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Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 No. 145 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was You alone can trace the deepest fault STOPPING PRESIDENT FROM called to order by the Speaker pro tem- lines of history and read the highest CIRCUMVENTING CONGRESS pore (Mr. THORNBERRY). aspirations of the human heart. You (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina f fulfill Your promises day by day and asked and was given permission to ad- lead Your people to greatness. You are dress the House for 1 minute and to re- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO the one who asks each of us to live a vise and extend his remarks.) TEMPORE life worthy of our calling. Be with the Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Members of the people’s House this Speaker, last week, I was grateful to fore the House the following commu- day. Give them sound judgment and join Senator TOM COTTON from Arkan- nication from the Speaker: make them as practical and ‘street sas to introduce a bill which would WASHINGTON, DC, wise’ as the American people who sent stop the President from circumventing September 26, 2016. them here as their representatives. Congress by signing the U.S. onto the I hereby appoint the Honorable MAC Help them to withstand open criti- Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Trea- THORNBERRY to act as Speaker pro tempore cism when they know what is right be- ty without the required Senate ap- on this day. fore You and conscience. Often they proval. PAUL D. RYAN, are characterized by half-truths and at- This legislation is clear. Matters re- Speaker of the House of Representatives. tributed motives that are far beneath lated to nuclear deterrence and na- f them. Uphold them at such times, with tional security should be the job of MORNING-HOUR DEBATE personal integrity and compassion for Congress and not an unaccountable, those most in need. international body. Nuclear deterrence The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Having called them to serve others to is the basis for preserving peace ant to the order of the House of Janu- the best of their ability, lift them even through strength to protect American ary 5, 2016, the Chair would now recog- higher by Your grace and power to live families. That is why the legislation nize Members from lists submitted by and work for Your greater honor and pledged to defund the Comprehensive the majority and minority leaders for glory, both now and forever. Test Ban Treaty Organization Pre- morning-hour debate. Amen. paratory Commission if the President f relinquished sovereignty over testing f RECESS of nuclear weapons, putting American families at risk of attack. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- THE JOURNAL Just days after introducing the legis- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair lation, the U.N. Security Council ap- declares the House in recess until 2 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair has examined the Journal of the proved a meaningless resolution that p.m. today. merely encourages all nations to sign Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 1 last day’s proceedings and announces to the House his approval thereof. the ban on nuclear testing weapons minute p.m.), the House stood in re- around the world. This bill reinforces cess. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- nal stands approved. the Senate’s constitutional authority f to approve all international treaties. In conclusion, God bless our troops, f b 1400 and may the President, by his actions, AFTER RECESS never forget September the 11th in the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE global war on terrorism. The recess having expired, the House The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the f was called to order by the Speaker pro gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. tempore (Mr. RIGELL) at 2 p.m. AID FOR FLINT, MICHIGAN WILSON) come forward and lead the f House in the Pledge of Allegiance. (Mr. KILDEE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 PRAYER Mr. WILSON of South Carolina led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: minute.) The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, last week, J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: United States of America, and to the Repub- Republicans introduced a bill that Merciful God, we give You thanks for lic for which it stands, one nation under God, would fund the government for 21⁄2 giving us another day. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. months but does not include any help

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:08 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26SE7.000 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H5870 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 26, 2016 whatsoever for my home community of Sarai Lara was a 16-year-old sopho- will postpone further proceedings Flint, Michigan, struggling with water more at Mount Vernon High School, a today on motions to suspend the rules that was poisoned by State govern- cancer survivor, and her mother de- on which a recorded vote or the yeas ment—no help from Congress, despite scribed her as her ‘‘right hand.’’ and nays are ordered, or on which the the fact that Members of Congress, in Chuck Eagan was a Boeing mainte- vote incurs objection under clause 6 of both parties, on both sides of the aisle, nance worker from Lake Stevens, rule XX. have expressed their concern, have Washington. He had two daughters. He Record votes on postponed questions asked what they can do, and have trav- was planning on retiring next year. will be taken later. Shayla Martin was a 52-year-old from eled to Flint. f The majority held hearings that con- Mount Vernon and a makeup artist at cluded that there was clearly Federal the Macy’s where the shooting took MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID ACT responsibility—this is according to Re- place. OF 2016 publicans on the Oversight and Govern- Belinda Galde was a 64-year-old from Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I move ment Reform Committee—Federal re- Arlington, Washington. She had served to suspend the rules and pass the bill sponsibility for what took place in the public for more than two decades (H.R. 1877) to amend section 520J of the Flint. Yet, despite the fact that we are as a probation officer at the Snohomish Public Health Service Act to authorize including important provisions to keep County District Courts. grants for mental health first aid Beatrice Dotson was Belinda’s moth- the government open and providing re- training programs, as amended. er. She was 95 years old. lief to people in Louisiana who are The Clerk read the title of the bill. I honor these five individuals and ex- struggling, which I support, no help for The text of the bill is as follows: Flint—despite, also, the fact that the press my condolences to their families language that we are asking to be in- and their friends, and I honor and I H.R. 1877 cluded is language that passed the Sen- thank the law enforcement officials Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ate 95–3 and is fully paid for. whose quick investigation led to the resentatives of the United States of America in So those that oppose helping Flint capture of the suspected shooter in less Congress assembled, can’t say it is because we can’t afford than 24 hours. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. it, because it is fully paid for, and can’t Finally, I offer condolences to the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Mental say it is a local problem, because Re- community of Burlington, Washington, Health First Aid Act of 2016’’. publicans and Democrats have already which is undoubtedly struggling to SEC. 2. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING GRANTS. concluded that there was a Federal make sense of this senseless gun vio- lence that was brought to their door- Section 520J of the Public Health Service role. The only cost to the Federal Gov- Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–41) is amended— ernment is the cost of printing ink on step. (1) in the section heading, by inserting paper to include this legislation in the f ‘‘MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS’’ before ‘‘TRAIN- continuing resolution. We have to in- SMALL-SCALE WEATHER RADARS ING’’; and clude Flint. (2) in subsection (b)— IMPROVE STORM DETECTION (A) in the subsection heading, by striking f (Mr. MCNERNEY asked and was ‘‘ILLNESS’’ and inserting ‘‘HEALTH’’; SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF STU- given permission to address the House (B) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘, vet- DENTS’ DISAPPEARANCE IN for 1 minute and to revise and extend erans, law enforcement, and other categories MEXICO his remarks.) of individuals, as determined by the Sec- retary,’’ after ‘‘emergency services per- Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise (Mr. LOWENTHAL asked and was sonnel’’; given permission to address the House today to commend the scientists at the (C) in paragraph (5)— for 1 minute and to revise and extend University of Massachusetts Amherst (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph his remarks.) on their development of small-scale (A), by striking ‘‘to’’ and inserting ‘‘for evi- Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, weather radars to improve storm detec- dence-based programs that provide education today marks the 2-year anniversary of tion. With funding from the National to teachers, personnel, and other categories the disappearance of 43 students from Science Foundation, these researchers of individuals described in paragraph (1) on the Raul Isidro Burgos Rural Teachers’ developed neighborhood weather radars at least’’; and School in Ayotzinapa, Mexico. that have the ability to sense hazards (ii) by striking subparagraphs (A) through Sadly, Mexican authorities have yet (C) and inserting the following: on a street-by-street scale. ‘‘(A) recognizing the signs and symptoms to secure any criminal convictions or These devices automatically adapt of mental illness; and to uncover the whereabouts of these scans to focus on the most powerful ‘‘(B) either— disappeared students. I strongly urge parts of a storm. This innovative sys- ‘‘(i) resources available in the community the Mexican authorities to continue to tem will save money and lives as it for individuals with a mental illness and search for the students, to bring to jus- alerts citizens and emergency per- other relevant resources; or tice those responsible for the dis- sonnel of impending danger before ‘‘(ii) the safe de-escalation of crisis situa- appearance, and to investigate the pos- storms arrive. tions involving individuals with a mental ill- sible obstruction of justice by public The researchers developed algo- ness.’’; and rithms that pinpoint the exact location (D) in paragraph (7), by striking ‘‘, officials. $25,000,000’’ and all that follows through the Two years is too long—too long for and velocity profile of a tornado by period at the end and inserting ‘‘$14,963,000 the students’ grieving families and too converting the information in the time for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021.’’. long for those of us who care about jus- series data on successive radar pulses The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tice and human rights in Mexico. Let’s into velocity data. The real-time infor- ant to the rule, the gentleman from not let another anniversary pass with- mation produced by this system will Kentucky (Mr. GUTHRIE) and the gen- out answers. give researchers clues about weather tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) patterns that will make weather detec- f each will control 20 minutes. tion even more sophisticated and accu- HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE The Chair recognizes the gentleman rate. from Kentucky. CASCADE MALL SHOOTING IN This and other lifesaving tech- BURLINGTON, WASHINGTON nologies should be the priority of Con- GENERAL LEAVE (Mr. LARSEN of Washington asked gress and the continued work of sci- Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I ask and was given permission to address entists through the National Science unanimous consent that all Members the House for 1 minute.) Foundation. have 5 legislative days in which to re- Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. f vise and extend their remarks and in- Speaker, today I rise in honor of the sert extraneous materials in the five individuals who were killed this ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER RECORD on the bill. past weekend in a mass shooting at the PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Cascade Mall in Burlington, Wash- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- objection to the request of the gen- ington. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair tleman from Kentucky?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:08 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26SE7.003 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE September 26, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5871 There was no objection. step, rather than a solution, to improv- do so could help those suffering with Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield ing the mental health system in this mental illness. myself such time as I may consume. country. If we are truly serious about Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support fixing our broken mental health sys- support this important bill. of H.R. 1877, the Mental Health First tem, we have to work together to ex- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I urge Aid Act of 2016, introduced by the gen- pand access and make sustained invest- support for this legislation. tlewoman from Kansas, Representative ments. I yield back the balance of my time. LYNN JENKINS, and the gentlewoman So again, I want to thank Represent- Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, again, I from California, Representative DORIS atives MATSUI and JENKINS for their encourage support of the bill. MATSUI. This legislation enjoyed broad leadership on this issue. I urge my col- I yield back the balance of my time. support on the Energy and Commerce leagues to support this important bi- Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, many Americans Committee, passing through a full partisan bill. know someone who is struggling with a mental committee markup on a voice vote. I reserve the balance of my time. illness . . . but we often do not know how to The program we are reauthorizing Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 help. For too long . . . stigma has prevented today is an important one. It is a grant minutes to the gentlewoman from Kan- us from seeking the lifesaving information we program that helps families and indi- sas (Ms. JENKINS). need to best help someone experiencing a viduals in the community, including Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. I thank my mental health crisis. pastors, first responders, emergency friend, the gentleman from Kentucky By equipping our first responders . . . law personnel, nurses, teachers, and others (Mr. GUTHRIE), for yielding time. enforcement personnel . . . and educators to recognize the signs of mental illness. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support with training and knowledge . . . Mental They are also learning how to deesca- of H.R. 1877, the Mental Health First Health First Aid courses are helping break late a mental health crisis situation Aid Act of 2016. down barriers and de-escalate crises in our and how to help their neighbors in need The first step to help someone suf- communities. connect with resources available for fering with a mental illness get the mental health treatment in the com- help he or she needs is to be able to We have seen positive results from these munity. Finally, H.R. 1877 is fully quickly spot the signs of mental illness courses in Sacramento . . . and across the CutGo compliant. and know where to point that friend, country. By passing H.R. 1877 today . . . we Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to colleague, neighbor, or family member. reauthorize important grant funding that will support this legislation. H.R. 1877 will help police, first respond- allow for the implementation of the Mental I reserve the balance of my time. ers, veterans’ advocates, teachers, and Health First Aid model nationally. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield others spot the signs and get people the I want to thank Congresswoman LYNN JEN- myself such time as I may consume. help they need. KINS for her work on this important legislation. I rise in support of H.R. 1877, the It authorizes a grant program that Today represents one step forward in our ef- Mental Health First Aid Act of 2016. has been included in appropriations forts to address the mental health crisis in this This important legislation would bol- bills the past few years and enjoyed country. Yet . . . the need for comprehensive ster our Nation’s efforts to respond to great support from Congress and the reform remains. individuals suffering from mental public. The grant money will go to We need to put adequate resources toward health disorders and crises. It would re- fund State Bureaus of Prisons, vet- our behavioral health workforce . . . and en- authorize a grant program to train in- erans’ advocacy groups, EMT and EMS sure parity between physical and mental dividuals such as teachers, law enforce- teams, police officers, and firefighters. health care for all Americans. I will continue to ment, and veterans, who are likely to These important groups will be edu- strongly advocate for a legislative framework encounter people with mental illness. cated in spotting signs of mental ill- that supports this entire spectrum of care . . . The training would provide tools to ness in the people they work and live and I urge my colleagues to join me in those help those individuals detect mental with so they can find help for these in- efforts. illness and provide the initial response, dividuals. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The including connecting individuals with We hear about the state of our men- question is on the motion offered by mental illness to mental health treat- tal health system every day and the the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. ment and service providers in their state of the VA dealing with injured GUTHRIE) that the House suspend the community. veterans. We hear about police and rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1877, as Mental illness can lead to harmful first responders called to a scene where amended. outcomes, and that includes things someone has become dangerous and The question was taken; and (two- such as suicide, homelessness, and in- they are not sure the best way to re- thirds being in the affirmative) the volvement with the criminal justice spond. H.R. 1877 will help those people rules were suspended and the bill, as system. However, access to early inter- know how to respond so that the situa- amended, was passed. vention and treatment services can tion can stay in control and the risk of A motion to reconsider was laid on help an individual recover from their harm to folks is lessened. the table. condition and lead a productive life. b 1415 Despite the availability of evidence- f based interventions, we know that The kinds of education programs that this legislation will provide au- there are long delays in individuals DANGEROUS SYNTHETIC DRUG thorization for have been shown to be seeking treatment after the first onset CONTROL ACT OF 2016 of a mental health condition, and this effective and efficient at teaching peo- legislation hopes to reverse that trend. ple the signs of mental illness and how Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I move Mental health awareness training will to drop the stigma of that illness so to suspend the rules and pass the bill equip more individuals with the ability that someone in need can get help. I (H.R. 3537) to amend the Controlled to identify the signs and symptoms of am glad that we have decided to take Substances Act to clarify how con- mental illness and connect people with action here today. trolled substance analogues are to be mental health treatment and support It is well known that this piece of regulated, and for other purposes, as services. This would help decrease the legislation has been one of my top pri- amended. time from the first onset of mental ill- orities since coming to Congress, and I The Clerk read the title of the bill. ness to an individual obtaining the am thankful to my colleagues on the The text of the bill is as follows: treatment and services that they need. House Committee on Energy and Com- H.R. 3537 I also encourage my colleagues to merce, Chairman UPTON and Congress- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- support this legislation; but I would woman MATSUI, for taking it up and resentatives of the United States of America in like to reiterate that, just like with supporting it. Congresswoman MATSUI Congress assembled, H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Men- and I worked on this bill because we SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. tal Health Crisis Act which awaits ac- both saw the need for training in com- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Dangerous Syn- tion in the Senate, this is a necessary munities so that people in a position to thetic Drug Control Act of 2016’’.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:08 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\K26SE7.005 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H5872 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 26, 2016 SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN DESIGNER Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield I would appreciate a response to this letter DRUGS AS SCHEDULE I CON- myself such time as I may consume. confirming this understanding with respect TROLLED SUBSTANCES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support to H.R. 3537 and would ask that a copy of our (a) CANNABIMIMETIC AGENTS.—Schedule I, as of H.R. 3537, the Dangerous Synthetic exchange of letters on this matter be in- set forth in section 202(c) of the Controlled Sub- cluded in the Congressional Record during stances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)), is amended in Drug Control Act of 2016. I want to spe- floor consideration of H.R. 3537. subsection (d)(2)(B)— cifically acknowledge Congressman Sincerely, (1) in clause (xiv) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the DENT from Pennsylvania and Congress- BOB GOODLATTE, end; man KATKO from New York for their Chairman. (2) in clause (xv) by striking the period and tireless leadership on this issue and the inserting a semicolon; and teamwork it took to get this bill HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, (3) by adding at the end the following: through the House Committee on En- COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, ‘‘(xvi) 2-(2-methylphenyl)-1-(1-pentyl-1H- ergy and Commerce and to the floor Washington, DC, September 26, 2016. indol-3-yl)ethanone (JWH–251); Hon. BOB GOODLATTE, ‘‘(xvii) (1-butyl-1H-indol-3-yl)(4- today. Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, methylnaphthalen-1-yl)methanone (4′-methyl According to the Drug Enforcement Washington, DC. JWH–073); Administration, the DEA, abuse and DEAR CHAIRMAN GOODLATTE: Thank you for ‘‘(xviii) 2-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1-(1-pentyl-1H- misuse of designer synthetic drugs is your letter regarding H.R. 3537, the ‘‘Syn- indol-3-yl)ethanone (JWH–302); an ongoing threat to public health and thetic Drug Control Act of 2015.’’ As you ‘‘(xix) N-(adamantan-1-yl)-1-(5-fluoropentyl)- safety. These chemical compounds are noted, there are provisions of the bill that 1H-indole-3-carboxamide (5F–APICA); often designed in overseas laboratories fall within the Committee on the Judiciary’s ‘‘(xx) quinolin-8-yl 1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H- to mimic the effects of illicit drugs and Rule X jurisdiction. indole-3-carboxylate (5F–PB–22); I appreciate your willingness to forgo con- ‘‘(xxi) N-(1-amino-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)- known controlled substances. Crimi- sideration of H.R. 3537, and I agree that your 1-pentyl-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide (AB– nals who develop and market them in decision is not a waiver of any of the Com- PINACA); communities across our country have mittee on the Judiciary’s jurisdiction over ‘‘(xxii) N-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1-pentyl-1H- been able to stay one step ahead of the the subject matter contained in this or simi- indole-3-carboxamide (MN–24); DEA since—while they are designed to lar legislation, and that the Committee will ‘‘(xxiii) (1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indazol-3- closely resemble controlled sub- be appropriately consulted and involved as this bill or similar legislation moves for- yl)(naphthalen-1-yl)methanone (THJ–2201); stances—they are not currently sched- ‘‘(xxiv) N-(1-amino-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutan-2- ward. In addition, I understand that the uled. Committee reserves the right to seek the ap- yl)-1-pentyl-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide H.R. 3537 will add 22 such compounds (ADBICA); pointment of an appropriate number of con- ‘‘(xxv) methyl 2-(1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-inda- to schedule I of the Controlled Sub- ferees to any House-Senate conference in- zole-3-carboxamido)-3-methylbutanoate (5F– stances Act, immediately strength- volving this or similar legislation, and you AMB); and ening the DEA’s ability to take swift will have my support for any such request. I will include a copy of your letter and this ‘‘(xxvi) methyl 2-(1-(cyclohexylmethyl)-1H-in- action and get them off our streets. response in the Congressional Record during dazole-3-carboxamido)-3-methylbutanoate (MA– The compounds on this list include floor consideration of H.R. 3537. CHMINACA).’’. those that are marketed as K2, or Sincerely, (b) SYNTHETIC OPIOIDS.—Schedule I, as set Spice, as well as fentanyl derivatives FRED UPTON, forth in section 202(c) of the Controlled Sub- estimated to be 100 times more power- Chairman. stances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)), is amended in subsection (a) by adding at the end the fol- ful than morphine and linked to many Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield lowing: overdoses and deaths. myself such time as I may consume. ‘‘(43) Butyryl fentanyl. In addition to the DEA, I would like H.R. 3537, the Dangerous Synthetic ‘‘(44) beta-Hydroxythiofentanyl. to thank the Office of National Drug Drug Control Act, is bipartisan legisla- ‘‘(45) Acetyl fentanyl.’’. Control Policy, FDA, NIH, and those in tion sponsored by Mr. DENT of Pennsyl- (c) OTHER DRUGS.—Schedule I, as set forth in the research community who helped re- vania and also by Congressman JIM section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act view and revise this list of synthetics HIMES of Connecticut. It is a targeted (21 U.S.C. 812(c)), is amended in subsection (c) as part of the legislative process. approach to addressing the latest by adding at the end the following: I urge my colleagues to join me in threat from synthetic substances that ‘‘(29) 1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-2-(pyrrolidin-1- yl)pentan-1-one (α-naphyrone). supporting this legislation. is causing dangerous drug abuse across ‘‘(30) 1-(2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-yl)propan-2- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of our communities, and I support its amine (5–APDB). my time. swift passage. ‘‘(31) 1-(2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-6-yl)propan-2- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Sadly, stories of adults and teenagers amine (6–APDB). COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, abusing synthetic substances to get ‘‘(32) 6,7-dihydro-5H-indeno[5,6-d][1,3]dioxol- Washington, DC, September 26, 2016. high have become all too common and 6-amine (MDAI). Hon. FRED UPTON, have resulted in individuals either ‘‘(33) 5-iodo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-amine (5– Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, harming themselves or others. These IAI). Washington, DC. drugs are extremely unsafe and can DEAR CHAIRMAN UPTON: I write with re- ‘‘(34) 1-(4-bromofuro[2,3-f]benzofuran-8- cause convulsions, anxiety attacks, yl)propan-2-amine (bromo-dragonfly). spect to H.R. 3537, the ‘‘Synthetic Drug Con- ‘‘(35) 1-(4-chloro-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)propan- trol Act of 2015,’’ which was referred to the hallucinations, psychotic episodes, and, 2-amine (DOC). Committee on Energy and Commerce and in in some instances, death. ‘‘(36) 1-(4-ethoxy-2,5- addition to the Committee on the Judiciary. The rise of synthetic drug use is an dimethoxyphenyl)propan-2-amine (MEM).’’. As a result of your having consulted with us issue we have been dealing with for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- on provisions within H.R. 3537 that fall with- many years now in my home State of in the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee New Jersey. Frightening increases in ant to the rule, the gentleman from on the Judiciary, I agree to discharge our overdoses and deaths throughout the Kentucky (Mr. GUTHRIE) and the gen- committee from further consideration of this State from so-called designer drugs led tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) bill so that it may proceed expeditiously to New Jersey to permanently ban syn- each will control 20 minutes. the House floor for consideration. The Judiciary Committee takes this action thetic marijuana in 2012. However, syn- The Chair recognizes the gentleman thetic marijuana, commonly referred from Kentucky. with our mutual understanding that by fore- going consideration of H.R. 3537 at this time, to as ‘‘K2’’ or ‘‘Spice,’’ is still being GENERAL LEAVE we do not waive any jurisdiction over subject sold illegally in my State and others Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I ask matter contained in this or similar legisla- and sends many to the emergency room unanimous consent that all Members tion and that our committee will be appro- every week. Last year, according to may have 5 legislative days in which to priately consulted and involved as this bill data from the American Association of revise and extend their remarks and in- or similar legislation moves forward so that Poison Control Centers, New Jersey sert extraneous materials into the we may address any remaining issues in our logged 142 emergency calls, the ninth- jurisdiction. Our committee also reserves RECORD on the bill. the right to seek appointment of an appro- most in the Nation, for exposure to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there priate number of conferees to any House- synthetic marijuana. objection to the request of the gen- Senate conference involving this or similar Despite the devastating impact of tleman from Kentucky? legislation and asks that you support any these substances, they are, unfortu- There was no objection. such request. nately, not illegal and, as a result, are

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:08 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26SE7.003 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE September 26, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5873 too readily available. Under its current schedule I of the Controlled Substances thetic drugs and to protect our commu- authority, the Drug Enforcement Act, and these are, frankly, the very nities. Agency, or DEA, has difficulty taking worst of the worst compounds out Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I yield action against manufacturers of these there. such time as he may consume to the substances. By swiftly engineering and The products targeted by this bill are gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. reengineering these synthetic com- primarily labeled as synthetic mari- HIMES), the Democratic sponsor of the pounds, manufacturers have been able juana, bath salts, or synthetic opioids, bill. to avoid regulation under the Con- which are sold under the labels like K2, Mr. HIMES. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. trolled Substances Act. Spice, and Flakka that allow them to PALLONE for yielding. H.R. 3537 would schedule a narrow be marketed to unsuspecting young Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support list of 22 synthetic substances, includ- people and some of the most vulnerable of the Dangerous Synthetic Drug Con- ing 11 used to create synthetic mari- members of our society. trol Act, which will reclassify 22 dan- juana, and three derivatives of Through modifications to the chem- gerous synthetic substances as sched- fentanyl—a synthetic opioid that is ical formulas of these drugs, their over- ule I substances subject to the control and enforcement associated with sched- more powerful than morphine. This seas manufacturers have been able to continue to push them on to victims ule I substances. targeted legislation was developed with Mr. Speaker, the community I rep- under the false impression that they input from the DEA, the Department of resent, like every community rep- are safe, despite often being even more Health and Human Services, the Na- resented in this Chamber, has been vis- potent than the drugs they are de- tional Institute on Drug Abuse, and the ited by the tragedy of fatal drug Office of National Drug Control Policy signed to mimic. overdoses. We know the statistics na- Without action—like the step we are to ensure that these substances with tionally—opioid deaths are in the 30,000 taking here today to pass this critical known abuse potential have no thera- neighborhood. That is a tragedy around bill and designate these substances as peutic value and, therefore, should be the country. appropriately moved to schedule I. the dangerous and abusive products The substances that we reclassify I believe that this legislation will en- that they are—we will continue to see today include some of the fentanyl sub- able the DEA to take needed enforce- more overdoses, more victims, and, stances that are often associated with ment actions against manufacturers of sadly, more deaths. the most gruesome overdoses often these dangerous substances. Just this month, there was a grue- mixed with heroin. While the bill does not address the some killing in my district that was My colleagues will remember that broader concerns that have been raised fueled by the ingestion of the synthetic fentanyl is the drug actually respon- related to access to schedule I sub- drug known as Flakka—absolutely sible for the overdose death of the mu- stances for research purposes, I am gruesome. My friend, Congressman sician Prince and, sadly, is pervasive committed to continuing to work with HIMES, can talk about a situation very through our communities. my colleagues on the other side of the close to him, too, where there was a The synthetic drugs that are being aisle, as well as the administration, tragedy. scheduled today through this bill are and stakeholders to find ways we can Unfortunately, data from our health particularly pernicious because they streamline the registration process for centers, law enforcement entities, and are marketed often in corner retail es- legitimate research purposes. poison control offices show that such tablishments and often in ways de- I urge my colleagues to support H.R. cases have become more and more signed to appeal to young people in col- 3537. I thank, again, Congressman prevalent around the country, and I ap- ored packages with names like K2 and HIMES, and I look forward to continue plaud this proactive action to stop fur- Spice, clearly targeting our youngest to work with my colleagues to reduce ther proliferation. constituents. the availability of dangerous synthetic I should note that when we passed a We are engaged, of course, in a cat- substances. law in 2012, we did shut down so much and-mouse game with the producers of Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of of these synthetic drugs that were these substances because as soon as a my time. being sold. We shut it down. But these substance is scheduled, a chemist Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield folks overseas have figured out ways to somewhere figures out a slight alter- such time as he may consume to the reformulate these compounds, and this ation to the formula in such a way that gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. problem is back with us today again. now they have a drug which is untested DENT). We had shut it down. It is back with us, and unproven but mimics some of the Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I would like and this is a step that we are taking. effects of a scheduled drug; but we have to thank Chairman UPTON; Ranking So, again, I would also like to thank no idea what the effects are, and all too Member PALLONE; Messrs. GUTHRIE, all of these bipartisan cosponsors for often those effects can be devastating KATKO, and HIMES; ELEANOR HOLMES their partnership in this effort and to the individual using them. NORTON; and Congressman JOLLY, all their commitment to work together to b 1430 for helping to bring this bipartisan bill address this public health epidemic by up today in order to officially identify getting these dangerous substances off This bill, again, will take 22 of those these dangerous synthetic substances the streets. dangerous substances and classify and address the public health crisis Finally, I would like to mention one them into schedule I. This is going to presented by their continued prolifera- other thing, too—that this bill has make my community in southwestern tion throughout the country. gone through an extensive regular Connecticut safer, and it will make I have been working for several years order process. There has been a hear- communities throughout this country to bring attention to the very serious ing, subcommittee markup, and a full safer. I really want to thank, in particular, threat that synthetic drugs pose to the committee markup. The bill is the re- Congressman DENT for his very hard health and safety of communities both sult of negotiations between the DEA, work on this, and Chairman UPTON and within Pennsylvania and across our researchers, and many others. Organi- Ranking Member PALLONE for expe- Nation. zations like the American Hospital As- diting this bill in a way that I know is Although initially successful after sociation, the American College of going to make a very positive dif- placing a number of synthetic Emergency Room Physicians, the Fra- ference in our communities. cannabinoids on schedule I and enhanc- ternal Order of Police, the National As- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I urge ing the DEA’s authorities to protect sociation of Convenience Stores, and support for the legislation. the public from these drugs through Former Special Agents of the FBI all I yield back the balance of my time. legislation that was signed into law in support and endorse this bill. Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I en- 2012, we have begun to see a renewed So, finally, I urge my colleagues to courage the adoption of this bill. rise in both the number of new sub- support passage of this important leg- I yield back the balance of my time. stances on the streets and the number islation today so we can save lives. I Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise of victims affected by these products. will continue my efforts to educate the in opposition to H.R. 3537, the so-called Dan- This bill simply adds 22 compounds to public about the dangers of these syn- gerous Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2016.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:08 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K26SE7.009 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H5874 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 26, 2016 The legislation would add 22 synthetic drugs the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. wire, electronic funds transfer, or any other to Schedule I of the Controlled Substances GUTHRIE) that the House suspend the expeditious method determined appropriate Act. While some of these drugs may be in- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3537, as by the Secretary’’; and amended. (2) in the second proviso, by striking ‘‘or deed dangerous to the public, we know very dealer shall wire transfer funds’’ and insert- little about many of them and adding them to The question was taken. ing ‘‘or dealer shall transfer funds for the Schedule I would seriously hinder research. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the full amount of the purchase price by wire, Furthermore, by adding these synthetic opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being electronic funds transfer, or any other expe- drugs to Schedule I, the legislation would sig- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. ditious method determined appropriate by nificantly expand the mandatory minimum Mr. AMASH. Mr. Speaker, on that I the Secretary’’. found in title 21, section 841(b)(1)(C) of the demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- U.S. Code. If an individual is convicted of sell- The yeas and nays were ordered. ant to the rule, the gentleman from ing, distributing, or making one of these drugs, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- North Carolina (Mr. ROUZER) and the he would be subject to a 20 year mandatory ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. PETER- minimum sentence if someone is seriously in- ceedings on this motion will be post- SON) each will control 20 minutes. jured or dies from using these drugs. poned. The Chair recognizes the gentleman And it doesn’t stop there. Adding these syn- f from North Carolina. thetic drugs to Schedule I would also subject this 20 year mandatory minimum to other indi- CLARIFICATION OF TREATMENT GENERAL LEAVE viduals that may get wrapped up in a drug OF ELECTRONIC SALES OF LIVE- Mr. ROUZER. Mr. Speaker, I ask conspiracy, per title 21, section 846. Tech- STOCK ACT OF 2016 unanimous consent that all Members nically, a girlfriend that takes a phone mes- Mr. ROUZER. Mr. Speaker, I move to may have 5 legislative days to revise sage or drives her drug dealer boyfriend to a suspend the rules and pass the bill and extend their remarks and include drug deal for one of these synthetic drugs (H.R. 5883) to amend the Packers and extraneous material on the bill under could be included in the boyfriend’s drug con- Stockyards Act, 1921, to clarify the du- consideration. spiracy and be subject to the same 20 year ties relating to services furnished in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there mandatory minimum if someone is seriously connection with the buying or selling objection to the request of the gen- injured or dies from using the drugs involved of livestock in commerce through on- tleman from North Carolina? in the conspiracy. line, video, or other electronic meth- There was no objection. An individual who has intentionally sold, dis- ods, and for other purposes, as amend- Mr. ROUZER. Mr. Speaker, I yield tributed, or manufactured these synthetic ed. myself such time as I may consume. drugs, if they are indeed dangerous, should be The Clerk read the title of the bill. I rise in support of H.R. 5883, the held criminally responsible if someone is The text of the bill is as follows: Clarification of Treatment of Elec- harmed or dies using them. However, I believe H.R. 5883 tronic Sales of Livestock Act of 2016. a judge, not Congress, should be the one de- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- The bill before us today makes sim- termining the sentence based on the individual resentatives of the United States of America in ple, targeted reforms to an outdated facts and circumstances. Congress assembled, statute in order to make it compatible For decades now, research and evidence SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. with new practices that have come has demonstrated that mandatory minimums This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Clarification about because of advances in tech- are ineffective deterrents, waste the taxpayers’ of Treatment of Electronic Sales of Live- nology. money, force judges to impose irrational sen- stock Act of 2016’’. The Packers and Stockyards Act was tences, and discriminate against minorities, SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF MARKET AGENCY. enacted to protect buyers and sellers of particularly with regards to drug offenses. Un- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 301(c) of the livestock from unfair, deceptive, and Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 (7 U.S.C. fortunately, there are already too many man- discriminatory practices. However, the datory minimums in the federal code. 201(c)) is amended— (1) by striking ‘‘; and’’ at the end and in- statute has not undergone a thorough Mr. Speaker, many Americans wonder how revision since being enacted in 1921, re- low level drug offenders get decades long serting a period; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘Be- sulting in various outdated require- sentences. It’s because of bills like this that ginning on the date of the enactment of the ments. there are thousands of low level, non-violent, Clarification of Treatment of Electronic To account for the current practices first time offenders serving decades behind Sales of Livestock Act of 2016, such term in- that businesses use to buy and sell live- bars. If we ever expect to do anything about cludes any person who engages in the busi- stock, H.R. 5883 makes clarifying modi- that problem and actually address the drivers ness of buying or selling livestock, on a com- fications, ensuring that the protections of mass incarceration generally, the first step mission or other fee basis, through the use of of the Packers and Stockyards Act we have to take is to stop passing new man- online, video, or other electronic methods apply to those who buy and sell live- datory minimums or bills that expand existing when handling or providing the means to handle receivables or proceeds from such stock online on a commission or other mandatory minimums. The mandatory mini- buying or selling, so long as such person’s fee basis. mums in the code today did not get there all annual average of online, video, or electronic The Packers and Stockyards Act of at once—they got there one at a time, each sales of livestock, on a commission or other 1921 references only two forms of pay- one part of a larger bill, which on balance fee basis, exceeds $250,000.’’. ment methods acceptable under the might have been a good idea. Therefore, the (b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.—Section 301 act’s prompt payment requirements— only way to stop passing new mandatory mini- of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 (7 checks and wire transfers. To update mums is to stop passing bills that contain U.S.C. 201) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding subsection (a), this provision, the bill adds electronic mandatory minimums. by striking ‘‘When used in this Act—’’ and For these reasons, I urge my colleagues to transfer of funds to the list of accept- inserting ‘‘In this Act:’’; able methods of payment and gives the vote No on H.R. 3537. (2) in subsection (a), by striking the semi- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, today, I Secretary the flexibility to approve colon at the end and inserting a period; and other new methods of payment as will vote against H.R. 3537. No doubt many of (3) in subsection (b)— these substances are horrific, and none of us (A) by striking ‘‘weighting’’ and inserting deemed appropriate. wants to see people abusing them. DEA can ‘‘weighing’’; and These commonsense changes are sup- act on these drugs, has a process to do it, (B) by striking the semicolon at the end ported by the vast majority of the live- and should start down that path immediately. and inserting a period. stock community—in fact, we know of However, if we are going to deal with Sched- SEC. 3. METHODS TO TRANSFER FUNDS. no opposition—and were unanimously ule I, the first thing we should do is eliminate Section 409(a) of the Packers and Stock- supported by my colleagues on the marijuana from Schedule I, which enabled the yards Act, 1921 (7 U.S.C. 228b(a)) is amend- House Agriculture Committee. ed— failed policy of prohibition. Political inter- I urge my colleagues to support these (1) in the first proviso, by striking ‘‘shall important modifications with their ference is what got us here in the first place, wire transfer funds to the seller’s account’’ and we should fix it. each place it appears and inserting ‘‘shall vote for this bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The transfer funds for the full amount of the pur- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of question is on the motion offered by chase price to the account of the seller by my time.

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Mr. Speaker, I yield (2) According to the Government Account- maintenance in each region of the Forest myself such time as I may consume. ability Office, the Forest Service is only able Service; Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5883 makes a very to maintain about one-quarter of National (3) address the barriers to increased vol- narrow fix to help bring the Packers Forest System trails to the agency standard, unteerism and partnerships in trail mainte- and the agency faces a trail maintenance nance identified by volunteers, partners, and and Stockyards Act to the 21st cen- backlog of $314,000,000, and an additional others; tury. backlog of $210,000,000 in annual mainte- (4) prioritize increased volunteerism and The bill is the result of a thorough nance, capital improvements, and oper- partnerships in trail maintenance in those review of the act to identify areas for ations. regions with the most severe trail mainte- modernization. The committee worked (3) The lack of maintenance on National nance needs, and where trail maintenance with the industry to provide clarity in Forest System trails threatens access to backlogs are jeopardizing access to National the law regarding certain practices re- public lands, and may cause increased envi- Forest lands; and lated to online transactions in the live- ronmental damage, threaten public safety, (5) aim to increase trail maintenance by and increase future maintenance costs. volunteers and partners by 100 percent by the stock markets. H.R. 5883 passed the Ag- (4) Federal budget limitations require solu- date that is 5 years after the date of the en- riculture Committee by voice vote and tions to National Forest System trail main- actment of this Act. has the support of seven major agri- tenance issues that make more efficient use (c) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—As a compo- culture organizations. of existing resources. nent of the strategy, the Secretary shall Again, this is a very straightforward (5) Volunteers, partners, and outfitters and study opportunities to improve trail mainte- bill, providing for minor, technical guides play an important role in maintaining nance by addressing opportunities to use fire changes to the Packers and Stockyards National Forest System trails, and a com- crews in trail maintenance activities in a prehensive strategy is needed to ensure that manner that does not jeopardize firefighting Act. capabilities, public safety, or resource pro- I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes.’’ volunteers and partners are used as effec- tively as possible. tection. Upon a determination that trail I yield back the balance of my time. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. maintenance would be advanced by use of Mr. ROUZER. Mr. Speaker, I want to fire crews in trail maintenance, the Sec- In this Act: again urge all of my colleagues in this retary shall incorporate these proposals into (1) ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT.—The term ‘‘Ad- the strategy, subject to such terms and con- Chamber to support this bill. ministrative Unit’’ means a national forest ditions as the Secretary determines to be I yield back the balance of my time. or national grassland. necessary. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (2) OUTFITTER OR GUIDE.—The term ‘‘out- (d) VOLUNTEER LIABILITY.— fitter or guide’’ means an individual, organi- question is on the motion offered by (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 3 of the Volun- the gentleman from North Carolina zation, or business who provides outfitting teers in the National Forests Act of 1972 (16 (Mr. ROUZER) that the House suspend or guiding services, as defined in section U.S.C. 558c) is amended by adding at the end the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5883, as 251.51 of title 36, Code of Federal Regula- the following new subsection: tions. amended. ‘‘(e) For the purposes of subsections (b), (3) PARTNER.—The term ‘‘partner’’ means a (c), and (d), the term ‘volunteer’ includes a The question was taken; and (two- non-Federal entity that engages in a part- thirds being in the affirmative) the person providing volunteer services to the nership. Secretary who— rules were suspended and the bill, as (4) PARTNERSHIP.—The term ‘‘partnership’’ ‘‘(1) is recruited, trained, and supported by amended, was passed. means arrangements between the Depart- a cooperator under a mutual benefit agree- A motion to reconsider was laid on ment of Agriculture or the Forest Service ment with the Secretary; and the table. and a non-Federal entity that are voluntary, ‘‘(2) performs such volunteer services under mutually beneficial, and entered into for the f the supervision of the cooperator as directed purpose of mutually agreed upon objectives. by the Secretary in the mutual benefit NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM (5) PRIORITY AREA.—The term ‘‘priority agreement, including direction that speci- TRAILS STEWARDSHIP ACT area’’ means a well-defined region on Na- fies— tional Forest System land selected by the ‘‘(A) the volunteer services to be performed Mr. ROUZER. Mr. Speaker, I move to Secretary under section 5(a). suspend the rules and pass bill (H.R. by the volunteers and the supervision to be (6) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ provided by the cooperator; 845) to direct the Secretary of Agri- means the Secretary of Agriculture. ‘‘(B) the applicable project safety stand- culture to publish in the Federal Reg- (7) STRATEGY.—The term ‘‘strategy’’ means ards and protocols to be adhered to by the ister a strategy to significantly in- the National Forest System Trails Volunteer volunteers and enforced by the cooperator; crease the role of volunteers and part- and Partnership Strategy authorized by sec- and ners in National Forest System trail tion 4(a). ‘‘(C) the on-site visits to be made by the (8) TRAIL MAINTENANCE.—The term ‘‘trail maintenance, and for other purposes, Secretary, when feasible, to verify that vol- maintenance’’ means any activity to main- unteers are performing the volunteer serv- as amended. tain the usability and sustainability of trails The Clerk read the title of the bill. ices and the cooperator is providing the su- within the National Forest System, includ- pervision agreed upon.’’. The text of the bill is as follows: ing— (2) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—Not later H.R. 845 (A) ensuring trails are passable by the than 2 years after the date of the enactment Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- users for which they are managed; of this Act, the Secretary shall adopt regula- resentatives of the United States of America in (B) preventing environmental damage re- tions implementing this section. These regu- Congress assembled, sulting from trail deterioration; lations shall ensure that the financial risk (C) protecting public safety; and SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. from claims or liability associated with vol- (D) averting future deferred maintenance unteers undertaking trail maintenance is (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as costs. the ‘‘National Forest System Trails Stew- shared by all administrative units. (9) VOLUNTEER.—The term ‘‘volunteer’’ ardship Act’’. (e) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary shall de- means an individual whose services are ac- velop the strategy in consultation with vol- (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- cepted by the Secretary without compensa- tents for this Act is as follows: unteer and partner trail maintenance organi- tion under the Volunteers in the National zations, a broad array of outdoor recreation Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Forests Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 558a et seq.). stakeholders, and other relevant stake- Sec. 2. Findings. SEC. 4. NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM TRAILS VOL- holders. Sec. 3. Definitions. UNTEER AND PARTNERSHIP STRAT- (f) VOLUNTEER AND PARTNERSHIP COORDINA- Sec. 4. National forest system trails volun- EGY. TION.—The Secretary shall require each ad- teer and partnership strategy. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years ministrative unit to develop a volunteer and Sec. 5. Priority trail maintenance program. after the date of the enactment of this Act, partner coordination implementation plan Sec. 6. Cooperative agreements. the Secretary shall publish in the Federal for the strategy which clearly defines roles Sec. 7. Stewardship credits for outfitters Register a strategy to significantly increase and responsibilities for the administrative and guides. the role of volunteers and partners in trail unit and district staff, and includes strate- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. maintenance. gies to ensure sufficient coordination, assist- Congress finds as follows: (b) REQUIRED ELEMENTS.—The strategy re- ance, and support for volunteers and part- (1) The National Forest System features a quired by subsection (a) shall— ners to improve trail maintenance. world-class trail system with over 157,000 (1) augment and support the capabilities of (g) REPORT.— miles of trails that provide world-class op- Federal employees to carry out or contribute (1) CONTENTS.—The Secretary shall prepare portunities for hiking, horseback riding, to trail maintenance; a report on— hunting, mountain bicycling, motorized ve- (2) provide meaningful opportunities for (A) the effectiveness of the strategy in ad- hicles, and other outdoor activities. volunteers and partners to carry out trail dressing the trail maintenance backlog;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:08 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26SE7.012 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H5876 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 26, 2016 (B) the increase in volunteerism and part- (f) REVISION.—The Secretary shall periodi- recreation and conservation groups re- nership efforts on trail maintenance as a re- cally review the priority areas to determine quested Congress act to enable volun- sult of the strategy; whether revisions are necessary and may re- teers to do more, from the Wilderness (C) the miles of National Forest System vise the priority areas, including the selec- Society to the American Motorcyclist trails maintained by volunteers and part- tion of new priority areas or removal of ex- ners, and the approximate value of the vol- isting priority areas, at his sole discretion. Association. unteer and partnership efforts; SEC. 6. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. I would like to thank my colleague, (D) the status of the stewardship credits (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may enter Representative LUMMIS, for sponsoring for outfitters and guides pilot program de- into a cooperative agreement with any this bill, and my fellow committee scribed in section 7 that includes the number State, tribal, local governmental, and pri- members, Mr. WALZ, Mr. PETERSON, of participating sites, total amount of the vate entity to carry out this Act. Mr. THOMPSON, and Ms. MICHELLE credits offered, estimated value of trail (b) CONTENTS.—Cooperative agreements au- LUJAN GRISHAM, for their support of maintenance performed, and suggestions for thorized under this section may— revising the program; and (1) improve trail maintenance in a priority H.R. 845. (E) recommendations for further increas- area; I ask my colleagues to join me in ing volunteerism and partnerships in trail (2) implement the strategy; or supporting this bipartisan legislation maintenance. (3) advance trail maintenance in a manner so we can utilize on-the-ground volun- (2) SUBMISSION.—Not later than 3 years deemed appropriate by the Secretary. teer efforts to improve Forest Service after the date of enactment of this Act, the SEC. 7. STEWARDSHIP CREDITS FOR OUTFITTERS Secretary shall submit the report required trails and decrease the costly trail AND GUIDES. maintenance backlog. Refocusing on by paragraph (1) to— (a) PILOT PROGRAM.—Within 1 year after (A) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri- the date of enactment of this Act, in accord- volunteers and partners to help the tion, and Forestry and the Committee on En- ance with this section, the Secretary shall Forest Service is a commonsense way ergy and Natural Resources of the Senate; establish a pilot program on not less than 20 of making progress on the backlog and and administrative units to offset all or part of opening up these trails to public ac- (B) the Committee on Agriculture and the the land use fee for an outfitting and guiding cess. Committee on Natural Resources of the permit by the cost of the work performed by Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of House of Representatives. the permit holder to construct, improve, or SEC. 5. PRIORITY TRAIL MAINTENANCE PRO- maintain National Forest System trails, my time. GRAM. trailheads, or developed sites that support HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, (a) SELECTION.—In accordance with sub- public use under terms established by the COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, sections (b) and (c), not later than 6 months Secretary. Washington, DC, September 14, 2016. after the date of the enactment of this Act, (b) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.—In estab- Hon. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY, the Secretary of Agriculture shall select no lishing the pilot program authorized by sub- Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, fewer than 9 and no more than 15 priority section (a), the Secretary shall— Washington, DC. areas for increased trail maintenance accom- (1) select administrative units where the DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I write concerning plishments. pilot program will improve trail mainte- H.R. 845, National Forest System Trails (b) CRITERIA.—Priority areas shall include nance; and Stewardship Act, which was recently ordered a well-defined region on National Forest Sys- (2) establish appropriate terms and condi- tem land where the lack of trail mainte- to be reported by the Committee on Agri- tions, including meeting National Quality nance has— culture. As you are aware, the bill also was Standards for Trails and the Trail Manage- (1) reduced access to public land; referred to the Committee on Natural Re- ment Objectives identified for the trail. (2) led to an increase, or risk of increase, in sources, as the bill contains provisions with- harm to natural resources; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- in the Rule X jurisdiction of the Natural Re- (3) jeopardized public safety; ant to the rule, the gentleman from sources Committee. (4) resulted in trails being impassible by North Carolina (Mr. ROUZER) and the In the interest of permitting you to pro- ceed expeditiously to floor consideration of the intended managed users; or gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. PETER- (5) increased future deferred trail mainte- this very important bill, this Committee SON) each will control 20 minutes. agrees to discharge from further consider- nance costs. The Chair recognizes the gentleman (c) REQUIREMENTS.—In selecting priority ation of H.R. 845. I do so with the under- areas, the Secretary shall— from North Carolina. standing that the Natural Resources Com- (1) consider any public input on priority GENERAL LEAVE mittee does not waive any future jurisdic- areas received within 3 months of the date of Mr. ROUZER. Mr. Speaker, I ask tional claim over the subject matter con- enactment of this Act; unanimous consent that all Members tained in the bill which fall within its Rule (2) consider the range of trail users (includ- may have 5 legislative days in which to X jurisdiction. I also request that you urge the Speaker to name members of the Natural ing motorized and non-motorized trail revise and extend their remarks and in- users); and Resources Committee to any conference (3) include at least one priority area in clude extraneous material on the bill committee to consider such provisions. each region of the United States Forest under consideration. Please place this letter into the committee Service. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there report on H.R. 845 and into the Congressional (d) INCREASED TRAIL MAINTENANCE.— objection to the request of the gen- Record during consideration of the measure (1) IN GENERAL.—Within 6 months of the se- tleman from North Carolina? on the House floor. Thank you for the coop- lection of priority areas under subsection (a), There was no objection. erative spirit in which you and your staff and in accordance with paragraph (2), the Mr. ROUZER. Mr. Speaker, I yield have worked regarding this matter and oth- Secretary shall develop an approach to sub- myself such time as I may consume. ers between our respective committees, and stantially increase trail maintenance accom- I rise in support of H.R. 845, the Na- congratulations on this significant achieve- plishments within each priority area. tional Forest System Trails Steward- ment. (2) CONTENTS.—In developing the approach Sincerely, ship Act. under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— ROB BISHOP, (A) consider any public input on trail In 2013, the Government Account- Chairman. maintenance priorities and needs within any ability Office released a report that priority area; recognized the importance of volun- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, (B) consider the costs and benefits of in- teers for trail maintenance and rec- COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, creased trail maintenance within each pri- ommended taking steps to improve Washington, DC, September 13, 2016. ority area; and management of volunteers. The Forest Hon. ROB BISHOP, (C) incorporate partners and volunteers in Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources, the trail maintenance. Service is facing a whopping $500 mil- Washington, DC. (3) REQUIRED TRAIL MAINTENANCE.—Uti- lion backlog in trail maintenance lizing the approach developed under para- costs—$500 million. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I appreciate your sup- graph (1), the Secretary shall substantially H.R. 845 would require the Forest port in bringing H.R. 845, National Forest increase trail maintenance within each pri- Service to produce a national strategy System Trails Stewardship Act, before the ority area. House of Representatives, and accordingly, to maximum use of volunteers and understand that the Committee on Natural (e) COORDINATION.—The regional volunteer partners for trail maintenance. Using and partnership coordinators may be respon- Resources will forego action on the bill. sible for assisting partner organizations in eager volunteers across the Nation in The Committee on Agriculture concurs in developing and implementing volunteer and the remediation of our deteriorating the mutual understanding that by foregoing partnership projects to increase trail main- national Forest Service trails is a cost- consideration of the bill at this time, the tenance within priority areas. effective solution. More than 50 diverse Committee on Natural Resources does not

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:08 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26SE7.006 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE September 26, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5877 waive any jurisdiction over the subject mat- a long time to get to the floor. But it critical. Listen to the groups of people ter contained in this bill or similar legisla- came out of the Agriculture Com- who are behind this. These are pretty tion in the future. In addition, should a con- mittee unanimously. It is one of the impressive and diverse groups of co- ference on this bill be necessary, I would sup- most bipartisan bills in this entire sponsors, just to name a few: the Na- port your request to have the Committee on Natural Resources represented on the con- Congress. It has 86 cosponsors in the tional Association of Counties, the Wil- ference committee. House and 23 in the Senate. derness Society, the Western Gov- I will insert copies of this exchange in the I want to thank my colleague, the ernors’ Association, the Back Country Congressional Record during Floor consider- gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. WALZ), Horsemen of America, Trout Unlim- ation. I appreciate your cooperation regard- who is a cosponsor of this bill, for his ited, the American Motorcyclist Asso- ing this legislation and look forward to con- work. I am hoping he will tell the tale ciation, the National Wildlife Federa- tinuing to work the Committee on Natural that he encountered this summer when tion, and it goes on and on and on. The Resources as this bill moves through the leg- he was hiking in the West. More than gentlewoman was referencing some- islative process. 50 diverse recreation conservation Sincerely, thing that happened. This is a real- groups wanted a way to increase volun- K. MICHAEL CONAWAY, world fix to a real-world problem with- Chairman. teer efforts in our national forests, in- out its costing taxpayers money. I had the opportunity this summer to Mr. PETERSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield cluding the National Association of Counties. be out at Glacier National Park with myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, there are a couple of ad- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 845, the National my family and to be up on Going-to- ditional provisions I want to highlight Forest System Trails Stewardship Act, the-Sun Road at Logan Pass and, I in this bill. It directs a study be done is a bipartisan bill introduced by Rep- think, hiking one of the most beautiful on utilizing fire crews for maintenance stretches on the planet—the Highline resentative WALZ, a member of the Ag- work during off seasons for wildfire, Trail. We were out about 16 miles; it riculture Committee, and Representa- which is a great way for them to maxi- was midday; and I had my children, my tive LUMMIS, a former member of the mize, and for us to maximize, their nephew, and my brother-in-law. We Agriculture Committee. skills in the forests. And it also re- A 2013 GAO Trails Maintenance Re- were all there and were enjoying this quires the Secretary of Agriculture to port found that the Forest Service has when we saw two Park Service folks, identify 9 to 15 priority areas through- a backlog of more than $314 million in two young men, over there, working out the country to incorporate volun- really hard. They had packhorses to trail maintenance, which would be ad- teers and to increase trail mainte- pack their stuff in, and they were shor- dressed by this legislation. The bill requires that the Forest nance. ing up a trail from the glaciers that This bill has broad support. It will Service develop a national strategy to was there. I just walked over to them, produce opportunities for young people double the amount of maintenance and they had no idea there were hikers to volunteer in our forests. It will work done by volunteers in the next 5 on the trail. allow outfitters and guides to offset I said: I want to thank you both for years, ensuring our constituents can some of their permit fees through work the work you are doing. continue to use and enjoy these public on trail maintenance performed by the They said: If you really want to spaces. permit holders to construct, improve, thank us, have your Congressman call The Agriculture Committee approved or maintain National Forest System and support Mrs. LUMMIS’ bill on trail H.R. 845 by voice vote, and the bill is trails, trailheads, or developed sites maintenance. supported by a wide range of govern- under supervision of our National Park I could not have been more shocked ment, recreation, agriculture, con- Service. to expect that there, but they under- servation, sportsmen, and equestrian This is kind of a motherhood and stood the importance of it. They under- organizations. apple pie bill, Mr. Speaker, and it has stood that they need the help and that Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to been my pleasure to work with Mr. the volunteers are there under the support the bill. WALZ and the other proponents of this guidance and the expertise of the For- I reserve the balance of my time. est Service. When we cut through some Mr. ROUZER. Mr. Speaker, I yield bill to bring it to the floor this after- noon. of the red tape, we get people who care such time as she may consume to the about the trails out there, and we fix gentlewoman from Wyoming (Mrs. b 1445 the problem. LUMMIS). Mr. PETERSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield I thank the gentlewoman and encour- Mrs. LUMMIS. Mr. Speaker, I thank 2 minutes to the gentleman from Min- age the bill’s support. the gentleman from North Carolina nesota (Mr. WALZ), a cosponsor of the Mr. ROUZER. Mr. Speaker, I yield (Mr. ROUZER). I also want to thank my bill. such time as she may consume to the former committee chairman on the Mr. WALZ. I thank the gentleman. gentlewoman from Wyoming (Mrs. House Agriculture Committee, now the I echo the statements made by the LUMMIS). ranking member, Mr. PETERSON, for his gentlewoman from Wyoming. Mrs. LUMMIS. I thank Mr. ROUZER support of this bill, as well as Chair- First of all, the passion and the work for allowing me to do something I man CONAWAY of the House Agriculture that she and her staff have put into should have done, but Mr. WALZ did it Committee. this is thanked by many millions of for me. That is to thank my staff, espe- Mr. Speaker, in the national forests, Americans who use these trails. The cially Jimmy Ward, for all of his hard especially in areas where there have gentlewoman has chosen to make this work on this bill. He made sure that we been bark beetle damage, the trees are her last session of Congress; so I would continued to be moving this bill for- starting to fall across the trails. I have like to go on record and say that the ward in his helping us to identify co- talked to outfitters who are taking people of the great State of Wyoming sponsors and working with the scoring pack trips into the national forests. have been well served by the gentle- process, which is what brings us here They are only in there for 2 or 3 days, woman’s passionate, ethical leadership today; so I want to say a particular and when they try to get out they have and by her willingness to put the Na- thank you to my staff. to chop their way out because so many tion’s business first and get things Mr. PETERSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield trees have fallen across the trails, even done. I thank the gentlewoman. back the balance of my time. while they are in the forest. So this Mr. Speaker, this is a commonsense Mr. ROUZER. Mr. Speaker, I yield maintenance backlog is getting bigger. bill. The Nation’s outdoor industry is a back the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, it makes such sense, $645-billion-a-year industry which hires The SPEAKER pro tempore. The practically speaking, when we have a 6.1 million Americans. The great bless- question is on the motion offered by huge budget deficit, to maximize the ings that we have in this Nation of the the gentleman from North Carolina use of volunteers in the national for- most beautiful outdoor areas in the (Mr. ROUZER) that the House suspend ests to help maintain these trails. Now, world are a legacy that we want to pass the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 845, as they will be able to avail themselves of on. amended. workers comp, and that is part of the One of the issues is accessing those The question was taken; and (two- reason that it has taken this bill such areas. Trail maintenance is absolutely thirds being in the affirmative) the

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PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY ACT again not later than five years after such date of enactment, the Comptroller General With more than 10 billion riders Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I move shall submit to the Committee on Homeland using surface transportation annually, to suspend the rules and pass the bill Security of the House of Representatives and it is vital that the Transit Security (H.R. 5943) to amend the Implementing the Committee on Homeland Security and Grant Program provide flexible solu- Recommendations of the 9/11 Commis- Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report tions for grant recipients. I am proud sion Act of 2007 to clarify certain al- on the review required under this section. to sponsor this bipartisan legislation, lowable uses of funds for public trans- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- which passed out of the Committee on portation security assistance grants ant to the rule, the gentleman from Homeland Security earlier this month. and establish periods of performance New York (Mr. DONOVAN) and the gen- I urge all Members to join me in sup- for such grants, and for other purposes, tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAYNE) porting H.R. 5943. as amended. each will control 20 minutes. I reserve the balance of my time. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- The text of the bill is as follows: from New York. self such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 5943, the H.R. 5943 GENERAL LEAVE Transit Security Grant Program Flexi- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members bility Act. resentatives of the United States of America in Following the March 2016 attacks on Congress assembled, have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and to mass transit facilities in Brussels, the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Committee on Homeland Security’s This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Transit Se- include any extraneous material on the curity Grant Program Flexibility Act’’. bill under consideration. Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications Subcommittee SEC. 2. ALLOWABLE USES OF FUNDS FOR PUBLIC The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AS- objection to the request of the gen- held a hearing in my district at New SISTANCE GRANTS. tleman from New York? Jersey City University to learn more Subparagraph (A) of section 1406(b)(2) of There was no objection. about efforts to secure mass transit do- the Implementing Recommendations of the Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield mestically. The subcommittee heard 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (6 U.S.C. from Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, the 1135(b)(2); Public Law 110–53) is amended by myself such time as I may consume. We know that terrorists have an in- Port Authority of New York and New inserting ‘‘and associated backfill’’ after ‘‘se- Jersey, and MTA about what they are curity training’’. terest in and a track record of tar- doing to keep passengers safe and how SEC. 3. PERIODS OF PERFORMANCE FOR PUBLIC geting mass transit. We saw it in Lon- TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AS- don, Madrid, and Brussels, and re- the Federal Government can help. Witnesses lamented the drastic re- SISTANCE GRANTS. cently, again, when a terrorist left a duction in Transit Security Grant Section 1406 of the Implementing Rec- backpack of IEDs at a train station in ommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of funding from upwards of $385 million in Elizabeth, New Jersey. We must ensure 2007 (6 U.S.C. 1135; Public Law 110–53) is 2008 to only $100 million in 2016. Unfor- that our first responders and transit amended— tunately, in the current fiscal environ- (1) by redesignating subsection (m) as sub- agencies have the tools they need to se- ment, prospects for restoring this crit- section (n); and cure our transit systems. ical funding are not great. Witnesses (2) by inserting after subsection (l) the fol- That is why I introduced H.R. 5943, also testified that the 36-month period lowing new subsection: the Transit Security Grant Program ‘‘(m) PERIODS OF PERFORMANCE.— of performance limits the ability of Flexibility Act. This bill addresses con- transit owners to invest in important ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in cerns that were raised during a June 21 paragraph (2), funds provided pursuant to a security-hardening projects that can- field hearing that the Subcommittee grant awarded under this section for a use not be completed within that window specified in subsection (b) shall remain avail- on Emergency Preparedness, Response, of time. Fortunately, we can address able for use by a grant recipient for a period and Communications held in Ranking that problem. of not fewer than 36 months. Member PAYNE’s district on prepared- H.R. 5943 is a bipartisan bill that ‘‘(2) EXCEPTION.—Funds provided pursuant ness for incidents that impact surface would extend the period of performance to a grant awarded under this section for a transportation. As chairman of the for transit grant activities that are re- use specified in subparagraph (M) or (N) of subcommittee, I introduced this legis- lated to infrastructure hardening to 55 subsection (b)(1) shall remain available for lation to ensure action follows our sub- use by a grant recipient for a period of not months and would give grantees the fewer than 55 months.’’. committee’s oversight. flexibility to use the grant money for Witnesses at this field hearing testi- SEC. 4. GAO REVIEW. expenses that are related to covering fied about the importance of the Tran- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Comptroller General the costs of staffing backfill for when of the United States shall conduct a review sit Security Grant Program but found responders are sent to security train- of the transit security grant program under that the period of performance was a ing. section 1406 of the Implementing Rec- challenging time frame to meet, espe- The threats to our transit infrastruc- ommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of cially for completing vital, large-scale ture are real, Mr. Speaker. Two weeks 2007 (6 U.S.C. 1135; Public Law 110–53). capital security projects. H.R. 5943 ad- ago, we had a close call outside a train (b) SCOPE.—The review required under dresses this challenge by codifying the station in Elizabeth, New Jersey, when paragraph (1) shall include the following: period of performance for Transit Secu- a backpack containing a bomb was dis- (1) An assessment of the type of projects rity Grant Program awards at 36 funded under the transit security grant pro- covered by two citizens. Fortunately, gram. months for the majority of eligible they notified law enforcement; and al- (2) An assessment of the manner in which projects and by extending the period of though there was an explosion, no one such projects address threats to transpor- performance for large-scale capital se- was injured. Police found four other de- tation infrastructure. curity projects to 55 months. Addition- vices in the vicinity. H.R. 5943 will help (3) An assessment of the impact, if any, of ally, Transit Security Grant Program transit owners and operators better ad- this Act (including the amendments made by awards can be used to provide per- dress the threats to our critical trans- this Act) on types of projects funded under sonnel with security training. portation systems. As such, I strongly the transit security grant program. Unfortunately, the recipients of (4) An assessment of the management and encourage my colleagues to support administration of transit security grant pro- these awards are not allowed to use this legislation. gram funds by grantees. Transit Security Grant Program funds I reserve the balance of my time. (5) Recommendations to improve the man- to pay for backfilling personnel who at- Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I re- ner in which transit security grant program tend such training. In some cases, that serve the balance of my time.

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This when they have the time necessary to ‘‘(E) The degree to which such equipment legislation requires FEMA to develop do so. or systems will serve the needs of the appli- such a process for reviewing these re- I congratulate my colleague, Mr. cant better than equipment or systems that quests. DONOVAN, on this legislation, and I meet or exceed existing consensus standards. I want to thank the subcommittee’s urge all of my colleagues to support ‘‘(F) Any other factor determined appro- ranking member, Representative priate by the Administrator.’’. H.R. 5943. PAYNE, for introducing this common- (b) INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORT.—Not later I yield back the balance of my time. sense bill. I am proud to be an original Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, once than three years after the date of the enact- cosponsor of H.R. 5460 because it will again, I urge my colleagues to support ment of this Act, the Inspector General of ensure first responders have the ability H.R. 5943. the Department of Homeland Security shall I yield back the balance of my time. submit to the Committee on Homeland Secu- to purchase equipment and emerging The SPEAKER pro tempore. The rity of the House of Representatives and the technology needed to effectively adapt Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- to the current threat landscape. question is on the motion offered by ernmental Affairs of the Senate a report as- the gentleman from New York (Mr. First responders in multiple jurisdic- sessing the implementation of the review tions in New York and New Jersey were DONOVAN) that the House suspend the process established under paragraph (2) of rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5943, as subsection (f) of section 2008 of the Homeland recently called upon to respond to a se- amended. Security Act of 2002 (as added by subsection ries of improvised explosive devices. It The question was taken; and (two- (a) of this section), including information on is clear that the threat to our commu- thirds being in the affirmative) the the following: nities is not going away; and we, as rules were suspended and the bill, as (1) The number of requests to purchase Members of Congress, must ensure our amended, was passed. equipment or systems that do not meet or first responders can easily access A motion to reconsider was laid on exceed any applicable consensus standard emerging technology without being evaluated under such review process. the table. hampered by unnecessary bureaucracy. (2) The capability gaps identified by appli- I urge all Members to join me in sup- f cants and the number of such requests grant- ed or denied. porting this bill. FIRST RESPONDER ACCESS TO I reserve the balance of my time. INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES ACT (3) The processing time for the review of such requests. Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I move The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- self such time as I may consume. to suspend the rules and pass the bill ant to the rule, the gentleman from I rise in support of H.R. 5460, the First Responder Access to Innovative (H.R. 5460) to amend the Homeland Se- New York (Mr. DONOVAN) and the gen- curity Act of 2002 to establish a review Technologies Act. tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAYNE) process to review applications for cer- each will control 20 minutes. Mr. Speaker, a week ago, after we ob- tain grants to purchase equipment or The Chair recognizes the gentleman served the fifteenth anniversary of the systems that do not meet or exceed from New York. September 11 attacks this month, a any applicable national voluntary con- disturbed man planted bombs in New GENERAL LEAVE sensus standards, and for other pur- York City, in Seaside Park, New Jer- Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask poses, as amended. sey, and in Elizabeth, New Jersey. unanimous consent that all Members The Clerk read the title of the bill. Local law enforcement in my district have 5 legislative days within which to The text of the bill is as follows: ultimately apprehended the suspect, revise and extend their remarks and to H.R. 5460 but not before a shootout injured two include any extraneous material on the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- brave officers, Officer Hammer and Of- bill under consideration. resentatives of the United States of America in ficer Padilla of the Linden Police De- Congress assembled, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gen- partment. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. In our Nation’s darkest hours, the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘First Re- tleman from New York? sponder Access to Innovative Technologies There was no objection. bravest among us rush into situations Act’’. Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield everyone else tries to escape. Those SEC. 2. APPROVAL OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT. myself such time as I may consume. heros need the best, most modern tech- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (f) of section As chairman of the Subcommittee on nology on the market to do their jobs 2008 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 Emergency Preparedness, Response, better and safer. U.S.C. 609) is amended— With the help of the private sector, (1) by striking ‘‘If an applicant’’ and in- and Communications, I rise in support of H.R. 5460, the First Responder Ac- we have made significant strides in de- serting the following: veloping first responder technology. ‘‘(1) APPLICATION REQUIREMENT.—If an ap- cess to Innovative Technologies Act, plicant’’; and which passed out of my subcommittee Nevertheless, first responders cannot (2) by adding at the end the following new with bipartisan support on June 16 and use their Homeland Security grant dol- paragraphs: was reported favorably by the Com- lars to purchase the latest technology ‘‘(2) REVIEW PROCESS.—The Administrator mittee on Homeland Security earlier unless it meets or exceeds voluntary shall implement a uniform process for re- this month. industry standards, which take years viewing applications that, in accordance to develop. To ensure that our brave with paragraph (1), contain explanations to With threats consistently evolving, it is reassuring to see new technology first responders have access to the use grants provided under section 2003 or 2004 most modern equipment, the First Re- to purchase equipment or systems that do being developed to ensure the safety of not meet or exceed any applicable national our communities and first responders. sponder Access to Innovative Tech- nologies Act directs the Federal Emer- voluntary consensus standards developed b 1500 under section 647 of the Post-Katrina Emer- gency Management Agency to develop gency Management Reform Act of 2006 (6 However, emerging technology is fre- a transparent process to review re- U.S.C. 747). quently developed faster than vol- quests to purchase equipment for ‘‘(3) FACTORS.—In carrying out the review untary consensus standards can be im- which voluntary industry standards do process under paragraph (2), the Adminis- plemented. not exist. trator shall consider the following: Recipients of grants under FEMA’s H.R. 5460 has the support of the Secu- ‘‘(A) Current or past use of proposed equip- State Homeland Security Grant Pro- rities Industry Association and was ap- ment or systems by Federal agencies or the Armed Forces. gram and the Urban Areas Security proved by the full committee by voice ‘‘(B) The absence of a national voluntary Initiative must procure equipment that vote. consensus standard for such equipment or meets these standards. Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, our first responders are systems. if emerging technology or equipment our heros. Time and time again, they

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26SE7.018 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H5880 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 26, 2016 put themselves in harm’s way to pro- local, and regional fusion centers, and incor- GENERAL LEAVE tect their communities. The First Re- porate such information, as appropriate, into Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask sponder Access to Innovative Tech- the Department’s own information relating to cybersecurity risks; unanimous consent that all Members nologies Act will ensure that our first ‘‘(13) ensure the dissemination to State, have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- responders have the technology they local, and regional fusion centers of informa- tend their remarks and to include any need to keep themselves safe as they tion relating to cybersecurity risks; and’’; extraneous material on the bill under keep us safe. (B) in subsection (c)(2)— consideration. I want to thank Subcommittee (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Chairman DONOVAN for his support of through (G) as subparagraphs (D) through (H), respectively; and objection to the request of the gen- this measure. I urge my colleagues to tleman from New York? support H.R. 5460. (ii) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: There was no objection. I yield back the balance of my time. ‘‘(C) The national cybersecurity and com- Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield munications integration center under sec- myself such time as I may consume. myself such time as I may consume. tion 227.’’; Mr. Speaker, I once again urge my (C) in subsection (d)— Mr. Speaker, September is National colleagues to support H.R. 5460. (i) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘and’’ after Preparedness Month, and as chairman I yield back the balance of my time. the semicolon; of the Committee on Homeland Secu- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. (ii) by redesignating paragraph (4) as para- rity’s Subcommittee on Emergency graph (5); and BYRNE). The question is on the motion Preparedness, Response, and Commu- (iii) by inserting after paragraph (3) the nications, I think it is fitting that we offered by the gentleman from New following new paragraph: York (Mr. DONOVAN) that the House ‘‘(4) assist, in coordination with the na- are here today to consider a number of suspend the rules and pass the bill, tional cybersecurity and communications in- bills that will enhance our homeland H.R. 5460, as amended. tegration center under section 227, fusion security, including legislation I intro- The question was taken; and (two- centers in using information relating to cy- duced, H.R. 5459, the Cyber Prepared- thirds being in the affirmative) the bersecurity risks to develop a comprehensive ness Act of 2016. rules were suspended and the bill, as and accurate threat picture; and’’; and Cybersecurity is a major national se- (D) in subsection (j)— amended, was passed. (i) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through curity issue, and the threat is real and A motion to reconsider was laid on (5) as paragraphs (2) through (6), respec- immediate. For instance, a cyber at- the table. tively; and tack causing widespread power outages f (ii) by inserting before paragraph (2), as so could have major cascading con- redesignated, the following new paragraph: sequences on public health and safety; CYBER PREPAREDNESS ACT OF ‘‘(1) the term ‘cybersecurity risk’ has the however, it appears that the Nation is 2016 meaning given that term in section 227;’’; not adequately prepared to prevent and and Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I move respond to cyber attacks. to suspend the rules and pass the bill (2) in section 227 (6 U.S.C. 148)— (A) in subsection (c)— Since 2012, FEMA has released an an- (H.R. 5459) to amend the Homeland Se- (i) in paragraph (5)(B), by inserting ‘‘, in- nual National Preparedness Report, curity Act of 2002 to enhance prepared- cluding State and major urban area fusion which highlights States’ progress in ness and response capabilities for cyber centers, as appropriate’’ before the semi- meeting 32 core capabilities as defined attacks, bolster the dissemination of colon at the end; by the National Preparedness Goal. homeland security information related (ii) in paragraph (7), in the matter pre- Each year, States have ranked their to cyber threats, and for other pur- ceding subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘infor- mation and recommendations’’ each place it cybersecurity capabilities as one of poses, as amended. their lowest. The Clerk read the title of the bill. appears and inserting ‘‘information, rec- ommendations, and best practices’’; and In May, my subcommittee, the Emer- The text of the bill is as follows: (iii) in paragraph (9), by inserting ‘‘and gency Preparedness, Response, and H.R. 5459 best practices’’ after ‘‘defensive measures’’; Communications Subcommittee, held a Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- and joint hearing with the Homeland Secu- resentatives of the United States of America in (B) in subsection (d)(1)(B)(ii), by inserting ‘‘and State and major urban area fusion cen- rity Committee’s Subcommittee on Cy- Congress assembled, bersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ters, as appropriate’’ before the semicolon at the end. and Security Technologies to look at This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Cyber Pre- the current state of cyber preparedness paredness Act of 2016’’. SEC. 3. HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS. Subsection (a) of section 2008 of the Home- and how the Federal Government can SEC. 2. INFORMATION SHARING. land Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 609) is help the States address some of the Title II of the Homeland Security Act of amended— challenges that they face. 2002 is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (1) in section 210A (6 U.S.C. 124h)— (14) as paragraphs (5) through (15), respec- Witnesses explained that, while great (A) in subsection (b)— tively; and progress has been made in enhancing (i) in paragraph (10), by inserting before (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- their cybersecurity capabilities, chal- the semicolon at the end the following: ‘‘, in- lowing new paragraph: lenges still remain, especially with re- cluding, in coordination with the national ‘‘(4) enhancing cybersecurity, including gard to information sharing of cyber cybersecurity and communications integra- preparing for and responding to cybersecu- threats and risks and whether Home- tion center under section 227, accessing time- rity risks and incidents and developing ly technical assistance, risk management land Security grants may be used for State-wide cyber threat information analysis cybersecurity enhancements. support, and incident response capabilities and dissemination activities;’’. with respect to cyber threat indicators, de- SEC. 4. SENSE OF CONGRESS. I introduced H.R. 5459, the Cyber Pre- fensive measures, cybersecurity risks, and It is the sense of Congress that to facili- paredness Act of 2016, to address a incidents (as such terms are defined in such tate the timely dissemination to appropriate number of findings from this hearing. section), which may include attribution, State, local, and private sector stakeholders My legislation addresses these findings mitigation, and remediation, and the provi- of homeland security information related to sion of information and recommendations on by enhancing cyber risk information cyber threats, the Secretary of Homeland Se- sharing with State and major urban security and resilience, including implica- curity should, to the greatest extent prac- tions of cybersecurity risks to equipment ticable, work to share actionable informa- area fusion centers; authorizing rep- and technology related to the electoral proc- tion related to cyber threats in an unclassi- resentatives from State and urban area ess’’; fied form. fusion centers to be assigned to the Na- (ii) in paragraph (11), by striking ‘‘and’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tional Cybersecurity and Communica- after the semicolon; ant to the rule, the gentleman from tions Integration Center, and permit- (iii) by redesignating paragraph (12) as ting the NCCIC personnel to be de- paragraph (14); and New York (Mr. DONOVAN) and the gen- (iv) by inserting after paragraph (11) the tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAYNE) ployed to fusion centers; sharing infor- following new paragraphs: each will control 20 minutes. mation on cyber preparedness best ‘‘(12) review information relating to cyber- The Chair recognizes the gentleman practices with State and local stake- security risks that is gathered by State, from New York. holders; clarifying the eligibility of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26SE7.021 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE September 26, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5881 State Homeland Security Grant Pro- I urge my colleagues to support H.R. paredness for and collective response to agri- gram and Urban Areas Security Initia- 5459. cultural terrorism. tive funding for cybersecurity enhance- I yield back the balance of my time. ‘‘(5) Coordinating with other Department ments; and working to combat the Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield components, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as appropriate, on activi- overclassification of cyber risk infor- myself such time as I may consume. ties related to food and agriculture security mation so that it can be shared more Mr. Speaker, I once again urge my and screening procedures for domestic and broadly with stakeholders with a need colleagues to support H.R. 5459. imported products. to know. I yield back the balance of my time. ‘‘(6) Coordinating with appropriate Federal I appreciate that Chairmen MCCAUL The SPEAKER pro tempore. The departments and agencies. and RATCLIFFE and Ranking Member question is on the motion offered by ‘‘(7) Other activities as determined nec- PAYNE have joined me as original co- the gentleman from New York (Mr. essary by the Secretary.’’. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sponsors of H.R. 5459. This bipartisan DONOVAN) that the House suspend the contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- legislation was reported favorably by rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5459, as curity Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 note) is the Committee on Homeland Security amended. amended— earlier this month. The question was taken; and (two- (1) by striking the items relating to sec- I urge my colleagues to join me in thirds being in the affirmative) the tions 523, 524, and 525; and supporting this bipartisan bill. rules were suspended and the bill, as (2) by inserting after the item relating to I reserve the balance of my time. amended, was passed. section 522 the following new items: Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- A motion to reconsider was laid on ‘‘Sec. 523. Guidance and recommendations. self such time as I may consume. the table. ‘‘Sec. 524.Voluntary private sector prepared- I rise in support of H.R. 5459, the ness accreditation and certifi- f cation program. Cyber Preparedness Act of 2016. ‘‘Sec. 525. Acceptance of gifts. Mr. Speaker, in May the Committee SECURING OUR AGRICULTURE AND ‘‘Sec. 526. Integrated public alert and warn- on Homeland Security held a hearing FOOD ACT ing system modernization. to examine how the Department of Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I move ‘‘Sec. 527. Coordination of Department of Homeland Security assists States in to suspend the rules and pass the bill Homeland Security efforts re- lated to food, agriculture, and preparing and responding to cyber at- (H.R. 5346) to amend the Homeland Se- tacks. Historically, States have rated veterinary defense against ter- curity Act of 2002 to make the Assist- rorism.’’. cybersecurity among the core capabili- ant Secretary of Homeland Security The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ties in which they have the least con- for Health Affairs responsible for co- ant to the rule, the gentleman from fidence. ordinating the efforts of the Depart- New York (Mr. DONOVAN) and the gen- At the hearing, we heard compelling ment of Homeland Security related to tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAYNE) testimony from State emergency man- food, agriculture, and veterinary de- each will control 20 minutes. agers and chief information officers fense against terrorism, and for other The Chair recognizes the gentleman about the initiatives States are under- purposes, as amended. from New York. taking to reverse that trend and pre- The Clerk read the title of the bill. vent cyber attacks within their State. The text of the bill is as follows: GENERAL LEAVE For instance, some States like New H.R. 5346 Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask Jersey and California have begun de- unanimous consent that all Members Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- veloping their own cyber information- have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- sharing capabilities akin to DHS’ Na- resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, tend their remarks and to include any tional Cybersecurity and Communica- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. extraneous material on the bill under tions Integration Center. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Securing our consideration. One of the consistent challenges wit- Agriculture and Food Act’’. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there nesses identified, however, was the SEC. 2. COORDINATION OF FOOD, AGRICULTURE, objection to the request of the gen- lack of robust cyber information shar- AND VETERINARY DEFENSE tleman from New York? ing. H.R. 5459 addresses this challenge AGAINST TERRORISM. There was no objection. by promoting the sharing of cyber (a) IN GENERAL.—Title V of the Homeland Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield threat indicators and information, as Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting myself such time as I may consume. well as cybersecurity best practices, after section 526 (6 U.S.C. 321o) the following new section: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support with State and major urban area fusion of H.R. 5346, Securing Our Agriculture centers. ‘‘SEC. 527. COORDINATION OF DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY EFFORTS RE- and Food Act, introduced by Congress- The bill also designates cybersecu- LATED TO FOOD, AGRICULTURE, man DAVID YOUNG of Iowa. This bill rity as an allowable use of State Home- AND VETERINARY DEFENSE seeks to authorize the Department of land Security Grants and Urban Areas AGAINST TERRORISM. Homeland Security’s Food, Agri- Security Initiative funds. ‘‘(a) PROGRAM REQUIRED.—The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary for culture, and Veterinary Defense Pro- Mr. Speaker, cyber attacks on sys- gram within the Office of Health Af- tems that underpin the operation of Health Affairs, shall carry out a program to coordinate the Department’s efforts related fairs. critical infrastructure have the poten- to defending the food, agriculture, and vet- b 1515 tial to wreak havoc on our commu- erinary systems of the United States against nities. State emergency managers and terrorism and other high-consequence events Earlier this year, the Subcommittee chief information officers have made that pose a high risk to homeland security. on Emergency Preparedness, Response, clear that the better sharing of cyber ‘‘(b) PROGRAM ELEMENTS.—The coordina- and Communications held a hearing to information is essential to preventing tion program required by subsection (a) shall examine the potential devastating im- cyber attacks. H.R. 5459 seeks to im- include, at a minimum, the following: pacts of an intentional attack on, or prove cyber information sharing with ‘‘(1) Providing oversight and management natural disruption of, U.S. agricultural of the Department’s responsibilities pursu- fusion centers. ant to Homeland Security Presidential Di- or food production systems. Moreover, I would note that, with re- rective 9 - Defense of United States Agri- The food and agriculture sector is spect to cyber threats to election culture and Food. critically important to our Nation’s equipment, the committee adopted an ‘‘(2) Providing oversight and integration of economy. U.S. food and agriculture ac- amendment to specifically direct DHS the Department’s activities related to vet- counts for roughly one-fifth of the Na- to share cyber threat information re- erinary public health, food defense, and agri- tion’s economic activity, contributed garding election equipment and tech- cultural security. $835 billion to the U.S. gross domestic nology with fusion centers. The right ‘‘(3) Leading the Department’s policy ini- product in 2014, and is responsible for 1 tiatives relating to food, animal, and agri- to vote is among the most cherished, cultural incidents, and the impact of such in- out of every 12 United States jobs. and the integrity of our election proc- cidents on animal and public health. Coming from Iowa, Congressman ess is fundamental to our democracy. ‘‘(4) Leading the Department’s policy ini- YOUNG knows all too well the impor- We must protect it. tiatives relating to overall domestic pre- tance of protecting this sector, which

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26SE7.024 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H5882 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 26, 2016 is vital to the economy and our way of in the Congressional Record during consider- omy. Although New Jersey’s 10th Con- life. I appreciate him introducing this ation of the bill on the House floor. gressional District is not known for its bill, which I am pleased to cosponsor. Sincerely, rolling fields of corn or vast cattle FRED UPTON, ranches, it is home to large inter- I want to thank Chairman UPTON of Chairman. the Committee on Energy and Com- national ports. merce and Chairman CONAWAY of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Customs and Border Protection agri- Committee on Agriculture for working COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, culture specialists are on the front with us to advance this bill. Washington, DC, September 14, 2016. lines at the Port of Newark and New- This legislation received bipartisan Hon. FRED UPTON, ark Liberty International Airport to support in the Committee on Homeland Chairman, Committee on Energy on Commerce, protect domestic agriculture and food Washington, DC. supply from foreign pathogens. These Security. I urge all Members to join me DEAR CHAIRMAN UPTON: Thank you for in supporting this bill. your letter regarding H.R. 5346, the ‘‘Secur- ports of entry are located in the largest Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ing our Agriculture and Food Act.’’ I appre- consumer market in North America, my time. ciate your support in bringing this legisla- reaching 23 million local consumers HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, tion before the House of Representatives, and 100 million more within a 36-hour COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, and, accordingly, understand that the Com- reach. In fact, the Port of Newark and Washington, DC, September 6, 2016. mittee on Energy and Commerce will forego Newark Liberty International Airport Hon. MICHAEL MCCAUL, consideration of the bill. are top-performing ports of entry with The Committee on Homeland Security con- Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, top interception numbers and several Washington, DC. curs with the mutual understanding that by ‘‘First-in-Nation’’ insect finds. DEAR CHAIRMAN MCCAUL: Thank you for foregoing consideration on this bill at this the opportunity to review H.R. 5346, ‘‘Secur- time, the Committee on Energy and Com- Despite the large size and enormous ing our Agriculture and Food Act.’’ As you merce does not waive any jurisdiction over volume of these two ports, there are are aware, the bill was primarily referred to the subject matter contained in this bill or not enough agriculture specialists for the Committee on Homeland Security, while similar legislation in the future. In addition, the work that we need to be done. That the Agriculture Committee received an addi- should a conference on this bill be necessary, is why I offered an amendment in the tional referral. I would support a request by the Committee committee to direct the Assistant Sec- I recognize and appreciate your desire to on Energy and Commerce for conferees on retary of Defense for Health Affairs to those provisions within your jurisdiction. bring this legislation before the House in an coordinate activities with other DHS expeditious manner and, accordingly, I agree I will insert copies of this exchange in the to discharge H.R. 5346 from further consider- Congressional Record during consideration components, including Customs and ation by the Committee on Agriculture. I do of this bill on the House floor. I thank you Border Protection. so with the understanding that by dis- for your cooperation in this matter. I want to thank the subcommittee charging the bill, the Committee on Agri- Sincerely, chairman for his support, and I am culture does not waive any future jurisdic- MICHAEL T. MCCAUL, hopeful that the coordination required tional claim on this or similar matters. Fur- Chairman. by my amendment will inform staffing ther, the Committee on Agriculture reserves decisions at U.S. ports of entry. We the right to seek the appointment of con- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, must do what we can to ensure the food ferees, if it should become necessary. and agriculture sector is protected. I I ask that you insert a copy of our ex- Washington, DC, September 14, 2016. change of letters into the Congressional Hon. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY, strongly encourage my colleagues to Record during consideration of this measure Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Wash- support this legislation. on the House floor. ington, DC. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of DEAR CHAIRMAN CONAWAY: Thank you for Thank you for your courtesy in this mat- my time. your letter regarding H.R. 5346, the ‘‘Secur- ter and I look forward to continued coopera- Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield ing our Agriculture and Food Act.’’ I appre- tion between our respective committees. ciate your support in bringing this legisla- such time as he may consume to the Sincerely, tion before the House of Representatives, gentleman from Iowa (Mr. YOUNG). K. MICHAEL CONAWAY, and accordingly, understand that the Com- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I Chairman. mittee on Agriculture will forego consider- thank Chairman DONOVAN and Ranking ation of the bill. Member PAYNE. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, The Committee on Homeland Security con- Last year’s outbreak of the highly COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, curs with the mutual understanding that by Washington, DC, September 14, 2016. pathogenic avian influenza forced a foregoing consideration on this bill at this tough and heartbreaking reality for Hon. MICHAEL T. MCCAUL, time, the Committee on Agriculture does not Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, waive any jurisdiction over the subject mat- many folks in Iowa’s Third Congres- Washington, DC. ter contained in this bill or similar legisla- sional District, all over the State, and DEAR CHAIRMAN MCCAUL: I write in regard tion in the future. In addition, should a con- in districts across the country. to H.R. 5346, Securing our Agriculture and ference on this bill be necessary, I would sup- Iowa suffered the largest animal dis- Food Act, which was referred to the Com- port a request by the Committee on Agri- ease outbreak in State history, dev- mittee on Homeland Security and in addi- culture for conferees on those provisions astating many farmers and producers tion to the Committee on Energy and Com- within your jurisdiction. by wiping out millions of layer hens, merce. I wanted to notify you that the Com- I will insert copies of this exchange in the mittee will forgo action on the bill so that it turkeys, and backyard flocks. Congressional Record during consideration Now, as the Federal Government may proceed expeditiously to the House floor of this bill on the House floor. I thank you for consideration. for your cooperation in this matter. scrambled to respond to last year’s The Committee on Energy and Commerce Sincerely, events, efforts revealed problems with takes this action with our mutual under- MICHAEL T. MCCAUL, their ability to react quickly and com- standing that by foregoing consideration of Chairman. municate with stakeholders. I heard H.R. 5346 at this time, the Committee does Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- from numerous farmers, producers, and not waive any jurisdiction over the subject other stakeholders frustrated by this matter contained in this or similar legisla- self such time as I may consume. tion and that the Committee will be appro- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. lack of communication and delay in ac- priately consulted and involved as this bill 5346, the Securing Our Agriculture and tion. Response efforts to the outbreak or similar legislation moves forward to ad- Food Act. H.R. 5346 would clarify the also highlighted concerns about our dress any remaining issues within the Com- responsibilities of the Department of country’s ability to share information mittee’s jurisdiction. The Committee also Homeland Security’s Assistant Sec- and quickly respond to potential reserves the right to seek appointment of an retary of Defense for Health Affairs as agroterrorism threats and attacks. appropriate number of conferees to any they relate to the Department’s re- Now, as our Nation faces global and House-Senate conference involving this or sponsibilities under HSPD–9, the De- complex national security challenges, similar legislation and asks that you support agroterrorism as well as future large- any such request. fense of U.S. Agriculture and Food. I would appreciate your response con- Accounting for nearly one-fifth of the scale animal disease outbreaks pose se- firming this understanding with respect to economic activity of the Nation, agri- rious threats to our food, agriculture, H.R. 5346 and ask that a copy of our ex- culture is not only critical to human and livestock industries in the United change of letters on this matter be included health, but also to the national econ- States.

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This agroterrorism preparedness leg- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5346, as Social Security numbers were first islation requires the Secretary of the amended. created for the sole purpose of allowing Department of Homeland Security to The question was taken; and (two- the Federal Government to track the elevate preparedness of our Nation’s thirds being in the affirmative) the earnings history of individuals to de- food, agriculture, and veterinary sys- rules were suspended and the bill, as termine Social Security benefits. How- tems against terrorism and high-risk amended, was passed. ever, over the course of time, both the events. It also authorizes the Sec- A motion to reconsider was laid on Federal Government and the private retary, acting through the Assistant the table. sector found these numbers to be valu- Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, f able tools to keep track of individuals to collaborate with other Federal agen- for a wide variety of reasons, including cies to ensure food, agriculture, and SOCIAL SECURITY FRAUD tax reporting and credit history. You animal and human health sectors re- PREVENTION ACT OF 2016 can name how many different things ceive much-needed attention, and are Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, I move where they require your Social Secu- integrated into the Department’s do- to suspend the rules and pass the bill rity number in order to figure out and mestic preparedness policy initiatives. (H.R. 3779) to restrict the inclusion of identify who you are. Whether we are preparing for future Social Security account numbers on avian influenza outbreaks, animal dis- b 1530 documents sent by mail by the Federal ease outbreaks, or unforeseen emer- Because of these changes, Social Se- Government, and for other purposes, as gencies or attacks, our Federal Govern- curity numbers have become incredibly amended. ment must have the tools and re- important in today’s high-tech society. The Clerk read the title of the bill. sources to act quickly and keep stake- In fact, they can be used for a good The text of the bill is as follows: holders informed. Parents should not deal of purposes in a positive way, but have to worry about the safety of the H.R. 3779 they can also be used in a nefarious food that they serve their children. We Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- way to try to create a fictitious identi- must ensure a safe and abundant food resentatives of the United States of America in fication for somebody. Congress assembled, supply for our families; and my bill, They are necessary for applying to this bipartisan bill, enables us to do SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. college, getting a credit card, or open- just that. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Social Secu- rity Fraud Prevention Act of 2016’’. ing a bank account. However, in the I want to thank all Members—Home- hands of the wrong people, Social Secu- land Security Chairman MCCAUL, SEC. 2. RESTRICTION OF SSNS ON DOCUMENTS SENT BY MAIL. rity numbers can lead to identity theft, Ranking Member THOMPSON, Sub- (a) IN GENERAL.—No department or agency something that is very destructive to committee Chairman DONOVAN, Rank- of the Federal Government may include the those affected. ing Member PAYNE for helping and social security account number of any indi- Troublingly, the sponsor of this bill, making this a better bill, and Chair- vidual on any document sent by mail unless Mr. VALADAO, reported an interaction man CONAWAY of the Committee on Ag- the head of such department or agency deter- with one of his constituents who re- riculture and Chairman UPTON of the mines that the inclusion of such social secu- ceived a government document with a rity number on such document is necessary. Committee on Energy and Commerce— Social Security number printed on the (b) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 1 year who worked closely with me to bring outside of the envelope. It was on the this important bill to the floor. This after the date of the enactment of this Act, the head of each department and agency of outside of the envelope. was truly a collaborative effort and the Federal Government shall issue regula- Mr. Speaker, this is totally and com- proves that we can do things in a bipar- tions specifying the circumstances under pletely unacceptable. Given the dan- tisan manner and together for the good which inclusion of a social security account gers associated with identity theft, the of the country. number on a document sent by mail is nec- Federal Government must do more to I want to thank staff as well, espe- essary. Such regulations shall include— safeguard Social Security numbers. cially those on the Subcommittee on (1) instructions for the partial redaction of Indeed, 2 weeks ago, my committee Emergency Preparedness, Response, social security account numbers whenever feasible; and released a 231-page report detailing the and Communications of the Committee majority staff’s investigative findings on Homeland Security who worked so (2) a requirement that social security ac- count numbers not be visible on the outside concerning a data breach of personally hard on this issue. of any package sent by mail. identifiable information by the United Mr. Speaker, I urge the passage of (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This Act shall apply States Office of Personnel Manage- this bill. with respect to documents sent by mail on or Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- ment. after the date that is 1 year after the date of Mr. Speaker, this information in- self such time as I may consume. the enactment of this Act. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5346 was unani- cluded the Social Security numbers of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- more than 20 million Americans. As a mously approved by the Committee on ant to the rule, the gentleman from Homeland Security on September 13. It result, an Oversight and Government Utah (Mr. CHAFFETZ) and the gen- Reform Committee report rec- recognizes the importance of securing tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. our food and agriculture sector. ommended Federal agencies reduce the LYNCH) each will control 20 minutes. Once again, I would like to reiterate use of Social Security numbers in order The Chair recognizes the gentleman that the proper agriculture specialist to mitigate the risk of identity theft. from Utah. staffing at our ports helps to keep the What the bill does that Mr. VALADAO diseases that are likely to jeopardize GENERAL LEAVE has introduced, H.R. 3779, is bring us the agriculture industry and food sup- Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask closer to this goal by requiring Federal ply out of this country. I hope that unanimous consent that all Members agencies to limit the sending of Social H.R. 5346 will help improve our ability may have 5 legislative days in which to Security numbers via mail and to com- to protect the agriculture industry revise and extend their remarks and in- pletely ban sending Social Security from biothreats. clude extraneous materials on the bill numbers in a way in which they can be Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to under consideration. seen on the outside of any package. support H.R. 5346. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Ultimately, this bill will protect I yield back the balance of my time. objection to the request of the gen- Americans from having their Social Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield tleman from Utah? Security numbers needlessly revealed myself such time as I may consume. There was no objection. by the Federal Government.

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Mr. Speaker, the Social Security sor of this bill, has just arrived, and I Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Fraud Prevention Act is a practical want to publicly thank him, as well as of H.R. 3779, the Social Security Fraud piece of legislation that enjoys support the gentleman from Illinois who just Prevention Act of 2016, as amended. on both sides of the aisle. It has also spoke. I appreciate his leadership. He As my colleague, the gentleman from received strong endorsements from or- joined with Mr. SWALWELL on our side Utah, has noted, this bipartisan legis- ganizations such as the American Asso- of the aisle. And I agree, this is a long lation has been introduced by Rep- ciation of Retired Persons, or AARP, time coming. It should have been done resentative DAVID VALADAO and co- and the National Retiree Legislative years ago. sponsored by Mr. SWALWELL, both from Network. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance California. Publicly, I want to thank Mr. of my time. This bill would strengthen efforts to VALADAO and Mr. SWALWELL for their Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, I yield prevent identity theft. In particular, it leadership in this issue. such time as he may consume to the would prohibit Federal agencies from Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of gentleman from California (Mr. including the Social Security number my time. VALADAO), the prime sponsor of this of any individual on documents sent in Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, I yield bill. the U.S. mail, unless an agency head such time as he may consume to the Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise determines that it is absolutely nec- gentleman from Illinois (Mr. RODNEY today in strong support of H.R. 3779, essary to do so. DAVIS), of the 13th Congressional Dis- the Social Security Fraud Prevention Also, through regulations, agencies trict. Act. would, in the future, specify the precise Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. This commonsense piece of legisla- circumstances under which they would Speaker, I, too, would like to agree tion will help mitigate rising instances need to include Social Security num- with my colleagues and recognize our of identity theft, which have become a bers in printed and mailed documents colleague from California (Mr. significant problem across our country. inside the envelope. VALADAO), for being the sponsor of this What is worse, these crimes tend to af- This bill would also require agencies piece of legislation, which obviously fect the populations that need protec- to partially redact Social Security enjoys bipartisan support. I am a co- tion the most, including the elderly, numbers, where feasible, and restrict sponsor of this bill. children, and veterans. the visibility of Social Security num- According to the Justice Depart- Recovering from having your iden- bers on the outside of any package sent ment, identity theft affects nearly 18 tity being stolen is a burdensome and by mail. million people, costing more than $15 expensive process. One way to reduce As reported by the Department of billion in 2014 alone. This represents occurrences of this crime is to prevent Justice, nearly 18 million Americans roughly 7 percent of all Americans age the Federal Government from mailing are victims of identity theft per year. 16 or older. In Illinois alone, in 2014, it documents that contain the full Social According to the 2016 Identity Fraud has been recognized that the FTC saw Security number of an American cit- Study conducted by the Javelin Strat- a 65 percent increase in identity theft. izen, unless it is absolutely necessary. egy & Research firm, identity theft has Data from the Bureau of Justice Sta- I realized the need for this legislation resulted in losses exceeding $112 billion tistics also shows us that women are after I was approached by a constituent over the last 6 years alone. That more likely to be victims of identity in my district who showed me a letter amounts to $35,600 stolen per minute theft than men. In addition, more than she received from the Social Security over the last 6 years. 14 percent of the victims are elderly. Administration that had her full Social The Javelin study also indicates We all know that Social Security Security number printed on it, as well that, as the U.S. continues to convert numbers are the link to a key piece of as her full name and address. to chip-enabled credit card technology, information that criminals use to steal Upon further investigation, we found identity thieves have become increas- people’s identities. So this legislation that the Social Security Administra- ingly reliant on the creation of fraudu- takes an important step to ensure that tion was also printing full Social Secu- lent customer accounts. This illicit our Federal agencies, our government, rity numbers visible on the outside of practice is greatly enabled by the ac- funded by the hardworking taxpayers postcards. This is simply unacceptable. cessibility and exposure of Social Secu- of this country, are not making this Social Security was established to rity numbers. problem even worse. provide older Americans financial secu- Moreover, the announcement last This is a commonsense step. This is a rity during their retirement years, not week by Yahoo that the account infor- commonsense piece of legislation that jeopardize their security by handling mation of at least 500 million users had many out there watching may look to someone’s personal information poorly. been stolen by hackers back in 2014 is us and say: Do you mean this isn’t al- Even more concerning is that the prob- the latest example of the massive data ready the law? Do you mean we are lem is not exclusive to the Social Secu- breaches that we are continuing to ex- still allowing agencies to send Social rity Administration but has become a perience in both the private and public Security numbers? government-wide problem. sectors. We should have known this long ago. My bill, H.R. 3779, would prevent the In light of the complexity and fre- We should have stopped this long ago. Federal Government from mailing doc- quency of these cyber attacks, it is im- But it is commonsense colleagues like uments that contain full Social Secu- perative that we take commonsense Congressman VALADAO and Congress- rity numbers, unless absolutely nec- steps at the Federal level to protect man SWALWELL, those fellow cospon- essary, and require the Federal agen- personally identifiable information, in- sors, in a bipartisan way, Republicans cies to partially redact Social Security cluding Social Security numbers, and Democrats, who said: You know numbers on documents, whenever pos- against misuse. what? Let’s solve this problem that sible. Additionally, the bill prevents During our committee’s investiga- should have been solved long ago. But Social Security numbers from ever tion, as the chairman of the Oversight now, we are going to get to it because being visible on the outside of a piece and Government Reform Committee, of the leadership from Congressman of mail. the gentleman from Utah, has noted, of VALADAO. Please join me in supporting this the critical breaches of information I am proud to cosponsor this legisla- commonsense piece of legislation that technology systems at the Office of tion, which will have a real impact on will help Americans avoid falling vic- Personnel Management in 2015, we dis- reducing identity theft in this country. tim to one of the fastest growing covered that the agency had not I want to commend each and every one crimes in the United States.

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United States to the Federal building and Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance United States courthouse referred to in sec- my time. of my time. tion 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, the ‘‘Tom Stagg United States Court Speaker, I would like to commend my I was privileged to introduce H.R. 3779, the House’’. colleague, Mr. CARSON. As members of Social Security Fraud Prevention Act, with my The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the Transportation and Infrastructure friend from California, Congressman VALADAO. ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- Committee, this isn’t unusual where Identity theft is a major and growing prob- linois (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS) and the gen- we come together to do important bi- lem in our nation. Almost 18 million Americans tleman from Indiana (Mr. CARSON) each partisan pieces of legislation to recog- were victims of this crime in 2014, according will control 20 minutes. nize some of America’s heroes. to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Of those The Chair recognizes the gentleman I urge passage of this bill. who lost money as a result of their victimiza- from Illinois. I yield back the balance of my time. tion, the average loss was over $1,300. GENERAL LEAVE Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- This is a serious, complicated problem from Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. er, I yield back the balance of my time. which no one is immune. As in most complex Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that issues, there is not just one solution. We must Mr. FLEMING. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support all Members may have 5 legislative attack it from a variety of angles. of S. 2754, which would name the U.S. Fed- days in which to revise and extend For example, the government certainly eral Court House in Shreveport, Louisiana their remarks and include extraneous shouldn’t be making identity theft more likely after Tom Stagg. Judge Stagg’s legacy is one material on S. 2754, as amended. by making it easier for criminals to get peo- which speaks volumes of his exemplar char- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ple’s Social Security Numbers. Puffing aside acter and distinguished career as a federal objection to the request of the gen- the merits, the reality is that Social Security judge for the Western District of Louisiana. tleman from Illinois? Numbers right now are used in many ways to Upon graduation from high school, Judge There was no objection. Stagg valiantly served in WWII where he identify people and secure accounts. Having Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. someone’s Social Security Number thus can would rise to the rank of captain and earn the Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Combat Infantryman Badge, a Bronze Star for be very helpful in stealing someone’s identity. may consume. H.R. 3779 would make it more difficult to Valor, a second Bronze Star for meritorious Mr. Speaker, S. 2754, as amended, steal someone’s Social Security Number by service, and the Purple Heart with oak leaf would designate the Federal building prohibiting any federal agency or department cluster. The patriotism and dedication which and United States courthouse located from including it on documents sent by mail he exhibited as a soldier was further built at 300 Fannin Street in Shreveport, unless it is determined to be necessary. And, upon when he began his career as a jurist. He Louisiana, as the Tom Stagg United when it is included it would not be visible from was nominated to serve as a federal judge for States Court House. the Western District of Louisiana in 1974. He the outside of the envelope and would be par- I want to thank the gentleman from tially redacted when possible. held the position as chief judge from 1984 to Louisiana (Mr. FLEMING), for his lead- This is a common sense, bipartisan bill that 1991, at which point he assumed senior status ership on this legislation. is one piece of a larger comprehensive effort and maintained a full caseload until his pass- Judge Stagg served in the U.S. Dis- we need to successfully combat identity theft. ing in 2015. A detailed man who commanded trict Court for the Western District of I thank Congressman VALADAO for sponsoring respect whenever he entered a room, Judge Louisiana. He was appointed to the it and working on it with me. Stagg was well known for his institutional bench in 1974, served as a chief judge I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 3779. knowledge, efficiency, and thoroughness dur- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The from 1984 to 1991, and assumed senior ing each and every case. He was heavily ad- question is on the motion offered by status in 1992. He served until his death mired by his colleagues, many of whom be- the gentleman from Utah (Mr. last year. Earlier in his career, he held lieved that his character reflected the most various executive positions in the pri- CHAFFETZ) that the House suspend the honorable qualities of a judge. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3779, as vate sector and was in the private prac- A pillar within his occupation and the salt amended. tice of law. within his community, Judge Stagg’s life was The question was taken; and (two- b 1545 an example to us all. It is more than fitting to thirds being in the affirmative) the Judge Stagg served our country dur- honor Judge Stagg’s service by naming this rules were suspended and the bill, as ing World War II, during our Greatest court house, a court house which he helped amended, was passed. Generation, as a U.S. Army captain in design, after him. A motion to reconsider was laid on the infantry. He earned the Combat In- I introduced companion legislation, H.R. the table. fantry Badge, Bronze Stars for Valor 5011, in the House, and I am thankful that we f and Meritorious Service, and the Pur- are able to consider S. 2754 today. I ask my TOM STAGG UNITED STATES ple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. Judge colleagues for their support. COURT HOUSE Stagg’s dedication to serving our coun- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. try is clear, and I believe it is appro- the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. ROD- Speaker, I move to suspend the rules priate to name this courthouse after him. NEY DAVIS) that the House suspend the and pass the bill (S. 2754) to designate rules and pass the bill, S. 2754, as the Federal building and United States Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. amended. courthouse located at 300 Fannin The question was taken; and (two- Street in Shreveport, Louisiana, as the Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- er, I yield myself such time as I may thirds being in the affirmative) the ‘‘Tom Stagg Federal Building and rules were suspended and the bill, as United States Courthouse’’, as amend- consume. I thank my colleague from Illinois amended, was passed. ed. The title of the bill was amended so The Clerk read the title of the bill. (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS). The text of the bill is as follows: Mr. Speaker, I also support this bill, as to read: ‘‘An Act to designate the Federal building and United States S. 2754 as amended, which honors Judge Stagg by naming the Federal courthouse in courthouse located at 300 Fannin Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in Shreveport, Louisiana, after him. He Street in Shreveport, Louisiana, as the Congress assembled, served over 40 years, as was noted, as a ‘Tom Stagg United States Court SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. district judge in the Western District House’.’’. The Federal building and United States of Louisiana. He was a lifelong A motion to reconsider was laid on courthouse located at 300 Fannin Street in Louisianan, who attended Louisiana the table.

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Mr. his second career as a Federal judge, he ican El Pasoans attempted to enroll in Speaker, I move to suspend the rules was acclaimed for even handling of what was then known as Texas Western and pass the bill (H.R. 5873) to des- high-profile cases and managing a con- College, today known as the University ignate the Federal building and United siderable workload of civil and crimi- of Texas at El Paso, part of Texas’ Uni- States courthouse located at 511 East nal cases. versity of Texas system. San Antonio Avenue in El Paso, Texas, I urge my colleagues to join me in Thelma White and 11 friends, one of as the ‘‘R.E. Thomason Federal Build- advancing this legislation, which hon- whom, Mildred Parish Tutt, is the ing and United States Courthouse’’. ors a great judge for his dedication to mother of our colleague, BARBARA LEE, The Clerk read the title of the bill. the good of the public. of Oakland, California, these 12 young The text of the bill is as follows: Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of El Pasoans attempted to enroll at H.R. 5873 my time. Texas Western College; and, because of Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the segregation clause in our State’s resentatives of the United States of America in Speaker, I reserve the balance of my constitution, they were barred entry. Congress assembled, time. Thelma White, who became the lead SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- plaintiff, enlisted the support and ad- The Federal building and United States er, I yield such time as he may con- vocacy of future Supreme Court Jurist courthouse located at 511 East San Antonio sume to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Thurgood Marshall to promote the idea Avenue in El Paso, Texas, shall be known O’ROURKE). that no institution of higher learning and designated as the ‘‘R.E. Thomason Fed- Mr. O’ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I want in the State of Texas should bar any- eral Building and United States Court- to thank my colleague from Indiana for one, including the African American house’’. yielding to me and for his support of students in question. That case was SEC. 2. REFERENCES. this bill. I would also like to thank my heard in the courtroom of Judge Any reference in a law, map, regulation, colleague from Illinois for his kind document, paper, or other record of the Thomason, and, in 1955, he enjoined the United States to the Federal building and words of support in recognizing the ac- State of Texas from barring these stu- United States courthouse referred to in sec- complishments of Robert Ewing dents from entry. They were able to go tion 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to Thomason, referred to as ‘‘R.E.’’ or to Texas Western College. It absolutely the ‘‘R.E. Thomason Federal Building and ‘‘Ewing’’ by his friends in El Paso. shattered the concept and practice of United States Courthouse’’. Judge Thomason was truly the best all-white higher education in the State The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- among us, somebody who dedicated his of Texas. In fact, he decimated the seg- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- life to public service and to serving regation clause of our State’s constitu- linois (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS) and the gen- others, and someone who really distin- tion and destroyed one of the last bas- tleman from Indiana (Mr. CARSON) each guished the community that I am so tions of segregation in the former Con- will control 20 minutes. honored to serve, El Paso, Texas. federacy. The Chair recognizes the gentleman He was first elected to the Texas How fitting that his courtroom was from Illinois. House of Representatives in 1920 and, in the old Federal courthouse which, GENERAL LEAVE remarkably, for an El Pasoan and, real- today, we seek to name in his honor. Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. ly, for anyone in the State of Texas, in And even more fitting is the Tom Lea Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that his second term only, he was elected by mural, one of our famous El Paso art- all Members may have 5 legislative his fellow House members to be the ists, the Tom Lea mural that graces days in which to revise and extend Speaker of the House of Representa- this Federal courthouse, the old Fed- their remarks and include extraneous tives in the State of Texas. eral courthouse in El Paso Texas. It material on H.R. 5873. This is an accomplishment to which has the following legend over the door: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there no other El Pasoan since has ever been ‘‘O Pass of the North, Now the Old Gi- objection to the request of the gen- able to rise. This truly was the high- ants Are Gone, We Little Men Live tleman from Illinois? water mark, at least in State politics, Where Heroes Once Walked the Invio- There was no objection. for an El Pasoan to reach. There he dis- late Earth.’’ A very fitting description Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. tinguished himself with his leadership of one of the giants that preceded us in Speaker, I yield myself such time as I and with his dedication, not just to our El Paso, Texas, Judge Thomason. may consume. community, but to the State of Texas. Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Again, this is another example of bi- He then served as the mayor of El Speaker, I reserve the balance of my partisanship in this great institution. Paso, Texas, from 1927 to 1930, where he time. H.R. 5873 would designate the Federal both reflected and truly guided the Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- building and United States courthouse growth of one of the great American er, I yield back the balance of my time. located at 511 East San Antonio Ave- cities and, certainly, the greatest Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. nue in El Paso, Texas, as the R.E. Southwestern city at the time. He was Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Thomason Federal Building and United responsible for attracting industry, may consume. States Courthouse. promoting local businesses, and devel- It is amazing to be able to come to Mr. Speaker, as I notice one of my oping the first municipal airport in El this floor and learn historical facts colleagues from Texas here in the Paso, Texas. about other congressional districts. In Chamber, I will reserve the balance of He was then elected to the United my district, I am lucky enough to rep- my time. States House of Representatives where, resent part of Abraham Lincoln’s old Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- again, he served with distinction, ris- congressional district, so the history er, I yield myself such time as I may ing to the level of the vice chairman of involved with Abraham Lincoln and consume. the Armed Services Committee during what he meant to this country is some- I thank my distinguished colleague, World War II—I would think, the pe- thing that our textbooks teach. who is willing to go beyond political riod of the greatest stress and greatest We come to this House floor to learn boundaries to get things done for the demand for leadership out of that about courageous people like Judge American people. House committee—and again, he dis- Thomason, who served in the executive Mr. Speaker, I also support this bill, tinguished himself. branch as mayor of El Paso, the legis- which names the Federal building and But it is truly for his service as a lative branch in the State and here, U.S. Courthouse in El Paso, Texas, Federal judge for the Western District and then served in the judicial branch. after Judge Thomason. He served as of Texas that we now remember Judge To be honored, I think it is a testa- prosecutor. State legislator, mayor, Thomason. He heard thousands of ment, and I, once again, want to com- even U.S. Congressman, as well as a cases, presided over thousands of citi- mend my colleague, Mr. O’ROURKE, for Federal Judge. zenship ceremonies. bringing this to our attention and for

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Mr. Speaker, I would NEY DAVIS) that the House suspend the ners about the veterans they are joint- also like to thank my colleague, the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5873. ly caring for now has presented unnec- ranking member, Mr. TAKANO from The question was taken; and (two- essary challenges to VA’s care in the California, for his support and his work thirds being in the affirmative) the communities’ efforts. on the committee and not just pro- rules were suspended and the bill was H.R. 5162 would correct this defi- moting commonsense bills like these, passed. ciency by requiring VA to share med- but working across the aisle with col- A motion to reconsider was laid on ical record information with commu- leagues on both sides to ensure that we the table. nity providers in order to provide care move the concerns and the cares of vet- f or treatment to a shared patient. Mr. erans in this country forward. His lead- Speaker, this would ensure that any ership at this critical time is so impor- VET CONNECT ACT OF 2016 provider caring for a VA patient, tant, and I am grateful for it. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, whether in a VA medical facility or in I would also like to thank the chair- I move to suspend the rules and pass a private sector doctor’s office, has the man of our committee, Mr. MILLER the bill (H.R. 5162) to amend title 38, information that they need to provide from Florida, for his leadership in real- United States Code, to authorize the safe and quality care. ly ensuring that the House Veterans’ Secretary of Veterans Affairs to dis- H.R. 5162 is sponsored by my friend Affairs Committee remains one of the close to non-Department of Veterans and colleague and fellow committee most important and perhaps one of the Affairs health care providers certain member, Congressman BETO O’ROURKE last refuges for bipartisanship in Con- medical records of veterans who re- from Texas. I am grateful to him for gress. It is really through his leader- ceive health care from such providers. his efforts and his leadership in spon- ship—and I have been lucky enough to The Clerk read the title of the bill. soring this important legislation. serve with him now almost 4 years— The text of the bill is as follows: This bill is supported by the Amer- that we have been able to do some real- H.R. 5162 ican Legion, the Veterans of Foreign ly outstanding things for veterans in Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Wars of the United States, and the this country. I know that he would be resentatives of the United States of America in Vietnam Veterans of America, and I the first to agree that we are not there Congress assembled, urge all of my colleagues to join me in yet. There is no ‘‘mission accom- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. supporting it as well. plished’’ banner that hangs behind us, This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Vet Connect Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Act of 2016’’. but we have made extraordinary my time. progress under his guidance and his SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN MED- Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker I yield willingness to work with Members ICAL RECORDS OF VETERANS WHO myself such time as I may consume. RECEIVE NON-DEPARTMENT OF VET- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong from both sides of the aisle—all Mem- ERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH CARE. bers of the committee—and I am truly Section 7332(b)(2) of title 38, United States support of H.R. 5162, the Vet Connect Act of 2016. The bill is sponsored by my grateful for his support of this bill. Code, is amended by adding at the end the I should also note, Mr. Speaker, that following new subparagraph: friend and classmate, Congressman this bill is cosponsored by Dr. ‘‘(H) To a non-Department entity (includ- BETO O’ROURKE. ing private entities and other departments In 2014, when Congress passed the BENISHEK from Michigan, a stout de- or agencies of the Federal Government) that Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- fender of veterans and, from his med- provides hospital care or medical treatment ability Act, we created a program ical background, someone who is to veterans.’’. called Choice, to make access to care uniquely capable of informing impor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- easier for veterans who were unable to tant legislation like this one. As both of the previous speakers have ant to the rule, the gentleman from get an appointment at their local VA stated, this ensures that we connect Florida (Mr. MILLER) and the gen- medical center. These veterans have veterans in our communities, the tleman from California (Mr. TAKANO) now been able to get care closer to places that we represent, with the care each will control 20 minutes. their home with the provider of their that they have earned and that they The Chair recognizes the gentleman choice. from Florida. However, current law prevented the deserve. In the VA today, we have an GENERAL LEAVE community providers from getting acknowledged shortage of 43,000 clin- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, records from the VA regarding the pre- ical positions. We have to acknowledge I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- vious care veterans had received. This that we will not be able to see every bers would have 5 legislative days with- bill gives the VA authority to disclose single veteran in the instances when in which to revise and extend their re- certain medical records of veterans they most need care with current ca- marks or add any extraneous material. who receive non-VA care to community pacity within the VA. Therefore, it is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there providers. incumbent upon us to ensure that we objection to the request of the gen- Essentially, this would allow the VA leverage the capacity of the doctors, tleman from Florida? to share health information with the nurses, and providers in the commu- There was no objection. veteran’s non-VA doctor without hav- nities that we represent to the best of Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, ing HIPAA implications. Current treat- our ability. Critical to that is health I yield myself such time as I may con- ments are already covered under information exchange records sharing sume. HIPAA, and this bill would allow pre- so that the doctors in the community Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support vious treatments to be disclosed, there- know what they need to know about of H.R. 5162, the Vet Connect Act. by improving the continuity of care. the veteran they are about to see so Ensuring that veterans receive high- they deliver the best, most informed quality care has been a top priority of b 1600 care that they can possibly deliver, and mine and our committee, and as the ac- I commend my colleague from Texas that we get the best outcomes for these cess and accountability crisis of 2014 so for being a leader in ensuring safe, veterans. clearly demonstrated, the Department quality health care for veterans. He This bill ensures that we share med- of Veterans Affairs alone cannot pro- has been a champion for veterans in El ical information effectively, privately, vide the timely access to care that our Paso and has turned the concerns that conforming to HIPAA, maintaining the veterans deserve. he has heard from his constituents into veteran’s privacy, and yet effectively While the passage of the Veterans thoughtful legislation that helps vet- ensure that that veteran gets the care Access, Choice, and Accountability Act erans across our country. that they have earned, that they need,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:18 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26SE7.037 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H5888 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 26, 2016 that they deserve and that—thanks to retary in tracking the progress of the Vet- ing the guidance necessary for the this committee and its leadership— erans Crisis Line and such backup call cen- proper Veterans Crisis Line processes they are finally beginning to get. ters in meeting the performance indicators and procedures, and it failed to provide Those who are charged with ensuring and objectives specified in paragraph (1); and adequate orientation and training to (3) with respect to such timeframes and ob- that we coordinate care between the jectives, be consistent with guidance issued crisis line staff, it failed to monitor VA and private providers say that this by the Office of Management and Budget. contracted backup call centers, and ex- is the most critical thing for us to do (b) PLAN.—The Secretary shall develop a perienced a number of quality assur- if we are to effectively share patient plan to ensure that each telephone call, text ance gaps. record information. message, and other communications received Though VA has assured us that these It is estimated that today only about by the Veterans Crisis Line, including at issues have been addressed and will 3 percent of veterans proactively opt backup call centers, is answered in a timely never happen again, the risk of leaving manner by a person, consistent with the into this records sharing. That means guidance established by the American Asso- a veteran in the midst of a crisis alone that most of them are not getting the ciation of Suicidology. Such plan shall in- and without help is unacceptable to fully informed care that they would clude guidelines to carry out periodic testing any Member of this body. otherwise get. of the Veterans Crisis Line, including such H.R. 5392 would require that VA de- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to backup centers, during each fiscal year to velops a quality assurance document join me in support of this bill, which identify and correct any problems in a time- that includes clearly defined and meas- would go a long way to ensuring that ly manner. urable performance standards with ap- (c) SUBMISSION.—Not later than 180 days we do everything we can with the ca- after the date of the enactment of this Act, propriate timelines and benchmarks to pacity both within the VA and outside the Secretary shall submit to the Commit- improve responsiveness and outcomes the VA to deliver critical care to our tees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of for the crisis line mainline and con- veterans who are most in need. Representatives and the Senate a report con- tracted backup call centers. It would Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, taining the document developed under sub- also require VA to develop a plan to en- I reserve the balance of my time. section (a) and the plan developed under sub- sure that each telephone call, each text Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I ask my section (b). message, or other communications re- colleagues to join me in passing this (d) VETERANS CRISIS LINE DEFINED.—In this ceived by the crisis line mainline or at section, the term ‘‘Veterans Crisis Line’’ legislation, H.R. 5162. I, once again, means the toll-free hotline for veterans es- a contracted backup call center is an- thank my colleague, the gentleman tablished under section 1720F(h) of title 38, swered in a timely manner by an ap- from Texas (Mr. O’ROURKE) for his pas- United States Code. propriate, qualified live person, con- sionate advocacy for veterans. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sistent with the guidance established Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ant to the rule, the gentleman from by the American Association of of my time. Florida (Mr. MILLER) and the gen- Suicidology. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, tleman from California (Mr. TAKANO) This bill is sponsored by my friend again, I urge all of my colleagues to each will control 20 minutes. and colleague, Congressman DAVID support this important piece of legisla- The Chair recognizes the gentleman YOUNG from Iowa. I want to thank him tion. from Florida. for his efforts and his leadership on I yield back the balance of my time. GENERAL LEAVE sponsoring this very important and, to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, some, very simple fix to something question is on the motion offered by I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- that needs to be taken care of. the gentleman from Florida (Mr. MIL- bers may have 5 legislative days in Nothing could be more important LER) that the House suspend the rules which to revise and extend their re- than guaranteed timely access to the and pass the bill, H.R. 5162. marks and to add extraneous material. veterans’ services and support that The question was taken; and (two- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there they need in an emergency situation. thirds being in the affirmative) the objection to the request of the gen- Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my col- rules were suspended and the bill was tleman from Florida? leagues to support this commonsense passed. There was no objection. piece of legislation. A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. the table. I yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield f sume. myself such time as I may consume. NO VETERANS CRISIS LINE CALL Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Mr. Speaker, I rise today regarding SHOULD GO UNANSWERED ACT of H.R. 5392, the No Veterans Crisis H.R. 5392, the No Veterans Crisis Line Line Should Go Unanswered Act. The Call Should Go Unanswered Act. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Department of Veterans Affairs estab- The Veterans Crisis Line actually I move to suspend the rules and pass lished the Veterans Crisis Line to en- provides three ways veterans can ac- the bill (H.R. 5392) to direct the Sec- sure that any veteran that was contem- cess help when they are in crisis. Vet- retary of Veterans Affairs to improve plating suicide would be able to call for erans, servicemembers, and their loved the Veterans Crisis Line. help no matter the time and no matter ones can call the 1–800 number, send a The Clerk read the title of the bill. the circumstance. Over time, VCL’s text message, or chat online to receive The text of the bill is as follows: mission has expanded to include vet- free, confidential support 24 hours a H.R. 5392 erans facing all manners of personal day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- emergencies, and the Veterans Crisis even if they are not registered with VA resentatives of the United States of America in Line services have expanded to include or enrolled in VA health care. Congress assembled, a chat service and a texting operation. The responders at the Veterans Crisis SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Yet the crisis line purpose has re- Line are especially trained and experi- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘No Veterans enced in helping veterans of all ages Crisis Line Call Should Go Unanswered Act’’. mained the same: to provide a place and circumstances, from those coping SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS TO VETERANS CRISIS where veterans facing crisis would be LINE. able to get the help that they need any with mental health issues that were (a) QUALITY ASSURANCE DOCUMENT.—The time of day or night. never addressed to recent veterans Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop a However, earlier this year, the VA dealing with relationships or the tran- quality assurance document to use in car- Inspector General found that some sition back to civilian life. rying out the Veterans Crisis Line. Such doc- calls to the crisis line were routed to Since its launch in 2007 through May ument shall— backup crisis centers and ultimately 2016, the Veterans Crisis Line has an- (1) outline clearly defined and measurable sent to voice mail and that other line swered over 2.3 million calls and initi- performance indicators and objectives to im- ated the dispatch of emergency serv- prove the responsiveness and performance of callers did not receive the immediate the Veterans Crisis Line, including at assistance that they desperately need- ices to callers in imminent crisis near- backup call centers; ed. ly 61,000 times. (2) include quantifiable timeframes to The IG also noted that VA failed to This bill requires improvements to meet designated objectives to assist the Sec- provide a directive or handbook detail- the Veterans Crisis Line by having the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:21 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26SE7.040 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE September 26, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5889 VA create quality assurance guidelines ference between life and death. That is The crushing loss of a son, the crush- that will include clearly defined and why I introduced, with bipartisan sup- ing loss of a son of the Midwest was measurable performance indicators and port from my colleagues, legislation to overwhelming. But the Omvigs did objectives to improve the responsive- make critical improvements to the something that Americans do and ness and performance of the Veterans Veterans Crisis Line. something that this Nation always Crisis Line. This bipartisan bill requires the VA does. They turned their grief into ac- The bill also requires the VA to de- to create and implement documented tion. They went to their Congressman velop a plan to ensure that each tele- plans to improve responsiveness and at that time in the old Third District, phone call, text message, and other performance of the crisis line—an im- Lieutenant Colonel Leonard Boswell, communications received by the Vet- portant step to ensure our veterans himself a decorated Vietnam veteran erans Crisis Line is answered in a time- have unimpeded access to the mental and helicopter pilot. They put together ly manner by a person, consistent with health resources that they need. what then became the Joshua Omvig the guidance established by the Amer- Even the VA has acknowledged these Veterans Suicide Prevention Act. This ican Association of Suicidology. problems, which were also documented was back in 2007, when nobody was As Suicide Prevention Awareness in two separate investigations con- talking about 20 veterans a day and no Month comes to a close, Congress must ducted by the VA Office of Inspector one was talking about mental health take these necessary steps to improve General and the Government Account- and no one was talking much about the Veterans Crisis Line for all vet- ability Office. This bill drives account- transition. We were in the heart of the erans who depend on it. I support this ability within the Veterans Crisis Line, Iraq war. We were in Afghanistan. Our legislation, and I urge its passage. ensuring any call or text or messages veterans were coming back, and, right- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of are answered, and ensuring the quality fully noted, we were unprepared for my time. processes, including those guiding staff them. Mr. MILLER of Florida. I am proud training, are addressed and provided to In this piece of legislation, there are to introduce the sponsor of this impor- Congress. a couple of sections in here that are tant piece of legislation. The gen- b 1615 very clear on what Mr. YOUNG’s legisla- tleman is from the Third District of tion does—exactly what it should do Iowa, from the small town of Van Our men and women in uniform have and what this Congress should do—pro- Meter, Iowa, home to Bob ‘‘The Heater answered our Nation’s call, and we vide oversight and improve on legisla- From Van Meter.’’ must work to do better and ensure tion. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the their calls do not go unanswered. Section 1720F said that the VA would gentleman from Iowa (Mr. YOUNG). Mr. Speaker, I want to especially establish 24-hour mental health care. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, thank Chairman MILLER and his staff In carrying out the comprehensive pro- earlier this year, I introduced the No for working so closely with me on this gram, the Secretary shall provide for Veterans Crisis Line Call Should Go bill. It is a pleasure serving with him, mental health care availability to vet- Unanswered Act, H.R. 5392, a bipartisan and his leadership on these issues will erans on a 24-hour basis. It would es- piece of legislation, doing this after be missed in his retirement. tablish a hotline to carry this out, and hearing from a constituent who called September is National Suicide Pre- the Secretary would provide a toll-free the Veterans Crisis Line for help but vention Awareness Month. It is only hotline for veterans to be staffed by ap- never was connected to a live person. fitting that we pass this bill today to propriately trained mental health pro- Though I have spoken on the floor help our veterans. fessionals. about this issue before, as well as oth- I urge my colleagues to support this And for those who don’t think that ers, I remain deeply concerned with the bill. that was needed, since that time, 2.5 many struggles and challenges our vet- Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 million calls have been made to that erans face as they transition from Ac- minutes to the gentleman from Min- hotline, 300,000 online chats, and 55,000 tive Duty to civilian life and beyond. nesota (Mr. WALZ), my colleague and texts. When someone calls that line, These are brave women and men who friend, the highest ranking non- they are at a breaking point. One of have sacrificed much in service to their commissioned officer to serve in Con- our warriors is at a point where they country. Now, our servicemembers gress. had nowhere else to turn. have given up holidays, missed birth- Mr. WALZ. Mr. Speaker, I thank the The intent of this Congress and this days, weddings, and other important gentleman from California (Mr. Nation—not Democrat, not Repub- life events of their family members, TAKANO) for his unwavering work for lican—was to provide them the re- communities, and friends. They have the care of our veterans. And to the sources and the trained personnel nec- been mobilized or deployed to some of chairman, as has been noted so often, essary. What was noted in a GAO re- the most volatile regions of the world at a time when partisanship seems to port, what Mr. YOUNG has noted, and for months on end, and the list goes on. win the day or be on the news, I can as- what this committee has noted is that They are our friends, family, and sure him that the care of our Nation’s the VA was not fulfilling fully what neighbors, and they make significant veterans knows no political bound- they should have. If one veteran falls sacrifices because they believe in this aries, and the work that has been done through the cracks, we have failed. I great Nation and strive to protect the should be noted. don’t care if 2.5 million were picked up. freedoms we have guaranteed. I also want to thank the gentleman If 2.5 million plus one, and that last Now, unfortunately, more and more from Iowa (Mr. YOUNG) for bringing one was not picked up, we have failed. veterans carry deep scars—emotional this bill forward. Like everything in Mr. YOUNG’s piece of legislation is war wounds—ones we cannot see. These life, there is a symmetry to things, and simple, eloquent, asks the VA to do men and women deserve our support. I think the story of how we got to this what they are supposed to do, and then Now, our country has a responsibility point might be well spoken or told. The do what should expected: report back to ensure our brave veterans not only gentleman represents the Third Dis- to Congress so that we can provide our have the benefits that they have trict of Iowa, the new one. oversight ability. earned, but have access to services and Back in 2006, there was a young Army I want to thank the chairman, the resources intended to help them Reservist named Joshua Omvig, who ranking member, and this committee through the storms of life. grew up in a small community in Iowa, for doing exactly what we are supposed Mr. Speaker, it is hard for anyone to literally down the road from where to do. We are supposed to make sure ask for help sometimes, and the sad they filmed ‘‘Field of Dreams.’’ He re- that the VA fulfills the commitment fact is today and every day this week, turned from Iraq a week before that the United States and its citizens 20 veterans will take their lives. So it Thanksgiving in 2006 and joined his want to care for every single veteran is unacceptable for any veteran who is family at that most American of all that is out there. This was a smart reaching out for help and a listening holidays to be back together. That piece of legislation. It was championed ear to be turned away unanswered, es- evening of Thanksgiving, Joshua took by the parents of a warrior who took pecially when help may mean the dif- his own life in front of his mother. his own life.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:21 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26SE7.042 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H5890 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 26, 2016 And keep in mind, when this was I encourage everybody in this Cham- It is virtually impossible for most championed, we did not even bury our ber, Republicans and Democrats, to get people to understand that, when some- veterans who took their own lives with behind this terrific bipartisan piece of one has a bottle of prescription drugs military honors because it was still legislation. in their hand or a gun or they are on something we didn’t talk about. It was Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 the verge of taking their own life and believed that they weren’t casualties of minutes to the gentlewoman from Ha- they are sitting on hold for 24 minutes, war. In the 10 years since that time, we waii (Ms. GABBARD), who is also a mem- what do we think the outcome will be? have made strides, we have made ber of the Hawaiian National Guard Sometimes we are seeing that the progress, and we understand that the and an Iraq war veteran. shortcomings and gaps of the VA and cost of war continues on. Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, not too these help lines have been filled by I want to thank Mr. YOUNG for con- long ago, I was woken up abruptly one phone call networks that have been tinuing the legacy that comes out of morning by a text message from a slapped together by troops, whether Iowa, the deep care for those that serve friend of mine that I had both served they are soldiers or marines or airmen in our heartland, continuing the bipar- and trained with in the Army. His mes- or sailors, who are looking out for tisan legacy of the Third District of sage was alarming because it came their buddy, doing what they can to Iowa to improve on a really smart, after many months of struggle in his make sure that everyone has got each needed piece of legislation. life: nightmares, posttraumatic stress, other’s phone numbers so that, if you Mr. Speaker, I encourage my col- many late nights staying up self-medi- get to that point where you need help, leagues to support this, and I encour- cating with alcohol, troubles with his you have got someone to call who is age this body to continue to find ways family, and a constant desire coming going to answer the phone, who is to solve problems, work together, and from him that the only way he knew going to talk you down from the edge, show that, when it comes to unity how to deal with the challenges that he helping to make sure that, after they around our veterans, there is not an had was to deploy again and again and have survived the rigors and horrors of again. inch of daylight between the two sides war and combat, they have a chance to Finally, he was home and he got to a of this body. live in peace when they come home. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, point where he felt comfortable asking I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman for help. He summoned up the courage With the average of 22 veterans who from the Second District of Maine (Mr. one day—he was at his civilian job dur- go through all of that and who do come home yet are still taking their lives POLIQUIN). He is from the metropolis of ing the day—finally to call his local Oakland, Maine. VA hotline, and he got a voice-mail. every single day, we cannot afford to Mr. POLIQUIN. Mr. Speaker, I thank This strong, battle-worn, courageous give up. We cannot afford 24 minutes the chairman for recognizing that Oak- infantryman broke down in tears and on hold. land, Maine, is a central Maine me- ran out of the office building where he The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tropolis, and I thank the chairman for worked. His frustration and disappoint- time of the gentlewoman has expired. quickly bringing this very important ment and even heartbreak was palpable Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield bipartisan bill to the floor. I want to that, even as he had spent so many the gentlewoman from Hawaii an addi- salute the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. years of his life answering the call to tional 30 seconds. YOUNG), the Congressman who has been duty again and again and again, sacri- Ms. GABBARD. This is why I strong- in the lead with respect to this issue. ficing so much, at that one moment ly support and have cosponsored this Mr. Speaker, when I was a boy grow- that he made that very difficult deci- critical piece of legislation, and I com- ing up in central Maine, our brave men sion to finally ask for help, no one was mend my colleague from Iowa for in- and women in uniform who were re- there. No one answered the phone. troducing it, H.R. 5392, the No Veterans turning from the battlefield in Viet- He detailed this in a text message to Crisis Line Call Should Go Unanswered nam were not treated well. I remember me. I immediately called him and Act. This bill establishes quality stand- those days, and a lot of us also do. I be- spent a couple of hours on the phone ards and metrics to make sure that lieve our country, Mr. Speaker, has with him talking things through. I every call to the Veterans Crisis Line learned a lesson that that shall never thanked him—he said: Sorry for both- is answered quickly and by a live happen again. ering you about this—but I thanked trained person. Sadly, Mr. Speaker, today, 22 vet- him for making that call and letting I urge all of my colleagues to join me erans commit suicide in our country me know what happened to him, giving in passing this legislation today be- every day, and the majority of those me the opportunity to not only see how cause the lives of our veterans depend veterans have served in Vietnam. When I could help him as my friend, but to on it. one of our veterans, any veteran, is in see how we collectively can take action Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, trouble and they call the crisis hotline, to help all of our brothers and sisters, I reserve the balance of my time. we need to make sure that those unfortunately, many of whom are Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I ask all phones are answered and the individ- going through challenges that are not of my colleagues to vote in favor of uals on the other end, our heroes, are so different from his. this legislation. I thank my colleagues not hung up on, inadvertently or other- Just a few days ago, a veteran in my who came to the floor to speak in sup- wise. district called the Veterans Crisis Line port of H.R. 5392. We need to make sure we take care of for the first time. Her psychologist had I yield back the balance of my time. our veterans. Mr. Speaker, in the State encouraged her to place a test call to Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, of Maine, we love our veterans. The the crisis line so she could feel com- I, too, urge all of my colleagues on my character of our country is measured fortable with how it worked, she could in great part by how we treat our vet- see how it worked, and she would feel side of the aisle to please join me in erans. I am thrilled to cosponsor this comfortable making that phone call in supporting this particular piece of leg- bill because it will help correct this the future if she got to a point where islation. issue. she needed it at a point of emergency. I yield back the balance of my time. I would like to close, Mr. Speaker, So she called that number with her The SPEAKER pro tempore. The with a quote from George Washington: psychologist and they waited on hold question is on the motion offered by ‘‘The willingness with which our young for 24 minutes. It took 24 minutes be- the gentleman from Florida (Mr. MIL- people are likely to serve in any war, fore someone finally answered the LER) that the House suspend the rules no matter how justified, shall be di- phone. and pass the bill, H.R. 5392. rectly proportional to how they per- Now, I can tell you, when I call the The question was taken. ceive how the veterans of earlier wars airlines to change a reservation or The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the were treated and appreciated by their when I call the bank to deal with an opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being nation.’’ issue, I get frustrated when I get placed in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. YOUNG for on hold for 5 minutes or 10 minutes. I Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, on bringing this important legislation to feel like this is a waste of my time and that I demand the yeas and nays. the floor. I am going to hang up the phone. The yeas and nays were ordered.

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The hospital vided by a non-Department facility pursuant shall take all reasonable steps to secure the to this chapter for purposes of paying such VETERANS EMERGENCY written informed consent of such veteran (or non-Department facility for such care. TREATMENT ACT individual) to refuse such transfer. ‘‘(e) NONDISCRIMINATION.—A medical facil- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, ‘‘(c) RESTRICTION OF TRANSFERS UNTIL VET- ity of the Department or a non-Department ERAN STABILIZED.—(1) If an enrolled veteran facility, as the case may be, that has special- I move to suspend the rules and pass at a medical facility of the Department has ized capabilities or facilities (such as burn the bill (H.R. 3216) to amend title 38, an emergency medical condition that has not units, shock-trauma units, neonatal inten- United States Code, to clarify the been stabilized, the Secretary may not trans- sive care units, or (with respect to rural emergency hospital care furnished by fer the veteran to another medical facility of areas) regional referral centers as identified the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to the Department or a non-Department facil- by the Secretary in regulation) shall not certain veterans. ity unless— refuse to accept an appropriate transfer of an The Clerk read the title of the bill. ‘‘(A)(i) the veteran (or a legally responsible enrolled veteran who requires such special- individual acting on behalf of the veteran), The text of the bill is as follows: ized capabilities or facilities if the facility after being informed of the obligation of the has the capacity to treat the veteran. H.R. 3216 Secretary under this section and of the risk ‘‘(f) NO DELAY IN EXAMINATION OR TREAT- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- of transfer, requests in writing a transfer to MENT.—A medical facility of the Department resentatives of the United States of America in another medical facility; or a non-Department facility, as the case Congress assembled, ‘‘(ii) a physician has signed a certification may be, may not delay provision of an appro- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (including a summary of the risks and bene- priate medical screening examination re- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Veterans fits) that, based upon the information avail- quired under subsection (a) or further med- Emergency Treatment Act’’ or the ‘‘VET able at the time of transfer, the medical ben- ical examination and treatment required Act’’. efits reasonably expected from the provision under subsection (b) of this section in order of appropriate medical treatment at another to inquire about the method of payment or SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF EMERGENCY HOS- medical facility outweigh the increased risks insurance status of an enrolled veteran. PITAL CARE FURNISHED BY THE ‘‘(g) WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS.—The SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS to the veteran and, in the case of labor, to TO CERTAIN VETERANS. the unborn child from effecting the transfer; Secretary may not take adverse action against an employee of the Department be- (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 17 of title 38, or United States Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘(iii) if a physician is not physically cause the employee refuses to authorize the after section 1730A the following new sec- present in the emergency department at the transfer of an enrolled veteran with an emer- tion: time a veteran is transferred, a qualified gency medical condition that has not been medical person (as defined by the Secretary stabilized or because the employee reports a ‘‘§ 1730B. Examination and treatment for in regulations) has signed a certification de- violation of a requirement of this section. emergency medical conditions and women scribed in clause (ii) after a physician, in ‘‘(h) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: in labor consultation with the person, has made the ‘‘(1) The term ‘emergency medical condi- ‘‘(a) MEDICAL SCREENING EXAMINATIONS.— determination described in such clause, and tion’ means— In carrying out this chapter, if any enrolled subsequently countersigns the certification; ‘‘(A) a medical condition manifesting itself veteran requests, or a request is made on be- and by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (in- half of the veteran, for examination or treat- ‘‘(B) the transfer is an appropriate transfer cluding severe pain) such that the absence of ment for a medical condition, regardless of as described in paragraph (2). immediate medical attention could reason- whether such condition is service-connected, ‘‘(2) An appropriate transfer to a medical ably be expected to result in— at a hospital emergency department of a facility is a transfer— ‘‘(i) placing the health of the enrolled vet- medical facility of the Department, the Sec- ‘‘(A) in which the transferring medical fa- eran (or, with respect to an enrolled veteran retary shall ensure that the veteran is pro- cility provides the medical treatment within who is a pregnant woman, the health of the vided an appropriate medical screening ex- the capacity of the facility that minimizes woman or her unborn child) in serious jeop- amination within the capability of the emer- the risks to the health of the enrolled vet- ardy; gency department, including ancillary serv- eran and, in the case of a woman in labor, ‘‘(ii) serious impairment to bodily func- ices routinely available to the emergency de- the health of the unborn child; tions; or partment, to determine whether an emer- ‘‘(B) in which the receiving facility— ‘‘(iii) serious dysfunction of any bodily gency medical condition exists. ‘‘(i) has available space and qualified per- organ or part; or ‘‘(b) NECESSARY STABILIZING TREATMENT sonnel for the treatment of the veteran; and ‘‘(B) with respect to an enrolled veteran FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND ‘‘(ii) has agreed to accept transfer of the who is a pregnant woman having contrac- LABOR.—(1) If an enrolled veteran comes to a veteran and to provide appropriate medical tions— medical facility of the Department and the treatment; ‘‘(i) that there is inadequate time to effect Secretary determines that the veteran has ‘‘(C) in which the transferring facility a safe transfer to another hospital before de- an emergency medical condition, the Sec- sends to the receiving facility all medical livery; or retary shall provide either— records (or copies thereof), related to the ‘‘(ii) that transfer may pose a threat to the ‘‘(A) such further medical examination and emergency condition for which the veteran health or safety of the woman or the unborn such treatment as may be required to sta- has presented, available at the time of the child. bilize the medical condition; or transfer, including records related to the ‘‘(2) The term ‘enrolled veteran’ means a ‘‘(B) for the transfer of the veteran to an- emergency medical condition of the veteran, veteran who is enrolled in the health care other medical facility of the Department or observations of signs or symptoms, prelimi- system established under section 1705(a) of a non-Department facility in accordance nary diagnosis, treatment provided, results this title. with subsection (c). of any tests and the informed written con- ‘‘(3) The term ‘to stabilize’ means, with re- ‘‘(2) The Secretary is deemed to meet the sent or certification (or copy thereof) pro- spect to an emergency medical condition de- requirement of paragraph (1)(A) with respect vided under paragraph (1)(A), and the name scribed in paragraph (1)(A), to provide such to an enrolled veteran if the Secretary offers and address of any on-call physician (de- medical treatment of the condition as may the veteran the further medical examination scribed in subsection (d)(1)(C) of this section) be necessary to assure, within reasonable and treatment described in such paragraph who has refused or failed to appear within a medical probability, that no material dete- and informs the veteran (or an individual reasonable time to provide necessary stabi- rioration of the condition is likely to result acting on behalf of the veteran) of the risks lizing treatment; from or occur during the transfer of the en- and benefits to the veteran of such examina- ‘‘(D) in which the transfer is effected rolled veteran from a facility, or, with re- tion and treatment, but the veteran (or indi- through qualified personnel and transpor- spect to an emergency medical condition de- vidual) refuses to consent to the examina- tation equipment, as required including the scribed in paragraph (1)(B), to deliver (in- tion and treatment. The Secretary shall take use of necessary and medically appropriate cluding the placenta). all reasonable steps to secure the written in- life support measures during the transfer; ‘‘(4) The term ‘stabilized’ means, with re- formed consent of such veteran (or indi- and spect to an emergency medical condition de- vidual) to refuse such examination and treat- ‘‘(E) that meets such other requirements scribed in paragraph (1)(A), that no material ment. as the Secretary may find necessary in the deterioration of the condition is likely, with- ‘‘(3) The Secretary is deemed to meet the interest of the health and safety of veterans in reasonable medical probability, to result requirement of paragraph (1) with respect to transferred. from or occur during the transfer of the indi- an enrolled veteran if the Secretary offers to ‘‘(d) CHARGES.—(1) Nothing in this section vidual from a facility, or, with respect to an transfer the individual to another medical may be construed to affect any charges that emergency medical condition described in

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:21 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26SE7.045 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H5892 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 26, 2016 paragraph (1)(B), that the woman has deliv- prevents the VA from delaying needed Labor Act, or EMTALA, to emergency ered (including the placenta). care by inquiring about payment meth- care that is furnished by the VA to our ‘‘(5) The term ‘transfer’ means the move- od or insurance status. This legislation veterans. ment (including the discharge) of an enrolled would help ensure that, in the case of a This is a 1986 Federal statute that veteran outside the facilities of a medical fa- cility of the Department at the direction of medical emergency, a veteran’s health grants every individual a Federal right any individual employed by (or affiliated or remains the number one priority, to emergency care. It requires a hos- associated, directly or indirectly, with) the which is where it should always belong. pital to conduct a medical examination Department, but does not include such a This bill is sponsored by my friend to determine if an emergency medical movement of an individual who— and colleague, Congressman DAN condition exists. If one does, then the ‘‘(A) has been declared dead; or NEWHOUSE from Washington State. I hospital must either stabilize the pa- ‘‘(B) leaves the facility without the permis- am grateful to him for sponsoring this tient or effectuate a proper transfer at sion of any such person.’’. measure, and I urge all of my col- the patient’s request. Currently, VA (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections of such chapter is amended by in- leagues to join me in support of it. hospitals are considered to be non-par- serting after the item relating to section Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ticipating hospitals and, therefore, are 1730A the following new item: my time. not obligated to fulfill the require- ‘‘1730B. Examination and treatment for Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield ments of EMTALA. The VET Act will emergency medical conditions myself such time as I may consume. remove the non-participating designa- and women in labor.’’. I rise in regard to H.R. 3216, the Vet- tion from VA hospitals and require The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- erans Emergency Treatment Act. them to fulfill the requirements of ant to the rule, the gentleman from This bill requires that, if an enrolled EMTALA, just as every other hospital Florida (Mr. MILLER) and the gen- veteran in the VA requests treatment does. tleman from California (Mr. TAKANO) at a VA Emergency Department, he or Mr. Speaker, I urge the House to sup- each will control 20 minutes. she will get that examination or treat- port and pass H.R. 3216. It is time we The Chair recognizes the gentleman ment whether or not it is related to a ensure that our veterans receive proper from Florida. service-connected condition. It also medical treatment during emergency prohibits the VA from transferring a medical situations, all without requir- b 1630 patient to another facility without its ing additional spending. GENERAL LEAVE having the written consent of that vet- Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I ask my Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, eran unless a physician deems the colleagues to join me in supporting I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- transfer medically necessary. It further H.R. 3216, the Veterans Emergency bers may have 5 legislative days in prohibits the VA from taking adverse Treatment Act. which to revise and extend their re- action against any VA employee in his I yield back the balance of my time. marks and to add extraneous material. refusing to authorize the transfer of an Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there enrolled veteran if it is contrary to the I ask all of my colleagues to support objection to the request of the gen- veteran’s wishes. The purpose of this Mr. NEWHOUSE’s piece of legislation. tleman from Florida? legislation is to have the VA follow the I yield back the balance of my time. There was no objection. Emergency Medical Treatment & The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Labor Act. question is on the motion offered by I yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. Speaker, I support this bill. the gentleman from Florida (Mr. MIL- sume. I reserve the balance of my time. LER) that the House suspend the rules I rise in support of H.R. 3216, the Vet- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, and pass the bill, H.R. 3216. erans Emergency Treatment—or VET— I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman The question was taken; and (two- Act. from the Fourth District of Wash- thirds being in the affirmative) the It should be common sense, if a vet- ington State (Mr. NEWHOUSE), the spon- rules were suspended and the bill was eran is in need of medical attention sor of this piece of legislation. passed. and arrives on the grounds of a Depart- Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, I A motion to reconsider was laid on ment of Veterans Affairs medical facil- thank the gentleman from Florida for the table. ity, that veteran would be seen, as- yielding me some time to speak on this f sessed, and treated immediately. How- important bill. ever, recently, a veteran who experi- Mr. Speaker, President Abraham Lin- RECESS enced a medical emergency in Wash- coln once famously charged all Ameri- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ington State traveled as far as the cans with the responsibility ‘‘to care ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair parking lot of his local VA emergency for him who shall have borne the bat- declares the House in recess until ap- room before finding he could go no fur- tle.’’ If you speak with veterans today, proximately 6:30 p.m. today. ther, and he called the VA and asked you will learn that the quality of Accordingly (at 4 o’clock and 37 min- for help in making it through the health care provided to them, many utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. doors. He was told by the VA staff who times, does not reflect this duty. f answered his call that he should hang In recent years, we have learned of b 1832 up and dial 911. multiple incidents in which the VA has To hear the VA staff express an un- failed to provide emergency care to AFTER RECESS willingness or an apprehension about veterans in need. In addition to the in- The recess having expired, the House assisting a veteran in the midst of his cidents that happened in my home was called to order by the Speaker pro having a medical emergency in its own State, another notable incident oc- tempore (Mr. HULTGREN) at 6 o’clock parking lot is not only unacceptable, it curred in New Mexico, in the year 2014, and 32 minutes p.m. is emblematic of how much the VA has when a veteran collapsed in the cafe- f lost its way. teria of a VA facility, and he ulti- H.R. 3216 would require the VA to de- mately died when the VA refused to ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER termine whether a medical emergency transport him 500 yards across the PRO TEMPORE exists among any enrolled veteran who campus to the ER. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- presents at a VA facility and would My legislation will ensure that every ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings prohibit the VA from transferring a enrolled veteran who arrives at the will resume on motions to suspend the medically unstable veteran unless the Emergency Department of a VA med- rules previously postponed. veteran submits a written request to be ical facility and who seeks emergency Votes will be taken in the following transferred or it finds that it is clini- treatment is assessed and treated in order: cally unnecessary. It would also pro- order to prevent further injury or H.R. 3537, by the yeas and nays; hibit the VA from taking an adverse death. This is accomplished by apply- H.R. 5392, by the yeas and nays. action against any employee who re- ing the statutory requirements of the The first electronic vote will be con- fuses to authorize a transfer or who Emergency Medical Treatment & ducted as a 15-minute vote. The second

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:21 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26SE7.024 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE September 26, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5893 electronic vote will be conducted as a Rice (SC) Sinema Walberg Mses. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and 5-minute vote. Rigell Sires Walden KUSTER changed their vote from Roby Slaughter Walker ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ f Rogers (AL) Smith (MO) Walorski Rogers (KY) Smith (NE) Walz So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Rooney (FL) Smith (NJ) Wasserman tive) the rules were suspended and the DANGEROUS SYNTHETIC DRUG Ros-Lehtinen Smith (TX) CONTROL ACT OF 2016 Schultz bill, as amended, was passed. Ross Stefanik Weber (TX) Rothfus Stivers Welch The result of the vote was announced The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Rouzer Swalwell (CA) Wenstrup as above recorded. finished business is the vote on the mo- Royce Thompson (PA) Westerman The title of the bill was amended so tion to suspend the rules and pass the Ruiz Thornberry Williams bill (H.R. 3537) to amend the Controlled Ruppersberger Tiberi as to read: ‘‘A bill to amend the Con- Russell Tipton Wilson (SC) trolled Substances Act to add certain Substances Act to clarify how con- Wittman Salmon Titus synthetic substances to schedule I, and trolled substance analogues are to be Scalise Torres Womack regulated, and for other purposes, as Schweikert Trott Yoder for other purposes.’’. amended, on which the yeas and nays Scott, Austin Tsongas Young (AK) A motion to reconsider was laid on Scott, David Turner Young (IA) the table. were ordered. Sensenbrenner Upton Young (IN) The Clerk read the title of the bill. Sessions Valadao Zeldin f The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Sherman Vela Zinke Shuster Wagner question is on the motion offered by NO VETERANS CRISIS LINE CALL the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. NAYS—101 SHOULD GO UNANSWERED ACT Adams Frankel (FL) O’Rourke GUTHRIE) that the House suspend the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- rules and pass the bill, as amended. Amash Gabbard Payne Beyer Gallego finished business is the vote on the mo- The vote was taken by electronic de- Pelosi Bishop (GA) Garamendi Perlmutter tion to suspend the rules and pass the vice, and there were—yeas 258, nays Blumenauer Garrett Pingree bill (H.R. 5392) to direct the Secretary 101, not voting 72, as follows: Bonamici Green, Al Pocan Boyle, Brendan Grijalva of Veterans Affairs to improve the Vet- [Roll No. 557] Polis F. Hastings Ribble erans Crisis Line, on which the yeas YEAS—258 Brady (PA) Honda Rokita and nays were ordered. Brat Hoyer Abraham Duncan (SC) Kuster Roybal-Allard Brooks (AL) Huelskamp The Clerk read the title of the bill. Aderholt Duncan (TN) LaHood Sa´ nchez, Linda Brown (FL) Johnson (GA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Aguilar Emmer (MN) LaMalfa T. Capuano Johnson, E. B. Allen Esty Lamborn Sanford question is on the motion offered by Ca´ rdenas Kaptur Amodei Farenthold Lance Sarbanes IL Carson (IN) Kelly (IL) the gentleman from Florida (Mr. M - Ashford Fitzpatrick Langevin Schakowsky Cartwright Kildee LER) that the House suspend the rules Babin Fleischmann Larsen (WA) Scott (VA) Castro (TX) Labrador Barletta Flores Larson (CT) Serrano and pass the bill. Chaffetz Lawrence Barr Fortenberry Latta Sewell (AL) This is a 5-minute vote. Chu, Judy Lee Barton Foster LoBiondo Clawson (FL) Levin Smith (WA) The vote was taken by electronic de- Bass Foxx Loebsack Clay Lewis Stewart vice, and there were—yeas 357, nays 0, Benishek Franks (AZ) Long Cleaver Lofgren Stutzman Bera Frelinghuysen Love not voting 74, as follows: Clyburn Loudermilk Takano Bilirakis Gibbs Lowey Cohen Lowenthal Thompson (CA) [Roll No. 558] Bishop (MI) Gibson Lucas Conyers Lummis Thompson (MS) Black Gohmert Luetkemeyer YEAS—357 Cummings Massie Van Hollen Blum Goodlatte Lujan Grisham Abraham Chabot Duncan (TN) Davis, Danny McClintock Vargas Bost Gosar (NM) Adams Chaffetz Edwards DeFazio McCollum Veasey Boustany Graham Luja´ n, Ben Ray Aderholt Chu, Judy Emmer (MN) DeSaulnier McDermott Visclosky Brady (TX) Granger (NM) Aguilar Cicilline Eshoo Deutch Moore Waters, Maxine Bridenstine Graves (GA) Lynch Allen Clark (MA) Esty Doggett Moulton Watson Coleman Brooks (IN) Graves (LA) MacArthur Amash Clawson (FL) Farenthold Doyle, Michael Mulvaney Wilson (FL) Brownley (CA) Graves (MO) Marino Amodei Clay Fitzpatrick F. Napolitano Woodall Buck Green, Gene McCarthy Ashford Cleaver Fleischmann Edwards Nolan Yarmuth Bucshon Griffith McHenry Babin Clyburn Flores Eshoo Norcross Yoho Burgess Grothman McKinley Barletta Coffman Fortenberry Bustos Guinta McMorris NOT VOTING—72 Barr Cole Foster Byrne Guthrie Rodgers Barton Collins (GA) Foxx ´ Calvert Hahn McNerney Beatty Gutierrez Pittenger Bass Comstock Frankel (FL) Capps Hanna McSally Becerra Heck (NV) Poe (TX) Benishek Conaway Franks (AZ) Carter (TX) Hardy Meadows Bishop (UT) Hinojosa Price (NC) Bera Connolly Frelinghuysen Castor (FL) Harper Meehan Blackburn Hurt (VA) Price, Tom Beyer Conyers Gabbard Chabot Harris Messer Buchanan Israel Rangel Bilirakis Cook Gallego Cicilline Hartzler Mica Butterfield Jackson Lee Rice (NY) Bishop (GA) Cooper Garamendi Clark (MA) Heck (WA) Miller (FL) Carney Jeffries Richmond Bishop (MI) Costa Garrett Coffman Hensarling Moolenaar Carter (GA) Jolly Roe (TN) Bishop (UT) Courtney Gibbs Clarke (NY) Jones Cole Herrera Beutler Mooney (WV) Rohrabacher Black Cramer Gibson Collins (NY) Kelly (PA) Collins (GA) Hice, Jody B. Mullin Roskam Blum Crawford Gohmert Comstock Higgins Murphy (FL) Costello (PA) King (NY) Blumenauer Cuellar Goodlatte Crenshaw Kirkpatrick Rush Conaway Hill Murphy (PA) Ryan (OH) Bonamici Culberson Gosar Connolly Himes Neal Crowley Lieu, Ted Bost Cummings Graham DeSantis Lipinski Sanchez, Loretta Cook Holding Neugebauer Schiff Boustany Curbelo (FL) Granger Duckworth Maloney, Boyle, Brendan Cooper Hudson Newhouse Schrader Davidson Graves (GA) Costa Huffman Noem Ellison Carolyn F. Davis (CA) Graves (LA) Shimkus Courtney Huizenga (MI) Nugent Ellmers (NC) Maloney, Sean Brady (PA) Davis, Danny Graves (MO) Simpson Cramer Hultgren Nunes Engel Marchant Brady (TX) Davis, Rodney Green, Al Crawford Hunter Olson Farr Matsui Speier Brat DeFazio Green, Gene Cuellar Hurd (TX) Palazzo Fincher McCaul Tonko Bridenstine DeGette Griffith Culberson Issa Pallone Fleming McGovern Vela´ zquez Brooks (AL) Delaney Grijalva Curbelo (FL) Jenkins (KS) Palmer Forbes Meeks Walters, Mimi Brooks (IN) DeLauro Grothman Davidson Jenkins (WV) Pascrell Fudge Meng Webster (FL) Brown (FL) DelBene Guinta Davis (CA) Johnson (OH) Paulsen Gowdy Miller (MI) Westmoreland Brownley (CA) Denham Guthrie Davis, Rodney Johnson, Sam Pearce Grayson Nadler Buck Dent Hahn DeGette Jordan Perry Bucshon DeSaulnier Hanna Delaney Joyce Peters Burgess DesJarlais Hardy DeLauro Katko Peterson b 1852 Bustos Deutch Harper DelBene Keating Pitts Ms. BROWN of Florida, Messrs. Byrne Diaz-Balart Harris Denham Kelly (MS) Poliquin Calvert Dingell Hartzler Dent Kennedy Pompeo STUTZMAN, THOMPSON of Mis- Capps Doggett Hastings DesJarlais Kilmer Posey sissippi, HONDA, HOYER, CARSON of Capuano Dold Heck (WA) Diaz-Balart Kind Quigley Indiana, ROKITA, NOLAN, Ca´ rdenas Donovan Hensarling Dingell King (IA) Ratcliffe CA´ RDENAS, LEWIS, VARGAS, and Carson (IN) Doyle, Michael Herrera Beutler Dold Kinzinger (IL) Reed Cartwright F. Hice, Jody B. Donovan Kline Reichert Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD changed their Castor (FL) Duffy Higgins Duffy Knight Renacci vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Castro (TX) Duncan (SC) Hill

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:21 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26SE7.049 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H5894 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 26, 2016 Himes McMorris Schakowsky Speier Vela´ zquez Webster (FL) Sec. 106. Backup global positioning system. Holding Rodgers Schweikert Tonko Walters, Mimi Westmoreland Sec. 107. Arctic alternative planning cri- Honda McNerney Scott (VA) teria. Hoyer McSally b 1900 Scott, Austin TITLE II—OTHER MATTERS Hudson Meadows Scott, David So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Huelskamp Meehan Sensenbrenner Sec. 201. Vessel ‘‘Apollonia’’. Huffman Messer Serrano tive) the rules were suspended and the Sec. 202. Reimbursement for non-Federal Huizenga (MI) Mica Sessions bill was passed. construction costs of certain Hultgren Miller (FL) Sewell (AL) The result of the vote was announced aids to navigation. Hunter Moolenaar Sherman as above recorded. Sec. 203. Corrections to provisions enacted Hurd (TX) Mooney (WV) Shuster by Coast Guard Authorization Issa Moore Sinema A motion to reconsider was laid on Acts. Jenkins (KS) Moulton the table. Sires TITLE I—COAST GUARD, NAVIGATION, Jenkins (WV) Mulvaney Slaughter Johnson (GA) Murphy (FL) PERSONAL EXPLANATION Smith (MO) AND SHIPPING Johnson (OH) Murphy (PA) Smith (NE) Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Speaker, on September SEC. 101. COAST GUARD MAJOR ACQUISITION Johnson, E. B. Napolitano Smith (NJ) 26, 2016, I missed the voting session. If PROGRAMS. Johnson, Sam Neal Smith (TX) (a) FUNCTIONS OF CHIEF ACQUISITION OFFI- Jolly Neugebauer present, I would have voted as follows: Smith (WA) CER.—Section 56(c) of title 14, United States Jordan Noem ‘‘Yes’’—H.R. 3537—Dangerous Synthetic Drug Stefanik Code, is amended by striking ‘‘and’’ after the Joyce Nolan Control Act of 2016. ‘‘Yes’’—H.R. 5392—No Kaptur Norcross Stewart semicolon at the end of paragraph (8), strik- Katko Nugent Stivers Veterans Crisis Line Call Should Go Unan- ing the period at the end of paragraph (9) and Keating Nunes Stutzman swered Act. I intended to vote ‘‘yes’’ on both inserting ‘‘; and’’, and adding at the end the Kelly (IL) O’Rourke Swalwell (CA) of these bills. following: Kelly (MS) Olson Takano ‘‘(10)(A) keeping the Commandant in- Kennedy Palazzo Thompson (CA) PERSONAL EXPLANATION Thompson (MS) formed of the progress of major acquisition Kildee Pallone Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I was not programs (as that term is defined in section Kilmer Palmer Thompson (PA) present during votes on September 26, 2016. Kind Pascrell Thornberry 581); King (IA) Paulsen Tiberi Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ ‘‘(B) informing the Commandant on a con- Kinzinger (IL) Payne Tipton on H.R. 5392 and ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 3537. tinuing basis of any developments on such Kline Pearce Titus programs that may require new or revisited f Knight Pelosi Torres trade-offs among cost, schedule, technical Kuster Perlmutter Trott ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER feasibility, and performance, including— Labrador Perry Tsongas PRO TEMPORE ‘‘(i) significant cost growth or schedule LaHood Peters Turner slippage; and LaMalfa Peterson Upton The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. JEN- Lamborn Pingree Valadao ‘‘(ii) requirements creep (as that term is Lance Pitts Van Hollen KINS of West Virginia). Pursuant to defined in section 2547(c)(1) of title 10); and Langevin Pocan Vargas clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair will post- ‘‘(C) ensuring that the views of the Com- Larsen (WA) Poliquin Veasey pone further proceedings today on ad- mandant regarding such programs on cost, Larson (CT) Polis Vela schedule, technical feasibility, and perform- Latta Pompeo ditional motions to suspend the rules Visclosky on which a recorded vote or the yeas ance trade-offs are strongly considered by Lawrence Posey Wagner program managers and program executive Lee Quigley Walberg and nays are ordered, or on which the officers in all phases of the acquisition proc- Levin Ratcliffe Walden vote incurs objection under clause 6 of Lewis Reed ess.’’. Walker rule XX. (b) CUSTOMER SERVICE MISSION OF DIREC- LoBiondo Reichert Walorski TORATE.— Loebsack Renacci Walz Any record votes on postponed ques- Lofgren Ribble (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 15 of title 14, Wasserman tions will be taken later. Long Rice (SC) Schultz United States Code, is amended— Loudermilk Rigell f Waters, Maxine (A) in section 561(b)— Love Roby Watson Coleman (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘; and’’ and Lowenthal Rogers (AL) COAST GUARD AND MARITIME Weber (TX) inserting a semicolon; Lowey Rogers (KY) TRANSPORTATION AMENDMENTS Welch (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking the period Lucas Rokita ACT OF 2016 Luetkemeyer Rooney (FL) Wenstrup and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and Lujan Grisham Ros-Lehtinen Westerman Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I move to (iii) by adding at the end the following: Williams (NM) Ross suspend the rules and pass the bill ‘‘(3) to meet the needs of customers of Luja´ n, Ben Ray Rothfus Wilson (FL) major acquisition programs in the most cost- Wilson (SC) (H.R. 5978) to amend title 14, United (NM) Rouzer effective manner practicable.’’; Wittman Lummis Roybal-Allard States Code, to clarify the functions of (B) in section 562, by repealing subsection Lynch Royce Womack the Chief Acquisition Officer of the Woodall (b) and redesignating subsections (c) through MacArthur Ruiz Coast Guard, and for other purposes, as Marino Ruppersberger Yarmuth (g) as subsections (b) through (e), respec- Massie Russell Yoder amended. tively; McCarthy Salmon Yoho The Clerk read the title of the bill. (C) in section 563, by striking ‘‘Not later McClintock Sa´ nchez, Linda Young (AK) The text of the bill is as follows: than 180 days after the date of enactment of McCollum T. Young (IA) the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010, McDermott Sanford Young (IN) H.R. 5978 the Commandant shall commence implemen- McHenry Sarbanes Zeldin Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tation of’’ and inserting ‘‘The Commandant McKinley Scalise Zinke resentatives of the United States of America in shall maintain’’; Congress assembled, (D) by adding at the end of section 564 the NOT VOTING—74 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. following: Beatty Gowdy Miller (MI) (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as ‘‘(c) ACQUISITION OF UNMANNED AERIAL SYS- Becerra Grayson Mullin the ‘‘Coast Guard and Maritime Transpor- TEMS.— Blackburn Gutie´rrez Nadler tation Amendments Act of 2016’’. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—During any fiscal year Buchanan Heck (NV) Newhouse Butterfield Hinojosa (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- for which funds are appropriated for the de- Pittenger sign or construction of the Offshore Patrol Carney Hurt (VA) Poe (TX) tents for this Act is as follows: Cutter, the Commandant— Carter (GA) Israel Price (NC) Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Carter (TX) Jackson Lee Price, Tom ‘‘(A) may not award a contract for design Clarke (NY) Jeffries TITLE I—COAST GUARD, NAVIGATION, Rangel of an unmanned aerial system for use by the Cohen Jones AND SHIPPING Rice (NY) Coast Guard; and Collins (NY) Kelly (PA) Sec. 101. Coast Guard major acquisition pro- ‘‘(B) may acquire an unmanned aerial sys- Costello (PA) King (NY) Richmond Crenshaw Kirkpatrick Roe (TN) grams. tem only— Crowley Lieu, Ted Rohrabacher Sec. 102. Prospective payment of funds nec- ‘‘(i) if such a system has been acquired by, DeSantis Lipinski Roskam essary to provide medical care or has been used by, the Department of De- Duckworth Maloney, Rush for the Coast Guard. fense or the department in which the Coast Ellison Carolyn Ryan (OH) Sec. 103. Oil spill disbursements auditing Guard is operating, or a component thereof, Ellmers (NC) Maloney, Sean Sanchez, Loretta and report. before the date on which the Commandant Engel Marchant Schiff Sec. 104. Deadline for compliance with alter- acquires the system; and Farr Matsui Schrader nate safety compliance pro- ‘‘(ii) through an agreement with such a de- Fincher McCaul Shimkus Fleming McGovern Simpson gram. partment or component, unless the un- Forbes Meeks Sec. 105. Coast Guard pier in Wilmington, manned aerial system can be obtained at less Fudge Meng North Carolina. cost through independent contract action.

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‘‘(2) LIMITATIONS ON APPLICATION.— system or systems acquired under a major (A) the acquisition of at least 5 Fast Re- ‘‘(A) SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS.— acquisition program.’’; and sponse Cutters, beginning with Hull 43; The limitations in paragraph (1)(B) do not (iii) by inserting after paragraph (7), as so (B) the acquisition of at least 5 Offshore apply to any small unmanned aerial system redesignated, the following: Patrol Cutters, beginning with Hull 5; that consists of— ‘‘(8) MAJOR ACQUISITION PROGRAM.—The (C) the acquisition of at least 3 heavy polar ‘‘(i) an unmanned aircraft weighing less term ‘major acquisition program’ means an icebreakers; and than 55 pounds on takeoff, including all com- ongoing acquisition undertaken by the Coast (D) the acquisition of at least 3 medium ponents and equipment on board or other- Guard with a life-cycle cost estimate greater polar icebreakers. wise attached to the aircraft; and than or equal to $300,000,000.’’. (3) CONTENTS.—The analysis under para- ‘‘(ii) associated elements (including com- (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis at graph (1) shall include the costs and benefits munication links and the components that the beginning of such chapter is amended by of using multiyear contracting, the impact control such aircraft) that are required for adding at the end of the items relating to of multiyear contracting on delivery the safe and efficient operation of such air- subchapter II the following: timelines, and whether the acquisitions ex- craft. ‘‘578. Role of Vice Commandant in major ac- amined would meet the tests for the use of ‘‘(B) PREVIOUSLY FUNDED SYSTEMS.—The quisition programs. multiyear procurement authorities. limitations in paragraph (1) do not apply to ‘‘579. Extension of major acquisition program SEC. 102. PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT OF FUNDS the design or acquisition of an unmanned contracts.’’. NECESSARY TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE FOR THE COAST GUARD. aerial system for which funds for research, (c) REVIEW REQUIRED.— (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 13 of title 14, development, test, and evaluation have been (1) REQUIREMENT.—The Commandant of the United States Code, is amended by adding at received from the Department of Defense or Coast Guard shall conduct a review of— the end the following: the department in which the Coast Guard is (A) the authorities provided to the Com- operating.’’; mandant in chapter 15 of title 14, United ‘‘§ 520. Prospective payment of funds nec- (E) in subchapter II, by adding at the end States Code, and other relevant statutes and essary to provide medical care the following: regulations related to Coast Guard acquisi- ‘‘(a) PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT REQUIRED.—In ‘‘§ 578. Role of Vice Commandant in major ac- tions, including developing recommenda- lieu of the reimbursement required under quisition programs tions to ensure that the Commandant plays section 1085 of title 10, for periods when the ‘‘The Vice Commandant— an appropriate role in the development of re- Coast Guard is not operating as a service in ‘‘(1) shall represent the customer of a quirements, acquisition processes, and the the Navy the Secretary of the department in major acquisition program with regard to associated budget practices; which the Coast Guard is operating shall trade-offs made among cost, schedule, tech- (B) implementation of the strategy pre- make a prospective payment to the Sec- nical feasibility, and performance with re- pared in accordance with section 562(b)(2) of retary of Defense of an amount that rep- resents the actuarial valuation of treatment spect to such program; and title 14, United States Code, as in effect be- or care— ‘‘(2) shall advise the Commandant in deci- fore the enactment of this Act; and ‘‘(1) that the Department of Defense pro- sions regarding the balancing of resources (C) acquisition policies, directives, and reg- vides to members of the Coast Guard, former against priorities, and associated trade-offs ulations of the Coast Guard to ensure such members of the Coast Guard, and dependents referred to in paragraph (1), on behalf of the policies, directives, and regulations establish of such members and former members (other customer of a major acquisition program. a customer-oriented acquisition system. than former members and dependents of ‘‘§ 579. Extension of major acquisition pro- (2) REPORT.—Not later than March 1, 2017, the Commandant shall submit to the Com- former members who are a Medicare-eligible gram contracts beneficiary or for whom the payment for ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the treatment or care is made from the Medi- 564(a)(2) of this title and section 2304 of title care-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund) at 10, and subject to subsections (b) and (c) of Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report con- facilities under the jurisdiction of the De- this section, the Secretary may acquire addi- partment of Defense or a military depart- tional units procured under a Coast Guard taining, at a minimum, the following: (A) The recommendations developed by the ment; and major acquisition program contract, by ex- ‘‘(2) for which a reimbursement would oth- tension of such contract without competi- Commandant under paragraph (1) and other results of the review conducted under such erwise be made under such section 1085. tion, if the Director of the Cost Analysis Di- ‘‘(b) AMOUNT.—The amount of the prospec- paragraph. vision of the Department of Homeland Secu- tive payment under subsection (a) shall be— (B) The actions the Commandant is taking, rity determines that the costs that would be ‘‘(1) in the case of treatment or care to be if any, within the Commandant’s existing saved through award of a new contract in ac- provided to members of the Coast Guard and authority to implement such recommenda- cordance with such sections would not ex- their dependents, derived from amounts ap- tions. ceed the costs of such an award. propriated for the operating expenses of the (3) MODIFICATION OF POLICIES, DIRECTIVES, ‘‘(b) LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL Coast Guard; AND REGULATIONS.—Not later than one year UNITS.—The number of additional units ac- ‘‘(2) in the case of treatment or care to be after the date of the enactment of this Act, quired under a contract extension under this provided former members of the Coast Guard the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall section may not exceed the number of addi- and their dependents, derived from amounts modify the acquisition policies, directives, tional units for which such determination is appropriated for retired pay; and regulations of the Coast Guard as nec- made. ‘‘(3) determined under procedures estab- essary to ensure the development and imple- ‘‘(c) DETERMINATION OF COSTS UPON RE- lished by the Secretary of Defense; mentation of a customer-oriented acquisi- QUEST.—The Director of the Cost Analysis ‘‘(4) paid during the fiscal year in which tion system, pursuant to the review under Division of the Department of Homeland Se- treatment or care is provided; and paragraph (1)(C). curity shall, at the request of the Secretary, ‘‘(5) subject to adjustment or reconcili- (d) ANALYSIS OF USING MULTIYEAR CON- determine for purposes of this section— ation as the Secretary of the department in TRACTING.— ‘‘(1) the costs that would be saved through which the Coast Guard is operating when it (1) IN GENERAL.—No later than one year award of a new major acquisition program is not operating as a service in the Navy and after the date of the enactment of this Act, contract in accordance with section 564(a)(2) the Secretary of Defense determine appro- the Secretary of the department in which for the acquisition of a number of additional priate during or promptly after such fiscal the Coast Guard is operating shall submit to units specified by the Secretary; and year in cases in which the prospective pay- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ‘‘(2) the costs of such award, including the ment is determined excessive or insufficient structure of the House of Representatives costs that would be incurred due to acquisi- based on the services actually provided. tion schedule delays and asset design and the Committee on Commerce, Science, ‘‘(c) NO PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT WHEN SERV- changes associated with such award. and Transportation of the Senate an analysis ICE IN NAVY.—No prospective payment shall ‘‘(d) NUMBER OF EXTENSIONS.—A contract of the use of multiyear contracting, includ- be made under this section for any period may be extended under this section more ing procurement authority provided under during which the Coast Guard operates as a than once.’’; and section 2306b of title 10, United States Code, service in the Navy. (F) in section 581— authority similar to that granted to the ‘‘(d) RELATIONSHIP TO TRICARE.—This sec- (i) by redesignating paragraphs (7) through Navy under section 121(b) of the National De- tion shall not be construed to require a pay- (10) as paragraphs (9) through (12), respec- fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 ment for, or the prospective payment of an tively, and by redesignating paragraphs (3) (Public Law 105–85; 111 Stat. 1648) and section amount that represents the value of, treat- through (6) as paragraphs (4) through (7), re- 150 of the Continuing Appropriations Act, ment or care provided under any TRICARE spectively; 2011 (Public Law 111–242; 124 Stat. 3519), and program.’’. (ii) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- block buy authority to acquire Fast Re- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis lowing: sponse Cutters, Offshore Patrol Cutters, for chapter 13 of title 14, United States Code, ‘‘(3) CUSTOMER OF A MAJOR ACQUISITION PRO- heavy polar icebreakers, and medium polar is amended by adding at the end the fol- GRAM.—The term ‘customer of a major acqui- icebreakers. lowing: sition program’ means the operating field (2) VESSELS TO BE ANALYZED.—Under para- ‘‘520. Prospective payment of funds necessary unit of the Coast Guard that will field the graph (1) the Secretary shall analyze— to provide medical care.’’.

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(c) REPEAL.—Section 217 of the Coast of the Coast Guard, in consultation with the of the Port Zone that includes the Arctic for Guard Authorization Act of 2015 (Public Law Secretary of Transportation, shall provide purposes of complying with sections 114–120), and the item relating to that sec- for the establishment, sustainment, and op- 155.1035(i) and 155.5035(i) of title 33, Code of tion in the table of contents in section 2 of eration of a reliable land-based enhanced Federal Regulations, only if the Com- such Act, are repealed. LORAN, or eLORAN, positioning, naviga- mandant— SEC. 103. OIL SPILL DISBURSEMENTS AUDITING tion, and timing system to provide a com- (1) publishes the proposed alternative plan- AND REPORT. plement to and backup for the Global Posi- ning criteria in the Federal Register for no- Section 1012 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 tioning System (in this section referred to as tice and comment in accordance with section (33 U.S.C. 2712) is amended— ‘GPS’) to ensure the availability of 553 of title 5, United States Code; (1) by repealing subsection (g); uncorrupted and nondegraded positioning, (2) completes a study of the economic im- (2) in subsection (l)(1), by striking ‘‘Within navigation, and timing signals for military pacts on the Arctic of such criteria; and one year after the date of enactment of the and civilian users in the event that GPS sig- (3) submits a report on such study to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010, and nals are corrupted, degraded, unreliable, or Committee on Transportation and Infra- annually thereafter,’’ and inserting ‘‘Each otherwise unavailable. structure of the House of Representatives year, on the date on which the President sub- ‘‘(b) REQUIREMENTS.—The system estab- and the Committee on Commerce, Science, mits to Congress a budget under section 1105 lished under subsection (a) shall— and Transportation of the Senate. of title 31, United States Code,’’; and ‘‘(1) be wireless; (b) DEFINITION.—For the purposes of this (3) by amending subsection (l)(2) to read as ‘‘(2) be terrestrial; section ‘‘Arctic’’ has the meaning that term follows: ‘‘(3) provide wide-area coverage; has under section 112 of the Arctic Research ‘‘(2) CONTENTS.—The report shall include— ‘‘(4) deliver a precise, high-power 100 kilo- and Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111). ‘‘(A) a list of each disbursement of $500,000 hertz signal; TITLE II—OTHER MATTERS or more from the Fund in the preceding fis- ‘‘(5) be synchronized with coordinated uni- SEC. 201. VESSEL ‘‘APOLLONIA’’. cal year, including disbursements to Federal versal time; Notwithstanding any other provision of agencies; ‘‘(6) be resilient and extremely difficult to law, the Secretary of the department in ‘‘(B) a list of each disbursement of $500,000 disrupt or degrade; which the Coast Guard is operating shall or more from the Fund in the fiscal year pre- ‘‘(7) be able to penetrate underground and issue a certificate of documentation with a ceding the preceding fiscal year that has not inside buildings; coastwise endorsement for the vessel Apol- been reimbursed by a responsible party; and ‘‘(8) be capable of ready deployment to re- lonia (United States official number 1266527). ‘‘(C) a description of how each use of the mote locations; SEC. 202. REIMBURSEMENT FOR NON-FEDERAL Fund described in subparagraph (A) or (B) ‘‘(9) take full advantage of the infrastruc- CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF CERTAIN meets the requirements of subsection (a).’’. ture of the existing, unused Government AIDS TO NAVIGATION. SEC. 104. DEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH AL- long-range navigation system (commonly (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the avail- TERNATE SAFETY COMPLIANCE known as ‘LORAN’); ability of amounts specifically provided in PROGRAM. ‘‘(10) incorporate the expertise of the pri- advance in subsequent appropriations Acts Section 4503(d)(1) of title 46, United States vate sector with respect to development, and in accordance with this section, the Code, is amended by striking ‘‘After January building, and operation; Commandant of the Coast Guard may reim- 1, 2020,’’ and all that follows through ‘‘the ‘‘(11) work in concert with and complement burse a non-Federal entity for costs incurred Secretary,’’ and inserting ‘‘For each of fish- any other similar positioning, navigation, by the entity for a covered project. ing vessels, fish processing vessels, and fish and timing systems; (b) CONDITIONS.—The Commandant may tender vessels, after the later of January 1, ‘‘(12) be available for use by Federal and not provide reimbursement under subsection 2020, or the end of the 3-year period begin- non-Federal government agencies for public (a) with respect to a covered project unless— ning on the date on which the Secretary pre- purposes at no cost; and (1) the need for the project is a result of scribes an alternate safety compliance pro- ‘‘(13) incorporate such other requirements the completion of construction with respect gram developed in cooperation with the com- determined necessary by the Commandant. to a federally authorized navigation channel; mercial fishing industry for such a vessel, ‘‘(c) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS.— (2) the Commandant determines, through such a vessel shall comply with the applica- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than three an appropriate navigation safety analysis, ble alternate safety compliance program’’. months after the date of enactment of this that the project is necessary to ensure safe marine transportation; SEC. 105. COAST GUARD PIER IN WILMINGTON, section, the Commandant, in consultation NORTH CAROLINA. with the Secretary of Transportation, shall (3) the Commandant approves the design of (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the de- publish a request for proposals to solicit op- the project to ensure that it meets all appli- partment in which the Coast Guard is oper- tions for— cable Coast Guard aid to navigation stand- ating shall submit to the Committee on ‘‘(A) eLORAN system architecture; and ards and requirements; Transportation and Infrastructure of the ‘‘(B) business models for the design, instal- (4) the non-Federal entity agrees to trans- House of Representatives and the Committee lation, operation, and maintenance of an fer the project upon completion to the Coast on Commerce, Science, and Transportation eLORAN system in accordance with this sec- Guard to be operated and maintained by the of the Senate by not later than 90 days after tion for a period of no less than 20 years. Coast Guard as a Federal aid to navigation; the date of the enactment of this Act a re- ‘‘(2) CONTRACTING OPTIONS.—The request (5) the non-Federal entity carries out the port on— for proposals shall request options that— project in accordance with the same laws (1) short-term plans for berthing the ‘‘(A) incorporate the expertise of the pri- and regulations that would apply to the USCGC Diligence in Wilmington, North vate sector; and Coast Guard if the Coast Guard carried out Carolina, while the Coast Guard pier in Wil- ‘‘(B) allow for the expeditious installation, the project, including obtaining all permits mington is being repaired; and daily operation, and routine maintenance of required for the project under Federal and (2) long-term plans for repairing and main- an eLORAN system architecture. State law; and taining such pier so that it can be used to ‘‘(d) IMPLEMENTATION DATE.—Not later (6) the Commandant determines that the berth such vessel and any future Coast Guard than 180 days after the date of enactment of project satisfies such additional require- cutter stationed in Wilmington. this section, the Commandant of the Coast ments as may be established by the Com- (b) COST ESTIMATES.—The report shall in- Guard, in consultation with the Secretary of mandant. (c) LIMITATIONS.—Reimbursements under clude cost estimates and timeframes for such Transportation, shall provide to the Com- subsection (a) may not exceed the following: short- and long-term plans. mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (1) For a single covered project, $5,000,000. SEC. 106. BACKUP GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM. of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and (2) For all covered projects in a single fis- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cal year, $5,000,000. cited as the ‘‘National Positioning, Naviga- Transportation of the Senate a plan to en- sure that the system required under this sec- (d) EXPIRATION.—The authority granted tion, and Timing Resilience and Security under this section shall expire on the date Act of 2016’’. tion is fully operational not later than 3 years after such date of enactment.’’. that is 4 years after the date of enactment of (b) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle VIII of title 46, (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis this section. United States Code, is amended by adding at (e) COVERED PROJECT DEFINED.—In this sec- for subtitle VIII of title 46, United States the end the following: tion, the term ‘‘covered project’’ means a Code, is amended by adding after the item project carried out by a non-Federal entity ‘‘CHAPTER 807—POSITION, NAVIGATION, relating to chapter 805 the following: AND TIMING to construct and establish an aid to naviga- ‘‘807. Position, Navigation, and Tim- tion that facilitates safe and efficient ma- ‘‘Sec. ing ...... 80701’’. ‘‘80701. Land-based complementary and rine transportation on a federally authorized backup system. SEC. 107. ARCTIC ALTERNATIVE PLANNING CRI- navigation channel. TERIA. SEC. 203. CORRECTIONS TO PROVISIONS EN- ‘‘§ 80701. Land-based complementary and (a) GENERAL.—The Commandant of the ACTED BY COAST GUARD AUTHOR- backup system Coast Guard may approve alternative plan- IZATION ACTS. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the avail- ning criteria for an area of lesser geographic (a) SHORT TITLE CORRECTION.—The Coast ability of appropriations, the Commandant extent than the area covered by the Captain Guard Authorization Act of 2015 (Public Law

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Code, is amended— Mr. Speaker, before we talk about through block buy contracts; may be (A) in subsection (c)(1)(D), by striking ‘‘en- H.R. 5978, I would like to talk about incrementally funded; may include gine’’ and inserting ‘‘engineer’’; and what is not in this bill, which is prob- combined purchases, also known as (B) in subsection (c)(9), by inserting a pe- ably one of the most important things economic order quantity purchases, of riod after ‘‘App’’. that is my duty, Mr. GARAMENDI’s materials and components; and long (2) Section 4503(f)(2) of title 46, United duty, and the Coast Guard’s duty to get lead time materials; and may include States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘, that’’ done—and that is build a polar ice- advance construction funding.’’ and inserting ‘‘, then’’. breaker. This is what the Navy has for every (c) PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE PRIBILOF ship that they make. This is one reason ISLANDS.— Let me tell you why there is no polar we created a joint program office be- (1) SHORT TITLE CORRECTION.—Section 521 of icebreaker in this bill: the CBO the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016 couldn’t get their act together in time tween the Coast Guard and the Navy, (Public Law 114–120), as amended by sub- to score this one way or another. So, so that the Navy can push the Coast section (a), is further amended by striking again, this body is held ransom by the Guard to do the right thing. ‘‘2015’’ and inserting ‘‘2016’’. Congressional Budget Office not scor- The Coast Guard, let it be said, at (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section ing something one way or another, the best, has been dragging their feet 105(e)(1) of the Pribilof Islands Transition on acquiring these icebreakers. In fact, Act (16 U.S.C. 1161 note; Public Law 106–562) whether it is good to go or not. The reason it is so important that we they have been pushing back against is amended by striking ‘‘2015’’ and inserting Congress every inch of the way on this. ‘‘2016’’. have more polar icebreakers and that we included the language that passed In my point of view, this is just like (3) TECHNICAL CORRECTION.—Section UAVs, or the unmanned aerial vehicles 522(b)(2) of the Coast Guard Authorization the Transportation and Infrastructure that we have now, Predators and the Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–120), as amended Committee last week is this: we do not like. Congress earmarked those be- by subsection (a), is further amended by have 24/7, 365-day polar icebreaking cause the Air Force did not want pilot- striking ‘‘subsection (a)’’ and inserting ability for the Arctic. The Russians less airplanes. Then you would have to ‘‘paragraph (1)’’. have over 40 polar icebreakers. That is (d) TITLE 14, UNITED STATES CODE.— get rid of pilots. So the Air Force over 40, some of which are even nu- (1) REDISTRIBUTION OF AUTHORIZATIONS OF pushed back day and night in the late clear. China has got more than 20 now. APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 2702 of title 14, nineties and this Congress earmarked The United States only has one that is United States Code, is amended— Predator drones. That is why we have (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking capable of crushing heavy ice, and even ‘‘$6,981,036,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$6,986,815,000’’; Predator drones. that is not available 24/7, 365. The military pushed back against and The High Latitude Region Mission (B) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected ve- Analysis revealed the following Coast hicles, also known as MRAP vehicles, ‘‘$140,016,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$134,237,000’’. Guard missions—defense readiness; ice (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis at which have saved thousands of lives in operations; marine environmental pro- the beginning of part III of title 14, United Iraq and Afghanistan, also pushed by States Code, is amended by striking the pe- tection; and ports, waterways, and Congress, not the U.S. military. In riod at the end of the item relating to chap- coastal security in the Arctic—were things like this, Congress is able to see ter 29. significantly impacted by the gap in things outside the box, which the Coast (e) NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES COST this mission performance. It is these Guard cannot in this case. ASSESSMENT.—Section 604(a) of the Coast gaps and the knowledge that, when the Guard Authorization Act of 2015 (Public Law Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Polar Star reaches the end of its ex- my time. 114–120) is amended in the first sentence by tended service life, we will have a pe- striking ‘‘365 days after the date of the en- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I actment of this Act,’’ and inserting ‘‘July 15, riod where the Coast Guard doesn’t yield myself such time as I may con- 2017,’’. have a heavy icebreaker at all, let sume. (f) CONTINUATION ON ACTIVE DUTY: BOARD.— alone what it has now, which is limited Mr. Speaker, the gentleman from Section 290(a) of title 14, United States Code, capability in the Arctic. California (Mr. HUNTER) has been an is amended by striking ‘‘five officers serving Progress is being made on the acqui- extraordinary leader on trying to ad- in the grade of vice admiral’’ and inserting sition front. Mr. GARAMENDI and I and dress a critical need that the United ‘‘5 officers (other than the Commandant) the Transportation and Infrastructure States has. serving in the grade of admiral or vice admi- Committee granted the Coast Guard The Arctic Ocean is opening. There is ral’’. the capability to do block buys, which (g) CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION.—Sec- not only a Northwest Passage, but tion 604(b) of the Howard Coble Coast Guard is what the Navy has, where you can there is a Northeast Passage. And this and Maritime Authorization Act of 2014 purchase more than one vessel at a year, just a couple of weeks ago—less (Public Law 113–281) is amended by inserting time, which saves billions of dollars. than 2 weeks ago—a cruise ship passed ‘‘and fisheries endorsement’’ after ‘‘endorse- We also gave them the ability to through the Northwest Passage with- ment’’. have lead-time materials, which means out the aid of an icebreaker. (h) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments they could buy the materials way in We absolutely have to have a polar made by this section shall take effect as if advance, which would save tens of mil- icebreaker. As the chairman said, we included in the enactment of Public Law 114– lions of dollars. The Coast Guard now 120. have one icebreaker today, and it is has this ability for the FRC and the going to go in for overhaul. When it The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- OPC. We want them to have it for the does, we have no heavy icebreaker ei- ant to the rule, the gentleman from icebreaker as well, but because of the ther for the North Pole or the South California (Mr. HUNTER) and the gen- CBO not scoring this, we weren’t able Pole. tleman from California (Mr. to get the language in. We are in trouble. We have to have GARAMENDI) each will control 20 min- Here is the specific language that is this. The U.S. Navy has to have it. U.S. utes. missing from H.R. 5978: security has to have it. And certainly The Chair recognizes the gentleman ‘‘The Commandant of the Coast for the commerce in the Arctic, we from California (Mr. HUNTER). Guard, subject to the availability of have to have it. It is a reality. The Arc- GENERAL LEAVE amounts specifically provided in ad- tic Ocean is opening. Commerce will Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I ask vance in subsequent appropriations take place. And it will also need mili- unanimous consent that all Members acts may enter into a contract for the tary availability in that area. may have 5 legislative days in which to acquisition of no less than three heavy The legislation that is before us revise and extend their remarks and in- polar icebreakers; and may enter into a today does not have the proper lan- clude extraneous material on H.R. 5978. contract for acquisition of additional guage in it because of CBO sitting on

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Later, At the request of the GAO, the bill technical changes to provisions in en- we hope to put the language back in, repeals a GAO report regarding dis- acted Coast Guard Authorization Acts. but it is not available today. bursements from the Oil Spill Liability Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of We have to have this. We go back Trust Fund. The information that was my time. meeting after meeting, hearing after collected by GAO will be incorporated Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I hearing, year after year, 4 or 5 years into an existing Coast Guard report. yield myself such time as I may con- that we have been working on this, and Due to certain recent weather events sume. then, at the very last moment, CBO impacting a Coast Guard pier in Wil- (Mr. GARAMENDI asked and was can’t get its act together. Well, I am mington, North Carolina, the Coast given permission to revise and extend sorry, CBO. We ought to waive the Guard is required to issue a one-time his remarks.) rules and get on with what we need to report detailing short- and long-term Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I do here, which is to provide the author- plans to replace and maintain the pier. join Chairman HUNTER in strong sup- ization. Certain fishing industries will be as- port for the legislation and to advance The language that the chairman has sisted by the bill, including those that this new policy initiative to improve worked out with me and others would would be affected by a prescribed Al- the oversight of the Coast Guard and not only provide the authorization, but ternative Safety Compliance Program the major acquisition programs, and would do it in such a way as to give us to be issued by the Coast Guard by Jan- also to advance the safety and security the very best possible financial deal on uary 1, 2017. of the U.S. maritime industry. the construction of icebreakers—that If the service does not issue the pro- H.R. 5978, the Coast Guard and Mari- is a block buy—and also authorizing, gram by January 1, 2017, which is hope- time Transportation Amendments Act, should the money be available in the fully the case, the bill would provide a is bipartisan legislation. We have future, an additional three lighter ice- 3-year window for industry compliance talked about some of the provisions breakers beyond the three heavy ice- from the date the Coast Guard issues that are not in the bill. I will try to breakers. the program. talk about those that are in the bill. It Not to say we are going to build it all It has been a long-term interest for deserves the robust support from Mem- at once, but the authorization is in the many, including Ranking Member bers on both sides of the aisle, and I law. That then allows the Coast Guard GARAMENDI, who has been instru- urge its quick passage, probably as to properly line it up for the very best mental—and I would say more instru- early as today. deal that we can get, maybe one at a mental than myself—in preparing the I thank the gentleman, Mr. HUNTER, time, maybe two or three over a 5- or language included in this legislation for his unwavering support of the Coast 10-year period of time. Unfortunately, that there be a reliable land-based po- Guard and the work that we are able to that language had to be stripped out. sitioning, navigation, and timing sys- do together with the members of the So when the chairman started his ex- tem to complement, supplement, and committee. planation of this bill, he did so to call back up the Global Positioning System Of great significance, this legislation all of our attention to what is not in that we now use, the GPS. will address an overlooked and under- the bill that should have been in the We have all seen what the Chinese appreciated threat to our national and bill, but for CBO and the rules that we can do now in knocking down sat- economic security: the fact that GPS, have that require us to have CBO’s ac- ellites. If our GPS goes out, there is no Global Positioning System, it has been counting before we move an authoriza- other way for us to navigate the oceans identified for nearly 20 years as the sin- tion. or to navigate land. The eLoran system gle point of failure, with serious impli- That is where we are today. Unfortu- does this to ensure the continuous cations for our national security and nately, it is where we are. So we are availability of uncorrupted or non-de- economy. going to move this bill along. We will graded signals for military and civilian I know we are not able to use these probably—hopefully—come back before users. The bill directed the Coast little machines called cell phones on this session is over in the lameduck Guard to establish and maintain such a the floor, but if we could, they are to- session and write this thing properly. backup system. tally reliant on GPS. You go down to Unfortunately, today we are not there. the ATM, it will not work without b 1915 There is more to be said about the rest GPS. Our systems of navigation, in- of the bill. Aids to navigation are important cluding such things as positive train Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of tools that allow vessels to safely navi- control, totally dependent upon GPS. my time. gate waterways. The bill would allow In fact, Wall Street, totally dependent Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I yield the Commandant, subject to appropria- on GPS. It is timing, navigation, and myself such time as I may consume. tions, to reimburse a non-Federal enti- positioning. That is GPS. Mr. Speaker, now we are going to get ty for costs incurred by that entity to We have no backup; other countries back to H.R. 5978, which is a very good construct and establish an aid to navi- do. You might ask, why is China, why bill in and of itself that, once again, gation that would otherwise be con- is Russia, why are they building a doesn’t have the language that we tried structed by the Coast Guard. GLAN-based backup to GPS? Well, to get in. Aids to navigation facilitate safe and they know that if there is trouble, the H.R. 5978, the Coast Guard and Mari- efficient maritime transportation on first thing that is going to disappear is time Transportation Amendments Act federally authorized navigation chan- GPS. of 2016, is a catch-all bill that addresses nels. Specific conditions for reimburse- Right now, GPS can be knocked out a number of different Coast Guard and ment are outlined. Reimbursements for by somebody driving down the freeway maritime transportation issues. a single project are limited to $5 mil- with their 18-wheeler and using an The bill involves improvements to lion, and the authority expires 4 years antiradar device. You might ask what the Coast Guard acquisition authori- after the date of enactment of the bill. happened at the Newark airport. That ties to ensure the acquisition program There are concerns with the Coast is exactly what happened. GPS was keeps in mind the needs of Coast Guard Guard’s Western Alaska Captain of the knocked out by somebody on Inter- operating units when acquiring assets. Port Zone approving alternate plan- state 95 with a radar device. This provision also requires an analysis ning criteria for areas covering only a It is a very weak signal, but it is an on the use of multiyear procurement portion of the zone. This action would extraordinarily important signal. So and block buy authorities related to create two adjacent areas with dif- this bill provides for a backup system the purchase of Fast Response Cutters, ferent levels of prevention and response which has been discussed for nearly 20

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Signals provided by GPS satellites years to comply with new alternative safety right thing—and the Clinton, in be- ensure that literally everything that we rou- compliance program requirements from the tween, without any action. tinely depend on not only runs, but runs with date the Coast Guard publishes these require- So this bill would actually push this unprecedented reliability and precision. ments. forward to give us an opportunity to We have all benefitted from GPS: whether Additionally, I want to express my support establish a backup system, which is ac- through the distribution of power from our for the provision that would grant to the Coast tually very old but will be updated electric grid; the coordination of timing signals Guard authority to reimburse private entities with the enhanced LORAN system, dat- for trains and traffic signals; or, to improve the for their costs to construct a Federal naviga- ing back to the 1940s, which was the efficiency of maritime search and rescue mis- tion aid. The additional sideboards that were first navigational system that we built sions launched by the Coast Guard. added have clarified the scope and intent of in the United States. There is no denying that GPS has been a this new authority. I want to thank Congress- Much of the system is already avail- tremendous technological asset. But the reality man BLAKE FARENTHOLD for his willingness to able; the towers, the locations, much of is that GPS signals are relatively weak and work to improve this provision. that is in place. This would authorize a fairly easy to degrade, disrupt or jam. This is Mr. Speaker, I again want to express my not a hypothetical matter; this threat is real, public-private partnership to put that appreciation to Chairman HUNTER and his staff in place. and it is happening now. for their support for the Coast Guard and the Just last week, the Commandant of the I won’t go into it anymore, but it is U.S. Maritime industry, and for their collabora- Coast Guard, Admiral Paul Zukunft, while high time that we get on with this. The tion in developing this legislation. speaking at a National Harbor Safety Con- chairman laid out how it is going to be I also want to thank the Chairman of the full done in his talk and, hopefully, we can ference in Portland, Oregon, cited over 100 in- stances in which vessels experienced disrup- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, finally get this underway. Congressman BILL SHUSTER, and the Ranking There are many, many other pieces tion to their GPS reception. There is nothing we can do to change the Member on the full Committee, Congressman that are in this legislation. We have PETER DEFAZIO, for their leadership and sup- talked a little bit about the Coast underlying physics of the GPS signal. We can, however, take necessary and appropriate ac- port for the Committee’s maritime agenda. Guard icebreakers. We do have a In closing, this legislation is bipartisan and study—oh, my goodness, another study. tions now to ensure that a reliable land-based back-up system for positioning, navigation and non-controversial. It deserves the full support It is the best we could do at the mo- of the House. ment. The chairman and I talked about timing signals is available when needed. NSPD–39: U.S. SPACE-BASED POSITION, NAVI- what we would like to accomplish with Moreover, if the Russians, the Chinese, the EU, and other nations are developing land- GATION, AND TIMING POLICY, DECEMBER 15, more than that with his actual author- 2004 ization. The block buy, we have got to based GPS back-up systems, the United FACT SHEET do it, and, hopefully, we will. States should have its own system as well. Since 2001 the Federal Government, nota- There are other things that are in the The President authorized a new national bly the PNT Executive Committee, has been policy on December 8, 2004 that establishes bill that the chairman has described. I evaluating options. The Executive Committee guidance and implementation actions for won’t go into them today in any more concluded in December, 2014 that an en- space-based positioning, navigation, and detail but to say that, in my written hanced LORAN, or eLORAN system, would timing programs, augmentations, and activi- statement, it will be covered. ties for U.S. national and homeland security, be the most cost-effective and reliable back-up One more thing, to back up the GPS, civil, scientific, and commercial purposes. for GPS signals. I include in the RECORD about 15 years This policy supersedes Presidential Decision What this legislation will do is force the Fed- of studies by Federal Government Directive/National Science and Technology eral Government to finally take action on its agencies that all say we have got to Council–6, U.S. Global Positioning System own recommendation. Policy, dated March 28, 1996. have a backup system, and the The Coast Guard, which for decades oper- I. Scope and Definitions eLORAN is the best. ated the LORAN-C navigation system (the Mr. Chairman, shall we continue on This policy provides guidance for: (1) devel- predecessor of GPS), would be directed to opment, acquisition, operation, sustainment, and beat this for a while longer or shall publish a request for proposals, complete a we say let’s pass the bill and get on and modernization of the Global Positioning plan for the architecture of an eLORAN sys- System and U.S.-developed, owned and/or op- with it? tem, and get a system built and fully oper- erated systems used to augment or otherwise I am pleased to rise and join Chairman ational within three years. improve the Global Positioning System and/ HUNTER in strong support of this legislation to Make no mistake, this is a significant under- or other space-based positioning, navigation, advance new policy initiatives to improve the taking. But the stakes of doing nothing is a and timing signals; (2) development, deploy- oversight of the Coast Guard’s major acquisi- risky roll of the dice we would be well-advised ment, sustainment, and modernization of ca- tion programs and to advance the safety and pabilities to protect U.S. and allied access to to avoid. I strongly urge members on both and use of the Global Positioning System for security of the U.S. maritime industry. sides to support this important provision. H.R. 5978, the Coast Guard and Maritime national, homeland, and economic security, I am also very pleased that this legislation and to deny adversaries access to any space- Transportation Amendments Act of 2016, is bi- continues to move forward in our efforts to re- based positioning, navigation, and timing partisan legislation that was developed to ad- capitalize the Coast Guard’s legacy fleet of services; and (3) foreign access to the Global dress issues that have arisen since the Con- polar class heavy icebreakers. Positioning System and United States Gov- gress passed a two-year comprehensive It is clear that we are witnessing the open- ernment augmentations, and international Coast Guard authorization bill earlier this year. ing of the Arctic to maritime commerce, and cooperation with foreign space-based posi- This legislation is deserving of robust sup- with it, the creation of a whole new ocean of tioning, navigation, and timing services, in- port from members on both sides of the aisle operational responsibility for the Coast Guard. cluding augmentations. For purposes of this document: and I urge its quick passage by the House In this most challenging of maritime environ- today so it can be sent to the other body for ‘‘Interoperable’’ refers to the ability of ments, it is vital that the Service has the civil U.S. and foreign space-based posi- its consideration and passage before the icebreaking capabilities it will need to operate tioning, navigation, and timing services to 114th Congress adjourns sine die. safely and effectively. be used together to provide better capabili- I want to thank Chairman HUNTER for his I must express my disappointment that we ties at the user level than would be achieved unwavering leadership and for the cooperative were unable to retain the ‘‘block buy’’ provi- by relying solely on one service or signal; spirit of this excellent staff in working with me sion that was reported out of the Transpor- ‘‘Compatible’’ refers to the ability of U.S. and other Democratic members to address our tation Committee. and foreign space-based positioning, naviga- interests and concerns in this legislation. Nevertheless, the analysis of multi-year pro- tion, and timing services to be used sepa- Of greatest significance, this legislation will curement and block buy contracting called for rately or together without interfering with address an overlooked need and under-appre- each individual service or signal, and with- in this legislation would be helpful to have on out adversely affecting navigation warfare; ciated threat to our national and economic se- hand when the Congress ultimately does ap- and curity—the fact that the Global Positioning propriate funds for the construction of these ‘‘Augmentation’’ refers to space and/or System, or GPS, has been identified as a sin- vital new national security assets. ground-based systems that provide users of gle point of failure with serious implications for I also want to express my support for other space-based positioning, navigation, and our national security and economy. provisions in the bill, notably language that will timing signals with additional information

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Goals and Objectives Deputy Secretaries of the Department of De- II. Background The fundamental goal of this policy is to fense and the Department of Transportation Over the past decade, the Global Posi- ensure that the United States maintains or by their designated representatives. Its tioning System has grown into a global util- space-based positioning, navigation, and members will include representatives at the equivalent level from the Departments of ity whose multiuse services are integral to timing services, augmentation, back-up, and State, Commerce, and Homeland Security, U.S. national security, economic growth, service denial capabilities that: (1) provide the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the National Aero- transportation safety, and homeland secu- uninterrupted availability of positioning, nautics and Space Administration, and from rity, and are an essential element of the navigation, and timing services; (2) meet other Departments and Agencies as required. worldwide economic infrastructure. In the growing national, homeland, economic secu- Components of the Executive Office of the year 2000, the United States recognized the rity, and civil requirements, and scientific President, including the Office of Manage- increasing importance of the Global Posi- and commercial demands; (3) remain the pre- ment and Budget, the National Security tioning System to civil and commercial eminent military space-based positioning, navigation, and timing service; (4) continue Council staff, the Homeland Security Coun- users by discontinuing the deliberate deg- cil staff, the Office of Science and Tech- radation of accuracy for non-military sig- to provide civil services that exceed or are competitive with foreign civil space-based nology Policy, and the National Economic nals, known as Selective Availability. Since Council staff, shall participate as observers that time, commercial and civil applications positioning, navigation, and timing services and augmentation systems; (5) remain essen- to the Executive Committee. The Chairman of the Global Positioning System have con- of the Federal Communications Commission tinued to multiply and their importance has tial components of internationally accepted positioning, navigation, and timing services; shall be invited to participate on the Execu- increased significantly. Services dependent tive Committee as a Liaison. The Executive on Global Positioning System information and (6) promote U.S. technological leader- ship in applications involving space-based Committee shall meet at least twice each are now an engine for economic growth, en- year. The Secretaries of Defense and Trans- hancing economic development, and improv- positioning, navigation, and timing services. To achieve this goal, the United States Gov- portation shall develop the procedures by ing safety of life, and the system is a key which the Committee shall operate. component of multiple sectors of U.S. crit- ernment shall: Provide uninterrupted access to U.S. The Executive Committee shall make rec- ical infrastructure. space-based global, precise positioning, navi- ommendations to its member Departments While the growth in civil and commercial gation, and timing services for U.S. and al- and Agencies, and to the President through applications continues, the positioning, lied national security systems and capabili- the representatives of the Executive Office of navigation, and timing information provided ties through the Global Positioning System, the President. In addition, the Executive by the Global Positioning System remains without being dependent on foreign posi- Committee will advise and coordinate with critical to U.S. national security, and its ap- tioning, navigation, and timing services; and among the Departments and Agencies plications are integrated into virtually every Provide on a continuous, worldwide basis responsible for the strategic decisions re- facet of U.S. military operations. United civil space-based, positioning, navigation, garding policies, architectures, require- States and allied military forces will con- and timing services free of direct user fees ments, and resource allocation for maintain- tinue to rely on the Global Positioning Sys- for civil, commercial, and scientific uses, ing and improving U.S. space-based posi- tem military services for positioning, navi- and for homeland security through the Glob- tioning, navigation, and timing infrastruc- gation, and timing services. al Positioning System and its augmenta- tures, including the Global Positioning Sys- The continuing growth of services based on tions, and provide open, free access to infor- tem, its augmentations, security for these the Global Positioning System presents op- mation necessary to develop and build equip- services, and relationships with foreign posi- portunities, risks, and threats to U.S. na- ment to use these services; tioning, navigation, and timing services. tional, homeland, and economic security. Improve capabilities to deny hostile use of Specifically, the Executive Committee shall: The widespread and growing dependence on any space-based positioning, navigation, and Ensure that national security, homeland the Global Positioning System of military, timing services, without unduly disrupting security, and civil requirements receive full civil, and commercial systems and infra- civil and commercial access to civil posi- and appropriate consideration in the deci- structures has made many of these systems tioning, navigation, and timing services out- sion-making process and facilitate the inte- inherently vulnerable to an unexpected side an area of military operations, or for gration and de-confliction of these require- interruption in positioning, navigation, and/ homeland security purposes; ments for space-based positioning, naviga- or timing services. In addition, whether de- Improve the performance of space-based tion, and timing capabilities, as required; signed for military capabilities or not, all positioning, navigation, and timing services, Coordinate individual Departments’ and Agencies’ positioning, navigation, and tim- positioning, navigation, and timing signals including more robust resistance to inter- ing program plans, requirements, budgets, from space and their augmentations provide ference for, and consistent with, U.S. and al- and policies, and assess the adequacy of inherent capabilities that can be used by ad- lied national security purposes, homeland se- funding and schedules to meet validated re- versaries, including enemy military forces curity, and civil, commercial, and scientific and terrorist groups. Finally, emerging for- quirements in a timely manner; users worldwide; Ensure that the utility of civil services ex- eign space-based positioning, navigation, and Maintain the Global Positioning System as ceeds, or is at least equivalent to, those rou- timing services could enhance or undermine a component of multiple sectors of the U.S. tinely provided by foreign space-based posi- the future utility of the Global Positioning Critical Infrastructure, consistent with tioning, navigation, and timing services; System. Homeland Security Presidential Directive–7, The United States must continue to im- Promote plans to modernize the U.S. Critical Infrastructure Identification, space-based positioning, navigation, and prove and maintain the Global Positioning Prioritization, and Protection, dated Decem- timing infrastructure, including: (1) develop- System, augmentations, and backup capa- ber 17, 2003; ment, deployment, and operation of new and/ bilities to meet growing national, homeland, Encourage foreign development of posi- or improved national security and public and economic security requirements, for tioning, navigation, and timing services and safety services when required and to the civil requirements, and to meet commercial systems based on the Global Positioning maximum practical extent; and (2) deter- and scientific demands. In parallel, we must System. Seek to ensure that foreign space- mining the apportionment of requirements continue to improve capabilities to deny ad- based positioning, navigation, and timing between the Global Positioning System and versary access to all space-based positioning, systems are interoperable with the civil its augmentations, including consideration navigation, and timing services, particularly services of the Global Positioning System of user equipment; including services that are openly available and its augmentations in order to benefit Review proposals and provide rec- and can be readily used by adversaries and/or civil, commercial, and scientific users world- ommendations to the Departments and terrorists to threaten the security of the wide. At a minimum, seek to ensure that for- Agencies for international cooperation, as United States. In addition, the diverse re- eign systems are compatible with the Global well as spectrum management and protec- quirements for and multiple applications of Positioning System and its augmentations tion issues; and space-based positioning, navigation, and and address mutual security concerns with Establish a space-based Positioning, Navi- timing services require stable yet adaptable foreign providers to prevent hostile use of gation, and Timing Advisory Board. The policies and management mechanisms. The space-based positioning, navigation, and board shall be comprised of experts from out- existing management mechanisms for the timing services; and side the United States Government, and Global Positioning System and its aug- Promote the use of U.S. space-based posi- shall be chartered as a Federal Advisory mentations must be modified to accommo- tioning, navigation, and timing services and Committee. date a multi-use approach to program plan- capabilities for applications at the Federal, The Executive Committee shall establish ning, resource allocation, system develop- State, and local level, to the maximum prac- the National Space-Based Positioning, Navi- ment, and operations. Therefore, the United tical extent. gation, and Timing Coordination Office. This

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The Executive other non-United States Munitions List of this policy, make Global Positioning Sys- Committee shall determine the resources for space-based positioning, navigation and tim- tem national security services, user equip- the National Space-Based Positioning, Navi- ing capabilities that are currently available ment, information, and technology available gation, and Timing Coordination Office, in- or are planned to be available in the global for use by allied military forces; and cluding funding, location, staffing, and com- marketplace will continue to be considered Work with allies to monitor access to na- position, consistent with the direction of favorably. Exports of sensitive or advanced tional security services and user equipment, this policy. positioning, navigation, and timing informa- in order to limit the potential for adver- The National Space-Based Positioning, tion, systems, technologies, and components saries to use these capabilities against U.S. Navigation, and Timing Coordination Office will be considered on a case-by-case basis in and allied military forces; shall serve as the Secretariat for the Execu- accordance with existing laws and regula- Maintain the commitment to discontinue tive Committee and shall perform those tions, as well as relevant national security the use of the feature known as Selective functions delegated by the Executive Com- and foreign policy goals and considerations. Availability designed to degrade globally the mittee. Departments and Agencies shall pro- In support of such reviews, the Secretary of Standard Positioning Service of the Global vide appropriate information to the National State, in consultation with the Secretaries Positioning System; Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and of Defense, Commerce, and Energy, the Ad- Facilitate access to appropriate levels of Timing Coordination Office to ensure inter- ministrator of the National Aeronautics and national security services and user equip- agency transparency about positioning, navi- Space Administration, and the Director of ment at the Federal level to meet critical re- gation, and timing programs, policies, budg- Central Intelligence, shall modify and main- quirements for emergency response and ets, and activities that might affect mutual tain the Sensitive Technology List directed other homeland security purposes, and, on interests or interagency dependencies. The in U.S. Commercial Remote Sensing Space an exceptional basis, for civil purposes, in- Interagency Global Positioning System Ex- Policy, dated April 25, 2003, including those cluding state or local emergency response; ecutive Board is hereby disestablished, and technology items or areas deemed sensitive Develop improved, dedicated national secu- the Executive Committee or the National for positioning, navigation and timing appli- rity positioning, navigation, and timing ca- Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and cations. The Secretaries of State and Com- pabilities, including but not limited to more Timing Coordination Office, as appropriate, merce shall use the list in the evaluation of diverse, flexible, and capable signals and shall assume its functions as defined in the requests for exports. services; Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Execu- VI. Agency Roles and Responsibilities Maintain lead responsibility for negoti- tive Committee Charter, consistent with the Departments and Agencies shall allocate ating with foreign defense organizations any direction provided in this policy. the resources required to fulfill the objec- cooperation regarding access to or informa- The Executive Committee shall advise and tives of this policy. Nothing in this policy tion about Global Positioning System mili- coordinate the interdepartmental resource shall diminish the operational and budgetary tary services; and allocation for the Global Positioning System authorities of the Departments and Agen- In cooperation with other Departments and it augmentations on an annual basis. cies. and Agencies, assess the utility and feasi- The Secretary of Defense shall have primary The Secretary of Defense shall: bility of hosting secondary payloads on Glob- responsibility for providing resources for de- Have responsibility for development, ac- al Positioning System satellites, including, velopment, acquisition, operation, quisition, operation, security, and continued but not limited to those intended to enhance sustainment, and modernization of the Glob- modernization of the Global Positioning Sys- global search and rescue capabilities for all al Positioning System. The Secretary of tem, while facilitating appropriate civil and users. No secondary payload may adversely Transportation shall provide resources to homeland security Department and Agency affect the performance, schedule, or cost of the Secretary of Defense for assessment, de- representation and participation in these ac- the Global Positioning System, its signals or velopment, acquisition, implementation, op- tivities, and any decisions that affect civil services. Resources required for the assess- eration, and sustainment of additional des- and homeland security equities; ment, development, acquisition, integration, ignated Global Positioning System civil ca- Develop, acquire, operate, realistically and operation of secondary payloads shall be pabilities beyond the second and third civil test, evaluate, and maintain navigation war- the responsibility of the sponsoring agency signals already contained in the current fare capabilities and other capabilities re- or agencies. Global Positioning System program Global quired to: The Secretary of Transportation shall: Effectively utilize the Global Positioning Positioning System civil signal performance Have lead responsibility for the develop- System services in the event of adversary monitoring, augmentations, and other ment of requirements for civil applications jamming or other interference; unique positioning, navigation, and timing from all United States Government civil De- Deny to adversaries position, navigation, capabilities will be funded by the agency or partments and Agencies; and timing services from the Global Posi- agencies requiring those services or capabili- Ensure, in cooperation with the Secretary tioning System, its augmentations, and/or ties, including out-year procurement and op- of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland any other space-based position, navigation, erations costs. Any new technical features Security, the performance monitoring of and timing systems without unduly dis- proposed and funded by the civil agencies U.S. civil space-based positioning, naviga- rupting civil, commercial, and scientific uses shall not degrade or displace existing or tion, and timing services; of these services outside an area of military planned national security functions of the Consistent with the guidance in Section V system. If the Executive Committee rec- operations, or for homeland security pur- poses; and of this policy, and in coordination with the ommends that the availability of Global Po- Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of sitioning System capabilities should be ac- Identify, locate and mitigate, in coordina- tion with Departments and Agencies, as ap- State, facilitate: (1) foreign development of celerated, the Executive Committee will civil positioning, navigation, and timing make recommendations regarding the re- propriate, any interference on a global basis that adversely affects use of the Global Posi- services and systems based on the Global Po- sources required to accelerate those capabili- sitioning System; and (2) international par- ties. Resource issues will be resolved during tioning System for military operations; Ensure the earliest operational avail- ticipation in the development of civil appli- the regular budget process. ability for modernized military and naviga- cations for U.S. space-based positioning, The details of the cost sharing between: (1) navigation, and timing services; the Department of Defense and the Depart- tion warfare capabilities; Train, equip, test, and exercise U.S. mili- Ensure, in coordination with the Secretary ment of Transportation, for the Global Posi- tary forces and national security capabilities of Defense, that space-based positioning, tioning System; and (2) Departments and in operationally realistic conditions that in- navigation, and timing public safety services Agencies sponsoring augmentations, and/or clude denial of the Global Positioning Sys- meet or exceed international performance unique or accelerated capabilities, shall be tem. In cooperation with the Secretaries of standards, including but not limited to those outlined in a Five-Year National Space- Transportation and Homeland Security, and used for these services in aviation and/or Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing as appropriate, with the Secretary of State, maritime applications; Plan, consistent with the guidance provided develop guidelines that facilitate these ac- In cooperation with other Departments in this policy. tivities and Navigation Warfare training, and Agencies, promote the use of U.S. civil V. Foreign Access to U.S. Space-based Posi- testing, demonstrations, and exercises with- space-based positioning, navigation, and tioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabili- out unduly disrupting or degrading home- timing services and capabilities for transpor- ties land security and civil services and oper- tation safety; Any exports of U.S. positioning, naviga- ations, either internationally or domesti- Represent the civil Departments and Agen- tion, and timing capabilities covered by the cally; cies in the development, acquisition, man- United States Munitions List or the Com- Promote use of Global Positioning System agement, and operations of the Global Posi- merce Control List will continue to be li- national security services to allied military tioning System;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:21 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26SE7.033 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H5902 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 26, 2016 Develop, acquire, operate, and maintain International agreements with foreign gov- operation with the Secretary of Commerce, Global Positioning System space or terres- ernments and international organizations re- shall develop and provide to the Secretary of trial augmentations for civil transportation garding the planning, operation, manage- Transportation requirements for the use of applications; ment, and/or use of the Global Positioning the Global Positioning System and its aug- Ensure the earliest operational avail- System and its augmentations; and mentations to support civil space systems. ability for modernized civil signals and serv- Modify and maintain, in coordination with The Director of Central Intelligence shall ices on the Global Positioning System and the Secretaries of Defense, Commerce, and identify, monitor, and assess the develop- its augmentations, in coordination with the Energy, the Director of Central Intelligence, ment of foreign threats to the use of the Secretary of Defense; and the Administrator of the National Aero- Global Positioning System positioning, navi- In coordination with the Secretary of nautics and Space Administration, the Sen- gation, and timing architectures and related Homeland Security, develop, acquire, oper- sitive Technology List created by U.S. Com- services; provide information to assist the ate, and maintain backup position, naviga- mercial Remote Sensing Space Policy, dated Secretary of Defense in development of coun- tion, and timing capabilities that can sup- April 25, 2003. In particular, include sensitive termeasures; port critical transportation, homeland secu- technology items and/or information related Departments and Agencies detecting inter- rity, and other critical civil and commercial to positioning, navigation, and timing appli- ference, or receiving reports of domestic or infrastructure applications within the cations. international interference adversely affect- United States, in the event of a disruption of The Secretary of Homeland Security shall: ing the performance of U.S. space-based posi- the Global Positioning System or other Identify space-based positioning, naviga- tioning, navigation, and timing services tion, and timing requirements for homeland space-based positioning, navigation, and shall provide timely reports to the Secretary security purposes to the Secretary of Trans- timing services, consistent with Homeland of Homeland Security, the Secretary of De- portation, and coordinate the use of posi- Security Presidential Directive–7, Critical fense, and the Director of Central Intel- tioning, navigation, and timing capabilities Infrastructure Identification, Prioritization, ligence. Upon notification by the Secretary and backup systems for homeland security and Protection, dated December 17, 2003; and of Homeland Security: purposes by Federal, State, and local govern- In cooperation with the Secretary of De- The Secretary of Commerce, in coopera- fense, assess and assist, as appropriate, in ments and authorities; In coordination with the Secretary of tion with other Departments and Agencies, the international acceptance for using the Transportation, and with other Departments and with the Chairman of the Federal Com- military positioning, navigation, and timing and Agencies, promote the use of the Global munications Commission shall take appro- services of the Global Positioning System for Positioning System positioning and timing priate and legally permissible actions re- operations in civil airspace. standards for use by Federal agencies, and by quired to mitigate interference to U.S. The Secretary of Commerce shall: State and local authorities responsible for space-based positioning, navigation, and Represent U.S. commercial interests with timing services within the United States; other Departments and Agencies in the re- public safety and emergency response; In coordination with the Secretary of De- and quirements review of the Global Positioning fense, and in cooperation with the Secre- The Secretary of State shall, as appro- System and related space-based augmenta- taries of Transportation and Commerce, en- priate, notify and/or coordinate the notifica- tions; sure: tion of foreign governments and inter- In coordination with the Secretaries of Mechanisms are in place to identify, un- national organizations in cases of inter- State, Defense, and Transportation and the derstand, and disseminate timely informa- ference with U.S. space-based positioning, National Aeronautics and Space Administra- tion regarding threats associated with the navigation, and timing services caused by tion, seek to protect the radio frequency potential hostile use of space-based posi- foreign government or commercial activi- spectrum used by the Global Positioning tioning, navigation, and timing services ties. System and its augmentations through ap- within the United States; and propriate domestic and international spec- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I Procedures are developed, implemented, yield back the balance of my time. trum management and regulatory practices; and routinely exercised to request assistance In coordination with the Secretaries of De- from the Secretary of Defense should it be- Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 fense and Transportation, and the Adminis- come necessary to deny hostile use of space- minutes to the gentleman from Texas trator of the National Aeronautics and Space based position, navigation and timing serv- (Mr. FARENTHOLD). Administration, facilitate cooperation be- ices within the United States; Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, I tween the United States Government and In coordination with the Secretaries of De- rise in support of this bill. There are a U.S. industry as appropriate to identify mu- fense, Transportation, and Commerce, de- lot of good things in it for the Nation. tually acceptable solutions that will pre- velop and maintain capabilities, procedures, As a former computer technician, I serve existing and evolving uses of space- and techniques, and routinely exercise civil based positioning, navigation, and timing contingency responses to ensure continuity know there is nothing worse than a sin- services, while allowing for the development of operations in the event that access to the gle point of failure in the network. of other technologies and services that de- Global Positioning System is disrupted or GPS is a single point of failure for a lot pend on use of the radio frequency spectrum; denied; of things; eLORAN is absolutely must- In cooperation with the Administrator of In coordination with the Secretaries of have. the National Aeronautics and Space Admin- Transportation and Defense, and in coopera- We can talk about what is not in the istration, develop and provide to the Sec- tion with other Departments and Agencies, bill as well, but I do want to talk about retary of Transportation requirements for coordinate the use of existing and planned use of the Global Positioning System and its Federal capabilities to identify, locate, and a section that is specifically important augmentations to support civil space sys- attribute any interference within the United to the district I represent. tems; and States that adversely affects use of the Glob- Section 202 grants the authority for In cooperation with other Departments al Positioning System and its augmentations the Coast Guard to reimburse non-Fed- and Agencies, promote the use of U.S. civil for homeland security, civil, commercial, eral entities for the cost of construc- space-based positioning, navigation, and and scientific purposes; and tion to certain aids to navigation. This timing services and capabilities for applica- In coordination with the Secretaries of authority ensures these types of safe- tions at the Federal, State, and local level, Transportation and Defense, and the Direc- to the maximum practical extent. tor of Central Intelligence, and in coopera- ty-related navigation projects can The Secretary of State shall: tion with other Departments and Agencies: move forward in a timely fashion. In cooperation with the Secretary of De- (1) develop a central repository and database We are all too aware of how slow the fense, the Secretary of Transportation, and for reports of domestic and international in- government can be, especially when it other Departments and Agencies promote terference to the civil services of the Global comes to funding projects, so we have the use of civil aspects of the Global Posi- Positioning System and its augmentations come up with a way here where we can tioning System and its augmentation serv- for homeland security, civil, commercial, work with non-Federal partners to im- ices and standards with foreign governments and scientific purposes; and (2) notify prove the safety of our navigation sys- and other international organizations; promptly the Administrator, National Tele- Take the lead for negotiating with foreign communications and Information Adminis- tem. It doesn’t cost the government governments and international organizations tration, the Chairman of the Federal Com- anything. The non-Federal partners go regarding civil and, as appropriate and in co- munications Commission, the Secretary of ahead and put in the equipment up to ordination with the Secretary of Defense, Defense, the Director of Central Intelligence, Coast Guard standards with Coast military positioning, navigation, and timing and other Departments and Agencies in cases Guard approval and get it done now; matters, including but not limited to coordi- of domestic or international interference and then, when the Coast Guard gets nating interagency review of: with space-based positioning, navigation, the money, when the red tape and gov- Instructions to U.S. delegations for bilat- and timing services to enable appropriate in- ernment machine moves through its eral and multilateral consultations relating vestigation, notification, and/or enforcement to the planning, management, and use of the action. procedure, they can get reimbursed, Global Positioning System and related aug- The Administrator of the National Aero- while our mariners can enjoin the en- mentation systems; and nautics and Space Administration, in co- hanced safety and our ports can enjoy

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:21 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26SE7.034 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE September 26, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5903 the enhanced economic activity as a dent of Civil & Aerospace Systems for Exelis. The EXCOM also assessed that a timing-fo- result of being able to, for instance, ‘‘eLORAN is a difficult to disrupt technology cused network could be implemented in the traverse channels in low-light condi- that offers PNT and wide area broadcast near term with properly scoped specifica- tions. data capabilities indoors, in underground lo- tions, costs, and cost sharing arrangements. cations and other GPS-denied environ- As you stated, there may be opportunities to It is safety. It is good for the econ- ments.’’ work with private and commercial entities omy. In fact, one of the problems that ‘‘A preponderance of government, aca- to initiate these complementary capabili- brought this to my attention was when demic, and industry reports have concluded ties. there was a project in Corpus Christi, that eLORAN is the best independent, multi- The EXCOM met on September 3, 2015, and the La Quinta Channel. Somehow, the modal solution to provide assured PNT as a agreed to a two-fold strategy for activities to aids to navigation never got built, even complement to GPS,’’ said Chuck Schue, explore a national complementary capability president and CEO of UrsaNay. to GPS: pursue potential near-term opportu- though this channel has been dredged Exelis and UrsaNav have entered into this and is in use. The pilots say it is unsafe nities to leverage public and private sector CRADA because they believe that low fre- capabilities and resources to support a tim- to use in low-light conditions, and it quency signals, such as eLORAN, operate ing-focused eLoran network, while also docu- looks like it could be years before the independently of GPS signals and can pro- menting the requirements for a more com- Coast Guard gets around to funding it. vide alternative timing, either standalone, prehensive complementary PNT capability Well, the Port of Corpus Christi is or as a component of a PNT service. Exelis for the nation’s critical infrastructure. willing to pony up the money today. also believes that as a result of its wealth of The EXCOM acknowledges the challenges The Coast Guard says: All right; when experience in its PNT portfolio, that there associated with this undertaking, especially are many civil and defense applications that given the fact that no government-wide set we get it, we will give it back. This require precise time and/or position in GPS- piece of legislation allows that to hap- of requirements has been established for denied environments. Examples include such a complementary capability. However, pen. It is good government, along with radio frequency interference, both inten- sufficient data exists from previous studies lots of other pieces of this legislation, tional and unintentional; signal attenuation to produce initial cost estimates and basic something we need to pass, and I urge from heavy forest canopy, terrain or build- system specifications to determine the ap- my colleagues to git-r-done. ings; and indoor and underground locations. propriate scope of the effort. We are building Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I yield About UsaNav: UrsaNav, Inc. is a Veteran- on these data and estimates to develop a myself such time as I may consume. Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned more detailed approach for an initial timing- Small Business focused on delivering innova- We need polar icebreakers. This body focused eLoran capability. This initial tim- tive engineering and information solutions, ing network could provide a near-term solu- is going to push; Mr. GARAMENDI and I and associated professional services to gov- are going to push and push until we tion while we continue our efforts to pre- ernment and commercial clients worldwide. scribe a complete set of requirements nec- have polar icebreakers and we have at UrsaNav is the World’s leading supplier of essary to support a full complementary PNT least 1⁄140 the capability of Russia. That eLORAN technology, equipment, and serv- capability for the nation. is a pretty low bar that we are setting ices with deep experience in the design, de- We look forward to working with you as we for ourselves, but we are going to set it velopment, and deployment of PNT systems. continue our efforts to provide a complemen- right here, right now, in this body. For more information, visit our website at tary PNT capability for U.S. critical infra- 1 www.ursanay.com. structure. Let’s at least have ⁄140 of the capability About Exelis: Exelis is a diversified, top- or Russia, build those polar ice- We have sent a similar response to each co- tier global aerospace, defense, information signer of your letter. breakers. and services company that leverages a great- Sincerely, Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to er than 50-year legacy of deep customer VICTOR M. MENDEZ, support H.R. 5978. knowledge and technical expertise to deliver Deputy Secretary of I yield back the balance of my time. affordable, mission-critical solutions for Transportation, Co- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I include in global customers. Exelis is a leader in posi- Chair, National Ex- tioning and navigation, sensors, air traffic the RECORD the following materials: ecutive Committee management solutions, image processing and EXELIS, URSANAV, THE DEPARTMENT OF for Space-Based Po- distribution, communications and informa- sitioning, Naviga- HOMELAND SECURITY AND THE U.S. COAST tion systems; and focused on strategic GUARD ENTER AGREEMENT TO TRIAL tion, and Timing. growth in the areas of critical networks, ISR ROBERT O. WORK, GROUND-BASED POSITION, NAVIGATION AND and analytics, electronic warfare and com- TIMING SIGNAL Deputy Secretary of posite aerostructures. Headquartered in Defense, Co-Chair, HERNDON, VA, May 22, 2015.—Exelis (NYSE: McLean, Virginia, Exelis employs approxi- National Executive XLS), UrsaNav, Inc., the Department of mately 10,000 people and generated 2014 sales Committee for Space- Homeland Security’s Science and Tech- of approximately $3.3 billion. For more infor- Based Positioning, nology Directorate (DHS S&T), and the U.S. mation, visit our website at Navigation, and Coast Guard have entered into a cooperative www.exelisinc.com. Timing. research and development agreement (CRADA) for testing and demonstration at DECEMBER 8, 2015. [From the DHS Science & Technology Press former LORAN-C sites. These sites are the Hon. PETER A. DEFAZIO, Office, Apr. 20, 2016] legacy ground-based radio navigation infra- House of Representatives, structure of the decommissioned LORAN-C Washington, DC. DHS S&T DEMONSTRATES PRECISION TIMING service that could be retained and upgraded DEAR CONGRESSMAN DEFAZIO: Thank you TECHNOLOGY AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EX- to provide eLORAN low frequency service. for your August 31, 2015, letter regarding the CHANGE The team will evaluate eLORAN as a po- importance of the Global Positioning Sys- WASHINGTON.—The Department of Home- tential complementary system to the cur- tem (GPS) and the need for a complementary land security, Science and Technology Direc- rent Global Positioning System (GPS) cur- positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) torate (S&T) announced today the successful rently in wide use throughout the United capability for the nation. demonstration of the Enhanced Loren States. The capabilities and potential utili- We share your concerns regarding the im- (eLoran), a precision-timing technology for zation methods of eLORAN will be explored portance of GPS to our critical infrastruc- financial transactions at the New York in depth to identify all strengths, capacities, ture and security requirements. Seeking to Stock Exchange (NYSE). and potential vulnerabilities of the tech- implement the guidance from National Secu- eLoran is a low-frequency, high-power nology. rity Presidential Directive 39, the Depart- radio navigation signal that is broadcasted Under the CRADA, Exelis will use the ment of Defense, the Department of Home- by ground-based transmission stations, al- former LORAN-C assets to put eLORAN sig- land Security, and the Department of Trans- lowing the signal to penetrate through build- nals in space for research, test and dem- portation established an interagency process ings and provide precision timing indoors onstration of the ability of eLORAN to meet in 2014 to assess those information sources and throughout urban environments. precise positioning, navigation and timing that are complementary to GPS and that ‘‘Accurate position, navigation, and timing (PNT) requirements of government and pri- could be used to ensure the continuity of is necessary for the function and integrity of vately-owned critical infrastructure. The PNT services to critical infrastructure. many critical infrastructure sectors, such as first station Exelis will broadcast from is lo- Through this interagency process, the Na- the electric grid, communication networks, cated in Wildwood, NJ. The broadcast will tional Space-Based PNT Executive Com- and financial institutions,’’ said DHS Under provide a usable signal at a range up to 1000 mittee (EXCOM) reviewed several potential Secretary for Science and Technology Dr. miles. solutions and assessed that an enhanced Reginald Brothers. ‘‘Ensuring the contin- ‘‘eLORAN is an ideal technology to com- Loran (eLoran) network could be a viable na- uous and uninterrupted availability of crit- plement GPS for critical, resilient and as- tionwide complementary capability for GPS ical information ensures our national secu- sured PNT,’’ said Ed Sayadian, vice presi- applications in U.S. critical infrastructure. rity.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:52 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26SE7.057 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE H5904 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 26, 2016 DHS S&T, U.S. Coast Guard, UrsaNav, Inc., clocks to keep cell towers synchronized so With satellites and the chips inside them and Harris Corporation study eLoran calls can be passed between them. Many getting smaller as technology progresses, through a Cooperative Research and Devel- electrical power grids use the clocks in ‘‘one particle from the sun that penetrates a opment Agreement for applicability to pro- equipment that fine-tunes current flow in satellite can ruin things,’’ Brekke says. ‘‘It vide timing information for critical infra- overloaded networks. The finance sector uses wouldn’t take that large of an event to take structure applications. The demonstration at GPS-derived timing systems to timestamp out all GPS.’’ the NYSE was hosted by Juniper Networks ATM, credit card, and high-speed market So far, mitigating the loss of GPS signals on April 19 and presented to technical rep- transactions. Computer network synchroni- has involved two approaches. One is inter- resentatives from the financial services, en- zation, digital television and radio, Doppler operability with other global navigation sat- ergy, and communication sectors. radar weather reporting, seismic monitoring, ellite systems like Russia’s GLONASS We are constantly working with critical even multi-camera sequencing for film pro- (which also failed due to a ground control infrastructure partners like the financial duction—GPS clocks have a hand in all. error in 2014) or the European and Chinese sector to help build their capabilities and re- But last January’s system failure brings up systems, both of which are expected to be up silience to a variety of hazards, including an often-ignored question: What if all these by 2020. The other is better clocks, says space weather and other cyber or physical flying clock radios were wiped out, and ev- Lombardi, the NIST metrologist, who’s pub- threats to the system’s continuity,’’ stated erything on the ground started blinking lished numerous articles on the topic. ‘‘The DHS Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure 12:00? According to Mike Lombardi, a typical cell tower clock has an oscillator Protection Caitlin Durkovich. metrologist at the National Institute for similar to that of a wristwatch,’’ he says, Precise and synchronized timing of finan- Standards and Technology, ‘‘Nobody knows ‘‘and can drift out of tolerance in minutes cial transactions is critical to markets exactly what would happen.’’ Since so many without a signal.’’ How long a clock can worldwide and is mandated by regulation in of these technologies were designed specifi- maintain time on its own, called ‘‘holdover,’’ the European Union and is increasingly re- cally with GPS in mind, the unsettling also affects electrical grids, many of which quired in the United States. Today, precision truth, he says, is ‘‘there’s no backup.’’ rely on GPS-dependent devices called timing capabilities are provided primarily by This isn’t a secret. Concern for the con- synchrophasors used to precisely regulate satellite-based Global Positioning System sequences of the country’s reliance on this current flow, as well as help locate faults in (GPS). However, GPS’s space-based signals invisible utility has been growing among in- the network. A lack of such timing tech- are low-power and susceptible to possible dustry and government workers for more nology was the reason it took some Canadian than 15 years, after the Department of disruptions. GPS signals are also difficult to technicians three months to locate failures Transportation issued a report on the need receive indoors and in urban canyons. after the infamous blackout of 2003. ‘‘During the technology demonstration in- for a backup navigation system, in 2001. But Chip-scale atomic clocks the size of a side the NYSE building, we were able to not while the means to create one has existed penny are a promising new technology that since, a winding bureaucratic path has kept only provide signals indoors but also provide can hold time for about a day, but are cur- it from actually being implemented. And timing information to within 30 nanoseconds rently too expensive to deploy widely. More- that leaves many of the everyday tools soci- of our UTC reference,’’ said Sarah Mahmood, over, hedging and holdover still aren’t ety depends on vulnerable until one is. S&T program manager for the eLoran co- backups for when space-based signals are There are plenty of reasons GPS could fail. simply unavailable. operation agreement. Intentional attack is one, as emphasized Recognizing the challenges of space-based The bulk of a more promising, comprehen- by a declassified 2012 risk estimate by the sive backup system already exists, right here signals and the importance of having mul- Department of Homeland Security. One of tiple timing-sources, eLoran is one tech- on the ground. After the sextant but before the system’s most basic problems is its sig- GPS, navigators around the world used Long nology being considered to provide a com- nals are weak enough to be easily ob- Range Aids to Navigation, or ‘‘LORAN,’’ a plementary timing solution to existing GPS structed. Truckers with cheap jamming de- terrestrial system of transmitters and re- technology. vices designed to elude employer tracking ceiving equipment first developed during have unintentionally interfered with airport WWII. By the mid-1990s, Loran ‘‘tower [From the Atlantic, June 13, 2016] systems; criminals thwarting GPS tags on chains’’ provided coverage for North Amer- WHAT HAPPENS IF GPS FAILS? stolen goods in shipping containers have ac- ica, Europe, and other regions in the North- cidentally shut down port operations. On a (By Dan Glass) ern Hemisphere. Its use declined in favor of grander scale, North Korea has tormented It only took thirteen millionths of a sec- the much finer accuracy of GPS after it be- South Korea with waves of jamming attacks. ond to cause a whole lot of problems. came available for civil use in 1995, but the (jamming devices are now illegal in the U.S., Last January, as the U.S. Air Force was U.S. Coast Guard continued working on an taking one satellite in the country’s con- but not difficult to obtain illicitly.) A few steps up from jamming devices in improved system using the existing infra- stellation of GPS satellites offline, an incor- both complexity and damage are spoofers: structure. If adopted, ‘‘Enhanced’’ LORAN, rect time was accidentally uploaded to sev- systems that get GPS receivers to lock on to or eLoran, could provide positioning accu- eral others, making them out of sync by less mimicked signal. Spoofers don’t trigger racy comparable to GPS. Broadcast at hun- time than it takes for the sound of a gunshot equipment alarms, and deliver altered time dreds of thousands of watts, the signal is vir- to leave the chamber. and position information to unaware users. tually un-jammable, and unlike GPS, can The minute error disrupted GPS-dependent It’s been suggested that Iran used this tactic even be received indoors, underwater, and in timing equipment around the world for more to lead astray two U.S. Navy patrol boats urban or natural canyons. It also turns out than 12 hours. While the problem went unno- captured in the Gulf last January. that eLoran can provide a UTC time signal ticed by many people thanks to short-term A plausible worst-case attack scenario with sub-microsecond time resolution across backup systems, panicked engineers in Eu- would look something like this: Spoofers a large geographical area. rope called equipment makers to help re- feed erroneous data to electrical substation The technology is available—the Coast solve things before global telecommuni- equipment in a metro area, which could Guard demonstrated a working prototype cations networks began to fail. In parts of overheat power lines and transformers, caus- last year—so why isn’t America using it? the U.S and Canada, police, fire, and EMS ing widespread outages. Meanwhile, multiple John Garamendi, a California congressman, radio equipment stopped functioning. BBC hidden jammers could cripple cellphone serv- asked this question at a July 2015 congres- digital radio was out for two days in many ice, and also force fire, police, and emer- sional hearing on the Federal Radio- areas, and the anomaly was even detected in gency medicine departments to revert to old, navigation Plan, the nation’s primary plan- electrical power grids. single-frequency channels. Supplies in this ning document for position, navigation, and Despite its name, the Global Positioning scenario could only be bought in many timing (PNT). ‘‘There are two kinds of System is not about maps; it’s about time. places with cash, which would be limited time,’’ he opened, ‘‘real time . . . and then Each satellite in the constellation (24 are without ATM service. According to the DHS federal time, which seems to be the forever needed, plus the U.S. has several spares) has report, it could take 30 days or more before time. The e-Loran system was identified as a multiple atomic clocks on board, syn- the malicious devices are located and dis- backup 15 years ago, and here we are, federal chronized with each other and to Coordi- abled. The longer it took, the more systems time, not yet done.’’ nated Universal Time (UTC)—the time that would be compromised. Cost doesn’t seem to be a problem. A com- standard used across the world—down to the As for unintentional threats to GPS, the plete alternate PNT system is estimated at nanosecond. The satellites continually DHS risk estimate lists space debris, space $350 million to $400 million; it costs $1 billion broadcast their time and position informa- weather, defective software, and good old- yearly to maintain GPS. And science and in- tion down to Earth, where GPS receivers in fashioned human mistakes, among other dustry appears to share a consensus that equipment from iPhones to automated trac- things. Of these threats, space weather is the eLoran is the solution. Even the Air Force tors acquire signals and use the minuscule most potentially catastrophic, according to Colonel and engineer who created GPS, Brad differences in their arrival time to determine Norwegian geophysicist Pal Brekke, whose Parkinson, had been on record for years say- an exact position. country was hardest hit by the January out- ing ‘‘eLoran is the only cost-effective backup While GPS was initially conceived to aid age. Eruptions of high energy radiation from for national needs.’’ navigation, globally synchronized time is the sun (known as solar flares) and ejections In a 2004, a presidential directive tasked now a much more critical function of the of electrically charged gases have disabled DHS and DOT with creating a backup to the system. Telecom networks rely on GPS satellites in the past. GPS system. In 2008, the DHS issued a press

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:52 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26SE7.048 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE September 26, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5905 release that it was committing to the system rules were suspended and the bill, as family medical practice in his home- and transferred control from the Coast amended, was passed. town of Bremen, Indiana. During his 26 Guard to its National Protection and Pro- A motion to reconsider was laid on years of private practice, he delivered grams Directorate. But push and pull be- the table. over 3,000 babies in a town with a popu- tween DHS and the Coast Guard appears to have slowed progress. f lation of just over 4,500 people. It was during this time that he also After this year’s satellite error, many Eu- DR. OTIS BOWEN VETERAN HOUSE ropean officials who had previously followed became involved with Indiana politics. America’s reluctance to adopt eLoran Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speak- Rising all the way from local coroner stepped up development. Meanwhile, pres- er, I move to suspend the rules and to speaker of the Indiana House of Rep- sure from Garamendi, who argued in his ad- pass the bill (H.R. 5509) to name the resentatives and, eventually, one of our dress that ‘‘without an eLoran system in Department of Veterans Affairs tem- State’s most popular Governors, Doc place ASAP, this country is in serious, seri- porary lodging facility in Indianapolis, Bowen consistently won the trust and ous jeopardy,’’ prompted a letter to him Indiana, as the ‘‘Dr. Otis Bowen Vet- respect of Hoosiers with his patented from the Deputy Secretaries of Defense and eran House’’. bedside manner. Transportation informing that the PNT Ex- The Clerk read the title of the bill. As Governor, Doc Bowen drew upon ecutive Committee has agreed that an eLoran-based timing network ‘‘could provide The text of the bill is as follows: his war experiences as a combat physi- a near term solution’’ (if private entities H.R. 5509 cian to improve healthcare services in bore some of the cost) while they ‘‘continue Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Indiana by pioneering a statewide [their] efforts to prescribe a complete set of resentatives of the United States of America in emergency medical services system. requirements necessary to support a full Congress assembled, Upon leaving office in 1981, Doc complementary PNT capability for the na- SECTION 1. NAME OF DEPARTMENT OF VET- Bowen served as a professor of medi- tion.’’ In other words, it seems: federal time. ERANS AFFAIRS TEMPORARY LODG- cine and director of undergraduate ING FACILITY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDI- Why is the sense of urgency among deci- medical practice education at the IU sion-makers so out of sync? Could some of it ANA. The Department of Veterans Affairs tem- Medical Center in Indianapolis. be similar to why people delay backing up Doc Bowen returned to public service our computers even though they’ve been tell- porary lodging facility in Indianapolis, Indi- ing themselves to for weeks? How do we de- ana, shall after the date of the enactment of in 1985, when he answered the call of cide, when presented a risk with unknown this Act be known and designated as the ‘‘Dr. President Ronald Reagan to become odds, when it’s time to sacrifice time and re- Otis Bowen Veteran House’’. Any reference the first doctor to serve as Secretary of sources to prevent it? to such temporary lodging facility in any the Department of Health and Human Now is a critically important time to an- law, regulation, map, document, record, or Services. There he spearheaded the swer that question, as the world actually other paper of the United States shall be Federal Government’s response to the been given odds on another, even more cata- considered to be a reference to the Dr. Otis Bowen Veteran House. spread of AIDS, promoted public strophic risk than GPS failure: destruction awareness of the dangers of the disease, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- of the electrical power infrastructure itself. and worked toward its eradication. On July 23, 2012, a billion-ton cloud of elec- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Throughout his career, Doc Bowen trified gases blasted off the far side of the Indiana (Mrs. BROOKS) and the gen- was active in our community as a force sun at over six million miles per hour. Ac- tleman from California (Mr. TAKANO) cording to professor Daniel Baker at Univer- for good and advocate for others. Most each will control 20 minutes. notably, Doc Bowen was an active sity of Colorado, this coronal mass ejection The Chair recognizes the gentle- (CME) ‘‘was in all respects at least as strong member of the American Legion post as the 1859 Carrington Event,’’ referring to woman from Indiana. in Bremen for 59 years. He was also a the strongest solar storm ever recorded, GENERAL LEAVE member of the VFW, the American which set fire to telegraph stations and Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speak- Medical Association, and he sat on the caused auroras down to Cuba. As was widely er, I ask unanimous consent that all board of the Lilly Endowment, a phil- reported two years ago, if the 2012 CME had Members may have 5 legislative days occurred one week later, it would have hit anthropic organization based in Indian- in which to revise and extend their re- apolis. Earth. marks and insert extraneous materials Space Katrina would be biblically cata- Through Doc Bowen’s leadership on strophic. Power could be out for years while in the RECORD on the bill. the Board of the Lilly Endowment, the electrical transformers were repaired, if the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Richard L. Roudebush Department of resources are even available to do so. ‘‘Col- objection to the request of the gentle- Veterans Affairs Medical Center se- lateral effects of a longer-term outage would woman from Indiana? cured a $9.9 million charitable grant to likely include disruption of the transpor- There was no objection. construct a home for the families of tation, communication, banking, and finance Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speak- veterans undergoing surgery at the systems, and government services; the er, I yield myself such time as I may center. breakdown of the distribution of potable consume. water owing to pump failure; and the loss of As a doctor, Doc Bowen knew that Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support love is a vital component of the healing perishable foods and medications because of of H.R. 5509, which will formally re- lack of refrigeration,’’ reads a 2008 National process and that a family can’t dedi- Academy of Sciences report. name the home for families of veterans cate their time and energy to the re- In 2014, physicist from San Diego cal- undergoing medical treatment in Indi- covery process when they have to culated the likelihood of a Carrington-level anapolis as the Dr. Otis Bowen Veteran worry about where their next meal event in the next decade. The odds he came House. Passing this bill today is the might be coming from or where they up with were 12 percent. least we can do to repay an individual might lay their heads at night while The predicament of events like this is not who gave so much of himself to serving that they’re occurring more frequently, but visiting their family members at the our Nation, to providing care to his hospital. that the rapid development of technology is neighbors as a family physician, and to opening the tools on which humanity de- Unfortunately, in 2013, Doc Bowen pends to an increasingly wide variety of rare supporting our veterans. passed away at the age of 95. Through- but potentially destructive cosmic threats. As a lifelong Hoosier, Dr. Bowen was out his career, he touched so many In the span of a century, we’ve transferred born and raised in Indiana and later Hoosiers and always worked to enrich much of the weight of modern society to went on to receive his bachelor’s and the lives of others through selfless sac- global infrastructures with wobbly legs. If his medical degree from Indiana Uni- rifice, hard work, and dedication. The they collapse, time will very quickly appear versity. As a newly minted doctor, to move backward. eulogy of Pastor Rhode at his funeral ‘‘Doc,’’ as he became known, coura- summed up Doc’s life most eloquently The SPEAKER pro tempore. The geously served in the U.S. Army from when he said: ‘‘He only sought to work question is on the motion offered by 1943 to 1946. During his service in World for others. He took the talents and the gentleman from California (Mr. War II, he bravely tended wounded gifts God gave him and used them to HUNTER) that the House suspend the servicemen during the first wave of Al- his fullest.’’ rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5978, as lied troops in the invasion of Okinawa amended. in 1945. b 1930 The question was taken; and (two- After serving his country, Doc Bowen This is a lesson we all can learn from thirds being in the affirmative) the came home to Indiana and set up a and is the reason I am proud to support

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In 1985, Ronald Reagan appointed committed over more than 50 years. Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to join him as the Secretary of the Depart- Yet, in a deal brokered by the my colleague, the gentlewoman from ment of Health and Human Service, the duplicitous Castro regime, the FARC Indiana (Mrs. BROOKS) in supporting first medical doctor to serve in that members may soon get off scot-free— H.R. 5509, a bill to name the Depart- role. no jail time and no compensation to ment of Veterans Affairs temporary His commitment to serving Hoosiers the family members of their victims. lodging facility in Indianapolis, Indi- made him one of the most adored pub- FARC members will even be allowed to ana, as the Dr. Otis Bowen Veteran lic servants in the State of Indiana. His run for office. Good grief. House. dedication is exemplified by the fact This is a bad deal, Mr. Speaker, and Dr. Bowen was born near Rochester, that after all these accomplishments it should not be financed by American Indiana. He graduated from Indiana and awards, he said his proudest taxpayers. The only things the FARC University and received his M.D. de- achievement was delivering those 3,000 and its criminal backers in Havana are gree from Indiana University School of babies as a family physician in Mar- interested in are more opportunities to Medicine. During World War II, he shall County. served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps I can’t think of a more deserving per- continue running drugs, lining their from 1943 to 1946, and was with the first son to name this facility after. pockets, and destabilizing Latin Amer- wave of Allied troops in the invasion of Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to ica. Okinawa in 1945, and was honorably support this bill. Colombians in my district can vote discharged as a captain in 1946. Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I have no on the deal in either Coral Gables, Hia- When he returned home, he began his other speakers, and I urge my col- leah, or Kendall, as well as many other private practice, acquiring a respected leagues to support H.R. 5509. places surrounding Miami. For more place in Bremen, Indiana, as the coun- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance information on voting locations, they try doctor. of my time. can contact the Colombian consulate After serving in the Indiana Legisla- Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speak- in Miami. ture for 14 years, Dr. Bowen was elect- er, I yield myself such time as I may ed the 44th Governor of Indiana and ul- consume. f timately served as the Secretary of Mr. Speaker, before we conclude, I SHOOTING AT CASCADE MALL IN Health and Human Services under would like to take a moment to person- BURLINGTON, WASHINGTON President Ronald Reagan. ally thank Chairman MILLER for all (Ms. DELBENE asked and was given I am very pleased to support this leg- that he has done throughout his tenure permission to address the House for 1 islation and urge its passage. in the House of Representatives and in minute.) Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of shepherding this bill. I also would like my time. to thank his staff who have helped us Ms. DELBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speak- bring this bill to the floor. today with a very heavy heart. On Fri- er, I would like to thank my dear The people of Florida’s First Con- day night, there was a tragic shooting friend and colleague from California gressional District couldn’t have asked at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, (Mr. TAKANO) for those remarks. for a more dedicated public servant. where five people were killed. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the The work that Chairman MILLER has The victims included a 16-year-old gentlewoman from Indiana (Mrs. done to advance the rights and care of cancer survivor from Mount Vernon WALORSKI). She is my dear friend from veterans is truly remarkable. High School, a dedicated public servant northern Indiana who has also served Whether it was in the trenches of war from Arlington and her 95-year-old on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee. mother, a Boeing employee from Lake Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I for Doc Bowen or in political office or Stevens, and a Macy’s cosmetic thank my colleague, Representative at his doctor’s office, Doc Bowen had a clear passion for serving others. How- counter worker. BROOKS from Indiana. I am thrilled to stand here tonight and be a part of ever, he always reserved a special place As our community comes together naming this facility in Indianapolis the in his heart for his fellow veterans, like during this difficult time, our region Dr. Otis Bowen Veteran House. Chairman MILLER. That is why it is grieves for the victims, their families, Dr. Bowen spent most of his life in only appropriate that the house—the and all those affected by this tragedy. my district, Indiana’s Second District. home—that he helped build for vet- We will always remember Sarai Lara, He was the consummate Hoosier, erans and their families carry his name Belinda Galde, Beatrice Dotson, Chuck known for his personal integrity and and serve as a permanent reminder of Eagan, and Shayla Martin. leadership in service to this Nation and the character and fortitude of this leg- I want to thank our local law en- the State of Indiana. endary man. forcement for their long hours search- Mr. Speaker, I, once again, urge pas- His nickname was Doc, as he was af- ing for the shooter who was appre- sage today. fectionately known, and I would be one hended less than 24 hours after the in- I yield back the balance of my time. person knocking on his door every so cident. often just to check in and see how he The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by While there is no one law that will was doing. He had a wall of fame in his prevent every single instance of sense- house like none other. I would love to the gentlewoman from Indiana (Mrs. BROOKS) that the House suspend the less violence, we must do more to end just sit and listen to his words of wis- the tragic cycle of gun violence affect- dom over the years. He was born in rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5509. The question was taken; and (two- ing our communities. Rochester, Indiana, in Fulton County. thirds being in the affirmative) the He graduated from Francesville High rules were suspended and the bill was f School. To this day, today, all of those passed. areas in those counties are proud that A motion to reconsider was laid on RECOGNIZING THE SECOND HAR- he actually resided in those areas. the table. VEST FOOD BANK OF NORTH- He received his medical degree from WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA’S IU in 1942, completed his residency at f BACKPACK PROGRAM Memorial Hospital of South Bend, HOLD FARC ACCOUNTABLE joined the U.S. Medical Army Corps, (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania was part of the first wave of troops to given permission to address the House asked and was given permission to ad- storm the beaches of Okinawa during for 1 minute and to revise and extend dress the House for 1 minute and to re- World War II. After leaving the service, her remarks.) vise and extend his remarks.)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:52 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26SE7.060 H26SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with HOUSE September 26, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5907 Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. RECOGNIZING KU CHANCELLOR at least will get their phone calls an- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recogni- BERNADETTE GRAY-LITTLE swered, especially at a time of crisis tion of the efforts of an Erie County- (Mr. YODER asked and was given like that, when they are contemplating based food bank to combat childhood permission to address the House for 1 perhaps a suicide. hunger across northwestern Pennsyl- minute and to revise and extend his re- Mr. Speaker, this needs to be done vania, especially in several counties of marks.) soon and with the dedication that they Pennsylvania’s Fifth Congressional Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, as a proud have given to us. District. Jayhawk, I rise today to recognize a f In 2011, the Second Harvest Food great leader for the State of Kansas b 1945 Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania who has made a positive impact on the launched its backpack program, which lives of many fellow Kansans—KU AMERICA HAS NOT FORGOTTEN enlists the help of volunteers to fill Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. YOU backpacks with enough meals and Last week, Chancellor Gray-Little The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under snacks to help feed children over the announced her retirement in 2017, and I the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- weekends of each school year. wanted to recognize some of the major uary 6, 2015, the gentleman from Ne- Over this past weekend, around 70 accomplishments during her tenure at braska (Mr. FORTENBERRY) is recog- volunteers, including residents, teach- KU. nized for 60 minutes as the designee of ers, and businessowners from Warren From day one, she set aggressive the majority leader. County gathered to supply backpacks goals through her Bold Aspirations ini- Mr. FORTENBERRY. Mr. Speaker, a to around 350 students in the Warren tiative to advance the university into friend of mine works part time in a County School District. The backpacks the 21st century as a leader in edu- hardware store. He is retired from sev- are expected to last those second and cation and research. It was a great suc- eral other careers, but he continues to third grade students through the end of cess, leading to KU being designated as enjoy helping people in a retail-service the year. a National Cancer Institute and work- environment. In Erie County, around 1,100 students ing towards a Comprehensive Cancer Recently, he kindly gave me, as we benefit from the program in the Erie Center designation. The KU Alz- were talking about gardening, some County School District with meals heimer’s Disease Center also received hosta plants that he had grown. As I being distributed to children through- national designation from the National drove through his neighborhood look- out its 15 elementary schools. Institute on Aging. ing for his house, I suspected his home Mr. Speaker, it is unfortunate that a As someone who utilized both stu- was the one flying the large American program such as this is necessary, but dent loans and Pell grants, I was great- flag. I knew that Mike, my friend, had I am proud that there are folks in the ly appreciative of her vocal support for served in Vietnam, but, as we spent Pennsylvania Fifth Congressional Dis- these programs to help every student some time digging up the plants and trict and the surrounding area who are achieve their dreams regardless of in- visiting around his garden, I learned a willing to help step up to the plate for come level. lot more about his harrowing experi- kids in need. Today, on behalf of the United States ence as a marine. Congress, I would like to thank Chan- You see, Mr. Speaker, Mike’s squad f cellor Gray-Little for her leadership was assigned to protect an area in the and service to our beloved Jayhawk northern part of south Vietnam. They community and wish her and her hus- NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION were a pesky bunch, as Mike put it, band, Shade, well in their next endeav- DAY and the north Vietnamese grew tired of ors. (Mr. HONDA asked and was given Rock Chalk, Jayhawks. the constant haranguing, so they permission to address the House for 1 launched a counterassault. Mike’s minute.) f squad was outnumbered 10 to 1, and Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise VETERAN SUICIDE CRISIS they were hit pretty hard. A call went today to support the 226 million Ameri- (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given out for help, but the first helicopter to cans who are eligible to vote and to permission to address the House for 1 arrive was blown apart. recognize September 27 as National minute and to revise and extend his re- Mike sustained severe wounds. A bul- Voter Registration Day. marks.) let to the chest collapsed his lung, However, this year is different. With Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, I am shrapnel tore through a foot and a leg, the recent attacks on our democracy, holding here in my hand a wristband and another bullet grazed his head. To unscrupulous actors seek to gain ac- that was given to me over this week- breathe, Mike had to keep clearing his cess to confidential and sensitive infor- end. It says: ‘‘22 every day.’’ Unfortu- throat with his finger to remove the mation and distort the outcome of nately, shamefully, this is in reference gurgling blood. And at the point where elections. to the number of veterans that commit he could no longer physically fight, he In Arizona, the secretary of state suicide in this country every day. crawled to a slightly more secure place just took offline its voter registration There are many reasons, but one of and propped himself up on a sack. Mike database because of credible threats to the reasons it should not be is that, A, told me he remembered two things— its system. In Illinois, 15 million they could not get through on a tele- the wind blowing through his hair and records were recently exposed and phone call to somebody at the VA; or his mother. Who would tell her that he nearly 200,000 accessed by hackers. The that they had given up hope that they had died? Russian Government hacked the Demo- were going to have their needs met Only three Americans survived that cratic Party’s emails and files in an at- after the promise that was made to battle. Fortunately, another helicopter tempt to distort our elections. them wasn’t kept because they could quickly landed and a corpsman came to Our elections should be free of for- not get what they needed for their Mike’s rescue, stabilized him, and eign influence. As the representative health care and for other benefits that helped return him to safety. A doctor for Silicon Valley, I value technology were promised them as being members performed quick and precision surgery, in our democracy. That is why I intro- of our military. and the medical personnel nursed him duced legislation to declare our elec- So my hat is off to AMVETS and back to health, for which Mike was al- tion technology as critical infrastruc- many other folks, including people out ways grateful. ture, so we can give local and State of- there on social media, that are dedi- But something always nagged him. ficials the Federal resources they need cated to doing 22 push-ups a day to get He never got a chance to thank the to protect our votes and the purity of awareness up amongst their friends for corpsman who risked his own life to our democracy. the loss of approximately 22 veterans save him. And, finally, in 2001, he went On this National Voter Registration per day on suicide. online, did some research, and found Day, too much is on the line for us not We have to get our act together here the man 30 years later. Mike wrote to to act. and pass legislation to make sure they him and said: I have not forgotten you.

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We all stood because it Part of our problem is our country’s power, coupled with signs of social col- was not about us, it was about them, damaged micro-enterprise sector, that lapse, are contributing to a growing the men and women before us, living entrepreneurial space where most new sense of vulnerability and anxiety in and dead, who had answered the call to jobs in the country are actually cre- our society. Amid a divisive and dis- service. And whether they had cooked ated. And we are not even talking orienting political season, terrorist at- or cleaned or computed or were in the about corporations that are 100 to 500 tacks in San Bernardino, Orlando, Min- worst conceivable firefight, nonethe- employees. We are talking about shops nesota, and New York have reminded less, they said: yes, I will serve, I will that are 1 to 5 people. us of the grave threats to life and our sacrifice, for the meaning of our Na- This morning, I made a phone call as cherished liberties. tion. I was getting on the plane to return Take a moment, Mr. Speaker, to no- We live in a time, Mr. Speaker, when here from Nebraska because, Mr. tice how many Nebraskans and how our world is screaming for meaning. Speaker, I received this in the mail. many Americans like Mike fly our flag. What we are really searching for is not This is a flyer announcing a doors-clos- It means something. The flag stands an answer that can be found here in ing sale from a small business called for an ideal, for a value, for the propo- this body. We have an important role Havelock Furniture. This furniture sition that all persons have dignity. to debate the most pressing issues of company anchors the north end of a And when that dignity is safeguarded, the day, whether those are national se- little community called Havelock, a people can flourish. That is America. curity, economic security, and even which is now subsumed into the great- But I think more people need to hear, cultural security. The most important er community of Lincoln, Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, that we have not forgot- answers aren’t found necessarily down It distressed me when I received this. ten you. The fundamental questions the street in the White House. They are At first, I thought they might be an- right now before us are, who are we as not going to be answered necessarily in other victim of corporate consolida- a Nation, where are we going as a peo- the great debate that is about to occur tion, an inability to compete as a small ple, and how will we find our greatness moments from now on the television. furniture store in a sector that might again? be, again, increasing the concentration Yesterday, Mr. Speaker, I had an ex- The answer is found in the debate into fewer and fewer hands. traordinary privilege. I would like to about meaning itself. When we find things that bind us, So I just picked up the phone, and I share the story with you and the body. like this extraordinary ceremony yes- called Sue. Now, this is an advertise- I was invited to attend the dedication ment for a closing-business sale, and it of a new veterans memorial in a small terday nestled in the heart of America, is giving me a discount if I want to town in the heart of the Great Plains where people young and old came to come there and buy something. But north of Lincoln, Nebraska, where I honor our veterans, when we look back Sue lays out, in very heartfelt terms, live. This town is called Wahoo. It was to those who came before us, giving the reality of their circumstances: The actually made famous because in the them their due in a memorial that ap- family has been in business for 61 old David Letterman show he named it propriately honors them, we bind our- as the hometown office. selves in a noble idea that sacrifice for years, and now I am retiring forever. But Wahoo is more than a late night one another, sacrifice, even for a na- She goes on to say: And I am offering show’s joke. It is a place where a com- tion, is sometimes not only necessary, our friends and employees and pre- munity lives, works, and has a deep but it is worthy of the fullness of the ferred customers a special discount. sense of interconnectedness and well- call in the human heart. Well, I can’t ever recall if I have met being. It is a place of extraordinary But we still have hard questions be- Sue. And, by the way, at the top of greatness. In this small town, about 500 fore us. So what should we do? The this, Mr. Speaker—I don’t know if you people from the entire county came first pathway, Mr. Speaker, to finding can see it—is a picture of the founder, and gathered right there at the court- solutions is to adequately identify the Mel Everson, and it says: In loving house for the dedication of a new me- problem. And in one word, I believe the memory. As I recall, Sue is his daugh- morial honoring the 101 servicemem- problem is fragmentation. ter. bers who had been killed from the What do I mean by that? It is a I called Sue just to find out what was small farming community and the sur- creeping separateness, whether in eco- going on, and also to express my rounding area—soldiers, troops, mili- nomic affairs, government affairs, for- thanks for their willingness to be in tary personnel from World War I to our eign affairs, or our own basic ex- business this long, carry on an impor- present day. All of their names were changes in local community life. Peo- tant tradition for an important part of read in an honor roll, many having ple are feeling alone, isolated. In many our town, and be an integrated part of Czech and German names, who were cases, they feel like they lack control an old Main Street that still occupies a such an important part of the original over the most basic things, the simple unique part of the community where I settlement of that area, as well as the things in their own life. live. Swedish. Far remote systems seem to be the We talked a little bit about what When I approached the microphone new governing order. Informative insti- happened. And, fortunately, it wasn’t to say a few words, I recalled the old tutions that used to provide the con- the result of any type of pressure com- movie ‘‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’’ based tinuity of tradition and nest people ing from outside economic forces that upon the old novel. Mr. Speaker, as you into an ongoing desire and pathway to- were beyond her control, it was simply will recall, in that movie, the lawyer ward hope by giving them the gifts of the necessary decision that had to be Atticus Finch gives a defense of a man that tradition and the responsibility made for family reasons. But, nonethe- who is unjustly accused of a crime. The nested within community, as well as less, I felt a heartfelt loss. And why? community from which that man had the accountability, have all become Because on a deeper level, Sue’s busi- come had to sit in the upper balcony of fragmented. These burdens press upon ness is the loss of a symbol of commu- the courtroom because of the prejudice our people in a most profound way, nity mutuality and economic affairs, a of that time. And as Atticus Finch was and, in particular, in regards to their gathering place where human inter- getting ready to leave the courtroom, own economic well-being. action reinforces social vibrancy. the reverend, who was in the midst of These days, economic measures are Mr. Speaker, our country needs a 21st that community in the gallery, says to on everyone’s mind. There is a tremen- century vision of what economic suc- his young child, the lawyer’s young dous amount of anxiety, even hopeless- cess can look like. Benign competition child: ‘‘Stand up, your father’s pass- ness, in our uncertain times. And while with a robust small business sector cre- ing.’’ the stock market has certainly re- ates the conditions for a sustainable At that beautiful ceremony right bounded and corporate profits have dynamism, a humane economy that there in the Great Plains, it started soured, many families are facing down- prioritizes personal relationships and

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When I went to the store what is dependable, not disposable; to Just as a healthy society and the about week later, there it was—a piece what is fixable, not forgettable; to principle of self-responsibility are the of old, old hardware, ready to be put what is reparable and not just replace- preconditions for prosperity, properly back to work with a replacement han- able. Using my repurposed hickory- ordered markets support social cohe- dle proudly made in America and made handled, American-made pickax gives sion. Markets at their best are driven of hickory. me a great deal of time to think about by startup innovation and sustained by If you had done a straight analysis of these things, Mr. Speaker. It also gives widespread ownership. The return of the cost involved in this repair project, me a pretty good workout—a winner small business, with a new it was not worth it. I only saved about all the way around. participatory economy, can extend the $10 by repairing versus buying a new Mr. Speaker, I want to reference dignity and just rewards of meaningful one. I had to wait a week or so, and I something else that I happened to see. work. It will help us fight poverty and had to go to the store twice, but there There is a show—I am not sure if it is help us to rebuild our economy in this are unmeasured benefits here. Let’s still on—that is called ‘‘Undercover century. talk about those. First of all, an old Boss,’’ and I have seen it a few times. Now, what are some good examples of piece of iron is not in a landfill; a re- I find the program to be quite engaging this economic mutuality I am referring newable resource of hickory wood was and very, very human. The premise of to where no person or no thing is deployed; an American company made the show is that the CEO, the chief ex- thrown away? ecutive officer, of a major company I recently saw a presentation by a a little profit; and the hardware store’s clerk had the satisfaction of a hand- goes undercover as an employee. Then, CEO of a major corporation. He threw from there, he participates in the grit- up a PowerPoint on the screen, and I built opportunity. I will tell you, I must say, I am pretty proud of my re- ty work of building things, of cleaning thought we were getting ready to look up, of working the phones, and of per- at some boring quarterly earnings pro- freshed, repurposed pickax, and I put it right to work on some old bushes I had forming basic administrative tasks. jections or something like that; but in- During this particular episode that I stead of rolling out the PowerPoints in the yard. More importantly, Mr. Speaker, if we saw, the boss spent some time out in and graphs, the CEO showed a simple the field, repairing a broken sewer line. picture. It was a picture of a young are going to rebuild our economy, thinking about how we manufacture, Then he was in an office, answering woman on her wedding day, a bride on calls, and was at a manufacturing how we maintain, and how we rebuild her father’s arm. plant where the equipment was crafted. what is still useful can unlock the ben- The CEO then said this: ‘‘Everyone is The CEO was assigned to one of the efits of a well-functioning market sys- someone’s daughter. Everyone is some- company’s top welders for training at tem. This small act of taking some- one’s son.’’ In other words, persons the manufacturing facility. As part of thing old but solid and getting it back matter—persons matter in a society; his disguise, he wore safety glasses and into useful service provides some in- persons matter in a business; persons a do-rag. The first mistake that the sights on how to better secure eco- matter as we debate the great public CEO made was that of burning a hole nomic well-being. The disposable na- policy issues before us because, ulti- through the metal that he was sup- ture of so many goods as they are now mately, that is the purpose, the well- posed to be joining. After the welder being of persons. manufactured, with the intended life who was supervising him gently cor- The point was powerfully made. The expectancy ever more narrowed, de- rected his technique, they took a understanding of work and the work- creases costs in the short term—but break, and the conversation turned to place—the proper understanding of cheaper isn’t always best. The ability job security. work as nested within the workplace— to repair and recycle and to repur- The middle-aged welder, who was a are essential to human dignity and to pose—to keep the useful life of a re- long-time, dedicated employee and a human happiness; and this CEO of a source as long as possible—is smart ec- team leader at that corporation, told very large corporation said he believed onomics. It is a fundamental principle the boss about the worry that he has business could be the greatest force for of conservation, and it is a key to re- and that he overhears at the manufac- good in the world. That is a strong and viving the small business service sec- turing plant. Would they just show up proper perspective. tor. one day and see a ‘‘closed’’ sign hang- Mr. Speaker, as I was recently look- Perhaps, Mr. Speaker, this is an ing on the cyclone fence? Given what is ing around my garage, looking to clean emerging trend. I was watching the going on in America, no one knows for out a few things, I came upon an old, Olympics. During it, I noticed a com- sure whether the company would just antiquated pickax. It is really a sub- mercial in which a major retailer gave pack up and move overseas like so stantial piece of hardware. I bought a subtle message about cheap imports. many others have. this years ago and used it numbers of During the commercial, as the song The simple conversation in the break times in my yard. Then the handle fi- ‘‘Dream On’’ built up steadily in the room in middle America captured what nally broke, and I had a hard time background, the commercial featured so many Americans are justifiably con- throwing it away—it is a bad habit I people waking up, going about the rou- cerned about. Although the govern- have, I guess. But it sat there in my ga- tine of life, getting their kids to ment’s aggregate statistics show an rage, a substantial piece of iron. So, in- school, and making their way to a fac- overall unemployment rate of about 5 stead of throwing it away, I took it tory, where they used their hands to percent, the numbers hide a disturbing with me to the local hardware store, make things—tough and gritty work, reality. For too many people, the rhet- and then I went to look at some new but connected to a deeper meaning. At oric of free markets has not translated ones. the end of the commercial, the com- into better opportunity or security. As I asked the clerk: ‘‘What do you pany stated it will invest $250 billion in I mentioned, stagnant wages and down- think? Do you sell handles?’’ American manufacturing in the years ward mobility, staggering student loan He said: ‘‘No, we do not sell new han- to come. Maybe we are on the front end debt, job insecurity, and the increased dles.’’ He said: ‘‘You are probably bet- of a trend, Mr. Speaker. I certainly cost of living are all real difficulties ter off buying a new one and putting hope so. marking the new normal for an in- this one on the wall in the man cave.’’ An economic model that chases more creasing number of families in our so- So I went and looked at a new one and and more output alone is not a valid ciety. toyed with the idea; but then the clerk measure of value. Our country’s eco- In another segment of the television said: ‘‘Well, look. Let me do a little re- nomic reboot requires a return to a hu- show, the disguised CEO had to work search for you, and I will get back to mane economy—one focused on qual- on a home drainage system. The elder- you.’’ ity, durability, and the work of human ly woman who lived in the well-kept

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Just like every football tion, and gently spoke back to the el- bewildering unpredictability of our game has four quarters, I believe we derly woman and said to her: ‘‘Well, current policy, economic, and political ought to think of our solutions as a how about $500?’’ The employee, as it dynamics. Many Americans are looking four-quarter game plan. The first is re- turns out, had taken it upon himself to for new leadership that offers a com- turning to a healthy concept of decen- cut his own commission in order to pelling, inspirational, and stable vision tralized government, a healthy Fed- help this elderly, vulnerable person, all that can restore the true security of eralism where those closest to a re- while his undercover boss watched. our Nation. If we so choose, one of the sponsibility or opportunity have first- After several other meaningful en- strengths of the American system of order priority in taking responsibility counters with his employees, the show government is its capacity for constant or seizing that opportunity, again, not concluded with the CEO’s revealing his replenishment. to denigrate the very essential role true identity and commending every- In the midst of an unpredictable gov- that the Federal Government plays in one with whom he had interacted. He ernment transition season, it may creating the conditions for stability made some poignant points about his sound a bit peculiar to speak of oppor- and rule of law and a just playing field, experiences—how deeply they had tunity. But could this moment give us particularly in the economy, as well as touched his life and how they would the chance, as a people, to reassess and national security, but other levels of now impact his management style. To realign? Perhaps so, if we so choose. governance are essential to community the welder, he said: ‘‘I want you to As we began this conversation, Mr. well-being. take the message back: ‘We are staying Speaker, I talked about pointing to the Second, economic inclusion or eco- in America.’ Give them that assurance problems in order to understand solu- nomic patriotism should help America from me.’’ To the man who reduced the tions. I think a stronger America recover from an arthritic economy. As bill at the cost of his own salary, he re- might be glimpsed through four mutu- I mentioned earlier, although the gov- warded him for his compassion and ally supporting principles: government ernment’s aggregate statistics show an dedication. decentralization, economic patriotism, overall unemployment rate at about 5 Business can be a force for great foreign policy realism, and social con- percent, these numbers continue to good, Mr. Speaker. The true potential servation. hide certain realities. There are stag- of companies depends upon their people Mr. Speaker, just like every football nant wages and downward mobility for their greatness. In this case, the game has four quarters, let’s think of making life very difficult for a number CEO was willing to do a self-evaluation our solutions as our four-quarter game of families. of his own leadership style and of the plan: government decentralization, Mr. Speaker, it is sad to say this, but very fundamental purpose of the com- economic patriotism, foreign policy re- this Washington-Wall Street axis, pany, itself. Perhaps a scorecard should alism, and social conservation. What which promotes the transnational cor- be kept to feature businesses that do do I mean? poration as the new ruling entity for the right thing: trying to keep the best First, a return to a more decentral- society, cannot secure the well-being of jobs in America, consistently inno- ized form of government will restore an our economy. They cannot. Instead of a vating, and paying just salaries to per- important source of America’s globalized supply-side elitism, America sons who work hard to support them- strength. I, in no way, wish to belittle needs a vibrant marketplace of her own selves and their families. the essential important debates that that expands the space for constructive In order to discover—to discover, per- occur in this body and elsewhere in the interdependency and community dyna- haps, something about himself, to dis- Federal Government. We have a role. mism which will fight poverty and cover the true meaning of work, to dis- We have a role to create the conditions drive innovation, at the heart of which, cover the true value of the persons so that the rest of society can flourish. again, is small business. under his authority—the CEO went un- The ultimate role we have is to seek Small business is the key, along with dercover. By doing so, he found what justice and the just structures that can a fair regulatory environment and the he had not seen: a properly functioning bring about order for persons and com- right type of healthcare reform that market economy that genuinely works munities to flourish. will actually end up decreasing cost, for both profits and persons, repairing When the Federal Government grows while protecting vulnerable persons fractures in our society, and enhancing beyond its effectiveness, it infringes and reset the architecture so that we community interdependency. That is upon basic liberties, it stifles innova- have a 21st century healthcare system the point, Mr. Speaker: community tion, it crushes creativity, and it also that is truly just, that is fair, that is interdependency is the true source of takes away the responsibility that we actually going to achieve the condi- our Nation’s strength. When I was a much younger man, I have for one another. A creeping tend- tions for creativity and innovation in owned a rear-wheel drive Ford Bronco ency to nationalize every conceivable the marketplace. What we have now is II. They don’t make them anymore. I type of problem erodes community re- a healthcare system that is an increas- loved that little truck. I sold it shortly solve. ing drag on the small business sector; after I was married. That little truck Now, while the Federal Government and, therefore, the number of jobs that was great for that time in my life, but does have a central role in maintaining we see created are going down. We are navigating winter conditions could be a the guardrails for stability, the rule of living in an entrepreneurial winter— bit tough. One night, while traveling law, and a fair opportunity economy, the number of jobs being created are on an interstate during really America’s governing system is de- less from small businesses, are less forboding weather, I came over the signed to operate most effectively at than the number of small businesses crest of a hill, and what lay before me different levels. Those close to an op- that are actually dying. We are in an was surreal. It must have happened portunity or a problem ought to have entrepreneurial winter. This has never just seconds before. A large 18-wheeler the first authority to seize the oppor- happened before in the history of our truck had jackknifed. Cars were spun tunity or solve the problem. I find it country. in every direction, flung into the me- notable that the veterans memorial So, focusing on the small business dian. There was a clear sheet of ice ceremony that I went to just yesterday sector and returning to, again, a fair that no one had expected. did not include any government funds. regulatory environment and appro- It was made up of community resolve priately addressing a new architecture b 2015 and community sacrifice. for health care, which doesn’t simply In an instant, my reality changed. In As a quick civics lesson, as an aside, shift costs but, at its heart, protects an instant, everything changed. I had the Rules Committee on which the gen- vulnerable persons, improves

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America has an important because they are binding elements of OP) program, which was referred to the role to play on the global stage today. the human heart. It is what we all long House Calendar and ordered to be However, many Americans are alarmed for: to be nested, to be secure within a printed. at an exhausted, drifting, and often community of loving persons around us f counterproductive foreign policy. The who care enough to hold us account- posture of foreign policy adventurism, able, who care enough to demand that LEAVE OF ABSENCE sometimes coupled with naive assump- we take responsibility for them and By unanimous consent, leave of ab- tions about democracy promotion, re- with them. sence was granted to: quires a recalibration. Leveraging Although we are encountering rough Mr. POE of Texas (at the request of American strength through strategic weather in our country, we can choose Mr. MCCARTHY) for today and for the international relationships and authen- to rediscover this best sense of our- balance of the week on account of per- tic friendships will help us navigate the selves. We can choose to rediscover sonal reasons. 21st century marked by a changing commonsense governance, which will Mr. CARTER of Georgia (at the re- geopolitical framework. Mr. Speaker, I uphold these ideals and be built upon quest of Mr. MCCARTHY) for today on believe in the three Ds: strong defense, them. We can choose right-sized eco- account of personal reasons. smart diplomacy, sustainable develop- nomic models. We can choose to redis- Ms. JACKSON LEE (at the request of ment. That is the right balance in our cover universal foundational values Ms. PELOSI) for today. foreign policy considerations. that are consistent with the desire of Ms. MATSUI (at the request of Ms. Fourth key is social conservation. all persons’ hearts. This is how the PELOSI) for today on account of travel Social conservation provides the condi- greatness can be restored again. This is delay. tions for order, opportunity, and happi- how we make America great again. ness. We usually don’t put those to- This is how we find ourselves and find f gether, social and conservation. We one another and find a vision that BILLS PRESENTED TO THE think of conservation as the important binds us together and makes us all PRESIDENT protection of our land and water and proud to stand as America’s flag is Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, the air we breathe, not throwing things flown. reported that on September 21, 2016, away unnecessarily. Thinking of the Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance she presented to the President of the ideals of the ecosystem where all of my time. United States, for his approval, the fol- things are interdependent, or looking f out into the vast horizons of nature lowing bills: and letting it pull ourselves to a higher REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- H.R. 5936. To authorize the Secretary of realm of that which is beautiful, even VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Veterans Affairs to enter into certain leases at the Department of Veterans Affairs West that which is divine, we have all had H.R. 5303, WATER RESOURCES DE- VELOPMENT ACT OF 2016; PRO- Los Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, Cali- that experience. We know it in nature. fornia, to make certain improvements to the We see it. VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE enhanced-use lease authority of the Depart- Could we possibly see the idea of an ment, and for other purposes. ecosystem of community where we ac- RULES; AND WAIVING A RE- H.R. 5985. To amend title 38, United States tually think that it is more than poli- QUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(A) OF Code, to extend certain expiring provisions tics for the promotion of sustainable RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO of law administered by the Secretary of Vet- values? As society has become more CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN erans Affairs, and for other purposes. fragmented, it is harder and harder for RESOLUTIONS REPORTED FROM f us to craft policies that meet society’s THE COMMITTEE ON RULES needs. Washington cannot spend Mr. WOODALL (during the Special ADJOURNMENT enough fast enough to fix the deep Order of Mr. FORTENBERRY) from the Mr. WOODALL. Mr. Speaker, I move wounds in our culture, Mr. Speaker. Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- that the House do now adjourn. Social conservation recognizes that ileged report (Rept. No. 114–790) on the The motion was agreed to; accord- family life, faith life, and civic life pro- resolution (H. Res. 892) providing for ingly (at 8 o’clock and 29 minutes vide a continuity of tradition, giving consideration of the bill (H.R. 5303) to p.m.), under its previous order, the meaning to life and creating stability, provide for improvements to the rivers House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- particularly for children. Those of us and harbors of the United States, to day, September 27, 2016, at 10 a.m. for who have had the scarring experience provide for the conservation and devel- morning-hour debate. of coming from broken situations, we opment of water and related resources, f know this intuitively. Those of us who and for other purposes; providing for struggled with the deep scars of having consideration of motions to suspend EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, what you know and what keeps you the rules; and waiving a requirement of ETC. safe torn from you, we know that the clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive formative institutions that preserve consideration of certain resolutions re- communications were taken from the the good are invaluable to opportuni- ported from the Committee on Rules, Speaker’s table and referred as follows: ties later in life. which was referred to the House Cal- 6968. A letter from the Secretary, Com- Our sense of well-being, the strength endar and ordered to be printed. modity Futures Trading Commission, trans- of our Nation ultimately does depend f mitting the Commission’s final rule — Sys- upon the strength of the formative in- tem Safeguards Testing Requirements for stitutions that give rise to family life, REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- Derivatives Clearing Organizations (RIN: faith life, and civic life. That is the VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF 3038-AE29) received September 21, 2016, pur- strength of America. H.R. 954, CO-OP CONSUMER PRO- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- We are confronting intensifying TECTION ACT OF 2016 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee struggles about the direction of our Mr. WOODALL (during the Special on Agriculture. 6969. A letter from the Chairman and Chief country, and the fault lines are, sadly, Order of Mr. FORTENBERRY), from the Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administra- widened. I think there are things that Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- tion, transmitting the Administration’s no- still bind us. I would like to think that ileged report (Rept. No. 114–791) on the tification of its 2016 compensation program what I am saying speaks to every Mem- resolution (H. Res. 893) providing for adjustments, including the Agency’s current

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A letter from the Secretary, Depart- of proposed rule — Authority to Solicit Gifts uals who had coverage under a terminated ment of Defense, transmitting a letter on the and Donations (RIN: 2900-AP74) received Sep- qualified health plan funded through the approved retirement of Vice Admiral Ted N. tember 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO– Branch, United States Navy, and his ad- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 OP) program (Rept. 114–791). Referred to the vancement to the grade of vice admiral on Stat. 868); to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- House Calendar. the retired list, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. fairs. DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE 1370(c)(1); Public Law 96-513, Sec. 112 (as 6979. A letter from the Office Program [Omitted from the Record of September 22, 2016] amended by Public Law 104-106, Sec. 502(b)); Manager, Office of Regulations Policy and (110 Stat. 293); to the Committee on Armed Management, Office of the General Counsel Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII Services. (00REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, Committee on Appropriations dis- 6971. A letter from the Director, Regula- transmitting the Department’s direct final charged from further consideration. tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, rule — Authority to Solicit Gifts and Dona- H.R. 6004 referred to the Committee of Department of Health and Human Services, tions (RIN: 2900-AP75) received September 22, transmitting the Department’s Major final the Whole House on the state of the 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Union. rule — Safety and Effectiveness of Consumer Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Antiseptics; Topical Antimicrobial Drug Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. [Submitted September 26, 2016] Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use 6980. A letter from the Federal Register Li- Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the [Docket No.: FDA-1975-N-0012; Formerly Part aison Officer, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Committee on the Judiciary discharged of Docket No.: 1975N-0183H] (RIN: 0910-AF69) Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury, from further consideration. H.R. 3537 received September 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 transmitting the Department’s final rule — U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. referred to the Committee of the Whole Establishment of the Willcox Viticultural 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- House on the state of the Union. Area [Docket No.: TTB-2016-0002; T.D. TTB- ergy and Commerce. f 6972. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, 143; Ref: Notice No.: 157] (RIN: 1513-AC23) re- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, ceived September 21, 2016, pursuant to 5 PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS transmitting the Department’s interim final U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Under clause 2 of rule XII, public rule — Amendment to the International bills and resolutions of the following Traffic in Arms Regulations: Tunisia, Eri- Ways and Means. titles were introduced and severally re- trea, Somalia, the Democratic Republic of f the Congo, Liberia, Cote d’Ivoire, Sri Lanka, ferred, as follows: Vietnam, and Other Changes [Public Notice: REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON By Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia (for him- 9602] (RIN: 1400-AD95) received September 22, PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS self, Ms. ADAMS, Mrs. WATSON COLE- 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of MAN, Mr. KEATING, Mr. GRAYSON, Ms. Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the committees were delivered to the Clerk TITUS, Ms. EDWARDS, Ms. NORTON, Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. for printing and reference to the proper 6973. A letter from the Auditor, Office of HASTINGS, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, the District of Columbia Auditor, transmit- calendar, as follows: Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. SEAN PATRICK ting a report entitled, ‘‘Administrative Jus- Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and MALONEY of New York, Mr. MCNER- tice in the District of Columbia: Rec- Commerce. H.R. 1877. A bill to amend section NEY, Ms. LEE, Mr. POCAN, Mr. HONDA, ommendations to Improve DC’s Office of Ad- 520J of the Public Health Service Act to au- and Mr. DESAULNIER): ministrative Hearings’’; to the Committee on thorize grants for mental health first aid H.R. 6164. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- Oversight and Government Reform. training programs; with an amendment cation Act of 1965 to authorize the use of 6974. A letter from the DAA for Regulatory (Rept. 114–786). Referred to the Committee of title III funds for the establishment LGBTQ Programs, NMFS, Office of Protected Re- the Whole House on the state of the Union. resource centers; to the Committee on Edu- sources, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and cation and the Workforce. Administration, transmitting the Adminis- Commerce. H.R. 3537. A bill to amend the By Mr. MCNERNEY: tration’s final rule — Taking and Importing Controlled Substances Act to clarify how H.R. 6165. A bill to require the Federal Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals controlled substance analogues are to be reg- Communications Commission to take action Incidental to Northeast Fisheries Science ulated, and for other purposes; with amend- relating to promoting broadband Internet ac- Center Fisheries Research [Docket No.: ments (Rept. 114–787, Pt. 1). Referred to the cess service for veterans; to the Committee 150413360-6558-04] (RIN: 0648-BF02) received Committee of the Whole House on the state on Energy and Commerce. September 21, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of the Union. By Mr. YOUNG of Indiana: 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Mr. MCCAUL: Committee on Homeland Se- H.R. 6166. A bill to provide an additional Stat. 868); to the Committee on Natural Re- curity. H.R. 5460. A bill to amend the Home- allocation of low-income housing tax credits sources. land Security Act of 2002 to establish a re- in response to the Superfund site related 6975. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- view process to review applications for cer- condemnation of low-income housing in Indi- fice of Regulation Policy and Management, tain grants to purchase equipment or sys- ana; to the Committee on Ways and Means. Office of the Secretary (00REG), Department tems that do not meet or exceed any applica- By Mr. CRAWFORD (for himself, Mr. of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule — Federal Civil Penalties ble national voluntary consensus standards, WESTERMAN, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. HILL, Adjustment Act Amendments (RIN: 2900- and for other purposes; with an amendment Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. AP78) received September 22, 2016, pursuant (Rept. 114–788). Referred to the Committee of PALAZZO, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. THOMPSON to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, the Whole House on the state of the Union. of Pennsylvania, and Mr. NEWHOUSE): Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Mr. CHAFFETZ: Committee on Oversight H.R. 6167. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- the Judiciary. and Government Reform. H.R. 3779. A bill to enue Code of 1986 to authorize agricultural 6976. A letter from the Associate General restrict the inclusion of social security ac- producers to establish and contribute to tax- Counsel for Regulations and Legislation, Of- count numbers on documents sent by mail exempt farm risk management accounts; to fice of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, by the Federal Government, and for other the Committee on Ways and Means. Department of Housing and Urban Develop- purposes (Rept. 114–789). Referred to the By Mr. AGUILAR (for himself, Mrs. ment, transmitting the Department’s final Committee of the Whole House on the state NAPOLITANO, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. RAN- rule — Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Environ- of the Union GEL, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mrs. TORRES, ment Harassment and Liability for Discrimi- Mr. WOODALL: Committee on Rules. Mr. SIRES, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. GRI- natory Housing Practices Under the Fair House Resolution 892. Resolution providing JALVA, Mr. HONDA, and Mr. SERRANO): Housing Act [Docket No.: FR-5248-F-02] (RIN: for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5303) to H.R. 6168. A bill to encourage programs 2529-AA94) received September 21, 2016, pur- provide for improvements to the rivers and that support Dreamer student success in suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- harbors of the United States, to provide for completing postsecondary education; to the 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee the conservation and development of water Committee on Education and the Workforce. on the Judiciary. and related resources, and for other pur- By Mr. BOUSTANY: 6977. A letter from the Assistant Secretary poses; providing for consideration of motions H.R. 6169. A bill to amend the Federal of the Army, Civil Works, Department of De- to suspend the rules; and waiving a require- Water Pollution Control Act to permit re- fense, transmitting the Rio de Flag, Flag- ment of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect moval to United States district courts of cer- staff, Arizona Limited Reevaluation Report to consideration of certain resolutions re- tain civil actions filed in State courts; to the for June 2016; to the Committee on Transpor- ported from the Committee on Rules (Rept. Committee on Transportation and Infra- tation and Infrastructure. 114–790). Referred to the House Calendar. structure, and in addition to the Committee

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A bill to amend the Safe Drink- mitted regarding the specific powers Clause 3 of the United States Constitution. ing Water Act with respect to the consolida- granted to Congress in the Constitu- By Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN: tion of public water systems, and for other tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 6173. purposes; to the Committee on Energy and joint resolution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Commerce. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. GROTHMAN: By Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Con- H.R. 6171. A bill to amend the Food and Nu- H.R. 6164. stitution trition Act of 2008 to eliminate the authority Congress has the power to enact this legis- of the Secretary of Agriculture to grant a lation pursuant to the following: f Congress has the power to enact this legis- waiver from the work requirements for par- ADDITIONAL SPONSORS ticipation in the supplemental nutrition as- lation pursuant to the following: sistance program on account of an area’s The Congress shall have Power To lay and Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors high unemployment rate or limited employ- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, were added to public bills and resolu- to pay the Debts and provide for the common ment availability for individuals who reside tions, as follows: in the area; to the Committee on Agri- Defence and general Welfare of the United H.R. 611: Mr. WEBER of Texas. culture. States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises H.R. 711: Mr. DESAULNIER. By Mr. PASCRELL (for himself and shall be uniform throughout the United H.R. 932: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsyl- Mr. KING of New York): States; -And vania. H.R. 6172. A bill to authorize the Secretary To make all Laws which shall be necessary H.R. 1025: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of of Education to make grants to support fire and proper for carrying into Execution the New York, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. KEATING, safety education programs on college cam- foregoring Powers, and all other Powers Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. COHEN, Mr. MICHAEL F. puses; to the Committee on Education and vested by this Constitution in the Govern- DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. the Workforce. ment of the United States, or in any Depart- PINGREE, and Mr. HONDA. By Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN (for her- ment or Officer thereof. H.R. 1151: Mr. WESTERMAN. self, Mr. BEYER, Mr. BISHOP of Geor- By Mr. MCNERNEY: H.R. 6165. H.R. 1192: Mr. LOBIONDO and Mr. CRAMER. gia, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1198: Mr. AGUILAR. sylvania, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. CLARKE lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1209: Ms. KUSTER. of New York, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 1258: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. BISHOP of FUDGE, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. the United States grants Congress the au- Michigan. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. HONDA, Mr. ISRAEL, thority to enact this bill. H.R. 1542: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. By Mr. YOUNG of Indiana: H.R. 1559: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. MEEKS, Ms. MOORE, Mr. NADLER, Mrs. H.R. 6166. H.R. 1728: Mr. PERLMUTTER. NAPOLITANO, Ms. NORTON, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1861: Ms. BROWNLEY of California. PLASKETT, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. TONKO, lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1877: Mr. KILMER. and Mr. DESAULNIER): Article I, Section 8, Clause 1. The Congress H.R. 1942: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. H.R. 6173. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- shall have power to lay and collect taxes, du- enue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit H.R. 2224: Ms. LEE. ties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts H.R. 2302: Ms. MENG. against tax for commuting mass transit and provide for the common defense and gen- costs; to the Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 2500: Mr. SHIMKUS. eral welfare of the United States; but all du- H.R. 2640: Ms. KUSTER. By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of ties, imposts and excises shall be uniform New York (for herself, Mr. BILIRAKIS, H.R. 2656: Mr. RUSSELL and Ms. DELBENE. throughout the United States; H.R. 2698: Mr. YOHO. and Mr. PAYNE): By Mr. CRAWFORD: H. Con. Res. 162. Concurrent resolution ex- H.R. 2715: Mr. TONKO, Mr. KEATING, Mr. H.R. 6167. PERLMUTTER, and Mr. DOGGETT. pressing the sense of the Congress that the Congress has the power to enact this legis- Parthenon Marbles should be returned to H.R. 2737: Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: ZELDIN, Ms. WILSON of Florida, and Mr. ROO- Greece; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- NEY of Florida. By Mr. STEWART (for himself, Mr. lation pursuant to the enumerated powers H.R. 2739: Mr. POE of Texas, Ms. MATSUI, ASHFORD, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. SALMON, listed in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Con- Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Mrs. LOVE, Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. stitution, which include the power to ‘‘regu- KIRKPATRICK. ROSS, Mr. NEWHOUSE, Mr. MEADOWS, late commerce . . . among the several Mr. KING of New York, Mr. BISHOP of H.R. 2762: Ms. SLAUGHTER and Mr. LARSEN States . . .’’ of Washington. Utah, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. ROONEY of By Mr. AGUILAR: H.R. 2783: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Florida, Mr. COFFMAN, Mr. MCCAUL, H.R. 6168. New York. Mrs. BLACK, Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2849: Mr. CROWLEY and Mr. MCNERNEY. DESJARLAIS, Mr. DUNCAN of South lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2896: Mr. ROKITA. Carolina, Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee, Clauses 1 and 18 of Article 1, Section 8 of H.R. 2903: Mr. OLSON and Mr. BABIN. Mr. HARDY, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. SENSEN- the United States Constitution. H.R. 2980: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. BRENNER, Mr. WEBER of Texas, and By Mr. BOUSTANY: Mr. MARINO): H.R. 6169. H.R. 3084: Mr. SERRANO, Mr. MCNERNEY, H. Res. 891. A resolution expressing con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. BYRNE, and Mr. DONOVAN. cern over the disappearance of David lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3164: Mr. SMITH of Washington. Sneddon, and for other purposes; to the Com- Article I, Section 8, clause 3 of the United H.R. 3268: Mr. VEASEY. mittee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to States Constitution: ‘‘To regulate Commerce H.R. 3323: Ms. LOFGREN. the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent with Foreign nations and among several H.R. 3355: Mr. MEEKS and Mr. YOUNG of In- Select), for a period to be subsequently de- states, and with the Indian Tribes.’’ diana. termined by the Speaker, in each case for By Mr. GARAMENDI: H.R. 3381: Mr. GRIFFITH and Mrs. DAVIS of consideration of such provisions as fall with- H.R. 6170. California. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3513: Mrs. LOWEY. cerned. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3632: Mr. KEATING. By Mrs. DAVIS of California (for her- Article I, section 8 of the United States H.R. 3693: Mr. COOK. self and Mr. GRIJALVA): Constituion. H.R. 3706: Mr. HOLDING. H. Res. 894. A resolution expressing support By Mr. GROTHMAN: H.R. 3742: Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. CARTER of for designation of October 2016 as ‘‘National H.R. 6171. Georgia, and Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Principals Month’’; to the Committee on Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3765: Mrs. BLACKBURN. Education and the Workforce. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3849: Mr. HASTINGS. By Mr. POLIS (for himself, Mr. GRI- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress H.R. 3886: Mr. PERLMUTTER. JALVA, and Mr. ROE of Tennessee): shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes, H.R. 3967: Ms. BONAMICI. H. Res. 895. A resolution expressing support Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the H.R. 3978: Mr. GALLEGO. for designation of the week of September 26, Debts and provide for the common Defence H.R. 3991: Ms. SLAUGHTER. 2016, as National Adult Education and Fam- and general Welfare of the United States; but H.R. 4151: Mr. FITZPATRICK. ily Literacy Week; to the Committee on all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uni- H.R. 4247: Mr. BRAT. Education and the Workforce. form throughout the United States. H.R. 4410: Mr. CARSON of Indiana.

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H.R. 4514: Ms. BONAMICI. H.R. 5600: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. H.R. 6078: Mr. COSTA. H.R. 4592: Mr. BOST and Mr. KINZINGER of H.R. 5667: Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 6088: Mr. ROYCE. Illinois. H.R. 5683: Mr. HECK of Nevada and Mr. H.R. 6094: Mr. DAVIDSON, Mr. COSTELLO of H.R. 4622: Mr. NOLAN and Mr. GENE GREEN HIMES. Pennsylvania, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. of Texas. H.R. 5685: Mrs. WAGNER, Mrs. HARTZLER, BABIN, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, H.R. 4625: Mr. ELLISON. Ms. STEFANIK, and Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. MCKINLEY, Ms. JENKINS of Kansas, Mr. H.R. 5689: Mr. GRAYSON and Mrs. LAW- H.R. 4626: Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. LARSEN of RENACCI, Mr. DENT, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. SES- RENCE. Washington, Mr. CULBERSON, Ms. SLAUGHTER, SIONS, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 5691: Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. CONAWAY, and Mr. LANGEVIN. GOWDY, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. NEUGE- H.R. 5695: Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 4657: Ms. PINGREE and Ms. LOFGREN. BAUER, Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. SCALISE, Mr. SMITH H.R. 5721: Ms. KUSTER. H.R. 4671: Mr. POLIQUIN. of Missouri, and Ms. MCSALLY. H.R. 4683: Mr. HIMES. H.R. 5727: Mr. POMPEO. H.R. 6097: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 4729: Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 5730: Mr. POLIQUIN. H.R. 6100: Mr. LATTA, Mr. PALMER, Mr. H.R. 4764: Mr. KING of New York and Ms. H.R. 5732: Mr. WEBER of Texas. BRIDENSTINE, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. MOORE. H.R. 5790: Miss RICE of New York. H.R. 4766: Mr. KING of New York. H.R. 5799: Ms. KUSTER. MULVANEY, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. GARRETT, Mr. H.R. 5807: Mr. MULVANEY. H.R. 4770: Mr. REED. SHIMKUS, and Mr. MEADOWS. H.R. 5814: Ms. BONAMICI. H.R. 4784: Mr. POSEY. H.R. 6108: Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. PETERSON, Ms. H.R. 5816: Mr. HURT of Virginia, Mr. WITT- H.R. 4907: Mr. PEARCE. KUSTER, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. MAN, and Mr. LANCE. H.R. 4919: Mr. LOBIONDO, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. DESANTIS, and Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New H.R. 5830: Ms. SLAUGHTER. YOUNG of Iowa, Mr. DESAULNIER, and Mr. Mexico. H.R. 5853: Mr. OLSON. RYAN of Ohio. H.R. 6116: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H.R. 5879: Mr. RENACCI. H.R. 4927: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. sylvania. H.R. 5904: Mr. SMITH of Texas. H.R. 4932: Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 5954: Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. LOFGREN, and H.R. 6133: Mr. DESANTIS and Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 4938: Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. LONG, Mr. Mr. FARR. H.R. 6149: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. JOYCE, Mr. CURBELO of Florida, and Mr. H.R. 5961: Mr. TROTT, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Ms. H.R. 6161: Ms. SLAUGHTER. RICHMOND. LOFGREN, and Mr. PITTENGER. H.J. Res. 11: Mr. POSEY. H.R. 5029: Mr. PETERS and Mr. KILMER. H.R. 5980: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- H.J. Res. 55: Mr. CURBELO of Florida. H.R. 5061: Mr. CURBELO of Florida. fornia, Mr. LEVIN, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Ms. JACK- APOLITANO ON H.R. 5067: Mr. ELLISON. H.J. Res. 98: Mrs. N and Mr. C - SON LEE, and Mr. SMITH of Washington. YERS. H.R. 5082: Mr. COOPER, Mr. TED LIEU of H.R. 5984: Mrs. TORRES and Mrs. NAPOLI- H. Con. Res. 159: Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. SES- California, and Mr. PERRY. TANO. SIONS, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. H.R. 5180: Mr. SCALISE, Mr. AMODEI, and H.R. 5989: Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. RENACCI, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. HIGGINS, and Mr. CAPU- Mr. THORNBERRY. SWALWELL of California, Mr. BERA, Mr. ANO. H.R. 5204: Mr. POLIQUIN and Ms. BONAMICI. KNIGHT, Mr. KING of New York, and Mr. H. Con. Res. 160: Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, H.R. 5219: Mr. CICILLINE. POSEY. Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. TSONGAS, H.R. 5224: Mr. BARLETTA. H.R. 5999: Mr. O’ROURKE. H.R. 5232: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. H.R. 6000: Mr. TONKO. Ms. PINGREE, and Mr. LOUDERMILK. H.R. 5265: Ms. KUSTER. H.R. 6016: Mr. WALBERG. H. Con. Res. 161: Mr. LANCE. H.R. 5329: Mr. COFFMAN. H.R. 6025: Mr. FLEISCHMANN and Mr. POSEY. H. Res. 28: Mr. CURBELO of Florida, Mr. H.R. 5334: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 6030: Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. SLAUGH- GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. SMITH of Missouri, H.R. 5369: Ms. KELLY of Illinois. TER, and Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, and Mr. H.R. 5410: Ms. JENKINS of Kansas and Mrs. H.R. 6041: Mr. SERRANO. BARLETTA. WAGNER. H.R. 6043: Ms. MOORE, Mr. LYNCH, and Mr. H. Res. 289: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of H.R. 5418: Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. SMITH of WALZ. New York. Texas, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. LABRADOR, Mr. H.R. 6045: Miss RICE of New York. H. Res. 346: Mr. HIMES. HENSARLING, Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. TOM PRICE ARRETT OM RICE H.R. 6047: Mr. G , Mr. T P of H. Res. 586: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. of Georgia, Mr. LOUDERMILK, and Mr. AUSTIN Georgia, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. WEBER of Texas, H. Res. 590: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. SCOTT of Georgia. and Mr. YOHO. H. Res. 754: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 5474: Mr. QUIGLEY, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. H.R. 6058: Mr. PASCRELL. BLUMENAUER, and Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 6072: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of H. Res. 850: Mr. TAKANO. H.R. 5489: Mr. ROUZER, Mr. ROKITA, and Mr. Texas. H. Res. 852: Mr. HIMES and Mr. COSTA. SHUSTER. H.R. 6073: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of H. Res. 853: Mr. COFFMAN and Mr. WITTMAN. H.R. 5589: Mr. OLSON. Texas and Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. H. Res. 865: Mr. COFFMAN.

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Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 No. 145 Senate The Senate met at 3 p.m. and was U.S. SENATE, and I now present to you the President’s veto called to order by the Honorable JONI PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, message, with the accompanying papers, for ERNST, a Senator from the State of Washington, DC, September 26, 2016. disposition by the Senate. Iowa. To the Senate: Respectfully, Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, JULIE E. ADAMS, f of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby Secretary of the Senate. PRAYER appoint the Honorable JONI ERNST, a Senator Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, from the State of Iowa, to perform the duties is the veto message with the papers at- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- of the Chair. tached at the desk? fered the following prayer: ORRIN G. HATCH, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Let us pray. President pro tempore. Eternal Spirit, the fountain of all of pore. It is. Mrs. ERNST thereupon assumed the Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, our blessings, we rejoice because of the Chair as Acting President pro tempore. majesty of Your Name and power, for I ask unanimous consent that the veto Your glory fills the Earth. We see Your f message on S. 2040 be considered as having been read; that it be printed in handiwork in the beauty of spacious RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY the RECORD, and spread in full upon the skies and in the splendor of amber LEADER waves of grain. Today, inspire our Sen- Journal. ators so that the thoughts they think, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the words they speak, and the deeds pore. The majority leader is recog- pore. Is there objection? they do will please You. nized. Without objection, it is so ordered. Lord, as our lawmakers strive to live f The veto message ordered to be print- worthy of Your blessings, continue to ed in the RECORD is as follows: JUSTICE AGAINST SPONSORS OF surround them with the shield of Your TERRORISM ACT—VETO To the Senate of the United States: favor and prompt them to strive to find common ground. As we all experience Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, I am returning herewith without my Your favor, help us to remember the is there a message at the desk in ref- approval S. 2040, the ‘‘Justice Against needy and those crushed by the iron erence to S. 2040? Sponsors of Terrorism Act’’ (JASTA), feet of injustice. May we strive to stay The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- which would, among other things, re- within the circle of Your providential pore. The Chair lays before the Senate move sovereign immunity in U.S. will, remembering Your promise to a communication from the Secretary courts from foreign governments that supply all of our needs. of the Senate regarding that matter. are not designated state sponsors of We pray in Your merciful Name. The clerk will read the communica- terrorism. Amen. tion. I have deep sympathy for the families of the victims of the terrorist attacks f The legislative clerk read as follows: U.S. SENATE, of September 11, 2001 (9/11), who have PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, suffered grievously. I also have a deep The Presiding Officer led the Pledge Washington, DC, September 26, 2016. appreciation of these families’ desire to of Allegiance, as follows: Hon. JOSEPH R. BIDEN, Jr., pursue justice and am strongly com- President of the Senate, mitted to assisting them in their ef- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Washington, DC. forts. United States of America, and to the Repub- DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: On Friday, Sep- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, tember 23, 2016, the President of the United Consistent with this commitment, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. States sent by messenger the attached sealed over the past 8 years, I have directed f envelope addressed to the President of the my Administration to pursue relent- Senate dated September 23, 2016, said to con- lessly al-Qa’ida, the terrorist group APPOINTMENT OF ACTING tain a veto message on the bill S. 2040, the that planned the 9/11 attacks. The he- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE ‘‘Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism roic efforts of our military and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Act.’’ The Senate not being in session on the counterterrorism professionals have clerk will please read a communication last day which the President had for the re- decimated al-Qa’ida’s leadership and turn of this bill under the provisions of the to the Senate from the President pro Constitution of the United States, in order killed Osama bin Laden. My Adminis- tempore (Mr. HATCH). to protect the interests of the Senate so that tration also strongly supported, and I The legislative clerk read the fol- it might have the opportunity to reconsider signed into law, legislation which en- lowing letter: the bill, I accepted the message at 3:45 p.m., sured that those who bravely responded

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:15 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26SE6.000 S26SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6072 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 26, 2016 on that terrible day and other sur- ties Act and threatens to strip all for- Third, JASTA threatens to create vivors of the attacks will be able to re- eign governments of immunity from complications in our relationships with ceive treatment for any injuries result- judicial process in the United States even our closest partners. If JASTA ing from the attacks. And my Adminis- based solely upon allegations by pri- were enacted, courts could potentially tration also directed the Intelligence vate litigants that a foreign govern- consider even minimal allegations ac- Community to perform a declassifica- ment’s overseas conduct had some role cusing U.S. allies or partners of com- tion review of ‘‘Part Four of the Joint or connection to a group or person that plicity in a particular terrorist attack Congressional Inquiry into Intelligence carried out a terrorist attack inside in the United States to be sufficient to Community Activities Before and After the United States. This would invite open the door to litigation and wide- the Terrorist Attacks of September consequential decisions to be made ranging discovery against a foreign 11,’’ so that the families of 9/11 victims based upon incomplete information and country—for example, the country and broader public can better under- risk having different courts reaching where an individual who later com- stand the information investigators different conclusions about the culpa- mitted a terrorist act traveled from or gathered following that dark day of our bility of individual foreign govern- became radicalized. A number of our history. ments and their role in terrorist activi- allies and partners have already con- Notwithstanding these significant ef- ties directed against the United tacted us with serious concerns about forts, I recognize that there is nothing States—which is neither an effective the bill. By exposing these allies and that could ever erase the grief the 9/11 nor a coordinated way for us to respond partners to this sort of litigation in families have endured. My Administra- to indications that a foreign govern- U.S. courts, JASTA threatens to limit tion therefore remains resolute in its ment might have been behind a ter- their cooperation on key national secu- commitment to assist these families in rorist attack. rity issues, including counterterrorism their pursuit of justice and do what- Second, JASTA would upset long- initiatives, at a crucial time when we ever we can to prevent another attack standing international principles re- are trying to build coalitions, not cre- in the United States. Enacting JASTA garding sovereign immunity, putting ate divisions. into law, however, would neither pro- in place rules that, if applied globally, The 9/11 attacks were the worst act of tect Americans from terrorist attacks could have serious implications for terrorism on U.S. soil, and they were nor improve the effectiveness of our re- U.S. national interests. The United met with an unprecedented U.S. Gov- sponse to such attacks. As drafted, States has a larger international pres- ernment response. The United States JASTA would allow private litigation ence, by far, than any other country, has taken robust and wide-ranging ac- against foreign governments in U.S. and sovereign immunity principles pro- tions to provide justice for the victims courts based on allegations that such tect our Nation and its Armed Forces, of the 9/11 attacks and keep Americans foreign governments’ actions abroad officials, and assistance professionals, safe, from providing financial com- made them responsible for terrorism- from foreign court proceedings. These pensation for victims and their fami- related injuries on U.S. soil. This legis- principles also protect U.S. Govern- lies to conducting worldwide counter- lation would permit litigation against ment assets from attempted seizure by terrorism programs to bringing crimi- countries that have neither been des- private litigants abroad. Removing nal charges against culpable individ- uals. I have continued and expanded ignated by the executive branch as sovereign immunity in U.S. courts upon these efforts, both to help victims state sponsors of terrorism nor taken from foreign governments that are not of terrorism gain justice for the loss direct actions in the United States to designated as state sponsors of ter- and suffering of their loved ones and to carry out an attack here. The JASTA rorism, based solely on allegations that protect the United States from future would be detrimental to U.S. national such foreign governments’ actions attacks. The JASTA, however, does not interests more broadly, which is why I abroad had a connection to terrorism- contribute to these goals, does not en- am returning it without my approval. related injuries on U.S. soil, threatens First, JASTA threatens to reduce the to undermine these longstanding prin- hance the safety of Americans from terrorist attacks, and undermines core effectiveness of our response to indica- ciples that protect the United States, U.S. interests. tions that a foreign government has our forces, and our personnel. Indeed, reciprocity plays a substan- For these reasons, I must veto the taken steps outside our borders to pro- bill. vide support for terrorism, by taking tial role in foreign relations, and nu- merous other countries already have BARACK OBAMA. such matters out of the hands of na- THE WHITE HOUSE, September 23, 2016. tional security and foreign policy pro- laws that allow for the adjustment of a Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, fessionals and placing them in the foreign state’s immunities based on the treatment their governments receive I ask unanimous consent that notwith- hands of private litigants and courts. standing the provisions of rule XXII, Any indication that a foreign govern- in the courts of the other state. Enact- the veto message be held at the desk, ment played a role in a terrorist attack ment of JASTA could encourage for- and at a time to be determined by the on U.S. soil is a matter of deep concern eign governments to act reciprocally majority leader in consultation with and merits a forceful, unified Federal and allow their domestic courts to ex- the Democratic leader on Wednesday, Government response that considers ercise jurisdiction over the United September 28, the Senate proceed to the wide range of important and effec- States or U.S. officials—including our the veto message on S. 2040; that there tive tools available. One of these tools men and women in uniform—for alleg- be 2 hours of debate, divided between edly causing injuries overseas via U.S. is designating the foreign government the leaders or their designees; that support to third parties. This could in question as a state sponsor of ter- upon the use or yielding back of that lead to suits against the United States rorism, which carries with it a litany time, the Senate vote on passage of the or U.S. officials for actions taken by of repercussions, including the foreign bill, the objections of the President to members of an armed group that re- government being stripped of its sov- the contrary notwithstanding, with no ceived U.S. assistance, misuse of U.S. ereign immunity before U.S. courts in intervening action or debate. certain terrorism-related cases and military equipment by foreign forces, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- subjected to a range of sanctions. or abuses committed by police units pore. Is there objection? Given these serious consequences, state that received U.S. training, even if the Without objection, it is so ordered. allegations at issue ultimately would sponsor of terrorism designations are f made only after national security, for- be without merit. And if any of these eign policy, and intelligence profes- litigants were to win judgments—based CONTINUING RESOLUTION sionals carefully review all available on foreign domestic laws as applied by Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, information to determine whether a foreign courts—they would begin to the 10-week clean CR the Senate will country meets the criteria that the look to the assets of the U.S. Govern- vote on tomorrow is pretty simple. It Congress established. ment held abroad to satisfy those judg- keeps the government funded at the In contrast, JASTA departs from ments, with potentially serious finan- same agreed-upon, bipartisan spending longstanding standards and practice cial consequences for the United levels as today. It contains zero con- under our Foreign Sovereign Immuni- States. troversial riders, it funds the fight

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:15 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26SE6.002 S26SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE September 26, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6073 against Zika, and it ensures that vet- communities [to] suffer, [and] adults fuses, and then he doubles down on erans and the victims of severe flood- [to] worry about future long-term neu- what he said before. The media is not ing and the heroin and prescription rological risks from Zika. . . . ‘’ holding Donald Trump accountable at opioid crisis are not left behind. It is These Senate Democrats called for all. He is not being held accountable. clean. It is fair. We should pass it. immediate passage of a bipartisan Zika So why do reporters and pundits ab- Now, it is true that some in the package because ‘‘[t]he longer we stain from calling Trump what he is— Democratic leadership would like to delay, the greater the . . . irreparable a racist? It is not as if Trump’s racism turn this simple 10-week funding bill human harm from Zika.’’ is new. His bigotry has been on display into some unnecessary partisan food This is what they said: ‘‘The time for since the early days of his business ca- fight. They think it is good election- partisan games is over.’’ reer. year politics, but they have struggled Now, that is a letter Senate Demo- When Donald Trump was still work- to explain how they might even justify crats wrote just this month. The bill ing at his father’s side as second in a vote against it. They can’t do it on before us contains a compromise Zika command, the Department of Justice spending levels; they already agreed to package that both parties support. slapped their company with a civil those. They can’t do it on controversial Senator NELSON, a Democrat from rights lawsuit. Why? Because they de- riders; there are none. They can’t do it Florida, understands the urgency of ad- served it. Undercover Federal officers on Zika; we have a bipartisan com- dressing Zika, and that is why he sup- in New York found that the Trumps promise there. Both Democrats and Re- ports this bill which, as he noted, rep- discriminated against potential ten- publicans agree on the need to help resents a ‘‘clean $1.1 billion to help ants by rejecting applications for hous- vets, flood victims, and those suffering stop the spread of the Zika virus with ing from African Americans and Puerto from the heroin and prescription opioid no political riders.’’ Ricans. Trump has even had a secret system crisis. Senator SCHATZ, a Democrat from So if both parties support what is ac- Hawaii, also voiced his support for the for discriminatory practices. As the tually in the clean CR-Zika package, Zika compromise in this bill. Just last Washington Post reported: then just what in this bill are Demo- week, he said it is good for his State Trump employees have secretly marked cratic leaders opposed to? It turns out the applications of minorities with codes, and urged that we ‘‘move forward with such as ‘No. 9’ and ‘C’ for colored. . . . The they are trying to take our country to providing the CDC with the resources employees allegedly directed blacks and the brink, not based on something that it needs.’’ Puerto Ricans away from buildings with is in this bill but something that isn’t, Senator NELSON and Senator SCHATZ mostly white tenants and steered them to- and it is something the Senate already are just 2 Democratic Senators out of ward properties that had many minorities. addressed in the appropriate vehicle to nearly 30 who penned the letter earlier In the 1980s, Trump took his racism do so. this month calling for quick congres- to Atlantic City. This is Donald Trump On September 15, the Senate voted to sional action on Zika. I ask all of them at his best. He cheated, coerced, filed pass the Water Resources Development to join us and act now. bankruptcy, did anything he could to Act, which includes assistance for the Just as we joined together to help cheat people out of money. In the proc- families affected by lead poisoning in Flint earlier this month in the appro- ess, his racism came to the forefront in Flint. As Chairman INHOFE has pointed priate vehicle, now it is time for Demo- Atlantic City. Trump was accused of out, WRDA is not only the proper vehi- crats to join with Republicans to en- making his African-American employ- cle to address the situation facing sure veterans and those impacted by ees move off the casino floor when he Flint now, it is also the proper vehicle Zika, flooding, and the heroin and pre- didn’t want to see them, which was any to help prevent water infrastructure scription opioid crisis do not fall vic- time he came to the casino. One em- crises in the future. The House is now tim to a partisan filibuster. ployee, Kip Brown, said: prepared this week to pass WRDA as f When Donald and Ivana came to the ca- well, and Chairman INHOFE has pledged sino, the bosses would order all the black he will continue to pursue resources for RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY people off the floor. It was the eighties, I was Flint once the bill goes to conference. LEADER a teenager, but I remember it: they put us We know it is important to help the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- all in the back. victims of recent severe flooding. pore. The Democratic leader is recog- Trump was later fined $200,000 by the Democrats are now suggesting, how- nized. New Jersey Casino Control Commission for that act of disgusting racism. ever, that we not provide that relief f unless they get an unrelated rider in In the 1990s, John O’Donnell, the DONALD TRUMP this clean CR-Zika package. Is their so- former president of Trump Plaza Hotel lution then to remove help for flood Mr. REID. Madam President, vir- and Casino, wrote a book about his victims? If their solution is to remove tually every time Donald Trump says time working with Donald Trump. help for flood victims, they should say or does something discriminatory—and O’Donnell reported that Trump fre- so. that is often—the media relies upon a quently denigrated African Americans. So let’s be clear. It would be cruel for catalog of buzzwords to describe his ac- He remembers a lot, but he specifically any Senator who just voted to help tions. The press uses words like hate- remembers Trump saying of his ac- Flint to now turn around and filibuster ful, intolerant, bigot, extremist, preju- countants: the victims of floods, the heroin and dice, to name but a few. Yet there is al- I’ve got black accountants at Trump Cas- ways one word that many of the press tle and Trump Plaza. Black guys counting prescription opioid crisis, and Zika as my money! I hate it. The only kind of people part of some partisan game. conspicuously avoid: Racist. They I want counting my money are short guys Senators in both parties know this. I never label Trump as a racist, but he is that wear yarmulkes every day. know our Democratic friends under- a racist. Donald Trump is a racist. How about that? ‘‘Racist’’ is a term I don’t really like. stand this, especially when we consider I’ve got black accountants at Trump Castle their calls to do more to address the We have all, with rare exception—I and Trump Plaza. Black guys counting my heroin and prescription opioid crisis, don’t know who it would be—said money! I hate it. and especially when we consider the things that are not politically correct, Those are words from Donald letter they just wrote on Zika this but I don’t know of anyone, when that Trump’s mouth. month. happens, who doesn’t acknowledge it The only kind of people I want counting my Let me read some of what they had and, if necessary, apologizes quickly, money are short guys that wear yarmulkes to say: ‘‘Zika is now well established in but Donald Trump doesn’t believe the every day. the United States with cases of local racist things he does and says are That is what he said. transmission by mosquitoes being re- wrong. He says them with the full in- Speaking of another African-Amer- ported in multiple areas of Florida, as tent to demean and to denigrate. That ican employee, Trump told O’Donnell: well as the U.S. territories,’’ Demo- is who he is. I think the guy is lazy. And it’s probably cratic Senators wrote. It is causing Each time Trump is given a chance not his fault because laziness is a trait in ‘‘babies [to] die, pregnant women and to apologize and make amends, he re- blacks. It really is. I believe that.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:58 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26SE6.003 S26SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6074 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 26, 2016 That is Donald Trump. He thinks of, but it hasn’t been in this bill, that the people of Flint live below the pov- that Blacks are lazy and that they is for sure. erty line. can’t help it because it is one of their On opioids, we think it should be Flint, MI, is a community of color— traits. Trump didn’t deny it. He later really funded, not this pitter path that African Americans. The junior Senator admitted: ‘‘The stuff O’Donnell wrote doesn’t do anything. What it does is from Louisiana was especially callous about me is probably true.’’ allow you to spend money that is not in dismissing the people of Flint. It is But since Donald Trump became in- here. We think we should do the Sha- hard to acknowledge what he said, but volved in Presidential politics, his rac- heen legislation and pay for it. We do I am going to do it. He called the resi- ism has reached even new heights. believe we should not leave Flint be- dents of Flint ‘‘other people’s grief.’’ Trump led the so-called birther move- hind, though. Well, using his analogy, the things we ment to delegitimize our first African- The CR proposed by the Republicans have done over the years with all the American President. Last year, an- is short on a number of issues, and I problems that Louisiana has had—hur- nouncing his candidacy for President, will talk only about two of them this ricanes, floods, wind storms, and this Trump denounced Mexican immigrants afternoon. latest ravaging rain they got—in Ne- as ‘‘criminals, drug dealers, rapists.’’ I was especially disappointed to see vada, I guess that is somebody else’s Consider all of the despicable racist the Republicans’ proposal regarding problem—the people of Louisiana. The things he has done this year alone. He another disaster—a disaster that has many problems we have had in Texas has repeatedly called for a ban on Mus- been ongoing for well over a year. This over the last decade—they are lims entering the United States. CR, this funding measure, does not put everybody’s problem, but not by the Trump attacked a Gold Star dad and a a single penny toward Flint, MI—not a definition of the Senator from Lou- Gold Star mother. They are Muslims. penny. The people of Flint, MI, have isiana. They are not other people’s Their son, CPT Humayun Khan, was been waiting for emergency assistance grief. to clean up poison water for more than killed in battle, but Donald Trump I would suggest the relatively new a year. There are 100,000 people—chil- didn’t only question Mr. Khan, he ques- Senator from Louisiana needs to figure dren—lead-poisoned already. tioned Mrs. Khan. She was sitting out what the name of his job is. It is there, and he said: I guess she is not Senate Republicans claim they will address the needs of Flint when we re- United States Senator—not State sen- talking because she is forbidden to ator from Louisiana, United States speak by Islam. turn after the election. Well, we have heard that before, haven’t we? That Senator. He can look out for the people Donald Trump refused to condemn of Louisiana and yet turn a cold shoul- former KKK grand wizard David Duke, has been the Republicans go-to move in stalling funding for Flint—they always der to fellow Americans in Michigan. who is still in politics. Congress must act to address emer- Donald Trump has retweeted mes- claim they will do it at a later time. gencies whenever and wherever they sages from Nazi sympathizers and Flint has heard this and heard this and occur, especially to help vulnerable White supremacists. heard this. In the meantime, the people Americans, because every one of these Donald Trump launched a racist at- of Flint, if they are fortunate, can take emergencies is creating lots of vulner- tack on U.S. District Court Judge a drink of water out of a bottle and able Americans. Curiel, a man born in Indiana, but bathe in bottled water. Trump didn’t like that because his We ran out of time months ago. We The people of Flint deserve justice, mom and dad were of Mexican heritage. ran out of time when the Republicans and 90,000 children who have been lead- He said he should be disqualified from decided to take a 7-week vacation, poisoned deserve justice. But instead of hearing the case. Speaker RYAN called which is something that was remark- helping the people of Flint, they prom- Trump’s offensive attack ‘‘a textbook able in history, in more than 60 years. ise to use this government funding definition of a racist comment.’’ This With the time we are going to have off measure to feed their addiction to un- is the U.S. House of Representatives before December 9 with the funding disclosed and unaccountable dark Speaker, who acknowledges that his resolution, it will be the longest break money. What the Republican leader Republican Presidential nominee is a the Senate has had going back, we be- stuck in this funding resolution is a racist. Yet here we are, 7 weeks from lieve, to before the Depression—the provision to prevent the Securities and election day, and the Speaker of the Great Depression, not the Bush depres- Exchange Commission from telling cor- House and the Senate Republican lead- sion. porations that they must disclose cam- er are both endorsing this racist man. The crisis has been going on for a paign contributions. If ever there were Republicans should not support a long time. Two and a half years ago, legislation contained in a resolution man for President who by their Speak- Flint learned that its water was not that didn’t deserve to be there, it er’s own admission is the textbook def- safe. Nine months ago, Republican would be that. Shadowy interest inition of a racist. Think of the exam- Governor Snyder and President Obama groups are spending hundreds of mil- ple Republicans are setting for our Na- declared the Flint, MI, water crisis an lions of dollars on trying to elect hand- tion’s youth. Republicans are normal- emergency. Five months ago, the Sen- picked political candidates. izing this racist behavior. This will be ate Environment and Public Works What is this dark money? It is all their legacy—one of them. They have Committee passed water infrastructure these advertisements with all these plenty to add to that. Those who refuse legislation with a bipartisan aid pack- phony front groups, most of which are to denounce Donald Trump’s actions as age for Flint. I commend the chairman funded by the Koch brothers. You racism are complicit in propagating of that committee, Senator INHOFE, won’t see their name on anything other and normalizing his hate. over and over for agreeing to do the than something to divert your atten- It is time for reporters and journal- fair thing. That package was voted out tion—a public service announcement ists to be honest with the American of the Senate less than 2 weeks ago on about how good Koch Industries is for people. They owe Americans the truth: a vote of 95 to 3 as part of the so-called creating jobs. Well, Koch Industries is Through his words and deeds, Donald WRDA Act, but the House Republicans great for trying to get richer and rich- Trump is a racist. made it clear they have no intention of er and trying to enrich these two f putting funding for Flint in that bill. wealthy, Republican, rightwing men Still the people of Flint wait for assist- who are doing everything they can to CONTINUING RESOLUTION ance. buy America. They are doing pretty Mr. REID. Madam President, I want I have heard all the happy talk: Well, well, I have to give them credit for to make a few comments on the CR. the Republicans are going to take care that. If they continue the way they Senator MCCONNELL has given a great of this. Call and tell me you are going are, they are going to be first in line. statement, but about whom? It is a to take care of it. Give me some assur- They are going to be the No. 1 oligarch straw man argument. We don’t oppose ances that you are going to take care in America, and they can match to see the Zika legislation. We don’t oppose of it because 100,000 Flint residents if they are entitled to be even a notch helping flood victims. But we want continue to struggle with having safe higher than the No. 1 oligarch in Rus- more. We think it should be taken care water to drink. In fact, 40 percent of sia. Russia is an oligarchy, and because

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:58 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26SE6.011 S26SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE September 26, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6075 of the Koch brothers, America is turn- McConnell amendment No. 5083 (to amend- 2008. Today, as a result of massive ing into one. And what does the Repub- ment No. 5082), to change the enactment amounts of rain upstream over the last lican leader do? He sticks a provision date. few days, the city of Cedar Rapids is McConnell amendment No. 5084 (to amend- in this legislation to protect them even ment No. 5083), of a perfecting nature. fighting to prepare for the high crest further. McConnell amendment No. 5085 (to the lan- on the Cedar River, second only to 2008. Current Federal law requires publicly guage proposed to be stricken by amendment Cedar Rapids is doing everything it can traded corporations to disclose finan- No. 5082), to change the enactment date. to protect its citizens by using HESCO cial details on their annual report to McConnell amendment No. 5086 (to amend- barriers, earthen levees, and berms. shareholders, such as how much they ment No. 5085), of a perfecting nature. However, a permanent solution are paying their executive officers and McConnell motion to commit the bill to the Committee on Appropriations, with in- through permanent flood control struc- others, but shareholders—the true own- structions, McConnell amendment No. 5087, tures is still very much needed. ers of corporations—have no idea how to change the enactment date. Even prior to the 2008 floods, the pro- much money is being spent on politics, McConnell amendment No. 5088 (to (the in- tection of the Cedar River in Cedar being directed by a few in the corpora- structions) amendment No. 5087), of a per- Rapids was identified as needing eval- tions. The Securities and Exchange fecting nature. uation. In 2006, Congress authorized a Commission does not require this to be McConnell amendment No. 5089 (to amend- flood risk management feasibility reported. ment No. 5088), of a perfecting nature. study with the feasibility cost share Last August, 44 Democratic Senators The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- arrangement being signed on May 30, sent a letter to the Securities and Ex- pore. The Senator from Iowa. 2008. Since then, the feasibility study change Commission in support of add- IOWA FLOODS was completed and alternatives were ing political disclosures in their annual Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, chosen, although this Federal project shareholder reports. The Republican natural disasters happen. Eight years protects only a portion of Cedar Rap- leader wants to stop this. He wants to ago, Senator Harkin and I had to deal ids. I worked to get the construction of do everything he can to protect the with flooding in Eastern Iowa. Today the project authorized in the Water Re- Koch brothers. But the Securities and Senator ERNST and I are called upon to sources Reform and Development Act Exchange Commission received 1 mil- observe—as we did this past weekend— of 2014. That happened to be the first lion public comments in support of dis- a great amount of flooding in Eastern WRDA bill since 2007. However, funding closure because it protects the inter- Iowa. Earlier this year, we also heard has been difficult to obtain since the ests of investors—1 million comments. the Senators from West Virginia and benefit-cost ratio is just over one from That is unheard of. the Senators from Louisiana speak the point of view of the Corps of Engi- The Republicans in the Senate are about the natural disasters in their neers’ scoring. opposed to disclosure. That is why the State. It was only 8 years ago that I I am pleased the Senate instructed Republican leader has attached this so- was on the floor talking about the the Army Corps of Engineers to expe- called rider to the government funding record devastation caused by severe dite this and three other flood damage bill to prevent shareholders from storms and floods. Many of the same reduction and flood risk management knowing how their money is spent and places are currently experiencing simi- projects in the recently passed Water being used in the political process. Re- lar flooding as rivers are cresting at Resources Development Act. publicans are holding the government record or near-record levels. Also in this year’s act, the Senate hostage because they want to keep the On Saturday, I toured several cities passed an amendment to the bill that I political system awash in dark money. with the Governor, the Lieutenant was pleased to cosponsor with my col- They want to give contributions to the Governor, and Members of the Iowa league, Senator ERNST, requiring the Chamber of Commerce, the National congressional delegation, including Government Accountability Office to Rifle Association, and on and on—mil- Senator ERNST. We saw debris and study the Army Corps of Engineers’ lions and millions of dollars. damage left by receding floodwaters, methodology and performance metrics The Senate Republicans need to many homes underwater, and great used to calculate benefit-cost ratios rethink their priorities. Republicans flood fight preparations. when evaluating construction projects. need to spend less time worrying about Many businesses and individual vol- I have heard from Cedar Rapids, Des the balance in their campaign accounts unteers have been working tirelessly to Moines, and several other places in and more time protecting their fellow help prevent damage to both public and Iowa regarding their concerns about Americans, especially those in Flint, private property and to help clean up. how the Corps calculates the benefit of MI. Today I had a discussion with the structures and that mitigation and fu- Madam President, I see my friend the mayor of Greene, IA, about the num- ture savings is not a strong factor in senior Senator from Iowa on the floor. bers of high schools that are closed in determining flood risk management. Before he speaks, will the Chair an- that area, but the kids are coming in Let me say that as I talk to people in nounce the business of the day. to help clean up in the city of Greene, Iowa—but particularly in Cedar Rap- ids, IA—about the cost-benefit ratio, f IA. This is the Iowa way. I thank those who have helped and will provide as- mitigation, and future savings not RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME sistance in the future. being taken so much into consider- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Since the floods of 2008, many lessons ation, it is something that they just do pore. Under the previous order, the have been learned. Plans and training not understand. I recognize that this is leadership time is reserved. to protect Iowa communities are in a complex issue and that the Corps f place. I am pleased to report that the rarely gets enough funding to maintain mitigation through Federal, State, and and operate what it owns, let alone LEGISLATIVE BRANCH local resources that has taken place start numerous construction projects. I APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2017 throughout Iowa since the floods of also recognize the need to have a ra- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- 2008 has been beneficial. This has al- tionale on how to prioritize projects pore. Under the previous order, the ready proven effective and will lessen when there are scarce resources, and I Senate will resume consideration of the impact of this year’s floods. It is have been supportive of these efforts. H.R. 5325, which the clerk will report. estimated that more than $50 million However, a one-size-fits-all approach The senior assistant legislative clerk of reduced impact will be experienced doesn’t work when dealing with flood read as follows: because of previous mitigation efforts. protection. This is the most difficult A bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations However, as we learned this weekend, thing to explain to people in Cedar for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year so much remains to be done. Rapids, IA. It is a necessity to more ac- ending September 30, 2017, and for other pur- Iowa’s second largest city, Cedar curately quantify future benefits and poses. Rapids, experienced massive devasta- the protection of citizens when making Pending: tion, with more than 1,300 city blocks benefit-cost ratios. We also need to McConnell (for Cochran) amendment No. covered in water and over $32 billion find a way to expedite these flood 5082, in the nature of a substitute. worth of damages from the floods of projects so it doesn’t take 20 to 40

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Richard and his bride up from the hotel management and mitigation instead of Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I she was staying at in Independence, spending emergency money to fight, re- ask unanimous consent that the order KS. There was one problem: Richard cover, and then put them back in the for the quorum call be rescinded. and Vi didn’t have witnesses. So Rich- same position as they were before. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ard rushed back to the barracks and That money was spent in 2008—maybe COATS). Without objection, it is so or- found two cadets to fill in. Disaster not as much money, but still a great dered. averted. And on Christmas Eve 1943, deal of money was spent this year—and f Richard and Vi were married. They would spend the next 64 Christmases still they are in the same position. MORNING BUSINESS That is what is not seemed to be under- together before Vi passed on December stood. This money would be better Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I 14, 2008. spent actually mitigating the problem ask unanimous consent that the Sen- We owe a great debt to veterans like and protecting citizens and their prop- ate be in a period of morning business, Richard, who came home after the war erty. with Senators permitted to speak and built this Nation. When the war I have heard of similar concerns all therein for up to 10 minutes each. ended, Richard first looked for work as across the United States, not just in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without a pilot at a Minneapolis airline. But de- Iowa. My staff has surveyed articles objection, it is so ordered. spite his incredible experience, he was from Louisiana, Texas, New Jersey, f told they received nearly 100 applica- tions from former Army pilots every and Idaho, all stating similar concerns. TRIBUTE TO RICHARD A. PAUL I am sure that if we continued to look, day and did not have enough jobs. Well, we would find others as well. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, it has it was the airline’s loss and a blessing I call on the Army Corps of Engineers been said that nations that forget its for the people of Quincy. The following to carefully evaluate how they can im- defenders will be itself forgotten. Well, year, Richard became a pharmacist and prove their areas of flood control pol- I would like to take a moment to rec- spent the next 44 years working in Quincy at the Brown Drug Company— icy. Reforms have taken place to expe- ognize one of those defenders who the same Brown Drug Company Vi dite the study, planning, and report fought for and secured our freedom worked at in 1940. process, but reforms are needed to how during World War II. First, I want to commend Richard Paul for his brave There are many advantages of having they make these determinations. 100 years on Earth, but on top of the I also call on the Office of Manage- actions and quiet courage—and thank him for a debt that we can never fully list may be the ability to spread love in ment and Budget and my colleagues on so many ways. Whether it was through the Appropriations Committee to repay. I also want to wish him an early happy birthday. On October 23, Richard love of country—while serving as first change the way the Army Corps of En- lieutenant in the 13th Air Force during gineers receives its funding. Every part Paul, first lieutenant of the 13th Army Air Force—from Quincy, IL—will turn World War II; love of community— of the Corps’ budget could be consid- spending 44 years as a pharmacist at ered an earmark under Senate rules. 100 years old. What an achievement. Today, I am honored to share his the Brown Drug Company; or love of Therefore, it is very hard to advocate family, raising 4 daughters with his for the needs of the Corps’ districts and story. Let me take you back to Novem- ber 29, 1942. On that November day, in wife, Vi, 8 grandchildren, and 18 great- projects within Congress without vio- grandchildren—what an extraordinary lating the earmark ban. As a result, the midst of World War II, rather than waiting to have his draft number legacy. the primary decision about what is in- I will close with this: I have heard cluded in the Corps’ budget rests with called, Richard drove down to the near- est Army Air Force Cadet Training the first 100 years are the hardest. But the President’s budget each year. I am I am reminded of what an old ball play- Program in Peoria, IL, and volunteered not advocating to bring back earmarks er once said: ‘‘Age is a case of mind to serve. The next day, he was sworn for specific projects but to fund the over matter. If you don’t mind, it don’t into the program and told to await fur- Corps in a programmatic way or by dis- matter.’’ So when the big day arrives, I ther orders. In January 1943, Richard trict to allow Congress to exercise its hope Richard celebrates with friends received his orders and reported to De- oversight over funding decisions. All and family—and enjoys it. He has catur, IL. branches need to be held accountable earned it. for spending decisions, including the After stints in Jefferson Barracks, Thank you, Richard, for your service Federal bureaucracy. Congress should MO, and Galesburg, IL, Richard found and sacrifice, and congratulations on have the power of the purse for funding himself in Texas for pilot training. On an outstanding milestone. March 12, 1944, Richard graduated from decisions of such importance to the f people we represent, not just some bu- flight school and spent the next 7 reaucrat. weeks in Liberal, KS, learning to fly BUDGETARY REVISIONS Retired MG Tom Sands, who was a the B–24 Liberator, an American bomb- Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, section 251 commanding General of the Army er with the greatest bomb load car- of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Corps of Engineers’ Lower Mississippi rying capacity and longest range of its Deficit Control Act of 1985, BBEDCA, Valley Division and president of the time. By the spring of 1944, First Lieu- establishes statutory limits on discre- Mississippi River Commission, in a tenant Richard Paul and his crew flew tionary spending and allows for various blog for The Hill newspaper on Sep- B–24 Liberators on 36 combat missions, adjustments to those limits, while sec- tember 7 of this year, wrote: including two recon missions in the tions 302 and 314(a) of the Congres- South Pacific theater. Richard also re- No doubt the rationale for the current uni- sional Budget Act of 1974 allow the form approach [at the Corps] is to foster ceived the Distinguished Flying Cross chairman of the Budget Committee to ‘‘fairness.’’ But federal water policy would be for his heroism and extraordinary establish and make revisions to alloca- better focused on how to quantify and achievement while participating and tions, aggregates, and levels consistent achieve superior outcomes. This new ap- supporting military operations in an with those adjustments. The Senate proach needs to focus more on common sense aerial flight. will soon consider S. amendment No. than on bureaucratic decisions. Although he didn’t know it at the 5082, which provides for continuing ap- As I have based my work as a public time, on March 20, 1945, Richard flew propriations for fiscal year 2017, full- servant on Iowa’s common sense, not his final mission. The following day, he year appropriations for military con- bureaucratic nonsense, I couldn’t have was told he was going back to the struction and veterans programs, and

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$s in millions 2016

Current Allocation: * Revised Security Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 548,091 Revised Nonsecurity Category Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 528,848 General Purpose Outlays ...... 1,173,106 Adjustments: Revised Security Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 0 Revised Nonsecurity Category Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 385 General Purpose Outlays ...... ¥39 Revised Allocation: * Revised Security Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 548,091 Revised Nonsecurity Category Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 529,233 General Purpose Outlays ...... 1,173,067 * Excludes amounts designated for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism pursuant to Section 251(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Program Memorandum: Above Adjustments by Designation Integrity Disaster Relief Emergency Total

Revised Security Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 0 0 0 0 Revised Nonsecurity Category Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 0 500 ¥115 385 General Purpose Outlays ...... 0 0 ¥39 ¥39

REVISION TO BUDGETARY AGGREGATES REVISION TO BUDGETARY AGGREGATES—Continued REVISION TO BUDGETARY AGGREGATES—Continued (Pursuant to Section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and (Pursuant to Section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and (Pursuant to Section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and Section 102 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015) Section 102 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015) Section 102 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015)

$s in millions 2017 $s in millions 2017 $s in millions 2017

Current Spending Aggregates: Adjustments: Revised Spending Aggregates: Budget Authority ...... 3,212,522 Budget Authority ...... 0 Budget Authority ...... 3,212,522 Outlays ...... 3,219,513 Outlays ...... 3,219,575 Outlays ...... ¥62 REVISION TO SPENDING ALLOCATION TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 (Pursuant to Sections 302 and 314(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974)

$s in millions 2017

Current Allocation: Revised Security Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 551,240 Revised Nonsecurity Category Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 518,531 General Purpose Outlays ...... 1,182,184 Adjustments: Revised Security Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 0 Revised Nonsecurity Category Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 0 General Purpose Outlays ...... ¥62 Revised Allocation: Revised Security Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 551,240 Revised Nonsecurity Category Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 518,531 General Purpose Outlays ...... 1,182,122

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Program Memorandum: Detail of Adjustments Made Above OCO Integrity Disaster Relief Emergency Total

Revised Security Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 0 0 0 0 0 Revised Nonsecurity Category Discretionary Budget Authority ...... 0 0 0 0 0 General Purpose Outlays ...... 0 0 10 ¥72 ¥62

TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH BOARDMAN works to build the Gateway Project, life and accomplishments of Dr. Ray- Mr. BOOKER. Mr. President, today I connecting New Jersey and New York mond Bushland. This year, Dr. wish to honor the dedication of Joseph via a new tunnel under the Hudson Bushland, along with his close friend Boardman, the president and chief ex- River. and research partner Dr. Edward F. ecutive officer of Amtrak. After nearly Finally, it goes without saying that Knipling, posthumously received the 8 years of service, Mr. Boardman will Joe Boardman has been the heart and Golden Goose award for his essential retire from Amtrak this month. He is soul of Amtrak. He has been a pas- research into the reproductive cycle of the second longest serving leader in sionate advocate for maintaining na- the screwworm fly. Amtrak’s history. tionwide Amtrak service, for increas- Dr. Bushland was born in our neigh- Mr. Boardman has spent his life in ing passenger rail service around the boring State of Minnesota and was transportation and public service. As a country and for providing the best pos- raised and educated in my home State boy, Mr. Boardman would watch the sible service to Amtrak riders. His of South Dakota. He earned both his buses passing on Route 69 as he was dedication to the railroad will be sore- bachelor’s degree and master’s degree working in the fields on his family ly missed. I congratulate Mr. in entomology from South Dakota farm. His father persuaded him of the Boardman on his service and wish him State University. After completing importance of transportation and well in his retirement. these degrees, he pursued a doctorate started him down to the road to a ca- Thank you. from Kansas State University and reer in public transportation. After f began a long and fruitful career as a re- graduating from high school, he en- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS search scientist. listed in the U.S. Air Force in 1966 and During the 38 years Dr. Bushland served the United States in Vietnam. worked with the U.S. Department of He received his bachelor’s degree at TRIBUTE TO TRISHA PRABHU Agriculture’s research program, he au- Cornell and his master’s from SUNY ∑ Mr. KIRK. Mr. President, today I thored over 70 scientific papers on the Binghamton. want to recognize a member of my stu- science and management of insects. He Mr. Boardman’s transportation ca- dent leadership advisory board, a very is most noted for working toward reer began as a bus driver. Later, he remarkable student from Naperville, eradication of the screwworm fly. This went on to manage the transportation IL, Trisha Prabhu. Miss Prabhu is the scourge of man and beast had an an- authorities for the cities of Rome and founder of ReThink, an award winning nual economic impact of well over $1.8 Utica. He also worked in Broome Coun- anticyberbullying platform that effec- billion, in today’s money, to the live- ty as the commission of transportation tively prevents cyberbullying stock industry. Thanks to the research services, before starting his own trans- proactively, at the source, before the of Dr. Bushland and Dr. Knipling, most portation company in 1995. Mr. damage is done. The app, which acts as Americans have never heard of the Boardman later went on to serve as the a keyboard on your smartphone, recog- screwworm fly, let alone ever dealt per- longest serving Commissioner of Trans- nizes an inappropriate text and sonally with its negative impacts. portation in New York State’s history. prompts the user with a message ask- Dr. Knipling and Dr. Bushland were In 2005, he became the Administrator of ing them to rethink their text. Miss jointly awarded some of the highest the Federal Railroad Administration. Prabhu crafted the premise of the app honors that anyone involved in agricul- During his transportation career, Mr. and its algorithms in 2014 and has been tural research can earn: the Hoblitzelle Boardman has been a fierce advocate recognized as a global finalist for the National Award, the John F. Scotte for improving safety. At the Federal Google Science Fair and was awarded Medal, and the World Food Prize. Dr. Railroad Administration, he played a the Inspire 2016 Aristotle Award by Bushland is currently the only grad- particularly important role in the de- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, uate of South Dakota State to hold a velopment and passage of the 2008 Rail MIT. She made Illinois proud when World Food Prize. Safety Improve Act. This bill man- ReThink was an exhibitor at the White For his life’s work and service to hu- dated the implementation of positive House Science Fair in March 2015. manity, I would like to remember Dr. train control technology to help pre- Yesterday, ReThink was featured on Raymond Bushland.∑ vent crashes and fatalities on Amer- the popular entrepreneur show, ‘‘Shark ica’s railroads. Under Mr. Boardman’s Tank.’’ Thoroughly impressed with her f leadership at Amtrak, the railroad led accomplishments and the comprehen- the Nation in implementing this life- sive app, Miss Prabhu agreed to a PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE saving technology. $100,000 business deal with Mark Cuban At Amtrak, Mr. Boardman has also and Lori Greiner. made improvements in how Amtrak op- Miss Prabhu is an outstanding exam- REPORT OF THE VETO OF S. 2040, erates. He has been responsible for a ple of Illinois innovation and uses her THE JUSTICE AGAINST SPON- host of financial, technical, and safety innovative spirit to better her commu- SORS OF TERRORISM ACT, RE- improvements at the railroad, as well nity and promote STEM education CEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT as numerous investments in infrastruc- throughout the country. She has de- OF THE SENATE ON SEPTEMBER ture improvements. During Mr. servedly received a number of awards 23, 2016—PM 56 Boardman’s tenure, Amtrak has hit its for her work to stop bullying, including The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- highest ridership levels; annual rider- the ‘‘Global Anti-Bullying Hero’’ award fore the Senate the following message ship reached and passed 30 million pas- from Auburn University. I share a com- from the President of the United sengers per year. Amtrak’s debt mon goal with Miss Prabhu: to end bul- States which was ordered to be printed dropped to a third of the 2002 level, lying once and for all. in the RECORD, spread in full upon the which allowed the railroad to replace I want to congratulate Trisha Prabhu Journal, and held at the desk: its aging elective locomotive fleet and on her recent accomplishment and wish improve service on the Northeast cor- her and ReThink the best of luck.∑ To the Senate of the United States: ridor. Amtrak has made numerous im- f I am returning herewith without my provements to its infrastructure approval S. 2040, the ‘‘Justice Against thanks to Mr. Boardman’s careful REMEMBERING RAYMOND Sponsors of Terrorism Act’’ (JASTA), stewardship of the Federal investment BUSHLAND which would, among other things, re- in Amtrak. In my State, we know just ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, it is with move sovereign immunity in U.S. how important that is, as Amtrak a great deal of pride that I honor the courts from foreign governments that

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I also have a deep rorism, which carries with it a litany or U.S. officials for actions taken by appreciation of these families’ desire to of repercussions, including the foreign members of an armed group that re- pursue justice and am strongly com- government being stripped of its sov- ceived U.S. assistance, misuse of U.S. mitted to assisting them in their ef- ereign immunity before U.S. courts in military equipment by foreign forces, forts. certain terrorism-related cases and or abuses committed by police units Consistent with this commitment, subjected to a range of sanctions. that received U.S. training, even if the over the past 8 years, I have directed Given these serious consequences, state allegations at issue ultimately would my Administration to pursue relent- sponsor of terrorism designations are be without merit. And if any of these lessly al-Qa’ida, the terrorist group made only after national security, for- litigants were to win judgments—based that planned the 9/11 attacks. The he- eign policy, and intelligence profes- on foreign domestic laws as applied by roic efforts of our military and sionals carefully review all available foreign courts—they would begin to counterterrorism professionals have information to determine whether a look to the assets of the U.S. Govern- decimated al-Qa’ida’s leadership and country meets the criteria that the ment held abroad to satisfy those judg- killed Osama bin Laden. My Adminis- Congress established. ments, with potentially serious finan- tration also strongly supported, and I I contrast, JASTA departs from long- cial consequences for the United signed into law, legislation which en- standing standards and practice under States. sured that those who bravely responded our Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act Third, JASTA threatens to create on that terrible day and other sur- and threatens to strip all foreign gov- complications in our relationships with vivors of the attacks will be able to re- ernments of immunity from judicial even our closest partners. If JASTA ceive treatment for any injuries result- process in the United States based sole- were enacted, courts could potentially ing from the attacks. And my Adminis- ly upon allegations by private litigants consider even minimal allegations ac- tration also directed the Intelligence that a foreign government’s overseas cusing U.S. allies or partners of com- Community to perform a declassifica- conduct had some role or connection to plicity in a particular terrorist attack tion review of ‘‘Part Four of the Joint a group or person that carried out a in the United States to be sufficient to Congressional Inquiry into Intelligence terrorist attack inside the United open the door to litigation and wide- Community Activities Before and After States. This would invite consequential ranging discovery against a foreign the Terrorist Attacks of September decisions to be made based upon in- country—for example, the country 11,’’ so that the families of 9/11 victims complete information and risk having where an individual who later com- and broader public can better under- different courts reaching different con- mitted a terrorist act traveled from or stand the information investigators clusions about the culpability of indi- became radicalized. A number of our gathered following that dark day of our vidual foreign governments and their allies and partners have already con- history. role in terrorist activities directed tacted us with serious concerns about Notwithstanding these significant ef- against the United States—which is the bill. By exposing these allies and forts, I recognize that there is nothing neither an effective nor a coordinated partners to this sort of litigation in that could ever erase the grief the 9/11 way for us to respond to indications U.S. courts, JASTA threatens to limit families have endured. My Administra- that a foreign government might have their cooperation on key national secu- tion therefore remains resolute in its been behind a terrorist attack. rity issues, including counterterrorism commitment to assist these families in Second, JASTA would upset long- initiatives, at a crucial time when we their pursuit of justice and do what- standing international principles re- are trying to build coalitions, not cre- ever we can to prevent another attack garding sovereign immunity, putting ate divisions. The 9/11 attacks were the worst act of in the United States. Enacting JASTA in place rules that, if applied globally, terrorism on U.S. soil, and they were into law, however, would neither pro- could have serious implications for met with an unprecedented U.S. Gov- tect Americans from terrorist attacks U.S. national interests. The United ernment response. The United States States has a larger international pres- nor improve the effectiveness of our re- has taken robust and wide-ranging ac- ence, by far, than any other country, sponse to such attacks. As drafted, tions to provide justice for the victims and sovereign immunity principles pro- JASTA would allow private litigation of the 9/11 attacks and keep Americans tect our Nation and its Armed Forces, against foreign governments in U.S. safe, from providing financial com- officials, and assistance professionals, courts based on allegations that such pensation for victims and their fami- from foreign court proceedings. These foreign governments’ actions abroad lies to conducting worldwide counter- principles also protect U.S. Govern- made them responsible for terrorism- terrorism programs to bringing crimi- ment assets from attempted seizure by related injuries on U.S. soil. This legis- nal charges against culpable individ- lation would permit litigation against private litigants abroad. Removing uals. I have continued and expanded countries that have neither been des- sovereign immunity in U.S. courts upon these efforts, both to help victims ignated by the executive branch as from foreign governments that are not of terrorism gain justice for the loss state sponsors of terrorism nor taken designated as state sponsors of ter- and suffering of their loved ones and to direct actions in the United States to rorism, based solely on allegations that protect the United States from future carry out an attack here. The JASTA such foreign governments’ actions attacks. The JASTA, however, does not would be detrimental to U.S. national abroad had a connection to terrorism- contribute to these goals, does not en- interests more broadly, which is why I related injuries on U.S. soil, threatens hance the safety of Americans from am returning it without my approval. to undermine these longstanding prin- terrorist attacks, and undermines core First, JASTA threatens to reduce the ciples that protect the United States, U.S. interests. effectiveness of our response to indica- our forces, and our personnel. For these reasons, I must veto the tions that a foreign government has Indeed, reciprocity plays a substan- bill. taken steps outside our borders to pro- tial role in foreign relations, and nu- BARACK OBAMA. vide support for terrorism, by taking merous other countries already have THE WHITE HOUSE, September 23, 2016. such matters out of the hands of na- laws that allow for the adjustment of a f tional security and foreign policy pro- foreign state’s immunities based on the fessionals and placing them in the treatment their governments receive MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE hands of private litigants and courts. in the courts of the other state. Enact- RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT Any indication that a foreign govern- ment of JASTA could encourage for- ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED ment played a role in a terrorist attack eign governments to act reciprocally Under the authority of the order of on U.S. soil is a matter of deep concern and allow their domestic courts to ex- the Senate on January 6, 2015, the fol- and merits a forceful, unified Federal ercise jurisdiction over the United lowing enrolled bills, previously signed

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An act to amend the Internal and second times by unanimous con- lands of the United States Centennial Com- Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross sent, and referred as indicated: mission. income any prizes or awards won in competi- By Mr. LEAHY: H.R. 5252. An act to designate the United tion in the Olympic Games or the States Customs and Border Protection Port S. 3393. A bill to prevent terrorists and Paralympic Games. criminals from obtaining explosives and fire- of Entry located at 1400 Lower Island Road in H.R. 5963. An act to reauthorize and im- Tornillo, Texas, as the ‘‘Marcelino Serna arms; to the Committee on the Judiciary. prove the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency By Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. MAR- Port of Entry’’. Prevention Act of 1974, and for other pur- H.R. 5937. An act to amend title 36, United KEY, and Mrs. MCCASKILL): poses. States Code, to authorize the American Bat- S. 3394. A bill to amend the Energy Reorga- H.R. 6004. An act to modernize Government tle Monuments Commission to acquire, oper- nization Act of 1974 to modify provisions re- information technology, and for other pur- ate, and maintain the Lafayette Escadrille lating to protection of the employees of the poses. Memorial in Marnes-la-Coquette, France, Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regu- and for other purposes. latory Commission; to the Committee on En- f ergy and Natural Resources. f f MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND The following bills were read the first At 3:02 p.m., a message from the SENATE RESOLUTIONS House of Representatives, delivered by and the second times by unanimous Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, consent, and referred as indicated: The following concurrent resolutions announced that the House has passed H.R. 2285. An act to improve enforcement and Senate resolutions were read, and the following bill, with amendment, in against trafficking in cultural property and referred (or acted upon), as indicated: which it requests the concurrence of prevent stolen or illicit cultural property By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself and the Senate: from financing terrorist and criminal net- Mr. GRAHAM): works, and for other purposes; to the Com- S. Res. 573. A resolution designating Octo- S. 1550. An act to amend title 31, United mittee on Finance. ber 8, 2016, as ‘‘National Hydrogen and Fuel States Code, to establish entities tasked H.R. 5037. An act to authorize the estab- Cell Day’’; considered and agreed to. with improving program and project man- lishment of a program of voluntary separa- By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. agement in certain Federal agencies, and for tion incentive payments for nonjudicial em- REID, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. BENNET, Mr. other purposes. ployees of the District of Columbia courts BOOKER, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. CARPER, Mr. The message also announced that the and employees of the District of Columbia COONS, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. HELLER, Ms. House has passed the following bills, in Public Defender Service; to the Committee HIRONO, Mr. MERKLEY, Mrs. MURRAY, which it requests the concurrence of on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Mr. NELSON, Mr. PETERS, Ms. STABE- the Senate: fairs. NOW, Mr. WARNER, Mr. UDALL, Mr. H.R. 5320. An act to restrict the inclusion H.R. 1296. An act to amend the San Luis KAINE, Mr. BROWN, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. of social security account numbers on docu- Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act to HEINRICH, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, and Mr. ments sent by mail by the Social Security clarify certain settlement terms, and for FRANKEN): Administration, and for other purposes; to other purposes. S. Res. 574. A resolution recognizing His- the Committee on Finance. H.R. 2285. An act to improve enforcement panic Heritage Month and celebrating the H.R. 5625. An act to provide for reimburse- against trafficking in cultural property and heritage and culture of Latinos in the United ment for the use of modern travel services by prevent stolen or illicit cultural property States and the immense contributions of Federal employees traveling on official Gov- from financing terrorist and criminal net- Latinos and Latinas to the United States; ernment business, and for other purposes; to works, and for other purposes. considered and agreed to. H.R. 4419. An act to update the financial the Committee on Homeland Security and By Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. CARDIN, disclosure requirements for judges of the Governmental Affairs. Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. WYDEN, and Ms. District of Columbia courts and to make H.R. 5798. An act to designate the facility COLLINS): other improvements to the District of Co- of the United States Postal Service located S. Res. 575. A resolution supporting the lumbia courts. at 1101 Davis Street in Evanston, Illinois, as goals and ideals of National Retirement Se- H.R. 4564. An act to redesignate the small the ‘‘Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building’’ ; curity Week, including raising public aware- triangular property located in Washington, to the Committee on Homeland Security and ness of the various tax-preferred retirement DC, and designated by the National Park Governmental Affairs. vehicles, increasing personal financial lit- Service as reservation 302 as ‘‘Robert Emmet H.R. 5931. An act to provide for the prohibi- eracy, and engaging the people of the United Park’’, and for other purposes. tion on cash payments to the Government of States on the keys to success in achieving H.R. 5037. An act to authorize the estab- Iran, and for other purposes; to the Com- and maintaining retirement security lishment of a program of voluntary separa- mittee on Foreign Relations. throughout their lifetimes; considered and tion incentive payments for nonjudicial em- H.R. 6004. An act to modernize Government agreed to. ployees of the District of Columbia courts information technology, and for other pur- By Mr. CASSIDY (for himself, Ms. MI- and employees of the District of Columbia poses; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- KULSKI, Mr. MURPHY, and Ms. WAR- Public Defender Service. rity and Governmental Affairs. REN): H.R. 5320. An act to restrict the inclusion S. Res. 576. A resolution calling on Con- of social security account numbers on docu- f gress, schools, and State and local edu- ments sent by mail by the Social Security cational agencies to recognize the signifi- Administration, and for other purposes. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES cant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed and designating Oc- H.R. 5523. An act to amend title 31, United The following reports of committees States Code, to prohibit the Internal Rev- tober 2016 as ‘‘National Dyslexia Awareness enue Service from carrying out seizures re- were submitted: Month’’; considered and agreed to. lating to a structuring transaction unless By Mr. COCHRAN, from the Committee on By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself and the property to be seized derived from an il- Appropriations: Mr. SULLIVAN): legal source or the funds were structured for Special Report entitled ‘‘Further Revised S. Res. 577. A resolution commemorating the purpose of concealing the violation of an- Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget To- the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Federa- other criminal law or regulation, to require tals For Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017’’ (Rept. tion of Natives; considered and agreed to. notice and a post-seizure hearing for such No. 114–358). By Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Ms. COL- seizures, and for other purposes. By Mr. THUNE, from the Committee on LINS, Mr. DURBIN, Ms. MURKOWSKI, H.R. 5625. An act to provide for reimburse- Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Mr. FRANKEN, Ms. MIKULSKI, and Mr. ment for the use of modern travel services by without amendment: WHITEHOUSE): Federal employees traveling on official Gov- H.R. 4742. A bill to authorize the National S. Res. 578. A resolution supporting Lights ernment business, and for other purposes. Science Foundation to support entrepre- On Afterschool, a national celebration of H.R. 5719. An act to amend the Internal neurial programs for women. afterschool programs held on October 20, Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the tax treat- H.R. 4755. A bill to inspire women to enter 2016; to the Committee on Health, Education, ment of certain equity grants. the aerospace field, including science, tech- Labor, and Pensions. H.R. 5798. An act to designate the facility nology, engineering, and mathematics, By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself and of the United States Postal Service located through mentorship and outreach. Mr. MURPHY):

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S. 275 (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was withdrawn as a S. 2703 At the request of Mr. ISAKSON, the cosponsor of S. 1605, a bill to amend the At the request of Mr. BURR, the name name of the Senator from Louisiana Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 to of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. (Mr. CASSIDY) was added as a cosponsor authorize concurrent compacts for pur- BLUMENTHAL) was added as a cosponsor of S. 275, a bill to amend title XVIII of poses of regional economic integration of S. 2703, a bill to amend the Internal the Social Security Act to provide for and cross-border collaborations, and Revenue Code of 1986 to allow rollovers the coverage of home as a site of care for other purposes. between 529 programs and ABLE ac- for infusion therapy under the Medi- At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the counts. name of the Senator from Connecticut care program. S. 2704 (Mr. MURPHY) was added as a cosponsor S. 743 At the request of Mr. BURR, the name of S. 1605, supra. At the request of Mr. BOOZMAN, the of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. S. 2126 name of the Senator from Wisconsin BLUMENTHAL) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- of S. 2704, a bill to amend the Internal name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. sor of S. 743, a bill to amend title 38, Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. United States Code, to recognize the age requirement with respect to eligi- 2126, a bill to reauthorize the women’s service in the reserve components of bility for qualified ABLE programs. business center program of the Small the Armed Forces of certain persons by S. 2869 Business Administration, and for other honoring them with status as veterans purposes. At the request of Mr. BURR, the name under law, and for other purposes. of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. S. 2208 S. 746 BLUMENTHAL) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, of S. 2869, a bill to amend the Internal name of the Senator from New York the name of the Senator from Montana Revenue Code of 1986 to improve col- (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor lege savings under section 529 pro- sor of S. 2208, a bill to promote the eco- of S. 746, a bill to provide for the estab- grams, and for other purposes. nomic security and safety of survivors lishment of a Commission to Accel- of domestic violence, dating violence, S. 2912 erate the End of Breast Cancer. sexual assault, or stalking, and for At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the S. 827 other purposes. name of the Senator from Nebraska At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the S. 2216 (Mr. SASSE) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from South Da- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the of S. 2912, a bill to authorize the use of kota (Mr. THUNE) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Pennsyl- unapproved medical products by pa- sponsor of S. 827, a bill to amend the vania (Mr. TOOMEY) was added as a co- tients diagnosed with a terminal ill- Communications Act of 1934 to ensure sponsor of S. 2216, a bill to provide im- ness in accordance with State law, and the integrity of voice communications munity from suit for certain individ- for other purposes. and to prevent unjust or unreasonable uals who disclose potential examples of S. 2957 discrimination among areas of the financial exploitation of senior citi- At the request of Mr. NELSON, the United States in the delivery of such zens, and for other purposes. names of the Senator from Arkansas communications. S. 2373 (Mr. BOOZMAN), the Senator from Alas- S. 924 At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the ka (Ms. MURKOWSKI) and the Senator At the request of Mr. HELLER, the name of the Senator from Montana from Texas (Mr. CORNYN) were added as name of the Senator from New Hamp- (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor cosponsors of S. 2957, a bill to require shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- of S. 2373, a bill to amend title XVIII of the Secretary of the Treasury to mint sponsor of S. 924, a bill to require the the Social Security Act to provide for commemorative coins in recognition of National Credit Union Administration Medicare coverage of certain the 50th anniversary of the first to hold public hearings and receive lymphedema compression treatment manned landing on the Moon. comments from the public on its budg- items as items of durable medical S. 3065 et, and for other purposes. equipment. At the request of Mr. HATCH, the S. 1127 S. 2553 name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. At the request of Mr. REED, the name At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the KIRK) was added as a cosponsor of S. of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. name of the Senator from South Da- 3065, a bill to amend parts B and E of MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of kota (Mr. THUNE) was added as a co- title IV of the Social Security Act to S. 1127, a bill to amend the Internal sponsor of S. 2553, a bill to amend the invest in funding prevention and fam- Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the de- Communications Act of 1934 to require ily services to help keep children safe nial of deduction for certain excessive multi-line telephone systems to have a and supported at home, to ensure that employee remuneration, and for other default configuration that permits children in foster care are placed in the purposes. users to directly initiate a call to 9–1- least restrictive, most family-like, and S. 1327 1 without dialing any additional digit, appropriate settings, and for other pur- At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the code, prefix, or post-fix, and for other poses. names of the Senator from Texas (Mr. purposes. At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the CORNYN) and the Senator from Rhode S. 2595 names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Island (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) were added as At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the BROWN) and the Senator from Con- cosponsors of S. 1327, a bill to amend name of the Senator from Vermont necticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) were added the Controlled Substances Act relating (Mr. LEAHY) was added as a cosponsor as cosponsors of S. 3065, supra. to controlled substance analogues. of S. 2595, a bill to amend the Internal S. 3081 S. 1440 Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently At the request of Mr. CASSIDY, the At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the extend the railroad track maintenance name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. name of the Senator from Massachu- credit. SULLIVAN) was added as a cosponsor of setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- S. 2702 S. 3081, a bill to amend title 38, United sponsor of S. 1440, a bill to amend the At the request of Mr. BURR, the name States Code, to provide certain em- Federal Credit Union Act to exclude a of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. ployees of Members of Congress with

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Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself and Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. S. 3279 Mr. GRAHAM) submitted the following REID, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. BENNET, Mr. At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the resolution; which was considered and BOOKER, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. CARPER, Mr. name of the Senator from North Caro- agreed to: COONS, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. HELLER, Ms. lina (Mr. BURR) was added as a cospon- HIRONO, Mr. MERKLEY, Mrs. MURRAY, S. RES. 573 sor of S. 3279, a bill to realign struc- Mr. NELSON, Mr. PETERS, Ms. STABE- tures and reallocate resources in the Whereas hydrogen, which has an atomic NOW, Mr. WARNER, Mr. UDALL, Mr. mass of 1.008, is the most abundant chemical Federal Government in keeping with KAINE, Mr. BROWN, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. substance in the universe; HEINRICH, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, and Mr. the core belief that families are the Whereas the United States is a world lead- FRANKEN) submitted the following res- best protection for children and the er in the development and deployment of olution; which was considered and bedrock of any society to bolster fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; United States diplomacy targeted at Whereas hydrogen fuel cells played an in- agreed to: ensuring that every child can grow up strumental role in the United States space S. RES. 574 in a permanent, safe, nurturing, and program, helping the United States achieve Whereas the United States will celebrate loving family, and to ensure that inter- the mission of landing a man on the moon; Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, country adoption to the United States Whereas private industry, Federal and 2016, through October 15, 2016; becomes a viable and fully developed State governments, national laboratories, Whereas the United States Census Bureau and institutions of higher education con- estimates the Hispanic population in the option for providing families for chil- United States at more than 56,500,000 people, tinue to improve fuel cell and hydrogen tech- dren in need, and for other purposes. making Hispanic Americans 17.6 percent of nologies to address the most pressing energy, S. 3369 the population of the United States and the environmental, and economic issues of the At the request of Mr. MCCAIN, the largest racial or ethnic minority group in United States; names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. the United States; Whereas fuel cells utilizing hydrogen and Whereas, in 2015, there were 1,000,000 or RUBIO) and the Senator from North hydrogen-rich fuels to generate electricity more Latino residents in Puerto Rico and Carolina (Mr. TILLIS) were added as co- are clean, efficient, and resilient tech- each of the following 9 States: Arizona, Cali- sponsors of S. 3369, a bill to amend sec- nologies being sold for stationary and fornia, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Jer- tion 2709 of title 18, United States backup power, zero-emission light duty sey, New York, New Mexico, and Texas; Code, to clarify that the Government motor vehicles and buses, industrial vehi- Whereas Latinos grew the United States may obtain a specified set of electronic cles, and portable power; population by more than 1,215,000 people be- communication transactional records Whereas stationary fuel cells are being tween July 1, 2014, and July 1, 2015, account- under that section, and to make per- placed in service for continuous and backup ing for nearly 1⁄2 of all population growth power to provide business and energy con- during that period; manent the authority for individual Whereas the Latino population in the terrorists to be treated as agents of sumers with reliable power in the event of grid outages; United States is projected to grow to foreign powers under the Foreign Intel- 119,000,000 people by 2060, at which point the Whereas stationary fuel cells can help re- ligence Surveillance Act of 1978. Latino population will comprise more than duce water use, as compared to traditional S. 3371 28.6 percent of the total population of the power generation technologies; United States; At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the Whereas fuel cell electric light duty motor name of the Senator from Maryland Whereas the Latino population in the vehicles and buses that utilize hydrogen can United States is currently the third largest (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a cosponsor completely replicate the experience of inter- worldwide, exceeding the size of the popu- of S. 3371, a bill to amend titles II, nal combustion vehicles, including com- lation in every Latin American and Carib- XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security parable range and refueling times; bean country except Mexico and Brazil; Act to improve the affordability and Whereas hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehi- Whereas, in 2015, there were 15,062,452 enrollment procedures of the Medicare cles are being deployed at logistical hubs and Latino households in the United States and program, and for other purposes. warehouses across the United States and ex- more than 18,000,000 Latino children younger than 18 years of age, representing approxi- S. RES. 527 ported to facilities in Europe and Asia; Whereas hydrogen is a nontoxic gas that mately 1⁄3 of the total Latino population in At the request of Mr. UDALL, the the United States; name of the Senator from California can be derived from a variety of domesti- cally available traditional and renewable re- Whereas more than 1 in 4 public school stu- (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor sources, including solar, wind, biogas, and dents in the United States is Latino and the share of Latino students is expected to rise of S. Res. 527, a resolution recognizing the abundant supply of natural gas in the to nearly 30 percent in the next decade; the 75th anniversary of the opening of United States; the National Gallery of Art. Whereas 19 percent of all college students Whereas hydrogen and fuel cells can store between 18 and 24 years of age are Latino, S. RES. 535 energy to help enhance the grid and maxi- making Latinos the largest racial or ethnic At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the mize opportunities to deploy renewable en- minority group on college campuses in the name of the Senator from Pennsyl- ergy; United States, including both 2-year commu- vania (Mr. TOOMEY) was added as a co- Whereas the United States produces and nity colleges and 4-year colleges and univer- sponsor of S. Res. 535, a resolution ex- uses more than 11,000,000 metric tons of hy- sities; pressing the sense of the Senate re- drogen per year; and Whereas a record 11,200,000 Latinos voted garding the trafficking of illicit Whereas engineers and safety code and in the 2012 Presidential election, rep- resenting a record 8.4 percent of the elec- fentanyl into the United States from standard professionals have developed con- sensus-based protocols for safe delivery, han- torate in the United States; Mexico and China. dling, and use of hydrogen: Now, therefore, Whereas an estimated 27,300,000 Latinos S. RES. 570 be it will be eligible to vote in the 2016 Presi- At the request of Mr. MURPHY, the dential election and the number of eligible names of the Senator from New Hamp- Resolved, That the Senate designates Octo- Latino voters is expected to rise to 40,000,000 ber 8, 2016, as ‘‘National Hydrogen and Fuel shire (Ms. AYOTTE) and the Senator by 2030, accounting for 40 percent of the Cell Day’’. growth in the eligible electorate in the from Colorado (Mr. BENNET) were added United States over the next 15 years; as cosponsors of S. Res. 570, a resolu- Whereas more than 2,000 Latino citizens in tion recognizing the importance of sub- the United States reach 18 years of age and stance abuse disorder treatment and become eligible to vote every day and an es- recovery in the United States. timated 1,000,000 Latino citizens in the

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Resolved, That the Senate— percent of the total civilian labor force in f (1) supports the goals and ideals of Na- tional Retirement Security Week, including the United States; SENATE RESOLUTION 575—SUP- Whereas the share of the Latino labor force raising public awareness of the importance participation is expected to grow to 28 per- PORTING THE GOALS AND of saving adequately for retirement; cent by 2024, with the Latino population ac- IDEALS OF NATIONAL RETIRE- (2) acknowledges the need to raise public counting for more than 40 percent of the in- MENT SECURITY WEEK, INCLUD- awareness of a variety of tax-preferred re- crease in employment in the United States ING RAISING PUBLIC AWARE- tirement vehicles that are used by many peo- over the next 5 years; NESS OF THE VARIOUS TAX-PRE- ple in the United States but could be used by Whereas Latinos have the highest labor FERRED RETIREMENT VEHICLES, more; and force participation rate of any racial or eth- (3) calls on States, localities, schools, uni- INCREASING PERSONAL FINAN- versities, nonprofit organizations, busi- nic group at 66.1 percent, compared to 62.7 CIAL LITERACY, AND ENGAGING percent overall; nesses, other entities, and the people of the Whereas, in 2015, there were 267,920 Latino THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED United States to observe National Retire- elementary and middle school teachers, STATES ON THE KEYS TO SUC- ment Security Week with appropriate pro- 83,435 Latino chief executives of businesses, CESS IN ACHIEVING AND MAIN- grams and activities, with the goal of in- 63,800 Latino lawyers, 64,448 Latino physi- TAINING RETIREMENT SECURITY creasing the retirement savings and personal cians and surgeons, and 11,194 Latino psy- THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIMES financial literacy of all people in the United chologists contributing to the United States States, thereby enhancing the retirement se- Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. CARDIN, through their professions; curity of the people of the United States. Whereas Hispanic Americans serve in all Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. WYDEN, and Ms. f branches of the Armed Forces and have COLLINS) submitted the following reso- bravely fought in every war in the history of lution; which was considered and SENATE RESOLUTION 576—CALL- the United States; agreed to: ING ON CONGRESS, SCHOOLS, Whereas, as of July 31, 2015, more than S. RES. 575 AND STATE AND LOCAL EDU- 164,000 Hispanic active duty service members Whereas people in the United States are CATIONAL AGENCIES TO RECOG- had served with distinction in the Armed living longer and the cost of retirement is in- NIZE THE SIGNIFICANT EDU- Forces; creasing significantly; CATIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF Whereas, as of July 31, 2016, approximately Whereas Social Security remains the bed- DYSLEXIA THAT MUST BE AD- 284,000 Latinos have served in post-Sep- rock of retirement income for the great ma- DRESSED AND DESIGNATING OC- tember 11, 2001, overseas contingency oper- jority of the people of the United States but ations, including more than 9,870 Latinos TOBER 2016 AS ‘‘NATIONAL DYS- was never intended by Congress to be the LEXIA AWARENESS MONTH’’ currently serving in operations in Iraq and sole source of retirement income for fami- Afghanistan; lies; Mr. CASSIDY (for himself, Ms. MI- Whereas, as of September 2016, not fewer Whereas recent data from the Employee KULSKI, Mr. MURPHY, and Ms. WARREN) than 680 fatalities in Iraq and Afghanistan Benefit Research Institute indicates that, in submitted the following resolution; were members of the Armed Forces who were the United States— which was considered and agreed to: Hispanic; (1) only approximately 2⁄3 of workers or the Whereas an estimated 200,000 Hispanics spouses of those workers are saving for re- S. RES. 576 were mobilized for World War I and about tirement; and Whereas dyslexia is— 500,000 Hispanics served during World War II; (2) the amount that workers have saved for (1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in Whereas more than 80,000 Hispanics served retirement is much less than the amount reading for an individual who has the intel- in the Vietnam War, representing 5.5 percent those workers need to adequately fund their ligence to be a much better reader; and of individuals who made the ultimate sac- retirement years; (2) most commonly due to a difficulty in rifice for the United States in the conflict, Whereas the financial literacy of workers phonological processing (the appreciation of even though Hispanics comprised only 4.5 in the United States is important so that the individual sounds of spoken language), percent of the population of the United those workers understand the need to save which affects the ability of an individual to States at the time; for retirement; speak, read, spell, and often, learn a second Whereas approximately 148,000 Hispanic Whereas saving for retirement is a key language; members of the Armed Forces served in the component of overall financial health and se- Whereas dyslexia is the most common Korean War, including Puerto Rico’s 65th In- curity during retirement years and the im- learning disability and affects 80 percent to fantry Regiment known as the portance of financial literacy in planning for 90 percent of all individuals with a learning ‘‘Borinqueneers’’, the only active duty seg- retirement must be advocated; disability; regated Latino military unit in the history Whereas many workers may not— Whereas dyslexia is highly prevalent, af- of the United States; (1) be aware of the various options in sav- fecting as many as 1 out of 5 individuals, and Whereas, as of September 2015, there are an ing for retirement; or persistent; estimated 1,500,000 living Hispanic veterans (2) have focused on the importance of, and Whereas dyslexia is a paradox such that an of the Armed Forces; need for, saving for retirement and success- individual with dyslexia may have— Whereas 61 Hispanic Americans have re- fully achieving retirement security; (1) weaknesses in decoding that results in ceived the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Whereas, although many employees have difficulties in accurate or fluent word rec- highest award for valor in action against an access through their employers to defined ognition; and enemy force that can be bestowed on an indi- benefit and defined contribution plans to as- (2) strengths in higher-level cognitive func- vidual serving in the Armed Forces; sist the employees in preparing for retire- tions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, Whereas Hispanic Americans are dedicated ment, many of those employees may not be concept formation, or problem solving; public servants, holding posts at the highest taking advantage of those plans at all or to Whereas great progress has been made in levels of the Federal Government, including the full extent allowed by Federal law; understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, 1 seat on the Supreme Court of the United Whereas saving for retirement is necessary including the epidemiology and cognitive States, 3 seats in the Senate, 34 seats in the even during economic downturns or market and neurobiological bases of dyslexia; and

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Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et days, and support working families by ensur- f seq.); ing that the children of those families are Whereas for 50 years, the Alaska Federa- safe and productive during the hours parents SENATE RESOLUTION 577—COM- tion of Natives has effectively represented are working; MEMORATING THE 50TH ANNI- the interests of the Alaska Native commu- Whereas high-quality afterschool programs VERSARY OF THE ALASKA FED- nity on a broad range of significant issues, engage families, schools, and diverse commu- ERATION OF NATIVES including Alaska Native self-governance, nity partners in advancing the well-being of Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself and subsistence, economic development, human children and youth in the United States; development, public safety, and the interests Whereas high-quality afterschool programs Mr. SULLIVAN) submitted the following of Alaska Native elders and Alaska Native that partner with high-quality community- resolution; which was considered and youth; based organizations build stronger commu- agreed to: Whereas the Alaska Federation of Natives nities by integrating the school with the S. RES. 577 continues to be the principal forum and larger community; Whereas the Alaska Federation of Natives voice of Alaska Natives in dealing with crit- Whereas Lights On Afterschool, a national was established as the Alaska Federation of ical issues of public policy and government; celebration of afterschool, before-school, Native Associations at a historic 3-day meet- Whereas the Alaska Federation of Natives summer, and expanded learning opportuni- ing that began on October 18, 1966, which was will conduct its 50th anniversary convention ties programs, held on October 20, 2016, high- the 99th anniversary of the transfer of Alas- from October 20 through 22, 2016, at the Carl- lights the critical importance of those high- ka from Russia to the United States; son Center in Fairbanks, Alaska; quality programs to children, their families, Whereas the establishment of the Alaska Whereas the Alaska Federation of Natives and their communities; and Federation of Natives as a statewide voice convention is the largest representative an- Whereas nearly 2 in 5 afterschool programs for the Alaska Native community was nec- nual gathering of Native peoples in the report that their budgets are in worse condi- essary— United States and the largest convention in tion in 2016 than at the height of the reces- (1) to achieve a united stand relating to the State of Alaska; and sion in 2008, and more than 3 in 5 afterschool the settlement of Alaska Native land claims; Whereas the theme of the Alaska Federa- programs report that their level of funding is and tion of Natives 2016 convention is ‘‘50 Years: lower than it was in 2013, making it difficult (2) to establish the Alaska Native commu- Reflect, Refresh, Renew’’, which— for afterschool programs across the United nity as a significant political force in the (1) reflects on the challenges, innovations, States to keep their doors open and their State of Alaska; and successes of the Alaska Native commu- lights on: Now, therefore, be it Whereas that 3-day initial meeting of the nity over the past 50 years; Resolved, That the Senate supports Lights Alaska Federation of Natives, which was (2) refreshes collective accomplishments, On Afterschool, a national celebration of largely funded by Chief Albert Kaloa, Jr., of achievements, and aspirations; and afterschool programs held on October 20, the Native Village of Tyonek, was— (3) renews the commitment and dedication 2016. (1) chaired by Emil Notti, a 34-year-old of the Alaska Federation of Natives to en- Athabascan Indian from Ruby, Alaska, who riching the future of Native peoples: Now, f served as president of the Cook Inlet Native therefore, be it Association; and Resolved, That the Senate— SENATE RESOLUTION 579—RECOG- (2) attended by approximately 250 individ- (1) recognizes the Alaska Federation of Na- NIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY uals representing 17 Native Associations; tives on its 50th anniversary; OF THE FIRST CLASS OF WOMEN Whereas the attendees of that first meet- (2) commends the past and present officers, ing of the Alaska Federation of Natives board members, delegates, and staff of the ADMITTED TO THE COAST unanimously adopted the recommendations Alaska Federation of Natives for 50 years of GUARD ACADEMY of a land claims committee chaired by Willie dedication to the advancement of the Native Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself and Hensley, including 3 fundamental rec- peoples of the State of Alaska; and Mr. MURPHY) submitted the following ommendations that— (3) congratulates the Alaska Federation of resolution; which was referred to the (1) a land freeze be imposed on the transfer Natives on 50 years of enhancing and pro- of all Federal land until Alaska Native land moting the cultural, economic, and political Committee on Commerce, Science, and claims were resolved; voice of the entire Alaska Native commu- Transportation: (2) Congress enact legislation to enable nity. S. RES. 579 settlement of the Alaska Native land claims; and f Whereas, on August 11, 1975, the Depart- (3) the Federal Government engage in sub- ment of Transportation announced Coast SENATE RESOLUTION 578—SUP- Guard Commandant Admiral Siler’s decision stantial consultation with Alaska Natives, PORTING LIGHTS ON AFTER- including holding congressional hearings in to admit women to the Coast Guard Acad- the State of Alaska, before any action was SCHOOL, A NATIONAL CELEBRA- emy, making it the first military service taken on Alaska Native land claims settle- TION OF AFTERSCHOOL PRO- academy open to women; ment legislation; GRAMS HELD ON OCTOBER 20, Whereas, on October 7, 1975, President Ford Whereas in early 1967, a second meeting of 2016 signed the Department of Defense Appropria- the Alaska Federation of Natives was held at tion Authorization Act, 1976 (Public Law 94– Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Ms. COL- which— 106; 89 Stat. 531) which authorized the admis- (1) the name of the organization was LINS, Mr. DURBIN, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. sion of women into the remaining three mili- changed to the Alaska Federation of Natives; FRANKEN, Ms. MIKULSKI, and Mr. tary service academies, two months after the (2) Flore Lekanof, an Aleut from St. WHITEHOUSE) submitted the following Coast Guard Academy’s decision to do so; George, Alaska, was elected chairman; and resolution; which was referred to the Whereas, on February 3, 1976, the Coast (3) Emil Notti was elected president; Committee on Health, Education, Guard Academy was the first military serv- Whereas the Alaska Federation of Natives Labor, and Pensions: ice academy to issue appointments to diligently pursued legislation for the settle- women; ment of Alaska Native land claims, assisted S. RES. 578 Whereas, on June 28, 1976, 38 women joined by eminent legal experts, including former Whereas more than 28,000,000 children in the Class of 1980 as freshmen and reported to Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States have parents who work the Coast Guard Academy for Swab Summer the United States Arthur J. Goldberg and outside the home; training; former Attorney General Ramsey Clark; Whereas high-quality programs that ex- Whereas, in 1980, the first fourteen women Whereas in 1970, the Yakima Nation pro- pand learning opportunities for children, were honored at the Coast Guard Academy’s vided critical financial support, in the form such as afterschool, before-school, summer, 99th graduation;

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Mr. REID submitted an Class of 1980, more than 1,500 women have Mr. PAUL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by graduated from the Coast Guard Academy; SA 5092. amendment intended to be proposed to him to the bill H.R. 5325, making ap- Whereas, in June 2016, the Coast Guard propriations for the Legislative Branch Academy’s Class of 2020 hit a record of 38 amendment SA 5082 proposed by Mr. percent female enrollment, an enrollment MCCONNELL (for Mr. COCHRAN) to the for the fiscal year ending September 30, rate higher than any other military service bill H.R. 5325, making appropriations 2017, and for other purposes; which was academy; for the Legislative Branch for the fis- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Whereas the Coast Guard has been at the cal year ending September 30, 2017, and On page 1, line 1, strike ‘‘5’’ and insert ‘‘6’’. forefront of expanding opportunities for for other purposes; which was ordered women and setting a precedent for the ad- SA 5098. Mr. REID submitted an to lie on the table; as follows: vancement of women in the Armed Forces; amendment intended to be proposed by and At the appropriate place, insert the fol- him to the bill H.R. 5325, making ap- lowing: Whereas women serving in the Coast Guard propriations for the Legislative Branch SEC. ll. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON NEED FOR EX- have played vital roles in maritime law en- for the fiscal year ending September 30, forcement, search and rescue missions, and PLICIT AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST environmental protection initiatives and 2017, and for other purposes; which was ISIS. ordered to lie on the table; as follows: women continue to carry out an array of (a) FINDING.—Congress finds that neither At the end, add the following: civil and military responsibilities that en- the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military The provisions in this Act shall go into ef- sure the maritime security of the United Force (Public Law 107–40; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) fect 5 days after enactment. States: Now, therefore, be it or the Authorization for Use of Military Resolved, That the Senate— Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public (1) honors the Coast Guard Academy on the SA 5099. Mr. REID submitted an Law 107–243; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) authorize amendment intended to be proposed by 40th Anniversary of the Academy enrolling the use of military force against the Islamic female cadets and recognizes the Coast State in Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). him to the bill H.R. 5325, making ap- Guard Academy as the first military service (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of propriations for the Legislative Branch academy to admit female cadets; Congress that the President, unless acting for the fiscal year ending September 30, (2) recognizes the contribution women have out of self-defense or to address an imminent 2017, and for other purposes; which was made through their leadership, honor, and threat to the United States, is not author- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: devotion to duty as members of the Coast ized to conduct military operations against On page 1, line 1, strike ‘‘3’’ and insert ‘‘4’’. Guard; and ISIS without explicit authorization for the (3) commends the Coast Guard Academy use of such force, and Congress should debate SA 5100. Mr. REID submitted an for breaking barriers and creating equal op- and pass such an authorization. portunities for women in the Armed Forces. amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 5325, making ap- f SA 5093. Mr. MCCAIN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to propriations for the Legislative Branch AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND amendment SA 5082 proposed by Mr. for the fiscal year ending September 30, PROPOSED MCCONNELL (for Mr. COCHRAN) to the 2017, and for other purposes; which was SA 5092. Mr. PAUL submitted an amend- bill H.R. 5325, making appropriations ordered to lie on the table; as follows: ment intended to be proposed to amendment for the Legislative Branch for the fis- At the end, add the following: SA 5082 proposed by Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. cal year ending September 30, 2017, and The provisions in this Act shall go into ef- COCHRAN) to the bill H.R. 5325, making appro- fect 3 days after enactment. priations for the Legislative Branch for the for other purposes; which was ordered fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for to lie on the table; as follows: SA 5101. Mr. REID submitted an other purposes; which was ordered to lie on At the end of division C, add the following: amendment intended to be proposed by the table. SEC. lll. None of the funds made avail- him to the bill H.R. 5325, making ap- SA 5093. Mr. MCCAIN submitted an amend- able by this Act shall be used to implement any restriction on motorized boating at propriations for the Legislative Branch ment intended to be proposed to amendment for the fiscal year ending September 30, SA 5082 proposed by Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona, 2017, and for other purposes; which was COCHRAN) to the bill H.R. 5325, supra; which that is not covered by the memorandum of was ordered to lie on the table. understanding entitled ‘‘To Facilitate Col- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: SA 5094. Mr. REID submitted an amend- laborative Regional Administration of Lake On page 1, line 1, strike ‘‘1 day’’ and insert ment intended to be proposed by him to the Havasu’’ (Bureau of Land Management ‘‘2 days’’. bill H.R. 5325, supra; which was ordered to lie agreement numbered BLM MOU AZ–2014–13). on the table. SA 5102. Mr. REID submitted an SA 5095. Mr. REID submitted an amend- SA 5094. Mr. REID submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by ment intended to be proposed by him to the amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 5325, making ap- bill H.R. 5325, supra; which was ordered to lie him to the bill H.R. 5325, making ap- propriations for the Legislative Branch on the table. propriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, SA 5096. Mr. REID submitted an amend- for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes; which was ment intended to be proposed by him to the 2017, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: bill H.R. 5325, supra; which was ordered to lie ordered to lie on the table; as follows: on the table. At the end, add the following: SA 5097. Mr. REID submitted an amend- At the end, add the following: The provisions in this Act shall go into ef- The provisions in this Act shall go into ef- ment intended to be proposed by him to the fect 1 day after enactment. fect 9 days after enactment. bill H.R. 5325, supra; which was ordered to lie f on the table. SA 5095. Mr. REID submitted an COORDINATED OCEAN MONITORING SA 5098. Mr. REID submitted an amend- amendment intended to be proposed by ment intended to be proposed by him to the AND RESEARCH ACT him to the bill H.R. 5325, making ap- bill H.R. 5325, supra; which was ordered to lie Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I propriations for the Legislative Branch on the table. ask unanimous consent that the Sen- for the fiscal year ending September 30, SA 5099. Mr. REID submitted an amend- ate proceed to the immediate consider- ment intended to be proposed by him to the 2017, and for other purposes; which was ation of Calendar No. 636, S. 1886. bill H.R. 5325, supra; which was ordered to lie ordered to lie on the table; as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The on the table. On page 1, line 1, strike ‘‘7’’ and insert ‘‘8’’. SA 5100. Mr. REID submitted an amend- clerk will report the bill by title. ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 5096. Mr. REID submitted an The senior assistant legislative clerk bill H.R. 5325, supra; which was ordered to lie amendment intended to be proposed by read as follows: on the table. him to the bill H.R. 5325, making ap- A bill (S. 1886) to reauthorize the Inte- SA 5101. Mr. REID submitted an amend- propriations for the Legislative Branch grated Coastal and Ocean Observation Sys- ment intended to be proposed by him to the for the fiscal year ending September 30, tem Act of 2009 and for other purposes. bill H.R. 5325, supra; which was ordered to lie There being no objection, the Senate on the table. 2017, and for other purposes; which was SA 5102. Mr. REID submitted an amend- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: proceeded to consider the bill, which ment intended to be proposed by him to the At the end, add the following: had been reported from the Committee bill H.R. 5325, supra; which was ordered to lie The provisions in this Act shall go into ef- on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- on the table. fect 7 days after enactment. tation, with an amendment to strike

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PURPOSES. tribal, and private interests at a regional level tablish or designate a committee which shall be Section 12302 of the Integrated Coastal and with the responsibility of engaging the private known as the Interagency Ocean Observation Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. and public sectors in designing, operating, and Committee. 3601) is amended to read as follows: improving regional coastal and ocean observing ‘‘(B) DUTIES.—The Interagency Ocean Obser- ‘‘SEC. 12302. PURPOSES. systems in order to ensure the provision of data vation Committee shall— ‘‘The purposes of this subtitle are— and information that meet the needs of user ‘‘(i) prepare annual and long-term plans for ‘‘(1) to establish and sustain a national inte- groups from the respective regions.’’; and consideration and approval by the Council for grated System of ocean, coastal, and Great (3) in paragraph (7), by striking ‘‘National the integrated design, operation, maintenance, Lakes observing systems, comprised of Federal Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.’’ and enhancement, and expansion of the System to and non-Federal components coordinated at the inserting ‘‘Administrator.’’. meet the objectives of this chapter and the Sys- national level by the Council and at the re- SEC. 4. INTEGRATED COASTAL AND OCEAN OB- tem Plan; gional level by a network of Regional Coastal SERVATION SYSTEM. ‘‘(ii) develop and transmit to Congress, along Observing Systems, and that includes in situ, re- (a) SYSTEM ELEMENTS.— with the budget submitted by the President to mote, and other coastal and ocean observation (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 12304(b) of the Inte- Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, and modeling capabilities, technologies, data grated Coastal and Ocean Observation System United States Code, an annual coordinated, management systems, communication systems, Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. 3603(b)) is amended by comprehensive budget— ‘‘(I) to operate all elements of the System and product development systems, and is de- striking paragraph (1) and inserting the fol- identified in subsection (b); and signed to address regional and national needs lowing: ‘‘(II) to ensure continuity of data streams for ocean and coastal information, to gather ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In order to fulfill the pur- poses of this subtitle, the System shall be na- from Federal and non-Federal assets; specific data on key coastal, ocean, and Great ‘‘(iii) establish requirements for observation tional in scope and consist of— Lakes variables, and to ensure timely and sus- data variables to be gathered by both Federal tained dissemination and availability of these ‘‘(A) Federal assets to fulfill national and international observation missions and prior- and non-Federal assets and identify, in con- data— sultation with regional information coordina- ‘‘(A) to the public; ities; ‘‘(B) non-Federal assets, including a network tion entities, priorities for System observations; ‘‘(B) to support national defense, search and ‘‘(iv) establish and define protocols and stand- rescue operations, marine commerce, navigation of regional coastal observing systems identified under subsection (c)(4), to fulfill regional and ards for System data processing, management, safety, weather, climate, and marine fore- collection, configuration standards, formats, casting, energy siting and production, economic national observation missions and priorities; ‘‘(C) data management, communication, and and communication for new and existing assets development, ecosystem-based marine, coastal, throughout the Integrated Ocean Observing and Great Lakes resource management, public modeling systems for the timely integration and dissemination of data and information products System network; safety, and public outreach and education; ‘‘(v) develop contract requirements for each ‘‘(C) to promote greater public awareness and from the System; ‘‘(D) a product development system to trans- Regional Coastal Observing System— stewardship of the Nation’s ocean, coastal, and ‘‘(I) to establish eligibility for integration into form observations into products in a format that Great Lakes resources and the general public the System; may be readily used and understood; and welfare; ‘‘(II) to ensure compliance with all applicable ‘‘(E) a research and development program ‘‘(D) to provide easy access to ocean, coastal, standards and protocols established by the conducted under the guidance of the Council, and Great Lakes data and promote data sharing Council; and between Federal and non-Federal sources and consisting of— ‘‘(III) to ensure that regional observations are ‘‘(i) basic and applied research and tech- promote public data sharing; integrated into the System on a sustained basis; ‘‘(E) to enable advances in scientific under- nology development— ‘‘(vi) identify gaps in observation coverage or standing to support the sustainable use, con- ‘‘(I) to improve understanding of coastal and needs for capital improvements of both Federal servation, management, and understanding of ocean systems and their relationships to human assets and non-Federal assets; healthy ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes re- activities; and ‘‘(vii) subject to the availability of appropria- sources; and ‘‘(II) to ensure improvement of operational as- tions, establish through 1 or more participating ‘‘(F) to monitor and model changes in ocean sets and products, including related infrastruc- Federal agencies, in consultation with the Sys- chemistry; ture, observing technologies, and information tem advisory committee established under sub- ‘‘(2) to improve the Nation’s capability to and data processing and management tech- section (d), a competitive matching grant or measure, track, observe, understand, and pre- nologies; other programs— ‘‘(ii) an advanced observing technology devel- dict events related directly and indirectly to ‘‘(I) to promote intramural and extramural re- opment program to fill gaps in technology; weather and climate change, natural climate search and development of new, innovative, and ‘‘(iii) large scale computing resources and re- variability, and interactions between the oce- emerging observation technologies including search to advance modeling of coastal and anic and atmospheric environments, including testing and field trials; and ocean processes; the Great Lakes; and ‘‘(II) to facilitate the migration of new, inno- ‘‘(iv) models to improve regional weather fore- ‘‘(3) to authorize activities— vative, and emerging scientific and techno- casting capabilities and regional weather fore- ‘‘(A) to promote basic and applied research to logical advances from research and development casting products; and develop, test, and deploy innovations and im- to operational deployment; ‘‘(v) reviews of data collection procedures ‘‘(viii) periodically— provements in coastal and ocean observation across regions and programs to make rec- technologies, including advanced observing ‘‘(I) review the System Plan; and ommendations for data collection standards ‘‘(II) submit to the Council such recommenda- technologies needed to address critical data across the System to meet national ocean obser- gaps, modeling systems, other scientific and tions as the Interagency Ocean Observation vation, applied research, and weather fore- Committee may have for improvements to the technological capabilities to improve the under- casting needs.’’. standing of weather and climate, ocean-atmos- System Plan; (2) AVAILABILITY OF DATA.—Paragraph (3) of phere dynamics, global climate change, and the ‘‘(ix) ensure collaboration among Federal section 12304(b) of the Integrated Coastal and agencies participating in the activities of the physical, chemical, and biological dynamics of Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. the ocean, coastal and Great Lakes environ- Interagency Ocean Observation Committee; and 3603(b)) is amended by striking the period at the ‘‘(x) perform such additional duties as the ments; and end and inserting ‘‘for research and for use in Council may delegate. ‘‘(B) to conserve healthy and restore degraded the development of products to address societal ‘‘(3) LEAD FEDERAL AGENCY.— coastal ecosystems.’’. needs.’’. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The National Oceanic and SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. (3) COORDINATION OF NON-FEDERAL ASSETS.— Atmospheric Administration shall function as Section 12303 of the Integrated Coastal and Paragraph (4) of section 12304(b) of the Inte- the lead Federal agency for the implementation Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. grated Coastal and Ocean Observation System and administration of the System. 3602) is amended— Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. 3603(b)) is amended— ‘‘(B) CONSULTATION REQUIRED.—In carrying (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘States, re- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking out this paragraph, the Administrator shall con- gional organizations, universities, nongovern- ‘‘NON-FEDERAL’’ and inserting ‘‘COORDINATION sult with the Council, the Interagency Ocean mental organizations, or the private sector.’’ OF NON-FEDERAL’’; and Observation Committee, other Federal agencies and inserting ‘‘the regional coastal observing (B) by inserting ‘‘, the regional coastal observ- that maintain portions of the System, and the systems, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ing system,’’ after ‘‘Interagency Ocean Observ- Regional Coastal Observing Systems. Administration, or the Interagency Ocean Ob- ing Committee’’. ‘‘(C) REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out this servation Committee.’’; (b) POLICY OVERSIGHT, ADMINISTRATION, AND paragraph, the Administrator shall— (2) by amending paragraph (6) to read as fol- REGIONAL COORDINATION.—Section 12304(c) of ‘‘(i) establish and operate an Integrated lows: the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation Ocean Observing System Program Office within

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the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee; ‘‘(I) gathering required System observation ‘‘(iv) remote sensing and data assimilation to ‘‘(iii) promulgate program guidelines— data; develop new analytical methodologies to assimi- ‘‘(I) to certify and integrate regional associa- ‘‘(II) supporting and integrating all aspects of late data from the Integrated Ocean Observing tions into the System; and coastal and ocean observing and information ‘‘(II) to provide regional coastal and ocean ob- System into hydrodynamic models; programs within a region; and servation data that meet the needs of user ‘‘(v) integrated, multistate monitoring to as- ‘‘(III) reflecting the needs of State, local, and groups from the respective regions; sess sources, movement and fate of sediments in ‘‘(iv) have the authority to enter into and tribal governments, commercial interests, and coastal regions; oversee contracts, leases, grants, or cooperative other users and beneficiaries of the System and ‘‘(vi) a multiregion marine sound monitoring agreements with non-Federal assets, including other requirements specified under this subtitle system to be— regional information coordination entities, to and the System Plan; ‘‘(I) planned in consultation with the Inter- support the purposes of this chapter on such ‘‘(iv) identifies— national Ocean Observing Committee, the Na- terms as the Administrator deems appropriate; ‘‘(I) gaps in observation coverage needs for tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, ‘‘(v) implement and maintain a merit-based, capital improvements of Federal assets and non- the Department of the Navy, and academic re- competitive funding process to support non-Fed- Federal assets of the System; and search institutions; and eral assets, including the development and ‘‘(II) other recommendations to assist in the ‘‘(II) developed, installed, and operated in co- maintenance of a network of Regional Coastal development of the annual and long-term plans ordination with the National Oceanic and At- Observing Systems, and develop and implement prepared pursuant to paragraph (2)(B)(i) and mospheric Administration, the Department of a process for the periodic review and evaluation transmits such information to the Interagency the Navy, and academic research institutions; of the regional associations; Ocean Observation Committee via the Program and ‘‘(vi) provide opportunities for competitive Office established under paragraph (3)(C)(i); ‘‘(E) any other purpose identified by the Ad- contracts and grants for demonstration projects ‘‘(v) develops and operates under a strategic ministrator or the Council.’’; to design, develop, integrate, deploy, maintain, operational plan that will ensure the efficient (D) in paragraph (3)(B), by inserting ‘‘The and support components of the System; and effective administration of programs and Administrator has the ability to stagger the ‘‘(vii) establish and maintain efficient and ef- assets to support daily data observations for in- terms of the System advisory committee mem- fective administrative procedures for the timely tegration into the System, pursuant to the bers.’’ before ‘‘Members’’; and allocation of funds among contractors, grantees, standards approved by the Council; (E) in paragraph (4)— and non-Federal assets, including regional asso- ‘‘(vi) works cooperatively with governmental (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and the ciations; and nongovernmental entities at all levels to Interagency Ocean Observing Committee’’; and ‘‘(viii) develop and implement a process for identify and provide information products of the (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘Observ- the periodic review and evaluation of the Re- System for multiple users within the service area ing’’ and inserting ‘‘Observation’’. gional Coastal Observing Systems; of the regional coastal observing system; and (d) CIVIL LIABILITY.—Section 12304(e) of the ‘‘(ix) formulate an annual process by which ‘‘(vii) complies with all financial oversight re- Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation Sys- gaps in observation coverage or needs for capital quirements established by the Administrator, in- tem Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. 3603(e)) is amended— improvements of Federal assets and non-Federal cluding requirements relating to audits. (1) by striking ‘‘information coordination enti- assets of the System are— ‘‘(B) PARTICIPATION.—For the purposes of this ty’’ and inserting ‘‘coastal observing system’’; ‘‘(I) identified by the regional associations de- title, employees of Federal agencies are per- and scribed in the System Plan, the Administrator, mitted to be members of the governing body for (2) by striking ‘‘non-Federal asset or regional or other members of the System; and the Regional Coastal Observing Systems and ‘‘(II) submitted to the Interagency Ocean Ob- information coordination entity,’’ and inserting may participate in the functions of the regional ‘‘Regional Coastal Observing System,’’. serving Committee; information coordination entities.’’. ‘‘(x) develop and be responsible for a data SEC. 5. INTERAGENCY FINANCING AND AGREE- (c) SYSTEM ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—Section management and communication system, in ac- MENTS. 12304(d) of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean cordance with standards and protocols estab- Section 12305(a) of the Integrated Coastal and Observation System Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. lished by the Interagency Ocean Observing Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. 3603(d)) is amended— Committee, by which all data collected by the 3604(a)) is amended to read as follows: (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘or the Inter- System regarding ocean and coastal waters of ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—To carry out interagency agency Ocean Observing Observation Com- the United States including the Great Lakes, are activities under this subtitle, the Secretary of mittee.’’ and inserting ‘‘or the Council under processed, stored, integrated, and made avail- Commerce may execute an agreement, on a reim- this subtitle’’; and able to all end-user communities; bursable or nonreimbursable basis, with any ‘‘(xi) not less frequently than once each year, (2) in paragraph (2)— State or subdivision thereof, any Federal agen- submit to the Interagency Ocean Observing Ob- (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘, data cy, or any public or private organization, or in- servation Committee a report on the accomplish- sharing,’’ after ‘‘data management’’; dividual to carry out interagency activities (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘and’’ at ments, operational needs, and performance of under this subtitle.’’. the System to contribute to the annual and the end; and (C) by striking subparagraph (D) and insert- SEC. 6. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. long-term plans prepared pursuant to para- Section 12307 of the Integrated Coastal and graph (2)(B)(i); ing the following: ‘‘(D) additional priorities, including— Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. ‘‘(xii) develop and periodically update a plan 3606) is amended to read as follows: to efficiently integrate into the System new, in- ‘‘(i) a national surface current mapping net- novative, or emerging technologies that have work designed to improve fine scale sea surface ‘‘SEC. 12307. REPORT TO CONGRESS. been demonstrated to be useful to the System mapping using high frequency radar technology ‘‘(a) REQUIREMENT.—Not later than 2 years and which will fulfill the purposes of this chap- and other emerging technologies to address na- after March 30, 2009, and every 3 years there- ter and the System Plan; and tional priorities, including Coast Guard search after, the Administrator shall prepare and the ‘‘(xiii) work with users and Regional Associa- and rescue operation planning and harmful President acting through the Council shall ap- tions to develop products to enable real-time algal bloom forecasting and detection that— prove and transmit to the Congress a report on data sharing for decision makers, including ‘‘(I) is comprised of existing high frequency progress made in implementing this subtitle. with respect to weather forecasting and mod- radar and other sea surface current mapping in- ‘‘(b) CONTENTS.—Each report required by sub- eling, search and rescue operations, corrosive frastructure operated by regional associations; section (a) shall include— seawater forecasts, water quality monitoring ‘‘(II) incorporates new high frequency radar ‘‘(1) a description of activities carried out and communication, and harmful algal bloom assets or other fine scale sea surface mapping under this subtitle and the System Plan; forecasting. technology assets, and other assets needed to fill ‘‘(2) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the ‘‘(4) REGIONAL COASTAL OBSERVING SYSTEMS.— gaps in coverage on United States coastlines; System, including an evaluation of progress ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A Regional Coastal Ob- and made by the Council to achieve the goals identi- serving System operated by a Regional Associa- ‘‘(III) follows a deployment plan that fied under the System Plan; tion described in the System Plan may not be prioritizes closing gaps in high frequency radar ‘‘(3) identification of Federal and non-Federal certified or established under this subtitle unless infrastructure in the United States, starting assets as determined by the Council that have it— with areas demonstrating significant sea surface been integrated into the System, including as- ‘‘(i) has been or shall be certified or estab- current data needs, especially in areas where sets essential to the gathering of required obser- lished by contract or agreement by the Adminis- additional data will improve Coast Guard vation data variables necessary to meet the re- trator; search and rescue models; spective missions of Council agencies;

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STAKEHOLDER INPUT ON MONITORING. information coordination entities to coordinate larly vulnerable to corrosive sea water, includ- Section 12406(a) of the Federal Ocean Acidifi- regional observation operations; ing areas experiencing multiple stressors such as cation Research And Monitoring Act of 2009 (33 ‘‘(7) a description of benefits of the program to hypoxia, sedimentation, and harmful algal U.S.C. 3705(a)) is amended— users of data products resulting from the System blooms; (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the (including the general public, industries, sci- ‘‘(viii) identifies areas in which existing Inte- end; entists, resource managers, emergency respond- grated Ocean Observing System assets, includ- (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at ers, policy makers, and educators); ing buoys and gliders, may be leveraged as plat- the end and inserting a semicolon and ‘‘and’’; ‘‘(8) recommendations concerning— forms for the deployment of new sensors or other and ‘‘(A) modifications to the System; and applicable observing technologies; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(B) funding levels for the System in subse- ‘‘(ix) is written in collaboration with the ‘‘(4) includes an ongoing mechanism that al- quent fiscal years; and agencies responsible for carrying out this Act. lows potentially affected industry members, ‘‘(9) the results of a periodic external inde- ‘‘(B) FORM OF REPORT.— coastal stakeholders, fishery management coun- pendent programmatic audit of the System.’’. ‘‘(i) INITIAL REPORT.—The initial report re- cils and commissions, non-Federal resource SEC. 7. PUBLIC-PRIVATE USE POLICY. quired by subparagraph (A) shall include the managers, and scientific experts to provide Section 12308 of the Integrated Coastal and information described in clauses (i) through (ix) input on monitoring needs that are necessary to Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. on a national level. support on the ground management, decision 3607) is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(ii) SUBSEQUENT REPORTS.—Each report re- making, and adaptation related to ocean acidifi- ‘‘SEC. 12308. PUBLIC-PRIVATE USE POLICY. quired by subparagraph (A) after the initial re- cation.’’. ‘‘The Council shall maintain a policy that de- port— SEC. 13. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. fines processes for making decisions about the ‘‘(I) may describe the information described in Section 12407(a) of the Federal Ocean Acidifi- roles of the Federal Government, the States, re- clauses (i) through (ix) on a national level; or cation Research And Monitoring Act of 2009 (33 gional information coordination entities, the ‘‘(II) may consist of separate reports for each U.S.C. 3706(a)) is amended to read as follows: academic community, and the private sector in region of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ‘‘(a) RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.—The Director of providing to end-user communities environ- Administration. the National Science Foundation shall continue mental information, products, technologies, and ‘‘(iii) REGIONAL REPORTS.—If the Sub- to carry out research activities on ocean acidifi- services related to the System. The Adminis- committee opts to prepare a report required by cation which shall support competitive, merit- trator shall ensure that National Oceanic and subparagraph (A) as separate regional reports based, peer-reviewed proposals for research, ob- Atmospheric Administration adheres to the deci- under clause (ii)(II), the Subcommittee shall servatories and monitoring of ocean acidifica- sion making process developed by the Council submit a report for each region of the National tion and its impacts, including— regarding the roles of the Federal Government, Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration not ‘‘(1) impacts on marine organisms and marine the States, the Regional Coastal Observing Sys- less often than once during each 5-year report- ecosystems; tems, the academic communities, and the private ing period. ‘‘(2) impacts on ocean, coastal, and estuarine sector in providing the end-user communities en- ‘‘(C) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS biogeochemistry; vironmental information, data products, tech- DEFINED.—In this paragraph and in paragraph ‘‘(3) the development of methodologies and nologies, and services related to the System.’’. (5), the term ‘appropriate committees of Con- technologies to evaluate ocean acidification and SEC. 8. REPEAL OF INDEPENDENT COST ESTI- gress’ means the Committee on Commerce, its impacts, and; MATE. Science, and Transportation of the Senate and ‘‘(4) impacts of multiple stressors on eco- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Integrated Coastal and the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- systems exhibiting hypoxia, harmful algal Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 is amend- nology and the Committee on Natural Resources blooms, or sediment delivery, combined with ed by striking section 12309 (33 U.S.C. 3608). of the House of Representatives. changes in ocean chemistry.’’. (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS AMENDMENT.—The ‘‘(5) MONITORING PRIORITIZATION PLAN.—Not Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous table of contents in section 1(b) of the Omnibus later than 180 days after the date of the submis- Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public sion of the initial report required by paragraph consent that the committee-reported Law 111–11; 123 Stat. 991) is amended by striking (4)(A), the Subcommittee shall transmit to the substitute amendment be agreed to, the item related to section 12309. appropriate committees of Congress a report the bill, as amended, be considered SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. that develops a plan to deploy new sensors or read a third time and passed, and the Section 12311 of the Integrated Coastal and other applicable observing technologies— motion to reconsider be considered Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. ‘‘(A) based on such initial report; made and laid upon the table. 3610) is amended by striking ‘‘2013’’ and insert- ‘‘(B) prioritized by— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ing ‘‘2019’’. ‘‘(i) the threat to coastal economies and eco- objection, it is so ordered. systems; SEC. 10. REPORTS AND RESEARCH PLANS. The committee-reported amendment Section 12404(c) of the Federal Ocean Acidifi- ‘‘(ii) gaps in data; and ‘‘(iii) research needs; and in the nature of a substitute was cation Research And Monitoring Act of 2009 (33 agreed to. U.S.C. 3703(c)) is amended by adding at the end ‘‘(C) that leverage existing platforms, where the following: possible.’’. The bill (S. 1886), as amended, was or- ‘‘(4) ECONOMIC VULNERABILITY REPORT.— SEC. 11. STRATEGIC RESEARCH PLAN. dered to be engrossed for a third read- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years (a) CONTENTS.—Section 12405(b) of the Federal ing, was read the third time, and after the date of the enactment of the Coordi- Ocean Acidification Research And Monitoring passed. nated Ocean Monitoring and Research Act, and Act of 2009 (33 U.S.C. 3704(b)) is amended— f every 5 years thereafter, the Subcommittee shall (1) in paragraph (8), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the transmit to appropriate committees of Congress end; NATIONAL HYDROGEN AND FUEL a report that— (2) in paragraph (9), by striking the period at CELL DAY ‘‘(i) is named ‘The Ocean Chemistry Coastal the end and inserting a semicolon and ‘‘and’’; Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Community Vulnerability Assessment’; and ‘‘(ii) identifies gaps in ocean acidification (3) by adding at the end the following: ask unanimous consent that the Sen- monitoring by public, academic, and private as- ‘‘(10) make recommendations for research to ate proceed to the immediate consider- sets in the network of regional coastal observing be conducted, including in the social sciences ation of S. Res. 573, submitted earlier systems; and economics, to address the key knowledge today.

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RESTRAINING EXCESSIVE SEIZURE This bill is a step in the right direction, and owned. Jeff noted that after the conversion, OF PROPERTY THROUGH THE a step towards preventing future wrongful sei- employee morale was up and sales were up. EXPLOITATION OF CIVIL ASSET zures like the one that happened to Andrew The New Belgium Brewery, located in Ft. FORFEITURE TOOLS ACT Clyde. I thank Congressman ROSKAM for intro- Collins is also an ESOP. From the perspective ducing this important legislation on behalf of of the employees, New Belgium has a culture SPEECH OF Andrew Clyde and other victims of wrongful of personal and collective growth—the em- HON. DOUG COLLINS civil asset forfeiture, and I encourage all of my ployees are concerned about the professional OF GEORGIA colleagues to support its passage. growth of their colleagues and also have a vested stake in the management and eco- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f nomic health of the company. Tuesday, September 20, 2016 EMPOWERING EMPLOYEES The bill before us will make it easier for em- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I THROUGH STOCK OWNERSHIP ACT ployees in other privately-held companies to rise today in support of H.R. 5523, the Clyde- participate in the growth of their company. SPEECH OF Hirsch-Sowers RESPECT Act. I am a proud f cosponsor of this critically important bill be- HON. JARED POLIS HONORING FIRST LIEUTENANT cause it addresses a major problem in current OF COLORADO JEFFREY D. COOPER law—a problem that has directly affected at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES least one of my constituents in Northeast Thursday, September 22, 2016 Georgia. HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE In fact, this bill is named after that con- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank OF WASHINGTON stituent: Andrew Clyde. Andrew is a good, Rep. PAULSEN and Rep. CROWLEY for bringing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hardworking man, who is unfortunately all too H.R. 5719, the Empowering Employees Monday, September 26, 2016 familiar with the issue we’re talking about through Stock Ownership Act, to the floor. today. Andrew owns Clyde Armory in Athens, This is important legislation that will help start- Ms. DELBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Georgia. This is a legal, successful, firearms ups attract and retain employees by allowing honor First Lieutenant Jeffrey D. Cooper from business, but it was targeted by the IRS under employees to obtain an ownership stake in Mill Creek, Washington. civil asset forfeiture laws. those companies without facing cost-prohibi- Lieutenant Cooper died on September 10, Andrew is a combat veteran who grew this tive tax bills. 2016, while serving in Kuwait. He was serving business in his community. He followed the Often, privately held start-ups provide em- in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, a law, paid his taxes on time, filed all the right ployees stock ownership options as part of part of the fight against the Islamic State of paperwork—but that didn’t stop several hun- their compensation package. Under current Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Lieutenant Cooper dred thousand dollars from being seized from law, employees that receive company shares was just 25 years old. his business. as part of their compensation package must He joined the Army in June 2013 and had I think Andrew summed it up best when he pay the taxes on the value of those shares been assigned at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, testified before the Ways and Means Com- taxes immediately, long before the employees since July 2015. mittee about this same issue: ‘‘I did not serve realize the economic benefit of those shares. Lieutenant Cooper was an infantry officer three combat tours in Iraq only to come home This bill would allow employees to defer the assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters and be extorted.’’ tax on stock shares that companies provide Company, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regi- What he doesn’t say there—he was being employees as part of their compensation ment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Air- extorted by his own government. package for seven years or until the company borne Division. In April of 2013, two IRS agents simply can sell their stock on publically traded ex- His awards and decorations include the Na- showed up at Clyde Armory, and served An- changes. Additionally, it would increase ac- tional Defense Service Medal, the Global War drew with a seizure warrant letting him know cess to company equity for lower-wage earn- on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army that his business bank account had been ers. Service Ribbon. nearly drained. He was not aware of any laws Studies have shown that closely held com- While no words can hope to ease the pain he may have broken, unintentionally or not, panies that combine employee ownership with and grief of his loss, my heart goes out to and had practices in place to ensure his busi- employee workplace participation programs Lieutenant Cooper’s parents—Master Ser- ness was fully compliant with all laws. have a positive impact on employee produc- geant Douglas Cooper and Diane Cooper— Over the course of a few months, the case tivity and improve overall company perform- and all his loved ones. This was a tragic loss wound up in federal court. After legal fees and ance. of a brave young man who was ready and the eventual surrender of $50,000 to the IRS Employees working for businesses in my willing to give his life for our great nation. Our to end the matter, nearly $150,000 had been district such as Neighborland and hobbyDB— country mourns with you. carved out of the $950,000 seizure. both located in Boulder—have expressed their Let us take a moment of silence to honor Despite the fact that Andrew is a law-abid- support for this bill and will be able to take ad- his life and service. ing citizen, the government was able to swoop vantage of its tax benefits. f in in the middle of the night and take private Other types of employee-ownership models property absent evidence of wrongdoing and have helped businesses have a higher growth THE 105TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE due process. That is why I have worked so rate and stay in business. Employee-owner- FOUNDING OF THE REPUBLIC OF hard on this issue—to prevent this kind of fed- ship models are good for the company, the CHINA (TAIWAN) eral intrusion of the worst form. employees, and the community. H.R. 5523 would help to address this prob- In Colorado, there are approximately 118 HON. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY lem. It would prohibit the IRS from using civil businesses that use employee-owned busi- OF NEW YORK asset forfeiture authority in structuring cases— nesses that promote employee ownership IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the type of case under which Andrew was tar- through stock option plans or ESOPs. geted—unless it can demonstrate probable A good example of a successful ESOP is Monday, September 26, 2016 cause that the funds were connected to crimi- Fire Safety Services. The owner, Jeff wanted Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New nal activity. Under H.R. 5523, the IRS must to be able to offer his employees a stake in York. Mr. Speaker, on October 10, the people also establish notice and post-seizure review the business and converted his business to an of Taiwan celebrate the 105th anniversary of procedures for seizures based on structuring ESOP. This allowed him to create a succes- the founding of the Republic of China (Tai- violations. sion plan so the business can remain locally wan). As we approach this important day, we

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Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Taiwan has been a reliable partner in East Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Mid- Asia. According to the U.S. Dept. of Com- congratulate Metro Transit on being named west Glacial Lakes Partnership and Ottertail merce, U.S. trade in goods with Taiwan Transit System of the Year. This year, Metro Power Company. The new Rock Arch Rapids reached US$ 66 billion last year. For a popu- Transit served nearly 86 million riders while of- not only improves access to Cass Lake for lation of only 23 million, Taiwan has become fering excellent and reliable service. aquatic life but also access to the lake by out- the United States’ 9th largest trading partner The American Public Transportation Asso- door enthusiasts, and minimizes erosion of in 2015. Also, Taiwan is the state of New ciation’s Outstanding Public Transportation Cass Lake’s shoreline to preserve the beau- York’s 6th largest export market in Asia. System Achievement Award reflects accom- tiful campgrounds, trails and beaches of the On Taiwan’s National Day, we reaffirm the plishments made between 2013 and 2015. Chippewa National Forest for years to come. Please join me in congratulating the staff at strength of the U.S.–Taiwan relationship and During this time, Metro Transit increased rider- Chippewa National Forest and their commu- the United States commitment to the Taiwan ship, expanded access, improved sustain- nity partners for their prestigious achievement. Relations Act. It is an honor and privilege to ability practices, and increased overall suc- support our friend and partner Taiwan and cess in system safety. Metro Transit was sin- f highlight the bonds that connect us. gled out among all North America agencies TRIBUTE TO HENDRICKS COUNTY, that provide more than 20 million annual pas- INDIANA f senger trips. Metro Transit plays a vital role in the Twin HON. TODD ROKITA RECOGNIZING TABLE TO TABLE’S Cities by providing clean, safe, reliable, and OF INDIANA EFFORTS DURING FOOD RESCUE affordable transportation service every day to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AWARENESS WEEK thousands of commuters, residents, workers, and visitors. In 2015, Metro Transit had its Monday, September 26, 2016 HON. DAVID LOEBSACK highest ridership in 30 years, with total annual Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rides of over 85 million. Metro Transit’s com- recognize and salute Hendricks County, Indi- OF IOWA mitment to sustainability through its transition ana, as the Indiana Bicentennial Torch is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to lower emission vehicles benefits everyone scheduled to pass through the county on Fri- Monday, September 26, 2016 in the region, whether they use transit or not. day, September 23, 2016. The county sits on the southern part of Indi- Mr. LOEBSACK. Mr. Speaker, today I would Metro Transit not only makes transportation more accessible to workers, it also employs ana’s Fourth Congressional District. It was like to recognize the wonderful work of Table named for Indiana Governor William Hen- to Table during Food Rescue Awareness over 3,100 people in the Twin Cities. I am pleased to say that Metro Transit con- dricks, who was serving at the time the county Week, which is being held September 24th tributes to the quality of life and preserves the was formed in 1824. The county seat is lo- through 30th. For the last twenty years, Table livability of the Twin Cities by mitigating traffic cated in Danville, which happens to be the lo- to Table has been committed to collecting nu- impacts, providing easier access to local busi- cation of my primary district office. Hendricks tritional, high-quality food from donors and dis- nesses, reducing air pollution, and improving County is recognized as a logistics and trans- tributing it through food establishments, food circulation throughout the cities. portation hub in Indiana and for the many mo- pantries, meal sites, and shelters to those who On behalf of the residents of Minnesota’s torsports companies that are headquartered need it most in Johnson County. 5th Congressional District, I congratulate the there. I grew up in poverty, and I know firsthand entire Metro Transit System, its employees, In this year of the Hoosier Bicentennial, what it is like to worry about where my next and its Board of Directors, for their efforts and communities throughout the state are cele- meal might come from. Growing up, my single significant contributions to the Greater Min- brating Indiana’s past and present through Bi- mom relied on food stamps at times in order neapolis Area, and for their nationally recog- centennial Legacy Projects. These projects to be able to feed my brothers, sister and me. nized achievements in providing the highest are generally, culturally inclusive, celebratory, I strongly believe that no Iowa child or family quality transit service. engaging and inspiring to youth and young should go to bed hungry or have to wonder f adults and create a legacy for the future. The how they will afford their next meal. organizations responsible for the twenty-five Hunger unfortunately continues to be a CHIPPEWA NATIONAL FOREST Legacy Projects throughout the county are: major problem in America and for many Iowa RISES TO THE FUTURE Avon-Washington Township Public Library, families. In Johnson County, one in seven Cascade Middle School, The Porch, residents relies on nutritional assistance in HON. RICHARD M. NOLAN Brownsburg Educational Foundation, Rotary some way. That is why I am so grateful for OF MINNESOTA Club of Plainfield, Indiana, Plainfield Chamber Table to Table’s efforts to fight food insecurity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Commerce, Hendricks County Parks and Founded in 1996, Table to Table was the first Recreation, First Baptist Church of Amo, B&O food rescue charity in Iowa. Since then, Table Monday, September 26, 2016 Trail Association, Inc., Montrose Farms, to Table has provided the equivalent of 12.5 Mr. NOLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Danville Rotary Club, Friends of Hendricks million meals consisting of food that would recognize the dedicated natural resource man- County Museum, the Town of Avon, the Town otherwise have been wasted and deposited in agement professionals at the Chippewa Na- of Brownsburg, RAHC Committee, Avon Com- the landfill. This great organization has over tional Forest for their excellent work on the re- munity Heritage Festival Board, Wa-Pe-Ke- 100 regular volunteers, collects from over 40 placement of the Knutson Dam at the outlet of Way Chapter of the National Society Daugh- donation sites, and delivers to 36 agency Cass Lake to the Mississippi River. ters of the American Revolution, Brownsburg sites. Staff at the national forest and their commu- Chamber of Commerce, Scrapbasket Quilt On behalf of all of my constituents, I would nity partners earned the ‘‘Rise to the Future’’ Guild of Brownsburg, K–Kids Club of Danville like to thank Bob Andrlik, Executive Director of award, one of the U.S. Forest Service’s most South Elementary School, Greater Danville Table to Table, for his years of service, and prestigious awards, for their utilization of a de- Chamber of Commerce and Animalia, Inc. Table to Table for providing quality nutrition for sign called Rock Arch Rapids, which allows Hoosiers look forward to their enduring con- those who need it. I know I join my col- aquatic wildlife to travel freely between Cass tribution to our state’s legacy. leagues, friends, and fellow Iowans in wishing Lake and the Upper Mississippi river. Before And on this day, Mr. Speaker, in the year in Table to Table the best of success during this the construction of Rock Arch Rapids, the which we are celebrating Indiana’s 200th birth- year’s Food Rescue Awareness Week and Knutson Dam, a logging dam built in the early day, I am proud to recognize Hendricks Coun- urging folks who can to contribute food or vol- 1900’s, blocked the passage of fish between ty for the contribution of its residents to the unteer. Cass Lake and the Mississippi river. Further- past, present and future of Indiana’s history.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to TAIWAN NATIONAL DAY citizens of the United States and Taiwan. honor Sergeant Patricia A. Orisini for her life f of service to our country and her strong lead- HON. TED POE HONORING ART IBLETO ership of the Wounded Warrior Program. As OF TEXAS the Program’s first director, Sergeant Orisini IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MIKE THOMPSON took a new idea and transformed it into a life- Monday, September 26, 2016 changing opportunity for our nation’s veterans. OF CALIFORNIA Sergeant Orisini joined the United States Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, October 10 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Marine Corps in 1975. After 24 years of active is Taiwan’s national day—also known as Dou- Monday, September 26, 2016 ble Ten Day. The United States and Taiwan duty and a combined three decades of serv- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, ice, she obtained the highest grade of an en- have a strong relationship. Taiwan is a good friend and ally. I congratulate Taiwan on its I rise today to honor Art Ibleto’s lifetime of listed Marine—the rank of Master Gunnery achievements and generous service to our Sergeant. She has represented our men and national day. We also need to be standing by Taiwan and community upon his 90th birthday. women in uniform through her work with the Mr. Ibleto was born in the town of Sesta supporting its efforts to be a responsible mem- Department of Veterans Affairs and with the Godano in Northern Italy on October 2, 1926. ber of the international community. The Inter- American Legion. Re-called to active duty dur- As a young man, he fought with resistance national Civil Aviation Organization or ‘‘ICAO’’ ing Operation Iraqi Freedom, she built and groups against Fascism and Nazi Germany. is a UN agency to ensure the safety of planes managed a ‘‘medical hold’’ program designed After valiantly serving his home country, Mr. that fly around the world. But even though it to assist injured reservists. Ibleto immigrated to the United States and de- is less than a week away, there has been no Sergeant Orisini’s experience culminated cided to settle in Sonoma County in 1949 call- indication that Taiwan will be able to partici- with her outstanding guidance of the Wounded ing it ‘‘one of the most beautiful places on pate in ICAO’s 39th Triennial Assembly on Warrior Program. After joining the Program earth.’’ He began working in Sonoma’s fields September 27. Three years ago, Taiwan was only eight years ago, she retires having as a vegetable picker, mechanic and truck invited by the then-ICAO Council President to helped 182 wounded and disabled veterans driver, and soon fell in love with Vicki attend as a guest, but that invitation was no become Wounded Warrior Fellows, over 100 Ghiradelli whom he married in 1951. The cou- guarantee that Taiwan could keep attending. of who have either returned to college or be- ple soon began to live their own American Congress passed a law three years ago en- come full time employees with a Congres- Dream and bought their first home together in couraging ICAO to give Taiwan observer sta- sional office and other government agencies. 1961. They developed their own farm soon tus. Giving Taiwan such status would con- Sergeant Orisini, who earned her bachelor’s thereafter to raise hogs, cattle, and potatoes. tribute to the success of ICAO’s mission to ad- degree by studying in the evenings while on They later added a Christmas tree farm, a dress aviation security threats through effec- active duty, holds affiliations with the Foreign vineyard and real estate on their property. Joint Services NCO Association, Disabled tive international cooperation. Mr. Ibleto founded the Spaghetti Palace at American Veterans, Women Marines Associa- As our 9th-largest trading partner in 2015, the Sonoma County Fair as a United Lodges, tion, Marine Corps League and the National Taiwan’s participation in the Trans-Pacific Sons of Italy project in 1974. What began as Italian American Foundation. Through her hard Partnership is a no-brainer. It would boost our a project soon became an institutional land- work and visionary leadership, she is a model trade relationship with Taiwan and would mark. The success of his Spaghetti Palace in- American and public servant. make the overall impact of TPP even better spired Mr. Ibleto to pursue a career of sup- Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing for Americans. To provide greater protection plying locals with his own line of Italian cuisine this special occasion as we celebrate the life for investors in both countries, we should also and catering inspired by traditional Italian and career of Sergeant Patricia A. Orisini and work on completing a Bilateral Investment methods. Today, Art’s booming business is her faithful service to our country. Agreement with Taiwan. In all, trade is an im- well known throughout California and local f portant part of our relationship with Taiwan residents affectionately refer to him as the and I hope my colleagues will join me in advo- RECOGNIZING BLACK POETRY DAY ‘‘Pasta King.’’ cating for these steps. Art is a cook, grape grower, winemaker and Again, I wish the people of Taiwan a Happy a constant source of pride for our community HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK Double Ten Day. And that’s just the way it is. in Sonoma County. In the last few years, Mr. OF NEW YORK f Ibleto’s charity pasta feeds have raised over IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN RECOGNITION OF TAIWAN ON $500,000 to support a wide range of causes Monday, September 26, 2016 THEIR 105TH NATIONAL DAY from local animal shelters to survivors of a ter- rible Highway 101 accident. Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, Art Ibleto has not only led a honor and recognize Black Poetry Day which HON. JOE BARTON successful career in agriculture, but he has is celebrated on October 17th. Jupiter OF TEXAS become a culinary and community leader of Hammon, a slave and poet who was born in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES legendary proportions. He is a true friend of my home state of New York on this day in our community and a good friend of mine. Mr. 1711, was the first African American writer Monday, September 26, 2016 Ibleto’s work and philanthropy have left an in- whose work was published in the United Mr. BARTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to delible mark on Sonoma County and Cali- States. congratulate the people of Taiwan on their fornia, and it is therefore fitting and proper that First recognized in 1985, we celebrate Black 105th National Day, which is October 10th, we honor him here today. Poetry Day to honor past and present poets and take a moment to emphasize the signifi- such as Langston Hughes, Phillis Wheatley, cance of the U.S.-Taiwan relationship to both f Frank X. Walker and Maya Angelou. The of our nations. PERSONAL EXPLANATION works of these and many more authors pro- Taiwan is a faithful friend of the United vide our students insight into both poetry and States and an important strategic partner, pro- HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER United States history. moting peace and stability in the region OF GEORGIA While not officially recognized as a holiday, through our shared values of democracy and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SUNY Plattsburgh recognizes Black Poetry respect for human rights. Our economic ties Day each year with a ceremony and a guest continue to expand to our mutual benefit. Monday, September 26, 2016 speaker. This event gives credence to the On this National Day, I also want to high- Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, on hard work and dedication of African Americans light the importance of the Taiwan Relations Thursday, September 22, 2016, I was absent

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As students, teachers, ad- the poor and marginalized, and respect the gift Roll Call Number 554 passage of H.R. ministrators, and principals begin a new of all creation.’’ Living Christ’s message de- 5719—Aye. school year, one of the biggest issues facing scribed in Matthew 25:40 ‘‘whatever you did Roll Call Number 555 passage of H.R. schools is an achievement gap between stu- for one of the least of these brothers and sis- 5037—Aye. dents from different demographic groups. ters of mine, you did for me.’’ The Sylvania Roll Call Number 556 passage of H.R. However, at Myers-Wilkins Elementary Prin- Sisters of St. Francis come to their centennial 5798—Aye. cipal Heilig’s efforts created an environment year as an integral part of our community. f where all students, regardless of their back- Their imprimatur is seen everywhere, from the TRIBUTE TO PUTNAM COUNTY, ground, had an equal opportunity to learn. beautiful elegiac campus in Sylvania, to the INDIANA She was very passionate about fostering a schools, caring services and hospitals in which collaboration between the school and the com- they minister, and the Sylvania Franciscan Vil- munity it serves by setting up after-school pro- lage which was established to integrate the HON. TODD ROKITA grams such as ‘‘family nights.’’ During school Sisters’ ministries. OF INDIANA she would use every available opportunity to In addition to traditional ministries, the Syl- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES give books to students while encouraging vania Sisters of St. Francis are leading efforts Monday, September 26, 2016 them to read. Additionally, she made a point toward peace and justice and restoring nature. Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to spend time in the halls of Myers-Wilkins The Sisters note, ‘‘We believe that nature, the recognize and salute Putnam County, Indiana, talking to students to learn about their lives arts and culture, and the goodness around us as the Indiana Bicentennial Torch is scheduled outside of school, their struggles and their nurture our souls and make us sensitive to to pass through the county on Thursday, Sep- achievements. Mother Earth and her peoples.’’ It is that con- tember 22, 2016. Thank you Stephanie for your 41 years of nection that truly defines the Sisters of St. The county sits on the southwestern edge of dedicated service and for going above and be- Francis. A walk on the grounds of the Sisters Indiana’s Fourth Congressional District. It was yond what was required to give all students of St. Francis is to behold the beauty of nature named in honor of Israel Putnam, a hero in the best possible environment to learn. Please in all of its glory, to hear the silence and to the French and Indian War and a general dur- join me in wishing Stephanie Heilig the abso- feel God’s presence everywhere. ing the American Revolutionary War. The lute best in her retirement. From the barracks and strawberry patch county was formed on April 1, 1822 from f Mother Adelaide and the 22 pioneering Sisters first established, the grounds of the Sisters of Owen and Vigo Counties and parts of the Wa- CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL bash New Purchase. The county seat is lo- St. Francis now feature many buildings in OF THE SYLVANIA SISTERS OF which the Sisters live and work, shrines, grot- cated in Greencastle, home of DePauw Uni- ST. FRANCIS versity. The county is famous for the many tos, a prayer garden, the Portiuncula Chapel surviving covered bridges that remain from a and adjacent Lourdes University. Its mission- bygone era. HON. MARCY KAPTUR style buildings showcase stunning mosaics In this year of the Hoosier Bicentennial, OF OHIO and works of arts crafted by the Sisters them- communities throughout the state are cele- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES selves. It is truly an oasis of peace and tran- brating Indiana’s past and present through Bi- Monday, September 26, 2016 quility. centennial Legacy Projects. These projects St. Francis of Assisi said, ‘‘Preach the Gos- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to are generally, culturally inclusive, celebratory, pel at all times and when necessary use recognize a momentous occasion in the life of engaging and inspiring to youth and young words.’’ Throughout their one hundred year the Sylvania congregation of the Sisters of St. adults and create a legacy for the future. The history the Sylvania Sisters of St. Francis have Francis. The Sylvania Sisters of St. Francis organizations responsible for the ten Legacy lived this truth. Their presence and their good are celebrating their centennial year in 2016 Projects throughout the county are: the Herit- works demonstrate Christ’s path and God’s and Saturday September 24, 2016, the Sisters age Preservation Society of Putnam County, deep love. As the Sisters go forth toward their and our community came together in a cen- the Town of Bainbridge, DNR Nature Pre- next centennial, let us be mindful of the his- tennial celebration honoring the Franciscans’ serves, DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife, tory, but with a vision for the future. Our com- 100 years of service in our community. DePauw University, the Putnam County Bicen- munity gratefully and enthusiastically joins with It was Bishop Joseph Schrembs of the To- tennial Celebrations Planning Group, and Na- them to celebrate the life of this vital and cher- ledo Catholic Diocese who initially requested tional Road Heritage Trail, Inc. Hoosiers look ished congregation that is the Sylvania Sisters religious sisters to teach the children of Polish forward to their enduring contribution to our of St. Francis. immigrants in Toledo’s Catholic Schools. On state’s legacy. f December 8, 1916, the Sylvania Franciscans And on this day, Mr. Speaker, in the year in were founded as a province of the Sisters of PERSONAL EXPLANATION which we are celebrating Indiana’s 200th birth- St. Francis in Rochester, Minnesota. The Sis- day, I am proud to recognize Putnam County ters were stationed at St. Hedwig School in ´ for the contribution of its residents to the past, HON. BEN RAY LUJAN the North End of Toledo and a hub of Polish OF NEW MEXICO present and future of Indiana’s history. life in the city. After 89 acres of land was pur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f chased in 1917 through the Rochester com- Monday, September 26, 2016 A CAREER SPENT CLOSING THE munity, the Sisters were formally established Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mexico. Mr. ACHIEVEMENT GAP in Sylvania, Ohio and were known as the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Concep- Speaker, on roll call no. 542, had I been tion and were led by Mother Adelaide. present, I would have voted NO. HON. RICHARD M. NOLAN f OF MINNESOTA In the century that followed, the Sylvania Franciscans branched out from their original IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNIVER- call to teach the city’s Polish immigrant chil- SARY OF THE STILLWATER Monday, September 26, 2016 dren to sharing the Franciscan presence in AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Mr. NOLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ministries spanning health care, housing, recognize Stephanie Heilig of Duluth, Min- human services and pastoral care in addition HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK nesota for her 41 years of service within the to education. The Sisters’ work is carried forth OF NEW YORK Duluth School District going above and be- in eight states and the country of Haiti with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES yond to create a positive learning environment 150 Sisters serving our human family. The for all students. I want to wish Stephanie the Sisters’ ministries are founded on the ‘‘core Monday, September 26, 2016 best as she celebrates her much deserved re- values of reverence, service, community, Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tirement. stewardship.’’ The Franciscan Sisters are honor and recognize the 25th Anniversary of

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the Stillwater Area Community Center in Still- tive DARRELL ISSA, I congratulate Saddleback places like Somalia and Yemen, both coun- water, New York. The Community Center’s College on its new Sciences Building, a tries with strong and active al-Qaeda mission is to improve the quality of life in the 52,897 square foot state-of-the-art facility de- branches. Look at those countries now: Soma- Stillwater community. signed to encourage research and innovation. lia’s al-Shabaab continues its terror campaign The Community Center offers programs and Under the leadership of Dr. Tod A. Burnett, against Somali and AMISOM troops, and activities for children and adults of all ages, 23 full-time faculty, 41 part-time faculty, and Yemen’s rebel conflict has breathed new life which include recreational and physical activi- 11 staff members will support Saddleback’s into al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula ties in their popular and well-used gym. science programs, which include a record en- (AQAP). Through their before and after school pro- rollment of more than 3,000 students this year. The problem with this Administration’s as- grams, summer swim lessons and transpor- The building’s lobby features an Albert Ein- sertions of success is that they fundamentally tation options, the Center provides a safe stein quote: ‘‘We cannot solve our problems misunderstood al-Qaeda’s strategy in light of place for all to gather, even during disasters, with the same thinking we used to create the loud-mouthed tactics of its terrorist spinoff, when it serves as an emergency shelter. The them.’’ This exemplifies the innovative ap- ISIS. The two terrorist organizations seek the Center is also utilized as a location for public proach to learning the building will facilitate. same end goal: the establishment of an Is- forums, enabling Stillwater residents to be ac- A well-educated, well-trained workforce is lamic state where only their strict interpretation tive and informed citizens. essential to keeping the United States com- of Islamic law is tolerated. However, ISIS and To celebrate their years of service to the petitive on a global stage. Saddleback Col- al-Qaeda disagree on the means to reach that community, the Center’s 25th Anniversary lege’s new facility will serve Californians well end. Al-Qaeda’s leaders and ideologues, in- Open House will be an opportunity for Still- as the need for employees educated in the cluding Osama bin Laden, have always advo- water residents to participate in a wide range STEM fields continues to grow. cated playing the long game: embedding itself of activities. Since the Center is home to the We congratulate Saddleback College on its in local populations, building relationships, and village and town historians, residents will have new Sciences Building, and we look forward to even allying with enemies and rivals in order the opportunity to learn about the history of seeing its students’ contributions to the com- to achieve their goals. Winning over the hearts Stillwater and the growth of the Community munity. and minds of local Muslim populations has al- ways been the priority for al-Qaeda. ISIS, on Center over the past 25 years. f Congratulations to the Stillwater Area Com- the other hand, believes that the establish- munity Center as it celebrates its 25th anniver- HONORING BETHEL ASSOCIATION ment of the caliphate is the supreme priority, sary. I want to wish the Center and the Village OF UNITED BAPTIST CHURCHES judging that force—instead of persuasion—can of Stillwater continued success in the future. OF JESUS CHRIST CELEBRATING garner the loyalty of local communities. While ISIS was busy conquering vast f ITS 200TH ANNIVERSARY swaths of land in Syria and Iraq, al-Qaeda RECOGNIZING TECHNICAL SER- HON. JASON SMITH was not simply sitting back and watching de- GEANT BONNY WILLIAMS, USAF, jectedly. It was entrenching itself throughout OF MISSOURI RETIRED the Middle East, in Yemen, Syria, Libya and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tunisia. Al-Qaeda leaders, while fundamen- HON. ADAM SMITH Monday, September 26, 2016 tally disagreeing with ISIS’ establishment of a OF WASHINGTON Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise caliphate on Islamic legal grounds, also criti- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to honor the Bethel Association of cized what they saw as ISIS overstretching its Monday, September 26, 2016 United Baptist Churches of Jesus Christ cele- resources. They were busy readying the brating its 200th anniversary. grounds for ISIS’ inevitable collapse and al- Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I A group of settlers to the Missouri Territory Qaeda’s return to the spotlight. Unfortunately, rise to honor the life of Technical Sergeant organized the first Baptist Church west of the the Administration misunderstands this. While Bonny Emanuel Williams, USAF, Retired. Mississippi on July 19, 1806 near what is now focusing all of our attention on ISIS, we have Bonny Williams began his military service in Jackson, Missouri. Ten years later, six church- overlooked al-Qaeda and dismissed it as de- 1955 in the United States Air Force as a Lo- es came together to form the Bethel Associa- feated. This is exactly what al-Qaeda wants: gistics Plan Clerk. During his time in the Air tion. In 1834, at Pendleton Church in St. Fran- the breathing room to grow stronger along Force, Mr. Williams served all over the world cois County, the Bethel Association accepted with the optics of appearing more moderate to on various military assignments. In 1975, after the term ‘‘United Baptist.’’ The organization its extremist Muslim base than ISIS. Once twenty years of exemplary service to our na- has continued to meet every year since its ISIS loses all its territory in Iraq and Syria, as tion, Mr. Williams retired from the Air Force. founding—except during the four years of the well as its fast shrinking base in Libya, it will After his retirement, Mr. Williams attended be left with nothing but a band of sympa- City University of Seattle and earned a Bach- Civil War. The Bethel Association has estab- lished 87 churches throughout Missouri, Illi- thizers and a radical ideology. Al-Qaeda how- elor of Science in business management ever will have developed deep ties to local under the Post Vietnam Era Veterans Edu- nois, and Arkansas and there have been 250 ordained ministers in the organization to date. communities throughout the region, strength- cational Assistance Program. Mr. Williams was ened its operational capabilities, and emerge also active in his community and worked tire- The Bethel Association today is made up of 11 churches and approximately 850 members more dangerous than ever. lessly to serve the veteran’s community. He Success against ISIS should only be judged was involved with the American Legion and in the Missouri counties of St. Francois, Madi- son, Ste. Genevieve, Wayne, Crawford and in the context of the global war on terror. Par- was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War tial success in one battlefield and total failure (VFW) Post for 44 years. Iron. For 200 years of spreading the Gospel of in another will not be enough to ensure the Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I security of our homeland. We must go after al- recognize the life of Technical Sergeant Bonny Jesus Christ, it is my privilege to recognize the Bethel Association of United Baptist Churches Qaeda now more than ever before it is too Emanuel Williams, USAF, Retired and his late. service to his country and community. His ac- today before the United States House of Rep- resentatives. And that’s just the way it is. complishments and contributions will never be f forgotten, and he will be greatly missed. f TRIBUTE TO MORGAN COUNTY, f OVERLOOKING AL–QAEDA INDIANA COMMEMORATING SADDLEBACK COLLEGE ON ITS SCIENCES HON. TED POE HON. TODD ROKITA BUILDING OF TEXAS OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MIMI WALTERS Monday, September 26, 2016 Monday, September 26, 2016 OF CALIFORNIA Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, back in Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2012, the President told the American people recognize and salute Morgan County, Indiana, Monday, September 26, 2016 that al-Qaeda was ‘‘decimated.’’ Two years as the Indiana Bicentennial Torch is scheduled Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California. Mr. later, the President touted U.S. success in to pass through the county on Friday, Sep- Speaker, on behalf of myself and Representa- ‘‘taking out terrorists who threaten us’’ in tember 23, 2016.

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DOLD tieth centuries for the mineral springs located OF ILLINOIS We know that in the past China handed in the region. Early settlers came predomi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nantly from southern states, including southern over design instructions, including information Monday, September 26, 2016 Quakers who settled near Mooresville be- on warhead design, and fissile material to as- cause of their opposition to slavery. The coun- sist the Pakistanis in the development of their Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- ty is famous for being the birthplace of the In- nuclear weapons. Even more recently it was gratulate Felix and Laura Castillo on their diana State Flag. discovered that Pakistan has a new 2,750km grand opening of Felix’s Famous Cookies manufacturing facility in Mundelein. As a small In this year of the Hoosier Bicentennial, range Shaheen III nuclear ballistic missile that communities throughout the state are cele- business owner myself, I understand the need was carried on a 16-wheel transporter erector brating Indiana’s past and present through Bi- to always grow and find ways to expand. centennial Legacy Projects. These projects launcher or TEL for short. Pakistan’s Shaheen Laura and Felix did just that. are generally, culturally inclusive, celebratory, III TEL is uncannily similar to the ones created This family-owned company was founded by engaging and inspiring to youth and young by the China Aerospace Science and Industry six year old Felix Castillo, who shared his adults and create a legacy for the future. The Corporation and a Chinese provided TEL to mother’s passion for baking. It was not until organizations responsible for the thirteen Leg- North Korea’s new KN–08 ICBM. If Pakistan’s the passing of Grandmother Toni that Felix acy Projects throughout the county are: Mor- new TEL was acquired from China this dem- and Laura were inspired to turn their passion gan County Bicentennial Celebration Com- onstrates a highly concerning level of coopera- and inspiration into a business. mittee, Morgan County Economic Develop- tion between the two governments that could Felix’s Famous Cookies goes beyond main- ment Corporation, Mooresville Redevelopment directly threaten U.S. national security. Paki- taining a brand and generating profit. Laura and Felix follow an important family tradition Commission, MSD of Martinsville, Hoosier stan alone is a dangerous bedfellow, but if Hikers Council, Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. by giving proceeds back to non-profit organi- China has thrown its weight behind the gov- Delta Iota Chapter, Art Sanctuary of Indiana, zations and to the less fortunate in our local Mooresville Public Library, Morgan County ernment in Islamabad we need to remain on community. Parks and Recreation, Morgan County Soil & high alert for exchanges of sensitive nuclear Mr. Speaker, I am incredibly proud to rep- Water Conservation District, Delta Theta Tau, information. resent Laura and Felix Castillo in the United Lambda Nu Mooresville Chapter, and the Mor- To compound this threat to nuclear non- States Congress. I look forward to working gan County Fall Foliage Festival. Hoosiers proliferation, China’s most infamous client and with them as they continue to succeed in their look forward to their enduring contribution to partner in Communism is its neighbor to the business endeavors and positively impact our community. our state’s legacy. east, North Korea. Pyongyang is estimated to And on this day, Mr. Speaker, in the year in have enough plutonium for a dozen nuclear f which we are celebrating Indiana’s 200th birth- INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE CON- day, I am proud to recognize Morgan County weapons, and it is thought to be continuously CURRENT RESOLUTION EX- for the contribution of its residents to the past, producing highly enriched uranium. North PRESSING THE SENSE OF CON- present and future of Indiana’s history. Korea has conducted four nuclear tests and GRESS THAT THE PARTHENON f numerous test-fires of ballistic missiles, includ- ing intercontinental and submarine-launched MARBLES SHOULD BE RE- TURNED TO GREECE PERSONAL EXPLANATION missiles. The missile launchers used in these ´ tests were made directly from Chinese de- HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ signs. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY OF ILLINOIS OF NEW YORK In the aftermath of North Korea’s belligerent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES actions, China never fails to articulate its ‘‘dis- Monday, September 26, 2016 Monday, September 26, 2016 appointment’’ in its neighbor. But this connec- Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- tion between North Korea’s nuclear missile ca- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. avoidably absent in the House chamber for roll pability and the Chinese government shows Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce a Concurrent call votes on Thursday, September 22, 2016. that what China says publically is fundamen- Resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Parthenon Marbles, currently held in Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ tally at odds with its real goals. China never the British Museum, should be returned to on roll call votes 542, 543, 544 and 554. I backs up this ‘‘disappointment’’ with real ac- would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on roll call votes 545, Greece. Approximately 200 years ago, while tion knowing full well that China is the only 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 555 Greece was under Ottoman rule, the British and 556. country that wields any sort of influence over nobleman Thomas Bruce, seventh Earl of the DPRK. China refuses to stringently en- f Elgin removed over 100 pieces of sculptures force sanctions aimed at curbing North Ko- known as the Parthenon Marbles and trans- CHINESE PROLIFERATION THREAT rea’s nuclear program and since China ac- ported them to the United Kingdom. The Mar- counts for 70 percent of North Korea’s trade bles were part of a frieze that adorned the HON. TED POE volume, these sanctions have little impact Temple of Athena. In 1816, the British Par- OF TEXAS without Beijing’s enforcement. When it comes liament voted to purchase the Marbles from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES down to it, the Chinese government is essen- Lord Elgin and they now reside in the British Museum. The other half of the Marbles that tially allowing a dangerous nuclear state to Monday, September 26, 2016 comprise the frieze are in the New Acropolis Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, as China’s conduct tests unchecked. Museum in Athens alongside plaster replicas economic might has grown over the past 30 China’s danger to the nuclear nonprolifera- of the Marbles that were taken. Despite years years, so too has its military prowess. And tion regime cannot go unnoticed. Given Chi- of efforts by the Greek Government to retain while many are concerned about China’s ag- na’s emerging military power, we must be the Marbles, it has been unable to negotiate gressive behavior in the South China Sea, we even more wary of China’s actions in the nu- an agreement with its British counterparts to must not forget about the threat they pose to clear field. For the sake of our national secu- return the Marbles to Greece. nuclear security. rity we cannot afford to have the state-run I am pleased that Members of the British Since 1987 China has increased its military Parliament have recently introduced legislation communist country pull the wool over our expenditures fivefold. Their military muscle in- to transfer ownership of the Marbles back to cludes upwards of 260 nuclear warheads and eyes. Greece and return these cherished artifacts to roughly 60 nuclear-capable intercontinental And that’s just the way it is. their rightful home. The Parthenon marbles

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This resolution calls upon the OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me two countries to come to an agreement to fi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in honoring Dr. Lawrence, who has made an nally return these treasures to their rightful indelible impact on the lives of D.C. citizens Monday, September 26, 2016 through his charitable, civic, and guiding serv- home. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ant leadership. I want to thank Rep. GUS BILIRAKIS, with recognize Dr. Clayton Lawrence for his philan- f whom I co-chair the Congressional Caucus on thropic leadership throughout Washington D.C. Hellenic Issues, and Rep. DONALD PAYNE, Jr. and across our nation. RECOGNIZING JANE ORANS for joining me as co-sponsors on this impor- After receiving a United States Army schol- tant resolution. Rep. PAYNE’s father and our arship to attend the University of Michigan HON. NITA M. LOWEY former colleague, the late Rep. Donald Payne Medical School in Ann Arbor in 1991, Dr. Law- OF NEW YORK Sr., was a great champion in this effort to re- rence began a medical career that has led him IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES turn the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. I am to being recognized as a leader in the Dis- Monday, September 26, 2016 trict’s medical community. Dr. Lawrence has proud to continue to call for an agreement that Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- will put an end to this centuries-old dispute, worked in the Pentagon Clinic as a flight sur- geon and is a distinguished veteran with inter- nize Jane Orans, who is being honored by and urge my colleagues to support this resolu- national work experience, including successful Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic for her tion. deployments to the Middle East, Central work on behalf of women and children America, Europe, and Asia, providing direct throughout Westchester County, New York, f medical support for a variety of U.S. peace- and the Hudson River Valley. Jane has dedicated herself to advocating on keeping operations abroad. In all, Dr. Law- HONORING DR. ROBERT H. SMILEY behalf of women’s health so that every woman rence has accumulated more than 20 years of has the right to determine her own healthy experience in surgery, family, and emergency timing and spacing of pregnancy. It is for this medicine. HON. MIKE THOMPSON In 2009, Dr. Lawrence established LEAP reason that she has been so involved in Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic. Her OF CALIFORNIA Foundation DC with a guiding mission to pro- vide underserved citizens in the greater Wash- tireless work with the organization has helped IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ington D.C. area with health and wellness empower women, men and young people to determine their own reproductive rights and fu- Monday, September 26, 2016 educational opportunities and programs. Driv- en further by a sense of urgency to help men- tures. In addition to her work with Planned Parent- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, tor and build the next generation of leaders, hood Hudson Peconic, Jane has spent much I rise today to recognize and honor Dr. Robert the foundation has been engaged in providing of her life educating children. She was a nurs- Smiley, who for the last 25 years has con- financial support, scholarships, and fellowships ery school teacher and for fourteen years was ducted a Wine Industry Financial Survey and for high-achieving students from low socio- a member of the Mamaroneck, New York presented his findings at the Wine Industry Fi- economic backgrounds to pursue post-sec- School Board. In this capacity, she has nancial Symposium. ondary education. LEAP Foundation DC has also participated worked hard to ensure children have the nec- Dr. Smiley began his academic career at in many activities with our office, including the essary support to become healthy, successful the University of California, Los Angeles Congressional Art Competition, Senior Legisla- adults. where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Mr. Speaker, Jane’s tireless advocacy on tive Day and Covenant House’s annual Christ- behalf of women’s health is an inspiration to 1966 and his Master of Science in 1969. He mas Party on the Hill for Disadvantaged us all, and I urge my colleagues to join me in went on to Stanford University to complete his Youth. Since its inception, LEAP Foundation applauding her work and her recognition by Doctor of Philosophy in Economics in 1973, DC has contributed approximately a quarter of Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic. and then joined Cornell University’s Johnson a million dollars to philanthropic work. In the Graduate School of Management as a Pro- last three years alone, LEAP Foundation DC f fessor of Economics and Policy. employees have donated more than 6,000 vol- THE FOUNDER OF THE ‘‘LUNG Dr. Smiley returned to California to become unteer hours and more than $75,000 in dona- CANCER MOVEMENT’’ Dean of the Graduate School of Management tions and scholarships to individuals and char- at the University of California, Davis in 1989. ities around the nation. In 2014, LEAP Foun- HON. RICHARD M. NOLAN dation DC was awarded its first prestigious After serving for 20 years, he became the Di- OF MINNESOTA award, the Non-Profit award by the Greater rector of the Wine Industry Program and Dean IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Professor of Management Emeritus. In Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Furthermore, since 2011, in his passion for Monday, September 26, 2016 addition to teaching, Dr. Smiley has contrib- endurance sports, Dr. Lawrence, on behalf of Mr. NOLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to uted to the economics field with research cov- LEAP Foundation DC, has participated in over recognize Sheila Ross, a two-time lung cancer ering market competition, industry regulation 80 marathons and run more than 10,000 miles survivor who has devoted her entire career to and organization, and the wine industry. to bring awareness to the following organiza- public service and advancing better outcomes Dr. Smiley enthusiastically volunteered to tions: American Cancer Society, St. Jude for those affected by lung cancer. present research and strategic analysis at the Foundation, American Red Cross, Crohn’s and I wish to pay special tribute to Sheila in light annual Wine Industry Financial Symposium in Colitis Foundation, Inheritance of Hope Foun- of her pending retirement at the end of the 1992. For the past 25 years, he has con- dation, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Sem- 114th Congress from the Lung Cancer Alli- ducted a survey of wine community leaders to per Fi Fund, Demand Cures and Leukemia ance, a non-profit guided by Sheila’s assess the industry financial and economic and Lymphoma Society. unstoppable and indefatigable force to support status, and his speeches have become a cor- Dr. Clayton Lawrence, through his leader- anyone diagnosed with lung cancer. The orga- nerstone of the Symposium. Dr. Smiley has ship as CEO of Lawrence Executive Alliance nization provides patients with information and become a true ‘‘guru’’ on wine economics and of Professionals (LEAP), LLC, has also been guidance and advocates for advanced life-sav- generously shares his knowledge and enthu- recognized as an outstanding community lead- ing research for the lung cancer community. er as the DC Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 It has been said that Sheila is the founder siasm for our wine community’s future. recipient of the Small Business Person of the of the ‘‘lung cancer movement,’’ the first advo- Mr. Speaker, Dr. Smiley has dedicated his Year Award. Since its inception in 2007, cate ever to elevate her voice and walk the time and expertise to improving our wine com- LEAP, LLC, has helped create jobs, impacting halls of Congress to bring attention to a public munity’s potential through research and edu- the national economy and representing job health imperative and to demand a more co- cation for 25 years. It is therefore fitting and growth in 11 different states. Dr. Lawrence ordinated and compassionate response to the proper that we honor him here today. was also recognized as the 2014 Washington leading cause of cancer death.

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ADAM SMITH His Holiness the Dalai Lama. that history will look back upon as seminal OF WASHINGTON Throughout the past twenty-four years, Bill moments in the battle to end lung cancer as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Paula Clapp have remained steadfast in their belief that international development we know it. Monday, September 26, 2016 serves our national interests and improves all Sheila’s strategic expertise developed from Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I aspects of our society. Mr. Speaker, it is with 20 years of legislative and management expe- rise to congratulate Bill and Paula Clapp as great pleasure that I recognize and congratu- rience on Capitol Hill as a Chief of Staff in they are honored with the Inspiring Global late Bill and Paula Clapp for their contributions both House and the Senate offices for Demo- Leaders Award from the Washington Office of and leadership in the global development sec- crats and Republicans. Latin America (WOLA). This award is given in tor, and the impact they have made in the After her career in Congress she spear- recognition of their years of indispensable lives of countless individuals and families headed the creation of Lung Cancer Alliance, leadership on global development and philan- around the world for over twenty-four years. which today stands as the highest-rated and thropy for the past quarter century. f only national non-profit organization devoted Bill Clapp, an accomplished Seattle entirely to supporting the lung cancer commu- businessperson with more than thirty years of TRIBUTE TO HELEN AND CARL nity and elevating awareness, changing health experience running a variety of companies in BRANDENBURG policy and advancing research. the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and Hawaii, de- cided in the 1990s that he wanted to do more The group has been an invaluable partner HON. DAVID YOUNG to make an impact globally. This decision re- OF IOWA ever since my colleagues FRANK LOBIONDO, sulted in the foundation of a series of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LOIS CAPPS and I created the first-ever Lung impactful organizations that Bill and Paula Cancer Caucus. While at the Alliance, Sheila Clapp had a hand in creating. Bill has served Monday, September 26, 2016 can be credited with organizing the first-ever as President and Co-Founder of the Seattle Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise bipartisan and bicameral resolutions focusing International Foundation, a preeminent non- today to recognize and congratulate Helen on lung cancer, as well as the original Lung government organization (NGO) focused on and Carl Brandenburg of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Cancer Mortality Reduction Act, requiring the poverty reduction and women’s empowerment on the very special occasion of their 60th wed- National Cancer Institute (NCI) to give in- in Central America. ding anniversary. They celebrated their anni- creased focus and funding to lung cancer Bill and Paula Clapp co-founded another versary—and Carl’s 80th birthday—on August early detection and research. NGO, Global Partnerships, in 1994 after wit- 26, 2016. Additionally, Sheila worked to establish the nessing the need for targeted and sustainable Helen and Carl’s lifelong commitment to first and only dedicated lung cancer research investments in Central America. Since 2001, each other and their children and grand- pipeline within the Department of Defense Global Partnerships has impacted 3.3 million children truly embodies Iowa values. As they Congressionally Directed Medical Research lives in thirteen countries in Latin America and reflect on their 60th anniversary, may their Program, she urged the Department of Vet- the Caribbean through its unique social enter- commitment grow even stronger as they con- erans Affairs to swiftly implement a national prise model. In 2015 alone, the organization tinue to love, cherish, and honor one another screening program, expanded access to low invested $35.7 million to deliver economic op- for years to come. portunities to over 600,000 individuals. Global dose CT scanning which detects lung cancer Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple Partnerships continues to be the largest micro- early on, and monitored NCI’s National Lung on their 60th year together and I wish them financing organization for Latin America in Se- many more. I ask that my colleagues in the Screening Trial which concluded ahead of attle. United States House of Representatives join schedule when the trial’s goal was achieved Bill and Paula also helped to create Global me in congratulating them on this momentous earlier than expected. She also worked to se- Washington in 2008, a consortium of NGOs occasion. cure Medicare coverage for CT screening for that promotes and supports its members who f seniors and the disabled and established the are working to reduce poverty and disease, in- only patient-powered CT scan donation pro- crease access to health care and education, CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVER- gram, Give A Scan, that allows those im- protect the environment, and strengthen SARY OF THE ATLANTA VOICE pacted to contribute directly to research. economies. Global Washington is the only or- Sheila’s contributions to better the lives of ganization in Washington state that builds net- HON. DAVID SCOTT those living with and at risk for lung cancer will works between private companies and non- OF GEORGIA forever be remembered. When the defeat of profits working in global development, leading IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to partnerships that result in innovative, lung cancer finally enters the annals of his- Monday, September 26, 2016 tory—and it will—Sheila Ross’s fearless advo- impactful projects around the world. cacy will be included in the early pages of that Following Bill Clapp’s retirement from Mat- Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, historical document. thew G. Norton Co. in 2002, he co-founded I rise today to celebrate the 50th anniversary the Initiative for Global Development. In addi- of the renowned, award-winning Atlanta Voice I want to thank Sheila Ross and wish her all tion to serving on the boards of Weyerhaeuser newspaper. Founded in 1966 by J. Lowell the best in a well-deserved retirement. and Alaska Airlines, he has also served on Ware and Ed Clayton, the Atlanta Voice has several community and nonprofit boards, and provided an enduring channel for news in At- f has been actively involved as an early investor lanta’s African-American community. in micro-finance development. Bill has also The Atlanta Voice’s Founder and Publisher PERSONAL EXPLANATION served on many industry panels and advisory J. Lowell Ware was a native Georgian who committees, speaking widely on development developed an interest in journalism in high issues around the world and in Congress. school when he took a part-time job at the Bir- HON. JOHN B. LARSON Paula Clapp has been an active leader mingham Alabama Mirror. He later earned a OF CONNECTICUT throughout the years, as well. She played a B.A. in printing and journalism from Alabama central role in the creation of an acclaimed A&M University and completed a tour with the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES documentary film ‘‘SOLD’’ which raised aware- U.S. Army before returning back to Atlanta to Monday, September 26, 2016 ness about sex trafficking. She and a group of launch a weekly newspaper with journalist Ed Seattle women co-founded Stolen-Youth, a Clayton. Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, non-profit organization that raises awareness Ware and Clayton started the Atlanta Voice on September 22, 2016, I was not present for and funds to help rescue and recover local to provide fair and credible coverage of the roll call vote 545. If I had been present for this youth who are forced into prostitution. Paula Civil Rights Movement, which was heating up vote, I would have voted: Aye on roll call vote was also a founding member of the Wash- in the South with increasing student sit-ins and 545. ington Women’s Foundation and has served activities of the Southern Christian Leadership

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The newspaper’s African-American publishers would surrender his life to Christ, changing the faced threats to their lives and property simply course of his life forever. Four years later, he Monday, September 26, 2016 for exercising their First Amendment rights to met 16-year-old Martha Geneva Bateman, Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take provide accurate coverage of the Movement. whom would become his wife of 75 years. this opportunity to recognize the Boys & Girls Ware recounted years later, ‘‘We got a lot of Throughout the many years of their marriage, Club of Springfield, Massachusetts as they threats, but we didn’t stop publishing.’’ they would serve God in church, visiting the celebrate their 125th anniversary. Living by their motto, ‘‘A People Without a sick, Women’s Associations, and Men’s Broth- The Boys & Girls Clubs of America is an outstanding organization founded to provide Voice Cannot Be Heard,’’ the Atlanta Voice erhood events. In 1942, Jack gave his first has endured and recorded 50 historic years of after school programs to children, especially in sermon, ‘‘Ye Must Be Born Again’’ from John social, political and economic changes in the areas most in need. The Springfield Boys & African-American community in Atlanta. And 3:7 at Boydsville Baptist Church. In his 73 Girls Club opened its doors in 1891 with a the Atlanta Voice continues to serve, with years as a preacher, Jack started five mission mission to provide a safe environment and the courage and integrity, as a beacon of journal- churches and pastored 25 churches in North- resources for the children of Springfield. Their istic hope for the entire African-American com- east Arkansas and Missouri. ultimate goal has always been to ensure that munity, regardless of age, income or socio- To support his family while pastoring, Jack these children become respectful members of economic status. held a multitude of occupations throughout his society. Springfield has changed a great deal since the Boys & Girls Club opened. Through Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the life. He was a cistern digger, carpenter, cotton Atlanta Voice on this momentous anniversary. all of the changes and challenges in the com- picker, cotton chopper, song leader, pianist, I rise today to celebrate a newspaper that has munity, the Boys & Girls Club has remained a been an informative news source for so many and temporarily ran a store. He is an inspira- place where kids can gain confidence and Georgians, and I ask my colleagues to join me tion to all those who have the opportunity to make friends where otherwise they couldn’t. in commemorating the newspaper’s 50th anni- meet him. Jack and his late wife Geneva were Today, the Boys & Girls Club offers a wide va- versary and continued service to the Greater blessed with three daughters, one of whom riety of opportunities such as swim lessons, Atlanta community. passed away at birth, and a son who passed math-and-literacy tutoring, digital art lessons, f on to heaven in 1998. They were also blessed and many more. They provide all of these with 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, services with the lowest membership rates in TRIBUTE TO DOROTHY AND CHUCK and 5 great-great grandchildren. Massachusetts for after school programs. BURNETT They have even started to have programs and I ask my colleagues to join me in paying events on Saturdays. HON. DAVID YOUNG tribute to the lifetime of achievements of Mr. Mr. Speaker, throughout my tenure as OF IOWA Bearden and to wish him all the very best. Springfield’s mayor and representing Spring- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES field in Congress for the past 28 years, I have f seen firsthand what the Boys & Girls Club has Monday, September 26, 2016 accomplished for the community. With the Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise TRIBUTE TO LORRAINE GALVANI continued support of its many benefactors as today to recognize and congratulate Dorothy well as the support of the federal and state and Chuck Burnett of Atlantic, Iowa, on the governments, I am sure that they will continue very special occasion of their 60th wedding HON. DAVID YOUNG to contribute to children’s lives for generations anniversary. They were married on July 29, OF IOWA to come. Congratulations to the Springfield 1956 at Noble Center Church in Lyman, Iowa. Boys & Girls Club on reaching this momen- Dorothy and Chuck’s lifelong commitment to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tous milestone and I wish them all the best each other and their children, Scott, Lynn, and Monday, September 26, 2016 with their future endeavors. Brian, five grandchildren, and three great- f grandchildren, truly embodies Iowa values. As Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise TRIBUTE TO JEANNINE they reflect on their 60th anniversary, may today to recognize and congratulate Ms. Lor- LILJEDAHL their commitment grow even stronger, as they raine Galvani of Council Bluffs, Iowa, on the continue to love, cherish, and honor one an- celebration of her 100th birthday. other for years to come. HON. DAVID YOUNG Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple Our world has changed a great deal during OF IOWA on their 60th year together and I wish them the course of Lorraine’s life. Since her birth, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many more. I ask that my colleagues in the we have revolutionized air travel and walked Monday, September 26, 2016 United States House of Representatives join on the moon. We have invented the television, me in congratulating them on this momentous cellular phones and the internet. We have Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise to occasion. fought in wars overseas, seen the rise and fall recognize and congratulate Jeannine Liljedahl of Essex, Iowa, for being recognized as the f of Soviet communism and witnessed the birth Grand Marshal of the 2016 Essex Labor Day RECOGNIZING THE 100TH BIRTH- of new democracies. Lorraine has lived parade. Jeannine received this honor for her DAY OF MR. LUTHER ALMER through seventeen United States Presidents years of service to the Essex community. ‘‘JACK’’ BEARDEN and twenty-four Governors of Iowa. In her life- Jeannine has a long history of community time, the population of the United States has involvement. She is a member of the Fremont HON. ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ CRAWFORD more than tripled. Lutheran Church, Essex Community Club, OF ARKANSAS Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to represent Lor- Lied Public Library in Essex, Southview Vil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES raine in the United States Congress and it is lage/Low Rent Housing Committee, Essex Study and Service Club, Greater Shenandoah my pleasure to wish her a very happy 100th Monday, September 26, 2016 Historical Society, P.E.O., Rotary Club, Book Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, today I rec- birthday. I ask that my colleagues in the Club, Shenandoah Medical Center Founda- ognize the 100th birthday of Mr. Luther Almer United States House of Representatives join tion, and the Page County Magistrate Com- ‘‘Jack’’ Bearden, who was born on September me in congratulating Lorraine on reaching this mission. 8, 1916. The youngest child of Charles Luther incredible milestone, and wishing her even In 1998, Jeannine helped create the Little and Addie Mae Wallace Bearden, Luther more health and happiness in the years to Red Wagon Food Delivery Service in Essex. Almer became ‘‘Jack’’ as a young boy when come. This program was designed to keep people in

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Their com- my colleagues in the United States House of and tends to do whatever she wants to do. Ida mitment to preparing our future leaders de- Representatives join me in congratulating and her late husband, LeRoy, were married on serves praise, and we wish them many more Jeannine and wishing her nothing but contin- March 8, 1939 at the Atlantic Methodist years of success and prosperity. ued success. Church parsonage. They had six children in- f f cluding twin daughters. Ida was born and raised on a farm, helped with the daily chores TRIBUTE TO OAKLAND MANOR RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND of farm life growing up, and later married a SERVICE OF RICHARD ALLEN farmer. She said she has seen many changes HON. DAVID YOUNG throughout her life, but the biggest change OF IOWA HON. MARK DeSAULNIER was having access to electricity. Ida is also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA known for her baking skills and her famous Monday, September 26, 2016 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sour cream raisin pie. Her talent in the kitchen Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Monday, September 26, 2016 has given her the reputation as one of the best pie makers in southwest Iowa. today to recognize Oakland Manor of Oakland, Mr. DESAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. Speaker, I am honored and pleased to Iowa, for its 50 years of service in providing to recognize the life and service of Richard congratulate Ida Mehlmann on her 100th birth- high-quality healthcare in Oakland and south- ‘‘Dick’’ Allen. day. I ask that my colleagues in the U.S. west Iowa. Dick dedicated his life to educating and em- House of Representatives join me in congratu- Oakland Manor was established in 1966 powering California’s youth. Through his 41 lating Ida on this incredible milestone and and offers skilled nursing care and assisted years of service as a teacher, principal, and wishing her even more health and happiness living to its resident community. The facility district administrator, Dick touched the lives of in the years to come. also offers a special ventilator unit and pro- thousands of students through his leadership f vides continuum of care with a dedicated staff and deep affection for his students. and medical team. The Oakland Manor staff is As you may know, Dick spent the first dec- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 35TH AN- committed to helping their residents live a ade of his career in the classroom, followed by NIVERSARY OF ATHENA INTER- quality life every day. a transition to the administrative team where NATIONAL Mr. Speaker, I commend Oakland Manor he rose from Vice Principal to Director of Ele- and its staff for reaching this milestone in mentary Education and ultimately retired in HON. DEBBIE DINGELL dedicated and devoted service to Oakland and 1997 as the Director of Continuing Education. OF MICHIGAN southwest Iowa. Their highly skilled team After retiring, Dick was elected to the Board IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES makes a difference by helping and serving of Education to continue his dedication to pub- others. It is with great honor that I recognize Monday, September 26, 2016 lic service. Oakland Manor today. I ask that my col- Included among his many accomplishments Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to leagues in the United States House of Rep- in service to the Bay Area are graduating recognize the 35th anniversary of Athena resentatives join me in congratulating them 2,298 students, opening technology centers, International. Athena International strives to and in wishing the entire staff nothing but con- expanding tutoring and mentoring services. He create balance in leadership worldwide by tinued success. also helped implement a classroom for a lan- seeking to encourage, educate, and support f guage lab, fought to replace playground equip- our next generation of female leaders. Its ment, and began districtwide training in emer- roots trace back to Michigan where it began TRIBUTE TO GARY HERRICK gency preparation and crisis management. as a local program, and it has grown into a During his tenure, Walnut Acres Elementary global movement, serving to inspire female HON. DAVID YOUNG was named a Federal No Child Left Behind leaders both domestically and throughout the OF IOWA Blue Ribbon School, the Board of Education globe. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Founded in 1982 by Martha Mertz, Athena received a California Council for Adult Edu- Monday, September 26, 2016 cation’s ‘‘Friend of Education’’ award, and im- International began as a small non-profit orga- proved test scores at almost all grade levels. nization in Lansing, Michigan. Recognizing a Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise In addition to his role in our schools, Dick need for stronger female leadership in her today to recognize and congratulate Gary Her- was a District Delegate to the California business community, Mertz launched the rick of Van Meter, Iowa, for his 40 years of School Board Association, a Chair-elect of the Athena Award program. This award would go service to the Van Meter Fire Department. Concord Chamber of Commerce, a Court Ap- to individuals who not only excelled at their Mr. Herrick recently retired from the depart- pointed Special Advocate on the Board of Di- professions, but who also gave back to their ment after four decades of service to the com- rectors, and a foster child educational advo- communities and helped motivate others in munity of Van Meter. Throughout his tenure cate. their communities to lead, particularly women. he has held every rank in the department, in- Dick’s long and decorated career is a testa- Additionally, the organization developed the cluding chief, and has been an invaluable ment to his values and dedication to edu- Athena Leadership Model, a program seeking source of information for all other members of cation. I am saddened to hear of his passing, to best prepare women to be successful lead- the fire department. His vast experience not but his legacy will live on in Contra Costa ers. This model identifies eight distinct at- only helped train fellow firefighters on how to County. tributes for women in leadership: Authentic best fight fires and rescue people, but also f Self, Relationships, Giving Back, Collabora- how to show compassion to victims, and how tion, Courageous Acts, Learning, Fierce Advo- to interact with the community. Current Fire TRIBUTE TO IDA MEHLMANN cacy, Celebration and Joy. These personal Chief Jon Bruen told the Dallas County News traits are intuitive for women, and when paired that Mr. Herrick has been a mentor to him dur- HON. DAVID YOUNG with traditional leadership characteristics, pre- ing his years on the department. OF IOWA pare them to become leaders. Now retired, Mr. Herrick will continue his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Martha Mertz’s vision has become a global service by working to construct buildings with movement. There have now been over 7,000 World Mission Builders, a mission which has Monday, September 26, 2016 recipients of the Athena Award, with these built over 230 churches and related buildings Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise awards presented in 500 communities in 88 countries. Even still, he plans to be only today to recognize and congratulate Ida throughout 8 countries. The organization con- a phone call away if the Van Meter Fire De- Mehlmann of Griswold, Iowa, on the celebra- tinues to provide awards to individuals who partment should have any questions. tion of her 100th birthday on September 4, empower women and best position them to Mr. Speaker, I commend Gary for his forty 2016. Ida celebrates this special day with her become our future leaders, and provides an years of service to his community. I urge my

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Cheryl’s day meetings and hearings of Senate com- TRIBUTE TO RICHARD of recognition was held on August 13, 2016. mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- VORTHMANN Cheryl plays an active role in her commu- tees, and committees of conference. nity. Her service includes serving on the li- This title requires all such committees HON. DAVID YOUNG brary board, church treasury, P.E.O. and Cass to notify the Office of the Senate Daily OF IOWA County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Cheryl Digest—designated by the Rules Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wessels is most noted for her passion for the mittee—of the time, place and purpose Little Dresses for Africa program. The 3,000 Monday, September 26, 2016 of the meetings, when scheduled and dresses she makes are distributed in Africa to any cancellations or changes in the Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise orphanages, churches, and schools, to provide meetings as they occur. today to recognize and congratulate Richard relief to children in Africa and around the As an additional procedure along Vorthmann of Treynor, Iowa, for his selection world. with the computerization of this infor- as Iowan of the Day at the 2016 Iowa State Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Fair. Richard’s recognition day was August 16, Cheryl Wessels for earning this award. She is Digest will prepare this information for 2016. Richard received this honor because of a shining example of how hard work, deter- printing in the Extensions of Remarks his many years of service in the Treynor com- mination, and dedication can affect the future section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD munity. This award is given by the Iowa State of so many. It is with great honor that I recog- on Monday and Wednesday of each Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and recognizes nize her today. I know that my colleagues in week. Iowa’s most outstanding citizens, who dem- the U.S. House of Representatives join me in Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Sep- onstrate the Iowa values of dependability, in- recognizing her accomplishments and her tember 27, 2016 may be found in the tegrity, hard work, and sense of community. service to her community. I wish her nothing Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. Richard Vorthmann is described as ‘‘a pillar but continued success in her future endeav- of the Treynor community.’’ He has served for ors. 35 years as a township trustee, clerk, and fair MEETINGS SCHEDULED SEPTEMBER 28 board member, and 25 years as a 4–H leader f and member of the Treynor school re-organi- 10 a.m. zation committee. He helped build the first TRIBUTE TO KEN WEST Committee on Foreign Relations tanker truck for the volunteer fire department, Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy and is very active in his church. Richard is HON. DAVID YOUNG To hold hearings to examine the per- best known for his work with the Treynor Opti- OF IOWA sistent threat of North Korea and de- mist Club, where he oversees the Treynor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES veloping an effective United States re- Can Kennel, a redemption center for cans that sponse. Monday, September 26, 2016 helps raise money for local youth groups, rais- SD–419 ing over $135,000 for community projects. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Committee on the Judiciary Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate today to recognize Ken West, of Perry, IA, for Subcommittee on Immigration and the Na- Richard Vorthmann for receiving this well-de- his quick thinking and heroic actions that tional Interest saved a man’s life. To hold an oversight hearing to examine served recognition. He is a shining example of the Administration’s fiscal year 2017 how hard work, determination, and dedication Mr. West was eating lunch at the Hy-Vee in refugee resettlement program. can affect the future of so many. It is with Perry on July 14, 2016 when he noticed that SD–226 great honor that I recognize him today. I ask a store employee had started to choke. Mr. 2:30 p.m. that my colleagues in the United States House West jumped into action, performing the Joint Economic Committee of Representatives join me in recognizing Heimlich maneuver which removed the ob- To hold hearings to examine an assess- Richard’s accomplishments and service to his struction. He told the Dallas County News that ment of the economic recovery. community. I wish him nothing but continued he was trained in the life-saving procedure ‘‘a SH–216 long time ago’’ but that it was the first time he success. SEPTEMBER 29 f has ever needed to perform it. His father served as an ambulance emergency medical 10 a.m. TRIBUTE TO CHERYL WESSELS Committee on Foreign Relations technician and fire chief when Mr. West was To hold hearings to examine the regional a young man. He credits watching his father impact of the Syria conflict, focusing HON. DAVID YOUNG perform similar work and said his father was on Syria, Turkey, and Iraq. OF IOWA the source of that instinct to rush to the res- SD–419 Committee on Homeland Security and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cue. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to represent Mr. Governmental Affairs Monday, September 26, 2016 West and Iowans like him. I encourage every Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise American to learn such life-saving procedures To hold hearings to examine under- today to recognize and congratulate Cheryl in case we should find ourselves in a similar standing the Millennial perspective in Wessels of Anita, Iowa, for her recognition as situation. I urge my colleagues in the United deciding to pursue and remain in Fed- Iowan of the Day at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. States House of Representatives to join me in eral employment. Cheryl received this honor because she has honoring Ken for his exemplary actions. SD–342

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Veto Messages: Transmitting, pursuant to the Constitution, the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act Veto report of the veto of S. 2040, the Justice Against Message—Agreement: Senate began consideration Sponsors of Terrorism Act, received during adjourn- of the veto message on S. 2040, to deter terrorism, ment of the Senate on September 23, 2016; ordered provide justice for victims. Pages S6071–72 to be printed in the Record, spread in full upon the A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached Journal, and held at the desk. (PM–56) providing that notwithstanding the provisions of Pages S6078–79 rule XXII, the veto message be held at the desk, and Messages from the House: Page S6080 at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Democratic Leader, on Measures Referred: Page S6080 Wednesday, September 28, 2016, Senate proceed to Additional Cosponsors: Pages S6081–82 the veto message on the bill, and that there be two Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: hours of debate, divided between the Leaders, or their designees; and that upon the use or yielding Pages S6082–85 back of that time, Senate vote on passage of the bill, Additional Statements: Page S6078 the objections of the President to the contrary not- Amendments Submitted: Page S6085 withstanding, with no intervening action or debate. Page S6072 Adjournment: Senate convened at 3 p.m. and ad- journed at 5:27 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sep- Appointments: tember 27, 2016. (For Senate’s program, see the re- Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in marks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on Education Foundation: The Chair, on behalf of the page S6089.) Democratic Leader, pursuant to Public Law 99–661, appointed the following individual to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Committee Meetings Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation: Senator Reed. Page S6089 (Committees not listed did not meet) Message from the President: Senate received the No committee meetings were held. following message from the President of the United States: h House of Representatives cations for certain grants to purchase equipment or Chamber Action systems that do not meet or exceed any applicable Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 10 pub- national voluntary consensus standards, and for other lic bills, H.R. 6164–6173; and 4 resolutions, H. purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 114–788); Con. Res. 162; and H. Res. 891, 894–895 were in- H.R. 3779, to restrict the inclusion of social secu- troduced. Pages H5912–13 rity account numbers on documents sent by mail by Additional Cosponsors: Pages H5913–14 the Federal Government, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 114–789); Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H. Res. 892, providing for consideration of the H.R. 1877, to amend section 520J of the Public bill (H.R. 5303) to provide for improvements to the Health Service Act to authorize grants for mental rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide health first aid training programs, with an amend- for the conservation and development of water and ment (H. Rept. 114–786); related resources, and for other purposes; providing H.R. 3537, to amend the Controlled Substances for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; Act to clarify how controlled substance analogues are and waiving a requirement of clause 6 (a) of rule to be regulated, and for other purposes, with amend- XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolu- ments (H. Rept. 114–787, Part 1); tions reported from the Committee on Rules (H. H.R. 5460, to amend the Homeland Security Act Rept. 114–790); and of 2002 to establish a review process to review appli-

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H. Res. 893, providing for consideration of the exceed any applicable national voluntary consensus bill (H.R. 954) to amend the Internal Revenue Code standards; Pages H5879–80 of 1986 to exempt from the individual mandate cer- Cyber Preparedness Act of 2016: H.R. 5459, tain individuals who had coverage under a termi- amended, to amend the Homeland Security Act of nated qualified health plan funded through the Con- 2002 to enhance preparedness and response capabili- sumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO–OP) pro- ties for cyber attacks, and bolster the dissemination gram (H. Rept. 114–791). Page H5912 of homeland security information related to cyber Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he threats; Pages H5880–81 appointed Representative Thornberry to act as Securing our Agriculture and Food Act: H.R. Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H5869 5346, amended, to amend the Homeland Security Recess: The House recessed at 12:01 p.m. and re- Act of 2002 to make the Assistant Secretary of convened at 2 p.m. Page H5869 Homeland Security for Health Affairs responsible for Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules coordinating the efforts of the Department of Home- and pass the following measures: land Security related to food, agriculture, and veteri- nary defense against terrorism; Pages H5881–83 Mental Health First Aid Act: H.R. 1877, amended, to amend section 520J of the Public Restricting the inclusion of social security ac- Health Service Act to authorize grants for mental count numbers on documents sent by mail by the Federal Government: H.R. 3779, amended, to re- health first aid training programs; Pages H5870–71 strict the inclusion of social security account num- Synthetic Drug Control Act: H.R. 3537, amend- bers on documents sent by mail by the Federal Gov- ed, to amend the Controlled Substances Act to clar- ernment; Pages H5883–85 ify how controlled substance analogues are to be reg- ulated, by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 258 yeas to 101 Designating the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 300 Fannin Street in nays, Roll No. 557; Pages H5871–74, H5893 Shreveport, Louisiana, as the ‘‘Tom Stagg Federal Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘To Building and United States Courthouse’’: S. 2754, amend the Controlled Substances Act to add certain amended, to designate the Federal building and synthetic substances to schedule I, and for other pur- United States courthouse located at 300 Fannin poses.’’ Page H5893 Street in Shreveport, Louisiana, as the ‘‘Tom Stagg Clarification of Treatment of Electronic Sales of Federal Building and United States Courthouse’’; Livestock Act of 2016: H.R. 5883, amended, to Page H5885 amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘To des- clarify the duties relating to services furnished in ignate the Federal building and United States court- connection with the buying or selling of livestock in house located at 300 Fannin Street in Shreveport, commerce through online, video, or other electronic Louisiana, as the ‘Tom Stagg United States Court methods; Pages H5874–75 House’.’’. Page H5885 National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act: Designating the Federal building and United H.R. 845, amended, to direct the Secretary of Agri- States courthouse located at 511 East San Antonio culture to publish in the Federal Register a strategy Avenue in El Paso, Texas, as the ‘‘R.E. Thomason to significantly increase the role of volunteers and Federal Building and United States Courthouse’’: partners in National Forest System trail maintenance; H.R. 5873, to designate the Federal building and Pages H5875–78 United States courthouse located at 511 East San Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Antonio Avenue in El Paso, Texas, as the ‘‘R.E. Act: H.R. 5943, amended, to amend the Imple- Thomason Federal Building and United States menting Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Courthouse’’; Pages H5886–87 Act of 2007 to clarify certain allowable uses of funds Vet Connect Act of 2016: H.R. 5162, to amend for public transportation security assistance grants title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Sec- and establish periods of performance for such grants; retary of Veterans Affairs to disclose to non-Depart- Pages H5878–79 ment of Veterans Affairs health care providers certain First Responder Access to Innovative Tech- medical records of veterans who receive health care nologies Act: H.R. 5460, amended, to amend the from such providers; Pages H5887–88 Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a review No Veterans Crisis Line Call Should Go Unan- process to review applications for certain grants to swered Act: H.R. 5392, to direct the Secretary of purchase equipment or systems that do not meet or Veterans Affairs to improve the Veterans Crisis Line,

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Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Amendments Act of 2016: H.R. 5978, amended, to WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT amend title 14, United States Code, to clarify the OF 2016; CO-OP CONSUMER PROTECTION functions of the Chief Acquisition Officer of the ACT OF 2016 Coast Guard; and Pages H5894–H5905 Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on Naming the Department of Veterans Affairs H.R. 5303, the ‘‘Water Resources Development Act temporary lodging facility in Indianapolis, Indi- of 2016’’; and H.R. 954, the ‘‘CO-OP Consumer ana, as the ‘‘Dr. Otis Bowen Veteran House’’: Protection Act of 2016’’. The committee granted, by H.R. 5509, to name the Department of Veterans Af- voice vote, a closed rule for H.R. 954. The rule pro- fairs temporary lodging facility in Indianapolis, Indi- vides one hour of debate equally divided and con- ana, as the ‘‘Dr. Otis Bowen Veteran House’’. trolled by the chair and ranking minority member Pages H5905–06 of the Committee on Ways and Means. The rule Quorum Calls—Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes de- waives all points of order against consideration of the veloped during the proceedings of today and appear bill. The rule provides that the amendment in the on pages H5893, H5893–94. There were no quorum nature of a substitute recommended by the Com- calls. mittee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and ad- amended, shall be considered as read. The rule journed at 8:29 p.m. waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended. The rule provides one motion to Committee Meetings recommit with or without instructions. The Com- THE ULTIMATE CIVIL RIGHT: EXAMINING mittee granted, by voice vote, a structured rule for THE HYDE AMENDMENT AND THE BORN H.R. 5303. The rule provides one hour of general ALIVE INFANTS PROTECTION ACT debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on the Con- Transportation and Infrastructure. The rule waives stitution and Civil Justice held a hearing on Sep- all points of order against consideration of the bill. tember 23, 2016, entitled ‘‘The Ultimate Civil The rule makes in order as original text for purpose Right: Examining the Hyde Amendment and the of amendment an amendment in the nature of a sub- Born Alive Infants Protection Act’’. Testimony was stitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee heard from public witnesses. Print 114–65 and provides that it shall be consid- VACANT FEDERAL PROPERTIES ered as read. The rule waives all points of order Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Sub- against that amendment in the nature of a sub- committee on Transportation and Public Assets held stitute. The rule makes in order only those further a hearing on September 23, 2016, entitled ‘‘Vacant amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. Federal Properties’’. Testimony was heard from Each such amendment may be offered only in the David Mader, Controller, Office of Management and order printed in the report, may be offered only by Budget; Gregory Parham, Assistant Secretary for Ad- a Member designated in the report, shall be consid- ministration, Department of Agriculture; Michael ered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified Gelber, Deputy Commissioner, Public Buildings in the report equally divided and controlled by the Service, General Services Administration; and David proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to Wise, Director, Physical Infrastructure, Government amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand Accountability Office. for division of the question. The rule waives all points of order against the amendments printed in REVIEWING THE TENNESSEE VALLEY the report. The rule provides that no further consid- AUTHORITY’S PROHIBITION ON eration of the bill shall be in order except pursuant HOUSEBOATS to a subsequent order of the House. Additionally, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Sub- the rule provides that it shall be in order at any committee on Government Operations held a hear- time on the legislative day of September 29, 2016,

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Stuart Symington, of Mis- souri, to be Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nige- (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the ria, Andrew Robert Young, of California, to be Ambas- same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) sador to Burkina Faso, Joseph R. Donovan Jr., of Vir- against any resolution reported through the legisla- ginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia, tive day of September 30, 2016, relating to a meas- and a routine list in the Foreign Service, all of the De- ure making or continuing appropriations for the fis- partment of State, Time to be announced, S–216, Capitol. cal year ending September 30, 2017. Testimony was Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: heard from Chairman Brady of Texas, Chairman Shu- to hold hearings to examine fifteen years after 9/11, fo- ster, and Representatives Levin, Smith of Nebraska, cusing on threats to the homeland, 10 a.m., SD–342. Farenthold, Ribble, Boustany, Al Green of Texas, Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold hearings to exam- Cramer, Kildee, McKinley, and Veasey. ine certain intelligence matters, 10 a.m., SH–216. Joint Meetings House Committee on Armed Services. Subcommittee on Strategic MOLDOVA Forces, hearing entitled ‘‘National Security Space: 21st Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: On Century Challenges, 20th Century Organization’’, 3:30 Thursday, September 22, 2016, Commission received p.m., 2118 Rayburn. Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on a briefing on Moldova at a crossroads from William Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘Bio- Hill, National Defense University, Department of research Labs and Inactivation of Dangerous Pathogens’’, Defense; and Matthew Rojansky, Woodrow Wilson 2 p.m., 2322 Rayburn. Center, Washington, D.C. Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Finan- f cial Institutions and Consumer Credit, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining Legislative Proposals to Address Consumer NEW PUBLIC LAWS Access to Mainstream Banking Services’’, 10 a.m., 2128 (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D875) Rayburn. Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade, hearing H.R. 3969, to designate the Department of Vet- entitled ‘‘The Financial Stability Board’s Implications for erans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in U.S. Growth and Competitiveness’’, 2 p.m., 2128 Ray- Laughlin, Nevada, as the ‘‘Master Chief Petty Officer burn. Jesse Dean VA Clinic’’. Signed on September 23, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Ter- 2016. (Public Law 114–220) rorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, markup on H.R. S. 1579, to enhance and integrate Native Amer- 3693, the ‘‘IRGC Terrorist Sanctions Act of 2015’’; and ican tourism, empower Native American commu- hearing entitled ‘‘Libya’s Terrorist Descent: Causes and nities, increase coordination and collaboration be- Solutions’’, 2 p.m., 2200 Rayburn. tween Federal tourism assets, and expand heritage Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, hearing entitled and cultural tourism opportunities in the United ‘‘The U.S.-Republic of Korea-Japan Trilateral Relation- States. Signed on September 23, 2016. (Public Law ship: Promoting Mutual Interests in Asia’’, 2 p.m., 2172 114–221) Rayburn. Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigra- f tion and Border Security, hearing entitled ‘‘New Orleans: COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, How the Crescent City Became a Sanctuary City’’, 10 a.m., 2237 Rayburn. SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 Committee on Rules, Full Committee, hearing on H.R. (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) 6094, the ‘‘Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools, and Nonprofits Act’’, 3 p.m., H–313 Capitol. Senate Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to on Space, hearing entitled ‘‘Are We Losing the Space hold an oversight hearing to examine the Federal Trade Race to China?’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. Commission, 10 a.m., SR–253. Committee on Small Business, Subcommittee on Investiga- Committee on Foreign Relations: business meeting to con- tions, Oversight and Regulations, hearing entitled ‘‘Op- sider the nominations of Christopher Coons, of Delaware, portunity Rising: The FAA’s New Regulatory Framework and Ronald H. Johnson, of Wisconsin, both to be a Rep- for Commercial Drone Operations’’, 11 a.m., 2360 Ray- resentative of the United States of America to the Sev- burn.

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Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Dis- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: ability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, hearing entitled September 27, to hold hearings to examine fifteen years ‘‘Investigating How VA Improperly Paid Millions to In- after 9/11, focusing on threats to the homeland, 10 a.m., carcerated Veterans’’, 10:30 a.m., 334 Cannon. SD–342. Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Trade, September 29, Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs hearing entitled ‘‘Effective Enforcement of U.S. Trade and Federal Management, to hold hearings to examine Laws’’, 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth. understanding the Millennial perspective in deciding to f pursue and remain in Federal employment, 10 a.m., SD–342. CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Committee on Judiciary: September 28, Subcommittee on Week of September 27 through September 30, Immigration and the National Interest, to hold an over- sight hearing to examine the Administration’s fiscal year 2016 2017 refugee resettlement program, 10 a.m., SD–226. Senate Chamber Select Committee on Intelligence: September 27, to hold hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, 10 a.m., On Tuesday, at approximately 10 a.m., Senate will SH–216. continue consideration of H.R. 5325, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, and vote on the motion House Committees to invoke cloture on McConnell (for Cochran) Committee on Armed Services, September 28, Sub- Amendment No. 5082, at 2:15 p.m. If cloture is not committee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, hearing invoked on McConnell (for Cochran) Amendment entitled ‘‘Department of Defense Laboratories: Innovation No. 5082, Senate will vote on the motion to invoke through Science and Engineering in Support of Military cloture on the bill. Operations’’, 2 p.m., 2212 Rayburn. On Wednesday, Senate will resume consideration of Committee on Financial Services, September 28, Full Com- the veto message on S. 2040, Justice Against Spon- mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Semi-Annual Testimony on the Federal Reserve’s Supervision and Regulation of the Fi- sors of Terrorism Act, and vote on passage of the nancial System’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. bill. September 28, Subcommittee on Housing and Insur- During the balance of the week, Senate may con- ance, hearing entitled ‘‘The Impact of US–EU Dialogues sider any cleared legislative and executive business. on U.S. Insurance Markets’’, 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. Senate Committees September 29, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Holding Wall Street Accountable: Investigating Wells (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Fargo’s Opening of Unauthorized Customer Accounts’’, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sep- 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. tember 27, to hold an oversight hearing to examine the Committee on Foreign Affairs, September 29, Full Com- Federal Trade Commission, 10 a.m., SR–253. mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Advancing U.S. Interests in Committee on Foreign Relations: September 27, business Latin America and the Caribbean’’, 10 a.m., 2172 Ray- meeting to consider the nominations of Christopher burn. Coons, of Delaware, and Ronald H. Johnson, of Wis- Committee on the Judiciary, September 28, Full Com- consin, both to be a Representative of the United States mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight of the Federal Bureau of America to the Seventy-first Session of the General As- of Investigation’’, 9 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. sembly of the United Nations, and Sung Y. Kim, of Cali- September 29, Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, fornia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of the Phil- Commercial and Antitrust Law, hearing entitled ‘‘Ongo- ippines, Rena Bitter, of Texas, to be Ambassador to the ing Oversight: Monitoring the Activities of the Justice Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Kamala Shirin Department’s Civil, Tax and Environment and Natural Lakhdhir, of Connecticut, to be Ambassador to Malaysia, Resources Divisions and the U.S. Trustee Program’’, 10 W. Stuart Symington, of Missouri, to be Ambassador to a.m., 2237 Rayburn. the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Andrew Robert Young, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, September of California, to be Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Joseph 28, Subcommittee on Information Technology, hearing R. Donovan Jr., of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Re- entitled ‘‘Cybersecurity: Ensuring the Integrity of the public of Indonesia, and a routine list in the Foreign Ballot Box’’, 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. Service, all of the Department of State, Time to be an- September 29, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Doc- nounced, S–216, Capitol. ument Production Status Update, Part III’’, 9 a.m., 2154 September 28, Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, Rayburn. and International Cybersecurity Policy, to hold hearings September 29, Subcommittee on Government Oper- to examine the persistent threat of North Korea and de- ations, hearing entitled ‘‘2020 Census: Outcomes of the veloping an effective United States response, 10 a.m., 2016 Site Test’’, 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. SD–419. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, September 29, September 29, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- Subcommittee on Research and Technology, hearing enti- amine the regional impact of the Syria conflict, focusing tled ‘‘Academic Research Regulatory Relief: A Review of on Syria, Turkey, and Iraq, 10 a.m., SD–419. New Recommendations’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn.

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Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, September Committee on Ways and Means, September 28, Sub- 28, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public committee on Oversight, hearing on health care fraud in- Buildings, and Emergency Management, hearing entitled vestigations, 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth. ‘‘Department of Veterans Affairs Leases: Is the VA Over- Paying for Leased Medical Facilities?’’, 10:30 a.m., 2253 Joint Meetings Rayburn. Joint Economic Committee: September 28, to hold hear- ings to examine an assessment of the economic recovery, 2:30 p.m., SH–216.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 27 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 27

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Tuesday: Consideration of H.R. 5303— ation of H.R. 5325, Legislative Branch Appropriations Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (Subject to a Act, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Rule). Consideration of measures under suspension of the McConnell (for Cochran) Amendment No. 5082, at 2:15 rules. p.m. If cloture is not invoked on McConnell (for Cochran) Amendment No. 5082, Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the bill. (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E1358 Polis, Jared, Colo., E1355 Larson, John B., Conn., E1362 Rokita, Todd, Ind., E1356, E1358, E1359 Barton, Joe, Tex., E1357 Loebsack, David, Iowa, E1356 Roskam, Peter J., Ill., E1357 Carter, Earl L. ‘‘Buddy’’, Ga., E1357 Lowey, Nita M., N.Y., E1361 Scott, David, Ga., E1362 Collins, Doug, Ga., E1355 Luja´ n, Ben Ray, N.M., E1358 Smith, Adam, Wash., E1359, E1362 Crawford, Eric A. ‘‘Rick‘‘, Ark., E1363 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1360 DeSaulnier, Mark, Calif., E1364 Maloney, Sean Patrick, N.Y., E1355 Smith, Jason, Mo., E1359 DelBene, Suzan K., Wash., E1355 Neal, Richard E., Mass., E1363 Stefanik, Elise M., N.Y., E1357, E1358 Dingell, Debbie, Mich., E1364 Nolan, Richard M., Minn. E1356, E1358, E1361 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E1357, E1361 Dold, Robert J., Ill., E1360 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, The District of Columbia, Walters, Mimi, Calif., E1359 Ellison, Keith, Minn., E1356 E1361 Young, David, Iowa, E1362, E1363, E1363, E1363, E1364, Gutie´rrez, Luis V., Ill., E1360 Poe, Ted, Tex., E1357, E1359, E1360 E1364, E1364, E1365, E1365, E1365

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