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Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015 No. 72 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was day, May 8, 2015, it has risen to $18—an wounded and are trying to heal. Some called to order by the Speaker pro tem- increase of $7.5 trillion. Our debt now have wounds that will never truly heal. pore (Mr. WOMACK). stands at over $200,000 for every full- Congress owes it to them—and all of f time private sector worker. I agree our men and women who serve—and with my constituents that it is time the American taxpayer to have a seri- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO Congress stopped passing legislation ous debate about our future in Afghani- TEMPORE that is not paid for. stan. I think it is high time to leave The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Republicans have control of both Afghanistan. Nine more years is abso- fore the House the following commu- Chambers of Congress now because vot- lutely fruitless. nication from the Speaker: ers want us to cut the debt and deficit Mr. Speaker, out of fairness to Amer- WASHINGTON, DC, and stop passing legislation that is not ican taxpayers and future generations, May 12, 2015. paid for. we can no longer delay the need to pay I hereby appoint the Honorable STEVE In an April article for Forbes Maga- down our debt and work toward sound WOMACK to act as Speaker pro tempore on zine, Stan Collender wrote: economic policies. And out of fairness this day. If you haven’t noticed that Congress is to our veterans and the men and JOHN A. BOEHNER, about to increase the Federal deficit sub- women who serve in the military, we Speaker of the House of Representatives. stantially, you haven’t been watching care- need to have a serious debate about f fully . . . or at all. Virtually every policy spending more money and time in Af- change that has already or soon will be con- ghanistan, when it has been proven and MORNING-HOUR DEBATE sidered seriously in the House and Senate will make the deficit higher rather than is well known by historians to be the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- graveyard of empires. Is it worth it, ant to the order of the House of Janu- lower. He further writes: Mr. Speaker? I think not. ary 6, 2015, the Chair will now recog- May God continue to bless our men nize Members from lists submitted by Based on what Congress is now consid- ering, the deficit could be $100 billion or and women in uniform and may God the majority and minority leaders for continue to bless America. morning-hour debate. more next year than it otherwise would be if you just put Washington on autopilot; that f The Chair will alternate recognition is, if you made no changes to existing tax TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY between the parties, with each party and spending policies. That would be an al- limited to 1 hour and each Member most 21 percent increase. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The other than the majority and minority It is obvious that our current fiscal Chair recognizes the gentleman from leaders and the minority whip limited policies are unsustainable. Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) for 5 minutes. to 5 minutes, but in no event shall de- Mr. Speaker, I have been speaking for Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, as I rise bate continue beyond 1:50 p.m. months and even years about the waste on the floor of the House, the Senate is f of money in Afghanistan. It is sad to about to begin debate on trade pro- me that we have been pouring money motion authority, which is Congress GROWING U.S. NATIONAL DEBT down a rat hole known as Afghanistan. ceding all authority to the President to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The We have spent over $685 billion in Af- negotiate agreements secretly, bring Chair recognizes the gentleman from ghanistan in the last 14 years, and them before these bodies, and to say North Carolina (Mr. JONES) for 5 min- President Obama just entered into a bi- take it or leave it, an ‘‘up-or-down’’ utes. lateral security agreement with Af- vote, no amendments—ceding our con- Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, last week, ghanistan late last year that ties us— stitutional authority. I hope the Sen- while we were in recess, I traveled our Nation—to a failed policy for an- ate turns him down. through my district and had the oppor- other 9 years. Now, the President went to Oregon tunity to appear on local television and What have we gained there, with over last week, to Nike, who originated the to speak at civic clubs. Every time I 2,000 American troops killed, over idea of chasing cheap labor around the mentioned that we have an $18 trillion 20,000 wounded, and billions of dollars world and outsourcing U.S. production. debt, eastern North Carolinians were spent? My answer to my own question He gave a speech. I wasn’t invited. astounded and could not believe it. is: nothing. Absolutely nothing. That was fine with me. He went there To put the debt into perspective, on A couple of weeks ago, I visited Wal- to make fun of people like me who January 20, 2009, the total Federal debt ter Reed Army Medical Center to meet have fought these trade agreements for stood at $10.6 trillion. As of last Fri- some of our veterans who had been more than 20 years and have been more

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He says: We are eliminate dolphin-safe altogether. employer-based coverage is especially going to fix all that. Yes, it can undermine our labor laws, pronounced for older women, who are Well, I have read that chapter. I can’t it can undermine our environmental more likely to develop conditions like talk about it. It is classified. But I can laws, and it can undermine our con- breast cancer. But thanks to say this. It will be as effective in deal- sumer protection laws when they are ObamaCare, women’s health took a ing with the abuses—and, Brunei is challenged by a foreign corporation. So monumental step forward. even worse than Vietnam—in Brunei or the President is yet wrong again. We Before ObamaCare, insurance compa- Vietnam, in terms of their labor and are not making stuff up. nies could discriminate against women, working conditions, as the recent U.S. Currency manipulation, the Japanese denying coverage to women—of course, Colombia Free Trade Agreement. Guess wall—every U.S. auto manufacturer to all people—due to preexisting condi- what? In Colombia, they still kill peo- knows about this. They manipulate tions, such as cancer and even previous ple who try and form unions, and we currency. Therefore, their vehicles are pregnancies. Today, being a woman or have no recourse against them. So it is $8,000 cheaper than they would be if becoming pregnant is no longer a pre- not going to fix that problem. their currency was fairly traded— existing condition. He says: Well, I was in law school $8,000—and we are going to compete on The National Women’s Law Center when NAFTA passed, and these people a level playing field? estimates that insurers’ practice of are just living in the past. Well, unfor- This agreement gives them full ac- gender rating cost women about a bil- tunately, you are bringing the past to cess, with no tariffs, to our pickup lion dollars a year before ObamaCare. the future. truck market, which means the end of ObamaCare ends gender rating. It re- This agreement has been vetted by pickup truck manufacturing in Amer- quires health plans to cover women’s 500 corporations in real time. They can ica. The iconic Fords and Chevys, for- preventive services, like contraceptive put it on a big screen in their board- get about it. They are gone with an care and OB/GYN visits, without cost room, bring in all their lawyers and $8,000 advance. sharing. staff, and say: Let’s change these We couldn’t put currency manipula- Accessible contraceptive coverage is words. Let’s make it look like the tion into this and say that is not fair, particularly important. Prior to labor stuff is enforceable, but then we because the Japanese didn’t want it. ObamaCare, more than half of all put this here, and it isn’t. But they are giving us a big conces- women between the ages of 18 and 34 I can read it, too. I can go to the sion. They are going to buy some struggled to afford it. basement of this building and I can American rice. Well, isn’t that great? In addition, every health insurance read it in secret, and I can’t talk about We are trading tens of thousands of plan is now required to offer maternity it. auto jobs for a few jobs working in the care. Prior to the passage of So this is an agreement that is for rice fields in California. And that will ObamaCare, the National Women’s Law labor, for the environment, for con- only last until the Japanese challenge Center found that only 12 percent of sumers, when it is being written in cor- the rice farmers. Because they get sub- private plans included maternity serv- porate boardrooms and then submitted sidized Federal water, they will ulti- ices. to the Special Trade Representative mately be barred from the Japanese And even without those major im- who then puts that text into a special market because they will lose in a se- provements, health care accessibility agreement we can’t see? No, the Presi- cret tribunal under this ISDS provi- remains a challenge. Almost one out of dent is very, very wrong about that. sion. three women reports not visiting a doc- He says we are wrong because we are Finally, I have just got to wonder tor due to the cost. making things up about undermining what the President is talking about Women are still less likely to be in- regulation, food safety, worker safety, when he says we are speculating and it sured than men. And even when they and even financial regulations. Well, is made up. have insurance, women face increas- we are not. This has something called Oh, Mexican trucks. I predicted when ingly high deductibles, copayments, investor-state dispute resolution, we had the agreement with Mexico and other cost sharing requirements, which means anyone can challenge any that they would force us to let Mexican forcing major sacrifices just in order to U.S. law. Any foreign corporation, Jap- trucks drive freely in America. Guess make ends meet. anese corporation, or Bruneian cor- what? We lost that, and they put tariffs A recent study found that over 40 poration can challenge a U.S. law in a on our goods because they couldn’t percent of women have unmet medical secret tribunal staffed by lawyers who drive their trucks all around our coun- needs due to the cost of medical care. have no conflict of interest, no legal try. This problem is particularly acute in body underlying their decisions, and There is great precedence here. He States that have not expanded Med- who one day represents corporations hasn’t fixed a darned thing. He prob- icaid. Currently, 3 million uninsured and the next day sit as judges. ably hasn’t even read the agreement. women live in States that have not ex- And he is right, they can’t make us f panded Medicaid coverage. repeal our laws. He is absolutely right. So we have come so far in increasing But they can make us pay to keep WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK AND access to affordable and adequate them. We had to pay hundreds of mil- NATIONAL NURSES WEEK health care for women, but we still lions of dollars to Brazil to keep sub- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The have a long way to go. sidizing cotton in this country. Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from This week is also National Nurses Now, I wasn’t into subsidizing the Illinois (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY) for 5 min- Week, and I can’t pass up the chance to cotton, but it really irks me that we utes. recognize the important contributions were subsidizing it here, and because of Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I that nurses make—improving women’s the power of the farm lobby, we paid rise today to recognize Women’s Health and men’s health care every day. After Brazil hundreds of millions of dollars Week and National Nurses Week. all, we might not have ObamaCare if it to keep that subsidy. Yes, this week is Women’s Health weren’t for the support and advocacy The Japanese were killing dolphins Week—a time to raise awareness about for nurses all across the country. to catch tuna, and we passed a law to manageable steps women can take to This year’s National Nurses Week just label dolphin-safe tuna so con- improve their health. 2015 theme is: ‘‘Ethical Practice. Qual- sumers could decide, too. We had a big Currently, one in five women is in ity Care.’’ It recognizes the importance campaign with friendly dolphins. fair or poor health, and almost 40 per- of ethics in nursing and acknowledges

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:32 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.002 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2825 the strong commitment, compassion, PRAYER Georgia’s proven partnership with and care nurses display in the practice Reverend Andrew Walton, Capitol NATO is confirmed with extraordinary of their profession. Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington, service by their military for freedom Registered Nurses, or RNs, are the D.C., offered the following prayer: and democracy. The Novo Selo training largest segment of the health care As the gavel sounds and a new day of base in Bulgaria is world class, with workforce, with 3.1 million RNs, and business begins, we pause to acknowl- young Bulgarians and Americans work- that number is growing. RNs meet edge the eternal, creative, redemptive ing side by side to promote peace Americans’ health care needs on every spirit of life that unites all people, through strength. level. They provide preventive care, transcending political persuasion, per- In each country, we were welcomed such as screenings and immunizations; sonal bias, or cultural creed. by dedicated U.S. Ambassadors, with they diagnose, treat, and help to man- We come seeking the wisdom of the talented Embassy personnel, pro- age chronic illnesses; and they help pa- ages that points us away from easy moting warm relationships with the tients make critical health decisions choices of rigid certitude that divide new emerging democracies for the mu- every day. But most importantly, and separate but, rather, guides us to- tual benefit of all citizens. nurses take the time to care for each ward challenging compromises of flexi- In conclusion, God bless our troops, patient during a difficult time in their ble possibility that connect and unite. and the President by his actions should or their family’s lives. May we seek a common good where never forget September the 11th in the global war on terror. b 1215 all people know freedom, equality, jus- tice, and mercy; a common good f We have plenty of evidence that hir- grounded in compassion, gratitude, and LET’S PASS THE HIGHWAY AND ing more nurses leads directly to im- generosity. May we remember we are TRANSIT TRUST FUND BILL proved quality care and patient out- one human family in which the pain of (Mr. KILDEE asked and was given comes. one is the pain of all and the joy of one permission to address the House for 1 We have seen study after study show- is the joy of all. minute.) ing this connection, including a recent May we find this common good in the Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, once analysis showing that one out of every conversations, deliberations, and again, House Republican leadership’s four unanticipated events that leads to achievements of this day and in the culture of governing crisis to crisis is death or injury are related to nurse countless opportunities that come our endangering hundreds of thousands of understaffing; yet we continue to see way each and every day. American jobs and thousands of crit- nurses understaffed at medical facili- Amen. ties. ical construction projects across the f Nurses around the country have iden- country. tified understaffing as the single most THE JOURNAL There are only 7 legislative days left important barrier they face in pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The until the highway and transit trust viding quality care to their patients. It Chair has examined the Journal of the fund expires on May 31, but there is no is also a barrier to quality improve- last day’s proceedings and announces plan yet to act. According to the Amer- ment and efforts to reduce preventable to the House his approval thereof. ican Association of State Highway and readmissions. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Transportation Officials, 660,000 good- I have introduced legislation called nal stands approved. paying construction jobs are hanging in the balance; 6,000 critical construc- the Safe Nurse Staffing for Patient f Safety and Quality Care Act, which tion projects across the country are would help solve this serious problem PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE also being threatened. by establishing a Federal minimum The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the For too long, we have been stuck in standard in all hospitals for direct care gentleman from Michigan (Mr. KILDEE) these short-term patches that fail to registered nurse to patient staffing ra- come forward and lead the House in the meet the challenges of our Nation’s tios. Pledge of Allegiance. crumbling roads and bridges as other This problem is not confined to hos- Mr. KILDEE led the Pledge of Alle- nations, our competitors, advance their pitals. Nursing homes are currently re- giance as follows: infrastructure and pass us by leaps and quired to only have a direct care nurse I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the bounds. on staff 8 hours a day. This simply United States of America, and to the Repub- We have got to get to work to fixing makes no sense. Patients are in these lic for which it stands, one nation under God, America’s crumbling roads and bridges. facilities 24 hours a day and need ac- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. It is the job of the Congress to do this. cess to round-the-clock nursing care. f We need to do our job. We continue to wait, as Democrats, That is why I have introduced the Put EASTERN EUROPE PROMOTES for a plan that we can work together a Registered Nurse in the Nursing PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH Home Act. on to rebuild our crumbling infrastruc- We should be thanking nurses, who (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina ture. It is up to the Republican leader- are considered the most ethical of our asked and was given permission to ad- ship to act, and I am calling upon them healthcare system, and I applaud them. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- to do just that. vise and extend his remarks.) f f Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, last week, I was grateful to NATIONAL POLICE WEEK RECESS participate in a congressional delega- (Mr. EMMER of Minnesota asked and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tion with congressional colleagues was given permission to address the ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair MADELEINE BORDALLO and REID RIBBLE, House for 1 minute.) declares the House in recess until 2 coordinated ably by Army Majors Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. p.m. today. Bobby Cox and Jimmy Crook, to visit Speaker, I rise today in honor of Na- Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 16 dynamic Eastern European allies. tional Police Week, when we remember minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- In the Czech Republic, it was heart- the sacrifice of our Nation’s law en- cess. warming to see the affection for Amer- forcement officers killed in the line of f ica at Pilsen upon the 70th anniversary duty. of their liberation by the U.S. Army. This year’s commemoration falls dur- b 1400 M.K. Air Base in Romania is a sym- ing a time of heightened tension be- bol of growing Romanian-U.S. defense tween our officers and the civilians AFTER RECESS cooperation. The heroic and coura- they have sworn to protect, and it The recess having expired, the House geous leaders at Kiev, Ukraine, were serves as a solemn reminder to all of us was called to order by the Speaker pro unified in facing Putin’s aggression the importance of communication, tempore (Mr. WALKER) at 2 p.m. where 7,000 civilians have been killed. duty, and mutual respect.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:32 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.003 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2826 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2015 Today and every day, we honor the OFFICE OF THE CLERK, constituents to put aside partisan dif- lives of our fallen, including Officer HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ferences and to begin to work on solu- Tommy Decker, of Cold Spring, Min- Washington, DC, May 12, 2015. tions to this global problem. nesota, who was killed in the line of Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, The Speaker, House of Representatives, Wash- f duty in 2012 while doing a welfare ington, DC. HONORING THE LIFE OF CHIEF check. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- FLOYD SIMPSON May they have eternal rest; may mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of their legacy of service to their commu- the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- (Mr. FARENTHOLD asked and was nities live on, and may those they left tives, the Clerk received the following mes- given permission to address the House behind find comfort and peace. sage from the Secretary of the Senate on for 1 minute and to revise and extend Blessed are the peacemakers. May 12, 2015 at 9:38 a.m.: his remarks.) That the Senate passed without amend- Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, I ment H.R. 651. f am here today to honor a friend who That the Senate passed S. 179. That the Senate passed S. 136. recently died in a motorcycle accident. THE BAD HABIT OF PATCH That the Senate passed S. 994. On May 3, in my hometown of Corpus FUNDING That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 16. Christi, our police chief, Floyd Simp- Appointments: son, died. (Ms. NORTON asked and was given Board of Directors of Office of Compliance. permission to address the House for 1 Originally from Chicago, Chief Simp- With best wishes, I am son felt drawn to Texas. As a 25-year minute and to revise and extend her re- Sincerely, veteran of the Dallas Police Depart- marks.) KAREN L. HAAS. ment before moving to Corpus Christi, Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, we are f getting a bad habit of patch funding in Chief Simpson established a reputation 6-month increments what traditionally MELANOMA AND SKIN CANCER DE- as a ‘‘legend in the department,’’ and has been a 6-year surface transpor- TECTION AND PREVENTION according to his peers, he was an out- tation bill. Virtually no major projects MONTH standing ‘‘human being, husband, and are underway in the Nation as a result. (Mr. BILIRAKIS asked and was given father.’’ Six-month patch funding has produced permission to address the House for 1 He was a great communicator, regu- patch roadwork. minute and to revise and extend his re- larly appearing on the radio and at Worse, road and bridge funding, in marks.) community events throughout the turn, is delaying billions of dollars in Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, May is Coastal Bend. In his interview for the development that can’t get started Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection job of chief of police, Corpus Christi without new roads. and Prevention Month. City Manager Ron Olson asked him to The Washington Post showcased our One person dies of melanoma every describe his values. Chief Simpson re- example featuring overhaul of Union hour. There will be over 73,000 new plied that faith comes first, family sec- Station, which cannot proceed without cases of invasive melanoma in the ond, and everything else comes after a new bridge. United States this year. Early detec- that. Transportation funding delay is stop- tion is crucial to prevention. In the wake of Chief Simpson’s pass- ping a lot more than transportation in- I would like to highlight a very brave ing, State and local officials are com- frastructure. Our districts need long- constituent of mine, McKenna ing together to make State Highway term reauthorization. Fitzpatrick. She is in the fourth grade 361 safer. Even in death, he will con- at Seven Oaks Elementary School and tinue to help keep others safe. f bravely faced skin cancer. My heart and prayers go out to Despite being so young, she detected Tanya, Chief Simpson’s wife of 27 COMMUNICATION FROM VETERANS her skin cancer early, had a biopsy, years, and his children. ADVOCATE OF THE OFFICE OF dealt with her diagnosis, and overcame f THE 18TH CONGRESSIONAL DIS- the challenges. McKenna’s experience RECESS TRICT OF ILLINOIS is a testament to the virtue of early de- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- tection. Take care of yourself when you are ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair fore the House the following commu- declares the House in recess until ap- nication from the Veterans Advocate of outside or any other time you may be exposed to UV light. This is extremely proximately 4 p.m. today. the Office of the 18th Congressional Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 13 min- District of Illinois: important for residents of Florida and people across the Nation. This summer, utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, enjoy the beach safely and responsibly. f Washington, DC, May 1, 2015. Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, f b 1601 Speaker, House of Representatives, CLIMATE CHANGE IS HAPPENING AFTER RECESS Washington, DC. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you (Mr. LOWENTHAL asked and was The recess having expired, the House formally pursuant to rule VIII of the Rules given permission to address the House was called to order by the Speaker pro of the House of Representatives that I have for 1 minute and to revise and extend tempore (Mr. YOUNG of Iowa) at 4 been served with a grand jury subpoena for his remarks.) o’clock and 1 minute p.m. testimony issued by the United States Dis- Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, a f trict Court for the Central District of Illi- new global record was set last week, nois. REPORT ON H.R. 2250, LEGISLA- I have determined that compliance with but this is not a good record. The at- mospheric concentration of carbon di- TIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS the subpoena is consistent with the privi- ACT, 2016 leges and rights of the House. oxide surpassed 400 parts per million Sincerely, for an entire month. This is the first Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, from the MICHAEL GILMORE, time we have reached these levels in Committee on Appropriations, sub- Veterans Advocate (IL–18). over 800,000 years. This is a serious and mitted a privileged report (Rept. No. a potent reminder that we have not yet 114–110) on the bill (H.R. 2250) making f acted on climate change. appropriations for the Legislative The last time CO2 concentrations Branch for the fiscal year ending Sep- COMMUNICATION FROM THE were this high, the world was a hotter tember 30, 2016, and for other purposes, CLERK OF THE HOUSE place. There were forests in the Arctic, which was referred to the Union Cal- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- and sea levels were meters higher than endar and ordered to be printed. fore the House the following commu- they are today. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- nication from the Clerk of the House of Our planet is telling us that climate ant to clause 1, rule XXI, all points of Representatives: change is happening. We owe it to our order are reserved on the bill.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:32 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.006 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2827 REGULATORY INTEGRITY oppose the rule. The National League ciation, National Association of Home Build- PROTECTION ACT OF 2015 of Cities, the U.S. Conference of May- ers, National Association Association of ors, and the National Association of Manufacturers, National Association of RE- GENERAL LEAVE ALTORS®, National Association of State Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I ask Towns and Townships all oppose this Department of Agriculture, National Cattle- unanimous consent that Members may rule. men’s Beef Association, National Club Asso- have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- The majority of the regulated com- ciation, National Corn Growers Association, tend their remarks and include extra- munity opposes the rule, including the National Cotton. neous material on H.R. 1732. American Farm Bureau, the National National Cotton Council, National Council The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Association of Home Builders, the As- of Farmer Cooperatives, National Golf sociated General Contractors of Amer- Course Owners Association of America, Na- RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois). Is there ob- tional Industrial Sand Association, National jection to the request of the gentleman ica, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Mining Association, National Multifamily from Pennsylvania? the National Association of Manufac- Housing Council, National Oilseed Proc- There was no objection. turers, the Edison Electric Institute, essors Association, National Pork Producers The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the National Mining Association, and Council (NPPC), National Rural Electric Co- ant to House Resolution 231 and rule the American Road and Transportation operative Association, National Stone, Sand XVIII, the Chair declares the House in Builders Association. and Gravel Association (NSSGA). the Committee of the Whole House on This list of those opposed to this rule Portland Cement Association, Public Lands, Responsible Industry for a Sound En- the state of the Union for the consider- goes on and on and on. Not only do all vironment (RISE), Southeastern Lumber ation of the bill, H.R. 1732. these groups oppose the rule, but they Manufacturers Association Southern Crop The Chair appoints the gentleman all support H.R. 1732, the Regulatory Production Association, Sports Turf Man- from Iowa (Mr. YOUNG) to preside over Integrity Protection Act. agers Association, Texas Wildlife Associa- the Committee of the Whole. I will insert the list of supporters in tion, Treated Wood Council, United Egg Pro- ducers, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. b 1602 the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD at this time. Mr. SHUSTER. I next want to read a IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE quote from a constituent of mine, Accordingly, the House resolved LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR H.R. 1732 Marty Yahner, a farmer from Cambria itself into the Committee of the Whole AgriMark, American Farm Bureau Federa- County, Pennsylvania. House on the state of the Union for the tion, American Public Works Association, ‘‘This illegal power grab clearly goes consideration of the bill (H.R. 1732) to American Road and Transportation Builders far beyond the power granted to the Association, Associated Builders and Con- preserve existing rights and respon- EPA by Congress through the Clean sibilities with respect to waters of the tractors, Associated General Contractors of America, Association of American Railroads, Water Act. Farmers, like me, are very United States, and for other purposes, Family Farm Alliance, International Coun- concerned about the proposal giving with Mr. YOUNG of Iowa in the chair. cil of Shopping Centers. unprecedented power to government The Clerk read the title of the bill. National Alliance of Forest Owners, Na- agencies over how farmers can use The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the tional Association of Counties, National As- their land. I’m also worried that the bill is considered read the first time. sociation of Homebuilders, National Associa- proposed rules will adversely impact The gentleman from Pennsylvania tion of Realtors, National Association of Re- the next generation being able to (Mr. SHUSTER) and the gentleman from gional Councils, National Association of farm.’’ Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) each will control Wheat Growers, National League of Cities, National Multifamily Housing Council, Na- That is not a Member of Congress. 30 minutes. That is not a government official. That The Chair recognizes the gentleman tional Water Resources Association. Northeast Dairy Farmers Cooperatives, Or- is a real-life farmer, and he has real from Pennsylvania. concerns. Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chair, I yield my- egon Dairy Farmers Association, Portland Cement Association, Select Milk Producers This rule will have serious economic self such time as I may consume. Inc, Small Business and Entrepreneurship consequences not just for our farmers, Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong sup- Council, The American Sugarbeet Growers but for many others. This rule will port of H.R. 1732, the Regulatory Integ- Association, The United States Conference of threaten jobs and result in costly liti- rity Protection Act. Mayors, Virginia Poultry Federation, Waters gation. It will restrict the rights of The Federal-State partnership Con- Advocacy Coalition. landowners and the rights of States gress created under the Clean Water National Association of Manufacturers. and local governments to carry out Act has led to significantly improved LIST OF SUPPORTERS FOR H.R. 1732 their economic development plans. water quality over the past four dec- Agricultural Retailers Association, Amer- H.R. 1732, the Regulatory Integrity ades. This is because Congress recog- ican Exploration & Mining Association, Protection Act, requires the agencies nized that States should have the pri- American Farm Bureau Federation, Amer- to withdraw the flawed rule, consult mary responsibility of regulating ican Forest & Paper Association, American Gas Association, American Iron and Steel In- with States and local governments and waters within their own boundaries other stakeholders, and then use that and that not all waters need to be sub- stitute, American Petroleum Institute, American Public Power Association, Amer- input to develop and repropose a new jected to Federal jurisdiction. These ican Road & Transportation Builders Asso- rule that works. limits on Federal power have also been ciation, American Society of Golf Course Ar- This bill gives the agencies, their reaffirmed by the Supreme Court not chitects. State partners, and stakeholders an- once, but twice. Associated Builders and Contractors, The other chance to work together and de- However, last year, the EPA and the Associated General Contractors of America, velop a rule that does what was in- Corps of Engineers proposed a new rule Association of American Railroads, Associa- tended, provide clarity. This is a that discards these limits. This pur- tion of Oil Pipe Lines, Club Managers Asso- chance to find the thoughtful, balanced ciation of America, Corn Refiners Associa- posefully vague rule will only increase regulatory approach that is necessary. confusion, increase uncertainty, in- tion, CropLife America, Edison Electric In- stitute, Federal Forest Resources Coalition, We all want to protect our waters. crease lawsuits, and open up just about The Fertilizer Institute. With this bill, we have a chance to do any water or wet area to Federal regu- Florida Sugar Cane League, Foundation that by restoring integrity to the rule- lation. for Environmental and Economic Progress making process and restore common Don’t just take my word for it. At (FEEP), Golf Course Builders Association of sense. least 32 States, including Pennsyl- America, Golf Course Superintendents Asso- With this bill, we have a chance to vania, are objecting to the rule as pro- ciation of America, The Independent Petro- tell the administration, the EPA, and posed. More than 1 million comments leum Association of America (IPAA), Indus- the Corps to do it right this time. have been filed on this proposed rule, trial Minerals Association—North America, I urge all Members to support H.R. with approximately 70 percent of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), International Liquid Terminals Asso- 1732, and I reserve the balance of my substantive comments asking for the ciation (ILTA), Interstate Natural Gas Asso- time. rule to be withdrawn or significantly ciation of America (INGAA), Irrigation Asso- Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I yield modified. ciation. myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, 370 individual counties and Leading Builders of America, NAIOP, the I rise in opposition to this bill, H.R. the National Association of Counties Commercial Real Estate Development Asso- 1732, very aptly name the RIP Act, rest

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Now, that we forgo this little political dem- the Senate chose to take it up, which I is just one of the aspects of this rule onstration today, just wait patiently don’t believe they will. that we know a little bit about—or at for another 2 weeks when the trolls at We are being asked to vote on things least we know the Administrator’s in- OMB finally release the rule. here that no one has seen or read, and terpretation of that part of the rule, It has been down there for months. that is why we are here today. that it would fix a problem for farmers. We need to reform OMB, and I hope Now, the President wants us to vote I would suggest that there is a better some on the other side of the aisle on trade policy for the United States of way to proceed in the House, which would like to help me there. We need a America. I have read parts of it. Many would be let them publish the rule. If it more transparent rulemaking process Members haven’t read any of it, but no- solves a bunch of problems, great. If it in this country. body—probably very few have read all solves a bunch of problems but still We should not rush ahead and not of it. The public hasn’t seen any of it. needs some tweaks, great. Let’s inter- allow a rule to be published that might Here we are again today. We are vene. Let’s give them direction. help people; and, if it doesn’t help peo- being asked to vote on killing some- If it is something that you and every- ple, then you can kill it. thing that nobody has read. No one in body else feels we just can’t live with, I reserve the balance of my time. this Chamber knows what is in this that it is poorly done—instead of this Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, it is rule. confusing process we are going through now my honor to yield 1 minute to the Now, I would not rise to support the here, which I am about to explain con- gentleman from Texas (Mr. CONAWAY), rule as initially proposed. It was gar- tradicts legislation just passed 2 weeks the chairman of the Agriculture Com- bled, poorly presented, and I believe ago—we can do this: I have already had mittee. there were many problems that it it drafted for you. You don’t need to Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Chairman, I ap- would have created, and that was espe- take the time. It is less than a page. It preciate Chairman SHUSTER’s leader- cially distressing because it was a rule is called a joint congressional resolu- ship on this issue. It is important that that was trying to fix something done tion of disapproval. we go ahead and kill this proposed rule in the Bush era. We are still dealing Any major rule—this is a major now because it will go final coming out with the Bush era. rule—Congress has the right, under leg- of OMB, and that is a wreck. Because of a 4–1–4 Supreme Court de- islation that is 20 years old now, to re- I rise today in support of H.R. 1732, cision, with two different tests for ju- ject it within 60 days. If the rule is not the Regulatory Integrity Protection risdictional waters and total confusion, Act of 2015. I cannot stress enough the the Bush administration decided to well written, once we see it and read it, you could reject it. What is the rush to importance of this legislation to stop write a rule to interpret the Clean the Obama administration’s Waters of Water Act. repeal it before we have read it and we know what is in it? the U.S. proposed rule and its dam- When it was unveiled, it was opposed aging impacts on our country. by all the groups that are supporting Well, there is a lot of political stuff going on around here. I would say it is This rule, in its current form, is a this bill today. They said: This is ridic- massive overreach of EPA’s authority ulous. It is confusing. It just leaves just politics playing to the crowd and the fears of people who haven’t seen it and will impact nearly every farmer way too much to interpretation. It can and rancher in America. It gives the be applied in different ways in different or read it yet either, but they are wor- ried about what it might be. EPA the ability to regulate essentially parts of the country. There is no cer- any body of water they want, including tainty here. It is a mess. Get rid of it. Well, it doesn’t go into effect imme- diately, I will say to them. If it is bad, farm ponds and even ditches that are Well, that didn’t happen, and the dry for most of the year. Obama administration, in response to you can ask the same people that in- the requests of all those groups, said: troduced this resolution, pass it forth- b 1615 Okay. We will take a cut at it. with, send it to the Senate, pass it Bottom line: under the EPA’s pro- Now, as I say, the first version was forthwith, and that is the end of it, and posed rule, nearly every body of water not very well done, and it raised more we would start over. in the United States can be controlled questions than it answered, but we now Now, there is one other confusing as- by Federal regulators. have at least some idea of some of the pect here, and that is that, just 2 weeks Mr. Chairman, I strongly support things this bill is going to do. ago, the House voted on this language, this legislation that forces the EPA It is not going to regulate your bird- which says that the bill before us pur- and the Corps to stop moving forward baths and ditches and all these other ports to start the process over again, with the proposed Waters of the U.S. things that are out there on the Inter- the fourth attempt at writing the rule rule and do as they should have done net. In fact, it may solve real problems. with a whole lot more public hearings from the beginning—working with We don’t know that, but we are going and everything, despite everything States and local stakeholders to de- to repeal it before it happens. that has gone on to this point in time. velop a new and proper set of rec- Now, here is a problem. This farmer Two weeks ago, an amendment to the ommendations. in the South was made to go through Energy and Water appropriations said I urge support for H.R. 1732. It is im- the environmental review process and there can be no new rule development, perative that the administration listen get a permit; yet farming and agricul- so that is already in the bill. Unless to rural America. tural practices are supposed to be ex- that were taken out of the bill, what Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, as I empt. we are doing here today can’t happen. said earlier, that gentleman hasn’t I showed this to the Republicans who You can’t develop a new rule when it read the rule, I haven’t read the rule, were using this in a joint hearing with is precluded in the appropriations proc- and I don’t know how one can assert the Senate. I asked the EPA Adminis- ess, as passed by many of the people very specifically what it might or trator and secretary of the Corps: who are going to vote for this today. might not do if you haven’t read it Would this land, knowing it is agricul- You have sort of contradicted yourself when we have heard there have been tural land, be jurisdictional—they a little bit. major changes. can’t tell us what is in their rule— It makes it a little problematic. Do a Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to under your rule? new rule, but you can’t do a new rule, the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. They said: No, that land would be ex- so forget about it. What does that NAPOLITANO), the ranking member of empt. mean? We are stuck with the Bush the subcommittee of jurisdiction. This person who had to go through a guidance, which everybody hates and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chairman, I lengthy permitting process because of doesn’t work and subjects farmers to thank Ranking Member DEFAZIO for the confusion of the Bush guidance unnecessary permitting processes. the opportunity to rise in strong oppo- would not, under the proposed rule, I don’t call that exactly progress or sition to H.R. 1732, the Regulatory In- have to go through any of that and acting in the best interest of the Amer- tegrity Protection Act, for several rea- could just go on farming. ican people and agriculture and a sons. First, frankly speaking, I oppose

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I thank the gen- which told the agencies there are lim- DEFAZIO, that included a rider which I tleman. its to Federal jurisdiction. opposed that would prohibit the Army Mr. Chairman, this legislation puts The proposed rule misconstrues and Corps of Engineers from using any ap- the legislative agenda of a well-heeled manipulates the legal standards an- propriated funds to develop or imple- few ahead of the Nation’s—our tax- nounced in the SWANCC and Rapanos ment a change to the current rules payers’—drinking water. It aims to Supreme Court cases, effectively turn- that define the scope of Clean Water protect the rights of speculators and ing those cases that place limits on Act protections. Yet that is what the developers over the need to conserve Federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction sponsors of H.R. 1732 say this bill is and reuse every precious drop of water into a justification for the agencies to meant to do. that falls in our State. The bill poten- expand their assertion of Federal au- The sponsors of this bill claim that it tially creates new opportunities for in- thority over all waters and wet areas will not kill the ongoing rulemaking dividuals to overturn decades of West- nationally. but only tells the Corps and EPA to do ern water law for their own personal The agencies had an opportunity to the rulemaking over again. Yet just 2 benefit. develop clear and reasonable bright- weeks ago, as was pointed out, the Mr. Chairman, many of us have had line rules on which is jurisdictional House voted to prevent the agency many concerns with the proposed versus not, but they instead chose to from taking any action to change the rule—the original one. But I appreciate write many of the provisions in the current rules. So which is it? Does the that the administration has addressed proposed rule vaguely, in order to give majority want the agencies to do the those concerns and most of the con- Federal regulators substantial discre- rulemaking over? Or do they want to cerns of the States and the stake- tion to claim Federal jurisdiction over kill any effort to change the current holders. The administration has most any water or wet area whenever process that has been uniformly criti- pledged to work with stakeholders on they want. This is dangerous because cized by farmers, developers, other in- implementation of the rule once it is this vagueness will leave the regulated dustries, and environmental organiza- final, which should happen in the next community without any clarity and tions as unworkable, arbitrary, and few months. certainty as to their regulatory status costly? So, today, we will hear many plati- and will leave them exposed to citizen Secondly, I am opposed to H.R. 1732 tudes that this bill is not about killing lawsuits. In addition, since many of because it is yet another attempt to the rule but about simply asking for these jurisdictional decisions will be delay needed clarification to the scope public comment. Yet such statements made on a case-by-case basis, this will of the Clean Water Act. Remember, the ignore the fact that the House just give the Federal regulators free rein to executive branch has been trying to passed a rider, as was pointed out, in find jurisdiction. clarify the scope of the Clean Water the Energy and Water bill to block the This rule, in essence, will establish a Act since January 2003. Now that is bill from taking effect and blocking presumption that all waters are juris- what, 15 years ago, roughly, since the any change to the existing rulemaking dictional and will shift to property Bush administration released their Ad- or guidance. owners and others in the regulated vance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking So, Mr. Chairman, today’s rhetoric community the burden of proving oth- for public comment. Since that time that this is simply an attempt to gath- erwise. This rule will set a very high there have been six—again six—at- er more public comment is simply bar for the regulated community to tempts by the executive branch to re- that—just words. I urge my colleagues overcome. lease their interpretation of the Waters to vote against H.R. 1732. Mr. Chairman, the administration of the United States. Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield even explicitly acknowledges in its re- We have waited 12 years for clarity. 5 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio cently issued Statement of Administra- For 12 long years, Mr. Chairman, our (Mr. GIBBS), the chairman of the Water tion Policy for H.R. 1732 that it does Nation’s streams and rivers have been Resources and Environment Sub- not want the bill to constrain the agen- vulnerable to pollution and degrada- committee, a gentleman who has put cies’ regulatory discretion. tion. For 12 years our government has lots and lots of work into this issue The Clean Water Act was originally spent millions of dollars working on over the past several months. intended as a cooperative partnership bringing clarity to the decisions made Mr. GIBBS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in between States and the Federal Gov- by the Supreme Court. Delaying this strong support today for H.R. 1732, the ernment, with States responsible for further would cost our American tax- Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of the elimination, prevention, and over- payers—all of us—many more millions 2015. sight of water pollution. This success- of dollars and a lot of wasted time. One of the reasons that we are doing ful partnership has provided monu- Intervening now and forcing the ad- this bill today is to provide clarity and mental improvements in water quality ministration to start over again, par- certainty for the regulated community. throughout the Nation since its 1972 ticularly when we are on the cusp of Following the SWANCC and Rapanos enactment because not all waters need clarity, is reckless. For example, stop- Supreme Court decisions, determining to be subject to Federal jurisdiction. ping the administration’s rulemaking the appropriate scope of jurisdiction However, this rule will undermine Fed- to clarify the Clean Water Act could under the Clean Water Act has been eral-State partnership and erode State further impact the already dire cir- confusing and unclear. Both the regu- authority by granting sweeping new cumstances Western States are facing lated community and the Supreme Federal jurisdiction to waters never in- with prolonged drought. Court have called for a rulemaking tended for regulation under the Clean Mr. Chairman, 99.2 percent of my that will provide such clarity. Water Act. State in California drink water from Last April, the EPA and Army Corps In promoting this rule, Mr. Chair- public drinking water systems that of Engineers published a rule in the man, the agencies are asserting that rely on intermittent, ephemeral, and Federal Register that, according to the massive amounts of wetlands and headwater streams. These streams are agencies, would clarify the scope of stream miles are not being protected drying up in the West. And, to add in- Federal jurisdiction under the Clean by the States and that this rule is sult to injury, our actions today would Water Act. But in reality, this rule needed to protect them. Yet the agen- force the administration to withdraw a goes far beyond merely clarifying the cies continue to claim that no new rule that protects those streams that scope of Federal jurisdiction under waters will be covered by the rule- provide drinking water for 117 million Clean Water Act programs. It amounts making, which raises the question of Americans. to a vast expansion of Federal jurisdic- how can the rule protect those sup- The Acting CHAIR (Mr. EMMER of tion. posedly unprotected waters without Minnesota). The time of the gentle- To the agencies, clarity is simple: ev- vastly expanding Federal jurisdiction woman has expired. erything is in. This is a clear expansion over them? The agencies are talking

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They had 700 posing a rule that has sweeping rami- have heard the confusion and are com- days of public comments, and they ac- fications for the country, the agencies mitted to changing the rule to respond cepted 1,429 public comments that went played fast and loose with the regu- to the stakeholders’ complaints. Unfor- into this. latory process. The sequence and tim- tunately, the agencies have not pro- I would also remind the gentleman ing of the actions the agencies have vided Members of Congress or stake- that I don’t know how he voted on the taken to develop this rule undermine holders with any real assurance that amendment, but on the Republican En- the credibility of the rule and the proc- that will happen. All they tell us is to ergy and Water bill 2 weeks ago, we ess to develop it. trust them. precluded developing any new rule, Among other things, State and local In fact, at our joint hearing with the none, zero. So kill the one we haven’t governments and the regulated com- Senate earlier this year, when I asked seen, and you are stuck with the Bush munity all have repeatedly expressed Administrator McCarthy about wheth- guidance which everybody agrees is a concern that the agencies have cut er the public would have a chance to disaster. them out of the process and have failed review all of the changes they promised Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to to consult with them, first during the to make before the rule goes final, she the gentleman from New York (Mr. development of the agencies’ jurisdic- said they weren’t changing the rule NADLER), a member of the committee. tion guidance, and now, in the develop- enough to need to put it out for public b 1630 ment of the rule. comment again. Mr. Chairman, if the agencies had Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I thank In our committee, Mr. Chairman, we the gentleman for yielding. taken the time to consult with the have repeatedly heard from our friends State and local governments and actu- Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to on the other side of the aisle that we H.R. 1732. This bill would halt efforts ally listen up front to the issues that need to wait until the rule is finalized our counties, cities, and townships are to clarify the scope of the Clean Water before taking action. If the agencies Act, a clarification necessary to pro- facing, we might not have had a pro- have not made the changes that they posed rule which, the agencies have ad- tect the environment, to protect wet- promised, or if the changes they have lands, and to protect drinking water mitted to Congress in multiple hear- made do not work, we have congres- ings, creates confusion and uncer- for a third of the population. sional authority to disapprove of the tainty. For over a decade, there has been rule. If the agencies had followed the prop- great uncertainty about the jurisdic- While I appreciate my colleagues’ in- er regulatory process, we wouldn’t tion of the Clean Water Act, particu- terest in using the Congressional Re- have a proposed rule that cuts corners larly as it applies to wetlands and view Act, waiting until the rule is fi- on the economic analysis, used incom- streams, as a result of Supreme Court nalized doesn’t give us or the agencies plete data, and only looked at eco- decisions in 2001 and 2006, and of guid- nomic impacts of the rule on one of the a real chance to fix the problems that ance documents issued under the Bush many regulatory programs under the will be created. administration. The Acting CHAIR. The time of the Clean Water Act. If the agencies had In an effort to provide regulatory gentleman has again expired. done things right the first time, the clarity—a goal universally shared by Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield Transportation and Infrastructure State and local governments, industry, the gentleman an additional 30 sec- Committee wouldn’t have had to re- agriculture, and environmental organi- onds. spond to the more than 30 States and zations—the EPA and the Army Corps Mr. GIBBS. Not only would the almost 400 counties who have requested of Engineers have conducted a formal President have to sign any disapproval the EPA withdraw or significantly re- rulemaking process. resolution we pass, but there are legal The resulting clean water rule was vise the proposed Waters of the United scholars who believe if the Congres- proposed over a year ago and rep- States rule. If the agencies had done sional Review Act did pass, the agen- resents the culmination of years of things right, substantive comments cies would be barred from ever going study, independent scientific review, filed on the rule wouldn’t have been back and doing another rulemaking, and unprecedented public comment and nearly 70 percent opposed to the rule. which would leave us in the position of The Acting CHAIR. The time of the outreach. Just as the rule is at OMB being stuck in the same regulatory un- gentleman has expired. and before it has even been published Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield certainty we are in today. I don’t think so people could read it, this bill guts the gentleman an additional 30 sec- I want this or any of my colleagues on all that work and requires EPA and the onds. the other side of the aisle want this. Corps, essentially, to start over. Mr. GIBBS. But the agencies didn’t As I said in the beginning, the reason The bill has no justifiable purpose. It do things right. we are voting on the Regulatory Integ- kills the new rule before anyone has Mr. Chairman, H.R. 1732, the Regu- rity Protection Act today is to get a even had a chance to read it. It re- latory Integrity Protection Act, gives rule that provides real clarity, that quires the agencies to conduct what ap- the agencies, their State and local gov- works for the States, that works for pears to be two additional public com- ernment partners, and other stake- local governments, and that protects ment periods, bringing the total up to holders another chance to work to- our waters. six public comment periods in the last gether to develop a rule that does what Nearly $220 billion in annual eco- decade. was intended—to provide clarity. nomic investment is tied to section 404 It requires the agencies to consult This bill requires the agencies to permits. Even more economic invest- with stakeholders again, even though withdraw the proposed rule and enter ment is tied to other Clean Water Act the rule was developed after 400 meet- into a transparent and cooperative programs. I urge support for this bill. ings with stakeholders, with comments process with States, local govern- The Acting CHAIR. The time of the filed by over 800,000 members of the ments, and other stakeholders to write gentleman has again expired. public. a new rule. This is what EPA should Mr. DEFAZIO. I yield myself such My Republican colleagues are always have done in the first place. time as I may consume. complaining about regulatory uncer- The Acting CHAIR. The time of the First, again, Mr. Chairman, I would tainty, the resulting increased costs on gentleman has again expired. remind the gentleman on the other side businesses, bureaucratic delay, and Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield that we are not voting on the proposed waste of taxpayer dollars; yet this bill the gentleman an additional 1 minute. rule. We are voting on a revised rule, is unnecessary, repetitive, and serves Mr. GIBBS. The Regulatory Integrity and no Member of Congress nor any no legitimate purpose other than to Protection Act will ensure that the member of the potentially regulated delay.

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Will the gentleman Engineers and the Environmental Pro- air, unread, unseen, undecided, and un- yield? tection Agency submitted a revised known. Mr. DEFAZIO. I yield to the gen- clean water protection rule to the Of- I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no.’’ tleman from Pennsylvania. fice of Management and Budget for Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield Mr. SHUSTER. The implementing final review. From my understanding, myself such time as I may consume. agencies with their comments rejected the final rule may be published in the My colleagues on the other side of the rule from New York. It sounds like Federal Register later this spring. I the aisle, all of a sudden, want to see New York is confused. share the view that we want OMB to this rule; but, when we passed the Mr. DEFAZIO. New York may be con- just get on with it. ObamaCare bill, nobody seemed to care fused, and everybody is confused be- Mr. Chairman, the chairman has about what it said in it. Again, this is cause they have not seen what it is complained about the confusion in the new for me from my colleagues from that they are objecting to and would, litigation. That is precisely why we the other side. again, suggest that the best course of need to get through a final rulemaking, I think one thing is for certain. When action would be to actually see it. which has been years in the making. If you have so many people, so many The gentleman from Ohio brought up the gentleman seeks clarity, let the ad- States—the State of New York, I be- something very weird, saying that, ministration just finish its job. lieve, is one that asked for significant somehow, if we used a simple resolu- That is what the Supreme Court in- revision—the counties, all these stake- tion of disapproval, they couldn’t write structed the Federal Government to do holders crying out to have this rule a new rule. 14 years ago with the 2001 SWANCC de- significantly changed or do away with He is confusing it with the bill you cision and, subsequently, the 2006 it is important to the American people. passed last year, which said that the Rapanos case. This bill does exactly what the gen- rule is rejected and you can’t use any- Along with those Supreme Court de- tleman said. It delays this rule from thing you use to write that rule to cisions, the Bush administration, as going into place because it is a bad rule write a new rule. A number of us raised has been said, followed the exact same and will cause great economic harm to questions about that at the time. You process in issuing two guidance docu- this country. did pass that last year. That is prob- I yield 1 minute to the gentleman ments in 2003 and 2008. In fact, they re- ably what he is thinking of. main in force today. from Illinois (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS). Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. This is a simple resolution of dis- It is, in fact, these two Bush-era approval. It would not have any impact guidance documents that have com- Chairman, I thank Chairman SHUSTER on future actions of the Agency. pounded the confusion, uncertainty, and Chairman GIBBS for your leader- ship on this important issue. I am an I yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman and increased compliance costs faced original cosponsor of this very impor- from Maryland (Ms. EDWARDS). by our constituents—opponents and Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I tant bill. proponents alike—who all just say they Everyone in this Chamber, Mr. Chair- thank my colleague for yielding. want clarity. man, supports clean water. That is why I think the American public, Mr. You don’t actually have to take my I was such a strong advocate for the Chairman, must be quite confused. word for it. In fact, let me quote from EPA to designate a portion of the Ma- This rulemaking that we are talking the comments made by the American homet Aquifer in central Illinois as a about is actually about clean water; it Farm Bureau Federation, something I sole source of drinking water, which is about a rulemaking process that don’t do quite often: was finalized just this past year. hasn’t been completed yet, and it is With no clear regulatory definitions to This proposed rule on the Waters of about a rule that we haven’t seen, so it guide their determinations, what has the U.S., this attempt by the EPA to seems sort of odd that we are standing emerged is a hodgepodge of ad hoc and incon- sistent jurisdictional theories. expand its authority under the Clean here commenting on it. Water Act to lands that are tradition- I just want to remind the other side Those are the words of the American ally dry is an overreach and must be that, thanks to the Clean Water Act, Farm Bureau Federation. reined in. billions of pounds of pollution have We all agree that it is confusing. Let I am increasingly concerned of the been kept out of our rivers, and the the Obama administration finish what trust gap between the EPA and the ag- number of waters that now meet clean the Bush administration started and ricultural community. Earlier this water goals nationwide has actually failed to do, and that is publish a rule year, EPA Administrator McCarthy doubled with direct benefits for drink- that finalizes the rule that gives stake- apologized to ag producers for not ing water, public health, recreation, holders the clarity they have been bringing them to the table when the and wildlife. seeking for 14 years. Agency put out its interpretive rule on This is especially true from my home Quite oddly, H.R. 1732 would actually conservation practices, which the EPA State of Maryland that is within the halt the current rulemaking and re- and the Corps of Engineers ultimately six-State Chesapeake Bay Watershed quire the agencies to withdraw the pro- withdrew. and several of its tributaries, including posed rule and restart the rulemaking Unfortunately, this is just more evi- the Anacostia, the Patuxent, Potomac, process. This is after 1 million public dence of the haste with which the pro- and Severn Rivers that flow through comments, a 208-day comment period, posed rule was developed, without ap- the Fourth Congressional District. and over 400 public meetings. propriately seeking and implementing The Chesapeake Bay Watershed is fed In appearances before the Senate, all necessary stakeholder input. by 110,000 miles of creeks, rivers, and House, and joint committees, high- H.R. 1732 would require both the EPA streams; and 70 percent of Marylanders ranking Agency officials have testified and the Corps to withdraw the pro- get our drinking water from sources that the revised rule will address many posed rule, go back to the drawing that rely on headwater or seasonal of the concerns expressed during the board, and write a new rule with all streams. Nationwide, 117 million peo- public comment period. They have also stakeholders together. Frankly, this is ple, or over a third of the total popu- stated that the revised rule will pro- what they should have done in the first lation, get our water from these vide greater clarity to the current per- place. waters. mitting process, reduce regulatory Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I yield However, due to the two Supreme cost, and ensure more exacting protec- myself such time as I may consume. Court decisions that have been ref- tions over U.S. waters. First, I would correct the Record— erenced, there is, in fact, widespread The bill that we are talking about and far be it for me to correct the confusion as to what falls under the would actually force the agencies to

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Actually, the other side should that are proposing this rule are actu- Realtors, and homebuilders all agree be ashamed if they put a cost to re- ally the same agencies that right now that this bill is bad for business in starting the procedure. are the largest cause of wetlands loss southeastern North Carolina. In fact, the rulemaking has been in the United States on the way they For those reasons, I am a cosponsor more than a decade, as we have de- manage the Mississippi River system. of this bill, the Regulatory Integrity scribed, in development. We need to let The hypocrisy here is absolutely unbe- Protection Act, which requires the the administration get on with its lievable. EPA to scrap its current proposal and work. As others have pointed out, just This proposed rule goes outside the start anew by engaging stakeholders 2 weeks ago, the House passed—and I bounds of the law, the law which states who are actually affected by this rule. opposed it; many of our colleagues op- ‘‘navigable waters.’’ Read this defini- Mr. Chairman, common sense has had posed it—the Energy and Water Appro- tion. It clearly goes beyond the scope its share of setbacks in this country. priations bill of the parameters of the law. It goes Let’s not let this rule be another one. It contained a policy rider that ex- outside the scope of jurisprudence. I encourage my colleagues to vote for plicitly prohibits the Corps from spend- Taking a pass right now would be a this bill, and I thank the chairman for ing any money to develop the same his fine leadership. new clean water rule that this bill dereliction of duty. An ounce of pre- Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chairman, I wants us to restart. Let me repeat vention is worth a pound of cure. We reserve the balance of my time. that. The House has already passed a know what this rule is. We have had Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, it is provision that states the Corps can use the EPA; we have had the Corps of En- now my pleasure to yield 1 minute to no money not just this fiscal year, but gineers before our committee, and it is the gentleman from California (Mr. in future fiscal years, going forward in crystal clear the direction this is going MCCARTHY), the distinguished majority perpetuity. in. Republicans try to make it sound as Even the sister agency of the EPA leader. if all they want is for the EPA and the and the Corps of Engineers, the Small Mr. MCCARTHY. I thank the gen- Corps to develop new rules right away, Business Administration, has indicated tleman for yielding, and I thank the but it is really clear that what they that the cost estimate complying with chairman for his work on this issue. want to do is stop these agencies from this regulation goes well beyond the Mr. Chairman, there is a simple truth doing their jobs at all—no new rules higher cost than that done by the EPA that exists at all times and in every and no clean water, what a shame. and the Corps of Engineers. place: the bigger the government, the Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield The Acting CHAIR. The time of the smaller the citizen. That is especially myself such time as I may consume. gentleman has expired. true when it comes to regulations. I have great regard for the gentle- Mr. SHUSTER. I yield an additional When the bureaucracy makes more woman from Maryland. I know that the 30 seconds to the gentleman. rules, those rules limit the freedom and Chesapeake Bay is incredibly impor- Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. The home opportunities of real people—people tant to not only Maryland, but the State I represent, Louisiana, the wa- who are just trying to work hard, make United States. The watershed I live in, tershed goes from the State of Mon- a living, and support themselves and much of it drains into the Susquehanna tana to New York and comes all the their families. that flows into the Chesapeake, so we way down. You can take this proposed Frankly, the EPA has crossed the are very concerned in Pennsylvania definition, and you can basically apply line with this proposed water rule. It about wanting to have clean water. it to 90 percent of the lands in south has crossed the line constitutionally, We also want to have an agriculture Louisiana. and it has crossed a line by hurting community prospering in Pennsyl- This bill simply requires consulta- people and threatening their liveli- vania. They spent millions of dollars to tion with stakeholders, consultation hoods and private property. try to clean it up. with the property owners. This is a tax. Let me tell you a story about a place Again, this notion that we haven’t This is a taking of private property. back in my district called Sandy seen the rule is not that clear because Mr. Chairman, I want to state: This is Creek. It is named Sandy Creek for a we have. It is not clear to what the private property; this is people’s reason; it has been dry for over 30 Democrats are saying. What we are homes; it is people’s farms; it is peo- years. With the drought in California, saying is we have seen a proposed rule. there is no time soon that water is We have seen a proposed rule. ple’s small businesses, and it is imped- ing their ability to achieve the Amer- coming. Because they are not going to make Now, long before this proposed rule substantial changes to the proposed ican Dream. that would expand the EPA’s power rule, that means, if they were making Mr. Chairman, I urge support of this even more, the EPA tried to regulate substantial changes, they would have bill. Sandy Creek. That would have added to come back and reopen this up and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chairman, I more costs to the people who owned have a significant comment period, but reserve the balance of my time. they are not doing that. Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield the land. It would have meant more pa- Basically, the proposed rule is going 1 minute to the gentleman from North perwork, Federal permits, compliance, to be very similar to the final rule. Carolina (Mr. ROUZER). and Federal regulators snooping around. That is what scares the heck out of b 1645 people—the farmers, builders, people It took me years to finally get the across this country, landowners. This Mr. ROUZER. Mr. Chairman, the EPA to stop. Do you know how I got bill does force the EPA and the Corps EPA has, once again, lost all common them to stop? I had to have an indi- to go back in and talk to the stake- sense as it has decided unilaterally to vidual come to Taft, California, get in holders because of the million com- redefine Waters of the U.S. my car, drive out, and walk in Sandy ments. Seventy percent were ignored. Under its proposed rule change, Creek, throughout the sand, before he They said revise or significantly Waters of the U.S. would now be de- believed there was no water to regu- change this. They ignored 70 percent of fined to include smaller bodies of water late. those million comments. and even some dry land. This new defi- Mr. Chairman, can you imagine what I am encouraging all Members to sup- nition would extend the EPA’s regu- the EPA would try and do if they even port this. latory reach to seemingly any body of had more authority to regulate things I yield 1 minute to the gentleman water, including that water puddled in outside their jurisdiction? from Louisiana (Mr. GRAVES), a leader your ditch after a rainstorm. You These are the actions of an adminis- on this issue. heard me right. tration that is unaccountable and that

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We streams, and groundwater but also we could really bring that to the fore- are going to stop this regulation for all manmade waterways like a fish pond, front. Mr. Chairman, I would like to of the hard-working Americans who are irrigation pipes, and dry ditching to start off with a few facts, and we have tired of this Agency’s power grabs just harvest timber. If not stopped, this covered them already. for the sake of power. overreach will have damaging con- There are broad environmental and We are going to try to do it for all sequences for economic growth and conservation organizations that also who wish they could have control over jobs. oppose the bill. For the RECORD, I will their own lives. The EPA doesn’t need In Georgia’s 12th District, many submit 59 of them that are in opposi- any more power, Mr. Chairman, the farmers and businesses are concerned tion. people do. about their ability to comply with COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRA- Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chairman, I these Federal mandates while main- STRUCTURE H.R. 1732, REGULATORY INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2015 OUTSIDE GROUP LET- reserve the balance of my time. taining their livelihoods. The Waters of TERS OF OPPOSITION MAY 12, 2015 Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield the United States rule will grant the Alliance for the Great Lakes, American 90 seconds to the gentleman from Iowa Federal Government power to dictate land use decisions, as well as farming Rivers, American Whitewater, Arkansas (Mr. YOUNG). Wildlife Federation, Audubon Naturalist So- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. I thank the practices, making it even more dif- ciety, California River Watch, Citizens Cam- chairman for his leadership on this ficult to maintain a competitive and paign for the Environment, Clean Oceans issue. profitable farm or business. Competition, Clean Water Action, Coalition Mr. Chairman, I rise today to speak I am proud to cosponsor H.R. 1732, to Protect Blacksburg Waterways, in favor of H.R. 1732, the Regulatory In- and I urge my colleagues to support Earthjustice, Earthworks, Eastern PA Coali- tion for Abandoned Mine Reclamation, En- tegrity Protection Act of 2015. this important legislation. Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chairman, I dangered Habitats League, Environment We hear that this is all about clean America, Environmental Law and Policy water. This is about clean water, and reserve the balance of my time. Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, may I Center, Environmental Working Group, we all want clean water. It is an issue Freshwater Future, Friends of Accotink inquire as to how much time I have re- that should not be demagogued in this Creek, Friends of Dyke Marsh. maining? debate. We all want clean water. We Friends of the Nanticoke River, Friends of The CHAIR. The gentleman from the Weskeag, Galveston Bay Foundation, have kids, and we have mothers and fa- Pennsylvania has 9 minutes remaining. Great Lakes Environmental Law Center, thers and grandparents. Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield Gulf Restoration Network, Izaak Walton This is about a process. It is about a 1 minute to the gentlewoman from League of America, Jesus People Against Pollution, Lake Erie Region Conservancy, process that needs to be transparent, California (Mrs. MIMI WALTERS). and it is about where stakeholders are Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California. League of Conservation Voters, Little Falls Watershed Alliance, Loudoun Wildlife Con- at the table. Who are these stake- Mr. Chairman, there is something ter- holders? They are Americans. They are servancy, Maryland Conservation Council, ribly wrong when the Federal Govern- Midshore Riverkeeper Conservancy, Mil- our farmers, our ranchers, the folks ment is attempting to regulate our Na- waukee Riverkeeper, Minnesota Center for who put food on our tables; they are tion’s puddles, streams, and ditches. Environmental Advocacy, Montgomery developers and construction workers The proposed rule that the Obama Countryside Alliance, Natural Resources De- who build our homes. administration issued last year would, fense Council, National Audubon Society, This has amazing implications if we unfortunately, give the EPA the power National Wildlife Federation, Nature don’t get this rule right, Mr. Chairman. to do just that. This rule would rede- Abounds. Can you imagine the EPA’s requiring Neighbors of the Northwest Branch, Ana- fine the Waters of the United States costia River, Ocean River Institute, Ohio En- farmers to have to get a permit to tile under the Clean Water Act and signifi- vironmental Council, Ohio Wetlands Associa- during a season? Can you imagine how cantly increase the Federal Govern- tion, People to Save the Sheyenne, Piedmont long that could take? Your season ment’s jurisdiction over waters never Environmental Council, Potomac could be too late to plant. What would intended for regulation. Riverkeeper Network, Protecting Our that do to land value? to commodity The blatant power grab and regu- Waters, River Network, Sierra Club, South- prices? latory overreach would not only dis- ern Environmental Law Center, St. Mary’s We have to get this right. I rise in River Watershed Association, Surfrider mantle a longstanding partnership be- Foundation, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Coun- support of this bill as it is a common- tween the States and the Federal Gov- cil, Trout Unlimited, Virginia Conservation sense, smart bill. We can do it to- ernment, but it would also threaten Network, WasteWater Education, gether. We can get it right. The Amer- American jobs, increase the costs of Waterkeepers Chesapeake, West Virginia ican people must be heard. doing business, and heighten the likeli- Highlands Conservancy. Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chairman, hood of costly lawsuits. Mrs. NAPOLITANO. The Army Corps how much time do I have remaining? The Regulatory Integrity Protection of Engineers—the Corps—and the EPA The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman Act, of which I am proud to be an origi- have testified that their revised clean from California has 101⁄2 minutes re- nal cosponsor, would require the water protection rule will provide more maining. Obama administration to withdraw its certainty and clarity to the current Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chairman, I proposed rule and replace it with one clean water permitting process, that it reserve the balance of my time. that considers stakeholders’ input and will reduce regulatory confusion and Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield maintains the State-Federal partner- costs, and that it will protect our Na- 1 minute to the gentleman from Geor- ship to regulate our waters. I urge my tion’s waters, our economy, and our gia (Mr. ALLEN). colleagues to support this vital bill. American way of life, as was stressed Mr. ALLEN. I thank the chairman Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chairman, I in the committee hearing which we all for his leadership on this issue as it is yield myself such time as I may con- attended. I believe that it is something so important to our farmers and busi- sume. that they were very sure they wanted nesses in Georgia. You have heard a lot about the EPA, to do. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to address that it is a bad agency doing bad Fact: on April 6, 2015, the Corps and the gross regulatory overreach of the things; but, if it weren’t for the EPA, the EPA submitted this revised clean Environmental Protection Agency and many of our communities would be fac- water protection rule to OMB for final the Army Corps of Engineers regarding ing undrinkable water because of the review, bringing it closer to publica- the proposed Waters of the United pollution that is left behind, without tion later this spring, but my Repub- States rule. any followup. lican colleagues are attempting to stop

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MYTH #1 Board completed its own scientific review of the Connectivity report, and concluded that Fact: H.R. 1732 would halt the near The proposed rule expands Federal Clean the report is ‘‘a thorough and technically ac- Water Act authority over ditches. final rulemaking needed to clarify curate review of the literature on the Clean Water Act protection for count- FACT connectivity of streams and wetlands to less streams and wetlands, many of The proposed rule reduces federal author- downstream waters’’ and found that the sci- which serve as primary sources of ity over ditches by specifically excluding entific literature provides enough informa- drinking water for one in three Ameri- ditches (including roadside ditches) that are tion to support a more definitive statement cans. If you want to put it in millions, constructed in dry lands and either (1) con- on the degree of connection between certain, it would be 117 million people. tain water less than year-round, or (2) do not geographically-isolated waters and down- Fact: rather than allow the Agency flow into another waterbody subject to the stream waters. to provide additional regulatory cer- Act. If you have any questions or would like to The proposed rule retains existing author- learn more about the proposal, please see tainty and clarity, it would leave in ity over certain ditches that once were, and (http://democrats.transportation.house.gov/ place 2003 and 2008 Bush guidance docu- continue to function as, natural streams. legislation/waters-united-states) or call the ments, which have been uniformly Recently, the agencies testified that they Subcommittee on Water Resources and Envi- criticized by industry as confusing, are reviewing over one million public com- ronment. costly, and frustrating that provide lit- ments submitted on the proposed rule and EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, M.C., tle environmental benefit. will make revisions to further clarify the Ranking Member, Committee on Fact: it is simply a bureaucratic regulation (including its application to Science, Space, and Technology. redo, forcing the agencies to repeat ditches) in order to make it more effective in steps in what has been a nearly decade- implementing the Clean Water Act, con- MARCH 24, 2015 sistent with the science and the law. MYTHS VS. FACTS: EPA AND CORPS’ CLEAN long rulemaking process of unprece- If you have any questions or would like to WATER RULE MYTH # 4—EPA IS SEIZING dented public outreach, for no other learn more about the proposal, please see GREATER POWER OVER AGRICULTURE reason than to prevent this administra- (http://democrats.transportation.house.gov/ tion from finalizing clean water protec- legislation/waters-united-states) or call the DEAR COLLEAGUE: Last April, the Environ- tion rulemaking. Subcommittee on Water Resources and Envi- mental Protection Agency (EPA) and the The last fact: if it is released, it fails ronment. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) pro- posed a Clean Water rule to clarify the juris- to protect our water resources and our PETER A. DEFAZIO, M.C., Ranking Member, dictional scope of the Clean Water Act. This economy, and Congress simply has proposal was intended to simplify and im- multiple avenues with which to address Committee on Trans- portation and Infra- prove the process for determining what those concerns. structure. waters (and wetlands) are, and are not, pro- tected by the Act, consistent with two deci- Mr. Chairman, I submit for the GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, RECORD the facts and the myths. I have M.C., sions of the U.S. Supreme Court. Since that five of them. Ranking Member, Sub- time, a number of questions or misconcep- The proposed rulemaking, the Fed- committee on Water tions about this proposal have been raised. eral Clean Water Act authority over Resources and Envi- MYTH #4 ditches—it reduces Federal authority ronment. The proposed rule is a ‘‘power grab’’ by the over ditches by specifically excluding EPA to exert greater Federal authority over ditches, including roadside ditches that MARCH 19, 2015. farming, ranching, and forestry operations. are constructed in dry lands, et cetera, MYTHS VS. FACTS: EPA AND CORPS’ CLEAN FACTS and it goes on. WATER RULE MYTH # 2—THE PROPOSED The proposed rule provides greater cer- Myth number two, it is not based on RULE IS NOT BASED ON THE SCIENCE tainty to farmers, ranchers, and forestry op- sound science. Fact, in 2015, the Office DEAR COLLEAGUE: Last April, the Environ- erations and would preserve existing statu- of R&D—Research and Development— mental Protection Agency (EPA) and the tory and regulatory exemptions for common U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) pro- farming, ranching, and forestry practices, in- released its ‘‘Connectivity of Streams posed a Clean Water rule to clarify the juris- cluding exemptions for prior converted crop- and Wetlands to Downstream Waters’’ dictional scope of the Clean Water Act. This land, irrigation return flows, and normal report of more than 1,200 existing peer- proposal was intended to simplify and im- farming, ranching, and silvicultural activi- reviewed publications which support prove the process for determining what ties. this. waters (and wetlands) are, and are not, pro- The proposed rule would not affect an ex- Myth number four, a power grab by tected by the Act, consistent with the deci- isting Clean Water Act exemption for the the EPA to exert greater Federal au- sions of the U.S. Supreme Court. Yet, critics construction and maintenance of farm or thority—fact, it preserves existing of this proposed rule have questioned the stock ponds constructed on dry lands, and statutory and regulatory exemptions science behind the proposal. would, for the first time, specifically exclude MYTH #2 artificial stock watering and irrigation for common farming, ranching, and for- ponds constructed on dry lands from Clean The proposed rule is not based on sound estry practices, and it goes on. Water Act jurisdiction. science. Myth number five, the EPA did not The proposed rule does not just respect the adequately consult with States and did FACTS current exemptions for ditches but it would not take local concerns into consider- In January 2015, EPA’s Office of Research expand the definition of ditches to make the ation. Fact, again, there were 900,000 and Development released its ‘‘Connectivity exemption clearer. public comments, and 19,000 provided of Streams and Wetlands to Downstream No Clean Water Act permit is required substantive comments, and they Waters’’ report—a review and synthesis of today for the application of pesticides or fer- reached out to other States. more than 1,200 existing peer-reviewed publi- tilizer to dry land, and this will not change cations from the scientific literature. under the proposed rule. MARCH 19, 2015. This Connectivity report noted that ‘‘the Puddles on crop fields are not subject to MYTHS VS. FACTS: EPA AND CORPS’ CLEAN scientific literature unequivocally dem- the Clean Water Act today, and this will not WATER RULE MYTH # 1—EXPANDED REGULA- onstrates that streams, individually or cu- change under the proposed rule. TION OF DITCHES mulatively, exert a strong influence on the In short, if you can plow, plant, or harvest DEAR COLLEAGUE: Last April, the Environ- integrity of downstream waters. All tribu- today without a Clean Water permit, you mental Protection Agency (EPA) and the tary streams, including perennial, intermit- will not need a permit for these activities U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) pro- tent, and ephemeral streams, are physically, under the proposed rule. posed a Clean Water rule to clarify the juris- chemically, and biologically connected to If you have any questions or would like to dictional scope of the Clean Water Act. This downstream rivers via channels and associ- learn more about the proposal, please see proposal was intended to simplify and im- ated alluvial deposits where water and other http://democrats.transportation.house.gov/ prove the process for determining what materials are concentrated, mixed, trans- legislation/waters-united-states or call the waters (and wetlands) are, and are not, pro- formed, and transported.’’ Subcommittee on Water Resources and Envi- tected by the Act, consistent with the deci- The Connectivity report also noted that ronment. sions of the U.S. Supreme Court. ‘‘the incremental effects of individual Sincerely, Since that time, a number of questions or streams and wetlands are cumulative across DONNA F. EDWARDS, misconceptions about this proposal have entire watersheds and therefore must be Member of Congress.

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April 13, 2015 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESI- ess and the agencies’ ability to respond to DENT, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT the public as well as two Supreme Court rul- MYTHS VS. FACTS: EPA AND CORPS CLEAN AND BUDGET, ings. WATER RULE MYTH # 5—EPA AND THE Washington, DC, April 29, 2015. CORPS DID NOT CONSULT THE STATES Mrs. NAPOLITANO. There you are, STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY Mr. Chairman. DEAR COLLEAGUE: Last April, the Environ- H.R. 1732—REGULATORY INTEGRITY PROTECTION We still oppose H.R. 1732, but I would mental Protection Agency (EPA) and the ACT really like to ensure that we continue U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) pro- The Administration strongly opposes H.R. posed a Clean Water rule to clarify the juris- to work with the EPA to get in place 1732. If the President were presented with dictional scope of the Clean Water Act. This something that is really going to help H.R. 1732, his senior advisers would rec- proposal was intended to simplify and im- America’s farmers and industry. ommend that he veto the bill, which would prove the process for determining what I yield back the balance of my time. require the Environmental Protection Agen- waters (and wetlands) are, and are not, pro- cy (EPA) and the Department of the Army Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield tected by the Act, consistent with the deci- (Army) to withdraw and re-propose specified myself the balance of my time. sions of the U.S. Supreme Court. However, draft regulations needed to clarify the juris- Forty years ago, the Clean Water Act questions and misconceptions about this pro- dictional boundaries of the Clean Water Act established a partnership between posal continue to be raised. (CWA). The agencies’ rulemaking, grounded States and the Federal Government to MYTH #5 in science, is essential to ensure clean water regulate waters. The limits on Federal for future generations, and is responsive to During the rulemaking process, EPA and power under this partnership have also calls for rulemaking from Congress, indus- the Corps did not adequately consult with been reaffirmed by the Supreme Court try, and community stakeholders as well as states and did not take local concerns into decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court. The not once, but twice, and I might add consideration when developing this rule. proposed rule has been through an extensive that my colleagues, when they were FACTS public engagement process. the majority party, tried twice to do Clean water is vital for the success of the what this rule is going to do, but they EPA consulted with various stakeholders, Nation’s businesses, agriculture, energy de- particularly with those from the agricultural couldn’t get it out of committee be- velopment, and the health of our commu- cause there was not the support for it. community, and received over 900,000 public nities. More than one in three Americans get comments. Of these, approximately 19,000 I am not sure what has changed ex- their drinking water from rivers, lakes, and cept for the fact that Republicans are provided substantive comments on the pro- reservoirs that are at risk of pollution from posed rule. upstream sources. The protection of wet- in the majority, but there is still a lot In total, EPA held over 400 meetings lands is vital for hunting and fishing. When of opposition out there to it. throughout the country on the proposed Congress passed the CWA in 1972, to restore The administration’s proposed rule rulemaking, and the agencies extended the the Nation’s waters, it recognized that to abandons a successful partnership in public comment period twice for a total of have healthy communities downstream, we favor of a vast expansion of the Federal 207 days, to listen to concerns and draft a need to protect the smaller streams and wet- Government’s authority to regulate. better, clearer rule. lands upstream. This proposed rule was developed with- EPA developed a special process for engag- Clarifying the scope of the CWA helps to protect clean water, safeguard public health, out consulting States and local govern- ing the states during the public comment pe- ments or regulated communities, and riod, engaging with Environmental Council and strengthen the economy. Supreme Court of the States, the Association of Clean Water decisions in 2001 and 2006 focused on specific it will have dire economic con- Administrators, and the Association of State jurisdictional determinations and rejected sequences. Wetland Managers. the analytical approach that the Army Corps In fact, as the gentlewoman men- At a March 22, 2015, hearing before the Sub- of Engineers was using for those determina- tioned, there have been 20,000 sub- committee on Water Resources and Environ- tions, but did not invalidate the underlying stantive comments on this, and 70 per- ment, the EPA’s Deputy Assistant Adminis- regulation. This has created ongoing ques- cent of them have opposed this rule. tions and uncertainty about how the regula- trator for the Office of Water characterized As I made the point earlier, the pro- EPA’s outreach efforts as ‘‘unprecedented.’’ tion is applied consistent with the Court’s decisions. The proposed rule would address posed rule is out there. If they were Further, when describing EPA’s meetings this uncertainty. going to change it, they would have to with state representatives, the Deputy As- If enacted, H.R. 1732 would derail current go back and reopen the comment pe- sistant Administrator stated, ‘‘At the last efforts to clarify the scope of the CWA, ham- riod, but they are not changing it sig- meeting, which was scheduled for two hours, string future regulatory efforts, and deny nificantly. it was a little over an hour, and that meeting businesses and communities the regulatory ended because, quite frankly, the states (ran) certainty needed to invest in projects that b 1700 out of things they wanted to talk about.’’ rely on clean water. H.R. 1732 also would The proposed rule will be very, very Since 2003, the agencies have received an delay by a number of years any action to estimated 1,429,000 total public comments clarify the scope of the CWA, because it similar to what the final rule is. That during six separate rulemakings, lasting a would: (1) require the agencies to re-propose is why we need to stop it. Two-thirds of total 700 days, or approximately 2 years. a rule that has already gone through an ex- the States object to this law rule, two- ‘‘Quite candidly, I will tell you that there tensive public comment process; and (2) cre- thirds of the States object to it. Local is not a lot of new in the way of issues that ate a burdensome advisory process that governments, farmers, builders, job are being raised. Many of the issues that are would complicate the agencies’ rulemaking creators, and stakeholders object to being raised are the same ones that have and potentially constrain their discretion. this rule. As mentioned, of those 20,000 been raised for several years.’’—Quote from The agencies have already conducted an ex- substantial comments, 70 percent of Ken Kopocis, EPA Deputy Assistant Admin- tensive and lengthy outreach to a broad range of stakeholders who will continue to them rejected this rulemaking. The istrator for the Office of Water (3/18/15 Hear- Regulatory Integrity Protection Act ing of the Water Resources and Environment be engaged in the current process. Duplica- Subcommittee) tive outreach and consultation would impose rejects this flawed rule and flawed unnecessary burdens and excessive costs on process that created it. If you have any questions or would like to all parties. learn more about the rule, please see This bipartisan bill restores the in- The final rule should be allowed to pro- (http://democrats.transportation.house.gov/ tegrity of the rulemaking process and ceed. EPA and Army have sought the views legislation/waters-united-states) or call the the Federal and State partnership. The of and listened carefully to the public Subcommittee on Water Resources and Envi- throughout the extensive public engagement agencies simply need to go back and do ronment. process for this rule. It would be imprudent it right. We cannot protect our waters Sincerely, to dismiss the years of work that have al- and provide more regulatory clarity ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, ready occurred and no value would be added. without sacrificing common sense and Member of Congress. The agencies need to be able to finish their balance. Mr. Chairman, I encourage all Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Also, for the work. Members to support this bill. RECORD, I submit the Statement of Ad- In the end, H.R. 1732, like its predecessors, I yield back the balance of my time. ministration Policy from the Office of would sow more confusion and invite more conflict at a time when our communities and Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chair, the proposed the President, which states at the end: businesses need clarity and certainty around Waters of the U.S. rule is critically flawed and ‘‘If the President were presented with clean water regulation. Simply put, this bill needs to be rewritten. After following the rule- H.R. 1732, his senior advisors would rec- is not an act of good government; rather, it making process very closely, I have no con- ommend that he veto the bill.’’ would hinder the ongoing rulemaking proc- fidence that that the current rule will give any

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:22 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12MY7.048 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2836 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2015 clarity for those who will be greatly impacted will continue to fight against government over- (B) incorporating the areas and issues where by this proposed rule. If anything, Mr. Speak- reach on behalf of Iowa’s hard working farm- consensus was reached with the parties. er, the only clarity I can find in the proposed ing families. (c) FEDERALISM CONSULTATION REQUIRE- MENTS.—As part of consulting with and solic- rule is that we will see an increase in the num- The CHAIR. All time for general de- iting advice and recommendations from State ber of permits that the Corps of Engineers and bate has expired. and local officials under subsection (b), the Sec- EPA will need to issue for landowners to de- Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be retary and the Administrator shall— velop their land, and any litigation that may re- considered for amendment under the 5- (1) seek to reach consensus with the State and sult. minute rule. local officials on how to define the term ‘‘waters The proposed rule would automatically regu- In lieu of the amendment in the na- of the United States’’ as used in the Federal late all tributaries that connect to a down- ture of a substitute recommended by Water Pollution Control Act; stream water body and all streams and wet- the Committee on Transportation and (2) provide the State and local officials with notice and an opportunity to participate in the lands in floodplains or riparian areas of regu- Infrastructure printed in the bill, it consultation process under subsection (b); lated water bodies unless they are deemed shall be in order to consider as an (3) consult with State and local officials that not navigable by the EPA or Army Corps. To original bill for the purpose of amend- represent a broad cross-section of regional, eco- me, that sounds like a dream for lawyers and ment under the 5-minute rule an nomic, policy, and geographic perspectives in a nightmare for everyone else. We must curb amendment in the nature of a sub- the United States; regulatory overreach and protect our economy stitute consisting of the text of Rules (4) emphasize the importance of collaboration with and among the State and local officials; as well as the rights of landowners. Committee print 114–13 modified by the (5) allow for meaningful and timely input by During the public comment period, more amendment printed in part A of House the State and local officials; than a million comments were submitted. Ear- Report 114–98. That amendment in the (6) recognize, preserve, and protect the pri- lier this year during an Energy and Water Ap- nature of a substitute shall be consid- mary rights and responsibilities of the States to propriations hearing the Corps informed us ered as read. protect water quality under the Federal Water that 58 percent of the comments were in op- The text of the amendment in the na- Pollution Control Act, and to plan and control position to the rule, then later that month at an ture of a substitute is as follows: the development and use of land and water re- Interior Appropriations hearing the EPA in- sources in the States; H.R. 1732 (7) protect the authorities of State and local formed us that 87% of the comments sup- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- governments and rights of private property own- ported the rule. If the two agencies respon- resentatives of the United States of America in ers over natural and manmade water features, sible for developing and implementing the rule Congress assembled, including the continued recognition of Federal cannot even agree on the number of com- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. deference to State primacy in the development of ments submitted supporting the rule, how can This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Regulatory In- water law, the governance of water rights, and they be trusted to implement the rule? tegrity Protection Act of 2015’’. the establishment of the legal system by which In the FY15 Omnibus we included Congres- SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF EXISTING PROPOSED States mediate disputes over water use; sional direction to the EPA and the Army RULE. (8) incorporate the advice and recommenda- Corps to withdraw the flawed ‘Interpretive Not later than 30 days after the date of enact- tions of the State and local officials regarding matters involving differences in State and local Rule’ that EPA had issued in conjunction with ment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protec- geography, hydrology, climate, legal frame- the proposed Waters of the US rule and the works, economies, priorities, and needs; and Administration withdrew the ‘Interpretive Rule’. tion Agency shall withdraw the proposed rule described in the notice of proposed rule pub- (9) ensure transparency in the consultation It’s now time that we enact Congressional di- lished in the Federal Register entitled ‘‘Defini- process, including promptly making accessible to rection to withdraw the entire Waters of the tion of ‘Waters of the United States’ Under the the public all communications, records, and US rule as proposed, and start fresh following Clean Water Act’’ (79 Fed. Reg. 22188 (April 21, other documents of all meetings that are part of the comment period. 2014)) and any final rule based on such pro- the consultation process. (d) STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION REQUIRE- Therefore, Mr. Chair I support this bill and I posed rule (including RIN 2040–AF30). MENTS.—As part of consulting with and solic- encourage all my fellow members to vote for SEC. 3. DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PROPOSED RULE. iting recommendations from stakeholders and it. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Army other interested parties under subsection (b), the Mr. BLUM. Mr. Chair, I rise today on behalf and the Administrator of the Environmental Secretary and the Administrator shall— of Iowans in my district to support H.R. 1732, Protection Agency shall develop a new proposed (1) identify representatives of public and pri- the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of rule to define the term ‘‘waters of the United vate stakeholders and other interested parties, 2015, to prohibit the implementation of the rule States’’ as used in the Federal Water Pollution including small entities (as defined in section concerning ‘‘Waters of the United States Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.). 601 of title 5, United States Code), representing (b) DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PROPOSED RULE.— a broad cross-section of regional, economic, and (WOTUS)’’ by the Environmental Protection In developing the new proposed rule under sub- Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of geographic perspectives in the United States, section (a), the Secretary and the Administrator which could potentially be affected, directly or Engineers (USACE). shall— indirectly, by the new proposed rule under sub- The rule permitting the expansion of (1) take into consideration the public com- section (a), for the purpose of obtaining advice WOTUS grants EPA and U.S. Army Corps of ments received on— and recommendations from those representatives Engineers jurisdiction over traditionally state (A) the proposed rule referred to in section 2; about the potential adverse impacts of the new regulated water under the auspices of the (B) the accompanying economic analysis of proposed rule and means for reducing such im- Clean Water Act. This includes water pre- the proposed rule entitled ‘‘Economic Analysis pacts in the new proposed rule; and of Proposed Revised Definition of Waters of the (2) ensure transparency in the consultation viously unregulated by the federal govern- United States’’ (dated March 2014); and ment, such as dry ditches and intrastate riv- process, including promptly making accessible to (C) the report entitled ‘‘Connectivity of the public all communications, records, and ers. Streams & Wetlands to Downstream Waters: A These regulations simply defy common other documents of all meetings that are part of Review & Synthesis of Scientific Evidence’’ the consultation process. sense. Every constituent in my district desires (EPA/600/R–14/475F; dated January 2015); (e) TIMING OF FEDERALISM AND STAKEHOLDER clean water, but the EPA and USACE are (2) jointly consult with and solicit advice and CONSULTATION.—Not later than 3 months after transferring authority from state and local offi- recommendations from representative State and the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary cials, who know the needs of stakeholders, to local officials, stakeholders, and other interested and the Administrator shall initiate consulta- Washington bureaucrats. parties on how to define the term ‘‘waters of the tions with State and local officials, stake- In response, I am proud to join the 69 other United States’’ as used in the Federal Water holders, and other interested parties under sub- Pollution Control Act; and Members as a cosponsor of this bipartisan bill section (b). (3) prepare a regulatory proposal that will, (f) REPORT.—The Secretary and the Adminis- along with the hundreds of organized stake- consistent with applicable rulings of the United trator shall prepare a report that— holders nationwide, along with thousands of States Supreme Court, specifically identify those (1) identifies and responds to each of the pub- individual farmers, raising serious concerns or waters covered under, and those waters not cov- lic comments filed on— issued public statements in opposition to ered under, the Federal Water Pollution Control (A) the proposed rule referred to in section 2; adoption of these proposals. These regula- Act— (B) the accompanying economic analysis of tions unnecessarily burden farmers and small (A) taking into consideration— the proposed rule entitled ‘‘Economic Analysis (i) the public comments referred to in para- of Proposed Revised Definition of Waters of the business owners and prevent job creation, graph (1); and United States’’ (dated March 2014); and wage increases, and economic growth. I can- (ii) the advice and recommendations made by (C) the report entitled ‘‘Connectivity of not permit such proposals to go unchallenged. the State and local officials, stakeholders, and Streams & Wetlands to Downstream Waters: A I thank so many of my colleagues for stand- other interested parties consulted under this sec- Review & Synthesis of Scientific Evidence’’ ing with me in this effort and rest assured, I tion; and (EPA/600/R–14/475F; dated January 2015);

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:16 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A12MY7.006 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2837 (2) provides a detailed explanation of how the SEC. 4. NO ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION OF AP- (12) was promulgated without consulting new proposed rule under subsection (a) address- PROPRIATIONS. with State and local governmental entities; es the public comments referred to in paragraph No additional funds are authorized to be ap- or (1); propriated to carry out this Act, and this Act (13) was promulgated without public notice (3) describes in detail— shall be carried out using amounts otherwise or comment. (A) the advice and recommendations obtained available for such purpose. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- from the State and local officials consulted The CHAIR. No amendment to the lution 231, the gentlewoman from under this section; (B) the areas and issues where consensus was amendment in the nature of a sub- Maryland (Ms. EDWARDS) and a Member reached with the State and local officials con- stitute shall be in order except those opposed each will control 5 minutes. sulted under this section; printed in part B of House Report 114– The Chair recognizes the gentle- (C) the areas and issues of continuing dis- 98. Each such amendment may be of- woman from Maryland. agreement that resulted in the failure to reach fered only in the order printed in the Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, de- consensus; and report by a Member designated in the spite nearly universal calls for in- (D) the reasons for the continuing disagree- report, shall be considered read, shall creased clarity and certainty from cer- ments; tain stakeholders, my colleagues have (4) provides a detailed explanation of how the be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and con- made it a priority to halt the current new proposed rule addresses the advice and rec- clean water rulemaking and to force ommendations provided by the State and local trolled by the proponent and an oppo- officials consulted under this section, including nent, shall not be subject to amend- agencies to go back to the drawing the areas and issues where consensus was ment, and shall not be subject to a de- board and start the process all over reached with the State and local officials; mand for division of the question. again, before the public will ever even (5) describes in detail— see the final product. AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MS. EDWARDS (A) the advice and recommendations obtained After over a year of public outreach from the stakeholders and other interested par- The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- on a scale unprecedented in the history ties, including small entities, consulted under sider amendment No. 1 printed in part of the Clean Water Act, as well as this section about the potential adverse impacts B of House Report 114–98. countless congressional hearings, the of the new proposed rule and means for reduc- Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I have agencies have submitted a revised ing such impacts in the new proposed rule; and an amendment at the desk. clean water protection rule to the Of- (B) how the new proposed rule addresses such advice and recommendations; The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate fice of Management and Budget for (6) provides a detailed explanation of how the the amendment. final interagency review, which is the new proposed rule— The text of the amendment is as fol- last step before the revised final rule (A) recognizes, preserves, and protects the pri- lows: would be released to the general public mary rights and responsibilities of the States to Strike sections 2 and 3 and insert the fol- later this spring. protect water quality and to plan and control lowing: This, in fact, is the basis of my the development and use of land and water re- SEC. 2. LIMITATION. amendment. You see, Mr. Chairman, to sources in the States; and be fair, several of my constituents have (B) is consistent with the applicable rulings of The Secretary of the Army and the Admin- istrator of the Environmental Protection expressed similar concerns with the the United States Supreme Court regarding the substance of the proposed rule. In fact, scope of waters to be covered under the Federal Agency are prohibited from implementing Water Pollution Control Act; and any final rule that is based on the proposed Maryland farmers have visited with me (7) provides comprehensive regulatory and rule described in the notice of proposed rule on more than one occasion, and I have economic impact analyses, utilizing the latest published in the Federal Register entitled heard those concerns, and that is why I data and other information, on how definitional ‘‘Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’ have pressed the agency witnesses who changes in the new proposed rule will impact, Under the Clean Water Act’’ (79 Fed. Reg. appeared before our subcommittees on directly or indirectly— 22188 (April 21, 2014)) if such final rule— several critical areas. (A) each program under the Federal Water (1) expands the scope of the Federal Water Indeed, in testimony to the Com- Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) Pollution Control Act for Federal, State, and mittee on Transportation and Infra- local government agencies; and beyond those waterbodies covered prior to the decisions of the United States Supreme structure, the heads of both the Army (B) public and private stakeholders and other Corps of Engineers and the Environ- interested parties, including small entities, regu- Court in Solid Waste Agency of Northern lated under each such program. Cook County v. United States Army Corps of mental Protection Agency have identi- (g) PUBLICATION.— Engineers, 531 U.S. 159 (2001), and Rapanos v. fied several specific areas where the (1) FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE.—Not later than United States, 547 U.S. 715 (2006); proposed rulemaking may have lacked 3 months after the completion of consultations (2) is inconsistent with the judicial opin- specificity and where the agencies have with and solicitation of recommendations from ions of Justice Scalia or Justice Kennedy in committed to clarifying changes in the State and local officials, stakeholders, and other Rapanos v. United States; final rule to address these areas. interested parties under subsection (b), the Sec- (3) authorizes Federal Water Pollution For example, the American Farm Bu- retary and the Administrator shall publish for Control Act jurisdiction over a waterbody reau and Maryland farmers expressed comment in the Federal Register— based solely on the presence of migratory birds on such waterbody; concern about the distinction between (A) the new proposed rule under subsection ephemeral—that is rain-dependent— (a); (4) increases the regulation of ditches, in- (B) a description of the areas and issues cluding roadside ditches, when compared to streams, which are currently subject to where consensus was reached with the State existing Federal Water Pollution Control the Clean Water Act, and erosional fea- and local officials consulted under this section; Act regulations or guidance; tures, which are not. EPA has testified and (5) increases the scope of the Federal Water that the agencies expect the final rule (C) the report described in subsection (f). Pollution Control Act with respect to munic- to clarify the distinction between (2) DURATION OF REVIEW.—The Secretary and ipal separate sanitary sewer systems, water ephemeral streams and erosional fea- the Administrator shall provide not fewer than supply canals, or other water delivery sys- tures to ensure that the final rule does 180 days for the public to review and comment tems; not inadvertently bring erosional fea- on— (6) eliminates historical statutory or regu- latory exemptions for agriculture, tures under the scope of the act. (A) the new proposed rule under subsection Numerous groups, including the Na- (a); silviculture, or ranching; (B) the accompanying economic analysis for (7) increases the scope of the Federal Water tional Association of Counties, have the new proposed rule; and Pollution Control Act with respect to expressed concern about the impact of (C) the report described in subsection (f). groundwater or water reuse or recycling the proposed rule on ‘‘ditches.’’ In re- (h) PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS.—Subchapter projects; sponse, the agencies testified that the II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United (8) requires Federal Water Pollution Con- proposed rule not only codified the cur- States Code (commonly known as the ‘‘Adminis- trol Act regulation of erosional features; rent exemption for ditches but also trative Procedure Act’’) shall apply to the devel- (9) requires Federal Water Pollution Con- ‘‘expanded the definition of ditches opment and review of the new proposed rule trol Act permits for land-use activities; that would be exempt under the clean (10) requires Federal Water Pollution Con- under subsection (a). water rule to make it clearer, [includ- (i) STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS DEFINED.—In trol Act regulation of artificial farm and this section, the term ‘‘State and local officials’’ stock ponds, puddles, water on driveways, ing] ditches that basically drain dry means elected or professional State and local birdbaths, or playgrounds; along public lands and highways.’’ Fur- government officials or their representative re- (11) is inconsistent with the latest peer-re- ther, the agencies committed to pro- gional or national organizations. viewed scientific studies; vide greater certainty in the final rule

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:16 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12MY7.014 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2838 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2015 on what ditches are and are not pro- I would ask for support of my amend- have a bunch of bureaucrats running tected by the act. ment under the rule. around the country and deciding what Other groups questioned whether the I yield back the balance of my time. are going to be waters of the United proposed clean water rule would cap- Mr. GIBBS. I rise in opposition to the States and what are not going to be ture municipal separate sanitary storm amendment. waters of the United States. We have water sewer systems, that is, MS4s, or The CHAIR. The gentleman from to be clear about that and give clarity. water reuse and recycling projects. The Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes. All that H.R. 1732 says is for the EPA EPA Administrator testified before our Mr. GIBBS. Mr. Chairman, I must and the Corps to go back to the States committee that ‘‘EPA has not intended strongly oppose the gentlewoman’s and stakeholders and work out a rule to capture features . . . that have al- amendment because it seeks to gut this to satisfy the Supreme Court decisions ready been captured in . . . MS4 per- legislation. This amendment is mis- and that brings clarity and certainty mits, [and it] is our intent to continue leading. It would allow the EPA to and allows for economic expansion and to encourage and respect those deci- move forward and finalize its flawed protects waters at the same time, but sions and to encourage water reuse and rule expansion under Federal jurisdic- if you open it up to having bureau- recycling, which very much is con- tion of the Clean Water Act regardless crats—— sistent with the Clean Water Act and of the consequences. If the EPA deter- Ms. EDWARDS. Will the gentleman our overall intent.’’ mines entirely of its own discretion yield? Further, the Administrator testified that the rule was consistent with the Mr. GIBBS. I yield to the gentle- that the EPA would make it very clear Supreme Court decisions and other fac- woman from Maryland. that these exclusions are articulated in tors listed in the amendment, the rule Ms. EDWARDS. Do you have a cost the final rule, ‘‘so that people will see would be finalized. estimate of what it would cost to go in writing what they have been asking This amendment gives the EPA the back to the stakeholders for what you us about.’’ authority to nullify the Supreme Court have described? So my amendment simply addresses decisions which reined in the EPA’s ex- Mr. GIBBS. Mr. Chairman, I reclaim these concerns and claims. It says that pansive claims to Federal jurisdiction my time. I know that the CBO put out $5 mil- if any of these claims prove to be true, under the Clean Water Act and legally lion or something like that. The prob- then the Secretary and the Adminis- reinterpreted those decisions to be as lem we have here is that if this pro- trator are prohibited from issuing any broad and expansive as it would like. final rule that would bring about these The EPA has already stated that it posed rule goes forward, it costs at least $200-some billion to the economy. occurrences. Instead of using a legisla- believes its proposed rule is consistent What this rule does, if it goes forward, tive scalpel, my Republican colleagues with the Supreme Court decisions and under the Clean Water Act, it just have decided to use a meat cleaver. In with other factors listed in this amend- makes it where farmers, landowners, my amendment, I have tried to address ment. Therefore, the effect of this homeowners would have to go through these concerns, and I have heard from amendment is to allow the EPA to fi- the Clean Water Act permit policy, my constituents and interested parties. nalize its flawed rule that many believe Under the amendment, the adminis- permit provisions. All it does is create is not consistent with the Supreme tration cannot expand the scope be- more red tape and bureaucracy and Court decisions and the other listed yond those water bodies covered prior cost, and doesn’t do anything to pro- factors. to the decisions of the U.S. Supreme tect the water quality. This amendment will put the EPA Court in the two cases that have been It is very important to remember solely in charge of America’s waters mentioned before, and it cannot be in- that, I believe, if this rule goes forward and would undermine the Federal- consistent with either Justice Scalia’s as proposed, we could actually go back- State partnership that H.R. 1732 seeks or Justice Kennedy’s judicial opinions ward in water quality because at some to preserve. It would allow the EPA to in Rapanos. point when you layer on costs and red In addition to that, they can’t in- finalize and implement its flawed rule tape to farmers and businesses out crease the regulation of ditches, they without consultation with the States. there, they are going to throw their can’t eliminate any historical statu- There has been a lot of debate and hands up in the air, and they are not tory or regulatory exemptions for agri- discussion today, and I want to just going to do it, so it is going to stifle culture, which do not exist under the kind of address some of that because it economic activity. It will possibly 2003 and 2008 documents. There are goes to this amendment too, once they make us go backwards in water quality questions about ditches under the 2003 gut the bill. There was a lot of talk because if we don’t have a growing and 2008 guidance, but they are inter- about the amendment that was in- economy, we don’t have the resources preted differently in different parts of cluded in the Energy and Water Appro- to do the environmental stuff we want the country. priations bill. That was really a back- to do. As a fallback and an assurance to the stop to stop them from moving forward So it is very important that we kill regulated committee, I urge my col- on the current proposed rule, and they this amendment that the gentlewoman leagues to support my amendment so cannot repropose the same rule, but if offers because it guts the bill and sup- that clear legislative restrictions on this bill is passed into law, they could port H.R. 1732 going forward. All it does the final rulemaking addressing the move forward and do what H.R. 1732 di- is say to the EPA: Go back and work range of concerns that have been ex- rects them to do. with the States, and don’t propose the pressed by stakeholders are included. It Administrator McCarthy said they same rule you put out there that you will ensure that the rule does not go don’t need to put anything out because won’t tell us what your changes are, further than the Supreme Court deci- there are no new changes, or major but go back and work with the States, sion and does not exceed historical changes; that is why they don’t need to do it in an open, transparent, and ac- scope, while reaffirming longstanding put out a supplemental to the proposed countable process, and we can do some- and existing exclusions. rule. That is the problem. That is why thing that protects water quality and Both agencies have made it crystal we have this bill here today, and that the environment in this country and clear in their testimony before our is why I am against the gentlewoman’s move this country forward. committee and other committees of amendment, because they are not being I yield back the balance of my time. the House and the Senate earlier this open or transparent about what The CHAIR. The question is on the year in a joint hearing with the Senate changes they made. amendment offered by the gentle- that many of these concerns were un- I have a letter from the Executive Of- woman from Maryland (Ms. EDWARDS). founded or would be addressed in the fice of the President, Office of Manage- The question was taken; and the final rule, and so what the amendment ment and Budget, talking about the ad- Chair announced that the ayes ap- I am offering would do, it would be a ministration policy in regard to H.R. peared to have it. backstop in the unlikely event that 1732, and it talks about that they be- Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I de- anyone would think differently about lieve that this bill, passed into law, mand a recorded vote. regulating streams, ditches, and farm- would constrain the Agency’s discre- The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of land. tion. That is the problem. We can’t rule XVIII, further proceedings on the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:16 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.025 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2839 amendment offered by the gentle- States. The scope and structure of into law that process so that States woman from Maryland will be post- these programs, of course, are deter- have the ability to come into compli- poned. mined by the definition of waters of ance and maintain this important part- AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. KILDEE the U.S. nership. It is really important to the The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- So when the EPA comes out with a underlying purpose of the act. sider amendment No. 2 printed in part new definition of waters of the U.S., With that, Mr. Chairman, I reserve B of House Report 114–98. every State’s program would go under the balance of my time. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Chairman, I have review to ensure that it is compliant Mr. GIBBS. Mr. Chairman, I claim an amendment at the desk. with that new definition. Though the time in opposition to the amend- The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate Michigan has had its authority to oper- ment, though I am not opposed. the amendment. ate its own permitting program from The CHAIR. Without objection, the The text of the amendment is as fol- the 1970s, its program has been under gentleman from Ohio is recognized for lows: review by the EPA for several years. 5 minutes. At the end of the bill, add the following: So, in response to the EPA’s review of There was no objection. SEC. 4. EFFECT ON STATE PERMIT PROGRAMS. Michigan’s program, Michigan passed a Mr. GIBBS. Mr. Chairman, I want to (a) IN GENERAL.—If the Administrator of bipartisan law in 2013 to improve its thank my colleague from Michigan for the Environmental Protection Agency, based State-run program to align with Fed- offering this thoughtful amendment. on the proposed rule developed under section eral law. We are prepared to support this amend- 3, issues a final rule to define the term ment since we believe it helps protect a ‘‘waters of the United States’’ as used in the b 1715 State’s role in administering the Clean Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 Maintaining these current State per- U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), the Administrator Water Act, especially those States with shall— mitting programs—it is interesting—is delegated authorities under sections (1) not later than 90 days after the date of supported in my State and other places 402 and 404 of the act. We also believe issuance of the final rule, review each permit both by environmental and agricul- this amendment strengthens H.R. 1732 program being administered by a State tural interests, something that we and enhances the role of States in car- under section 402, 404, or 405 of that Act (33 don’t often see. So it is really impor- rying out the Clean Water Act. I en- U.S.C. 1342, 1344, or 1345) to determine wheth- tant to maintain these successful pro- courage Members to support the Kildee er the permit program complies with the grams. amendment. terms of the final rule; and Interestingly enough, since the en- (2) not later than 10 days after the date of I would also ask the sponsor of this completion of the review, notify the State actment of its 2013 law, Michigan has amendment if he would support this of— not lost any of our precious wetlands. underlying bill with the amendment in- (A) the Administrator’s determination What my amendment would do is en- cluded. The reason I argue he should is under paragraph (1); and sure that States that do this will be because, under the current rule, with- (B) in any case in which the Administrator able to continue to control their State out the underlying bill being passed, determines that a permit program does not permitting program so that the people States would have to change the proc- comply with the final rule, the actions re- who know the States and its waters esses under the 402 and 404 permitting, quired to bring the permit program into best can comply with their unique ap- compliance. and they currently would have no (b) COMPLIANCE PERIOD.—During the 2-year plication of the law. Particularly in grace period. With this amendment in period beginning on the date on which the places like Michigan where we have the the underlying bill and passage of the Administrator provides notice to a State Great Lakes, that is important. underlying bill, that would solve that under subsection (a)(2), the Administrator So here is what my amendment problem. And so his amendment may not withdraw approval of a State per- would do: strengthens the bill, but also gives the mit program referred to in subsection (a)(1) First, once a rule under this bill States the flexibility that he is asking on the basis that the permit program does would be finalized, the EPA would have for. I would ask that the sponsor of the not comply with the terms of a final rule de- 90 days to determine if a State’s pro- scribed in subsection (a). amendment support the underlying (c) LIMITATION ON STATUTORY CONSTRUC- gram is still compliant under the new bill. TION.—Nothing in this section may be con- rule. I yield back the balance of my time. strued to limit or otherwise affect the au- Second, the EPA would have a fur- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Chairman, I appre- thority of the Administrator under the Fed- ther 10 days to notify a State in writ- ciate the gentleman’s comments and eral Water Pollution Control Act or any ing if its permitting programs are com- his support. I do think it is important other provision of law— pliant under that new rule. that whenever we can agree, we do ex- (1) to withdraw approval of a State permit And finally, if a State is not compli- program referred to in subsection (a)(1), ex- press that agreement. I think this cept as specifically prohibited by subsection ant, the EPA must allow States 2 years amendment is a good example. (b); or to comply with the new rule before I know we all support the underlying (2) to disapprove a proposed permit under a they federalize a State’s permitting purpose of the act. This particular State permit program referred to in sub- program. amendment would ensure that, when section (a). When a new rule for definition of there is a rule, States that do operate The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- waters of the U.S. comes out, it will under delegated authority would be lution 231, the gentleman from Michi- automatically place every State’s per- able to continue to protect the waters gan (Mr. KILDEE) and a Member op- mitting program under review, running of the U.S. and the waters within their posed each will control 5 minutes. the risk of ending these successful own States with the best knowledge on The Chair recognizes the gentleman partnerships. I believe, and I think oth- the ground. It has been a good experi- from Michigan. ers agree, we have to maintain the ence in the State of Michigan. I think Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Chair, as allowed flexibility so that States can comply it is good for other States as well. I under the Clean Water Act, Michigan, with the new rule before the EPA think that this amendment would help my home State, and many other States would remove a State’s program. to ensure that. have successfully attained permitting Depending on the State, of course, Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- responsibility for pollutant discharges statutory changes might be required. ance of my time. into their waters through their State So we believe that 2 years would be a The CHAIR. The question is on the environmental departments, as we do sufficient period of time for States like amendment offered by the gentleman in Michigan. These programs have been Michigan to work through the legisla- from Michigan (Mr. KILDEE). long a very successful Federal-State tive process. It took Michigan over a The amendment was agreed to. partnership, allowing States, who year in 2013 to come to a conclusion of Mr. GIBBS. Mr. Chairman, I move know their lands and waters better that reform. that the Committee do now rise. than anyone, to be able to keep local In practice, to be fair, the EPA has The motion was agreed to. control of their permitting program to granted broad discretion when review- Accordingly, the Committee rose; ensure protection of their waters in ing a State’s programs. What this and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. DUN- compliance with Federal law in their amendment would do is simply codify CAN of Tennessee) having assumed the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:16 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.027 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2840 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2015 chair, Mr. YOUNG of Iowa, Chair of the (6) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means each (II) an imminent and credible threat to Committee of the Whole House on the of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, cause the serious injury or death of a law en- state of the Union, reported that that Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Is- forcement officer; Committee, having had under consider- lands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Com- (ii) that a Blue Alert should, to the max- monwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. imum extent practicable (as determined by ation the bill (H.R. 1732) to preserve ex- SEC. 3. BLUE ALERT COMMUNICATIONS NET- the Coordinator in consultation with law en- isting rights and responsibilities with WORK. forcement agencies of States and units of respect to waters of the United States, The Attorney General shall establish a na- local governments), be limited to the geo- and for other purposes, had come to no tional Blue Alert communications network graphic areas most likely to facilitate the resolution thereon. within the Department of Justice to issue apprehension of the suspect involved or which the suspect could reasonably reach, f Blue Alerts through the initiation, facilita- tion, and promotion of Blue Alert plans, in which should not be limited to State lines; ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER coordination with States, units of local gov- (iii) for law enforcement agencies of States PRO TEMPORE ernment, law enforcement agencies, and or units of local government to develop plans other appropriate entities. to communicate information to neighboring The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- States to provide for seamless communica- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair SEC. 4. BLUE ALERT COORDINATOR; GUIDE- LINES. tion of a Blue Alert; and will postpone further proceedings (iv) providing that a Blue Alert should be (a) COORDINATION WITHIN DEPARTMENT OF suspended when the suspect involved is ap- today on motions to suspend the rules JUSTICE.—The Attorney General shall assign prehended or when the law enforcement on which a recorded vote or the yeas an existing officer of the Department of Jus- agency involved determines that the Blue and nays are ordered, or on which the tice to act as the national coordinator of the Alert is no longer effective; and vote incurs objection under clause 6 of Blue Alert communications network. (G) guidelines for— (b) DUTIES OF THE COORDINATOR.—The Co- rule XX. (i) the issuance of Blue Alerts through the ordinator shall— Record votes on postponed questions network; and (1) provide assistance to States and units will be taken later. (ii) the extent of the dissemination of of local government that are using Blue f alerts issued through the network; Alert plans; (3) develop protocols for efforts to appre- RAFAEL RAMOS AND WENJIAN LIU (2) establish voluntary guidelines for hend suspects that address activities during NATIONAL BLUE ALERT ACT OF States and units of local government to use the period beginning at the time of the ini- 2015 in developing Blue Alert plans that will pro- tial notification of a law enforcement agency mote compatible and integrated Blue Alert Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I that a suspect has not been apprehended and plans throughout the United States, includ- ending at the time of apprehension of a sus- move to suspend the rules and pass the ing— pect or when the law enforcement agency in- bill (S. 665) to encourage, enhance, and (A) a list of the resources necessary to es- volved determines that the Blue Alert is no integrate Blue Alert plans throughout tablish a Blue Alert plan; longer effective, including protocols regu- the United States in order to dissemi- (B) criteria for evaluating whether a situa- lating— nate information when a law enforce- tion warrants issuing a Blue Alert; (A) the use of public safety communica- (C) guidelines to protect the privacy, dig- tions; ment officer is seriously injured or nity, independence, and autonomy of any law killed in the line of duty, is missing in (B) command center operations; and enforcement officer who may be the subject (C) incident review, evaluation, debriefing, connection with the officer’s official of a Blue Alert and the family of the law en- and public information procedures; duties, or an imminent and credible forcement officer; (4) work with States to ensure appropriate threat that an individual intends to (D) guidelines that a Blue Alert should regional coordination of various elements of cause the serious injury or death of a only be issued with respect to a law enforce- the network; law enforcement officer is received, ment officer if— (5) establish an advisory group to assist and for other purposes. (i) the law enforcement agency involved— States, units of local government, law en- The Clerk read the title of the bill. (I) confirms— forcement agencies, and other entities in- The text of the bill is as follows: (aa) the death or serious injury of the law volved in the network with initiating, facili- enforcement officer; or tating, and promoting Blue Alert plans, S. 665 (bb) the attack on the law enforcement of- which shall include— Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ficer and that there is an indication of the (A) to the maximum extent practicable, resentatives of the United States of America in death or serious injury of the officer; or representation from the various geographic Congress assembled, (II) concludes that the law enforcement of- regions of the United States; and SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ficer is missing in connection with the offi- (B) members who are— This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Rafael cer’s official duties; (i) representatives of a law enforcement or- Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Alert (ii) there is an indication of serious injury ganization representing rank-and-file offi- Act of 2015’’. to or death of the law enforcement officer; cers; SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. (iii) the suspect involved has not been ap- (ii) representatives of other law enforce- In this Act: prehended; and ment agencies and public safety communica- (1) COORDINATOR.—The term ‘‘Coordinator’’ (iv) there is sufficient descriptive informa- tions; means the Blue Alert Coordinator of the De- tion of the suspect involved and any relevant (iii) broadcasters, first responders, dis- partment of Justice designated under section vehicle and tag numbers; patchers, and radio station personnel; and 4(a). (E) guidelines that a Blue Alert should (iv) representatives of any other individ- (2) BLUE ALERT.—The term ‘‘Blue Alert’’ only be issued with respect to a threat to uals or organizations that the Coordinator means information sent through the network cause death or serious injury to a law en- determines are necessary to the success of relating to— forcement officer if— the network; (A) the serious injury or death of a law en- (i) a law enforcement agency involved con- (6) act as the nationwide point of contact forcement officer in the line of duty; firms that the threat is imminent and cred- for— (B) an officer who is missing in connection ible; (A) the development of the network; and with the officer’s official duties; or (ii) at the time of receipt of the threat, the (B) regional coordination of Blue Alerts (C) an imminent and credible threat that suspect is wanted by a law enforcement through the network; and an individual intends to cause the serious in- agency; (7) determine— jury or death of a law enforcement officer. (iii) the suspect involved has not been ap- (A) what procedures and practices are in (3) BLUE ALERT PLAN.—The term ‘‘Blue prehended; and use for notifying law enforcement and the Alert plan’’ means the plan of a State, unit (iv) there is sufficient descriptive informa- public when— of local government, or Federal agency par- tion of the suspect involved and any relevant (i) a law enforcement officer is killed or se- ticipating in the network for the dissemina- vehicle and tag numbers; riously injured in the line of duty; tion of information received as a Blue Alert. (F) guidelines— (ii) a law enforcement officer is missing in (4) LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.—The term (i) that information should be provided to connection with the officer’s official duties; ‘‘law enforcement officer’’ shall have the the National Crime Information Center data- and same meaning as in section 1204 of the Omni- base operated by the Federal Bureau of In- (iii) an imminent and credible threat to bus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of vestigation under section 534 of title 28, kill or seriously injure a law enforcement of- 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796b). United States Code, and any relevant crime ficer is received; and (5) NETWORK.—The term ‘‘network’’ means information repository of the State involved, (B) which of the procedures and practices the Blue Alert communications network es- relating to— are effective and that do not require the ex- tablished by the Attorney General under sec- (I) a law enforcement officer who is seri- penditure of additional resources to imple- tion 3. ously injured or killed in the line of duty; or ment.

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Last year, 127 men and women gave This bill reaffirms Congress’ commit- (2) DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION.—The their lives while protecting Americans’ ment to ensure the safety of the men guidelines established under subsection (b)(2) public safety, including three officers and women in our Nation’s law enforce- shall, to the maximum extent practicable (as in my home State of Virginia. The av- ment communities and the citizens determined by the Coordinator in consulta- erage age of these fallen officers is just they serve and protect every day. tion with law enforcement agencies of States 40 years old, which is too young to be I urge my colleagues to support this and units of local government), provide that taken from their loved ones. bipartisan legislation, and I reserve the appropriate information relating to a Blue The Blue Alert system, which is cur- balance of my time. Alert is disseminated to the appropriate offi- rently in place in 20 States, is a cooper- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I cials of law enforcement agencies, public health agencies, and other agencies. ative effort among local, State, and yield myself such time as I may con- (3) PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES PROTEC- Federal authorities, law enforcement sume. TIONS.—The guidelines established under agencies, and the general public. Let me thank Chairman GOODLATTE subsection (b) shall— S. 665, the Rafael Ramos and Wenjian and Ranking Member CONYERS of the (A) provide mechanisms that ensure that Liu National Blue Alert Act of 2015, Judiciary Committee for this timely Blue Alerts comply with all applicable Fed- seeks to expand on these existing pro- presentation and the offering of this eral, State, and local privacy laws and regu- grams by encouraging an enhanced na- legislation on the floor this week, lations; and tionwide system for the distribution of which is a time to commemorate and (B) include standards that specifically pro- vide for the protection of the civil liberties, time-sensitive information to help mourn and to uphold the Nation’s law including the privacy, of law enforcement of- identify and locate a violent suspect enforcement. It is a very important ficers who are seriously injured or killed in when a law enforcement officer is in- statement that we make today on the the line of duty, is missing in connection jured or killed in the line of duty or floor of the House. with the officer’s official duties, or who are when there is an imminent and credible As a senior member of the House Ju- threatened with death or serious injury, and threat against an officer. diciary Committee, a ranking member the families of the officers. Similar to the AMBER Alerts for of the Subcommittee on Crime, Ter- (d) COOPERATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES.— missing children and Silver Alerts for rorism, Homeland Security, and Inves- The Coordinator shall cooperate with the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Sec- missing seniors, Blue Alerts broadcast tigations, and yes, as a Member of Con- retary of Transportation, the Chairman of information about suspects, including gress from Houston, which has one of the Federal Communications Commission, a description of an offender who is still the Nation’s most effective police de- and appropriate offices of the Department of at large and, if available, a description partments, and as a cosponsor of the Justice in carrying out activities under this of the offender’s vehicle and license House companion measure, I rise in Act. plate information. Like AMBER strong support of S. 665, the Rafael (e) RESTRICTIONS ON COORDINATOR.—The Alerts, Blue Alerts are intended to Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Coordinator may not— Alert Act of 2015. (1) perform any official travel for the sole hinder the offender’s ability to escape purpose of carrying out the duties of the Co- and will facilitate their capture. I, too, thank Senator CARDIN, Con- ordinator; S. 665 directs the Justice Department gressman REICHERT, and my colleague (2) lobby any officer of a State regarding to designate an existing employee as and friend, Congressman PASCRELL. I the funding or implementation of a Blue the Blue Alert national coordinator, am also a cosponsor. I thank them for Alert plan; or who will establish voluntary guidelines their particular leadership on this bill. (3) host a conference focused solely on the for the program and encourage those Every day, more than 900,000 officers Blue Alert program that requires the expend- States that have not already done so to protect and serve the people of the iture of Federal funds. develop Blue Alert plans. United States. On average, one law en- (f) REPORTS.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annu- The House has passed similar forcement officer is killed in the line of ally thereafter, the Coordinator shall submit versions of this legislation in the past duty every 58 hours. Each year, there is to Congress a report on the activities of the two Congresses, but those bills were an average of 58,930 assaults on our law Coordinator and the effectiveness and status not taken up by the Senate. enforcement officers, resulting in 15,404 of the Blue Alert plans that are in effect or The version of the Blue Alert bill injuries. being developed. that we consider today is different for Just yesterday, in Hattiesburg, Mis- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- two important reasons: sissippi, the community held a memo- ant to the rule, the gentleman from First, unlike the Blue Alert bills rial for two dedicated public servants Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE) and the gen- from prior Congresses that passed this fatally shot during a traffic stop on tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON body only to wither away in the Sen- Saturday night. LEE) each will control 20 minutes. ate, S. 665 will be sent directly to the Married and the father of two, Ben- The Chair recognizes the gentleman President’s desk for signature fol- jamin Deen, a 34-year-old canine offi- from Virginia. lowing House passage. I urge him to cer, was recognized in 2012 as the Hat- GENERAL LEAVE sign this legislation without delay. tiesburg Officer of the Year. Liquori Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask Second, S. 665 is named after New Tate, just 25 years old, fulfilled a child- unanimous consent that all Members York City Police Officers Rafael hood dream when he graduated from may have 5 legislative days within Ramos and Wenjian Liu, who, in De- the police academy and joined the po- which to revise and extend their re- cember 2014, were murdered in cold lice force less than 1 year ago. Many of marks and include extraneous mate- blood by a malevolent killer who trav- us heard the sympathetic and emo- rials on S. 665, currently under consid- eled from Baltimore to Brooklyn with tional outpouring by his family of his eration. the stated intention of shooting police love of being a law enforcement officer. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there officers. For the community of Hattiesburg, objection to the request of the gen- Officer Ramos left behind a wife and the senseless deaths of on-duty officers tleman from Virginia? 13-year-old son. Officer Liu left behind are the first in three decades. Hatties- There was no objection. his wife of just 2 months. This bill, a burg is not alone, however, in these Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I tribute to their service and sacrifice, tragic developments. Law enforcement yield myself such time as I may con- will hopefully spare other families fatalities in the U.S. rose 24 percent in sume. from the pain of losing a loved one. 2014, reversing 2 years of significant de- This week in Washington, D.C., we I thank Senator CARDIN, Mr. cline. are celebrating National Police Week. REICHERT of Washington, and the many The number of law enforcement offi- This annual tradition, which draws bipartisan cosponsors of both the cers killed in the line of duty rose from tens of thousands of law enforcement House and Senate bills for their work 102 in 2013 to 126 in 2014. Statistics re- officers from around the country, is a on this important legislation. I also leased yesterday by the FBI show that

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Just 1 day before this tragedy in Mis- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of In Seattle, Washington, there is a sissippi, Officer Brian Moore was laid my time. community called Lakewood; and it is to rest thousands of miles away in Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, it is just a half an hour, 40 minutes, south Long Island, New York. After 6 p.m. on my pleasure to yield such time as he of Seattle, the city of Lakewood. In a Saturday, Moore and his partner may consume to the gentleman from 2009, there were four police officers sit- came upon the gunman. After identi- Washington (Mr. REICHERT), the chief ting in a coffee shop. fying himself as a police officer and sponsor of the companion House legis- They were having a squad meeting, a asking the gunman about the object in lation. sergeant and three police officers—Ser- his waistband, the gunman fatally shot Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I thank geant Renninger, Officer Owens, Officer Moore in the face. the chairman for yielding generous Griswold, and Officer Richard—just sit- Moore was 20 years old when he time for my comments. I also want to ting there, having coffee, talking about joined the New York Police Depart- thank you for your strong support for what was going to happen that day, ment. After over 5 years of service, he this legislation, and I take a moment what they were going to focus on that earned two Meritorious Police Duty also to thank Ms. JACKSON LEE for her day to keep that community safe. medals and two Excellent Police Duty strong words of support. Her passion A man walked in and assassinated all medals. He died several days after he was evident and felt in her words. four officers. A 2-day manhunt oc- was shot. This is a very close topic to my curred looking for that suspect, for b 1730 heart, very near and dear to me. I that murderer, for that monster—2 think, as most Members in this body The killing of Officer Moore in New days. If we had had Blue Alert—and York City comes on the heels of the know, I spent 33 years in law enforce- during those 2 days, that suspect is on December killings of New York Police ment before I came to Congress. I have the loose. He is not only a danger to Department Officers Rafael Ramos and been here 10 years; I tell people I just other police officers, he is a danger to Wenjian Liu, for whom this legislation look like I have been here 40 years, but the entire community. We need to find before us memorializes. These officers I have had the blessing of serving in these people as soon as possible. were killed on a Saturday afternoon many different ways, first in the Air A Blue Alert—because we knew who while sitting in their parked patrol car Force and now in Congress. this guy was, and in the New York by a man who shared his intent to kill Today is just an honor to stand here case, we knew who this guy was—all we police officers on social media. in support of this legislation because, need to do is put the information out This man traveled from Maryland to this week, we have families from all there sooner, quicker, faster, imme- New York to execute his plan; and, un- across the country. When I arrived at diately so we could capture these peo- fortunately, at the same time Mary- the airport this afternoon, at 3:30, mo- ple and put them behind bars and keep land authorities were warning the torcades were lined up to escort the the community safe. NYPD of this threat, Officers Ramos survivors of the fallen officers, honor Also, a number of years ago, in 1982, and Liu were being assassinated. guards standing at the gates where I lost a friend, my best friend and my Benjamin Deen, Liquori Tate, Brian people are coming off the airplanes, to partner, and he was shot and killed Moore, Rafael Ramos, and Wenjian Liu escort the families of the fallen offi- chasing a murder suspect. I was one of and other fallen heroes join the more cers. the cops out there for 3 days searching than 20,000 U.S. law enforcement offi- These men and women risk their for this guy in the foothills of the Cas- cers who have made the ultimate sac- lives every day across this great Na- cade Mountains, about 45 minutes rifice since the first known line-of-duty tion to protect our communities, pro- southeast of Seattle. In 1982, of course, death in 1791, nearly 1,700 of whom hail tect our families, protect our children, we didn’t have this technology. I know from my home State of Texas and 121 and we need to help them. This bill the feeling of losing a good friend, a from the Houston Police Department. does just that because, when they leave good cop, a father of five, dedicated, The brave men and women who risk home, they don’t know if they are com- would do anything for his community. their lives to keep the peace and keep ing back. The families don’t know if We have got to do everything we can us safe are too often taken by the vio- they are coming back home that day or to show support across this country for lence they are working to prevent. that evening. our cops on the street, for their fami- When a law enforcement officer is seri- My own family has had that experi- lies, and this week especially, when ously injured or killed, rapid dissemi- ence watching me being wheeled into a you see a police officer walking around nation of information about the sus- hospital room with stab wounds in the the Capitol Grounds, make sure you pected criminal is critical to ensuring side of my neck. They learned about it say thank you. Make sure you say justice for that officer and keeping the on TV. That was back in the seventies, thank you to the family because this is public safe. so it was a little bit different time a loss they will never, ever forget; and Here lies the opportunity for this im- back then, but it is still a dangerous neither will we. portant legislation. The Blue Alert job. I encourage my colleagues to support System is modeled after the AMBER We worked hard to work with the this bill. Alert and the Silver Alert. Currently, New York Police Department, the Ser- I also want to make mention of a 22 States, including my home State of geants Benevolent Association, and the good friend who has worked with me on Texas, have local Blue Alert programs Federal Law Enforcement Officers As- law enforcement issues here in this in operation. sociation to rename this bill after the body, who was the mayor of Paterson, The gist of this legislation is to pro- two New York police officers, Ramos New Jersey. I always tell BILL PAS- vide for the coordination and the provi- and Liu, because this is a story where CRELL that he would have made a good sions for other States to participate this Blue Alert could have made a dif- sheriff. He is a strong supporter of law and to help other States participate in ference. enforcement, first responders, and fire- a Blue Alert plan. This Blue Alert plan, It could have made a difference be- fighters. I hope, will save lives or will, in es- cause the suspect in this case shot his He and I co-chair the Law Enforce- sence, save and protect law enforce- girlfriend in Maryland at 5:45 in the ment Caucus together. He is here in ment officers or bring their perpe- morning, and then at 2:45, 3 in the this body today, and I know he is going trator, tragically, of their death, to afternoon, showed up in New York, to be speaking on some of these issues justice. after posting on social media that he this evening. This is an important statement this was going to make ‘‘angels out of po- He has been a good friend to law en- week as we mourn those who have fall- lice officers that day.’’ As Ms. JACKSON forcement, and I appreciate all the

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Mr. Speaker, I When threats like this occur, the get some things done, and we get some thank Congressman REICHERT for his rapid dissemination of critical, time- things done together, and the Judici- belief in this bill and for his statement sensitive information is essential, and ary Committee is doing some of those of the preciousness of life of our law the national Blue Alert system would things. enforcement officers and our families provide that in New Jersey and across I want to thank the chairman and who depend upon them. our Nation. the ranking member, who is not here, This bill, of course, in particular, Regardless of what aspect you talk of for that. would work with States to ensure the about police work, law enforcement, I am a proud sponsor of this bill. I regional coordination of various ele- talk must be followed by action. hope everybody will vote for it and ments of the network, which speaks di- b 1745 pass it. It will save some law enforce- rectly to the heinous crime committed So cops, the police officers just don’t ment people’s lives. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I against the two New York police offi- need a pat on the back from us while have no further speakers, and if the cers and someone who traveled from we place our grandchildren in the back Maryland to New York. of the car to see what it is like to sit gentlewoman from Texas is prepared to Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the in a police car. They need our actions yield back, I am prepared to do the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAS- here in Washington to help commu- same. Ms. JACKSON LEE. I yield myself CRELL), a gentleman who lives in the nities throughout America. region and who we have had the privi- So I thank Chairman GOODLATTE for such time as I may consume. lege of working with, from COPS on putting this bill before us tonight and Mr. Speaker, I was moved by all of the Beat to the Blue Alert and many the other bills that will follow. the presentations that have been made other bills dealing with our first re- Mr. GOODLATTE. I reserve the bal- here today, statements on the floor, by sponders, and a cosponsor of this bill. ance of my time. passionate Members of Congress. It re- Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, it minded me of my time as a municipal thank the gentlewoman. is my pleasure to yield 2 minutes to court judge, seeing officers in clothing Anyone who listened to the gen- the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. that would not be recognizable because tleman from Washington State, Con- COHEN), another distinguished gen- they were undercover officers, seeking gressman REICHERT, if they have any tleman who has worked on these issues what we call probable cause warrants doubt as to the significance, not only and is now the ranking member of the and trying to save communities. of this piece of legislation and the Constitution and Civil Justice Sub- I think this legislation is extremely other three pieces of legislation that committee of the House Judiciary important in this week because what it we will pursue after this, I don’t know Committee. says is that we can all get along, that what it is going to take because he was Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I want to we can pass legislation that deals with on the front lines. He doesn’t have to thank the ranking member for the the pain of our law enforcement offi- conjecture. time; I want to thank the chairman for cers and commits us to the statement I personally thank Chairman GOOD- scheduling these bills; and particularly that we want them to go home to their LATTE. I personally thank Ranking I want to thank the gentleman from families. At the same time, we can use Member CONYERS and, of course, our Washington (Mr. REICHERT) and the the words ‘‘criminal justice reform’’ brothers in the Senate, Senator gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAS- and not offend by saying it is to help CARDIN, Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM. CRELL) for bringing them. everyone: our law enforcement officers We had a press conference in April My first job out of law school was at- and our civilians. and introduced this legislation. At that torney for the Memphis Police Depart- I am also grateful that next week we press conference was Gina Miller. Gina ment, and I served 31⁄2 years working as will have the opportunity to hear a Miller was the fiancee of a Washington the attorney for the Memphis Police myriad of issues on this particular State trooper, Tony Radulescu, who Department. I know that police are on point. was shot at a traffic stop in Wash- the front lines of democracy in seeing But as we come together this week, ington State and killed. that we have a society that can func- officers of the law will be coming to He went to high school in New Jer- tion and that we have people’s rights Washington, D.C., from all parts of the sey. He was a vet from the gulf war, as protected in a most direct way. Nation. This legislation will make the many of our police officers are. I prom- The ranking member talked about statement that we want to coordinate, ised Gina I would not take off the the losses of the lives in New York of we want to establish advisory groups, wristband she gave me until we pass Officer Davis; the two officers this bill we want to establish guidelines for this legislation. It is fitting in this is named for, Officers Ramos and Liu; States, and we want to provide assist- month, when we honor all law enforce- and then there were the two officers ance to have the Blue Alert plans. ment, it is fitting that we move this killed in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, each As we have saved children through through the House of Representatives. of which is tragic and each of which the AMBER Alerts and helped find sen- I am honored to stand with Mr. caused me to grieve and be mournful ior citizens through the Silver Alerts, I REICHERT as we present this, and I am about the loss of these men’s lives in want to make sure that we bring more honored and thank you all for coming the course of duty. officers home to their families by en- on this piece of legislation. While we have some issues with law suring that heinous criminals who are We have heard the numbers about enforcement in certain areas, we need out to do them harm are caught before how many police officers were killed in to have law enforcement; and the loss they do more harm. the line of duty in 2013 and 2014. It is a of any life of a law enforcement mem- I also want to say that I look forward grave reminder that these attacks are ber in the actions of their duties or be- to working on legislation that deals too common in our communities. cause of their position is wrong, and we with bringing us together and making Last year, we mourned the loss of should have a system in place to appre- sure that we address all of the con- Jersey City Officer Melvin Santiago, hend and arrest somebody who, with cerns. who was killed in the line of duty re- probable cause, committed that crime. So I join today with the Fraternal sponding to a gang-related robbery. Of- I also want to thank the chairman of Order of Police, the National Associa- ficer Santiago’s death set off a series of the committee for scheduling a hearing tion of Police Organizations, and the targeted threats against the Jersey po- next week on civil rights issues. These National Sheriffs’ Association in sup- lice officers from the assailant’s fellow issues go together. No one should lose porting this legislation, S. 665. But gang members. their life wrongfully. We must deal more importantly, Mr. Speaker, I stand The grave risk that our law enforce- with these issues, and it is commend- today mourning those who have been ment officers face was tragically con- able. lost and joining our officers as they

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I would like to introduce into the Police Officer David Michael Healy, Hous- Patrolman Antonio Guzman Jr., Houston RECORD a list of officers killed in the ton Police Department, EOW: Saturday, No- Police Department, EOW: Tuesday, January line of duty in my own hometown of vember 12, 1994, Cause: Automobile accident. 9, 1973, Cause: Gunfire. Houston, Texas, from the Houston Po- Police Officer Guy P. Gaddis, Houston Po- Police Officer Jerry L. Spruill, Houston lice Department. lice Department, EOW: Monday, January 31, Police Department, EOW: Thursday, October 1994, Cause: Gunfire. 26, 1972, Cause: Gunfire. HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS Police Officer Michael P. Roman, Houston Police Officer David Franklin Noel, Hous- KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY Police Department, EOW: Thursday, January ton Police Department, EOW: Saturday, LINE OF DUTY DEATHS: 112 6, 1994, Cause: Vehicle pursuit. June 17, 1972, Cause: Stabbed. Assault: 1 Sergeant Bruno David Soboleski, Houston Police Officer Claude R. Beck, Houston Po- Automobile accident: 10 Police Department, EOW: Friday, April 12, lice Department, EOW: Friday, December 10, Fire: 1 1991, Cause: Gunfire. 1971, Cause: Struck by vehicle. Gunfire: 69 Police Officer John Anthony Salvaggio, Police Officer Robert Wayne Lee, Houston Gunfire (Accidental): 2 Houston Police Department, EOW: Sunday, Police Department, EOW: Sunday, January Heart attack: 2 November 25, 1990, Cause: Vehicular assault. 31, 1971, Cause: Gunfire. Motorcycle accident: 9 Police Officer James Bruce Irby, Houston Police Officer Leon Griggs, Houston Police Stabbed: 2 Police Department, EOW: Wednesday, June Department, EOW: Saturday, January 31, Struck by vehicle: 5 27, 1990, Cause: Gunfire. 1970, Cause: Gunfire. Vehicle pursuit: 1 Police Officer James Charles Boswell, Police Officer Kenneth L. Moody, Houston Vehicular assault: 10 Houston Police Department, EOW: Saturday, Police Department, EOW: Wednesday, No- vember 26, 1969, Cause: Gunfire. BY MONTH December 9, 1989, Cause: Gunfire. Police Officer Bobby L. James, Houston January: 12 Officer Fiorentino M. Garcia, Jr., Houston Police Department, EOW: Friday, November Police Department, EOW: Wednesday, June February: 7 26, 1968, Cause: Vehicular assault. March: 12 10, 1989, Cause: Motorcycle accident. Officer Elston Morris Howard, Houston Po- Police Officer Ben Eddie Gerhart, Houston April: 10 Police Department, EOW: Wednesday, June May: 7 lice Department, EOW: Wednesday, July 20, 1988, Cause: Gunfire. 26, 1968, Cause: Gunfire. June: 15 Police Officer Louis R. Kuba, Houston Po- July: 5 Officer Andrew Winzer, Houston Police De- partment, EOW: Thursday, February 18, 1988, lice Department, EOW: Wednesday, May 17, August: 14 1967, Cause: Gunfire. September: 9 Cause: Automobile accident. Officer Maria Michelle Groves, Houston Police Officer Louis L. Sander, Houston October: 6 Police Department, EOW: Saturday, January November: 6 Police Department, EOW: Friday, April 10, 1987, Cause: Vehicular assault. 21, 1967, Cause: Gunfire. December: 9 Police Officer Floyd T. DeLoach Jr., Hous- Officer William Moss, Houston Airport Po- ton Police Department, EOW: Wednesday, BY GENDER lice Department, EOW: Monday, September June 30, 1965, Cause: Gunfire . Male: 109 12, 1983, Cause: Automobile accident. Police Officer Herbert N. Planer, Houston Female: 3 Police Officer Charles Robert Coates, II, Police Department, EOW: Thursday, Feb- Police Officer Kevin Scott Will, Houston Houston Police Department, EOW: Wednes- ruary 18, 1965, Cause: Gunfire. Police Department, EOW: Sunday, May 29, day, February 23, 1983, Cause: Struck by ve- Police Officer James Franklin Willis, 2011, Cause: Vehicular assault. hicle. Houston Police Department, EOW: Wednes- Police Officer Eydelmen Mani, Houston Police Officer Kathleen C. Schaefer, Hous- day, July 1, 1964, Cause: Automobile acci- Police Department, EOW: Wednesday, May ton Police Department, EOW: Wednesday, 19, 2010, Cause: Automobile accident. dent. August 18, 1982, Cause: Gunfire (Accidental). Sergeant Charles R. McDaniel, Houston Police Officer Henry Canales, Houston Po- Officer James D. Harris, Houston Police Police Department, EOW: Sunday, August 4, lice Department, EOW: Tuesday, June 23, Department, EOW: Tuesday, July 13, 1982, 2009, Cause: Gunfire. 1963, Cause: Automobile accident. Cause: Gunfire. Police Officer James T. Walker, Houston Police Officer Timothy Scott Abernethy, Detective Daryl W. Shirley, Houston Po- Police Department, EOW: Friday, March 8, Houston Police Department, EOW: Sunday, lice Department, EOW: Wednesday, April 28, 1963, Cause: Motorcycle accident. December 7, 2008, Cause: Gunfire. 1982, Cause: Gunfire. Police Officer Gonzalo Q. Gonzalez, Hous- Police Officer Gary Allen Gryder, Houston Police Officer Winston J. Rawlins, Houston ton Police Department, EOW: Sunday, Feb- Police Department, EOW: Sunday, June 29, Police Department, EOW: Monday, March 29, ruary 28, 1960, Cause: Automobile accident. 2008, Cause: Vehicular assault. 1982, Cause: Fire. Police Officer John W. Suttle, Houston Po- Officer Rodney Joseph Johnson, Houston Police Officer William Edwin DeLeon, lice Department, EOW: Monday, August 3, Police Department, EOW: Thursday, Sep- Houston Police Department, EOW: Monday, 1959, Cause: Struck by vehicle. tember 21, 2006, Cause: Gunfire. March 29, 1982, Cause: Vehicular assault. Police Officer C.E. Branon, Houston Police Officer Reuben Becerra DeLeon, Jr., Hous- Police Officer Jose A. Zamarron, Houston Department, EOW: Friday, March 20, 1959, ton Police Department, EOW: Wednesday, Police Department, EOW: Saturday, April 18, Cause: Vehicular assault. October 26, 2005, Cause: Gunfire. 1981, Cause: Vehicular assault. Police Officer Noel R. Miller, Houston Po- Police Officer Frank Manuel Cantu, Jr., Detective Victor R. Wells, III, Houston Po- lice Department, EOW: Friday, June 6, 1958, Houston Police Department, EOW: Thursday, lice Department, EOW: Thursday, October 2, Cause: Gunfire. March 25, 2004, Cause: Vehicular assault. 1980, Cause: Gunfire. Police Officer Robert Schultea, Houston Police Officer Charles Roy Clark, Houston Deputy City Marshal Charles H. Baker, Police Department, EOW: Saturday, August Police Department, EOW: Thursday, April 3, Houston City Marshal’s Office, EOW: Thurs- 25, 1956, Cause: Gunfire. 2003, Cause: Gunfire. day, August 16, 1979, Cause: Gunfire. Auxiliary Officer Frank L. Kellogg, Hous- Police Officer Keith Alan Dees, Houston Police Officer Timothy Lowe Hearn, Hous- ton Police Department, EOW: Wednesday, Police Department, EOW: Thursday, March ton Police Department, EOW: Thursday, November 30, 1955, Cause: Gunfire. 7, 2002, Cause: Motorcycle accident. June 8, 1978, Cause: Gunfire. Captain Charles R. Gougenheim, Houston Police Officer Alberto ‘‘Albert’’ Vasquez, Police Officer James F. Kilty, Houston Po- Police Department EOW: Saturday, April 30, Houston Police Department, EOW: Tuesday, lice Department, EOW: Thursday, April 8, 1955, Cause: Gunfire. May 22, 2001, Cause: Gunfire. 1976, Cause: Gunfire. Police Officer Jack B. Beets, Houston Po- Officer Dennis E. Holmes, Houston Police Police Officer George G. Rojas, Houston lice Department EOW: Saturday, April 30, Department, EOW: Wednesday, January 10, Police Department, EOW: Wednesday, Janu- 1955 Cause: Gunfire. 2001, Cause: Heart attack. ary 28, 1976, Cause: Stabbed. Police Officer Fred Maddox Jr., Houston Police Officer Jerry Keith Stowe, Houston Police Officer Richard H. Calhoun, Houston Police Department, EOW: Wednesday, Feb- Police Department, EOW: Wednesday, Sep- Police Department, EOW: Friday, October ruary 24, 1954, Cause: Gunfire. tember 20, 2000, Cause: Assault. to, 1975, Cause: Gunfire. Police Officer Smith Anderson ‘‘Buster’’ Police Officer Troy Alan Blando, Houston Officer Francis Eddie Wright, Houston Po- Kent, Houston Police Department, EOW: Police Department, EOW: Wednesday, May lice Department, EOW: Saturday, August 2, Tuesday, January 12, 1954, Cause: Motorcycle 19, 1999, Cause: Gunfire. 1975, Cause: Struck by vehicle. accident. Sergeant Kent Dean Kincaid, Houston Po- Police Officer Johnny Terrell Bamsch, Police Officer Howard B. Hammond, Hous- lice Department, EOW: Saturday, May 23, Houston Police Department, EOW: Thursday, ton Police Department, EOW: Sunday, Au- 1998, Cause: Gunfire. January 30, 1975, Cause: Gunfire. gust 18, 1946, Cause: Gunfire.

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Murphy, Houston band, the gunman fatally shot Moore in the Department EOW: Monday, November 8, 1937 Police Department, EOW: Friday, April 1, face. Moore was just 20 years old when he Cause: Automobile accident. 1910, Cause: Gunfire. joined the New York Police Department and, Police Officer James T. Gambill, Houston Police Officer John C. James, Houston Po- over five years of service, he earned two med- Police Department EOW: Tuesday, December lice Department, EOW: Thursday, December als for meritorious police duty and two for ex- 1, 1936 Cause: Heart attack. 12, 1901, Cause: Gunfire. cellent police duty. Detective Rempsey H. Sullivan, Houston Police Officer Herman Youngst, Houston The killing of Officer Moore in New York Police Department EOW: Saturday, March 9, Police Department, EOW: Thursday, Decem- City comes on the heels of the December 1935 Cause: Gunfire. ber 12, 1901, Cause: Gunfire. Officer Harry T. Mereness, Houston Police Officer William F. Weiss Houston Police killings of NYPD Officers Rafael Ramos and Department, EOW: Wednesday, October 18, Department, EOW: Tuesday, July 30, 1901, Wenjian Liu, for whom the legislation before 1933, Cause: Motorcycle accident. Cause: Gunfire. us memorializes. These officers were killed on Officer J.D. Landry, Houston Police De- Officer James E. Fenn, Houston Police De- a Saturday afternoon, while sitting in their partment, EOW: Wednesday, December 3, partment, EOW: Sunday, March 15, 1891, parked patrol car, by a man who had shared 1930, Cause: Motorcycle accident. Cause: Gunfire. his intent to kill police officers on social media. Officer Willie Bonner Phares, Houston Po- Officer Henry Williams, Houston Police This man traveled from Maryland to New York lice Department, EOW: Tuesday, September Department, EOW: Monday, February 8, 1886, to execute his plan. Unfortunately, at the same 30, 1930, Cause: Gunfire. Cause: Gunfire. Officer Edward D. Fitzgerald, Houston Po- Patrolman Richard Snow, Houston Police time Maryland authorities were warning the lice Department, EOW: Saturday, September Department, EOW: Friday, March 17, 1882, NYPD of this threat, Officers Ramos and Liu 20, 1930, Cause: Gunfire. Cause: Gunfire. were being assassinated. Motorcycle Officer C.F. Thomas, Houston Officer C. Edward Foley, Houston Police Benjamin Dean, Liquori Tate, Brian Moore, Police Department, EOW: Tuesday, Decem- Department, EOW: Saturday, March 10, 1860 Rafael Ramos, and Wenjian Liu—these fallen ber 17, 1929, Cause: Motorcycle accident. Cause: Gunfire. heroes join the more than 20,000 U.S. law en- Detective Ed Jones, Houston Police De- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I forcement officers who have made the ulti- partment, EOW: Friday, September 13, 1929, mate sacrifice since the first known line-of- Cause. Gunfire. will close with a prayer that those who Detective Oscar Hope, Houston Police De- are already lost will know that we pray duty death in 1791, nearly 1,700 of whom hail partment, EOW: Saturday, June 22, 1929, for their eternal rest, and for those from my home state of Texas and 121 from Cause: Gunfire. who live, that we pray for their contin- the Houston Police Department. Detective A. Worth Davis, Houston Police ued service to this Nation. The brave men and women who risk their Department, EOW: Sunday, June 17, 1928 Mr. Speaker, as a senior Member of the lives to keep the peace and keep us safe are Cause: Gunfire. House Judiciary Committee; as the Ranking too often taken by the violence they are work- Detective Carl Greene, Houston Police De- Member of the Subcommittee on Crime, Ter- ing to prevent. So when a law enforcement of- partment, EOW: Wednesday, March 14, 1928, rorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations; ficer is seriously injured or killed, rapid dis- Cause: Gunfire. semination of information about the suspected Officer R. Q. Wells, Houston Police Depart- as the representative from Houston, which has ment, EOW: Saturday, July 30, 1927, Cause: one of the Nation’s most effective police de- criminal is critical to ensuring justice for that Automobile accident. partments; and as a co-sponsor of the House officer and keeping the public safe. Officer Perry P. Jones, Houston Police De- companion measure, I rise in strong support of These officers deserve more than just a re- partment, EOW: Sunday, January 30, 1927, S. 665, the ‘‘Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu sponse after violence, they deserve an effec- Cause: Gunfire. National Blue Alert Act of 2015.’’ tive, nationwide system that can widely dis- Detective E. C. Chavez, Houston Police De- seminate advance warnings when an immi- partment, EOW: Thursday, September 17, Every day, more than 900,000 officers pro- tect and serve the people of the United States. nent and credible threat is made against them. 1925 Cause: Gunfire. Having in place such a system could be the On average, one law enforcement officer is Detective Pete Corrales, Houston Police difference between life and death. And, for Of- killed in the line of duty every 58 hours. And, Department, EOW: Sunday, January 25, 1925, ficers Ramos and Liu, having such a system Cause: Gunfire. each year, there is an average of 58,930 as- in place may have given them a fighting Officer J. Clark Etheridge, Houston Police saults on our law enforcement officers, result- chance. The measure before us seeks to meet Department, EOW: Saturday, August 23, 1924, ing in 15,404 injuries. these safety challenges by putting in place Cause: Motorcycle accident. Just yesterday, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, a Police Officer George Benard Crawford, such a system. Magnolia Park Police Department, EOW: community held a memorial for two dedicated The Blue Alert system is modeled after the Saturday, September 17, 1921, Cause: Motor- public servants fatally shot during a traffic stop Amber Alert and the Silver Alert programs, cycle accident. on Saturday night. Married and the father of which have been very successful in finding ab- Police Officer Dave Murdock, Houston Po- two, Benjamin Deen, a 34-year-old K–9 offi- ducted children and missing seniors. Currently lice Department, EOW: Monday, June 27, cer, was recognized in 2012 as the Hatties- 1921, Cause: Gunfire. 22 states, including my home state of Texas, burg ‘‘Officer of the Year.’’ Liquori Tate, just have local Blue Alert programs in operation. Officer Jeter Young, Houston Police De- 25 years old, fulfilled a childhood dream when partment, EOW: Sunday, June 19, 1921, There is no national system, however, to co- he graduated the police academy and joined Cause: Vehicular assault. ordinate alerts across multiple state lines. Detective Johnnie Davidson, Houston Po- the police force less than one year ago. For This legislation addresses this gap by direct- lice Department, EOW: Saturday, February the community of Hattiesburg, these senseless ing the Attorney General to establish a na- 19, 1921, Cause: Gunfire. deaths of on duty officers are the first in three tional communications network within the De- Police Officer Ira Raney, Houston Police decades. partment of Justice to disseminate information Department, EOW: Thursday, August 23, Hattiesburg is not alone in these tragic de- 1917, Cause: Gunfire. when an officer is seriously injured or killed in velopments. Law enforcement fatalities in the the line of duty, or the target of an imminent, Police Officer Ross Patton, Houston Police U.S. rose 24 percent in 2014, reversing two Department, EOW: Thursday, August 23, credible threat to do the same, and assign a 1917, Cause: Gunfire. years of significant decline. The number of law Department of Justice officer to act as the na- Police Officer Horace Moody, Houston Po- enforcement officers killed in the line of duty tional coordinator of the Blue Alert Network. lice Department, EOW: Thursday, August 23, rose from 102 in 2013 to 126 in 2014. Prelimi- The National Blue Alert Coordinator will— 1917, Cause: Gunfire. nary statistics released yesterday by the FBI (1) provide assistance to states and local Police Officer E. G. Meinke, Houston Po- show that 51 law enforcement officers were governments using Blue Alert plans; lice Department, EOW: Thursday, August 23, feloniously killed in the line of duty in 2014. (2) establish voluntary guidelines for states 1917, Cause: Gunfire. This is an increase of almost 89 percent when and local governments for developing these Police Officer Rufus E. Daniels, Houston Police Department, EOW: Thursday, August compared to the 27 killed in 2013. And, of plans; develop protocols for efforts to appre- 23, 1917, Cause: Gunfire. those 51 felonious deaths, offenders used fire- hend suspects; Detective Isaac Parson, Houston Police De- arms in 46. (3) work with states to ensure regional co- partment, EOW: Sunday, May 24, 1914, Cause: Just one day before this tragedy in Mis- ordination of various elements of the network; Gunfire (Accidental). sissippi, Officer Brian Moore was laid to rest and

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Mr. Speaker, I ask law enforcement and the public when a law Mr. Speaker, I support this bipartisan legis- unanimous consent that all Members enforcement officer is killed or seriously in- lation because it increases safety for us all may have 5 legislative days within jured in the line of duty, or is the target of an and it is an important step towards repairing which to revise and extend their re- imminent, credible threat to do the same, and the relationship between law enforcement and marks and include statements and ex- which procedures and practices are the most the communities that they serve. traneous material on H.R. 606 currently cost effective to implement. Accordingly, I urge my colleagues to join under consideration. Mr. Speaker, it is time to expand this excel- me, the Fraternal Order of Police, the National The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there lent program nationwide. Passage of S. 665 Association of Police Organizations, and the objection to the request of the gen- will not prevent the loss of all brave law en- National Sheriffs Association in supporting S. tleman from Washington? forcement officials in the future, but it can 665. There was no objection. help. Even if it saves one life, and enables I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield one officer to return safely home to his or her Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank loved ones, this legislation will have proven its urge my colleagues to support this my friend and colleague from Min- value. good and important legislation, and I nesota (Mr. PAULSEN), who is also a It is particularly timely that we consider this yield back the balance of my time. member of the Ways and Means Com- measure during National Police Week. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. mittee, for introducing the legislation This week is a special occasion during YOUNG of Iowa). The question is on the which we recognize our law enforcement offi- motion offered by the gentleman from that we are considering today. Mr. PAULSEN has been a great cham- cers and honor those who lost their lives in Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE) that the pion for our Nation’s law enforcement, the line of duty. But it would be careless not House suspend the rules and pass the and this bill will provide much-needed to also reflect on the events that are unfolding bill, S. 665. relief to the families of fallen public across the Nation in response to tragic inci- The question was taken; and (two- thirds being in the affirmative) the safety officers. dents involving the use of lethal force against As we celebrate National Police rules were suspended and the bill was unarmed citizens. Week, we are reminded of the sacrifices passed. The measure before us will enhance officer of our many brave men and women who safety, which should always be one of our A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. wear the badge. major concerns, but the issuance of alerts When law enforcement officers pay alone is not enough. The safety of law en- f the ultimate price and give their lives forcement officers and community members DON’T TAX OUR FALLEN PUBLIC in the line of duty, we have a responsi- are undeniably intertwined, but recent events SAFETY HEROES ACT bility to help take care of the families have made it clear that the mutual trust and Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I move that they leave behind. respect necessary for this relationship needs For too long, the law has been silent to be strengthened. to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 606) to amend the Internal Rev- on whether the benefits surviving If we are to succeed in the vital mission of spouses and dependents receive building trust and mutual respect between law enue Code of 1986 to exclude certain compensation received by public safety through State and Federal Public Safe- enforcement and the communities they serve, ty Officers’ Benefits programs are sub- we must work to really see each other. We officers and their dependents from gross income. ject to Federal income tax. This bill must also work to understand each other’s re- will remove all ambiguity and codify ality. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: the IRS’ 1977 ruling that PSOB benefits Citizens need to see the risks and dangers should not be subject to taxation. the men and women of law enforcement expe- H.R. 606 When a public safety officer has been rience when they put on their badge. Law en- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- catastrophically injured or killed in forcement needs to see the same risks and resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, the line of duty, their families should dangers men and women in their communities not also have to deal with paying taxes SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. experience when they walk down the street or on the benefits they receive after that drive their cars. We must see that we are not This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Don’t Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act’’. loved one has paid the ultimate price enemies and we must commit to addressing SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN COMPENSATION while protecting their fellow Ameri- these problems in a productive and nonviolent RECEIVED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFI- cans. The sacrifices of our men and manner. CERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. women who wear the badge keep us In order to fully see each other, we need to Subsection (a) of section 104 of the Internal safe, and now we have the opportunity gain a clear picture of what is happening in Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking to help provide for those that they our communities. The lack of comprehensive ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph (4), by strik- ing the period at the end of paragraph (5) and leave behind. and reliable data feeds into this distrust and is With that, I reserve the balance of an obstacle to moving us forward. inserting ‘‘; and’’, and by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph: my time. As stated by FBI Director Comey, we can- ‘‘(6) amounts received pursuant to— Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield not effectively address concerns about ‘‘use of ‘‘(A) section 1201 of the Omnibus Crime myself such time as I may consume. force’’ policies and officer-involved shootings if Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 I thank both Chairman RYAN and we do not have a firm grasp on the demo- U.S.C. 3796); or Ranking Member LEVIN of the Ways graphics and circumstances of such incidents. ‘‘(B) a program established under the laws and Means Committee for allowing the That is why I have introduced H.R. 1810, of any State which provides monetary com- bill coming to the floor today, and I the CADET Act, which would mandate the pensation for surviving dependents of a pub- thank my good friends Representatives lic safety officer who has died as the direct data collection and analysis necessary to PAULSEN and REICHERT, my co-chair, and proximate result of a personal injury properly educate and train law enforcement. sustained in the line of duty, for presenting this bill with me and for We simply cannot have an informed discus- except that subparagraph (B) shall not apply their continued support of our law en- sion about sound policy if we do not improve to any amounts that would have been pay- forcement. the way we collect and analyze data. able if death of the public safety officer had Our public safety officers make ex- But it does not stop there. If we are to truly occurred other than as the direct and proxi- traordinary sacrifices to protect our succeed in this mission, we in Congress must mate result of a personal injury sustained in communities by putting their lives on have a frank conversation about the policies the line of duty.’’. the line day in and day out. we have enacted that have caused and exac- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Members take an oath after we are erbated this distrust. ant to the rule, the gentleman from elected. The first part of the oath, our

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They one of her constituents’ survivor bene- the people of this country. And that is were just 34 and 24 years old. fits. The bill is endorsed by many dif- why the gentleman from Washington b 1800 (Mr. REICHERT) and myself—there isn’t ferent law enforcement organizations: a day that goes by that we are not Last July in Minnesota, Mendota The Fraternal Order of Police, the Na- talking about how we could support po- Heights police officer Scott Patrick tional Association of Police Organiza- lice officers, not in word but in deed, tragically lost his life in the line of tions, the National Conference on Pub- those folks who put their lives on the duty. A 19-year veteran, Officer Pat- lic Employee Retirement Systems, the line, be they trooper, be they sheriff of- rick is remembered as a loving father National Troopers Coalition, the Ser- ficer, be they municipal police officer, of two children and somebody who was geants Benevolent Association, the be they an authority police officer, re- friendly, helpful, and was always look- International Union of Police Associa- gardless. ing to serve others. This year, he would tions, the Federal Law Enforcement We heard the tragic numbers before have celebrated his 48th birthday. In- Officers Association, and the Major in the previous bill. stead of a party, his family spent the County Sheriffs’ Association. day in court for the murder trial of his So, Mr. Speaker, I will close by just Officer Rafael Ramos, who died with killer. asking my colleagues to support this Officer Liu, was sitting in a squad car. It is not only law enforcement that legislation for the families of those po- Officer Ramos was a 40-year-old mar- put their lives on the line to protect lice officers, firefighters, and first re- ried father who was studying to be- and serve our community. Just last sponders who help keep us safe. come a pastor when he was killed. His week, 44-year-old Kevin McRae, a 24- Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I in- friends and family remember him as a year veteran of the Washington, D.C., quire of Mr. PASCRELL if he has any ad- selfless man of faith. He left behind a fire department, tragically lost his life ditional speakers. wife and two children. Officer Ramos when a high-rise building where he had The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- loved playing basketball with his sons been fighting a fire for nearly an hour tleman from New Jersey has yielded in the park, watching the Mets, and collapsed. He leaves behind a wife and back his time. playing Spanish gospel music. three young children. Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I ask It is families like these that we For these public safety officers and unanimous consent to reclaim the bal- honor in this legislation. The last these first responders who have lost ance of my time. thing a family mourning their lost their lives in the line of duty, we have The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there loved one who died in the line of serv- a responsibility to ensure that their objection to the request of the gen- ice should be faced with is a tax pen- families are taken care of. In fact, that tleman from New Jersey? There was no objection. alty. is why the Federal Government and Mr. PASCRELL. I yield myself such We have a responsibility to take care many State governments provide that of the families of the officers slain in time as I may consume. public safety officer benefit to the de- Mr. Speaker, currently the IRS has the line of duty. It is a priority. When pendents of those heroes that are killed everything is a priority, nothing is a not ruled on the tax treatment of State in the line of duty. payments, instead allowing any dis- priority. We are saying in this legisla- However, because current law is si- pute, as Mr. PAULSEN just pointed out, tion this is a priority of ours. lent on whether State or Federal sur- This commonsense legislation en- to be resolved via what they call a pri- vivor benefits are subject to Federal vate letter ruling. sures that the families of fallen public income tax, there is a question of safety officers are not taxed on the This bill will provide clarity and re- whether the IRS can collect tax on lief to surviving dependents, guaran- death benefits they receive should a these benefits. And the last thing these horrible tragedy occur and their family teeing they are not forced to pay an ex- families need after losing a loved one is cessive tax after their loved ones have member be taken from them on the for the IRS to come knocking. That is job. given the ultimate sacrifice. why I worked with Senator AYOTTE to So, Mr. Speaker, I think that we are Mr. Speaker, I urge this legislation introduce the Don’t Tax Our Fallen together on this. I wish we were to- to be passed, and I yield back the bal- Public Safety Heroes Act. It will en- gether on a lot of other things, but we ance of my time. sure that families of fallen law enforce- are together on this because we will do Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield ment officers and firefighters who die anything to support our law enforce- such time as he may consume to the in the line of duty receive the benefits ment officers in the United States of gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. PAUL- they were promised without a tax grab America, the greatest country in the SEN). from the IRS. world. Mr. PAULSEN. I thank the gen- While the IRS ruled back in 1977 that Mr. Speaker, I yield the balance of tleman from Washington, Chairman Federal PSOB benefits should be treat- my time. REICHERT, for yielding. ed just like workers compensation and Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. Speaker, for the past 54 years, we not be subject to taxation, the IRS has myself such time as I may consume. have celebrated National Police Week refused to make a similar rule for Mr. Speaker, I want to agree with the during the third week of May; and once State-based payments and instead has comments made by Mr. PASCRELL and again, thousands of officers and the forced families to go through a burden- Mr. PAULSEN on how important this families of law enforcement are here in some private letter ruling. legislation is to the families who have Washington this week to remember and Clarifying current law will provide lost a loved one. They should not be honor the sacrifices of our officers who relief. It will provide certainty to sur- burdened further with additional taxes serve and protect our homes, our small viving dependents, and it will guar- on the benefits that that family should businesses, and our families every day. antee they are not forced to pay Fed- be receiving, the sad loss of their loved That is because, Mr. Speaker, every eral income tax on survivor benefits one in service to their community. day, our Nation’s police officers— after their loved ones have given the This is the second bill tonight that we 900,000 officers across this country— ultimate sacrifice. are considering in support of and show- wear their uniforms with pride. They Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Sheriff ing our appreciation for and honoring go about their jobs without a second REICHERT, my colleague, and I want to those who serve across this country thought to the dangers that come with thank Congressman PASCRELL for their today and who have lost their lives in protecting others and in securing our bipartisan leadership of the Law En- service to this country and all the com- community. forcement Caucus and standing up for munities across this great Nation.

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SHORT TITLE. over my 33-year career to illustrate House and the Senate in agreement This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Defending that point, but I won’t put Congress here, but also the administration, Public Safety Employees’ Retirement Act’’. through that. Sometimes it is so men- which is a moment that we all need to SEC. 2. EARLY RETIREMENT DISTRIBUTIONS TO tally and physically draining that pause and appreciate that we are all to- FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFI- many law enforcement officials are CERS, FIREFIGHTERS, AND AIR gether on this. We see how important TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS IN GOVERN- subject to mandatory retirement at and how critical this legislation is and MENTAL PLANS. young ages. Think of someone who has how important and critical it is to (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 72(t)(10)(B) of the spent an entire lifetime, 30, 35 years, in show our support for those men and Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— law enforcement, and the things that women who leave their families each (1) by striking the period at the end and in- they have witnessed and seen. and every day to keep us safe. serting ‘‘, or’’, I was a homicide detective. I, unfor- (2) by striking ‘‘means any employee’’ and tunately, was in an assignment where Mr. Speaker, I urge support of this inserting the following: ‘‘means— legislation, and I yield back the bal- ‘‘(i) any employee’’, and you had to process the scenes of mur- ance of my time. (3) by adding at the end the following new der victims and collect the remains of Ms. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, as we pass clause: people who had been victims of serious the bipartisan Don’t Tax Our Fallen Public ‘‘(ii) any Federal law enforcement officer assaults resulting in death. Those Safety Heroes Act, I’d like to share with you described in section 8331(20) or 8401(17) of memories never leave you. The stress a little bit about fallen Michigan State Trooper title 5, United States Code, any Federal cus- of responding to a ‘‘person with a gun’’ Paul K. Butterfield II. On September 9th, 2013, toms and border protection officer described call, a ‘‘man with a knife,’’ a domestic in section 8331(31) or 8401(36) of such title, violence call, and never knowing what Trooper Butterfield was shot on a routine traf- any Federal firefighter described in section fic stop. 8331(21) or 8401(14) of such title, or any air is going to happen day after day after Responding units located Trooper Butterfield traffic controller described in 8331(30) or day in responding to those calls—it is a on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound 8401(35) of such title.’’. stressful job. Through no fault of their to the head. He was then flown to a regional (b) APPLICATION TO DEFINED CONTRIBUTION own, they may need to access savings hospital, where he eventually succumbed to PLANS.—Section 72(t)(10)(A) of such Code is earlier than a standard retirement age. his wounds while in surgery. amended by striking ‘‘which is a defined ben- So we should ensure they are granted Trooper Butterfield was a dedicated public efit plan’’. access without penalty. servant; after serving in the U.S. Army, he (c) DISTRIBUTIONS NOT TREATED AS MODI- Under the current law, Mr. Speaker, FICATION OF SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL PAY- joined the Michigan State Police where he MENTS.—Section 72(t)(4)(A)(ii) of such Code is individuals who attempt to access their served for 14 years until his death in the line amended by inserting ‘‘or a distribution to retirement savings before the age of of duty. Family and friends remember him for which paragraph (10) applies’’ after ‘‘other 591⁄2 are hit with a 10 percent tax. In being soft-spoken, kind, and always smiling. than by reason of death or disability’’. 2006 Congress removed this penalty for This bill honors the legacy of not only (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments State and local government public Trooper Butterfield, but all first responders made by this section shall apply to distribu- safety officers accessing their retire- who have laid down their lives. Several hun- tions after December 31, 2014. ment accounts at the age of 50. This dred first responders die every year in the line SEC. 3. BUDGETARY EFFECTS. legislation would give Federal law en- of duty. These officers, and their families, The budgetary effects of this Act shall not forcement officers, Federal firefighters, should know that we support them and what be entered on either PAYGO scorecard main- and air traffic controllers, who often tained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statu- they do. I am proud to cosponsor this bipar- tory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010. must retire early, the same treatment. tisan legislation to ensure that families of pub- They are treated equally as local offi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- lic safety officers will receive the full benefits cials and officers. We previously recog- ant to the rule, the gentleman from they deserve should their loved ones succumb nized the need for this to happen at the Washington (Mr. REICHERT) and the to the ultimate sacrifice. State and local level, and it is just gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAS- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The common sense that Federal public safe- CRELL) each will control 20 minutes. question is on the motion offered by ty officials should receive the same op- The Chair recognizes the gentleman the gentleman from Washington (Mr. portunity. from Washington. REICHERT) that the House suspend the When it comes down to it, these men rules and pass the bill, H.R. 606. GENERAL LEAVE and women have spent a majority of The question was taken. Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask their lives protecting us, and because The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the unanimous consent that all Members of that, we should be able to protect opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being may have 5 legislative days within them from the IRS. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. which to revise and extend their re- With that, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, on that marks and include extraneous material balance of my time. I demand the yeas and nays. on H.R. 2146 currently under consider- Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I yield The yeas and nays were ordered. ation. myself such time as I may consume. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there I want to thank Mr. REICHERT for all ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- objection to the request of the gen- the work he has done on this legisla- ceedings on this motion will be post- tleman from Washington? tion to bring it to the floor this poned. There was no objection. evening. We are talking about H.R. f Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2146. myself such time as I may consume. Law enforcement officers face phys- DEFENDING PUBLIC SAFETY Mr. Speaker, the Defending Public ically demanding work day in and day EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT ACT Safety Employees’ Retirement Act, out. Current law recognizes this by Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I move H.R. 2146, is a straightforward bill that making Federal law enforcement offi- to suspend the rules and pass the bill would simply ensure fairness to public cers and firefighters eligible to retire (H.R. 2146) to amend the Internal Rev- safety officials by extending the same after 20 years and at age 50. enue Code of 1986 to allow Federal law treatment that applies to State and By the way, if I may say something enforcement officers, firefighters, and local public safety officials to Federal on this, Mr. Speaker, I don’t particu- air traffic controllers to make penalty- public safety officials as well. larly like this idea because it is a way free withdrawals from governmental I spent 33 years in law enforcement. I to get rid of experienced police officers plans after age 50, and for other pur- know from my own experience and throughout the United States of Amer- poses, as amended. from those with whom I worked just ica. If you dump on them the fact that

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Mr. Speaker, I yield that we can work on that some Mem- experienced officers off the payroll. such time as he may consume to the bers may not be fully aware of, and A flaw in the system makes it impos- gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. PAUL- that is the delayed payment of death sible for many of these retirees to ac- SEN), a member of the Ways and Means benefits for those killed in the line of cess their earned benefits in their fif- Committee. duty. ties. Most Federal employees—we are Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker and For example, Mr. Speaker, in my talking about Federal here—receive re- Members, I rise in support of this very community, a police officer died in the ASCRELL 1 1 tirement benefits through the Federal commonsense bill, as Mr. P line of duty over 3 ⁄2 years ago—3 ⁄2 Employees Retirement System. This just laid out, to correct an inequity years ago—and, as far as I know, today, three-part system is made up of a de- that exists within the retirement sys- his family has still not received the fined pension plan, a defined TSP con- tem for Federal law enforcement offi- death benefit that is due. Three-and-a- tribution plan, and Social Security. cers. half years is too long for a family to However, although Federal law en- Public safety employees are often wait when their loved one has lost forcement officers can retire at 50 and subject to mandatory retirement upon their life in service to this country. reaching a certain age. Unfortunately, access two-thirds of their retirement Mr. PASCRELL and I will continue to benefits, they face a 10 percent tax pen- for many Federal law enforcement offi- work together with the law enforce- alty if they withdraw from the defined cers, this forced retirement occurs a ment organizations across this country contribution plans like TSP before the couple of years before they are able to looking for ways that we can support legally access their retirement ac- age of 591⁄2. State and local law enforce- them and show that we care and show counts without a penalty. ment officers do not face the same pen- the families that we care. It makes no sense to force these offi- I urge my colleagues to support this alty because Congress rightly recog- cers who protect us and who serve our legislation, and I yield back the bal- nized they should not be penalized communities to then retire without ance of my time. after a physically taxing career pro- being able to access their own money Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, as we vote tecting our communities. that they have earned and diligently Federal law enforcement officers do on H.R. 2146 in the House today, I would like saved. The Defending Public Safety to share with you the dire reality facing our not enjoy these same protections. This Employees’ Retirement Act corrects bill would bring equity to the men and this inequity and gives these public brave first responders who put their lives on women carrying out their sworn duty safety officers the certainty they de- the line for the safety of the American people. The health-related risks associated with the to protect and serve. It would address a serve after years of service. fundamental unfairness in the U.S. Tax I want to thank Sheriff REICHERT for work of our first responders, though rarely Code by removing Federal law enforce- his leadership on this issue and look considered by the average American, are ment from the 10 percent penalty pro- forward to its passage. largely due to stress and overexertion. The visions that currently apply to early Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield United States Fire Administration (USFA) withdrawals from government plans. myself such time as I may consume. tracks the number of first responder fatalities Additionally, Mr. Speaker, the bill I wanted to just comment on some of each year and has provided valuable analysis would ensure that the penalty-free the words from my friend, Mr. PAS- for nearly four decades. The data shows that withdrawals apply to both govern- CRELL. Again, I appreciate his partner- over the course of the past 10 years, 757 first mental defined benefit and defined con- ship in co-chairing the Law Enforce- responders in the United States have suffered tribution plans like the Federal Thrift ment Caucus with me and all those from heart-related fatalities; including heart at- Savings Plan. who are members of the Law Enforce- tacks, due to the extremely stressful nature of There is no justifiable reason that ment Caucus in recognizing this is a their work. Federal law enforcement officers and very important week, a sad week, for a While firefighting can be an incredibly re- firefighters from a diverse array of lot of families that are here in Wash- warding profession for a first responder— agencies and missions must wait up to ington, D.C., putting names of their make no mistake—it is also one of the dead- 91⁄2 years longer than their State and loved ones on the National Law En- liest. High rates of cancer and heart attacks local counterparts before they can forcement Officers Memorial. plague our public safety defenders. Under our fully access their savings without in- On Thursday night, there will be a current law, first responders can retire at the curring a penalty. candlelight vigil at the National Law age of 50, as long as they have completed 20 b 1815 Enforcement Officers Memorial. On years of service. Those 20 years are con- Friday afternoon, with the President, sumed by immediate midnight response calls, The brave men and women who work there will be a service on the front the physical toll of carrying heavy equipment, in our law enforcement agencies, fire lawn of the Capitol recognizing those ventilating smoke-filled areas, salvaging build- departments, and others who sacrifice who lost their lives in service to their ing contents, rescuing victims and admin- themselves each day deserve equitable communities across this country with istering emergency medical care. treatment under the Tax Code. all of those family members present in H.R. 2146 is a bipartisan proposal that Let’s stand up for their fair treat- the audience. would reform federal tax law by allowing fire- ment and well-deserved retirement There are three bills tonight that we fighters, federal law enforcement officers and benefits for the men and women who considered that have come together to air traffic controllers, to access funds from work so hard to protect us. really, I think, show bipartisan support their government plans after age 50 and with- The American Federation of Govern- from the administration, to the House out facing a 10 percent penalty fee. These first ment Employees writes: of Representatives, to the Senate, both responders have more than earned their ability On a daily basis, Federal firefighters, BOP Democrats and Republicans coming to- to access their retirement after over 20 years correctional workers, Customs and Border gether to show their support for the of strenuous service. We should feel ashamed Protection officers, and Federal law enforce- ment officers secure our Federal buildings’ men and women who wear the badge for penalizing our public safety defenders by safety, handle the most dangerous offenders and the uniform across this country. levying penalties and fees on those who are behind bars, and patrol our Nation’s borders. There are still things that we can do, entitled and deserve to retire. When these Federal employees meet all of and people wonder what the Federal When our lives are on the line and we call the established requirements for Federal re- Government can do for local law en- 911, we expect help to come without hesi- tirement, they deserve full access to their forcement. Well, we showed three tation and our brave first responders do not government retirement plan. things tonight that we can do to help fail in their duty. For this reason we must not Let’s honor the faithful commitment local law enforcement and show our fail them after a lifetime of service. these officers have shown us by show- support for them. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ing our commitment to them here on Mr. PASCRELL pointed out, I think, question is on the motion offered by the floor of Congress. one other, and that is the retirement the gentleman from Washington (Mr.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:22 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.041 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2850 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2015 REICHERT) that the House suspend the Cooper Hultgren Newhouse Thornberry Wagner Whitfield rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2146, as Costa Hunter Noem Tiberi Walberg Williams Costello (PA) Hurd (TX) Nolan Tipton Walden Wilson (FL) amended. Courtney Hurt (VA) Norcross Titus Walker Wilson (SC) The question was taken. Cramer Israel Nugent Tonko Walorski Wittman The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Crenshaw Issa Nunes Torres Walters, Mimi Womack Trott Walz opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Crowley Jackson Lee O’Rourke Woodall Cuellar Jeffries Olson Tsongas Wasserman Yarmuth Turner Schultz in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Culberson Jenkins (KS) Palazzo Yoder Upton Waters, Maxine Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, on that Cummings Jenkins (WV) Pallone Yoho Curbelo (FL) Johnson (GA) Palmer Valadao Watson Coleman I demand the yeas and nays. Young (AK) Davis (CA) Johnson (OH) Pascrell Van Hollen Weber (TX) Young (IA) The yeas and nays were ordered. Davis, Danny Johnson, E. B. Paulsen Vargas Webster (FL) Young (IN) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Davis, Rodney Johnson, Sam Payne Veasey Welch Zeldin ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- DeFazio Jolly Pearce Vela Wenstrup Vela´ zquez Westerman Zinke ceedings on this motion will be post- DeGette Jones Pelosi Delaney Jordan Perlmutter Visclosky Westmoreland poned. DeLauro Joyce Perry NOT VOTING—18 DelBene Kaptur Peters f Denham Keating Peterson Barletta Fleischmann Marchant Dent Kelly (IL) Pingree Capps Gutie´rrez Meng RECESS DeSantis Kelly (PA) Pittenger Crawford Hinojosa Rokita The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- DeSaulnier Kennedy Pitts DesJarlais Katko Ruiz Engel Lieu, Ted Rush ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Deutch Kildee Pocan Diaz-Balart Kilmer Poe (TX) Fincher Lynch Sewell (AL) declares the House in recess for a pe- Dingell Kind Poliquin 1857 riod of less than 15 minutes. Doggett King (IA) Polis b Accordingly (at 6 o’clock and 21 min- Dold King (NY) Pompeo Mr. PRICE of North Carolina and Mr. Doyle, Michael Kinzinger (IL) Posey TIPTON changed their votes from utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. F. Kirkpatrick Price (NC) ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ f Duckworth Kline Price, Tom Duffy Knight Quigley So (two-thirds being in the affirma- b 1831 Duncan (SC) Kuster Rangel tive) the rules were suspended and the Duncan (TN) Labrador Ratcliffe bill was passed. AFTER RECESS Edwards LaMalfa Reed Ellison Lamborn Reichert The result of the vote was announced The recess having expired, the House Ellmers (NC) Lance Renacci as above recorded. was called to order by the Speaker pro Emmer (MN) Langevin Ribble A motion to reconsider was laid on Eshoo Larsen (WA) Rice (NY) tempore (Mr. YOUNG of Iowa) at 6 Esty Larson (CT) Rice (SC) the table. o’clock and 31 minutes p.m. Farenthold Latta Richmond f Farr Lawrence Rigell f Fattah Lee Roby COMMUNICATION FROM THE Fitzpatrick Levin Roe (TN) CLERK OF THE HOUSE DON’T TAX OUR FALLEN PUBLIC Fleming Lewis Rogers (AL) SAFETY HEROES ACT Flores Lipinski Rogers (KY) The SPEAKER laid before the House The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Forbes LoBiondo Rohrabacher the following communication from the Fortenberry Loebsack Rooney (FL) Clerk of the House of Representatives: ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Foster Lofgren Ros-Lehtinen ished business is the vote on the mo- Foxx Long Roskam OFFICE OF THE CLERK, tion to suspend the rules and pass the Frankel (FL) Loudermilk Ross HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Franks (AZ) Love Rothfus Washington, DC, May 6, 2015. bill (H.R. 606) to amend the Internal Frelinghuysen Lowenthal Rouzer Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain Fudge Lowey Roybal-Allard Speaker, House of Representatives, compensation received by public safety Gabbard Lucas Royce Washington, DC. Gallego Luetkemeyer Ruppersberger officers and their dependents from Garamendi Lujan Grisham Russell DEAR MR. SPEAKER: I have the honor to gross income, on which the yeas and Garrett (NM) Ryan (OH) transmit herewith a facsimile copy of a let- nays were ordered. Gibbs Luja´ n, Ben Ray Ryan (WI) ter received from Mr. Robert A. Brehm and The Clerk read the title of the bill. Gibson (NM) Salmon Mr. Todd D. Valentine, Co-Executive Direc- Gohmert Lummis Sa´ nchez, Linda The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tors of the New York State Board of Elec- Goodlatte MacArthur T. tions, indicating that, according to the pre- question is on the motion offered by Gosar Maloney, Sanchez, Loretta liminary results of the Special Election held the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Gowdy Carolyn Sanford Graham Maloney, Sean Sarbanes May 5, 2015, the Honorable Dan Donovan was REICHERT) that the House suspend the Granger Marino Scalise elected Representative to Congress for the rules and pass the bill. Graves (GA) Massie Schakowsky Eleventh Congressional District, State of The vote was taken by electronic de- Graves (LA) Matsui Schiff New York. vice, and there were—yeas 413, nays 0, Graves (MO) McCarthy Schrader With best wishes, I am Grayson McCaul Schweikert Sincerely, not voting 18, as follows: Green, Al McClintock Scott (VA) KAREN L. HAAS, [Roll No. 216] Green, Gene McCollum Scott, Austin Griffith McDermott Scott, David Clerk. YEAS—413 Grijalva McGovern Sensenbrenner Enclosure. Abraham Bonamici Carter (GA) Grothman McHenry Serrano Adams Bost Carter (TX) Guinta McKinley Sessions STATE OF NEW YORK, Aderholt Boustany Cartwright Guthrie McMorris Sherman STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, Aguilar Boyle, Brendan Castor (FL) Hahn Rodgers Shimkus Albany, NY, May 6, 2015. Allen F. Castro (TX) Hanna McNerney Shuster Amash Brady (PA) Chabot Hardy McSally Simpson Hon. KAREN HAAS, Amodei Brady (TX) Chaffetz Harper Meadows Sinema Clerk, House of Representatives, Ashford Brat Chu, Judy Harris Meehan Sires Washington, DC. Babin Bridenstine Cicilline Hartzler Meeks Slaughter DEAR MS. HAAS: This correspondence is Barr Brooks (AL) Clark (MA) Hastings Messer Smith (MO) being sent to advise that the unofficial re- Barton Brooks (IN) Clarke (NY) Heck (NV) Mica Smith (NE) sults as calculated after the close of polls at Bass Brown (FL) Clawson (FL) Heck (WA) Miller (FL) Smith (NJ) the Special Election held on Tuesday, May 5, Beatty Brownley (CA) Clay Hensarling Miller (MI) Smith (TX) Becerra Buchanan Cleaver Herrera Beutler Moolenaar Smith (WA) 2015 for Representative in Congress from New Benishek Buck Clyburn Hice, Jody B. Mooney (WV) Speier York’s 11th Congressional District are as fol- Bera Bucshon Coffman Higgins Moore Stefanik lows: Vincent J. Gentile received 15,808 Beyer Burgess Cohen Hill Moulton Stewart votes, Dan Donovan received 23,409 votes, Bilirakis Bustos Cole Himes Mullin Stivers James C. Lane received 527 votes. Bishop (GA) Butterfield Collins (GA) Holding Mulvaney Stutzman Absentee and provisional ballots will be Bishop (MI) Byrne Collins (NY) Honda Murphy (FL) Swalwell (CA) counted pursuant to New York’s statutes, be- Bishop (UT) Calvert Comstock Hoyer Murphy (PA) Takai Black Capuano Conaway Hudson Nadler Takano ginning on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, Absen- Blackburn Ca´ rdenas Connolly Huelskamp Napolitano Thompson (CA) tee ballots mailed to eligible voters num- Blum Carney Conyers Huffman Neal Thompson (MS) bered 5,528 and voted ballots returned to date Blumenauer Carson (IN) Cook Huizenga (MI) Neugebauer Thompson (PA) number 2,922. The number of absentee and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.043 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2851 provisional ballots will not alter the out- I welcome him to the House and look the demand for a recorded vote on the come of this special election. forward to the great contribution he amendment offered by the gentle- To the best of our knowledge, there is no will make to our city, our State, the woman from Maryland (Ms. EDWARDS) pending litigation that would alter the out- Congress, and our great country. on which further proceedings were come of this contest, As soon as official results are certified to I would like to introduce someone postponed and on which the ayes pre- this office by the boroughs of Richmond and also of good democratic stock from the vailed by voice vote. Kings in the City of New York, constituting great State of New York, PETER KING, The Clerk will redesignate the the 11th Congressional District, our official who will join with me in welcoming our amendment. Certification of Election will be prepared and friend from Richmond County. The Clerk redesignated the amend- transmitted, as required by law. Mr. KING of New York. Thank you, ment. Sincerely, Congressman RANGEL. RECORDED VOTE ROBERT A. BREHM. It is my privilege to introduce a man TODD D. VALENTINE. who has been a friend for many years. The CHAIR. A recorded vote has been f He has been a career prosecutor. For 12 demanded. years, he was district attorney in Stat- A recorded vote was ordered. b 1900 en Island. He was overwhelmingly The CHAIR. This will be a 2-minute SWEARING IN OF THE HONORABLE elected. He is a true public servant. He vote. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR., OF is universally respected and is a man of The vote was taken by electronic de- NEW YORK, AS A MEMBER OF unquestioned integrity. He is going to vice, and there were—ayes 167, noes 248, THE HOUSE be an outstanding Congressman. not voting 17, as follows: Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I ask It is my privilege to introduce the [Roll No. 217] unanimous consent that the gentleman Congressman from Brooklyn and Stat- AYES—167 from New York, the Honorable Daniel en Island, the Honorable Dan Donovan. Adams Fudge Nadler M. Donovan, Jr., be permitted to take Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I am Aguilar Gabbard Napolitano the oath of office today. honored to join you, and I am humbled Bass Gallego Neal by the confidence that the people of Beatty Garamendi Nolan His certificate of election has not ar- Becerra Grayson Norcross rived, but there is no contest and no the 11th Congressional District of New Bera Green, Al O’Rourke question has been raised with regard to York have placed in me. Bonamici Green, Gene Pallone his election. I want to thank all of my volunteers Boyle, Brendan Grijalva Pascrell and supporters for helping me get here. F. Hahn Payne The SPEAKER. Is there objection to Brady (PA) Hastings Pelosi the request of the gentleman from New I want to thank my family for every- Brown (FL) Heck (WA) Perlmutter York? thing that they have done for me. I Brownley (CA) Higgins Peters There was no objection. promise to make all of them proud of Bustos Himes Pingree my representation of them here as a Butterfield Honda Pocan The SPEAKER. Will Representative- Capuano Hoyer Polis elect Donovan and the members of the Member of the greatest legislative Ca´ rdenas Huffman Price (NC) New York delegation present them- body in the world. Carney Israel Quigley Carson (IN) Jackson Lee Rice (NY) selves in the well. f Cartwright Jeffries Richmond All Members will rise and the Rep- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Castor (FL) Johnson (GA) Roybal-Allard resentative-elect will please raise his Castro (TX) Johnson, E. B. Ruppersberger The SPEAKER. Under clause 5(d) of Chu, Judy Kaptur Ryan (OH) right hand. rule XX, the Chair announces to the Cicilline Keating Sa´ nchez, Linda Mr. DONOVAN appeared at the bar of House that, in light of the administra- Clark (MA) Kelly (IL) T. the House and took the oath of office, Clarke (NY) Kennedy Sanchez, Loretta tion of the oath to the gentleman from as follows: Clay Kildee Sarbanes New York (Mr. DONOVAN), the whole Cleaver Kilmer Schakowsky Do you solemnly swear that you will number of the House is 433. Clyburn Kind Schiff support and defend the Constitution of Cohen Kirkpatrick Schrader the United States against all enemies, f Connolly Kuster Scott (VA) Conyers Langevin Scott, David foreign and domestic; that you will REGULATORY INTEGRITY Costa Larsen (WA) Serrano bear true faith and allegiance to the PROTECTION ACT OF 2015 Courtney Larson (CT) Sherman same; that you take this obligation The SPEAKER. Pursuant to House Crowley Lawrence Sires freely, without any mental reservation Cummings Lee Slaughter Resolution 231 and rule XVIII, the Davis (CA) Levin Smith (WA) or purpose of evasion; and that you will Chair declares the House in the Com- Davis, Danny Lewis Speier well and faithfully discharge the duties mittee of the Whole House on the state DeFazio Lipinski Swalwell (CA) of the office on which you are about to DeGette Loebsack Takai of the Union for the further consider- Delaney Lofgren Takano enter, so help you God. ation of the bill, H.R. 1732. DeLauro Lowenthal Thompson (CA) The SPEAKER. Congratulations, you Will the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. DelBene Lowey Thompson (MS) are now a Member of the 114th Con- YOUNG) kindly resume the chair. DeSaulnier Lujan Grisham Titus gress. Deutch (NM) Tonko b 1903 Dingell Luja´ n, Ben Ray Torres f Doggett (NM) Tsongas IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Doyle, Michael Maloney, Van Hollen WELCOMING THE HONORABLE Accordingly, the House resolved F. Carolyn Vargas DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR., TO itself into the Committee of the Whole Duckworth Maloney, Sean Veasey Edwards Matsui Vela´ zquez THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- House on the state of the Union for the TIVES Ellison McCollum Visclosky further consideration of the bill (H.R. Engel McDermott Wasserman The SPEAKER. Without objection, 1732) to preserve existing rights and re- Eshoo McGovern Schultz the gentleman from New York (Mr. Esty McNerney Waters, Maxine sponsibilities with respect to waters of Farr Meeks Watson Coleman RANGEL) is recognized for 1 minute. the United States, and for other pur- Fattah Moore Welch There was no objection. poses, with Mr. YOUNG of Iowa in the Foster Moulton Wilson (FL) Mr. RANGEL. My dear friends, the chair. Frankel (FL) Murphy (FL) Yarmuth good people of Staten Island and The Clerk read the title of the bill. NOES—248 Brooklyn of the great city and State of The CHAIR. When the Committee of Abraham Bishop (GA) Bridenstine New York have sent to us a man to rep- the Whole rose earlier today, amend- Aderholt Bishop (MI) Brooks (AL) resent the Empire State of New York, ment No. 2 printed in part B of House Allen Bishop (UT) Brooks (IN) Report 114–98 offered by the gentleman Amash Black Buchanan the open door for immigrants who have Amodei Blackburn Buck come here historically from all over from Michigan (Mr. KILDEE) had been Ashford Blum Bucshon the world, and we welcome him on be- disposed of. Babin Blumenauer Burgess half of this delegation, as well as the AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MS. EDWARDS Barr Bost Byrne Barton Boustany Calvert good Democrat and Republican Mem- The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of Benishek Brady (TX) Carter (GA) bers of this House of Representatives. rule XVIII, the unfinished business is Bilirakis Brat Carter (TX)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12MY7.051 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2852 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2015 Chabot Issa Reichert of the Union, reported that that Com- b 1915 Chaffetz Jenkins (KS) Renacci Clawson (FL) Jenkins (WV) Ribble mittee, having had under consideration Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, this Coffman Johnson (OH) Rice (SC) the bill (H.R. 1732) to preserve existing is a final amendment to the bill which Cole Johnson, Sam Rigell rights and responsibilities with respect will not kill the bill or send it back to Collins (GA) Jolly Roby to waters of the United States, and for Collins (NY) Jones Roe (TN) committee. If adopted, the bill will im- Comstock Jordan Rogers (AL) other purposes, and, pursuant to House mediately proceed to final passage, as Conaway Joyce Rogers (KY) Resolution 231, he reported the bill amended. Cook Katko Rohrabacher back to the House with an amendment This motion is simple. It requires the Cooper Kelly (PA) Rooney (FL) Costello (PA) King (IA) Ros-Lehtinen adopted in the Committee of the Army Corps and the EPA to ensure Cramer King (NY) Roskam Whole. that important surface waters and wet- Crenshaw Kinzinger (IL) Ross The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under lands are protected during the new Cuellar Kline Rothfus the rule, the previous question is or- rulemaking process this bill starts. Culberson Knight Rouzer Curbelo (FL) Labrador Royce dered. This motion requires that the quality Davis, Rodney LaMalfa Russell Is a separate vote demanded on the of public water supplies be protected. Denham Lamborn Ryan (WI) amendment to the amendment re- Around the country, we have seen Dent Lance Salmon ported from the Committee of the drinking water sources contaminated, DeSantis Latta Sanford Diaz-Balart LoBiondo Scalise Whole? If not, the question is on the like the algal bloom in Lake Erie that Dold Long Schweikert adoption of the amendment in the na- forced Toledo, Ohio, to use bottled Donovan Loudermilk Scott, Austin ture of a substitute, as amended. water. Duffy Love Sensenbrenner In California, the historic drought Duncan (SC) Lucas Sessions The amendment was agreed to. Duncan (TN) Luetkemeyer Shimkus The SPEAKER pro tempore. The has reduced many surface waters to Ellmers (NC) Lummis Shuster question is on the engrossment and stagnant pools of water. Seven million Emmer (MN) MacArthur Simpson third reading of the bill. Californians rely on these streams for Farenthold Marino Sinema Fitzpatrick Massie Smith (MO) The bill was ordered to be engrossed their drinking water. We need to make Fleming McCarthy Smith (NE) and read a third time, and was read the sure these drinking water sources are Flores McCaul Smith (NJ) third time. protected to keep families and commu- Forbes McClintock Smith (TX) MOTION TO RECOMMIT nities healthy. Fortenberry McHenry Stefanik The drought in California has Foxx McKinley Stewart Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, I reached emergency levels, and this mo- Franks (AZ) McMorris Stivers have a motion to recommit at the Frelinghuysen Rodgers Stutzman tion ensures that waters and wetlands desk. Garrett McSally Thompson (PA) that help mitigate the drought in the Gibbs Meadows Thornberry The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the West are protected. These waters need Gibson Meehan Tiberi gentleman opposed to the bill? protection under this rule because, if Gohmert Messer Tipton Mr. AGUILAR. I am, in its current Goodlatte Mica Trott they are contaminated, then we have form. Gosar Miller (FL) Turner few other options to ensure commu- Gowdy Miller (MI) Upton The SPEAKER pro tempore. The nities in southern California have ac- Graham Moolenaar Valadao Clerk will report the motion to recom- Granger Mooney (WV) Vela cess to water sources. Graves (GA) Mullin Wagner mit. California is implementing water use Graves (LA) Mulvaney Walberg The Clerk read as follows: restrictions to deal with the drought, Graves (MO) Murphy (PA) Walden Mr. Aguilar moves to recommit the bill but it doesn’t make sense to take these Griffith Neugebauer Walker H.R. 1732 to the Committee on Transpor- Grothman Newhouse Walorski steps if we don’t make sure the wet- Guinta Noem Walters, Mimi tation and Infrastructure with instructions lands and waters that recharge them to report the same back to the House forth- Guthrie Nugent Walz are protected. Hanna Nunes Weber (TX) with with the following amendment: Hardy Olson Webster (FL) At the end of the bill, add the following: Finally, this motion guarantees that Harper Palazzo Wenstrup SEC. 4. PROTECTING THE SUPPLY OF WATER FOR water used for agriculture, including Harris Palmer Westerman SAFE DRINKING, TO MITIGATE for irrigation, are safeguarded. Califor- Hartzler Paulsen Westmoreland AGAINST WESTERN DROUGHT, FOR nia’s agriculture industry depends on Heck (NV) Pearce Whitfield AGRICULTURAL USES, AND FOR clean water, and this motion preserves Hensarling Perry Williams PROTECTION FROM FLOODING. Herrera Beutler Peterson Wilson (SC) the exemptions agriculture already Hice, Jody B. Pittenger Wittman In the process of rulemaking required by this Act, the Secretary of the Army and the gets under regulations. Hill Pitts Womack In short, this is a commonsense Holding Poe (TX) Woodall Administrator of the Environmental Protec- Hudson Poliquin Yoder tion Agency shall protect the quality and in- amendment to the bill to guarantee Huelskamp Pompeo Yoho tegrity of surface waters and wetlands that protections for water used for the Huizenga (MI) Posey Young (AK) are available: public’s drinking supply, for lessening Hultgren Price, Tom Young (IA) (1) For public water supplies, which are a Hunter Rangel Young (IN) the impact of the drought in California Hurd (TX) Ratcliffe Zeldin significant source of drinking water for mu- and the West, and for agriculture. Hurt (VA) Reed Zinke nicipalities, including in the Great Lakes Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- where the Lake Erie algal bloom has forced NOT VOTING—17 ance of my time. cities such as Toledo, Ohio, to rely on bot- Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I Barletta Fleischmann Meng tled water. rise in opposition to the motion to re- Beyer Gutie´rrez Rokita (2) To mitigate against the harmful impact Capps Hinojosa Ruiz of drought in California and other western commit. Crawford Lieu, Ted Rush States, which has reached historic propor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- DesJarlais Lynch Sewell (AL) tleman from Pennsylvania is recog- Fincher Marchant tions. (3) For agricultural uses, including irriga- nized for 5 minutes. b 1910 tion. Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I So the amendment was rejected. (4) To mitigate against the adverse im- strongly oppose this motion to recom- The result of the vote was announced pacts of flooding and coastal storms, such as mit. as above recorded. the Mississippi River Flood of 2011 and Hurri- First of all, it has nothing to do with The CHAIR. The question is on the canes Katrina, Rita, and Sandy. drought. Second, it is just a backdoor amendment in the nature of a sub- Mr. AGUILAR (during the reading). attempt to allow the EPA to take con- stitute, as amended. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous con- trol of all the waters in America. In ad- The amendment was agreed to. sent to dispense with the reading. dition to that, my colleagues from The CHAIR. Under the rule, the Com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there California have tried, time and time mittee rises. objection to the request of the gen- again, to work with their colleagues on Accordingly, the Committee rose; tleman from California? the other side of the aisle to solve this and the Speaker pro tempore (Ms. ROS- There was no objection. drought problem in California, but my LEHTINEN) having assumed the chair, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- colleagues on the other side of the aisle Mr. YOUNG of Iowa, Chair of the Com- tleman from California is recognized have refused to work together. Again, mittee of the Whole House on the state for 5 minutes. this has nothing to do with drought.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12MY7.026 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2853 The purpose of H.R. 1732 is to uphold votes on passage of the bill, if ordered, Granger Massie Rouzer the Federal-State partnership in regu- and the motion to suspend the rules Graves (GA) McCarthy Royce Graves (LA) McCaul Russell lating the Nation’s waters by main- and pass H.R. 2146. Graves (MO) McClintock Ryan (WI) taining the balance between the States The vote was taken by electronic de- Griffith McHenry Salmon and the Federal Government in car- Grothman McKinley Sanford vice, and there were—yeas 175, nays Guinta McMorris rying out the Clean Water Act. Scalise 241, not voting 16, as follows: Guthrie Rodgers Schweikert H.R. 1732 restricts the administra- [Roll No. 218] Hanna McSally Scott, Austin tion’s current administrative efforts to Hardy Meadows Sensenbrenner expand Federal jurisdiction under the YEAS—175 Harper Meehan Sessions Harris Adams Frankel (FL) Napolitano Messer Shimkus Clean Water Act and requires the Hartzler Mica Aguilar Fudge Neal Shuster Heck (NV) Miller (FL) Agency to engage in federalism con- Bass Gabbard Nolan Simpson Hensarling Miller (MI) sultation with their State and local Beatty Gallego Norcross Smith (MO) Herrera Beutler Moolenaar Becerra Garamendi O’Rourke Smith (NE) partners to implement the Clean Water Hice, Jody B. Mooney (WV) Bera Graham Pallone Smith (NJ) Act. Hill Mullin Beyer Grayson Smith (TX) Pascrell Holding Mulvaney However, this motion is designed to Bishop (GA) Green, Al Stefanik Payne Hudson Murphy (PA) undermine the legislation by giving the Blumenauer Green, Gene Stewart Pelosi Huelskamp Neugebauer Bonamici Grijalva Stivers EPA unfettered discretion in making Perlmutter Huizenga (MI) Newhouse Boyle, Brendan Hahn Stutzman State water quality determinations in Peters Hultgren Noem F. Hastings Thompson (PA) Pingree Hunter Nugent order to allow the EPA to continue to Brady (PA) Heck (WA) Pocan Thornberry Brown (FL) Higgins Hurd (TX) Nunes implement this flawed rule. Polis Hurt (VA) Olson Tiberi In effect, the amendment says that Brownley (CA) Himes Price (NC) Tipton Bustos Honda Issa Palazzo the underlying bill will not apply vir- Quigley Jenkins (KS) Palmer Trott Butterfield Hoyer Rangel Turner Capuano Huffman Jenkins (WV) Paulsen tually anywhere the EPA decides that Rice (NY) Upton Ca´ rdenas Israel Johnson (OH) Pearce the bill should not apply. This amend- Richmond Valadao Carney Jackson Lee Johnson, Sam Perry Roybal-Allard Wagner ment would further erode the Federal Carson (IN) Jeffries Jolly Peterson Ruppersberger Walberg and State partnership that H.R. 1732 Cartwright Johnson (GA) Jones Pittenger Ryan (OH) Walden Castor (FL) Johnson, E. B. Jordan Pitts seeks to preserve. Sa´ nchez, Linda Walker Castro (TX) Kaptur Joyce Poe (TX) Let me remind my colleagues that 32 T. Walorski Chu, Judy Keating Katko Poliquin Sanchez, Loretta Walters, Mimi States have said revise or eliminate Cicilline Kelly (IL) Kelly (PA) Pompeo Sarbanes Walz this rule. My colleagues, all day, have Clark (MA) Kennedy King (IA) Posey Schakowsky Weber (TX) Clarke (NY) Kildee King (NY) Price, Tom talked about we haven’t seen the final Schiff Kinzinger (IL) Ratcliffe Webster (FL) Clay Kilmer Wenstrup rule, but we have seen the proposed Cleaver Kind Schrader Kline Reed rule, and the proposed rule is going to Scott (VA) Knight Reichert Westerman Clyburn Kirkpatrick Westmoreland be very similar to the final rule. We Cohen Kuster Scott, David Labrador Renacci Serrano LaMalfa Ribble Whitfield have seen this happen time and time Connolly Langevin Williams Conyers Larsen (WA) Sherman Lamborn Rice (SC) Wilson (SC) again. Cooper Larson (CT) Sinema Lance Rigell Wittman We have to stop this rule. I urge my Courtney Lawrence Sires Latta Roby Womack Crowley Lee Slaughter LoBiondo Roe (TN) colleagues, all 435 Members of this Woodall Cuellar Levin Smith (WA) Long Rogers (AL) body, to take notice. This is another Yoder Cummings Lewis Speier Loudermilk Rogers (KY) Yoho attempt by the executive branch to Davis (CA) Lipinski Swalwell (CA) Love Rohrabacher Young (AK) Davis, Danny Loebsack Takai Lucas Rooney (FL) take Congress’ constitutional author- Young (IA) DeFazio Lofgren Takano Luetkemeyer Ros-Lehtinen ity away from us. We should all take Young (IN) DeGette Lowenthal Thompson (CA) Lummis Roskam Zeldin this as a serious challenge. Delaney Lowey Thompson (MS) MacArthur Ross For too long, this body has allowed DeLauro Lujan Grisham Titus Marino Rothfus Zinke the executive branch to take our au- DelBene (NM) Tonko NOT VOTING—16 thority granted to us by the constitu- DeSaulnier Luja´ n, Ben Ray Torres Deutch (NM) Tsongas Barletta Gutie´rrez Rokita tion. I say, whether it is a Republican Dingell Maloney, Van Hollen Capps Hinojosa Ruiz or Democrat administration, we have Doggett Carolyn Vargas Crawford Lieu, Ted Rush to stop that. Doyle, Michael Maloney, Sean Veasey DesJarlais Lynch Sewell (AL) F. Matsui Vela Fincher Marchant The bill, H.R. 1732, is a step in the Duckworth McCollum Vela´ zquez Fleischmann Meng right direction. It is a good bill that Edwards McDermott Visclosky maintains the balance of regulation Ellison McGovern Wasserman b 1926 and of our Nation’s water. Engel McNerney Schultz Eshoo Meeks Waters, Maxine So the motion to recommit was re- We must preserve the Federal-State Esty Moore Watson Coleman jected. partnership that exists under the Clean Farr Moulton Welch The result of the vote was announced Water Act, which has been for 40 years, Fattah Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) Foster Nadler Yarmuth as above recorded. until this administration’s attempting The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to impose an overbearing EPA on our NAYS—241 question is on the passage of the bill. States. Abraham Bucshon DeSantis The question was taken; and the I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. Aderholt Burgess Diaz-Balart Allen Byrne Dold Speaker pro tempore announced that Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- the ayes appeared to have it. ance of my time. Amash Calvert Donovan Amodei Carter (GA) Duffy RECORDED VOTE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Ashford Carter (TX) Duncan (SC) objection, the previous question is or- Babin Chabot Duncan (TN) Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, dered on the motion to recommit. Barr Chaffetz Ellmers (NC) I demand a recorded vote. Barton Clawson (FL) Emmer (MN) A recorded vote was ordered. There was no objection. Benishek Coffman Farenthold The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bilirakis Cole Fitzpatrick The SPEAKER pro tempore. This question is on the motion to recommit. Bishop (MI) Collins (GA) Fleming will be a 5-minute vote. The question was taken; and the Bishop (UT) Collins (NY) Flores The vote was taken by electronic de- Black Comstock Forbes vice, and there were—ayes 261, noes 155, Speaker pro tempore announced that Blackburn Conaway Fortenberry the noes appeared to have it. Blum Cook Foxx not voting 16, as follows: Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, on Bost Costa Franks (AZ) [Roll No. 219] Boustany Costello (PA) Frelinghuysen that I demand the yeas and nays. Brady (TX) Cramer Garrett AYES—261 The yeas and nays were ordered. Brat Crenshaw Gibbs Abraham Babin Bishop (MI) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bridenstine Culberson Gibson Aderholt Barr Bishop (UT) ant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, Brooks (AL) Curbelo (FL) Gohmert Allen Barton Black Brooks (IN) Davis, Rodney Goodlatte Amash Benishek Blackburn this 5-minute vote on the motion to re- Buchanan Denham Gosar Amodei Bilirakis Blum commit will be followed by 5-minute Buck Dent Gowdy Ashford Bishop (GA) Bost

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.051 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2854 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2015 Boustany Herrera Beutler Ratcliffe Edwards Larson (CT) Polis Bonamici Fortenberry Lofgren Brady (TX) Hice, Jody B. Reed Ellison Lawrence Price (NC) Bost Foster Long Brat Hill Reichert Engel Lee Quigley Boustany Foxx Loudermilk Bridenstine Holding Renacci Eshoo Levin Rangel Boyle, Brendan Frankel (FL) Love Brooks (AL) Hudson Ribble Esty Lewis Rice (NY) F. Franks (AZ) Lowenthal Brooks (IN) Huelskamp Rice (SC) Farr Lipinski Roybal-Allard Brady (PA) Frelinghuysen Lowey Buchanan Huizenga (MI) Richmond Fattah Loebsack Ruppersberger Brady (TX) Fudge Lucas Buck Hultgren Rigell Foster Lofgren Ryan (OH) Brat Gabbard Luetkemeyer Bucshon Hunter Roby Frankel (FL) Lowenthal Sa´ nchez, Linda Bridenstine Gallego Lujan Grisham Burgess Hurd (TX) Roe (TN) Fudge Lowey T. Brooks (AL) Garamendi (NM) Bustos Hurt (VA) Rogers (AL) Gabbard Lujan Grisham Sanchez, Loretta Brooks (IN) Garrett Luja´ n, Ben Ray Byrne Issa Rogers (KY) Gallego (NM) Sarbanes Brown (FL) Gibbs (NM) ´ Calvert Jenkins (KS) Rohrabacher Garamendi Lujan, Ben Ray Schakowsky Brownley (CA) Gibson Lummis Carney Jenkins (WV) Rooney (FL) Grayson (NM) Schiff Buchanan Gohmert MacArthur Carter (GA) Johnson (OH) Ros-Lehtinen Green, Al Maloney, Scott (VA) Buck Gosar Maloney, Grijalva Carolyn Serrano Carter (TX) Johnson, Sam Roskam Bucshon Gowdy Carolyn Hahn Matsui Sherman Chabot Jolly Ross Burgess Graham Maloney, Sean Chaffetz Jones Hastings McCollum Sires Rothfus Bustos Granger Marino Clawson (FL) Jordan Heck (WA) McDermott Slaughter Rouzer Butterfield Graves (GA) Matsui Clyburn Joyce Higgins McGovern Smith (WA) Royce Byrne Graves (LA) McCarthy Coffman Katko Himes McNerney Speier Russell Calvert Graves (MO) McCaul Cole Kelly (IL) Honda Meeks Takai Ryan (WI) Capuano Grayson McCollum Collins (GA) Kelly (PA) Hoyer Moore Takano ´ Salmon Cardenas Green, Al McDermott Collins (NY) King (IA) Huffman Moulton Thompson (CA) Carney Green, Gene McGovern Comstock King (NY) Sanford Israel Murphy (FL) Thompson (MS) Scalise Carson (IN) Griffith McHenry Conaway Kinzinger (IL) Jackson Lee Nadler Titus Carter (GA) Grothman McKinley Cook Kline Schrader Jeffries Napolitano Tonko Schweikert Carter (TX) Guinta McMorris Cooper Knight Johnson (GA) Neal Tsongas Rodgers Scott, Austin Cartwright Guthrie Costa Labrador Johnson, E. B. Nolan Van Hollen McNerney Scott, David Castor (FL) Hahn Costello (PA) LaMalfa Kaptur Norcross Vargas Castro (TX) Hanna McSally Sensenbrenner ´ Cramer Lamborn Keating O’Rourke Velazquez Chabot Hardy Meadows Sessions Kennedy Pallone Visclosky Crenshaw Lance Chaffetz Harper Meehan Shimkus Kildee Pascrell Wasserman Cuellar Latta Chu, Judy Harris Meeks Shuster Kilmer Payne Schultz Culberson LoBiondo Cicilline Hartzler Messer Simpson Kind Pelosi Waters, Maxine Curbelo (FL) Long Clark (MA) Hastings Mica Davis, Danny Loudermilk Sinema Kirkpatrick Perlmutter Watson Coleman Clarke (NY) Heck (NV) Miller (FL) Davis, Rodney Love Smith (MO) Kuster Peters Welch Clawson (FL) Heck (WA) Miller (MI) Delaney Lucas Smith (NE) Langevin Pingree Wilson (FL) Clay Hensarling Moolenaar Denham Luetkemeyer Smith (NJ) Larsen (WA) Pocan Yarmuth Cleaver Herrera Beutler Mooney (WV) Dent Lummis Smith (TX) Clyburn Hice, Jody B. Moore DeSantis MacArthur Stefanik NOT VOTING—16 Coffman Higgins Moulton Diaz-Balart Maloney, Sean Stewart Barletta Gutie´rrez Rokita Cohen Hill Mullin Dold Marino Capps Hinojosa Stivers Ruiz Cole Himes Mulvaney Donovan Massie Crawford Lieu, Ted Stutzman Rush Collins (GA) Holding Murphy (FL) Duffy McCarthy DesJarlais Lynch Swalwell (CA) Sewell (AL) Collins (NY) Honda Murphy (PA) Duncan (SC) McCaul Fincher Marchant Thompson (PA) Comstock Hoyer Nadler Duncan (TN) McClintock Fleischmann Meng Thornberry Napolitano Ellmers (NC) McHenry Conaway Hudson Tiberi Neal Emmer (MN) McKinley 1932 Connolly Huelskamp Tipton b Neugebauer Farenthold McMorris Conyers Huffman Torres So the bill was passed. Cook Huizenga (MI) Newhouse Fitzpatrick Rodgers Trott Fleming McSally The result of the vote was announced Cooper Hultgren Noem Turner Costa Hunter Nolan Flores Meadows Upton as above recorded. Forbes Meehan Costello (PA) Hurd (TX) Norcross Valadao Fortenberry Messer A motion to reconsider was laid on Courtney Hurt (VA) Nugent Veasey Foxx Mica the table. Cramer Israel Nunes Vela Franks (AZ) Miller (FL) Crenshaw Issa O’Rourke Wagner Frelinghuysen Miller (MI) f Crowley Jackson Lee Olson Walberg Garrett Moolenaar Cuellar Jeffries Palazzo Gibbs Mooney (WV) Walden DEFENDING PUBLIC SAFETY Culberson Jenkins (KS) Pallone Gibson Mullin Walker EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT ACT Cummings Jenkins (WV) Palmer Gohmert Mulvaney Walorski Curbelo (FL) Johnson (GA) Pascrell Goodlatte Murphy (PA) Walters, Mimi The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Davis (CA) Johnson (OH) Paulsen Gosar Neugebauer Walz finished business is the vote on the mo- Davis, Danny Johnson, E. B. Payne Gowdy Newhouse Weber (TX) tion to suspend the rules and pass the Davis, Rodney Johnson, Sam Pearce Webster (FL) DeFazio Jolly Pelosi Graham Noem bill (H.R. 2146) to amend the Internal Granger Nugent Wenstrup DeGette Jones Perlmutter Graves (GA) Nunes Westerman Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal Delaney Jordan Perry Graves (LA) Olson Westmoreland law enforcement officers, firefighters, DeLauro Joyce Peters DelBene Kaptur Peterson Graves (MO) Palazzo Whitfield and air traffic controllers to make pen- Green, Gene Palmer Williams Denham Katko Pingree Griffith Paulsen Wilson (SC) alty-free withdrawals from govern- Dent Keating Pittenger Grothman Pearce Wittman mental plans after age 50, and for other DeSantis Kelly (IL) Pitts Guinta Perry Womack DeSaulnier Kelly (PA) Pocan purposes, as amended, on which the Deutch Kennedy Poe (TX) Guthrie Peterson Woodall yeas and nays were ordered. Hanna Pittenger Yoder Diaz-Balart Kildee Poliquin Hardy Pitts Yoho The Clerk read the title of the bill. Dingell Kilmer Polis Harper Poe (TX) Young (AK) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Doggett Kind Pompeo Dold King (IA) Posey Harris Poliquin Young (IA) question is on the motion offered by Hartzler Pompeo Young (IN) Donovan King (NY) Price (NC) Heck (NV) Posey Zeldin the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Doyle, Michael Kinzinger (IL) Price, Tom Hensarling Price, Tom Zinke REICHERT) that the House suspend the F. Kirkpatrick Quigley rules and pass the bill, as amended. Duckworth Kline Rangel NOES—155 Duffy Knight Ratcliffe This is a 5-minute vote. Duncan (SC) Kuster Reed Adams Capuano Courtney The vote was taken by electronic de- Duncan (TN) Labrador Reichert Aguilar Ca´ rdenas Crowley vice, and there were—yeas 407, nays 5, Edwards LaMalfa Renacci Bass Carson (IN) Cummings Ellison Lamborn Rice (NY) Beatty Cartwright Davis (CA) not voting 20, as follows: Ellmers (NC) Lance Rice (SC) Becerra Castor (FL) DeFazio [Roll No. 220] Emmer (MN) Langevin Richmond Bera Castro (TX) DeGette Engel Larsen (WA) Rigell Beyer Chu, Judy DeLauro YEAS—407 Eshoo Larson (CT) Roby Blumenauer Cicilline DelBene Abraham Barr Bilirakis Esty Latta Roe (TN) Bonamici Clark (MA) DeSaulnier Adams Barton Bishop (GA) Farenthold Lawrence Rogers (AL) Boyle, Brendan Clarke (NY) Deutch Aderholt Bass Bishop (MI) Farr Lee Rogers (KY) F. Clay Dingell Aguilar Beatty Bishop (UT) Fattah Levin Rohrabacher Brady (PA) Cleaver Doggett Allen Becerra Black Fitzpatrick Lewis Rooney (FL) Brown (FL) Cohen Doyle, Michael Amodei Benishek Blackburn Fleming Lipinski Ros-Lehtinen Brownley (CA) Connolly F. Ashford Bera Blum Flores LoBiondo Roskam Butterfield Conyers Duckworth Babin Beyer Blumenauer Forbes Loebsack Ross

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12MY7.012 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2855 Rothfus Smith (NE) Visclosky PERMISSION FOR COMMITTEE ON (2) Section 129(b)(1)(C) of such Act (29 Rouzer Smith (NJ) Wagner ARMED SERVICES TO FILE SUP- U.S.C. 3164(b)(1)(C)) is amended by striking Roybal-Allard Smith (TX) Walberg ‘‘subsections (b)(6) and (c)(2) of section 106’’ Royce Smith (WA) Walden PLEMENTAL REPORT ON H.R. and inserting ‘‘subsections (b)(7) and (c)(2) of Ruppersberger Speier Walker 1735, NATIONAL DEFENSE AU- section 106’’. Russell Stefanik Walorski THORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL Ryan (OH) Stewart Walters, Mimi (3) Section 134(a)(2)(B)(ii) of such Act (29 Ryan (WI) Stivers Walz YEAR 2016 U.S.C. 3174(a)(2)(B)(ii)) is amended by strik- Salmon Stutzman Wasserman Mr. THORNBERRY. Mr. Speaker, I ing ‘‘section 106(b)(6)’’ and inserting ‘‘section Sanchez, Loretta Swalwell (CA) Schultz ask unanimous consent that the Com- 106(b)(7)’’. Sanford Takai Waters, Maxine (f) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments Sarbanes Takano Watson Coleman mittee on Armed Services be author- made by this section shall take effect as if Scalise Thompson (CA) Weber (TX) ized to file a supplemental report on Schakowsky Thompson (MS) Webster (FL) included in the Workforce Innovation and Schiff Thompson (PA) Welch the bill H.R. 1735. Opportunity Act. Schrader Thornberry Westerman The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL COUNCIL Schweikert Tiberi Westmoreland HILL). Is there objection to the request ON DISABILITY. Scott (VA) Tipton Whitfield of the gentleman from Texas? (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 400(b) of the Re- Scott, Austin Titus Williams There was no objection. habilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 780(b)) is Scott, David Tonko Wilson (FL) amended to read as follows: Sensenbrenner Torres Wilson (SC) f ‘‘(b)(1) Each member of the National Coun- Serrano Trott Wittman cil shall serve for a term of 3 years. Sessions Tsongas Womack WIOA TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS ‘‘(2)(A) No member of the National Council Sherman Turner Woodall ACT Shimkus Upton Yarmuth may serve more than two consecutive full Shuster Valadao Yoder Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- terms beginning on the date of commence- Simpson Van Hollen Young (AK) mous consent that the Committee on ment of the first full term on the Council. Sinema Vargas Young (IA) Education and the Workforce be dis- Members may serve after the expiration of Sires Veasey Young (IN) their terms until their successors have taken Slaughter Vela Zeldin charged from further consideration of office. Smith (MO) Vela´ zquez Zinke the bill (S. 1124) to amend the Work- ‘‘(B) As used in this paragraph, the term NAYS—5 force Innovation and Opportunity Act ‘full term’ means a term of 3 years. to improve the Act, and ask for its im- ‘‘(3) Any member appointed to fill a va- Amash McClintock Yoho cancy occurring before the expiration of the Massie Ribble mediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the bill. term for which such member’s predecessor NOT VOTING—20 was appointed shall be appointed only for the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Barletta Grijalva Rokita remainder of such term.’’. Capps Gutie´rrez Ruiz objection to the request of the gentle- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment Crawford Hinojosa Rush woman from North Carolina? made by this section shall take effect as if DesJarlais Lieu, Ted Sa´ nchez, Linda There was no objection. enacted 1 day after the date of enactment of Fincher Lynch T. The text of the bill is as follows: the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Fleischmann Marchant Sewell (AL) Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.). Goodlatte Meng Wenstrup S. 1124 The bill was ordered to be read a b 1941 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in third time, was read the third time, So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Congress assembled, and passed, and a motion to reconsider tive) the rules were suspended and the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. was laid on the table. bill, as amended, was passed. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘WIOA Tech- f The result of the vote was announced nical Amendments Act’’. b 1945 as above recorded. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO WORKFORCE INNOVA- A motion to reconsider was laid on TION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT. EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES the table. (a) DESIGNATION OF AREAS SERVED BY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- f RURAL CONCENTRATED EMPLOYMENT PRO- TIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE GRAMS AS LOCAL AREAS.— HON. JAMES CLAUDE WRIGHT, MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 106(b) of the JR., FORMER SPEAKER OF THE OF OFFICERS LIQUORI TATE AND Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BENJAMIN DEEN OF HATTIES- (29 U.S.C. 3121(b)) is amended— BURG, MISSISSIPPI (A) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I offer a as paragraphs (6) and (7), respectively; and privileged resolution (H. Res. 254) and (Mr. PALAZZO asked and was given (B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the fol- ask for its immediate consideration. permission to address the House for 1 lowing: The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- minute and to revise and extend his re- ‘‘(5) AREAS SERVED BY RURAL CONCENTRATED lows: EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS marks.) .—The Governor may H. RES. 254 approve, under paragraph (2) or (3), a request Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I rise Resolved, That the House has learned with for designation as a local area from an area today to honor the lives of the two po- profound sorrow of the death of the Honor- described in section 107(c)(1)(C).’’. lice officers who were killed in the line able James Claude Wright, Jr., former Mem- (b) LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT of duty in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on ber of the House for 18 terms and Speaker of BOARDS.—Section 107(i)(1)(B) of such Act (29 the House of Representatives for the One May 9, 2015, Officer Benjamin Deen and U.S.C. 3122(i)(1)(B)) is amended by striking Hundredth and One Hundred First Con- Officer Liquori Tate. ‘‘the day before the date of enactment of this I am joined tonight by my fellow col- gresses. Act’’ and inserting ‘‘the day before the date Resolved, That in the death of the Honor- leagues and Mississippians, Congress- of enactment of the Workforce Investment able James Claude Wright, Jr. the United man GREGG HARPER and Congressman Act of 1998’’. States and the State of Texas have lost a BENNIE THOMPSON. We would like to (c) PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITY SYS- valued and eminent public servant and cit- take this time to lend our prayers to TEM.—Section 116 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3141) izen. the families of these two young men, to is amended— Resolved, That the Clerk communicate (1) in subsection (b)(2)(A)(iv), by striking the Hattiesburg Police Department, these resolutions to the Senate and transmit ‘‘clause (i)(IV)’’ and inserting ‘‘clause a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. and to the community for their loss. (i)(VI)’’; and Resolved, That when the House adjourns This week, our Nation observes Na- (2) in subsection (g), by striking ‘‘for a pro- today, it adjourn as a further mark of re- tional Police Week, and we recognize gram described in subsection (d)(2)(A)’’. spect to the memory of the deceased. the bravery, fortitude, and sacrifice (d) STATE ALLOTMENTS.—Section 132(b) of The resolution was agreed to. demonstrated by police officers nation- such Act (29 U.S.C. 3172(b)) is amended, in A motion to reconsider was laid on wide. They put their lives on the line paragraphs (1)(B)(iv)(I) and (2)(B)(iii)(I), by the table. to defend our communities and our inserting ‘‘less than’’ after ‘‘fiscal year that is’’. f citizens against criminals and thugs. (e) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— I ask the House to join us tonight in ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER (1) Section 102(b)(2)(D)(i)(III) of such Act PRO TEMPORE honoring the lives of Liquori Tate and (29 U.S.C. 3112(b)(2)(D)(i)(III)) is amended by Benjamin Deen by joining me in a mo- striking ‘‘section 106(b)(5)’’ and inserting The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ment of silence. ‘‘section 106(b)(6)’’. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:40 May 14, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\H12MY5.REC H12MY5 bjneal on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2856 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2015 will postpone further proceedings carry out this Act for all such fiscal years are very grateful to be surrounded by today on the additional motion to sus- may not exceed $30,000. individuals who work hard each day to pend the rules on which a recorded vote SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. save and protect lives. Each swore an or the yeas and nays are ordered, or on This Act shall take effect on the date of its oath to uphold our laws, and each sac- which the vote incurs objection under enactment, except that no flags may be pro- rifices safety in the defense of others. clause 6 of rule XX. vided under section 2 until the Committee on These individuals are our daily he- House Administration of the House of Rep- roes. The rescue workers and law en- Any record vote on the postponed resentatives approves the regulations issued question will be taken later. by the Clerk of the House of Representatives forcement officers are our sons and f under section 3. daughters, they are our mothers and fathers, they are our sisters and broth- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- FALLEN HEROES FLAG ACT OF ers who each day rise up and stand in ant to the rule, the gentleman from 2015 the defense of others. And in some Florida (Mr. NUGENT) and the gen- Mr. NUGENT. Mr. Speaker, I move to cases, these heroes pay the ultimate tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. suspend the rules and pass the bill sacrifice, and they are killed in the BRENDAN F. BOYLE) each will control 20 (H.R. 723) to provide Capitol-flown flags line of duty, just as we heard earlier. It minutes. to the immediate family of fire fight- is a tragedy in the truest sense of the The Chair recognizes the gentleman ers, law enforcement officers, members word when one of these extraordinarily from Florida. of rescue squads or ambulance crews, fine individuals loses their life, most and public safety officers who are GENERAL LEAVE especially while in the act of saving killed in the line of duty. Mr. NUGENT. Mr. Speaker, I ask the life of another. The Clerk read the title of the bill. unanimous consent that all Members I stand here, Mr. Speaker, not just as The text of the bill is as follows: have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- a Member representing my congres- H.R. 723 tend their remarks and to include ex- sional district but also as someone who Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- traneous material in the RECORD on the knows firsthand the sacrifices that resentatives of the United States of America in consideration of this bill. these men and women put forward to Congress assembled, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there serve their communities. Before I came SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. objection to the request of the gen- to Congress, I served my community as This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Fallen He- tleman from Florida? a police officer, as a deputy sheriff, and roes Flag Act of 2015’’. There was no objection. eventually as a sheriff in a county in SEC. 2. PROVIDING CAPITOL-FLOWN FLAGS FOR Mr. NUGENT. Mr. Speaker, I yield Florida. I know what it means for so FAMILIES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT myself as much time as I may con- many men and women to come to work AND RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS every day not knowing—you can never KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. sume. predict the events of the day and what (a) IN GENERAL.—At the request of the im- Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support mediate family of a fire fighter, law enforce- of H.R. 723, the Fallen Heroes Flag Act. those events may hold for you. But one ment officer, member of a rescue squad or The bill before us would allow Members thing is certain: you will answer the ambulance crew, or public safety officer who of Congress to honor a firefighter, law call for help with everything you have died in the line of duty, the Representative enforcement officer, member of a res- got. When you kiss your wife or hus- of the family may provide the family with a cue squad or ambulance crew, or public band goodbye or your children good- Capitol-flown flag, together with the certifi- safety officer who died in the line of bye, when you start your shift, they cate described in subsection (c). duty by providing the family of the de- want to know you are going to come (b) NO COST TO FAMILY.—A flag provided home. But they also know that the re- under this section shall be provided at no ceased individual, at their request, a cost to the family. United States flag flown over this Cap- alities of life are it is possible that you (c) CERTIFICATE.—The certificate described itol. may make the ultimate sacrifice for in this subsection is a certificate which is Our Nation’s flag would be accom- your community. signed by the Speaker of the House of Rep- panied by a certificate containing an So, Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate resentatives and the Representative pro- expression of sympathy for the family that we recognize their selfless efforts viding the flag, and which contains an ex- of the individual who passed away, of sacrifice and offer this meaningful pression of sympathy from the House of Rep- token as an expression of our Nation’s resentatives for the family involved, as pre- signed by both the Speaker of the House and the individual’s Representa- gratitude. It is an honor to stand here pared and developed by the Clerk of the today in support of this legislation. House of Representatives. tive here in Congress. Each Member of Congress should have (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— This measure, authored by the distin- (1) the term ‘‘Capitol-flown flag’’ means a guished gentleman from New York (Mr. the ability to recognize these brave in- United States flag flown over the United KING) allows our House to express its dividuals for their heroism and to ex- States Capitol in honor of the deceased indi- gratitude and recognition for an indi- tend a gesture of sympathy and grati- vidual for whom such flag is requested; and vidual who made the ultimate sacrifice tude to their immediate families. (2) the term ‘‘Representative’’ includes a Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of in the name of public service to this Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the my time. Congress. great country. Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- SEC. 3. REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES. Many in our country put their lives vania. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days on the line every day to serve others. time as I may consume. after the date of the date of the enactment of They are the firefighters who charge Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join this Act, the Clerk shall issue regulations for into burning buildings in order to save with my colleague across the aisle, carrying out this Act, including regulations life or property; they are the police of- Congressman NUGENT, in support of to establish procedures (including any appro- ficers and other law enforcement offi- H.R. 723, the Fallen Heroes Flag Act. priate forms, guidelines, and accompanying cers who respond to incidents and certificates) for requesting a Capitol-flown This sensible bill provides for Cap- flag. through their actions shield others itol-flown flags in memory of fire- (b) APPROVAL BY COMMITTEE ON HOUSE AD- from harm; they are the members of fighters, police, and emergency re- MINISTRATION.—The regulations issued by the rescue squads or ambulance crews who sponse personnel who are tragically Clerk under subsection (a) shall take effect spend countless hours perfecting life- killed in the line of duty. upon approval by the Committee on House saving skills and rush to the scene of a While we can never fully convey our Administration of the House of Representa- disaster; and they are the public safety gratitude to public safety and emer- tives. officers who work to patrol our roads, gency personnel who risk their lives SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. man the dispatch communication lines, practically every day, it is my hope There are authorized to be appropriated for and work within our justice system to that this small gesture brings some each of the fiscal years 2015 through 2020 accomplish countless other safety serv- such sums as may be necessary to carry out level of comfort to the families of this Act, to be derived from amounts appro- ices for our communities. those who have given the ultimate sac- priated in each such fiscal year for the oper- Our Nation is exceedingly blessed to rifice in the line of duty. ation of the Capitol Visitor Center, except have individuals who answer the call to We recognize their sacrifice and that that the aggregate amount appropriated to dedicate their lives serving others. We of their families and loved ones. We are

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.061 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2857 eternally grateful. As Members of Con- least we can do is stand here in Con- I had to do that as sheriff. I had depu- gress, we often have the sad duty and gress and support them and also then ties who were involved in fire fights solemn responsibility of expressing pay them the tribute of standing with where other folks were killed. But you condolences to families who have lost a their family with the flag when that wanted to make sure that—listen, we loved one in the line of duty. At no ex- terrible moment comes that they lose want to know the facts. We want to pense to these families, this is one their lives in the line of duty. know the truth. And if a police officer small way to express our condolences So with that, Mr. Speaker, I again does something that is wrong, then he and gratitude for their service. thank the gentleman for his leadership, should be dealt with. But not all police Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to I thank the gentleman from Pennsyl- officers do things wrong. They are support H.R. 723, and I reserve the bal- vania for his bipartisan spirit, and I human beings, and sometimes they do ance of my time. strongly urge support of this legisla- make mistakes. Mr. NUGENT. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 tion. Mr. Speaker, this particular bill minutes to the gentleman from New Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- talks to those who have paid the ulti- York (Mr. KING). He is the distin- vania. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such mate sacrifice, no matter how they guished sponsor of this bill. time as I may consume. served this great country, whether it Mr. KING of New York. I thank the Mr. Speaker, I just want to say how was in the fire service or the law en- gentleman for yielding, and I thank proud I am to stand with Mr. NUGENT forcement service or public safety in him for his years of service in law en- as well as with my fellow Notre Dame any manner. This is about recognizing forcement and for his dedication here alumnus, Mr. KING, in backing this them and their families for their serv- in the United States Congress. very sensible and decent piece of legis- ice. These first responders and public Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support lation. I would also say, as he was men- safety officers stand side by side with of this legislation. I think it is particu- tioning the unfortunate tragedies that each other supporting each other in a larly appropriate that this bill will be have happened to members of the common goal. Whether you are a fire- passed during National Police Week at NYPD, as a proud resident of the city man or a police officer, it is a common a time when we honor those who put of Philadelphia, I have only been a goal to do the right thing. their lives on the line every day. This Member of Congress for a few months, They and their families live with isn’t just an abstraction. This is really but I have been in elective office for 6 these risks. They know what the job very real, as we saw tonight with the years, and during that time we, unfor- brings, the risks that are incurred, but delegation from Mississippi acknowl- tunately, lost more Philadelphia police they do that selflessly. Every time edging their two police officers who officers killed in the line of duty, as they put on that uniform to go to were murdered on Saturday night. And well as three Philadelphia firefighters work, they do it knowing that some- just last week in New York a neighbor killed in the line of duty. That was thing bad could happen to them that and constituent of mine, Brian Moore, more than in any 5- or 6-year period in could change the lives of their children a member of the NYPD, was shot down. the city’s history, which dates to 100 and their families forever. He was murdered in Queens Village in years before the founding of our coun- Mr. Speaker, this bill allows us in Queens, New York, a young man, 25 try. Congress to offer a simple yet mean- years old. He already had 150 arrests. So it is a sad and solemn reminder of ingful expression, I believe, of sym- He was a member of an elite anticrime the sacrifice that they are willing to pathy. We can’t make up the family’s unit. He was shot down in the prime of make on our behalf each and every day. loss to them, but we can remember life. His father was a retired police ser- I believe that supporting this legisla- these fallen heroes, and we can offer geant. His cousins were on the NYPD tion is a proper gesture that we can their families our gratitude as we and also the Nassau County Police De- make here in this House, and I am honor those loved ones’ memories, as I partment. happy to support it. With that, Mr. think this body should do every day be- So these are real, Mr. Speaker. These Speaker, I yield back the balance of cause there are folks that stand the are real lives. These are real lives that my time. line for us, whether it is fighting a fire, are lost. These are real people putting Mr. NUGENT. Mr. Speaker, I yield rescuing us from a trapped vehicle at a their lives on the line, and there are myself such time as I may consume. scene of horrific destruction, whether real families who suffer when they are Mr. Speaker, it is a proud day. Mr. it is tornadoes or earthquakes, law en- left behind. That is why it is so impor- BOYLE, I do appreciate your comments forcement officers have to go places tant, I think, that we in Congress ac- in regard to those who serve us. Mr. that no other folks want to go. knowledge that. One way to do that is KING, I think your reputation precedes by being able to present a flag signed you in regard to caring about those b 2000 by the Speaker and by the Member of who care for us every day. I just thank you, Mr. KING, for bring- Congress who represents the person It is a thankless job a lot of times to ing this bill forward. I want to thank who was killed in the line of duty. be a fireman or a police officer or an my good friend on the other side of the Tonight we had a new Member of EMT. Those folks go to work because aisle, Mr. BOYLE, for standing for what Congress sworn in, DAN DONOVAN from they want to help people. They don’t is right, and I appreciate that. Staten Island. DAN was with me on Fri- go to work because they want to hurt Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance day at the funeral of Brian Moore. someone. They are driven by this de- of my time. Also, we had two tragic deaths in De- sire to do right and to do good every The SPEAKER pro tempore. The cember, Wenjian Liu and Rafael day. question is on the motion offered by Ramos, two NYPD officers who were It is really easy sometimes, I think, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. murdered in Brooklyn. DAN and I were that we forget that these are men and NUGENT) that the House suspend the at that funeral along with thousands women who, whether they wear the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 723. and thousands, in fact, tens of thou- badge of a law enforcement officer or a The question was taken; and (two- sands of officers from all over the coun- firefighter or an EMT or any other pub- thirds being in the affirmative) the try. lic safety officer, do their job because rules were suspended and the bill was So it is important that we stand in they are committed to their commu- passed. solidarity with the men and women of nity. They do it because they love their A motion to reconsider was laid on blue. They come under terrible community. So when some folks want the table. onslaughts and attacks. So much of it to rush to judgment, I would just sug- f is untrue, so much of it is slanderous, gest that until you walk in their shoes, and so much of it is carried on by the until you know what it is like to serve NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS media. But, Mr. Speaker, the fact is in that capacity, I would ask that peo- WEEK these men and women are out there ple use a little restraint and maybe (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania every day. They are out there doing wait until investigation is complete be- asked and was given permission to ad- their job, and it is really important fore we start making decisions in re- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- that we stand with them. The very gards to guilt or innocence. vise and extend his remarks.)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:22 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.062 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2858 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2015 Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. to rise in recognition of the brave law NEED FOR LONG-TERM HIGHWAY Mr. Speaker, last week was National enforcement officers of the police de- BILL Small Business Week; and, while back partment in Garland, Texas. (Mrs. BUSTOS asked and was given in Pennsylvania’s Fifth Congressional Mr. Speaker, just a little over a week permission to address the House for 1 ago, May 3, two heavily armed assail- District, I attended a ceremony hon- minute.) ants opened fire outside an event at the oring Jim and Colleen Small for receiv- Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, ing the 2015 Western Pennsylvania Dis- today to urge my colleagues to act Texas. Thankfully, some of Texas’ fin- trict Small Business Persons of the swiftly to prevent the highway transit est police officers were on hand to pro- Year Awards. trust fund from expiring. If we do not For Jim and Colleen, pursuing a sec- tect the innocent lives inside. act, this critical program will expire in ond career as businessowners trumped Traffic police and SWAT officers just 7 legislative days. an early retirement, so they decided to from the Garland Police Department I am proud to be a member of the open UPS Store #5642 in State College, did their job. They subdued these two House Transportation and Infrastruc- Pennsylvania. would-be mass murderers before they Like many small-business owners were able to take a life. ture Committee, and my district in Il- starting out, Jim and Colleen faced To date, these heroes remain linois is a central hub for the shipment challenges, but through community unnamed, but we cannot overlook their of goods and people over road, rail, outreach, a dedicated staff, and lots of bravery and their willingness to put water, and air. hard work, the Smalls now run a very their lives on the line to protect ours. I truly believe that, by investing in successful small business. They kept this crisis from becoming a our infrastructure, we are making a Mr. Speaker, small businesses are the tragedy, and they averted what likely down payment on our Nation’s long- backbone of our economy, and I could have been the largest mass cas- term economic well-being. These in- couldn’t think of a better way to cele- ualty situation north Texas has ever vestments not only create jobs, but brate National Small Business Week seen. they create jobs that cannot be than by recognizing two outstanding Mr. Speaker, I extend to the Garland outsourced. By investing in our infra- local small-business leaders. Police Department my sincerest appre- structure now, as opposed to punting I ask my colleagues to join me in ciation for their service and their brav- the ball down the field, we are saving congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Small on ery. These heroes deserve our deepest money in the long term. receiving this well-deserved award, and appreciation for their selfless preserva- Over half a million good-paying con- I thank them for all that they do for tion of human life. struction jobs hang in the balance, and our community. f construction on 6,000 critical projects f across the country could be put on TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP hold. This is unacceptable and why we UCR BOURNS COLLEGE 25TH (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given must act now to provide certainty that ANNIVERSARY permission to address the House for 1 our local communities, businesses, and (Mr. TAKANO asked and was given minute.) hard-working families deserve. permission to address the House for 1 Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to- f minute and to revise and extend his re- night to bring light to the secretive, marks.) job-killing global trade pact called the HIGHWAY TRUST FUND Trans-Pacific Partnership, the TPP. Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Supporters want to rush it through today to commemorate the 25th anni- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Congress using a procedure called fast- versary of the University of California, uary 6, 2015, the gentleman from Cali- Riverside’s Bourns College of Engineer- track authority, which forces a vote fornia (Mr. GARAMENDI) is recognized with no opportunity to amend the deal. ing. In 1990, UCR opened its new public for 60 minutes as the designee of the engineering college to educate the next This should alarm all Americans. In its current form, this deal would minority leader. generation of engineering leaders. Mr. GARAMENDI. Hello, America. Since then, the college has produced outsource even more of America’s good jobs out from under our working fami- Do you know what is going to happen over 5,600 engineering graduates and is in just a few days? In 7 legislative days, ranked first among public universities lies, degrade global environmental and working standards, and cause investor the United States highway trust fund of the same size. runs out of money—kaput, it is over— Not only does the UCR Bourns Col- rights to override worker rights. It pro- a fund established by President Eisen- lege of Engineering offer a quality en- pels a global race to the bottom. hower in the 1950s, out of money. gineering education, it is committed to The trade ambassador and the admin- What is the House of Representatives recruiting students who are a true re- istration assert that the TPP has doing? What is your Representative flection of the ethnic and cultural di- strong and enforceable labor standards and your Senator doing? Well, I suspect versity of the world in which we live. and environmental commitments. The The college is also home to world- TPP includes four nations—Mexico, debating the Trans-Pacific Partner- class engineering researchers who are Brunei, Vietnam, and Malaysia—that ship—the TPA—when, in fact, this is leveraging Federal dollars to improve are notorious labor and human rights the big jobs issue. air quality, predicting wildfires, dis- violators. The trade negotiations, you can de- covering alternative energy fuels, and They are already out of compliance bate it forever; but if you really want developing new materials that will with the standards supposedly in TPP. to create jobs in America, pay atten- change our lives. Frankly, our U.S. Trade Representa- tion to this, America. Pay attention to I want to applaud UCR’s chancellor, tive has had a bad habit of sweeping the fact that the Federal highway trust Kim Wilcox, and dean of engineering, trade violations right under the rug. fund expires in 7 legislative days. We Reza Abbaschian. I know they will lead Our history of trade agreements in have got work to do here; we have got the Bourns College of Engineering Guatemala, Honduras, and Colombia a lot of work to do, and it is not hap- down an even more successful path show the need for stronger obligations pening. over the next 25 years. and a rigorous plan for implementing I am a Californian. I represent the State of California. We have a pretty f and overseeing them. Including commitments in the final high opinion of ourselves in California, THANKING UNNAMED GARLAND agreement is not enough. These na- maybe deserved or not; but what it POLICEMEN tions have to change their laws and means to us when the highway trust (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given practices, and we have to enforce them. fund shuts down, what it means is a lot permission to address the House for 1 Mr. Speaker, we should vote against of jobs. 73,572 jobs will be jeopardized minute and to revise and extend his re- TPP because what is going to happen is at the end of this month of May. We marks.) more American workers will be cashed are looking at 5,692 active highway and Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, this is out, and exploited workers around the transit projects will stop, red light National Police Week, and I did want world will find life gets harder. stop, don’t go forward.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.065 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2859 For California, in just 7 legislative You want to improve our competi- is you who have done a great service to days, a very, very important thing hap- tiveness, you want to create jobs, build the Nation’s infrastructure and trans- pens—actually, far, far more important the infrastructure. portation by taking out this hour vir- than the Trans-Pacific Partnership or tually every week. Sometimes it is a the trade promotion authority. This is b 2015 lonely hour, but I want you to know where the big jobs are in America. The quality of transportation infra- that some of us notice. Building the infrastructure of America structure affects the United States’ Mr. GARAMENDI. I am not lonely is how you create jobs today and on competitiveness, point No. 6, and here tonight with you. I am glad you have into the future because you lay the is what we can do about it. joined us. foundation for economic growth. Instead of the administration’s Ms. NORTON. I will say that the way If you couple those transportation spending all of its energy and all of its in which you have persisted is really a programs with another long, long- time talking about how we are going to model for how Members get things standing American law, which is Buy deal with international trade that, in done in this House, so I have come America, Make It In America, you not all likelihood, will create fewer jobs in down, first, to thank and honor you for only create the foundation, but you America—so much so that they have to what you have done. also create immediate manufacturing put into that Trans-Pacific Partner- Mr. GARAMENDI. Thank you. jobs of all kinds. From the bulldozers, ship a provision that would actually Ms. NORTON. I have to say, in listen- to the tractors and the backhoes, to pay American workers who have lost ing to you, I simply can’t figure it out, the steel and the concrete, you buy it their jobs—why don’t they talk about as your one-man show alone should in America; you build the infrastruc- their own GROW AMERICA Act? have been enough to get this bill reau- ture in America, and you create imme- This is the Department of Transpor- thorized. It is a very unusual way for diate jobs. tation. This is the President’s program, one Member to take one issue and just How many? Well, I think we all know the GROW AMERICA Act. It is, really, not let it rest. Our committee and this Duke University. It is more than a bas- a good piece of legislation. It is not yet Congress owe you a great debt of ketball school. It also happens to be introduced, unfortunately, but it calls thanks particularly when you consider, one of the more thoughtful research in- for $7.6 billion to fix our highway sys- Mr. GARAMENDI, that you are talking stitutions in the United States. They tem—this is all annual—$6.8 billion to about a bill that has strong bipartisan produced a little book that about 535 of improve public transportation, $3.4 bil- support in a Congress that is not the Representatives of the American lion to strengthen our rail systems— known for bipartisanship. So I thank people ought to be reading. Amtrak and other kinds of rail sys- you from the bottom of my heart for This ought to be the bedtime reading tems—and $1 billion to accelerate our what you have done. for the Senators and the Members of freight support system. If you really Mr. GARAMENDI. Thank you. Thank Congress: ‘‘Infrastructure Investment want to do international trade, you you for your leadership on the High- Creates American Jobs,’’ Duke Univer- really have to build the freight man- ways and Transit Subcommittee, be- sity Center on Globalization, Govern- agement system in this Nation. It has cause you are carrying the weight of ance, and Competitiveness. got to go out, not just in, and you can’t this particular piece of legislation. I am going to read just a few things do it with the antiquated freight sys- Ms. NORTON. And it is weighing us here just to drive this point home. tems that we have in the United down. I am afraid we are not getting Old and broken transportation infrastruc- States. This is $476 billion over a 4-year anywhere, but if we keep trying and if ture makes the United States less competi- period of time. It is a good project—it we keep following your leadership and tive than 15 of our major trading partners is fully paid for—but we are not even the leadership of Mr. SHUSTER on that and makes manufacturers less efficient in talking about it here. side of the aisle and of Mr. DEFAZIO on getting goods to market. We have got work to do. The purpose this side of the aisle, you couldn’t have You want to get goods to market, of this 1 hour, which will, actually, be a better partnership in this Congress. I build the infrastructure. significantly less than an hour, is to can’t believe we won’t be able to get Underinvestment costs the United States say, ‘‘Hello, America. Wake up. Ask something done, but May 31, my friend, over 900,000 jobs, including more than 97,000 your Members of Congress: ’What are looms, as you said in 7 days—or is it 6? American manufacturing jobs. you doing about transportation? What The fact is that we are counting down, You want to Make It In America, are you doing in 7 legislative days to and there are some of us coming on the build the infrastructure. fix the transportation system? Are you floor with you each day to count down. Maximizing American-made materials paying attention? Are you paying at- I was here on a 1-minute earlier today, when rebuilding infrastructure has the po- tention to your State? to your commu- and I think Members are beginning to tential to create even more jobs. Relying on nity that you represent? to the jobs understand the obligation that they American-made inputs can also mitigate that you are going to see and the high- have to take on, the obligation that safety concerns related to large-scale out- you have taken on as a lonely Member sourcing. way projects and the transit projects? Are you paying attention?’’’ In 7 legis- for months now. It is our Make It In America policy. lative days, at the end of this month, Mr. GARAMENDI. It has to be done. It is the agenda that we have been driv- the Federal highway trust fund termi- We absolutely have to do this with ing for the last 5 years here. Build the nates along with the projects that are your leadership on the subcommittee infrastructure, Buy America, Make It supported by it. It is a problem. It is in trying to find a path to build the in- In America. our problem. We need the courage to frastructure and in looking for ways to Competitiveness, a lot of talk, every- act, and we need to pay attention to pay for it. body wants to talk about the Trans-Pa- what is really important, which hap- Actually, the administration in the cific Partnership, or the TPA. You pens to be the transportation infra- GROW AMERICA Act found a way to want to be competitive; you build the structure of this great Nation. We need pay for it—with the earnings of Amer- American infrastructure—again, Duke to rebuild it. ican corporations that are overseas. University. Joining me this hour is the gentle- Bring those back; tax them; and we The United States boasts the world’s larg- woman representing the Capital of the would have enough money, together est stock of transportation infrastructure as United States, Washington, D.C., Dele- with the existing excise tax, to build measured by combined bridges, airports, sea- ports, and miles of road, rail, pipeline, and gate ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, the our infrastructure over the next 4 to 5 inland waterways. ranking member of the Highways and years, so we have got to do it. Ms. NORTON. And that would give us It is a very good start, foundation. Transit Subcommittee of the Transpor- tation and Infrastructure Committee. a long-term bill. The administration The United States is not well positioned admits that it, too, is not the answer compared to its major trading partners in Delegate NORTON, thank you for join- terms of quality of transportation infra- ing us tonight. I am looking forward to because, after that, we still have to structure. Global assessments of transpor- your presentation. come up with a new way to pay for tation infrastructure place the United States Ms. NORTON. I want to thank my transportation and infrastructure. in 16th place out of 144 nations. good friend from California because it You, yourself, talked about when this

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Tell us through here.’’ That is a major trans- You mentioned the GROW AMERICA what is wrong with this. Tell us where portation route with tens of thousands Act. I will be introducing that act it doesn’t meet the needs. of cars traveling on it every day. So soon. My Republican colleagues and Demo- the state of good repair? Not in Cali- Mr. GARAMENDI. Good. cratic colleagues, what is missing? fornia. Ms. NORTON. The administration What improvements should there be? What does it mean? If we were to does want it introduced. Mr. Tell us what it is. We will deal with it. take the GROW AMERICA Act that GARAMENDI, we need it, if for nothing The funding source, as you said, you are going to introduce, it would else but as a marker. What are we talk- makes sense. American corporations— mean that, compared to this year, 2015, ing about? If nothing has been intro- Apple and others—have billions of dol- we would have $7.6 billion more across duced, I am not sure the American peo- lars—almost $1 trillion—of profits the Nation to repair the highways in ple will recognize just how far we have overseas that are not taxed. Bring it our Nation. The Altamont Pass, it is to go. home. Use that to invest in America. downright dangerous—I was shocked— Mr. GARAMENDI. You have to lay Bring the capital home so that you can but they don’t have any money to fix down the marker. You laid down the put labor and capital together, starting it. There would be $7.6 billion for all of first proposal, and it is really good. I with infrastructure, and build this Na- this Nation to do it. said 4 years. Actually, it is a 6-year tion. Mr. DELANEY, our colleague from Then the buses, the transit agency in bill—$478 billion—and it covers all of Maryland, has a good proposal, a bipar- San Francisco. I was parked in San the elements. All of the elements are tisan proposal, that does that. Francisco, waiting for a stoplight. A there. If somebody has got a better Run with it, Congress. Run with it, bus pulls up, and it had to be a 1950 bus. idea, we haven’t heard it. Senate. Let’s do something. It was rusted out, and I am sure the I am delighted. When you introduce Ms. NORTON. Oh, you have made seats were torn apart. All good credit that bill, count me as one of the co- such an important point because you to San Francisco for trying, but across authors of it, and I look forward to say, if not this, what? the Nation, it is the same way—here in working with your leadership to push The Democrats—we on this side of Washington, D.C., with the transit it along. the aisle—are willing to sit down with agencies, Amtrak. Ms. NORTON. Oh, you would be the you to come up with whatever bill we By the way, Amtrak came to Con- very first one given what you have can compromise on. We just have to be gress. They wanted money—this is done on this floor, and I am glad you shown a bill. The reason I am going to some good news—and we actually mentioned some parts of the bill and introduce the GROW AMERICA Act is passed an Amtrak bill out of the House its cost. Yes. Guess what? It costs so that we can begin there. Maybe they of Representatives a couple of months money; it costs something to do trans- don’t want that. Okay. Let’s bargain ago. Yet do you know what they want- portation and infrastructure; but the down from there, but we can’t do noth- ed to do? They wanted to get a waiver administration has had many Mem- ing. We can’t go home and say, ‘‘Well, on the Buy America provisions. They bers’ support of bringing back untaxed we did nothing,’’ and we certainly can’t have to build, I think, 28 locomotives funds abroad that want to come back simply wait for our friends on the and train sets—high-speed—and they and of using it for something that ev- other side of the aisle. didn’t want to buy it in America. I am erybody is for. Now, I want my friend from Cali- going, no, no way. If we are going to I understand that our ranking mem- fornia to know that representatives of spend American taxpayer money, spend it on American-made equipment, on ber, Mr. DEFAZIO, has written Mr. the states were in the House today and American jobs. Make It In America. No RYAN of Ways and Means to ask for a I went to say a few words to them. way are you going to get out of that. joint hearing of our committee with They were in one of our committee the Ways and Means Committee so rooms—a group that calls itself the b 2030 that we can work together, and there ‘‘Big Seven.’’ They were the leaders in I also want to talk about this, but are rumors, because that is all we hear the States. They were the Governors, you have got a bridge behind you. about of this bill these days, that there the National Conference of State Leg- Ms. NORTON. I do. You talked about may be one in June. You will notice islatures, the National League of Cit- the project in your district, and that that that is after May 31. ies, the United States Conference of project with the crack in the road is Mr. GARAMENDI. This is a major Mayors. They were begging for this emblematic of what is happening in the concern in that it seems as though the bill, so they had their own meeting United States. most common thing that happens here here. Mr. GARAMENDI, they can’t even start in Congress is a game that we used to I think that it behooves us to ramp on that repair because that is a major play as children. It is called ‘‘kick the up the pressure, we who are on the in- project. So another patch, as we call it, can.’’ You would get an old No. 16 can, side. When you see that those who rep- or short-term funding, means that the and you would kick it around the yard. resent the infrastructure we are talk- backlog of major projects remains. You We kick the can down the road here so ing about are on the Hill, pleading, can’t start what America needs, which often instead of really gripping the without an answer from either side, are major projects. If we could put issue and saying, ‘‘Okay. Let us do well, our side is trying to answer; and them all here in this Chamber, they something that lays out a long-term, 6- because there is so much bipartisan- would pile up to the ceiling. They sim- year plan where the States and the ship, there is just no reason that we ply have to sit there with 6-month counties and the cities can actually shouldn’t be sitting down and trying to patches or even a 1-year patch. Yours project projects and know that the figure this out. is a major Federal highway, and Cali- funding is going to be there so they can Mr. GARAMENDI. We really must do fornia can’t do anything about it. be efficient and effective and that. I went to such a highway in my own prioritize.’’ Instead of doing that, we Yesterday, I was in the Central Val- city, and that is why I brought this just kind of kick the can down the ley—Modesto, California—for a meet- poster. The Washington Post picked it road. ing, and I had to drive to San Fran- up and says, ‘‘Norton Uses Bridge to They are talking about a 6-month, cisco for a speech over Interstate 580, Make a Point.’’ It is interesting. Al- until the end of September, with the the Altamont Pass, and it is so broken though this bridge also has real de- same level of funding. We are going to up. There is the fast lane on the fects, I was using it to make another lose a lot of jobs, and the opportunity Altamont Pass, as you go up over the point, that every form of transpor- to build the systems that we absolutely mountain, that actually has about a 6- tation depends upon this bridge in the

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Here on the the intracity buses; the street car, if come law, you have to have the infra- East Coast, The Panama Canal is com- you are going to a major highway; the structure that goes with it, and you ing and now you have every single port Metro—all of it comes to a head there. cannot have a robust trade program trying to get that business, and you A point that you touched upon, unless you have a well-built port sys- have the private sector investing like which is seldom made here, is a point I tem. mad in railroads because they want tried to make when I went to the H By the way, one of the things that is that business, and the buses want that Street—or Hopscotch—Bridge, and that going to happen is, because of our en- business. is that the failure to rebuild that ergy boom, the United States is cre- The private sector, Mr. GARAMENDI, bridge is keeping a complete overhaul ating an enormous amount of natural is doing its job, but you can’t, in fact, of Union Station from occurring, not gas. That natural gas is in the process in the States do the ports and the to mention a whole new community of being transported, shipped overseas freight all by yourself or with the pri- that would be built over it, because in what is known as liquefied natural vate sector alone. And so this bill, the they can’t move on those major eco- gas. You supercool, you supercompress GROW AMERICA Act, brings it all to- nomic development projects until the the natural gas; you put it into a tank- gether, gives us for the first time some- bridge is done, and it will take 5 years er, a big ship, and you transport it. thing that we have had in ground to rebuild that bridge. A new facility will go online in Lou- transportation, multimodal, but we So you see, Mr. GARAMENDI, we are isiana, and it is called the Cheniere fa- have not had it in freight transpor- not just holding up obvious infrastruc- cility at Sabine Pass. It will take 100 tation so that those ports you are fo- ture projects; we are holding up major tankers, ships, to handle the volume of cusing on would grow, and we grow economic development projects that that one export facility, and there are them here, just as you said, buying simply can’t get started until the roads five others that are in the permitting American. and bridges are fixed. process. I am saying, Wait a minute, I thank you once again for all you Mr. GARAMENDI. Well, you couldn’t that is a strategic national asset; that have done. be more accurate, and you certainly is part of our infrastructure. Why don’t Mr. GARAMENDI. I thank you so did make the point. I was looking at we ship that strategic asset on Amer- very much. I thank you for your lead- the picture there. You have got the ican-built ships with American sailors? ership. I am looking forward to the in- Northeast corridor, the entire Amtrak If we passed a simple law here, which troduction of the bill and to push that system underneath that bridge into actually replicates the North Slope oil through. Whether we can do it in 7 days Union Station, which I think is prob- law back in the 1960s, we could rep- or not—we could. It is possible. All the ably just to what I would say stage licate that and simply say: If we are language is written. You will introduce left, and the rail system goes through going to export liquefied natural gas, it. The way of paying for it is known. there, and then the highway system. I do it on American-built ships with We have just got work to do. I am just thinking about the great- didn’t realize that this is holding up American sailors. We would build over ness of this Nation and the enormous the reconstruction of Union Station. the next two decades more than a hun- potential that we have, and how we Ms. NORTON. So that we can get dred ships in American shipyards with just let that slip away, for lack of solid high-speed rail. So you can’t get high- American-built equipment and Ameri- programs that really build this Nation. speed rail unless you dig down. You cans doing the welding and building I think about Eisenhower and what he can’t do that unless people can get over those ships, probably well over 100,000 did with the great highway system this bridge. You talked about billions jobs; and the seamen, the merchant that we have, the Interstate Highway of dollars of highway bridge and transit marine, they would be American. System. There is much to be done. I that is being held up. I don’t even want It all fits together. It is part of our look forward to your leadership. to begin to try to calculate how much transportation infrastructure. It is Mr. Speaker, I notice that our Repub- economic development that depends using our great national assets, im- lican colleagues have been listening to upon our fixing those major road proving them, the transportation sys- our debate and have decided to come projects is not getting done. tem, and then using those assets to and take the next hour and carry forth Mr. GARAMENDI. Well, also, the create American jobs. Buy America, to Make It in America, build the infra- lives of our citizens. I don’t have the make it in America, transport that structure and the foundation for eco- placards with me, but in previous pres- natural gas on American-built ships nomic growth. I look forward to hear- entations I have shown pictures of the with American mariners, and take Interstate 5 bridge that collapsed in ing the gentlemen. what will be your legislation, the Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Washington State near the Canadian GROW AMERICA Act, and build the in- of my time. border. It shut down commerce going frastructure. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. north. You were not going north on I am looking forward to the introduc- RUSSELL). The gentleman yields back that bridge because it collapsed. And tion of your legislation. I am looking the balance of his time. then there was the bridge over the Mis- forward to your leadership in making Mr. GARAMENDI. Do you have more sissippi River in the Twin Cities, in this happen. We have got to talk about you wish to say? Minneapolis. That bridge collapsed. I this every single day until we wake up, Ms. NORTON. Yes, I certainly do. think five people lost their lives there. until America wakes up, and says: Wait Mr. GARAMENDI. I thought we had This is an ongoing issue, one that we a minute, guys, do something for our completed, but I guess I am not yield- need to deal with. Nation; build the foundation of eco- ing back quite yet. The solution is at hand. The solution nomic growth. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- is at hand. Every community in this Thank you so very much for joining tleman is recognized. Nation has a transportation issue of us, Delegate. I will let you close. Ms. NORTON. Again, I thank the one sort. It might be a transit, a bus, a Ms. NORTON. Well, again, Mr. gentleman for the leadership he has train, or a bridge, or a highway, but we GARAMENDI, you have my thanks, and taken on not only this bill but on in- all have it. you should have the thanks of this en- frastructure in our country. I did want I am going to make one more point, tire House. I am glad you closed with to say a few more words because in and this will be my last, and then I will the program you did—you talked about these last 6 days we can’t leave words let you wrap it up. I am going to go the ports—because in the GROW unsaid. back to what is the discussion of the AMERICA Act is a multimodal freight I want to say that what my chief day here in Washington, the Trans-Pa- program. This is the first time it has frustration is—there is really no seri- cific Partnership and the TPA, the au- ever been in the transportation bill. ous thinking going on in this House thorization of the fast track legisla- Now, you gave an example: about ways to replace the highway tion. Ninety-nine percent of our trade multimodal, because we are trying to trust fund except what is in the GROW goes through the ports, and this is part make sure that rail and highway and AMERICA Act, and that, of course, of the GROW AMERICA Act. It is part port projects are coordinated together. would be for one 6-year period. The rea- of the freight system. I don’t think this That is the efficient use of all modes of son I bring this up is because I want

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The efficiency that we now have Frankly, I found the States in a des- SURFACE TRANSPORTATION REAUTHORIZA- and we ought to be proud of that, but perate position. There are States that TION it means that that 1950s approach, have already done gas tax increases or 1. Rehab of 14th St NW, Thomas Circle to which worked so magically, is now en- reforms of their own. You have got to FL Ave. tirely out of date, and there have got be pretty desperate to raise your own 2. Safety & Geometric Improvements to I– to be other ways to fund transportation 295/DC295 tax and leave ours where it was 20 3. 11th St. SE Bridge (various components) and infrastructure. I was very frus- years ago. 4. Improved Signal System and Commu- trated that in the last bill, we call it Iowa, Wyoming, Maryland, Massa- nication Network MAP–21, there were not even pilots to chusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsyl- 5. Intersection of PA Ave. and Potomac guide us, like the so-called VMT miles vania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Ave. SE driven that all of us, even those of us Vermont, the District of Columbia, NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION, who are in hybrid cars, those who South Dakota, these State have noth- TRANSPORTATION PLANNING BOARD, therefore don’t contribute as much on ing in common, except that they April 27, 2015. the present highway fund, would play couldn’t continue to go on without Hon. JAMES INHOFE, our part. funding. Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Washington DC. We need to sit around a table right Six States are making progress on Hon. BARBARA BOXER, here in the House and figure out what trying to raise their own gas tax in the to do in the long run because we didn’t Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Envi- absence of our doing something. Those ronment and Public Works, Washington DC do that last July when this bill was ex- States, in the same way, don’t have Hon. BILL SHUSTER, tended. There are even some people anything in common. When I say Chairman, House Committee on Transportation talking about, well, it can go to July ‘‘making progress,’’ it generally means and Infrastructure, Washington DC. because it runs out in July. Yeah, it one House has at least done it, and Hon. PETER DEFAZIO, runs out in July, and then look what they are trying to get the other House Ranking Member, House Committee on Trans- portation and Infrastructure, Washington happens. Treasury funds will have to be to raise the gas tax. They are Georgia, transferred just to make sure that we DC. Michigan, North Carolina, Utah, and DEAR CHAIRMEN INHOFE AND SHUSTER, AND keep level funding going, and that level Washington State. funding, meaning just base funding, RANKING MEMBERS BOXER AND DEFAZIO: On Then there are another seven States behalf of the National Capital Region Trans- will mean that no new major projects which are considering changes because portation Planning Board (TPB) at the Met- will be started in the States because of they just can’t wait any longer to get ropolitan Washington Council of Govern- what has come to be called lack of cer- long-term projects going: Idaho, Ken- ments (MWCOG), I transmit the attached tainty. I know of no major project that tucky, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jer- board resolution and policy principles for the can be finished in 6 months. If it takes sey, South Carolina, and Vermont. reauthorization of the federal transportation you 2 or 3 years, leave alone the 5 years programs. When I came into the meeting today, Our policy principles represent a common- like my H St Bridge project I spoke there was someone from the South Da- about, then you don’t start it at all. So sense approach to reauthorization. We urge kota Department of Transportation Congress to enact legislation that will fund the money just lies fallow. It goes to speaking, and it was interesting be- priority needs and promote effective plan- no good major need. cause they raised the gas tax in South ning and project development. So who is to blame? They are going Dakota, a very red State, and it in- As we face the expiration of MAP–21, this to look to us and say, What are you cluded an amendment also to raise the moment offers an opportunity to dem- doing? That is why we are coming on speed limit by 5 miles an hour. I think onstrate that our nation is still capable of this floor. They are going to look to us taking care of its most basic needs as we that would make it something like 80 to stop doing the same thing over and plan for future generations. We urge Con- miles an hour out there. over again and think of something that gress to act decisively and comprehensively. He said—and he just laughed at we didn’t do the last time. These short Sincerely yours, this—that, although they had raised term patches are what we did the last PHIL MENDELSON, the gas tax on the residents in the leg- Chairman. time. Mr. GARAMENDI. Well, we have islature, nobody talked about anything except the increase the speed limit. NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION CONGRESSIONAL done it over and over again, and the DELEGATION general talk around this building is That is how little the notion that you shouldn’t raise your gas tax had be- The Honorable Ben Cardin, United States that we are going to kick the can down Senate, Maryland. the road yet again, probably for an- come in a State like South Dakota. The States are way ahead of us and The Honorable Barbara Mikulski, United other 6 months, just like we extended States Senate, Maryland. the last one for 9 months. It is not the looking to us for leadership. These 6- The Honorable Don Beyer, United States way to do it, and the result is bad pub- month increments are the exact oppo- House of Representatives, 8th District, Vir- lic policy and an inability to really site of leadership—delaying, as I indi- ginia. build the foundation for our economic cated before, Mr. GARAMENDI, billions The Honorable Barbara Comstock, United States House of Representatives, 10th Dis- future. of dollars of other infrastructure that the Federal Government wouldn’t have trict, Virginia. You mentioned the funding, the no- The Honorable Gerald Connolly, United tion of a joint committee hearing be- to pay for often, that can’t get done, like a road or a bridge. That is why I States House of Representatives, 11th Dis- tween the Committee on Transpor- trict, Virginia. tation and Infrastructure and the Com- went to such an example in my own The Honorable Robert Wittman, United mittee on Ways and Means to discuss district. States House of Representatives, 1st Dis- the funding options that you just de- Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- trict, Virginia. scribed, and so we should talk about sent to submit for the RECORD a list of The Honorable Tim Kaine, United States what the options are, and then select the top five critical infrastructure Senate, Virginia. projects in my own district, the Na- The Honorable Mark Warner, United the one that makes the most sense for States Senate, Virginia. this Nation’s well-being. tion’s Capital. The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board The Honorable John Delaney, United b 2045 States House of Representatives, 6th Dis- has also written to this region’s bipar- trict, Maryland. We can do that. That is what we were tisan delegation, and I would like to The Honorable Donna Edwards, United hired to do and what the voters put us have its resolution also included in the States House of Representatives, 4th Dis- here for. RECORD. trict, Maryland.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12MY7.077 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2863 The Honorable Steny Hoyer, United States the federal surface transportation program seek to reduce dependency on driving and House of Representatives, 5th District, that the Board might communicate to the serve non-drivers, alternatives must be de- Maryland. U.S. Congress; and veloped and supported. In particular, federal The Honorable Christopher Van Hollen, Whereas, on April 3, 2015, the TPB Tech- funding for public transit and safe pedestrian United States House of Representatives, 8th nical Committee received a briefing and and bicycle infrastructure should be en- District, Maryland. commented on draft proposed policy prin- hanced. The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton, ciples: Now,therefore, be it 3. Promote Effective Planning and Project United States House of Representatives, Dis- Resolved that the National Capital Region Development trict of Columbia. Transportation Planning Board approves the More timely, detailed, and flexible require- NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION, attached 2015 Policy Principles for the Reau- ments to comply with MAP–21’s mandate for TRANSPORTATION PLANNING BOARD, thorization of Federal Surface Transpor- performance based planning and program- Washington, DC, April 15, 2015. tation Programs’’ and further, be it ming should be promulgated. Adequate and Resolved that the National Capital Region timely federal support, including funding, RESOLUTION TO APPROVE POLICY PRINCIPLES should be provided to the states and metro- FOR THE 2015 REAUTHORIZATION OF FEDERAL Transportation Planning Board calls on the United States Congress to reauthorize an en- politan areas to adopt and implement the SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS program requirements. hanced federal surface transportation pro- Whereas, the National Capital Region The current set of performance measures gram for a full six-year period, consistent Transportation Planning Board (TPB), which outlined in MAP–21 should be allowed time with the attached Policy Principles. is the metropolitan planning organization to take effect and be evaluated before en- (MPO) for the Washington Region, has the hancements are considered. NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION responsibility under provisions of the Mov- Streamlining federal planning and environ- TRANSPORTATION PLANNING BOARD, ing Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century mental review processes, outlined in MAP– April 15, 2015. Act (MAP–21) for developing and carrying 21, that are aimed at ensuring timely deliv- out a continuing, cooperative and com- 2015 POLICY PRINCIPLES FOR THE REAUTHOR- ery of transportation projects, should be sup- prehensive transportation planning process IZATION OF FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPOR- ported. for the Metropolitan Area; and TATION PROGRAMS Given the critical role of goods movement in our economy and the demands of freight Whereas, since 2000 the TPB has been call- The federal government has an historic in- on our infrastructure, a national freight pro- ing attention to the region’s long-term terest in transportation. The benefits of fed- gram should be a key component of a long- transportation funding shortfall, and has eral investment in a balanced, multimodal term reauthorization act. documented its unmet preservation, reha- transportation system have long been recog- bilitation and capacity expansion needs for nized as critical to our national interest, Ms. NORTON. I want to emphasize, the region’s highway and transit systems; promoting economic growth and providing as we approach the end, how little of a and access to opportunities for all individuals. In partisan problem we are talking about Whereas, federal funding for transpor- addition, the federal government has a this evening. Republican Governors tation infrastructure plays a significant role unique obligation to support interstate com- have signed the laws that I have re- in the National Capital Region; projects such merce and to meet critical emergency and ferred to. as the interstate system and the Metro sys- security requirements, and thus should pro- The committee—Mr. GARAMENDI will tem could never have been built without the vide an equitable contribution towards the remember this—had Republican Gov- leadership, long-standing commitment, and cost of maintaining, operating and building financial support of the federal government; our transportation infrastructure. ernors, State department of transpor- and The National Capital Region Transpor- tation executives, cities, counties, re- Whereas, the Washington region continues tation Planning Board supports the fol- gional councils, and the rest before us, to face the challenges of accommodating lowing policy principles as a common-sense and the notion of devolution came up. growth in people and employment, more per- approach for reauthorization of the federal This hearing was interesting because vasive congestion on highways and transit surface transportation programs. when devolution has come up, and systems, and delays in completing critical 1. Increase Federal Transportation Fund- devolution simply means that if States rehabilitation needs and key expansion ing are raising their gas tax. Well, let’s projects; and A substantial increase in federal surface stop doing a Federal highway or sur- Whereas, MAP–21 was enacted on July 6, transportation funding levels is needed to 2012 as a two-year bill, and was extended on address the current under-investment in the face transportation bill. August 8, 2014 through May 31, 2015, which maintenance, operations and expansion of These States are raising their gas was the ninth time in the last decade that the nation’s transportation system. tax, and they are waiting for us to Congress has enacted a short-term extension All reasonable and predictable strategies raise ours so that the partnership that of the federal highway and transit programs. for sustained long-term funding should be is represented by State gas taxes and Whereas, it is anticipated that Congress pursued, including: Federal gas taxes will remain whole will likely again enact a short-term exten- Increases in federal fuel taxes or other until we find some other way to do sion prior to the May 31st expiration of user-based taxes and fees; this. MAP–21, but the need for sustained and long- Indexing fuel taxes and user fees to infla- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I term federal funding could remain tion so as to maintain the buying power of yield back the balance of my time. unaddressed; and transportation funds; Whereas, the lack of predictability in fed- Implementing pricing strategies enabled f eral funding programs has undermined the by emerging technology for all modes of PASS A SURFACE ability of state and local implementing agen- travel, including rates that vary by time of TRANSPORTATION BILL cies to effectively plan and build transpor- day, type of vehicle, level of emissions, and tation facilities that are vital to meet the specific infrastructure segments used; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under challenges of the future; and Incentivizing federal support and coordina- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Whereas, the lack of sustained and ade- tion of innovative financing techniques, in- uary 6, 2015, the gentlewoman from the quate federal funding for transportation un- cluding public/private partnerships; District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON) is dermines economic growth in our region and Utilizing savings from tax reform legisla- recognized for the remainder of the across the nation and hinders our global tion; and hour as the designee of the minority competitiveness; and Creation of national infrastructure banks leader. Whereas, both Maryland and Virginia took or bonding programs. historic steps in 2013 to address their trans- 2. Fund Priority Needs Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, may I portation funding shortfalls by raising new An explicit program focus, with enhanced ask how much time is remaining in the revenues, and the District of Columbia took funding, is needed to put and keep the na- hour? similar steps five years ago, but nonetheless, tion’s transportation infrastructure in a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- the inadequacy of sustainable federal fund- state of good repair. tlewoman from the District of Colum- ing remains a critical concern; and Federal transportation policy should pro- bia has 16 minutes remaining. Whereas, the TPB has regularly commu- vide for increased federal funding focused on Ms. NORTON. Mr. GARAMENDI spoke nicated its positions regarding federal trans- metropolitan congestion and other metro- about the Eisenhower years, which portation legislation to Congress, including politan transportation challenges, with gave us the present highway trust fund. policy principles in 2002 and 2008, and a letter stronger partnerships between federal, state, Its lasting effects make it a monu- on May 21, 2014 calling upon Congress to pro- regional and local transportation officials. mental contribution to American law. tect the Highway Trust Fund from insol- The federal commitment to balanced vency; and multi-modal transportation systems must be Our generation has the obligation to Whereas, at the November 19, 2014 meeting, reaffirmed including by restoring parity be- move on, now that we have become so the TPB directed staff to develop a set of tween the transit commuter benefit and the efficient that the highway trust fund, policy principles for the reauthorization of parking commuter benefit. As communities as set up 50 years ago, is obsolete.

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You all had intentions of running for office. transportation bill passed? have projects like this in your dis- After sitting home watching from my I looked up the latest figures—actu- tricts. home State of Louisiana, watching ally, 2015—on how our country ranks Unless we raise the ante, unless we what is happening in Washington, and today. We ought to compare that to make this an offer that this House can- watching the dysfunction in this Na- what Lincoln did, now going on 150 not refuse, we are going to keep tion, I think that the major motivation years ago, and what Eisenhower did 50 patching this bill until there is nothing for running for office was more out of years ago. left to patch. frustration than anything else—the We now rank 25th in the world for in- This is a House that does not move, disparity, the inconsistency in policies, frastructure quality. We are behind even in a crisis. We saw that with the decisions being made that lack, I every last one of our allies, and now, Department of Homeland Security ap- think, the public interest and are being we see some developing countries propriation, that they simply would made more so as a result of political creeping forward. We better watch out not give up. Finally, when the adminis- decisions. for China. They are not in the top 30 tration wouldn’t change its immigra- Unfortunately, what I am going to now, but they are going to get there tion executive order, they simply had talk about tonight I don’t think will be soon. to let it pass. That is how we figured the only subject that I end up coming I remind this House that the way in that one out. back and talking about over the next which this country became the heavy- Surely, there is a more rational way several months. weight that it is in the world was to figure out a surface transportation It seems that, oftentimes, the Fed- through the development of its infra- bill. I am working—at least on my side eral Government’s decisions, their poli- structure. We had to somehow create a of the aisle—with 1-minutes this week, cies, their regulations seem to lack any seamless infrastructure that would go with the Special Order hour Mr. type of connectivity to what is actu- from across the continental United GARAMENDI has taken out, with social ally happening on the ground—deci- States, from east to west and from media, and with our work with the sions being made in a vacuum, deci- north to south. many organizations who have come sions lacking, I think, the true exper- With that, everything else became here because this is National Highway tise. What I am going to talk about to- possible. Without that, we are simply and Transportation Week, as they have night is an example of that. going to be overtaken by nations that so declared. We are trying our best. This picture right here is a picture or are far behind us now but, as I indi- In this case, we are not trying to the result of bad Federal policy. Now, cated are getting caught up. reach a compromise. We are simply the administration would lead you to I wanted to say a word about at least trying to get to a bill so that we can believe that this picture is what is one other section of the GROW AMER- simply sit down and talk about it. If going to happen by building the Key- ICA Act because it relates to transit you don’t want to talk about the stone pipeline. systems which are under special strain GROW AMERICA bill, put your own This is oil, Mr. Speaker. This is oil in and which, interestingly enough, are version of a bill, but don’t insult the all of these bags that was recently embraced by people, from big cities to American people by giving us nothing picked up, but the administration the smallest towns. except another patch. would make you think that this is When I say ‘‘transit systems,’’ I am I appreciate that, at least on my own what is going to result from con- talking about everything from light committee, the Transportation and In- structing, from building the Keystone rail and street cars that we have here frastructure Committee, there is an pipeline. in a big city like the Nation’s Capital earnest effort to find a solution to this The irony is that these bags don’t to rapid transit and buses that rural crisis. I commend Chairman SHUSTER have anything to do with the Keystone America depends upon and that are and Ranking Member DEFAZIO for pipeline. This was actually oil that was simply breaking down and unable to working together in search of a solu- picked up just in the last few months handle the traffic. tion. I call upon the Ways and Means from an oil spill that happened in the There is a very special provision of Committee, through whom the funds Gulf of Mexico, the Deepwater Horizon $115 billion to invest in these transit must come, to do their job. oil spill 5 years ago—5 years ago, Mr. systems. The reason that this invest- Together, we can do this. We are not Speaker. ment would be so acceptable is that going to let this House rest; we are not This administration has been asked there is no part of America that it does going to drop this issue, even on May over and over and over again by the not touch. 31, when the funds are set to run out State of Louisiana and by the coastal I am not talking about, for example, and we have to find a patch. We are parishes in our State to force the re- subway systems of the kind we have in going to keep coming to this floor so sponsible parties to go clean up the oil, the District of Columbia and New that the American people know that and it is not happening. It hasn’t hap- York. I am talking about light rail and there are at least some Members of this pened. They haven’t been held account- street cars and buses and rapid transit House who are struggling to get a sur- able. buses that small-town America uses face transportation bill, are earnest It is unbelievable to me that we have and depends upon, and that is in the about it, and won’t give up. an administration out there talking GROW AMERICA Act. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance about their opposition to the Keystone Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, the Demo- of my time. pipeline because they are concerned crats on the Transportation and Infra- f about the environmental consequences structure committee are having a b 2100 at the exact same time—and over the roundtable where each member is going last 5 years—allowing this to continue. to discuss a project that is stuck be- CONSTRUCTION OF THE KEYSTONE It is hypocrisy. It is absurd, and it is cause we have not passed a surface XL PIPELINE obviously not in the public interest, transportation bill. What we are trying The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Mr. Speaker. to do at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow is put a the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- The only reason that the White face on what infrastructure means. uary 6, 2015, the gentleman from Lou- House, the only reason that the State What infrastructure means, for ex- isiana (Mr. GRAVES) is recognized for 60 Department is involved in any deci- ample, in the District of Columbia, is minutes as the designee of the major- sionmaking whatsoever in the Key- the H Street or Hopscotch Bridge. I ity leader. stone pipeline is a result of the fact didn’t take on one of the bridges that Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. that the pipeline actually crosses the is simply falling down. There are alto- Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity border between Canada and the United

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They don’t need inter- The reality is that major components in less safe means of transportation. action or approval from the Federal of the Keystone pipeline are actually Whether it is coming in through Government. already built or can be built without ships from other countries, across the Now, by not building the Keystone the approval of the Federal Govern- Atlantic Ocean, or it is coming in on pipeline or not approving it, many ment. That 1-foot section crossing over rail lines, it is coming in tugs and folks in the administration would lead our Canadian border on the north is the barges on our waterways, it is being you to believe that that is actually only reason, again, that the adminis- transported to the United States, going to benefit the environment, that tration is involved in this. through less safe means of transpor- it will result in less oil consumption, The fact remains, number one, by tation. that it will result in less greenhouse building the Keystone pipeline, it will Mr. Speaker, I just want to say, in gases being released into the environ- not result in additional greenhouse closing, that this is what happens when ment, into the atmosphere. The reality gases being released. The Canadians you have bad Federal policy, when you is that that is not accurate at all. are going to continue to produce the are making bad Federal decisions. This The reality is that, first of all, if you oil. The oil will be sent either through is what happens. don’t build the Keystone pipeline, you other modes of transportation in the You result in thousands of pounds of are still going to transport that oil. United States, or it will be sent to oil, in miles and miles of shoreline, The Canadians will still be producing other countries. tens of miles of shoreline, still oil in that oil, but what is going to happen is I remind you, Mr. Speaker, the Clean our home State of Louisiana, as a re- they will use other modes of transpor- Air Act regimes of these other nations, sult of bad Federal policy. tation. They will use things like in most cases, is not as stringent or as We are watching a similar bad Fed- barges. They will use things like rail. strict as it is in the United States, so eral policy unroll right now as the ad- I think it is noteworthy to look at resulting in a net increase in the green- ministration continues to invent im- the statistics, to look at the historic house gases that this administration is pediments to what makes sense, to performance of these other modes of so concerned about. transportation, which clearly indicate I will say it again. By not approving what statistically makes the most that transporting by pipeline is actu- this pipeline, you are going to force the sense—by approving a pipeline and get- ally the safest means, the safest mode oil onto barges, onto trucks, onto rail, ting out of the way—and obstructing of transportation to get this product or other less safe means of transpor- our economy development, jobs for into the United States. tation. Americans, and North American en- It is safest in regard to different inci- I certainly have nothing against ergy independence. dents. It is safest in regard to spills, those other modes of transportation. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance impacts on individuals, on commu- They are all critically important, but of my time. nities, on the economy, on the environ- to see this administration hide behind f ment. The safest way to transport is the oil spill or the suggested oil spill RECESS doing it by pipeline. impacts of the pipeline is simply ab- I mentioned that the oil will still be surd. Facts prove otherwise. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- transported. Here is an example of As you see here, the majority of this ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair what happens when you transport pipeline, by far, can be built without declares the House in recess subject to through other modes, when you don’t the Federal Government’s approval. It the call of the Chair. transport by pipeline. This is an exam- is simply nonsensical. It is nonsensical Accordingly (at 9 o’clock and 11 min- ple of what happens. to watch this administration hide be- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. As a result, you have had additional hind false excuses to drag this decision f oil being transported by rail lines. out for years, whenever it is contrary Look at the extraordinary spike. Look to our economy. b 2215 at the extraordinary spike in the spills What is going to happen if we don’t AFTER RECESS and the impacts to the environment as build this pipeline? In addition to using The recess having expired, the House a result of transitioning to that mode other means of transportation, we will was called to order by the Speaker pro of transportation. be importing oil, not from the North Mr. Speaker, we have all seen in the American continent, but from other tempore (Mr. SESSIONS) at 10 o’clock news the various accidents that have countries like Venezuela, like Nigeria and 15 minutes p.m. happened all over the Nation as a re- and Middle Eastern nations that make f sult of this flawed policy of refusing to up the top 10 nations that export oil to REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- allow for this pipeline to proceed. the United States. VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF The State of Louisiana is a logis- In many cases, Mr. Speaker, I will H.R. 1735, NATIONAL DEFENSE tics—it is an intermodal hub. We have say again, Venezuela, countries that AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FIS- five of the top 15 ports in the United don’t share American values; yet we CAL YEAR 2016; PROVIDING FOR States. We have enough pipelines in are exporting hundreds of billions of CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 36, our offshore region that they would go dollars and thousands and thousands of PAIN-CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD around the Equator if you put them jobs to other countries. PROTECTION ACT; PROVIDING Who is running this place? end on end. FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. We have an extraordinary network of Mr. Speaker, the House of Represent- 2048, USA FREEDOM ACT OF 2015; pipelines, demonstrated right here. atives and the U.S. Senate passed a bi- AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDER- You can see this high concentration of partisan bill that was going to allow ATION OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND pipelines that are all over our State for the pipeline to be approved, for us THE RULES and in the adjacent State of Texas and to put this behind us and move towards in all 48 States in this graphic here other things, towards higher priority Ms. FOXX from the Committee on very, very clearly. things that actually should have the Rules, submitted a privileged report I will say it again. The only reason attention of the United States Con- (Rept. No. 114–111) on the resolution (H. the administration is involved in the gress and the White House, as opposed Res. 255) providing for consideration of Keystone pipeline decision is because to these things, decisions that should the bill (H.R. 1735) to authorize appro- that pipeline crosses the U.S. Canadian have been made years ago, and we priations for fiscal year 2016 for mili- border. It is the sole reason. should have passed on from there. tary activities of the Department of All of these pipeline networks in here As a result of these ridiculous deci- Defense and for military construction, probably did not include Federal ap- sions, all these tortured reports, all the to prescribe military personnel

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REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, SHUWANZA GOFF, EXPENDED BETWEEN MAR. 27 AND APR. 4, 2015

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Shuwanza Goff ...... 3/28 4/4 Burma ...... 2,079.00 ...... 15,126.10 ...... 17,205.10

Committee total ...... 2,079.00 ...... 15,126.10 ...... 17,205.10

SHUWANZA GOFF, Apr. 21, 2015. 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, EMILY MURRY, EXPENDED BETWEEN MAR. 27 AND APR. 4, 2015

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Emily Murry ...... 3/28 4/4 Burma ...... 2,079.00 ...... 15,226.10 ...... 17,305.10 ¥310.00

Committee total ...... 2,079.00 ...... 15,226.10 ...... 16,995.10 EMILY MURRY, May 4, 2015. 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended.

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. John Boehner ...... 3/27 3/28 United Kingdom ...... 540.00 (3) ...... 540.00 Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen ...... 3/27 3/28 United Kingdom ...... 540.00 (3) ...... 540.00 Hon. John Kline ...... 3/27 3/28 United Kingdom ...... 540.00 (3) ...... 540.00 Hon. Devin Nunes ...... 3/27 3/28 United Kingdom ...... 540.00 (3) ...... 540.00 Hon. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen ...... 3/27 3/28 United Kingdom ...... 540.00 (3) ...... 540.00 Hon. Ken Calvert ...... 3 /27 3 /28 United Kingdom ...... 540.00 (3) ...... 540.00 Hon. Mike Simpson ...... 3/27 3/28 United Kingdom ...... 540.00 (3) ...... 540.00 Hon. Tom Cole ...... 3/27 3/28 United Kingdom ...... 540.00 (3) ...... 540.00 Hon. Martha Roby ...... 3/27 3/28 United Kingdom ...... 540.00 (3) ...... 540.00 Hon. George Holding ...... 3 /27 3 /28 United Kingdom ...... 540.00 (3) ...... 540.00 Mike Sommers ...... 3 /27 3 /28 United Kingdom ...... 540.00 (3) 890.00 ...... 1,430.00 Jen Stewart ...... 3/27 3/28 United Kingdom ...... 540.00 (3) ...... 540.00 Michael Ricci ...... 3/27 3/28 United Kingdom ...... 540.00 (3) ...... 540.00 Jeff Shockey ...... 3/27 3/28 United Kingdom ...... 540.00 (3) ...... 540.00 Rob Blair ...... 3/27 3/28 United Kingdom ...... 540.00 (3) ...... 540.00 Hon. John Boehner ...... 3/28 3/30 Jordan ...... 586.00 (3) ...... 586.00 Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen ...... 3/28 3/30 Jordan ...... 586.00 (3) ...... 586.00 Hon. John Kline ...... 3/28 3/30 Jordan ...... 586.00 (3) ...... 586.00 Hon. Devin Nunes ...... 3/28 3/30 Jordan ...... 586.00 (3) ...... 586.00 Hon. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen ...... 3/28 3/30 Jordan ...... 586.00 (3) ...... 586.00 Hon. Ken Calvert ...... 3 /28 3 /30 Jordan ...... 586.00 (3) ...... 586.00 Hon. Mike Simpson ...... 3/28 3/30 Jordan ...... 586.00 (3) ...... 586.00 Hon. Tom Cole ...... 3/28 3/30 Jordan ...... 586.00 (3) ...... 586.00 Hon. Martha Roby ...... 3/28 3/30 Jordan ...... 586.00 (3) ...... 586.00 Hon. George Holding ...... 3 /28 3 /30 Jordan ...... 586.00 (3) 5,885.00 ...... 6,471.00 Jen Stewart ...... 3/28 3/30 Jordan ...... 586.00 (3) ...... 586.00 Michael Ricci ...... 3/28 3/30 Jordan ...... 586.00 (3) ...... 586.00 Jeff Shockey ...... 3/28 3/30 Jordan ...... 586.00 (3) ...... 586.00 Rob Blair ...... 3/28 3/30 Jordan ...... 586.00 (3) ...... 586.00 Hon. John Boehner ...... 3/30 3/31 Kuwait ...... 369.00 (3) ...... 369.00 Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen ...... 3/30 3/31 Kuwait ...... 369.00 (3) ...... 369.00 Hon. John Kline ...... 3/30 3/31 Kuwait ...... 369.00 (3) ...... 369.00 Hon. Devin Nunes ...... 3/30 3/31 Kuwait ...... 369.00 (3) ...... 369.00 Hon. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen ...... 3/30 3/31 Kuwait ...... 369.00 (3) ...... 369.00 Hon. Ken Calvert ...... 3 /30 3 /31 Kuwait ...... 369.00 (3) ...... 369.00 Hon. Mike Simpson ...... 3/30 3/31 Kuwait ...... 369.00 (3) ...... 369.00 Hon. Tom Cole ...... 3/30 3/31 Kuwait ...... 369.00 (3) ...... 369.00 Hon. Martha Roby ...... 3/30 3/31 Kuwait ...... 369.00 (3) ...... 369.00 Jen Stewart ...... 3/30 3/31 Kuwait ...... 369.00 (3) ...... 369.00 Michael Ricci ...... 3/30 3/31 Kuwait ...... 369.00 (3) ...... 369.00 Jeff Shockey ...... 3/30 3/31 Kuwait ...... 369.00 (3) ...... 369.00 Rob Blair ...... 3/30 3/31 Kuwait ...... 369.00 (3) ...... 369.00 Hon. John Boehner ...... 3/31 4/02 Israel ...... 1,000.00 (3) ...... 1,000.00 Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen ...... 3/31 4/02 Israel ...... 1,000.00 (3) ...... 1,000.00 Hon. John Kline ...... 3/31 4/02 Israel ...... 1,000.00 (3) ...... 1,000.00 Hon. Devin Nunes ...... 3/31 4/02 Israel ...... 1,000.00 (3) ...... 1,000.00 Hon. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen ...... 3/31 4/02 Israel ...... 1,000.00 (3) ...... 1,000.00 Hon. Ken Calvert ...... 3 /31 4 /02 Israel ...... 1,000.00 (3) ...... 1,000.00 Hon. Mike Simpson ...... 3/31 4/02 Israel ...... 1,000.00 (3) ...... 1,000.00 Hon. Tom Cole ...... 3/31 4/02 Israel ...... 1,000.00 (3) ...... 1,000.00 Hon. Martha Roby ...... 3/31 4/02 Israel ...... 1,000.00 (3) ...... 1,000.00 Jen Stewart ...... 3/31 4/02 Israel ...... 1,000.00 (3) ...... 1,000.00 Michael Ricci ...... 3/31 4/02 Israel ...... 1,000.00 (3) ...... 1,000.00 Jeff Shockey ...... 3/31 4/02 Israel ...... 1,000.00 (3) ...... 1,000.00 Rob Blair ...... 3/31 4/02 Israel ...... 1,000.00 (3) ...... 1,000.00 Hon. John Boehner ...... 4/02 4/03 Spain ...... 250.00 (3) ...... 250.00 Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen ...... 4/02 4/03 Spain ...... 250.00 (3) ...... 250.00 Hon. John Kline ...... 4/02 4/03 Spain ...... 250.00 (3) ...... 250.00 Hon. Devin Nunes ...... 4/02 4/03 Spain ...... 250.00 (3) ...... 250.00 Hon. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen ...... 4/02 4/03 Spain ...... 250.00 (3) ...... 250.00 Hon. Ken Calvert ...... 4 /02 4 /03 Spain ...... 250.00 (3) ...... 250.00 Hon. Mike Simpson ...... 4/02 4/03 Spain ...... 250.00 (3) ...... 250.00 Hon. Tom Cole ...... 4/02 4/03 Spain ...... 250.00 (3) ...... 250.00 Hon. Martha Roby ...... 4/02 4/03 Spain ...... 250.00 (3) ...... 250.00 Jen Stewart ...... 4/02 4/03 Spain ...... 250.00 (3) ...... 250.00 Michael Ricci ...... 4/02 4/03 Spain ...... 250.00 (3) ...... 250.00 Jeff Shockey ...... 4/02 4/03 Spain ...... 250.00 (3) ...... 250.00 Rob Blair ...... 4/02 4/03 Spain ...... 250.00 (3) ...... 250.00 Committee total ...... 37,351.00 ...... 6,775.00 ...... 44,126.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. JOHN BOEHNER, May 4, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO TUNISIA, UKRAINE, GERMANY, AND FRANCE, EXPENDED BETWEEN MAR. 26 AND APR. 2, 2015

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Kevin McCarthy ...... 3/27 3/29 Tunisia ...... 576.00 ...... (3) ...... 576.00 Hon. Mike Conaway ...... 3/27 3/29 Tunisia ...... 576.00 ...... (3) ...... 576.00 Hon. Kay Granger ...... 3/27 3/29 Tunisia ...... 576.00 ...... (3) ...... 576.00 Hon. Fred Upton ...... 3/27 3/29 Tunisia ...... 576.00 ...... (3) ...... 576.00 Hon. Peter Welch ...... 3/27 3/29 Tunisia ...... 576.00 ...... (3) ...... 576.00 Hon. Diane Black ...... 3/27 3/29 Tunisia ...... 576.00 ...... (3) ...... 576.00 Hon. Erik Paulsen ...... 3/27 3/29 Tunisia ...... 576.00 ...... (3) ...... 576.00 Hon. Tom Graves ...... 3 /27 3 /29 Tunisia ...... 576.00 ...... (3) ...... 576.00 Natalie Buchanan ...... 3 /27 3 /29 Tunisia ...... 576.00 ...... (3) ...... 576.00 Barrett Karr ...... 3/27 3/29 Tunisia ...... 576.00 ...... (3) ...... 576.00 Kelly Dixon ...... 3/27 3/29 Tunisia ...... 576.00 ...... (3) ...... 576.00 Robert Karem ...... 3/27 3/29 Tunisia ...... 576.00 ...... (3) ...... 576.00 Hon. Kevin McCarthy ...... 3/29 3/31 Ukraine ...... 769.00 ...... (3) ...... 769.00 Hon. Mike Conaway ...... 3/29 3/31 Ukraine ...... 769.00 ...... (3) ...... 769.00 Hon. Kay Granger ...... 3/29 3/31 Ukraine ...... 769.00 ...... (3) ...... 769.00 Hon. Fred Upton ...... 3/29 3/31 Ukraine ...... 769.00 ...... (3) ...... 769.00 Hon. Peter Welch ...... 3/29 3/31 Ukraine ...... 769.00 ...... (3) ...... 769.00 Hon. Diane Black ...... 3/29 3/31 Ukraine ...... 769.00 ...... (3) ...... 769.00 Hon. Erik Paulsen ...... 3/29 3/31 Ukraine ...... 769.00 ...... (3) ...... 769.00

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Tom Graves ...... 3 /29 3 /31 Ukraine ...... 769.00 ...... (3) ...... 769.00 Natalie Buchanan ...... 3/29 3/31 Ukraine ...... 769.00 ...... (3) ...... 769.00 Barrett Karr ...... 3/29 3/31 Ukraine ...... 769.00 ...... (3) ...... 769.00 Kelly Dixon ...... 3/29 3/31 Ukraine ...... 769.00 ...... (3) ...... 769.00 Robert Karem ...... 3/29 3/31 Ukraine ...... 769.00 ...... (3) ...... 769.00 Hon. Kevin McCarthy ...... 3/31 3/31 Germany ...... N/A ...... (3) ...... N/A Hon. Mike Conaway ...... 3/31 3/31 Germany ...... N/A ...... (3) ...... N/A Hon. Kay Granger ...... 3/31 3/31 Germany ...... N/A ...... (3) ...... N/A Hon. Fred Upton ...... 3/31 3/31 Germany ...... N/A ...... (3) ...... N/A Hon. Peter Welch ...... 3/31 3/31 Germany ...... N/A ...... (3) ...... N/A Hon. Diane Black ...... 3/31 3/31 Germany ...... N/A ...... (3) ...... N/A Hon. Erik Paulsen ...... 3/31 3/31 Germany ...... N/A ...... (3) ...... N/A Hon. Tom Graves ...... 3 /31 3 /31 Germany ...... N/A ...... (3) ...... N/A Natalie Buchanan ...... 3/31 3/31 Germany ...... N/A ...... (3) ...... N/A Barrett Karr ...... 3/31 3/31 Germany ...... N/A ...... (3) ...... N/A Kelly Dixon ...... 3/31 3/31 Germany ...... N/A ...... (3) ...... N/A Robert Karem ...... 3/31 3/31 Germany ...... N/A ...... (3) ...... N/A Hon. Kevin McCarthy ...... 3/31 4/2 France ...... 937.00 ...... (3) ...... 937.00 Hon. Mike Conaway ...... 3/31 4/2 France ...... 937.00 ...... (3) ...... 937.00 Hon. Kay Granger ...... 3/31 4/2 France ...... 937.00 ...... (3) ...... 937.00 Hon. Fred Upton ...... 3/31 4/2 France ...... 937.00 ...... (3) ...... 937.00 Hon. Peter Welch ...... 3/31 4/2 France ...... 937.00 ...... (3) ...... 937.00 Hon. Diane Black ...... 3/31 4/2 France ...... 937.00 ...... (3) ...... 937.00 Hon. Erik Paulsen ...... 3/31 4/2 France ...... 937.00 ...... (3) ...... 937.00 Hon. Tom Graves ...... 3 /31 4 /2 France ...... 937.00 ...... (3) ...... 937.00 Natalie Buchanan ...... 3/31 4/2 France ...... 937.00 ...... (3) ...... 937.00 Barrett Karr ...... 3/31 4/2 France ...... 937.00 ...... (3) ...... 937.00 Kelly Dixon ...... 3/31 4/2 France ...... 937.00 ...... (3) ...... 937.00 Robert Karem ...... 3/31 4/2 France ...... 937.00 ...... (3) ...... 937.00 Committee total ...... 27,384 ...... 27,384 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. KEVIN McCARTHY, May 1, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO CAMBODIA, VIETNAM, BURMA, KOREA, AND JAPAN, EXPENDED BETWEEN MAR. 26 AND APR. 4, 2015

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Nancy Pelosi ...... 3/28 3/30 Cambodia ...... 622.00 ...... (3) ...... 622.00 Hon. Charles Rangel ...... 3/28 3/30 Cambodia ...... 622.00 ...... (3) ...... 622.00 Hon. Sander Levin ...... 3/28 3/30 Cambodia ...... 622.00 ...... (3) ...... 622.00 Hon. Anna Eshoo ...... 3/28 3/30 Cambodia ...... 622.00 ...... (3) ...... 622.00 Hon. Zoe Lofgren ...... 3/28 3/30 Cambodia ...... 622.00 ...... (3) ...... 622.00 Hon. Mike Thompson ...... 3/28 3/30 Cambodia ...... 622.00 ...... (3) ...... 622.00 Hon. Doris Matsui ...... 3/28 3/30 Cambodia ...... 622.00 ...... (3) ...... 622.00 Hon. Dan Kildee ...... 3/28 3/30 Cambodia ...... 622.00 ...... (3) ...... 622.00 Hon. Mark Takai ...... 3/28 3/30 Cambodia ...... 622.00 ...... (3) ...... 622.00 Wyndee Parker ...... 3/28 3/30 Cambodia ...... 622.00 ...... (3) ...... 622.00 Katherine Monge ...... 3/28 3/30 Cambodia ...... 622.00 ...... (3) ...... 622.00 Drew Hammill ...... 3/28 3/30 Cambodia ...... 622.00 ...... (3) ...... 622.00 Kate Knudson Wolters ...... 3 /28 3 /30 Cambodia ...... 622.00 ...... (3) ...... 622.00 Bina Surgeon ...... 3/28 3/30 Cambodia ...... 622.00 ...... (3) ...... 622.00 Rachel Klay ...... 3 /28 3 /30 Cambodia ...... 622.00 ...... (3) ...... 622.00 Hon. Nancy Pelosi ...... 3/30 4/1 Vietnam ...... 555.45 ...... (3) ...... 555.45 Hon. Sander Levin ...... 3/30 4/1 Vietnam ...... 555.45 ...... (3) ...... 555.45 Hon. Charles Rangel ...... 3/30 4/1 Vietnam ...... 555.45 ...... (3) ...... 555.45 Hon. Anna Eshoo ...... 3/30 4/1 Vietnam ...... 555.45 ...... (3) ...... 555.45 Hon. Zoe Lofgren ...... 3/30 4/1 Vietnam ...... 555.45 ...... (3) ...... 555.45 Hon. Mike Thompson ...... 3/30 4/1 Vietnam ...... 555.45 ...... (3) ...... 555.45 Hon. Doris Matsui ...... 3/30 4/1 Vietnam ...... 555.45 ...... (3) ...... 555.45 Hon. Michael Fitzpatrick ...... 3 /30 4 /1 Vietnam ...... 555.45 ...... (3) ...... 555.45 Hon. Dan Kildee ...... 3/30 4/1 Vietnam ...... 555.45 ...... (3) ...... 555.45 Hon. Mark Takai ...... 3/30 4/1 Vietnam ...... 555.45 ...... (3) ...... 555.45 Wyndee Parker ...... 3/30 4/1 Vietnam ...... 555.45 ...... (3) ...... 555.45 Katherine Monge ...... 3/30 4/1 Vietnam ...... 555.45 ...... (3) ...... 555.45 Drew Hammill ...... 3/30 4/1 Vietnam ...... 555.45 ...... (3) ...... 555.45 Kate Knudson Wolters ...... 3 /30 4 /1 Vietnam ...... 555.45 ...... (3) ...... 555.45 Bina Surgeon ...... 3/30 4/1 Vietnam ...... 555.45 ...... (3) ...... 555.45 Rachel Klay ...... 3 /30 4 /1 Vietnam ...... 555.45 ...... (3) ...... 555.45 Hon. Nancy Pelosi ...... 4/1 4/1 Burma ...... (3) ...... Hon. Charles Rangel ...... 4/1 4/1 Burma ...... (3) ...... Hon. Sander Levin ...... 4/1 4/1 Burma ...... (3) ...... Hon. Anna Eshoo ...... 4/1 4 /1 Burma ...... (3) ...... Hon. Zoe Lofgren ...... 4/1 4/1 Burma ...... (3) ...... Hon. Mike Thompson ...... 4/1 4/1 Burma ...... (3) ...... Hon. Doris Matsui ...... 4/1 4/1 Burma ...... (3) ...... Hon. Michael Fitzpatrick ...... 4 /1 4/1 Burma ...... (3) ...... Hon. Dan Kildee ...... 4/1 4 /1 Burma ...... (3) ...... Hon. Mark Takai ...... 4/1 4/1 Burma ...... (3) ...... Wyndee Parker ...... 4/1 4/1 Burma ...... (3) ...... Katherine Monge ...... 4/1 4/1 Burma ...... (3) ...... Drew Hammill ...... 4/1 4/1 Burma ...... (3) ...... Kate Knudson Wolters ...... 4 /1 4/1 Burma ...... (3) ...... Bina Surgeon ...... 4/1 4/1 Burma ...... (3) ...... Rachel Klay ...... 4 /1 4/1 Burma ...... (3) ...... Hon. Nancy Pelosi ...... 4/1 4/3 Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 Hon. Charles Rangel ...... 4/1 4/3 Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 Hon. Sander Levin ...... 4/1 4/3 Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 Hon. Anna Eshoo ...... 4/1 4 /3 Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 Hon. Zoe Lofgren ...... 4/1 4/3 Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 Hon. Mike Thompson ...... 4/1 4/3 Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 Hon. Doris Matsui ...... 4/1 4/3 Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 Hon. Michael Fitzpatrick ...... 4 /1 4/3 Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 Hon. Dan Kildee ...... 4/1 4 /3 Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 Hon. Mark Takai ...... 4/1 4/3 Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 Wyndee Parker ...... 4/1 4/3 Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Katherine Monge ...... 4/1 4/3 Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 Drew Hammill ...... 4/1 4/3 Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 Kate Knudson Wolters ...... 4 /1 4/3 Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 Bina Surgeon ...... 4/1 4/3 Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 Rachel Klay ...... 4 /1 4/3 Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 Hon. Nancy Pelosi ...... 4/3 4/4 Japan ...... 338.00 ...... (3) ...... 338.00 Hon. Charles Rangel ...... 4/3 4/4 Japan ...... 338.00 ...... (3) ...... 338.00 Hon. Sander Levin ...... 4/3 4/4 Japan ...... 338.00 ...... (3) ...... 338.00 Hon. Anna Eshoo ...... 4/3 4 /4 Japan ...... 338.00 ...... (3) ...... 338.00 Hon. Zoe Lofgren ...... 4/3 4/4 Japan ...... 338.00 ...... (3) ...... 338.00 Hon. Mike Thompson ...... 4/3 4/4 Japan ...... 338.00 ...... (3) ...... 338.00 Hon. Doris Matsui ...... 4/3 4/4 Japan ...... 338.00 ...... (3) ...... 338.00 Hon. Michael Fitzpatrick ...... 4 /3 4/4 Japan ...... 338.00 ...... (3) ...... 338.00 Hon. Dan Kildee ...... 4/3 4 /4 Japan ...... 338.00 ...... (3) ...... 338.00 Hon. Mark Takai ...... 4/3 4/4 Japan ...... 338.00 ...... (3) ...... 338.00 Wyndee Parker ...... 4/3 4/4 Japan ...... 339.00 ...... (3) ...... 339.00 Katherine Monge ...... 4/3 4/4 Japan ...... 339.00 ...... (3) ...... 339.00 Drew Hammill ...... 4/3 4/4 Japan ...... 339.00 ...... (3) ...... 339.00 Kate Knudson Wolters ...... 4 /3 4/4 Japan ...... 339.00 ...... (3) ...... 339.00 Bina Surgeon ...... 4/3 4/4 Japan ...... 339.00 ...... (3) ...... 339.00 Rachel Klay ...... 4 /3 4/4 Japan ...... 339.00 ...... (3) ...... 339.00 Committee total ...... $34,927.20 ...... $34,927.20 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. NANCY PELOSI, May 1, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2015

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Collin C. Peterson ...... 1/29 2/1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 Committee total ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY, Chairman, Apr. 30, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2015

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Magan Milam Rosenbusch ...... 1/11 1/13 Romania ...... 251.10 ...... 251.10 1/13 1/15 Poland ...... 568.12 ...... 568.12 1/15 1/17 Ukraine ...... 741.38 ...... 741.38 Commercial airfare ...... 2,721.50 ...... 2,721.50 Paul Terry ...... 1 /11 1 /13 Romania ...... 251.10 ...... 251.10 1/13 1/15 Poland ...... 568.21 ...... 568.21 1/15 1/17 Ukraine ...... 741.38 ...... 741.38 Commercial airfare ...... 2,620.82 ...... 2,620.82 Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen ...... 3/6 3/9 Egypt ...... 1,151.45 ...... 284.90 ...... 1,436.35 3 /9 3 /10 Cyprus ...... 257.79 ...... 284.77 ...... 542.56 3/10 3/12 Ukraine ...... 738.59 ...... 222.69 ...... 961.28 3/12 3/15 United Kingdom ...... 1,743.18 ...... 878.98 ...... 2,622.16 Hon. Peter Visclosky ...... 3 /6 3/9 Egypt ...... 1,151.45 ...... 284.90 ...... 1,436.35 3 /9 3 /10 Cyprus ...... 257.79 ...... 284.77 ...... 542.56 3/10 3/12 Ukraine ...... 738.59 ...... 222.69 ...... 961.28 3/12 3/15 United Kingdom ...... 1,743.18 ...... 878.98 ...... 2,622.16 Hon. Kay Granger ...... 3/6 3 /9 Egypt ...... 1,151.45 ...... 284.90 ...... 1,436.35 3 /9 3 /10 Cyprus ...... 257.79 ...... 284.77 ...... 542.56 3/10 3/12 Ukraine ...... 738.59 ...... 222.69 ...... 961.28 3/12 3/15 United Kingdom ...... 1,162.12 ...... 878.98 ...... 2,041.10 Commercial airfare ...... 1,034.80 ...... 1,034.80 Hon. Ken Calvert ...... 3 /6 3/9 Egypt ...... 1,151.45 ...... 284.90 ...... 1,436.35 3 /9 3 /10 Cyprus ...... 257.79 ...... 284.77 ...... 542.56 3/10 3/12 Ukraine ...... 738.59 ...... 222.69 ...... 961.28 3/12 3/15 United Kingdom ...... 1,743.18 ...... 878.98 ...... 2,622.16 Hon. John Carter ...... 3/6 3/9 Egypt ...... 1,151.45 ...... 284.90 ...... 1,436.35 3 /9 3 /10 Cyprus ...... 257.79 ...... 284.77 ...... 542.56 3/10 3/12 Ukraine ...... 738.59 ...... 222.69 ...... 961.28 3/12 3/15 United Kingdom ...... 1,743.18 ...... 878.98 ...... 2,622.16 Hon. Steve Womack ...... 3/6 3 /9 Egypt ...... 1,151.45 ...... 284.90 ...... 1,436.35 3 /9 3 /10 Cyprus ...... 257.79 ...... 284.77 ...... 542.56 3/10 3/12 Ukraine ...... 738.59 ...... 222.69 ...... 961.28 3/12 3/15 United Kingdom ...... 1,743.18 ...... 878.98 ...... 2,622.16 Hon. Marcy Kaptur ...... 3 /6 3/9 Egypt ...... 1,151.45 ...... 284.90 ...... 1,436.35 3 /9 3 /10 Cyprus ...... 257.79 ...... 284.77 ...... 542.56 3/10 3/12 Ukraine ...... 738.59 ...... 222.69 ...... 961.28 3/12 3/15 United Kingdom ...... 1,162.12 ...... 878.98 ...... 2,041.10 Commercial airfare ...... 1,636.70 ...... 1,636.70 Hon. Steve Israel ...... 3/10 3/12 Ukraine ...... 738.59 ...... 222.69 ...... 961.28 3/12 3/14 United Kingdom ...... 1,162.12 ...... 878.98 ...... 2,041.10 Commercial airfare ...... 6,130.10 ...... 6,130.10 Paul Juola ...... 3 /6 3/9 Egypt ...... 1,151.45 ...... 284.90 ...... 1,436.35 3 /9 3 /10 Cyprus ...... 257.79 ...... 284.77 ...... 542.56 3/10 3/12 Ukraine ...... 738.59 ...... 222.69 ...... 961.28 3/12 3/15 United Kingdom ...... 1,743.18 ...... 878.98 ...... 2,622.16 Tim Prince ...... 3 /6 3/9 Egypt ...... 1,151.45 ...... 284.90 ...... 1,436.35 3 /9 3 /10 Cyprus ...... 257.79 ...... 284.77 ...... 542.56 3/10 3/12 Ukraine ...... 738.59 ...... 222.69 ...... 961.28

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

3/12 3/15 United Kingdom ...... 1,743.18 ...... 878.98 ...... 2,622.16 Brooke Boyer ...... 3/6 3/9 Egypt ...... 1,151.45 ...... 284.90 ...... 1,436.35 3 /9 3 /10 Cyprus ...... 257.79 ...... 284.77 ...... 542.56 3/10 3/12 Ukraine ...... 738.59 ...... 222.69 ...... 961.28 3/12 3/15 United Kingdom ...... 1,743.18 ...... 878.98 ...... 2,622.16 Kaitlyn Eisner-Poor ...... 3/6 3/9 Egypt ...... 1,151.45 ...... 284.90 ...... 1,436.35 3 /9 3 /10 Cyprus ...... 257.79 ...... 284.77 ...... 542.56 3/10 3/12 Ukraine ...... 738.59 ...... 222.69 ...... 961.28 3/12 3/15 United Kingdom ...... 1,743.18 ...... 878.98 ...... 2,622.16 Hon. Harold Rogers ...... 3/6 3/9 United Kingdom ...... 1,622.76 ...... 722.60 ...... 2,345.36 3 /9 3 /12 Morocco ...... 749.00 ...... 1,262.07 ...... 2,011.07 3/12 3/12 Tunisia ...... 25.14 ...... 25.14 3/12 3/15 France ...... 1,355.00 ...... 1,044.93 ...... 2,399.93 Hon. Mike Simpson ...... 3/6 3/9 United Kingdom ...... 1,622.76 ...... 722.60 ...... 2,345.36 3 /9 3 /12 Morocco ...... 749.00 ...... 1,262.07 ...... 2,011.07 3/12 3/12 Tunisia ...... 25.14 ...... 25.14 3/12 3/15 France ...... 1,355.00 ...... 1,044.93 ...... 2,399.93 Hon. Ander Crenshaw ...... 3/6 3/9 United Kingdom ...... 1,622.76 ...... 722.60 ...... 2,345.36 3 /9 3 /12 Morocco ...... 749.00 ...... 1,262.07 ...... 2,011.07 3/12 3/12 Tunisia ...... 25.14 ...... 25.14 3/12 3/15 France ...... 1,355.00 ...... 1,044.93 ...... 2,399.93 Hon. Tom Cole ...... 3/6 3/9 United Kingdom ...... 1,622.76 ...... 722.60 ...... 2,345.36 3 /9 3 /12 Morocco ...... 749.00 ...... 1,262.07 ...... 2,011.07 3/12 3/12 Tunisia ...... 25.14 ...... 25.14 3/12 3/15 France ...... 1,355.00 ...... 1,044.93 ...... 2,399.93 Hon. Diaz Balart ...... 3/6 3/9 United Kingdom ...... 1,622.76 ...... 722.60 ...... 2,345,36 3 /9 3 /12 Morocco ...... 749,00 ...... 1,262,07 ...... 2,011.07 Commercial airfare ...... 1,382.90 ...... 1,382,90 Hon. Chris Stewart ...... 3/6 3/9 United Kingdom ...... 1,622.76 ...... 722.60 ...... 2,345,36 3 /9 3 /12 Morocco ...... 749,00 ...... 1,262,07 ...... 2,011.07 3/12 3/12 Tunisia ...... 25.14 ...... 25.14 3/12 3/15 France ...... 1,355.00 ...... 1,044.93 ...... 2,399.93 Hon. David Jolly ...... 3/6 3/9 United Kingdom ...... 1,622.76 ...... 722.60 ...... 2,345,36 3 /9 3 /12 Morocco ...... 749,00 ...... 1,262,07 ...... 2,011.07 3/12 3/12 Tunisia ...... 25.14 ...... 25.14 3/12 3/15 France ...... 1,355.00 ...... 1,044.93 ...... 2,399.93 Hon. Sanford Bishop ...... 3/6 3/9 United Kingdom ...... 1,622.76 ...... 722.60 ...... 2,345,36 3 /9 3 /12 Morocco ...... 749,00 ...... 1,262,07 ...... 2,011.07 3/12 3/12 Tunisia ...... 25.14 ...... 25.14 3/12 3/15 France ...... 1,355.00 ...... 1,044.93 ...... 2,399.93 Hon. Charles Dutch Ruppersberger ...... 3/6 3/9 United Kingdom ...... 1,622.76 ...... 722.60 ...... 2,345,36 3 /9 3 /12 Morocco ...... 749,00 ...... 1,262,07 ...... 2,011.07 3/12 3/12 Tunisia ...... 25.14 ...... 25.14 3/12 3/15 France ...... 1,355.00 ...... 1,044.93 ...... 2,399.93 Hon. Henry Cuellar ...... 3/6 3/9 United Kingdom ...... 1,622.76 ...... 722.60 ...... 2,345,36 3 /9 3 /12 Morocco ...... 749,00 ...... 1,262,07 ...... 2,011.07 3/12 3/12 Tunisia ...... 25.14 ...... 25.14 3/12 3/15 France ...... 1,355.00 ...... 1,044.93 ...... 2,399.93 William Smith ...... 3/6 3 /9 United Kingdom ...... 1,622.76 ...... 722.60 ...... 2,345,36 3 /9 3 /12 Morocco ...... 749,00 ...... 1,262,07 ...... 2,011.07 3/12 3/12 Tunisia ...... 25.14 ...... 25.14 3/12 3/15 France ...... 1,355.00 ...... 1,044.93 ...... 2,399.93 Dale Oak ...... 3/6 3 /9 United Kingdom ...... 1,622.76 ...... 722.60 ...... 2,345,36 3 /9 3 /12 Morocco ...... 749,00 ...... 1,262,07 ...... 2,011.07 3/12 3/12 Tunisia ...... 25.14 ...... 25.14 3/12 3/15 France ...... 1,355.00 ...... 1,044.93 ...... 2,399.93 B.G. Wright ...... 3 /6 3/9 United Kingdom ...... 1,622.76 ...... 722.60 ...... 2,345,36 3 /9 3 /12 Morocco ...... 749,00 ...... 1,262,07 ...... 2,011.07 3/12 3/12 Tunisia ...... 25.14 ...... 25.14 3/12 3/15 France ...... 1,355.00 ...... 1,044.93 ...... 2,399.93 Anne Marie Chotvacs ...... 3/6 3/9 United Kingdom ...... 1,622.76 ...... 722.60 ...... 2,345,36 3 /9 3 /12 Morocco ...... 749,00 ...... 1,262,07 ...... 2,011.07 3/12 3/12 Tunisia ...... 25.14 ...... 25.14 3/12 3/15 France ...... 1,355.00 ...... 1,044.93 ...... 2,399.93 Steve Marchese ...... 3/6 3/9 United Kingdom ...... 1,622.76 ...... 722.60 ...... 2,345.36 3 /9 3 /12 Morocco ...... 749.00 ...... 1,262.07 ...... 2,011.07 3/12 3/12 Tunisia ...... 25.14 ...... 25.14 3/12 3/15 France ...... 1,355.00 ...... 1,044.93 ...... 2,399.93 Clelia Alvarado ...... 3/6 3/9 United Kingdom ...... 1,622.76 ...... 722.60 ...... 2,345.36 3 /9 3 /12 Morocco ...... 749.00 ...... 1,262.07 ...... 2,011.07 3/12 3/12 Tunisia ...... 25.14 ...... 25.14 3/12 3/15 France ...... 1,355.00 ...... 1,044.93 ...... 2,399.93 Hon. Chaka Fattah ...... 3/10 3/11 Israel ...... 439.00 ...... 2,652.54 ...... 3,091.54 Commercial airfare ...... 2,786.36 ...... 2,786.36 Hon. Nita Lowey ...... 3/7 3/10 India ...... 906.00 ...... 906.00 3/10 3/13 China ...... 911.00 ...... 911.00 3/13 3/15 Taiwan ...... 546.00 ...... 546.00 Commercial airfare ...... 1,135.00 ...... 1,135.00 Erin Kolodjeski ...... 3/7 3/10 India ...... 906.00 ...... 906.00 3/10 3/13 China ...... 911.00 ...... 911.00 3/13 3/16 Taiwan ...... 648.00 ...... 648.00 Commercial airfare ...... 1,094.80 ...... 1,094.80 Jennifer Hing ...... 3/6 3/10 Bahrain ...... 1,022.22 ...... 142.92 ...... 1,165.14 3/10 3/13 Jordan ...... 1,066.23 ...... 264.65 ...... 1,330.88 Commercial airfare ...... 12,012.00 ...... 12,012.00 Megan Milam Rosenbusch ...... 3 /6 3/10 Bahrain ...... 1,022.22 ...... 142.92 ...... 1,165.14 3/10 3/13 Jordan ...... 1,066.23 ...... 264.65 ...... 1,330.88 Commercial airfare ...... 12,012.00 ...... 12,012.00 Ground transportation ...... 105.44 ...... 105.44 Tom O’Brien ...... 3/6 3/10 Bahrain ...... 1,022.22 ...... 142.92 ...... 1,165.14 3/10 3/13 Jordan ...... 1,066.23 ...... 264.65 ...... 1,330.88 Commercial airfare ...... 12,012.00 ...... 12,012.00 Andrew Cooper ...... 3 /6 3/10 Bahrain ...... 1,022.22 ...... 142.92 ...... 1,165.14 3/10 3/13 Jordan ...... 1,066.23 ...... 264.65 ...... 1,330.88 Commercial airfare ...... 12,012.00 ...... 12,012.00 Ground transportation ...... 95.06 ...... 95.06 Committee total ...... 118,554.95 ...... 68,791.48 ...... 71,575.00 ...... 258,921.43 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. HAROLD ROGERS, Chairman, Apr. 30, 2015.

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Adam Kinzinger ...... 1/29 1/31 Panama ...... 526.00 ...... 569.35 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,706.83 Hon. Markwayne Mullin ...... 1/29 2/1 Panama ...... 789.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 611.48 ...... 1,560.48 Hon. Marsha Blackburn ...... 2 /13 2 /18 England ...... 1,808.54 ...... 1,098.10 ...... 455.40 ...... 3,362.04 Jessica Wilkerson ...... 2/13 2/18 England ...... 2,069.28 ...... 1,035.00 ...... 3,104.28 Hon. John Shimkus ...... 3 /8 3/12 Lithuania ...... 826.72 ...... 8,003.90 ...... 963.84 ...... 9,794.46 Committee total ...... 6,019.54 ...... 10,866.35 ...... 2,642.20 ...... 19,528.09 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. FRED UPTON, Chairman, Apr. 30, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2015

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Robert Dold ...... 1/29 2/1 Panama ...... 665.72 ...... (3) ...... 771.48 ...... 1,437.20 Hon. Luke Messer ...... 3/7 3/10 India ...... 906.00 ...... (3) ...... 906.00 Hon. Luke Messer ...... 3/10 3/13 China ...... 911.00 ...... (3) ...... 911.00 Hon. Luke Messer ...... 3/13 3/15 Taiwan ...... 546.00 ...... 1,135.00 ...... 1,681.00 Committee total ...... 3,028.72 ...... 1,135.00 ...... 771.48 ...... 4,935.20 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. JEB HENSARLING, Chairman, Apr. 30, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2015

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Gregory Meeks ...... 2/14 2/15 Georgia ...... 305.00 ...... (3) ...... 305.00 2/15 2/17 Singapore ...... 914.00 ...... (3) ...... 914.00 2/17 2/18 Malaysia ...... 274.58 ...... (3) ...... 274.58 2/18 2/21 Japan ...... 1,214.51 ...... 344.43 ...... 1,558.94 Sophia Lafargue ...... 2/14 2/15 Georgia ...... 305.00 ...... (3) ...... 305.00 2/15 2/17 Singapore ...... 844.00 ...... (3) ...... 844.00 2/17 2/18 Malaysia ...... 261.64 ...... (3) ...... 261.64 2/18 2/21 Japan ...... 1,214.51 ...... 344.43 ...... 1,558.94 Thomas M. Hill ...... 3/09 3/10 Belgium ...... 294.59 ...... 4,004.30 ...... 4,298.89 3/10 3/12 Latvia ...... 448.31 ...... 448.31 3/12 3/14 Poland ...... 550.13 ...... 550.13 Timothy Mulvey ...... 3/09 3/10 Belgium ...... 294.59 ...... 4,039.30 ...... 4,333.89 3/10 3/12 Latvia ...... 448.31 ...... 448.31 3/12 3/14 Poland ...... 550.13 ...... 550.13 Douglas Seay ...... 2/15 2/18 Poland ...... 825.00 ...... 5,784.20 ...... 6,609.20 Kyle Parker ...... 2/15 2/17 Poland ...... 562.10 ...... 7,127.70 ...... 7,689.80 2/19 2/21 Belgium ...... 633.67 ...... 633.67 2/17 2/19 Germany ...... 639.17 ...... 639.17 Amy Porter ...... 1/18 1/20 Democratic Rep. of Congo ...... 837.00 ...... 15,785.00 ...... 16,622.00 Worku Gachou ...... 1 /18 1 /20 Democratic Rep. of Congo ...... 827.00 ...... 15,785.00 ...... 16,612.00 Hon. Tom Emmer ...... 2/24 2/24 Guantanamo Bay, Cuba ...... (3) ...... Hon. Dana Rohrabacher ...... 3/12 3/13 Kuwait ...... 393.00 ...... 15,728.00 ...... * 575.00 16,696.00 3/13 3/16 Egypt ...... 1,353.50 ...... * 4,636.00 5,989.50 Hon. Reid Ribble ...... 3/10 3/11 UK ...... 369.00 ...... 20,560.20 ...... 20,929.20 3/12 3/13 Kuwait ...... 393.00 ...... 283.00 3/13 3/15 Egypt ...... 725.00 ...... 725.00 Paul Behrends ...... 3 /12 3 /13 Kuwait ...... 393.00 ...... 17,593.80 ...... 17,986.80 3/13 3/16 Egypt ...... 1,353.50 ...... 1,353.50 Hon. Darrell Issa ...... 3 /19 3 /22 Belgium ...... 1,134.00 ...... 2,410.20 ...... 3,544.20 Hon. Tom Marino ...... 3/19 3/23 UK ...... 1,656.59 ...... 1,026.60 ...... 2,683.19 Hon. Eliot Engel ...... 2/06 2/08 Germany ...... 819.85 ...... (3) ...... 819.85 2/06 2/06 Tunisia ...... (3) ...... Hon. Edward R. Royce ...... 3 /07 3 /10 India ...... 831.00 ...... (3) ...... * 7,175.07 8,006.07 3/10 3/13 China ...... 911.00 ...... (3) ...... * 7,770.05 8,681.05 3/13 3/15 Taiwan ...... 495.00 ...... 1,135.00 ...... * 6,586.60 8,216.00 Hon. Matthew Salmon ...... 3/07 3/10 India ...... 906.00 ...... (3) ...... 906.00 3/10 3/13 China ...... 911.00 ...... (3) ...... 911.00 3/13 3/15 Taiwan ...... 546.00 ...... 1,135.00 ...... 1,681.00 Hon. Ami Bera ...... 3 /07 3 /10 India ...... 746.00 ...... (3) ...... 746.00 3/10 3/13 China ...... 751.00 ...... (3) ...... 751.00 3/13 3/15 Taiwan ...... 386.00 ...... 1,135.00 ...... 1,521.00 Shelley Su ...... 3 /07 3 /10 India ...... 881.00 ...... (3) ...... 881.00 3/10 3/13 China ...... 841.00 ...... (3) ...... 841.00 3/13 3/16 Taiwan ...... 501.00 ...... 1,094.80 ...... 1,595.00 Jennifer Hendrixson White ...... 3/07 3/10 India ...... 843.00 ...... (3) ...... 843.00 3/10 3/13 China ...... 817.00 ...... (3) ...... 817.00 3/13 3/15 Taiwan ...... 556.00 ...... 1,097.00 ...... 1,653.70 Elizabeth Heng ...... 3/07 3/10 India ...... 852.00 ...... (3) ...... 852.00 3/10 3/13 China ...... 911.00 ...... (3) ...... 911.00 3/13 3/16 Taiwan ...... 587.00 ...... 986.00 ...... 1,573.80 Hunter Strupp ...... 3/07 3/10 India ...... 856.00 ...... (3) ...... 856.00 3/10 3/13 China ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 3/13 3/16 Taiwan ...... 819.00 ...... 1,097.70 ...... 1,916.70 Peter Freeman ...... 3/07 3/10 India ...... 856.00 ...... (3) ...... 856.00 3/10 3/13 China ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 3/13 3/16 Taiwan ...... 819.00 ...... 1,097.70 ...... 1.916.70 Greg Simpkins ...... 2/15 2/20 Ethiopia ...... 648.00 ...... 6,259.32 ...... 6,907.32 2/16 2/20 South Sudan ...... 1,414.50 ...... *300.00 1,714.50 Travis Adkins ...... 2/15 2/20 Ethiopia ...... 653.00 ...... 6,259.32 ...... 6,912.32 2/16 2/20 South Sudan ...... 1,455.00 ...... 1,455.00

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Committee total ...... 43,238.18 ...... 131,831.50 ...... * 27,042.72 202,112.40 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. * Indicates Delegation Costs. HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE, Chairman, Apr. 30, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2015

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return.◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. MICHAEL T. McCAUL, Chairman, Apr. 28, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2015

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Bob Goodlatte ...... 3/06 3/15 * ...... 869.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,472.00 ...... 3,341.00 Hon. Jim Sensenbrenner ...... 3/06 3/15 * ...... 869.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,472.00 ...... 3,341.00 Hon. Tom Marino ...... 3/06 3/15 * ...... 869.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,472.00 ...... 3,341.00 Hon. Jerrold Nadler ...... 3/06 3/15 * ...... 869.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,472.00 ...... 3,341.00 Hon. Zoe Lofgren ...... 3/06 3/15 * ...... 869.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,472.00 ...... 3,341.00 Hon. David Cicilline ...... 3/06 3/15 * ...... 869.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,472.00 ...... 3,341.00 Susan Jensen ...... 3/06 3/15 * ...... 869.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,472.00 ...... 3,341.00 Shelley Husband ...... 3/06 3/15 * ...... 869.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,472.00 ...... 3,341.00 Allison Halataei ...... 3/06 3/15 * ...... 869.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,472.00 ...... 3,341.00 George Fishman ...... 3/06 3/15 * ...... 869.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,472.00 ...... 3,341.00 John Manning ...... 3/06 3/15 * ...... 869.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,472.00 ...... 3,341.00

Committee total ...... 9,559.00 ...... 27,192.00 ...... 36,751.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. 4 Countries visited: Ireland, Turkey, Cypress, Jordan, Israel and the West Bank. HON. BOB GOODLATTE, Chairman, Apr. 30, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON RULES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2015

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Pete Sessions ...... 3/7 3/10 India ...... 906.00 ...... (3) ...... 906.00 3/10 3/13 China ...... 911.00 ...... (3) ...... 911.00 3/13 3/15 Taiwan ...... 546.00 ...... (3) ...... 546.00

Committee total ...... 2,363.00 ...... 2,363.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. PETE SESSIONS, Chairman, Apr. 21, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2015

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Steve Chabot ...... 3/10 3/12 Chile ...... 473.00 ...... 473.00 3/12 3/13 Argentina ...... 342.00 ...... * 273.20 ...... 615.20 3/13 3/14 Uruguay ...... 247.00 ...... * 1,907.00 ...... 2,154.00 Commercial airfare ...... 11,020.49 ...... 11,020.49 Kevin Fitzpatrick ...... 3 /10 3 /12 Chile ...... 473.00 ...... 473.00 3/12 3/13 Argentina ...... 342.00 ...... * 273.20 ...... 615.20 3/13 3/14 Uruguay ...... 247.00 ...... * 1,907.00 ...... 2,154.00 Commercial airfare ...... 12,027.39 ...... 12,027.39

Committee total ...... 2,124.00 ...... 23,047.88 ...... 4,360.40 ...... 29,532.28 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. *Transportation and overtime and translator incurred by each traveler. HON. STEVE CHABOT, Chairman, Apr. 22, 2015.

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. JEFF MILLER, Chairman, Apr. 29, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2015

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Paul Ryan ...... 2/14 2/15 Georgia ...... 305.00 ...... 1,561.10 ...... 1,866.10 2/15 2/17 Singapore ...... 914.00 ...... 2,277.51 ...... 3,191.51 2/17 2/18 Malaysia ...... 274.59 ...... 4,723.52 ...... 4,998.10 2/18 2/21 Japan ...... 1,021.20 ...... 344.33 ...... 15,761.86 ...... 17,127.40 Hon. David G. Reichert ...... 2/14 2/15 Georgia ...... 305.00 ...... 305.00 2/15 2/17 Singapore ...... 844.00 ...... 844.00 2/17 2/18 Malaysia ...... 261.64 ...... 261.64 2/18 2/21 Japan ...... 1,021.21 ...... 344.33 ...... 1,365.54 Hon. Vern Buchanan ...... 2/14 2/15 Georgia ...... 305.00 ...... 305.00 2/15 2/17 Singapore ...... 914.00 ...... 914.00 2/17 2/18 Malaysia ...... 274.58 ...... 274.58 2/18 2/21 Japan ...... 1,021.21 ...... 344.33 ...... 1,365.54 Hon. Adrian Smith ...... 2/14 2/15 Georgia ...... 305.00 ...... 305.00 2/15 2/17 Singapore ...... 914.00 ...... 914.00 2/17 2/18 Malaysia ...... 274.58 ...... 274.58 2/18 2/21 Japan ...... 1,021.20 ...... 344.33 ...... 1,365.53 Hon. Patrick J. Tiberi ...... 2/14 2/15 Georgia ...... 305.00 ...... 305.00 2/15 2/17 Singapore ...... 844.00 ...... 844.00 2/17 2/18 Malaysia ...... 261.64 ...... 261.64 2/18 2/21 Japan ...... 519.40 ...... 6,245.13 ...... 6,764.53 Angela Ellard ...... 2 /14 2 /15 Georgia ...... 248.00 ...... 248.00 2/15 2/17 Singapore ...... 787.00 ...... 787.00 2/17 2/18 Malaysia ...... 204.64 ...... 204.64 2/18 2/21 Japan ...... 964.20 ...... 344.33 ...... 1,308.53 Geoff Antell ...... 2/14 2/15 Georgia ...... 277.50 ...... 277.50 2/15 2/17 Singapore ...... 816.50 ...... 816.50 2/17 2/18 Malaysia ...... 234.14 ...... 234.14 2/18 2/21 Japan ...... 993.70 ...... 344.33 ...... 1,338.03 Steve Claeys ...... 2/14 2/15 Georgia ...... 277.50 ...... 277.50 2/15 2/17 Singapore ...... 816.50 ...... 816.50 2/17 2/18 Malaysia ...... 234.14 ...... 234.14 2/18 2/21 Japan ...... 993.70 ...... 344.33 ...... 1,338.03 Brendan Buck ...... 2/14 2/15 Georgia ...... 223.25 ...... 223.25 2/15 2/17 Singapore ...... 762.25 ...... 762.25 2/17 2/18 Malaysia ...... 179.89 ...... 179.89 2/18 2/21 Japan ...... 939.45 ...... 344.33 ...... 1,283.78 Austin Smythe ...... 2/14 2/15 Georgia ...... 207.50 ...... 207.50 2/15 2/17 Singapore ...... 746.50 ...... 746.50 2/17 2/18 Malaysia ...... 181.64 ...... 181.64 2/18 2/21 Japan ...... 906.20 ...... 344.33 ...... 1,250.53 Hon. Charles W. Boustany ...... 2/14 2/15 Georgia ...... 305.00 ...... 305.00 2/15 2/17 Singapore ...... 914.00 ...... 914.00 2/17 2/18 Malaysia ...... 274.58 ...... 274.58 2/18 2/21 Japan ...... 1,021.21 ...... 344.33 ...... 1,365.54 Hon. George Holding ...... 3 /7 3/10 India ...... 906.00 ...... 906.00 3/10 3/13 China ...... 911.00 ...... 911.00 3/13 3/15 Taiwan ...... 546.00 ...... 1,135.00 ...... 1,681.00 Hon. Sander M. Levin ...... 2/14 2/15 Colombia ...... 2,069.00 ...... 222.97 ...... 4,595.00 ...... 6,886.97 2/15 2/15 Panama ...... 99.00 ...... 885.00 ...... 984.00 Committee total ...... 29,946.25 ...... 11,046.40 ...... 29,803.99 ...... 70,796.63 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. PAUL RYAN, Chairman, Apr. 30, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2015

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Michael Pompeo ...... 2/6 2/6 Africa ...... 2 /6 2 /8 Europe ...... 819.85 ...... (3) ...... 819.85 Hon. Devin Nunes ...... 2/6 2/8 Middle East ...... 710.81 ...... 2 /8 2 /9 Asia ...... 388.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,098.81 Jeffrey Shockey ...... 2/6 2/8 Middle East ...... 710.81 ...... 2 /8 2 /9 Asia ...... 388.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,098.81 Hon. Devin Nunes ...... 2/18 2/21 Asia ...... 771.02 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 13,752.20 ...... 14,523.22 Hon. Michael Quigley ...... 3/10 3/13 Middle East ...... 1,455,00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 13,337.10 ...... 14,792.10 Amanda Rogers Thorpe ...... 3 /10 3 /13 Middle East ...... 1,455,00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 13,604.70 ...... 15,059.70 Hon. Devin Nunes ...... 3/27 3/28 Europe ...... 543.21 ...... 3/28 3/30 Middle East ...... 710.82 ...... 3/30 3/30 Middle East ...... 3/30 3/31 Middle East ...... 368.94 ...... 3/31 3/31 Middle East ...... 3/31 4/2 Middle East ...... 1,000,00 ...... 4 /2 4 /3 Europe ...... 233.26 ......

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

...... (3) ...... 2,856.23 Jeffrey Shockey ...... 3/27 3/28 Europe ...... 543.21 ...... 3/28 3/30 Middle East ...... 710.82 ...... 3/30 3/30 Middle East ...... 3/30 3/31 Middle East ...... 368.94 ...... 3/31 3/31 Middle East ...... 3/31 4/2 Middle East ...... 1,000,00 ...... 4 /2 4 /3 Europe ...... 233.26 ...... (3) ...... 2,856.23 Committee total ...... 12,410.95 ...... 40,694.00 ...... 53,104.95 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. DEVIN NUNES, Apr. 28, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2015

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return.◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. PAUL RYAN, Chairman, Apr. 20, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, U.S. COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2015

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Janice Helwig ...... 2/9 3/31 Austria ...... Euro 15,830.00 ...... 11,675.50 ...... 27,505.50 Robert Hand ...... 2/16 2/21 Austria ...... Euro 1,348.58 ...... 1,775.40 ...... 3,123.98 Hon. Chris Smith ...... 2/18 2/20 Austria ...... Euro 337.15 ...... 4,705.10 ...... 5,042.25 Mark Milosch ...... 2/18 2/21 Austria ...... Euro 674.29 ...... 1,810.40 ...... 2,484.69 Nathaniel Hurd ...... 2/18 2/21 Austria ...... Euro 674.29 ...... 1,775.50 ...... 2,449.79 David Kostelancik ...... 2/25 3/3 Tajikistan ...... Somoni 1,486.00 ...... 6,626.80 ...... 8,112.80 Mischa Thompson ...... 3 /17 3 /24 Belgium ...... Euro 2,505.51 ...... 1,710.00 ...... 4,215.51 ...... Paris ...... Euro ...... Alex Johnson ...... 3/24 3/27 Serbia ...... Dinar 600.00 ...... 3,782.10 ...... 4,382.10 Commitee total ...... 23,455.82 ...... 33,860.80 ...... 57,316.62 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. h HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH, Chairman, Apr. 29, 2015.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Human Services, transmitting the Food and Vapor Pressure Gasoline Volatility Standard ETC. Drug Administration’s FY 2014 Animal Ge- for Birmingham, Alabama [EPA-HQ-OAR- neric Drug User Fee Act Financial Report, 2014-0905; FRL 9927-16-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AS58) Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive required by the Animal Generic Drug User received May 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. communications were taken from the Fee Act, as amended; to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Energy and Commerce. Commerce. 1419. A letter from the Administrator, 1424. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 1428. A letter from the Director, Regu- Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Depart- for Legislation, Department of Health and latory Management Division, Environmental ment of Agriculture, transmitting the De- Human Services, transmitting the Food and Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- partment’s final rule — Subpart J — Value- Drug Administration’s FY 2014 Performance cy’s direct final rule — Prevention of Signifi- Added Producer Grant Program (RIN: 0570- Report to Congress for the Animal Drug User cant Deterioration Permitting for Green- AA79) received May 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 Fee Act; to the Committee on Energy and house Gases: Providing Option for Rescission U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- Commerce. of EPA-Issued Tailoring Rule Step 2 Preven- riculture. 1425. A letter from the Assistant Secretary tion of Significant Deterioration Permits 1420. A letter from the Chairman and Presi- for Legislation, Department of Health and [EPA-HQ-OAR-2015-0071; FRL-9926-98-OAR] dent, Export-Import Bank, transmitting the Human Services, transmitting the Food and (RIN: 2060-AS57) received May 6, 2015, pursu- Export-Import Bank’s export report for April Drug Administration’s FY 2014 Animal Drug ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 2015; to the Committee on Financial Serv- User Fee Act Financial Report, required by on Energy and Commerce. ices. the Animal Drug User Fee Act, as amended; 1429. A letter from the Director, Regu- 1421. A letter from the Assistant Secretary to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1426. A letter from the Deputy Director, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Department of Energy, transmitting the De- ODRM, Department of Health and Human cy’s final rule — Bacillus thuringiensis partment’s Annual Report on Federal Gov- Services, transmitting the Department’s Cry1A.105 Protein in Soybean; Exemption ernment Energy Management and Conserva- final rule — Organ Procurement and Trans- from the Requirement of a Tolerance [EPA- tion Programs, Fiscal Year 2013; to the Com- plantation: Implementation of the HIV HQ-OPP-2014-0454; FRL-9926-23] received May mittee on Energy and Commerce. Organ Policy Equity Act (RIN: 0906-AB05) re- 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 1422. A letter from the Assistant Secretary ceived May 8, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Committee on Energy and Commerce. for Legislation, Department of Health and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 1430. A letter from the Director, Regu- Human Services, transmitting the FY 2014 Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental Performance Report to Congress, required by 1427. A letter from the Director, Regu- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act; to latory Management Division, Environmental cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- of Implementation Plans; Washington: Infra- 1423. A letter from the Assistant Secretary cy’s direct final rule — Approval of Ala- structure Requirements for the Fine Partic- for Legislation, Department of Health and bama’s Request to Relax the Federal Reid ulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:22 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12MY7.004 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 12, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2875 Standards [EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0744; FRL- the Corporation’s updated Strategic Plan for sentencing guidelines, policy statements, 9927-45-Region 10] received May 6, 2014, pur- the period 2015 through 2019, in accordance and official commentary, with reasons for suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- with the Government Performance and Re- amendment, in conformance with the Com- mittee on Energy and Commerce. sults Act of 1993, as amended; to the Com- mission’s statutory obligations under 28 1431. A letter from the Director, Regu- mittee on Oversight and Government Re- U.S.C. 994(o); to the Committee on the Judi- latory Management Division, Environmental form. ciary. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 1442. A letter from the Senior Procurement 1451. A letter from the Federal Register Li- cy’s direct final rule — Significant New Use Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Gen- aison Officer, Office of the General Counsel, Rules on Certain Chemical Substances [EPA- eral Services Administration, transmitting National Aeronautics and Space Administra- HQ-OPPT-2014-0908; FRL-9925-42] (RIN: 2070- the Administration’s summary presentation tion, transmitting the Administration’s di- AB27) received May 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 of final rules — Federal Acquisition Regula- rect final rule — Patents and Other Intellec- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- tion; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-82; In- tual Property Rights [Docket No.: NASA- ergy and Commerce. troduction [Docket No.: FAR 2015-0051, Se- 2015-0001] (RIN: 2700-AE02) received May 5, 1432. A letter from the Director, Regu- quence No.: 2] received May 7, 2015, pursuant 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the latory Management Division, Environmental to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Oversight and Government Reform. cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 1443. A letter from the Senior Procurement nology. of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Penn- Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Gen- 1452. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, sylvania; Infrastructure Requirements for eral Services Administration, transmitting Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- the 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide and 2012 Fine Par- the Administration’s final rule — Federal ting a draft bill, the ‘‘Department of Vet- ticulate Matter National Ambient Air Qual- Acquisition Regulation: Equal Employment erans Affairs Purchased Health Care Stream- ity Standards [EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0910] re- and Affirmative Action for Veterans and In- lining and Modernization Act’’; to the Com- ceived May 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. dividuals with Disabilities [FAC 2005-82; FAR mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Case 2014-013; Item I; Docket 2014-0013, Se- 1453. A letter from the Chief, Trade and Commerce. quence 1] (RIN: 9000-AM76) received May 7, Commercial Regulations Branch, Depart- 1433. A letter from the Director, Office of 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ment of Homeland Security, transmitting Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Committee on Oversight and Government the Department’s final rule — Technical Cor- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Reform. rections to the North American Free Trade 1444. A letter from the Senior Procurement final rule — Concentration Averaging and Agreement Uniform Regulations [CBP Dec. Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Gen- Encapsulation Branch Technical Position, 15-07] (RIN: 1515-AE04) received May 7, 2015, eral Services Administration, transmitting Revision 1 received May 6, 2015, pursuant to pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Administration’s final rule — Federal 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on mittee on Ways and Means. Energy and Commerce. Acquisition Regulation; Review and Jus- 1434. A letter from the Federal Register Li- tification of Pass-Through Contracts [FAC 1454. A letter from the Deputy Director, aison Officer, Census Bureau, Department of 2005-82; FAR Case 2013-012; Item II; Docket ODRM, Department of Health and Human Commerce, transmitting the Department’s No.: 2013-0012; Sequence No.: 1] (RIN: 9000- Services, transmitting the Department’s in- final rule — Foreign Trade Regulations AM57) received May 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 terim final rule — Medicare Program; (FTR): Reinstatement of Exemptions Re- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Changes to the Requirements for Part D Pre- lated to Temporary Exports, Carnets, and Oversight and Government Reform. scribers [CMS-6107-IFC] (RIN: 0938-AS60) re- Shipments Under a Temporary Import Bond 1445. A letter from the Senior Procurement ceived May 5, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [Docket No.: 140821699-5179-02] (RIN: 0607- Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Gen- 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on AA53) received May 5, 2015, pursuant to 5 eral Services Administration, transmitting Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on For- the Administration’s final rule — Federal eign Affairs. Acquisition Regulation; Enhancements to f 1435. A letter from the Special Inspector Past Performance Evaluation Systems [FAC General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, 2005-82; FAR Case 2014-010; Item III; Docket transmitting the twenty-seventh quarterly No.: 2014-0010, Sequence No.: 1] (RIN: 9000- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON report to the Congress on Afghanistan Re- AM79) received May 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS construction, pursuant to Public Law 110-181, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Sec. 1229; to the Committee on Foreign Af- Oversight and Government Reform. Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of fairs. 1446. A letter from the Senior Procurement committees were delivered to the Clerk 1436. A letter from the Chair, Board of Gov- Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Gen- for printing and reference to the proper ernors of the Federal Reserve System, trans- eral Services Administration, transmitting calendar, as follows: mitting the Board’s Semiannual Report to the Administration’s final rule — Federal Congress for the six-month period ending Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amend- Mr. THORNBERRY: Committee on Armed March 31, 2015, as required by the Inspector ments [FAC 2005-82; Item IV; Docket No.: Services. Supplemental report on H.R. 1735. General Act of 1978, as amended; to the Com- 2015-0052; Sequence No.: 1] received May 7, A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal mittee on Oversight and Government Re- 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the year 2016 for military activities of the De- form. Committee on Oversight and Government partment of Defense and for military con- 1437. A letter from the Chief Executive Of- Reform. struction, to prescribe military personnel ficer, Corporation for National and Commu- 1447. A letter from the Senior Procurement strengths for such fiscal year, and for other nity Service, transmitting the Corporation’s Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, Gen- purposes (Rept. 114–102, Pt. 2). FY 2014 annual report, pursuant to Sec. 203 eral Services Administration, transmitting Mr. GRAVES of Georgia: Committee on of the Notification and Federal Employee the Administration’s Federal Acquisition Appropriations. H.R. 2250. A bill making ap- Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular propriations for the Legislative Branch for 2002 (No FEAR Act), Pub. L. 107-174; to the 2005-82; Small Entity Compliance Guide fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for Committee on Oversight and Government [Docket No.: FAR 2015-0051, Sequence No.: 2] other purposes (Rept. 114–110). Referred to Reform. received May 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Committee of the Whole House on the 1438. A letter from the Chairman, Council 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Oversight state of the Union. of the District of Columbia, transmitting and Government Reform. D.C. Act 21-50, ‘‘Pre-K Student Discipline 1448. A letter from the Executive Director, Ms. FOXX: Committee on Rules. House Amendment Act of 2015’’, pursuant to Public Interstate Commission on the Potomac Resolution 255. A resolution providing for Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); to the Committee River Basin, transmitting the Commission’s consideration of the bill (H.R. 1735) to au- on Oversight and Government Reform. audited Seventy-Third Financial Statement thorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for 1439. A letter from the Chairman, Council for the period of October 1, 2013 to September military activities of the Department of De- of the District of Columbia, transmitting 30, 2014, pursuant to the Federal Managers’ fense and for military constructions, to pre- D.C. Act 21-51, ‘‘Health Benefit Exchange Au- Financial Integrity Act and the Inspector scribe military personnel strengths for such thority Financial Sustainability Amend- General Act of 1978, as amended; to the Com- fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing ment Act of 2015’’, pursuant to Public Law mittee on Oversight and Government Re- for consideration of the bill (H.R. 36) to 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); to the Committee on form. amend title 18, United States Code, to pro- Oversight and Government Reform. 1449. A letter from the Board of Trustees, tect pain-capable unborn children, and for 1440. A letter from the Director, Environ- National Tropical Botanical Garden, trans- other purposes; providing for consideration mental Protection Agency, transmitting the mitting the Garden’s financial statements of the bill (H.R. 2048) to reform the authori- Agency’s FY 2014 annual report, pursuant to and schedules for the years 2012 and 2013, ties of the Federal Government to require Sec. 203 of the Notification and Federal Em- with the independent auditors’ report, pursu- the production of certain business records, ployee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation ant to 36 U.S.C. 1535; Public Law 105-225, conduct electronic surveillance, use pen reg- Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), Pub. L. 107-174; to Secs. 153510 and 10101; to the Committee on isters and trap and trace devices, and use the Committee on Oversight and Govern- the Judiciary. other forms of information gathering for for- ment Reform. 1450. A letter from the Chair, United States eign intelligence, counterterrorism, and 1441. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Sentencing Commission, transmitting the criminal purposes, and for other purposes; Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting Commission’s amendments to the federal and providing

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:22 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L12MY7.000 H12MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2876 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 12, 2015 for consideration of motions to suspend the tions within the definition of law enforce- H.R. 2262. A bill to facilitate a pro-growth rules (Rept. 114–111). Referred to the House ment officer for retirement purposes, and for environment for the developing commercial Calendar. other purposes; to the Committee on Over- space industry by encouraging private sector f sight and Government Reform. investment and creating more stable and By Mr. POE of Texas (for himself, Mr. predictable regulatory conditions, and for PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. ROHR- other purposes; to the Committee on Under clause 2 of rule XII, public ABACHER, Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. DUN- Science, Space, and Technology. bills and resolutions of the following CAN of Tennessee, Mrs. ELLMERS of By Mr. ROHRABACHER (for himself, titles were introduced and severally re- North Carolina, and Ms. JENKINS of Mr. SMITH of Texas, and Mr. BABIN): Kansas): H.R. 2263. A bill to rename the Office of ferred, as follows: H.R. 2255. A bill to make participation in Space Commerce and for other purposes; to By Mrs. BLACK (for herself and Mr. the American Community Survey voluntary, the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- HARRIS): except with respect to certain basic ques- nology. H.R. 2247. A bill to require the Secretary of tions, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. BILIRAKIS: Health and Human Services to provide for mittee on Oversight and Government Re- H.R. 2264. A bill to amend title 10, United transparent testing to assess the transition form. States Code, to establish a space-available under the Medicare fee-for-service claims By Mr. BENISHEK: transportation priority for veterans of the processing system from the ICD-9 to the ICD- H.R. 2256. A bill to amend title 38, United Armed Forces who have a service-connected, 10 standard, and for other purposes; to the States Code, to direct the Secretary of Vet- permanent disability rated as total; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in erans Affairs to submit an annual report on Committee on Armed Services. addition to the Committee on Ways and the Veterans Health Administration and the By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- furnishing of hospital care, medical services, H.R. 2265. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- and nursing home care by the Department of enue Code of 1986 to extend the work oppor- sideration of such provisions as fall within Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Vet- tunity credit for hiring veterans, and for the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. erans’ Affairs. other purposes; to the Committee on Ways By Mrs. LOWEY (for herself, Mr. By Mr. MILLER of Florida: and Means. LANCE, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. ROONEY of H.R. 2257. A bill to amend title 38, United By Ms. JUDY CHU of California (for Florida, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. RYAN of States Code, to improve the reproductive herself, Ms. HAHN, Ms. MENG, Mr. Ohio, Mr. POLIS, and Ms. MCCOLLUM): treatment provided to certain disabled vet- PAYNE, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. H.R. 2248. A bill to provide that service of erans; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- ADAMS, Mr. TAKAI, Mrs. LAWRENCE, the members of the organization known as fairs. Mr. MOULTON, Mr. BERA, and Ms. the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during By Mr. BUCK (for himself, Mr. GOSAR, TSONGAS): World War II constituted active military Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. COOK, Mrs. LUM- H.R. 2266. A bill to extend the low-interest service for purposes of laws administered by MIS, and Mr. PEARCE): refinancing provisions under the Local De- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; to the H.R. 2258. A bill to amend section 320301 of velopment Business Loan Program of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and in addi- title 54, United States Code, to modify the Small Business Administration, and for tion to the Committee on Armed Services, authority of the President of the United other purposes; to the Committee on Small for a period to be subsequently determined States to declare national monuments, and Business. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- for other purposes; to the Committee on Nat- By Mr. COLLINS of New York (for him- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- ural Resources. self and Mr. FARENTHOLD): risdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. RIGELL (for himself, Mr. H.R. 2267. A bill to amend title 11, United By Ms. GABBARD (for herself, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. WILSON of South States Code, to provide an exception to the TAKAI, Ms. BORDALLO, and Mr. Carolina, Mr. CARTER of Texas, and avoidance of transactions by bankruptcy SABLAN): Mr. BABIN): trustee under section 548 where the trans- H.R. 2249. A bill to amend title IV of the H.R. 2259. A bill to amend chapter 44 of action was a good faith payment by a parent Personal Responsibility and Work Oppor- title 18, United States Code, to provide that of post secondary education tuition for that tunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to restore a member of the armed forces and the spouse parent’s child; to the Committee on the Ju- Medicaid coverage for citizens of the Freely of that member shall have the same rights diciary. Associated States lawfully residing in the regarding the receipt of firearms at the loca- By Mr. HASTINGS (for himself, Mr. United States under the Compacts of Free tion of any duty station of the member; to CA´ RDENAS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. Association between the Government of the the Committee on the Judiciary. LOEBSACK, Mr. MCNERNEY, Ms. NOR- United States and the Governments of the By Mr. ISRAEL (for himself, Mr. TON, Mr. PASCRELL, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic GOSAR, Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, POLIS, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. SCOTT of Vir- of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Mr. HONDA, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. ginia, Ms. SLAUGHTER, and Ms. Palau; to the Committee on Energy and DELAURO, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. MCCOLLUM): Commerce. NORTON, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. H.R. 2268. A bill to end the use of corporal By Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania (for RANGEL, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. CICILLINE, punishment in schools, and for other pur- himself, Mr. MCCAUL, and Mr. JONES): Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. poses; to the Committee on Education and H.R. 2251. A bill to prohibit the National DELANEY, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. POLIS, the Workforce. Telecommunications and Information Ad- Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. CLARKE of New By Mr. HASTINGS (for himself, Ms. ministration from relinquishing responsibil- York, Ms. BASS, Mr. MEEKS, and Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. COHEN, Mr. FARR, Mr. ities with respect to Internet domain name JUDY CHU of California): POLIS, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. SCHRA- functions unless it certifies that it has re- H.R. 2260. A bill to amend the Family and DER): ceived a proposal for such relinquishment Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide leave H.R. 2269. A bill to expand the workforce of that meets certain criteria, and for other because of the death of a son or daughter; to veterinarians specialized in the care and con- purposes; to the Committee on Energy and the Committee on Education and the Work- servation of wild animals and their eco- Commerce. force, and in addition to the Committees on systems, and to develop educational pro- By Mr. HURD of Texas (for himself, Oversight and Government Reform, and grams focused on wildlife and zoological vet- Mr. WELCH, Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. CUM- House Administration, for a period to be sub- erinary medicine; to the Committee on Agri- MINGS, Mr. FARENTHOLD, and Mr. sequently determined by the Speaker, in culture, and in addition to the Committee on O’ROURKE): each case for consideration of such provi- Natural Resources, for a period to be subse- H.R. 2252. A bill to clarify the effective sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the quently determined by the Speaker, in each date of certain provisions of the Border Pa- committee concerned. case for consideration of such provisions as trol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014, and for By Mr. BRIDENSTINE (for himself, fall within the jurisdiction of the committee other purposes; to the Committee on Over- Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. SMITH of Texas, concerned. sight and Government Reform. Mr. POSEY, and Mr. BABIN): By Mr. HECK of Washington (for him- By Ms. CASTOR of Florida (for herself H.R. 2261. A bill to facilitate the continued self, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. LARSEN of and Ms. SPEIER): development of the commercial remote sens- Washington, Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER, H.R. 2253. A bill to amend title XIX of the ing industry and protect national security; Mr. NEWHOUSE, Mrs. MCMORRIS ROD- Social Security Act to extend the applica- to the Committee on Science, Space, and GERS, Mr. KILMER, Mr. MCDERMOTT, tion of the Medicare payment rate floor to Technology. Mr. REICHERT, Mr. SMITH of Wash- primary care services furnished under Med- By Mr. MCCARTHY (for himself, Mr. ington, Mr. COLE, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. icaid and to apply the rate floor to addi- SMITH of Texas, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. HONDA, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. BEN RAY tional providers of primary care services; to ROHRABACHER, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. LUJA´ N of New Mexico, Mr. YOUNG of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. MCCAUL, Mr. POSEY, Mr. KNIGHT, Mr. Alaska, and Mr. GRIJALVA): By Mr. KING of New York: BABIN, Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. H.R. 2270. A bill to redesignate the H.R. 2254. A bill to amend title 5, United BRIDENSTINE, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, located States Code, to include certain Federal posi- and Mr. MOOLENAAR): in the State of Washington, as the Billy

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A bill to amend title 40, United LEWIS, Mr. PETERS, Mr. RUIZ, Mrs. By Mr. LATTA (for himself, Mr. States Code, to direct the Administrator of CAPPS, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. RUSH, MCNERNEY, and Mrs. ELLMERS of General Services to incorporate bird-safe Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. ELLISON, Mrs. North Carolina): building materials and design features into TORRES, and Ms. SPEIER): H.R. 2271. A bill to amend the Federal public buildings, and for other purposes; to H. Res. 257. A resolution supporting the Power Act with respect to critical electric the Committee on Transportation and Infra- goals and ideals of National Nurses Week on infrastructure security, and for other pur- structure. May 6, 2015, through May 12, 2015; to the poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- By Mr. ROUZER: Committee on Energy and Commerce. merce. H.R. 2281. A bill to provide for the elimi- By Ms. NORTON: By Mrs. LUMMIS (for herself, Mr. nation of the Department of Education, and H. Res. 258. A resolution expressing the WELCH, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. PRICE of for other purposes; to the Committee on sense of the House of Representatives sup- North Carolina, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Education and the Workforce. porting the Federal workforce; to the Com- and Mr. JORDAN): By Mr. RYAN of Ohio (for himself and mittee on Oversight and Government Re- H.R. 2272. A bill to amend section 1105 of Mr. ROE of Tennessee): form. title 31, United States Code, to require that H.R. 2282. A bill to amend title 38, United By Mr. TIBERI (for himself and Mr. the annual budget submissions of the Presi- States Code, to improve the enrollment of NEAL): dents include the total dollar amount re- veterans in certain courses of education, and H. Res. 259. A resolution expressing support quested for intelligence or intelligence re- for other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- for designation of September 2015 as ‘‘Na- lated activities of each element of the Gov- erans’ Affairs, and in addition to the Com- tional Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month’’; ernment engaged in such activities; to the mittee on Armed Services, for a period to be to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Committee on the Budget. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in f By Mrs. LUMMIS: each case for consideration of such provi- H.R. 2273. A bill to amend the Colorado sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY River Storage Project Act to authorize the committee concerned. STATEMENT use of the active capacity of the Fontenelle By Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN (for her- Reservoir; to the Committee on Natural Re- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of self, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. sources. CICILLINE, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. CUM- the Rules of the House of Representa- By Mr. LYNCH (for himself, Mr. KING MINGS, Ms. EDWARDS, Mr. ENGEL, Ms. tives, the following statements are sub- of New York, Ms. CLARK of Massachu- ESHOO, Mr. FARR, Mr. FATTAH, Ms. mitted regarding the specific powers setts, Mr. RUSH, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. FRANKEL of Florida, Ms. HAHN, Mr. granted to Congress in the Constitu- KEATING, and Mr. LIPINSKI): HASTINGS, Mr. HIMES, Ms. KELLY of H.R. 2274. A bill to authorize the National tion to enact the accompanying bill or Illinois, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mrs. LOWEY, Emergency Medical Services Memorial joint resolution. Mr. LYNCH, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALO- Foundation to establish a commemorative By Mrs. BLACK: NEY of New York, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. work in the District of Columbia and its en- H.R. 2247. virons, and for other purposes; to the Com- NADLER, Ms. NORTON, Mr. QUIGLEY, Congress has the power to enact this legis- mittee on Natural Resources. Mr. PALLONE, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. PAS- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. MILLER of Florida (for himself CRELL, Mr. POCAN, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United SIRES, Ms. SLAUGHTER, and Mr. VAN and Mr. WENSTRUP): States Constitution. H.R. 2275. A bill to amend title 38, United HOLLEN): By Mrs. LOWEY: States Code, to establish in the Department H.R. 2283. A bill to require face to face pur- H.R. 2248. of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic chases of ammunition, to require licensing of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Opportunity and Transition Administration ammunition dealers, and to require report- lation pursuant to the following: and to improve employment services for vet- ing regarding bulk purchases of ammunition; ARTICLE I erans by consolidating various programs in to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Ms. GABBARD: the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 2249. other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- H.R. 2284. A bill to provide for the reten- Congress has the power to enact this legis- erans’ Affairs, and in addition to the Com- tion and future use of certain land in Point lation pursuant to the following: mittees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, Spencer, Alaska, to support the mission of The U.S. Constitution including Article 1, for a period to be subsequently determined the Coast Guard, to convey certain land in Section 8. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- Point Spencer to the Bering Straits Native By Mr. GRAVES of Georgia: ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- Corporation, to convey certain land in Point H.R. 2250. risdiction of the committee concerned. Spencer to the State of Alaska, and for other Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. MURPHY of Florida (for him- purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- lation pursuant to the following: self, Ms. FRANKEL of Florida, Ms. sources, and in addition to the Committee on The principal constitutional authority for WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. POSEY, Ms. Transportation and Infrastructure, for a pe- this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- GRAHAM, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. BROWN of riod to be subsequently determined by the ticle I of the Constitution of the United Florida, and Ms. CASTOR of Florida): Speaker, in each case for consideration of States (the appropriation power), which H.R. 2276. A bill to establish a moratorium such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- states: ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the on oil and gas-related seismic activities off tion of the committee concerned. Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropria- the coastline of the State of Florida, and for By Mr. COLLINS of Georgia: tions made byLaw....’’ In addition, clause other purposes; to the Committee on Natural H.J. Res. 50. A joint resolution granting 1 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution Resources. the consent of Congress to the Health Care (the spending power) provides: ‘‘The Con- By Mr. PERLMUTTER (for himself, Compact; to the Committee on the Judici- gress shall have the Power . . . to pay the Mr. WELCH, Mr. RUSH, Mr. GRIJALVA, ary. Debts and provide for the common Defence Mr. RANGEL, Mr. TONKO, Mrs. CAPPS, By Mr. BURGESS: and general Welfare of the United and Mr. SCHWEIKERT): H. Res. 254. A resolution expressing the States. . . .’’ Together, these specific con- H.R. 2277. A bill to prohibit employers from condolences of the House of Representatives stitutional provisions establish the congres- compelling or coercing any person to author- on the death of the Honorable James Claude sional power of the purse, granting Congress ize access to a protected computer, and for Wright, Jr., a Representative from the State the authority to appropriate funds, to deter- other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- of Texas; considered and agreed to. mine their purpose, amount, and period of diciary. By Mrs. BEATTY (for herself, Mr. CON- availability, and to set forth terms and con- By Mr. POSEY (for himself and Mr. YERS, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mrs. ditions governing their use. GOODLATTE): WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. KELLY of Illi- By Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania: H.R. 2278. A bill to amend the Immigration nois, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. MOORE, Mr. H.R. 2251. and Nationality Act to eliminate the diver- HASTINGS, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Congress has the power to enact this legis- sity immigrant program; to the Committee of New York, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: on the Judiciary. TIBERI, Ms. NORTON, Mr. MCGOVERN, Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United By Mr. POSEY (for himself and Mr. Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- States Constitution. MURPHY of Florida): gia, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, and Ms. By Mr. HURD of Texas: H.R. 2279. A bill to establish a moratorium BROWN of Florida): H.R. 2252. on oil and gas-related seismic activities off H. Res. 256. A resolution expressing support Congress has the power to enact this legis- the coastline of the State of Florida, and for for designation of May as Stroke Awareness lation pursuant to the following: other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Month; to the Committee on Energy and Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United Resources. Commerce. States Constitution

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Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: The Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. ROHRABACHER: gress shall have Power To . . . make all lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2263. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for Article I, Section 8, Clause 6 Congress has the power to enact this legis- carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- The Congress shall have Power . . . To lation pursuant to the following: ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- make all Laws which shall be necessary and Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: stitution in the Government of the United proper for carrying into Execution the fore- The Congress shall have power to regulate States, or in any Department or Officer going Powers, and all other Powers vested by commerce with foreign nations, and among thereof. this Constitution in the Government of the the several states, and with Indian tribes. By Mrs. LUMMIS: United States, or in any Department or Offi- and H.R. 2273. cer thereof. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. POE of Texas: The Congress shall have power to make all lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2255. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for Article I, Section 8, Clause 3. Congress has the power to enact this legis- carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- By Mr. LYNCH: lation pursuant to the following: ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- H.R. 2274. Clause 18 of Section 8 of Article I of the stitution in the Government of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution States, or in any Department of Officer lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. BENISHEK: thereof. Article 1 section 8 Clause 3 of the United H.R. 2256. By Mr. BILIRAKIS: States Constitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2264. By Mr. MILLER of Florida: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2275. Article I, Section 8 of the United States lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution. Article I, section 8, clause XII–XIV of the lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. MILLER of Florida: Constitution of the United States, which Article 1, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 2257. gives Congress the authority to: Constitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- To raise and support Armies, but no Appro- By Mr. MURPHY of Florida: lation pursuant to the following: priation of Money to that Use shall be for a H.R. 2276. Article 1, Section 8 of the United States longer Term than two Years; Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution. To provide and maintain a Navy; lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. BUCK: To make Rules for the Government and The constitutional authority of Congress H.R. 2258. Regulation of the land and naval Forces; to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: cle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2265. stitution. SUCH AS Article IV, section 3 of the Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. PERLMUTTER: stitution of the United States grants Con- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2277. gress the authority to enact this bill. The Amendment XVI to th U.S. Constitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress shall have Power to dispose of and By Ms. JUDY CHU of California: lation pursuant to the following: make all needful Rules and Regulations re- H.R. 2266. Amendment IV specting the Territory or other Property be- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. POSEY: longing to the United States; and nothing in lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2278. this Constitution shall be so construed as to Art. 1, Sec. 8 ‘‘The Congress shall have Congress has the power to enact this legis- Prejudice any Claims of the United States, Power to lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Im- lation pursuant to the following: or of any particular State. posts and Excises, to pay the Debts and pro- Article I, Section 8, Clause 4, which states By Mr. RIGELL: vide for the common Defense and general that Congress has the power to establish a H.R. 2259. Welfare of the United States.’’ uniform Rule of Naturalization. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. COLLINS of New York: By Mr. POSEY: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2267. H.R. 2279. The 2nd Amendment of the Constitution of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- the United States lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. ISRAEL: Article I, Section 8 of the United States Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 H.R. 2260. Constitution. By Mr. QUIGLEY: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. HASTINGS: H.R. 2280. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2268. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: States Constitution lation pursuant to the following: Section 8 of Article I of the Constituion By Mr. BRIDENSTINE: This bill is enacted pursuant to the powers By Mr. ROUZER: H.R. 2261. granted to the Congress by Article I, Section H.R. 2281. Congress has the power to enact this legis- 8, Clause 1 and Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: of the United States Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: By Mr. HASTINGS: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United The Congress shall have power to regulate H.R. 2269. States Constitution states that ‘‘The Con- commerce with foreign nations, and among Congress has the power to enact this legis- gress shall have Power To make all Laws the several states, and with Indian tribes. lation pursuant to the following: which shall be necessary and proper for car- and Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: The Congress shall have Power to regulate and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- The Congress shall have power to make all Commerce with foreign Nations, and among tion in the Government of the United States Laws which shall be necessary and proper for several States, and with Indian Tribes. or in any Department of Officer thereof.’’ carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- By Mr. HECK of Washington: By Mr. RYAN of Ohio: ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- H.R. 2270. H.R. 2282. stitution in the Government of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- States, or in any Department of Officer lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: thereof. Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2: ‘‘The Con- The above mentioned legislation is based By Mr. MCCARTHY: gress shall have power to dispose of and upon the following Section 8 statement: H.R. 2262. make all needful rules and regulations re- To make all Laws which shall be necessary Congress has the power to enact this legis- specting the territory or other property be- and proper for carrying into Execution the lation pursuant to the following: longing to the United States . . .’’ foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: By Mr. LATTA: ed by this Constitution in the Government of The Congress shall have power to regulate H.R. 2271. the United States, or in any Department or commerce with foreign nations, and among Congress has the power to enact this legis- Officer thereof. the several states, and with Indian tribes. lation pursuant to the following: By Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN: and Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 H.R. 2283.

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- TER, Mr. JOLLY, Mr. PETERS, and Mr. H.R. 1249: Mr. GROTHMAN. lation pursuant to the following: LOWENTHAL. H.R. 1250: Mr. KILDEE and Mr. LARSON of Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United H.R. 653: Mr. POSEY. Connecticut. States Constitution. H.R. 662: Mr. MICA. H.R. 1258: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY and Mr. SMITH By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 690: Mrs. WAGNER. of Washington. H.R. 2284. H.R. 699: Ms. MOORE and Mr. BOST. H.R. 1269: Mr. CONYERS and Ms. JACKSON Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 702: Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina. LEE. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 711: Mr. KENNEDY and Mr. LYNCH. H.R. 1283: Mr. FINCHER. Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 and Article H.R. 721: Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. LONG, Mr. ROG- H.R. 1284: Mr. PASCRELL and Mr. ELLISON. 1, Section 8, Clause 3. ERS of Alabama, and Mr. ROKITA. H.R. 1300: Mr. WALKER, Mr. BARLETTA, and By Mr. COLLINS of Georgia: H.R. 723: Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. WENSTRUP. H.J. Res. 50. H.R. 726: Mr. CLEAVER. H.R. 1301: Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 802: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. RODNEY Mr. OLSON, Mr. SHIMKUS, and Mr. WENSTRUP. lation pursuant to the following: DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. HIMES, and Ms. MCCOL- H.R. 1309: Mr. ROE of Tennessee and Mr. Article 1, Section 10, Clause 3 of the United LUM. PETERS. States Constitution: H.R. 815: Mr. SMITH of Texas and Mr. H.R. 1310: Mr. KATKO and Mrs. LOWEY. H.R. 1331: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. No State shall, without the Consent of WALBERG. H.R. 817: Mr. FLORES. H.R. 1340: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ and Ms. LEE. Congress, lay any Duty of Tonnage, keep H.R. 835: Mr. LOEBSACK and Mr. CICILLINE. H.R. 1384: Mr. ROSS. Troops, or Ships of War in time of Peace, H.R. 837: Mr. TIPTON. H.R. 1399: Mr. ISRAEL and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. enter into any Agreement or Compact with H.R. 842: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. H.R. 1404: Mr. RUSH. another State, or with a foreign Power, or RUSH, Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, H.R. 1434: Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. GABBARD, and engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in and Mr. GIBSON. Mr. BEYER. such imminent Danger as will not admit of H.R. 845: Mr. CHAFFETZ. H.R. 1453: Mr. LANCE. delay. H.R. 863: Mr. BENISHEK and Mr. YOUNG of H.R. 1461: Mr. BRAT. f Indiana. H.R. 1462: Ms. KUSTER, Mr. GUTHRIE, Ms. H.R. 864: Mr. HONDA. DELBENE, and Mr. HULTGREN. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 866: Mr. POE of Texas. H.R. 1464: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. H.R. 1475: Mr. SMITH of Texas and Mr. HEN- Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 868: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. H.R. 880: Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. SARLING. were added to public bills and resolu- NUNES, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. VALADAO, and Mr. H.R. 1478: Mr. DUFFY, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mrs. tions, as follows: SMITH of Missouri. NOEM, and Mr. HULTGREN. H.R. 24: Mr. RENACCI and Mr. ROUZER. H.R. 915: Mr. PAYNE, Mr. CONYERS, and Mr. H.R. 1479: Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. YOUNG of H.R. 36: Mrs. HARTZLER. MOULTON. Iowa, and Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. H.R. 91: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. HENSARLING, H.R. 920: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Mr. RODNEY H.R. 1482: Mr. YARMUTH and Mrs. NAPOLI- Mr. HIMES, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. COHEN, Mr. LAR- DAVIS of Illinois. TANO. SEN of Washington, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, H.R. 923: Mr. ROE of Tennessee and Mr. H.R. 1504: Mr. WENSTRUP. Ms. ESTY, Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania, RIGELL. H.R. 1507: Mr. HUFFMAN and Ms. DELBENE. and Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. H.R. 990: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. WELCH, and H.R. 1515: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 93: Mr. WEBER of Texas and Mr. BILI- Mr. CONNOLLY. H.R. 1516: Mr. WALZ, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. RAKIS. H.R. 999: Mr. FLORES. SCHIFF, Mr. LARSEN of Washington and Ms. H.R. 114: Mr. MILLER of Florida. H.R. 1018: Mr. TIBERI and Mr. ROE of Ten- MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. ETERS H.R. 140: Mr. FORBES and Mr. CARTER of nessee. H.R. 1517: Mr. P . Georgia. H.R. 1057: Mr. COHEN and Mr. PERRY. H.R. 1528: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 1531: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. H.R. 160: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H.R. 1062: Mr. ADERHOLT. H.R. 1532: Mr. KLINE, Ms. FRANKEL of Flor- sylvania. H.R. 1073: Mr. COOK and Mr. LAMBORN. H.R. 1086: Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. ida, and Mr. POLIQUIN. H.R. 188: Ms. FUDGE. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. ADERHOLT, and Mr. H.R. 1548: Mr. COHEN, Mr. BEYER, Ms. JUDY H.R. 201: Mr. POCAN. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. CHU of California, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mrs. H.R. 232: Mr. RANGEL, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. H.R. 1114: Mr. BABIN, Mr. BUCK, Mr. LAWRENCE, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr. PERRY, and Mr. PETERSon. NEWHOUSE, and Mr. LATTA. SMITH of Washington, Mr. YARMUTH, and H.R. 235: Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER, Mr. ROSS, H.R. 1117: Ms. WILSON of Florida and Mr. Mrs. Napolitano. Mr. YODER, Mr. ZINKE, Mr. ROGERS of Ken- MURPHY of Florida. H.R. 1559: Ms. ESHOO, Mr. THOMPSON of tucky, Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. ROE H.R. 1125: Mr. FORTENBERRY. California, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. of Tennessee, Ms. JENKINS of Kansas, Mr. H.R. 1131: Ms. MATSUI. LANGEVIN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. LORETTA ROHRABACHER, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. H.R. 1133: Mr. RUIZ. SANCHEZ of California, Mr. PASCRELL, Mrs. GIBBS, Mr. FARR, Mr. BLUM, Mr. HIGGINS, Ms. H.R. 1151: Mr. PETERS, Mr. FLORES, and Mr. NAPOLITANO, Mr. JOLLY, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN FOXX, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. GIB- GUTHRIE. GRISHAM of New Mexico, Mr. BEYER, Mr. SON, and Mr. BOUSTANY. H.R. 1171: Mr. GROTHMAN and Mrs. MILLER COURTNEY, Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. H.R. 288: Mr. WALZ and Ms. GABBARD. of Michigan. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, H.R. 290: Mrs. DINGELL. H.R. 1173: Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. HIMES, and Mr. RIBBLE. H.R. 303: Mr. PETERS, Ms. MCSALLY, Mrs. H.R. 1188: Mr. WOODALL, Mr. PETERS, and H.R. 1571: Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Ms. BEATTY, and Mr. WALDEN. Ms. ESHOO. KUSTER, Mr. NOLAN, Mr. KIND, Mr. AMODEI, H.R. 310: Mr. MILLER of Florida. H.R. 1190: Mr. HANNA, Mr. KATKO, Mr. SAN- Mr. HECK of Washington, Mr. LYNCH, and Mr. H.R. 333: Mr. WALDEN, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. FORD, Mr. WALKER, Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of CICILLINE. JONES, and Mr. PETERS. California, and Mr. SMITH of Missouri. H.R. 1587: Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 343: Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina. H.R. 1197: Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Ms. H.R. 1599: Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. MESSER, Mr. H.R. 353: Mr. LOWENTHAL. SINEMA, Mr. TONKO, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. LORET- JONES, Mr. ROKITA, and Mr. GUTHRIE. H.R. 374: Mr. NORCROSS. TA SANCHEZ of California, Mr. MCCAUL, Ms. H.R. 1600: Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, H.R. 375: Mr. NORCROSS. MOORE, Mr. LANCE, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. CON- Ms. KUSTER, and Mr. MURPHY of Pennsyl- H.R. 411: Mr. DEUTCH. NOLLY, Mr. GIBSON, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. FATTAH, vania. H.R. 449: Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, H.R. 1602: Mrs. BEATTY, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, H.R. 474: Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. CLAY, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. SWALWELL of Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. PETERS, Mr. H.R. 483: Mr. HONDA. California, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, GARAMENDI, Ms. HAHN, and Ms. BORDALLO. H.R. 504: Mr. OLSON, Mr. COFFMAN, and Mr. BLUM, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. H.R. 1604: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina. ROSS, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mrs. COMSTOCK, and Mr. ZELDIN. H.R. 528: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. and Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 1608: Mr. NORCROSS, Mrs. CAROLYN B. H.R. 532: Mr. FARR. H.R. 1209: Mrs. COMSTOCK, Mr. COSTELLO of MALONEY of New York, Mr. KIND, Ms. TSON- H.R. 560: Mr. MILLER of Florida. Pennsylvania, and Mr. LOEBSACK. GAS, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. WALZ, and H.R. 565: Mr. LARSEN of Washington. H.R. 1221: Mr. LYNCH and Mr. SARBANES. Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 571: Mr. ROTHFUS. H.R. 1222: Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. RUSH, and H.R. 1610: Mr. ROE of Tennessee. H.R. 578: Mr. DESJARLAIS and Mrs. MILLER Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 1611: Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. WALZ, Mr. of Michigan. H.R. 1227: Mr. HONDA. NOLAN, Mr. HUELSKAMP, and Mr. HECK of H.R. 590: Mr. RUSH. H.R. 1233: Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. HANNA, Mr. Washington. H.R. 604: Mr. BARLETTA. HUDSON, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, and Mr. H.R. 1615: Mr. PERRY and Mrs. MILLER of H.R. 624: Mr. DESAULNIER and Ms. MAXINE ZELDIN. Michigan. WATERS of California. H.R. 1234: Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. MCKINLEY, H.R. 1634: Mr. GOSAR. H.R. 628: Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. JOHNSON of Mr. ROUZER, Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. ALLEN, and H.R. 1635: Mr. STEWART and Mr. BISHOP of Ohio, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. TONKO, Ms. SLAUGH- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Utah.

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H.R. 1637: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. H.R. 1942: Mr. TAKAI, Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. H.R. 2210: Mr. OLSON and Mr. MULVANEY. H.R. 1640: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan and Mr. O’ROURKE, Ms. TSONGAS, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. H.R. 2213: Mr. STIVERS, Mr. ROSS, and Mr. PERRY. PETERS, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- MULVANEY. H.R. 1644: Mr. BARR, Mr. GOSAR, and Mr. vania, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. H.R. 2215: Mr. COFFMAN, Mr. CHAFFETZ, and JENKINS of West Virginia. MCGOVERN, Mr. COFFMAN, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. Mr. MEADOWS. H.R. 1650: Mr. JONES, Mr. OLSON, Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania, Mr. RANGEL, Mrs. H.R. 2216: Mr. HONDA, Ms. LEE, and Mr. ALLEN, Mr. BISHOP of Michigan, and Mr. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, Mr. BEN CONYERS. DESJARLAIS. ´ RAY LUJAN of New Mexico, and Mr. MEEKS. H.R. 2227: Miss RICE of New York. H.R. 1654: Mrs. LOWEY. H.R. 1948: Mr. HONDA and Ms. GABBARD. H.R. 2236: Mr. CA´ RDENAS. H.R. 1655: Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. ESTY, Mr. H.R. 1978: Ms. LEE and Mr. TED LIEU of H.R. 2241: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. KEATING, Mr. NUNES, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. California. H.J. Res. 22: Mr. LEWIS, Ms. MENG, Ms. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. MCGOVERN, and Mr. H.R. 1982: Mr. RICHMOND. JACKSON LEE, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. BRADY of LOEBSACK. H.R. 1986: Mr. MCHENRY. H.R. 1657: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. H.R. 1989: Mr. REICHERT and Mr. CUELLAR. Pennsylvania, Ms. MCCOLLUM, and Mr. H.R. 1664: Mr. NEWHOUSE. H.R. 1994: Mr. STEWART, Mrs. LAWRENCE, DELANEY. H.R. 1669: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. JONES, Mr. ROTHFUS, Mr. CARTER of H. Con. Res. 17: Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. MILLER H.R. 1674: Ms. LOFGREN. Georgia, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. SMITH of of Florida, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. GARRETT, Ms. H.R. 1677: Mr. LANCE. Texas, Mr. JOYCE, and Mr. DENT. ROS-LEHTINEN, and Mr. CARTER of Georgia. H.R. 1708: Ms. MOORE and Mr. FARR. H.R. 2016: Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. PRICE of North H. Con. Res. 18: Mrs. RADEWAGEN. H.R. 1713: Mr. CICILLINE. Carolina, and Mr. FARR. H. Con. Res. 19: Mr. ROSKAM. H.R. 1718: Mr. NEUGEBAUER and Mr. ROKITA. H.R. 2017: Mr. UPTON, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. H. Con. Res. 33: Mr. DENHAM. H.R. 1722: Mr. CA´ RDENAS and Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. H. Res. 12: Mr. BEYER. LOWENTHAL. CRAMER, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. GRAVES of H.R. 1734: Mr. BOST and Mr. GIBBS. H. Res. 28: Mr. NORCROSS and Mr. SMITH of Missouri, and Mr. MOOLENAAR. H.R. 1737: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. Washington. H.R. 2025: Mr. RUIZ, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. HILL, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. RENACCI, Mr. WELCH, H. Res. 54: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. RUSH, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. LATTA, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. DELANEY, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. YARMUTH. MCHENRY, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. FINCHER, GIBSON, Ms. ADAMS, Mrs. NOEM, Mrs. COM- H.R. 2026: Ms. KUSTER, Mr. CLEAVER, Mrs. Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana, Mr. JOHNSON of STOCK, and Mr. MOULTON. BUSTOS, Mr. JONES, and Mr. BROOKS of Ala- Ohio, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. H. Res. 82: Mr. KILMER. bama. HINOJOSA, Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. ISRAEL, and Mr. H. Res. 112: Mr. LYNCH and Mr. HUFFMAN. H.R. 2042: Mr. GIBBS, Mr. MURPHY of Penn- SWALWELL of California. H. Res. 130: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. sylvania, Mr. JONES, and Mr. BROOKS of Ala- H.R. 1739: Mr. NEWHOUSE. bama. H. Res. 145: Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. H.R. 1742: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 2044: Mr. AMODEI. CAPUANO, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. H.R. 1752: Mr. LAMBORN. H.R. 2050: Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. JEFFRIES, ELLISON, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. H.R. 1767: Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. ATTAH OLAN ISHOP KEATING, Ms. LOFGREN, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. H.R. 1769: Mr. ROTHFUS, Ms. FRANKEL of Mr. F , Mr. N , Mr. B of Geor- gia, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mrs. LOWEY, Ms. MCNERNEY, Ms. NORTON, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. Florida, and Mr. CROWLEY. PETERS, Mr. TAKANO, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN. H.R. 1773: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. KUSTER, Ms. ADAMS, Mrs. BEATTY, and Ms. H. Res. 147: Ms. MENG, Mr. HIGGINS, and H.R. 1785: Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. CICILLINE. H.R. 1786: Mr. WELCH, Mr. GARRETT, and H.R. 2061: Mr. LONG, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, H. Res. 161: Ms. DELBENE. Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. PETERSON, and Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 1814: Mr. MCNERNEY, Ms. DELBENE, H.R. 2066: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. H. Res. 181: Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. CLAWSON of Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. SMITH of Washington, H.R. 2072: Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. HONDA, Ms. Florida, and Mr. PERRY. Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. HONDA, Mr. ESHOO, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. KILMER, and Mr. H. Res. 193: Mr. NEUGEBAUER. WELCH, Mr. KATKO, Mr. LOWENTHAL, and Ms. GRIJALVA. H. Res. 203: Mr. CONYERS and Mr. RUSH. NORTON. H.R. 2089: Mr. COHEN. H. Res. 206: Mr. STIVERS and Mr. FORTEN- H.R. 1818: Mr. POCAN, Mr. GIBSON, and Ms. H.R. 2090: Mr. POCAN and Mr. POLIS. BERRY. ESTY. H.R. 2110: Mr. HONDA. H. Res. 209: Mr. HENSARLING. H.R. 2123: Ms. ESHOO, Mr. POMPEO, Mr. H.R. 1832: Ms. SPEIER and Mr. DEFAZIO. H. Res. 227: Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. ASHFORD, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. MCDERMOTT, H.R. 1834: Mr. DOLD. CICILLINE, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. LOEBSACK, H.R. 1842: Mr. HECK of Nevada. and Mr. KEATING. Mr. SESSIONS, and Mr. CRAMER. H.R. 1846: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. H. Res. 232: Mr. POLIS and Ms. NORTON. WELCH, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. JEFFRIES, Miss H.R. 2128: Mr. PAULSEN. H. Res. 233: Mr. HONDA, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. RICE of New York, Ms. FUDGE, and Mr. H.R. 2140: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN and Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. SHERMAN, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. MOULTON. EMMER of Minnesota. LEVIN, Mr. POSEY, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. ROTHFUS, H.R. 1848: Mr. GUTIERREZ. H.R. 2142: Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. MESSER, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. H.R. 1853: Mr. HARPER, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, H.R. 2146: Mr. RANGEL and Mr. NUGENT. MARINO, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. SIMPSON, Mrs. and Ms. SPEIER. H.R. 2156: Mr. FARENTHOLD, Ms. SLAUGH- LUMMIS, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. LANCE, Mr. SMITH H.R. 1854: Mr. COHEN. TER, Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. of New Jersey, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. HURD H.R. 1859: Mr. TED LIEU of California. LUETKEMEYER, and Mr. LOWENTHAL. of Texas, Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. SALMON, Mr. H.R. 1884: Miss RICE of New York, Ms. H.R. 2173: Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. RIBBLE, and Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. STEFANIK, Mr. KATKO, and Mr. REED. NOLAN, and Ms. SLAUGHTER. H.R. 1901: Mr. HULTGREN. H.R. 2174: Mr. HUFFMAN and Ms. MICHELLE H. Res. 235: Mrs. LOWEY, Ms. MAXINE H.R. 1902: Mr. CONYERS and Mrs. NAPOLI- LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. WATERS of California, Mr. O’ROURKE, and Mr. TANO. H.R. 2191: Mr. CICILLINE and Mr. ROE of COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. H.R. 1911: Mrs. BEATTY. Tennessee. H. Res. 236: Mr. PERRY. H.R. 1919: Mr. WALDEN. H.R. 2192: Mr. FARR and Mr. PETERS. H. Res. 241: Mr. DOLD. H.R. 1932: Mrs. WAGNER and Mr. GRAVES of H.R. 2193: Mr. HONDA and Mr. LOWENTHAL. H. Res. 253: Mr. ASHFORD, Mr. MCGOVERN, Missouri. H.R. 2201: Mr. PERRY. and Mr. HUFFMAN.

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Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015 No. 72 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was to approve or disapprove of trade pro- most dynamic region in the world to called to order by the President pro motion authority. In fact, the bill we China. It is true from a national secu- tempore (Mr. HATCH). will be voting to proceed to is simply a rity perspective, and it is true from an f placeholder that will allow us to open a economic perspective. broad debate on trade that our country But first, we need fair and enforce- PRAYER very much needs. Voting yes to open able trade legislation that expands con- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- debate on a 21st century American gressional oversight over the adminis- fered the following prayer: trade agenda offers every Member of tration and sets clear rules and proce- Let us pray. this body the chance to stand up for dures for our trade negotiators. We Eternal Lord, preserve us in our pil- American workers, American farmers, have all those things in the Bipartisan grimage through this life, using us as American entrepreneurs, and American Congressional Trade Priorities and Ac- Your light to a dark world. Free us manufacturers. It is a chance to stand countability Act, a bill that passed out from hindrances that keep us from ac- with Americans for economic growth, of the Finance Committee 20 to 6 with complishing Your purposes on Earth. opportunity, and good jobs. strong support from both parties. Today, abide with our Senators. Give Selling products stamped ‘‘Made in We should start the process of build- light to guide them, faith to inspire America’’ to the many customers who ing on that bipartisan momentum them, courage to motivate them, and live beyond our borders is key. That is right now. I know the opportunity to compassion to unite them now and ev- true across our entire country. It is consider complex legislation via reg- ermore. Lord, help them in the making true in my home State of Kentucky. ular order became too uncommon in re- of laws to execute justice and to set We know that Kentucky already boasts cent years, but that is changing now. the captives free. Protect them in their more than half a million jobs related to The Senate may still be a little rusty, work and keep them from those things trade. We know that nearly a quarter though, so I want to be clear about that lead to ruin. Give them faith to of Kentucky’s manufacturing workers what today’s vote is. This is a vote to see beyond today, to sow the seeds and depend on exports for their jobs. And begin a process. This is a vote to begin cultivate the soil that will bring our we know that manufacturing jobs tied a debate on a broad trade agenda. Yes, Nation a bountiful harvest. to exports pay about 18 percent more TPA will be part of that debate. But We pray in Your Holy Name. Amen. than non-export related jobs. trade adjustment assistance, or TAA, f So there is every reason to knock will be also. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE down more unfair international trade Now, there are many Members on my barriers and bring more benefits back side of the aisle who have real reserva- The President pro tempore led the to Americans, right here at home. Ac- tions about TAA. I do as well. But I ex- Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: cording to one estimate, Kentucky pect that at the end of this process, I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the alone could see thousands more jobs after the Senate works its will, TAA— United States of America, and to the Repub- and millions more in economic invest- trade adjustment assistance—will be lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ment if we enact smart agreements part of the package the Senate sends to with countries in Europe and the Pa- the House. f cific. The top Democrat on the Finance RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY We also know how important these Committee made it clear at the mark- LEADER types of agreements are to our national up of these trade bills that TAA needed The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. COT- security—especially in the Pacific re- to run alongside TPA. I know that the TON). The majority leader is recog- gion. Just last week, seven former De- chairman of the committee, Senator nized. fense Secretaries from both political HATCH, has also been working toward f parties wrote to express their ‘‘strong- that end. est possible support’’ for the bill before Now, the Finance Committee didn’t TRADE us today. ‘‘The stakes are clear,’’ they just mark up TPA and TAA. It also Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, the wrote. ‘‘There are tremendous stra- marked up the African Growth and Op- Senate will have the opportunity this tegic benefits. . . . [and] America’s portunity Act and passed the general- afternoon to open the legislative proc- prestige, influence, and leadership are ized system of preferences bill by voice ess for a broad 21st century American on the line.’’ vote. It reported a customs and en- trade agenda. If we care about preserving and ex- forcement bill by voice vote, too. Let me remind Senators that the tending American leadership in the So while TPA is clearly the center- vote we are taking today is not a vote 21st century, then we cannot cede the piece of the trade agenda before us,

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The Redskins name provisions fighting currency manipula- trade-related amendments to be offered is a racist name. So I wish the commis- tion and includes provisions on the im- and considered, including on the sub- sioner would act as swiftly and deci- portation of goods made with forced ject matters that the committee dealt sively in changing the name of the labor. It also ensures that American with. The underlying substitute will be Washington, DC, team as he did about manufacturers can enforce trade laws a compromise between the two parties, not enough air in a football. against foreign companies that refuse marrying TAA and TPA. f to play by the rules. But let me repeat so there is no mis- Simply put, these three other bills understanding: The measure before us TRADE include many provisions to make sure will be open for amendment, and I ex- Mr. REID. Mr. President, we know that trade is fair for American workers pect that other trade policies consid- that later today the Senate will vote and the American economy. ered by the committee—and possibly on whether to move forward with con- My views on trade—I repeat—are well even more—will be debated on the sideration of trade legislation. What we known. I don’t support these trade pro- floor. I also expect that Chairman do not know, other than what the lead- visions. But if the Senate is going to HATCH and Senator WYDEN will be er just said, is what is going to be in talk about trade, we must consider its working hard to get as much done as the matter before us. It seems to me he impact on the American workers and they can on all of these proposals. said that there will be TPA and TAA in the middle class, and that is what the I know that Chairman HATCH wants the bill, and that dealing with Africa customs provision does. That is why I to find a path forward on all of these and these other provisions dealing with support combining these four bills into bills. I know that Senator WYDEN and customs won’t be in the bill. That is one piece of legislation—so no Amer- Chairman RYAN spent a lot of time unfortunate. ican will be left behind by the Senate working through TAA, and, despite the In April, the Senate Finance Com- Republicans. objections of many on our side, it is mittee reported four bills out of the It is essential that if we move to fast- likely to be included in any trade bill committee. Each of these four bills ad- track, we consider these other bills as that passes the Senate. dressed different trade issues. Several part of the process. In past years, I am confident that an enduring of these bills contain amendments that Democrats and Republicans joined to- agreement can be found if the Senate is the Senate spent months and years gether to pass other important trade allowed to work its will and debate working to pass. legislation with fast-track. For exam- openly. That is what we intend to have As I stand here today, Senate Demo- ple, in 2002, when that passed, Congress happen on this bill. So I repeat: All we crats still don’t know for sure the pro- adopted in that trade adjustment as- are voting on today is whether to have cedure of the Republican leader. And I sistance, customs and trade enforce- that debate at all. would say to my friend the Republican ment and an extension of our pref- If there are Senators with concerns leader, and to everyone who hears me erence programs. If we did it in 2002, about particular details of the trade say this, that using the logic of the Re- why can’t we do it today? agenda before us, that is all the more publican leader, he should move to My friend the majority leader talks reason to vote to debate it. Let’s have these four bills. If he wants a robust about the motion to proceed as a way these conversations in an open and amendment process, which he talks to move forward. There is also a way to transparent way. Let’s give the Amer- about all the time, why doesn’t he put move forward that would be less dis- ican people a full-throated debate on this legislation before this body and we ruptive, and it would work a lot better; an important issue. will have a robust amendment process. that is, have the majority leader put But we can’t debate any of the provi- The ranking member of the Finance all these four bills together and then sions Senators want to consider if they Committee is here. He is an experi- begin—his words—a ‘‘robust amend- vote to filibuster even getting on the enced legislator and he knows—he was ment process.’’ bill. So I am calling on colleagues to here before the Republicans put skids The absence of assurance that these prove they are serious—prove they are on doing any legislation for 4 years. He four bills are together is a signal that serious about wanting to pass this leg- knows what the process was before some will be left behind, and the people islation—rather than simply looking then. He knows what the process is left behind, of course, are the American for new and creative ways to defeat it. today, and he knows that the reason a middle class. I urge the majority leader Voting to proceed is the way we have few things are being accomplished this to take the necessary steps to merge an opportunity to prove we want to work period—and I mean a few—is be- these four bills reported out of the Fi- pass trade promotion authority. cause we have cooperated with Repub- nance Committee into one piece of leg- All the good committee work I men- licans. We still want to do that. islation; otherwise, we risk hurting tioned demonstrates a real hunger to But if the Republican leader is con- every American whom we talk about process bipartisan trade legislation. So cerned about a robust amendment protecting so much here; namely, the let’s vote to build on that today. Let’s process, then, put everything the com- middle class. vote to open debate on a 21st century mittee reported out. That is why we Again, logically, if you use the state- American trade agenda. Let’s not slam have been led by the good senior Sen- ments of the Republican leader, we the door on even the opportunity of ator from Oregon the way we have should put all four of them together. having that debate. been. We would move forward on this legisla- I have been very clear. I am not a fan tion. We could have a process—again, f of fast track. But it is important to re- using his words, a ‘‘robust amendment RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY member that the Senate’s ongoing de- process.’’ Last time those words came LEADER bate about trade is not limited to legis- out—‘‘robust amendment process’’—we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mi- lation granting President Obama fast- had two amendments. That was the nority leader is recognized. track trade authority. Iran bill, two amendments. That is ro- f One of the bills reported out of the bust? That is not very robust, in my es- committee provides worker assistance timation. WASHINGTON, DC, NFL TEAM for American workers who lose their I wish my friend the ranking member NAME CHANGE jobs because of trade—important. of the Finance Committee the very Mr. REID. Mr. President, yesterday Trade adjustment helps American best in this legislation. It is a huge re- the National Football League punished workers to be trained, to look for new sponsibility for his caucus. We, at this

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I pay 56 cents an hour; another country, f think everyone will say they want to $1.19 an hour. do more for the middle class, and there I know they will disagree with me. MORNING BUSINESS is a straightforward agenda we could They are making all of these promises. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under turn to, to do just that. But instead The more I hear it, the more I hear the the previous order, the Senate will be what do we turn to: a trade agreement echoes of the NAFTA debate. That was in a period of morning business until that threatens the middle class—that a long time ago, and I was here then. In 12:30 p.m., with Senators permitted to threatens the middle class. What 1988, I voted for fast-track authority to speak therein for up to 10 minutes should we be doing here? Not confab- allow the administration to negotiate each, with the time equally divided in bing in a corner over there about how the North American Free Trade Agree- the usual form. to push a trade bill on this floor that ment. Then, 5 years later, I saw the The Senator from Oregon. doesn’t help working America, we deal. It was a bad deal, and I voted no, f should pass a highway bill. The high- but it was too late—because when I saw TRADE way bill is critical—good-paying jobs, the deal, I knew I could not fix it be- businesses that thrive in all of our cause that is what fast-track is. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I lis- communities. More than 60,000 of our What this majority today is saying tened carefully to the remarks of the bridges are structurally deficient, more to us is vote for fast-track and give up Senate majority leader, and I believe than 50 percent of our roads are not in your right, Senator BOXER, to amend the majority leader’s statement pro- good condition. But, oh, no, even this trade agreement. They say: Well, vides potential—potential—to find the though the highway bill expires—we it is very transparent. Go down and bipartisan common ground on trade have no more authority to expend look at it. that we found in the Senate Finance money out of that fund come the end of Let me tell you what you have to do Committee. In the Senate Finance May—they are bringing forward a trade to read this agreement. Follow this: Committee, we passed the Bipartisan bill that is a threat to the middle class. You can only take a few of your staff- Congressional Trade Priorities and Ac- Why don’t we increase the minimum ers who have to have a security clear- countability Act of 2015 by a 20-to-6 wage? The minimum wage needs to be ance—because, God knows why, this is vote and the Trade Adjustment Assist- raised. Oh, no, they do not want to do secure, this is classified. It has nothing ance Act of 2015 by a 17-to-9 vote. We that. They have not done it in years. to do with defense. It has nothing to do passed a robust trade enforcement The States are doing it. Oh, no, let’s with going after ISIS. It has nothing to measure and package of trade pref- keep people working full time in pov- do with any of that, but it is classified. erences by voice vote. erty. So instead of confabbing over I go down with my staff whom I can Respectfully, I hope that the major- there on how to push a trade bill onto get to go with me, and as soon as I get ity leader would take this morning to this floor, we ought to be raising the there, the guard says to me: Hand over work with those on my side of the aisle minimum wage. your electronics. who are supportive of trade to find a What else should we be doing? We OK. I give over my electronics. similar bipartisan approach to ensure should make college more affordable. Then the guard says: You cannot that all four of the measures I have de- We have people here on Social Security take notes. scribed are actually enacted. in this country who are still paying off I said: I cannot take notes? I yield the floor. their student loans. That is a shame Well, you can take notes, but you The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- upon America. They cannot even refi- have to give them back to me, and I ator from California. nance their student loans. will put them in a file. f Instead of confabbing in the corner I said: Wait a minute. I am going to take notes, then you are going to take THE MIDDLE CLASS about how to bring a trade bill to this floor, why don’t we fix the student loan my notes away from me, then you are Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I appre- problem? Why don’t we raise the min- going to have them in a file and you ciate the leadership of Senator WYDEN imum wage? Why don’t we pass a high- can read my notes—not on your life. on this, because if you leave out cer- way bill that is funded to help middle- So instead of standing in a corner tain bills that help workers, then what class people? trying to figure out a way to bring a you are left with, essentially, is a It is all a matter of perspective, my trade bill to the floor that does not do package that ignores their needs. friends. We still have not done equal anything for the middle class, that is I do want to say that I hope we will pay for equal work, so women are not held so secretively that you need to go not proceed to this debate on this free- making what they should. That hurts down there and hand over your elec- trade agreement. I stand here as some- our women when they retire. They tronics and give up your right to take one who comes from California, where I have lost more than $400,000 in income. notes and bring them back to your of- had voted for half of the trade agree- Instead of standing in the corner and fice, they ought to come over here and ments and I voted against half. I think figuring out how to bring a trade bill figure out how to help the middle class, I am a fair voice for what we should be to the floor, they ought to be fixing how to extend the highway bill, how to doing. equal pay for equal work. They ought raise the minimum wage, how to move If there is one unifying principle to be fixing student loans for our stu- toward clean energy, how to fix our about the economics of today, it is dents. They ought to be passing a high- currency manipulation that we see this: the middle class is having a very way bill. They ought to be increasing abroad. hard time in America today, perhaps the minimum wage. They ought to deal Anyway, I take you back to 1988. I the worst time in modern history. with currency fairness because our voted for fast-track for NAFTA. In- A new University of California study trading partners play with their cur- stead of the millions of new jobs that released last week makes it clear how rency in order to push forward their were promised, by 2010 the United our middle class is being hollowed out. products. But oh, no, that is not on the States had lost 700,000 jobs. In my State, we have a dynamic work- agenda. Instead of standing in a corner fig- force. We have dynamic entrepreneurs. We could have an agenda for a vi- uring out how we are going to lose We are doing very well. But this study brant middle class. But instead of that, more jobs, we ought to do something found that the lowest paid 20 percent of we are moving toward a trade bill. that works for the middle class. California workers have seen their real I know there are some who disagree Let me tell you what happened with wages decline by 12 percent since 1979. with me and who come down to this NAFTA. Instead of improved pay for

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They notified Peru colleagues and let them move forward. it increased our trade deficit to Mex- in 2010 and intended to launch an $800 And I was happy to do that. ico, which now this year hit $50 billion. million investor-state claim against The changes that came back included Before NAFTA we had a trade surplus the government because they said the a part-way fix on preemption, a full fix with Mexico. Now we have a trade def- fair-trade agreement was violated be- on preempting air and water laws when icit. cause it said they did not really have it comes to toxics. And coenforcement So instead of standing in the corner to install all of these antipollution de- has been fixed. So we are very, very and figuring out how to have more vices. Yet Peru forced them to do it, pleased. trade deficits with countries, we ought and what happened was that ‘‘polluters What is not really fixed, however, is to do something to help the middle pay’’ turned into ‘‘polluters get paid.’’ that we want to make sure States have class. So we have a trade agreement that even more latitude to move if they see I want to talk about something that threatens 12 million manufacturing a danger. If there is a cancer cluster happened in California—in Santa Ana— jobs. We have a trade agreement that is among kids or adults around this coun- right after NAFTA. The city had pushing all of the things we need to do try, we want to make sure that the worked hard to keep a Mitsubishi plant for our middle class off the floor. We Federal Government will move to help that assembled big-screen TVs, secur- have a trade agreement that sets up them. We want to make sure that as- ing tax credits to help the plant stay this extrajudicial board that can over- bestos is addressed directly in this bill competitive. Even after NAFTA passed, come America’s laws. because 10,000 people a year die from company officials promised they would As former Labor Secretary Robert asbestos exposure. If there is a chem- keep the plant in Santa Ana. But guess Reich has warned, the consequences ical stored near a drinking water sup- what, folks. Three years later, could be disastrous. He calls the TPP ply, we want to make sure that it, in Mitsubishi closed the plant. Company ‘‘a Trojan horse in a global race to the fact, will receive priority attention. officials said they had to cut costs, es- bottom, giving big corporations and What chemical is in there? We saw it pecially labor costs, so they were mov- Wall Street a way to eliminate any and happen in West Virginia. Senator ing their operations to Mexico. all laws and regulations that get in the MANCHIN wrote a really good bill with We lost 400 good-paying, middle-class way of their profits.’’ me. We should address that, and I was jobs, even though everyone promised We should set this aside and not go happy to see that we had some bipar- NAFTA would never do that. This is to this today. Let’s work together as tisan votes on those last two fixes. going to be wonderful. I got suckered Democrats and Republicans for a true We have to fix this bill, and I just into voting yes on fast-track. I fear we middle-class agenda, for a robust in- don’t agree with anyone who comes to see this pattern again. vestment in our roads, bridges, and the floor and says it is perfect. But The definition of ‘‘insanity’’ is doing highways, and to fix our immigration what I think is not important. What is the same thing over and over and ex- system. important is what 450 groups think, pecting a different outcome. We have I see Senator LEAHY is on the floor. and they think the bill has to be fixed. 12.3 million manufacturing jobs in this He put together a comprehensive im- Let’s be clear. The people who say we country. We are looking at a trans- migration reform bill that was amaz- have to fix the bill with perfecting pacific partnership deal, the largest ing, but it was stopped and never hap- amendments include the American trade deal in history, covering 40 per- pened. We have workers in the dark Public Health Association and its Pub- cent of the world’s economy. Tell me, who are afraid to come out into the lic Health Nursing Section, the Asbes- what chance do our people who work in sunlight, and that puts a downward tos Disease Awareness Organization, manufacturing have against countries pressure on wages. Let’s pass that. the Consumers Union, the Institute for that pay less than $1 an hour? In one Let’s make college more affordable, en- Agriculture and Trade Policy, the Na- case, I think it is 70 cents an hour. sure equal pay for equal work, and tional Disease Clusters Alliance, the Of the 12 countries in the TPP, 3 have fight for currency fairness. We can do National Hispanic Medical Association, minimum wages that are higher than it. the Birth Defect Research for Children, ours, Australia, New Zealand, and Can- f Physicians for Social Responsibility, ada, but most of the countries have far the Maryland Nurses Association, the lower wages, including Chile, with a TOXIC REFORM Massachusetts Nurses Association, the minimum wage of $2.14; Peru, with a Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I will National Association of Hispanic minimum wage of $1.38; and Vietnam, take about 3 minutes to talk about my Nurses, the Association of Women’s with a minimum wage of 70 cents. last issue today, and that is the toxic Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Brunei and Singapore don’t even have a reform bill that passed out of the Envi- the Breast Cancer Action, the Breast minimum wage. ronment and Public Works Committee. Cancer Fund, Huntington Breast Can- I think I have laid out the argument Mr. President, I have some great cer Coalition, Kids v Cancer, and the as to why all of these promises about news about the toxic bill. The original Lung Cancer Alliance. It goes on and better wages and more jobs fall flat on Vitter-Udall bill was slain and is gone on. A full list of the organizations can their face when we look at that last and in its place is a better bill. That is be found at saferchemicals.org/coali- free trade deal—and this one involves the great news. The bad news is it is tion. more countries. still not a really good bill. We have to I say to my colleagues that the Vit- Then there is the investor-state dis- do better, and we can do better. ter-Udall bill is much better now than pute settlement, or ISDS, which will What we did in this bill is to under- when it was introduced, and these 450 allow polluters to sue for unlimited stand that we had to negotiate certain groups did everything in their power to money damages. For example, they items out of it, and one of the items we help us fix the bill. We are halfway could use it to try to undo the incred- had to negotiate was how far the origi- there. I hope we can negotiate some ible work in California on climate nal bill went in preempting State laws, more fixes—and maybe we can do that. change by claiming that they were put which we have now addressed. Credit If we can pass four or five of these at a disadvantage by having to live goes to 450 organizations that—al- amendments, we are on our way. But if with California’s laws. though they still oppose this bill— we cannot fix the bill and it does come Polluters could seek to undermine pushed hard for those changes. Credit here, there will be a lot of talking the President’s Clean Power Plan or also goes to Senators WHITEHOUSE, about how to fix it. There will be a lot the toxic mercury pollution under the MERKLEY, and BOOKER, who told me of talking, a lot of standing on our Mercury and Air Toxics Standards or they wanted to try to negotiate some feet, and a lot of rallies with 450 they could sue because they had to changes. I blessed them, and they went groups. That is the choice the Senate

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Some of these changes, which I Senator BOXER has referred to a cou- and calling for Safer Chemicals offered in the EPW Committee, re- ple of things that would be on that to- Healthy Families—was so fantastic. ceived bipartisan support. As we move do list—a robust 6-year transportation They never allowed people to talk forward, I ask my colleagues to join me bill that rebuilds our roads, highways, them down or bully them out of the to keep making this bill better. bridges, transit systems and will put a room. I stand with them 100 percent. We need to address clusters of cancer, lot of people to work and helps to The Asbestos Disease Awareness Orga- birth defects and other diseases, espe- strengthen our economic recovery by nization was incredible. cially when children are affected. Com- making a more efficient and effective We have some hope here. All we have munities should have the tools they transportation network to move prod- to do is keep on fixing this bill, and it need to determine whether there is a ucts and goods all over this country could come to a good place. connection between these clusters and and outside of this country. I so appreciate the patience of my contaminants in the surrounding envi- We need to strengthen our cyber se- colleagues. I talked long about two ronment. Senator CRAPO was a cospon- curity. We need to address data breach bills which are very important. I hope sor of this common-sense provision and and all of the attacks that are going on we will not get on this trade bill. I voted for it in the EPW Committee. throughout this country to businesses, hope we will move to an agenda for the We must ensure the chemicals that colleges, and universities—you name middle class. could contaminate drinking water sup- it. As I said, the original toxic chemi- plies, such as the spill that occurred in We need tax reform that actually cals bill, S. 697, that according to a West Virginia last year, are prioritized. provides some predictability in the tax prize-winning reporter was written on Senator CAPITO from West Virginia system and makes our Tax Code on the the computer of the American Chem- supported this amendment in the EPW business side more competitive with istry Council, was deeply flawed. That Committee. the rest of the world. bill is gone. Thanks to the public We must ensure States can continue We also need to acknowledge, as the health organizations, environmental to act. The bill reported from the EPW President has done, that 95 percent of organizations such as the Environ- Committee could still shut the States the world’s market lies outside of our mental Working Group, Safer Chemi- out for years from the ability to pro- borders—95 percent. The fastest grow- cals, the Breast Cancer Fund, Asbestos tect their citizens from toxic hazards. ing part of that market around the Disease Awareness Organization, The process for State action is com- world is Asia. The President has sug- NRDC, nurses, physicians, the media, plicated and confusing and likely to gested and strongly supported a trade and individuals such as Deirdre Imus, end up in the courthouse. If the inten- agreement that would involve 12 na- Linda Reinstein, and Trevor Schaefer. tion is to allow the States to act if the tions, including about a half dozen here Those individuals and organizations Federal Government has not done so, in this hemisphere and the other half put S. 697, the original bill, front and the bill needs to be amended to make over in Asia. All together it encom- center and, despite its beautiful name, that clear. passes about 40 percent of the world saw it for what it was. Asbestos has been a poster child for trade market. The amended version that was re- this bill and it is one of the most dan- The President is not suggesting that ported out of the EPW Committee last gerous substances known to human- we just open up our markets so that month included fixes to preemption of kind—it takes 10,000 lives a year. We other countries can sell more of their State air and water laws, co-enforce- need to ensure that EPA can expedi- stuff here. They already do that for the ment of chemical restrictions by tiously review and take action to ban most part. The goal of this trade agree- States, and removal of a harmful provi- asbestos within 3 or less years. ment is to open up these other markets sion that would have undermined The legal standard of review in this in other countries so we can sell our EPA’s ability to restrict the import of bill is the same as the original TSCA. goods, our products, and our services dangerous chemicals from foreign We must ensure that there are no op- there. This is a top priority for this ad- countries. portunities for the fatal flaws of cur- ministration and this should be a top However, there are still critical rent TSCA to be retained in the new priority for Democrats and Repub- changes that must be made in order for law. licans. This is a priority that should be this bill to do what has been advertised These are the kind of fixes I believe hammered out and worked on in a way and protect public health. we can accomplish. that will be fair to workers and middle- Leading public health, labor, and en- I think my colleagues and I can agree class families. vironmental groups, including the that there are safeguards that still The majority leader has come here Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Co- need to be put in place. Now it is time today to suggest a path forward. I hope alition, which represents 450 environ- to ensure that these safeguards become we will not reject it. What he suggested mental, labor, and public health a reality. is we allow, through a vote on the clo- groups; the Asbestos Disease Aware- We need to get it right this time. The ture, to move to the floor and begin de- ness Organization; AFL–CIO; Environ- stakes are high. bate on four different pieces of legisla- mental Working Group, the Breast I look forward to working with col- tion that are part of the transportation Cancer Fund, and the Center for Envi- leagues to make this chemical safety agreement. We have seen this movie ronmental Health, and others have bill do the job that our families and before. In fact, we have seen it any made clear that they do not support children deserve. number of times before because I be- the bill reported from the EPW Com- I thank the Presiding Officer. lieve we have given trade promotion mittee because key improvements are The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- authority to every President since needed if we are to achieve real TSCA ator from Delaware. World War II except Richard Nixon. reform. f The reason why is because it is almost Our common goal is real TSCA re- impossible for 535 of us in the Congress form. We should fix the dangerous loop- TRADE to negotiate a trade deal. Whether it is holes that could undo the good inten- Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I wish 3 nations or 11 other nations, it is pret- tions of so many who have worked on to harken back about 6 months, if I ty much impossible, and that is why we this effort. could, to the election of last November. have trade promotion authority. As Lisa Heinzerling, a professor at For me there were at least three The majority leader suggested that Georgetown University Law Center and takeaways from that election. No. 1, we move to these four goals and let’s

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That is where we have our final was not dedicated to fawning praise of they can actually get help on their vote. I hope we keep that in mind. King George III and his ministers. No. health care, job training, and have an With that, Mr. President, I yield the This weekly would from time to time opportunity to put their lives back to- floor. criticize the actions of King George III gether. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and his ministers. This legislation today, the trade pro- ator from Utah. At the time John Wilkes published motion authority, actually expresses Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I ask unani- the North Briton No. 45, he became the what our views and our priorities are mous consent to engage in a colloquy enemy of the King because he had criti- as a Congress through the trade nego- for up to 30 minutes. cized certain remarks delivered by the tiator and to our negotiating partners The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without King in his address to Parliament. overseas, and I think that is in our in- objection, it is so ordered. While not openly directly critical of terest. The other thing that we get out f the King himself, he criticized the of moving TPA with TAA together is King’s minister who had prepared the USA FREEDOM ACT that we get the assurance upfront that remarks. we are going to look after workers who Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I am here to For King George III, this was simply are displaced. It is the best trade ad- speak in support of the USA FREE- too much; this simply could not stand. justment assistance we have ever had, DOM Act, a bill that would restrain the So, before long, on Easter Sunday 1763, at least in terms of the way it treats power of government to collect data on John Wilkes found himself arrested, workers and displaced workers. It even phone calls made by average, everyday, and he found himself subject to an helps those who are maybe not even af- ordinary, law-abiding American citi- invasive search—a search performed fected by this agreement but are af- zens—300 million-plus Americans— pursuant to a general warrant and one fected by other calamities in our econ- without any suspicion that any one of that didn’t specify the names of the in- omy—not just in the manufacturing them is engaged in any kind of crimi- dividuals to be searched, the particular sector but also in the service sector as nal activity, any kind of activity in- places to be searched, or the particular well. volving the collection of foreign intel- items subject to that invasive search. I suggest this to my colleagues: Let’s ligence. It said, basically, in essence: Go and spend the time between now and 2:30 I appreciate the support I have re- find the people responsible for this hor- p.m. trying to figure out how we can ceived for this bill, and I appreciate the rendous publication, the North Briton establish some confidence, faith, and opportunity to work with my distin- No. 45, and go after them. Search trust here, so that if we move to this guished colleague, the senior Senator through their papers and get every- bill, it will not be just to consider from Vermont. Senator LEAHY and I thing you want, everything you need. trade promotion authority and trade feel passionate about this issue. Al- John Wilkes decided that his rights adjustment assistance, we will have an though Senator LEAHY and I come from as an Englishman prevented this type opportunity to consider the other two different ends of what some would per- of action—or should have, under the pieces of legislation as well. ceive as the political spectrum and al- law, prevented this type of action—so There is a lot riding on this. The eco- though we don’t agree on every issue, he chose to fight this action in court. nomic recovery of our country does not there are many issues on which we do It took time. John Wilkes spent some rise and fall simply on the passage of agree. There are many issues, such as time in jail, but he eventually won his this legislation and the conclusion of this one, on which we can say that freedom. He was subsequently re- these negotiations, but it sure would these issues are neither Republican nor elected to multiple terms in Par- help. It would sure help bolster a Democratic, they are neither liberal liament. Because he fought this battle stronger economic recovery, just as nor conservative, they are simply against the administration of King would the passage of a 6-year transpor- American issues, constitutional issues. George III, he became something of a tation bill, just as would cyber security They are issues that relate to the prop- folk hero across England. legislation, data breach legislation, er order of government. They are issues In fact, the number 45, with its asso- and on and on. that relate to the rule of law itself. ciation with the North Briton No. 45— I will close with this thought about The Constitution of the United the publication that had gotten him in the debate we have had in recent States protects the American people trouble in the first place—the number months with respect to the negotia- against unreasonable searches. It does 45 became synonymous not only with tions between the five permanent so against a long historical backdrop of John Wilkes but also with the cause of members of the Security Council, the government abuse. Over time, our freedom itself. The number 45 was a Germans, and the Iranians in our ef- Founding Fathers came to an under- symbol of liberty not only in England forts to make sure the Iranians don’t standing that the immense power of but also in America. People would cele- develop a nuclear weapon. We have said government needs to be constrained be- brate by ordering 45 drinks for their 45 again and again—we reworked the old cause those in power will tend to accu- closest friends. People would recognize Reagan slogan ‘‘trust but verify,’’ ex- mulate more power and, in time, they this symbol by writing the number 45 cept with the Iranians, we have not will tend to abuse that power unless on the walls of taverns and saloons. said ‘‘trust but verify, we have said that power is carefully constrained. The number 45 came to represent the ‘‘mistrust but verify.’’ America’s Founding Fathers were in- triumph of the common citizen against I would suggest to my colleagues, es- formed in many respects by what they the all-powerful force of an overbearing pecially on this side of the aisle, let’s learned from our previous national national government. take that approach here. Maybe we government, our London-based na- With the example of John Wilkes in don’t trust the Republicans that they tional government. They were in- mind, the Founding Fathers were are going to do what they say they are formed, in part, by the story of John rightly wary of allowing government going to do, but we have an oppor- Wilkes. access to private activities and the tunity to verify. The verifying comes John Wilkes—not to be confused with communications of citizens. They with a vote later on. We go to the bill; John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of feared not only that the government we actually move to the bill, debate Abraham Lincoln—John Wilkes was a could seize their property but that it the amendments, and so forth. member of the English Parliament. He could gain access to details about their If at the end of the day we are not was a member of Parliament who in private lives. It was exactly for this happy with what has happened, if we 1763 found himself at the receiving end reason that when James Madison began feel as though we have been given a of King George III’s justice. writing what would become the Fourth

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It is our job as Senators the States ratified the Fourth Amend- PATRIOT Act permitted the govern- to help protect the American people ment to the U.S. Constitution, which ment to access the records that were against excessive risk of this type of provides in pertinent part that any ‘‘relevant to an authorized investiga- abuse. That is why Senator LEAHY and search warrants would have to be war- tion.’’ That is the language from sec- I have introduced the USA FREEDOM rants ‘‘particularly describing the tion 215 that is at issue. Act. It directly addresses the bulk data place to be searched and the persons or The government argued in that case collection issue while preserving essen- things to be seized.’’ that the term ‘‘relevant’’ in the con- tial intelligence community capabili- General warrants are not the norm in text of the NSA’s work meant and nec- ties. America. General warrants are not ac- essarily included every record regard- Rather than relying on the govern- ceptable in America. They are not ing every telephone number used by ment’s interpretation of the word ‘‘rel- compatible with our constitutional every American. By interpreting it this evant,’’ our bill requires that the NSA system. Yet, today, we see a disturbing way, they tried to basically strip all include a specific selection term—a trend, one that bears some eerie simi- meaning from the word ‘‘relevant.’’ If term meant to identify a specific tar- larities to general warrants in the Congress had meant every record, Con- get—and that the NSA then use the sense that we have the NSA collecting gress could have said every record. It term to limit to the greatest extent information—data—on every phone call did not. That is not to say it would reasonably practicable the scope of its that is made in America. If a person have been appropriate for Congress to request. owns a telephone, if a person uses a do so, and had Congress legislated in We give the government the tools to telephone, the NSA has records going such broad terms, I suspect there make targeted requests in a manner back 5 years of every number a person would have been significant concern that parallels the current practice at has called and every number from raised, if not in court then at least the NSA—in many respects, a practice which a person has received a call. It within this Chamber and within the that is currently limited only by Presi- knows when the call was placed. It House of Representatives. But, impor- dential preferences. knows how long the call lasted. tantly, Congress did not adopt that This bill would enable the court to While any one of these data points statutory language. Congress instead invite precleared privacy experts to might themselves not inform the gov- authorized NSA to collect records that help decide how to address novel ques- ernment too much about a person, re- are ‘‘relevant to an authorized inves- tions of law, if the court wanted input. searchers using similar data have prov- tigation.’’ The bill also would increase our secu- en that the government could, if it The Second Circuit agreed that this rity in several ways, including by pro- wanted to, use that same data set, that is a problem, holding last week that viding emergency authority when a target of surveillance enters the United same database to discern an awful lot the bulk collection program exceeded States to cause serious bodily harm or of private information about a person. the language of the statute—specifi- death and instituting the changes nec- The government could discern private cally, the word ‘‘relevant.’’ While ‘‘rel- essary to come in line with the Bush information, including a person’s reli- evant’’ is a broad standard, it is in- tended to be a limiting term whose era nuclear treaties. gious affiliation; political affiliation; bounds were read out of the statute by This bill was negotiated in consulta- level of activity politically, reli- a government willing to overreach its tion with the House Judiciary Com- giously, and otherwise; the condition of bounds. mittee, the House Intelligence Com- a person’s health; a person’s hobbies The proper American response to mittee, and the intelligence commu- and interests. These metadata points, government overreach involves setting nity at large. It is supported by the while themselves perhaps not revealing clear limits—limits that will allow the chairman and ranking members of the much in the aggregate, when put into a people to hold the government ac- House Judiciary Committee, the House large database, can reveal a lot about countable. We must not permit this Intelligence Committee, and the Direc- the American people. type of collection to continue. tor of National Intelligence. It enjoys This database is collected for the While it is true that a single call broad support from industry and from purpose of allowing the NSA to check record reveals relatively little informa- privacy groups. against possible abuses by those who tion about a person, again, the impor- This is a compromise—an important would do us harm, by agents, foreign tant thing to remember is that when compromise that will enable us to pro- intelligence agents, spies. But the we aggregate all of this data together, tect Americans’ privacy while giving problem here is that the NSA isn’t col- the government can tell a lot about a the government the tools it needs to lecting data solely on numbers that are person. I have every confidence that keep us safe. This is a compromise that involved in foreign intelligence activ- and I am willing to assume for pur- is expected to pass the House over- ity, nor is it collecting data solely on poses of this discussion that the hard- whelmingly, and it is a bill I think we phone numbers contacted by those working, brave men and women who should take up and pass as soon as they numbers suspected to be involved in work at the NSA have our best inter- have voted. some type of foreign intelligence activ- ests at heart. I am willing to assume So I would ask my friend, my col- ity. They are just collecting all of the for purposes of this discussion that league, the distinguished senior Sen- data from all of the phone providers. they are not abusing this database as it ator from Vermont, about his insights. They are putting it in one database and stands right now. My friend from Vermont has served his then allowing that database to be Some would disagree with me in that country well, having served a signifi- searched. assumption, but let’s proceed under cant amount of time in the U.S. Sen- This issue was recently challenged in that assumption, that they are law- ate. Prior to that time, he served as a court. It was challenged and was re- abiding individuals who are not abus- prosecutor—a prosecutor who had to cently the subject of a ruling issued by ing their access to this database. Who follow and was subject to the Fourth the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sec- is to say the NSA will always be inhab- Amendment. ond Circuit based in New York. Just a ited only by such people? Who is to say I would ask Senator LEAHY, in his ex- few days ago, this last Thursday, the what the state of affairs might be 1 perience as a prosecutor and as a Sen- Second Circuit concluded that Con- year from now or 2 years or 5 years or ator, what he sees as the major bene- gress, in enacting the PATRIOT Act, in 10 or 15 years? We know that in time fits to this legislation and the major enacting section 215 of the PATRIOT people tend to abuse these types of gov- pitfalls to the NSA’s current practice Act—the provision in the PATRIOT ernment programs. of bulk data collection. Act that claims to justify this bulk We know from the Church report The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. data collection program—the Second back in the 1970s that every adminis- FLAKE). The Senator from Vermont.

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A couple of rightfully held that such an expansive our bill will be the most significant re- minutes ago, he said: Assuming every- concept of ‘‘relevance’’ is ‘‘unprece- form to government surveillance au- body is following the rules today, are dented and unwarranted.’’ Such an in- thorities since the USA PATRIOT Act they going to follow the rules tomor- terpretation of ‘‘relevance’’ has no log- was passed nearly 14 years ago. Our bill row or next year or the year after? ical limits. will end the NSA’s bulk collection pro- When he mentioned that, he also This debate is not just about phone gram under Section 215. It also guaran- mentioned my years as a prosecutor. records. If we accept that the govern- tees unprecedented transparency about Let me tell a short story. I became one ment can collect all of our phone government surveillance programs, al- of the officers of the National District records because it may want to sift lows the FISA Court to appoint an Attorneys Association and eventually through them someday to look for amicus to assist it in significant cases, vice president. A number of us had oc- some possible connection to terrorists, and strengthens judicial review of the casion to meet the then-Director of the where will it end? gag orders imposed on recipients of na- FBI, J. Edgar Hoover. I thought back We know that for years the NSA col- tional security letters. to some of the frightening things he lected metadata about billions of The USA FREEDOM Act is actually said about investigating people because emails sent by innocent Americans a very commonsense bill. That is why of their political beliefs. You could tell using the same justification. Should we Senator LEE and I were able to join to- Communists because they were all allow the government to sweep up all gether on it. He is right—we come from ‘‘hippies driving Volkswagens’’ was one of our credit card records, all of our different political philosophies, dif- of the things he said; secondly, that banking or medical records, our fire- ferent parts of the country, and obvi- the New York Times was getting too arms or ammunition purchases? Or ously we don’t agree on all things, but leftist in some of its editorials and was how about anything we have ever post- we agreed on this because it makes coming very close to being a Com- ed on Facebook or anything we have common sense and it is something that munist paper, and he was making plans ever searched for on Google or any should bring together Republicans and to investigate it as such. Think about other search engine? Who wants to tell Democrats. It was crafted with signifi- that for a moment. The New York their constituents that they support cant input from privacy and civil lib- Times had criticized him editorially, putting all this information into gov- erties groups, the intelligence commu- and he was thinking he should inves- ernment databases? nity, and the technology industry. It tigate it as a Communist paper. I say enough is enough. I do not ac- has support from Members of Congress Not long thereafter, he died. We cept that the government will be care- and groups from across the political found out more and more about the se- ful in safeguarding this secret data—so spectrum. cret files he had on everybody, from careful that they allowed a private Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Presidents to Members of Congress. contractor named Edward Snowden to sent to have printed in the RECORD edi- What if a J. Edgar Hoover had the walk away with all this material. What torials from the Washington Times, the kinds of tools that are available today? is to stop anybody else from doing ex- Washington Post, USA TODAY, and That would be my response to the Sen- actly the same thing? the Los Angeles Times in support of ator from Utah, and that is why I to- During one of the six Judiciary Com- the USA FREEDOM Act. tally agree with him that we have to mittee hearings that I convened on There being no objection, the mate- think about not just today but what these issues last Congress, I asked the rial was ordered to be printed in the might happen in the future. then-Deputy Attorney General whether RECORD, as follows: For years, Section 215 of the USA there was any limit to this interpreta- [From the Washington Times, May 7, 2015] tion of Section 215. I did not get a sat- PATRIOT Act has been used by the BIG BROTHER TAKES A HIT NSA to justify the bulk collection of isfactory answer—that is, until the THE COURTS GIVE AN ASSIST TO REPEALING Second Circuit ruled last week and cor- innocent Americans’ phone records. INTRUSIONS INTO THE PRIVACY OF EVERYONE Americans were appropriately outraged rectly laid out the implication of this Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Republican ma- when they learned about this massive theory. They said that if the govern- jority leader, has made it clear to his col- intrusion into their privacy. ment’s interpretation of Section 215 is leagues that he wants the USA Patriot Act, Look at what happened last week. correct, the government could use Sec- including the controversial parts of the leg- The highly respected Federal Second tion 215 to collect and store in bulk islation scheduled to expire at the end of Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed ‘‘any other existing metadata available June, fully extended. He’s seems ready to do what we have known for some time: anywhere in the private sector, includ- whatever he can to get his way. The NSA’s bulk collection of Ameri- ing metadata associated with financial The USA Patriot Act was enacted in the cans’ phone records is unlawful, it is records, medical records, and elec- days following Sept. 11, when the nation trembled on the verge of panic, with little not essential, and it must end. That ba- tronic communications (including e- debate and little opposition in Congress. The sically says it all. It is unlawful, it is mail and social media information) re- Patriot Act has been recognized since on not essential, and it should end. lating to all Americans.’’ I don’t think both left and right as unfortunate legislation Under the government’s interpreta- you are going to find many Americans that granted too much power to the govern- tion of Section 215, the NSA or FBI can anywhere in the political spectrum ment to snoop into the lives, calls and obtain any tangible thing so long as it who want to give this government or emails of everyone in the name of national is ‘‘relevant’’ to an authorized inves- any other government that kind of security. tigation. Think for a moment back to power because nothing under the gov- Mr. McConnell thought he could force the Senate to either let the law lapse, to panic J. Edgar Hoover—and I do not by any ernment’s interpretation would stop it everyone again, or get an extension without means equate the current Director of from collecting and storing in bulk any modification until the year 2020. Even as Mr. the FBI or his predecessors with what of this information. McConnell praised the National Security happened back then, but if you have The potential significance of this in- Agency’s reliance on the act to justify the somebody with that mindset. terpretation is staggering. It is no won- collection of telephonic ‘‘metadata’’ from In the name of fighting terrorism, der that groups as disparate as the millions of Americans, the 2nd U.S. Circuit the government convinced a secret ACLU and the National Rifle Associa- Court of Appeals was writing the decision, court that it needed to collect billions tion have joined together to file a law- released Thursday, declaring the government of phone records of innocent Ameri- program, first revealed by Edward Snowden, suit in the Second Circuit to stop this illegal because the language of the act can- cans—not because those phone records bulk collection program. not be read to justify such sweeping govern- were relevant to any specific counter- Congress finally has the opportunity ment action. terrorism investigation but, rather, be- to make real reforms not only to Sec- The lawsuit was brought by the American cause the NSA wanted to sift through tion 215 but to other parts of FISA that Civil Liberties Union and joined by groups,

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Those queries, in turn, would have to vacy each day the government collects data hold such data. That attempt might be forth- be approved by the FISC. Along with the on their calls. And if this sort of collection coming. bill’s provisions mandating greater disclo- goes on, history demonstrates the govern- The court’s decision gives a boost to the sure about the FISC’s proceedings, the legis- ment is likely to abuse it. advocates for the USA Freedom Act, which lation would go a long way toward enhancing As the appeals court ruling warned, if the would modify the Patriot Act. The Freedom public confidence in the NSA’s operations, at government’s interpretation were correct in Act is expected to pass in the House and Mr. only modest cost, if any, to public safety. stretching the law to collect phone data, it McConnell’s strategy to kill it in the Senate The measure has passed the House Judici- could use the same interpretation to ‘‘collect may not work now, given the appeals court’s ary Committee by a vote of 25 to 2. In the and store in bulk any other existing decision. Senate, it failed to muster 60 votes last year metadata available anywhere,’’ including fi- Sen. Patrick Leahy, the ranking Democrat when Democrats were in the majority, and nancial records, medical records, email and on the Senate Judiciary Committee, read the its prospects appear even dimmer now that social media. 97–page opinion and said, ‘‘Congress should the Republicans are in control; their leader, Choosing between privacy and security in take up and pass the bipartisan USA Free- Sen. Mitch McConnell (Ky.) favors reauthor- these dangerous times is difficult. But, de- dom Act, which would ban bulk collection izing Section 215 as-is. spite what supporters of bulk collection in- under Section 215 and enact other meaning- Mr. McConnell’s view—that the statute sist, lawmakers don’t have to choose. ful surveillance reforms.’’ does, indeed, authorize bulk metadata collec- A carefully built compromise allows access The opinion of the liberal senator from tion—was legally tenable, barely, before the to phone records, but with genuine privacy Vermont is shared by the conservative Rep. 2nd Circuit’s opinion. Now he should revise safeguards. The nation would be no less se- James Sensenbrenner of Wisconsin, an au- it. If the Senate renews Section 215 at all, it cure. And the civil liberties on which the na- thor of the Patriot Act who has since regret- should only be a short-term extension to buy tion was built would be better protected. ted its excess. He joined the ACLU lawsuit as time for intensive legislating after June 1— [From the Los Angeles Times, May 6, 2015] ‘‘a friend of the court,’’ and said Thursday with a view toward enacting reform prompt- that ‘‘it’s time for Congress to pass the USA ly. If the anti-terrorism effort is to be sus- THE USA FREEDOM ACT: A SMALLER BIG Freedom Act in order to protect both civil tainable, Congress must give the intelligence BROTHER liberties and national security with legally agencies, and the public, a fresh, clear and, Last fall, Congress was on the verge of authorized surveillance.’’ above all, sustainable set of instructions. doing away with the most troubling invasion When the chips are down, blind partisan- of privacy revealed by Edward Snowden: the ship, with genuine cooperation, can still be [From USA Today, May 10, 2015] National Security Agency’s indiscriminate put aside. PATRIOT ACT CALLS FOR COMPROMISE IN collection of the telephone records of mil- CONGRESS lions of Americans. But then opponents cited [From the Washington Post, May 10, 2015] the emergence of Islamic State as a reason PROPOSAL ON NSA AND PHONE RECORDS WOULD for preserving the status quo. The Senate NEW RULES FOR THE NATIONAL SECURITY GO A LONG WAY TOWARD REBALANCING SECU- failed to muster the 60 votes needed to pro- AGENCY RITY AND LIBERTY ceed with the so-called USA Freedom Act. For months, Congress has debated the Na- In the years since the USA Patriot Act was But the legislation has staged a comeback. tional Security Agency’s telephone approved in the frantic days following 9/11, it Last week the House Judiciary Committee metadata collection program, without legis- has become steadily more apparent that the approved a bill of the same name that would lative result. Now two factors have combined law and the way it was applied were an over- end bulk collection—leaving phone records to make that frustrating situation even less reaction to those horrific events. in the possession of telecommunications pro- sustainable. The legislative authority that The most flagrant abuse is the govern- viders. The government could search tele- first the George W. Bush administration and ment’s collection of staggering amounts of phone records only by convincing a court then the Obama administration cited for the phone ‘‘metadata’’ on virtually every Amer- that there was ‘‘reasonable, articulable sus- program, Section 215 of the Patriot Act, is ican. That program—which collects the num- picion’’ that a specific search term—such as expiring on June 1. And, on Thursday, the ber you call, when you call and how long you a telephone number—was associated with U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit talk—was secret until Edward Snowden’s international terrorism. And rules would be ruled that their interpretation of Section 215 leaks confirmed it in 2013. tightened so that investigators couldn’t was wrong anyway. Last Thursday, a federal appeals court— search records from, say, an entire state, Congress needs to respond, and the sooner the highest to rule on the issue—found that city or ZIP Code. the better. To be sure, the court’s ruling has the program is illegal. You’d think the un- Americans were understandably alarmed in no immediate practical impact, since the ambiguous ruling from a unanimous three- 2013 when Snowden revealed that informa- three-judge panel considered it superfluous judge panel would finally force changes to tion about the sources, destination and dura- to stop the program less than a month before the bulk collection program. tion of their phone calls was being vacuumed Section 215 expires. The court’s reasoning, But that’s not necessarily going to happen, up by the NSA and stored by the govern- though, could, and should, influence the de- even though a compromise has emerged in ment, which could then ‘‘query’’ the data- bate. Judge Gerard E. Lynch’s opinion noted Congress that would go a long way toward base without court approval for numbers that the NSA’s mass storage of data, basi- rebalancing security and liberty. connected to suspected terrorists. After ini- cally just in case it should be needed for a Under the compromise, the data would re- tially defending the program, President subsequent inquiry, stretched the statute’s main with the phone companies instead of Obama modified it a bit, but he left it to permission of information-gathering ‘‘rel- the government. Requests to access the data- Congress to make the fundamental change of evant to an authorized investigation’’ be- base would have to be far more limited, and ending bulk collection. yond ‘‘any accepted understanding of the each would require approval from the For- We had hoped that Congress would take a term.’’ eign Intelligence Surveillance Court. fresh look at whether this program is nec- Intelligence and law enforcement must be The new procedure would eliminate some essary at all, given a presidential task able to gather and analyze telephone of the phone collection program’s most in- force’s conclusion that it was ‘‘not essential metadata, but that requirement of national trusive features, while keeping the security to preventing attacks.’’ But if Congress is security can, and must, be balanced by ro- it offers at a time when the terrorist group determined to continue the program, it must bust protections of privacy and civil lib- Islamic State brings new threats. The meas- establish safeguards. The bill does this, erties. Under the current system, those pro- ure has support from Republicans and Demo- though there is room for improvement. For tections consist of the NSA’s own internal crats, liberals and conservatives, and a long example, unlike last year’s Senate bill, this limitations on access to the database, sub- list of civil liberties and privacy groups. measure doesn’t require the government to ject to supervision by the Foreign Intel- It would also satisfy the court, which destroy information it obtains about individ- ligence Surveillance Court (FISC)—which op- didn’t dispute Congress’ right to create such uals who aren’t the target of an investiga- erates in secret and considers arguments a program, just the executive branch’s right tion or suspected agents of a foreign govern- only from the government. A democratic so- to do so without Congress’ assent. ment or terrorist organization. ciety requires more explicit, transparent Yet instead of embracing the compromise, Approval is likely in the House, but pros- protections. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, pects in the Senate are more doubtful. Sen- There is, fortunately, a promising reform Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Marco ate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R– proposal readily available: the USA Freedom Rubio of Florida, and others are working to Ky.) has said that ending bulk collection of bill, which enjoys bipartisan support in both sabotage it. They want the Senate to ensure phone records would amount to ‘‘tying our chambers as well as broad endorsement from that the program will continue just as it is hands behind our backs.’’ President Obama—and the affected private after parts of the Patriot Act expire at the That was, and is, a specious objection. industries as well. In a nutshell, it would end of this month. Under this legislation, the government can

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Richard Clarke The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- means that Americans must sacrifice their was working in the Bush administra- ator from Utah. right to privacy in perpetuity. tion on September 11, 2001. I asked him Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I ask unani- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, addition- whether the NSA program would have mous consent to extend the colloquy ally, I ask unanimous consent to have prevented those attacks. He testified for a period of an additional 15 minutes printed in the RECORD a letter from the that the government already had the to allow a couple of other Members to major technology industry companies information that could have prevented participate in the colloquy. and trade associations in support of the the attacks, but failed to properly The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without USA FREEDOM Act. share that information among Federal objection, it is so ordered. There being no objection, the mate- agencies. Likewise, Senator Bob Gra- Mr. LEE. I would like to now hear rial was ordered to be printed in the ham, who investigated the September from my friend and colleague, the jun- RECORD, as follows: 11 attacks as part of the Senate Intel- ior Senator from Nevada, Mr. HELLER, MAY 11, 2015. ligence Committee, also debunked the and hear his thoughts on how people in Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, notion that this bulk collection pro- his State—how people he knows across The Capitol, Washington, DC. gram would somehow have prevented the country feel about this program Hon. NANCY PELOSI, the 9/11 attacks. and what we ought to do about it. The Capitol, Washington, DC. The NSA’s bulk collection of phone The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- DEAR SPEAKER BOEHNER AND DEMOCRATIC ator from Nevada. LEADER PELOSI: We, the undersigned tech- records simply has not been vital to nology associations and groups, write to ex- thwarting terrorist attacks. When the Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today, I press our strong support for H.R 2048, the NSA was embarrassed by the theft of rise to join this bipartisan group call- USA Freedom Act, as reported by the House all of their information and the news ing for support of the USA FREEDOM Judiciary Committee on April 30th by a vote about the NSA’s phone metadata pro- Act. I want to begin by thanking my of 25 to two. gram first broke, they defended the friend and colleague from Utah for his Public trust in the technology sector is program by saying it had helped hard work and effort on behalf of the critical, and that trust has declined measur- American people on this, my friend ably among both U.S. citizens and citizens of thwart 54 terrorist attacks. Well, I con- our foreign allies since the revelations re- vened public hearings on this and from Vermont for his actions also, and garding the U.S. surveillance programs under public scrutiny, that figure of 54 other Members of this Chamber. began 2 years ago. As a result of increasing initially shrunk to: Well, maybe a Together, what we are trying to do is concern about the level of access the U.S. dozen. We scrutinized that further. bring transparency, accountability, government has to user-generated data held They said: Well, maybe it was two. Ev- and, most importantly, freedom to the by technology companies, many domestic erybody realized that the government American people—freedom from an un- and foreign users have turned to foreign had to tell the truth in these open necessary and what has now been de- technology providers while, simultaneously, clared an illegal invasion of Ameri- foreign jurisdictions have implemented reac- hearings. And then they said: Maybe it tionary policies that threaten the fabric of was one. That sole example was not a can’s privacy. I am talking specifically the borderless internet. ‘‘terrorist attack’’ that was thwarted. about section 215 under the PATRIOT The USA Freedom Act as introduced in the It was a material support conviction Act. Just last week, a Federal appeals House and Senate on April 28th offers an ef- involving $8,000 not a terrorist plot. court ruled that this National Security fective balance that both protects privacy Numerous independent experts also Agency program that collects Ameri- and provides the necessary tools for national have concluded that the NSA’s bulk cans’ calls—these records are now ille- security, and we congratulate those who par- gal. ticipated in the bipartisan, bicameral effort collection program is not essential to that produced the legislative text. Critically, national security. I mention these Our national security and protection the bill ends the indiscriminate collection of things, because as soon as you come of our freedom as Americans are not bulk data, avoids data retention mandates, down and say: We are all going to face mutually exclusive. Allowing the Fed- and creates a strong transparency frame- another 9/11, we are all going to face eral Government to conduct vast do- work for both government and private com- ISIS, we are all going to face these ter- mestic surveillance operations under panies to report national security requests. rible attacks if we do not have this pro- section 215 provides the government Meaningful surveillance reform is vital to gram—yet we can show that it has not with too much authority. This court’s rebuilding the essential element of trust not ruling only reaffirms that the NSA is only in the technology sector but also in the stopped any attacks. U.S. government. With 21 days remaining The President’s Review Group, which out of control. until the sunset of certain national security included former national security offi- Under section 215, the FBI can seek a authorities, we urge you to swiftly move to cials, stated: The bulk collection of court order directing a business to turn consider and pass the USA Freedom Act American’s phone records was not es- over certain records when they have without harmful amendments. sential to preventing attacks, and reasonable grounds to believe the infor- Mr. LEAHY. Some would argue that could readily have been obtained in a mation asked for is ‘‘relevant to an au- no reforms are needed. Unfortunately, timely manner using conventional Sec- thorized investigation of international they do not go into the facts, as the tion 215 orders. terrorism.’’ However, the NSA has Second Circuit did; they invoke So we can go with hysteria and over- wrongly interpreted this to mean that fearmongering and dubious claims statements or we can go with facts. In all—all—telephone records are rel- about the utility of the bulk collection my State of Vermont, we like facts. We evant. programs to defend the status quo. should not be swayed by So they are collecting and storing These are the same arguments we fearmongering. Congress cannot simply large amounts of data in an attempt to heard last November when we were not reauthorize the expiring provisions of find a small amount of information even allowed to debate an earlier the USA PATRIOT Act without enact- that might be relevant. If we reauthor- version of the USA FREEDOM Act be- ing real reforms. ize these laws without significant re- cause of a filibuster. When the House passes the USA forms, we are allowing millions of law- Last week, some Senators came to FREEDOM Act tomorrow and sends it abiding U.S. citizens’ call records to be the floor to argue that the NSA’s bulk to the Senate, we should take it up im- held by the Federal Government. I see collection of phone records might have mediately, pass that bill. The Amer- this as nothing but an egregious intru- prevented 9/11. Now, this specter is al- ican people are counting on us to take sion of Americans’ privacy. ways raised, that it might have pre- action. They did not elect us to just So what does the NSA know? They vented 9/11 and is vital to national se- kick the can down the road or blindly know someone from my State in Elko, curity. We also heard that if we enact rubber stamp intelligence activities NV, got a call from the NRA and then

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I want to be clear that I expect these terrorists a satisfying victory. political action committees. reforms to our surveillance programs, We must never allow this. We must up- So does the previous administration, and I will not consent to a straight re- hold the Constitution. We must work does this administration or perhaps the authorization of the illegal activities to protect the balance between pro- next administration care about your that occur under section 215 of the PA- tecting our Nation’s security while party affiliation? Do they care about TRIOT Act. also maintaining our civil liberties and your religious beliefs? Do they care It is time for our Nation to right this our constitutional rights. about your health concerns? How about wrong, make significant changes nec- That is why I, similar to so many your activities in nonprofit tax-exempt essary to restore America’s faith in the Montanans, am deeply concerned about entities? Maybe not today, as the Sen- Federal Government, and restore the the NSA’s bulk metadata collection ator from Utah said, but what about 5 civil liberties that make our Nation program and its impact on our con- years from now, what about 10 years worth protecting. I want to again stitutional rights. This program allows from now and even 15 years from now? thank the Senator from Utah and my the NSA to have uninhibited access to That is why I have been working with colleague from the State of Vermont America’s phone records. I firmly be- my colleagues since the last Congress for their hard work and effort on behalf lieve this is a violation of America’s to pass the USA FREEDOM Act, and I of all Americans in protecting their constitutional rights and it must come am proud to join as an original cospon- privacies and their civil liberties. I will to an end. Montanans have also long sor of this bill in this new Congress. turn my time back over to the Senator been concerned that the NSA has over- Those reforms are not just a pipeline from Utah. reached its legal authority when imple- dream that will die in the Senate. This Mr. LEE. Mr. President, we would menting its bulk data collection pro- is a substantive bill that carefully bal- like to hear next from my friend and gram. ances the privacy rights of Americans colleague, the junior Senator from The recent ruling from the New and the needs of the intelligence com- Montana, on this issue. York-based Second Circuit U.S. Court munity as they work to keep us safe. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- of Appeals confirmed it. The court That is why the House Judiciary ator from Montana. ruled unanimously that section 215 of Committee has passed this bill on a bi- Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I want the PATRIOT Act does not authorize partisan basis and the full House of to thank the Senator from Utah, my the NSA’s bulk collection of Ameri- Representatives is expected to pass it good friend, for his leadership on the cans’ phone metadata, but this is not later this week. Let me be clear. We USA FREEDOM Act. I recently re- the first time the legality of NSA’s are not here to strip the intelligence turned from an official trip to the Mid- bulk data practices have been ques- community of the tools needed to fight dle East with leader MCCONNELL and tioned. terrorism. To my colleagues who feel several of my fellow first-term Sen- A 2015 report from the Privacy and that the USA FREEDOM Act will do ators. We met with leaders in Israel, Civil Liberties Oversight Board, which this, I would ask them to read this let- Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan is a nonpartisan, independent privacy ter from our intelligence community. to discuss the political and security board, found that section 215 does not In my hand, I have a letter signed by issues facing Middle Eastern nations. provide authority for the NSA’s collec- the Attorney General and the Director We also met with a number of Amer- tion program. The report raised serious of National Intelligence that was sent ican servicemembers who are bravely concerns that the NSA’s program vio- to Senator LEAHY last year. I would securing our country in these crisis- lated the rights guaranteed under the like to read a portion of this. ‘‘The in- stricken regions and working every day First and Fourth Amendments. The re- telligence community believes that to keep our Nation safe from the ex- port states: your bill preserves essential intel- treme forces that wish to destroy us. Under the section 215 bulk records pro- ligence community capabilities; and These meetings painted a very clear gram, the NSA acquires a massive number of the Department of Justice and the Of- picture; that terror imposed by ex- calling records from telephone companies fice of the Director of National Intel- treme forces such as ISIS and the every day, potentially including the records ligence support your bill and believe threats facing our allies in the Middle of every call made across the Nation. Yet Section 215 does not authorize the NSA to that it is a reasonable compromise that East are real and they are growing acquire anything at all. enhances privacy and civil liberties every single day. The report concludes: and increases transparency.’’ But the growing presence of ISIS in We are not here to harm the oper- the Middle East is not just affecting The program lacks a viable legal founda- ational capabilities of the intelligence tion under section 215. It implicates Con- the long-term security of nations such stitutional concerns of the first and fourth community who safeguard us every as Iraq and Syria, it is no longer a risk amendments, raises serious threats to pri- day. What we are here to do is provide isolated geographically to the Middle vacy and civil liberties as a policy matter, the American people the certainty that East. and has shown only limited value. For these the Federal Government is working These extreme Islamic forces are reasons the government should end the pro- without violating their constitutional working every day to harm the Amer- gram. rights. That is why I have also consist- ican people within our borders and on I strongly agree. In addition, the ently opposed and voted against the our soil. It is critical our law enforce- independent Commission found that PATRIOT Act during my time in Con- ment officials and our intelligence the bulk collection program contrib- gress. agencies have the tools they need to uted only minimal value in combatting I will do everything I can to end the find terrorists in the United States and terrorism beyond what the government PATRIOT Act, but if I cannot do that, abroad, identify potential terror at- already achieves through other alter- I will work to gut the PATRIOT Act of tacks, and eradicate these risks. ISIS native means. So claims that this pro- the most egregious sections that in- is not just working to inflict physical gram provides unique value to our se- fringe upon American citizens’ privacy damage upon our country and our peo- curity were not validated, and, in fact, and their civil liberties. That is what ple, this extreme group and other like- were refused by the Commission. the reforms of the USA FREEDOM Act minded terrorists are intent on de- As Montana’s Senator, I took an oath begin to achieve. This legislation, stroying our very way of life, our Na- to protect and defend the Constitution. among other things, will rein in the tion’s foundation of freedom and jus- It is a responsibility and a promise I dragnet collection of data by the Na- tice for all. take very seriously. That is why I have tional Security Agency. It will stop the But as we strengthen our intelligence joined Senators LEE, LEAHY, and others bulk collection of American commu- capabilities, we must, with equal vigor to introduce the USA FREEDOM Act

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One can lance activities. and other essential constitutional hope the Court knew what it was The USA FREEDOM Act strikes the rights, which we need to protect just as thinking at the time, but we don’t right balance between protecting our zealously, because the reason for fight- know what it was thinking. security and protecting our privacy. It ing to preserve our security is so we Now, I don’t mean any disrespect to still allows necessary access to infor- maintain and preserve our great con- the FISA Court, which is composed of mation specific to an investigation, stitutional rights. judges who have been confirmed by this with an appropriate court order, and That balance can be struck. It is fea- body, article 3 judges who serve be- provides the flexibility to be able to sible, achievable, and this measure of cause they have been appointed by the move quickly in response to emer- the USA FREEDOM Act is a strong Chief Justice of the United States. gencies, but it stops the indiscriminate step in the right direction. The reason the court got this issue so government collection of data on inno- I wish to talk today about one of its fundamentally wrong, I think, is be- cent Americans once and for all. great virtues, which is an American cause it heard only one side of the ar- I have long fought to defend Mon- virtue, the virtue of due process having gument. It heard only the govern- tanans’ civil liberties, protecting pri- an effective adversarial process, one ment’s side. It heard only the advo- vacy and constitutional rights from that is transparent and provides for ef- cates seeking to collect in this sweep- Big Government overreach. After fective appellate view. The lack of an ing way that was contrary to statute spending 12 years in the technology adversarial process, as well as trans- and, in my view, also contrary to fun- sector, I know firsthand the power that parency and effective appellate review, damental rights and principles. data holds and the threats to American is one of the reasons the USA FREE- The USA FREEDOM Act corrects civil liberties that come with mass col- DOM Act is absolutely necessary. that systemic problem. It not only en- lection. We know bulk collection of megadata ables, but it requires the court to hear As Montana’s loan representative in is unnecessary. The President’s own re- both sides. the U.S. House, I cosponsored the origi- view group made that fact clear. We We know from our life’s experience nal USA FREEDOM ACT that would also know bulk metadata collection is, that people make better decisions when have ended the NSA’s abuses and over- essentially, un-American. This country they hear both sides of an argument. reach. I also supported efforts led by was founded by people who, rightly, ab- Judges on the courts know they want horred the so-called general warrant Congressman JUSTIN AMASH to amend to hear both sides of the argument be- that permitted the King’s officials to the 2014 Defense appropriations bill and fore they make a decision. Often they rummage through their homes and doc- end the NSA’s blanket collection of will appoint someone to make the uments. No general warrant in our his- Americans’ telephone records. other side of the argument, if there tory has swept up as much information We made significant ground last year isn’t anyone to do so effectively. They about innocent Americans as orders al- in raising awareness of this overreach, want effective representation in the lowing bulk collection. courtroom. but the fight to protect America’s civil Last week, the Second Circuit Court That is why I have advocated from liberties and constitutional freedoms is of Appeals told us something more; the very start and proposed—and the far from over. That is why I am proud that we now know bulk collection is President affirmed—that there needs to to stand today as a cosponsor of the unauthorized. It is illegal. It is unau- be advocacy for our constitutional USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 and a thorized by statute and has been so for rights before the court. The other side strong advocate and defender of Amer- the last 9 years that the government of the government’s argument needs to ica’s right to privacy. As risks facing has collected bulk data of this kind. our homeland and our interests over- The question is, How did it happen? be represented. seas remain ever present, it is critical How did we arrive at a point where the We need a FISA Court we can trust that our law enforcement has the tools Government of the United States has to get it right because this proposal for they need to protect our national secu- been collecting data illegally for 9 an adversarial proceeding in no way rity from extremists who would de- years? We know that in May of 2006, contemplates an abridgement of se- stroy our Nation and our very way of the FISA Court—the Foreign Intel- crecy or unnecessary delay. Warrants life. ligence Surveillance Court—first was could proceed without delay. They The USA FREEDOM Act provides asked whether the Federal Government could proceed without violation of con- these tools, but we must also remain could collect the phone records of po- fidentiality and secrecy, but the sys- vigilant to ensure that American civil tentially every single American, and it temic problem would be fixed so the liberties aren’t needlessly abandoned said yes. FISA Court would hear from both in the process. We need to protect and It failed the most crucial test of any sides. defend the homeland. We need to pro- court, which is to uphold our liberties This act also is important because it tect and defend the Constitution. against any legal onslaught. It got it would bring more transparency to I stand today with the full confidence wrong because the government’s argu- FISA Court decisions, requiring opin- that the USA FREEDOM Act achieves ment hinged on a single word, the word ions to be released, unless there is good both, and I urge the Senate to pass it. ‘‘relevance.’’ The court ruled that rel- reason not to do so. It would require I yield back. evance means all information. In other some form of effective appellate review The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- words, the court had to decide whether so mistakes could be corrected. ator from Utah. relevant information means all infor- These kinds of changes in the law Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I ask unani- mation, and it said yes. are, in fact, basic due process. They are mous consent to extend the colloquy That judgment was just plain wrong, the rule of law throughout the United by an additional 5 minutes so we can and it did not strike the Second Circuit States in article 3 courts, and these hear from my friend and colleague, the as a difficult question. It doesn’t strike changes will make the FISA Court look Senator from Connecticut, Mr. us—now in retrospect—as a difficult like the courts Americans are accus- BLUMENTHAL. question. The Second Circuit held that tomed to seeing in their everyday expe- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the Federal Government’s interpreta- rience. When they walk into a court- objection, it is so ordered. tion is ‘‘unprecedented and unwar- room in any town in the State of Con- The Senator from Connecticut. ranted.’’ Never before, in the history of necticut or the State of Utah or the Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I the Nation, has this kind of bizarre State of Montana, what they are accus- thank my colleague from Utah, my overreaching been successfully enter- tomed to seeing is two sides arguing friend and very distinguished col- tained. before a judge, and that is what the league, as well as our friend from the Now, the court—the Foreign Intel- FISA Court would look like—rather State of Vermont for their leadership ligence Surveillance Court—didn’t even than one side making one argument,

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There are two other bills the Second Circuit said the govern- deed, the question for today is not how here. I have committed in the past to ment was doing by this incredibly over- this debate will proceed but whether it work on getting all four of these bills extended overreach in bulk collection will proceed at all. across the finish line or at least to a of metadata. Right now, everyone’s focus seems to vote on the floor, and I will reaffirm Unless and until this essential reform be on whether we will renew trade pro- that commitment here on the floor is enacted, along with other critical re- motion authority—or TPA—and that today. I will work in good faith with forms that are contained in the USA will, of course, be part of the trade de- my colleagues on both sides of the aisle FREEDOM Act, I will oppose reauthor- bate. TPA is a vital element of U.S. and in both the House and Senate to ization of section 215, and I urge my trade policy. Indeed, it is the best way get this done. colleagues to do so as well. to ensure that Congress sets the objec- Regarding preferences, the House and I thank my colleagues from Utah and tives for our trade negotiators and pro- Senate have introduced very similar Vermont for their leadership and all vides assurances to our trading part- bills, and, in the past, these preference who have joined in this morning’s dis- ners that if a trade agreement is programs—programs such as the Afri- cussion. The colloquy today, I think, signed, the United States can deliver can Growth and Opportunity Act and illustrates some important points of on the deal. the generalized system of preferences— why the USA FREEDOM Act is impor- As you know, the Finance Committee have enjoyed broad bipartisan support. tant at this point in our Nation’s his- reported a strong bipartisan TPA bill My guess is that support will continue tory. on April 22. The committee vote was 20 and that there is a path forward on I yield the floor. to 6 in favor of the bill. It was a bipar- moving that legislation in short order. Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I appreciate tisan vote. That was a historic day. Be- Admittedly, the customs bill is a bit the patience of Senator HATCH and his fore that day, the last time the Fi- more complicated. However, I am a willingness to wait while we finished nance Committee reported a TPA bill principal author of most of the provi- this exercise. was in 1988, almost three decades ago. sions in the customs bill. Indeed, many I yield the floor. But that is not all we did on that of my own enforcement positions and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- day. In addition to our TPA bill, we re- priorities are in that bill. Put simply, I ator from Utah. ported a bill to reauthorize trade ad- have a vested interest in seeing the f justment assistance, or TAA, a bill to customs bill become law, and I will do reauthorize expired trade preference all I can to make sure that happens. I TRADE programs, and a customs and trade en- will work with Senator WYDEN and the Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, later forcement bill. rest of my colleagues to find a path for- today, the Senate will vote on whether These are all important bills—each ward on these bills. I don’t want any of to begin debate on the future of the one of them. They all have bipartisan them to be left behind. U.S. trade policy. It is a debate that support. I was a principal author of But we all know that the customs has been a long time coming. In fact, three of these four bills, and I don’t in- bill has language in there that cannot we haven’t had a real trade debate in tend to see any of them left by the be passed in the House. I don’t know this Chamber since at least 2002. That wayside. However, that looks like it is what to do about that. All I can say is was 13 years ago. becoming increasingly what might that we can provide a vote here in this Think about that. Let’s keep in mind really happen here if we don’t get to- body, and who knows what that vote that 95 percent of the world’s con- gether. will be. I am quite certain that if we sumers live outside of the United Everyone here knows that I am anx- are allowed to proceed today, these States and that if we want our farmers, ious to get TPA across the finish line. bills—not to mention any others—will our ranchers, manufacturers, and en- And though it pains me a little to say be offered as amendments. But in the trepreneurs to be able to compete in it, TAA is part of that effort. We know end, we can’t do any of that—we can’t the world marketplace, we need to be our colleagues on the left have to have pass a single one of these bills—if we actively working to break down bar- that. While I oppose TAA, I have recog- don’t even begin the trade debate. riers for American exports. This is how nized—and I have from the beginning— If Senators are concerned about the we can grow our economy and create that the program is important to many substance of the legislation we are de- good, high-paying jobs for American of my colleagues, some of whom are on bating, the best way to address these workers. this side of the aisle as well, and it is problems is to come to the floor, offer While the chatter in the media and a necessary component to win their some amendments, and take some behind the scenes surrounding today’s support for TPA. votes. That is how the Senate is sup- vote has been nearly deafening, no one On a number of occasions, including posed to operate, and we are prepared should make today’s vote more than it at the Finance Committee markup, I to operate it that way. is. It is, once again, quite simply, a have committed to helping make sure I might add, though, we have to get vote to begin debate on these impor- that TPA and TAA move on parallel the bill up. And if there is a cloture tant issues. tracks, and I intend to honor that com- vote and cloture fails, Katy bar the Now, I know some around here are mitment. Toward that end, if we get door. unwilling to even consider having a de- cloture on the motion to proceed later I know there are some deeply held bate if they can’t dictate the terms in today, I plan to combine TPA and TAA convictions on all sides of these issues advance, but that is not how the Sen- into basically a single package that and that not everyone in the Senate ate works and, thankfully, that is not can be split by the House, and move agrees with me. That is all the more the path we are going to take. them as a substitute amendment to the reason to let this debate move forward I have been in Congress for a long trade vehicle. And, I have to say, Con- and let’s see where it goes. Let’s talk time, so I think I can speak with some gressman RYAN, the chairman of the about our positions. Let’s make all of authority about how this Chamber is— Ways and Means Committee, under- our voices heard. I am ready and will- under normal conditions and regular stands that TAA has to pass over there ing to defend my support for free trade order—supposed to operate. Of course, as well. and TPA here on the Senate floor. I before this year, it had been a while be- In other words, no one should be con- will happily stand here and make the fore this body had worked the way it cerned about a path forward for TPA case for open markets and expanded ac- was supposed to. Hopefully, today’s and TAA. That was the big debate cess for U.S. exporters and refute any vote can serve as a reminder, and we throughout the whole procedural proc- arguments made to the contrary. And I

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The question is whether the vote today to prevent the debate from bring jobs that are much better paid Senate will agree that we cannot even taking place. than other jobs in our society, between amend the trade agreement—no We need to keep in mind that we are 13 and 18 percent more. For the life of amendments—and that it is a simple talking about bipartisan legislation me, I will never understand why the majority vote. That is what is known here. All of these bills are supported by unions are so opposed to it and, thus, as fast track. Virtually every President Senators on both sides of the aisle. so many Democrats are opposed to it. I in modern time has had that authority. This isn’t some partisan gambit to can’t understand it, because this will It has expired, and now it has to be re- force a Republican bill through the create jobs, and generally the better created by a vote on the floor. Senate. And, of course, let’s not forget jobs—the jobs that unions can then What we are anticipating this after- that, with TPA, we are talking about fight to unionize if they want to, which noon is whether we go to the argu- President Obama’s top legislative pri- they have a right to do under our laws. ments about these various issues, and ority and one of the most important Yet every time these matters come up, the uncertainty is what leads my bills in this President’s service as they are a principal impediment to get- friend from Utah, Senator HATCH, to President of the United States of ting free-trade agreements passed. come to the floor. America. Look, I think Ambassador Froman The uncertainty from our side is this: This is a debate we need to have. I has done a very good job up to now, but How are we going to consider this? am prepared to have it. The American his hands are tied. If we don’t pass Four bills came out of the Finance people deserve to see us talk about TPA, he is going to have a very dif- Committee related to trade. How are these issues on the floor instead of hid- ficult time, ever, bringing about the they going to be brought to the floor? ing behind procedural excuses. TPP, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or Are they going to be part of one pack- I urge all of my colleagues, regard- TTIP, which is 28 European countries age? Are they separate votes? Which less of where they stand substantively plus ours. TPP is 11 countries plus one will come out of the Senate? Will on these issues, to vote to begin this ours, mainly in Asia—not the least of more than one come out of the Senate? important and, hopefully, historic de- which is Japan, which our Trade Rep- These are unanswered questions, and bate on U.S. trade policy. resentative believes he can get to sign because these questions are unan- Let me say, I am basically shocked a trade agreement with us. I believe he swered, the vote at 2:30 or so is in that after all we have done—the large can. But I don’t believe he can do it doubt. vote in the committee, the importance without TPA. We have already been Senator HATCH is upset. He believed of these two bills in particular but all told by the Ambassador from New Zea- that there was an agreement. I wasn’t four of them, and the importance of land that they are not going to sign a party to it. I don’t know. But this trade promotion authority and trade without TPA. much I do know: Trade is a controver- So to hamper the passage of TPA be- adjustment assistance to the Presi- sial issue. It is important to America’s cause of some desire to do otherwise is dent—that we now have a bunch of pro- economy. But when you take it home not only a mistake, but it flies in the cedural mechanisms that could make and meet with the people you rep- face of the support this President needs this all impossible. It is hard for me to resent, there are strong mixed feelings believe that this could take place. We and should have on this particular bill. Now, I understand there are folks on about trade. had an agreement—the two sides—and the other side who just aren’t for free Some who work for the Caterpillar I am concerned about that agreement trade and they are not for trade bills. tractor company in Illinois want to being broken at this late date, when we And they have a right to feel that way. promote trade, sell more of those big were so happy to get these bills out of I don’t have a problem with that. What yellow tractors, and put more Ameri- the committee and get them the oppor- I have a problem with is making it im- cans to work to build them. tunity of being on the floor. possible to pass these bills and get But many look at trade and say: I I have to say, as a Republican and as them through the Senate, which is the could be a casualty. I could be a vic- a conservative, I have been willing to path we are on right now. If the votes tim. They could ship my job overseas, carry the water for the President on are against cloture, I suspect our path Senator. So what are you going to do this because he is absolutely right that to getting this done—to improving our to make sure I am protected in this? TPA and TAA should pass, especially trade throughout the world, to allow- That is why trade isn’t an easy issue. TPA. On TAA, I have questions on it ing us to compete worldwide the way It is a controversial issue. and I wish we didn’t have to pass it, ATCH we should—is going to be severely ham- TAA, which Senator H referred but I have agreed to see that it is on pered, if not completely hurt. to, is trade adjustment assistance. the Senate floor as part of passing With that, I yield the floor. What it says is that if you lost your job TPA. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. because of a trade agreement, we will The bill deserves to pass. However, DAINES). The Senator from Illinois. help pay for your training for a new we know that the President does not Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, how job. Senator HATCH said he opposed like the language that was put into the much time is remaining on the Demo- that. I fully support it. customs bill and neither do I, at this cratic side? I just visited a high school in point, because I think it could foul up The PRESIDING OFFICER. The downstate Illinois. There was a man the whole process, the way I am hear- Democrat side has 121⁄2 minutes re- there teaching high school students— ing from the other side. We understood maining. good, gifted high school students—how we were going to have votes on TPA Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, most to repair computers. I said: How did and TAA, without getting into the cur- people who are following this debate you get into this business? He said: It rency problem that will still be alive may be a little bit put off by some of is a funny thing. I lost my job in a fac- on the customs bill. I am very con- the initials that we use around here— tory years ago because of a trade cerned about this because we have TPP, TPA, TAA. What is it all about? agreement. But because of trade ad- come this far, and we should follow It is about a trade agreement. It in- justment assistance, I was able to go through and get this done. The Presi- volves a dozen countries, including the back to college, got a degree, and now dent will be better off, the country will United States. Most of them are in I am a teacher. be better off, and all of us will be bet- Asia. We are preparing to discuss and Do I support trade adjustment assist- ter off. And we can walk away from debate it, and that trade agreement is ance? You bet I do—for that teacher this, I believe, in the end feeling that known as the Trans-Pacific Partner- and for many others who want to tran- we have done the right thing. This is ship, or TPP. I think that is what that sition into a new job if they lose their the best thing that could be done for stands for. I will correct the record if I job because of trade. So including trade our country. We have to be part of the am wrong on that. adjustment assistance in any part of a

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The Republican failure to extend the If you would send 5,000 uniformed Equally so, we want to make sure highway trust fund for 5 or 6 years, troops, I could stop this genocide. that trade agreements are enforceable. sadly, is going to cost us jobs in Amer- Senators Simon and Jeffords wrote It wasn’t that long ago that we had ica—not just good-paying construction to the Clinton White House imme- thriving steel production companies in jobs but jobs in businesses that count diately at that time and asked for the America that were victimized by many on infrastructure. I have them all over administration to call on the United foreign countries that started dumping Illinois. There are thousands of work- Nations to act. steel in the United States. ers in Illinois who depend on them. But Their letter said in part: ‘‘Obviously What does it mean to dump steel? because the Republicans have failed to there are risks involved but we cannot These countries—Brazil, Japan, and come up with an extension of the high- continue to sit idly by while this trag- Russia—were selling steel in the way trust fund, we are going to limp edy continues to unfold.’’ United States at prices lower than the along here and, sadly, not meet our na- The Senators received no reply from cost of production. Why? They knew tional obligation to create an infra- the White House. In less than 8 weeks, they could run the Americans out of structure to support our economy. 800,000 Rwandans were massacred. business—and they did. By the time we I am hoping that cooler heads will Today, President William Clinton ac- filed an unfair trade grievance, went prevail and leadership will prevail, and knowledges that he should have done through the hearings and won our case, that the Republican leadership in the more—we should have done more. What the American companies disappeared. House and the Senate—they are in the happened in Rwanda was a classic Enforcement is an important part of majority in both Chambers—will step genocide. Today, what is happening in any conversation about trade. We want forward with a plan to create a high- Syria may not meet the classic defini- to know from Senator HATCH and the way trust fund for 6 years. The Presi- tion of a genocide, but it certainly Republicans who bring this to the dent has; he put it on the table. Repub- meets every standard and every defini- floor, if we are going to enforce the licans rejected it. They have no alter- tion as the looming humanitarian cri- trade agreements so Americans are native—none. sis of our time. The question before us treated fairly. Let’s get down to business. Let’s put and the United States is this: What I think that is a pretty legitimate America back to work. Let’s create the will we do? question. Until it is answered, there is infrastructure we need to build our I think it has reached the point uncertainty. Maybe the vote at 2:30 economy. where we must act. That is why I have will reflect it. I hope we can get an an- Mr. President, how much time do I joined three of my colleagues—fellow swer before 2:30, but if not, then soon have remaining? Democrat TIM KAINE of Virginia and after, on how Senator MCCONNELL The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Republicans LINDSEY GRAHAM of South wants to bring this issue to the floor. Democrats have 5 minutes remaining. Carolina and JOHN MCCAIN of Arizona— f Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I want and we have written to President to make a statement on Syria and hu- HIGHWAY TRUST FUND Obama, urging him to call together manitarian concerns in Syria, but it world leaders and to establish a hu- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, May 31— will take longer than that. I know my today is May 12. On May 31, the Federal manitarian zone—a safe zone, a no-fly colleague from Vermont is here, and I zone—in Syria, where modern medical highway trust fund authorization ex- would like to yield the remaining 5 pires. What it means is at that point in treatment can be provided and dis- minutes. placed persons can escape. We think it time, the Federal Government will stop Mr. SANDERS. Let me say this, if I sending Federal dollars back to our should be done under the auspices—I might. If I can get unanimous consent do—of the United Nations and that the States to build highways and bridges to speak after Senator THUNE, that and support buses and mass transit— United States can join other countries would be fine, and I would yield back in providing a defensive security force. May 31. to the Senator. We need to turn to our NATO allies, What are we going to do about it? We How is that? have 19 days to do something about it. Mr. DURBIN. If the Senator wants to such as Turkey. We need to reach out Sadly, we know what we are going to make that unanimous consent re- to Saudi Arabia, even Iran, and try to do about it. The Republicans who con- quest—— find an international consensus to trol the House and the Senate have Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I ask spare the suffering and death which has failed to come up with any means of unanimous consent that I be allowed to been occurring now for years. We do extending the highway trust fund. speak for up to 15 minutes after Sen- not know the exact number of casual- ties. We estimate that some 400,000 What they are going to do probably is ator THUNE speaks. ask us for a short-term extension—1 The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. may have died in Syria. Millions have been displaced. month, 2 months. CRUZ). Is there objection? The reason we think this will happen Without objection, it is so ordered. This is a picture of just one of the is that in the past 6 years, there have Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I believe refugee camps to which the people of been 32 extensions of the highway trust the previous Presiding Officer sug- Syria have fled. I have visited camps fund. We used to pass highway trust gested I had 5 minutes remaining of such as this in Turkey. They are in fund bills to last 6 years, for obvious Democratic time at this point. Lebanon and Jordan. They cannot ac- commodate all of the people who are reasons. You cannot build highways a f month at a time. You have to know evacuating that country. you have money that is going to be HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN SYRIA Once every few months a friend of there for years to build a highway, to Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I would mine comes to visit in Chicago. He is repair a bridge, to make certain you like to say, very briefly, a word about an extraordinary man. His name is Dr. have new mass transit modernization. the situation in Syria. On May 13, 1994, Sahloul. He heads up a group of Syrian But the Republicans have been unable a Senator from Illinois named Paul Americans who travel to Syria on a to reauthorize the highway trust fund Simon was then chairman of the Sen- regular basis. They have to sneak into for any period of time. They want to ate Foreign Relations Subcommittee the country—this war-torn country. As extend it 30 days at a time, 60 days at on Africa. His ranking Republican was doctors, they are providing basic med- a time. Senator Jim Jeffords of Vermont. Sen- ical care to the victims of the violence There are some realities that we need ators Jim Jeffords and Paul Simon had that is taking place in Syria. to accept. We cannot patch our way to been told that there was a looming Dr. Sahloul brings heartbreaking prosperity in America. You cannot fill genocide about to occur in Rwanda. photographs to show me. The last pho- enough potholes to build a highway. If They went on the phone together and tographs were of children who had been we are going to accept our responsi- spoke to U.N. General Romeo Dallaire victims of barrel bombs, which Bashar bility to be a great nation and a great in Kigali, Rwanda, in May of 1994. They al-Assad, the leader of Syria, drops on

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Now Over the past few years, exports have amendment process that could leave Assad has decided to up the ante. He is been a bright spot in our economy, sup- the final deal looking nothing like including chlorine gas in the barrel porting an increasing number of Amer- what was negotiated. That simple up- bombs as well. ican jobs each and every year. In fact, or-down vote is the key. It lets our ne- These doctors try to save these chil- in 2014 exports supported 11.7 million gotiating partners know that Congress dren and save these victims. Many U.S. jobs and made up 13 percent of our and trade negotiators are on the same times they are operating on tables in Nation’s economy. page, which gives other countries the abandoned schools. They are begging In my home State of South Dakota confidence they need to put their best for medicines, which are at a high pre- alone, exports support more than 15,000 offers on the table, and that in turn al- mium. Many times they are not suc- jobs in industries that range from lows for a successful and timely con- cessful. What will we do? What can the farming and ranching to machinery clusion to negotiations. United States do? and electronics. We need to continue to Currently, the administration is ne- I hope that we can be part of an ef- open markets around the globe to gotiating two major trade agreements fort—an international effort—to pro- American goods and services. The best that have the potential to vastly ex- vide safe zones for medical treatment way to do that is through new trade pand the market for American goods and for the displaced persons in Syria. agreements. Countries with which we and services in the European Union and I hope to join with others on a bipar- have free and fair trade agreements in the Pacific. tisan basis in urging that alternative. purchase substantially more from us The Trans-Pacific Partnership is I yield the floor. than other countries. being negotiated with a number of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- In fact, in 2013, free-trade agreement Asia-Pacific nations, including Aus- ator from South Dakota. countries purchased 12 times more tralia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, f goods and services per capita from the and Vietnam. United States than non-free-trade TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY If this agreement is done right, there agreement countries. Let me restate could be huge benefits for American Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, later that. In 2013, those countries with today the Senate will vote on whether agriculture, among other industries. which we have a free-trade agreement Currently, American agricultural prod- to proceed to a bill that was reported purchased 12 times more goods per cap- out of the Senate Finance Committee, ucts face heavy tariffs in many Trans- ita from the United States than those Pacific Partnership countries. Poultry on which I serve, the trade promotion countries with which we do not have a tariffs in TPP countries, for example, authority legislation. What is so re- free-trade agreement. can reach a staggering 240 percent. Re- markable about this is that we are on It is not just American farmers, the cusp here in the Senate of passing ranchers, and manufacturers who ben- ducing the barriers to American agri- a major piece of legislation—bipartisan efit from trade agreements. American cultural products in these countries legislation on which a Republican ma- consumers benefit as well. Trade agree- would have enormous benefits for jority in the Senate is working with a ments give American families access to American farmers and ranchers. Agricultural producers in my State Democratic President to give him a greater variety of goods at lower of South Dakota have contacted me to trade promotion authority—something prices. that would be very good for our econ- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce esti- tell me how trade benefits their indus- omy. If the Democrats in the Senate do mates that trade increases American tries and to urge support for trade pro- not blow it, this could be a major hall- families’ purchasing power by $10,000 motion authority as the most effective mark achievement of this Congress. annually. For American workers, in- way to secure trade agreements that But my understanding is there is an ef- creased trade means more opportunity will benefit South Dakota farmers and fort on the other side now to prevent us and increased access to high-paying ranchers. from even getting on the bill to debate jobs. Manufacturing jobs tied to ex- The leader of the South Dakota it. I hope that as Democrats con- ports pay on average 13 to 18 percent Dairy Producers Association wrote to template that move, they will think more than wages in other areas of our me about the Trans-Pacific Partner- long and hard about what they will be economy. ship Agreement, which could have sig- doing. Not only will they be under- Unfortunately, while trade agree- nificant benefits for South Dakota mining their own President, who is ments were proliferated around the dairy farmers, and urged me to vote in very much for this, but they will be globe over the past several years, the favor of trade promotion authority. He hurting the American economy. Al- United States has not signed a new said the Trans-Pacific Partnership most every President, literally back to trade agreement in 5 years. Altogether, talks ‘‘have the potential to be positive FDR, has had trade promotion author- the United States has just 14 trade for our dairy industry, but only if the ity in which he has the ability to nego- agreements currently in effect. That is U.S. insists on settling for nothing less tiate trade agreements with our trad- a lot of lost opportunity for American than a balanced deal that delivers net ing partners in a way that Congress ul- workers and businesses, since trade trade benefits for the dairy industry. timately has to approve but in a way agreements have proved to be the best Passing TPA is a key part of getting that expedites and gives the maximum way to increase demand for American there.’’ That is from a dairy producer amount of leverage to get the best products and services. in my State of South Dakota. trade agreement possible. A big reason for the lack of trade Mr. President, passing TPA is a key We are taking up that legislation, agreements in recent years is the fact part of getting there. Neither the hopefully, later today. But it is all that trade promotion authority expired Trans-Pacific Partnership nor the going to depend on Senate Democrats in 2007. As I said earlier, since 1934— United States-European Union trade and whether they want to proceed to you have to go back to the administra- agreement is likely to be completed in this bill or not. I certainly hope, as I tion of FDR—almost all of the United a timely fashion without trade pro- said, that they will come to the conclu- States’ free-trade agreements have motion authority. If we want to make sion that it is in the best interests of been negotiated using trade promotion sure that trade negotiations achieve our country, of our economy, and cer- authority or a similar streamlined the goals of American farmers and tainly, I think, in the best interests of process. Trade promotion authority is manufacturers, trade promotion au- creating a bipartisan achievement here designed to put the United States in thority is essential. in which they are working with their the strongest possible position when it The bipartisan bill we are consid- own President and with Republicans comes to negotiating trade agree- ering on the Senate floor this week re- here in the Senate. ments. authorizes trade promotion authority,

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What they say to work- pushed for to require negotiators to en- strongly opposing that legislation. ers is: If you don’t like the cuts in sure that trade agreements promote In a nutshell, here is the reality of health care and wages, we will go to digital trade as well as trade in phys- the American economy today: While we China. We can hire people there for $1 ical goods and services. Given the in- are certainly better off than we were an hour. creasing importance of digitally en- 61⁄2 years ago, the truth is that for the Sadly, the Trans-Pacific Partnership abled commerce in the 21st-century last 40 years the American middle class Agreement follows in the footsteps of economy, it is essential that our trade has been disappearing. The truth is the other disastrous free-trade agree- agreements include new rules that that today we have some 45 million ments that have forced American keep digital trade free from unneces- Americans living in poverty, and that workers to compete against desperate sary government interference. is almost at the highest rate in the and low-wage workers around the This trade promotion authority bill modern history of America. world. will help ensure that any trade deals While the middle class continues to Over and over again—and I have the United States enters into will be shrink, we are seeing more income and heard this so many times, including on favorable to American farmers, ranch- wealth inequality than at any time in the floor this morning—supporters of ers, and manufacturers, and it will hold our country since 1929, and it is worse fast-track have told us that unfettered other countries accountable for their in America than any other major coun- free trade will increase American jobs unfair practices. Passing this bill is es- try on Earth. Today, 99 percent of all and wages and will be just wonderful sential to prevent American workers new income is going to the top 1 per- for the American economy. Sadly, how- and businesses from being left behind cent. Today, the top one-tenth of 1 per- ever, these folks have been proven in the global economy. cent owns almost as much wealth as wrong and wrong and wrong time after Since Republicans took control of the bottom 90 percent. In the last 2 time after time. I hear the same lan- the Senate in January, Democrats and years, the 14 wealthiest people in this guage, and what they say proves not to Republicans have come together on a country have seen an increase in their be true every time. I will mention some quotes from the number of issues to pass legislation to wealth of $157 billion, and that $157 bil- supporters of NAFTA. These are people address challenges that are facing our lion is more wealth than is owned by who were telling us how great the country. I hope this bill will be our the bottom 130 million Americans. next bipartisan achievement. How is that happening? Why is it NAFTA free-trade agreement would be. President Bill Clinton was pushing The President has made it clear that happening? We have seen a huge in- NAFTA in the same way that President he supports this bill, and key Demo- crease in technology, productivity is Obama is pushing TPP today. On Sep- cratic Senators are working to make way up, and the reality is that most tember 19, 1993, President Clinton said: sure it passes. I hope the rest of the working people should be seeing an in- Democratic Party here in the Senate I believe NAFTA will create 200,000 Amer- crease in their income. Yet, median ican jobs in the first two years of its effect. will come together with the President family income has gone down by al- . . . I believe that NAFTA will create a mil- and Republicans to get this done. most $5,000 since 1999. How does that lion jobs in the first five years of its impact. As President Obama said the other happen? Why is it that the richest It wasn’t just liberals, such as Bill day, ‘‘We have to make sure that country in the history of the world has Clinton, who supported NAFTA. I have America writes the rules of the global almost all of its new wealth in the a quote from the very conservative economy. . . . Because if we don’t write hands of the few, while the vast major- Heritage Foundation in 1993: ‘‘Vir- the rules for trade around the world— ity of the American people are working tually all economists agree that guess what—China will. And they’ll longer hours for lower wages? How does NAFTA will produce a net increase of write those rules in a way that gives that happen? Well, there are a lot of U.S. jobs over the next decade.’’ Chinese workers and Chinese busi- factors, but I will tell everyone that In 1993, the distinguished Senator nesses the upper hand, and locks Amer- our disastrous trade agreements, such from Kentucky, our majority leader ican-made goods out.’’ Again, that is a as NAFTA, CAFTA, and permanent MITCH MCCONNELL, said: ‘‘American quote from President Obama. normal trade relations with China, are firms will not move to Mexico just for To put it another way, if America certainly one of the major reasons why lower wages.’’ fails to lead on trade, other nations the middle class is in decline and why Were President Clinton, the Heritage will step in to fill the void, and those more and more income and wealth goes Foundation, and MITCH MCCONNELL nations will not have the best interests to a handful of people on the top. correct? Well, of course they were not. of American workers and American The sad truth is that many of the In fact, what happened was exactly the families in mind. new jobs created in this country today opposite of what they said. It is time to pass trade promotion au- are part-time and low-paying jobs. According to the well-respected thority so we can secure favorable new Thirty or forty years ago, people who economists at the Economic Policy In- trade deals and ensure that American maybe had a high school degree could stitute, NAFTA has led to the loss of goods and services can compete on a go out and get a job in a factory. They more than 680,000 jobs. In 1993, the year level playing field around the globe and never got rich and it wasn’t a glam- before NAFTA was implemented, the that American workers and American orous job, but they had enough wages United States had a trade surplus with consumers receive the benefits that and benefits to make it into the middle Mexico of more than $1.6 billion. Last come along with that. I hope that will class. year, the trade deficit with Mexico was be the outcome of the vote today, and Since 2001, we have lost almost 60,000 $53 billion. So all of the verbiage we I hope it will be a major achievement factories in America. When young peo- heard about NAFTA being so good for for this Senate—a bipartisan achieve- ple graduate from high school today, American workers turned out to be ment where both sides work together they don’t have the opportunity to dead wrong. for the good of our economy, for the work in a factory and have a union job What about China? We were told: Oh good of jobs, for the good of higher and make middle-class wages; their op- my God, China will open up the Chi- wage levels for American workers, and tions are Walmart and McDonald’s, nese market, and there are billions of for the good of a more competitive where there are low wages and minimal people. What an opportunity to create economy in which our consumers ben- benefits. Those are companies which good-paying jobs in America. efit. are vehemently anti-union. Here is what President Clinton, one I yield the floor. The sad truth is that we are in a race of the proponents of permanent normal The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- to the bottom. Not only have our trade trade relations with China, had to say ator from Vermont. agreements cost us millions of decent- in 1999:

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The point is that, by and large, espe- more than tripled since 1999, the aver- In 1999, conservative economists at cially if there were unions, those man- age Vietnamese worker who makes the Cato Institute said: ufacturing jobs paid working people a Nike shoes earns pennies an hour. That The silliest argument against PNTR is living wage, not a Walmart wage, not a is pretty much synonymous with what that Chinese imports would overwhelm U.S. McDonald’s wage. unfettered free trade is about. A hand- industry. In fact, American workers are far Our demand must be to corporate ful of people such as Phil Knight be- more productive than their Chinese counter- America—which tells us every night on come multi-multi-multibillionaires parts . . . PNTR would create far more ex- TV to buy this product, to buy this and poor people all over the world are port opportunities for America than the Chi- pair of sneakers, to buy this television, exploited and paid pennies an hour. nese. to buy whatever it is—that maybe, just It is not just Nike and it is not just Wow, were they wrong. maybe, they might want to start man- Vietnam. Another country that is part The Economic Policy Institute has ufacturing those products here in the of the Trans-Pacific Partnership is Ma- estimated that PNTR with China has United States of America and pay our laysia. Today, there are nearly 200 elec- led to the net loss of over 2.7 million workers a decent wage, rather than tronics factories in Malaysia where Americans jobs. looking all over the world for the low- high-tech products from Apple, Dell, Go to any department store in Amer- est possible wages in which they can Intel, Motorola, and Texas Instruments ica and walk in the door. Where are the exploit workers who are desperate. are manufactured and brought back to products made? China, China, China. I was very disappointed that Presi- the United States. If the TPP is ap- They are made in Vietnam and in other dent Obama chose the headquarters of proved, that number will go up sub- low-wage countries. In fact, it is harder Nike to tout the so-called benefits of stantially. What is wrong with that? It and harder to buy a product not made the TPP. Nike epitomizes why disas- turns out that many of the workers at in China. trous, unfettered free-trade policies the electronics plants in Malaysia are So all of those people who told us during the past four decades have being forced to work there under hor- what a great deal PNTR with China failed American workers. Nike does not rible working conditions. According to would be turned out to be dead wrong. employ a single manufacturing worker Verite, which conducted a 2-year inves- In fact, our trade agreement with who makes shoes in the United States tigation into labor abuses in Malay- China has cost us almost 3 million jobs. of America—not one worker. One hun- sia—an investigation which was com- In 2001, the trade deficit with China missioned by the U.S. Department of was $83 billion. Today, it is $342 billion. dred percent of the shoes sold by Nike are made overseas in low-wage coun- Labor—32 percent of the industry’s In 2011, on another trade agreement, nearly 200,000 migrant workers in Ma- the U.S. Chamber of Commerce—a big tries. That is the transformation of the American economy, and it is not just laysia were employed in forced situa- proponent of unfettered free trade— tions because their passports had been strongly supported TPP. The Chamber Nike. When Nike was founded in 1964, just 4 taken away or because they were of Commerce told us we had to pass a straining to pay back illegally high re- free-trade agreement with South Korea percent of U.S. footwear was imported. In other words, we manufactured the cruitment fees. In other words, Amer- because it would create some 280,000 ican workers are going to be forced to jobs in America. That is a lot of jobs. vast majority of the shoes and the sneakers we wore. Today, nearly all of compete against people in Malaysia— It turns out they were wrong again. In immigrant workers there whose pass- reality, the Economic Policy Institute the shoes that are bought in the United States are manufactured overseas. ports have been taken away and who recently found that the Korea Free can’t leave the country and who are Trade Agreement has led to the loss of Today, over 330,000 workers manufac- ture Nike’s products in Vietnam, where working under forced labor situations. some 75,000 jobs. So let me conclude by saying this: Now, the Obama administration says, the minimum wage is 56 cents an hour. I hear President Obama and other All of us understand trade is good. It is trust us. Forget what they said about a good thing. But I think most of us NAFTA. Forget what they said about proponents of TPP talking about a level playing field. We have to compete now have caught on to the fact that Korea. Forget what they said about the trade agreements pushed by cor- China. This one is different. Really, on a level playing field. Does anybody think competing against desperate peo- porate America, pushed by Wall Street, really, cross our fingers, hope to die, pushed by the pharmaceutical industry this one is really, really different. Yes, ple who make 56 cents an hour is a level playing field, is fair to American are very, very good if you are the CEO it may be true that every corporation of a major corporation, but they are a in America—corporations that have workers? Of course, we want the poor people all over the world to see an in- disaster if you are an American work- shut down factories in this country and er. crease in their standard of living, and moved to China—they are supporting It is my view that we have to rebuild we have to play an important role in this agreement. Yes, it is true Wall manufacturing in America. It is my Street, whose greed and recklessness that, but we don’t have to destroy the view that we have to create millions of have almost destroyed the American American middle class to help low-in- decent-paying jobs in America. It is my economy, is supporting this agreement. come workers around the world. view that we need to fundamentally re- In Vietnam, not only is the minimum Yes, it is true the pharmaceutical in- write our trade agreements so our larg- wage 56 cents an hour, independent dustry, which charges us the highest est export does not become decent-pay- prices in the world for prescription labor unions are banned, and people are ing American jobs. drugs, is supporting this agreement— thrown in jail for expressing their po- I urge my colleagues to vote no on but not to worry, we should trust these litical beliefs. Is that the level playing the fast-track agreement. Let us sit guys. They really are thinking of the field President Obama and other pro- down and work on trade agreements American middle class and working ponents of unfettered free trade are that work for the American middle families. Trust us when they tell us a talking about? class, that work for our working people trade agreement will be good for work- Back in 1988, Phil Knight—Phil and not just for the CEOs of the largest ing people. Yes, we should really trust Knight is the founder and the owner of corporations in this country. them. Meanwhile, every trade union in Nike—said Nike had ‘‘become synony- With that, Mr. President, I yield the America and the vast majority of envi- mous with slave wages, forced over- floor. ronmental groups in this country are time, and arbitrary abuse.’’ Phil I suggest the absence of a quorum. saying be careful about TPP; vote no Knight was right. In fact, factories in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The on fast-track. Vietnam where Nike shoes are manu- clerk will call the roll. Here is the reality of the American factured have been cited by the Worker The bill clerk proceeded to call the economy. Since 2001, we have lost 60,000 Rights Consortium for excessive over- roll.

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Under So to our colleagues across the Sen- Again, this provision, which passed the the previous order, the Senate stands ate, I indeed hope that we will invoke Finance Committee overwhelmingly, in recess until 2:15 p.m. cloture today, that we will move for- ensures a level playing field for Amer- Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:39 p.m., ward on debate, and that we will have ican businesses. It is nowhere to be recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassem- an opportunity to continue our work to found in the majority leader’s package bled when called to order by the Pre- support trade and to move toward pas- on the floor today. siding Officer (Mr. PORTMAN). sage of the final TPP. Finally, any trade package needs to f Thank you, Mr. President. ensure we are not importing products I yield the floor. made with child labor. That is why the CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Finance Committee passed an amend- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ator from Ohio. Mr. BROWN. Thank you, Mr. Presi- ment with overwhelming bipartisan the previous order, the time until 2:30 support to close a 75-year-old loophole p.m. will be equally divided in the dent. The trade package we are considering that allowed products made with forced usual form. labor and child labor into this country. The Senator from Colorado. today is missing important provisions that support American companies and For 75 years, that loophole stood. We Mr. GARDNER. Thank you, Mr. passed that amendment 21 to 5. We had President. American workers. We cannot have trade promotion without trade enforce- the support of Republican colleagues: In just a few minutes, we will be Senators GRASSLEY, CRAPO, ROBERTS, holding a vote on whether to invoke ment. Even supporters of fast-track and TPP—those cheerleaders, the most CORNYN, THUNE, TOOMEY, PORTMAN, cloture to cut off debate and move to outspoken cheerleaders for free trade— COATS, and HELLER. But, again, this bi- the trade promotion authority bill, even those supporters acknowledge partisan provision is nowhere to be granting trade promotion authority to there will be winners and losers from found in the majority leader’s package. the President—a very important con- this agreement. That is why I call on my Republican versation this country needs to have in Past deals show how widespread the colleagues—many of whom I have terms of what we are going to do to ex- losses will be. Travel the State the Pre- named; almost every one on them on pand our opportunities in a region of siding Officer and I represent in the the Finance Committee—who have the world that represents 50 percent of Senate and look at what NAFTA has voted for either the currency amend- the population of this world and that done, look at what PNTR with China ment or the level the playing field represents 40 percent of our trade op- has done, look at what the Central amendment or the prohibition on child portunities. It is a great opportunity America Free Trade Agreement has labor amendment. Some Republican for this Congress, this Senate, to show done, and look at what the South members of the Finance Committee how serious we are about truly rebal- Korea trade agreement has done to us. voted for all three of those amend- ancing our efforts with Asian nations. It would be a tragedy if the Senate ments, but they are not in the package. In Colorado alone, we exported near- acted and failed to help the American I am hopeful my Republican col- ly $8.4 billion in goods in 2014. In Colo- companies and the American workers leagues will join Democratic colleagues rado, 48 percent of all goods were ex- and the communities that we acknowl- to vote no on cloture so we can bring a ported in 2014. edge will be hurt by TPP. In other package to the floor that does trade Over 260,000 jobs are derived from words, we take an action in this body, promotion authority, that takes cares trade with nations represented by the working with the administration, and of workers, and also takes care of en- Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiating there are losers and winners from this forcing trade rules. group. The TPP represents an oppor- action. The losers are those who lose The trade package which passed out tunity for Colorado to create nearly their jobs, the small businesses that go of the Finance Committee is far from 4,000 new jobs, and that is just a start. out of business, and the communities perfect. I still have grave concerns So today’s conversation is not just a that get hurt by this. Those are the about fast-track. I know what bad vote on whether we will have more losers. How do you ignore them when it trade rules have done to my State. delay on an important bill; this is comes to these trade agreements? There is a reason these provisions were about something that represents far By excluding two of the four bills included in the trade package. The greater opportunity than that. The from the initial trade package, we are Senate should consider all four of fact is, over the past several years we excluding critical bipartisan provisions them. Majority Leader MCCONNELL have focused our time on the Middle that protect workers and ensure strong says he wants to respect committee East, and rightfully so, but as our day- trade enforcement. work on legislation. Well, here is his to-day attention gets grabbed by the We need to make sure that our steel chance. Middle East, our long-term interests manufacturers and other companies in The only way to get these important lie in Asia and the Trans-Pacific Part- our country are protected from unfair provisions to the President’s desk is to nership region. dumping. That is why I introduced— combine all four into one. We have So I hope today that Members will along with my colleagues, Senators done it in the past. Keep in mind, every put aside tendencies to decide they PORTMAN, CASEY, BURR, BENNET, and time Congress does major trade laws— want to play politics with the trade COATS—the Leveling the Playing Field 2002 fast-track included provisions on promotion authority and instead, in- Act. We included it in the Customs and enforcement, and it included provisions deed, pursue policies that will give us a Border Protection reauthorization with to help workers through trade adjust- chance to grow our economy, to make bipartisan support. It would strengthen ment assistance; the same thing in 1988 more products representative with the enforcement of trade laws. It would in- in the trade package; the same thing in symbol and the label ‘‘Made in Amer- crease the ability of industries—such 1974 in the trade package. Why would ica.’’ That is the chance we have as the steel industry, which is so im- we bifurcate this? Why would we take today—to give our workers a competi- portant in my State—to fight back out enforcement when that is a very tive advantage, to create an oppor- against unfair trade practices. It important part of trade? tunity for increased trade in an area of passed the Senate Finance Committee, We should not move forward with the world where we face increasing but in the majority leader’s package any trade package that does not in- competition and regional threats, to and Senator HATCH’s package, it is no- clude all four bills. I ask my colleagues show that the United States will in- where to be found on the floor today. in both parties, those who supported

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Is there centerpiece is TPA—no question about to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the objection? it. I know our staffs have been working Senate the pending cloture motion, Without objection, it is so ordered. together to find a path forward on En- which the clerk will state. The Senator from Oregon. Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, a few force Customs. The senior assistant legislative clerk This is an important bill, and we moments ago, we heard an argument read as follows: need to get it through the Senate, but that this envisioned trade agreement CLOTURE MOTION to do that, we need to begin debate will increase the number of products We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- that are stamped ‘‘Made in America,’’ today. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Trade promotion authority is the key ‘‘Made in the United States of Amer- Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby to our economic future. I hope my col- ica.’’ Certainly that is the argument move to bring to a close debate on the mo- leagues on both sides of the aisle will tion to proceed to H.R. 1314, an act to amend that has been put forward for trade stand with me and President Obama the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide agreement after trade agreement after and vote yes so we may update and for the right to an administrative appeal re- trade agreement. modernize our trade laws, including lating to adverse determinations of tax-ex- The first step in the process is to say: empt status of certain organizations. Look at those markets. Wouldn’t it be TPA, and help lay the groundwork for Mitch McConnell, Bob Corker, Joni wonderful in that nation if we had di- a healthy economy for our children and Ernst, Bill Cassidy, John Cornyn, Thad rect access, improved access? our grandchildren. Cochran, Shelley Moore Capito, Deb Particularly, we have done a series of Ninety-five percent of the world’s Fischer, John McCain, James agreements with very low-wage, low- trade is outside of our country. Trade Lankford, Patrick J. Toomey, Roy produces better salaries—13 to 18 per- Blunt, Ron Johnson, Pat Roberts, environmental standards, low-enforce- David Perdue, David Vitter, Ben Sasse. ment nations. Well, that is the first cent. We have worked through all the stage. problems in the committee. We have The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- Then the second stage becomes: Now had plenty of amendments, lots of de- imous consent, the mandatory quorum that we have this broader connection, bate, and we put this on the floor with call has been waived. we are competing with products made the understanding that it would be The question is, Is it the sense of the in that country, so we better make voted on. Senate that debate on the motion to sure we open a factory there as well. Mr. BROWN. Would the Finance proceed to H.R. 1314, an act to amend And then suddenly, instead of those chair yield for a question? the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to products coming from the United Mr. HATCH. My time is just about provide for the right to an administra- States to a foreign nation, in fact, gone, but go ahead. tive appeal relating to adverse deter- those products are being made in that Mr. BROWN. I would just ask, the minations of tax-exempt status of cer- foreign nation. four bills that we passed in com- tain organizations, shall be brought to Then comes stage three: Oh, now that mittee—African growth and oppor- a close? we are making those products overseas tunity, trade adjustment assistance, The yeas and nays are mandatory at a much lower price because of the trade promotion authority, and the under the rule. lower wages and lower environmental Customs bill—all passed out of com- The clerk will call the roll. standards and lower enforcement, it mittee by strong bipartisan majorities, The senior assistant legislative clerk does not make sense to make those right, and we hoped at the time they called the roll. products in the United States anymore. would come together in the motion to Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators So that is how we lost 5 million man- proceed to a vote. are necessarily absent: the Senator ufacturing jobs in America. That is Mr. HATCH. I understand the ques- from South Carolina (Mr. GRAHAM) and how we lost 50,000 factories in America. tion. They passed out with an under- the Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO). So for those who want to put forward standing between the vice chairman of Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the the chimera, the illusion, the mirage the committee and me that we would Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER) that somehow this is going to increase vote on them separately but would is necessarily absent. American production, American citi- move TPA and TAA—which most Re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there zens should know, in fact, that is a publicans hate—we would move them any other Senators in the Chamber de- false promise—a false promise that has together, and then we would move the siring to vote? been put out time after time after time third one, and then we would move the The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 52, and shown to be wrong again and again fourth one. It was supposed to be done nays 45, as follows: and again. that way because everybody knew that [Rollcall Vote No. 176 Leg.] Let’s think about this: Why would putting the Schumer amendment on YEAS—52 the one bill would not be acceptable in you pave a path to put the workers in Alexander Enzi Paul your State directly in competition the House and would not be acceptable Ayotte Ernst Perdue with workers earning 60 cents an hour? to the President, and that is the prob- Barrasso Fischer Portman Tell me that is advantageous to mak- lem here. We all are prepared to have a Blunt Flake Risch Boozman Gardner Roberts ing things in your nation, and I will vote on that bill, but the agreement Burr Grassley was that we would vote individually on Rounds tell you, you are wrong. Capito Hatch Sasse So let’s not go down a path in which all four bills. Finally, we agreed to do Carper Heller Scott Cassidy Hoeven we pave a highway to essentially de- TPA and TAA because your side was Sessions Coats Inhofe Shelby stroy American manufacturing, to dis- concerned about whether this side Cochran Isakson Sullivan rupt American manufacturing, to de- would allow TAA to go through. There Collins Johnson Thune crease the competitiveness of living never had been a question that we were Corker Kirk Cornyn Lankford Tillis wages here in the United States of willing to do that even though most of Cotton Lee Toomey America. Let’s enhance and strengthen us hate that bill. Crapo McCain Vitter our position in the world, not under- Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I ask Cruz Moran Wicker mine it. unanimous consent to speak for 1 Daines Murkowski Thank you, Mr. President. minute. NAYS—45 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Baldwin Blumenthal Brown ator from Utah. objection? Bennet Boxer Cantwell

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Heitkamp Murphy Warner came together that was able to pass We will have an open and fair amend- Hirono Murray Warren through the committee by an over- Kaine Nelson Whitehouse ment process. How many times have I King Peters Wyden whelming margin of 20 to 6—20 to 6. It said that this year? That is what we in- was a significant win for the people we NOT VOTING—3 tend to do when we get on TPA. For represent. It was a win for the Ameri- my part, I can restate my commitment Booker Graham Rubio cans who look to us to secure economic to processing TPA, TAA, and other The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this growth and good jobs for them, not policies that Chairman HATCH and Sen- vote, the yeas are 52, the nays are 45. give in to the special interests who, ap- ator WYDEN can agree to. Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- parently, would rather see those jobs The Senate has historically been a sen and sworn not having voted in the end up in countries like China. place where our country debates and affirmative, the motion is rejected. It was a win for the security of our considers big issues. This is an issue The majority leader. country and for our leadership around worthy of our consideration. Yet today Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I the world. The Secretary of Defense, we have voted to not even consider it. enter a motion to reconsider the vote for example, was at lunch with Repub- It doesn’t mean we can predetermine by which cloture was not invoked. licans today talking about the impor- outcomes. It doesn’t mean we can even The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mo- tance to our repositioning to the Pa- guarantee the successful passage of leg- tion is entered. cific, from a defense and foreign policy islation once we proceed to debate it. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I point of view, to get TPP. He was ac- We can’t make those kinds of guaran- move to proceed to H.R. 1314. companied by seven—not at our lunch, tees that the other side was saying are f but seven former Defense Secretaries preconditions to even considering the of both parties said this just last week, President’s No. 1 domestic priority. CONCLUSION OF MORNING ‘‘The stakes are clear and America’s BUSINESS But blocking the Senate from even prestige, influence and leadership are having a debate of such an important The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning on the line.’’ issue is not the answer. Senators who business is closed. So the rationale for voting yes today, do so are choosing to stand with spe- f a vote that would have simply allowed cial interests and against the American the Senate to debate the issue, was ENSURING TAX EXEMPT ORGANI- jobs that knocking down more unfair overwhelming. It was supported by the trade barriers could support. ZATIONS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL facts, and yet voices in the President’s So I sure hope that some of our col- ACT—MOTION TO PROCEED party who rail against the future won leagues across the aisle will heed the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The out today. I do not routinely quote words of President Obama and rethink clerk will report the motion. President Obama, but today is no ordi- their choice. I hope they will vote with The senior assistant legislative clerk nary day. So when the President said, us to open debate on this issue. read as follows: ‘‘The hard left is just making stuff up,’’ Let me reiterate. We will continue to Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 58, H.R. when the President said their increas- engage with both sides. We will con- 1314, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue ingly bizarre arguments didn’t ‘‘stand tinue to engage with both sides. We Code of 1986 to provide for a right to an ad- the test of fact and scrutiny,’’ it was will have an open amendment process. ministrative appeal relating to adverse de- hard to argue with him. terminations of tax-exempt status of certain ‘‘You don’t make change through slo- We will continue to cooperate in the organizations. gans,’’ the President reminded his ad- same spirit that got us through so Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous versaries on this issue. ‘‘You don’t many impossible hurdles already in consent that Senators be permitted to make change through ignoring reali- getting this bill to the floor. speak for up to 10 minutes each. ties.’’ This was no small accomplishment to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I think that is something worth re- get it as far as it has come, given the objection, it is so ordered. flecting on. various points of view on the Finance Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, Now this doesn’t have to be the end Committee. Chairman HATCH and Sen- well, what we just saw here is pretty of the story. Trade has traditionally ator WYDEN deserve a lot of credit for shocking. There are always limits to been a bipartisan issue that cuts across that. But they didn’t go through all of what can be accomplished when the the partisan divide. I suspect we have that to stall out on the floor before we American people choose divided gov- colleagues on the other side who aren’t have the chance to do something im- ernment, but of course it does not that comfortable filibustering eco- portant for the American people. mean Washington should not work to- nomic benefits for their constituents or So I hope that folks on the other side ward bipartisan solutions that make a President who leads their party. who are preventing this debate will se- sense for our country. Trade offers a What we have just witnessed is that riously consider the implications. perfect opportunity to do just that. We the Democratic Senate shut down the Other countries are taking a look at on this side believe strongly in lifting opportunity to debate the top eco- us. They are wondering whether we can up the middle class and knocking down nomic priority of the Democratic deliver. We hear TPP is close to being unfair barriers that discriminate President of the United States. finalized, and here is the headline they against American workers and Amer- I suspect some may be parking their see—that every single one—with one ican products in the 21st century. vote, rather than buying the out- exception, I believe—of the President’s On this issue, the President agrees. landish rhetoric we have heard from own party in the Senate prevented the So we worked in good faith all year— the left. Certainly, that is my hope. mechanism for having trade consid- all year long—to formulate a package But to get the best outcome for the ered, prevented it from even coming to that both parties could support. The country, we have to be realistic. For the Senate floor. That is not the kind top Republican on the Finance Com- instance, the idea that any Senator can of headline that we want to send mittee, Senator HATCH, engaged in make a guarantee that a particular bill around the world—that America can- months of good-faith negotiations with will be enacted into law is simply im- not be depended upon, that America the top Democrat on the committee, possible. cannot deliver trade agreements. To Senator WYDEN. They consulted closely I assure you that we would have had our allies in the Pacific that are appre- with colleagues over in the House such a different outcome on today’s cloture hensive about the Chinese—and who as Chairman RYAN. They consulted motion if Senators actually wielded thought this was not only good for

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We were I suggest the best way to move for- think this over, and we will be able to told that it would not be a part—if it ward is to come up with a program to come together and go forward on a bi- were a part of TPA, we all know it have all of these bills discussed at the partisan basis to achieve an important would kill it, the President wouldn’t same time, and that is why we have accomplishment for the American peo- sign the bill. So my goal is not to use felt the way we did and we indicated ple. currency to kill the TPA bill and not that in the vote we just took. So I The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. to kill the TPA bill, it is to get cur- think everybody should just take a LANKFORD). The Democratic leader. rency passed. That is why we offered it deep breath, and I think there are prob- Mr. REID. Mr. President, my friend, to the Customs bill, a separate bill, on ably ways we can move forward with the majority leader, has one person to the strong view that no one disputed in this without disparaging either side. blame for our not being on the floor committee—no one disputed this in I think the vote was important, pro- now debating this important piece of committee—that we would get a vote cedurally. We, as a minority—as the legislation, and that person is the ma- separately—separately, I repeat—on Republican leader certainly can under- jority leader. The next time he looks in the Customs bill on the floor and that stand, having been in the minority for the mirror, he can understand who is it would come to the floor just like the a number of years—I think we would be responsible for not having debate, as he other bills. better off with the minority having a said, with robust amendments. It is he. As for currency, in the committee say in what goes on in this body. The reason for this situation we are they agreed they would deal with it on That is the way we spoke today. We in today is very simple. The Finance the Customs bill and not on TPA. And believe that, and we look forward to Committee reported four bills out by a now our friends on the other side are continuing the process of moving for- large, bipartisan vote of the Finance trying to bunch it all together. ward on this bill. We cannot be debat- Committee. The majority leader de- But look, we need to be clear. The ing the merits of this legislation unless cided, on his own, that he would con- currency issue on TPA is a killer. The we figure out some way to move for- sider two of those and that the others President would veto the bill. It would ward, and right now that process is not would have to figure out some other defeat the bill. That is why in com- looking very good. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- way to get done. mittee they sensibly reached the con- ator from Oregon. As the Republican leader said this clusion to deal with currency on the morning in his opening statement, let’s Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, will the Customs bill. So I want to be clear Senator briefly yield for a unanimous move to those two bills, and then we about that. So when we get on the bill, will start the amendment process. Do consent request? everybody will understand the signifi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the all four and start the amendment proc- cance of that issue. Senator yield? ess. It is very logical. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The Senator from Texas. It is illogical what he is saying. Why Democratic leader. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask should we only do two of the four re- Mr. REID. Mr. President, one word unanimous consent that after the bill ported out of the Finance Committee? before my friend from Oregon is recog- manager, the ranking member of the It doesn’t make sense. nized— Finance Committee is recognized to Now, my friend the Republican leader The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- speak, that I be recognized to speak, is very aware of motions to proceed. jority leader. and that following me, the chairman of During the last 4 years, because of the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, the Senate Finance Committee be rec- Republicans’ cynical approach to gov- that is exactly what Senator SCHUMER ognized to speak. ernment, they basically defeated ev- said in committee, what I just read. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without erything we tried to do while not al- That was what Senator SCHUMER said objection, it is so ordered. lowing us to proceed on legislation. in committee. It was not clear from my The Senator from Oregon is recog- However, we are saying we are willing notes who said it, but that is exactly nized. to work with you on this legislation. what Senator SCHUMER said in com- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, the ma- We don’t want to stop moving forward mittee: jority leader has entered a motion to on this bill. We think, though, the bill And, explicitly I did not offer the currency reconsider the trade legislation. I want should be what was reported out of the amendment to the TPA bill. We were told to be clear, both for the majority lead- Finance Committee. That seems the that it would not be part—if it were part of er and all our colleagues here, that I fair thing to do. TPA it might kill it. am very interested in working with the That is all we ask—a path forward, a Senator SCHUMER: majority leader and our colleague from realistic path for all of us to proceed on My goal is not to use currency to kill the the other side of the aisle to find a bi- this legislation. If we are stuck here, it TPA bill and not to kill the TPA bill, it’s to partisan path to get back to the trade is too bad. We shouldn’t be. get currency passed. legislation at the earliest possible I say to my friend the Republican Senator SCHUMER, further: time. leader, I am always available to speak And that’s why we offered it to the cus- This morning, 14 protrade Democrats with him—here, telephone, my office, toms bill, on the view, strong view, that no met, and I can assure all the Senators his office—to figure a way forward on one disputed in committee that we’d get a here that these are Senators who are this legislation. vote separately on the customs bill on the committed—strongly committed—to I have stated the last week or so that floor, that it would come to the floor just ensuring that this bill passes. the way we should go forward is to like the other bills. Now, with respect to just another have all four of the measures that That is Senator SCHUMER in com- brief description about where we are, came out of the Finance Committee mittee. all the hard work that the majority lumped together and start legislating The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mi- leader correctly described as going on on those—to have, in the words of the nority leader. in connection with this legislation has Republican leader, a robust amend- Mr. REID. Mr. President, Senator been about four bills: the trade pro- ment process on those bills as lumped SCHUMER has been involved in the cur- motion act, Customs—which is really together. rency issue from basically the time he trade enforcement to help displaced The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- came to the Senate. It has been an im- workers—and then trade preferences jority leader of the Senate. portant issue for him, and he can speak for developing countries. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, ob- for himself. Just briefly, I want to describe why viously the most sensitive political I am not an expert on the bill, and I it was so important for Senators on a issue surrounding this is the currency don’t intend to debate anyone here on bipartisan basis in the Finance Com- issue. I want to make sure everybody the merits of the bill. People know how mittee to tackle these issues.

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The third finally with the majority leader having en- Partnership—with 11 nations, including puts our trade enforcement policies tered into a motion to have the trade Japan, which has always been difficult into high gear so America can crack bill reconsidered, I want to express to to get to the table because they have down on the trade cheats. The fourth my colleagues—and I see several Fi- very great concerns there, but they renews trade programs that are crucial nance members here, Chairman HATCH were willing to come to the table. And to American manufacturers. Together, and Senator CORNYN, a senior member it might ruin TTIP, which is 28 nations these bills would form a legislative of the committee, a member of the in Europe. package that throws out the 1990s leadership—that I am very interested Forty to sixty percent of all trade in NAFTA playbook on trade. It is an op- in working closely with both of them the world would come through these portunity to enact fresh, middle-class to find a bipartisan path and get back two agreements that would be done by trade policies that will create high- to this legislation just as soon as pos- the Trade Representative, subject to skill, high-wage jobs in Oregon and sible. the review by Congress provided in across our land. That opportunity is Mr. President, I yield the floor. TPA, which happens to be the proce- lost if this package of four bills gets The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- dural mechanism pursuant to which we winnowed down to two. jority whip. can assert congressional control over In particular, dropping the enforce- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask these foreign policy agreements, these ment bill in my view is legislative mal- unanimous consent that the chairman trade agreements. practice. The calculation is quite sim- of the Finance Committee be recog- So there was no agreement to bring ple. The Finance Committee gave the nized and then I be recognized fol- these up all at one time. The first time Senate a bipartisan trade enforcement lowing his remarks. I heard that was, I think, yesterday or bill that will protect American jobs The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the day before, and I was flabbergasted. and promote American exports, which objection, it is so ordered. To have our colleagues vote against are two propositions that I believe Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I thank cloture on a bill the President wants every Member of this body supports. my colleague for his kindness in doing more than any other bill, after he The enforcement legislation closes a that. talked to them, is astounding to me. shameful loophole that allows for prod- I listened to the debate, and I have to So I am going to take a moment to ucts made with forced and child labor say I am very disappointed. talk about what transpired this after- to be sold in our country. This is 2015, Everybody knew that Senator SCHU- noon because I think it warrants fur- and there is absolutely no room for a MER accommodated us—the ranking ther discussion. loophole that allows slavery in Amer- member and myself—in putting the As I stated this morning, with to- ican trade policies. If the decision is language on the Customs bill. In fact, day’s vote, we were trying to do some- made to drop this bipartisan legisla- here is what Senator SCHUMER said: thing good for the American people, to tion, that shameful loophole would live And, explicitly I did not offer the currency advance our Nation’s trade agenda and on. amendment to the TPA bill. We were told to provide good jobs for American Now, any Senator who goes home and that it would not be part—if it were part of workers, all of which would happen speaks, as I do, about the virtues of TPA it might kill it. My goal is not to use should we get this through both Houses currency to kill the TPA bill and not to kill job-creating trade policies has, in my the TPA bill, it’s to get currency passed. And of Congress and the President signs it view, a special obligation to ensure that’s why we offered it to the customs bill, into law. that American trade enforcement is on the view, strong view, that no one dis- Now, to do that, we can’t have killer tough, effective, and built on American puted in committee that we’d get a vote sep- amendments put on bills that every- values. That is what the Finance Com- arately on the customs bill on the floor, that body knows will kill it and that the mittee’s bipartisan enforcement bill is it would come to the floor just like the other President can’t sign. I know people dis- all about. Without proper enforcement, bills. agree with us on how we intended to no trade deal can ever live up to the That was the agreement. The distin- get there. That much was clear from hype. This enforcement bill is a jobs guished Senator from Oregon knows the outset. Sadly, these colleagues— bill, plain and simple, and it needs to that was the agreement; that we were who have always been against TPA— get to the President’s desk. going to lump the two together, the were unwilling to have a discussion Some elements of this package rep- TPA and TAA—although I would have about their disagreements in a fair and resent priorities that have tradition- preferred to have those voted on sepa- open debate, and, I have to say, that ally belonged to Republicans. Other rately, but we agreed to do that be- was all of them on the other side elements are traditionally Democratic. cause there was a concern on the today. Instead, they voted this after- But taken as a whole, this is a bipar- Democratic side that maybe we noon to prevent any such debate from tisan package that both sides of the Fi- wouldn’t put TAA out. That was a ri- taking place. nance Committee supported strongly, diculous concern because we know TPA We are willing to debate, we are will- with the understanding that its compo- can’t pass unless you give the unions ing to have amendments, but I am also nent parts would be linked together. what they want on TAA. So we grit our only willing to abide by the agreement You can’t make this stool stand up teeth and we were willing to do that. we have with Senator SCHUMER with with just two legs. We put them together so we could ac- regard to the Customs bill. That was The Senate should not begin debate commodate again. And it was com- the agreement, and I compliment Sen- until there is a clear path forward for pletely understood that the AGOA bill, ator SCHUMER for being willing to put each of these four bills, and I use that the next two bills, would be voted on it on there because he knew it would word specifically because I have talked separately. Senator SCHUMER knew, kill TPA. with colleagues about it. We are going and said so; that he realized it would Needless to say, I am disappointed by to work together in a bipartisan fash- give the House a very, very bad stom- this outcome. ion. That is what Chairman HATCH and achache because they probably While we are talking about trade pol- I have done since he became chairman, couldn’t put this bill through with that icy at large, the bill receiving the most and I have been grateful to him be- language on it. attention was, of course, the TPA bill, cause that is the way he sought to I even agreed with Senator SCHUMER which is bipartisan. I made sure it was carry out his responsibilities when I that we could have hearings later. He bipartisan—that we could work to- was chairman. We are going to work could bring up a bill. We would have gether, that we could come together, together, but the challenge has always hearings. We would have a markup on that we could all basically feel good been to find a clear path forward for the currency matters because there are about it—and it passed 20 to 6, which is each of these four bills. a lot of people who would like to see astounding to even me. I didn’t know

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While we are talking about trade pol- that they do. But the fact is they have We were never talking about reach- icy at large, I would just say the bill a right to do that, and we protected ing an agreement with people who receiving the most attention was, of that right. wanted a path forward on good trade course, the TPA bill, which is bipar- Now, I might say these problems ex- legislation. We have been talking tisan, supported by Republicans and isted from the beginning. We knew about an idea devised for the sole pur- Democrats in both the House and the about them from the onset. That is pose of stopping progress on TPA. At Senate, by the way, not to mention the why the ranking member of the Fi- least for today, it appears they have President of the United States and his nance Committee and I agreed at our been successful. administration. markup to move our four trade bills Once again, I am disappointed. A lot On April 22, the bill was voted out of separately. of work has gone into this effort in the Senate Finance Committee by a As one of the principal authors of both the Senate and the House of Rep- historic vote of 20 to 6, with seven three of the four trade bills, I want to resentatives—not to mention the ad- Democrats on the committee voting to be very clear because there has appar- ministration. I, personally, have been report the bill. The bill which was ently been some confusion on this at this from the very moment I took President Obama’s top legislative pri- point. There was never a plan to move over as the lead Republican on the Sen- ority, by the way, was riding a wave of all four of these bills together or as ate Finance Committee in January amendments headed to the floor. Yet, part of TPA. 2011. today, the mere thought of even debat- While we agreed that TPA and TAA In January 2014—more than a year ing this bill was apparently too much would have to move on parallel ago—I introduced legislation with the for my Democratic colleagues to bear. tracks—we did agree to that—there former chairmen, Max Baucus and Nothing changed. It is the same bill we was no such agreement with regard to Dave Camp, that formed the basis of reported out of committee. I can re- the other bills, only a commitment the bill that we had hoped to start de- member the happy time we had talking that we would do our best to try to get bating this week. Both Baucus and about how wonderful it was to finally all four enacted into law, with no guar- Camp were committed to this effort. Sadly, Chairman Camp retired and get this bill out of the committee, after antees that they would be but to do our Chairman Baucus was sent off to going to 10 p.m. one night and actually very best. China. beyond that for staff. The agreement with TPA and TAA When Senator WYDEN took over the This is the same bill we have been was honored. Both the majority leader committee, I worked with him to ad- talking about for months. The only and I made clear today that if cloture dress his concerns about the bill, and thing that was different today than was invoked on the motion to proceed, that work continued after I took over just a few days ago was the strategy we would file a substitute amendment as chairman this year. Even though I being employed by the opposition. that included both of these bills—TPA As we all know, the TPA bill wasn’t thought some of his proposals were un- and TAA. workable, I bent over backwards to ac- the only trade bill reported out of the We also made commitments—com- commodate his desires, because in the Finance Committee in April. We also mitments I had already made—to work end, I thought it would broaden sup- reported a bill to reauthorize Trade Ad- with our colleagues to find a path for- port for TPA, and I wanted to please justment Assistance, a bill to reauthor- ward on the Customs and the pref- him, as my partner on the committee. ize some trade preference programs and erences legislation. But that was not Chairman RYAN joined us in this ef- a Customs and Enforcement bill. enough, apparently. We have had nu- fort, and we did all we could to put to- A few days before we were to begin merous discussions regarding alter- gether a bill and a path forward that the floor debate on trade policy, we native paths for other trade bills. That both parties could support. We met heard rumblings from our colleagues was not enough, either. The only thing with Chairman RYAN regularly. Until on the other side, and we started hear- they would accept was full inclusion of the last few days and the advent of ing statements from some Senators, in- all the trade bills at the outset of the these new demands materializing out cluding some who had generally been debate. We could not agree to that, and of whole cloth, I thought we had been supportive of TPA, that they would they knew it. successful. Even after these new de- only support the pending motion to Of course, to be fair, some of the mands came up, I did my best to find proceed if they had assurances that all Democrats were not necessarily insist- an agreement, working right up to the four bills—TPA, TAA, preferences, and ing that the four bills be part of the vote to find a reasonable path forward. Customs—would be debated and passed same package. Instead, they just want- But, apparently, something reasonable at the same time. That never was the ed guarantees that all of them would was not in the cards. agreement, and everybody understood be enacted into law. That is not the Everyone here knows I am an opti- that. These new demands brought for- way it works around here. mist. I still believe we can get some- ward at the eleventh hour were prob- I do not even know how to comment thing done, that we can work some- lematic for a number of reasons, most on that. It is, to put it bluntly, simply thing out. I have told the President the notably because, as reported out of the absurd to think that a Senate leader same. I am still willing to do what it Finance Committee, the Customs bill can guarantee any bill will become law takes to pass these bills. I hope my col- faces a number of problems both with before a debate even begins. Yet those leagues will see the light here and the White House and the House of Rep- were the demands we faced over the come to the table with some realistic resentatives, and my friends on the last few days. Although they were obvi- alternatives for a path forward. Until other side realized that in this bipar- ously impossible, we worked in good that happens, the President is going to tisan effort that we were making to- faith to try to reach an accommoda- have to wait on these trade agree- gether. They recognized that there tion with those who—in my opinion— ments, as will all the farmers, ranch- were problems for both the White were not working in good faith. And I ers, manufacturers, and other job cre- House and House of Representatives am willing to forgive that. Even then, ators in our country who desperately that would prevent it from being en- there was no path to yes. need market access and a level inter- acted into law any time soon. I will not Of course, as we all know that the national playing field in order to com- detail all the problems, but I think idea for demanding a ‘‘four bills or no pete. most of my colleagues know what they bills’’ strategy did not originate in the In the future, if we see a sharp de- are. But I will say that those problems Finance Committee. This demand ma- cline in U.S. agriculture and manufac- existed from the beginning and we terialized last week and came directly turing and if the United States retreats

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There are those act together? things that we grow, that our ranchers who, perhaps, would like to get to yes, I certainly hope that does not hap- raise, and that our manufacturers and that means that you can have a ne- pen—that these other nations—particu- make? Why in the world would we not gotiation and try to find a way to get larly China—take advantage of our not want to do it? to yes. But I can only gather from what getting our act together. Perhaps, in You will have to ask our colleagues was said earlier that there are probably my frustration, I am being a little dra- across the aisle, who today, with the 32 Senators on that side of the aisle matic. Still, I have no doubt that some exception of one Democrat, chose to who are antitrade. They are not inter- will come to regret what went on here filibuster this bill. I am intrigued to ested in getting to yes. What they do is today—one way or another. hear the numbers that were mentioned they throw up phony barriers, such as As for me, I have no regrets. I have earlier: 14 protrade Democrats—14. I this attempt to renegotiate the pack- done all I can to get these important guess that means there are at least 32 age that was brought here to the floor. bills across the finish line. I am going antitrade Democrats. But I must say, This is sort of typical obstructionism. to continue to do all I can in the future on this side of the aisle, we are by and We saw this happen in the to get these bills across the finish line. large a protrade party—for the very antitrafficking legislation as well, Unfortunately, after today, it is very reasons that I mentioned earlier. We when a piece of legislation passed out unclear how many of my colleagues on would like to work with anybody—in- of the Senate Judiciary Committee the other side of the aisle are willing to cluding the President of the United unanimously and came to the floor. do the same. I believe there are honest, States—to try to get our economy And then all of a sudden, someone good people on that side of the aisle growing again, to open markets to the woke up and said: Well, we did not read who want to make this right, who want things that we make and grow and the bill, and now we object. This trade tool will give Congress the to make up for what happened here manufacture here in the United States, opportunity to examine any upcoming today. I feel confident that is so. I am because it benefits the entire country, deal that the President is trying to cut going to proceed on the basis that that including hard-working families. is so. I sure hope it is so because, my The irony is that last week the Sen- and make sure—we make sure; we do gosh, to put this Nation’s foreign pol- ate overwhelmingly voted on a bill not take the President’s word for it. We make sure the American people get icy—especially in the Asia-Pacific re- that would guarantee Congress the a fair shake. gion, in particular—on hold when we time and opportunity to review a po- Many of the provisions in trade pro- could be building relationships in these tential agreement between President motion authority are common sense countries as never before and at the Obama and Iran. That bill passed 98 to and they are nonpartisan. For example, same time spurring on international 1 and will prevent implementation by if passed, TPA would give Congress the trade as never before is a matter of the President until the American peo- authority to read the full text of the grave concern to me. ple, through their elected representa- trade agreement. It is hard to argue I yield the floor. tives, are given the chance to scruti- that this is a bad thing. It is hard to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- nize, study, and debate that particular get more straightforward than that, jority whip. agreement and vote on it up or down. but we have no guarantee without this Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I want So far, the so-called deal or framework provision. to congratulate the chairman of the Fi- has been incredibly vague, and I think Trade promotion authority would nance Committee, who I know has la- it is important that we understand promote greater transparency and ac- bored long and hard to get this bill what is in it. countability in the negotiations proc- where it is today. I know how dis- You can imagine that if we voted 98 ess. Some, understandably, have com- appointed he is at the filibuster by our to 1 to require the President to lay be- plained that up to this point the friends across the aisle on the Presi- fore the American people this impor- Obama administration has relayed very dent’s No. 1 domestic priority. tant negotiation with Iran, why it is so little information about this unfolding I have heard it said that the U.S. strange that our Democratic friends do trade agreement—known as the Trans- economy is just one or two steps not want us to participate in the same Pacific Partnership—or the affected in- away—a few policy choices away—from process by which to vote up or down on dustries—that it has relayed very little awakening that slumbering giant trade agreements. information about the negotiations known as the U.S. economy and grow- Trade promotion authority, histori- taking place with countries along the ing it for the benefit of all Americans. cally, has had bipartisan support here Pacific Rim and in Europe. Unfortunately, the filibuster that oc- in the Chamber. By the way, this is not This bill prioritizes transparency and curred today is a backwards step. just something that will be extended accountability front and center and I know there are some people that for the next 20 months of President will require the administration to brief say to Republicans: Why would you Obama’s administration. This will be Members of Congress regularly on the want to work with President Obama? extended 6 years into the Presidency of progress of the negotiations. It will ac- The truth of the matter is that is what the next President of the United tually allow Members of Congress to we are here for, if we agree on the prin- States. attend the negotiations. How more ciple. We are not here to agree with The Chairman mentioned that this transparent can you get than that? him just to agree with him. As a mat- legislation sailed through the Finance That way Congress can work directly ter of fact, sometimes it is easier to go Committee by a wide margin of 20 to 6. with those who are finalizing this back home and say: Well, I disagreed And, of course, as I said—and I will say agreement to ensure, again, that the with the President. it again—it is supported by the admin- American people are getting a good But this is one area where the Presi- istration, by President Obama’s admin- deal. dent of the United States is absolutely istration. So through the trade promotion au- correct. We are here not to do what he It is very strange to see Democrats thority, the bill that has been filibus- wants us to do, but we are here to do blocking a bill supported by the leader tered today, Congress would have been what our constituents—what the Amer- of their political party, the President able to get to know important details ican people—want us to do. What they of the United States. The excuses they regarding the actual implementation want is the better jobs, the improved gave here today are that all of a sudden of the trade deal. wages, the sort of robust economic they woke up and decided that the deal I am disappointed our Democratic growth that comes along with trade that Senator WYDEN and Senator colleagues were not able to see how im- agreements. HATCH agreed to—which is to combine portant this legislation is, not to us,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:35 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G12MY6.045 S12MYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE S2792 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 12, 2015 not to the President but to the people products, it is about the jobs that are Mr. CORNYN. I suggest the absence they represent and to the economy and necessary to make and grow the prod- of a quorum. wages we need to see grow. ucts we sell. According to a report re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Well, as we heard from Secretary Ash leased last month by the International clerk will call the roll. Carter today at lunch, this is impor- Trade Administration, as of 2014, more The bill clerk proceeded to call the tant for national security reasons as than 1 million jobs in Texas alone are roll. well. It is important America thor- supported by exporting, and in the en- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask oughly engage in Asia with our trading tire country that figure is 11 million. unanimous consent that the order for partners because there is a strange but So with 11 million jobs dependent on the quorum call be rescinded. simple phenomenon that occurs when exports, why in the world wouldn’t we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without two countries trade with each other. want to improve our ability to export objection, it is so ordered. They are sure a lot less likely to go to more abroad to other markets around f war with each other if they are doing the world and to create more jobs in business and talking to each other. the process? RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF From a national security perspective, Well, TPA is important because it THE CHAIR we want to make sure we make the would allow Congress to also have clear The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under rules with regard to trading in Asia oversight over the pending trade agree- the previous order, the Senate stands and that we don’t default and let China ments. I know there is a lot of skep- in recess subject to the call of the fill the void, which they will be happy ticism about the kind of deal that is Chair. if we don’t take care of our business. being cut behind closed doors. We Thereupon, the Senate, at 3:59 p.m., Trade is important to my State, and would open those doors and bring it out recessed subject to the call of the Chair as I said, it is important to the United into the open and allow all Americans and reassembled at 5:29 p.m. when States. In the 20th century all we need- to examine it. And we, as their rep- called to order by the Presiding Officer ed back in Texas were farm-to-market resentatives, will exam it as well and (Ms. AYOTTE). roads to find customers for our goods. ask the hard questions, such as why is But in the 21st century, our customers this in the best interest of the Amer- f are not just in the next town over, they ican farmer, rancher, and manufac- MORNING BUSINESS are all around the world. As I said, 95 turer. percent of our potential customers live We know that TPP—the Trans-Pa- outside of the United States. cific Partnership, which is the big Asia VOTE EXPLANATION This legislation would help connect trade agreement—alone makes up American farmers, ranchers, and small about 40 percent of the world’s econ- Mr. THUNE. Madam President, yes- businesses to the markets around the omy. terday I missed the vote on S. Con. world which would help our economy. I admit I am a little disappointed Res. 16, which states U.S. policy on the As the country’s largest exporter, we in that the Democrats, with the exception release of American citizens in Iran, Texas know the value of trade first- of one Senator, would choose to block because I was touring tornado damage hand because we depend on it. I know a this important piece of legislation. in Delmont, in my home State of South lot of people think, well, Texas is just With so much of the world’s purchasing Dakota. Had I been able to be here, I about oil and gas. Well, that is not ac- power located beyond our borders, one would have voted in support of this tually true. We have a very diversified would think that on a bipartisan basis concurrent resolution. Iran’s treat- economy. But part of what we have we would all support opening up new ment of these detained Americans is done, which has set us apart from the access to consumers and markets for reprehensible, and I believe we should rest of the country in terms of eco- America’s farmers, ranchers, and man- be using every diplomatic tool at our nomic growth and job creation, is ufactured goods, and that should be a disposal to obtain their release. trade. top priority. f Last year, Texas reported $289 billion Unfortunately, our colleagues across of exported goods, with some 41,000 the aisle did not see our Nation’s busi- VOTE EXPLANATION businesses exporting goods from Texas nesses and our economy as their main Mr. SANDERS. Madam President, I to outside the country. Now, this type priority today. I hope that after to- was necessarily absent during the Sen- of trade has helped our economy grow day’s failure of this particular legisla- ate’s consideration of S. Con. Res. 16, and keep people employed, able to pro- tion, we will engage in serious negotia- which states that Iran should imme- vide food for their families and other tions. diately release Saeed Abedini, Amir necessities of life. We have prospered, I agree with the majority leader, that Hekmati, and Jason Rezaian, and co- relatively speaking, during a time after November 4, the American people operate with the U.S. Government to when much of the American economy gave the U.S. Senate new management. locate and return Robert Levinson. The has been relatively stagnant and trade They were dissatisfied with the man- resolution also states that the U.S. has been an important part of that. agement of last year and previous Government should use every diplo- Opening up our country to greater years because all they saw was dys- matic tool at its disposal to secure trade through the trade promotion au- function. Well, now the U.S. Senate is their immediate release. Had I been thority would help American busi- starting to function again. We are present, I would have voted in support nesses send their goods to even more starting to produce important pieces of of S. Con. Res. 16. markets. The United States is the lead- legislation, such as the first budget ing exporter of agricultural products. since 2009. This is a great opportunity f Last year alone, America’s farmers and for us on a bipartisan basis—on a non- MEMORIAL DAY ranchers who could benefit tremen- partisan basis—to do something really dously from this legislation exported good. Mrs. STABENOW. Madam President, more than $152 billion in agricultural I hope, after making the mistake of I wish to reflect on this year’s Memo- commodities and products to cus- blocking this legislation, that our col- rial Day and the importance of this tomers around the world. leagues—the 14 so-called progrowth holiday in American life. In Texas, for example, in the agri- Democrats out of the 46 across the As I attend Memorial Day parades culture sector, we lead the Nation in aisle—will see fit to work with us to and commemorations, I am struck by exports of beef and cotton. By opening try and move this legislation forward. our spirit of national unity. I know up more international opportunities ORDER FOR RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF that across Michigan—and across our for these products, our economy would THE CHAIR Nation—our fellow Americans are tak- grow and our Texas commodities, such Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- ing part in similar gatherings where we as beef and cotton, would become sta- sent that at 4 p.m., the Senate stand in stop and reflect on our history and the ples in fast-growing markets like Asia. recess subject to the call of the Chair. sacrifice made by so many in order to We also know, as I suggested earlier, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without bring our Nation to where we are that trade is not just about selling objection, it is so ordered. today.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:13 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G12MY6.047 S12MYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE May 12, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2793 Memorial Day is unique among from Pennsylvania’s roads. In recogni- oppression. Our service men and American holidays. On Memorial Day, tion of his efforts, Corporal Dickson re- women have defended us in all corners we do not honor a particular date or ceived several awards from the Penn- of the Earth, and they continue to de- event, a battle or the end of a war. On sylvania DUI Association, and numer- fend us today. It is through the service Memorial Day, we do not honor an in- ous State police commendations. At and devotion of the military members dividual leader—a President or a gen- the time of his death, he was a 7-year and our veterans that our Nation has eral. veteran of the force, serving as the pa- remained the strong America we know On Memorial Day, we pay homage to trol unit supervisor for Troop R at the today. For their sacrifices, we owe the thousands and thousands of indi- Blooming Grove Barracks. them a debt of gratitude that can never vidual acts of bravery and sacrifice Corporal Dickson represented the be repaid. that stretch back to the battlefields of very best of law enforcement in Penn- Through my work in the United our Revolution and to those taking sylvania and around the country. He States Congress, I have had the privi- place today in conflicts across our wanted to help his community, so he lege of meeting with veterans through- world. put himself at risk every day to keep out the State of Louisiana, from World Last month, I was reminded of the us safe. He ultimately gave, as Abra- War II veterans to recent veterans significance of this day when I wel- ham Lincoln once said, ‘‘the last full from Operation Enduring Freedom and comed 76 Michigan World War II and measure of devotion’’ to his Common- Operation Iraqi Freedom. I am hum- Korean war veterans to Washington wealth and his country. We owe him a bled by the stories of heroism and self- lessness. May we never forget those from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula as debt of gratitude for that sacrifice. who have made the ultimate sacrifice part of the Honor Flight Network. As he was laid to rest, thousands of These veterans visited the World War to protect our freedoms. police officers from around the coun- It is our responsibility to remember II and Korean war memorials, and at try, some from as far away as Alaska, their courage, not only in ceremonies the end of the day, received personal- lined the streets of Scranton, PA to such as the Veterans Festival in Sli- ized notes thanking them for their pay their final respects to Corporal dell, but also every day. Louisiana is service. The mission of the Honor Dickson. He was eulogized by police blessed to have such a successful orga- Flight Network is a fitting tribute to commissioner Frank Noonan as a nization with so many dedicated work- our ‘‘greatest generation.’’ ‘‘steadfast soldier of the law.’’ But Cor- ers and volunteers building a better fu- This Memorial Day we not only poral Dickson was more than just a ture for our veterans and their fami- honor past generations, but our current brave public servant. In addition to lies. We honor those who have served generation of young men and women being an honored marine, and distin- for us and have given so much, and I who are serving or have come home. In guished State trooper, he was a de- am pleased to recognize the Second An- April, 350 airmen and 12 A–10 Thunder- voted family man who ‘‘took perfect nual Louisiana Veterans Festival and bolt II planes from our Selfridge Air care of his wife’’ and handcrafted flaw- the East St. Tammany Habitat for Hu- National Guard Base deployed to the less wood toys for his two young sons. manity for its role in building homes Middle East to fight the terrorist group He was, most importantly, a loving for veterans.∑ ISIL as part of Operation Inherent Re- husband, father, son, brother, uncle, f solve. and friend; and that is how he will be This Memorial Day is a reminder of most dearly remembered. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES our obligation to honor our commit- My thoughts and prayers will remain The following reports of committees ment to all our generations of veterans with his wife Tiffany, his two children were submitted: by making sure they have the support Bryon III and Adam, and all those who By Mr. HATCH, from the Committee on Fi- they need and the benefits they de- knew and loved Corporal Dickson. May nance: serve. he rest in peace. And may his sacrifice Report to accompany S. 995, A bill to es- As we observe this holiday, let us re- never be forgotten. tablish congressional trade negotiating ob- member the centuries of sacrifice by jectives and enhanced consultation require- f ments for trade negotiations, to provide for the many men and women that this ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS consideration of trade agreements, and for day represents. And let us make sure other purposes (Rept. No. 114–42). that all who served with honor are hon- Report to accompany S. 1267, An original ored in return. bill to extend the African Growth and Oppor- RECOGNIZING THE LOUISIANA f tunity Act, the Generalized System of Pref- VETERANS FESTIVAL erences, the preferential duty treatment pro- REMEMBERING CORPORAL BRYON ∑ Mr. VITTER. Madam President, gram for Haiti, and for other purposes (Rept. K. DICKSON today, I recognize the Second Annual No. 114–43). Report to accompany S. 1268, An original Mr. CASEY. Madam President, I wish Louisiana Veterans Festival taking bill to extend the trade adjustment assist- to honor Corporal Bryon K. Dickson, a place on May 16, at the Northshore ance program, and for other purposes (Rept. Pennsylvania State trooper who was Harbor Center in Slidell, LA. The event No. 114–44). killed in the line of duty on September is hosted by the East St. Tammany f 12, 2014. Corporal Dickson was a resi- Habitat for Humanity, which con- dent of Dunmore, PA, who served our structs homes for low-income families INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Commonwealth and our Nation with in Louisiana, including veterans. The JOINT RESOLUTIONS honor, valor and distinction. event offers an opportunity for families The following bills and joint resolu- Corporal Dickson spent the majority of military personnel and members of tions were introduced, read the first of his life in service to others. A grad- the community to celebrate and thank and second times by unanimous con- uate of Wyoming Area High School, he veterans for their service to our Na- sent, and referred as indicated: entered the Marines after high school tion. By Mr. KIRK (for himself, Ms. HIRONO, and served with honor for 4 years. Fol- Habitat for Humanity’s efforts are Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. SCHUMER, and Mr. lowing his discharge, Corporal Dickson incredibly important, especially for MERKLEY): our veterans. When we send our Amer- S. 1287. A bill to amend the Public Health went on to study at the Pennsylvania Service Act to revise and extend the program State University, where he earned a de- ican citizens to war, we make a prom- for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, gree in the administration of justice ise to protect them and a commitment and testing in order to prevent deaths from before entering the Pennsylvania State to support them when they return chronic liver disease and liver cancer, and Police Academy. home. Habitat for Humanity’s work en- for other purposes; to the Committee on As a member of the Pennsylvania sures that many will have a home when Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. State Police, Corporal Dickson distin- they return. By Mr. VITTER: S. 1288. A bill to require States to imple- guished himself as a passionate and Throughout America’s history, our ment a cash withdrawal daily limit for re- dedicated officer. He became a certified military has bravely defended our Na- cipients of cash assistance under the tem- drug recognition expert and devoted tion—especially our beliefs and val- porary assistance for needy families pro- himself to removing impaired drivers ues—from the threat of tyranny and gram; to the Committee on Finance.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:35 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G12MY6.037 S12MYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE S2794 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 12, 2015 By Mr. ROUNDS: By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. ments if oil and natural gas prices are great- S. 1289. A bill to amend title 10, United JOHNSON, Mr. GRASSLEY, Ms. KLO- er than or equal to specified price thresholds, States Code, to provide for the inclusion of BUCHAR, Mr. MCCONNELL, Mrs. BOXER, and for other purposes; to the Committee on certain contractor personnel in matters on and Mr. CORKER): Energy and Natural Resources. the defense acquisition workforce in the an- S. 1300. A bill to amend the section 221 of By Mr. MARKEY: nual strategic workforce plan of the Depart- the Immigration and Nationality Act to pro- S. 1311. A bill to amend the Federal Oil and ment of Defense; to the Committee on Armed vide relief for adoptive families from immi- Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 and the Services. grant visa feeds in certain situations; to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to modify By Mr. ROUNDS: Committee on the Judiciary. certain penalties to deter oil spills; to the S. 1290. A bill to ensure the ability of cov- By Ms. HIRONO (for herself and Mr. Committee on Energy and Natural Re- ered beneficiaries under the TRICARE pro- SCHATZ): sources. gram to access care under a health plan S. 1301. A bill to amend title IV of the Per- By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself, Ms. under such program in each TRICARE pro- sonal Responsibility and Work Opportunity HEITKAMP, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. BAR- gram region, and for other purposes; to the Reconciliation Act of 1996 to restore Med- RASSO, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. CORKER, Mr. Committee on Armed Services. icaid coverage for citizens of the Freely As- ALEXANDER, Mr. RISCH, Mr. FLAKE, By Mrs. FISCHER: sociated States lawfully residing in the Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. RUBIO, S. 1291. A bill to authorize early repayment United States under the Compacts of Free and Mr. LANKFORD): of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation Association between the Government of the S. 1312. A bill to modernize Federal policies within the Northport Irrigation District in United States and the Governments of the regarding the supply and distribution of en- the State of Nebraska; to the Committee on Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic ergy in the United States, and for other pur- Energy and Natural Resources. of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- By Mr. VITTER (for himself and Mr. Palau; to the Committee on Finance. ural Resources. KING): By Mr. TESTER (for himself, Mr. MAR- S. 1292. A bill to amend the Small Business f KEY, Ms. WARREN, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. Act to treat certain qualified disaster areas FRANKEN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND as HUBZones and to extend the period for COONS, and Ms. BALDWIN): SENATE RESOLUTIONS HUBZone treatment for certain base closure S. 1302. A bill to amend the Family and areas, and for other purposes; to the Com- The following concurrent resolutions Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide leave and Senate resolutions were read, and mittee on Small Business and Entrepreneur- because of the death of a son or daughter; to ship. the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, referred (or acted upon), as indicated: By Ms. HEITKAMP (for herself and Mr. and Pensions. By Mr. MERKLEY: ANCHIN): M By Mr. BROWN (for himself and Mr. S. Res. 178. A resolution supporting the S. 1293. A bill to establish the Department TILLIS): goals and ideals of National Nurses Week of Energy as the lead agency for coordi- S. 1303. A bill to amend title 38, United from May 6, 2015, through May 12, 2015; to the nating all requirements under Federal law States Code, to improve the enrollment of Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and with respect to eligible clean coal and ad- veterans in certain courses of education, and Pensions. vanced coal technology generating projects, for other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- and for other purposes; to the Committee on f erans’ Affairs. Energy and Natural Resources. By Ms. CANTWELL: ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS By Mr. WYDEN: S. 1304. A bill to require the Secretary of S. 1294. A bill to require the Secretary of S. 36 Energy and the Secretary of Agriculture to Energy to establish a pilot competitive grant At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the collaborate in promoting the development of program for the development of a skilled en- name of the Senator from New York ergy workforce, and for other purposes; to efficient, economical, and environmentally (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- sustainable thermally led wood energy sys- the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- sources. sponsor of S. 36, a bill to address the tems; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- continued threat posed by dangerous ural Resources. By Mr. BARRASSO: By Mr. BENNET (for himself and Mr. S. 1305. A bill to amend the Colorado River synthetic drugs by amending the Con- Storage Project Act to authorize the use of GARDNER): trolled Substances Act relating to con- S. 1295. A bill to adjust the boundary of the the active capacity of the Fontenelle Res- trolled substance analogues. ervoir; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- Arapaho National Forest, Colorado, and for S. 122 ural Resources. other purposes; to the Committee on Energy At the request of Mr. MCCAIN, the By Mr. MANCHIN (for himself and Ms. and Natural Resources. name of the Senator from Vermont By Mrs. FISCHER: HEITKAMP): S. 1296. A bill to establish the American In- S. 1306. A bill to amend the Energy Policy (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- frastructure Bank to offer States the option Act of 2005 to use existing funding available sor of S. 122, a bill to amend the Fed- for more flexibility in financing and funding to further projects that would improve en- eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to infrastructure projects; to the Committee on ergy efficiency and reduce emissions; to the allow for the personal importation of Finance. Committee on Energy and Natural Re- safe and affordable drugs from ap- By Mr. CRUZ (for himself, Mr. NELSON, sources. proved pharmacies in Canada. Mr. PETERS, Mr. RUBIO, and Mr. By Mr. WYDEN: S. 170 GARDNER): S. 1307. A bill to amend section 1105 of title S. 1297. A bill to update the Commercial 31, United States Code , to require that the At the request of Mr. TESTER, the Space Launch Act by amending title 51, annual budget submissions of the Presidents name of the Senator from Michigan United States Code, to promote competitive- include the total dollar amount requested for (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- ness of the U.S. commercial space sector, intelligence or intelligence related activities sor of S. 170, a bill to amend title 38, and for other purposes; to the Committee on of each element of the Government engaged United States Code, to increase the Commerce, Science, and Transportation. in such activities; to the Committee on the maximum age for children eligible for Budget. By Mr. THUNE (for himself, Mrs. medical care under the CHAMPVA pro- FISCHER, Mr. GARDNER, and Mr. By Mr. VITTER: ALEXANDER): S. 1308. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title gram, and for other purposes. S. 1298. A bill to provide nationally con- 18, United States Code, to more comprehen- S. 183 sistent measures of performance of the Na- sively address the interstate transportation At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the tion’s ports, and for other purposes; to the of firearms or ammunition; to the Com- names of the Senator from Arkansas Committee on Commerce, Science, and mittee on the Judiciary. (Mr. COTTON) and the Senator from Ar- Transportation. By Mr. PETERS (for himself and Mrs. kansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) were added as By Mr. REED (for himself, Ms. MUR- CAPITO): cosponsors of S. 183, a bill to repeal the KOWSKI, Mr. UDALL, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. S. 1309. A bill to provide for the removal of COONS, Ms. WARREN, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. default information from a borrower’s credit annual fee on health insurance pro- HEINRICH, Mr. DONNELLY, Ms. report with respect to certain rehabilitated viders enacted by the Patient Protec- AYOTTE, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. education loans; to the Committee on Bank- tion and Affordable Care Act. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. S. 299 TESTER, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. MERKLEY, By Mr. MARKEY: At the request of Mr. FLAKE, the Mr. SANDERS, Mr. GRASSLEY, Ms. S. 1310. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of names of the Senator from Maine (Mr. COLLINS, and Mr. REID): the Interior from issuing new oil or natural S. 1299. A bill to revise and extend provi- gas production leases in the Gulf of Mexico KING) and the Senator from Minnesota sions under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (Mr. FRANKEN) were added as cospon- Act; to the Committee on Health, Education, to a person that does not renegotiate its ex- sors of S. 299, a bill to allow travel be- Labor, and Pensions. isting leases in order to require royalty pay- tween the United States and Cuba.

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Senator from Mississippi (Mr. WICKER) S. 824 S. 1170 were added as cosponsors of S. 330, a At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the bill to amend the Internal Revenue name of the Senator from Wisconsin name of the Senator from Montana Code of 1986 to make permanent the (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor special rule for contributions of quali- sor of S. 824, a bill to reauthorize the of S. 1170, a bill to amend title 39, fied conservation contributions, and Export-Import Bank of the United United States Code, to extend the au- for other purposes. States, and for other purposes. thority of the United States Postal S. 370 S. 860 Service to issue a semipostal to raise At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the funds for breast cancer research, and name of the Senator from Connecticut At the request of Mr. THUNE, the name of the Senator from Arizona (Mr. for other purposes. (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- MCCAIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1199 sponsor of S. 370, a bill to require At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the breast density reporting to physicians 860, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- enue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. and patients by facilities that perform MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of mammograms, and for other purposes. and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes. S. 1199, a bill to authorize Federal S. 389 S. 911 agencies to provide alternative fuel to At the request of Ms. HIRONO, the Federal employees on a reimbursable At the request of Mr. CASEY, the name of the Senator from California basis, and for other purposes. (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- name of the Senator from New Jersey S. 1236 sponsor of S. 389, a bill to amend sec- (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the tion 1111(h)(1)(C)(i) of the Elementary sor of S. 911, a bill to direct the Admin- name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to istrator of the Federal Aviation Ad- RISCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. require that annual State report cards ministration to issue an order with re- 1236, a bill to amend the Federal Power reflect the same race groups as the de- spect to secondary cockpit barriers, Act to modify certain requirements re- cennial census of population. and for other purposes. lating to trial-type hearings with re- S. 1013 S. 488 spect to certain license applications At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the CHUMER At the request of Mr. S , the before the Federal Energy Regulatory name of the Senator from Michigan name of the Senator from Michigan Commission, and for other purposes. (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- S. 1253 sor of S. 488, a bill to amend title XVIII sor of S. 1013, a bill to amend title At the request of Mr. BURR, the name of the Social Security Act to allow XVIII of the Social Security Act to of the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. physician assistants, nurse practi- provide for coverage and payment for ALEXANDER) was added as a cosponsor tioners, and clinical nurse specialists complex rehabilitation technology of S. 1253, a bill to amend title XVIII of to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, items under the Medicare program, and the Social Security Act to provide cov- and pulmonary rehabilitation pro- for other purposes. grams. erage of certain disposable medical S. 1049 technologies under the Medicare pro- S. 677 At the request of Ms. HEITKAMP, the gram, and for other purposes. At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. S. 1282 name of the Senator from Montana KING) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. MANCHIN, the 1049, a bill to allow the financing by name of the Senator from Rhode Island of S. 677, a bill to prohibit the applica- United States persons of sales of agri- (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- tion of certain restrictive eligibility cultural commodities to Cuba. requirements to foreign nongovern- sponsor of S. 1282, a bill to amend the S. 1119 mental organizations with respect to Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require At the request of Mr. PETERS, the the provision of assistance under part I the Secretary of Energy to consider the of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. name of the Senator from New York objective of improving the conversion, (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- S. 713 use, and storage of carbon dioxide pro- sponsor of S. 1119, a bill to establish At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the duced from fossil fuels in carrying out the National Criminal Justice Commis- names of the Senator from Massachu- research and development programs sion. setts (Mr. MARKEY), the Senator from under that Act. Rhode Island (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) and the S. 1121 S. RES. 143 Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER) At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the were added as cosponsors of S. 713, a names of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. names of the Senator from Michigan bill to prevent international violence CRAPO), the Senator from Washington (Ms. STABENOW) and the Senator from against women, and for other purposes. (Ms. CANTWELL) and the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. HIRONO) were added as co- S. 798 Illinois (Mr. DURBIN) were added as co- sponsors of S. Res. 143, a resolution At the request of Mr. VITTER, the sponsors of S. 1121, a bill to amend the supporting efforts to ensure that stu- name of the Senator from South Da- Horse Protection Act to designate ad- dents have access to debt-free higher kota (Mr. ROUNDS) was added as a co- ditional unlawful acts under the Act, education. sponsor of S. 798, a bill to provide for strengthen penalties for violations of S. RES. 148 notice to, and input by, State insur- the Act, improve Department of Agri- At the request of Mr. KIRK, the ance commissioners when requiring an culture enforcement of the Act, and for names of the Senator from Vermont insurance company to serve as a source other purposes. (Mr. LEAHY) and the Senator from Wis- of financial strength or when the Fed- S. 1133 consin (Ms. BALDWIN) were added as co- eral Deposit Insurance Corporation At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the sponsors of S. Res. 148, a resolution places a lien against an insurance com- name of the Senator from North Da- condemning the Government of Iran’s pany’s assets, and for other purposes. kota (Ms. HEITKAMP) was added as a co- state-sponsored persecution of its S. 806 sponsor of S. 1133, a bill to amend title Baha’i minority and its continued vio- At the request of Mr. BOOZMAN, the 9 of the United States Code with re- lation of the International Covenants name of the Senator from Wisconsin spect to arbitration. on Human Rights.

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To assist with financing, nizing May 2015 as ‘‘Jewish American the bill expands a loan program run by (c) DUTIES.—The Initiative shall— Heritage Month’’ and honoring the con- the USDA Rural Utilities Service to in- (1) coordinate research and development tributions of Jewish Americans to the clude bioheat and biopower, and estab- activities relating to biopower and bioheat projects— United States of America. lishes a new loan program for projects (A) between the Department of Agriculture S. RES. 177 that are not located in a rural utility and the Department of Energy; and At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the service territory. Finally, the bill (B) with other Federal departments and name of the Senator from Oklahoma would support continued research into agencies; (Mr. LANKFORD) was added as a cospon- the environmental sustainability and (2) provide recommendations to the De- sor of S. Res. 177, a resolution desig- economics of using biomass for heat partment of Agriculture and the Department nating the week of May 10 through and power, and would establish a col- of Energy concerning the administration of May 16, 2015, as ‘‘National Police laborative platform for directing this this Act; and (3) ensure that— Week’’. research across the Departments of En- (A) solicitations are open and competitive f ergy and Agriculture. with respect to applicable annual grant This bill is good for the environment, awards; and STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED good for rural jobs, and good for stop- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS (B) objectives and evaluation criteria of so- ping wildfires before they start. I en- licitations for those awards are clearly stat- By Mr. WYDEN: courage my colleagues to support it. ed and minimally prescriptive, with no areas S. 1294. A bill to require the Sec- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- of special interest. retary of Energy and the Secretary of sent that the text of the bill be printed SEC. 4. GRANT PROGRAMS. Agriculture to collaborate in pro- in the RECORD. moting the development of efficient, There being no objection, the text of (a) DEMONSTRATION GRANTS.— economical, and environmentally sus- the bill was ordered to be printed in (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall tainable thermally led wood energy establish, within the Bioenergy Technologies the RECORD, as follows: Office, a program under which the Secretary systems; to the Committee on Energy S. 1294 shall provide grants to relevant projects to and Natural Resources. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- support innovation and market development Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, today I resentatives of the United States of America in in bioheat and biopower. am proud to introduce the Bioenergy Congress assembled, (2) APPLICATIONS.—To be eligible to receive Act of 2015. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. a grant under this subsection, the owner or Managed in an environmentally re- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Bioenergy operator of a relevant project shall submit to sponsible way, woody biomass presents Act of 2015’’. the Secretary an application at such time, in a carbon-neutral alternative to fossil SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. such manner, and containing such informa- fuels for heating and powering homes, In this Act: tion as the Secretary may require. schools and businesses. Much of the (1) BIOHEAT.—The term ‘‘bioheat’’ means (3) ALLOCATION.—Of the amounts made the use of woody biomass to generate heat. available to carry out this section, the Sec- woody biomass in the U.S. that could retary shall allocate— be used for energy production is either (2) BIOPOWER.—The term ‘‘biopower’’ means the use of woody biomass to generate (A) $15,000,000 to projects that develop in- waste from the forest products indus- electricity. novative techniques for preprocessing bio- try, or small trees that contribute to (3) INITIATIVE.—The term ‘‘Initiative’’ mass for heat and electricity generation, the overcrowding of forests and means the Bioheat and Biopower Initiative with the goals of— wildfires. In 2013, wildfires burned 4.3 established under section 3(a). (i) lowering the costs of— million acres of American forests and (4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ (I) distributed preprocessing technologies, rangeland, and the Federal Govern- means the Secretary of Energy. including technologies designed to promote ment spent $1.7 billion to fight them. (5) STATE WOOD ENERGY TEAM.—The term densification, torrefaction, and the broader commoditization of bioenergy feedstocks; Additionally, about 2 billion metric ‘‘State Wood Energy Team’’ means a collabo- rative group of stakeholders that— and tons, or 30 percent, of U.S. carbon diox- (A) carry out activities within a State to (II) transportation and logistics costs; and ide emissions came from fossil fuel use identify sustainable energy applications for (ii) developing technologies and procedures in space heating, water heating or elec- woody biomass; and that maximize environmental integrity, such tricity generation for American homes (B) has been designated by the State and as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and and businesses. Using woody biomass Private Forestry organization of the Forest local air pollutants and bolstering the health for heat and power can help fund wild- Service as a State Wood Energy Team. of forest ecosystems and watersheds; and fire risk reduction and forest restora- SEC. 3. BIOHEAT AND BIOPOWER INITIATIVE. (B) $15,000,000 to innovative bioheat and tion, all while creating low-carbon en- (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary, acting biopower demonstration projects, includ- ing— ergy and a stable source of jobs in rural jointly with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall establish a collaborative working (i) district energy projects; economies across the country. group, to be known as the ‘‘Bioheat and (ii) innovation in transportation and logis- Despite this potential, the U.S. De- Biopower Initiative’’, to carry out the duties tics; and partment of Energy, DOE, has not in- described in subsection (c). (iii) innovative projects addressing the vested in biomass heat, bioheat, and (b) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.— challenges of retrofitting existing coal-fired power, biopower, projects and research. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Initiative shall be led electricity generation facilities to use bio- This bill introduces modest steps to de- by a Board of Directors. mass. velop this resource, learn more about (2) MEMBERSHIP.—The Board of Directors (4) REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION.—In selecting its full potential, and improve inter- shall consist of— projects to receive grants under this sub- (A) representatives of the Department of section, the Secretary shall ensure, to the agency coordination between DOE and Energy and the Department of Agriculture, maximum extent practicable, diverse geo- the U.S. Department of Agriculture, who shall serve as cochairpersons of the graphical distribution among the projects. USDA, Forest Service on this topic. Board; (5) COST SHARE.—The Federal share of the Specifically, the bill will establish a (B) a senior officer or employee, each of cost of a project carried out using a grant competitive cost-share grant program whom shall have a rank that is equivalent to under this subsection shall be 50 percent. at the Department of Energy to im- the departmental rank of a representative (6) DUTIES OF RECIPIENTS.—As a condition prove technologies for processing described in subparagraph (A), of each of— of receiving a grant under this subsection, woody biomass and bringing down (i) the Department of the Interior; the owner or operator of a project shall— transportation costs, as well as innova- (ii) the Environmental Protection Agency; (A) participate in the applicable working (iii) the National Science Foundation; and group under paragraph (7); tive technologies for using biomass for (iv) the Office of Science and Technology (B) submit to the Secretary a report that heat and power—from new power plant Policy; and includes— designs, to neighborhood heating sys- (C) at the election of the Secretary and the (i) a description of the project and any rel- tems called ‘‘district energy’’ systems. Secretary of Agriculture, such other mem- evant findings; and

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After this tragedy, (C) carry out such other activities as the subsection (a), thermally led residential, Senator Smith worked to gain the sup- Secretary determines to be necessary. commercial or institutional, and industrial port of members across the aisle and in (7) WORKING GROUPS.—The Secretary shall wood energy systems shall be eligible to re- establish 2 working groups to share best ceive loans under the energy efficiency and both chambers to prevent other chil- practices and collaborate in project imple- conservation loan program of the Depart- dren from doing the same with passage mentation, of which— ment of Agriculture under section 2 of the of the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act (A) 1 shall be comprised of representatives Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. in 2004. of feedstock projects that receive grants 902). Although great strides have been under paragraph (3)(A); and (c) STRATEGIC ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH.— made over the last decade, suicide re- (B) 1 shall comprised of representatives of (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, acting mains the third-leading cause of death demand and logistics projects that receive jointly with the Secretary of Agriculture for adolescents and young adults be- grants under paragraph (3)(B). (acting through the Chief of the Forest Serv- tween the ages of 10 and 24. According (8) REPORTS.—Not later than 5 years after ice), shall establish a bioheat and biopower to the Centers for Disease Control and the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- research program— retary shall submit to Congress a report de- (A) the costs of which shall be divided Prevention, CDC, youth suicide results scribing— equally between the Department of Energy in approximately 4,600 lives lost each (A) each project for which a grant has been and the Department of Agriculture; year. Additionally, the CDC reports provided under this subsection; (B) to be overseen by the Board of Direc- that 157,000 young adults in this age (B) any findings as a result of those tors of the Initiative; and group are treated for self-inflicted inju- projects; and (C) to carry out projects and activities— ries annually, often as the result of a (C) the state of market and technology de- (i)(I) to advance research and analysis on failed suicide attempt. velopment, including market barriers and the environmental, social, and economic More work must be done to address opportunities. costs and benefits of the United States the mental and behavioral health of (b) THERMALLY LED WOOD ENERGY biopower and bioheat industries, including children and young adults before they GRANTS.— associated lifecycle analysis of greenhouse (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of Ag- gas emissions and net energy analysis; and hurt themselves and others. Parents riculture, acting through the Chief of the (II) to provide recommendations for policy also need help in identifying early Forest Service, shall establish a program and investment in those areas; warning signs of mental illness and ac- under which the Secretary of Agriculture (ii) to identify and assess, through a joint cessing the appropriate treatment be- shall provide grants to support commercially effort between the Chief of the Forest Serv- fore it is too late. demonstrated thermally led wood energy ice and the regional combined heat and The Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act technologies, with priority given to projects power groups of the Department of Energy, authorizes critical resources for proposed by State Wood Energy Teams. the feasibility of thermally led district wood schools—elementary schools through (2) APPLICATIONS.—To be eligible to receive energy opportunities in all regions of the college where children and young a grant under this subsection, the owner or Forest Service regions, including by con- adults spend most of their time—to be operator of a relevant project shall submit to ducting broad regional assessments, feasi- the Secretary of Agriculture an application bility studies, and preliminary engineering able to reach at-risk youth. Since 2005, at such time, in such manner, and con- assessments at individual facilities; and this law has supported 370 youth sui- taining such information as the Secretary of (iii)(I) to offer to communities technical cide prevention grants in all 50 States, Agriculture may require. assistance to explore thermally led wood en- 46 tribes or tribal organizations, and (3) ALLOCATION.—Of the amounts made ergy opportunities; and 175 institutions of higher education. available to carry out this section, the Sec- (II) to provide enhanced services to smaller The bill my colleagues and I are in- retary of Agriculture shall allocate communities that have limited resources troducing today, with the support of $10,000,000 for feasibility assessments, engi- and capacity to pursue new thermally led over 40 member organizations of the neering designs, and construction of ther- wood energy opportunities. Mental Health Liaison Group, would mally led wood energy systems, including (2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— pellet boilers, district energy systems, com- There are authorized to be appropriated to increase the authorized grant level to bined heat and power installations, and the Secretary and the Secretary of Agri- States, tribes, and college campuses for other technologies. culture— the implementation of proven pro- (4) REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION.—In selecting (A) $2,000,000 to carry out paragraph grams and initiatives designed to ad- projects to receive grants under this sub- (1)(C)(i); dress mental illness and reduce youth section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall (B) $1,000,000 to carry out paragraph suicide. It will enable more schools to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, (1)(C)(ii); and offer critical services to students and diverse geographical distribution among the (C) $1,000,000 to carry out paragraph provide greater flexibility in the use of projects. (1)(C)(iii). funds, particularly on college cam- (5) COST SHARE.—The Federal share of the puses. This change to the Campus Sui- cost of a project carried out using a grant By Mr. REED (for himself, Ms. cide Prevention Program comes at a under this subsection shall be 50 percent. MURKOWSKI, Mr. UDALL, Mr. ø(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— vital time. DURBIN, Mr. COONS, Ms. WAR- There are authorized to be appropriated to Over the last decade, we have seen an REN, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. HEINRICH, carry out this section—¿ increasing trend in the number of stu- ø(1) $30,000,000 to the Secretary to provide Mr. DONNELLY, Ms. AYOTTE, Ms. dents seeking help for mental health grants under subsection (a); and¿ KLOBUCHAR, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, issues on college campuses. Of these ø(2) $10,000,000 to the Secretary of Agri- Ms. STABENOW, Mr. TESTER, Ms. students seeking services for mental culture to provide grants under subsection HIRONO, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. health issues, over 30 percent report (b).¿ SANDERS, Mr. GRASSLEY, Ms. that they have seriously considered at- SEC. 5. LOAN PROGRAMS; STRATEGIC ANALYSIS COLLINS, and Mr. REID): AND RESEARCH. tempting suicide at some point in their S. 1299. A bill to revise and extend lives. With more students seeking men- (a) LOW-INTEREST LOANS.— provisions under the Garrett Lee (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of Ag- tal health services, we must work to riculture shall establish, within the Rural Smith Memorial Act; to the Com- ensure that college and university Development Office, a low-interest loan pro- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, counseling centers are equipped with gram to support construction of thermally and Pensions. the necessary tools to meet this de- led residential, commercial or institutional, Mr. REED. Mr. President, I am mand. and industrial wood energy systems. pleased to be joined by Senators MUR- We can play a role in helping these (2) REQUIREMENTS.—The program under KOWSKI, UDALL, DURBIN, COONS, WAR- children and their families. Indeed, this subsection shall be carried out in ac- REN, SCHATZ, HEINRICH, DONNELLY, passing the Garrett Lee Smith Memo- cordance with such requirements as the Sec- AYOTTE, KLOBUCHAR, BLUMENTHAL, retary of Agriculture may establish, by regu- rial Act Reauthorization is one way we lation, in taking into consideration best STABENOW, TESTER, HIRONO, MERKLEY, can better address the mental health practices. SANDERS, GRASSLEY, COLLINS, and REID needs of this population. I urge our col- (3) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— in the introduction of the Garrett Lee leagues to work with us to pass this There is authorized to be appropriated to the Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization. legislation.

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Addition- lies caught powerless in this difficult Act to provide relief for adoptive fami- ally, many families are also paying situation. Should other adoptive par- lies from immigrant visa feeds in cer- monthly childcare or foster care fees, ents face similar obstacles in the fu- tain situations; to the Committee on and some families have adopted more ture with their adoption process in the Judiciary. than one child. So, in addition to the other countries, this bill will also serve Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I emotional stress of being separated as a source of relief to them. rise to introduce the Adoptive Family from their adoptive children, American f Relief Act, which would provide sup- parents face a financial burden while SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS port and relief to American families the situation goes unresolved. seeking to bring their adoptive chil- This bill would not change any of the dren from the Democratic Republic of substantive requirements for issuance SENATE RESOLUTION 178—SUP- Congo home to the U.S. It would also of a renewed visa, such as necessary PORTING THE GOALS AND provide relief to similarly situated medical exams and background checks. IDEALS OF NATIONAL NURSES adoptive families should barriers arise It simply allows the Department of WEEK FROM MAY 6, 2015, in other countries in the future. I State to waive the visa renewal fee to THROUGH MAY 12, 2015 thank my colleagues, Senators RON alleviate the financial burden imposed Mr. MERKLEY submitted the fol- JOHNSON, CHUCK GRASSLEY, MITCH on American families to renew their lowing resolution; which was referred MCCONNELL, AMY KLOBUCHAR, BARBARA child’s visa, and reimburses those who to the Committee on Health, Edu- BOXER, and BOB CORKER for joining me have already renewed their child’s visa cation, Labor, and Pensions: as original cosponsors. since the exit permit suspension. S. RES. 178 Within the past few years, over 350 The Department of State does not Whereas, since 1991, National Nurses Week American families have successfully anticipate this waiver authority to be is celebrated annually from May 6, also adopted children from the Democratic used broadly based on its past experi- known as National Recognition Day for Republic of Congo. However, since Sep- ences and its other adoption programs Nurses, through May 12, the birthday of tember 25, 2013, they have not been able abroad. The bill would not be a finan- Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern to bring their adoptive children home cial burden on the United States. Ac- nursing; to the United States because the cording to the State Department, once Whereas National Nurses Week is a time of Democratic Republic of Congo sus- the initial visa, which the parents year to reflect on the important contribu- tions that nurses make to provide safe, high- pended the issuance of ‘‘exit permits’’ must pay for, is issued, the subsequent quality health care; for these children until its parliament work for consular officers involved Whereas nurses are known to be patient passes new laws regarding inter- with renewing a visa is relatively quick advocates, acting fearlessly to protect the national adoption. These exit permits and simple. The work involved to lives of those under the care of nurses; are necessary for adopted children to renew the visa therefore does not Whereas nurses represent the largest single leave the Democratic Republic of amount to the full cost of the visa re- component of the health care profession, Congo and be united with their Amer- newal fee, so the State Department with an estimated population of 3,100,000 reg- istered nurses in the United States; ican families in the U.S. As the permit maintains it would not impact its con- Whereas nurses are leading in the delivery suspension drags on, however, Amer- sular resources. of quality care in a transformed health care ican families are repeatedly paying This legislation builds on the efforts system that improves patient outcomes and visa renewal and related fees, while of other members who have tried to re- safety; also continuing to be separated from solve the Democratic Republic of Con- Whereas the Future of Nursing report of their adopted kids. go’s exit permit suspension in various the Institute of Medicine has called for the The Adoptive Families Relief Act ways. Last April, 171 Members of Con- nursing profession to meet the call for lead- would grant flexibility to the United gress sent a letter to Democratic Re- ership in a team-based delivery model; Whereas, when nurse staffing levels in- States Department of State to waive public of Congo President Joseph crease, the risk of patient complications and immigrant visa renewal fees for adop- Kabila asking for his intervention. In lengthy hospital stays decreases, resulting in tive American parents in extraordinary June of 2014, 167 Members of Congress cost savings; circumstances like this, where the also sent a letter to President Obama Whereas nurses are experienced research- cause of delay is due to factors not in requesting his outreach to President ers, and the work of nurses encompasses a the control of the child or parents. The Kabila to resolve this situation. Mem- wide scope of scientific inquiry, including Department of State is fully supportive bers of Congress sent a letter to the clinical research, health systems and out- of this legislation and is eager to pro- Democratic Republic of Congo Par- comes research, and nursing education re- search; vide some relief to the many families liament offering technical assistance Whereas nurses provide culturally and eth- who are affected. on October 28, 2014, and the Senate nically competent care and are educated to Under current law, adopted children passed S. Res. 502 in the 113th Congress, be sensitive to the regional and community from abroad must secure U.S. immi- concerning the Democratic Republic of customs of persons needing care; grant visas in order to travel to the Congo’s suspension of exit permits for Whereas nurses are well-positioned to pro- United States to unite with their adop- Congolese adopted children. This year, vide leadership to eliminate health care dis- tive parents. However, these visas ex- the Senate passed an amendment to parities that exist in the United States; pire after 6 months. Ordinarily, such promote the return of legally adopted Whereas nurses are the cornerstone of the public health infrastructure, promoting visas are used within the allotted 6 children from the Democratic Republic healthy lifestyles and educating commu- months. However, in rare cir- of Congo. My Senate colleagues and nities on disease prevention and health pro- cumstances, such as the suspension of our staff have met with our constitu- motion; exit permits in the Democratic Repub- ents directly affected by the Demo- Whereas nurses are strong allies to Con- lic of Congo, adopted children are pro- cratic Republic of Congo’s exit permit gress as they help inform, educate, and work hibited from leaving their country of suspension, and heard their call for closely with legislators to improve the edu- birth and cannot use their U.S.-issued help. Furthermore, I, and other Sen- cation, retention, recruitment, and practice visas within the prescribed timeframe. ators, have also had individual meet- of all nurses and, more importantly, the Adoptive parents consequently pay health and safety of the patients for whom ings with Congolese Ambassador to the they care; $325 in visa renewal fees every 6 U.S., Faida Mitifu. Whereas increased Federal and State in- months if they want to preserve the va- However, since the exit permit sus- vestment is needed to support programs such lidity of their adopted child’s visa to pension continues despite these efforts, as the Nursing Workforce Development Pro- travel to the U.S. To renew the visa, it is imperative to bring some relief to grams (authorized under title VIII of the

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Sunset provisions. ating objectives of the United States regard- lation of the United States; Sec. 207. Extension and modification of ing trade in goods are— Whereas nurses touch the lives of the peo- Health Coverage Tax Credit. ple of the United States from birth to the Sec. 208. Customs user fees. (A) to expand competitive market opportu- end of life; and Sec. 209. Child tax credit not refundable for nities for exports of goods from the United Whereas nursing has been voted as the taxpayers electing to exclude States and to obtain fairer and more open most honest and ethical profession in the foreign earned income from tax. conditions of trade, including through the United States for the past 13 years: Now, Sec. 210. Time for payment of corporate esti- utilization of global value chains, by reduc- therefore, be it mated taxes. ing or eliminating tariff and nontariff bar- Resolved, That the Senate— Sec. 211. Coverage and payment for renal di- riers and policies and practices of foreign (1) supports the goals and ideals of Na- alysis services for individuals governments directly related to trade that tional Nurses Week, as founded by the Amer- with acute kidney injury. decrease market opportunities for United ican Nurses Association; Sec. 212. Modification of the Medicare se- States exports or otherwise distort United (2) recognizes the significant contributions quester for fiscal year 2024. States trade; and of nurses to the health care system of the TITLE I—TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY (B) to obtain reciprocal tariff and nontariff United States; and SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. barrier elimination agreements, including (3) encourages the people of the United This title may be cited as the ‘‘Bipartisan with respect to those tariff categories cov- States to observe National Nurses Week with Congressional Trade Priorities and Account- ered in section 111(b) of the Uruguay Round appropriate recognition, ceremonies, activi- ability Act of 2015’’. Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3521(b)). (2) TRADE IN SERVICES.—(A) The principal ties, and programs to demonstrate the im- SEC. 102. TRADE NEGOTIATING OBJECTIVES. negotiating objective of the United States portance of nurses to the everyday lives of (a) OVERALL TRADE NEGOTIATING OBJEC- regarding trade in services is to expand com- patients. TIVES.—The overall trade negotiating objec- petitive market opportunities for United f tives of the United States for agreements subject to the provisions of section 103 are— States services and to obtain fairer and more AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND (1) to obtain more open, equitable, and re- open conditions of trade, including through PROPOSED ciprocal market access; utilization of global value chains, by reduc- (2) to obtain the reduction or elimination ing or eliminating barriers to international SA 1221. Mr. HATCH submitted an amend- of barriers and distortions that are directly trade in services, such as regulatory and ment intended to be proposed by him to the related to trade and investment and that de- other barriers that deny national treatment bill H.R. 1314, to amend the Internal Revenue crease market opportunities for United and market access or unreasonably restrict Code of 1986 to provide for a right to an ad- States exports or otherwise distort United the establishment or operations of service ministrative appeal relating to adverse de- States trade; suppliers. terminations of tax-exempt status of certain (3) to further strengthen the system of (B) Recognizing that expansion of trade in organizations; which was ordered to lie on international trade and investment dis- services generates benefits for all sectors of the table. ciplines and procedures, including dispute the economy and facilitates trade, the objec- f settlement; tive described in subparagraph (A) should be (4) to foster economic growth, raise living pursued through all means, including TEXT OF AMENDMENTS standards, enhance the competitiveness of through a plurilateral agreement with those countries willing and able to undertake high SA 1221. Mr. HATCH submitted an the United States, promote full employment in the United States, and enhance the global standard services commitments for both ex- amendment intended to be proposed by isting and new services. him to the bill H.R. 1314, to amend the economy; (5) to ensure that trade and environmental (3) TRADE IN AGRICULTURE.—The principal Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- policies are mutually supportive and to seek negotiating objective of the United States vide for a right to an administrative to protect and preserve the environment and with respect to agriculture is to obtain com- appeal relating to adverse determina- enhance the international means of doing so, petitive opportunities for United States ex- tions of tax-exempt status of certain while optimizing the use of the world’s re- ports of agricultural commodities in foreign organizations; which was ordered to lie sources; markets substantially equivalent to the on the table; as follows: (6) to promote respect for worker rights competitive opportunities afforded foreign and the rights of children consistent with exports in United States markets and to Strike all after the enacting clause and in- core labor standards of the ILO (as set out in achieve fairer and more open conditions of sert the following: section 111(7)) and an understanding of the trade in bulk, specialty crop, and value SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. relationship between trade and worker added commodities by— (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as rights; (A) securing more open and equitable mar- the ‘‘Trade Act of 2015’’. (7) to seek provisions in trade agreements ket access through robust rules on sanitary (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- under which parties to those agreements en- and phytosanitary measures that— tents for this Act is as follows: sure that they do not weaken or reduce the (i) encourage the adoption of international Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. protections afforded in domestic environ- standards and require a science-based jus- tification be provided for a sanitary or TITLE I—TRADE PROMOTION mental and labor laws as an encouragement phytosanitary measure if the measure is AUTHORITY for trade; (8) to ensure that trade agreements afford more restrictive than the applicable inter- Sec. 101. Short title. small businesses equal access to inter- national standard; Sec. 102. Trade negotiating objectives. national markets, equitable trade benefits, (ii) improve regulatory coherence, promote Sec. 103. Trade agreements authority. and expanded export market opportunities, the use of systems-based approaches, and ap- Sec. 104. Congressional oversight, consulta- and provide for the reduction or elimination propriately recognize the equivalence of tions, and access to informa- of trade and investment barriers that dis- health and safety protection systems of ex- tion. proportionately impact small businesses; porting countries; Sec. 105. Notice, consultations, and reports. (9) to promote universal ratification and (iii) require that measures are trans- Sec. 106. Implementation of trade agree- full compliance with ILO Convention No. 182 parently developed and implemented, are ments. Concerning the Prohibition and Immediate based on risk assessments that take into ac- Sec. 107. Treatment of certain trade agree- Action for the Elimination of the Worst count relevant international guidelines and ments for which negotiations Forms of Child Labor; scientific data, and are not more restrictive have already begun. (10) to ensure that trade agreements reflect on trade than necessary to meet the in- Sec. 108. Sovereignty. and facilitate the increasingly interrelated, tended purpose; and Sec. 109. Interests of small businesses. multi-sectoral nature of trade and invest- (iv) improve import check processes, in- Sec. 110. Conforming amendments; applica- ment activity; cluding testing methodologies and proce- tion of certain provisions. (11) to recognize the growing significance dures, and certification requirements, Sec. 111. Definitions. of the Internet as a trading platform in while recognizing that countries may put in TITLE II—EXTENSION OF TRADE international commerce; and place measures to protect human, animal, or ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE (12) to take into account other legitimate plant life or health in a manner consistent Sec. 202. Application of provisions relating United States domestic objectives, includ- with their international obligations, includ- to trade adjustment assistance. ing, but not limited to, the protection of le- ing the WTO Agreement on the Application

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(D) reducing or eliminating subsidies that consensus on the treatment of seasonal or (5) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.—The principal decrease market opportunities for United perishable agricultural products in inves- negotiating objectives of the United States States exports or unfairly distort agriculture tigations relating to dumping and safeguards regarding trade-related intellectual property markets to the detriment of the United and in any other relevant area; are— States; (S) seeking to establish the common base (A) to further promote adequate and effec- (E) allowing the preservation of programs year for calculating the Aggregated Meas- tive protection of intellectual property that support family farms and rural commu- urement of Support (as defined in the Agree- nities but do not distort trade; ment on Agriculture) as the end of each rights, including through— (F) developing disciplines for domestic sup- country’s Uruguay Round implementation (i)(I) ensuring accelerated and full imple- port programs, so that production that is in period, as reported in each country’s Uru- mentation of the Agreement on Trade-Re- excess of domestic food security needs is sold guay Round market access schedule; lated Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights at world prices; (T) ensuring transparency in the adminis- referred to in section 101(d)(15) of the Uru- (G) eliminating government policies that tration of tariff rate quotas through multi- guay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. create price depressing surpluses; lateral, plurilateral, and bilateral negotia- 3511(d)(15)), particularly with respect to (H) eliminating state trading enterprises tions; and meeting enforcement obligations under that whenever possible; (U) eliminating and preventing the under- agreement; and (I) developing, strengthening, and clari- mining of market access for United States (II) ensuring that the provisions of any fying rules to eliminate practices that un- products through improper use of a country’s trade agreement governing intellectual prop- fairly decrease United States market access system for protecting or recognizing geo- erty rights that is entered into by the United opportunities or distort agricultural mar- graphical indications, including failing to States reflect a standard of protection simi- kets to the detriment of the United States, ensure transparency and procedural fairness lar to that found in United States law; and ensuring that such rules are subject to and protecting generic terms. (ii) providing strong protection for new and efficient, timely, and effective dispute settle- (4) FOREIGN INVESTMENT.—Recognizing that emerging technologies and new methods of ment, including— United States law on the whole provides a transmitting and distributing products em- (i) unfair or trade distorting activities of high level of protection for investment, con- bodying intellectual property, including in a state trading enterprises and other adminis- sistent with or greater than the level re- manner that facilitates legitimate digital trative mechanisms, with emphasis on re- quired by international law, the principal ne- trade; quiring price transparency in the operation gotiating objectives of the United States re- (iii) preventing or eliminating discrimina- of state trading enterprises and such other garding foreign investment are to reduce or tion with respect to matters affecting the mechanisms in order to end cross subsidiza- eliminate artificial or trade distorting bar- availability, acquisition, scope, mainte- tion, price discrimination, and price under- riers to foreign investment, while ensuring nance, use, and enforcement of intellectual cutting; that foreign investors in the United States property rights; (ii) unjustified trade restrictions or com- are not accorded greater substantive rights (iv) ensuring that standards of protection mercial requirements, such as labeling, that with respect to investment protections than and enforcement keep pace with techno- affect new technologies, including bio- United States investors in the United States, logical developments, and in particular en- technology; and to secure for investors important rights suring that rightholders have the legal and (iii) unjustified sanitary or phytosanitary comparable to those that would be available technological means to control the use of restrictions, including restrictions not based under United States legal principles and their works through the Internet and other on scientific principles in contravention of practice, by— global communication media, and to prevent obligations in the Uruguay Round Agree- (A) reducing or eliminating exceptions to the unauthorized use of their works; ments or bilateral or regional trade agree- the principle of national treatment; (v) providing strong enforcement of intel- ments; (B) freeing the transfer of funds relating to lectual property rights, including through (iv) other unjustified technical barriers to investments; accessible, expeditious, and effective civil, trade; and (C) reducing or eliminating performance administrative, and criminal enforcement (v) restrictive rules in the administration requirements, forced technology transfers, mechanisms; and of tariff rate quotas; and other unreasonable barriers to the estab- (vi) preventing or eliminating government (J) eliminating practices that adversely af- lishment and operation of investments; involvement in the violation of intellectual fect trade in perishable or cyclical products, (D) seeking to establish standards for ex- property rights, including cyber theft and pi- while improving import relief mechanisms to propriation and compensation for expropria- racy; recognize the unique characteristics of per- tion, consistent with United States legal (B) to secure fair, equitable, and non- ishable and cyclical agriculture; principles and practice; discriminatory market access opportunities (K) ensuring that import relief mecha- (E) seeking to establish standards for fair for United States persons that rely upon in- nisms for perishable and cyclical agriculture and equitable treatment, consistent with tellectual property protection; and are as accessible and timely to growers in United States legal principles and practice, (C) to respect the Declaration on the the United States as those mechanisms that including the principle of due process; TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, adopt- are used by other countries; (F) providing meaningful procedures for re- ed by the World Trade Organization at the (L) taking into account whether a party to solving investment disputes; Fourth Ministerial Conference at Doha, the negotiations has failed to adhere to the (G) seeking to improve mechanisms used to Qatar on November 14, 2001, and to ensure provisions of already existing trade agree- resolve disputes between an investor and a that trade agreements foster innovation and ments with the United States or has cir- government through— promote access to medicines. cumvented obligations under those agree- (i) mechanisms to eliminate frivolous (6) DIGITAL TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES ments; claims and to deter the filing of frivolous AND CROSS-BORDER DATA FLOWS.—The prin- (M) taking into account whether a product claims; cipal negotiating objectives of the United is subject to market distortions by reason of (ii) procedures to ensure the efficient selec- States with respect to digital trade in goods a failure of a major producing country to ad- tion of arbitrators and the expeditious dis- and services, as well as cross-border data here to the provisions of already existing position of claims; flows, are— trade agreements with the United States or (iii) procedures to enhance opportunities (A) to ensure that current obligations, by the circumvention by that country of its for public input into the formulation of gov- rules, disciplines, and commitments under obligations under those agreements; ernment positions; and the World Trade Organization and bilateral

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and regional trade agreements apply to dig- (8) STATE-OWNED AND STATE-CONTROLLED among core labor standards, provided the ex- ital trade in goods and services and to cross- ENTERPRISES.—The principal negotiating ob- ercise of such discretion and such decisions border data flows; jective of the United States regarding com- are not inconsistent with its obligations; (B) to ensure that— petition by state-owned and state-controlled (C) to strengthen the capacity of United (i) electronically delivered goods and serv- enterprises is to seek commitments that— States trading partners to promote respect ices receive no less favorable treatment (A) eliminate or prevent trade distortions for core labor standards (as defined in sec- under trade rules and commitments than and unfair competition favoring state-owned tion 111(7)); like products delivered in physical form; and and state-controlled enterprises to the ex- (D) to strengthen the capacity of United (ii) the classification of such goods and tent of their engagement in commercial ac- States trading partners to protect the envi- services ensures the most liberal trade treat- tivity, and ronment through the promotion of sustain- ment possible, fully encompassing both ex- (B) ensure that such engagement is based able development; isting and new trade; solely on commercial considerations, (E) to reduce or eliminate government (C) to ensure that governments refrain in particular through disciplines that elimi- practices or policies that unduly threaten from implementing trade-related measures nate or prevent discrimination and market- sustainable development; that impede digital trade in goods and serv- distorting subsidies and that promote trans- (F) to seek market access, through the ices, restrict cross-border data flows, or re- parency. elimination of tariffs and nontariff barriers, quire local storage or processing of data; (9) LOCALIZATION BARRIERS TO TRADE.—The for United States environmental tech- (D) with respect to subparagraphs (A) principal negotiating objective of the United nologies, goods, and services; (G) to ensure that labor, environmental, through (C), where legitimate policy objec- States with respect to localization barriers health, or safety policies and practices of the tives require domestic regulations that af- is to eliminate and prevent measures that re- parties to trade agreements with the United fect digital trade in goods and services or quire United States producers and service States do not arbitrarily or unjustifiably dis- cross-border data flows, to obtain commit- providers to locate facilities, intellectual criminate against United States exports or ments that any such regulations are the property, or other assets in a country as a serve as disguised barriers to trade; least restrictive on trade, nondiscrim- market access or investment condition, in- (H) to ensure that enforceable labor and inatory, and transparent, and promote an cluding indigenous innovation measures. environment obligations are subject to the open market environment; and (10) LABOR AND THE ENVIRONMENT.—The principal negotiating objectives of the same dispute settlement and remedies as (E) to extend the moratorium of the World other enforceable obligations under the Trade Organization on duties on electronic United States with respect to labor and the environment are— agreement; and transmissions. (I) to ensure that a trade agreement is not (7) REGULATORY PRACTICES.—The principal (A) to ensure that a party to a trade agree- ment with the United States— construed to empower a party’s authorities negotiating objectives of the United States to undertake labor or environmental law en- regarding the use of government regulation (i) adopts and maintains measures imple- menting internationally recognized core forcement activities in the territory of the or other practices to reduce market access United States. for United States goods, services, and invest- labor standards (as defined in section 111(17)) and its obligations under common multilat- (11) CURRENCY.—The principal negotiating ments are— objective of the United States with respect eral environmental agreements (as defined in (A) to achieve increased transparency and to currency practices is that parties to a section 111(6)), opportunity for the participation of affected trade agreement with the United States (ii) does not waive or otherwise derogate parties in the development of regulations; avoid manipulating exchange rates in order from, or offer to waive or otherwise derogate (B) to require that proposed regulations be to prevent effective balance of payments ad- from— based on sound science, cost benefit analysis, justment or to gain an unfair competitive (I) its statutes or regulations imple- risk assessment, or other objective evidence; advantage over other parties to the agree- menting internationally recognized core (C) to establish consultative mechanisms ment, such as through cooperative mecha- labor standards (as defined in section and seek other commitments, as appropriate, nisms, enforceable rules, reporting, moni- 111(17)), in a manner affecting trade or in- to improve regulatory practices and promote toring, transparency, or other means, as ap- increased regulatory coherence, including vestment between the United States and propriate. that party, where the waiver or derogation through— (12) WTO AND MULTILATERAL TRADE AGREE- would be inconsistent with one or more such (i) transparency in developing guidelines, MENTS.—Recognizing that the World Trade rules, regulations, and laws for government standards, or Organization is the foundation of the global procurement and other regulatory regimes; (II) its environmental laws in a manner trading system, the principal negotiating ob- (ii) the elimination of redundancies in test- that weakens or reduces the protections af- jectives of the United States regarding the ing and certification; forded in those laws and in a manner affect- World Trade Organization, the Uruguay (iii) early consultations on significant reg- ing trade or investment between the United Round Agreements, and other multilateral ulations; States and that party, except as provided in and plurilateral trade agreements are— (iv) the use of impact assessments; its law and provided not inconsistent with (A) to achieve full implementation and ex- (v) the periodic review of existing regu- its obligations under common multilateral tend the coverage of the World Trade Organi- latory measures; and environmental agreements (as defined in sec- zation and multilateral and plurilateral (vi) the application of good regulatory tion 111(6)) or other provisions of the trade agreements to products, sectors, and condi- practices; agreement specifically agreed upon, and tions of trade not adequately covered; (D) to seek greater openness, transparency, (iii) does not fail to effectively enforce its (B) to expand country participation in and and convergence of standards development environmental or labor laws, through a sus- enhancement of the Information Technology processes, and enhance cooperation on stand- tained or recurring course of action or inac- Agreement, the Government Procurement ards issues globally; tion, Agreement, and other plurilateral trade (E) to promote regulatory compatibility in a manner affecting trade or investment agreements of the World Trade Organization; through harmonization, equivalence, or mu- between the United States and that party (C) to expand competitive market opportu- tual recognition of different regulations and after entry into force of a trade agreement nities for United States exports and to ob- standards and to encourage the use of inter- between those countries; tain fairer and more open conditions of national and interoperable standards, as ap- (B) to recognize that— trade, including through utilization of global propriate; (i) with respect to environment, parties to value chains, through the negotiation of new (F) to achieve the elimination of govern- a trade agreement retain the right to exer- WTO multilateral and plurilateral trade ment measures such as price controls and cise prosecutorial discretion and to make de- agreements, such as an agreement on trade reference pricing which deny full market ac- cisions regarding the allocation of enforce- facilitation; cess for United States products; ment resources with respect to other envi- (D) to ensure that regional trade agree- (G) to ensure that government regulatory ronmental laws determined to have higher ments to which the United States is not a reimbursement regimes are transparent, pro- priorities, and a party is effectively enforc- party fully achieve the high standards of, vide procedural fairness, are nondiscrim- ing its laws if a course of action or inaction and comply with, WTO disciplines, including inatory, and provide full market access for reflects a reasonable, bona fide exercise of Article XXIV of GATT 1994, Article V and V United States products; and such discretion, or results from a reasonable, bis of the General Agreement on Trade in (H) to ensure that foreign governments— bona fide decision regarding the allocation of Services, and the Enabling Clause, including (i) demonstrate that the collection of un- resources; and through meaningful WTO review of such re- disclosed proprietary information is limited (ii) with respect to labor, decisions regard- gional trade agreements; to that necessary to satisfy a legitimate and ing the distribution of enforcement resources (E) to enhance compliance by WTO mem- justifiable regulatory interest; and are not a reason for not complying with a bers with their obligations as WTO members (ii) protect such information against dis- party’s labor obligations; a party to a trade through active participation in the bodies of closure, except in exceptional circumstances agreement retains the right to reasonable the World Trade Organization by the United to protect the public, or where such informa- exercise of discretion and to make bona fide States and all other WTO members, includ- tion is effectively protected against unfair decisions regarding the allocation of re- ing in the trade policy review mechanism competition. sources between labor enforcement activities and the committee system of the World

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Trade Organization, and by working to in- a party to a dispute under the agreement (B) DEFINITION.—In this paragraph, the crease the effectiveness of such bodies; and does not come into compliance with its obli- term ‘‘actions to boycott, divest from, or (F) to encourage greater cooperation be- gations under the agreement; sanction Israel’’ means actions by states, tween the World Trade Organization and (F) to seek provisions to impose a penalty non-member states of the United Nations, other international organizations. upon a party to a dispute under the agree- international organizations, or affiliated (13) TRADE INSTITUTION TRANSPARENCY.— ment that— agencies of international organizations that The principal negotiating objective of the (i) encourages compliance with the obliga- are politically motivated and are intended to United States with respect to transparency tions of the agreement; penalize or otherwise limit commercial rela- is to obtain wider and broader application of (ii) is appropriate to the parties, nature, tions specifically with Israel or persons the principle of transparency in the World subject matter, and scope of the violation; doing business in Israel or in Israeli-con- Trade Organization, entities established and trolled territories. under bilateral and regional trade agree- (iii) has the aim of not adversely affecting (20) GOOD GOVERNANCE, TRANSPARENCY, THE ments, and other international trade fora parties or interests not party to the dispute EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF LEGAL REGIMES, AND through seeking— while maintaining the effectiveness of the THE RULE OF LAW OF TRADING PARTNERS.—The (A) timely public access to information re- enforcement mechanism; and principal negotiating objectives of the garding trade issues and the activities of (G) to seek provisions that treat United United States with respect to ensuring im- such institutions; States principal negotiating objectives plementation of trade commitments and ob- (B) openness by ensuring public access to equally with respect to— ligations by strengthening good governance, appropriate meetings, proceedings, and sub- (i) the ability to resort to dispute settle- transparency, the effective operation of legal missions, including with regard to trade and ment under the applicable agreement; regimes and the rule of law of trading part- investment dispute settlement; and (ii) the availability of equivalent dispute ners of the United States is through capacity (C) public access to all notifications and settlement procedures; and building and other appropriate means, which supporting documentation submitted by (iii) the availability of equivalent rem- are important parts of the broader effort to WTO members. edies. create more open democratic societies and to (14) ANTI-CORRUPTION.—The principal nego- (16) TRADE REMEDY LAWS.—The principal promote respect for internationally recog- tiating objectives of the United States with negotiating objectives of the United States nized human rights. respect to the use of money or other things with respect to trade remedy laws are— (c) CAPACITY BUILDING AND OTHER PRIOR- of value to influence acts, decisions, or omis- (A) to preserve the ability of the United ITIES.—In order to address and maintain sions of foreign governments or officials or States to enforce rigorously its trade laws, United States competitiveness in the global to secure any improper advantage in a man- including the antidumping, countervailing economy, the President shall— ner affecting trade are— duty, and safeguard laws, and avoid agree- (1) direct the heads of relevant Federal (A) to obtain high standards and effective ments that lessen the effectiveness of domes- agencies— domestic enforcement mechanisms applica- tic and international disciplines on unfair (A) to work to strengthen the capacity of ble to persons from all countries partici- trade, especially dumping and subsidies, or United States trading partners to carry out pating in the applicable trade agreement that lessen the effectiveness of domestic and obligations under trade agreements by con- that prohibit such attempts to influence international safeguard provisions, in order sulting with any country seeking a trade acts, decisions, or omissions of foreign gov- to ensure that United States workers, agri- agreement with the United States con- ernments or officials or to secure any such cultural producers, and firms can compete cerning that country’s laws relating to cus- improper advantage; fully on fair terms and enjoy the benefits of toms and trade facilitation, sanitary and (B) to ensure that such standards level the reciprocal trade concessions; and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers playing field for United States persons in (B) to address and remedy market distor- to trade, intellectual property rights, labor, international trade and investment; and tions that lead to dumping and subsidiza- and the environment; and (C) to seek commitments to work jointly tion, including overcapacity, cartelization, (B) to provide technical assistance to that to encourage and support anti-corruption and market access barriers. country if needed; and anti-bribery initiatives in international (17) BORDER TAXES.—The principal negoti- (2) seek to establish consultative mecha- trade fora, including through the Convention ating objective of the United States regard- nisms among parties to trade agreements to on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Offi- ing border taxes is to obtain a revision of the strengthen the capacity of United States cials in International Business Transactions rules of the World Trade Organization with trading partners to develop and implement of the Organization for Economic Coopera- respect to the treatment of border adjust- standards for the protection of the environ- tion and Development, done at Paris Decem- ments for internal taxes to redress the dis- ment and human health based on sound ber 17, 1997 (commonly known as the ‘‘OECD advantage to countries relying primarily on science; Anti-Bribery Convention’’). direct taxes for revenue rather than indirect (3) promote consideration of multilateral (15) DISPUTE SETTLEMENT AND ENFORCE- taxes. environmental agreements and consult with MENT.—The principal negotiating objectives (18) TEXTILE NEGOTIATIONS.—The principal parties to such agreements regarding the of the United States with respect to dispute negotiating objectives of the United States consistency of any such agreement that in- settlement and enforcement of trade agree- with respect to trade in textiles and apparel cludes trade measures with existing environ- ments are— articles are to obtain competitive opportuni- mental exceptions under Article XX of GATT (A) to seek provisions in trade agreements ties for United States exports of textiles and 1994; and providing for resolution of disputes between apparel in foreign markets substantially (4) submit to the Committee on Ways and governments under those trade agreements equivalent to the competitive opportunities Means of the House of Representatives and in an effective, timely, transparent, equi- afforded foreign exports in United States the Committee on Finance of the Senate an table, and reasoned manner, requiring deter- markets and to achieve fairer and more open annual report on capacity-building activities minations based on facts and the principles conditions of trade in textiles and apparel. undertaken in connection with trade agree- of the agreements, with the goal of increas- (19) COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIPS.— ments negotiated or being negotiated pursu- ing compliance with the agreements; (A) IN GENERAL.—With respect to an agree- ant to this title. (B) to seek to strengthen the capacity of ment that is proposed to be entered into SEC. 103. TRADE AGREEMENTS AUTHORITY. the Trade Policy Review Mechanism of the with the Transatlantic Trade and Invest- (a) AGREEMENTS REGARDING TARIFF BAR- World Trade Organization to review compli- ment Partnership countries and to which RIERS.— ance with commitments; section 103(b) will apply, the principal nego- (1) IN GENERAL.—Whenever the President (C) to seek adherence by panels convened tiating objectives of the United States re- determines that one or more existing duties under the Dispute Settlement Understanding garding commercial partnerships are the fol- or other import restrictions of any foreign and by the Appellate Body to— lowing: country or the United States are unduly bur- (i) the mandate of those panels and the Ap- (i) To discourage actions by potential trad- dening and restricting the foreign trade of pellate Body to apply the WTO Agreement as ing partners that directly or indirectly prej- the United States and that the purposes, written, without adding to or diminishing udice or otherwise discourage commercial policies, priorities, and objectives of this rights and obligations under the Agreement; activity solely between the United States title will be promoted thereby, the Presi- and and Israel. dent— (ii) the standard of review applicable under (ii) To discourage politically motivated ac- (A) may enter into trade agreements with the Uruguay Round Agreement involved in tions to boycott, divest from, or sanction foreign countries before— the dispute, including greater deference, Israel and to seek the elimination of politi- (i) July 1, 2018; or where appropriate, to the fact finding and cally motivated nontariff barriers on Israeli (ii) July 1, 2021, if trade authorities proce- technical expertise of national investigating goods, services, or other commerce imposed dures are extended under subsection (c); and authorities; on the State of Israel. (B) may, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), (D) to seek provisions encouraging the (iii) To seek the elimination of state-spon- proclaim— early identification and settlement of dis- sored unsanctioned foreign boycotts against (i) such modification or continuance of any putes through consultation; Israel or compliance with the Arab League existing duty, (E) to seek provisions to encourage the Boycott of Israel by prospective trading (ii) such continuance of existing duty free provision of trade-expanding compensation if partners. or excise treatment, or

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AGREEMENTS ACT NOT AFFECTED.—Nothing in be extended to implementing bills submitted Substantial modifications to, or substantial this subsection shall limit the authority pro- with respect to trade agreements entered additional provisions of, a trade agreement vided to the President under section 111(b) of into under subsection (b) after June 30, 2018, entered into after July 1, 2018, or July 1, 2021, the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 and before July 1, 2021, if (and only if)— if trade authorities procedures are extended U.S.C. 3521(b)). (i) the President requests such extension (b) AGREEMENTS REGARDING TARIFF AND under subsection (c), shall not be eligible for under paragraph (2); and NONTARIFF BARRIERS.— approval under this title. (ii) neither House of Congress adopts an ex- (1) IN GENERAL.—(A) Whenever the Presi- (2) NOTIFICATION.—The President shall no- tension disapproval resolution under para- dent determines that— tify Congress of the President’s intention to graph (5) before July 1, 2018. (i) 1 or more existing duties or any other enter into an agreement under this sub- (2) REPORT TO CONGRESS BY THE PRESI- import restriction of any foreign country or section. DENT.—If the President is of the opinion that the United States or any other barrier to, or (3) LIMITATIONS.—No proclamation may be the trade authorities procedures should be other distortion of, international trade un- made under paragraph (1) that— extended to implementing bills described in duly burdens or restricts the foreign trade of (A) reduces any rate of duty (other than a paragraph (1)(B), the President shall submit the United States or adversely affects the to Congress, not later than April 1, 2018, a rate of duty that does not exceed 5 percent United States economy, or written report that contains a request for ad valorem on the date of the enactment of (ii) the imposition of any such barrier or this Act) to a rate of duty which is less than distortion is likely to result in such a bur- such extension, together with— 50 percent of the rate of such duty that ap- den, restriction, or effect, (A) a description of all trade agreements plies on such date of enactment; and that the purposes, policies, priorities, that have been negotiated under subsection (B) reduces the rate of duty below that ap- and objectives of this title will be promoted (b) and the anticipated schedule for submit- plicable under the Uruguay Round Agree- thereby, the President may enter into a ting such agreements to Congress for ap- ments or a successor agreement, on any im- trade agreement described in subparagraph proval; port sensitive agricultural product; or (B) during the period described in subpara- (B) a description of the progress that has (C) increases any rate of duty above the graph (C). been made in negotiations to achieve the rate that applied on the date of the enact- (B) The President may enter into a trade purposes, policies, priorities, and objectives ment of this Act. agreement under subparagraph (A) with for- of this title, and a statement that such (4) AGGREGATE REDUCTION; EXEMPTION FROM eign countries providing for— progress justifies the continuation of nego- STAGING.— (i) the reduction or elimination of a duty, tiations; and (A) AGGREGATE REDUCTION.—Except as pro- restriction, barrier, or other distortion de- (C) a statement of the reasons why the ex- vided in subparagraph (B), the aggregate re- scribed in subparagraph (A); or tension is needed to complete the negotia- duction in the rate of duty on any article (ii) the prohibition of, or limitation on the tions. which is in effect on any day pursuant to a imposition of, such barrier or other distor- (3) OTHER REPORTS TO CONGRESS.— trade agreement entered into under para- tion. (A) REPORT BY THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.— graph (1) shall not exceed the aggregate re- (C) The President may enter into a trade The President shall promptly inform the Ad- duction which would have been in effect on agreement under this paragraph before— visory Committee for Trade Policy and Ne- such day if— (i) July 1, 2018; or gotiations established under section 135 of (i) a reduction of 3 percent ad valorem or a (ii) July 1, 2021, if trade authorities proce- the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2155) of the reduction of 1⁄10 of the total reduction, dures are extended under subsection (c). decision of the President to submit a report whichever is greater, had taken effect on the Substantial modifications to, or substantial to Congress under paragraph (2). The Advi- effective date of the first reduction pro- additional provisions of, a trade agreement sory Committee shall submit to Congress as claimed under paragraph (1) to carry out entered into after July 1, 2018, or July 1, 2021, soon as practicable, but not later than June such agreement with respect to such article; if trade authorities procedures are extended 1, 2018, a written report that contains— and under subsection (c), shall not be eligible for (i) its views regarding the progress that (ii) a reduction equal to the amount appli- approval under this title. has been made in negotiations to achieve the cable under clause (i) had taken effect at 1- (2) CONDITIONS.—A trade agreement may be purposes, policies, priorities, and objectives year intervals after the effective date of such entered into under this subsection only if of this title; and first reduction. such agreement makes progress in meeting (ii) a statement of its views, and the rea- (B) EXEMPTION FROM STAGING.—No staging the applicable objectives described in sub- sons therefor, regarding whether the exten- is required under subparagraph (A) with re- sections (a) and (b) of section 102 and the sion requested under paragraph (2) should be spect to a duty reduction that is proclaimed President satisfies the conditions set forth in approved or disapproved. under paragraph (1) for an article of a kind sections 104 and 105. (B) REPORT BY INTERNATIONAL TRADE COM- that is not produced in the United States. (3) BILLS QUALIFYING FOR TRADE AUTHORI- MISSION.—The President shall promptly in- The United States International Trade Com- TIES PROCEDURES.—(A) The provisions of sec- form the United States International Trade mission shall advise the President of the tion 151 of the Trade Act of 1974 (in this title Commission of the decision of the President identity of articles that may be exempted referred to as ‘‘trade authorities proce- to submit a report to Congress under para- from staging under this subparagraph. dures’’) apply to a bill of either House of graph (2). The International Trade Commis- (5) ROUNDING.—If the President determines Congress which contains provisions described sion shall submit to Congress as soon as that such action will simplify the computa- in subparagraph (B) to the same extent as practicable, but not later than June 1, 2018, tion of reductions under paragraph (4), the such section 151 applies to implementing a written report that contains a review and President may round an annual reduction by bills under that section. A bill to which this analysis of the economic impact on the an amount equal to the lesser of— paragraph applies shall hereafter in this title United States of all trade agreements imple- (A) the difference between the reduction be referred to as an ‘‘implementing bill’’. mented between the date of the enactment of without regard to this paragraph and the (B) The provisions referred to in subpara- this Act and the date on which the President next lower whole number; or graph (A) are— decides to seek an extension requested under (B) 1⁄2 of 1 percent ad valorem. (i) a provision approving a trade agreement paragraph (2). (6) OTHER LIMITATIONS.—A rate of duty re- entered into under this subsection and ap- (4) STATUS OF REPORTS.—The reports sub- duction that may not be proclaimed by rea- proving the statement of administrative ac- mitted to Congress under paragraphs (2) and son of paragraph (3) may take effect only if tion, if any, proposed to implement such (3), or any portion of such reports, may be a provision authorizing such reduction is in- trade agreement; and classified to the extent the President deter- cluded within an implementing bill provided (ii) if changes in existing laws or new stat- mines appropriate. for under section 106 and that bill is enacted utory authority are required to implement (5) EXTENSION DISAPPROVAL RESOLUTIONS.— into law. such trade agreement or agreements, only (A) For purposes of paragraph (1), the term (7) OTHER TARIFF MODIFICATIONS.—Notwith- such provisions as are strictly necessary or ‘‘extension disapproval resolution’’ means a standing paragraphs (1)(B), (3)(A), (3)(C), and appropriate to implement such trade agree- resolution of either House of Congress, the (4) through (6), and subject to the consulta- ment or agreements, either repealing or sole matter after the resolving clause of tion and layover requirements of section 115 amending existing laws or providing new which is as follows: ‘‘That the llll dis- of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 statutory authority. approves the request of the President for the U.S.C. 3524), the President may proclaim the (c) EXTENSION DISAPPROVAL PROCESS FOR extension, under section 103(c)(1)(B)(i) of the modification of any duty or staged rate re- CONGRESSIONAL TRADE AUTHORITIES PROCE- Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities duction of any duty set forth in Schedule DURES.— and Accountability Act of 2015, of the trade XX, as defined in section 2(5) of that Act (19 (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sec- authorities procedures under that Act to any U.S.C. 3501(5)), if the United States agrees to tion 106(b)— implementing bill submitted with respect to such modification or staged rate reduction in (A) the trade authorities procedures apply any trade agreement entered into under sec- a negotiation for the reciprocal elimination to implementing bills submitted with re- tion 103(b) of that Act after June 30, 2018.’’,

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with the blank space being filled with the agreement) with, and keep fully apprised of (2) CONSULTATIONS WITH DESIGNATED CON- name of the resolving House of Congress. the negotiations, the Committee on Agri- GRESSIONAL ADVISERS.—In the course of nego- (B) Extension disapproval resolutions— culture of the House of Representatives and tiations conducted under this title, the (i) may be introduced in either House of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, United States Trade Representative shall Congress by any member of such House; and and Forestry of the Senate. consult closely and on a timely basis (includ- (ii) shall be referred, in the House of Rep- (2) CONSULTATIONS PRIOR TO ENTRY INTO ing immediately before initialing an agree- resentatives, to the Committee on Ways and FORCE.—Prior to exchanging notes providing ment) with, and keep fully apprised of the Means and, in addition, to the Committee on for the entry into force of a trade agreement, negotiations, the congressional advisers for Rules. the United States Trade Representative shall trade policy and negotiations designated (C) The provisions of subsections (d) and (e) consult closely and on a timely basis with under paragraph (1). of section 152 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 Members of Congress and committees as (3) ACCREDITATION.—Each Member of Con- U.S.C. 2192) (relating to the floor consider- specified in paragraph (1), and keep them gress designated as a congressional adviser ation of certain resolutions in the House and fully apprised of the measures a trading under paragraph (1) shall be accredited by Senate) apply to extension disapproval reso- partner has taken to comply with those pro- the United States Trade Representative on lutions. visions of the agreement that are to take ef- behalf of the President as an official adviser (D) It is not in order for— fect on the date that the agreement enters to the United States delegations to inter- (i) the House of Representatives to con- into force. national conferences, meetings, and negoti- sider any extension disapproval resolution (3) ENHANCED COORDINATION WITH CON- ating sessions relating to trade agreements. not reported by the Committee on Ways and GRESS.— (c) CONGRESSIONAL ADVISORY GROUPS ON Means and, in addition, by the Committee on (A) WRITTEN GUIDELINES.—The United Rules; States Trade Representative, in consultation NEGOTIATIONS.— (ii) the Senate to consider any extension with the chairmen and the ranking members (1) IN GENERAL.—By not later than 60 days disapproval resolution not reported by the of the Committee on Ways and Means of the after the date of the enactment of this Act, Committee on Finance; or House of Representatives and the Committee and not later than 30 days after the con- (iii) either House of Congress to consider on Finance of the Senate, respectively— vening of each Congress, the chairman of the an extension disapproval resolution after (i) shall, not later than 120 days after the Committee on Ways and Means of the House June 30, 2018. date of the enactment of this Act, develop of Representatives shall convene the House (d) COMMENCEMENT OF NEGOTIATIONS.—In written guidelines on enhanced coordination Advisory Group on Negotiations and the order to contribute to the continued eco- with Congress, including coordination with chairman of the Committee on Finance of nomic expansion of the United States, the designated congressional advisers under sub- the Senate shall convene the Senate Advi- President shall commence negotiations cov- section (b), regarding negotiations conducted sory Group on Negotiations (in this sub- ering tariff and nontariff barriers affecting under this title; and section referred to collectively as the ‘‘con- any industry, product, or service sector, and (ii) may make such revisions to the guide- gressional advisory groups’’). expand existing sectoral agreements to coun- lines as may be necessary from time to time. (2) MEMBERS AND FUNCTIONS.— tries that are not parties to those agree- (B) CONTENT OF GUIDELINES.—The guide- (A) MEMBERSHIP OF THE HOUSE ADVISORY ments, in cases where the President deter- lines developed under subparagraph (A) shall GROUP ON NEGOTIATIONS.—In each Congress, mines that such negotiations are feasible enhance coordination with Congress through the House Advisory Group on Negotiations and timely and would benefit the United procedures to ensure— shall be comprised of the following Members States. Such sectors include agriculture, (i) timely briefings upon request of any of the House of Representatives: commercial services, intellectual property Member of Congress regarding negotiating (i) The chairman and ranking member of rights, industrial and capital goods, govern- objectives, the status of negotiations in the Committee on Ways and Means, and 3 ad- ment procurement, information technology progress conducted under this title, and the ditional members of such Committee (not products, environmental technology and nature of any changes in the laws of the more than 2 of whom are members of the services, medical equipment and services, United States or the administration of those same political party). civil aircraft, and infrastructure products. In laws that may be recommended to Congress (ii) The chairman and ranking member, or so doing, the President shall take into ac- to carry out any trade agreement or any re- their designees, of the committees of the count all of the negotiating objectives set quirement of, amendment to, or rec- forth in section 102. House of Representatives that would have, ommendation under, that agreement; and under the Rules of the House of Representa- SEC. 104. CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT, CON- (ii) the sharing of detailed and timely in- SULTATIONS, AND ACCESS TO IN- tives, jurisdiction over provisions of law af- FORMATION. formation with Members of Congress, and fected by a trade agreement negotiation con- (a) CONSULTATIONS WITH MEMBERS OF CON- their staff with proper security clearances as ducted at any time during that Congress and GRESS.— appropriate, regarding those negotiations to which this title would apply. (1) CONSULTATIONS DURING NEGOTIATIONS.— and pertinent documents related to those ne- (B) MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE ADVISORY In the course of negotiations conducted gotiations (including classified information), GROUP ON NEGOTIATIONS.—In each Congress, under this title, the United States Trade and with committee staff with proper secu- the Senate Advisory Group on Negotiations Representative shall— rity clearances as would be appropriate in shall be comprised of the following Members (A) meet upon request with any Member of the light of the responsibilities of that com- of the Senate: Congress regarding negotiating objectives, mittee over the trade agreements programs (i) The chairman and ranking member of the status of negotiations in progress, and affected by those negotiations. the Committee on Finance and 3 additional the nature of any changes in the laws of the (C) DISSEMINATION.—The United States members of such Committee (not more than United States or the administration of those Trade Representative shall disseminate the 2 of whom are members of the same political laws that may be recommended to Congress guidelines developed under subparagraph (A) party). to carry out any trade agreement or any re- to all Federal agencies that could have juris- (ii) The chairman and ranking member, or quirement of, amendment to, or rec- diction over laws affected by trade negotia- their designees, of the committees of the ommendation under, that agreement; tions. Senate that would have, under the Rules of (B) upon request of any Member of Con- (b) DESIGNATED CONGRESSIONAL ADVIS- the Senate, jurisdiction over provisions of gress, provide access to pertinent documents ERS.— law affected by a trade agreement negotia- relating to the negotiations, including clas- (1) DESIGNATION.— tion conducted at any time during that Con- sified materials; (A) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.—In each gress and to which this title would apply. (C) consult closely and on a timely basis Congress, any Member of the House of Rep- (C) ACCREDITATION.—Each member of the with, and keep fully apprised of the negotia- resentatives may be designated as a congres- congressional advisory groups described in tions, the Committee on Ways and Means of sional adviser on trade policy and negotia- subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B)(i) shall be ac- the House of Representatives and the Com- tions by the Speaker of the House of Rep- credited by the United States Trade Rep- mittee on Finance of the Senate; resentatives, after consulting with the chair- resentative on behalf of the President as an (D) consult closely and on a timely basis man and ranking member of the Committee official adviser to the United States delega- with, and keep fully apprised of the negotia- on Ways and Means and the chairman and tion in negotiations for any trade agreement tions, the House Advisory Group on Negotia- ranking member of the committee from to which this title applies. Each member of tions and the Senate Advisory Group on Ne- which the Member will be selected. the congressional advisory groups described gotiations convened under subsection (c) and (B) SENATE.—In each Congress, any Mem- in subparagraphs (A)(ii) and (B)(ii) shall be all committees of the House of Representa- ber of the Senate may be designated as a accredited by the United States Trade Rep- tives and the Senate with jurisdiction over congressional adviser on trade policy and ne- resentative on behalf of the President as an laws that could be affected by a trade agree- gotiations by the President pro tempore of official adviser to the United States delega- ment resulting from the negotiations; and the Senate, after consultation with the tion in the negotiations by reason of which (E) with regard to any negotiations and chairman and ranking member of the Com- the member is in one of the congressional ad- agreement relating to agricultural trade, mittee on Finance and the chairman and visory groups. also consult closely and on a timely basis ranking member of the committee from (D) CONSULTATION AND ADVICE.—The con- (including immediately before initialing an which the Member will be selected. gressional advisory groups shall consult with

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and provide advice to the Trade Representa- (2) PURPOSES.—The guidelines developed (1) NOTICE.—The President, with respect to tive regarding the formulation of specific ob- under paragraph (1) shall— any agreement that is subject to the provi- jectives, negotiating strategies and posi- (A) facilitate transparency; sions of section 103(b), shall— tions, the development of the applicable (B) encourage public participation; and (A) provide, at least 90 calendar days be- trade agreement, and compliance and en- (C) promote collaboration in the negotia- fore initiating negotiations with a country, forcement of the negotiated commitments tion process. written notice to Congress of the President’s under the trade agreement. (3) CONTENT.—The guidelines developed intention to enter into the negotiations with (E) CHAIR.—The House Advisory Group on under paragraph (1) shall include procedures that country and set forth in the notice the Negotiations shall be chaired by the Chair- that— date on which the President intends to ini- man of the Committee on Ways and Means of (A) provide for rapid disclosure of informa- tiate those negotiations, the specific United the House of Representatives and the Senate tion in forms that the public can readily find States objectives for the negotiations with Advisory Group on Negotiations shall be and use; and that country, and whether the President in- chaired by the Chairman of the Committee (B) provide frequent opportunities for pub- tends to seek an agreement, or changes to an on Finance of the Senate. lic input through Federal Register requests existing agreement; (F) COORDINATION WITH OTHER COMMIT- for comment and other means. (B) before and after submission of the no- TEES.—Members of any committee rep- (4) DISSEMINATION.—The United States tice, consult regarding the negotiations with resented on one of the congressional advi- Trade Representative shall disseminate the the Committee on Ways and Means of the sory groups may submit comments to the guidelines developed under paragraph (1) to House of Representatives and the Committee member of the appropriate congressional ad- all Federal agencies that could have jurisdic- on Finance of the Senate, such other com- visory group from that committee regarding tion over laws affected by trade negotia- mittees of the House and Senate as the any matter related to a negotiation for any tions. President deems appropriate, and the House trade agreement to which this title applies. Advisory Group on Negotiations and the (e) CONSULTATIONS WITH ADVISORY COMMIT- (3) GUIDELINES.— Senate Advisory Group on Negotiations con- TEES.— (A) PURPOSE AND REVISION.—The United vened under section 104(c); (1) GUIDELINES FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH ADVI- States Trade Representative, in consultation (C) upon the request of a majority of the SORY COMMITTEES.—The United States Trade with the chairmen and the ranking members members of either the House Advisory Group Representative, in consultation with the of the Committee on Ways and Means of the on Negotiations or the Senate Advisory chairmen and the ranking members of the House of Representatives and the Committee Group on Negotiations convened under sec- on Finance of the Senate, respectively— Committee on Ways and Means of the House tion 104(c), meet with the requesting con- (i) shall, not later than 120 days after the of Representatives and the Committee on Fi- gressional advisory group before initiating date of the enactment of this Act, develop nance of the Senate, respectively— the negotiations or at any other time con- written guidelines to facilitate the useful (A) shall, not later than 120 days after the cerning the negotiations; and and timely exchange of information between date of the enactment of this Act, develop (D) after consulting with the Committee the Trade Representative and the congres- written guidelines on enhanced coordination on Ways and Means and the Committee on sional advisory groups; and with advisory committees established pursu- Finance, and at least 30 calendar days before (ii) may make such revisions to the guide- ant to section 135 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 initiating negotiations with a country, pub- lines as may be necessary from time to time. U.S.C. 2155) regarding negotiations con- lish on a publicly available Internet website (B) CONTENT.—The guidelines developed ducted under this title; and of the Office of the United States Trade Rep- under subparagraph (A) shall provide for, (B) may make such revisions to the guide- resentative, and regularly update thereafter, among other things— lines as may be necessary from time to time. a detailed and comprehensive summary of (i) detailed briefings on a fixed timetable (2) CONTENT.—The guidelines developed the specific objectives with respect to the to be specified in the guidelines of the con- under paragraph (1) shall enhance coordina- negotiations, and a description of how the gressional advisory groups regarding negoti- tion with advisory committees described in agreement, if successfully concluded, will ating objectives and positions and the status that paragraph through procedures to en- further those objectives and benefit the of the applicable negotiations, beginning as sure— United States. soon as practicable after the congressional (A) timely briefings of advisory commit- (2) NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING AGRI- advisory groups are convened, with more fre- tees and regular opportunities for advisory CULTURE.— quent briefings as trade negotiations enter committees to provide input throughout the (A) ASSESSMENT AND CONSULTATIONS FOL- the final stage; negotiation process on matters relevant to LOWING ASSESSMENT.—Before initiating or (ii) access by members of the congressional the sectors or functional areas represented continuing negotiations the subject matter advisory groups, and staff with proper secu- by those committees; and of which is directly related to the subject rity clearances, to pertinent documents re- (B) the sharing of detailed and timely in- matter under section 102(b)(3)(B) with any lating to the negotiations, including classi- formation with each member of an advisory country, the President shall— fied materials; committee regarding negotiations and perti- (i) assess whether United States tariffs on (iii) the closest practicable coordination nent documents related to the negotiation agricultural products that were bound under between the Trade Representative and the (including classified information) on matters the Uruguay Round Agreements are lower congressional advisory groups at all critical relevant to the sectors or functional areas than the tariffs bound by that country; periods during the negotiations, including at the member represents, and with a designee (ii) consider whether the tariff levels negotiation sites; with proper security clearances of each such bound and applied throughout the world with (iv) after the applicable trade agreement is member as appropriate. respect to imports from the United States concluded, consultation regarding ongoing (3) DISSEMINATION.—The United States are higher than United States tariffs and compliance and enforcement of negotiated Trade Representative shall disseminate the whether the negotiation provides an oppor- commitments under the trade agreement; guidelines developed under paragraph (1) to tunity to address any such disparity; and and all Federal agencies that could have jurisdic- (iii) consult with the Committee on Ways (v) the timeframe for submitting the re- tion over laws affected by trade negotia- and Means and the Committee on Agri- port required under section 105(d)(3). tions. culture of the House of Representatives and (4) REQUEST FOR MEETING.—Upon the re- (f) ESTABLISHMENT OF POSITION OF CHIEF the Committee on Finance and the Com- quest of a majority of either of the congres- TRANSPARENCY OFFICER IN THE OFFICE OF THE mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- sional advisory groups, the President shall UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE.— estry of the Senate concerning the results of meet with that congressional advisory group Section 141(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 the assessment, whether it is appropriate for before initiating negotiations with respect to U.S.C. 2171(b)) is amended— the United States to agree to further tariff a trade agreement, or at any other time con- (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as para- reductions based on the conclusions reached cerning the negotiations. graph (4); and in the assessment, and how all applicable ne- (d) CONSULTATIONS WITH THE PUBLIC.— (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- gotiating objectives will be met. (1) GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT.— lowing: (B) SPECIAL CONSULTATIONS ON IMPORT SEN- The United States Trade Representative, in ‘‘(3) There shall be in the Office one Chief SITIVE PRODUCTS.—(i) Before initiating nego- consultation with the chairmen and the Transparency Officer. The Chief Trans- tiations with regard to agriculture and, with ranking members of the Committee on Ways parency Officer shall consult with Congress respect to agreements described in para- and Means of the House of Representatives on transparency policy, coordinate trans- graphs (2) and (3) of section 107(a), as soon as and the Committee on Finance of the Sen- parency in trade negotiations, engage and practicable after the date of the enactment ate, respectively— assist the public, and advise the United of this Act, the United States Trade Rep- (A) shall, not later than 120 days after the States Trade Representative on trans- resentative shall— date of the enactment of this Act, develop parency policy.’’. (I) identify those agricultural products written guidelines on public access to infor- subject to tariff rate quotas on the date of mation regarding negotiations conducted SEC. 105. NOTICE, CONSULTATIONS, AND RE- enactment of this Act, and agricultural prod- under this title; and PORTS. ucts subject to tariff reductions by the (B) may make such revisions to the guide- (a) NOTICE, CONSULTATIONS, AND REPORTS United States as a result of the Uruguay lines as may be necessary from time to time. BEFORE NEGOTIATION.— Round Agreements, for which the rate of

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Act of 2015 with respect to llll, are in- and Means and the Committee on Agri- (5) ADHERENCE TO EXISTING INTERNATIONAL consistent with the negotiating objectives culture of the House of Representatives and TRADE AND INVESTMENT AGREEMENT OBLIGA- described in section 102(b)(16) of that Act.’’, the Committee on Finance and the Com- TIONS.—In determining whether to enter into with the first blank space being filled with mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- negotiations with a particular country, the the name of the resolving House of Congress, estry of the Senate concerning— President shall take into account the extent the second blank space being filled with the (aa) whether any further tariff reductions to which that country has implemented, or appropriate date of the report, and the third on the products identified under subclause (I) has accelerated the implementation of, its blank space being filled with the name of the should be appropriate, taking into account international trade and investment commit- country or countries involved. the impact of any such tariff reduction on ments to the United States, including pursu- (iii) Resolutions in the House of Represent- the United States industry producing the ant to the WTO Agreement. atives— product concerned; (b) CONSULTATION WITH CONGRESS BEFORE (I) may be introduced by any Member of (bb) whether the products so identified face ENTRY INTO AGREEMENT.— the House; unjustified sanitary or phytosanitary re- (1) CONSULTATION.—Before entering into (II) shall be referred to the Committee on strictions, including those not based on sci- any trade agreement under section 103(b), Ways and Means and, in addition, to the entific principles in contravention of the the President shall consult with— Committee on Rules; and Uruguay Round Agreements; and (A) the Committee on Ways and Means of (III) may not be amended by either Com- (cc) whether the countries participating in the House of Representatives and the Com- mittee. the negotiations maintain export subsidies mittee on Finance of the Senate; (iv) Resolutions in the Senate— or other programs, policies, or practices that (B) each other committee of the House and (I) may be introduced by any Member of distort world trade in such products and the the Senate, and each joint committee of the Senate; impact of such programs, policies, and prac- Congress, which has jurisdiction over legisla- (II) shall be referred to the Committee on tices on United States producers of the prod- tion involving subject matters which would Finance; and be affected by the trade agreement; and ucts; (III) may not be amended. (C) the House Advisory Group on Negotia- (III) request that the International Trade (v) It is not in order for the House of Rep- tions and the Senate Advisory Group on Ne- Commission prepare an assessment of the resentatives to consider any resolution that gotiations convened under section 104(c). probable economic effects of any such tariff is not reported by the Committee on Ways (2) SCOPE.—The consultation described in reduction on the United States industry pro- and Means and, in addition, by the Com- paragraph (1) shall include consultation with ducing the product concerned and on the mittee on Rules. respect to— United States economy as a whole; and (vi) It is not in order for the Senate to con- (A) the nature of the agreement; (IV) upon complying with subclauses (I), sider any resolution that is not reported by (B) how and to what extent the agreement (II), and (III), notify the Committee on Ways the Committee on Finance. will achieve the applicable purposes, poli- (vii) The provisions of subsections (d) and and Means and the Committee on Agri- cies, priorities, and objectives of this title; (e) of section 152 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 culture of the House of Representatives and and U.S.C. 2192) (relating to floor consideration the Committee on Finance and the Com- (C) the implementation of the agreement of certain resolutions in the House and Sen- mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- under section 106, including the general ef- ate) shall apply to resolutions. estry of the Senate of those products identi- fect of the agreement on existing laws. (4) ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS.—The re- fied under subclause (I) for which the Trade (3) REPORT REGARDING UNITED STATES port required under section 135(e)(1) of the Representative intends to seek tariff liberal- TRADE REMEDY LAWS.— Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2155(e)(1)) regard- ization in the negotiations and the reasons (A) CHANGES IN CERTAIN TRADE LAWS.—The ing any trade agreement entered into under for seeking such tariff liberalization. President, not less than 180 calendar days be- subsection (a) or (b) of section 103 shall be (ii) If, after negotiations described in fore the day on which the President enters provided to the President, Congress, and the clause (i) are commenced— into a trade agreement under section 103(b), United States Trade Representative not (I) the United States Trade Representative shall report to the Committee on Ways and later than 30 days after the date on which identifies any additional agricultural prod- Means of the House of Representatives and the President notifies Congress under section uct described in clause (i)(I) for tariff reduc- the Committee on Finance of the Senate— 103(a)(2) or 106(a)(1)(A) of the intention of the tions which were not the subject of a notifi- (i) the range of proposals advanced in the President to enter into the agreement. cation under clause (i)(IV), or negotiations with respect to that agreement, (c) INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION AS- (II) any additional agricultural product de- that may be in the final agreement, and that SESSMENT.— scribed in clause (i)(I) is the subject of a re- could require amendments to title VII of the (1) SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION TO COMMIS- quest for tariff reductions by a party to the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671 et seq.) or to SION.—The President, not later than 90 cal- negotiations, chapter 1 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 endar days before the day on which the the Trade Representative shall, as soon as (19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.); and President enters into a trade agreement practicable, notify the committees referred (ii) how these proposals relate to the objec- under section 103(b), shall provide the Inter- to in clause (i)(IV) of those products and the tives described in section 102(b)(16). national Trade Commission (referred to in reasons for seeking such tariff reductions. (B) RESOLUTIONS.—(i) At any time after the this subsection as the ‘‘Commission’’) with (3) NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING THE FISHING transmission of the report under subpara- the details of the agreement as it exists at INDUSTRY.—Before initiating, or continuing, graph (A), if a resolution is introduced with that time and request the Commission to negotiations that directly relate to fish or respect to that report in either House of Con- prepare and submit an assessment of the shellfish trade with any country, the Presi- gress, the procedures set forth in clauses (iii) agreement as described in paragraph (2). Be- dent shall consult with the Committee on through (vii) shall apply to that resolution tween the time the President makes the re- Ways and Means and the Committee on Nat- if— quest under this paragraph and the time the ural Resources of the House of Representa- (I) no other resolution with respect to that Commission submits the assessment, the tives, and the Committee on Finance and the report has previously been reported in that President shall keep the Commission current Committee on Commerce, Science, and House of Congress by the Committee on with respect to the details of the agreement. Transportation of the Senate, and shall keep Ways and Means or the Committee on Fi- (2) ASSESSMENT.—Not later than 105 cal- the Committees apprised of the negotiations nance, as the case may be, pursuant to those endar days after the President enters into a on an ongoing and timely basis. procedures; and trade agreement under section 103(b), the (4) NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING TEXTILES.—Be- (II) no procedural disapproval resolution Commission shall submit to the President fore initiating or continuing negotiations under section 106(b) introduced with respect and Congress a report assessing the likely the subject matter of which is directly re- to a trade agreement entered into pursuant impact of the agreement on the United lated to textiles and apparel products with to the negotiations to which the report States economy as a whole and on specific any country, the President shall— under subparagraph (A) relates has pre- industry sectors, including the impact the (A) assess whether United States tariffs on viously been reported in that House of Con- agreement will have on the gross domestic textile and apparel products that were bound gress by the Committee on Ways and Means product, exports and imports, aggregate em- under the Uruguay Round Agreements are or the Committee on Finance, as the case ployment and employment opportunities, lower than the tariffs bound by that country may be. the production, employment, and competi- and whether the negotiation provides an op- (ii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the tive position of industries likely to be sig- portunity to address any such disparity; and term ‘‘resolution’’ means only a resolution nificantly affected by the agreement, and (B) consult with the Committee on Ways of either House of Congress, the matter after the interests of United States consumers. and Means of the House of Representatives the resolving clause of which is as follows: (3) REVIEW OF EMPIRICAL LITERATURE.—In and the Committee on Finance of the Senate ‘‘That the llll finds that the proposed preparing the assessment under paragraph concerning the results of the assessment, changes to United States trade remedy laws (2), the Commission shall review available

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MENTS. substantially equivalent proposed agree- (C) CUSTOMS INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIRE- (a) IN GENERAL.— ment, and shall provide in its assessment a MENTS.—A description of the additional (1) NOTIFICATION AND SUBMISSION.—Any description of the analyses used and conclu- equipment and facilities needed by U.S. Cus- agreement entered into under section 103(b) sions drawn in such literature, and a discus- toms and Border Protection. shall enter into force with respect to the sion of areas of consensus and divergence be- (D) IMPACT ON STATE AND LOCAL GOVERN- United States if (and only if)— tween the various analyses and conclusions, MENTS.—A description of the impact the (A) the President, at least 90 calendar days including those of the Commission regarding trade agreement will have on State and local before the day on which the President enters the agreement. governments as a result of increases in into the trade agreement, notifies the House (4) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The President trade. of Representatives and the Senate of the shall make each assessment under paragraph (E) COST ANALYSIS.—An analysis of the President’s intention to enter into the agree- (2) available to the public. costs associated with each of the items listed ment, and promptly thereafter publishes no- (d) REPORTS SUBMITTED TO COMMITTEES in subparagraphs (A) through (D). tice of such intention in the Federal Reg- WITH AGREEMENT.— (3) BUDGET SUBMISSION.—The President ister; (1) ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AND RE- shall include a request for the resources nec- (B) the President, at least 60 days before PORTS.—The President shall— essary to support the plan required by para- the day on which the President enters into (A) conduct environmental reviews of fu- graph (1) in the first budget of the President ture trade and investment agreements, con- the agreement, publishes the text of the submitted to Congress under section 1105(a) agreement on a publicly available Internet sistent with Executive Order 13141 (64 Fed. of title 31, United States Code, after the date Reg. 63169), dated November 16, 1999, and its website of the Office of the United States of the submission of the plan. Trade Representative; relevant guidelines; and (4) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The President (B) submit a report on those reviews and (C) within 60 days after entering into the shall make the plan required under this sub- agreement, the President submits to Con- on the content and operation of consultative section available to the public. mechanisms established pursuant to section gress a description of those changes to exist- (f) OTHER REPORTS.— 102(c) to the Committee on Ways and Means ing laws that the President considers would (1) REPORT ON PENALTIES.—Not later than of the House of Representatives and the be required in order to bring the United one year after the imposition by the United Committee on Finance of the Senate at the States into compliance with the agreement; time the President submits to Congress a States of a penalty or remedy permitted by (D) the President, at least 30 days before copy of the final legal text of an agreement a trade agreement to which this title applies, submitting to Congress the materials under pursuant to section 106(a)(1)(E). the President shall submit to the Committee subparagraph (E), submits to Congress— on Ways and Means of the House of Rep- (2) EMPLOYMENT IMPACT REVIEWS AND RE- (i) a draft statement of any administrative resentatives and the Committee on Finance PORTS.—The President shall— action proposed to implement the agree- (A) review the impact of future trade of the Senate a report on the effectiveness of ment; and agreements on United States employment, the penalty or remedy applied under United (ii) a copy of the final legal text of the including labor markets, modeled after Exec- States law in enforcing United States rights agreement; utive Order 13141 (64 Fed. Reg. 63169) to the under the trade agreement, which shall ad- (E) after entering into the agreement, the extent appropriate in establishing proce- dress whether the penalty or remedy was ef- President submits to Congress, on a day on dures and criteria; and fective in changing the behavior of the tar- which both Houses of Congress are in ses- (B) submit a report on such reviews to the geted party and whether the penalty or rem- sion, a copy of the final legal text of the Committee on Ways and Means of the House edy had any adverse impact on parties or in- agreement, together with— of Representatives and the Committee on Fi- terests not party to the dispute. (i) a draft of an implementing bill de- nance of the Senate at the time the Presi- (2) REPORT ON IMPACT OF TRADE PROMOTION scribed in section 103(b)(3); dent submits to Congress a copy of the final AUTHORITY.—Not later than one year after (ii) a statement of any administrative ac- legal text of an agreement pursuant to sec- the date of the enactment of this Act, and tion proposed to implement the trade agree- tion 106(a)(1)(E). not later than 5 years thereafter, the United ment; and (3) REPORT ON LABOR RIGHTS.—The Presi- States International Trade Commission shall (iii) the supporting information described dent shall submit to the Committee on Ways submit to the Committee on Ways and in paragraph (2)(A); and Means of the House of Representatives Means of the House of Representatives and (F) the implementing bill is enacted into and the Committee on Finance of the Sen- the Committee on Finance of the Senate a law; and ate, on a timeframe determined in accord- report on the economic impact on the United (G) the President, not later than 30 days ance with section 104(c)(3)(B)(v)— States of all trade agreements with respect before the date on which the agreement en- (A) a meaningful labor rights report of the to which Congress has enacted an imple- ters into force with respect to a party to the country, or countries, with respect to which menting bill under trade authorities proce- agreement, submits written notice to Con- the President is negotiating; and dures since January 1, 1984. gress that the President has determined that (B) a description of any provisions that (3) ENFORCEMENT CONSULTATIONS AND RE- the party has taken measures necessary to would require changes to the labor laws and PORTS.—(A) The United States Trade Rep- comply with those provisions of the agree- labor practices of the United States. resentative shall consult with the Com- ment that are to take effect on the date on (4) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The President mittee on Ways and Means of the House of which the agreement enters into force. shall make all reports required under this Representatives and the Committee on Fi- (2) SUPPORTING INFORMATION.— subsection available to the public. nance of the Senate after acceptance of a pe- (A) IN GENERAL.—The supporting informa- (e) IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT tition for review or taking an enforcement tion required under paragraph (1)(E)(iii) con- PLAN.— action in regard to an obligation under a sists of— (1) IN GENERAL.—At the time the President trade agreement, including a labor or envi- (i) an explanation as to how the imple- submits to Congress a copy of the final legal ronmental obligation. During such consulta- menting bill and proposed administrative ac- text of an agreement pursuant to section tions, the United States Trade Representa- tion will change or affect existing law; and 106(a)(1)(E), the President shall also submit tive shall describe the matter, including the (ii) a statement— to Congress a plan for implementing and en- basis for such action and the application of (I) asserting that the agreement makes forcing the agreement. any relevant legal obligations. progress in achieving the applicable pur- (2) ELEMENTS.—The implementation and (B) As part of the report required pursuant poses, policies, priorities, and objectives of enforcement plan required by paragraph (1) to section 163 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 this title; and shall include the following: U.S.C. 2213), the President shall report annu- (II) setting forth the reasons of the Presi- (A) BORDER PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS.—A ally to Congress on enforcement actions dent regarding— description of additional personnel required taken pursuant to a trade agreement to (aa) how and to what extent the agreement at border entry points, including a list of ad- which the United States is a party, as well as makes progress in achieving the applicable ditional customs and agricultural inspectors. on any public reports issued by Federal agen- purposes, policies, and objectives referred to (B) AGENCY STAFFING REQUIREMENTS.—A cies on enforcement matters relating to a in subclause (I); description of additional personnel required trade agreement. (bb) whether and how the agreement by Federal agencies responsible for moni- (g) ADDITIONAL COORDINATION WITH MEM- changes provisions of an agreement pre- toring and implementing the trade agree- BERS.—Any Member of the House of Rep- viously negotiated; ment, including personnel required by the resentatives may submit to the Committee (cc) how the agreement serves the interests Office of the United States Trade Represent- on Ways and Means of the House of Rep- of United States commerce; and ative, the Department of Commerce, the De- resentatives and any Member of the Senate (dd) how the implementing bill meets the partment of Agriculture (including addi- may submit to the Committee on Finance of standards set forth in section 103(b)(3). tional personnel required to implement sani- the Senate the views of that Member on any (B) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The President tary and phytosanitary measures in order to matter relevant to a proposed trade agree- shall make the supporting information de- obtain market access for United States ex- ment, and the relevant Committee shall re- scribed in subparagraph (A) available to the ports), the Department of Homeland Secu- ceive those views for consideration. public.

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(3) RECIPROCAL BENEFITS.—In order to en- pursuant to a request made under section (D) PROCEDURES.—If the Senate does not sure that a foreign country that is not a 104(c)(4) with respect to the negotiations, agree to a motion to invoke cloture on the party to a trade agreement entered into agreement, or agreements; or motion to proceed to a resolution described under section 103(b) does not receive benefits (IV) the agreement or agreements fail to in subparagraph (C), the resolution shall be under the agreement unless the country is make progress in achieving the purposes, committed to the Committee on Finance. also subject to the obligations under the policies, priorities, and objectives of this (4) CONSIDERATION IN THE HOUSE OF REP- agreement, the implementing bill submitted title. RESENTATIVES OF A CONSULTATION AND COM- with respect to the agreement shall provide (2) PROCEDURES FOR CONSIDERING RESOLU- PLIANCE RESOLUTION.— that the benefits and obligations under the TIONS.—(A) Procedural disapproval resolu- (A) QUALIFICATIONS FOR REPORTING RESOLU- agreement apply only to the parties to the tions— TION.—If— agreement, if such application is consistent (i) in the House of Representatives— (i) the Committee on Ways and Means of with the terms of the agreement. The imple- (I) may be introduced by any Member of the House of Representatives reports an im- menting bill may also provide that the bene- the House; plementing bill with respect to a trade fits and obligations under the agreement do (II) shall be referred to the Committee on agreement or agreements entered into under not apply uniformly to all parties to the Ways and Means and, in addition, to the section 103(b) with other than a favorable agreement, if such application is consistent Committee on Rules; and recommendation; and with the terms of the agreement. (III) may not be amended by either Com- (ii) a Member of the House of Representa- (4) DISCLOSURE OF COMMITMENTS.—Any mittee; and tives has introduced a consultation and com- agreement or other understanding with a (ii) in the Senate— pliance resolution on the legislative day fol- foreign government or governments (whether (I) may be introduced by any Member of lowing the filing of a report to accompany oral or in writing) that— the Senate; the implementing bill with other than a fa- (A) relates to a trade agreement with re- (II) shall be referred to the Committee on vorable recommendation, spect to which Congress enacts an imple- Finance; and then the Committee on Ways and Means menting bill under trade authorities proce- (III) may not be amended. shall consider a consultation and compliance dures; and (B) The provisions of subsections (d) and resolution pursuant to subparagraph (B). (B) is not disclosed to Congress before an (e) of section 152 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 (B) COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION OF A QUALI- implementing bill with respect to that U.S.C. 2192) (relating to the floor consider- FYING RESOLUTION.—(i) Not later than the agreement is introduced in either House of ation of certain resolutions in the House and fourth legislative day after the date of intro- Congress, Senate) apply to a procedural disapproval duction of the resolution, the Committee on resolution introduced with respect to a trade Ways and Means shall meet to consider a res- shall not be considered to be part of the agreement if no other procedural disapproval agreement approved by Congress and shall olution meeting the qualifications set forth resolution with respect to that trade agree- in subparagraph (A). have no force and effect under United States ment has previously been reported in that law or in any dispute settlement body. (ii) After consideration of one such resolu- House of Congress by the Committee on tion by the Committee on Ways and Means, (b) LIMITATIONS ON TRADE AUTHORITIES Ways and Means or the Committee on Fi- this subparagraph shall not apply to any PROCEDURES.— nance, as the case may be, and if no resolu- other such resolution. (1) FOR LACK OF NOTICE OR CONSULTA- tion described in clause (ii) of section (iii) If the Committee on Ways and Means TIONS.— 105(b)(3)(B) with respect to that trade agree- has not reported the resolution by the sixth (A) IN GENERAL.—The trade authorities ment has been reported in that House of Con- legislative day after the date of its introduc- procedures shall not apply to any imple- gress by the Committee on Ways and Means tion, that committee shall be discharged menting bill submitted with respect to a or the Committee on Finance, as the case from further consideration of the resolution. trade agreement or trade agreements entered may be, pursuant to the procedures set forth (C) CONSULTATION AND COMPLIANCE RESOLU- into under section 103(b) if during the 60-day in clauses (iii) through (vii) of such section. TION DESCRIBED.—A consultation and compli- period beginning on the date that one House (C) It is not in order for the House of Rep- ance resolution— of Congress agrees to a procedural dis- resentatives to consider any procedural dis- (i) is a resolution of the House of Rep- approval resolution for lack of notice or con- approval resolution not reported by the Com- resentatives, the sole matter after the re- sultations with respect to such trade agree- mittee on Ways and Means and, in addition, solving clause of which is as follows: ‘‘That ment or agreements, the other House sepa- by the Committee on Rules. the President has failed or refused to notify rately agrees to a procedural disapproval res- (D) It is not in order for the Senate to con- or consult in accordance with the Bipartisan olution with respect to such trade agreement sider any procedural disapproval resolution Congressional Trade Priorities and Account- or agreements. not reported by the Committee on Finance. ability Act of 2015 on negotiations with re- (B) PROCEDURAL DISAPPROVAL RESOLU- (3) CONSIDERATION IN SENATE OF CONSULTA- spect to lllll and, therefore, the trade TION.—(i) For purposes of this paragraph, the TION AND COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION TO REMOVE authorities procedures under that Act shall term ‘‘procedural disapproval resolution’’ TRADE AUTHORITIES PROCEDURES.— not apply in the House of Representatives to means a resolution of either House of Con- (A) REPORTING OF RESOLUTION.—If, when any implementing bill submitted with re- gress, the sole matter after the resolving the Committee on Finance of the Senate spect to such trade agreement or agree- clause of which is as follows: ‘‘That the meets on whether to report an implementing ments.’’, with the blank space being filled President has failed or refused to notify or bill with respect to a trade agreement or with a description of the trade agreement or consult in accordance with the Bipartisan agreements entered into under section 103(b), agreements described in subparagraph (A); Congressional Trade Priorities and Account- the committee fails to favorably report the and ability Act of 2015 on negotiations with re- bill, the committee shall report a resolution (ii) shall be referred to the Committee on spect to llllllll and, therefore, the described in subparagraph (C). Ways and Means. trade authorities procedures under that Act (B) APPLICABILITY OF TRADE AUTHORITIES (D) APPLICABILITY OF TRADE AUTHORITIES shall not apply to any implementing bill sub- PROCEDURES.—The trade authorities proce- PROCEDURES.—The trade authorities proce- mitted with respect to such trade agreement dures shall not apply in the Senate to any dures shall not apply in the House of Rep- or agreements.’’, with the blank space being implementing bill submitted with respect to resentatives to any implementing bill sub- filled with a description of the trade agree- a trade agreement or agreements described mitted with respect to a trade agreement or ment or agreements with respect to which in subparagraph (A) if the Committee on Fi- agreements which are the object of a con- the President is considered to have failed or nance reports a resolution described in sub- sultation and compliance resolution if such refused to notify or consult. paragraph (C) and such resolution is agreed resolution is adopted by the House. (ii) For purposes of clause (i) and para- to by the Senate. (5) FOR FAILURE TO MEET OTHER REQUIRE- graphs (3)(C) and (4)(C), the President has (C) RESOLUTION DESCRIBED.—A resolution MENTS.—Not later than December 15, 2015, ‘‘failed or refused to notify or consult in ac- described in this subparagraph is a resolu- the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation cordance with the Bipartisan Congressional tion of the Senate originating from the Com- with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of mittee on Finance the sole matter after the the Treasury, the Attorney General, and the 2015’’ on negotiations with respect to a trade resolving clause of which is as follows: ‘‘That United States Trade Representative, shall agreement or trade agreements if— the President has failed or refused to notify transmit to Congress a report setting forth (I) the President has failed or refused to or consult in accordance with the Bipartisan the strategy of the executive branch to ad- consult (as the case may be) in accordance Congressional Trade Priorities and Account- dress concerns of Congress regarding wheth- with sections 104 and 105 and this section ability Act of 2015 on negotiations with re- er dispute settlement panels and the Appel- with respect to the negotiations, agreement, spect to lllll and, therefore, the trade late Body of the World Trade Organization or agreements; authorities procedures under that Act shall have added to obligations, or diminished (II) guidelines under section 104 have not not apply in the Senate to any implementing rights, of the United States, as described in been developed or met with respect to the bill submitted with respect to such trade section 102(b)(15)(C). Trade authorities proce- negotiations, agreement, or agreements; agreement or agreements.’’, with the blank dures shall not apply to any implementing (III) the President has not met with the space being filled with a description of the bill with respect to an agreement negotiated House Advisory Group on Negotiations or trade agreement or agreements described in under the auspices of the World Trade Orga- the Senate Advisory Group on Negotiations subparagraph (A). nization unless the Secretary of Commerce

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:03 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12MY6.019 S12MYPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with SENATE May 12, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2809 has issued such report by the deadline speci- on the basis of a failure or refusal to comply ‘‘section 103(a)(4)(A) of the Bipartisan Con- fied in this paragraph. with the provisions of section 105(a), if (and gressional Trade Priorities and Account- (6) LIMITATIONS ON PROCEDURES WITH RE- only if) the President, as soon as feasible ability Act of 2015’’; and SPECT TO AGREEMENTS WITH COUNTRIES NOT IN after the date of the enactment of this Act— (C) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘section COMPLIANCE WITH TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PRO- (1) notifies Congress of the negotiations de- 2103 of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Au- TECTION ACT OF 2000.— scribed in subsection (a), the specific United thority Act of 2002’’ and inserting ‘‘section (A) IN GENERAL.—The trade authorities States objectives in the negotiations, and 103(a) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade procedures shall not apply to any imple- whether the President is seeking a new Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015’’. menting bill submitted with respect to a agreement or changes to an existing agree- (2) HEARINGS.—Section 132 of the Trade Act trade agreement or trade agreements entered ment; and of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2152) is amended by striking into under section 103(b) with a country to (2) before and after submission of the no- ‘‘section 2103 of the Bipartisan Trade Pro- which the minimum standards for the elimi- tice, consults regarding the negotiations motion Authority Act of 2002’’ and inserting nation of trafficking are applicable and the with the committees referred to in section ‘‘section 103 of the Bipartisan Congressional government of which does not fully comply 105(a)(1)(B) and the House and Senate Advi- Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of with such standards and is not making sig- sory Groups on Negotiations convened under 2015’’. nificant efforts to bring the country into section 104(c). (3) PUBLIC HEARINGS.—Section 133(a) of the compliance (commonly referred to as a ‘‘tier SEC. 108. SOVEREIGNTY. Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2153(a)) is amend- 3’’ country), as determined in the most re- (a) UNITED STATES LAW TO PREVAIL IN ed by striking ‘‘section 2103 of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002’’ and cent annual report on trafficking in persons EVENT OF CONFLICT.—No provision of any submitted under section 110(b)(1) of the Traf- trade agreement entered into under section inserting ‘‘section 103 of the Bipartisan Con- ficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 103(b), nor the application of any such provi- gressional Trade Priorities and Account- U.S.C. 7107(b)(1)). sion to any person or circumstance, that is ability Act of 2015’’. (B) MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE ELIMI- inconsistent with any law of the United (4) PREREQUISITES FOR OFFERS.—Section 134 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2154) is NATION OF TRAFFICKING DEFINED.—In this States, any State of the United States, or amended by striking ‘‘section 2103 of the Bi- paragraph, the term ‘‘minimum standards any locality of the United States shall have partisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of for the elimination of trafficking’’ means the effect. 2002’’ each place it appears and inserting standards set forth in section 108 of the Traf- (b) AMENDMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS OF ‘‘section 103 of the Bipartisan Congressional ficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 UNITED STATES LAW.—No provision of any Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of U.S.C. 7106). trade agreement entered into under section 2015’’. (c) RULES OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 103(b) shall prevent the United States, any (5) INFORMATION AND ADVICE FROM PRIVATE AND SENATE.—Subsection (b) of this section, State of the United States, or any locality of AND PUBLIC SECTORS.—Section 135 of the section 103(c), and section 105(b)(3) are en- the United States from amending or modi- Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2155) is amend- acted by Congress— fying any law of the United States, that ed— (1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power State, or that locality (as the case may be). (A) in subsection (a)(1)(A), by striking of the House of Representatives and the Sen- (c) DISPUTE SETTLEMENT REPORTS.—Re- ‘‘section 2103 of the Bipartisan Trade Pro- ate, respectively, and as such are deemed a ports, including findings and recommenda- motion Authority Act of 2002’’ and inserting part of the rules of each House, respectively, tions, issued by dispute settlement panels ‘‘section 103 of the Bipartisan Congressional and such procedures supersede other rules convened pursuant to any trade agreement Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of only to the extent that they are inconsistent entered into under section 103(b) shall have 2015’’; and with such other rules; and no binding effect on the law of the United (B) in subsection (e)— (2) with the full recognition of the con- States, the Government of the United (i) in paragraph (1)— stitutional right of either House to change States, or the law or government of any (I) by striking ‘‘section 2103 of the Bipar- the rules (so far as relating to the procedures State or locality of the United States. tisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of of that House) at any time, in the same man- SEC. 109. INTERESTS OF SMALL BUSINESSES. 2002’’ each place it appears and inserting ner, and to the same extent as any other rule (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of ‘‘section 103 of the Bipartisan Congressional of that House. Congress that— Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of SEC. 107. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN TRADE (1) the United States Trade Representative 2015’’; and AGREEMENTS FOR WHICH NEGOTIA- should facilitate participation by small busi- (II) by striking ‘‘not later than the date on TIONS HAVE ALREADY BEGUN. nesses in the trade negotiation process; and which the President notifies the Congress (a) CERTAIN AGREEMENTS.—Notwith- (2) the functions of the Office of the United under section 2105(a)(1)(A) of the Bipartisan standing the prenegotiation notification and States Trade Representative relating to Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002’’ and consultation requirement described in sec- small businesses should continue to be re- inserting ‘‘not later than the date that is 30 tion 105(a), if an agreement to which section flected in the title of the Assistant United days after the date on which the President 103(b) applies— States Trade Representative assigned the re- notifies Congress under section 106(a)(1)(A) (1) is entered into under the auspices of the sponsibility for small businesses. of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Prior- World Trade Organization, (b) CONSIDERATION OF SMALL BUSINESS IN- ities and Accountability Act of 2015’’; and (2) is entered into with the Trans-Pacific TERESTS.—The Assistant United States (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘section Partnership countries with respect to which Trade Representative for Small Business, 2102 of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Au- notifications have been made in a manner Market Access, and Industrial Competitive- thority Act of 2002’’ and inserting ‘‘section consistent with section 105(a)(1)(A) as of the ness shall be responsible for ensuring that 102 of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade date of the enactment of this Act, the interests of small businesses are consid- Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015’’. (3) is entered into with the European ered in all trade negotiations in accordance (6) PROCEDURES RELATING TO IMPLEMENTING Union, with the objective described in section BILLS.—Section 151 of the Trade Act of 1974 (4) is an agreement with respect to inter- 102(a)(8). (19 U.S.C. 2191) is amended— national trade in services entered into with SEC. 110. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS; APPLICA- (A) in subsection (b)(1), in the matter pre- WTO members with respect to which a noti- TION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS. ceding subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘sec- fication has been made in a manner con- (a) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— tion 2105(a)(1) of the Bipartisan Trade Pro- sistent with section 105(a)(1)(A) as of the (1) ADVICE FROM UNITED STATES INTER- motion Authority Act of 2002’’ and inserting date of the enactment of this Act, or NATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION.—Section 131 of ‘‘section 106(a)(1) of the Bipartisan Congres- (5) is an agreement with respect to envi- the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2151) is sional Trade Priorities and Accountability ronmental goods entered into with WTO amended— Act of 2015’’; and members with respect to which a notifica- (A) in subsection (a)— (B) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ‘‘sec- tion has been made in a manner consistent (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘section tion 2105(a)(1) of the Bipartisan Trade Pro- with section 105(a)(1)(A) as of the date of the 2103(a) or (b) of the Bipartisan Trade Pro- motion Authority Act of 2002’’ and inserting enactment of this Act, motion Authority Act of 2002’’ and inserting ‘‘section 106(a)(1) of the Bipartisan Congres- and results from negotiations that were com- ‘‘subsection (a) or (b) of section 103 of the Bi- sional Trade Priorities and Accountability menced before the date of the enactment of partisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Act of 2015’’. this Act, subsection (b) shall apply. Accountability Act of 2015’’; and (7) TRANSMISSION OF AGREEMENTS TO CON- (b) TREATMENT OF AGREEMENTS.—In the (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘section GRESS.—Section 162(a) of the Trade Act of case of any agreement to which subsection 2103(b) of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2212(a)) is amended by striking (a) applies, the applicability of the trade au- Authority Act of 2002’’ and inserting ‘‘sec- ‘‘section 2103 of the Bipartisan Trade Pro- thorities procedures to implementing bills tion 103(b) of the Bipartisan Congressional motion Authority Act of 2002’’ and inserting shall be determined without regard to the re- Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of ‘‘section 103 of the Bipartisan Congressional quirements of section 105(a) (relating only to 2015’’; Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of notice prior to initiating negotiations), and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘section 2015’’. any resolution under paragraph (1)(B), (3)(C), 2103(a)(3)(A) of the Bipartisan Trade Pro- (b) APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS.— or (4)(C) of section 106(b) shall not be in order motion Authority Act of 2002’’ and inserting For purposes of applying sections 125, 126,

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and 127 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. (7) CORE LABOR STANDARDS.—The term conditions, but does not include State or 2135, 2136, and 2137)— ‘‘core labor standards’’ means— local labor laws. (1) any trade agreement entered into under (A) freedom of association; (19) UNITED STATES PERSON.—The term section 103 shall be treated as an agreement (B) the effective recognition of the right to ‘‘United States person’’ means— entered into under section 101 or 102 of the collective bargaining; (A) a United States citizen; Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2111 or 2112), as (C) the elimination of all forms of forced or (B) a partnership, corporation, or other appropriate; and compulsory labor; legal entity that is organized under the laws (2) any proclamation or Executive order (D) the effective abolition of child labor of the United States; and issued pursuant to a trade agreement en- and a prohibition on the worst forms of child (C) a partnership, corporation, or other tered into under section 103 shall be treated labor; and legal entity that is organized under the laws as a proclamation or Executive order issued (E) the elimination of discrimination in re- of a foreign country and is controlled by en- pursuant to a trade agreement entered into spect of employment and occupation. tities described in subparagraph (B) or under section 102 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 (8) DISPUTE SETTLEMENT UNDERSTANDING.— United States citizens, or both. U.S.C. 2112). The term ‘‘Dispute Settlement Under- (20) URUGUAY ROUND AGREEMENTS.—The SEC. 111. DEFINITIONS. standing’’ means the Understanding on Rules term ‘‘Uruguay Round Agreements’’ has the In this title: and Procedures Governing the Settlement of meaning given that term in section 2(7) of (1) AGREEMENT ON AGRICULTURE.—The term Disputes referred to in section 101(d)(16) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 ‘‘Agreement on Agriculture’’ means the the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3501(7)). agreement referred to in section 101(d)(2) of U.S.C. 3511(d)(16)). (21) WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION; WTO.—The the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 (9) ENABLING CLAUSE.—The term ‘‘Enabling terms ‘‘World Trade Organization’’ and U.S.C. 3511(d)(2)). Clause’’ means the Decision on Differential ‘‘WTO’’ mean the organization established (2) AGREEMENT ON SAFEGUARDS.—The term and More Favourable Treatment, Reci- pursuant to the WTO Agreement. ‘‘Agreement on Safeguards’’ means the procity and Fuller Participation of Devel- (22) WTO AGREEMENT.—The term ‘‘WTO agreement referred to in section 101(d)(13) of oping Countries (L/4903), adopted November Agreement’’ means the Agreement Estab- the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 28, 1979, under GATT 1947 (as defined in sec- lishing the World Trade Organization en- U.S.C. 3511(d)(13)). tion 2 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act tered into on April 15, 1994. (3) AGREEMENT ON SUBSIDIES AND COUNTER- (19 U.S.C. 3501)). (23) WTO MEMBER.—The term ‘‘WTO mem- VAILING MEASURES.—The term ‘‘Agreement (10) ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS.—The term ‘‘en- ber’’ has the meaning given that term in sec- on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures’’ vironmental laws’’, with respect to the laws tion 2(10) of the Uruguay Round Agreements means the agreement referred to in section of the United States, means environmental Act (19 U.S.C. 3501(10)). 101(d)(12) of the Uruguay Round Agreements statutes and regulations enforceable by ac- Act (19 U.S.C. 3511(d)(12)). tion of the Federal Government. TITLE II—EXTENSION OF TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE (4) ANTIDUMPING AGREEMENT.—The term (11) GATT 1994.—The term ‘‘GATT 1994’’ has ‘‘Antidumping Agreement’’ means the Agree- the meaning given that term in section 2 of SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. ment on Implementation of Article VI of the the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 This title may be cited as the ‘‘Trade Ad- General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 U.S.C. 3501). justment Assistance Reauthorization Act of referred to in section 101(d)(7) of the Uruguay (12) GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TRADE IN SERV- 2015’’. Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3511(d)(7)). ICES.—The term ‘‘General Agreement on SEC. 202. APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS RELAT- (5) APPELLATE BODY.—The term ‘‘Appellate Trade in Services’’ means the General Agree- ING TO TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSIST- Body’’ means the Appellate Body established ment on Trade in Services (referred to in ANCE. under Article 17.1 of the Dispute Settlement section 101(d)(14) of the Uruguay Round (a) REPEAL OF SNAPBACK.—Section 233 of Understanding. Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3511(d)(14))). the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension (6) COMMON MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL (13) GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT AGREE- Act of 2011 (Public Law 112–40; 125 Stat. 416) AGREEMENT.— MENT.—The term ‘‘Government Procurement is repealed. (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘common mul- Agreement’’ means the Agreement on Gov- (b) APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN PROVI- tilateral environmental agreement’’ means ernment Procurement referred to in section SIONS.—Except as otherwise provided in this any agreement specified in subparagraph (B) 101(d)(17) of the Uruguay Round Agreements title, the provisions of chapters 2 through 6 or included under subparagraph (C) to which Act (19 U.S.C. 3511(d)(17)). of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as in ef- both the United States and one or more (14) ILO.—The term ‘‘ILO’’ means the fect on December 31, 2013, and as amended by other parties to the negotiations are full par- International Labor Organization. this title, shall— ties, including any current or future mutu- (15) IMPORT SENSITIVE AGRICULTURAL PROD- (1) take effect on the date of the enactment ally agreed upon protocols, amendments, an- UCT.—The term ‘‘import sensitive agricul- of this Act; and nexes, or adjustments to such an agreement. tural product’’ means an agricultural prod- (2) apply to petitions for certification filed (B) AGREEMENTS SPECIFIED.—The agree- uct— under chapter 2, 3, or 6 of title II of the Trade ments specified in this subparagraph are the (A) with respect to which, as a result of the Act of 1974 on or after such date of enact- following: Uruguay Round Agreements, the rate of duty ment. (i) The Convention on International Trade was the subject of tariff reductions by the (c) REFERENCES.—Except as otherwise pro- in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and United States and, pursuant to such Agree- vided in this title, whenever in this title an Flora, done at Washington March 3, 1973 (27 ments, was reduced on January 1, 1995, to a amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of UST 1087; TIAS 8249). rate that was not less than 97.5 percent of an amendment to, or repeal of, a provision of (ii) The Montreal Protocol on Substances the rate of duty that applied to such article chapters 2 through 6 of title II of the Trade that Deplete the Ozone Layer, done at Mon- on December 31, 1994; or Act of 1974, the reference shall be considered treal September 16, 1987. (B) which was subject to a tariff rate quota to be made to a provision of any such chap- (iii) The Protocol of 1978 Relating to the on the date of the enactment of this Act. ter, as in effect on December 31, 2013. International Convention for the Prevention (16) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGREE- SEC. 203. EXTENSION OF TRADE ADJUSTMENT AS- of Pollution from Ships, 1973, done at London MENT.—The term ‘‘Information Technology SISTANCE PROGRAM. February 17, 1978. Agreement’’ means the Ministerial Declara- (a) EXTENSION OF TERMINATION PROVI- (iv) The Convention on Wetlands of Inter- tion on Trade in Information Technology SIONS.—Section 285 of the Trade Act of 1974 national Importance Especially as Waterfowl Products of the World Trade Organization, (19 U.S.C. 2271 note) is amended by striking Habitat, done at Ramsar February 2, 1971 agreed to at Singapore December 13, 1996. ‘‘December 31, 2013’’ each place it appears (TIAS 11084). (17) INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CORE and inserting ‘‘June 30, 2021’’. (v) The Convention on the Conservation of LABOR STANDARDS.—The term ‘‘internation- (b) TRAINING FUNDS.—Section 236(a)(2)(A) Antarctic Marine Living Resources, done at ally recognized core labor standards’’ means of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. Canberra May 20, 1980 (33 UST 3476). the core labor standards only as stated in 2296(a)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ‘‘shall (vi) The International Convention for the the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Prin- not exceed’’ and all that follows and insert- Regulation of Whaling, done at Washington ciples and Rights at Work and its Follow-Up ing ‘‘shall not exceed $450,000,000 for each of December 2, 1946 (62 Stat. 1716). (1998). fiscal years 2015 through 2021.’’. (vii) The Convention for the Establishment (18) LABOR LAWS.—The term ‘‘labor laws’’ (c) REEMPLOYMENT TRADE ADJUSTMENT AS- of an Inter-American Tropical Tuna Com- means the statutes and regulations, or provi- SISTANCE.—Section 246(b)(1) of the Trade Act mission, done at Washington May 31, 1949 (1 sions thereof, of a party to the negotiations of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2318(b)(1)) is amended by UST 230). that are directly related to core labor stand- striking ‘‘December 31, 2013’’ and inserting (C) ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS.—Both the ards as well as other labor protections for ‘‘June 30, 2021’’. United States and one or more other parties children and minors and acceptable condi- (d) AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS.— to the negotiations may agree to include any tions of work with respect to minimum (1) TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR other multilateral environmental or con- wages, hours of work, and occupational safe- WORKERS.—Section 245(a) of the Trade Act of servation agreement to which they are full ty and health, and for the United States, in- 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2317(a)) is amended by striking parties as a common multilateral environ- cludes Federal statutes and regulations ad- ‘‘December 31, 2013’’ and inserting ‘‘June 30, mental agreement under this paragraph. dressing those standards, protections, or 2021’’.

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(2) TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking under section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974 FIRMS.—Section 255(a) of the Trade Act of ‘‘DATA’’ and inserting ‘‘MEASURES’’; pursuant to a petition described in clause 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2345(a)) is amended by striking (B) by striking ‘‘quarterly’’ and inserting (iii), the Secretary shall make that deter- ‘‘fiscal years 2012 and 2013’’ and all that fol- ‘‘annual’’; and mination based on the requirements of sec- lows through ‘‘December 31, 2013’’ and insert- (C) by striking ‘‘data’’ and inserting tion 222 of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect ing ‘‘fiscal years 2015 through 2021’’. ‘‘measures’’; and on such date of enactment. (3) TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR (5) by adding at the end the following: (ii) RECONSIDERATION OF DENIALS OF CER- FARMERS.—Section 298(a) of the Trade Act of ‘‘(4) ACCESSIBILITY OF STATE PERFORMANCE TIFICATIONS.—If, before the date of the enact- 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2401g(a)) is amended by strik- REPORTS.—The Secretary shall, on an annual ment of this Act, the Secretary made a de- ing ‘‘fiscal years 2012 and 2013’’ and all that basis, make available (including by elec- termination not to certify a group of work- follows through ‘‘December 31, 2013’’ and in- tronic means), in an easily understandable ers as eligible to apply for adjustment assist- serting ‘‘fiscal years 2015 through 2021’’. format, the reports of cooperating States or ance under section 222 of the Trade Act of SEC. 204. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND cooperating State agencies required by para- 1974 pursuant to a petition described in REPORTING. graph (1) and the information contained in clause (iii), the Secretary shall— those reports.’’. (I) reconsider that determination; and (a) PERFORMANCE MEASURES.—Section (b) COLLECTION AND PUBLICATION OF 239(j) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. (II) if the group of workers meets the re- DATA.—Section 249B of the Trade Act of 1974 quirements of section 222 of the Trade Act of 2311(j)) is amended— (19 U.S.C. 2323) is amended— 1974, as in effect on such date of enactment, (1) in the subsection heading, by striking (1) in subsection (b)— certify the group of workers as eligible to ‘‘DATA REPORTING’’ and inserting ‘‘PERFORM- (A) in paragraph (3)— apply for adjustment assistance. ANCE MEASURES’’; (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘en- (iii) PETITION DESCRIBED.—A petition de- (2) in paragraph (1)— rolled in’’ and inserting ‘‘who received’’; scribed in this clause is a petition for a cer- (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (ii) in subparagraph (B)— tification of eligibility for a group of work- (A)— (I) by striking ‘‘complete’’ and inserting ers filed under section 221 of the Trade Act of (i) by striking ‘‘a quarterly’’ and inserting ‘‘exited’’; and 1974 on or after January 1, 2014, and before ‘‘an annual’’; and (II) by striking ‘‘who were enrolled in’’ and the date of the enactment of this Act. (ii) by striking ‘‘data’’ and inserting inserting ‘‘, including who received’’; (B) ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS.— ‘‘measures’’; (iii) in subparagraph (E), by striking ‘‘com- (i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘core’’ plete’’ and inserting ‘‘exited’’; clause (ii), a worker certified as eligible to and inserting ‘‘primary’’; and (iv) in subparagraph (F), by striking ‘‘com- apply for adjustment assistance under sec- (C) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ‘‘that plete’’ and inserting ‘‘exit’’; and tion 222 of the Trade Act of 1974 pursuant to promote efficiency and effectiveness’’ after (v) by adding at the end the following: a petition described in subparagraph (A)(iii) ‘‘assistance program’’; ‘‘(G) The average cost per worker of receiv- shall be eligible, on and after the date that (3) in paragraph (2)— ing training approved under section 236. is 90 days after the date of the enactment of (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ‘‘(H) The percentage of workers who re- this Act, to receive benefits only under the ‘‘CORE INDICATORS DESCRIBED’’ and inserting ceived training approved under section 236 provisions of chapter 2 of title II of the Trade ‘‘INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE’’; and and obtained unsubsidized employment in a Act of 1974, as in effect on such date of enact- (B) by striking subparagraph (A) and in- field related to that training.’’; and ment. serting the following: (B) in paragraph (4)— (ii) COMPUTATION OF MAXIMUM BENEFITS.— ‘‘(A) PRIMARY INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE (i) in subparagraphs (A) and (B), by strik- Benefits received by a worker described in DESCRIBED.— ing ‘‘quarterly’’ each place it appears and in- clause (i) under chapter 2 of title II of the ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The primary indicators serting ‘‘annual’’; and Trade Act of 1974 before the date of the en- of performance referred to in paragraph (ii) by striking subparagraph (C) and in- actment of this Act shall be included in any (1)(A) shall consist of— serting the following: determination of the maximum benefits for ‘‘(I) the percentage and number of workers ‘‘(C) The median earnings of workers de- which the worker is eligible under the provi- who received benefits under the trade adjust- scribed in section 239(j)(2)(A)(i)(III) during sions of chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act ment assistance program who are in unsub- the second calendar quarter after exit from of 1974, as in effect on the date of the enact- sidized employment during the second cal- the program, expressed as a percentage of ment of this Act. endar quarter after exit from the program; the median earnings of such workers before (2) PETITIONS FILED BEFORE JANUARY 1, ‘‘(II) the percentage and number of workers the calendar quarter in which such workers 2014.—A worker certified as eligible to apply who received benefits under the trade adjust- began receiving benefits under this chap- for adjustment assistance pursuant to a peti- ment assistance program and who are in un- ter.’’; and tion filed under section 221 of the Trade Act subsidized employment during the fourth (2) in subsection (e)— of 1974 on or before December 31, 2013, shall calendar quarter after exit from the pro- (A) in paragraph (1)— continue to be eligible to apply for and re- gram; (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and ceive benefits under the provisions of chap- ‘‘(III) the median earnings of workers de- (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respec- ter 2 of title II of such Act, as in effect on scribed in subclause (I); tively; and December 31, 2013. ‘‘(IV) the percentage and number of work- (ii) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the (3) QUALIFYING SEPARATIONS WITH RESPECT ers who received benefits under the trade ad- following: TO PETITIONS FILED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF DATE OF justment assistance program who, subject to ‘‘(B) the reports required under section ENACTMENT.—Section 223(b) of the Trade Act clause (ii), obtain a recognized postsec- 239(j);’’; and of 1974, as in effect on the date of the enact- ondary credential or a secondary school di- (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘a quar- ment of this Act, shall be applied and admin- ploma or its recognized equivalent, during terly’’ and inserting ‘‘an annual’’. istered by substituting ‘‘before January 1, participation in the program or within one (c) RECOGNIZED POSTSECONDARY CREDEN- 2014’’ for ‘‘more than one year before the year after exit from the program; and TIAL DEFINED.—Section 247 of the Trade Act date of the petition on which such certifi- ‘‘(V) the percentage and number of workers of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2319) is amended by adding cation was granted’’ for purposes of deter- who received benefits under the trade adjust- at the end the following: mining whether a worker is eligible to apply ment assistance program who, during a year ‘‘(19) The term ‘recognized postsecondary for adjustment assistance pursuant to a peti- while receiving such benefits, are in an edu- credential’ means a credential consisting of tion filed under section 221 of the Trade Act cation or training program that leads to a an industry-recognized certificate or certifi- of 1974 on or after the date of the enactment recognized postsecondary credential or em- cation, a certificate of completion of an ap- of this Act and on or before the date that is ployment and who are achieving measurable prenticeship, a license recognized by a State 90 days after such date of enactment. gains in skills toward such a credential or or the Federal Government, or an associate (b) TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR employment. or baccalaureate degree.’’. FIRMS.— ‘‘(ii) INDICATOR RELATING TO CREDENTIAL.— SEC. 205. APPLICABILITY OF TRADE ADJUST- (1) CERTIFICATION OF FIRMS NOT CERTIFIED For purposes of clause (i)(IV), a worker who MENT ASSISTANCE PROVISIONS. BEFORE DATE OF ENACTMENT.— received benefits under the trade adjustment (a) TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR (A) CRITERIA IF A DETERMINATION HAS NOT assistance program who obtained a sec- WORKERS.— BEEN MADE.—If, as of the date of the enact- ondary school diploma or its recognized (1) PETITIONS FILED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, ment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce equivalent shall be included in the percent- 2014, AND BEFORE DATE OF ENACTMENT.— has not made a determination with respect age counted for purposes of that clause only (A) CERTIFICATIONS OF WORKERS NOT CER- to whether to certify a firm as eligible to if the worker, in addition to obtaining such TIFIED BEFORE DATE OF ENACTMENT.— apply for adjustment assistance under sec- a diploma or its recognized equivalent, has (i) CRITERIA IF A DETERMINATION HAS NOT tion 251 of the Trade Act of 1974 pursuant to obtained or retained employment or is in an BEEN MADE.—If, as of the date of the enact- a petition described in subparagraph (C), the education or training program leading to a ment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor has Secretary shall make that determination recognized postsecondary credential within not made a determination with respect to based on the requirements of section 251 of one year after exit from the program.’’; whether to certify a group of workers as eli- the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on such (4) in paragraph (3)— gible to apply for adjustment assistance date of enactment.

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(B) RECONSIDERATION OF DENIAL OF CERTAIN which the worker is otherwise entitled to a sistance under chapter 6 of title II of that PETITIONS.—If, before the date of the enact- trade readjustment allowance under this Act pursuant to petitions filed under section ment of this Act, the Secretary made a de- chapter if— 292 of that Act before July 1, 2021. termination not to certify a firm as eligible ‘‘(1) payment of the trade readjustment al- SEC. 207. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF to apply for adjustment assistance under sec- lowance for not more than 13 weeks is nec- HEALTH COVERAGE TAX CREDIT. tion 251 of the Trade Act of 1974 pursuant to essary for the worker to complete the train- (a) EXTENSION.—Subparagraph (B) of sec- a petition described in subparagraph (C), the ing; tion 35(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of Secretary shall— ‘‘(2) the worker participates in training in 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘before January (i) reconsider that determination; and each such week; and 1, 2014’’ and inserting ‘‘before January 1, (ii) if the firm meets the requirements of ‘‘(3) the worker— 2020’’. ‘‘(A) has substantially met the perform- section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974, as in ef- (b) COORDINATION WITH CREDIT FOR COV- ance benchmarks established as part of the fect on such date of enactment, certify the ERAGE UNDER A QUALIFIED HEALTH PLAN.— firm as eligible to apply for adjustment as- training approved for the worker; Subsection (g) of section 35 of the Internal sistance. ‘‘(B) is expected to continue to make Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (C) PETITION DESCRIBED.—A petition de- progress toward the completion of the train- (1) by redesignating paragraph (11) as para- scribed in this subparagraph is a petition for ing; and graph (13), and ‘‘(C) will complete the training during that a certification of eligibility filed by a firm or (2) by inserting after paragraph (10) the fol- period of eligibility.’’; its representative under section 251 of the lowing new paragraphs: (3) section 245(a) of that Act shall be ap- Trade Act of 1974 on or after January 1, 2014, ‘‘(11) ELECTION.— plied and administered by substituting and before the date of the enactment of this ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—This section shall not ‘‘June 30, 2022’’ for ‘‘December 31, 2007’’; Act. apply to any taxpayer for any eligible cov- (4) section 246(b)(1) of that Act shall be ap- (2) CERTIFICATION OF FIRMS THAT DID NOT erage month unless such taxpayer elects the plied and administered by substituting SUBMIT PETITIONS BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2014, application of this section for such month. ‘‘June 30, 2022’’ for ‘‘the date that is 5 years’’ AND DATE OF ENACTMENT.— ‘‘(B) TIMING AND APPLICABILITY OF ELEC- and all that follows through ‘‘State’’; (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Com- TION.—Except as the Secretary may pro- merce shall certify a firm described in sub- (5) section 256(b) of that Act shall be ap- plied and administered by substituting ‘‘the vide— paragraph (B) as eligible to apply for adjust- ‘‘(i) an election to have this section apply ment assistance under section 251 of the 1-year period beginning on July 1, 2021’’ for ‘‘each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, and for any eligible coverage month in a taxable Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on the date of year shall be made not later than the due the enactment of this Act, if the firm or its $4,000,000 for the 3-month period beginning on October 1, 2007’’; date (including extensions) for the return of representative files a petition for a certifi- tax for the taxable year, and cation of eligibility under section 251 of the (6) section 298(a) of that Act shall be ap- plied and administered by substituting ‘‘the ‘‘(ii) any election for this section to apply Trade Act of 1974 not later than 90 days after for an eligible coverage month shall apply such date of enactment. 1-year period beginning on July 1, 2021’’ for ‘‘each of the fiscal years’’ and all that fol- for all subsequent eligible coverage months (B) FIRM DESCRIBED.—A firm described in lows through ‘‘October 1, 2007’’; and in the taxable year and, once made, shall be this subparagraph is a firm that the Sec- (7) section 285 of that Act shall be applied irrevocable with respect to such months. retary determines would have been certified and administered— ‘‘(12) COORDINATION WITH PREMIUM TAX as eligible to apply for adjustment assist- (A) in subsection (a), by substituting CREDIT.— ance if— ‘‘June 30, 2022’’ for ‘‘December 31, 2007’’ each ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—An eligible coverage (i) the firm or its representative had filed place it appears; and month to which the election under para- a petition for a certification of eligibility (B) by applying and administering sub- graph (11) applies shall not be treated as a under section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974 on section (b) as if it read as follows: coverage month (as defined in section a date during the period beginning on Janu- ‘‘(b) OTHER ASSISTANCE.— 36B(c)(2)) for purposes of section 36B with re- ary 1, 2014, and ending on the day before the ‘‘(1) ASSISTANCE FOR FIRMS.— spect to the taxpayer. date of the enactment of this Act; and ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in ‘‘(B) COORDINATION WITH ADVANCE PAY- (ii) the provisions of chapter 3 of title II of subparagraph (B), assistance may not be pro- MENTS OF PREMIUM TAX CREDIT.—In the case the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on such vided under chapter 3 after June 30, 2022. of a taxpayer who makes the election under date of enactment, had been in effect on that ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION.—Notwithstanding sub- paragraph (11) with respect to any eligible date during the period described in clause (i). paragraph (A), any assistance approved coverage month in a taxable year or on be- SEC. 206. SUNSET PROVISIONS. under chapter 3 pursuant to a petition filed half of whom any advance payment is made (a) APPLICATION OF PRIOR LAW.—Subject to under section 251 on or before June 30, 2022, under section 7527 with respect to any month subsection (b), beginning on July 1, 2021, the may be provided— in such taxable year— provisions of chapters 2, 3, 5, and 6 of title II ‘‘(i) to the extent funds are available pur- ‘‘(i) the tax imposed by this chapter for the of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2271 et suant to such chapter for such purpose; and taxable year shall be increased by the excess, seq.), as in effect on January 1, 2014, shall be ‘‘(ii) to the extent the recipient of the as- if any, of— in effect and apply, except that in applying sistance is otherwise eligible to receive such ‘‘(I) the sum of any advance payments and administering such chapters— assistance. made on behalf of the taxpayer under section (1) paragraph (1) of section 231(c) of that ‘‘(2) FARMERS.— 1412 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Act shall be applied and administered as if ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in Care Act and section 7527 for months during subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of that para- subparagraph (B), assistance may not be pro- such taxable year, over graph were not in effect; vided under chapter 6 after June 30, 2022. ‘‘(II) the sum of the credits allowed under (2) section 233 of that Act shall be applied ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION.—Notwithstanding sub- this section (determined without regard to and administered— paragraph (A), any assistance approved paragraph (1)) and section 36B (determined (A) in subsection (a)— under chapter 6 on or before June 30, 2022, without regard to subsection (f)(1) thereof) (i) in paragraph (2), by substituting ‘‘104- may be provided— for such taxable year, and week period’’ for ‘‘104-week period’’ and all ‘‘(i) to the extent funds are available pur- ‘‘(ii) section 36B(f)(2) shall not apply with that follows through ‘‘130-week period)’’; and suant to such chapter for such purpose; and respect to such taxpayer for such taxable (ii) in paragraph (3)— ‘‘(ii) to the extent the recipient of the as- year, except that if such taxpayer received (I) in the matter preceding subparagraph sistance is otherwise eligible to receive such any advance payments under section 7527 for (A), by substituting ‘‘65’’ for ‘‘52’’; and assistance.’’. any month in such taxable year and is later (II) by substituting ‘‘78-week period’’ for (b) EXCEPTIONS.—The provisions of chap- allowed a credit under section 36B for such ‘‘52-week period’’ each place it appears; and ters 2, 3, 5, and 6 of title II of the Trade Act taxable year, then section 36B(f)(2)(B) shall (B) by applying and administering sub- of 1974, as in effect on the date of the enact- be applied by substituting the amount deter- section (g) as if it read as follows: ment of this Act, shall continue to apply on mined under clause (i) for the amount deter- ‘‘(g) PAYMENT OF TRADE READJUSTMENT AL- and after July 1, 2021, with respect to— mined under section 36B(f)(2)(A).’’. LOWANCES TO COMPLETE TRAINING.—Notwith- (1) workers certified as eligible for trade (c) EXTENSION OF ADVANCE PAYMENT PRO- standing any other provision of this section, adjustment assistance benefits under chapter GRAM.— in order to assist an adversely affected work- 2 of title II of that Act pursuant to petitions (1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section er to complete training approved for the filed under section 221 of that Act before 7527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is worker under section 236 that leads to the July 1, 2021; amended by striking ‘‘August 1, 2003’’ and in- completion of a degree or industry-recog- (2) firms certified as eligible for technical serting ‘‘the date that is 1 year after the date nized credential, payments may be made as assistance or grants under chapter 3 of title of the enactment of the Trade Adjustment trade readjustment allowances for not more II of that Act pursuant to petitions filed Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015’’. than 13 weeks within such period of eligi- under section 251 of that Act before July 1, (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Paragraph bility as the Secretary may prescribe to ac- 2021; and (1) of section 7527(e) of such Code is amended count for a break in training or for justifi- (3) agricultural commodity producers cer- by striking ‘‘occurring’’ and all that follows able cause that follows the last week for tified as eligible for technical or financial as- and inserting ‘‘occurring—

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‘‘(A) after the date that is 1 year after the ‘‘(c) FURTHER ADDITIONAL PERIOD.—For the SEC. 212. MODIFICATION OF THE MEDICARE SE- date of the enactment of the Trade Adjust- period beginning on July 15, 2025, and ending QUESTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024. ment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015, on September 30, 2025, section 13031(a)(9) of Section 251A(6)(D)(ii) of the Balanced and the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconcili- Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act ‘‘(B) prior to the first month for which an ation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(a)(9)) shall be of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901a(6)(D)(ii)) is amended by advance payment is made on behalf of such applied and administered— striking ‘‘0.0 percent’’ and inserting ‘‘0.25 individual under subsection (a).’’. ‘‘(1) in subparagraph (A), by substituting percent’’. (d) INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE TREATED AS ‘0.3464’ for ‘0.21’; and f ‘‘(2) in subparagraph (B)(i), by substituting QUALIFIED HEALTH INSURANCE WITHOUT RE- AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO GARD TO ENROLLMENT DATE.— ‘0.3464’ for ‘0.21’.’’. (1) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (J) of sec- SEC. 209. CHILD TAX CREDIT NOT REFUNDABLE MEET tion 35(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of FOR TAXPAYERS ELECTING TO EX- COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL CLUDE FOREIGN EARNED INCOME 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘insurance if the RESOURCES FROM TAX. eligible individual’’ and all that follows (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 24(d) of the Inter- Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask through ‘‘For purposes of’’ and inserting ‘‘in- nal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by add- unanimous consent that the Com- surance. For purposes of’’. ing at the end the following new paragraph: mittee on Energy and Natural Re- (2) SPECIAL RULE.—Subparagraph (J) of sec- ‘‘(5) EXCEPTION FOR TAXPAYERS EXCLUDING sources be authorized to meet during tion 35(e)(1) of such Code, as amended by FOREIGN EARNED INCOME.—Paragraph (1) shall paragraph (1), is amended by striking ‘‘insur- the session of the Senate on May 12, not apply to any taxpayer for any taxable 2015, at 10 a.m., in room SD–366 of the ance.’’ and inserting ‘‘insurance (other than year if such taxpayer elects to exclude any coverage enrolled in through an Exchange Dirksen Senate Office Building. amount from gross income under section 911 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without established under the Patient Protection and for such taxable year.’’. Affordable Care Act).’’. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment objection, it is so ordered. (e) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subsection made by this section shall apply to taxable COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS (m) of section 6501 of the Internal Revenue years beginning after December 31, 2014. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ‘‘, SEC. 210. TIME FOR PAYMENT OF CORPORATE ES- unanimous consent that the Com- 35(g)(11)’’ after ‘‘30D(e)(4)’’. TIMATED TAXES. mittee on Foreign Relations be author- (f) EFFECTIVE DATE.— Notwithstanding section 6655 of the Inter- ized to meet during the session of the (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in nal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of a paragraph (2), the amendments made by this corporation with assets of not less than Senate on May 12, 2015, at 2:15 p.m., to section shall apply to coverage months in $1,000,000,000 (determined as of the end of the hold a hearing entitled ‘‘The Civil Nu- taxable years beginning after December 31, preceding taxable year)— clear Agreement with China: Balancing 2013. (1) the amount of any required installment the Potential Risks and Rewards.’’ (2) PLANS AVAILABLE ON INDIVIDUAL MARKET of corporate estimated tax which is other- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without FOR USE OF TAX CREDIT.—The amendment wise due in July, August, or September of objection, it is so ordered. made by subsection (d)(2) shall apply to cov- 2020 shall be increased by 2.75 percent of such COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS erage months in taxable years beginning amount (determined without regard to any Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask after December 31, 2015. increase in such amount not contained in unanimous consent that the Com- (3) TRANSITION RULE.—Notwithstanding such Code); and section 35(g)(11)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue (2) the amount of the next required install- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs be author- Code of 1986 (as added by this title), an elec- ment after an installment referred to in ized to meet during the session of the tion to apply section 35 of such Code to an el- paragraph (1) shall be appropriately reduced Senate on May 12, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. in igible coverage month (as defined in section to reflect the amount of the increase by rea- room SR–418, of the Russell Senate Of- 35(b) of such Code) (and not to claim the son of such paragraph. fice Building, to conduct a hearing en- credit under section 36B of such Code with SEC. 211. COVERAGE AND PAYMENT FOR RENAL titled ‘‘Exploring the Implementation respect to such month) in a taxable year be- DIALYSIS SERVICES FOR INDIVID- and Future of the Veterans Choice Pro- ginning after December 31, 2013, and before UALS WITH ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY. (a) COVERAGE.—Section 1861(s)(2)(F) of the gram.’’ the date of the enactment of this Act— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (A) may be made at any time on or after Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(2)(F)) such date of enactment and before the expi- is amended by inserting before the semicolon objection, it is so ordered. ration of the 3-year period of limitation pre- the following: ‘‘, including such renal dialy- SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE scribed in section 6511(a) with respect to sis services furnished on or after January 1, Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask such taxable year; and 2017, by a renal dialysis facility or provider unanimous consent that the Select (B) may be made on an amended return. of services paid under section 1881(b)(14) to Committee on Intelligence be author- an individual with acute kidney injury (as (g) AGENCY OUTREACH.—As soon as possible ized to meet during the session of the after the date of the enactment of this Act, defined in section 1834(r)(2))’’. (b) PAYMENT.—Section 1834 of the Social Senate on May 12, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. the Secretaries of the Treasury, Health and Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Human Services, and Labor (or such Secre- adding at the end the following new sub- objection, it is so ordered. taries’ delegates) and the Director of the section: SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS AND Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (or ‘‘(r) PAYMENT FOR RENAL DIALYSIS SERV- the Director’s delegate) shall carry out pro- CAPABILITIES ICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ACUTE KIDNEY IN- Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask grams of public outreach, including on the JURY.— Internet, to inform potential eligible individ- ‘‘(1) PAYMENT RATE.—In the case of renal unanimous consent that the Sub- uals (as defined in section 35(c)(1) of the In- dialysis services (as defined in subparagraph committee on Emerging Threats and ternal Revenue Code of 1986) of the extension (B) of section 1881(b)(14)) furnished under this Capabilities of the Committee on of the credit under section 35 of the Internal part by a renal dialysis facility or provider Armed Services be authorized to meet Revenue Code of 1986 and the availability of of services paid under such section during a during the session of the Senate on the election to claim such credit retro- year (beginning with 2017) to an individual May 12, 2015, at 3:30 p.m. actively for coverage months beginning after with acute kidney injury (as defined in para- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without December 31, 2013. graph (2)), the amount of payment under this objection, it is so ordered. SEC. 208. CUSTOMS USER FEES. part for such services shall be the base rate SUBCOMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 13031(j)(3) of the for renal dialysis services determined for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation such year under such section, as adjusted by Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(j)(3)) is amended— any applicable geographic adjustment factor unanimous consent that the Sub- (1) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking applied under subparagraph (D)(iv)(II) of committee on Personnel of the Com- ‘‘September 30, 2024’’ and inserting ‘‘Sep- such section and may be adjusted by the Sec- mittee on Armed Services be author- tember 30, 2025’’; and retary (on a budget neutral basis for pay- ized to meet during the session of the (2) by adding at the end the following: ments under this paragraph) by any other Senate on May 12, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. ‘‘(D) Fees may be charged under para- adjustment factor under subparagraph (D) of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without graphs (9) and (10) of subsection (a) during such section. objection, it is so ordered. the period beginning on July 29, 2025, and ‘‘(2) INDIVIDUAL WITH ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY SUBCOMMITTEE ON READINESS AND ending on September 30, 2025.’’. DEFINED.—In this subsection, the term ‘indi- MANAGEMENT SUPPORT (b) RATE FOR MERCHANDISE PROCESSING vidual with acute kidney injury’ means an FEES.—Section 503 of the United States– individual who has acute loss of renal func- Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementa- tion and does not receive renal dialysis serv- unanimous consent that the Sub- tion Act (Public Law 112–41; 125 Stat. 460) is ices for which payment is made under sec- committee on Readiness and Manage- amended by adding at the end the following: tion 1881(b)(14).’’. ment Support of the Committee on

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HONORING COLONEL CHARLES E. service academies. Charles and Joanne’s sup- HONORING DR. YOEL AND MRS. POWELL port and dedication to this effort have made EVA HALLER them very special pieces to my team. I am HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY truly grateful for all of their hard work and HON. LOIS CAPPS OF TEXAS dedication to the San Angelo community and OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to Texas’ 11th district. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, May 12, 2015 By serving his country and his community, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Charles has upheld the Scout Oath: ‘To do my Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to duty to God and my country and to obey the recognize a dear friend and constituent, Colo- recognize the life and accomplishments of Scout Law; To help other people at all times; nel Charles E. Powell. Charles is being hon- Yoel and Eva Haller on the occasion of their To keep myself physically strong, mentally ored this week by the Texas Southwest Coun- combined ‘‘170th Birthday.’’ Dr. and Mrs. awake and morally straight.’ His service has cil of the Boy Scouts as their Distinguished Haller are truly remarkable constituents of set an example for many generations of Boy Citizen of the Year. California’s 24th congressional district, and Scouts. I am honored to have the opportunity Charles was born in Nashville, Arkansas on have touched the lives of countless others to celebrate the achievements of Colonel Pow- May 7, 1931. After finishing high school, through their lifelong efforts in activism, medi- Charles was accepted into the United States ell with the Texas Southwest Council of the cine and philanthropy. Naval Academy in July of 1950 and graduated Boy Scouts. Again, I offer my congratulations Eva was born in Budapest, Hungary in with distinction on June 4, 1954. That day, he to Charles for being this year’s Texas South- 1930. During World War II, she helped create commissioned into the United States Air west Council of the Boy Scouts’ Distinguished anti-Hitler leaflets before going into hiding dur- Force. Citizen. ing the German occupation of Budapest. Shortly after his commission, Charles be- Later, after moving to the United States, Eva came an Air Force pilot and logged over 7000 f and her late husband Murray Roman co- flying hours. During the Vietnam War, he founded the Campaign Communications Insti- HONORING BOB CARR AND THE logged over 700 combat flying hours as a tute of America. More recently, Eva has pas- GIVE SOMETHING BACK FOUNDA- Rescue C–130 commander and is credited sionately devoted her time, skills and re- TION with fourteen combat saves. After the war, sources to a number of causes. She has Charles served in many different leadership served on the boards of dozens of non-profit roles throughout the Air Force. In 1980, he foundations and institutes, including Free the was tasked to be the base commander of HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI Children USA, the Women’s Leadership Board Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, TX. OF ILLINOIS at the Kennedy School of Government at Har- At the time, Goodfellow was scheduled to be vard University, and the Jane Goodall Insti- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES closed and it was Charles’ job to prevent the tute. She has also been honored with various base from being closed. He began working Tuesday, May 12, 2015 recognitions and awards from Glasgow Cal- with local community leaders and assisted in edonian University, the Forbes Women’s Sum- shaping a new military mission for Goodfellow Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mit and the United Nations Population Fund, Air Force Base. Today, Charles’ impacts can honor Bob Carr, founder of the Give Some- among many others. still be felt at Goodfellow Air Force Base, as thing Back Foundation. Yoel has dedicated his career to caring for others as a practicing Obstetrician/Gyne- it serves as a training school for thousands of Bob Carr is a true American success story. service members from across all branches to cologist and later as a professor of OB–GYN Mr. Carr grew up in the countryside near medicine at the University of California, San train in cryptology, intelligence, and fire- Lockport, Illinois. The son of a waitress who fighting. Charles’ dedication and leadership Francisco Medical School. Dr. Haller also worked nights to support the family, Mr. Carr served as the Medical Director of Planned helped save a community that many veterans graduated from the University of Illinois with a have come to love and adopt as their own Parenthood San Francisco-Alameda Counties. bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a mas- In retirement, Yoel has joined his wife in advo- home. ter’s degree in computer science. He now is After his decorated military career, Charles cating for numerous organizations and causes. the President and CEO for Heartland Payment Dr. and Mrs. Haller were married in 1987 continued to serve San Angelo as a leader. Systems, the fifth largest payment processor Charles went on to serve as vice president of and have spent their lives together advocating in the United States. Mr. Carr has received for those less fortunate and the betterment of the Southwest Bank, known today as First Fi- numerous industry accolades including being nancial Bank. In addition to serving as VP of our community. The Hallers’ generous philan- named Entrepreneur of the Year twice by thropy has benefitted not only the Santa Bar- the Southwest Bank, Charles created and di- Ernst and Young and receiving the first Life- rected the SWB Investment Center Inc. He bara community, but organizations and individ- time Achievement Award from the bankcard uals around the world. We are grateful for served as the Chairman, President, and CEO industry. of the Center until he retired in 1995. From their tireless dedication to improving the lives there, Charles served on a variety of commu- In 2003, Bob Carr founded the Give Some- of others and making the world a better place. nity service based boards such as the San thing Back Foundation to help financially dis- Today, as this exceptional couple celebrates Angelo Chamber of Commerce, the United advantaged, academically-oriented students at their 85th birthdays, I wish them health and Way of Tom Green County and Texas, the Lockport Township High School earn a college happiness in the years to come. Fort Conch Historical Society, the San Angelo degree. In addition to awarding scholarships, f the foundation also provides students with a City Council, among many more. KENTUCKY RIVER COAL CORPORA- mentor and offers guidance to prepare them Throughout the years, Charles has been TION’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY supported by his loving wife Joanne. Joanne for college. Since its founding, the Give Some- has assisted my constituents in my San An- thing Back Foundation has assisted 54 college HON. HAROLD ROGERS gelo office during my entire tenure. Joanne is graduates and has expanded to include 21 OF KENTUCKY also an instrumental figure in assisting with high schools throughout Will County. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our annual military service academy nomina- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me tions, which is a year round process for her. in recognizing the great service that Bob Carr Tuesday, May 12, 2015 With Joanne’s assistance, many of the young and the Give Something Back Foundation Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I men and women in our district go on to serve have given to the students of Will County, Illi- rise today in celebration of the 100th Anniver- our nation and attend one of our distinguished nois. sary of the Kentucky River Coal Corporation,

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Congregating larger boundaries of min- Tuesday, May 12, 2015 In addition to placing an emphasis on early eral properties made possible the arduous Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege childhood development, Luzerne County Head construction and development of the first rail- to rise today to honor and thank Mrs. Martha Start also focuses on strengthening families. road into eastern Kentucky and resulted in Beard for an outstanding forty-four year career In order to assist them in achieving greater mineral extraction entities employing thou- of serving the public and to wish her well on self-sufficiency, the organization provides fami- sands of people in the region. retiring as Memphis Regional Executive of the lies with a wide array of services, including As with most American companies and peo- Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis on May housing, employment, and education. Notably, ple, Kentucky River Coal Corporation strug- 8th, 2015. Head Start offers support to parents interested gled through the Great Depression, but stood Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Mrs. Beard in attaining a high school General Equivalency strong through the First and Second World received a Bachelor of Arts from Clark Atlanta Diploma as well as other education and em- Wars, providing the natural resource base that University and a Master’s in economics from ployment opportunities, all of which go a long literally helped power America. Timber from its Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. way in ensuring brighter futures for parents properties was used in the early manufac- After, Mrs. Beard joined the St. Louis Federal and their children. turing of automobile parts, like wooden Reserve Bank as a management trainee and Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to honor spokes, as well as for housing across the served in many different positions before Luzerne County Head Start as it celebrates its country. With the discovery of oil and natural being transferred to the Memphis Branch in 50th Anniversary, and I commend the work gas, Kentucky River Coal Corporation’s lands 1997. As the Regional Executive, Mrs. Beard that its faculty undertakes in order to serve the again produced important resources to power was responsible for conducting regional eco- children and families of Luzerne and Wyoming the nation. nomic research, gauging monetary policy input Counties. Through the decades since its formation, for banking and business leaders, and hosting f Kentucky River Coal Corporation has been a community seminars that provided education model corporate citizen in Kentucky, paying and materials covering the Memphis zone. RECOGNIZING MARTIN DOSTER millions of dollars in taxes, and donating to The zone included western Tennessee, north- FOR RETIREMENT AFTER 33 various worthwhile causes. Through its chari- ern Mississippi, and eastern Arkansas. YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE table outreach, Kentucky River Coal Corpora- During her tenure in Memphis, Mrs. Beard tion has consistently funded important edu- was extremely active in the community. She HON. BRIAN HIGGINS cational programs, established scholarships served on the boards of Memphis Tomorrow, OF NEW YORK for students, and made donations to many in- the Greater Memphis Chamber, United Way, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stitutions of higher learning across the state. St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Baptist Health Tuesday, May 12, 2015 The company has played an instrumental role Care, and Mid-South Minority Business Coun- in supporting local volunteer fire departments, cil. She has been profiled by many of the Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before helping them meet regulatory standards with area’s publications and received numerous you today to recognize and congratulate Mr. training and equipment. In effort to support awards for her work from organizations like Martin Doster on his retirement after serving tourism in our region, the company partnered Leadership Memphis, the FBI, and the United 33 years with the New York State Department with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Way. of Environmental Conservation. Mr. Doster Wildlife to return the majestic Elk to eastern On behalf of Tennessee’s 8th Congressional has been a vital member of the New York Kentucky, where the herd now thrives, pro- District, I would like to congratulate and wish State Department of Environmental Conserva- viding a model for successful reintroduction of the best of luck for all future endeavors to the tion since 1982 and has dedicated his career wildlife. family and friends of Martha Perine Beard. to conserve, improve, and protect New York’s Additionally, Kentucky River Coal Corpora- f natural resources and environment. tion joined with Operation UNITE to provide Mr. Doster has served as the Western New over $500,000 in much-needed funding to as- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH AN- York Regional Remediation Engineer for the sist with substance abuse treatment and reha- NIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISH- Division of Environmental Remediation since bilitation. Hundreds of families across the re- MENT OF LUZERNE COUNTY 1989 and formerly was an engineer with the gion, devastated by a loved one suffering from HEAD START division of water beginning in 1982. During his addiction, have expressed gratitude for the op- tenure Mr. Doster oversaw the New York portunity for treatment that they otherwise HON. LOU BARLETTA State Superfund Emergency Response Pro- could not afford. OF PENNSYLVANIA gram where he was responsible for managing Over its 100 year history, Kentucky River IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and coordinating efforts to remediate property Coal Corporation’s lessees have produced impacted by hazardous waste. He has been over 580 million tons of high quality central Tuesday, May 12, 2015 responsible for the design and construction of Appalachian coal used for decades in elec- Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor many significant projects in Western New trical generation and manufacturing across the to help commemorate the 50th Anniversary of York, such as the Buffalo River Restoration nation. About one out of every 130 tons of the establishment of Luzerne County Head Project and the Buffalo Color Remediation. Mr. coal produced in the United States over the Start, which provides my constituents with val- Doster has also protected Western New past 100 years came from Kentucky River uable services in early childhood education York’s Environment by implementing and en- Coal Corporation. Over its history, the com- and family development. The organization forcing the Clean Water Act, The Resource pany has returned millions of dollars in taxes plays a vital role within our community, and I Conservation and Recovery Act and the Toxic to governments, paid salaries to employees, am thankful for its work. Substances Control Act. provided contributions to various charitable Luzerne County Head Start has offered cru- Mr. Doster’s service to the Western New and educational institutions, and paid distribu- cial aid to children and families since its incep- York community does not stop with his work at tions to the shareholders located throughout tion in 1965. The program has worked tire- the New York State Department of Environ- the United States, generating untold economic lessly to provide 1,162 children in Luzerne and mental Conservation. Mr. Doster has helped benefits to communities and shareholders Wyoming Counties with an environment that is educate future Civil and Environmental Engi- across the country. favorable to early academic development. Last neers at University at Buffalo through graduate Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me month, I enjoyed spending time at the Hazle- level courses and lectures. He has served as in celebrating this great milestone for the Ken- ton Head Start Center, and was impressed a leader in his community as a Past President tucky River Coal Corporation. I believe this with the students and faculty I met. The three and Chairman of the First Trinity Lutheran company is poised for continued growth and and four year olds were excited to read and Church. Mr. Doster has the utmost pride in his success in the natural resources sector, pro- engage in their class science project. They are community; this is demonstrated by his volun- viding energy for a strong America. learning the skills that will help them to suc- teer service to the American Red Cross as a

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OF TEXAS congratulating Mr. Doster on an accomplished Mr. Speaker, corporal punishment is not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES career, and to commend him for the exem- proven as an effective means of disciplining Tuesday, May 12, 2015 plary work he has done to enrich the commu- children or modifying disruptive behavior. nities and protect the environment of Western Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, state cham- School should be a safe space for children to New York. pionship titles are always an extraordinarily learn, grow, and develop, not live in fear of exciting accomplishment for athletes. But f those who have been charged with their aca- when that state championship is unprece- NATIONAL SYRINGOMYELIA demics. I urge my colleagues to support this dented, it takes on a new dimension. AWARENESS MONTH important bill. It is truly an honor to acknowledge the out- standing achievement of the history-making HON. ROGER WILLIAMS f Lufkin High School Panthers soccer team. The OF TEXAS Panthers completed their most impressive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UNVEILING THE SOUTHBURY season yet by claiming the title of 2015 Class SENIOR CENTER WALL OF HONOR 5A State Soccer Champions, a victory which Tuesday, May 12, 2015 is also the first state soccer title claimed by a Mr. WILLIAMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to northeast Texas school of its size. recognize May as National Syringomyelia HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY After an unsteady start to their season with Awareness Month, with the hope that in- two back to back losses, the Panthers imme- OF CONNECTICUT creased awareness of this disorder will bring a diately recognized the challenging road omi- cure. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nously lying ahead of them. With renewed Syringomyelia, often referred to as SM, is a focus and zeal, the Panthers recovered from progressive disease of the spinal cord and has Tuesday, May 12, 2015 those losses and overcame stiff competition from their fellow east Texans to become the no known cure. Over 40,000 Americans are Ms. ESTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cele- district champions. Due to their hard work and affected by SM and those individuals can suf- brate the unveiling of the Wall of Honor at the fer from chronic pain and even paralysis. It is dedication, the Panthers then entered the Southbury Senior Center. imperative that we educate the public and pro- playoffs with an exceptional win-streak of nine- vide resources to the medical community in Today, we recognize the senior citizens teen matches. order to find a cure for this disease. from Southbury who proudly served our coun- Lufkin’s first playoff match was to be a chal- Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join try in uniform. These men and women an- lenge for the team when the game lasted for me not just today but every day in helping to swered the call of duty to protect our nation nearly an hour before a goal was scored. The raise awareness to Syringomyelia. and defend its ideals. They served during war Panthers battled on to keep the score at 1–0, f and during peace, at home and abroad. No winning the game and advancing to the next matter their deployment or their mission, each round of the playoffs. Five hard-fought vic- INTRODUCING THE ENDING COR- of our veterans deserves the recognition and tories followed, and the Panthers then ad- PORAL PUNISHMENT IN SCHOOLS accolades they will receive during today’s vanced to the championship game against ACT OF 2015 ceremony. Georgetown’s undefeated East View High School. Even though the championship was While we can never fully repay our veterans played on East View’s home field, the Pan- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS for their service and sacrifice, I believe it is im- OF FLORIDA thers were undeterred due to the fact that they portant to take every opportunity to thank and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES had never lost a game away from home. Dedi- honor them. I hope when the wall is revealed, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 cated fans from the ‘‘Panther Nation’’ arrived each veteran will feel the appreciation and in exuberant force, driving the long distance to Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gratitude of our community and the entire na- cheer on their home team. introduce a bill to end the use of corporal pun- tion. The team’s skill and fans’ encouragement ishment in our nation’s schools. I would like to thank Wayne Rioux, Amanda were the necessary ingredients in the final Corporal punishment is a form of physical Hadgraft, the staff and volunteers at match. Time and again the Panthers’ defense punishment where someone deliberately in- Southbury Senior Center for creating this me- was tested, and their offense was held back. flicts pain on another individual in order to morial to recognize these local American he- This did not last, however, and the Panthers punish them. In schools, it includes the spank- roes. were finally able to overcome East View’s de- ing or paddling of children by school officials. fenses and score. When the game was over, While corporal punishment in schools has f the score stood as testament to the Panthers’ its place in our nation’s history, it must be dogged determination coupled with their tanta- banned immediately. Not only is there no con- OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL lizing talent. The final score was Lufkin 3 and clusive evidence that it is actually beneficial in DEBT East View 1. The Lufkin Panthers had won the modifying disruptive behavior, but it is dis- state championship. proportionately used as a form of punishment Congratulations should be extended to team for African American students and children HON. MIKE COFFMAN members Terry Mark, Sammy Villegas, with disabilities. These punishments can result Rodrigo Vargas, Cristian Julian, Cesar in physical as well as emotional harm to chil- OF COLORADO Camacho, Jesus Cisneros, Bradley Slusher, dren. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Alexis Roque, Omar Zamarripa, Javy Montes, Schools are supposed to be safe places Kacy Bennett, Javier Patlan, Chris Marquez, where students are protected from harm. They Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Dorian Bravo, Cristhian Pineda, Luis Lopez, are intended to nurture children as they grow Jake Williams, Joel Rodriguez, Gustavo Gar- Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January and develop. However, 19 states still allow cia, Ivan Hernadez, Omar Roque, and Miguel 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- corporal punishments in school. Last year, the Gonzales. Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) reported that, fice, the national debt was The staff and faculty who led and inspired on average, 838 children were hit each day in $10,626,877,048,913.08. the Panthers to victory consists of Lufkin High public school, based on a 180-day school Today, it is $18,152,487,619,906.99. We’ve School Principal Mark Smith, Lufkin ISD Su- year. This equates to just over 150,500 in- added $7,525,610,570,993.91 to our debt in 6 perintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney, Head stances of corporal punishment per year. This years. This is over $7.5 trillion in debt our na- Coach Russell Shaw, Assistant Coach David statistic is astonishing considering the fact that tion, our economy, and our children could McPherson, Assistant Coach Eliazar Caldera, 31 states have already banned corporal pun- have avoided with a balanced budget amend- Trainer Forestt Bridges, Trainer Sarah Hart- ishment in schools. ment. man, Student Trainer Edgar Medellin, Student

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:51 May 13, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K12MY8.007 E12MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E674 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 12, 2015 Manager Coltone Radke, and Student Man- CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVER- ager Jessie Santoyo. HARKER HEIGHTS COUNCILMAN SARY OF THE CARROLLTON- It is a privilege to highlight this landmark SAM MURPHY FARMERS BRANCH CYCLONES achievement of East Texas’ own Lufkin High SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEAM School Panthers soccer team. The Panthers not only made history by capturing the title of HON. JOHN R. CARTER HON. KENNY MARCHANT 2015 Class 5A State Soccer Champions, but OF TEXAS they brought Panther pride to their team, their OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES school, the Lufkin community, the First Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gressional District of Texas, and the entire Tuesday, May 12, 2015 State of Texas. The Lufkin Panthers’ story of Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I am hon- commitment and success is now recorded in Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise ored to recognize the 25th Anniversary of the the United States CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Cyclones Special today to celebrate the career of Harker which will endure as long as there is a United Olympics Team founded in 1990 by Julia Scott States of America. Heights Councilman Sam Murphy who will re- and Patrick Noonan. The non-profit organiza- f tire on May 12, 2015. Sam’s extraordinary tion will be celebrating this landmark achieve- commitment to community service reflects the HONORING THE CENTER FOR VIC- ment at a special May 15, 2015 appreciation best values of Central Texas. TIMS OF TORTURE’S 30TH ANNI- dinner to honor the founders. VERSARY Sam thrived in a 22-year career in the U.S. The Cyclones are a chartered Special Olym- Army where he took on assignments in the pics Texas team serving the needs of adults United States, Europe, Korea, and Vietnam. and children with intellectual disabilities. The HON. BETTY McCOLLUM organization provides them with year-round OF MINNESOTA During his prestigious military career, he grad- sports training and athletic competition in a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uated from Airborne and Ranger schools, had wide variety of sports. Some of the sporting Tuesday, May 12, 2015 a teaching assignment in the Gunnery Depart- events that the Cyclones participate in include Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ment of the U.S. Army Field Artillery School, bowling, basketball, aquatics, track & field, to recognize the Center for Victims of Torture graduated from the U.S. Marine Corps Com- bocce ball, and flag football. (CVT), torture survivors and CVT staff and vol- mand and Staff College, and had an assign- Since the founding of the Cyclones in 1990, unteers on the occasion of the organization’s ment at the U.S Air Force Academy as the Air the organization has functioned as an all-vol- 30th anniversary. Since its inception in 1985, Officer Commanding of Cadet Squadron 29. unteer group committed to providing services CVT has become a global leader in treating He retired from the Army at Fort Hood, Texas to hundreds of athletes with intellectual disabil- victims of torture here in the U.S. and around on October 1, 1989. ities. Additionally, the non-profit organization the world. CVT has provided life-saving mental regularly raises all the funds needed to sup- health services and rehabilitative treatment to Sam continued his public service by joining port the training, travel, and competition costs thousands of torture survivors from the Bos- the office of former Representative Chet of their athletes through a bowling event and nian War in Sarajevo in Eastern Europe to the Edwards. He proved to be a leader and voice a gala. Continent of Africa from Liberia to Sierra of the people as he represented servicemen The Cyclones have been tremendously suc- Leone. and veterans in then District 11. During his cessful in their endeavors, with Carrollton- CVT represents the best of the United time as Rep. Edwards’ liaison to military and Farmers Branch athletes competing with suc- States to our planet’s most vulnerable citizens, veteran communities, Sam’s personal military cess at both regional and state levels. and is one of only three healing treatment history proved to be an invaluable asset when Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congres- centers in the world. The professionals who serving those who have sacrificed so much to sional District of Texas, I ask all my distin- care for torture survivors represent hope and guished colleagues to join me in congratu- preserve our freedoms. Sam retired on March dignity for thousands of people from more lating the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Cyclones than 60 countries around the globe. 31, 2007 after working for U.S. Rep. Edwards Special Olympics Team on their successes In 1985, CVT set forth on a mission to ex- for 16 years. and in celebrating their 25th Anniversary. tend interdisciplinary care to torture survivors With his established community service and f in Minnesota, and over the years expanded his proven leadership skills, Sam successfully TRIBUTE TO JESSICA MARSHALL those services to countries around the world, ran for Harker Heights City Council. He contin- with healing centers today in Ethiopia, Jordan, ued to serve and better his community every Kenya and Uganda. The work has grown to day. Throughout his time on the Council, Sam HON. DAVID YOUNG include training professionals in the United OF IOWA made a positive impact on his beloved home- States and international locations in the spe- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES town and for that we are forever grateful. cialized rehabilitation skills needed for people Tuesday, May 12, 2015 suffering the post-traumatic effects of torture, Sam’s service doesn’t stop when the work and also to advocating for human rights and day is over. He is active in local community af- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise put an end to torture practices. fairs including serving as Vice Chairman of the today to congratulate and recognize Jessica Marshall upon winning the Congressional Art For the past three decades, CVT has Board of Directors of Heart O’ Texas Federal helped more than 30,000 survivors reclaim Competition in the 3rd District of Iowa. Jes- Credit Union, teaching federal and state gov- their lives. Through combined direct services, sica, a junior at Griswold High School, is the ernment at Central Texas College’s Fort Hood capacity building and policy advocacy work, daughter of Michael and Tracy Marshall of CVT has touched the lives of more than Campus, co-founding the Harker Heights Eco- Lewis, Iowa. 50,000 survivors and approximately 100,000 nomic Development Corporation and co-found- The Congressional Art Competition, ‘‘An Ar- of their family members. ing the Leadership Belton program. His mili- tistic Discovery,’’ is open to high school stu- CVT was instrumental in helping Congress tary background and experience prepared him dents nationwide. Since 1982, the competition to pass the original Torture Victims Relief Act for being president of the Central Texas—Fort has been an opportunity for Members of Con- in 1998, which authorizes federal funding for Hood Chapter of the Association of the United gress to encourage and recognize the artistic torture survivor rehabilitation programs in the States Army. talents of their young constituents. One winner U.S. and abroad. is selected by a panel of 16 judges, one from Mr. Speaker, on May 14, 2015, the Center Retirement is to be celebrated and enjoyed. each county in Iowa’s 3rd District. for Victims of Torture commemorates 30 years It is not the end of a career, but rather the be- Jessica’s piece, ‘‘Word Art: The Young of helping torture survivors rebuild their lives ginning of a new adventure. I commend Sam Child,’’ was named the winner out of over 75 and restore their hope. It is a great honor to Murphy for his hard work and dedication to his entries. It is a unique and moving graphite work with CVT and its dedicated staff and vol- community. I wish Sam, his wife Peggy, and pencil drawing of a young boy drawn entirely unteers. Please join me in paying tribute to the their children and grandchildren only the best of words. Jessica’s creativity and dedication to Center for Victims of Torture and its distin- in the years ahead. her craft is admirable. The example set by this guished commitment to providing healing and young woman demonstrates the rewards of hope to those who most need it. harnessing one’s talents and sharing them

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My respect for Harold ing and formal educational programs special- all to admire and enjoy. stemmed from his unwavering and long-stand- izing in wildlife and zoological veterinary medi- I commend Jessica for her artistic talents ing commitment to the betterment of our com- cine, many that do graduate are unable to and I know that my colleagues in the United munity, and from the many times we worked make significant contributions to the field im- States Congress will join me in congratulating together to make progress in the town of mediately. her for being chosen as the winner of the Vernon. My bill directly addresses these issues Congressional Art Competition in the 3rd Dis- Hal’s record of military service, as well as which prevent and dissuade veterinarians from trict of Iowa. It is an honor to serve Iowans that of his son Joel, was a source of great practicing wildlife and zoological medicine. It like Jessica and her parents, and I wish her pride for him. After I was elected to Congress, will also contribute to the national job creation the best of luck in her future academic and ar- he always made positive, informed comments effort by funding new positions for wildlife and tistic endeavors. on military policy, the stresses of active duty zoo veterinarians to enter upon graduation. f service, and the need to help America’s vet- The bill will limit the amount of educational erans. Hal was a staunch supporter of the debt for students while providing incentives to RECOGNIZING CINDY BERANEK New England Civil War museum, one of practice wildlife and zoo veterinary medicine Vernon’s most treasured destinations—yet an- through the establishment of scholarships and HON. SEAN P. DUFFY other example of his widespread involvement loan repayment programs. Lastly, my legisla- OF WISCONSIN in our community. tion will advance education by helping schools IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Harold was known throughout Vernon for develop pilot curricula around wildlife and zoo his positivity, and his hard work to keep our veterinary medicine by expanding the number Tuesday, May 12, 2015 town running smoothly. I ask my colleagues to of practical training programs available to stu- Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to join me in remembering the life and achieve- dents. recognize Ms. Cindy Beranek on her out- ments of Harold Cummings, and expressing Mr. Speaker, as you know, wild animals standing teaching career. For more than thirty- our deepest condolences to his friends and play a very critical role in our natural re- two years, Ms. Beranek engaged the imagina- family. sources and contribute to maintaining a bal- anced ecosystem. The number of endangered tions of her art students at Stratford Senior f High School. species has only increased. Invasive non-na- Her passion for art and teaching was evi- REINTRODUCING THE WILDLIFE tive species and infectious disease threaten dent in her students’ artwork. Stratford High VETERINARIANS EMPLOYMENT our public health. Therefore, wildlife and zoo- School is always well represented in the an- AND TRAINING ACT OF 2015 logical veterinarians must be prioritized and nual Congressional Art Competition, often given the resources and recognition necessary earning top honors, and, in the case of the HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS to protect both animal and human lives. I urge my colleagues to extend a helping 2015 competition, they took home all four OF FLORIDA hand to America’s veterinarians by supporting awards, including the grand prize. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, we recognize the powerful role this important piece of legislation. Tuesday, May 12, 2015 that teachers play in molding our children’s f minds, but it is a rare teacher who also Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to CELEBRATING THE 175TH ANNI- shapes their hearts. Ms. Beranek leaves a leg- reintroduce the Wildlife Veterinarians Employ- VERSARY OF ST. MARY’S COL- acy of devoted service to the Stratford com- ment and Training Act of 2015. This legislation LEGE OF MARYLAND munity, but takes with her the thanks and ap- will promote robust public health policy, pro- preciation of a countless many students who mote needed job growth, and create more af- HON. STENY H. HOYER will always treasure their time in her class- fordable opportunities for individuals who are OF MARYLAND room. interested in becoming wildlife and zoological IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f veterinarians. As you know, wildlife and zoo veterinarians Tuesday, May 12, 2015 HONORING THE LIFE OF HAROLD are the primary source of essential health care Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, on May 16, 2015, CUMMINGS and management that is required for animals students, faculty, and staff will gather in his- in both their natural habitat and in captivity. toric St. Mary’s City, Maryland, to celebrate HON. JOE COURTNEY These physicians preserve natural resources the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Class of OF CONNECTICUT and the lives of animals while subsequently 2015 Commencement. They—along with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES helping to protect human health by preventing, many others across Maryland and our coun- detecting and responding to exotic and dan- Tuesday, May 12, 2015 try—will also be marking the 175th anniver- gerous diseases. sary of the College’s founding. Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today As global interaction between humans, live- Since its humble beginnings in 1840 as a in sadness to honor the life of a friend, neigh- stock and wildlife have intensified over the public, nonsectarian boarding school for girls bor, and local stalwart from the Town of decades, the threat posed by emerging infec- at the elementary through secondary levels, Vernon, Harold ‘‘Hal’’ Cummings, who passed tious diseases to humans and wildlife con- St. Mary’s College of Maryland has been a away this month. tinues to increase. Controlling pandemic and center of learning and educational empower- Most recently, Hal served as town attorney large-scale outbreaks of disease has become ment. Set along the St. Mary’s River, where in Vernon, but he held a number of local posi- more challenging over the years, yet there has Leonard Calvert and the first English settlers tions over the years including the Conserva- never been a time where this is a more perti- disembarked from the Ark and Dove in 1634 tion Commission, the Planning and Zoning nent issue. We must take preventative meas- to found the colony of Maryland, it expanded Commission, and the Board of Education. He ures to ensure the well-being of both animals in the early twentieth century to become the was also involved in his local church and Ro- and humans. However, the United States State’s first junior college and became co-edu- tary Club and was a founding member of the faces a shortage of positions for wildlife and cational. In the 1960’s, the school transitioned local Chamber of Commerce. This list of ac- zoo veterinarians to ensure our safety from into a four-year college and granted its first complishments demonstrates that Hal held the this threat. undergraduate degrees in 1971. Recognizing well-being of Vernon, Connecticut close to his Following their graduation, professionals its tradition of excellence in liberal arts edu- heart. Hal, his wife Isabel and their children that practice wildlife and zoological veterinary cation, its high standards, and its unique his- Jay, Joel, and Justin fostered a commitment to medicine move on to earn relatively low sala- tory, the Maryland General Assembly formal- community that runs deep through their family ries, compared to their companions in animal ized St. Mary’s College of Maryland as a pub- and is felt profoundly by Vernon residents. medicine. Studies have also shown that on av- lic honors college in 1992. Today, it continues Hal’s passing is a loss for our town and the erage, veterinarian graduates owe roughly to graduate some of Maryland’s best and many local employees and advocates who re- $130,000 in student loans. The expectation of brightest students from thirty-one academic lied on his experience and advice. a low salary, combined with enormous edu- programs. While Harold had long served as the town’s cational debt, amidst insufficient employment I am proud to represent the students, fac- top Republican as the Chairman of the Repub- opportunities, discourages these students from ulty, and staff of St. Mary’s College of Mary- lican Town Committee, he and I shared a mu- pursuing these vitally important careers. More- land in Congress as well as to have served as

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I am gressional office. They are continuing their owners—truly are the lifeblood of our beloved confident that the Sacramento Medical Center alma mater’s tradition of preparing graduates nation. The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Com- will continue to be a leader and a model for to make a difference wherever they live and merce picked an excellent group to highlight quality health care for many years to come. work throughout Maryland and across our this year. f country. Mr. Speaker, I ask this body join me in hon- I hope my colleagues will join me in con- oring Larry Logeman, Viking Coca-Cola, and HONORING KEVIN JONES gratulating the entire St. Mary’s College of Luke Riordan for their invaluable contributions Maryland community, led by its dynamic new to St. Cloud and the surrounding area, and the HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON President, Tuajuanda Jordan, on reaching its State of Minnesota. OF COLORADO 175th year of serving as a living memorial to f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES those first Maryland colonists’ commitment to Tuesday, May 12, 2015 religious freedom, tolerance, and opportunity. IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH AN- NIVERSARY OF KAISER f Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in PERMANENTE’S SACRAMENTO honor of Kevin Jones, a dedicated educator RECOGNIZING ST. CLOUD AREA MEDICAL CENTER and principal of Center High School in Center, CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS Colorado. In recognition of his continued ex- RECIPIENTS HON. DORIS O. MATSUI cellence, the Colorado Association of Sec- OF CALIFORNIA ondary School Principals has selected Mr. HON. TOM EMMER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kevin Jones as the 2015 Colorado High School Principal of the Year. OF MINNESOTA Tuesday, May 12, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Jones earned this competitive award Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to achieving many successes despite the chal- Tuesday, May 12, 2015 recognize Kaiser Permanente’s Sacramento lenges of a rural and bilingual institution. Six Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I Medical Center as the Center celebrates its out of the last seven years have seen the rise today in recognition of the recipients of 50th anniversary. For half a century, Kaiser’s school earn the Colorado Department of Edu- the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce Sacramento Medical Center has provided high cation’s Center of Education Excellence while Small Business Owner of the Year, St. Cloud quality care to residents of the Greater Sac- simultaneously earning the Colorado Edu- Area Family Owned Business of the Year, and ramento area. As members, physicians, and cation Initiative’s Healthy Schools Champion the St. Cloud Area Emerging Entrepreneur. staff gather to celebrate the Center’s 50th an- Award for 4 consecutive years. Mr. Jones’ Larry Logeman is the 2015 St. Cloud Area niversary, I ask my colleagues to join me in leadership and personal attention to each stu- Small Business Owner of the Year. Larry is honoring the Kaiser Permanente Sacramento dent along with constructive assessment of quite literally a man with a plan. Though he Medical Center and its indispensable place in teachers and the curriculum on a regular basis did not grow up with the dream of one day the Sacramento health care community. has enabled Center High School to rise con- owning a business, he wrote a plan to become Kaiser Permanente was founded 70 years siderably above academic standards in the a business owner and set a personal deadline ago in Oakland, by Henry J. Kaiser, a busi- state. of 5–7 years. Nearing the end of his time- ness leader who believed in providing afford- Mr. Speaker, it is truly a privilege to honor frame, he bought Executive Express. Larry’s able, quality health care. Today, Kaiser Mr. Jones for his enthusiasm and ability to in- customer-focused business model has served Permanente is the nation’s oldest and largest spire students and his staff. His dedication to him well. What began as a modest shuttle health care system. teaching and his desire to excel as an educa- service between central Minnesota and the On May 1, 1965, Kaiser Permanente began tor and leader continue to benefit his commu- Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport grew providing health care for the first time in the nity. I congratulate Mr. Jones on his selection into a business with 85 employees, 31 vehi- Sacramento region with the purchase of the for this prestigious award. cles, and a projected revenue stream of $3 64-bed Arden Community Hospital on Morse f million in 2015. Avenue. The hospital opened with 13 physi- Viking Coca-Cola, owned by Michael Faber, cians serving 12,000 members. Since then, ROSIE TILLES OBITUARY is the St. Cloud Area Family Owned Business Kaiser Permanente has grown into a leading of the Year. After Joe Faber, one of the found- health care provider and one of the largest pri- HON. MAXINE WATERS ers and owners of the company, passed away vate employers in the region with more than OF CALIFORNIA in the 1990s, his son Michael moved back to 737,200 members, 1,530 physicians, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Minnesota to join the management team. 11,780 staff. Keeping it in the family proved fruitful for the The Sacramento Medical Center has been Tuesday, May 12, 2015 business. With Michael’s help, Viking Coca- integral to Kaiser Permanente’s success in the Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. Mr. Cola capitalized on its existing success by ex- region, earning numerous honors over the Speaker, as night fell she entered, like a light: panding to canning and adding new products years, including Top Hospital from The Leap- on October 17, 1910, Rosie (Willie) Thurmond where consumer needs arose. The company frog Group, Top Performer from The Joint was born on a small rural farm in Lexington, now boasts nearly 500 employees and has a Commission, and Best Hospital by U.S. News Mississippi. Alfred and Missouri (Polk) Thur- multi-state distribution operation. To top it all & World Report. As the population of the re- mond were resilient and spiritually fulfilled par- off, Michael and the company are active mem- gion has grown, the Sacramento Medical Cen- ents who taught their daughter to love and al- bers in the community, helping local organiza- ter has grown to meet its needs. The Center ways be faithful to God, church and family. tions and participating in charitable events. now has 287 beds and one of the busiest Rosie was the eldest of four Thurmond chil- Luke Riordan, owner of DAYTA Marketing, emergency rooms in the region. The Center is dren: Alfred, Jr. (departed), Joseph (departed), is the St. Cloud Area Emerging Entrepreneur. home to the Comprehensive Community Can- and an only sister, Juanita. In living out her DAYTA’s success is attributed to its focus on cer Center, an Advanced Neuroscience Cen- parents’ expectations of her, in a way, Rosie’s a specific subsect of the digital communica- ter, and a certified Primary Stroke Center. own narrative is suggestive of other God fear- tions field—people and businesses who need In addition, Kaiser Permanente has helped ing women pioneers’ stories. No different than help with social media but at an affordable improve the health of the region through its in- the likes of Harriet Tubman who escaped slav- price. Luke and his team work closely with volvement in community programs, including ery to become an important abolitionist, Rosie their clients towards a noticeable online pres- support of the local nonprofit clinics, Sheriff’s possessed the same strength of character, ence for their businesses. Luke’s ambition Community Impact Program, Arden Manor which inevitably called her to migrate from one matches the digital marketing industry—it’s not Recreation and Park District, Mutual Assist- place to another, and then all at once return slowing down. His company’s doors opened in ance Network, and the San Juan Unified for others. Many times she traveled back to early 2012, and in the last three years they’ve School District. the Jim Crow South and northern states. Who

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Los Angeles, was courted and then married the late Abner Cross apartments or purchasing homes in specific the warm and sunny place she fondly called in 1929. They settled on the Roger plantation areas of the city. Despite these constant ob- her home. The length and quality of this in the Rose Bank community. The Rose Bank stacles, Rosie and Clarence were finally able blessed woman’s life is to be examined by the Baptist Church soon became her new place of to rent a modest two bedroom apartment near use of nonlinear contexts, spaces, stories, worship. In the midst of the Great Depression downtown Los Angeles. They moved into the memories, photographs and God-filled times and attacks on Pearl Harbor, their union William Meade Housing Project, which is lo- that span the miraculous course of one hun- brought forth the lives of four children: cated near historic landmarks like The San dred and four years. So long a journey. Hers Earlene, Lonnie (departed) James, (departed) Antonio Winery, Olvera Street and Union Sta- was a supply of great love and great associa- and Gerlee (departed). As fate would have it, tion. Because of the loud barking that came tions. Rosie lived just long enough to put Gerlee died of pneumonia at age seven. And from the neighboring Ann Street Animal Shel- some of the pieces of the great mysteries of then Rosie faced the trials of a mother’s deep- ter, the William Meade Housing Project was this life together. Her sunrise was like her sun- est anguish. When asked how she endured also known as ‘‘Dog Town.’’ set—deepening in a Word and a Love that the loss of a child, she often said her faith in Nevertheless, Rosie and Clarence’s new has always been. On March 3, 2015, as night God healed the wounds of that grief. When home provided a deep sense of belonging and fell she returned to the Light. more seasons changed, and her marriage community, which would later be enhanced by Because she was born in the early 1900’s ended, she did not give up or sit down and the arrival of deeply missed members of and lived in a segregated cotton county, grieve. Rosie continued to trust in God for Rosie’s Mississippi family. The new settlers in- Rosie’s timely life was certainly full of social, comfort, peace, hope and direction. Alas: She cluded her daughter (Earlene), her grand- political, economic, and educational hardships. left Lexington and her family in order to see if daughter (Mary) her mother (Missouri), her Because of rigid anti-black laws, she faced in- she could live differently in Jackson, Mis- Aunt (Lee), her brother (Alfred Jr.), her Sister surmountable obstacles. Being a person of sissippi. Her new way of living developed in (Juanita), her nieces (Debra, Denise, Shelia color and growing up in the South meant she parallel. Rosie experienced the innovations of and Rochelle) and nephews (Dyke and the had little if any genuine recourse in a racial city life. She loved the modern amenities of a late Bernard Redmond). Rosie and Clarence caste system. Thus, Rosie would only travel a grander place of greater size and population. would also host numerous friends and family limited path toward academic achievement. As She liked the nuances of going to downtown as they vacationed or relocated to California. a girl child, with plaited hair, she was forced Jackson or ‘‘Little Harlem’’ for Cotillions. But She called the old red brick, William Meade to leave the Sharp Rural School in the fourth more relevantly, she was glad to be an usher Housing Project home for over 40 years. She grade to work alongside her parents in swel- for the Blair Street Baptist Church. However, not only helped raise her grandchildren and tering fields throughout Holmes County. She there were still recollections of rural life and great-grandchildren there, she was also able knew an early life of August heat and sweat, the family she left behind. Nonetheless, Rosie to establish close knit ties and bonds with March rainfall, floods and manual labor, which gladly worked at the Old Baptist Hospital on generations of families in her community. She can scarcely be understood by young people State Street. She was a nightshift cook for dis- also participated and volunteered to fill bags in today. She often shared the details of her abled children, doctors and nurses. While in a community based outreach program that fed small farm life. Her recollections were of ‘‘quiet Lexington she also worked and studied dili- disadvantaged families in the project. This is songs,’’ saving dimes, forgotten relics, and gently to become a beautician. It seems only yet another example of how Rosie devoted homemade remedies, like lard salves and fitting that Rosie’s ordered steps would start her life to family and to the service and care Vicks vapor rubs, which she promised could her out on a new journey. of others. When Clarence went home to be cure everything from fevers to the flu. In the summer of 1951, Rosie decided that with God, Rosie moved across the street from Rosie told the old childhood stories about she would move to Los Angeles, California. her second home: The First African Methodist growing food, making soap, washing clothes She boarded a westbound Amtrak train, with a Episcopal Church of Los Angeles. by hand, hanging them on a line to dry, pluck- small suitcase, and a letter of recommendation Before becoming physically unable to do so, ing birds, fetching water from wells, gathering from a White employer who praised her ex- Rosie attended three services every Sunday firewood for potbelly stoves, picking cotton, ceptional domestic work and cooking skills. Al- for over twenty years. She also attended pray- and marching the long dusty miles to and from though she was leaving the only state that she er meetings every Wednesday at Noon. Yet Zion Hill AME. But what child could bear such had ever known, she traveled with a great even as her memory faded, and her eyesight a trying life? A child who knew who her Heav- sense of optimism. Further assured by her un- weakened and her gait became more un- enly Father was, a child who thought to pray wavering faith in GOD, and a belief that the steady, she persevered. She told anyone who in the Spirit at all times and on every occa- outcome of this westward journey would wel- asked her how she was doing that I’m slow sion. According to Rosie, color did not matter. come her into a land ripe with the new possi- but sure. Again, Rosie’s was a steady upright She didn’t hate nobody. She loved everybody. bilities, she eagerly moved in with her close walk with the Lord. As she did in childhood, So even though racism and poverty made it friends George and Frankie Sims. She stayed Rosie faithfully began each day of her older extremely difficult for girls of color to advance, with them until she was able to secure a day life in prayer. She was often overheard calling the same systematic measures of disparity job and save enough money to rent her own out the names of family and friends in her that created a strong sense of depression and housing. During this time, she also began at- evening petitions to God. When she felt like rage in others, cultivated Rosie’s individual de- tending various worship services around Los she could not go any further, she took to her sire for change, and her unwavering commit- Angeles. She was in search of a new church easy chair and received the spiritual nourish- ment to the embodiment of peace, and her home. Eventually her diligence led her to First ment she required by watching The Church quest for equal access to greater opportuni- African Methodist Episcopal Church at 8th and Channel from sun up until sundown. ties. Town Avenue. This church would later be- It has been said that the things you do for What was once, always shall be; and now come the foundation for FAME. During her yourself are gone when you are gone, but the imagine a life devoted to service and prayer. membership at FAME, Rosie served in various things you do for others remain as your leg- As a young door keeper in the house of the capacities. She was a Sunday school teacher, acy. Rosie leaves an incredible legacy for her Lord, Rosie would rise afore the sun, boil a and a member of both Usher Board No. 1 and family and friends to value. Since Rosie lived kettle, and travel to the little white church the Sarah Allen Women’s Missionary Society. such a rich yet unembellished life, not a soul house altar, long before the other congregants As Rosie continued to settle into the bless- has to worry about how to divide the love she gathered there. And far before Rosie left Lex- ings of her new California life, the Sims intro- left behind. During the last several years, ington for Jackson, and Jackson for California, duced her to their good friend Clarence Tilles Rosie lived at the St. John of God Retirement she carried ‘‘God’s will be done’’ prayers, and (departed). Clarence was a kind and gentle and Care Center in Los Angeles. She was cadences like ‘‘If I Can Help Somebody’’ along man of great integrity. They would marry in blessed to have many visitors. Although some- the old Tchula road. She served God by sing- 1952 and remain together and in-love until his times when her memory failed her, she would ing spirituals and hymns with His choirs. She death in 1990. While Rosie embraced new- lean over to see who she thought you might went to Sunday school, prayer meetings and lywed life, she began to encounter some of have been. When guessing failed and she revivals. As a beginning usher, she distributed the familiar racial inequalities that were ramp- could not recall, Rosie would often shake her

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After mament’ more or less likely.’’ Ten years later in the ‘‘Harvest of Justice in your eyes and say, ‘‘You know your name.’’ serving 20 years with honor and distinction, is Sown in Peace,’’ the bishops declared: Those beloved names include her devoted Rodney retired from the Navy in 1967 as a ‘‘The eventual elimination of nuclear weap- Daughter Earlene Dye, her loving sister Jua- Chief Hospital Corpsman and moved to Wash- ons is more than a moral ideal; it should be nita Redmond, 11 grandchildren, 21 great- ington D.C., where he worked as Chief of Ad- a policy goal.’’ This vision continues to grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grand- ministrative Services for the American Psy- shape their public engagement. children, a great number of relatives and chiatric Association. However, as with so At the time of the drafting of the 1983 pas- friends and members of her extended church many others born and raised along the Gulf toral, I worked as a religious educator and was active in efforts to engage Catholics in family. Coast, Rodney returned to his hometown in discussions of the various drafts of the peace The end is in the beginning and lies far 1975, and he and his wife, Ann settled in Mil- pastoral. The process of producing this docu- ahead.—Ralph Ellison. ton. ment was significant. The bishops actively f Rodney was a proud lifelong Republican, solicited feedback from both experts and and after moving back to Northwest Florida, people in the pew on each of three drafts. HONORING MS. BARBARA WAGNER he quickly immersed himself in local politics, The bishops remained the teachers, but they becoming a leader in civil society. Rodney and acknowledged that prudential judgments HON. BRIAN HIGGINS Ann joined the Santa Rosa County Republican were also involved and this required dia- OF NEW YORK logue. Executive Committee, and, with an unwaver- Consultations were held at the national IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing commitment to advancing the conservative and local levels, and in many settings, at Tuesday, May 12, 2015 principles upon which our country was found- universities, parishes and think tanks. These Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before ed, they worked tirelessly to register Repub- dialogues helped shape the final pastoral let- licans across Santa Rosa County. In just over ter, but perhaps more importantly they also you today to honor Ms. Barbara Wagner. Ms. raised awareness of the fundamental issues Wagner is being honored by the Buffalo Gay a decade, Rodney and Ann’s efforts helped tri- ple the number of registered Republicans in related to nuclear weapons among many Men’s Chorus with the prestigious title of ‘Ar- Americans. Today the Conference of Bishops tistic Director Emeritus’. the county, and soon thereafter, every county is working with others to revitalize Catholic Ms. Wagner was the founding artistic direc- elective office was held by a Republican. Rod- thinking and engagement on issues involving tor of the Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus. She ney’s leadership was recognized on many oc- nuclear weapons today as decades have helped found the group in 2001 and con- casions, as he served multiple terms as Chair- passed since they first became involved with ducted their first meeting on September 11th. man of the Santa Rosa County Republican this issue in a major way. Executive Committee. Over the years, in light of Church moral Although this day was tragic to all Americans, teaching, the bishops have also exercised this group was able to find solace during their Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am honored to recognize the life leadership regarding specific elements of first rehearsal. Ms. Wagner bound the newly U.S. nuclear policy. In the late 80s they formed choir with the song ‘‘How Can I Keep and service of Rodney Rollo. He was a loving raised moral questions regarding missile de- From Singing,’’ which would then go on to be husband, patriot, and defender of freedom, fense initiatives. The bishops supported the performed at every concert and rehearsal for and his immense contributions to Northwest Strategic Arms Reduction treaties (Start I her 10 year tenure and beyond. Florida will be felt for years to come. My wife and II) in the early 1990s. And in the late 90s While the choir was under Ms. Wagner’s Vicki and I extend our deepest condolences they supported the Comprehensive Test Ban and prayers to his sister, Betty Rollo Wolfe; Treaty, lamenting its defeat in the Senate. leadership, the Buffalo Gay Men’s Choir re- The bishops welcomed the 2002 Moscow Trea- ceived numerous awards, and performed on nieces and nephews: Janet (Larry) Chambers, Tom (Sue) Palmer, Jeannie Cotton, Sam ty as a positive step, but called on the some of the grandest stages in Buffalo. With United States, and by implication other na- Ms. Wagner’s direction the BGMC received (Nancy) Palmer, John Palmer, Rebecca tions, to do much more. multiple ‘‘Best in Buffalo’’ Awards from the (Doug) Griener, and Sandra Clark, and the en- During the past decade, the Conference of local Artvoice newspaper, and was recognized tire Rollo family. Bishops has opposed federal funding for re- by the Empire State Pride Agenda in 2005 for f search on the Robust Nuclear Earth Pene- excellence in music and dedication to the trator, the Reliable Replacement Warhead THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE U.S. and new nuclear weapons. They weighed in community. Ms. Wagner led the choir to re- BISHOPS IN MORAL QUESTIONS on the Nuclear Posture Review, asking ceive the prestigious Buffalo and Erie County REGARDING NUCLEAR WEAPONS President Obama to narrow the purpose of Arts Council Award for exceptional contribu- the nuclear arsenal solely to deterring nu- tions to the arts and cultural community in clear attack. They made a major effort to Western New York. Under Ms. Wagner’s lead- HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH offer vigorous support for Senate ratification ership the choir performed at the historic OF NEW JERSEY of the New START Treaty in 2010, and have Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo, and alongside IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES supported and welcomed the P5+1 dialogue the renowned Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Tuesday, May 12, 2015 with Iran over their nuclear program, as has the Holy Father and the Holy See. Ms. Barbara Wagner’s commitment to The Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I At its Deterrence Symposium in July 2009, Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus is to be recognized recently hosted a briefing entitled Catholic En- the U.S. Strategic Command turned to the with the distinguished title of ‘Artistic Director gagement on Nuclear Disarmament: What are Conference of Bishops to offer moral reflec- Emeritus’, during a special ceremony in their the moral questions? and one of the speakers, tions. Cardinal Edwin O’Brien, then an Arch- upcoming concert. I ask today, Mr. Speaker, bishop and a member of the bishops’ Inter- Dr. Stephen M. Colecchi, presented the fol- national Committee, gave a major address on that we honor her dedication to the arts and lowing statement: successes as choir director. ‘‘Nuclear Weapons and Moral Questions: The At the time of Senate ratification of the Path to Zero.’’ He urged the nuclear powers f New START Treaty in 2010, Cardinal Francis to ‘‘move beyond’’ deterrence. Subsequently, HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY George, OMI, then President of the U.S. Con- he joined Global Zero and addressed their ference of Catholic Bishops, whose death we February 2010 summit in Paris. OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA’S BE- recently mourned, declared: ‘‘The horribly In his speech at the 2009 Deterrence Sym- LOVED RODNEY ROLLO destructive capacity of nuclear arms makes posium, Cardinal O’Brien reiterated the them disproportionate and indiscriminate longstanding position of the U.S. bishops: HON. JEFF MILLER weapons that endanger human life and dig- ‘‘The moral end is clear: a world free of the OF FLORIDA nity like no other armaments. Their use as a threat of nuclear weapons. This goal should weapon of war is rejected in Church teaching guide our efforts. Every nuclear weapons sys- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES based on just war norms.’’ tem and every nuclear weapons policy should Tuesday, May 12, 2015 The Cardinal was standing on a firm foun- be judged by the ultimate goal of protecting Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise dation of longstanding teaching when he human life and dignity and the related goal made that assertion. The 1983 pastoral letter, to recognize the life and legacy of Northwest of ridding the world of these weapons in mu- ‘‘The Challenge of Peace,’’ established the tually verifiable ways.’’ Florida’s beloved Rodney Rollo. Rodney was U.S. Catholic bishops as a moral voice on nu- U.S. Church leaders are not naive about a true patriot, and he will be greatly missed. clear disarmament. The bishops argued that the challenges that lie along the path to a Rodney was born in Pensacola, Florida and ‘‘each proposed addition to our strategic sys- world without nuclear weapons. Cardinal raised in neighboring Santa Rosa County, tem or change in strategic doctrine must be Francis George wrote a letter to President

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It healing and remember those we have lost in it is inconvenient. will involve many steps: We also now realized that the agency has Verifiably reducing nuclear arsenals as the battle. new START Treaty continues to do; As they make their way across the United misused and expanded the intent of Section Ratifying and bringing into force the Com- States, Run for the Wall riders visit memorials, 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance prehensive Test Ban Treaty; veterans’ hospitals, and schools to discuss Act (FISA). NSA uses Section 702 as a Reducing our nation’s reliance on nuclear and pay tribute to the men and women who means to gather not only data but content and weapons for security as the 2010 Nuclear Pos- have served this country with honor and dis- to allow law enforcement to later search this ture Review began to do; tinction. Additionally, this event serves as a data for information about American citizens Securing nuclear materials from terror- time of reflection for all participants, building without a warrant. Because it gathers and ists; searches content of individual communica- Adopting a Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty awareness for those who are still missing and to prohibit production of weapons-grade ma- emphasizing the motto that no soldier should tions, Section 702 is more intrusive than Sec- terial; be left behind. tion 215. FISA permits the collection of such Strengthening the International Atomic This year, participants will depart on three data of a suspected agent of a foreign power, Energy Agency to monitor nonproliferation different routes beginning on May 13, 2015. but the federal government is also storing and efforts and ensure access to peaceful uses of The central route will arrive in Wentzville, Mis- later searching the content of emails, text nuclear power; and souri on the evening of May 18, 2015, wherein messages and phone calls of American citi- Other actions that take humanity in the VFW Post 5327 will provide dinner and lodg- zens—all without a warrant. In the course of direction of a nuclear-weapons-free world.’’ ing for riders. I would like to take this oppor- this collection, the data of American citizens, The Cardinal went on to say, ‘‘We are pas- tunity to thank all participants of the ride and many of which have done nothing wrong or il- tors and teachers, not technical experts. We the veterans of VFW Post 5327 for their con- legal, gets collected. cannot map out the precise route to the goal tribution to the cause. That kind of reverse targeting of American of eliminating nuclear weapons, but we can Throughout my time in Congress, I have citizens is not what Congress intended, is in- offer moral direction and encouragement. Al- had the great privilege of meeting many of our consistent with the Constitution and must stop. though we cannot anticipate every step on the nation’s veterans, and I am always humbled The NSA has claimed it has no interest in path humanity must walk, we can point with by their selflessness. They have made re- monitoring the activity of ‘‘ordinary’’ Ameri- moral clarity to a destination that moves be- markable sacrifices to protect the liberty we cans. My response to that is simple: then don’t yond deterrence to a world free of the nuclear enjoy in this great country. Without our na- do it. But, most Americans have a hard time threat.’’ tion’s veterans, we would not have the rights accepting that line. They question that for the Given these longstanding concerns of the and privileges that we take for granted as simple fact that had Edward Snowden not re- U.S. Bishops to reduce nuclear weapons and Americans each and every day. vealed what was really going on within NSA in secure nuclear materials, in April 2015, Bishop In closing, I ask all my colleagues to join me the first place, this snooping and spying would Oscar Cantu´, Chairman of the Committee on in honoring the Run for the Wall mission and still be going on in the dark shadows of gov- International Justice and Peace, spoke on a its participants. ernment operations. And, equally important, panel on ‘‘Nuclear Weapons and the Moral f they know that this snooping and spying is still Compass’’ sponsored by The Permanent Ob- going on today. server Mission of the Holy See and The Glob- STOP WARRANTLESS SEARCHES It’s time for Congress to rein in this blatant al Security Institute at the UN Headquarters in ON AMERICANS violation of the Fourth Amendment and stop New York, and in November 2014, Bishop the warrantless searches of Americans. This Richard Pates, a member of the Committee, HON. TED POE issue—protecting the Fourth Amendment—has spoke at a seminar on ‘‘Less Nuclear Stock- OF TEXAS unified liberals and conservatives. This week, piles and More Development’’ sponsored by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congresswoman Rep. ZOE LOFGREN (D–CA), the Pontifical Academy of Sciences in Rome. Congressman Rep. THOMAS MASSIE (R–KY), Tuesday, May 12, 2015 The bishops of the United States are deeply and I introduced the End Warrantless Surveil- engaged in the moral enterprise of working for Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, nearly two lance of Americans Act. The bill would prohibit a world without nuclear weapons. As Bishop years have passed since a then-unknown 29- warrantless searches of government data- Cantu´ said in his April UN talk: ‘‘To achieve year-old nerd-turned-international fugitive aired bases for information that pertains to U.S. citi- this goal, we must, in the words of Pope the NSA’s dirty secrets to the world. Edward zens. It would also forbid government agen- Francis, acknowledge that ‘now is the time to Snowden is no patriot. However, the alarming cies from mandating or requesting ‘‘back counter the logic of fear with the ethic of re- information about the NSA’s abuse of power doors’’ into commercial products that can be sponsibility, and so foster a climate of trust he revealed cannot be ignored. Until used for surveillance. and sincere dialogue.’ ’’ Snowden, most Americans were unaware that The legislation mirrors an amendment we f their own government was trampling on their offered to the USA Freedom Act, which was Fourth Amendment rights. Most people did not backed by a broad bipartisan coalition includ- RECOGNIZING THE VETERANS OF know their every move could be tracked by ing Members of Congress and outside groups VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS Big Brother. They trusted that this agency across the political spectrum. POST 5327 FOR THEIR PARTICIPA- acted purely in the interest of national security The USA Freedom Act that passed out of TION IN THE 2015 RUN FOR THE to keep us safe. Not only were Americans in the Judiciary Committee last week is an im- WALL the dark on this, but so were many Members provement over current law and a step in the of Congress (including myself) who voted for right direction. But we can do more to protect HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER legislation that NSA then used and abused to the Fourth Amendment. In addition to stopping OF MISSOURI conduct its rogue activities. bulk data collection, Congress should also act IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Post 9/11 and with two ongoing wars, many now to fix the other loophole and stop believed that government surveillance—includ- warrantless searches under Section 702 of the Tuesday, May 12, 2015 ing warrantless searches and seizures—was Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise limited to foreign nationals, not American citi- Failure to address this gaping loophole in today to recognize the veterans of Veterans of zens. FISA leaves the constitutional rights of millions Foreign Wars Post 5327 in Wentzville, Mis- That would be consistent with federal law of Americans vulnerable and unprotected. This souri for their participation in the 2015 Run for and the Constitution. But this did not happen. bill also ensures that the federal government the Wall. For example, NSA uses Section 215 of the does not force companies to enable its spying Since 1989, Run for the Wall has united vet- Patriot Act. The Patriot Act permits targeted activities. The NSA has and will continue to erans across the country through a 10-day surveillance when that surveillance is justified violate the constitutional protections guaran- motorcycle ride spanning from Ontario, Cali- by a court. Instead, NSA collects bulk meta teed to every American unless Congress inter- fornia to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in data—such as surveillance of phone numbers venes. Until we fix this and make the law Washington, DC. Participants of this ride are in whole zip codes or phone carriers. These clear, citizens can never be sure that their pri- not limited to just veterans; each year a num- Soviet Style dragnet tactics went far beyond vate conversations are safe from the eyes of ber of current service members, families and the scope of what Congress authorized in the government.

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Second Baptist Church’s unflagging commit- our national intelligence agencies and to pro- Mr. Hanh was recognized among the Top ment to social justice and helping the least tect the constitutional rights of all Americans, Ten Photographers of the Photographic Soci- among us is also reflected in its long and dis- including passing this legislation to close the ety of America in 1968 for his coverage of the tinguished list of speakers—a list including loophole and ensure that the NSA abides by Tet Offensive. His stunning portraits of sol- ministers, advocates, officials, and scholars. the letter and spirit of the law. It is our duty to diers and Viet Cong detainees capture the The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a make this right and ensure that the Fourth emotion and humanity of the war. He began frequent speaker throughout his career. Mal- Amendment rights of the people we represent photographing the conflict in 1956, while serv- colm X, W.E.B. Du Bois, Ralph Bunche, and will no longer be trampled on by the NSA. ing in a paratrooper battalion. By 1961, at the the Rev. Adam Clayton Powell, Sr. are just a And that’s just the way it is. age of thirty-four, the South Vietnam Armed few of the other orators to have spoken within f Forces assigned Mr. Hanh as its official war the walls of Second Baptist. photographer. Perhaps his most well known Because of the church’s substantial involve- RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- ment in some of the most important social SARY OF THE NORTHWEST photograph is a portrait of a tearful young woman in Hue recently widowed and holding fights of our age, it was listed as a Los Ange- FLORIDA MILITARY OFFICERS les Historic-Cultural Monument in 1978, and ASSOCIATION her husband’s tags. After the fall of Saigon in 1975, Mr. Hanh was placed on the National Register of His- declined to use his personal pass for a heli- toric Places in 2009. Both are well-deserved HON. JEFF MILLER copter transport and instead chose to remain honors for this church and for the beautiful OF FLORIDA with his fellow soldiers. This led to Mr. Hanh’s Lombardy Romanesque Revival building in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES imprisonment by the North Vietnam Army. For which it is housed. Tuesday, May 12, 2015 the first year and four months of his confine- It is my great privilege to represent Second Baptist Church and its congregation in Con- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise ment, Mr. Hanh’s lived in a metal container gress. In times of trial and in times of joy, this to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the too small for him to stand and too narrow for Northwest Florida Military Officers Association him to lie down. He remained detained until church has been a source of strength and (NWFMOA). 1983, and on his fourth attempt was able to unity for all who have been touched by its mis- Chartered in 1965 in Fort Walton Beach, flee from Vietnam to Thailand in 1985. sion. On its 130th anniversary, Second Baptist Florida, initially as a social network for retired Four years later, at the age of sixty-two, Mr. Church is both a marker of how society has officers, the Northwest Florida Military Officers Hanh immigrated to San Jose. He soon estab- progressed in its lifetime, and a guiding light Association has transformed into a sizeable lished the Vietnam Photographic Association continuing to point us towards a brighter future advocacy effort on behalf of our Nation’s mili- while also working at a Fremont technology of brotherhood, peace, and justice for all. I ask tary members and dependents and adheres to company delivering mail. Since 1989, Mr. my colleagues to join me in celebrating all that the selfless values of the Military Officers As- Hanh has trained hundreds of photography Second Baptist Church has done to move the sociation of America founded in 1929. students in San Jose. He also exhibited his hearts and minds of Angelenos and all Ameri- Throughout the last five decades, the mem- photos at the annual Vietnamese New Year cans, and to wish the church and its con- bers of NWFMOA have worked hand-in-hand Tet Festival in San Jose, as well as at several gregation a very happy 130th anniversary. with our forces stationed at Eglin Air Force nonprofit fund raising events to raise money f Base, Hurlburt Field, and Duke Field, and their for the disabled vets of the South Vietnam RECOGNITION OF FORMER U.S. tireless efforts have helped ensure our brave Armed Forces. His work has contributed im- SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE JAMES men and women in uniform receive the train- mensely not only to San Jose, but also to our ‘‘JIM’’ WRIGHT, JR. ing and equipment needed to successfully ac- country. I thank him for his contributions, and complish their assigned missions and safely I recognize him as an outstanding member of HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON return home. In addition, NWFMOA has been the Vietnamese-American community. a stalwart presence educating decision mak- OF TEXAS f ers on how best to make certain our veterans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reintegrate into the civilian sector and to safe- RECOGNIZING THE 130TH ANNIVER- Tuesday, May 12, 2015 guard the benefits they have earned through SARY OF SECOND BAPTIST Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. service. CHURCH OF LOS ANGELES Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pleasure With membership open to all commissioned to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Former and warrant officers of all branches of the U.S. HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD Speaker of the House James ‘‘Jim’’ Wright, Armed Forces, as well as the United States OF CALIFORNIA who passed away on Wednesday, May 6th at Public Health Service (USPHS) and the Na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the age of 92. Speaker Wright served in Con- tional Oceanographic and Atmospheric Admin- gress for more than three decades and left an Tuesday, May 12, 2015 istration (NOAA), the work of the NWFMOA indelible legacy as chairman of the House cannot be overstated. Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise Public Works Committee. He was elected by Mr. Speaker, Northwest Florida is proud of today to congratulate Second Baptist Church his peers as Speaker in 1987. its rich military heritage and the members of of Los Angeles on the celebration of its 130th Jim Wright was born in Fort Worth, Texas, our Armed Forces who call it home. I want to anniversary. the son of a traveling salesman. He was edu- thank the members of the Northwest Florida In 1885, Second Baptist Church was orga- cated at Weatherford College and the Univer- Military Officers Association for a half century nized as Southern California’s first African- sity of Texas at Austin. Jim Wright dedicated of steadfast dedication to the Gulf Coast mili- American Baptist church. It quickly developed his life to serving the public. He bravely tary and veterans’ community and for their life- into one of South Los Angeles’ most es- served in the United States Army Air Forces long example of service for the cause of Free- teemed and effective institutions, offering vital during World War II and was awarded the Dis- dom. support throughout the community. Over the tinguished Flying Cross for flying combat mis- f years, a wide and diverse population of sions in the South Pacific. Subsequently, he CELEBRATING THE ACCOMPLISH- Angelenos have benefited from the church’s was elected to the Texas House of Represent- MENTS OF MR. NGUYEN NGOC child care and educational services, its schol- atives in 1946. He served as mayor of HANH arship programs, and its involvement in cre- Weatherford, Texas from 1950 to 1954. He ating housing for families and shelter space was elected to the U.S. House of Representa- for homeless women and children. tives in 1954 and was reelected 16 times. HON. ZOE LOFGREN Second Baptist Church has also played an Speaker Wright was a visionary who served OF CALIFORNIA active role in our nation’s long and ongoing the people of Fort Worth and this nation well. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dialogue about civil rights. In 1954, Second He is deserving of this tribute. Because of his Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Baptist members raised $1,500 for the NAACP leadership, the House experienced one of its Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, today I recog- Legal Defense Fund to pay for printing the most prolific periods. Speaker Wright dem- nize the life of Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hanh for his legal briefs for the Brown vs. Board of Edu- onstrated his skill as a political leader and

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This heightened interest was challenge, and even after leaving office, he arms proliferation and about the tremendous manifested by cross-regional humanitarian continued to serve the public diligently. I was economic burdens the arms race provoked. statements in the UN and other regional and always able to consult with Speaker Wright re- He argued quite extensively that ‘‘justice, international fora and, in particular, by the garding difficult legislation, and he never failed right reason, and the recognition of man’s organization of three Conferences on the Hu- to provide thoughtful and principled insight. dignity cry out insistently for a cessation to manitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons in the arms race. The stockpiles of armaments Our country has lost one of its finest states- Oslo (March 2013), Nayarit (February 2014), that have been built up in various countries and Vienna (December 2014). These Con- men, and I have lost a close personal friend must be reduced reciprocally and simulta- ferences have seen increased participation of whose wisdom, dignity and knowledge of the neously by the parties concerned. Nuclear States, of non-governmental organizations legislative process was unquestionably envi- weapons must be banned. A general agree- and of the greater civil society. able. He is among the most influential Speak- ment must be reached on a suitable disar- During the Vienna Conference, the Holy ers in the history of the House of Representa- mament program, with an effective system See presented three documents: first, the of- tives. of mutual control. Unless this process of dis- ficial Statement delivered by the Delegation Mr. Speaker, Jim Wright is an unforgettable armament be thoroughgoing and complete, of the Holy See; second, the message that and reaches men’s very souls, it is impossible Pope Francis sent to His Excellency Mr. Se- public servant and leader. A man fueled by to stop the arms race, or to reduce arma- bastian Kurz, President of the Vienna Con- passion and concern for others, he set the bar ments, or—and this is the main thing—ulti- ference on the Humanitarian Impact of Nu- high for his successors. He is survived by his mately to abolish them entirely. Everyone clear Weapons in December 2014; and, third, wife, Betty and four children. I stand today to must sincerely co-operate in the effort to a paper entitled ‘‘Nuclear Disarmament: honor Former Speaker of the House, Jim banish fear and the anxious expectation of Time for Abolition.’’ Wright, and to thank him for his work in serv- war from men’s minds. But this requires that On April 9, 2015, the Permanent Observer ice to the people of Texas and throughout this the fundamental principles upon which peace Mission of the Holy See to the United Na- is based in today’s world be replaced by an great nation. He left a powerful legacy that will tions in New York organized a conference en- altogether different one, namely, the realiza- titled ‘‘Nuclear Weapons and the Moral Com- live for generations. tion that true and lasting peace among na- pass.’’ The Speakers were neither nuclear f tions cannot consist in the possession of an scientists nor political authorities, but rath- equal supply of armaments but only in mu- er religious leaders: an Anglican Bishop, a THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE U.S. tual trust. And we are confident that this Rabbi, an Evangelical Minister, an Imam, BISHOPS IN MORAL QUESTIONS can be achieved, for it is a thing that not and a Catholic Bishop in the person of REGARDING NUCLEAR WEAPONS only is dictated by common sense, but is in Bishop Oscar Cantu´ , Bishop of Las Cruces itself most desirable and most fruitful of and Chairman of the USCCB Committee on good.’’ International Justice and Peace. HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH In his address to the UN General Assembly The objective of the Conference was to in- OF NEW JERSEY on 4 October 1965, Pope Paul VI character- sist on and strengthen the moral argument IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ized nuclear weapons as ‘‘nightmares’’ and against not only the use but also the posses- Tuesday, May 12, 2015 ‘‘dark designs.’’ He also stressed that the sion of nuclear weapons. Arguing against the weapons themselves ‘‘lead astray the men- policy of deterrence, the Conference served Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I tality of peoples.’’ His plea of ‘‘jamais plus la to echo and further disseminate the Paper recently hosted a briefing entitled Catholic En- guerre,’’ of ‘‘war never again,’’ reverberated that the Holy See presented in Vienna and gagement on Nuclear Disarmament: What are in the General Assembly Hall. But his appeal Pope Francis’s strong stand for the abolition the moral questions? and one of the speakers, to let weapons fall from our hands, ‘‘espe- of nuclear weapons The timing of the Con- His Excellency Archbishop Bernardito Auza, cially the terrible weapons that modern ference was in anticipation of the then im- Permanent Representative of the Holy See to science has given us,’’ in clear reference to minent Ninth Review Conference on the nuclear arms, still remains unheeded. Pope the United Nations, presented the following Treaty on the Non Proliferation of Nuclear Paul’s call to end the nuclear arms race Weapons, which opened yesterday at the UN statement: reached its culmination in his 1977 World in New York and will continue until May 22. The Holy See has always been morally Day of Peace message, in which he dem- The NPT is one of the best known and against nuclear weapons and has always onstrated that nuclear arms offered a false most adhered to Treaties, with Palestine called for their abolition. It has worked and sense of security. He reiterated this in his being the 191st Party to it. The Holy See has continues to work for a world without nu- message to the U.N. General Assembly on been a Party to the NPT since the very be- clear weapons. Disarmament in 1978, calling the peace of nu- ginning, not because it has nuclear weapons In February 1943, two years and a half be- clear deterrence ‘‘a tragic illusion.’’ He also or has to be constrained from developing nu- fore the Trinity test, Pope Pius XII had al- reiterated an assertion made earlier in his clear weapons capabilities, but to encourage ready voiced deep concern regarding the vio- papacy, that the nuclear arms race retarded nuclear possessing States to abolish their lent use of atomic energy. In an address to a the development of peoples, citing the ‘‘cry- nuclear weapons, to dissuade non-nuclear meeting of Western military scientists in ing disproportion between the resources in possessing States from acquiring or devel- 1953, Pope Pius XII said that the possession money and intelligence devoted to the serv- oping nuclear capabilities, and to encourage of ‘‘ABC’’ (Atomic-Biological-Chemical) ice of death and the resources devoted to the international cooperation on the peaceful weapons made legitimate self-defense service of life.’’ uses of nuclear energy. against an aggressor a less likely prospect, In 1982, Pope Saint John Paul II addressed The documents that the Holy See pre- because ‘‘if the damage resulting from war is a message to the United Nations General As- sented in Vienna advanced anew the moral not comparable with that of the ‘injustice sembly on its second conference devoted to argument against both the possession and tolerated,’ one may be obliged ‘to submit to Disarmament. The Pope said that in the the use of nuclear weapons, and aimed to the injustice.’ ’’ Devoting his entire 1954 ‘‘current conditions of the Cold War, ‘deter- sustain and advance the discussion along Easter Message to the question of nuclear rence,’ considered not as an end in itself but this line. weapons, he spoke of the effects of a nuclear as a step toward a progressive disarmament, The Holy See considers it a moral and hu- war by evoking ‘‘the vision of vast terri- may still be judged morally acceptable. manitarian imperative to advance the efforts tories rendered uninhabitable and useless to Nonetheless, in order to ensure peace, it is towards the final objective of the total mankind . . . transmissible diseases . . . and indispensable not to be satisfied with this elimination of nuclear weapons. It argues monstrous deformities.’’ Given such totally minimum, which is always susceptible to the that disarmament treaties are not just legal uncontrollable and indiscriminate con- real danger of explosion.’’ The Holy Father, obligations; they are also moral commit- sequences, the Pope demanded ‘‘the effective therefore, did not countenance deterrence as ments based on trust between States, rooted proscription and banishment of atomic war- a permanent measure. in the trust that citizens place in their gov- fare,’’ calling the arms race a ‘‘costly rela- As time progressed and the central promise ernments. If commitments to nuclear disar- tionship of mutual terror.’’ This was the first of the NPT remained unfulfilled, the Holy mament are not made in good faith and con- clear papal condemnation of the nuclear See stepped up its efforts to argue for the sequently result in breaches of trust, the arms race, sixteen years before the Treaty abolition of nuclear weapons. In his 2006 proliferation of such weapons would be the on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons World Day of Peace Message, Pope Benedict logical corollary. (NPT). XVI criticized the argument of nuclear arms Despite some progress and much effort on Already well within the Cold War era and for security as ‘‘completely fallacious’’ and the part of many, nuclear disarmament is right after the Cuban missile crisis, Pope affirmed that ‘‘peace requires that all strive currently in crisis. The institutions that are

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As Paul VI affirmed in on this proud tradition, and during the years quired or are in the process of acquiring nu- his 1965 Address to the United Nations Gen- following its original inception, the Navy Re- clear arms capabilities. What is even more eral Assembly, ‘‘Today, as never before, in serve grew tremendously. terrifying is the possibility that non-state an era marked by such human progress, actors, like terrorist and extremist organiza- there is need for an appeal to the moral con- The successful growth of the Navy Reserve tions, could acquire nuclear weapons. science of man. For the danger comes, not proved to be crucial during World War II. Ten The possession of nuclear weapons and the from progress, nor from science. The real out of eleven sailors in the Navy during World reliance on nuclear deterrence have had a danger comes from man himself, who has at War II were reservists, and, according to very negative impact on relations between his disposal ever more powerful instruments, former Secretary of the Navy John L. Sullivan, and among States. National security often which can be used for destruction as for the comes up in discussions on nuclear weapons. who served as the first Secretary of the Navy loftiest conquests.’’ following the creation of the Department of All States have the right to national secu- No one could ever say that a world without rity, but this principle must not be applied nuclear weapons is easily achievable. It is Defense, the three and a half million Naval in a partial and discriminatory manner, for not; it is extremely arduous; it is even a uto- Reservists that served during World War II example, when one State affirms that it pia for some. But there is no alternative made possible the rapid expansion of our needs nuclear weapons for its national secu- than to work unceasingly towards its naval service into the largest the world has rity, while at the same time affirming that achievement. As President John F. Kennedy ever known. Navy Reservists were there from another State cannot have them. It is urgent said in his Commencement Address at the to revisit in a transparent and honest man- the very beginning of the war. In fact, Navy American University on 10 June 1963, ‘‘The Reserve Sailors from Minnesota aboard the ner the definition made by States, especially pursuit of peace is not as dramatic as the the nuclear weapons states, of their national pursuit of war—and frequently the words of USS Ward fired the first shots by the United security. the pursuers fall on deaf ears. But we have States against Japanese forces on the day of Nuclear weapons cannot create for us a no more urgent task.’’ Pearl Harbor, destroying a Japanese mini-sub- stable and secure world. Peace and inter- Let me conclude by reaffirming the convic- marine. With the outbreak of the war, the re- national stability cannot be founded on mu- tion that Pope Francis expressed in his De- tually-assured destruction or on the threat serves grew further, and in 1942, the Naval cember 2014 message to the President of the of total destruction. The Holy See believes Aviation Cadet Program was created, African- Vienna Conference on the Humanitarian Im- that peace cannot be reduced solely to main- American males were accepted for enlistment, pact of Nuclear Weapons: ‘‘I am convinced taining a balance of power between enemies. and the Women Accepted for Voluntary Emer- that the desire for peace and fraternity On the contrary, as Pope Francis affirms in planted deep in the human heart will bear gency Service (WAVES) program was cre- his letter to the President of the Vienna fruit in concrete ways to ensure that nuclear ated, which allowed women to volunteer for Conference, ‘‘Peace must be built on justice, service within the Navy Reserves. By the end socio-economic development, freedom, re- weapons are banned once and for all, to the spect for human rights, the participation of benefit of our common home.’’ of World War II, 91,000 women were actively all in public affairs and the building of trust f serving, and over its century of service, five between peoples.’’ Presidents—John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. In its argument against the possession and RECOGNIZING THE CENTENNIAL Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and use of nuclear weapons, the Holy See also fo- ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED George H. W. Bush—have served in the Navy cuses attention on (1) the costs of the nu- STATES NAVY RESERVE Reserves. clear stalemate to the global common good; (2) the ‘‘illusions of security’’ inherent in the The Navy Reserves continued to support possession of nuclear arms; (3) the inequality HON. JEFF MILLER the United States Navy through the Korean at the root of the non-proliferation regime OF FLORIDA War, Cold War, the Berlin Crisis, Vietnam, Op- according to the NPT; and (4) the enormous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and toll that current nuclear policies take on the Tuesday, May 12, 2015 our continued fight against terrorism. Since poor and on the world’s priorities. September 11, 2001, the Navy Reserve has The United Nations will soon adopt the Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am Post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda. honored to rise and recognize the Centennial completed more than 70,000 mobilizations in The Sustainable Development Goals con- Anniversary of the United States Navy Re- support of contingency operations around the tained therein are daunting and require serve. world and continues to be a vital component enormous means to implement. It would be Following the outbreak of World War I in of the United States Navy. naı¨ve and myopic if we seek to assure world peace and security through nuclear weapons 1914, Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels Mr. Speaker, throughout our Nation’s his- rather than through the eradication of ex- and Assistant Secretary and future President tory, Citizen Sailors and then Navy Reservists treme poverty, making healthcare and edu- Franklin D. Roosevelt initiated plans to for- have protected the United States with honor, cation accessible to all, and promoting mally launch a world-class naval reserve force courage, and commitment. The millions of peaceful institutions and societies through necessary to protect the United States. On Americans who have served and the thou- dialogue and solidarity. March 3, 1915, Congress passed legislation sands who serve today are testaments to the For our own good and that of future gen- establishing the United States Naval Reserve, patriotism and professionalism of the best erations, we have no reasonable and moral option other than the abolition of nuclear which is known today as the United States Navy Reserve force the world has ever seen, weapons. Nuclear weapons are a global prob- Navy Reserve. and I am honored to recognize its Centennial lem and they impact all countries and all The creation of the Navy Reserve harkens Anniversary and thank the men and women of peoples, including future generations. More- back to our Nation’s tradition of Citizen Sailors the Navy Reserve for their steadfast service over, ever-growing interdependence and protecting and defending the shores of the and dedication to the cause of Freedom.

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construction, to prescribe military personnel come compliant with the new ‘waters of the U.S.’ strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes rule in order to protect a state from automatically (H. Rept. 114–102, Part 2); and losing their state permitting programs through the H. Res. 255, providing for consideration of the Clean Water Act because of the new rule. bill (H.R. 1735) to authorize appropriations for fis- Pages H2839–40 cal year 2016 for military activities of the Depart- Rejected: ment of Defense and for military construction, to Edwards amendment (No. 1 printed in part B of prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal H. Rept. 114–98) that sought to provide policy pro- year, and for other purposes; providing for consider- visions that the Secretary and Administrator are pro- ation of the bill (H.R. 36) to amend title 18, United hibited from including in a final rule (by a recorded States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children, vote of 167 ayes to 248 noes, Roll No. 217). and for other purposes; providing for consideration of Pages H2837–39 the bill (H.R. 2048) to reform the authorities of the H. Res. 231, the rule providing for consideration Federal Government to require the production of of the bill (H.R. 1732), the conference report to ac- certain business records, conduct electronic surveil- company the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 11), lance, use pen registers and trap and trace devices, and the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 43) was agreed and use other forms of information gathering for for- to on April 30th. eign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal Recess: The House recessed at 6:21 p.m. and recon- purposes, and for other purposes; and providing for vened at 6:31 p.m. Page H2850 consideration of motions to suspend the rules (H. Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules Rept. 114–111). Pages H2875–76 and pass the following measures: Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue appointed Representative Womack to act as Speaker Alert Act of 2015: S. 665, to encourage, enhance, pro tempore for today. Page H2823 and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout the Recess: The House recessed at 12:16 p.m. and re- United States in order to disseminate information convened at 2 p.m. Page H2825 when a law enforcement officer is seriously injured Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the or killed in the line of duty, is missing in connec- Guest Chaplain, Reverend Andrew Walton, Capitol tion with the officer’s official duties, or an imminent Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC. and credible threat that an individual intends to Page H2825 cause the serious injury or death of a law enforce- ment officer is received; Pages H2840–46 Recess: The House recessed at 2:13 p.m. and recon- vened at 4:01 p.m. Page H2826 Don’t Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act: H.R. 606, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015: The 1986 to exclude certain compensation received by House passed H.R. 1732, to preserve existing rights public safety officers and their dependents from gross and responsibilities with respect to waters of the income, by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 413 yeas with United States, by a recorded vote of 261 ayes to 155 none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 216; Pages H2846–48 noes, Roll No. 219. Pages H2827–40, H2851–54 Rejected the Aguilar motion to recommit the bill Defending Public Safety Employees’ Retirement to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Act: H.R. 2146, amended, to amend the Internal ture with instructions to report the same back to the Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal law enforce- House forthwith with an amendment, by a yea-and- ment officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers nay vote of 175 yeas to 241 nays, Roll No. 218. to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental plans after age 50, by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 407 Pages H2852–53 yeas to 5 nays, Roll No. 220; and Pursuant to the Rule, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Pages H2848–50, H2854–55 Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now Fallen Heroes Flag Act of 2015: H.R. 723, to printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of provide Capitol-flown flags to the immediate family a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Com- of fire fighters, law enforcement officers, members of mittee Print 114–13, modified by the amendment rescue squads or ambulance crews, and public safety printed in part A of H. Rept. 114–98, shall be con- officers who are killed in the line of duty. sidered as read. Pages H2836–37 Pages H2856–57 Agreed to: Oath of Office—Eleventh Congressional District Kildee amendment (No. 2 printed in part B of H. of New York: Representative-elect Daniel M. Rept. 114–98) that gives a state two years to be- Donovan, Jr. presented himself in the well of the

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Donovan, Jr. was H.R. 36, the ‘‘Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protec- elected Representative to Congress for the Eleventh tion Act’’; H.R. 1735, the ‘‘National Defense Au- Congressional District, State of New York. thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016’’ (General De- Pages H2850–51 bate); and H.R. 2048, the ‘‘USA FREEDOM Act of 2015’’. The committee granted, by record vote of Whole Number of the House: The Speaker an- 8–3, a general debate rule for H.R. 1735. The rule nounced to the House that, in light of the adminis- provides one hour of general debate equally divided tration of the oath to the gentleman from New and controlled by the chair and ranking minority York, the whole number of the House is 433. member of the Committee on Armed Services. The Page H2851 rule waives all points of order against consideration Supplemental Report: Agreed that the Committee of the bill. The rule provides that no further consid- on Armed Services be authorized to file a supple- eration of the bill shall be in order except pursuant mental report on H.R. 1735, National Defense Au- to a subsequent order of the House. Additionally, thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Page H2855 the rule grants a closed rule for H.R. 36. The rule provides one hour of debate equally divided and con- WIOA Technical Amendments Act: The House trolled by the chair and ranking minority member agreed to discharge from committee and pass S. of the Committee on the Judiciary or their respective 1124, to amend the Workforce Innovation and Op- designees. The rule waives all points of order against portunity Act to improve the Act. Page H2855 consideration of the bill. The rule provides that the Expressing the condolences of the House of Rep- amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in resentatives on the death of the Honorable part A of the Rules Committee report shall be con- James Claude Wright, Jr.: The House agreed to H. sidered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be Res. 254, expressing the condolences of the House considered as read. The rule waives all points of of Representatives on the death of the Honorable order against provisions in the bill, as amended. The James Claude Wright, Jr., a Representative from the rule provides one motion to recommit with or with- State of Texas. Page H2855 out instructions. The rule also grants a closed rule for H.R. 2048. The rule provides one hour of debate Recess: The House recessed at 9:11 p.m. and recon- equally divided and controlled by the chair and vened at 10:15 p.m. Page H2865 ranking minority member of the Committee on the Senate Message: Message received from the Senate Judiciary. The rule waives all points of order against by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the consideration of the bill. The rule provides that the House today appears on pages H2826, H2850–51. amendment printed in part B of the Rules Com- mittee report shall be considered as adopted and the Senate Referrals: S. 179, S. 136, and S. 994 were bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The referred to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- rule waives all points of order against provisions in ment Reform. S. Con. Res. 16 was referred to the the bill, as amended. The rule provides one motion Committee on Foreign Affairs. Page H2866 to recommit with or without instructions. Lastly, the Quorum Calls—Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes rule provides that it shall be in order at any time and two recorded votes developed during the pro- on the legislative day of May 14, 2015, or May 15, ceedings of today and appear on pages H2850, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the H2851–52, H2853, H2853–54, and H2854–55. House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1 There were no quorum calls. of rule XV and that the Speaker or his designee shall Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and at consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pur- 10:16 p.m., pursuant to H. Res. 254, the House suant to this section. Testimony was heard from stands adjourned until 10 a.m. on May 13, 2015 out Chairman Thornberry, Chairman Goodlatte, and of respect for the late Honorable James Claude Representatives Smith of Washington, Courtney, Wright, Jr. Nadler, Issa, Polis, Yoder, Amash, Massie, Franks of Arizona, and Cohen.

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Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Joint Meetings Sponsored Enterprises, hearing entitled ‘‘Legislative Pro- No joint committee meetings were held. posals to Enhance Capital Formation and Reduce Regu- latory Burdens, Part II’’, 2 p.m., HVC–210. f Committee on Foreign Affairs, Full Committee, hearing COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, entitled ‘‘Ancient Communities Under Attack: ISIS’s War MAY 13, 2015 on Religious Minorities’’, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Over- (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) sight and Management Efficiency, markup on H.R. 1615, Senate the ‘‘DHS FOIA Efficiency Act of 2015’’; H.R. 1626, the ‘‘DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015’’; H.R. Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Depart- 1633, the ‘‘DHS Paid Administrative Leave Account- ment of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, ability Act of 2015’’; H.R. 1640, the ‘‘Department of to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates Homeland Security Headquarters Consolidation Account- for fiscal year 2016 for the Bureau of Land Management, ability Act of 2015’’; and H.R. 1646, the ‘‘Homeland Se- 10 a.m., SD–124. curity Drone Assessment and Analysis Act’’, 10 a.m., 311 Committee on Armed Services: closed business meeting to Cannon. markup the proposed National Defense Authorization Act Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Courts, In- for fiscal year 2016, 9:30 a.m., SR–222. tellectual Property, and the Internet, hearing entitled Committee on Foreign Relations: to hold hearings to exam- ‘‘Stakeholder Perspectives on ICANN: The .Sucks Do- ine safeguarding American interests in the East and South main and Essential Steps to Guarantee Trust and Ac- China Seas, 2:15 p.m., SD–419. countability in the Internet’s Operation’’, 10 a.m., 2141 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Rayburn. to hold hearings to examine securing the border, focusing Committee on Natural Resources, Full Committee, hearing on fencing, infrastructure, and technology force multi- entitled ‘‘The Obama Administration’s CEQ Recently Re- pliers, 2 p.m., SD–342. vised Draft Guidance for GHG Emissions and the Effects Committee on Indian Affairs: business meeting to con- of Climate Change’’, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. sider S. 986, to require the Secretary of the Interior to Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Full Com- take into trust 4 parcels of Federal land for the benefit mittee, markup on a bill to clarify the effective date of of certain Indian Pueblos in the State of New Mexico; to the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014; and be immediately followed by an oversight hearing to ex- hearing entitled ‘‘Transportation Security: Are Our Air- amine the Bureau of Indian Education, focusing on orga- ports Safe?’’, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. nizational challenges in transforming educational oppor- Subcommittee on National Security; and Subcommittee tunities for Indian children, 2:15 p.m., SD–628. on the Interior, joint hearing entitled ‘‘The EMP Threat: Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine The State of Preparedness Against the Threat of an Elec- protecting the constitutional right to counsel for tromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Event’’, 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. indigents charged with misdemeanors, 10 a.m., SD–226. Committee on Rules, Full Committee, hearing on H.R. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: to hold hearings to exam- 1735, the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal ine pending benefits legislation, 3 p.m., SR–418. Year 2016’’ (Amendment Consideration); and H.R. 1806, the ‘‘America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015’’, House 3 p.m., H–313 Capitol. Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on Bio- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee technology, Horticulture, and Research, hearing to review on Energy, hearing entitled ‘‘Nuclear Energy Innovation the federal coordination and response regarding pollinator and the National Labs’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. health, 1:30 p.m., 1300 Longworth. Full Committee, markup on the ‘‘Spurring Private Committee on Appropriations, Full Committee, markup on Aerospace Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship Act of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and 2015’’; H.R. 1508, the ‘‘Space Resource Exploration and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for FY 2016, 10:15 Utilization Act of 2015’’; the ‘‘Commercial Remote Sens- a.m., 2359 Rayburn. ing Act of 2015’’; and the ‘‘Office of Space Commerce Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on En- Act’’, 2 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. ergy and Power, hearing entitled ‘‘Discussion Drafts Ad- Committee on Small Business, Full Committee, hearing dressing Hydropower Regulatory Modernization and entitled ‘‘Bridging the Small Business Capital Gap: Peer- FERC Process Coordination under the Natural Gas Act’’, to-Peer Lending’’, 11 a.m., 2360 Rayburn. 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, committee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Mate- hearing entitled ‘‘Stakeholder Perspectives on the IANA rials, hearing entitled ‘‘The 35th Anniversary of the Stag- Transition’’, 2 p.m., 2322 Rayburn. gers Rail Act: Railroad Deregulation Past, Present, and Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Over- Future’’, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. sight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘The Dodd- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Full Committee, hearing Frank Act and Regulatory Overreach’’, 9:30 a.m., entitled ‘‘Assessing the Promise and Progress of the HVC–210. Choice Program’’, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 13 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 13

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: After the transaction of any Program for Wednesday: Consideration of H.R. 36— morning business (not to extend beyond one hour), Senate Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (Subject to a will continue consideration of the motion to proceed to Rule), H.R. 2048—USA Freedom Act of 2015 (Subject consideration of H.R. 1314, Ensuring Tax Exempt Orga- to a Rule), and H.R. 1735—National Defense Authoriza- nizations the Right to Appeal Act. tion Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Subject to a Rule).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Fincher, Stephen Lee, Tenn., E672 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E674 Gohmert, Louie, Tex., E673 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E678, E680, E682 Barletta, Lou, Pa., E672 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E673, E675 Poe, Ted, Tex., E679 Capps, Lois, Calif., E671 Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E672, E678 Rogers, Harold, Ky., E671 Carter, John R., Tex., E674 Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E675 Roybal-Allard, Lucille, Calif., E680 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E673 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E680 Conaway, K. Michael, Tex., E671 Lipinski, Daniel, Ill., E671 Smith, Christopher H., N.J., E678, E681 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E675 Lofgren, Zoe, Calif., E680 Tipton, Scott R., Colo., E676 Duffy, Sean, P., Wisc., E675 Luetkemeyer, Blaine, Mo., E679 Waters, Maxine, Calif., E676 Emmer, Tom, Minn., E676 Marchant, Kenny, Tex., E674 Williams, Roger, Tex., E673 Esty, Elizabeth H., Conn., E673 Matsui, Doris O., Calif., E676 Young, David, Iowa, E674

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