enemies in the region. deaths—accidental, intentional—every off’’ on the Iran deal. So, while I might not share the way year. Other countries barely register. You know, reading this article, one in which the sentiments were ex- There is nothing unique about the na- gets the sense that to some of the peo- pressed, I think that this conversation ture of American children that ex- ple in the White House, this is all a about brave men and women—Amer- plains this away. The only thing that game. Facts don’t matter, but clever- ican soldiers—putting their lives on can explain this is the large number of ness does. The quotes in the article the line as we speak in the Middle East unsafe weapons that are available to from young White House officials are is as important as it gets. The fact that children. So I want to talk for a little almost gleeful when they recount how we are not having a broader discussion bit today about what is happening out they sold the nuclear deal to ‘‘clueless about this is deeply problematic. So I there. reporters’’—any of the press listening, thank the Senator for raising the issue. Here is the broader number. On aver- I hope you like that adjective—and I hope it is something on which we can age, every day 46 people are shot or Members of Congress and how the come together as we provide legal killed by accident with a gun. In 2015 White House created an ‘‘echo cham- cover and perhaps restrictions on the there were at least 278 unintentional ber’’ and were the puppet masters, lit- use of force in the region. So I thank shootings at the hands of young chil- erally putting words in the mouths of the Senator for bringing up this impor- dren and teenagers. So these are young Members of Congress and reporters to tant subject. kids and teenagers unintentionally fir- sell this deal. GUN VIOLENCE ing a weapon. We know there are at My colleagues should read this arti- Mr. President, I am here today to least 278. The New York Times found cle. Again, it is like a game. But, of talk about the 21,000 people a year, that unintentional shootings occurred course, this is not a game. All of this— 2,600 a month, 86 a day—these are roughly twice as often as the records American troops in combat, whether rough numbers—who are killed by guns indicate because of idiosyncrasies in the world’s largest state sponsor of ter- all across the country. A lot of the kids terms of how such deaths from acci- rorism should obtain a nuclear weap- who grow up in neighborhoods like the dental shootings are classified. on—this is not a game. This is a deadly North End of Hartford or the East End We know there are about 1.7 million serious reality. of Bridgeport—it feels like a war zone children and youth under the age of 18 I was reminded of this serious reality because they fear for their life every who are living in homes with loaded this past week when I spent much of day as they are walking to school. The and unlocked firearms. Some 1.7 mil- my recess with the assessment and se- levels of PTSD—when virtually every lion kids are in homes with loaded and lection team of the Marine Corps’ Spe- one of these kids knows someone very unlocked firearms. A Harvard survey cial Operations Command. It wasn’t close to them who has been shot, it ri- showed that children who live in gun- clever 30-somethings with fine arts de- vals the diagnoses that come back from owing households, by a rate of 70 per- grees out in the field, working on little war zones abroad. cent—these are kids under the age of sleep, but 20-somethings of all back- Today, in my campaign to try to 10—70 percent of kids under the age of grounds, from every corner of America, bring the voices of victims to the floor 10 who live in households that have a going through some of the most rig- of the Senate, I want to talk about one gun knew where their parents stored orous military training possible. Some aspect of this epidemic that is all the guns, even when they were hidden, of these young marines will make the across the country; that is, the epi- and 36 percent of those kids under 10 cut for Special Operations Command demic of young children being killed years old reported that they them- and others won’t, but all are striving accidentally by guns. The numbers are selves had handled the weapons. One

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:04 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G10MY6.012 S10MYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE May 10, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2661 out of three kids under 10 had found out on his little bike with training this issue. I certainly understand there the weapon and had handled the gun. wheels. Everybody knew his mother are difficult compromises on issues One analysis found that 70 percent of used to keep watch of the stray dogs in like the prohibition of certain weapons. unintentional child deaths from fire- the neighborhood, trying to keep her But smart-gun technology is some- arms could have been prevented if that son safe. He was 2 years old. He died be- thing on which we should be able to firearm had simply been stored, locked, cause he was reaching for a ringing cell come together. or unloaded. phone in his mom’s bag and shot him- The President has taken steps on his So this is a part of the story of gun self. own. He has started a process by which violence in this country that does not There is a way to solve this. I know Federal agencies would help to stimu- often get talked about, but given this we are not supposed to have props on late research in smart-gun technology, one horrific week we had in April, the floor, but this is a cell phone. It maybe with the goal of a pilot program maybe we can have a conversation opens and closes based on my finger- being developed at a law enforcement about what we can do to try to reduce print. There is technology ready and agency to try to buy some of these the number of accidental shootings available to make sure that a weapon weapons. The President has taken that happen at the hands of little kids. can only be fired by the owner of that steps on his own, but we could do some- My goal in these speeches is to tell you weapon. Yet there is a pretty open con- thing together, and we should because who these victims are, so, as hard as it spiracy in the gun industry today to it is only a problem here. It is not a is, let me tell you a little bit about prevent that technology from becom- problem anywhere else. To me, that some of the children who passed away ing available to consumers. Smith & has to tell us that we are doing it in this week during April. Wesson tried. They tried to develop a wrong and that there is something Holston Cole was a 3-year-old from smart weapon, but they were boy- more we can do so that this reality— Dallas, GA, who shot himself with his cotted. They were boycotted by the that U.S. children and teens are 17 father’s loaded gun on April 26. The rest of the gun industry. When retail- times more likely to die from a gun gun, according to his father, was lo- ers have tried to sell smart guns in than children in the 25 other high-in- cated in a backpack. Holston removed their stores, they have faced boycotts come countries combined—isn’t a re- it from the backpack and then acciden- regularly and in some cases even ality for much longer. If there is any- tally fired the weapon. Autopsy results threats of physical violence. thing we could do to stop there from confirmed that the shot was both acci- It doesn’t make sense to most people. being another Kiyan, another dental and self-inflicted. After the gun Why on Earth would the gun industry Sha’Quille, and another Holston, we fired, Holston’s father called 911. I not want—or the gun lobby not want should do it. wouldn’t recommend that you listen to safe guns to be an option, to be avail- Mr. President, I yield the floor. the recording. You will hear the father able? From what I understand, it is I suggest the absence of a quorum. wailing: ‘‘No, no! Stay with me, rooted in a law that was passed a dec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Holston. Can you hear me? Daddy loves ade ago by New Jersey that says if clerk will call the roll. you. Holston. Holston, please. Please.’’ smart-gun technology is developed, it The bill clerk proceeded to call the This was a kid who was full of energy will be mandatory. First, that is one roll. from morning until night, as his rel- State’s law, so there is no national Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I atives described. His pastor, who offi- conspiracy to mandate that every sin- ask unanimous consent that the order ciated Holston’s funeral, remembered gle gun be a smart gun. But let’s play for the quorum call be rescinded. Holston as a boy who loved superheroes this out. Let’s say that technology was The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and sometimes wrestled cardboard developed so that you could ensure objection, it is so ordered. boxes. He loved to play in small, inflat- that no gun could be fired if it wasn’t Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I able bouncy castles whenever he could. fired by you or another authorized user ask unanimous consent that I be al- Sha’Quille Kornegay was 2 years old of the gun. I think it would be logical lowed to speak as in morning business when, on April 21, in Kansas City, MO, for us to have a conversation as to for up to 20 minutes. she died after accidentally shooting whether that should be mandatory. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without herself in the head with her father’s Maybe we won’t develop technology objection, it is so ordered. gun. She had been taking a nap with that is fail-safe enough. Maybe it will CLIMATE CHANGE her father when she found the gun always make sense to have that as an Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, under a pillow on the bed, where her fa- option. But when we figured out how to today I rise for the 136th time in my se- ther generally kept it. Her father woke make cars safer, we required that tech- ries of speeches on the continuing up from the nap to Sha’Quille by his nology to be built in as a part of the threat of global climate change. Real bed bleeding and crying, the gun at her car. science—the peer-reviewed kind—con- feet. Sha’Quille’s mother was dev- I don’t think we are to the point tinues to prove the established connec- astated by her daughter’s loss and where we could discuss making that tion between carbon pollution and the noted that the daughter’s first word technology mandatory on guns, but I startling changes we see in our climate was ‘‘daddy.’’ She was buried in a pink wouldn’t suggest that it should be and oceans, changes that are so pro- coffin, her favorite doll by her side and something we should rule out. To the found that we will leave to our children a tiara strategically placed to hide the extent that a retailer or a gunmaker and grandchildren a world very dif- self-inflicted gunshot wound to her wants to invest in understanding how ferent from the one we knew growing forehead. to make a gun more fail-safe, how to up. Nonetheless, powerful fossil fuel in- Finally, and I promise I will stop, build in this kind of technology— terests still willfully spread Kiyan Shelton, 2 years old, same week, whether it be your fingerprint or other disinformation about climate science. Indianapolis, IN, shot and killed him- biometrics, other guns connected to a There are obvious similarities between self with a handgun that he found in wristband that you may wear—they the fossil fuel industry’s denial of its his mother’s purse. She had briefly should be able to sell those. They products’ climate effects and the to- stepped away when the toddler climbed should be able to make them without bacco industry’s denial of its products’ on to the kitchen counter and reached facing reprisals from the rest of the health effects. These similarities are for his mother’s purse, where her cell gun lobby and the gun industry. sufficient that a proper inquiry should phone was ringing, and he found the Shouldn’t we try to do something to be made about pursuing a civil lawsuit weapon. He fired the weapon, and he prevent these deaths, one every week like the one the Justice Department was wounded in his shoulder. In crit- last year? That is just people who were brought and won against Big Tobacco. ical condition, he was quickly taken to shot by toddlers, in addition to the doz- I have made that suggestion and, a nearby hospital, but he died shortly ens more children who accidentally in- wow, did that set off an outburst. The thereafter. jured or killed themselves with a weap- rightwing climate denial outfits and A neighbor who lived across the on. the fossil fuel industry mouthpieces street remembered that Kiyan had just I struggle to try to figure out the went into high gear. I think there were learned how to ride a bicycle. He was ways in which we can come together on about 100 spontaneous reactions to my

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The Attorney General then the ranking member on the Envi- arguments were the same, with the served the University of Virginia with ronment and Public Works Committee, same telling falsehoods, omissions, and a series of civil investigative demands our senior Senator from Oklahoma, oversights. Among these misstate- to produce documents related to the publicly called for a criminal inves- ments, various outlets said that the work of the offending UVA faculty tigation into American and British sci- aim of any such investigation would be member. Well, to its credit, UVA re- entists who had worked on the U.N. re- to ‘‘silence climate dissidents’’ and fused, and won a multiyear legal battle port or had communications with the squelch ‘‘independent thought’’; in- with the Attorney General that went University of East Anglia’s Climate deed, that such an inquiry would be all the way to the Virginia Supreme Research Unit. The Senator claimed ‘‘an affront to the scientific method.’’ Court. that scientific data ‘‘was contrived and Any investigation of fraud would be an Again, attorneys general consider in- fabricated’’ and that ‘‘in an attempt to attack on science. vestigating the fossil fuel industry, and conceal the manipulation of climate Well, maybe if most of your science all the mouthpieces go ape. An actual data, information disclosure laws may is fraud, you see things that way, but attorney general harasses an actual have been violated.’’ He even named 17 the charge is just not true in any ordi- climate scientist to the point where key players in the controversy, includ- nary sense of the words involved. And the university has to send its lawyers ing—wouldn’t you know it—that UVA the language was nearly hysterical. I to defend him, and from the mouth- scientist who had been the subject of was the Grand Inquisitor Torquemada pieces, there was not a peep through all harassment by the attorney general. and mighty ExxonMobil was lonely those years of litigation. His staff report suggested that the sci- Galileo; the State attorneys general In 2011, as the Cuccinelli investiga- entists violated fundamental ethical were involved in a ‘‘Soviet-style inves- tion was underway, an oil industry principles and ‘‘may have violated Fed- tigation’’ and ‘‘gangster government.’’ front group called the American Tradi- eral law.’’ He called scientists at the Oh, it was big talk indeed. tion Institute, which is now known as Climate Research Unit ‘‘scientists who It does raise this question: If the the Energy & Environment Legal Insti- commit crimes.’’ Wall Street Journal editorial page and tute, doubled down and sought iden- Wow. There you go—a Senator call- the other fossil fuel industry mouth- tical materials from UVA through a ing for criminal investigation of actual pieces were such resolute guardians of Freedom of Information Act request. climate scientists. That must have set these mouthpieces squawking about the scientific method, where were they Again, UVA objected, and in 2014 the the intrusion of investigation into when actual peer-reviewed climate sci- Supreme Court of Virginia unani- science; right? Well, actually, no. entists were investigated and harassed mously threw that out, too, based on— Again, there was not a peep of concern. and bullied for doing their jobs? We and I quote the Supreme Court of Vir- Mr. President, climate science con- took a look, and here is what you see ginia—‘‘the concept of academic free- stantly finds itself in the crosshairs of from the mouthpieces: possible civil in- dom and the interest in protecting re- a climate denial apparatus that has an vestigation of the fossil fuel industry, search.’’ ugly side. InsideClimate News reports So you suggest an investigation of massive indignation, actual investiga- climate scientists often face death the industry, and the denial apparatus tions of legitimate climate scientists, threats, vituperation, claims of fraud, goes ape. But here an industry front silent equanimity. and other forms of intimidation. And Here is some of the history. This Feb- group actually went out to investigate science is starting to look at that de- ruary, the chairman of the House climate scientists in a way that caused nial apparatus. Sound, peer-reviewed Science Committee issued a govern- the Supreme Court of Virginia to call academic work shows how a carefully ment subpoena to NOAA Administrator in the concept of academic freedom built apparatus of disinformation has Kathy Sullivan, seeking to investigate against them. And they are still at it. been misleading the public and policy- NOAA scientists’ deliberative mate- Despite the UVA loss in court, the En- makers about the risks of carbon. That rials. And this was not the first time. ergy & Environment Legal Institute is scientific work. Sound, peer-re- The chairman issued a previous govern- has since filed FOIA requests against viewed academic scientific work shows ment subpoena against NOAA sci- scientists at NASA, Texas A&M, Texas how disinformation campaigns, funded entists after the journal Science pub- Tech, the University of Alabama in by fossil fuel interests, have sowed lished a NOAA report debunking the Huntsville, the University of Delaware, doubt about climate science and have fossil-fuel-funded climate deniers’ con- and the University of Arizona. That is been effective in shaping American tention that global warming had some double standard. public opinion. paused. So the junior Senator from In 2009, a hacker stole more than A recent study by 16 scientists, in- Rhode Island mentions a possible in- 1,000 emails and 3,000 other documents cluding John Cook of the University of quiry into fossil fuel industry fraud, from climate scientists at the Univer- Queensland, Naomi Oreskes of Harvard and industry mouthpieces go ape. The sity of East Anglia in Britain who were University, and Peter Doran of Lou- committee chairman actually issues working on a United Nations report on isiana State University, examined the subpoenas against scientists and not a climate change. Naturally, the climate discrepancy between what the public peep. denial apparatus went to work to se- thinks and what scientists know about In 2005, the former chairman of the lect passages from the emails to assert climate change, and they found ‘‘the House Energy and Commerce Com- that the climate scientists manipu- consensus that humans are causing re- mittee thought to investigate the per- lated data. This turned out after mul- cent global warming is shared by 90–100 sonal emails of a climate scientist tiple—yes—investigations to be false. percent of publishing climate sci- after he published a study showing the Six official investigations ensued, entists.’’ Why the gap in public rec- rapid increase in global temperatures. clearing everyone of any wrongdoing: a ognition from what the scientists This investigative effort was so rank three-part Penn State University in- know? Because of a persistent effort that even fellow Republicans objected. vestigation, two separate reviews com- ‘‘manufacturing doubt about the sci- Sherwood Boehlert, then a Republican missioned by the University of East entific consensus on climate change.’’ Congressman from New York, ex- Anglia, a United Kingdom Parliamen- Part of the work of this denial appa- pressed his ‘‘strenuous objections’’ to tary report, an investigation by the ratus has been to harass and inves- the chairman’s ‘‘misguided and illegit- NOAA inspector general’s office, and tigate climate scientists over and over imate investigation.’’ Even with that an investigation by the National and over again. So when these mouth- public warning of a misguided and ille- Science Foundation’s inspector gen- pieces with one or two degrees of sepa- gitimate investigation against sci- eral’s office. ration from the fossil fuel industry

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Not only does she our homeland. fuel industry, but they are quiet as excel academically—as indicated by Born to William and Gloria Gortney mice whenever actual climate sci- her track record as an honor roll stu- in La Jolla, CA, Admiral Gortney is no entists are being investigated, well, dent—but she is also a gifted athlete stranger to military service. He is a that merits further skepticism. and has won awards in swimming second-generation naval aviator. His There are a lot of reasons why the events at the Arkansas State Special father retired as a captain in the Navy scientific integrity argument doesn’t Olympics for 3 years. Mary is also a in 1970, after 28 years of service that in- apply to a fraud investigation of the talented dancer and actress, special- cluded time in World War II, the Ko- fossil fuel industry and its front izing in hip-hop, jazz, and the waltz. rean war, and Vietnam. groups. Actually, there are too many I recently had the pleasure of meet- Admiral Gortney received his Wings reasons for me to go into here and now ing with Mary when she visited my of Gold in 1978 at Naval Air Station in in the allotted time. But here is the Washington, DC, office while in town Beeville, TX, and began an illustrious bottom line. No. 1, the argument is a for the Buddy Walk, hosted each year career as a naval aviator under the call phony, designed to protect from inves- by the National Down Syndrome Soci- sign ‘‘shortney.’’ tigation an industry that may well ety. Because of Mary’s advocacy and Admiral Gortney has completed nu- have engaged in deliberate fraud on a compelling reasoning, I cosponsored merous successful fleet and staff as- massive scale. No. 2, the clamor is the ABLE to Work Act of 2016 shortly signments both in the United States phony, whipped up a hundredfold but after our meeting. This bill will help and abroad. His first opportunity for through industry mouthpieces. And, persons with disabilities save addi- command was on board the USS Theo- No. 3, the sincerity is completely tional amounts in their ABLE ac- dore Roosevelt from 1994 to 1995. From phony because the mouthpieces have counts. there he amassed an impressive resume had nothing to say for years, when real Mary has big dreams, and I am con- of command experience, including climate scientists were actually inves- fident she will achieve them. I look for- three command tours in the U.S. Cen- tral Command area of operations, pro- tigated. They only swung into action ward to keeping track of her many ac- viding support to maritime security when the possibility emerged that the complishments in the future. Arkansas operations and combat operations of fossil fuel industry may have to face is lucky to have someone like Mary Operations Enduring Freedom and investigation for fraud. Borman fighting to make our State a Iraqi Freedom. These assignments in- There is a wooden cross in faraway better place, and I applaud her for her cluded commander of U.S. Naval Antarctica memorializing the Scott ex- work. Her story is a testimony of our Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th pedition to the South Pole. It is carved spirit as Arkansans, and I am certain it Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces, Bah- with the closing line from Alfred Lord will inspire others to take action on rain; commander of Carrier Strike Tennyson’s ‘‘Ulysses’’: ‘‘To strive, to causes they believe in. Group 10 on board the USS Harry S. seek, to find, and not to yield.’’ I yield the floor. To the real physicists, chemists, I suggest the absence of a quorum. Truman; and commander of Carrier Air oceanographers, meteorologists, geolo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Wing 7 on board the USS John F. Ken- gists, and climatologists actually en- clerk will call the roll. nedy. His first flight tour was as the deputy gaged in climate science, let me say, The senior assistant legislative clerk chief of staff for Global Force Manage- you embody this spirit of discovery and proceeded to call the roll. ment and Joint Operations, U.S. Fleet perseverance. The real scientists have Mr. GARDNER. Madam President, I Forces Command, Norfolk, VA. More not shrunk in the face of fossil fuel ask unanimous consent that the order recently, he served as director of the threats, investigations, and intimida- for the quorum call be rescinded. Joint Staff, then commanded U.S. tion. The fossil fuel campaign of denial The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Fleet Forces Command prior to taking has not stymied the flow of new cli- command at NORAD and TRIBUTE TO ADMIRAL WILLIAM GORTNEY mate research nor dimmed the fervor USNORTHCOM. with which the real climate scientists Mr. GARDNER. Madam President, I Admiral Gortney has flown over 5,360 pursue and share their knowledge. rise to recognize and commend ADM mishap-free flight hours on the Corsair These men and women—hardworking Bill Gortney, who will retire on June 1 II and F/A–18 Hornet and completed and often unsung—deserve our praise, of this year after 39 years of excep- 1,265 carrier-arrested landings. His and, after some of the nonsense they tional leadership and service to our military decorations include: the De- have been put through, they probably country. Most recently, Admiral fense Distinguished Service Medal, two also deserve an apology. But right now Gortney served as commander of the awards; Navy Distinguished Service they must be looking on in wonder- North American Aerospace Defense Medal, two awards; Defense Superior ment—and, I hope, with some wry Command and U.S. Northern Command Service Medal; Legion of Merit, four humor—at the sudden outburst of new- headquartered at Peterson Air Force awards; and Bronze Star, among many found concern from fossil fuel mouth- Base in Colorado Springs, CO. others. pieces for the so-called sanctity of the In his current capacity, Admiral From other nations, his military scientific process. Of all the people to Gortney is responsible for homeland decorations include: the French Na- make that claim, this crew has the defense, defense support for civil au- tional Order of the Legion of Honor least business making it. thorities, and theater security coopera- Award; the Bahrain Medal, First Class; I yield the floor. tion with Mexico and the Bahamas. Ad- the Secretary of the National Defense The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. ditionally, as head of the binational for Mexico Military Merit 1st Class AYOTTE). The Senator from Arkansas. NORAD command with Canada, he is Medal; and Secretary of the Mexican TRIBUTE TO MARY LORRAINE WOOD BORMAN responsible for aerospace warning, Navy Naval Distinction 2nd Class Mr. COTTON. Madam President, aerospace control, and maritime warn- Medal. today I would like to honor Mary Lor- ing in the defense of North America. Admiral Gortney’s unique combina- raine Wood Borman, of Fayetteville, For those of you who have children, I tion of operational experience, char- AR, as this week’s Arkansan of the think you may know what NORAD also ismatic leadership, and unyielding pa- Week for her commitment to the Na- does, which is, of course, the very fa- triotism has served him well in a life- tional Down Syndrome Society as a mous Santa tracker every year on time of military service. Today we self-advocate ambassador for the great Christmas Eve. It has been a tremen- honor his admirable service to our Na- State of Arkansas. Her advocacy to im- dous pleasure to work closely with Ad- tion and all the airmen, sailors, sol- prove the quality of life for those liv- miral Gortney since joining the Sen- diers, marines, and civilians who have ing with Down syndrome is note- ate. In particular, as the chairman of served alongside him.

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Bob Bennett, a devout Mormon, sup- the votes I have cast have added to On behalf of the Senate and a grate- ported embryonic stem cell research, that toxic environment.’’ ful nation, I congratulate him on a job with very careful restrictions. In 1996 Then Bob Bennett said something well done and wish him the best as he he was one of only three Senators from that any Senator would be fortunate to begins a hard-earned retirement. I just his party to vote against amending the be able to say at the end of his tenure. wish that his retirement would land U.S. Constitution to criminalize flag- ‘‘Looking back on them—with one or him in Colorado Springs, but I think he burning. He said that he thought flag- two very minor exceptions—I wouldn’t has other ideas. burning was reprehensible—as we all have cast any of them any differently Admiral Gortney, we thank you for do—but that it occurred far too infre- even if I’d known at the time it would your service. quently to warrant changing the Con- cost me my career because I have al- I yield the floor. stitution. That amendment failed in ways done the best I can to cast the I suggest the absence of a quorum. the Senate by one vote. vote that I think is best for the state The PRESIDING OFFICER. The When the Senate passed comprehen- and best for the country.’’ clerk will call the roll. sive immigration reform in 2006, Sen- I extend my condolences to Senator The legislative clerk proceeded to ator Bob Bennett of Utah was one of Bennett’s family—a wonderful, large call the roll. the many Members of his party to family—that includes his brother and Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask stand up and support it. Four years sister, his widow Joyce, their six chil- unanimous consent that the order for later, when the Senate voted on the dren—Julie, Robert, James, Wendy, the quorum call be rescinded. DREAM Act—a key part of that earlier Heather, and Heidi—and 20 grand- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. bill and one that I introduced 15 years children. There are so many of Bob GARDNER). Without objection, it is so ago—the political winds on the right Bennett’s former staffers and friends ordered. had shifted dramatically. There were who join me in paying this great trib- REMEMBERING BOB BENNETT only three of my colleagues from ute. across the aisle on the Republican side Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, this AMENDMENT NO. 3878 morning I joined many of my col- who supported passing the DREAM Act Mr. President, Congress is supposed leagues in bidding a formal farewell to in 2010. Bob Bennett was one of them. I to be working on an appropriations will never forget it. I will always be our colleague, Senator Bob Bennett, bill, and we were moving in that direc- grateful to him for that courageous who died last week. It was great to see tion until the Senator from Arkansas vote. He understood that we needed a Senators from both sides of the aisle at sought to add an amendment to the realistic, humane way to deal with im- Senator Bennett’s viewing and funeral Energy and Water appropriations bill. migration in this Nation of immi- service. It was fitting. Bob Bennett was This amendment was designed to un- grants. a proud conservative, he was an old- dermine the historic agreement that fashioned conservative, but he under- Robert Bennett was a member of one of his State’s leading families. His the Obama administration reached stood that the Senate only really with Iran for the sole purpose of pre- works when we talk to each other and grandfather, Heber J. Grant, was the president of the Church of Jesus Christ venting Iran from acquiring nuclear reason things out. He was old school. weapons. He understood that principled com- of Latter-day Saints. His father, Wal- lace Bennett, served four terms in the The Senator who offered this amend- promise is not a moral or political sin. ment had led an unprecedented letter It is an ideal we should strive for. It is Senate. Bob came to Washington in 1962 to to Iranian hardliners in the middle of how we solve big problems in America. work as an aide in his father’s office, President Obama’s negotiations. He It is the only way the Senate can work. when such arrangements were still al- said to the hardliners in Iran—with a I served with Bob Bennett for years lowed. In 1969 he took a job as a top letter signed, I believe, by 46 other Re- on the Senate Appropriations Com- congressional liaison for the U.S. publican letters—that they were wast- mittee. He was an honorable man, a Transportation Department under ing their time negotiating with this dyed-in-the-wool fiscal conservative. President Nixon. His short tenure at President, that whatever he agreed to He had an 84-percent lifetime approval Transportation earned him an unlikely would be undermined by Congress and rating from the American Conservative footnote in history. For decades, some particularly by the next President. Union, but he was a real-world conserv- conspiracy theorists speculated that he In all of the time I have followed the ative, not an ideologue. No vote dem- was Deep Throat—the Nixon adminis- history of the Senate, I cannot remem- onstrated that more clearly than the tration insider who helped steer the ber a letter of that nature being sent vote he cast in 2008 to create the Trou- Washington Post’s Bob Woodward and by Senators of either political party to bled Asset Relief Program, known as Carl Bernstein in reporting the Water- undermine a delicate negotiation in- TARP. gate scandal. That theory was finally volving peace in an important part of I am not going to forget the day disproved with the death of former FBI the world. when Hank Paulson, Treasury Sec- Deputy Director Mark Felt, who was, Now we are stuck until we deal with retary under President George W. in fact, the real Deep Throat. his amendment. Regardless of whether Bush, came to talk to us about the Bob Bennett did not need public serv- you agree with the Iran agreement, economy. Lehman Brothers had just ice. He had already built a successful adding this amendment to the Energy declared bankruptcy. Secretary career in business before he decided to and Water appropriations bill would de- Paulson told us that the entire U.S. fi- run in 1992 for the seat his father once stroy all of the hard work that Sen- nancial system could collapse within held. He took a pay cut to serve his ators ALEXANDER and FEINSTEIN have days, maybe hours. He warned that State and our Nation in the Senate. put into drafting this bipartisan bill. such a collapse of the U.S. financial Bob Bennett and I disagreed on many I wish to tell you why this amend- system would trigger a global eco- issues. When we did, he was always ment from the Senator from Arkansas nomic cataclysm. principled and polite. I suspect that is a poison pill. This amendment would Bob Bennett knew that he was taking was a reflection of his upbringing, prevent the Department of Energy a supreme political risk, but Bob Ben- watching his father serve in the Sen- from spending any fiscal year 2017 nett voted to create the TARP program ate, where Members of differing polit- funds to purchase heavy water pro- anyway. He risked his political career ical parties could disagree without duced in Iran. rather than risk the life savings of un- questioning the other Senator’s mo- The JCPOA agreement closed four told millions in America and around tives. pathways through which Iran could get the world. He paid a price for it. In 2010 In his last political race in 2010, Sen- to breakout time for a nuclear weapon Bob Bennett became the first incum- ator Bennett was targeted by the force in less than a year. It bought valuable

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That very week I sat in an for Zika in high-risk areas—laying to be disposed of, moved out of Iran. Appropriations Committee hearing traps to collect mosquitoes for testing The Department of Energy has an- with the representatives for the Cen- and ramping up health communica- nounced that its Isotope Program will ters for Disease Control and Prevention tions to providers and the public. We purchase 32 metric tons of heavy water and the National Institutes of Health, are lucky because in our part of the from Iran to fulfill a significant who talked about how time sensitive United States there is no evidence of amount of the domestic heavy water that request was. the mosquito that is the carrier. How- needed in America for research and in- In the 13 weeks since that hearing, ever, travelers who have contracted the dustrial applications. There is no Republicans have put up roadblocks, virus in other places can bring it back American domestic source for this set preconditions, and really mocked to our region, and they can be the car- heavy water. This transaction provides the administration for arguing that riers for it to be spread to other people. U.S. industry with a critical product, there was urgency to fight the Zika As a major transportation hub in and it enables Iran to rid itself of ex- virus—a virus which is dangerous for Chicago and Illinois, we must be pre- cess heavy water, ensuring this product pregnant women, children, and many pared to deal with these travelers car- will never be used for developing a nu- others. rying the Zika virus. I have the highest clear weapon. What has happened in the 13 weeks confidence in our State and in local Heavy water is used in the develop- while the President’s request for $1.9 health officials, but they need a help- ment, production, and sale of com- billion has languished before the Re- ing hand. pounds used in biomedical and diag- publican-controlled Congress? Because congressional Republicans nostic research such as MRIs and phar- Over 1,100 Americans in 43 States, have refused to pass the emergency maceutical development, as well as Washington, DC, and U.S. territories— supplemental Zika funding, the admin- chemistry, physics, and environmental including over 100 pregnant women— istration has been forced to divert re- analysis. have contracted the Zika virus. Six sources from Illinois to States such as A portion of this heavy water will be more have contracted Guillain-Barre Florida, Texas, Louisiana, and Mis- used at the Spallation Neutron Source, syndrome, an autoimmune disorder sissippi to fight Zika. We are taking or SNS, at Oak Ridge National Labora- that can cause paralysis and death. public health resources out of other tory in Tennessee. The heavy water Recently, the first Zika-caused death States to send them to the frontline will increase the intensity of the beam, was reported in Puerto Rico. In Illi- States on the Zika virus. I understand which will—according to Laboratory nois, 13 people have tested positive for it, but it is totally unnecessary. If the Director Thom Mason—benefit hun- Zika, with at least 3 pregnant women. Republican leadership in Congress ac- dreds of research teams. Over the last 13 weeks, while the Re- cepted their responsibility, took this While the administration does not publican leadership in Congress has ig- seriously, and realized lives were at anticipate undertaking another pur- nored the President’s request for emer- stake, we would have approved the chase of heavy water from Iran, we gency funding, we have learned even President’s emergency request long should not give up—with this amend- more about Zika and its danger. We ago. ment offered by the Senator from Ar- now know it is linked to serious neuro- My State of Illinois and the city of kansas—the ability to ensure that this logical damage and birth defects. We Chicago just lost a total of $2 million material, which potentially could be now know it can be sexually trans- in CDC public health emergency pre- used in Iran’s nuclear industry, is in- mitted. Warmer weather is coming, and paredness grants—money diverted from stead put to use in the United States we know the spread of Zika will grow our State to deal with local public by our industry for peaceful research even worse. It seems as if everyone health challenges with the Zika virus and product development. across the world recognizes the ur- in frontline States. The amendment offered by the Sen- gency of this public health threat to The Illinois Public Health Director ator from Arkansas really focuses on the United States except for the Re- told me: ‘‘We don’t get to be eight per- one thing—to undermine this agree- publicans in Congress. cent less prepared, even with eight per- ment with Iran. After we have seen Last week, Major League Baseball cent less money’’ from the CDC. tons of fissile material removed from announced it was canceling two sched- Health departments across Illinois Iran, 16,000 centrifuges destroyed, and a uled ball games to be played in Puerto use these grants to prepare and respond major potentially dangerous reactor Rico because the players were con- to outbreaks of all kinds, such as decommissioned, this Senator from Ar- cerned about contracting the Zika Ebola, Zika, and a new bacterial out- kansas believes it was a bad agreement virus. break—Elizabethkingia. Already that and we ought to let the Iranians go I spoke with CDC Director Tom has taken six people’s lives in my about their business. Frieden 2 weeks ago. He told me this is State. So we are removing the money I couldn’t disagree more. Taking this no way to seriously fight a public to protect the people in Illinois to go heavy water out of Iran makes that re- health danger. We need a multiyear to the frontline of the Zika virus at- gion of the world safer for Israel and commitment so CDC, NIH, and public tack because the Republican majority for the other countries in the region. health departments can begin studies in Congress will not approve the Presi- For Iran to keep this heavy water is a to understand the risks to others, im- dent’s emergency supplemental re- temptation that we should eliminate prove our surveillance system, study quest. by defeating this amendment by the how long these mosquitoes actually Robbing Peter to pay Paul is short- Senator from Arkansas. carry the virus, and develop a vaccine sighted. We need to ensure we aren’t His amendment will jeopardize an as quickly as possible. diverting necessary Ebola money to historic agreement that limits Iran’s The CDC takes this seriously. The use for the Zika virus. I don’t under- ability to produce nuclear arms. That Centers for Disease Control is the stand it. In the last election, many Re- is an important protection for the en- frontline of defense of the United publicans were making a big issue tire world. It would deny researchers States of America when it comes to about Ebola and its threat to the and industries in our country a re- public health danger. How seriously do United States, and now they are so san- source they need to make new sci- they take the Zika virus? They have guine and so calm as to take the entific discoveries, medical diagnoses, dedicated 1,000 staff members to fight- money away from protecting us from and probably save lives. That is more ing it. They understand this is a public the spread of Ebola and spend it on than enough reason to reject the health emergency, and we have a lim- Zika on a temporary basis because

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If there was ever a front-page news anymore, the Ebola pretty controversial if they are still lameduck, it was John Adams, who had crisis, incidentally, is not over. Fund- sitting on the calendar. been defeated for reelection and had a ing is still needed. Every single one of them was re- few months more to serve but who We have seen Zika coming for many ported unanimously from the Senate made a nomination for the Supreme months. We were warned, and we have Judiciary Committee. There were no Court and, by voice vote, the U.S. Sen- had the administration’s detailed com- dissenting votes, no objections. Still ate approved him, including the five prehensive plan sitting on the desk of they just sit and sit and sit on the cal- Founding Fathers who joined in that the Republican leaders in the House endar. effort. and Senate. Why? Well, we know we have a seri- The argument being made on the Re- Right before Congress adjourned 2 ous problem with not just these 20, but publican side is: Well, we can’t fill this weeks ago, Senate Democrats sent a there is the fact that we have 87 vacan- vacancy until after the election. We letter to Republican leader Senator cies in the Federal judiciary, many of have to wait to see if President Trump MITCH MCCONNELL urging immediate them in an emergency situation. will be chosen by the American people, action on the Zika supplemental, and Why? Why in the world would some and then he will get to fill this vacancy we introduced a bill to provide the nec- of these nominees, some of whom have on the Supreme Court. Interesting. I essary funding. We tried to bring it up. been supported by Republican Sen- missed it. I read the Constitution and We were blocked by the Republican ators—why aren’t they being called for thought for sure that President Obama leadership. a vote, a routine vote on the floor of was elected for 4 years in 2012. By the So what do Republicans think we the Senate? It is part of the obstruc- Republicans’ math, it was 3 years and 2 should do—send a memo to mosquitoes tion that the Republican Party has de- months. He’s a lameduck and has no telling them not to buzz and bite until cided to make part of their leadership power left. Well, they are wrong. By a they get around to funding the Presi- in the Senate. And, of course, exhibit A margin of 5 million votes, Barack dent’s emergency request? in that obstruction is the vacancy on Obama was reelected President over I have news for them. The summer the U.S. Supreme Court, occasioned by Mitt Romney. Now this decision by the mosquito season is about to hit and hit the untimely death of Justice Antonin Republicans to stop this President hard in some parts of our country. Scalia. from exercising his constitutional au- Where this mosquito that carries the It has been nearly 2 months since thority is just wrong. Zika can be found, people will be in President Obama nominated Chief What about Judge Garland? Judge danger. Judge Merrick Garland to fill the Garland is one of the most extraor- Researchers at NASA have forecasted Scalia vacancy on the Supreme Court. dinary nominees ever presented to this that by midsummer, cities nationwide, It has been 3 months since Justice Senate. He is now the chief judge of the such as St. Louis, Kansas City, New Scalia passed away—3 months—and DC Circuit Court. That is the second York City—not just southern cities still the Republican-led Senate has re- highest court in the land. He is well re- like Miami and Houston—could pos- fused to consider President Obama’s spected. He has received the endorse- sibly be a venue for these Zika-car- nominee to fill the Supreme Court va- ment of many different groups, and rying mosquitoes. They found that not cancy. We ought to be doing that right people who are conservative and liberal just geography but rainfall, transpor- now. alike respect his judgment, as they tation hubs, and challenging socio- Today we received all of the inves- should. He has done his job and done it economic conditions translate to less tigative materials and binders and well, but the Republicans in the Senate air conditioning and worse housing in- questionnaire answers from Judge Gar- refuse to do their job. They say it is be- frastructure. They can all contribute land—boxes and boxes, thousands of cause they want the next President to to the presence of these mosquitoes. pages—available to be reviewed by the fill that seat. I cannot even imagine We are learning more and more about Senate Judiciary Committee and every the nominee that a President Donald Zika and the cases are growing. Member of the Senate. It is the Sen- Trump would send to the Senate. As we near the summer travel season ate’s constitutional obligation under Last week, the chairman of the Re- and we start hearing more about the article II, section 2, to provide advice publican National Committee, a man Rio Olympic Games, inaction and fur- and consent when the President sub- named Reince Priebus, announced that ther delay will put many women—par- mits such a nomination. Mr. Trump was the presumptive nomi- ticularly childbearing women—and Mr. President, it is rare for a polit- nee of the Republican Party. It is as- their kids in danger. ical figure or a publicly elected official tonishing to me that Senate Repub- I urge my Republican colleagues in to stand up and use the word ‘‘never,’’ licans would seriously want to put both chambers: Work with us to ap- but I am about to use it. We have Donald Trump in charge of filling Su- prove this money this week before it is never—never in the history of the U.S. preme Court vacancies. How would too late. Senate—denied a Supreme Court nomi- they explain that to their constitu- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- nee from a President a hearing or a ents? Most of them are saying they are sent to speak on one additional issue. vote—never. For 100 years, these nomi- not even going to attend the Repub- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without nees have been sent through the Senate lican convention for fear of what it will objection, it is so ordered. Judiciary Committee with a public do to their political reputations, and JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS hearing. And every pending nominee yet they are trusting the judgment of Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, there for an open Supreme Court vacancy has Donald Trump to shape the highest are publications given to us on the been voted upon at some point by Sen- Court of the United States of America? floor of the Senate. One of them is the ators. Make no mistake. By failing to move Executive Calendar. We had a press conference today, and on Merrick Garland’s nomination now This Executive Calendar and parts of we talked about the precedent. Senator in a timely and fair way, Republicans it may be characterized as a political FRANKEN of Minnesota noted the time have cast their lot with Mr. Trump. obituary column because, you see, when John Adams had lost the Presi- That is a risky bet for the American these are the nominees of the Obama dential election but filled a vacancy on people. The American people also un- administration for important posts the Supreme Court by nominating derstand Merrick Garland is well quali- across America—the names on here— John Marshall to be a member of that fied and rock solid. Every week we see and many of them have been sitting for Court. So here was John Adams, a de- more praise for him. months and some for over a year, and feated President, making a nomination Last week, nine former Solicitors they are waiting for Senate action. to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court. General, Republicans and Democrats

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They know the Minority Leader, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. f Supreme Court as well as anyone, and Hon. CHUCK GRASSLEY, they know a good judge when they see Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. TRIBUTE TO VIETNAM VETERANS one. Here is what they said about Senate, Washington, DC. Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, I would Judge Garland: Hon. PATRICK LEAHY, like to say welcome home and thank As a group, we have argued hundreds of Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. you to our Vietnam veterans, our true cases before the United States Supreme American heroes, as our community Court and the Federal Courts of Appeals. DEAR MAJORITY LEADER MCCONNELL, MI- honors their courage and allegiance Each of us has served as the United States NORITY LEADER REID, CHAIRMAN GRASSLEY, Government’s top representative before the AND RANKING MEMBER LEAHY: Each of us today in Moncks Corner, SC. Their Supreme Court. And while we have served in headed the Office of the Solicitor General. celebration, which took place on May different administrations, we are unified in Our service took place under both Repub- 6, 2016, is one small way we can take our belief that Judge Garland is superbly lican and Democratic Presidents. We write the time to show gratitude and appre- qualified to serve on the Supreme Court if he collectively in support of Judge Merrick ciation for the men and women who were confirmed. We are confident that Judge Garland’s qualifications to serve as an Asso- fought for our Nation. Garland would bring his brilliance, work ciate Justice of the United States Supreme With one brother in the military and ethic, and broad experience to the cases that Court. We believe that Judge Garland has come before him. demonstrated the temperament, intellect, one recently retired after 30 years, I and experience to serve in this capacity. know firsthand the sacrifices our vet- That is very high praise, isn’t it? erans and their families have made in Merrick Garland has a history of excel- Clearly, President Obama selected a order to protect and serve our amazing nominee highly regarded by advocates lence in the Law. He served in high ranking Justice Department posts, as a partner at a country. who know the Supreme Court better major law firm, an Assistant United States We should celebrate these heroes than most. Yet my Republican col- Attorney, a law clerk on the United States every day. It is our responsibility to leagues will not even give this superbly Supreme Court, a law clerk on the Second say thank you in tangible ways, such qualified nominee the dignity of a pub- Circuit for the legendary Judge Henry as this party. The Vietnam war era was lic hearing. They would rather keep a Friendly, and, of course, for nearly the last one of the most challenging in our Na- Supreme Court seat vacant for more two decades, as a Judge on the United States tion’s history, and it is truly my honor Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. He than a year and allow the Court to to recognize the service of our brave deadlock for a year with 4-to-4 votes on presently serves as the Chief Judge of that Circuit, where he is known for his veterans who sacrificed for our free- key cases and wait in hopes they can collegiality and is widely respected by his dom. Their dedication will never be roll the dice with President Donald colleagues and litigants who have come be- forgotten. Trump and his Supreme Court nomi- fore him. You all put your lives on the line for nee. It is hard to fathom how this As a group, we have argued hundreds of our country, and because of people like strategy is respectful of the constitu- cases before the United States Supreme you, I am proud to be an American. tion or in the best interest of our Na- Court and the federal Courts of Appeals. Thank you for your service. You de- tion. Each of us has served as the United States serve praise, recognition, and respect. Not only are Senate Republicans fail- Government’s top representative before the God Bless America. ing to do their job in considering Judge Supreme Court. And while we have served in Garland’s nomination, they are ob- different Administrations, we are unified in f our belief that Judge Garland is superbly structing 20 other well-qualified judi- qualified to serve on the Supreme Court if he ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS cial nominees who are currently pend- were confirmed. ing on the Senate floor. We are confident that Judge Garland would RECOGNIZING THE UNIVERSITY OF The Senate Republicans, as I have bring his brilliance, work ethic, and broad said, have held votes on only 17 judicial experience to the cases that come before MOUNT UNION CONCERT CHOIR nominees this Congress. That is the him. Please do not hesitate to contact us if ∑ Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, today I lowest total in decades, far fewer than you have questions. wish to honor the University of Mount the 68 judges the Democratic-con- Respectfully submitted, Union Concert Choir as it continues its trolled Senate confirmed in the last 2 Neal K. Katyal (Acting Solicitor General, spring tour, which began Sunday, May years of George W. Bush’s administra- 2010–2011), Gregory G. Garre (Solicitor General, 2008–2009), Paul D. Clement 8, at the National Cathedral in Wash- tion. Republicans are apparently con- (Solicitor General, 2005–2008), Theodore ington, DC. tent to leave vacancies on courts B. Olson (Solicitor General, 2001–2004), Mount Union’s concert choir prides across the United States and even on Barbara D. Underwood (Acting Solic- itself as one of the oldest collegiate the Supreme Court of the United itor General, 2001), Seth P. Waxman choirs in the United States and has States. Is that why they were elected, (Solicitor General, 1997–2001), Walter E. been part of the school’s history since to leave vacancies on these courts? Dellinger III (Acting Solicitor General, 1896. Arts at the collegiate level can They cannot hide from the fact that 1996–1997), Drew S. Days III (Solicitor enrich the student experience, giving there is a need in this country for com- General, 1993–1996), Kenneth W. Starr (Solicitor General, 1989–1993). music students and nonmusic students petent jurists to guide us in these Fed- the opportunity to practice their vocal eral courts. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I sug- or instrumental skills and share their I hope a few more of my Republican gest the absence of a quorum. talents with both the campus and the colleagues will come to their senses. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The local community. The group, com- Rather than saving judicial seats for clerk will call the roll. prised of individuals from almost every Donald Trump to fill, they should do The bill clerk proceeded to call the academic department, is a testament their job and give President Obama’s roll. to the school’s strong liberal arts mis- well-qualified nominees a hearing and sion. a vote, and they should start with Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The group is led by Dr. Grant Cook Merrick Garland. ask unanimous consent that the order III, the director of choral activities and Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- for the quorum call be rescinded. an associate professor of music at sent to have printed in the RECORD the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mount Union, an accomplished musi- letter from these Solicitors General. objection, it is so ordered. cian and conductor. His commitment

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I commend them all for Association standards and accredita- Ohio to our Nation’s Capital to kick off the strong legacy they have built. tion committees chair and was of coun- a tour that will take them from the I have been blessed to have the Hold- sel to the Kansas City firm of Stinson National Cathedral to Virginia to ings as friends over the years. The Morrison Hecker for 20 years. Pennsylvania to New Jersey. This is an Holdings were always very kind and Colleagues at the law school praised opportunity to see new parts of the supportive to my wife, Susan, and me, Professor Davis’s dedication to pro- country and show others what their and I have valued the involvement Sin- moting the university’s law school pro- university and our State have to offer. clair has had in shaping our commu- gram. Students were also grateful for I wish all the students the best for a nities, State, and Nation. America’s his commitment to maintaining a chal- safe tour, including Tim Anderson, Al- success is built on the hard work and lenging and rewarding learning envi- exandria Augustine, Angelica Bar- know-how of the men and women who ronment. The Kansas community tholomew, Erin Bell, Anthony Bucci, have overcome challenges and turned thanks Mike Davis for his service, Ali Caldwell, George Carr, Ian Donald- their ideas into successful businesses dedication, and contributions to the son, Sarah Donkin, Collin Edwards, that boost our economy and generate university’s law school and the State Nick Embrogno, Caelyn Eppler, Abbie jobs. Countless individuals have bene- of Kansas. Fox, Connor Funk, Elizabeth Gallo- fited from Sinclair Oil Corporation and Sandra Craig McKenzie arrived at KU way-Purcell, Bradley Geist, Victoria the goods and services it provides. I Law in 1979 and has been a positive Ginty, Matt Gorman, Jennifer congratulate all those involved with presence in Kansas ever since. McKenzie’s legal life did not begin in Gotschall, Ben Hayes, Zach Henkels, the company on a century of achieve- our State, but she arrived in Lawrence Kyle Herman, Sarah Hohenadel, Kenan ments and wish them all the best for with high accolades. McKenzie earned a Irish, Rachel Irwin, Zak Jaeb, Jac- continued accomplishments.∑ bachelor’s degree from the University queline Jepsen, Abigail Lantz, David f Lenahan, Jason Lopez, Patrick of New Mexico and then went on to the McKitrick, Paige Morris, Marcus Mor- TRIBUTE TO UNIVERSITY OF KAN- University of New Mexico’s School of Law, where she graduated magna cum rison, Hunter Munroe, Megan SAS SCHOOL OF LAW PROFES- laude and was a member of the New Ostrofsky, Rebecca Passer, Jesse Reed, SORS ∑ Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, edu- Mexico Law Review. Natalie Ricciutti, Abbigail Robertson, After the receipt of her juris doctor, cation is a critical to ensuring a bright Jacob Rogers, Emily Siedel, Clinton McKenzie went on to serve as a law future for both individuals and our so- Simmons III, Mary Anne Snyder, Chris clerk to the Honorable Oliver Seth of ciety at large. There is no more impor- Tucker, Abigail Van Auken, Alex the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth tant or more noble profession than Waitinas, Haley Walls, Tony Walsh, Circuit and later spent 4 years working teaching. Many of us have had teachers Jenna Waterman, Tommy Wines, Sarah in tax and estate planning in Albu- who changed our lives—myself in- Yannie, Martin Zapata, and Megan querque before turning her talents to ∑ cluded—educators who taught us not Zwart. teaching. f only the facts and figures but also in- Sandra Craig McKenzie joined the KU stilled in us a love for learning and an 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SINCLAIR Law faculty in 1979 as one of the insti- interest in the world beyond the city tution’s first female law professors. OIL CORPORATION limits of our hometowns. ∑ Professor McKenzie was KU Law’s Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, today I As a U.S. Senator representing the Elder Law LL.M. program director and wish to recognize the 100th anniversary great State of Kansas and as an alum- an esteemed contributor to the elder of the founding of Sinclair Oil Corpora- nus of the University of Kansas School law community, as well as a sought- tion. of Law, it is my privilege to celebrate after voice in Kansas local government Spanning a remarkable century of the careers of three outstanding legal law. McKenzie served as the law operation, Sinclair Oil has been reso- academics: Mike Davis, Sandra Craig school’s ombudsman and was a member lute amid good and hard times in our McKenzie, and Martin Dickinson. of Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, and Nation and helped shape our growing Mike Davis began teaching at the the Order of the Coif. country. Built by the ingenuity and University of Kansas School of Law in Friends and colleagues say her ten- drive of Harry Ford Sinclair, Sinclair 1971, but his academic life in Kansas ure was marked by accessibility as a Oil employs more than 1,200 people na- began years earlier. Davis earned his teacher, dedication to women in the tionwide. Harry F. Sinclair, who found- bachelor’s degree with honors from law, and leadership in making KU’s law ed the company in 1916; Earl Holding, Kansas State University in Manhattan, community a safe and equitable space who purchased Sinclair Oil in 1976 and KS. After completing his under- for all students. The University of Kan- led the company for more than three graduate education, Davis attended the sas was without question enriched by decades; and Ross B. Mathews, who University of Michigan Law School, Sandra McKenzie’s committed 36-year currently serves as chief executive offi- where he was an editor on the Michi- career at the school of law, and her cer of Sinclair, must be recognized for gan Law Review. many contributions are appreciated their innovation and determination in After earning his juris doctor and throughout the university community. building Sinclair into an American pio- practicing law in the private sector, Martin B. Dickinson is the longest neer. Their commitment and the sup- Davis went on to work with the Office serving faculty member at the Univer- port of their families and exceptional of Economic Opportunity, culminating sity of Kansas School of Law, where his employees have enabled Sinclair to in becoming the associate director of distinguished 48-year tenure has earned stand and succeed through the test of planning and research for the legal him the highest regard from the uni- 100 years. services program. Davis then became a versity community. Dickinson received Sinclair Oil Corporation is im- legislative assistant for Representative a bachelor of arts degree from KU in mensely diversified. Twenty-four Louis Stokes before returning to Kan- 1960 and then went on to receive a mas- States are home to 1,300 Sinclair sta- sas to begin his career in teaching fu- ter of arts degree from Stanford Uni- tions. The company is engaged in the ture lawyers. versity in 1961 and his juris doctor from exploration, refining, and distribution Professor Davis joined the KU Law the University of Michigan in 1964, of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, asphalt, faculty in 1971 and has had an where he was editor-in-chief of the and petrochemical feedstock. It also impactful and storied career. He earned Michigan Law Review. After finishing owns and operates cattle ranches and the ‘‘Immel Award for Teaching Excel- at Michigan, Dickinson became an as- several renowned hotels and resorts, lence’’ and the title of Centennial sociate at Holme, Roberts & Owen in including Sun Valley Resort, The Teaching Professor of Law. In addition Denver, where he practiced until join- Grand America Hotel, and the Little to earning teaching accolades, Davis ing KU Law.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:33 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G10MY6.026 S10MYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE May 10, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2669 Dickinson joined the KU Law faculty leadership, and KU’s continuing tradi- By Mr. FRANKEN (for himself and Ms. in 1967 and quickly rose through the tion is no doubt marked by his impres- KLOBUCHAR): ranks, moving from assistant professor sive tenure at KU Law. S. 2913. A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, Professors Dickinson, McKenzie, and United States Code, to provide certain bene- to associate professor in just 2 years. fits in connection with service in the Se- In 1971, Dickinson was named dean and Davis were intrumental in my own edu- lected Reserve for preplanned missions in professor of law at KU, a title he held cation and those of countless others. support of the combatant commands, and for until 1980. While serving as dean, Dick- The products of their work, within aca- other purposes; to the Committee on Armed inson made great strides in strength- demia and beyond, are vast, and my Services. ening the school’s profile both in Kan- words today seek to reflect those con- By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself and sas and nationally, creating new ad- tributions to the University of Kansas, Ms. KLOBUCHAR): the State itself, and the many commu- S. 2914. A bill to amend the Foreign Nar- mission criteria, successfully appealing cotics Kingpin Designation Act to protect to the Kansas Legislature to fund a nities to where their lessons were ex- classified information in Federal court chal- new building for KU Law and recruit- tended by way of their former students. lenges; to the Committee on the Judiciary. ing outstanding new faculty. These ac- As Professors Davis, McKenzie, and By Mr. FLAKE: complishments put the KU Law com- Dickinson near retirement, let us say S. 2915. A bill to enhance public awareness munity on a path toward growth and thank you and celebrate their accom- of federally funded research and development sustainability, and the university plished careers and the impact they projects, and for other purposes; to the Com- had on the University of Kansas, their mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- thanks him for these contributions. mental Affairs. As his impressive decade as dean communities, and the State of Kan- By Mr. UDALL (for himself and Mr. ∑ drew to a close, Dean Dickinson re- sas. HEINRICH): turned his focus to teaching alongside f S. 2916. A bill to provide that the pueblo of an of cousel position at Barber, Emer- Santa Clara may lease for 99 years certain REPORTS OF COMMITTEES son, Springer, Zinn & Murray in Law- restricted land, and for other purposes; to rence, KS. The following reports of committees the Committee on Indian Affairs. He also served on numerous State- were submitted: By Mr. ROBERTS: S. 2917. An original bill to reauthorize the level advisory committees related to By Mr. VITTER, from the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Commodity Futures Trading Commission, to property taxes, income tax, estate tax, ensure protections of futures customers, to and trust administration—all of which Special Report entitled ‘‘Summary of Leg- islative and Oversight Activities During the provide relief for farmers, ranchers, and end- have made recommendations leading to 113th Congress’’ (Rept. No. 114–252). users that manage risk to help keep con- important revisions of Kansas law. By Mr. ROBERTS, from the Committee on sumer costs low, and for other purposes; Additonally, Dean Dickinson gained Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, with- from the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri- nationally recognized authority in es- out amendment: tion, and Forestry; placed on the calendar. S. 2917. An original bill to reauthorize the By Mr. TESTER: tate planning and taxation and became S. 2918. A bill to amend title 5, United a coauthor of standard publications in Commodity Futures Trading Commission, to ensure protections of futures customers, to States Code, to clarify the eligibility of em- those fields. provide relief for farmers, ranchers, and end- ployees of a land management agency in a In 1986, Professor Dickinson was users that manage risk to help keep con- time-limited appointment to compete for a named the Robert A. Schroeder Distin- sumer costs low, and for other purposes. permanent appointment at any Federal guished Professor of Law, KU Law’s top agency, and for other purposes; to the Com- f honor. As a highly respected teacher mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- and mentor in the KU Law community, INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND mental Affairs. Dickinson also received other top JOINT RESOLUTIONS f awards, including: the ‘‘Chancellor’s The following bills and joint resolu- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND Award for Excellence’’ in 1988; the tions were introduced, read the first SENATE RESOLUTIONS ‘‘Moreau Student Counseling Award’’ and second times by unanimous con- The following concurrent resolutions in 1988, 1995, 1997, and 2009; the ‘‘Immel sent, and referred as indicated: and Senate resolutions were read, and Award for Teaching Excellence’’ in By Mr. BOOKER (for himself and Mr. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: 1997; and a Kemper Fellowship for MENENDEZ): Teaching Excellence in 2002. S. 2908. A bill to designate the facility of By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. MERKLEY): The Kansas Bar Association con- the United States Postal Service located at 1265 Hurffville Road in Deptford Township, S. Res. 460. A resolution commemorating ferred the ‘‘President’s Award for Out- the 50th anniversary of Cascade Head Pre- standing Service’’ on Dickinson, as New Jersey, as the ‘‘First Lieutenant Salvatore S. Corma II Post Office Building’’; serve, an Oregon natural icon; to the Com- well as the Phil Lewis Medal of Dis- to the Committee on Homeland Security and mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. tinction. He also received the ‘‘ALI- Governmental Affairs. f ABA Harrison Tweed Award’’ for excel- By Mr. NELSON (for himself and Mr. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS lence in continuing legal education and RUBIO): is a fellow at the American College of S. 2909. A bill to amend the Terrorism Risk S. 257 Trust and Estate Counsel, the Amer- Insurance Act of 2002 to allow for the use of At the request of Mr. MORAN, the ican College of Tax Counsel, and the certain assets of foreign persons and entities name of the Senator from New Mexico to satisfy certain judgments against ter- American Bar Foundation. (Mr. HEINRICH) was added as a cospon- rorist parties, and for other purposes; to the sor of S. 257, a bill to amend title XVIII Professor Dickinson retired from the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban University of Kansas School of Law in Affairs. of the Social Security Act with respect 2015, as professor emeritus, leaving be- By Mr. ROUNDS: to physician supervision of therapeutic hind a rich legacy that has deeply im- S. 2910. A bill to require the Secretary of hospital outpatient services. pacted the entire KU community. The Defense to implement processes and proce- S. 368 university will remember Dean Dickin- dures to provide expedited treatment of fetal At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the son as a highly respected teacher, men- anomalies under the TRICARE program; to name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. the Committee on Armed Services. LEE) was added as a cosponsor of S. 368, tor, and friend. By Mr. GRASSLEY: In the fall 2015 edition of the KU Law S. 2911. A bill to amend the Packers and a bill to amend title 18, United States magazine, Dickinson was quoted as Stockyards Act, 1921, to make it unlawful for Code, to require that the Director of saying, ‘‘Over the last five decades, KU a packer to own, feed, or control livestock the Bureau of Prisons ensure that each Law has demonstrated an impressive intended for slaughter; to the Committee on chief executive officer of a Federal capacity to respond to changes in Kan- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. penal or correctional institution pro- sas, the nation, the world and the legal By Mr. JOHNSON: vides a secure storage area located out- S. 2912. A bill to authorize the use of unap- side of the secure perimeter of the Fed- profession while continuing to honor proved medical products by patients diag- its rich tradition.’’ nosed with a terminal illness in accordance eral penal or correctional institution It is without question that KU Law with State law, and for other purposes; to for firearms carried by certain employ- has been able to navigate these the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ees of the Bureau of Prisons, and for changes because of Martin Dickinson’s and Pensions. other purposes.

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At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the kota (Mr. HOEVEN) was added as a co- S. 498 names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. sponsor of S. 2151, a bill to amend the At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the MERKLEY) and the Senator from Massa- Public Health Service Act to provide name of the Senator from South Da- chusetts (Mr. MARKEY) were added as liability protections for volunteer kota (Mr. ROUNDS) was added as a co- cosponsors of S. 1112, a bill to amend practitioners at health centers under sponsor of S. 498, a bill to allow reci- the Occupational Safety and Health section 330 of such Act. procity for the carrying of certain con- Act of 1970 to expand coverage under S. 2230 cealed firearms. the Act, to increase protections for At the request of Mr. CRUZ, the S. 539 whistleblowers, to increase penalties names of the Senator from Oklahoma At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the for high gravity violations, to adjust (Mr. INHOFE), the Senator from Kansas name of the Senator from Mississippi penalties for inflation, to provide (Mr. ROBERTS) and the Senator from (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor rights for victims or their family mem- Kansas (Mr. MORAN) were added as co- of S. 539, a bill to amend title XVIII of bers, and for other purposes. sponsors of S. 2230, a bill to require the the Social Security Act to repeal the S. 1277 Secretary of State to submit a report Medicare outpatient rehabilitation At the request of Ms. HIRONO, the to Congress on the designation of the therapy caps. name of the Senator from New Hamp- Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign ter- S. 579 shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- rorist organization, and for other pur- poses. At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the sponsor of S. 1277, a bill to improve en- name of the Senator from Missouri ergy savings by the Department of De- S. 2386 (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor fense, and for other purposes. At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, the name of the Senator from Oregon of S. 579, a bill to amend the Inspector S. 1555 (Mr. MERKLEY) was added as a cospon- General Act of 1978 to strengthen the At the request of Ms. HIRONO, the sor of S. 2386, a bill to authorize the es- independence of the Inspectors Gen- name of the Senator from Wyoming tablishment of the Stonewall National eral, and for other purposes. (Mr. ENZI) was added as a cosponsor of Historic Site in the State of New York S. 624 S. 1555, a bill to award a Congressional as a unit of the National Park System, At the request of Mr. BROWN, the Gold Medal, collectively, to the Fili- and for other purposes. name of the Senator from New Jersey pino veterans of World War II, in rec- S. 2388 (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- ognition of the dedicated service of the At the request of Mr. CRUZ, the name sor of S. 624, a bill to amend title XVIII veterans during World War II. of the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. of the Social Security Act to waive co- S. 1562 JOHNSON) was added as a cosponsor of insurance under Medicare for At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the S. 2388, a bill to amend the Federal colorectal cancer screening tests, re- names of the Senator from Georgia Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to pro- gardless of whether therapeutic inter- (Mr. ISAKSON) and the Senator from vide for reciprocal marketing approval vention is required during the screen- New York (Mr. SCHUMER) were added as of certain drugs, biological products, ing. cosponsors of S. 1562, a bill to amend and devices that are authorized to be S. 681 the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to re- lawfully marketed abroad, and for At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, form taxation of alcoholic beverages. other purposes. the name of the Senator from Wis- S. 1566 S. 2440 consin (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the At the request of Mr. DAINES, the cosponsor of S. 681, a bill to amend names of the Senator from Delaware name of the Senator from Kentucky title 38, United States Code, to clarify (Mr. COONS) and the Senator from New (Mr. PAUL) was added as a cosponsor of presumptions relating to the exposure York (Mr. SCHUMER) were added as co- S. 2440, a bill to amend the Real ID Act of certain veterans who served in the sponsors of S. 1566, a bill to amend the of 2005 to repeal provisions requiring vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, Public Health Service Act to require uniform State driver’s licenses and and for other purposes. group and individual health insurance State identification cards, and for S. 683 coverage and group health plans to pro- other purposes. At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the vide for coverage of oral anticancer S. 2464 name of the Senator from Massachu- drugs on terms no less favorable than At the request of Mr. PAUL, the name setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- the coverage provided for anticancer of the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. sponsor of S. 683, a bill to extend the medications administered by a health ROUNDS) was added as a cosponsor of S. principle of federalism to State drug care provider. 2464, a bill to implement equal protec- policy, provide access to medical mari- S. 1831 tion under the 14th Amendment to the juana, and enable research into the me- At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the Constitution of the United States for dicinal properties of marijuana. name of the Senator from California the right to life of each born and S. 752 (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor preborn human person. At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the of S. 1831, a bill to revise section 48 of S. 2487 name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. title 18, United States Code, and for At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. other purposes. names of the Senator from Minnesota 752, a bill to establish a scorekeeping S. 2067 (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), the Senator from rule to ensure that increases in guar- At the request of Mr. WICKER, the Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the Sen- antee fees of Fannie Mae and Freddie names of the Senator from New Hamp- ator from New York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) Mac shall not be used to offset provi- shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) and the Senator were added as cosponsors of S. 2487, a sions that increase the deficit. from Arkansas (Mr. COTTON) were bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans S. 857 added as cosponsors of S. 2067, a bill to Affairs to identify mental health care At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the establish EUREKA Prize Competitions and suicide prevention programs and name of the Senator from Missouri to accelerate discovery and develop- metrics that are effective in treating (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor ment of disease-modifying, preventive, women veterans as part of the evalua- of S. 857, a bill to amend title XVIII of or curative treatments for Alzheimer’s tion of such programs by the Sec- the Social Security Act to provide for disease and related dementia, to en- retary, and for other purposes.

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S. 2605 tially similar rule, and to provide a 2903, a bill to award a Congressional At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the rule of construction regarding the sal- Gold Medal to former United States name of the Senator from Connecticut ary threshold exemption under the Senator Max Cleland. Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and (Mr. MURPHY) was added as a cosponsor S. RES. 373 for other purposes. of S. 2605, a bill to amend title XIX of At the request of Ms. HIRONO, the S. 2748 the Social Security Act to provide name of the Senator from New Jersey At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the States with an option to provide med- (Mr. BOOKER) was added as a cosponsor names of the Senator from New York ical assistance to individuals between of S. Res. 373, a resolution recognizing (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) and the Senator the ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient serv- the historical significance of Executive ices to treat substance use disorders at from Maine (Ms. COLLINS) were added as cosponsors of S. 2748, a bill to amend Order 9066 and expressing the sense of certain facilities, and for other pur- the Senate that policies that discrimi- poses. the Public Health Service Act to in- crease the number of permanent fac- nate against any individual based on S. 2628 ulty in palliative care at accredited the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, At the request of Mr. COONS, the allopathic and osteopathic medical national origin, or religion of that indi- name of the Senator from New Hamp- schools, nursing schools, social work vidual would be a repetition of the mis- shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- schools, and other programs, including takes of Executive Order 9066 and con- sponsor of S. 2628, a bill to authorize physician assistant education pro- trary to the values of the United the National Emergency Medical Serv- grams, to promote education and re- States. ices Memorial Foundation to establish search in palliative care and hospice, f a commemorative work in the District and to support the development of fac- of Columbia and its environs, and for ulty careers in academic palliative SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS other purposes. medicine. S. 2653 S. 2756 SENATE RESOLUTION 460—COM- At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the At the request of Mr. ROUNDS, the MEMORATING THE 50TH ANNI- name of the Senator from Washington name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. VERSARY OF CASCADE HEAD (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. PRESERVE, AN OREGON NAT- sor of S. 2653, a bill to direct the Sec- 2756, a bill to impose sanctions with re- URAL ICON retary of Education to establish an spect to Iranian persons responsible for award program recognizing excellence knowingly engaging in significant ac- Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. exhibited by public school system em- tivities undermining cybersecurity, MERKLEY) submitted the following res- ployees providing services to students and for other purposes. olution; which was referred to the in prekindergarten through higher edu- S. 2770 Committee on Energy and Natural Re- cation. At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the sources: S. 2675 name of the Senator from Missouri S. RES. 460 At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor Whereas 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of name of the Senator from Massachu- of S. 2770, a bill to amend the Commu- Cascade Head Preserve, a 270-acre preserve setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- nications Act of 1934 to require pro- that is located north of Lincoln City, Or- sponsor of S. 2675, a bill to provide for viders of a covered service to provide egon, and was protected from development in 1966; the adjustment of the debts of the call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a Whereas, nestled within lands managed by Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and for the United States Forest Service, Cascade other purposes. user of such service to an investigative Head Preserve is home to many species of or law enforcement officer in an emer- S. 2676 wildlife, plants, and grassland communities gency situation involving risk of death At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the that were once abundant along the Oregon or serious physical injury or in order to name of the Senator from Massachu- coast; respond to the user’s call for emer- Whereas the local community and volun- setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- gency services. teers helped protect Cascade Head Preserve sponsor of S. 2676, a bill to provide for S. 2826 50 years ago and, along with The Nature Con- the adjustment of the debts of the servancy, have remained actively engaged in At the request of Mr. WARNER, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and for its stewardship; name of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. other purposes. Whereas Cascade Head Preserve, along HIRONO) was added as a cosponsor of S. with the adjacent segment of the Siuslaw S. 2686 2826, a bill to ensure the effective and National Forest, has been recognized as a At the request of Mr. ALEXANDER, the appropriate use of the Lowest Price National Scenic Research Area and a United name of the Senator from Kentucky Technically Acceptable source selec- Nations Biosphere Reserve for its ecological (Mr. PAUL) was added as a cosponsor of tion process. significance; S. 2686, a bill to clarify the treatment S. 2840 Whereas it is estimated that more than 15,000 people visit Cascade Head Preserve an- of two or more employers as joint em- At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the nually, using it as a laboratory of nature to ployers under the National Labor Rela- names of the Senator from Indiana tions Act. learn about grassland restoration and (Mr. DONNELLY), the Senator from West threatened species, such as the Oregon S. 2707 Virginia (Mr. MANCHIN) and the Sen- silverspot butterfly, or to enjoy recreational At the request of Mr. SCOTT, the ator from Kentucky (Mr. MCCONNELL) activities along the Pacific Ocean and its name of the Senator from Kentucky were added as cosponsors of S. 2840, a coastal estuaries; (Mr. PAUL) was added as a cosponsor of bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Con- Whereas Cascade Head Preserve is known S. 2707, a bill to require the Secretary trol and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to au- for harboring rare and endemic plants, in- of Labor to nullify the proposed rule thorize COPS grantees to use grant cluding 99 percent of the known Cascade regarding defining and delimiting the funds for active shooter training, and Head catchfly flower population; Whereas Cascade Head Preserve has hosted exemptions for executive, administra- for other purposes. teams of well-known ecologists and experts tive, professional, outside sales, and S. 2897 from universities, zoological institutions, computer employees, to require the At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, and Federal and State agencies who have Secretary of Labor to conduct a full the name of the Senator from Illinois employed cutting-edge science to catch, rear

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Mr. President, I ask as a classroom for youth from across the velopment and related agencies for the United States who learn about the impor- unanimous consent that the Com- tance of restoring habitats adjacent to Cas- fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, mittee on Foreign Relations be author- cade Head Preserve, including the restora- and for other purposes; which was or- ized to meet during the session of the tion of tidal wetlands that provide a vital dered to lie on the table; as follows: Senate on May 10, 2016, at 10 a.m., to habitat for salmon and the recent protection At the end, add the following: conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘Terrorism of 122 square miles of marine reserves along This Act shall become effective 1 day after and Instability in Sub-Saharan Afri- the Oregon coast, which support community enactment. ca.’’ fisheries and local livelihoods: Now, there- fore, be it SA 3893. Mr. REID submitted an The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Resolved, That the Senate— amendment intended to be proposed by objection, it is so ordered. (1) commemorates the 50th anniversary of him to the bill H.R. 2028, making ap- COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, Cascade Head Preserve; and propriations for energy and water de- AND PENSIONS (2) applauds the outstanding commitment of the stewards of Cascade Head Preserve, velopment and related agencies for the Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, I ask naturalists, volunteers, and community lead- fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, unanimous consent that the Com- ers for— and for other purposes; which was or- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, (A) protecting the ecological significance dered to lie on the table; as follows: and Pensions be authorized to meet of Cascade Head Preserve; and At the end, add the following: during the session of the Senate on (B) supporting the local economy through This Act shall become effective 2 days May 10, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SD–430 tourism and recreation. after enactment. of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, f to conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘Under- Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mrs. SA 3894. standing Dyslexia: The Intersection of AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND ERNST) proposed an amendment to the Scientific Research & Education.’’ PROPOSED bill H.R. 4336, to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the burial The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SA 3890. Mr. REID submitted an amend- objection, it is so ordered. ment intended to be proposed by him to the in Arlington National Cemetery of the bill H.R. 2028, making appropriations for en- cremated remains of certain persons COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ergy and water development and related whose service has been determined to Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, I ask agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- be active service; as follows: unanimous consent that the Com- tember 30, 2016, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table. On page 2, line 1, strike ‘‘BURIAL’’ and in- mittee on the Judiciary be authorized SA 3891. Mr. REID submitted an amend- sert ‘‘INURNMENT’’. to meet during the session of the Sen- On page 2, line 8, strike ‘‘that’’ and insert ment intended to be proposed by him to the ate on May 10, 2016, at 9:30 a.m., in ‘‘that,’’. bill H.R. 2028, supra; which was ordered to lie room SD–226 of the Dirksen Senate Of- On page 2, line 11, insert ‘‘above ground’’ on the table. fice Building, to conduct a hearing en- before ‘‘inurnment’’. SA 3892. Mr. REID submitted an amend- titled ‘‘Oversight and Reauthorization ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 3895. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mrs. of the FISA Amendments Act: The Bal- bill H.R. 2028, supra; which was ordered to lie ance between National Security, Pri- on the table. ERNST) proposed an amendment to the SA 3893. Mr. REID submitted an amend- bill H.R. 4336, to amend title 38, United vacy and Civil Liberties.’’ ment intended to be proposed by him to the States Code, to provide for the burial The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without bill H.R. 2028, supra; which was ordered to lie in Arlington National Cemetery of the objection, it is so ordered. on the table. cremated remains of certain persons SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE SA 3894. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mrs. ERNST) whose service has been determined to Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, I ask proposed an amendment to the bill H.R. 4336, be active service; as follows: to amend title 38, United States Code, to pro- unanimous consent that the Select vide for the burial in Arlington National Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘An Act to Committee on Intelligence be author- Cemetery of the cremated remains of certain amend title 38, United States Code, to pro- ized to meet during the session of the vide for the inurnment in Arlington National persons whose service has been determined Senate on May 10, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., in to be active service. Cemetery of the cremated remains of certain persons whose service has been determined room SH–219 of the Hart Senate Office SA 3895. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mrs. ERNST) Building. proposed an amendment to the bill H.R. 4336, to be active service.’’. supra. f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. f AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS AND TEXT OF AMENDMENTS CAPABILITIES SA 3890. Mr. REID submitted an COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, I ask TRANSPORTATION amendment intended to be proposed by unanimous consent that the Sub- Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, I ask him to the bill H.R. 2028, making ap- committee on Emerging Threats and unanimous consent that the Com- propriations for energy and water de- Capabilities of the Committee on mittee on Commerce, Science, and velopment and related agencies for the Armed Services be authorized to meet Transportation be authorized to meet fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, during the session of the Senate on during the session of the Senate on and for other purposes; which was or- May 10, 2016, at 3:30 p.m. dered to lie on the table; as follows: May 10, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SR–253 of the Russell Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without On line 1, strike ‘‘4 days’’ and insert the objection, it is so ordered. following: ‘‘3 days’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. SUBCOMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL SA 3891. Mr. REID submitted an COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, I ask amendment intended to be proposed by Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Sub- him to the bill H.R. 2028, making ap- unanimous consent that the Com- committee on Personnel of the Com- propriations for energy and water de- mittee on Finance be authorized to mittee on Armed Services be author- velopment and related agencies for the meet during the session of the Senate ized to meet during the session of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, on May 10, 2016, at 2 p.m., in room SD– Senate on May 10, 2016, at 11 a.m. and for other purposes; which was or- 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without dered to lie on the table; as follows: ing, to conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘Can objection, it is so ordered.

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SUBCOMMITTEE ON READINESS AND (1) in paragraph (2)— ‘‘(i) clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this MANAGEMENT SUPPORT (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph paragraph shall be applied by substituting Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, I ask (A), by inserting ‘‘(in the case of a student ‘from the amounts appropriated in the last unanimous consent that the Sub- who meets the requirement of subparagraph enacted appropriation Act applicable to that committee on Readiness and Manage- (B)(i)), or academic year 2015–2016 (in the award year, an amount equal to the amount case of a student who meets the requirement of the increase calculated under paragraph ment Support of the Committee on of subparagraph (B)(ii)),’’ after ‘‘academic (7)(B) for that year’ for ‘the amount of the Armed Services be authorized to meet year 2009–2010’’; and increase calculated under paragraph (7)(B) during the session of the Senate on (B) by amending subparagraph (B) to read for that year’; and May 10, 2016, at 2 p.m. as follows: ‘‘(ii) such student— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘(B) whose parent or guardian was— ‘‘(I) shall be provided an amount under objection, it is so ordered. ‘‘(i) a member of the Armed Forces of the clause (i) of this subparagraph only to the United States and died as a result of per- extent that funds are specifically provided in SUBCOMMITTEE ON SEAPOWER forming military service in Iraq or Afghani- advance in an appropriation Act to such stu- Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, I ask stan after September 11, 2001; or dents for that award year; and unanimous consent that the Sub- ‘‘(ii) actively serving as a public safety of- ‘‘(II) shall not be eligible for the amounts committee on Seapower of the Com- ficer and died in the line of duty while per- made available pursuant to clauses (i) mittee on Armed Services be author- forming as a public safety officer; and’’; through (iii) of paragraph (7)(A).’’. (2) in paragraph (3)— ized to meet during the session of the SEC. 4. BUDGETARY EFFECTS. (A) by striking ‘‘Notwithstanding’’ and in- Senate on May 10, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the serting the following: purpose of complying with the Statutory The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘(A) ARMED FORCES.—Notwithstanding’’; Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- objection, it is so ordered. (B) by striking ‘‘paragraph (2)’’ and insert- mined by reference to the latest statement SUBCOMMITTEE ON STRATEGIC FORCES ing ‘‘subparagraphs (A), (B)(i), and (C) of titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- Mr. COTTON. Mr. President, I ask paragraph (2)’’; and (C) by adding at the end the following: tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in unanimous consent that the Sub- the Congressional Record by the Chairman of committee on Strategic Forces of the ‘‘(B) PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS.—Notwith- standing any other provision of law, unless the Senate Budget Committee, provided that Committee on Armed Services be au- the Secretary establishes an alternate meth- such statement has been submitted prior to thorized to meet during the session of od to adjust the expected family contribu- the vote on passage. the Senate on May 10, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. tion, for each student who meets the require- SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ments of subparagraphs (A), (B)(ii), and (C) This Act, and the amendments made by objection, it is so ordered. of paragraph (2), a financial aid adminis- this Act, shall take effect on July 1, 2015. trator shall— f f ‘‘(i) verify with the student that the stu- PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR dent is eligible for the adjustment; AMERICAN MANUFACTURING ‘‘(ii) adjust the expected family contribu- COMPETITIVENESS ACT OF 2016 Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I also tion in accordance with this subsection; and ask unanimous consent that privileges ‘‘(iii) notify the Secretary of the adjust- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I of the floor be granted to the following ment and the student’s eligibility for the ad- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- member of my staff: Dave Deptula, dur- justment.’’; and ate proceed to the immediate consider- ing the remainder of today’s session. (3) by adding at the end the following: ation of H.R. 4923, which was received The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘(4) TREATMENT OF PELL AMOUNT.—Not- from the House. objection, it is so ordered. withstanding section 1212 of the Omnibus The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 clerk will report the bill by title. f (42 U.S.C. 3796d–1), in the case of a student The legislative clerk read as follows: CHILDREN OF FALLEN HEROES who receives an increased Federal Pell Grant A bill (H.R. 4923) to establish a process for SCHOLARSHIP ACT amount under this section, the total amount of such Federal Pell Grant, including the in- the submission and consideration of peti- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I crease under this subsection, shall not be tions for temporary duty suspensions and re- ask unanimous consent that the HELP considered in calculating that student’s edu- ductions, and for other purposes. Committee be discharged from further cational assistance benefits under the Public There being no objection, the Senate consideration of S. 1352 and the Senate Safety Officers’ Benefits program under sub- proceeded to consider the bill. part 2 of part L of title I of such Act. proceed to its immediate consider- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ‘‘(5) DEFINITION OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFI- ation. CER.—For purposes of this subsection, the ask unanimous consent that the bill be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without term ‘public safety officer’ means— read a third time and passed and the objection, it is so ordered. ‘‘(A) a public safety officer, as defined in motion to reconsider be considered The clerk will report the bill by title. section 1204 of title I of the Omnibus Crime made and laid upon the table. The legislative clerk read as follows: Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without A bill (S. 1352) to increase Federal Pell U.S.C. 3796b); or objection, it is so ordered. Grants for the children of fallen public safe- ‘‘(B) a fire police officer, defined as an indi- The bill (H.R. 4923) was ordered to a ty officers, and for other purposes. vidual who— ‘‘(i) is serving in accordance with State or third reading, was read the third time, There being no objection, the Senate local law as an officially recognized or des- and passed. proceeded to consider the bill. ignated member of a legally organized public f Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous safety agency; consent that the bill be read a third ‘‘(ii) is not a law enforcement officer, a PROVIDING FOR THE BURIAL IN time and passed, and the motion to re- firefighter, a chaplain, or a member of a res- ARLINGTON NATIONAL consider be considered made and laid cue squad or ambulance crew; and CEMETARY OF THE CREMATED upon the table. ‘‘(iii) provides scene security or directs REMAINS OF CERTAIN PERSONS traffic— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘(I) in response to any fire drill, fire call, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I objection, it is so ordered. or other fire, rescue, or police emergency; or ask unanimous consent that the Com- The bill (S. 1352) was ordered to be ‘‘(II) at a planned special event.’’. mittee on Veterans’ Affairs be dis- engrossed for a third reading, was read SEC. 3. CALCULATION OF PELL GRANT AMOUNT. charged from further consideration of the third time, and passed, as follows: Section 401(b)(2) of the Higher Education H.R. 4336 and the Senate proceed to its S. 1352 Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a(b)(2)) is amend- immediate consideration. ed— Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (1) in subparagraph (A), in the matter pre- resentatives of the United States of America in objection, it is so ordered. ceding clause (i), by striking ‘‘The Amount’’ Congress assembled, and inserting ‘‘Subject to subparagraph (C), The clerk will report the bill by title. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. the amount’’; and The legislative clerk read as follows: This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Children of (2) by adding at the end the following new A bill (H.R. 4336) to amend title 38, United Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act’’. subparagraph: States Code, to provide for the burial in Ar- SEC. 2. CALCULATION OF ELIGIBILITY. ‘‘(C) In the case of a student who meets the lington National Cemetery of the cremated Section 473(b) of the Higher Education Act requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B)(ii), remains of certain persons whose service has of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087mm(b)) is amended— and (C) of section 473(b)(2)— been determined to be active service.

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Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Ernst Vital Voices Award recipients. ask unanimous consent that the reso- amendment be agreed to, the bill, as Over the last 15 years, the Vital lution be agreed to, the preamble be amended, be read a third time and Voices Global Partnership has trained agreed to, and the motions to recon- passed, the Ernst title amendment be and mentored more than 14,000 women sider be considered made and laid upon agreed to, and the motions to recon- in 144 countries. Vital Voices equips the table with no intervening action or sider be considered made and laid upon these women leaders with the manage- debate. the table. ment, business development, mar- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without keting, and communication skills re- objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. quired to expand their enterprises, pro- The resolution (S. Res. 418) was The amendment (No. 3894) was agreed vide for their families, and create jobs agreed to. to, as follows: in their communities. By helping to The preamble was agreed to. (Purpose: To improve the bill) identify, invest in, and bring visibility (The resolution, with its preamble, is to these extraordinary women around On page 2, line 1, strike ‘‘BURIAL’’ and in- printed in the RECORD of April 12, 2016, sert ‘‘INURNMENT’’. the world, Vital Voices is helping to under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) On page 2, line 8, strike ‘‘that’’ and insert unleash the enormous leadership po- ‘‘that,’’. tential of these women to transform f On page 2, line 11, insert ‘‘above ground’’ lives and accelerate the pace of peace before ‘‘inurnment’’. and prosperity. ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, The amendment was ordered to be This year’s award recipients include: 2016 Hafsat Abiola of Nigeria, founder of the engrossed, and the bill to be read a Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Kudirat Initiative for Democracy that third time. ask unanimous consent that when the campaigns to end violence against The bill was read the third time. Senate completes its business today, it women—Hafsat trains young female The bill (H.R. 4336), as amended, was adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, leaders and works to increase civic par- passed. May 11; that following the prayer and ticipation; Khanim Latif of Iraq, the The amendment (No. 3895) was agreed pledge, the morning hour be deemed director of Asuda—Khanim places her to, as follows: expired, the Journal of proceedings be life at risk to provide safe-haven to (Purpose: To amend the title) approved to date, and the time for the victims of sexual and gender-based vio- Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘An Act to two leaders be reserved for their use lence, works to protect survivors of do- amend title 38, United States Code, to pro- later in the day; further, that following vide for the inurnment in Arlington National mestic violence, and fights threats of honor killings, female genital cutting, leader remarks, the Senate then re- Cemetery of the cremated remains of certain sume consideration of H.R. 2028; I fur- persons whose service has been determined and sexual violence; Yoani Sanchez of to be active service.’’. Cuba, creator of Generacion Y—Yoani ther ask that notwithstanding rule XXII, if cloture is not invoked on the f created this blog in April 2007 to cap- ture daily life in Cuba in an effort to Cotton amendment No. 3878, there be RECOGNIZING HAFSAT ABIOLA, encourage political change and in- an hour of debate equally divided in KHANIM LATIF, YOANI SANCHEZ, crease public awareness and engage- the usual form, and that following the AND AKANKSHA HAZARI FOR ment; and Akanksha Hazari of India— use or yielding back of time, Senator THEIR SELFLESSNESS AND Akanksha fights to deliver basic neces- COTTON or his designee be recognized to DEDICATION TO THEIR RESPEC- sities such as clean water and elec- withdraw the amendment without any TIVE CAUSES tricity to impoverished communities intervening action or debate. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I and to empower the underserved in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ask unanimous consent that the Sen- India. objection, it is so ordered. ate proceed to the consideration of Cal- Such leaders, through their selfless endar No. 450, S. Res. 418. efforts and advocacy, continue to ad- f The PRESIDING OFFICER. The vance social justice, support democ- ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. clerk will report the resolution by racy, and work to increase stability TOMORROW title. across the globe. The legislative clerk read as follows: I am pleased to have submitted this Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if A resolution (S. Res. 418) recognizing resolution, along with my friend and there is no further business to come be- Hafsat Abiola, Khanim Latif, Yoani Sanchez, colleague Senator FEINSTEIN, recog- fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- and Akanksha Hazari for their selflessness nizing the 2016 Vital Voices Global sent that it stand adjourned under the and dedication to their respective causes, Partnership Award recipients and com- previous order. and for other purposes. mending them for their efforts to ad- There being no objection, the Senate, There being no objection, the Senate vance economic opportunity, increase at 6:17 p.m., adjourned until Wednes- proceeded to consider the resolution. political and public leadership, combat day, May 11, 2016, at 9:30 a.m.

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HONORING THE 2016 ARMED dall; Howard, Alxendra; Hunley, David; Jolly, Jane further worked to expand the hospital’s FORCES ENLISTEES FROM FRED- Autumn Nicole; Mamboyo, Juan E. Balguin; physician network that focused on patient-cen- ERICKSBURG, VA McGovern, Samuel; Mullins, Blaine; Prince, tric care and a nearly fully integrated system. Colton Dean; Proudfoot, Garrison A.; Savoie, Mr. Speaker, Jane Ehrlich has distinguished HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN Henry; Soper, Charles Grayson; Stauber, June herself throughout her remarkable twenty-plus- OF VIRGINIA Maria, Jacob, Lydia. year career with Columbia Memorial Hospital These students will be honored by the where she has expanded care and choice in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Greater Fredericksburg Chapter of Our Com- Upstate New York. I ask my colleagues to join Tuesday, May 10, 2016 munity Salutes at their 5th Annual Military En- me in congratulating her on her countless Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to listee Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, achievements during a remarkable career, recognize the 121 high school seniors in the May 14, 2016 at the University of Mary Wash- thank her for what she did to expand Fredericksburg, Virginia area who plan to en- ington in Fredericksburg, VA. healthcare access for my home county and list in the United States Armed Forces after Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me the surrounding area, and wish her all the best graduation. These students have excelled in in thanking these young men and women and in her retirement. their academic and extracurricular activities, their families for their dedication to serving this f and I offer my sincere congratulations upon great Nation. We owe them and the many SAN DIEGO ZOO GLOBAL their high school graduation. Americans who have served, and will serve, a CELEBRATES 100 YEARS Altizer, Zachary; Barrett, Isiah Thomas; debt of gratitude. Buckley, Jacob Thomas; Croce, Reed; Dingus, f Adam Jacob; Dreyer, Jacob Clark; Eiley III, HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS HONORING JANE EHRLICH Raymond; Fones, Sean Tyler; Gill, Tyler OF CALIFORNIA James; Gordon, Jarrett Reid; Hanse, Martin; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hardy, Tanner Ramsey; Hebdon, Curtis Allen; HON. CHRISTOPHER P. GIBSON Tuesday, May 10, 2016 OF NEW YORK Higgins, Draylon C; Holmes, Gregory Rolland; Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I am IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jackson, Anthony; Kelly, Benjamin Wyatt; proud to stand in recognition of one of our na- Knowles, Trent Hunter; Krieter, Jacob Andrew; Tuesday, May 10, 2016 tion’s most iconic institutions as it celebrates Krieter, Joseph Paul; Lawson, Ethan William; Mr. GIBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor its 100th anniversary. The San Diego Zoo is Lisovich, Thomas Jerome; Lloyd, Coby Jacob; Jane Ehrlich, who served for nearly two dec- one of our city’s most cherished landmarks, McAllister, William Edward; Michalechen, Alec; ades as Columbia Memorial Hospital’s chief and has been consistently recognized among Moore, Jahlil; Nelson, Jacob Robert; Oliviera, executive officer. the world’s top zoos. But it is much more than Logan; Ross, Mathew Andrew; Shay, Matthew Jane is this year’s Columbia County Asso- a zoo—it is an economic driver, it educates Ellis; Sivigny, Douglas; Tibbs, Lytesha ciation’s Distinguished Citizen Award recipient. thousands of children and teachers, and it in- Tayquona; Vangorder, Tanner Clyde; Ziadeh, She has always been passionate about the cludes the largest zoo-based conservation re- Clinton Austin. healthcare field and expanding access in Co- search center in the world. It is a place where Manuel, Jackson; Ewer, Winter; Patterson, lumbia and Greene Counties. generations of families have come to appre- Chance William; Gaskins, Taquana Athalia; From an early age, Jane knew she was ciate and celebrate the great significance of Foley, Michael Andrew; Andah, Kow Issiw; called to the healthcare profession; tending to our planet’s most amazing creatures. Pierson, Thomas Richard; Huber, Colby Toler; her dolls and pets as patients. By the age of The San Diego Zoo was founded in 1916 by Hayes, William Cody; Leitch, Nicholas Ashley; 16, she was working in health care. Jane took Dr. Harry M. Wegeforth, Dr. Paul Wegeforth, Apperson, Brandon Alex; Martinez, Carlos advantage of a program that allowed high Dr. Fred Baker, Dr. Joseph C. Thompson, and Everardo; Kirkpatrick, Jacob Aaron; Ruff, Jor- school juniors entering their senior year to naturalist Frank Stephens. It began as a sanc- dan Thomas Philip; Dileo, Robert Gerard; work full-time as a nurse’s aide and rotate tuary for animals abandoned after the 1915– Rock, Desmond Marcell; Gainey, English through the hospital. 1916 Panama-California Exposition held in Blake; Whitaker, Bradley Eugene; Cook, John Following nursing school, Jane worked as a San Diego, and it quickly became a home for Lee; Bermudez, Brency; Broussard, Nicole clinical nurse in New York City and Boston. exotic animals donated by private owners, pur- Lynn; Shivers, Jonathan Jay; Snyder, Andrew Eventually she was introduced to the adminis- chased from circuses and other zoos, and re- Thomas; Kinsella, Sean William; Green, Heav- tration side of healthcare, to which she took covered from challenging situations in the wild. en Leigh; Lee, Kelsey Reed; Sublett, Gregory an interest. This led Jane to pursue an MBA It is now one of the largest and most important Allen; Sanat, Reza Emanuel; Mariner, Robert with a major in Health Care Administration. institutions in our city of San Diego and in the Anthony; Abielmona, Mazen; Silver, Benjamin Jane was ultimately offered the position of State of California. Isaac Landon; Good, Connor David; CEO at Columbia Memorial Hospital in 1994. Under current President and CEO Doug Straughan, Jessica Lee; Aron, Curtis Davion; At the time, the hospital was nearly bankrupt Myers’ stewardship and vision, the San Diego Stillabower, Adam Bradley; Sampath, Vimal and was losing patients to other area facilities. Zoo has transformed into San Diego Zoo Ganapathy; Dogra, Praveen; Sanit Asante, Shortly after assuming the role, Jane brought Global, an internationally acclaimed conserva- Kweku; Valencia Alvarez, Mario Gabriel; Cory, the board of directors together and improved tion organization. With the mission to ‘‘Save Hunter; Dunn, Sean; Garcia, Jose; Grant, the hospital’s financial stability and perform- species worldwide by uniting our expertise in Jame; Isom, Khaliyah; Licht, Benjamin; Moffo, ance, made technological upgrades, and im- animal care and conservation science with our Borian; Owens, Tomomi; Patterson, Arielle; proved staff accommodations and morale. dedication to inspiring a passion for nature,’’ Smith, Toby; Abdullah, Arahim; Cross, Nygel; Through these successes, the surrounding this truly global organization aids recovery ef- Sporney, Kory. community was presented with expanded care forts around the world. San Diego Zoo Dejesus, Sarah; Herin, Justin; Travers, and access to vital medical services. Global’s Institute for Conservation Research Carrington; Williams, Namon; Lowery, Krystal; By 1997, Jane’s leadership put the hospital took the lead in saving the California condor Lober, Zachary; Gilstrap, Jaclyn; Alexander, in the fiscal position to add a new unit called by designing and implementing a successful Mikayla; Patton, David; Deputy, William; The Family Birthplace. This state of the art fa- captive-breeding program. Thanks to their tire- Smith, Gary. cility encouraged birth as a family experience less efforts, a species that was on the brink of Auerbach, Anthony; Baskerville, Dre’Shawn; and was shortly followed by the Kellner Wing. extinction 25 years ago now has a population Beitzel, Nathaniel; Castellino, Rachel; Dale, The Kellner Wing housed the Emergency De- of over 420, with more than 200 living in the John Barron; Davis, Brody Logan; Eubanks, partment and Surgical Services. These impor- wild in California, Arizona, Utah, and Mexico. Lamont; Fuller, Corey; Gray, Kevin; Hicks, tant expansions proved the hospital was San Diego Zoo Global is also investing in Zahn; Holman, Andrew James; Holmes, Ken- poised for a bright future. the future of conservation. Its Global Wildlife

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:45 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K10MY8.001 E10MYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E656 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 10, 2016 Biobank, which stores frozen viable cell cul- other such activities. Centers such as the Sal- CELEBRATING THE ACCOMPLISH- tures, tissue samples, and DNA of more than vation Army Golden Age Center in Buffalo, MENTS AND LIVING LEGACY OF 10,000 individual animals representing 1,000 New York are dedicated to serving those who ROSE SCHETROMPF ON HER species, is perhaps the most important biologi- have given so much. 100TH BIRTHDAY cal vault in the world. This invaluable resource When Older Americans Month was estab- will help San Diego Zoo Global in its mission lished in 1963, only 17 million living Americans HON. BILL SHUSTER to lead the fight against extinction, and re- had reached their 65th birthday. About a third OF PENNSYLVANIA searchers, universities, and scientific institu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions around the world will use it for genera- of older Americans lived in poverty and there tions to come. were few programs to meet their needs. Inter- Tuesday, May 10, 2016 San Diego Zoo Global is not only a catalyst est in older Americans and their concerns was Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, today I would for wildlife conservation, it is an economic driv- growing. A meeting in April 1963 between like to celebrate Rose Schetrompf of Bedford er, attracting more than five million visitors an- President John F. Kennedy and members of County for recently turning 100 years old. As nually and employing our citizens in its parks the National Council of Senior Citizens led to this tremendous milestone illustrates, Rose is and research facilities. In 2014, a San Diego designating May as ‘‘Senior Citizens Month,’’ truly a remarkable person. She is a loving par- Taxpayers Association research study re- the prelude to ‘‘Older Americans Month.’’ ent and grandparent, a long-time small busi- ported that San Diego Zoo Global had an an- Older Americans Month includes a commu- ness owner, and a pillar in the community. nual economic impact of $1.2 billion—roughly nity of older Americans who deserve recogni- Starting in the 1950s, at the Murphy building in Everett, Pennsylvania, Rose opened up the GDP of Australia. It is one of our city’s tion for their contributions to our nation and largest and most stable private employers with Rose Schetrompf Beauty Shop, which she recognizes that older adults are trailblazers— 1,610 full-time employees, approximately a subsequently managed until she was 95 years advocating for themselves, their peers, and quarter of whom have been with the institution old. While the location of Rose Schetrompf their communities—paving the way for future for more than 20 years. Beauty Shop may have moved around Everett In addition, San Diego Zoo Global is making generations. This act is committed to raising over the years, one thing always stayed the an immediate and lasting impact in our na- awareness about issues facing older Ameri- same: her business’s reliable and quality work, tion’s classrooms, producing educational ma- cans and helping all individuals to thrive in which is evidenced by the fact that some of terials for children and hosting hands-on con- communities of their choice for as long as Rose’s most loyal customers went to the shop servation research workshops for middle and possible. We appreciate the value of inclusion for over 40 years. high school teachers from around the country. and support in helping older adults success- I think everyone who went to Rose over the Educating and inspiring the next generation to fully contribute to and benefit from their com- years has their own story, but one that stands be passionate about wildlife conservation is munities. out is her commitment to serving her cus- vital for long-term conservation efforts, and it I wholeheartedly believe that our community tomers. Nothing could stop Rose, including a all begins with one teacher inspiring one can provide opportunities to enrich the lives of broken bone. As the story goes, when Rose classroom. individuals of all ages by, promoting and en- sustained a broken wrist, she worked right David Attenborough once said, ‘‘People are through the injury instead of taking time off, gaging in activity, wellness, and social involve- not going to care about animal conservation like many people with a physically demanding ment; emphasizing home and community- unless they think that animals are worthwhile.’’ job might have. Additionally, she is known for based services that support independent living San Diego Zoo Global and their tireless dedi- her continued willingness to learn the newest cation to saving species has not only taught and ensuring community members can benefit hairstyles, which ensured her long-standing us all that animals are indeed worthwhile— from the contributions and experience of older business success over the years. When Rose they have set a new standard for zoological adults. isn’t working, she has always been known for institutions worldwide to adopt and share their Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a finding ways to give back to the community, commitment to wildlife conservation. San few moments to honor and recognize Older and that is something that may be just as Diego Zoo Global has educated generations to Americans Month. I urge every resident to memorable as her beauty shop. appreciate and understand that all creatures, take time this month to acknowledge older When people are asked to describe Rose, from the African elephant to the kangaroo rat, adults and the people who serve them as one of the first things they say is that she is are vitally important to life here on Earth—and powerful and vital individuals who greatly con- a genuinely great person. During Rose’s re- that we all have a role to play in their care and tribute to our community, such as those at the cent birthday celebration, one of her grand- conservation. Salvation Army Golden Age Center. children asked her what she attributed her On behalf of San Diego’s Congressional long and full life to. Rose’s answer was, ‘‘hard Delegation, I graciously commend San Diego f work.’’ So today on behalf of the people of Zoo Global on their 100th Anniversary, for Bedford County I would like to thank and rec- being a beacon for our city of San Diego— HONORING LORRAINE MIVILLE IN ognize Rose for her hard work and role in the driving our economy, educating our students, CELEBRATION OF HER 85TH community. and bringing the world’s animals into our lives, BIRTHDAY f our classrooms, and our consciousness—and leading the fight to end extinction. RECOGNIZING NORTHWEST INDI- ANA’S NEWLY NATURALIZED f HON. FRANK C. GUINTA CITIZENS RECOGNIZING OLDER AMERICANS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE MONTH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY OF INDIANA HON. BRIAN HIGGINS Tuesday, May 10, 2016 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Tuesday, May 10, 2016 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES express my congratulations to Lorraine Miville Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in celebration of her reaching the milestone great pleasure and sincerity that I take this Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great 85th birthday. time to congratulate thirty-one individuals who pride that I stand before you today to recog- As she reflects on the great memories and will take their oath of citizenship on Friday, nize the contributions of past and current older milestones that have highlighted the past May 13, 2016. This memorable occasion, pre- persons to our country, in particular, those sided over by Judge Joseph Van Bokkelen, eighty five years, I know she will think fondly who defended our country. Every President will be held at the United States Courthouse on all that she’s accomplished and the positive since Kennedy has issued a formal proclama- and Federal Building in Hammond, Indiana. impact she’s had on New Hampshire. tion during or before the month of May, asking America is a country founded by immi- the entire nation to pay tribute in some way to It is with great admiration that I congratulate grants. From its beginning, settlers have come older persons in their communities. Older Ms. Miville on achieving this wonderful mile- from countries around the world to the United Americans Month is celebrated across the stone, and wish her the best on all future en- States in search of better lives for their fami- country through ceremonies, events, fairs, and deavors. lies. Oath ceremonies are a shining example

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:45 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K10MY8.003 E10MYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 10, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E657 of what is so great about the United States of the second highest casualty rate, they were his dedicated work, he has served to improve America—that people from all over the world not officially recognized as Veterans. During the lives of the parishioners who come to him can come together and unite as members of the war, President Franklin Roosevelt had for solace, respite, and guidance. I know that a free, democratic nation. These individuals promised that the Mariners would receive full his many friends and colleagues join me in realize that nowhere else in the world offers a Veterans’ benefits, but when he passed away recognizing this milestone in his life. better opportunity for success than here in that promise died with him. Mr. Beritzhoff and f America. his fellow mariners were left out of the G.I. On May 13, 2016, the following people, rep- Bill, and it was not until an act of Congress in RECOGNIZING APRIL 17 AS WORLD resenting many nations throughout the world, 1988 that they became eligible for Veteran HEMOPHILIA DAY will take their oaths of citizenship in Ham- status, which allowed them to enter VA hos- mond, Indiana: Inger Adriana Hamilton, Allen pitals, among other services. HON. SCOTT H. PETERS Grayson Oliver, Filip Kaevski, Deepa In the years since, Mr. Beritzhoff was a OF CALIFORNIA Majumdar, Mary Kumba Narsu Nyuma, fierce advocate for recognizing the Mariners’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Harnek Singh Bhangoo, Leda Louie Medera contributions to the war, lobbying the White Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Sarmiento, Reynaldo Zavala Reyes, Dhruti House and Congress and writing a book about Dharmesh Shah, Shaymaa Kareem his experience at sea. Last year, my col- Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Abdulameer, Saima Ali Khan, Lyubov leagues JANICE HAHN and JOHN DUNCAN intro- recognize April 17 as World Hemophilia Day. Mykolayivna Shteyn, Obren Gutovic, Eugenio duced H.R. 563, the World War II Merchant Hemophilia is among the range of disorders Miranda Leon, Andrea Leal Espino, Carlos Mariners Act. If passed, the bill would recog- that impacts fewer than 200,000 annually— Grageda Arzate, Mary Cruz Aguilar, Mia Bella nize the 3,000–5,000 eligible WWII Merchant thereby classifying it as a rare disease. It is a Alvarado, Arturo Amezcua, Elena Leona Bow- Marines ‘‘for their bravery and sacrifice,’’ and genetic disorder in which the blood doesn’t ser, Sherry Chen, Jose Estrada, Fatima award them $25,000 each. clot, causing excessive bleeding and easy Dinora Vazquez, Maria Concepcion Gonzalez, A lifelong Californian, Mr. Beritzhoff will be bruising. Without proper treatment, it can lead Tin Mang Hlawnceu, Emilia Tabas Jagier, remembered for his sense of humor, love for to organ damage, serious joint and muscle Jesse Jimenez, Mirlym Italia Milfort, Dimitar his family, and steadfast devotion to his problems, and terrible pain. More than 20,000 Vladimir Paunche, Rose Tran, and Chinelo cause. It is therefore appropriate that we pay Americans suffer from hemophilia, including Marilyn Udokoro. tribute to him today and express our deepest an estimated 400 newborns. Although each individual has sought to be- condolences to his surviving family and In my district, the Hemophilia Association of come a citizen of the United States for his or friends. San Diego County provides educational pro- her own reasons, be it for education, occupa- f gramming and support services for families in tion, or to offer their loved ones better lives, San Diego. They have worked with national each is inspired by the fact that the United HONORING REVEREND JON PEDIGO organizations and industry partners to improve States of America is, as Abraham Lincoln de- healthcare, support research, and provide nec- scribed it, a country ‘‘. . . of the people, by the HON. ZOE LOFGREN essary resources for the bleeding disorders people, and for the people.’’ They realize that OF CALIFORNIA community since 1973. the United States is truly a free nation. By IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Today, there are about 141 federally-funded treatment centers and programs across the seeking American citizenship, they have made Tuesday, May 10, 2016 the decision that they want to live in a place country, including two Hemophilia Treatment where, as guaranteed by the First Amendment Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Centers in San Diego; Rady Children’s Hos- of the Constitution, they can practice religion recognize the 25th Anniversary of Ordination pital and the University of California San as they choose, speak their minds without fear of our pastor and friend, Reverend Jon Diego Health. The financial burden for individ- of punishment, and assemble in peaceful pro- Pedigo. uals with severe hemophilia is often $250,000 test should they choose to do so. Reverend Pedigo currently serves as a pas- a year or more. It is important to acknowledge Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask you and my tor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in East the financial burden for individuals with severe other distinguished colleagues to join me in San Jose and has been a fixture in our com- hemophilia and their families. We must con- congratulating these individuals who will be- munity’s spiritual life for over two decades. His tinue to invest in research and support efforts come citizens of the United States of America dedicated and adroit leadership in the issues to make treatment more accessible to help im- on May 13, 2016. They, too, are American citi- of immigrant and workers’ rights, LGBT rights, prove the quality of life for people with Hemo- zens, and they, too, are guaranteed the in- and a focus on carving a path forward to a philia. alienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit more peaceful world have been well known f of happiness. We, as a free and democratic and a source of pride throughout our commu- RECOGNIZING ROSEANNE BUTLER- nation, congratulate them and welcome them. nity. As a pastor at St. Julie Billiart Parish in South San Jose, Reverend Pedigo delivered SMITH AS SHE IS HONORED BY f his homily on the story of Bartimaeus in this THE AMHERST WOMEN’S HONORING JACK BERITZHOFF way: ‘‘Physical sight was Bartimaeus’s issue,’’ INTERCLUB COUNCIL he said, ‘‘but the real sin was the blindness in HON. JARED HUFFMAN the seeing-people around him. Seeing-people HON. BRIAN HIGGINS OF CALIFORNIA see skin color, status, age, gender, weight, OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES orientation, education level, etc. They do not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES see the real you.’’ Reverend Pedigo has been Tuesday, May 10, 2016 and continues to be a strong advocate for Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in equal rights and fairness before our laws and Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor of Jack Beritzhoff, who passed away on in our culture. recognize Ms. Roseanne Butler-Smith for her Thursday, April 21 in San Rafael, California at As he now serves the community at Our honorable service and dedication to our com- the age of 97. A Merchant Marine who served Lady of Guadalupe Church, a spiritual haven munities, especially our libraries, on the occa- in both World War II and the Korean War, Mr. to many working class immigrant families, sion of the Kentucky Derby Luncheon at the Beritzhoff advocated for the federal govern- Reverend Pedigo helps draw together multiple Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, hosted by ment to recognize his service and the service generations of parishioners of diverse cultural the Amherst Women’s Interclub Council. of nearly a quarter million other WWII Mer- and socioeconomic backgrounds and Ms. Butler-Smith earned her B.A. degree in chant Mariners. preaches inclusivity and mutual respect in the History from Canisius College, as well as a After a sea accident curtailed his Navy serv- face of the issues that sometimes divide our Master’s in Library Science and Information ice, Mr. Beritzhoff joined the war effort as a society. ‘‘In a time of hate, we must be love,’’ from the State University of New York at Buf- Merchant Marine, a civilian sailor on ships car- he has said. ‘‘At a time of exclusion, we must falo. She is an active member of the commu- rying military cargo and supplies. During the be inclusive.’’ nity who loves to garden, travel, and even war, he and his fellow Mariners delivered 203 Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to honor Rev- serves as a Boy Scout Leader with Troop 468. million tons of materials, including bombs, erend Pedigo for his twenty-five years of serv- She currently serves as the Director of the guns, tanks, and troops, at great personal risk. ice to our community. Reverend Jon Pedigo is Amherst Public Libraries, which includes the Although the WWII Merchant Marines faced an exemplar of selfless service to others. With Williamsville Branch Library. Ms. Butler-Smith

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:45 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K10MY8.012 E10MYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E658 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 10, 2016 is a member of the New York State Library Porter, John; Scheerer, Grayson; Stanley, and the ongoing battle for protection of the Association, American Library Association and Markus; Testroet, David; Tyler, Gavin; Warren, constitutional right to vote. Public Library Association. Nyquan; Whiteside, Henry; and Williams, Mi- Across the country, voting polls have been In 2005, budget cuts eliminated funding for chael. shut down and voters have been shut out. the Williamsville Library, which had been a fix- These students will be honored by the New voter ID laws have been passed and eli- ture of the town for over 100 years. Ms. But- Henrico Chapter of Our Community Salutes at gible voters have been passed up. The Amer- ler-Smith, along with a few dedicated others, their Annual Military Enlisted Recognition ican people want to vote. With so many new raised funds to enable the library to remain Ceremony on Tuesday, May 10 at Hermitage state laws that have made it harder for voters open. Afterward, the Williamsville Business High School in Henrico, VA. to get to the polls, we must take a hard look Association’s Community Enhancement Com- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me around and ask the question—why don’t we mittee founded the ‘‘Love Your Village; Love in thanking these young men and women and want people to vote? Why make voting for eli- your Library’’ movement in support of the their families for their dedication to serving this gible voters harder and not easier? The lead- Williamsville Library. In 2012, the first annual great Nation. We owe them and the many ers in Congress need to have an answer to gala fundraiser for the library was held. In the Americans who have served and will serve a this question. Suppression of the right to vote last five years, the event has grown enor- debt of gratitude. is especially un-democratic and ultimately un- American. mously, and has successfully raised thou- f sands of dollars for the Williamsville branch. Not only are voting rights being attacked through its process, but there are Americans As Amherst Library Director, Ms. Butler- CONGRATULATING JEFF GRANT in this country that have been targeted as Smith manages the use of this funding. Ms. ON WINNING A GOLDEN APPLE AWARD well. A felony charge does not automatically Butler-Smith’s leadership has resulted in great make someone any less American. Why then, accomplishments for the Williamsville library, should Americans who have served their time including the ability for the library to remain HON. PETER J. ROSKAM be removed from the democratic process? open every Saturday throughout the year. OF ILLINOIS Just last month, Governor McAuliffe of Virginia Ms. Butler-Smith’s dedication to our commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES had a response to this question; and his ac- nity is equaled only by her commitment to her Tuesday, May 10, 2016 tion made a clear statement—former felons family. With her husband of 25 years, Gordie are still Americans and they still have rights. Smith, they have raised three children: Ryan, Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to Faced now with not only severe scrutiny but a Conner, and Colleen. congratulate Mr. Jeff Grant on winning a Gold- lawsuit as well, Governor McAuliffe boldly did Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a en Apple award. what he believes to be constitutional, demo- few moments to honor the work of Mrs. Rose- Jeff Grant, A.P. biology, anatomy and physi- cratic and right when he restored the voting anne Butler-Smith. I ask that my colleagues ology teacher at Downers Grove North High rights of all Virginians with a prior felony con- join me in expressing thanks for her admirable School, was awarded with a 2016 Golden viction who fully served their time and have work for Western New York. Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. The been released from supervised probation or f Golden Apple is awarded to only twelve high parole. school teachers in Illinois and is a testament The state of Virginia is not alone. On March COMMENDING LOCAL 2016 HIGH to Jeff’s commitment to enriching the lives of 10 of this year, Maryland also restored the SCHOOL GRADUATES FOR THEIR our nation’s students. right to vote for an estimated 40,000 individ- DECISION TO ENLIST IN THE Jeff, a Downers Grove North grad himself, uals with past felony convictions. On that date, UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES has invested his time and energy into con- Maryland joined 13 other states as well as the AND OUR COMMUNITY SALUTES necting students with science, experts from District of Columbia in putting a stop to this OF HENRICO, VIRGINIA FOR the field, and real hands-on research. His continued disenfranchisement that plagues the HOSTING THE FIRST ANNUAL classroom is filled with pictures of Nobel Prize majority of states in the country, including Ala- HIGH SCHOOL ENLISTEE REC- winners and astronauts, many of which have bama. We may be faced with great opposition, OGNITION CEREMONY written to his class and sent personal mes- but fear of a fight is not an excuse to run sages to students after Jeff reached out to away from doing what is right. HON. DAVE BRAT them. Downers Grove North principal Scott I don’t have to remind anyone that this is an election year. But when I look around and see OF VIRGINIA Kasik described him saying, ‘‘He’s always searching for ways to connect kids with the ongoing suppression of the right to vote, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES science, to make science real, to get them ex- feel obligated to remind us all of what is at Tuesday, May 10, 2016 cited about the wonder of science. Jeff is a stake in this election. Every vote counts. Ev- self-described science geek, but I think he’s eryone who calls the USA their home will have Mr. BRAT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- to deal with the consequences of this election. ognize the 39 Henrico County, Virginia area made being a science geek a really cool thing to be.’’ Americans who are convicted felons will have high school seniors who plan to enlist in the to deal with the consequences. They should United States Armed Forces after graduation. We as a nation benefit greatly from teachers like Jeff, who dedicate themselves to the pur- not have to deal with these consequences in These students have excelled in their aca- silence. They too have a voice and they too demic and extracurricular activities, and I offer suit of academic excellence among our stu- dents today. must be heard. my sincere congratulations for their selfless- Voting rights need protection and eligible Mr. Speaker and my distinguished col- ness and courageous decision to serve their voters need proponents of the Constitution leagues in the House, please join me in con- country upon their high school graduation. and the democratic process to fight for them— gratulating Jeff Grant on receiving a Golden I commend these student leaders for their to fight for their rights. The suppression needs Apple award. selflessness and courageous decision to serve to stop, the oppression needs to stop and the their country as members of the United States f excuses need to stop. There is too much at Armed Forces. AN AMERICAN WITH A FELONY stake this election year and Congress needs Anderson, Darius; Burch, Jayvon; Byron, CHARGE IS STILL AN AMERICAN to stand up and do something about it now. Charles; Carter, Samuel; Castro, Juan; On this Restoration Tuesday, I give us all Christiani, Josiah; Clune, Thomas; Collins, Mi- the charge to battle against the continued sup- chael; Dickerson, Caralos; Englehart, Austin; HON. TERRI A. SEWELL pression of the American vote and stand Feggins, Roman; Ferguson, Kobe; Goodwin, OF ALABAMA strong by our principles of democracy, liberty Deberry; Gootee, Nabeel; Grammer, Cam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and justice for all. eron; Hairiston, Bronzel; Hall, Charles; Hop- Mr. Speaker, my Republican colleagues Tuesday, May 10, 2016 per, Cameron; James, Donavan; Johnson, should join the 168 Members of Congress and Dustin; Kelly, Terrell; Kern, Joshua; Lane, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, support H.R. 2867—the Voting Rights Ad- Desmond; Lopez, Arnulfo; Lumpkin, Eric; today on this Restoration Tuesday, I rise to vancement Act of 2015. Let’s restore the Vot- Marks, Preston; Martin, Kolton; Mayer, Ryan; acknowledge the continued voter suppression ing Rights Act of 1965. It is the right thing to Miller, Dion; Morin, Kobe; Peatross, Jahmal; around the country during this election year do.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:45 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY8.005 E10MYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 10, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E659 HONORING NELS JOHNSON role of Village Building Department Clerk from addition, he has been a leader in engaging 1991 to 2001. East Chicago school students by bringing HON. JARED HUFFMAN In addition to her official duties, Ms. Habes them into the facility to teach them about the OF CALIFORNIA volunteers extensively. She is a member of science and technology that takes place at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Williamsville Business Association (WBA) ArcelorMittal each day. on the Board of Directors. Currently she is Frank Schilling is the president of Schilling Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Chair of the WBA Community Enhancement Home Improvement Center. Schilling Home Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Committee, Chair of the ‘Love Your Village, Improvement Center has been very successful recognize Nels Johnson of Fairfax, California, Love Your Library Mad Hatter Returns!’ Fund- and currently serves more than 400 contrac- for more than 40 years of outstanding report- raiser Gala since 2012, volunteer member of tors. In addition, Schilling Development cur- ing at the Marin Independent Journal (IJ), the the Village Beautification Committee since rently has 1,000 lots ready for housing devel- largest daily newspaper in Marin County. Mr. 1990, and Volunteer Chair of the Village of opment in Northwest Indiana. Frank and his Johnson’s columns and articles have sparked Williamsville Garden Walk since 2010, and wife, Shirley, have put much time and effort conversations and changed policies in our Volunteer Chair of the annual Village/WBA into building the Shrine of Christ’s Passion, lo- community for decades, and his presence in Main Street in Bloom Project. As a village resi- cated in Saint John. This moving interactive the paper will be sorely missed. dent, village volunteer and a village employee, prayer trail illustrates the last days of the life A graduate of Rutgers University in New she aids in this committee’s mission to bring of Jesus Christ. Frank is very active in chari- Jersey, Mr. Johnson initially came to California together Village residents, businesses and the table organizations and is involved with the in a Volkswagen van on a cross-country road Village government as a unified community Women’s Crisis Center and the American trip in the early 1970s. After working briefly at force. Heart Association. a weekly paper in Tiburon, he joined the IJ as In 2005, drastic budget cuts eliminated the Harley Snyder is a real estate and land de- a reporter in May of 1972, where he continued branch from county funding. After the great, velopment executive and the president of to work through his retirement on April 28 of and much appreciated efforts of other dedi- HSC, Incorporated. He recently completed ten this year. cated community members enough funds years as the governor’s founding appointee to Mr. Johnson’s encyclopedic knowledge of were raised to allow the library to remain the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Marin County and its government is unparal- open, but with very limited hours. Under Ms. Authority. In this position, he worked on the leled. During his tenure, he covered some of Habes’ leadership the committee picked up development of the Gary/Chicago International the largest stories in the North Bay. From the the reins, and continued to support this library Airport, as well as the expansion and improve- Trailside Killer to the Mount Vision Fire to by starting the ‘Love Your Village; Love Your ment of the South Shore commuter rail line. monitoring Supervisors’ expense accounts, Mr. Library’ movement and presented the inau- Throughout his truly impressive career, Harley Johnson was at the forefront of the news he gural Gala Fundraiser inside the Williamsville has helped to develop some 3,000 homes in covered—and once, famously, became part of Library in February 2012. They have now Lake and Porter Counties. In 1976, he be- the story himself. When an elderly couple in celebrated 5 years of increasing success for came the first chairman of the Realtor’s Equal Inverness disappeared in 1994, his reporting this now signature Village-centric event, and Opportunity Committee, which created the first led investigators to find the truck in nearby the Committee is happy to report that through non-discrimination agreement. This helped to Lake Nicasio. a combined effort, thousands of dollars have ensure that people of any race or religion Throughout my years as a California State been raised in the last 5 years solely for the could own a home. In addition, Harley has Assemblyman and now as Member of Con- support of the Williamsville Branch. served on the board of Valparaiso University gress, I always found his coverage to be Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a for twenty years, is a member of the Porter tough, fearless, and fair. He often used his few moments to honor the work of Mrs. Debo- County Community Foundation, and was the voice to empower the voiceless, particularly in rah Habes. I ask that my colleagues join me first chairman of the Northwest Indiana Forum. elevating threats facing local fisheries and in expressing our thanks for her admirable JoAnn Birdzell is the chief executive officer fishers. I appreciate the unbridled passion for work to better the Village of Williamsville. (CEO) for Saint Catherine Hospital in East journalism Mr. Johnson brought to the Marin f Chicago. JoAnn has been a leader in IJ, and his honest approach to both big and healthcare administration for many years. In small stories. HONORING THE NORTHWEST INDI- 1995, she was named senior vice president of I know I am not the only one of his readers ANA BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY operations for Ancilla Systems, where she who will miss Mr. Johnson’s dogged reporting, HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2016 oversaw seven hospitals throughout Indiana insight into local news and issues, and, of and Illinois. In 2001, she assisted in the merg- course, his column on fishing. Mr. Speaker, it HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY er of Saint Catherine Hospital and Saint Mary is therefore fitting that we honor and thank OF INDIANA Medical Center with the Community Nels Johnson for his immeasurable contribu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Healthcare System. As CEO of Saint Cath- erine Hospital, JoAnn leads through modern tions to civic life in Marin County and Cali- Tuesday, May 10, 2016 fornia. management techniques and follows the hos- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with f pital’s mission to serve all in need of medical deep respect and admiration that I rise to care. In addition, she is a member of the Indi- RECOGNIZING DEBORAH HABES AS commend numerous exceptional leaders from ana Hospital Association Board, has helped to SHE IS HONORED BY THE AM- Indiana who were honored as the Northwest promote Medicaid expansion in Indiana, and HERST WOMEN’S INTERCLUB Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame’s assisted in the founding of the Nazareth Home COUNCIL Class of 2016. While there were many deserv- in East Chicago. ing nominees, the individuals selected as this The recipient of the Enterprise of the Year HON. BRIAN HIGGINS year’s inductees include: Greg Ludkovsky, Award is Urschel Laboratories, Incorporated. OF NEW YORK Frank Schilling, Harley Snyder, JoAnn Birdzell, For over 100 years, Urschel Laboratories has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Urschel Laboratories, Incorporated, and State been known for its innovation, excellent cus- Senator Earline Rogers. For their many con- tomer service, and generosity. Recently, the Tuesday, May 10, 2016 tributions to the advancement of Northwest In- company completed construction of its new Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to diana, these honorees were recognized at a $80 million facility. In March of this year, the recognize Ms. Deborah Habes for her honor- ceremony at the Radisson Hotel Celebrity Urschel family sold the company to its employ- able service and dedication to our community Ballroom in Merrillville, Indiana, on Tuesday, ees in order to ensure a secure retirement for on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby Lunch- May 10, 2016. each of them. In addition, the Urschel family eon at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, Since 2007, Greg Ludkovsky has been vice has given much of its time, effort, and con- hosted by the Amherst Women’s Interclub president of global research and development tributions throughout the years to the Boys Council. at ArcelorMittal. He has been a driving force and Girls Clubs of Porter County, the A resident of the Village of Williamsville for global customer relations, which has Valparaiso Family YMCA, and the William E. since 1977, Ms. Habes has been the corner- changed ArcelorMittal from a materials sup- Urschel Pavilion ice rink in Valparaiso. stone to her community for several years. She plier to a solutions supplier. Greg works di- The recipient of the Partners in Progress has been the Village of Williamsville Deputy rectly with automotive original equipment man- Award and the keynote speaker for the event Clerk since 2001, and previously occupied the ufacturers to develop one-of-a-kind steel. In is the Honorable Earline Rogers, Indiana State

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:45 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K10MY8.019 E10MYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E660 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 10, 2016 Senator. For decades, Senator Rogers has take interest in serving his community. His ef- Royal Australian Air Force to fight with the Al- been one of the Indiana General Assembly’s forts and success on the City of Boardman lied troops in the Pacific Theatre. most valuable and impactful leaders. Earline Planning Commission led numerous commu- Following the war, he worked as a purser served eight years in the Indiana House of nity members to encourage him to run for on ships sailing throughout the South Pacific Representatives before she was elected to the Mayor of the City of Boardman, a position he and Asia, serving his entire career with Burns Indiana State Senate in 1990, and the effect won and held for 5 years. In 1999, the position Philip. In 1972, he married Joanne Holloway she has had on the community of Northwest of County Judge was vacated and Terry suc- of Corte Madera. In 1982, they began spend- Indiana and beyond is truly inspiring and im- cessfully ran for the seat. ing half the year in Sydney and half in measurable. To name just a few of her count- Since then, Terry’s career has been marked Tiburon, and later settled full-time in Marin less accomplishments, Senator Rogers helped by an impressive long term vision for Morrow County. There, Mr. Black was an active mem- to create casino gaming in Indiana, co-au- County. His skill at administering the county ber of the Tiburon Rotary Club, and was able thored riverboat gaming legislation, helped to budget and staying fiscally responsible has left to pursue his passion for sailing. raise the age at which the death penalty can the county in a markedly better financial posi- Mr. Black will be remembered for his ex- be applied in Indiana to the age of eighteen, tion. Under Terry’s leadership, Morrow County traordinary kindness, spirit of adventure, and assisted with the creation of the Northwest In- has seen substantial growth in a broad range love for his family. He is survived by his chil- diana Regional Development Authority, and of economic activities from wind turbine dren Liza and John, and his grandchildren has been instrumental in major education re- projects to value-added agriculture processing Thomas, David and Claire. For his civic en- form. In addition, Senator Rogers serves as a and data centers. gagement and service during WWII, it is ap- member of the Northwest Indiana Transpor- With federal forests, an Army chemical propriate that we pay tribute to Charles Black tation Study Commission and the Indiana depot and a Navy bombing range located today and express our deepest condolences Lakes Management Work Group, and is presi- within the county, communities experience to his surviving family and friends. dent of the board of trustees for the Gary plenty of federal hurdles while striving to grow f YWCA. their economies. Terry and I worked closely Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my distin- on many of these issues as he made sure the IN RECOGNITION OF COLONEL guished colleagues to join me in commending needs of the local communities were not ig- DREW T. DOOLIN these outstanding leaders upon their induction nored by the federal government. Throughout, into the Northwest Indiana Business and In- I appreciated and counted on his counsel and HON. DUNCAN HUNTER dustry Hall of Fame. They are truly deserving suggestions as we plotted a path forward to a OF CALIFORNIA of this honor, and for their exceptional leader- solution. Whether it was wind energy and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship and unwavering commitment to the com- transmission line development on the edge of Tuesday, May 10, 2016 munity of Northwest Indiana and beyond, each the bombing range, or ensuring the Army of them is worthy of the highest praise. turns the Umatilla Depot land over to the com- Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f munities as planned, I knew I would find Terry recognize and celebrate the service of Colonel Drew T. Doolin, of the Joint Improvised-Threat HONORING JUDGE TERRY in the middle of the issue working to foster Defeat Agency, or JIDA, who will retire from TALLMAN FOR HIS SERVICE TO economic growth and balance the national se- the United States Marine Corps on July 1, MORROW COUNTY AND THE curity needs at the sites. Thanks to Terry’s 2016, after 30 years of distinguished and faith- STATE OF OREGON dedicated efforts over the past 18 years to tackle these issues and invest in the future, ful service to our nation. Colonel Doolin signifi- HON. GREG WALDEN Morrow County has welcomed that growth cantly contributed to the global fight against with room to take advantage of new opportuni- Improvised Explosive Devices during his final OF OREGON tour of duty as JIDA’s Chief of Staff. His direc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ties ahead. As Terry begins his transition into retire- tion and oversight were crucial in ensuring our Tuesday, May 10, 2016 ment, I know he will look forward to free time Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines serving Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to spend with his 3 children and grandchild, as in harm’s way had the necessary capabilities recognize my good friend Judge Terry Tallman well as plenty of time to spend doing what he and training to protect them from improvised for his many years of dedicated public service loves on his farm again. threats. in Morrow County. Terry is set to retire at the Mr. Speaker and my colleagues, please join Colonel Doolin’s service has spanned a va- end of his term after serving 18 years as Mor- me in recognizing and thanking my good riety of command and staff billets to include row County Judge, the longest in history, and friend, Judge Terry Tallman, for his many Chief of Staff and assistant Chief of Staff for I would like to pay tribute to his leadership for years of leadership and wise counsel in Mor- Aviation Ground Support at Third Marine Air- the people of Morrow County and the Colum- row County. craft Wing; Commanding Officer, Marine Wing bia Basin. f Support Group 37; Commanding Officer, Com- Terry grew up working on his family’s farm bat Logistics Battalion 7 during two combat in Adrian, Oregon. After graduating high HONORING CHARLES BLACK deployments to Iraq; Director, Chairman of the school in 1963, Terry continued working on Joint Chiefs of Staff Exercise Training Branch the farm until he joined the Navy amidst the HON. JARED HUFFMAN J–7; Director, Lifecycle Management Branch, Vietnam War in 1969. Serving aboard the OF CALIFORNIA Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps; Director, USS Kitty Hawk, Terry was responsible for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Logistics Operations Team, Headquarters, maintaining the ship’s ultrasound systems and U.S. Marine Corps; Commandant of the Ma- Tuesday, May 10, 2016 making repairs on the aircraft, skills he en- rine Corps’ Executive Research Fellow at the joyed learning and putting to use. Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Brookings Institute; and Military Aide to Vice It was through the Navy that Terry met honor of Charles Black, who passed away on President Dick Cheney. Cheryl, his wife of 42 years. While stationed in Monday, March 14 in Corte Madera. Born in Colonel Doolin’s decorations include the Le- California the couple was introduced by Sydney, Australia, Mr. Black was a World War gion of Merit Medal with gold star in lieu of Cheryl’s brother with whom Terry served. The II Veteran who supported American troops in second award, Bronze Star Medal, Defense two were married in 1974 following Terry’s dis- the Pacific with the Royal Australian Air Force. Meritorious Service Medal with gold star in lieu charge from the Navy. Terry then took the op- In his retirement, he and his wife settled in of second award, the Meritorious Service portunity to attend college at both the Univer- Marin County, where they continued to visit Medal with two gold stars in lieu of third sity of Oregon and Oregon State University new places, sail, and enjoy life and family. award, the Navy and Marine Corps Com- before returning to the family farm in Adrian. Born in 1926, Mr. Black developed an early mendation Medal with Gold Star in lieu of sec- With the continuing development of irrigated love for travel and boating. His family spent ond award, the Joint Staff Badge, and the agriculture in the Columbia Basin at the time, summers in New Zealand, and at the age of Vice Presidential Service Badge. Terry and his brother saw a wonderful oppor- 10, took a 9-month trip around the world— By his side throughout his successful career tunity to put their skills to use on their own, which included a visit to the almost-completed and arduous deployments have been and, in 1978, Terry and Cheryl moved to the Golden Gate Bridge. As a teenager, he wit- Maribeth, his wonderful wife of 28 years, and Boardman area. nessed WWII firsthand when a Japanese sub- their children Kendra, Ryan, Delayna and After establishing a successful custom farm- marine fired torpedoes on American ships. Caroline. Their love and support has aided ing operation in Boardman, Terry began to When Mr. Black turned 18, he joined the and strengthened Colonel Doolin throughout

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:45 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K10MY8.011 E10MYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 10, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E661 his service and I congratulate them as well on tention of over 19,000 jobs. Thanks to his hard Mr. Gervais’ lifetime of service to our coun- this special occasion. I am proud to share in work, Blair County has seen the growth and try continued even after his enlistment ended. the celebration of Colonel Doolin’s military ca- introduction of businesses, which in turn have His son, Eric Oxendine, is currently a U.S. reer, and as he and his family move to this helped improve the standard of living for many Navy Captain. Gervais was also an integral next chapter of his life, I wish Colonel Doolin families and individuals in Blair County. member of the Lumbee Warriors Association, ‘‘fair winds and following seas’’ as he embarks Among his many responsibilities, Mr. a local non-profit group that helps veterans on his future endeavors. Semper Fidelis Ma- Marasco was the Executive Director of the across the region who are struggling with rine. Blair County Industrial Authority and Blair PTSD. Additionally, Gervais was a lifetime f County General Authority, which are public member of VFW Post 2843 in Pembroke. agencies that help provide information and Gervais was a successful businessman, IN RECOGNITION OF CHIEF JAMES pathways for public funding and taxable and working more than 32 years in key manage- BURKUSH AND HIS SERVICE TO tax-exempt financing. ment positions for Abbott Laboratories. THE CITIZENS OF NEW HAMP- Furthermore, I am happy to highlight that Gervais played an important role in the com- SHIRE this dedication has not gone unnoticed, as Mr. pany’s expansion into the Caribbean, Puerto Marasco has been the recipient of awards Rico and the Dominican Republic, and re- HON. FRANK C. GUINTA from the Council of Development Finance ceived Abbott Lab’s President’s Award on four OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Agencies (CDFA), Boy Scouts of America, separate occasions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kiwanis Club, Italian Heritage Society and oth- More than any of his notable career or mili- tary accomplishments, folks across North Tuesday, May 10, 2016 ers. Mr. Speaker, I am honored today to recog- Carolina knew Gervais as a man who fought Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nize Mr. Marasco, who has devoted his life to fiercely for Robeson County and the Lumbee honor a Granite State first responder for his serving Blair County. On behalf of the many Native American Tribe. Mr. Gervais served on thirty-nine years of service to the Manchester people he has positively impacted, I offer our the UNC Pembroke Board of Trustees for Fire Department in Manchester, NH. tremendous gratitude. I am proud to serve eight years, during which time he worked Chief James Burkush joined the Manchester constituents like Mr. Marasco, and wish him closely with North Carolina Board of Gov- Fire Department in 1977 and became Chief in well in retirement. ernors officials to advocate for UNCP. He was 2008. Firefighter Burkush was a standout f also a key leader for issues facing the member of the department and worked Lumbee Tribe, and aggressively supported ef- through the ranks of the department over the HONORING NATIONAL TEACHER forts for federal tribal recognition, along with next thirty one years before being appointed APPRECIATION WEEK additional state and federal resources for his Chief on February 19, 2008. Throughout his people. storied career Chief Burkush responded to HON. CARLOS CURBELO Mr. Gervais was seen as the go-to-guy in many different calls, but it is the efficiency and OF FLORIDA Robeson County when it came to turning polit- professionalism with which Chief Burkush han- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ical ideas into real policy reforms to help the dled every situation, no matter how dire, that region. He was one of my first supporters in Tuesday, May 10, 2016 makes him an exceptional leader and role the area, and I’ll never be able to repay the model. Chief Burkush remains an exemplary Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I debt of gratitude I owe for his friendship and public servant, and I applaud his dedication to rise today to recognize this week as National counsel over the years. I’m going to dearly making his community a better, safer place to Teacher Appreciation Week. This is an oppor- miss my friend, Gervais Oxendine, but I know live. tunity to demonstrate our heartfelt gratitude to his legacy will live on through his wonderful On April 29, 2016 Chief Burkush retired all the exceptional men and women who dedi- wife, Dr. Olivia Holmes Oxendine, his two from the Manchester Fire Department with cate their life’s work towards the education of sons and three grandsons. thirty nine years of service to the people of our youth. As a former member of the Miami- Mr. Speaker, please join me today in com- Manchester and the Granite State. He will now Dade County’s School Board, I know firsthand memorating the life of Mr. Gervais Oxendine take on the role of Chief with the Hooksett the commitment and sacrifices our teachers for his service to Robeson County and his Fire and Rescue Department. On behalf of the make to ensure that our students have a solid commitment to bettering the lives of everyone people of the First Congressional District of educational foundation. Our teachers are the in our community and state. New Hampshire, I thank him for his dedicated key to guiding our students in becoming the f service to the community and wish him all the productive citizens and future leaders of our best in his future endeavors. nation. With each lesson they teach, they HONORING PETER ‘‘P-B’’ BIELAK f bring wisdom, instill growth, inspire love, and enlighten the path for our youth. It is with pro- HON. CHRIS COLLINS RECOGNIZING MR. MARTY found honor and humility that I thank teachers OF NEW YORK MARASCO’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO universally for being mentors and motivators. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND RETIREMENT FROM THE f ALTOONA-BLAIR COUNTY DEVEL- Tuesday, May 10, 2016 OPMENT CORPORATION COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND Mr. COLLINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I ACHIEVEMENTS OF MR. GERVAIS rise today to congratulate Peter ‘‘P-B’’ Bielak HON. BILL SHUSTER OXENDINE of Washington, D.C., who recently received OF PENNSYLVANIA the Silver Beaver Award for his outstanding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. RICHARD HUDSON contributions to the Boy Scouts of America here in the District of Columbia. Tuesday, May 10, 2016 OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES P-B has dedicated his life to furthering the Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to scouting movement and preserving its storied recognize Mr. Martin Marasco’s many invalu- Tuesday, May 10, 2016 legacy in the United States. A Scout Historian able contributions to and retirement from the Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to for over 40 years and enthusiastic vexillologist, Altoona-Blair County Development Corpora- honor the life of my dear friend Mr. Gervais P-B is the person scouts go to with questions tion. Oxendine and to commemorate the legacy of about old patches, uniforms and flags. A sym- Mr. Marasco has been the President and service to North Carolina he left behind. bol of his dedication to getting more boys in- CEO of the Altoona-Blair County Development Mr. Gervais Oxendine (‘‘Mr. Gervais’’ as he volved in scouts, P-B recently helped found Corporation, known as ABCD Corp, since was affectionately referred to by folks in Robe- the Helping Other Scout Troops Incorporate 1994. His work has been fundamental in help- son County) was born on August 18, 1943 in Needed Gear (HOSTING) program, which col- ing the industrial and commercial economic Robeson County. After growing up in the area lects uniforms, sleeping bags, backpacks, expansion in Blair County. Specifically, under and attending Pembroke State College (now tents, and cooking gear for financially needy his leadership, ABCD Corp. has facilitated UNC Pembroke), Gervais was commissioned youth and adults all over the D.C. area. Due over 800 economic development projects, to- as an officer in the U.S. Navy. He served his to its overwhelming success, the HOSTING taling in excess of $1.5 billion in total project country for four years during the Vietnam War program outgrew its warehouse space and costs that have resulted in the creation and re- aboard the USS Forrestal. plans to increase its imprint on the community.

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BILLY LONG tion recognized the outstanding success of the As Chairman of the Congressional Scouting OF MISSOURI Eagles’ season by naming Brett Reed the Caucus, I have had the privilege of working IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Class 2 Boys Basketball Coach of the Year as well as naming Ryan Ward the Class 2 Boys with P-B on a number of occasions to promote Tuesday, May 10, 2016 scouting on a national level. P-B embodies the Basketball Player of the Year. In addition, twelve points of the Scout Law, so I know he Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- Ryan Ward and Deric Jones were both named is always prepared and doing his best in every gratulate Springfield-Greene County, Missouri, members of the All-State Class 2 Boys Bas- aspect of life. 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Director ketball Team. Zim Schwartze on receiving the Missouri 9-1- For these exceptional achievements, it is my A role model for young scouts, P-B is a tire- 1 Director of the Year Award. honor to recognize and congratulate the Hart- less advocate for the D.C. scouting commu- The 9-1-1 Director of the Year award is ville Eagles Boys Basketball Team before the nity. His receipt of the Silver Beaver Award is given annually at the Missouri Public Safety United States House of Representatives. certainly well-deserved. I congratulate him on Communications Conference, and honors a di- f this honor and look forward to working with rector who has performed in an exceptional him to increase the positive impact scouting manner for that year. The winner is chosen by HONORING RABBI NORTON D. can have on our nation’s young men. a combination of Missouri Chapters of Asso- SHARGEL ciation of Public Safety Communications Offi- f cials, the National Emergency Number Asso- HON. NITA M. LOWEY ciation and the Missouri 9-1-1 Directors Asso- OF NEW YORK WILLIAM P. THOMAS ciation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Schwartze retired as a captain in the Co- Tuesday, May 10, 2016 lumbia Police Department before her current HON. THOMAS MacARTHUR role as emergency communications director. Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- OF NEW JERSEY She had previously served as director for the nize my fellow congregant, Rabbi Emeritus Boone County Joint Communications 9-1-1 Norton Shargel, who is celebrating the 70th IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and in the Office of Energy Management. In anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 addition to her primary job, she is also an ad- May 14th. junct professor at the Law Enforcement Train- I have had the great pleasure of knowing Mr. MACARTHUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ing Institute in Columbia and the Northwestern Rabbi Shargel since moving to Westchester to honor the memory and life of William P. University School of Police Staff and Com- County and joining his congregation. He has Thomas, of the Third Congressional District, mand, the treasurer of the Missouri 9-1-1 Di- served as a spiritual leader for the Jewish and to express my sincerest condolences to rectors Association, and has volunteered for Community Center of Harrison (JCCH) since his family and loved ones he has left behind, the Missouri Special Olympics for over 25 1970. Throughout his time as Rabbi, he has and to recognize his service, as well as his years. enriched our community with his insight and career and community engagement. Mr. Speaker, Zim Schwartze has dedicated warm demeanor, and his dedication to his William, a resident of Stafford Township, her life to serving the Missouri community. In congregation is unflinching. New Jersey, was a graduate of Cardinal addition to her immense service through her Throughout his life, Rabbi Shargel has com- Hayes Memorial High School in New York City police work, her leadership and organization of mitted himself to his rabbinical studies. He and attended Princeton University before he the Missouri emergency services has been in- holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and enlisted in the U.S. Army to defend our coun- valuable. She is the model of an ideal public Semitics from Johns Hopkins University, and a try during World War II as part of the Fifth servant, and I urge my colleagues to join me degree in Religious Education from Baltimore Ranger Battalion. For his honorable service, in expressing my deep appreciation and grati- Hebrew College. He first entered the Jewish he received five medals, including the Purple tude for all she has done for Missouri. On be- Theological Seminary in 1954 and studied at Heart and Bronze Star. When he returned half of the 7th district, I thank Zim for her serv- the Hebrew University in Jerusalem before home from the war, determined to provide for ice and extend my congratulations on this earning his Master of Hebrew Letters and his family, he started his own company, Wil- well-deserved award. Rabbinical Degree in 1959. He also holds a liam P. Thomas Builders. The company was f degree of Doctor of Hebrew Letters and an successful and completed projects, which in- honorary Doctorate of Divinity from the Jewish cluded 500 homes, motels, a 55-unit ocean- HONORING THE HARTVILLE Theological Seminary of America. front condominium in Ship Bottom and work EAGLES BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM Beyond his impressive academic resume, on the Ocean County Courthouse. He also de- the Rabbi has worked as a spiritual leader in veloped Deer Lake Park in Stafford. HON. JASON SMITH various communities. In 1959, Rabbi Shargel served as an army chaplain at Fort Benning, William began selling real estate in 1953 OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Georgia, where he was an active member of and was extremely prosperous, eventually be- the local Jewish community. He then moved to coming president of the New Jersey Associa- Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Easton, Pennsylvania, where he served as tion of Realtors and the New Jersey Shore Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise leader of the Bnai Abraham Synagogue. Dur- Multiple Listing. Thomas ultimately became today to honor the Hartville Eagles Boys Bas- ing his time in Easton he founded ‘‘ProJect,’’ the broker-owner of Prudential Zack Shore ketball team for winning the Class 2 Missouri an interfaith, interracial group devoted to im- Properties in Toms River, which recently be- State Championship to finish their already im- proving the community. came Berkshire Hathaway Home Services pressive season. Coach Brett Reed led the Since 1970, Rabbi Shargel has served Zack Shore Realtors, a business now over- team to a dominant 64–37 win over Iberia in JCCH and has worked to improve interfaith seen by his son and sister. the championship game at Mizzou Arena ear- cooperation in the community. He organized Mr. Speaker, the people of New Jersey’s lier this spring. an interfaith Bible Study Group and has devel- Third Congressional District are tremendously The final victory came at the end of an 18 oped an ongoing dialogue with local clergy. honored to have had William P. Thomas as a game win streak, concluding the best boys He has served as President of the West- hardworking and dedicated member of their basketball season in Hartville history. In addi- chester Board of Rabbis and helped create community. It is with a heavy heart that I com- tion to winning the first Class 2 Missouri State the first Westchester Clergy Institute, a sem- memorate his honorable service to our coun- Championship for Hartville, the team also won inar for clergy of all faiths. Since 1998, Rabbi try, as well as his fruitful career and life, and the Clever Tournament, the Mountain Grove Shargel has served as an Adjunct Professor of recognize the lasting legacy that he has left Tournament, the Summit Conference, and be- Religion at Manhattanville College in Pur- behind, before the United States House of came the Class 2 District 9 Champions for the chase, New York, teaching courses in Juda- Representatives. fourth straight year. Ending with an overall ism and Holocaust Studies.

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RECOGNIZING HARRY CORNELL, Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In addition to her duties as organist, Mrs. THE FORMER CEO OF commemorate the passing of Colonel Howard Worsham has also served as the church’s CARTHAGE, MISSOURI’S L. Williams (Ret), affectionately known as longstanding session clerk, Choir Director, LEGGETT & PLATT INCOR- ‘‘Chappie,’’ who sadly passed away on March taught Sunday School, Bible School and Bible PORATED 25, 2016. Studies, and Mrs. Worsham had the honor of Born and raised in Emporia, VA, Chappie being named the first female elder of Chatham worked briefly in the Norfolk Navy Yard after Presbyterian Church and was one of the HON. BILLY LONG high school and then, in 1943, enlisted in the church’s first female deacons. She was also a United States Marine Corps with the 123rd commissioner for the Presbytery of the Peaks, OF MISSOURI Platoon at Montford Point Camp, New River, which included 129 churches spanning parts North Carolina. After completing segregated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Central Virginia, Southside, the New River boot training, he served with honor in the Asi- Valley and Allegheny Highlands, and served Tuesday, May 10, 2016 atic-Pacific Theater of WW II as a member of as the Commissioner to the General Assembly the 1st Marine Ammunition Company 7th of Presbyterian Church in the United States. Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Depot. His company provided ammunition Mrs. Worsham has also been a member of the ognize Harry Cornell, the former CEO of support in the Marshall Islands, Saipan and Sylvania Garden Club, the Homemaker’s Club, Carthage, Missouri’s Leggett & Platt, Incor- landed on D Day at Okinawa in support of the and assisted her husband’s work as Chief of porated. Harry’s contributions are to be memo- 1st & 6th Marines Division. the Chatham Volunteer Fire Department for rialized with a statue in his likeness on the In September 1945, Chappie went ashore over 50 years. manufacturer’s campus, which will also be re- with the first troops of the 1st Marine Division For decades, Landon Worsham’s service to named in his honor. 3rd Amphibious Corps in North China to per- the Chatham community has extended far be- form occupation duty. yond firefighting. In 2013, I had the privilege of Born to Mack and Marjorie Cornell in 1928, He was honorably discharged from the Ma- joining the Town of Chatham, Virginia to honor Harry is a true Missourian. He went to the Uni- rines in 1946, and as a result of the GI Bill at- Mr. Worsham for his 60 years of service to versity of Missouri and, upon graduation, im- tended Virginia State University, where he Chatham as a volunteer firefighter, 50 of mediately joined Leggett & Platt. After 3 years, graduated in 1950 with a Bachelor’s Degree in which he spent as fire chief. In addition to this Harry was selected to be a plant manager at Industrial Education. While attending Virginia tremendous accomplishment, Mr. Worsham their factory in Ennis, Texas, and was elected State he was commissioned as a second Lieu- has been an active volunteer at the Chatham to Leggett & Platt’s Board of Directors a mere tenant in the ROTC. Chappie served in the Presbyterian Church, serving as the super- five years later in 1958. Seeing an opportunity military for over 30 years in numerous assign- intendent of Chatham Presbyterian’s Sunday to expand the company, he purchased a ma- ments with the United States Marines Corp, school for over 50 years and counting. Mr. jority of the stock for Leggett & Platt and was Army National Guard and the US Army Re- Worsham is also an elder at the church and soon appointed CEO. serves. He retired with the rank of full Colonel has served numerous times on the session. Cornell served as CEO for Leggett & Platt as the Director for Supply and Transportation Mr. Worsham also served as a leader in the for nearly 40 years, and was instrumental in in the 510th Field Depot, United States Army. Chatham Lions Club and the Chatham Jay- After college, he began a long career teach- creating the thriving company that we know cees, as well as serving as the Vice President ing in the Baltimore City Public Schools at today. Under his tenure, Leggett & Platt expe- of the Pittsylvania County Fire-Rescue Asso- Harlem Park Middle, Dunbar High, and at Bal- ciation. He also served his country in the U.S. rienced unprecedented growth; Leggett & Platt timore City College, finally retiring from the Air Force during World War II, and was sales increased exponentially, moving from $7 Baltimore City School Board in 1994. Million a year to over $3.7 Billion in sales. Fur- Chappie was the recipient of numerous wounded in New Guinea and awarded the thermore, Harry oversaw the company when it awards for his contributions to organizations in Purple Heart. was added to the Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P the community. In June 2012, he received the I ask the members of this House of Rep- 500) index and continued to serve on Leggett Congressional Gold Medal for his service in resentatives to join with me and the entire & Platt’s Board of Directors after his tenure as the segregated Marine Corp units known as Chatham community in thanking and honoring CEO until 2008—retiring after 50 years with the Montford Point Marines. the service and dedication of Mildred Jane the company. He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, and Landon Worsham to the Chatham Pres- Marilyn, and two devoted sons, Michael and byterian Church and the Town of Chatham, Those who worked with Harry during his and to the surrounding counties and our great four decades leading Leggett & Platt knew David. Mr. Speaker, I am extremely proud to re- nation. that he subscribed to the following unattributed member the life and legacy of Colonel Howard f quote, which was prominently displayed in his L. Williams (Ret), who served this nation with office or repeated by him: ‘‘Success is found- HONORING COLONEL GREGORY honor and distinction. He will be dearly missed BAINE ed on a constant state of discontentment, in- by all. terrupted by brief periods of satisfaction on the f completion of a job particularly well done.’’ HON. TED POE Mr. Speaker, Harry Cornell is not only a RECOGNIZING MILDRED JANE OF TEXAS shining example of the business acumen that WORSHAM AND LANDON WORSHAM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES makes America the great country it is, but he HON. ROBERT HURT Tuesday, May 10, 2016 is also a true Missourian to his core. I would Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I would like OF VIRGINIA like to extend my thanks, both personally and to recognize the fine career and honorable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on behalf of the 7th district, for his integral role service of a man whose actions have helped in developing Leggett & Platt into one of Mis- Tuesday, May 10, 2016 maintain the safety and security of our nation’s souri’s true titans of industry, creating count- Mr. HURT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I submit fight against terrorism, Colonel Greg Baine. less jobs and keeping our economy strong these remarks in recognition of the service After 29 years of faithful service to our coun- and healthy. I urge my colleagues to join me and dedication of Mildred Jane Worsham and try, Colonel Baine is retiring from the United as I congratulate Harry on his storied and in- Landon Worsham to the Chatham Pres- States Army. It is with great pride and honor fluential career, which is a living testament to byterian Church and the entire Chatham com- that I recognize Colonel Baine for his tireless the American Dream. munity. devotion to the wellbeing of our nation.

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While in the Senate, John commerce, serving as a home to families, reer in 1987 with the United States Army, stood up for the rights of crime victims and businesses, professionals, churches and orga- where he was commissioned as a First Lieu- sponsored legislation to ensure that victim im- nizations that have made this a vibrant and tenant with a duty in Sinai, Egypt. As a natural pact statements could be given during sen- thriving community. Palatine boasts a popu- leader, he earned the esteemed rank of Colo- tencing, ensuring their voices would be heard lation of over 60,000 people, a large multi- nel by serving our nation in duties in Saudi in court. In 1982, John was appointed to the national corporation, and a four year college. Arabia, Kosovo, Germany and two combat Court of Special Appeals, where he served Over the years, Palatine has developed a tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Colonel Baine is with distinction for twelve years. well-deserved reputation as a village with a true patriot; devoted and loyal, an honorable Mr. Speaker, I will miss John Garrity very small-town heritage, big city ambition, and defender of liberty and freedom. dearly, and I will never forget his friendship or hometown charm. Colonel Baine commanded the 2nd Bat- his kind spirit. He was so proud of his service On the occasion of this 150th Anniversary, talion, 30th Infantry Regiment during his 14 to Maryland and to our nation, and he was we join together to celebrate Palatine’s legacy month combat tour in support of Operation proud as well of his Irish roots. My thoughts of growth and prosperity and to look ahead to Iraqi Freedom. I had the privilege of meeting and prayers are with his Ann, Kevin, John Jr., the opportunities facing this great village and Colonel Baine while in Iraq in 2008. His role daughter-in-law Karen, and grandchildren our nation. in our nation’s fight on terrorism will never be Kelly, Colleen, and Kerry. I hope my col- Mr. Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, forgotten. After Iraq, he volunteered for an- leagues will join me in thanking Judge John J. please join me in recognizing the 150th anni- other 13 month combat tour to Afghanistan, Garrity for lending talents and wisdom to the versary of the incorporation of Palatine, Illinois where he commanded Regional Support Com- work of securing justice and creating oppor- and wishing her residents a very successful mand South in support of Operation Enduring tunity for Marylanders throughout his life and year ahead. Freedom. career. f Throughout his career, Colonel Baine’s f service and dedication have consistently CONGRATULATING DALE HUHNKE earned him the recognition of his superiors. HONORING PACE UNIVERSITY’S OF MUNCIE, INDIANA The list of this model citizen’s accomplish- LIENHARD SCHOOL OF NURSING ments will have enduring effects on our nation. HON. LUKE MESSER A dedicated family man, Colonel Baine mar- HON. NITA M. LOWEY OF INDIANA OF NEW YORK ried his college sweetheart, Heidi. Together IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they are the proud parents of two grown chil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, May 10, 2016 dren, Gary Baine, II and Alexia. Tuesday, May 10, 2016 On behalf of the Second Congressional Dis- Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- recognize the exceptional volunteer effort of trict of Texas, I commend this remarkable nize the fiftieth anniversary of Pace Univer- Texan for his exemplary service and dedica- the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church volun- sity’s Lienhard School of Nursing, and to ap- teers, led by Dale Huhnke of Muncie, Indiana, tion to not only the State of Texas, but the na- plaud its work in educating generations of tion as a whole. Thank you, Colonel Baine, for on October 24, 2015. nurses. On this day, known as Make a Difference a lifetime of selfless service to our country. Founded in 1966, the Lienhard School of Day, Dale managed a group of church volun- And that is just the way it is. Nursing was Westchester County, New York’s, teers in an effort to help struggling Muncie f first collegiate nursing program. Over the past families. Their targeted acts of giving included fifty years, the School has maintained its com- REMEMBERING JUDGE JOHN J. everything from providing a family a fresh bag mitment to excellence and scholarship by em- GARRITY of groceries to giving a needed haircut. Dale’s bracing change and always focusing on meet- strong leadership on Make a Difference Day ing the health needs of the general public. HON. STENY H. HOYER The School has offered the highest level of helped more than 180 Muncie families enjoy a OF MARYLAND education to nursing students and has paved better and happier quality of life. Dale will be recognized for his extraordinary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the way in designing innovative new nursing efforts this year at the Make A Difference Day Tuesday, May 10, 2016 programs, including the first nurse-managed National Awards Luncheon on May 12, 2016. health care unit on a college campus, one of Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- Each winner is awarded a $10,000 donation to the first nursing programs in the country for ute to an outstanding public servant for Mary- ensure they are able to continue their commu- second career individuals, and was an early land, Judge John J. Garrity, who sadly passed nity projects in the future. Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. This away on April 14 at the age of eighty-two. Today, I am proud to thank Dale for his leadership in the field of nursing makes the John and I had been friends for many years, leadership and the Grace Evangelical Lu- going back to the 1960’s, when I was a young School one of the finest in the country. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have the theran Church volunteers for their philan- State Senator and he was an Assistant State’s Lienhard School of Nursing in my district. I thropic spirit and ongoing commitment to im- Attorney and President of the Prince George’s urge my colleagues to join me in honoring the proving the lives of Muncie families. I hope County Young Democrats. School during its fiftieth anniversary year. that fellow Hoosiers will be inspired by Dale to John began his life in the St. Joseph’s Or- be a force of good in their own communities phanage in Burlington, Vermont, and after fin- f as well. ishing secondary school joined the U.S. Navy, RECOGNIZING THE 150TH ANNIVER- f where he served honorably from 1955–1959. SARY OF PALATINE, ILLINOIS During that time he married his wife, Bertha HOUSTON FIREFIGHTERS ANSWER Ann, with whom he would spend sixty wonder- HON. PETER J. ROSKAM THE ALARM ful years and raise two sons, Kevin and John OF ILLINOIS Jr. He earned undergraduate and law degrees IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. TED POE from American University and began practicing OF TEXAS Tuesday, May 10, 2016 law in Maryland in 1964. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES John first served as Assistant State’s Attor- Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to ney for Prince George’s County in 1967 and commemorate the 150th anniversary of the in- Tuesday, May 10, 2016 two years later became Assistant Attorney corporation of Palatine, Illinois. Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I want to General for the State of Maryland. He was se- Since its origin, Palatine has been dedicated recognize the station numbers of the Houston lected as a Prince George’s County Commis- to building a friendly and welcoming commu- Firefighter who answered the call of the Spring sioner in 1970 and then elected to the Prince nity for residents and visitors alike and has Branch Fire in Houston, Texas on May 5th, George’s County Council the following year, been a model for Illinois towns to follow. It is 2016. serving as its Chair in 1973. In 1974, the peo- no surprise that the village motto is, ‘‘A Real Station Number 2, Station Number 4, Sta- ple of Maryland Legislative District Twenty- Home Town’’. tion Number 5, Station Number 6, Station

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:45 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10MY8.011 E10MYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 10, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E665 Number 8, Station Number 10, Station Num- This is the 33rd year that the Aging & Dis- ican Stallion helicopters collided off the coast ber 11, Station Number 12, Station Number ability Resource Center of Broward County of Hawaii. It was January 14, 2016. Twelve 13, Station Number 15, Station Number 17, has inducted residents into the Hall of Fame. U.S. Marines on board perished. Despite res- and Station Number 22. The names of this year’s 10 honorees are the cue efforts by air and sea, the Marines were Station Number 24, Station Number 28, Sta- following: Sandra K. Both, Mitchell ‘‘Mitch’’ never found. Their watery graves are only tion Number 30, Station Number 31, Station Ceasar, Commissioner Sue Gunzburger, known to God. Major Shawn Campbell, 41, Number 38, Station Number 39, Station Num- Moshin Jaffer, Marie Goodrum Johnson, and Corporal Matthew Drown, 23, were Texas’ ber 42, Station Number 49, Station Number George A. Kling, Arlene Lakin, Patti Lynn, own. 50, Station Number 51, Station Number 57, Judge Ronald J. Rothschild, and Jack Shifrel. In the aftermath of this tragic loss, the mili- and Station Number 60. I am pleased to honor this year’s inductees tary community banded together, ready to Station Number 62, Station Number 66, Sta- and thank them for their contribution to our support the family who had just experienced tion Number 67, Station Number 69, Station community. one of the most traumatic moments that a Number 75, Station Number 77, Station Num- f young family can possibly be faced with. The ber 78, Station Number 83, Members from U.S. military always takes care of its own. OEC (Office of Emergency Communications), HONORING ROCK AND WRAP IT UP That is one reason why our warriors, and their and Village Fire Department (Mutual Aid). & LENA AND JOSEPH families make the U.S. Military the best in the f MANDELBAUM HUMANITARIAN world. AWARD In particular, Kalie Rhodes and her mothers TRIBUTE TO TIM COOPER group (Mothers of Preschoolers) quickly HON. KATHLEEN M. RICE sprang into action, ready to lend a hand and HON. JASON SMITH OF NEW YORK shoulder to those who were distraught by trag- OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES edy. The MOPS meet twice a month, joining IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES together in fellowship to connect and learning Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Tuesday, May 10, 2016 different parenting and life skills. Katie is the Miss RICE of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise wife of Captain Johnathan Rhodes, a 2002 Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Rock and Wrap it Up, a na- graduate of Kingwood High School and 2006 today to celebrate the hard work and dedica- tionwide nonprofit organization based in New graduate of West Point. tion of Tim Cooper. Mr. Cooper went to work York’s fourth congressional district. This in- Kalie and her team provided support for the as a custodian for the North St. Francois credible organization has spearheaded an ex- visiting families of the missing Marines. They County R–1 School District on April 8, 1970. tremely effective and innovative effort to fight not only prepared meals and cared for some He was 20 years old. He retires from that hunger and poverty by collecting and donating of the smaller children, they also bought and same school district on June 30, 2016, just a surplus food and supplies from music and distributed a wide variety of gift cards for food, day shy of his 67th birthday. sports venues, hotels, and schools. gas and clothing. The support and encourage- Mr. Cooper has been a custodian who took Rock and Wrap it Up started on a relatively ment from MOPS and Kalie to the families of his job very seriously, but at the same time, small and local scale, partnering with the those killed is impressive. he took every opportunity to be a friend to the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in my district to As the search continued John Hedley’s students and staff he saw every day. He collect and distribute food that had been pre- (USMA ’68) Veterans coffee shop in NC do- worked first at Desloge Elementary School, pared by the venue but not sold. Over the nated over $500 and Craig Carson’s (USMA then preferred a change of scene at the high past two decades, Rock and Wrap it Up has ’68) company in Indiana donated over $5,000. school. But, a year later, he returned to the el- grown exponentially both in size and scope, The Military community never stops supporting ementary students and staff he loved so well partnering with several renowned music each other. We were shown this once again at the same school, now called Parkside Ele- groups, dozens of professional sports teams, as the Wingman Foundation (ex-Naval and mentary. international hotel chains, and more than 300 Marine aviators) served as a clearing house His Principal, Brandon Gregory, calls Tim for the monetary donations and reimbursed ‘‘one of the greatest men I have ever worked schools nationwide, to help collect surplus food, toiletries, school supplies and other as- the moms for out-of-pocket expenses. In addi- with who takes care of everyone around here. tion, they donated $50,000 to the families. He seeks neither praise nor recognition.’’ His sets and sharing them with various anti-pov- erty agencies. Furthermore, the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund coworkers say he is what ‘‘makes Parkside.’’ (USMA ’86) has provided scholarships for all Former students say they always looked up to Today Rock and Wrap it Up has more than 5,000 members in 500 cities and five coun- the children of the deceased Marines. This him—and they still do. One former student re- scholarship program for the kids of the fallen calls him helping her dig through the lost and tries. The organization not only helps feed mil- lions of hungry people each year but it also Marines is commendable and inspiring. This is found until they located her purple winter coat. an excellent way to take care of those that He is respected and loved by all. teaches its partners and interested groups how to leverage their contracts and resources have lost a parent. Mr. Cooper has lived the motto that what- The fallen Marines were honorably doing ever you do, do it well. He has loved his work to ensure that leftover food and supplies are donated, allowing its network and mission to their duty, taking care of America. Now Ameri- and that has shown through every one of the cans are returning the favor by taking care of 46 years he’s been a part of the North County grow even when the organization is not di- rectly involved. Rock and Wrap it Up has those military families. These individuals who district. spring to action, ready to help at a moment’s For his dedicated service to the students touched millions of lives across the country and around the world, and I am truly grateful notice are fiercely patriotic. They are the back- and staff of the North St. Francois County bone of a rare breed—the American breed School District, it is my privilege to honor Tim for all of their work and extremely proud that this organization calls our district home. that protects us. Cooper today before the United States House And that is just the way it is. of Representatives. I would also like to thank Beth and Lenny Fliegel, recipients of the Rock and Wrap It Up f f Lena and Joseph Mandelbaum Humanitarian GINGER ONTIVEROS RECOGNIZED RECOGNIZING THE BROWARD SEN- Award, for their incredible support and dedica- FOR SERVICE TO VVC FOUNDA- IOR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES tion to this organization and its mission. TION f HON. LOIS FRANKEL AMERICAN PATRIOTISM—TAKING HON. PAUL COOK OF FLORIDA CARE OF OUR HEROES OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, May 10, 2016 HON. TED POE Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I OF TEXAS Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- rise today to congratulate the 2016 inductees IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ognize the 15 years of service given by Ginger to the Dr. Nan S. Hutchinson Broward Senior Ontiveros to the Victor Valley College Founda- Hall of Fame, which recognizes Broward Tuesday, May 10, 2016 tion. Recently, Ginger announced that she will County residents over 60 for their volunteer Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, while pa- be stepping down from her role as Executive work. trolling the blue South Pacific seas, two Amer- Director of the foundation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:45 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10MY8.016 E10MYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E666 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 10, 2016 Under Ginger’s leadership, the Victor Valley to, they’ve pivotally redirected young lives to- done to bring local businesses, children, and College Foundation was transformed into a re- ward drastically brighter futures. I urge my col- other organizations together to achieve a com- gional powerhouse. Her expertise resulted in leagues to join me in congratulating Big Broth- mon goal of helping less fortunate members of the foundation raising over $27 million since ers, Big Sisters of the Ozarks on achieving our community. 2012. In addition, her tireless efforts led to the this well-deserved commendation, and sin- securing of $15 million in California Career cerely thank them for their dedication to Amer- f Pathways funding. ica’s future generations. RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND Ginger was also instrumental in profes- f sionalizing the foundation staff. She recruited DEDICATED SERVICE OF THE seven development professionals, imple- PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORABLE DENNIS ‘‘NICK’’ mented an award-winning public relations NICHOLSON campaign, and produced a quarterly magazine HON. ROBERT PITTENGER to connect the community with the college. OF NORTH CAROLINA HON. JEFF MILLER Ginger may be leaving the Victor Valley Col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA lege Foundation, but her legacy will undoubt- Tuesday, May 10, 2016 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES edly live on. She truly made a difference in her community, but most importantly she im- Mr. PITTENGER. Mr. Speaker, on roll call Tuesday, May 10, 2016 no. 166 through roll call no. 172, I would have proved the educational opportunities for stu- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise voted as follows: Roll Call no. 166, I would dents at the college. to recognize the life and dedicated service of have voted YEA, Roll Call no. 167, I would f the Honorable Dennis ‘‘Nick’’ Nicholson. have voted YEA, Roll Call no. 168, I would Northwest Florida suffered a tremendous loss OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL have voted YEA, Roll Call no. 169, I would with Commissioner Nicholson’s passing on DEBT have voted YEA, Roll Call no. 170, I would April 29, 2016; however, the legacy of this have voted NAY, Roll Call no. 171, I would truly remarkable man will be remembered for have voted YEA, and Roll Call no. 172, I HON. MIKE COFFMAN many years to come. would have voted YEA. OF COLORADO Commissioner Nicholson was a Georgia na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f tive born in Hiawassee on June 23, 1936 to Tuesday, May 10, 2016 IN HONOR OF MY PHAM Everett and Grace Nicholson. Raised in Ohio, Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January he graduated from Canton Timken High 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK School in 1954 and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Commissioner Nicholson fice, the national debt was OF VIRGINIA served his country with honor and distinction $10,626,877,048,913.08. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Today, it is $19,190,059,553,782.20. We’ve for 26 years, retiring at the rank of Senior Tuesday, May 10, 2016 added $8,563,182,504,869.12 to our debt in 6 Master Sergeant. years. This is over $7.5 trillion in debt our na- Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Although his military service culminated at tion, our economy, and our children could to honor Ms. My Pham on her recent recogni- Hurlburt Field in 1981, Commissioner Nichol- have avoided with a balanced budget amend- tion as Giant Food’s 2015 Community Leader son’s passion for public service continued. ment. of the Year Award. This award is given annu- Following two terms on the Fort Walton Beach City Council, he was elected to serve on the f ally to a Giant Food employee who is recog- nized as a leader who has demonstrated a de- Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners CONGRATULATING BIG BROTHERS, sire to give back to their local community and from 1995 to 2002. Additionally, Commissioner BIG SISTERS OF THE OZARKS ON enrich the lives of those around them. Ms. Nicholson served on several local boards, in- RECEIVING THE BIG BROTHERS, Pham was selected for her leadership on com- cluding the Okaloosa County Tourist Develop- BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA GOLD munity engagement initiatives from a consider- ment Council and the Air Force Enlisted Vil- STANDARD AWARD ation pool that consisted of 82 Giant district lage—home to surviving spouses of retired en- stores. What a remarkable accomplishment. listed U.S. Airmen. He was also a dedicated HON. BILLY LONG Ms. Pham won this award due to her ongo- member of the Fort Walton Beach Elks Club OF MISSOURI ing, proactive work in Leesburg and the great- and a board member for the First United Methodist Church of Fort Walton Beach. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er Loudoun area where she strives to be a role model to the community and help those Most will remember Commissioner Nichol- Tuesday, May 10, 2016 less fortunate. Currently, Ms. Pham is working son as a man of integrity and a consummate Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- with the local Rotary Club in Ashburn to fill public servant who was instrumental in estab- gratulate Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the more than 600 backpacks with much needed lishing the Emerald Coast Conference Center, Ozarks on recently being selected as a Gold school supplies for children in the community. constructing the handicapped access at Marler Standard Award recipient by the Big Brothers, Ms. Pham’s efforts are joined by Ms. Sharon Park, and helping Okaloosa Island recover Big Sisters of America. Wright, owner of Loudoun Clear Marketing from the devastation caused by Hurricane Each year, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of and Leesburg Girl Scout Troop 913 Leader, Opal in 1995. Those who are blessed to have America selects 16 local chapters out of more along with Girl Scout troops throughout known him best will also remember this life- than 300 to receive the Gold Standard Award, Loudoun County. long Ohio State and Cleveland Browns football which is bestowed in recognition of their hav- Together, they are decorating the donation fan as a compassionate and devoted family ing contributed extraordinary improvements to bins and handing out fliers during this ‘‘school man. their communities. supply blitz’’ to ensure each backpack is full of Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the House of Springfield based Big Brothers, Big Sisters necessary school supplies. Additionally, the Representatives, I am privileged to recognize of the Ozarks has earned the award for the Ashburn Rotary Club is crafting store-specific the Honorable Dennis ‘‘Nick’’ Nicholson and first time since the chapter’s inception 33 posters and coordinating pickup and delivery pay tribute to his honorable lifetime of service years ago. This year, they recruited more than of the school supplies. to the Northwest Florida community and our 250 new men and women, resulting in an es- Ms. Pham has collaborated with eight coun- great Nation. Vicki and I extend our heartfelt calated number of matches between mentors terparts from other local Giant stores to host prayers and deepest condolences to Josie, his and their mentees. To build on their success, this ‘‘school supply blitz,’’ which is scheduled best friend and wife of nearly 60 years; their the organization aims to recruit an additional to launch on July 21st of this year and I look four children. Deborah Demyan (Andrew) of 130 members this year, which would expand forward to monitoring both Ms. Pham and Shalimar, Florida; Scott Nicholson (Michele) of their reach to more than 600 at-risk youths. Giant Food’s efforts to serve the needy across Shalimar, Florida; Sandra Thompson, of Pen- Mr. Speaker, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Loudoun County. Ms. Pham’s ‘‘school supply sacola, Florida and Suzy Nicholson Hunt Ozarks provides a virtually immeasurable blitz’’ is much needed and most appreciated (Rich) of Destin, Florida; grandchildren: Shelby value to my constituents in Missouri’s Seventh by our community and will do so much for chil- Demyan, Cody Nicholson, Hannah Miller (Mar- Congressional District. By giving children in dren and families in our area. I am honored to shall) of Annapolis, Maryland and Shane Nich- our community stable role-models to look up recognize Ms. Pham and the work she has olson; and the entire Nicholson family.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:45 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10MY8.021 E10MYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 10, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E667 HONORING TAIWANESE AMERICAN IN HONOR OF MARY CATHERINE (fundraising cycling event); Warrior Salute (as- HERITAGE WEEK (KITTY) VAN BORTEL sists veterans as they transition back to civil- ian life); Vistor/Farmington Food Cupboard HON. JOHN KATKO HON. CHRIS COLLINS (Thanksgiving baskets); IAC Kids: It’s About OF NEW YORK OF NEW YORK Caring for Kids (help families in the Greater IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rochester region going through financial hard- ships due to their child’s severe illness); Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Tuesday, May 10, 2016 House of Mercy in Rochester (homeless shel- Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. COLLINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I ter and advocacy group); Open Door Mission recognize Taiwanese American Heritage rise today to honor a constituent of mine who in Rochester (homeless shelter); Catholic Week. During this week, celebrations of Tai- was recently awarded one of the highest hon- Charities USA and many other local organiza- wanese culture, the history of Taiwan, and the ors in her industry. tions. contributions of Taiwanese Americans will take Mary Catherine (Kitty) Van Bortel, president In addition, Ms. Van Bortel has received nu- place across our country, including in my dis- of Van Bortel Subaru in Victor, New York, merous awards for her community service and trict, in Central New York. which is located in my Congressional district, business leadership, including the 2009 Her- This year marks the 37th anniversary of the was named the 2016 TIME Dealer of the bert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award enactment into law of the Taiwan Relations Year. Ms. Van Bortel received this highest from the Saunders School of Business at Act which functions as the cornerstone of honor out of a select group of dealers from Rochester Institute of Technology; 2011 Athe- U.S.-Taiwanese relations. Today, this law con- across the country recognized at the 99th an- na Award from the Women’s Council of the tinues to provide a strong foundation for the nual National Automobile Dealers Association Rochester Business Alliance and 2009 Roch- bond between the people of both countries. (NADA) Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas ester Women’s Network ‘‘W’’ Award. Taiwanese Americans have made invalu- on April 1st. In 2005, she was named one of the ‘‘100 able contributions to the diversity and pros- The TIME Dealer of the Year award is one Leading Women in the North American Auto perity of American society. Taiwanese Ameri- of the automobile industry’s most prestigious Industry’’ by Automotive News. cans have succeeded as successful and nota- and highly coveted honors. Recipients are Ms. Van Bortel was nominated for the TIME ble artists, Nobel Laureate scientists, re- among the nation’s most successful auto deal- Dealer of the Year award by Robert searchers, human rights activists, business ers who also demonstrate a long-standing Vancavage, president of the New York State leaders and so much more. commitment to community service. In fact, Ms. Automobile Dealers Association. Taiwanese American Heritage Week pro- Van Bortel was one of only 50 auto dealers Mr. Speaker, on behalf of all of the mem- vides us with an opportunity to learn more from 16,000 nationwide—nominated for the bers of the New York Congressional delega- about the outstanding contributions men and 47th annual award. tion, please allow me to once again congratu- women from Taiwan have made to our nation, The award is sponsored by TIME in asso- late Ms. Mary Catherine (Kitty) Van Bortel on and to the world. During this special week, we ciation with Ally Financial, and in cooperation this prestigious award and thank her and her are able to embrace America’s diversity and with NADA. A panel of faculty members from family for their involvement in the Rochester celebrate the spirit of community that binds us the Tauber Institute for Global Operations at area. together as one nation. the University of Michigan selects one finalist I wish her, her family, and her employees at f from each of the four NADA regions and one the dealerships a prosperous and bright fu- HONORING ANTHONY RUSSO III national Dealer of the Year. ture. A 1972 graduate of Palmyra-Macedon Cen- tral High School in Palmyra, New York, Ms. f HON. THOMAS MacARTHUR Van Bortel earned a B.A. in psychology from OF NEW JERSEY Wells College in Aurora, New York, in 1976. HONOR OF POLICE WEEK—MAY 15– IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Although her father was a car dealer who 21, 2016 Tuesday, May 10, 2016 owned 17 franchises at one time, she began Mr. MACARTHUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today her career at a dealership independent of her HON. BETTY McCOLLUM to honor the memory and life of Anthony family. OF MINNESOTA ‘‘Tony’’ Russo III, of the Third Congressional Having first worked at Ridley Ford in Web- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ster, New York where she became the top District, and to express my sincerest condo- Tuesday, May 10, 2016 lences to his family and loved ones he has left salesperson, Ms. Van Bortel was later a sales behind, as well as to recognize his career and manager at Holtz Mercedes-Benz and BMW in Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- community engagement. Rochester, New York, before opening a used- ognize the men and women who support and Tony was one of Burlington County’s most car lot—her first step toward owning a dealer- defend our communities by putting their lives well-known and respected farmers and was a ship. on the line each and every day. former member of the Burlington County She later convinced Subaru to give her a Police Week is a time set aside to honor not Board of Agriculture and was described as chance and opened Van Bortel Subaru in only our fallen heroes, but all men and women both ‘‘a pillar of the Tabernacle community’’ 1991 vowing to make it the largest-volume in law enforcement work tirelessly to protect and ‘‘a giant in New Jersey agriculture.’’ His Subaru dealership in the nation. Within seven our neighborhoods. While it is often in emer- farm celebrated its 75th anniversary last year years, that goal was achieved. Her business gencies that we remark at their courage and and is one of the most well-known farm stands has since expanded to include Van Bortel perseverance, we know that they remain vigi- in South Jersey, in very large part due to Tony Chevrolet in Macedon, New York, and Van lant every day. I send my deepest condo- who took over operations of the farm after the Bortel Ford in East Rochester, New York, both lences to the friends and family members of death of his father in 1991. of which she owns with her brother. these brave women and men who so proudly Tony and his wife Maryann were married for The reputation which she has built over the wore the police uniform. 50 years and enjoyed working together on the last 30 years has been the most rewarding One hundred twenty-eight officers lost their farm, along with his son and daughter-in-law. part of her automotive career. And that reputa- life last year, including one from Minnesota. A tragic accident claiming his life has left a tion includes an unwavering commitment to Investigator Steven Martin Sandberg was shot devastating void in the lives of his family, giving back to her community. A nine-year and killed on Sunday, October 18, 2015. His friends, and loved ones. breast cancer survivor, Ms. Van Bortel is dedi- selfless dedication to protect and serve the Mr. Speaker, the people of New Jersey’s cated to spreading the word that early detec- community of Aitkin County will be forever re- Third Congressional District are tremendously tion is the cure. She has raffled off pink Ford membered. honored to have had Anthony ‘‘Tony’’ Russo Mustangs, given countless speeches to those This week, we honor Officer Steven III as a selfless and dedicated member of their who would listen and become a major contrib- Sandberg and the other law enforcement offi- community, whose generosity and vivacious utor to the Breast Cancer Coalition of Roch- cers who lost their lives last year. With pro- spirit will never be forgotten. It is with a heavy ester. Other organizations Ms. Van Bortel sup- found gratitude we thank them for all they do heart that I commemorate his career and life, ports include: National Susan B. Anthony Mu- to keep our cities safe. Congress must con- and recognize the lasting legacy that he has seum & House in Rochester; The National tinue to ensure that our law enforcement pro- left behind, before the United States House of Center for Missing & Exploited Children; fessionals have the resources they need to Representatives. American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure protect our communities.

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Mr. Speaker, I ask the United mers she also taught the Tot Lot summer Pre- Tuesday, May 10, 2016 States House of Representatives to join me in school Program. All of her teaching has been recognizing the students of Holt Public Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the United Schools for the support they have offered to done in the Flint area with Flint families and States House of Representatives to join me in the city of Flint and its residents during the children. recognizing Ms. Leaym-Fernandez for the sup- Flint Water Crisis. Ms. Tartt-Wall is dedicated to making a dif- port she has offered to the city of Flint and its Seven students from Washington Woods ference in the lives of young children and their students during the Flint Water Crisis. Middle School and Dimondale Elementary families. She believes that one of the path- have embarked on a campaign to donate a Ms. Leaym-Fernandez is a professional art- ways out of poverty is having a good edu- ist and visual arts teacher in Flint Community truckload of drinking water to Flint residents. The students quickly accomplished their fund- cational foundation that focuses on partnering Schools. Flint schools have an art budget of with families to help ensure the success of the less than one dollar per student annually, but raising mission by selling rubber ducks at local community events, and cooperation with children she works with. Ms. Leaym-Fernandez makes it her mission to Meijer stores and UFCW Local 951 assisted in combat this by providing opportunities and re- Head Start is the national commitment to their donation effort. The student group is con- give every child, regardless of circumstances sources for Flint students to express them- tinuing their successful community service at birth, an opportunity to succeed in school selves artistically. She has worked tirelessly to campaign and plans on raising funds for the find funding opportunities to empower both her delivery of another truckload of water. and in life. When Head Start was first visual arts program and the students within it To date, over $4,500 has been raised by launched in 1965, the idea of providing com- since she took the lead two years ago. the group’s Truck of Water for Flint prehensive health, nutrition, and education Ms. Leaym-Fernandez emphasizes the im- GoFundMe fundraiser. This has allowed a services to children in poverty was revolu- portance of artistic expression by focusing her truckload of over 36,000 water bottles to be tionary. The Head Start Model, developed efforts on the population of disenfranchised delivered to Flint residents, and the second over the decades has been built on evidence- students in her district who need her help the load of drinking water is forthcoming. The type based practices and is constantly adapting— most, especially those students who attend an of direct care that these students have shown using the best available science and teaching alternative education institution. Fostering suc- is exactly what the residents of Flint need. It is my honor to represent such active and char- techniques to meet the needs of local commu- cess in students who vary from being teen nities. parents, on probation, or have learning or dis- itable members of our community, and this cipline difficulties is a commendable mission. group of young students is a shining example. This year, Ms. Tartt-Wall was nominated for Especially in light of the ongoing water crisis. Mr. Speaker, I applaud the work done by the National Head Start Teacher of the Year these Holt Public Schools students, and I By striving to give students the resources they by her peers. She has a reputation of having thank them for the service they have provided need to express themselves creatively and ar- endless enthusiasm and a passion for working to the city of Flint. tistically, Ms. Leaym-Fernandez sets an admi- with at-risk families and children. Ms. Tartt- f rable example for teachers and community Wall is an outstanding example of what one members alike. CONGRATULATING KILLOTTA person can do to bring hope and success to It is my honor to represent such active and TARTT-WALL ON BEING NAMED the children and families affected by the Flint charitable members of our community, and NATIONAL HEAD START TEACH- Water Crisis. ER OF THE YEAR Melissa Leaym-Fernandez is a shining exam- Mr. Speaker, I applaud Ms. Killotta Tartt- ple. The type of direct and individual care that Wall for her dedication to the families of Flint Ms. Leaym-Fernandez has shown is exactly HON. DANIEL T. KILDEE what the students of Flint need. OF MICHIGAN and commitment to educational success. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I applaud the work done by Ms. Leaym-Fernandez and thank her for the Tuesday, May 10, 2016 service she has provided to the students and Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the United city of Flint. States House of Representatives to join me in

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HIGHLIGHTS See Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity. Senate McConnell (for Ernst) Amendment No. 3895, to Chamber Action amend the title. Page S2674 Routine Proceedings, pages S2653–S2674 Recognizing Hafsat Abiola, Khanim Latif, Measures Introduced: Eleven bills and one resolu- Yoani Sanchez, and Akanksha Hazari: Senate tion were introduced, as follows: S. 2908–2918, and agreed to S. Res. 418, recognizing Hafsat Abiola, S. Res. 460. Page S2669 Khanim Latif, Yoani Sanchez, and Akanksha Hazari Measures Reported: for their selflessness and dedication to their respec- Special Report entitled ‘‘Summary of Legislative tive causes. Page S2674 and Oversight Activities During the 113th Con- Measures Considered: gress’’. (S. Rept. No. 114–252) S. 2917, to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Energy and Water Development and Related Trading Commission, to ensure protections of futures Agencies Appropriations Act—Agreement: Sen- customers, to provide relief for farmers, ranchers, and ate continued consideration of H.R. 2028, making end-users that manage risk to help keep consumer appropriations for energy and water development and costs low. Page S2669 related agencies for the fiscal year ending September Measures Passed: 30, 2016, taking action on the following amend- ments proposed thereto: Pages S2654–67 Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act: Com- Pending: mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Alexander/Feinstein Amendment No. 3801, in the was discharged from further consideration of S. nature of a substitute. Page S2654 1352, to increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers, and the bill was then McConnell (for Cotton) Amendment No. 3878 (to Amendment No. 3801), of a perfecting nature. passed. Page S2673 Page S2654 American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act: A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached Senate passed H.R. 4923, to establish a process for providing for further consideration of the bill at ap- the submission and consideration of petitions for proximately 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, May 11, temporary duty suspensions and reductions. 2016; and that notwithstanding rule XXII, if cloture Page S2673 is not invoked on McConnell (for Cotton) Amend- Women Airforce Service Pilot Arlington ment No. 3878 (to Amendment No. 3801) (listed Inurnment Restoration Act: Committee on Vet- above), there be an hour of debate equally divided erans’ Affairs was discharged from further consider- in the usual form, and that following the use or ation of H.R. 4336, to amend title 38, United States yielding back of time, Senator Cotton, or his des- Code, to provide for the inurnment in Arlington Na- ignee, be recognized to withdraw the amendment tional Cemetery of the cremated remains of certain without any intervening action or debate. Page S2674 persons whose service has been determined to be ac- tive service, and the bill was then passed, after Additional Cosponsors: Pages S2669–71 agreeing to the following amendments proposed Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: thereto: Pages S2673–74 Pages S2671–72 McConnell (for Ernst) Amendment No. 3894, rel- ative to inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery. Additional Statements: Pages S2667–69 Page S2674 Amendments Submitted: Page S2672 D476

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:34 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D10MY6.REC D10MYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with DIGEST May 10, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D477 Authorities for Committees to Meet: nomination of Peggy E. Gustafson, of Maryland, to Pages S2672–73 be Inspector General, Department of Commerce, Privileges of the Floor: Page S2673 after the nominee, who was introduced by Senator McCaskill, testified and answered questions in her Adjournment: Senate convened at 2:15 p.m. and own behalf. adjourned at 6:17 p.m., until 9:30 a.m. on Wednes- day, May 11, 2016. (For Senate’s program, see the EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICES remarks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on Committee on Finance: Committee concluded a hearing page S2674.) to examine whether evidence based practices improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals and families, Committee Meetings after receiving testimony from Gordon L. Berlin, MDRC, New York, New York; James Lee Sorenson, (Committees not listed did not meet) Sorenson Impact Center, Salt Lake City, Utah; Tesha Bright, Nurse-Family Partnership of Essex and Mor- AUTHORIZATION: DEFENSE ris Counties, Newark, New Jersey; and Robert Doar, Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on American Enterprise Institute, Washington, D.C. SeaPower met in closed session and approved for full TERRORISM IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA committee consideration, those provisions which fall within the jurisdiction of the subcommittee, of the Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded proposed National Defense Authorization Act for fis- a hearing to examine terrorism and instability in cal year 2017. Sub-Saharan Africa, after receiving testimony from Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Assistant Secretary, Bu- AUTHORIZATION: DEFENSE reau of African Affairs, and Justin Siberell, Acting Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Per- Coordinator for Counterterrorism, Bureau of sonnel met in open session and approved for full Counterterrorism, both of the Department of State; committee consideration, those provisions which fall Linda Etim, Assistant Administrator for Africa, within the jurisdiction of the subcommittee, of the United States Agency for International Development; proposed National Defense Authorization Act for fis- Abdoulaye Mar Dieye, United Nations Development cal year 2017. Program Regional Bureau for Africa, New York, New York; and Christopher Fomunyoh, National AUTHORIZATION: DEFENSE Democratic Institute, Washington, D.C. Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readi- UNDERSTANDING DYSLEXIA ness and Management Support met in open session and approved for full committee consideration, those Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: provisions which fall within the jurisdiction of the Committee concluded a hearing to examine under- subcommittee, of the proposed National Defense Au- standing dyslexia, focusing on the intersection of sci- thorization Act for fiscal year 2017. entific research and education, after receiving testi- mony from Sally Shaywitz, Yale University School of AUTHORIZATION: DEFENSE Medicine Center for Dyslexia and Creativity, New Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Emerg- Haven, Connecticut; Guinevere F. Eden, Georgetown ing Threats and Capabilities met in open session and University Medical Center Center for the Study of approved for full committee consideration, those pro- Learning, Washington, D.C.; David Boies, Boies, visions which fall within the jurisdiction of the sub- Schiller and Flexner, LLP, Armonk, New York; E. committee, of the proposed National Defense Au- Mark Mahone, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Balti- thorization Act for fiscal year 2017. more, Maryland; Ameer Baraka, Terrytown, Lou- isiana; and April Hanrath, Salt Lake City, Utah. AUTHORIZATION: DEFENSE Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Stra- FISA AMENDMENTS ACT tegic Forces met in closed session and approved for REAUTHORIZATION OVERSIGHT full committee consideration, those provisions which Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded an fall within the jurisdiction of the subcommittee, of oversight hearing to examine reauthorization of the the proposed National Defense Authorization Act for Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Amendments fiscal year 2017. Act, focusing on the balance between national secu- rity, privacy, and civil liberties, after receiving testi- NOMINATION mony from David Medine, Chairman, and Rachel L. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Brand, both of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Over- Committee concluded a hearing to examine the sight Board; Kenneth L. Wainstein, Cadwalader,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:34 May 11, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D10MY6.REC D10MYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with DIGEST D478 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST May 10, 2016 Wickersham, and Taft LLP, and Elizabeth Goitein, INTELLIGENCE New York University School of Law Brennan Center Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee held closed for Justice, both of Washington, D.C.; and Matthew hearings on intelligence matters, receiving testimony G. Olsen, IronNet Cybersecurity, Fulton, Maryland. from officials of the intelligence community. Committee recessed subject to the call. h House of Representatives H.R. 295, to reauthorize the Historically Black Chamber Action Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation pro- Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 14 pub- gram, with an amendment (H. Rept. 114–549); lic bills, H.R. 5174–5187; and 5 resolutions, H.J. H.R. 2009, to provide for the conveyance of cer- Res. 92–93; and H. Res. 719, 721 and 722 were in- tain land inholdings owned by the United States to troduced. Pages H2213–14 the Tucson Unified School District and to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, with an amendment Additional Cosponsors: Pages H2214–16 (H. Rept. 114–550); Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H. Res. 720, providing for consideration of the H.R. 3209, to amend the Internal Revenue Code bill (H.R. 4641) to provide for the establishment of of 1986 to permit the disclosure of certain tax return an inter-agency task force to review, modify, and up- information for the purpose of missing or exploited date best practices for pain management and pre- children investigations, with an amendment (H. scribing pain medication, and for other purposes, Rept. 114–542); and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. H.R. 2137, to ensure Federal law enforcement of- 5046) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and ficers remain able to ensure their own safety, and the Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Attorney safety of their families, during a covered furlough General to make grants to assist State and local gov- (H. Rept. 114–543); ernments in addressing the national epidemic of S. 125, to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime opioid abuse, and for other purposes (H. Rept. Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the 114–551); authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership H.R. 1818, to amend the Public Health Service Grant Program through fiscal year 2020, and for Act to provide grants to States to streamline State other purposes (H. Rept. 114–544); requirements and procedures for veterans with mili- H.R. 4590, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans tary emergency medical training to become civilian Affairs to carry out certain major medical facility emergency medical technicians, with an amendment projects for which appropriations are being made for (H. Rept. 114–552); H.R. 3680, to provide for the Secretary of Health fiscal year 2016, and for other purposes, with an and Human Services to carry out a grant program amendment (H. Rept. 114–545); for co-prescribing opioid overdose reversal drugs, H.R. 4063, to improve the use by the Secretary with an amendment (H. Rept. 114–553); of Veterans Affairs of opioids in treating veterans, to H.R. 3691, to amend the Public Health Service improve patient advocacy by the Secretary, and to Act to reauthorize the residential treatment pro- expand the availability of complementary and inte- grams for pregnant and postpartum women and to grative health, and for other purposes, with an establish a pilot program to provide grants to State amendment (H. Rept. 114–546, Part 1); substance abuse agencies to promote innovative serv- H.R. 4985, to amend the Foreign Narcotics King- ice delivery models for such women, with an amend- pin Designation Act to protect classified information ment (H. Rept. 114–554); in Federal court challenges (H. Rept. 114–547, Part H.R. 4586, to amend the Public Health Service 1); Act to authorize grants to States for developing H.R. 4843, to amend the Child Abuse Prevention standing orders and educating health care profes- and Treatment Act to require certain monitoring sionals regarding the dispensing of opioid overdose and oversight, and for other purposes, with an reversal medication without person-specific prescrip- amendment (H. Rept. 114–548); tions, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 114–555);

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Act for fiscal year 2017, 9:30 a.m., SR–222. 4775, the ‘‘Ozone Standards Implementation Act of Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to 2016’’; and H.R. 4979, the ‘‘Advanced Nuclear Tech- hold hearings to examine leveraging the United States nology Development Act of 2016’’, 5 p.m., 2123 Ray- science and technology enterprise, 10 a.m., SR–253. burn. Committee on Finance: to hold an oversight hearing to Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Asia and examine the Customs and Border Protection agency, 10 the Pacific, hearing entitled ‘‘FY 2017 Budget Priorities a.m., SD–215. for South Asia: Recovery, Development, and Engage- Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the ment’’, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. nominations of Charles P. Blahous, III, and Robert D. Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Reischauer, both of Maryland, both to be a Member of Human Rights, and International Organizations, hearing the Board of Trustees of the Federal Hospital Insurance entitled ‘‘The U.S. Role in Helping Nigeria Confront Trust Fund, a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Boko Haram and Other Threats in Northern Nigeria’’, Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and 2:30 p.m., 2255 Rayburn. the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, and a Mem- Committee on the Judiciary, Full Committee, markup on ber of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund, 3 p.m., SD–215. H.R. 5063, the ‘‘Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of Committee on Indian Affairs: business meeting to con- 2016’’, 10:15 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. sider S. 1163, to amend the Native American Programs Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Full Com- Act of 1974 to provide flexibility and reauthorization to mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Reforming the Postal Service: ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native Finding a Viable Solution’’, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. American languages, S. 2580, to establish the Indian Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee Education Agency to streamline the administration of In- on Energy, hearing entitled ‘‘Department of Energy Over- dian education, and S. 2739, to provide for equitable sight: Office of Fossil Energy’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. compensation to the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spo- Committee on Small Business, Full Committee, hearing kane Reservation for the use of tribal land for the produc- entitled ‘‘Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Learning from the Ex- tion of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam; to be im- perts’’, 11 a.m., 2360 Rayburn. mediately followed by hearings to examine S. 2417, to Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Eco- amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to allow nomic Opportunity, markup on H.R. 3286, the ‘‘HIRE the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of a copay- Vets Act’’; H.R. 4138, to authorize the Secretary of Vet- ment of an Indian or Alaska Native veteran receiving erans Affairs to recoup relocation expenses paid to or on medical care or services from the Department of Veterans behalf of employees of the Department of Veterans Af- Affairs, and S. 2842, to amend and reform the Johnson- fairs; a draft of the ‘‘Veterans Education Enhancement O’Malley Act to award contracts to certain tribal organi- Act of 2016’’; a draft of the ‘‘Veterans Success on Campus zations, Indian corporations, school districts, States, and Act of 2016’’; a draft bill to direct the Secretary of Labor consortia of tribal organizations, 2:15 p.m., SD–628. to carry out a research program to evaluate the effective- Committee on Judiciary: Subcommittee on Privacy, Tech- ness of Transition Assistance Program in addressing needs nology and the Law, to hold hearings to examine the pro- of certain minority veterans; and a draft of the ‘‘GI Bill posed Federal Communications Commission privacy rules, Oversight Act of 2016’’, 11 a.m., 334 Cannon. 2:30 p.m., SD–226. Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: to hold Affairs, markup on H.R. 4892, to amend title 38, United hearings to examine the Administration’s overtime rule States Code, to pay special compensation to certain vet- and the rising costs of doing business, 9:30 a.m., erans with the loss or loss of use of creative organs; H.R. SR–428A. 3715, the ‘‘Final Farewell Act of 2015’’; H.R. 4758, to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the House award of the Presidential Memorial Certificate to certain Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense, deceased members of the reserve components of the markup on the Defense Appropriations Bill, FY 2017, Armed Forces and certain deceased members of the Re- 5:30 p.m., H–140 Capitol. This markup will be closed. serve Officers’ Training Corps; H.R. 4087, the ‘‘Fair Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Oversight Treatment for Families of Veterans Act’’; H.R. 4759, to and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘U.S. Industry Per- amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Sec- spectives on the Department of Defense’s Policies, Roles retary of Veterans Affairs to pay costs relating to the and Responsibilities for Foreign Military Sales’’, 10 a.m., transportation of certain deceased veterans to veterans’ 2212 Rayburn. cemeteries owned by a State or tribal organization; H.R.

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4782, the ‘‘Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Ad- into the Workforce Act’’; H.R. 5169, the ‘‘What Works justment Act of 2016’’; H.R. 4757, to amend title 38, to Move Welfare Recipients into Jobs Act’’; H.R. 2959, United States Code, to expand the eligibility for the ‘‘TANF Accountability and Integrity Improvement headstones, markers, and medallions furnished by the Sec- Act’’; H.R. 2966, the ‘‘Reducing Poverty through Em- retary of Veterans Affairs for deceased individuals who ployment Act’’; and H.R. 2952, the ‘‘Improving Employ- were awarded the Medal of Honor and are buried in pri- ment Outcomes of TANF Recipients Act’’, 10 a.m., 1100 vate cemeteries; and H.R. 3936, the ‘‘VET Act’’, 1 p.m., Longworth. 334 Cannon. Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled ‘‘Implemen- Committee on Ways and Means, Full Committee, markup tation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization on H.R. 5170, the ‘‘Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Act of 2015 (MACRA)’’, 2 p.m., 1100 Longworth. Results Act’’; H.R. 2990, the ‘‘Accelerating Individuals

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Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity

SECOND SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH CONGRESS The first table gives a comprehensive re´sume´ of all legislative business transacted by the Senate and House. The second table accounts for all nominations submitted to the Senate by the President for Senate confirmation.

DATA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY DISPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS January 4 through April 30, 2016 January 4 through April 30, 2016 Senate House Total Civilian nominations, totaling 262 (including 181 nominations carried Days in session ...... 56 50 . . over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: ′ ′ Time in session ...... 326 hrs., 13 226 hrs., 54 .. Confirmed ...... 25 Congressional Record: Unconfirmed ...... 228 Pages of proceedings ...... 2,600 2,152 . . Withdrawn ...... 9 Extensions of Remarks ...... 644 . . Public bills enacted into law ...... 18 17 35 Other Civilian nominations, totaling 679 (including 97 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Private bills enacted into law ...... Bills in conference ...... Confirmed ...... 320 Measures passed, total ...... 138 198 336 Unconfirmed ...... 358 Senate bills ...... 26 20 . . Withdrawn ...... 1 House bills ...... 17 131 . . Air Force nominations, totaling 3,475 (including 181 nominations Senate joint resolutions ...... 1 . . carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: House joint resolutions ...... 1 . . Confirmed ...... 3,460 Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 4 4 . . Unconfirmed ...... 15 House concurrent resolutions ...... 7 10 . . Simple resolutions ...... 84 31 . . Army nominations, totaling 3,827 (including 1,740 nominations car- Measures reported, total ...... * 97 148 245 ried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Senate bills ...... 73 2 . . Confirmed ...... 2,634 House bills ...... 7 119 . . Unconfirmed ...... 1,193 Senate joint resolutions ...... House joint resolutions ...... 1 . . Navy nominations, totaling 319 (including 5 nominations carried Senate concurrent resolutions ...... over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: House concurrent resolutions ...... 4 . . Confirmed ...... 109 Simple resolutions ...... 17 22 . . Unconfirmed ...... 209 Special reports ...... 3 . . . . Withdrawn ...... 1 Conference reports ...... 1 . . . . Marine Corps nominations, totaling 1,239 (including 3 nominations Measures pending on calendar ...... 287 47 . . carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Measures introduced, total ...... 591 1,031 1,622 Bills ...... 463 851 .. Confirmed ...... 757 Joint resolutions ...... 5 12 . . Unconfirmed ...... 482 Concurrent resolutions ...... 10 25 . . Simple resolutions ...... 113 143 . . Summary Quorum calls ...... 1 . . Total nominations carried over from the First Session ...... 2,207 Yea-and-nay votes ...... 65 87 . . Total nominations received this Session ...... 7,594 Recorded votes ...... 91 . . Total confirmed ...... 7,305 Bills vetoed ...... 1 1 . . Total unconfirmed ...... 2,485 Vetoes overridden ...... Total withdrawn ...... 11 Total returned to the White House ...... 0 * These figures include all measures reported, even if there was no accom- panying report. A total of 48 written reports have been filed in the Senate, 148 reports have been filed in the House.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 11 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 11

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Wednesday: Consideration of H.R. ation of H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and 4641—To provide for the establishment of an inter-agen- Related Agencies Appropriations Act, and vote on the cy task force to review, modify, and update best practices motion to invoke cloture on McConnell (for Cotton) for pain management and prescribing pain medication Amendment No. 3878 (to Amendment No. 3801), at (Subject to a Rule). Consideration of the following meas- 10:30 a.m. If cloture is not invoked on McConnell (for ures under suspension of the rules: (1) H.R. 4843—Infant Cotton) Amendment No. 3878 (to Amendment No. Plan of Safe Care Improvement Act, (2) H.R. 4976— 3801), Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture Opioid Review Modernization Act of 2016, (3) H.R. on Alexander/Feinstein Amendment No. 3801, at ap- 3680—Co-Prescribing to Reduce Overdoses Act of 2016, proximately 12 noon. (4) H.R. 4978—NAS Healthy Babies Act, (5) H.R. 3691—Improving Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Act of 2016, (6) H.R. 1818—Vet- eran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2016, (7) H.R. 4969—John Thomas Decker Act of 2016, (8) H.R. 4586—Lali’s Law, (9) H.R. 4599—Reducing Un- used Medications Act of 2016, (10) H.R. 4982—Exam- ining Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Act of 2016, and (11) H.R. 4981—Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Expan- sion and Modernization Act.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E656, E657, E659 Messer, Luke, Ind., E664 Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E664 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E666 Brat, Dave, Va., E658 Hudson, Richard, N.C., E661 Peters, Scott H., Calif., E657 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E666 Huffman, Jared, Calif., E657, E659, E660 Pittenger, Robert, N.S., E666 Collins, Chris, N.Y., E661, E667 Hunter, Duncan, Calif., E660 Poe, Ted, Tex., E663, E664, E665 Comstock, Barbara, Va., E666 Hurt, Robert, Va., E663 Rice, Kathleen M., N.Y., E665 Cook, Paul, Calif., E665 Katko, John, N.Y., E667 Roskam, Peter J., Ill., E658, E664 Curbelo, Carlos, Fla., E661 Kildee, Daniel T., Mich., E668, E668, E668 Sewell, Terri A., Ala., E658 Davis, Susan A., Calif., E655 Lofgren, Zoe, Calif., E657 Shuster, Bill, Pa., E656, E661 Frankel, Lois, Fla., E665 Long, Billy, Mo., E662, E663, E666 Smith, Jason, Mo., E662, E665 Gibson, Christopher P., N.Y., E655 Lowey, Nita M., N.Y., E662, E664 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E656, E659 Guinta, Frank C., N.H., E656, E661 MacArthur, Thomas, N.J., E662, E667 Walden, Greg, Ore., E660 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E663 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E667 Wittman, Robert J., Va., E655

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