E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 113 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2014 No. 148 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was WASHINGTON, DC, ary 7, 2014, the Chair will now recog- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- December 8, 2014. nize Members from lists submitted by pore (Mr. BYRNE). I hereby appoint the Honorable BRADLEY the majority and minority leaders for BYRNE to act as Speaker pro tempore on this morning-hour debate. f day. JOHN A. BOEHNER, The Chair will alternate recognition Speaker of the House of Representatives. between the parties, with each party DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO f limited to 1 hour and each Member TEMPORE other than the majority and minority The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- MORNING-HOUR DEBATE leaders and the minority whip limited fore the House the following commu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- to 5 minutes, but in no event shall de- nication from the Speaker: ant to the order of the House of Janu- bate continue beyond 1:50 p.m.

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THANKING THE PEOPLE OF Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, Having grown up in the small village AMERICAN SAMOA I rise today to thank our fellow Ameri- of Vailoatai in American Samoa and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The cans and the people of American having graduated from Kahuku High Chair recognizes the gentleman from Samoa for the opportunity they gave School in Hawaii, I never expected that American Samoa (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA) me to serve them. the people of American Samoa would for 5 minutes. choose me to serve them in the U.S.

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Paramount Chief cial place in my heart. ically assaulted on the floor of the Na- Fuimaono gave me the opportunity to I thank my friends from around the tional Assembly. Yes, on the floor of serve as his chief of staff from 1973 to world, including diplomats and world the Venezuelan Congress, she was beat- 1975, and I am grateful for all he taught leaders from Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Uz- en up. me. bekistan, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Maria Corina, despite being banned From 1975 to 1981, it was my honor to Taiwan, both North and South Korea, from leaving her country, continues to serve with the late Congressman Phil- China, India, Hong Kong, and else- use the power of her voice to spread lip Burton, who was chairman of the where, for their friendship and support. awareness about the violence and the House Subcommittee on Territorial I also want to thank my staff in corrupt nature of Nicolas Maduro’s and Insular Affairs. During my service Washington, D.C., and in American brutal regime. as his chief counsel, he instructed me Samoa for their loyalty and dedication with drafting legislation providing for to me, to our Nation, and to the people Sadly, Mr. Speaker, her case is not the first elected Governor and Lieuten- of American Samoa. an isolated incident. Earlier this year, ant Governor of American Samoa and Above all, I thank my Heavenly Fa- savage repression met the thousands of for American Samoa to be represented ther for his guidance and protection. students who peacefully demonstrated, by a Delegate to the U.S. House of Rep- I go forward, Mr. Speaker, knowing seeking a better Venezuela. Maduro, in resentatives. I will always be grateful that the best is yet to come and hoping desperation, used his National Guard and thankful for the opportunity that I that I will be remembered for trying and paramilitary forces to savagely had to participate in such an historic my best. For the times I fell short, I quash the protest. During that time, undertaking for and on behalf of the ask for forgiveness. innocent people were injured, arrested, people of American Samoa. To each of my colleagues and to you, and even killed, unarmed demonstra- After my service with Chairman Bur- Mr. Speaker, I extend my kindest and tors killed by Nicolas Maduro. Sev- ton, the late Senate President, Para- highest regards. May God be with you enty-two of those students remain in mount Chief Letuli Toloa encouraged always. Fa‘afetai ma ia Soifua, mean- prison today, as well as two mayors me to come home and ai le pefu ma ing, in the Samoan language, thank who are in prison and opposition leader savali le ma‘ama‘a, which means, come you, and may peace be with you al- Leopoldo Lopez, another brave voice back home to ‘‘eat the dust and walk ways. for freedom like Maria Corina. on the rocks’’ so that I could feel the f Here is Leopoldo Lopez. He remains people’s pains and sufferings and so in solitary confinement in Ramo Verde CRISES IN VENEZUELA that I might be able to serve them with military prison under the poorest of more meaningful purpose. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The conditions and without regular access I followed his advice, and as I look Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from to visitors and all denying his due back over my life of service, had I not Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) for 5 min- process. His wife, children, family, and returned to American Samoa to live utes. friends are not allowed to freely visit among our people, it would have been Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, him, Mr. Speaker. impossible for the people of American stability in the Western Hemisphere is His case caused international outcry Samoa to have entrusted me to serve in jeopardy due to the political and from Amnesty International, stating them for nearly four decades at home economic pressures occurring in Ven- that the charges against him are politi- and abroad. ezuela. Misguided financial decisions, cally motivated and an assault on dis- As I now leave this great institution, attacks on entrepreneurship, and so- sent in Venezuela. Mr. Speaker, I once more express my cialist policies have led the economy in More recently, the United Nations love for the people of American Samoa Venezuela to a free fall. working group on arbitrary detentions, and to all my fellow Americans. I also With oil prices continuing to de- along with that body’s top human want to express my love to my dear crease, Venezuela is suffering from rights officials, demanded the release wife, Antonina Hinanui, who is from large budget shortfalls due to its large of Leopoldo Lopez as well as the re- Tahiti, and our children for standing dependency on oil sales. To try to lease of all of those who have been de- beside me throughout my years of serv- make up for the deficiency, the Ven- tained for exercising their legitimate ice. ezuelans have a foreign debt of over right to express themselves freely. I express my love for my late father, $100 billion and have had to cut its oil Eni Fa‘aua‘a, Sr., and my dear mother, shipments to some Caribbean and Cen- In response, the Venezuelan regime Taualaitufanuaimeaatamali‘i. I also tral American nations. stated that the U.N. body’s decision want to thank my siblings for their un- This paradigm shift can lead to an was nonbinding on them, and so these wavering support. opening for the U.S. to get more in- innocent civilians remain in prison. Again, Mr. Speaker, I publicly want volved in the region and deter the large The Venezuelan people have been met to thank my colleagues, both Repub- democratic setbacks that we have ex- with intimidation, with violence, with licans and Democrats, in the House and perienced in recent years. imprisonment for simply calling for re- the U.S. Senate. We have worked to- Venezuela’s economic crisis is com- spect for human rights and democratic gether in close cooperation for many bined with its political problems and, freedoms in their own country. years, and I will always be grateful for Mr. Speaker, I rise to urge this body to So the United States must stand with their steadfast friendship, as well as stand in solidarity with the freedom- them in their struggle for freedom. their constant support for the initia- seeking people of Venezuela. Nicolas That is why this body passed H.R. 4587, tives I put forward on behalf of the peo- Maduro’s intransigent, brutal regime the Venezuelan Human Rights and De- ple of American Samoa. continues to desperately and violently mocracy Protection Act, in May, a bill I especially want to thank our fellow silence dissonant voices who believe in that I authored. The bill targets Ven- Democratic leader NANCY PELOSI. My freedom, in democracy, and in respect ezuelan officials by denying them visas service with the late Congressman for human rights. to enter the United States, blocks their Phillip Burton, who was like a father Just last week, democracy advocate property, freezes their assets, and pro- to me, led to my friendship with Con- Maria Corina Machado was summoned hibits financial transactions of these gresswoman PELOSI. Congresswoman to a kangaroo court in Caracas. This thugs responsible for committing PELOSI and I have been family since courageous woman was, until recently, human rights abuses against the people our Burton days, and I am grateful a member of the Venezuelan National of Venezuela.

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Mr. Speaker, the people of Venezuela It is completely appropriate that this f are sending us a distress signal, and provision should be included, for, SOUTHERN PRESTIGE the United States must stand ready to though not as well known as her activ- INTERNATIONAL act for the cause of freedom, democ- ity on the Underground Railroad, Har- racy of our own hemisphere. Democ- riet Tubman was one of our first Afri- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The racy leaders like Leopoldo Lopez and can American women military vet- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Maria Corina Machado are counting on erans. She volunteered her time and ef- North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) for 5 min- us. forts, traveling to the South to help utes. f the Union war effort by helping fugi- Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, in October, I had the privilege of visiting Southern HONORING HARRIET TUBMAN’S tives and serving as a nurse to Union Prestige International to view first- LIFE soldiers in Port Royal, South Carolina. hand the company’s creative and inno- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The b 1215 vative manufacturing solutions. Chair recognizes the gentleman from Eventually she was leading bands of Based in Statesville, North Carolina, New York (Mr. MAFFEI) for 5 minutes. scouts through the land around Port Jim Wilson, one of the most creative Mr. MAFFEI. Mr. Speaker, in this Royal, where her ability to travel un- and remarkable people I have ever met, Nation’s great history, the life of Har- seen and fool her adversaries made her started the company in March 1979 as riet Ross Tubman is certainly a life an ideal spy. Her group, working under Southern Prestige Industries. In 2013, worth recognition by this Congress and the orders of the Secretary of War, this family-owned business joined with this country. made maps and collected important in- partners Jeff Eidson and Joey Cham- Harriet Tubman, born Araminta Ross telligence that aided the Union capture bers to form a new company, Southern in 1822, dedicated her life to the eman- of Jacksonville, Florida. Prestige International, and focus on fu- cipation movement as a leader of the Subsequently, Tubman became the ture opportunities. Underground Railroad that provided first woman to lead an armed assault Currently, Southern Prestige Inter- enslaved African Americans a pathway during the Civil War. When Union Colo- national has two operating companies, to freedom in the North. She served for nel James Montgomery and his troops ProEdge Precision and Specialty Perf. the Union Army during the Civil War attacked plantations along the ProEdge Precision is an advanced man- and as a caregiver for the elderly by es- Combahee River, Tubman went with ufacturer of precision machine compo- tablishing the Tubman Home for the them and guided three steamboats nents for the aerospace, defense, med- Aged in Auburn, New York, where she around confederate mines in the waters ical, energy, and commercial indus- lived out her life. leading to the shore. More than 750 She suffered from traumatic brain in- tries. Specialty Perf is a soft-goods per- enslaved African Americans were res- jury throughout her life after she was forator, producing specialty products cued in the Combahee River raid and, hit as a teenager with a heavy weight for signage, advertising media, and by a slave overseer who was trying to according to the newspapers at the food packaging, as well as one-way vi- subdue another enslaved person. She time, most of those newly liberated sion, energy diffusion/control, and med- was an advocate for women’s rights men went on to join the Union Army, ical products. and worked to get women the vote. largely due to Tubman’s recruiting ef- Although its business has taken on After settling in Auburn, she dedicated forts. different forms over the years, today much of her life and effort to the Afri- Mr. Speaker, Harriet Tubman lived Southern Prestige International is a can Methodist Episcopal Zion Church for freedom and worked hard to extend place where experience and confidence there. freedom to hundreds of others. In doing have prevailed to forge an advanced In 2008, the National Park Service so, she earned the Nation’s respect and manufacturing business that under- completed a special resource study to honor. A century after her death, I am stands the needs of its customers. determine the most appropriate way to proud to have worked so hard to estab- During my visit, I had the oppor- recognize the life of Harriet Tubman. lish a fitting memorial to her. tunity to meet with employees as well The Park Service eventually came to I truly believe that Harriet Tubman’s as local leaders in workforce develop- the conclusion that a park should in- example of inner strength, persistence, ment before touring the company’s two clude two geographically separate her love of freedom, and her dedication manufacturing operations. ProEdge units. One would be a tightly clustered to the Nation based on the principles of Precision currently employs about 35 set of buildings in Auburn, New York, freedom makes her as relevant today people, and during the visit, Mr. Cham- and the other would include large sec- as she was in her own time. bers told me he could see the company tions of landscape that are evocative of Mr. Speaker, our time is filled with doubling its workforce in the next few Tubman’s life both as a slave and as a too much cynicism and people feeling years to keep up with increasing de- conductor of the Underground Railroad powerless to do much to better our so- mand. However, he also said one of the on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. ciety. We should look to the example of company’s greatest challenges is find- The Harriet Tubman National Histor- Harriet Tubman, a true American pa- ing the qualified workforce it needs to ical Parks Act, which I introduced, triot. She was someone for whom lib- be a competitive manufacturer in to- aims to further commemorate the life erty and freedom were not just con- day’s marketplace. of Harriet Tubman by establishing the cepts but were principles worth work- It is my hope that Southern Prestige Harriet Tubman National Historical ing for and fighting for. International will have an easier time Park in Auburn and the Harriet Tub- According to Tubman’s authorized finding these employees with imple- man Underground Railroad National biographer, Sarah Bradford, when Tub- mentation of the Workforce Innovation Historical Park in Dorchester County, man had escaped from slavery in the and Opportunity Act, which aims to Maryland. Northern States, she said, ‘‘I looked at close the skills gap by modernizing and Harriet Tubman Historical Park is my hands to see if I was the same per- reforming our country’s workforce de- located in Auburn, New York, and the son. There was such a glory over every- velopment system. By streamlining the part of that that includes historical thing. The Sun came up like gold jumble of paperwork and red tape that structures like the Tubman home, the through the trees and over the fields, has been prevalent in Federal work- Tubman Home for the Aged, the AME and I felt like I was in Heaven.’’ force education programs, this law will Zion Church that she went to, and the We, Mr. Speaker, should look to Har- provide direct access to education and Fort Hill Cemetery where she is buried. riet Tubman, an enslaved African skills development for in-demand jobs. Mr. Speaker, last week this House American woman of slight physical During the tour, I saw firsthand the passed legislation as part of the armed stature and suffering from head trau- cutting-edge equipment and methods

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Shine Dental/Impact Early College High little jot and tittle of what to do and from the city of Baytown alone. So a School turn the American workforce loose to big ‘‘thank you’’ to Rikki Wheeler, the SNC-GDS/Horace Mann Jr. be productive and innovative, as it has executive vice president of the Bay- Solvay/Carver Elem. been in the past. town Chamber of Commerce, as well as Texas First/SF Austin Elem. The underlying philosophy of South- to the Baytown schools, hospitals, and GCCISD Special Olympics Stuart Career Ctr. ern Prestige International is that of organizations for their remarkable con- Woodforest/Banuelos Elem. customer service and high-quality tribution and organizing and managing BCA 2nd Grade Class products. It is clear that there is more the collection of these cards. f wisdom in Iredell County than in The patriotic spirit of those folks in Washington, D.C. southeast Texas to me is quite heart- AMERICA’S SYSTEM OF CHECKS AND BALANCES f warming, and the outpouring of sup- port from Texans, primarily school- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. POE A PIECE OF HOME THIS children, is quite exceptional. of Texas). The Chair recognizes the CHRISTMAS I want to thank all of those who have gentleman from Alabama (Mr. BYRNE) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The taken the time to bring joy to our for 5 minutes. Chair recognizes the gentleman from troops in lands that are far, far away, Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I want to Texas (Mr. POE) for 5 minutes. those troops who will be separated ask for a moment that my colleagues Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the from their families this Christmas. It imagine a situation. Imagine a few United States has our military all over is because of the schools, the teachers, years down the road that a Republican the world, and we have for a good num- and the schoolchildren that this is all President announces he has instructed ber of years. In fact, the United States made possible every year. the Justice Department to no longer has been at war for a long, long time. This is a way that people in south- enforce the Clean Air Act, that he has This year, as we approach Christmas, east Texas show appreciation to our told the Justice Department to no families across America will gather troops who are separated from their longer prosecute violations of the around to enjoy homemade apple pie families this time of the year. Remem- Clean Air Act. and turkey and each other’s company, bering to thank them and send them My colleagues on the other side of but our men and women in uniform, special greetings is very important. the aisle would rise up with frustration those volunteers, are still all over the Many of these schoolchildren have and indignation. They would say the world, protecting and representing the family members overseas who are serv- President has failed to faithfully exe- United States. These are America’s ing in the military, and this small ges- cute the laws passed by Congress, as he best. It is the best we have in our coun- ture brings comfort and cheer to all of has been constitutionally required to try. those involved. A piece of home will do, and they would be right to do so. In 2005, I had the opportunity to go mean so much to those who are rep- Mr. Speaker, that is exactly what is over to Iraq and see our military dur- resenting us overseas, and it is possible happening in our country today. Presi- ing the Christmas season. But before I only because the community volun- dent Obama has chosen unilaterally left, I decided I would ask local school- teers to do this each year. not to enforce our Nation’s long- children and their teachers to help The simple act of making a hand- standing immigration laws. He has make some homemade Christmas cards made card shows the connection be- made this decision without any con- and holiday cards to give to our troops tween our warriors and our school- sultation with Congress and entirely when I arrived in Iraq. children who are thinking about them on his own. So that year, after I landed, I took this time of year. So this Christmas, as Think for a moment about the prece- about 5,000 handmade Christmas Americans celebrate, we remember to dent this action sets: that a President cards—made primarily by school- say a prayer for those who safeguard can alter longstanding law simply children—to our servicemen and America’s freedoms. through an executive memo and his -women in Iraq and also in Kosovo. We thank our volunteers in uniform, words, a President can simply say that Since that time, children in southeast and we thank our volunteers who made he is not going to enforce the law. That Texas have been making handmade this season quite special for our mili- would be frightening to all Americans, Christmas cards and holiday cards for tary by making these cards. regardless of political belief. our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq and And that is just the way it is. Let’s be clear what this action is not. other parts of the world every year, Mr. Speaker, at this point, I will also It is not prosecutorial discretion. and these cards are either taken over- include for the RECORD a list of other No one doubts that the President has seas by me or they are shipped. groups who have made holiday cards prosecutorial discretion. But this goes This year, the community in south- for our troops. far beyond that power and enters into east Texas and the schools rallied, and Advanced Aromatics/GCM High/Chevron new territory that, frankly, has never the result is quite outstanding. I am Phillips before been touched. proud to say that this holiday season Aramark/Stuart Career Ctr.-Culinary Arts I believe this issue was settled long we will be sending 96,000 handmade Awards & Engraving/St. Joseph’s/Byt ago, before our country was even Christmas cards and holiday cards to Draft’g/Staff’g founded. You see, in the 17th century in our troops in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Bayer/Clark Elementary Britain, during this big fight between other parts of the world, primarily Baytown GMC/Bowie Elem. the King of England and Parliament, Baytown Sun/GCCISD Public Relations made by schoolkids in southeast Texas. Beacon FCU/Ashbel Smith Elem. the King said that he had prerogative Remember, Mr. Speaker, these are CenterPoint/Gentry Jr. powers, the ability to override Par- handmade cards. These are not store- Chevron Phillips/Crockett Elem. liament. And there were battles. There bought cards. CRCU/Lamar Elem. were wars in Britain about how this These cards were received from var- Community Toyota/Highlands Jr. was going to be settled. And the Par- ious Texas residents. Just to name a Crespo & Jirrels/Peter Hyland (ALP) liament determined, in consultation few: Kingwood High School, Sterling ExxonMobil/RE Lee High with the courts, that the King couldn’t, ExxonMobil/Walker Elem. Middle School, Timberwood Middle ExxonMobil/Travis Elem. on his own, do that, that he couldn’t School, Goose Creek Memorial High ExxonMobil/San Jacinto Elem. just simply say, I am going to dispense School, Alamo Elementary, Horace ExxonMobil/Baytown Jr. with the laws or suspend their oper- Mann Junior High, the Hi Neighbor ExxonMobil/Cedar Bayou Jr. ations for a period of time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:30 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08DE7.004 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8825 Our Founding Fathers knew this his- We are capable of doing that. That is people to reconciliation, to rebuild our tory well, and when they put together how our Founders intended our govern- Nation’s confidence in justice, to re- the Constitution of our country, in ar- ment to operate, and anything other store our sense of equality. Free them ticle II, they had that in their minds than that is a disservice to the Amer- from the divisive distractions of any when they gave to the President the ican people. lesser ideals that they may more pow- obligation—not the option—to faith- f erfully serve the people as a House in fully execute the laws, all the laws of one accord, making every effort to the United States, regardless of wheth- COMMUNICATION FROM THE keep the unity of the people through er the President agrees with those laws CLERK OF THE HOUSE the bond of peace. or not. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Bless also our soldiers, sailors, air- I would say that this type of execu- fore the House the following commu- men, and marines deployed overseas as tive action is clearly not what the nication from the Clerk of the House of they continue to bring peace to this Founders had in mind when they draft- Representatives: troubled world. We pray in Your Holy ed our Constitution. The main over- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Name. riding goal of our forefathers was to HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Amen. prevent the executive from becoming Washington, DC, December 8, 2014. too powerful, and they went to great Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, f efforts to ensure a strong system of The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, checks and balances. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. THE JOURNAL President Obama’s executive action DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of runs in the face of how our government the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- Chair has examined the Journal of the was designed to operate. Let’s also re- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- last day’s proceedings and announces member that earlier this year, Presi- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on De- to the House his approval thereof. dent Obama said his policies—all of cember 8, 2014 at 10:37 a.m.: Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- them—would be on the ballot in the That the Senate passed H.R. 2366 nal stands approved. mid-term elections. And the American That the Senate passed H.R. 4812 people went to the polls and soundly That the Senate passed H.R. 5108 f rejected the President’s policies. They That the Senate passed H.R. 5462 That the Senate passed H.R. 5739 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE made clear they were not supportive of That the Senate passed H. Con. Res. 120 more unilateral executive action. They That the Senate passed H.J. Res. 105 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the wanted us to work together. That the Senate passed S. 1447 gentlewoman from California (Mrs. NAPOLITANO) come forward and lead the b 1230 That the Senate passed S. 1683 That the Senate agreed to S.J. Res. 45 House in the Pledge of Allegiance. As a Congress, we warned the Presi- Appointments: Mrs. NAPOLITANO led the Pledge of dent not to go forward with this execu- Katherine Tobin of Virginia, United Allegiance as follows: States-China Economic Security Review tive action. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Commission. Mr. Speaker, we need a solution to United States of America, and to the Repub- Tom Girardi of California, Library of Con- our Nation’s immigration problem, but lic for which it stands, one nation under God, gress Trust Fund Board. by using executive action, the Presi- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. With best wishes, I am dent has made finding common ground Sincerely, f far more difficult. KAREN L. HAAS. Mr. Speaker, I believe this House should rise above the actions of the f IMMIGRATION President, and early next year, we RECESS (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- should send the President real border The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- mission to address the House for 1 security legislation, much like the bor- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair minute.) der security legislation we passed in declares the House in recess until 2 Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, on Novem- this House this past summer, yet the p.m. today. ber 20, President Obama significantly Senate wouldn’t even take up. Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 32 overstepped the bounds of his constitu- This House should pass legislation to minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- tionally granted executive authority update and fix the worker visa pro- cess. when he took steps to grant amnesty gram. This House should pass legisla- to millions of immigrants who are in tion to put in place E-Verify for all em- f the United States illegally. ployers. This House should pass legisla- b 1400 Prior to his unilateral actions, the tion to tighten internal security. Then, President himself acknowledged re- AFTER RECESS and only then, when we go through all peatedly that this is not how our de- of those pieces of legislation, should we The recess having expired, the House mocracy functions, and the way to re- even begin to discuss what we are was called to order by the Speaker pro form this Nation’s broken immigration going to do about the millions of peo- tempore (Mr. HOLDING) at 2 p.m. system is legislatively. As they say in ple who are in this country illegally. f North Carolina, the President has You see, Mr. Speaker, the more the ‘‘gone to meddling.’’ It is absolutely President acts outside the bounds of PRAYER critical that we go on record against his powers, the harder it becomes to Lieutenant Commander Robert his unparalleled power grab, and Con- actually achieve a solution. It leads me Burns, Chaplain, United States Navy gress must do everything it can to stop to wonder: Does President Obama actu- Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Plan- his destructive actions. ally want a long-term, lasting solution tation, Florida, offered the following As the granddaughter of Italian im- to immigration? His actions imply oth- prayer: migrants, I am thankful America has erwise. Heavenly Father, we praise You for always opened her arms to people look- Mr. Speaker, I ask the President to You have blessed this land with a di- ing to build a better way for them- rethink his approach to the immigra- verse multitude gathered from every selves and their families legally. How- tion debate. I urge him to abandon this nation, tribe, people, and language. ever, breaking the law to enter the ill-conceived executive action and, in- You have bound us together with noble United States should not be rewarded. stead, to come to the table and work ideals of liberty, justice, equality, and It is wrong to short-circuit the Amer- with the Republicans and Democrats in yet we struggle to be one people, a uni- ican immigration process in this man- the Congress and both Houses to find fied Nation. ner when there are so many individuals together the commonsense solutions We pray for all the Members of this who have waited years for the oppor- that we need to find for these prob- House, asking You to bless them with tunity to come to this country the lems. wisdom and discernment to lead our right way, the legal way.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:30 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08DE7.006 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H8826 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 8, 2014 RECOGNIZING FIU VP OF GOVERN- CORRECTION TO ENGROSSMENT (2) DELTA.—The term ‘‘Delta’’ means the MENT RELATIONS STEVE SAULS OF H.R. 3979, PROTECTING VOL- Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and the UNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND Suisun Marsh, as defined in sections 12220 (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was EMERGENCY RESPONDERS ACT and 29101 of the California Public Resources given permission to address the House Code. OF 2014 for 1 minute and to revise and extend (3) NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE LONG-TERM her remarks.) Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. SURVIVAL.—The term ‘‘negative impact on Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the long-term survival’’ means to reduce ap- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I preciably the likelihood of both the survival rise to recognize the career of Steve in the engrossment of the House amendment to the Senate amendment and recovery of a listed species in the wild Sauls, who is retiring this month from by reducing the reproduction, numbers, or Florida International University. to H.R. 3979, pursuant to House Resolu- distribution of that species. tion 770, the Clerk be instructed to As vice president of government rela- (4) SALMONID BIOLOGICAL OPINION.—The make the correction I have placed at tions for Miami’s public research uni- term ‘‘salmonid biological opinion’’ means the desk. the biological opinion issued by the National versity—and my alma mater—Steve The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Marine Fisheries Service on June 4, 2009. has always aimed for a more beautiful Clerk will report the correction. (5) SECRETARIES.—The term ‘‘Secretaries’’ day in south Florida. The Clerk read as follows: means— Early in his career as a House staffer, (A) the Secretary of Commerce; and In section 3050 of the House amendment, (B) the Secretary of the Interior. Steve helped craft the Refugee Edu- strike ‘‘2013’’ and insert ‘‘2014’’. cation Assistance Act of 1980, opening (6) SMELT BIOLOGICAL OPINION.—The term the doors of opportunity to thousands The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ‘‘smelt biological opinion’’ means the bio- of Cubans fleeing the oppression of objection to the request of the gen- logical opinion on the Long-Term Oper- ational Criteria and Plan for coordination of Fidel Castro. tleman from Washington? There was no objection. the Central Valley Project and State Water After moving to Miami, Steve was in- Project issued by the United States Fish and strumental in creating the Inter- f Wildlife Service on December 15, 2008. national Hurricane Research Center CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY (7) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the following Hurricane Andrew, helping DROUGHT RELIEF ACT OF 2014 State of California. advance research to make south Flor- (8) STATE WATER PROJECT.—The term Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. ‘‘State Water Project’’ means the water ida and the Nation more resilient to Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution project described by California Water Code hurricanes. 770, I call up the bill (H.R. 5781) to pro- section 11550 et seq. and operated by the Congratulations, Steve, on a ful- vide short-term water supplies to California Department of Water Resources. filling career and a well-deserved re- drought-stricken California, and ask SEC. 102. EMERGENCY PROJECTS. tirement, and please do enjoy your own for its immediate consideration. fair share of beautiful days in south (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the priority of The Clerk read the title of the bill. individuals or entities, including those with Florida. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Sacramento River Settlement Contracts, ant to House Resolution 770, the that have priority to the diversion and use of f amendment printed in part C of House water over water rights held by the United Report 113–646 is adopted, and the bill, States for operations of the Central Valley RECOGNIZING PUEBLO EAST BOYS as amended, is considered read. Project and over rights held by the State for FOOTBALL TEAM The text of the bill, as amended, is as operations of the State Water Project and follows: the United States obligation to make a sub- (Mr. TIPTON asked and was given stitute supply of water available to the San H.R. 5781 permission to address the House for 1 Joaquin River Exchange Contractors, the minute and to revise and extend his re- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Secretaries shall direct the operations of the resentatives of the United States of America in Central Valley Project and allow the State marks.) Congress assembled, Water Project to provide the maximum Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. quantity of water supplies possible to Cen- today to honor the Pueblo East High (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as tral Valley Project agricultural, municipal School football team and their coach, the ‘‘California Emergency Drought Relief and industrial, and refuge service and repay- David Ramirez, who claimed their first Act of 2014’’. ment contractors, and State Water Project Class 3A football title. (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- contractors, by approving, consistent with applicable laws (including regulations)— The Eagles and their opponents, the tents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. (1) any project or operations to provide ad- Rifle Bears, who had an impressive 12- ditional water supplies if there is any pos- win season, both showed great sports- TITLE I—CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY sible way whatsoever that the Secretaries manship and determination in the final DROUGHT RELIEF can do so unless the project or operations game, resulting in a 30–14 victory for Sec. 101. Definitions. constitute a highly inefficient way of pro- the Eagles. Sec. 102. Emergency projects. viding additional water supplies; and Sec. 103. Temporary operational flexibility (2) any projects or operations as quickly as All year long Coach Ramirez and his for first few storms of the water possible based on available information to staff instilled confidence in the Eagle year. address the emergency conditions. team to work hard but most impor- Sec. 104. Progress report. (b) MANDATE.—In carrying out subsection Sec. 105. Status of surface storage studies. tantly believe in themselves and their (a), the applicable Secretary shall— quest for a championship. With grit TITLE II—PROTECTION OF THIRD-PARTY (1) authorize and implement actions to en- and a long tradition of Eagle pride, a WATER RIGHTS sure that the Delta Cross Channel Gates re- stellar season was realized in the cul- Sec. 201. Offset for State Water Project. main open to the maximum extent prac- mination of a State football title. The Sec. 202. Area of origin protections. ticable using findings from the United States city of Pueblo is extremely proud of Sec. 203. No redirected adverse impacts. Geological Survey on diurnal behavior of ju- this team. Each coach, player, and the Sec. 204. Allocations For Sacramento Valley venile salmonids, timed to maximize the Contractors. staff of this Eagle football team will peak flood tide period and provide water sup- TITLE III—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS ply and water quality benefits, consistent stand tall among the great athletic with operational criteria and monitoring set champions in Pueblo sports history. Sec. 301. Effect on existing obligations. Sec. 302. Termination of authorities. forth in the California State Water Re- Mr. Speaker, with Coach Ramirez’s sources Control Board’s Order Approving a leadership and the team’s hard work, TITLE I—CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY Temporary Urgency Change in License and DROUGHT RELIEF Pueblo East captured their first foot- Permit Terms in Response to Drought Condi- ball championship in school history SEC. 101. DEFINITIONS. tions, effective January 31, 2014, or a suc- while establishing a legacy of dedica- In this title: cessor order; (1) CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT.—The term (2)(A) implement turbidity control strate- tion and commitment to the game. ‘‘Central Valley Project’’ has the meaning gies that allow for increased water deliveries There is no doubt that future Eagle given the term in section 3403 of the Central for the Central Valley Project and State teams will be inspired to do the same. Valley Project Improvement Act (106 Stat. Water Project while avoiding a negative im- We are very proud of them. 4707). pact on the long-term survival delta smelt

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:18 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08DE7.009 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8827 (Hypomesus transpacificus) due to entrain- (7) to the maximum extent possible based and the State Water Project, combined, to ment at Central Valley Project and State on the availability and quality of ground- operate at levels that result in negative Old Water Project pumping plants; water and without causing land subsidence— and Middle River flows at ¥7500 cubic feet (B) operating within the ranges provided (A) meet the Level 2 and Level 4 water sup- per second (based on United States Geologi- for in the smelt biological opinion and the ply needs of units of the National Wildlife cal Survey gauges on Old and Middle Rivers) salmonid biological opinion to minimize Refuge System in the Central Valley of Cali- daily average for 28 cumulative days after water supply reductions for the Central Val- fornia, the Gray Lodge, Los Banos, Volta, October 1, as described in subsection (b). ley Project and the State Water Project, North Grasslands, and Mendota State wild- (b) DAYS OF TEMPORARY OPERATIONAL manage reverse flow in Old and Middle Riv- life management areas, and the Grasslands FLEXIBILITY.—The temporary operational ers at ¥5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) un- Resources Conservation District in the Cen- flexibility described in subsection (a) shall less current scientific data indicate a less tral Valley of California through the im- be authorized on days that the California De- negative Old and Middle River flow is nec- provement or installation of wells to use partment of Water Resources determines the essary to avoid a negative impact on the groundwater resources and the purchase of daily average river flow of the Sacramento long-term survival of the listed species; and water from willing sellers; and River is at, or above, 17,000 cubic feet per (C) show in writing that any determination (B) make a quantity of Central Valley second as measured at the Sacramento River to manage OMR reverse flow at rates less Project water obtained from the measures at Freeport gauge maintained by the United States Geologic Survey. negative than ¥5000 cubic feet per second is implemented under subparagraph (A) avail- (c) COMPLIANCE WITH ESA AUTHORIZA- necessary to avoid a significant negative im- able to Central Valley Project water service pact on the long-term survival of the Delta TIONS.—In carrying out this section, the Sec- contractors; and retaries may continue to impose any require- smelt, including an explanation of the data (8) implement instream and offsite projects examined and the connection between those ments under the smelt and salmonid biologi- in the Delta and upstream in the Sac- cal opinions during any period of temporary data and the choice made prior to reducing ramento River and San Joaquin basins, in pumping to a rate less negative than ¥5000 operational flexibility as they determine are coordination with the California Department reasonably necessary to avoid additional cfs; of Water Resources and the California De- negative impacts on the long-term survival (3) adopt a 1:1 inflow to export ratio for the partment of Fish and Wildlife, that offset the of a listed fish species beyond the range of increment of increased flow of the San Joa- effects on species listed as threatened or en- those authorized under the Endangered Spe- quin River, as measured as a 3-day running dangered under the Endangered Species Act cies Act of 1973. average at Vernalis during the period from of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) due to actions (d) OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS.— April 1 through May 31, resulting from vol- taken under this Act. (1) The Secretaries’ actions under this sec- untary sale, transfers, or exchanges of water (c) OTHER AGENCIES.—To the extent that a tion shall be consistent with applicable regu- from agencies with rights to divert water Federal agency other than agencies headed latory requirements under state law, includ- from the San Joaquin River or its tributaries by the Secretaries has a role in approving ing State Water Resources Control Board De- on the condition that a proposed sale, trans- projects described in subsections (a) and (b), cision 1641, as it may be implemented in any fer, or exchange under this paragraph may the provisions of this section shall apply to given year. only proceed if the Secretary of the Interior those Federal agencies. (2) During the first flush of sediment out of determines that the environmental effects of (d) ACCELERATED PROJECT DECISION AND the Delta in each water year, and provided the proposed sale, transfer, or exchange are ELEVATION.— that such determination is based upon objec- consistent with effects permissible under ap- (1) IN GENERAL.—Upon the request of the tive evidence, OMR flow may be managed at plicable law (including regulations), and pro- State, the heads of Federal agencies shall rates less negative than ¥5000 cubic feet per vided that Delta conditions are suitable to use the expedited procedures under this sub- second for a minimum duration to avoid allow movement of the acquired, transferred, section to make final decisions relating to a movement of adult Delta smelt (Hypomesus or exchanged water through the Delta con- Federal project or operation to provide addi- transpacificus) to areas in the southern sistent with the Central Valley Project’s and tional water supplies or address emergency Delta that would be likely to increase en- the State Water Project’s permitted water drought conditions pursuant to subsections trainment at Central Valley Project and rights; (a) and (b). State Water Project pumping plants. (4) issue all necessary permit decisions (2) REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION.— (3) This section shall not affect the appli- under the authority of the Secretaries with- (A) IN GENERAL.—Upon the request of the cation of the salmonid biological opinion in 30 days of receiving a completed applica- State, the head of an agency referred to in from April 1 to May 31, unless the Secretary tion by the State to place and use temporary subsection (a), or the head of another Fed- of Commerce finds that some or all of such barriers or operable gates in Delta channels eral agency responsible for carrying out a re- applicable requirements may be adjusted to improve water quantity and quality for view of a project, as applicable, the Sec- during this time period to provide emer- Central Valley Project and State Water retary of the Interior shall convene a final gency water supply relief without resulting Project contractors and other water users, project decision meeting with the heads of in additional adverse effects beyond those which barriers or gates should provide bene- all relevant Federal agencies to decide authorized under the Endangered Species fits for species protection and in-Delta water whether to approve a project to provide Act of 1973. In addition to any other actions user water quality and shall be designed such emergency water supplies. to benefit water supply, the Secretary and that formal consultations under section 7 of (B) MEETING.—The Secretary of the Inte- the Secretary of Commerce shall consider al- the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. rior shall convene a meeting requested under lowing through-Delta water transfers to 1536) would not be necessary; subparagraph (A) not later than 7 days after occur during this period. (5)(A) complete all requirements under the receiving the meeting request. (4) During operations under this section, National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (3) NOTIFICATION.—Upon receipt of a re- the Secretary of the Interior, in coordination (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and the Endangered quest for a meeting under this subsection, with the Fish and Wildlife Service, National Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) the Secretary of the Interior shall notify the Marine Fisheries Service, and California De- necessary to make final permit decisions on heads of all relevant Federal agencies of the partment of Fish and Wildlife, shall under- water transfer requests associated with vol- request, including the project to be reviewed take a monitoring program and other data untarily fallowing nonpermanent crops in and the date for the meeting. gathering to ensure incidental take levels the State, within 30 days of receiving such a (4) DECISION.—Not later than 10 days after are not exceeded, and to identify potential request; and the date on which a meeting is requested negative impacts and actions, if any, nec- (B) allow any water transfer request asso- under paragraph (2), the head of the relevant essary to mitigate impacts of the temporary ciated with fallowing to maximize the quan- Federal agency shall issue a final decision on operational flexibility to species listed under tity of water supplies available for non- the project in writing. the Endangered Species Act of 1973. habitat uses as long as the fallowing and as- (5) MEETING CONVENED BY SECRETARY.—The (e) TECHNICAL ADJUSTMENTS TO TARGET PE- sociated water transfer are in compliance Secretary of the Interior may convene a RIOD.—If, before temporary operational flexi- with applicable Federal laws (including regu- final project decision meeting under this bility has been implemented on 28 cumu- lations); subsection at any time, at the discretion of lative days, the Secretaries operate the Cen- (6) allow any North of Delta agricultural the Secretary, regardless of whether a meet- tral Valley Project and the State Water water service contractor with unused Cen- ing is requested under paragraph (2). Project combined at levels that result in Old tral Valley Project water to take delivery of SEC. 103. TEMPORARY OPERATIONAL FLEXI- and Middle River flows less negative than such unused water through April 15, of the BILITY FOR FIRST FEW STORMS OF ¥7500 cubic feet per second during days of contract year immediately following the THE WATER YEAR. temporary operational flexibility as defined contract year in which such water was allo- (a) IN GENERAL.—Consistent with avoiding in subsection (b), the duration of such oper- cated, if— a negative impact on the long-term survival ation shall not be counted toward the 28 cu- (A) the contractor requests the extension; in the short-term upon listed fish species be- mulative days specified in subsection (a). and yond the range of those authorized under the (f) EMERGENCY CONSULTATION; EFFECT ON (B) the requesting contractor certifies Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. RUNNING AVERAGES.— that, without the extension, the contractor 1531 et seq.) and other environmental protec- (1) If necessary to implement the provi- would have insufficient supplies to ade- tions under subsection (d), the Secretaries sions of this section, the Secretary of the In- quately meet water delivery obligations; shall authorize the Central Valley Project terior shall use the emergency consultation

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:18 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08DE7.002 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H8828 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 8, 2014 procedures under the Endangered Species (3) requires take authorization under sec- repayment contracts, or water supply con- Act of 1973 and its implementing regulation tion 2081 for operation of the State Water tracts; or at section 402.05, title 50, Code of Federal Project in a manner that directly or indi- (2) cause redirected adverse water supply Regulations, to temporarily adjust the oper- rectly results in reduced water supply to the or fiscal impacts to those within the Sac- ating criteria under the biological opinions, State Water Project as compared with the ramento River watershed, the San Joaquin solely for the 28 cumulative days of tem- water supply available under the smelt bio- River watershed or the State Water Project porary operational flexibility— logical opinion and the salmonid biological service area. (A) no more than necessary to achieve the opinion, (b) COSTS.—To the extent that costs are in- purposes of this section consistent with the and as a consequence of the Department’s ac- curred solely pursuant to or as a result of environmental protections in subsections (c) tion, Central Valley Project yield is greater this Act and would not otherwise have been and (d); and than it would have been absent the Depart- incurred by any entity or public or local (B) including, as appropriate, adjustments ment’s actions, then that additional yield agency or subdivision of the State of Cali- to ensure that the actual flow rates during shall be made available to the State Water fornia, such costs shall not be borne by any the periods of temporary operational flexi- Project for delivery to State Water Project such entity, agency, or subdivision of the bility do not count toward the 5-day and 14- contractors to offset losses resulting from State of California, unless such costs are in- day running averages of tidally filtered daily the Department’s action. curred on a voluntary basis. Old and Middle River flow requirements (c) NOTIFICATION RELATED TO ENVIRON- (c) RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS NOT MODIFIED under the biological opinions. MENTAL PROTECTIONS.—The Secretary of the OR AMENDED.—Nothing in this Act shall mod- (2) At the conclusion of the 28 cumulative Interior shall immediately notify the Direc- ify or amend the rights and obligations of days of temporary operational flexibility, tor of the California Department of Fish and the parties to any existing— the Secretary of the Interior shall not reini- Wildlife in writing if the Secretary of the In- (1) water service, repayment, settlement, tiate consultation on these adjusted oper- terior determines that implementation of purchase, or exchange contract with the ations, and no mitigation shall be required, the smelt biological opinion and the United States, including the obligation to if the effects on listed fish species of these salmonid biological opinion consistent with satisfy exchange contracts and settlement operations under this section remain within this Act reduces environmental protections contracts prior to the allocation of any other the range of those authorized under the En- for any species covered by the opinions. Central Valley Project water; or dangered Species Act. If the Secretary of the SEC. 202. AREA OF ORIGIN PROTECTIONS. (2) State Water Project water supply or Interior reinitiates consultation, no mitiga- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the In- settlement contract with the State. tion measures shall be required. terior is directed, in the operation of the SEC. 204. ALLOCATIONS FOR SACRAMENTO VAL- (g) LEVEL OF DETAIL REQUIRED FOR ANAL- Central Valley Project, to adhere to Califor- LEY CONTRACTORS. YSIS.—In articulating the determinations re- nia’s water rights laws governing water (a) ALLOCATIONS.— quired under this section, the Secretaries rights priorities and to honor water rights (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2) shall fully satisfy the requirements herein senior to those held by the United States for and subsection (b), the Secretary of the Inte- but shall not be expected to provide a great- operation of the Central Valley Project, re- rior is directed, in the operation of the Cen- er level of supporting detail for the analysis gardless of the source of priority, including tral Valley Project, to allocate water pro- than feasible to provide within the short any appropriative water rights initiated vided for irrigation purposes to existing Cen- time frame permitted for timely decision- prior to December 19, 1914, as well as water tral Valley Project agricultural water serv- making in response to changing conditions ice contractors within the Sacramento River in the Delta. rights and other priorities perfected or to be perfected pursuant to California Water Code Watershed in compliance with the following: SEC. 104. PROGRESS REPORT. Part 2 of Division 2. Article 1.7 (commencing (A) Not less than 100 percent of their con- Ninety days after the date of the enact- with section 1215 of chapter 1 of part 2 of di- tract quantities in a ‘‘Wet’’ year. ment of this Act and every 90 days there- (B) Not less than 100 percent of their con- after, the Secretaries shall provide a vision 2, sections 10505, 10505.5, 11128, 11460, progress report describing the implementa- 11461, 11462, and 11463, and sections 12200 to tract quantities in an ‘‘Above Normal’’ year. tion of sections 101, 102, and 103 to the Com- 12220, inclusive). (C) Not less than 100 percent of their con- mittee on Natural Resources in the House of (b) DIVERSIONS.—Any action undertaken by tract quantities in a ‘‘Below Normal’’ year Representatives and the Committee on En- the Secretaries pursuant to both this Act that is preceded by an ‘‘Above Normal’’ or a ergy and Natural Resources in the Senate. and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act ‘‘Wet’’ year. of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531, et seq.) that requires SEC. 105. STATUS OF SURFACE STORAGE STUD- (D) Not less than 50 percent of their con- IES. that diversions from the Sacramento River tract quantities in a ‘‘Dry’’ year that is pre- One year after the date of the enactment of or the San Joaquin River watersheds up- ceded by a ‘‘Below Normal,’’ an ‘‘Above Nor- this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall stream of the Delta be bypassed shall not be mal,’’ or a ‘‘Wet’’ year. provide a progress report on the status of undertaken in a manner that alters the (E) In all other years not identified herein, feasibility studies undertaken pursuant to water rights priorities established by Cali- the allocation percentage for existing Cen- section 103(d)(1) to the Committee on Nat- fornia law. tral Valley Project agricultural water serv- ural Resources in the House of Representa- (c) ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT.—Nothing in ice contractors within the Sacramento River tives and the Committee on Energy and Nat- this title alters the existing authorities pro- Watershed shall not be less than twice the ural Resources in the Senate. The report vided to and obligations placed upon the allocation percentage to south-of-Delta Cen- shall include timelines for study completion, Federal Government under the Endangered tral Valley Project agricultural water serv- draft environmental impact statements, Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531, et seq.), as ice contractors, up to 100 percent; provided, final environmental impact statements, and amended. that nothing herein shall preclude an alloca- Records of Decision. (d) CONTRACTS.—With respect to individ- tion to existing Central Valley Project agri- TITLE II—PROTECTION OF THIRD-PARTY uals and entities with water rights on the cultural water service contractors within the WATER RIGHTS Sacramento River, the mandates of this sec- Sacramento River Watershed that is greater tion may be met, in whole or in part, SEC. 201. OFFSET FOR STATE WATER PROJECT. than twice the allocation percentage to through a contract with the Secretary exe- (a) IMPLEMENTATION IMPACTS.—The Sec- South-of-Delta Central Valley Project agri- retary of the Interior shall confer with the cuted pursuant to section 14 of Public Law cultural water service contractors. California Department of Fish and Wildlife 76–260, 53 Stat. 1187 (43 U.S.C. 389) that is in (2) CONDITIONS.—The Secretary’s actions in connection with the implementation of conformance with the Sacramento River under paragraph (a) shall be subject to— this Act on potential impacts to any consist- Settlement Contracts renewed by the Sec- (A) the priority of individuals or entities ency determination for operations of the retary in 2005. with Sacramento River water rights, includ- State Water Project issued pursuant to Cali- SEC. 203. NO REDIRECTED ADVERSE IMPACTS. ing those with Sacramento River Settlement fornia Fish and Game Code section 2080.1. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the In- Contracts, that have priority to the diver- (b) ADDITIONAL YIELD.—If, as a result of the terior shall ensure that, except as otherwise sion and use of Sacramento River water over application of this Act, the California De- provided for in a water service or repayment water rights held by the United States for partment of Fish and Wildlife— contract, actions taken in compliance with operations of the Central Valley Project; (1) revokes the consistency determinations legal obligations imposed pursuant to or as a (B) the United States obligation to make a pursuant to California Fish and Game Code result of this Act, including such actions substitute supply of water available to the section 2080.1 that are applicable to the under section 7 of the Endangered Species San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors; State Water Project; Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and other and (2) amends or issues one or more new con- applicable Federal and State laws, shall not (C) the Secretary’s obligation to make sistency determinations pursuant to Cali- directly or indirectly— water available to managed wetlands pursu- fornia Fish and Game Code section 2080.1 in (1) result in the involuntary reduction of ant to section 3406(d) of the Central Valley a manner that directly or indirectly results water supply or fiscal impacts to individuals Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102– in reduced water supply to the State Water or districts who receive water from either 575). Project as compared with the water supply the State Water Project or the United States (b) PROTECTION OF MUNICIPAL AND INDUS- available under the smelt biological opinion under water rights settlement contracts, ex- TRIAL SUPPLIES.—Nothing in subsection (a) and the salmonid biological opinion; or change contracts, water service contracts, shall be deemed to—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:08 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08DE7.002 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8829 (1) modify any provision of a water service There was no objection. fers, resulting in higher food prices contract that addresses municipal and indus- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. across the country, higher unemploy- trial water shortage policies of the Sec- Speaker, I yield myself as much time ment, and increased reliance on foreign retary; as I may consume. food sources. (2) affect or limit the authority of the Sec- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support retary to adopt or modify municipal and in- Unlike the last time this body acted dustrial water shortage policies; of H.R. 5781, the California Emergency on this issue, the Senate did pass its (3) affect or limit the authority of the Sec- Drought Relief Act of 2014, as intro- version of the bill in June of this year. retary to implement municipal and indus- duced by our colleague from California I commend Senator FEINSTEIN for her trial water shortage policies; or (Mr. VALADAO). efforts to pass that short-term bill. (4) affect allocations to Central Valley Today the House meets once again to However, since the bills were so dif- Project municipal and industrial contractors provide a solution to the ongoing water ferent in their scope, those interested pursuant to such policies crisis in California. The House has been in productive conversations to bridge Neither subsection (a) nor the Secretary’s on record twice to provide solutions, differences have negotiated in good implementation of subsection (a) shall con- and here we are, and we must act faith over the last 6 months. strain, govern or affect, directly or indi- again. Although this bill is different rectly, the operations of the Central Valley We got very close to a resolution but Project’s American River Division or any de- from the two prior attempts and re- more time was necessary on agreeing liveries from that Division, its units or its flects significant bipartisan progress to a long-term bill. In the interim, the facilities. towards enacting a solution, we must measure before us today reflects much (c) NO EFFECT ON ALLOCATIONS.—This sec- provide relief, even if it is short-term of what the Senate passed earlier this tion shall not— relief before this Congress adjourns. It year and agreed to in our negotiations (1) affect the allocation of water to Friant is unacceptable for us to give up when to bring some short-term water supply Division contractors; or Californians are starving and their relief to many of those communities in (2) result in the involuntary reduction in contract water allocations to individuals or communities are literally drying up. need. entities with contracts to receive water from Like California, my central Wash- This bill simply allows us to capture the Friant Division. ington district is heavily dependent on some water from storms in this and the (d) PROGRAM FOR WATER RESCHEDULING.— irrigated water to support our local next water year and improves data The Secretary of the Interior shall develop economy and our agriculture industry. quality when it comes to the existing and implement a program, not later than one I understand the importance of having biological opinions on smelt and salm- year after the date of the enactment of this a stable, reliable water source, and I on. It also protects those communities Act, to provide for the opportunity for exist- also understand the economic devasta- in the north that are in relatively ing Central Valley Project agricultural tion that is caused when the water sup- water service contractors within the Sac- abundant water areas. ramento River Watershed to reschedule ply is shut off, particularly when the The entire bill, Mr. Speaker, sunsets water, provided for under their Central Val- shutoff is avoidable. in September of 2016 to allow more ley Project water service contracts, from one California is in an emergency situa- time to negotiate a longer-term solu- year to the next. tion. For years San Joaquin Valley tion that not only could help California (e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: farmers have been fighting against but other States in the West as well. (1) The term ‘‘existing Central Valley Federal regulations and environmental This bill is not perfect, but it is a Project agricultural water service contrac- lawsuits that have diverted water sup- short-term bridge based on productive tors within the Sacramento River Water- plies in order to help a 3-inch fish. In negotiations between those who want shed’’ means water service contractors with- in the Shasta, Trinity, and Sacramento 2009 there was a deliberate diversion of sensible solutions to the California River Divisions of the Central Valley over 300 billion—Mr. Speaker, that is water crisis. This bill, while very lim- Project, that have a water service contract billion with a B—gallons of water away ited in scope, helps protect the jobs and in effect, on the date of the enactment of from farmers. economic livelihoods of farm families this section, that provides water for irriga- Mr. Speaker, let me equate that: 300 and workers and communities that are tion. billion gallons of water is nearly 1 mil- in dire need of water. (2) The year type terms used in subsection lion acre-feet of water. What is an acre- The people of the San Joaquin Valley (a) have the meaning given those year types foot? An acre-foot of water—for 1 year, cannot wait any longer for Congress to in the Sacramento Valley Water Year Type (40–30–30) Index. that is 12 inches of water for a year act. As the title of this bill suggests, it that was diverted from these farmers. is truly an emergency for many, and TITLE III—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS As a result, thousands of farm- time is running out. Those commu- SEC. 301. EFFECT ON EXISTING OBLIGATIONS. workers lost their jobs, unemployment nities facing massive unemployment Nothing in this Act preempts or modifies any existing obligation of the United States reached 40 percent in some commu- deserve nothing less. under Federal reclamation law to operate nities, and thousands of acres of fertile Mr. Speaker, I commend my col- the Central Valley Project in conformity farmland dried up. The same thing is leagues in the last two Congresses for with State law, including established water happening today. working together to get us this solu- rights priorities. As chairman of the House Natural tion. This is the latest iteration of SEC. 302. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITIES. Resources Committee, I have traveled that, and I want to commend them. This Act shall expire on September 30, 2016, to Fresno, California, twice and have With that, I reserve the balance of or the date on which the Governor of the seen the effects of natural and man- my time. State suspends the state of drought emer- made drought firsthand. We have held Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I gency declaration, whichever is later. multiple hearings and heard the pleas yield myself such time as I may con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- of communities that simply want the sume. tleman from Washington (Mr. HAS- water turned back on and their liveli- Mr. Speaker, Congressman TINGS) and the gentlewoman from Cali- hoods restored. VALADAO’s bill, H.R. 5781, the Cali- fornia (Mrs. NAPOLITANO) each will con- We have seen farmers who normally fornia Emergency Drought Relief Act trol 30 minutes. help feed the Nation being sent to wait of 2014, is a northern California The Chair recognizes the gentleman in line at food banks and, in some drought relief bill; it isn’t a California from Washington (Mr. HASTINGS). cases, Mr. Speaker, being served car- drought relief act. GENERAL LEAVE rots imported from China. It was introduced last week without Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. I want to stress that this crisis does hearings, without markups, without Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that not just impact California, but it has a consultation with the House Demo- all Members may have 5 legislative rippling effect across the entire Nation. crats, and without any consultation or days in which to revise and extend California’s San Joaquin Valley is input from local water agencies, State their remarks and include extraneous the salad bowl for the world and pro- agencies, cities, and/or tribes. material on H.R. 5781. vides a significant share of fruits and This bill is being rushed to the floor The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there vegetables for our country. without the input of critical California objection to the request of the gen- Food grows where water flows. When leaders throughout the State. It fo- tleman from Washington? there is no water, our food supply suf- cuses primarily on providing more Bay-

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This bill DENT, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT the opinions of scientists—which could jeop- would require mandatory increases in AND BUDGET, ardize our state’s salmon fishing industry. pumping to Central Valley agriculture, Washington, DC, December 5, 2014. ‘‘We have communities across the state STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY that are hurting from this drought, so we which could force water managers need a balanced approach that doesn’t pit H.R. 5781—THE CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY throughout the State to cut water de- one stakeholder against another, and meets DROUGHT RELIEF ACT OF 2014 liveries to southern California, to other the needs of all of California’s water users.’’ urban water users, and, of course, to (Rep. Valadao, R–CA, and 6 cosponsors) fisheries, which is a mainstay of many The Administration opposes H.R. 5781 be- [From The Sacramento Bee] of the tribes in California. cause it fails to equitably address critical EMERGENCY DROUGHT BILL DESERVES TO DIE elements of California’s complex water chal- (By the Editorial Board) b 1415 lenges. The Administration appreciates the efforts by the bill authors to address con- House Republicans intend to jam through a This could also lead to less fresh California drought-relief bill early next week water in the delta and higher levels of cerns raised by the Administration regarding H.R. 3964, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Val- that would suspend some state water rights salt and contamination in the water ley Emergency Water Delivery Act. However, and environmental law to maximize water being pumped down to southern Cali- because H.R. 5781 makes operational deter- diversions from the Sacramento-San Joaquin fornia. minations regarding the use of limited water Delta. The White House states the President resources during the ongoing drought, and This is no way to address an issue as im- will veto this bill because ‘‘it fails to contains many new provisions that could portant to California as water. It is doomed to fail in the Senate and deserves to die. equitably address critical elements of lead to unintended consequences or further litigation, the Administration cannot sup- California’s congressional delegation should California’s complex water chal- be working on a compromise that involves lenges,’’ and ‘‘the bill appears to in- port the bill in its current form. The Administration takes seriously the on- all interested parties, not ramming through clude a number of potentially con- going drought that has affected commu- a bill during the final days of the lame-duck flicting mandates which can cause con- nities, producers and water users across session. Late Friday, the Obama administration fusion and undermine environmental much of the country, including the espe- came out in opposition to the bill, saying in laws, making it ripe for future litiga- cially hard hit State of California. Since the a statement that ‘‘it fails to equitably ad- tion.’’ President’s visit to Fresno, California earlier dress critical elements of California’s com- this year the Administration has undertaken Senator BOXER says she opposes the plex water challenges’’ and ‘‘the bill appears a number of steps to help those most affected bill because ‘‘it could reignite the to include a number of potentially con- by drought. The U.S. Department of Agri- water wars by overriding critical State flicting mandates which can create confu- culture has directed millions of dollars in and Federal protections of all of Cali- sion and undermine environmental laws, food, conservation and emergency water as- making it ripe for future litigation.’’ fornia.’’ sistance to tens of thousands of residents in Central Valley Republicans have proposed Mr. Speaker, I have some of the areas hardest hit by drought. The Bureau of the bill, HR 5781, and plan to bring it to a statements of opposition. One of them Reclamation has provided cost-share assist- vote as early as Monday without going is The Sacramento Bee who has come ance for nine water reclamation and reuse through committee hearings. The new bill projects in the State as well as millions of out opposing the bill because ‘‘any leg- deserves a full public hearing so that we dollars in grants to build long-term resil- islation affecting California water pol- know its full implications for California. iency to drought. icy deserves a full hearing with input The House Rules Committee won’t allow Moreover, the President has directed Fed- from the varied interests in northern amendments to this problematic bill, which eral agencies to work with state and local of- is unfortunate. The 26-page bill is replete California, the Central Valley, and the ficials in real-time to maximize limited with technical language, directed at environ- south.’’ water supplies, prioritize public health and mental laws and regulations governing Cali- Mr. Speaker, we must work in a bi- safety, meet state water quality require- partisan manner to address this fornia water policy. ments, and ensure a balanced approach to Rep. Jared Huffman, D–San Rafael, told drought crisis for the whole State and providing for the water needs of people, agri- the Rules Committee that the bill, like a certainly not in secret and behind culture, businesses, power, imperiled species previous version, would micromanage the closed doors. and the environment. Among other things, state’s water system without input from fed- I have introduced H.R. 5363, the these efforts took form in a 2014 Drought Op- eral, state or local water officials. He warned erations Plan, prepared in close coordination Water in the 21st Century Act, and that it would violate state environmental with the State, and the Administration is al- laws, misstates federal water contract law, Representative HUFFMAN has intro- ready taking steps to prepare a new drought duced H.R. 4239, which would provide and would have negative implications for plan for 2015 based on lessons learned and the fisheries and Indian water rights. drought relief to all of California with best available science during the current Rep. David Valadao, R–Hanford, who intro- its water conservation programs, its year. duced the California Emergency Drought Re- water recycling projects, its ground- H.R. 5781 was introduced on December 2 lief Act of 2014, claimed the bill has bipar- water improvement operations and and is being considered in the few remaining tisan support and approval of California’s storm water capture solutions, includ- days of this session without a hearing or op- Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer. portunity for the public to review and pro- ing desalination and title XVI. Boxer, however, made clear she opposes the vide comment. In particular, the bill appears bill, saying in an emailed statement to The House Democratic proposals have to include a number of potentially con- been excluded from this bill, H.R. 5781. Bee: ‘‘The problem here is that Republicans flicting mandates which can create confu- insisted on a secretive process, and only bad There have been past attempts in past sion and undermine environmental laws, things can happen when your process is se- Congresses to pass certainly some pro- making it ripe for future litigation. Given cretive . . . and now they are trying jam posals our legislation has proposed the complexity of California water issues, through legislation that will only reignite today, and it has failed. policy determinations over the use of scarce California’s water wars.’’ Mr. Speaker, I include for the water resources should be developed in an On Friday, Feinstein said in an email to open and transparent manner, with an abil- The Bee, ‘‘There are some provisions in HR RECORD statements of opposition to ity for the public, affected stakeholders, and this bill from the White House, from 5781 I support and there are some provisions Federal, state and local officials to review I don’t support, so we’ll have to wait and see Senator BOXER, The Sacramento Bee, and provide comment and feedback. The Ad- what action the House takes.’’ American Rivers, the League of Con- ministration stands ready to work with Con- Feinstein dropped talks with House Repub- servation Voters, the Natural Re- gress in this regard. licans in November and said she would re- sources Defense Council, the Sierra For these reasons, if the President were open negotiations in January. That is a rea- Club, the Nature Conservancy, the Pa- presented with H.R. 5781, his senior advisors sonable approach. Any legislation affecting cific Fishery Management Council, the would recommend that he veto the bill. California water policy deserves a full hear- Golden Gate Salmon Association, the ing with input from the varied interest in SENATOR BARBARA BOXER, D–CALIFORNIA Northern California, the Central Valley and Golden Gate Fishermen’s Association, H.R. 5781 and the California Environmental the south. ‘‘I have carefully studied the Republican The bill is backed by House Majority Lead- Water Caucus, just to name a few. water bill and I am dismayed that this meas- er Kevin McCarthy, R–Bakersfield, Rep. Tom Mr. Speaker, I urge us not to pass ure could reignite the water wars by over- McClintock; R–Elk Grove; Rep. Doug this, and I reserve the balance of my riding critical state and federal protections LaMalfa, R–Richvale, and others who would time. for California. The GOP’s proposal would dic- export water to Central Valley and Southern

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:08 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08DE7.012 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8831 California at the expense of the environment current drought conditions, migratory birds ing to feed their families and trying to and other water users. are crowding onto the small remaining habi- earn an honest day’s wage, and this is The drought is hurting farmers and cities; tat areas, suffering from decreased food and actually hurting those people, the peo- it is challenging for all of us. However, a increased risk of disease. H.R. 5781 would fur- near-unanimous California Legislature ap- ther exacerbate the extremely difficult con- ple that my friends across the aisle al- proved placing a $7.5 billion water bond ditions facing migratory birds in California ways claim to want to help the most. measure before voters, showing that changes by threatening the minimal water supply in state water policy can be achieved This is a simple, very small piece of and degrading conditions on federal and legislation, the majority of which was through consensus. state wildlife refuges, and impacting the im- But trying to remedy the problem for some portant private lands that these birds rely introduced by a Democrat in the Sen- Californians while excluding others from the ate, with just a few provisions that discussion will, like Boxer said, reignite upon as they migrate up and down the Pa- water wars. cific Flyway. were changed. This isn’t a surprise leg- For these reasons, we respectfully urge you islation that we passed out of the AUDUBON CALIFORNIA, AMERICAN to oppose H.R. 5781 and any other last- House, a lot more complicated, a lot minute attempts to undercut the existing RIVERS, DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE, more comprehensive. It covers the balance of rights among the users of the CALIFORNIA WATERFOWL ASSOCIA- California Bay-Delta watershed. issue, and it creates a long-term solu- TION, CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DI- Thank you for your consideration. tion. Again, this is a short-term solu- VERSITY, CLEAN WATER ACTION, tion that helps provide some security. CONSERVATIVES FOR RESPONSIBLE Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. STEWARDSHIP, EARTHJUSTICE, EN- Speaker, I am very pleased to yield 4 The bill helps all Californians, espe- DANGERED SPECIES COALITION, minutes to the gentleman from Cali- cially those south of the delta, includ- EPIC-ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION fornia (Mr. VALADAO), the author of the ing those in southern California, be- INFORMATION CENTER ENVIRON- previous bill that I had mentioned in cause there is about 20 million Califor- MENT AMERICA, FRIENDS OF THE my opening remarks. nians that rely on water from northern EARTH, GREENPEACE, INSTITUTE Mr. VALADAO. Thank you, Chair- FOR FISHERIES RESOURCES, KLAM- California. Across the board, this is a man HASTINGS. I appreciate the oppor- ATH FOREST ALLIANCE, LEAGUE OF piece of legislation that helps all peo- tunity to speak on behalf of my legisla- CONSERVATION VOTERS, NATIONAL ple in California be successful, feed AUDUBON SOCIETY, NATURAL RE- tion. their families, and take care of their Mr. Speaker, since taking office, en- SOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL, NA- daily life. It is something that I feel is suring the Central Valley has reliable TIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ASSO- very reasonable. CIATION, NORTHCOAST ENVIRON- access to clean, high-quality water has MENTAL CENTER, PACIFIC COAST been my number one priority. My con- Mr. Speaker, we work across the FEDERATION OF FISHERMEN’S AS- stituents are suffering through a aisle as much as we can. We have SOCIATIONS, SIERRA CLUB, THE NA- drought, and they have suffered more worked on this issue for 6 months now, TURE CONSERVANCY, UNION OF these last few years because of the laws but it is a complicated issue, and we CONCERNED SCIENTISTS, that are in place today. have a lot of outside interests that December 5, 2014. We have got regulations that require want to see this prevented, but it is all, PLEASE OPPOSE H.R. 5781 that we basically send water that again, over a few bad laws that need to DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we write to urge should be going to communities, to be changed. you to oppose H.R. 5781, (Valadao, R–CA), a homes, and to farms that create jobs All we are asking today is for a bill that would dramatically weaken protec- and grow food, and that water is being short-term fix, give us enough time to tions for salmon, migratory birds, and other diverted out to the ocean all in the fish and wildlife in California’s Bay-Delta es- give these people a little bit of breath- name of a fish. ing room, a little bit of fresh water for tuary, and the thousands of fishing jobs in We have got so many different people their houses, and something that could California and Oregon that depend on the living in this valley, from farm work- health of these species. really, truly make a difference in their ers, to farmers, and to business owners, This legislation would roll back environ- lives, and they are trying to stop it. It mental protections for salmon, migratory all different types of folks that rep- birds, endangered fish and wildlife, and other resent this, and this has affected every truly is sad. We are here at the last native species in California’s Bay-Delta wa- single one of them. It has affected ev- possible minute. tershed, in order to significantly increase erybody down to their just regular The most important aspect to this water exports out of the largest estuary on bill and the reason why it is so impor- the West Coast. The bill would revise and daily lives. override protections required under the En- When you think about how simple it tant that we pass it today is, if we dangered Species Act and substitute polit- is for someone to just turn on the fau- don’t get something done this week, we ical judgment for existing scientific deter- cet, be able to take water, put it in a have to wait for the next Congress. The minations. It would undermine protections cup, and put it in their coffeepot in the next Congress starts in January. From for migratory birds, expediting water trans- morning, that is what we are talking there, we have got to wait a few more fers that could harm wildlife habitat and un- about today. weeks before a bill gets introduced, dermining water supply for the state and fed- We have had wells go dry. We have eral wildlife refuges. This complex legisla- passed, and goes through the process tion could greatly interfere with state water got communities in my district today again, and we start all over. that are literally watching and in the rights and cripple the ability of state and In that time, we will miss out on all process of looking to drill four, five, federal agencies to manage limited water re- the rain that could possibly—we are in sources for all beneficial uses, yet it has sometimes six wells, just to get enough never been subject to a single committee water into the household. It is some- a drought, but we did have some rain hearing or input from the State, hunting or- thing that is very frustrating. last week. We could have some more ganizations, sport and commercial fisher- Mr. Speaker, this piece of legislation rain in the next 2 weeks, maybe a men, tribes, and conservation groups. month, and that is an opportunity that California’s ongoing drought—not federal is a very, very simple patch. It is a environmental laws protecting salmon and short-term bill. As the chairman men- we will be wasting if we don’t take care other fish and wildlife—is the reason for low tioned, the bill expires at the end of of this legislation today and get this water supplies across the state. H.R. 5781 at- September next year, or when the Gov- passed. tempts to scapegoat environmental protec- ernor decides the drought declaration Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I tions for the lack of rain and snow, and it is over. yield 5 minutes to my colleague from threatens thousands of fishing jobs in Cali- The bill is simple, and it is very spe- fornia and Oregon that depend on healthy northern California (Mr. GEORGE MIL- salmon runs from the Bay-Delta. The closure cific that it does keep in place all pro- LER). tections of the Endangered Species of the salmon fishery in 2008 and 2009 re- May I add that I am very thankful Act, the biological opinions and others sulted in thousands of lost jobs in these for his many years of service to this states. The livelihoods of commercial and that have been put in place to protect House and to the Nation, especially the recreational salmon fishermen, Delta farm- the environment, but this does give a ers, fishing guides, tackle shops, and commu- little more flexibility to those agencies State of California on water issues. nities across California and along the West to allow some pumping to help these Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Coast depend on the environmental protec- Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman tions that H R. 5781 would eliminate. poor communities. California has already lost more than 90 We have got people in food lines for her remarks, and I thank the gen- percent of its existing wetlands and in the today. We have got people who are try- tlewoman for yielding me this time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:08 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08DE7.007 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H8832 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 8, 2014 Mr. Speaker, once again, we find our- meeting, they draft legislation, and Ms. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I selves in a situation where a group of that collapses all those talks, and then yield the gentleman an additional 5 people in the Central Valley—a small we start over again. This is about the minutes. number of farmers in the Central Val- third or fourth time we have been here Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. ley—have decided that if they can’t because it is their way or the highway, Mr. Speaker, we cannot let this hap- have it their way, they are just going and they absolutely expect that they pen. The suggestion is that, somehow, to roll over the process. can take water. there is free water floating around out Now, we are confronted with a piece These are people who have a contract in that system and somebody is deny- of legislation that was, in fact, much of right. They have a contract right that ing it. All of the water in this current it was withdrawn by the Senator from is variable because they have the low- system, especially in this drought, is California because it became apparent est water rights in the State, and so for purposes to try to maintain a great to all of the interests in the State that what they are trying to do is to say Pacific coast salmon run that is tens there were no public hearings, there they get to get in line in front of every- and tens and tens—hundreds of mil- was no public participation, and it was body else in the State in exercising lions of dollars in economic activity a very narrow group of people sitting their water rights. from the mouth of San Francisco Bay in the back room in the Capitol of the The fact of the matter is we under- almost to Santa Barbara and from the United States drafting legislation, stand exactly what this is going to do. mouth of San Francisco Bay almost to where essentially everybody except the That is why The Sacramento Bee, the the Washington-Oregon border. people in that room take a hit. The Central Valley newspaper, the Fresno This impacts across State lines and people in the room get a benefit. Central Valley newspaper said that the economy that that generates, the How do they get the benefit? Because this bill deserves to die. This bill de- economy that that generates in the they extract more water than you can serves to die. hospitality industry and the tourism currently extract and still keep the Mr. Speaker, I want to praise Sen- industry, and the economy that gen- State whole. They extract more water ator BOXER for alerting the Members— erates in the delta. Yes, there have from a vibrant, commercial fishing in- they talked about working across the been cutbacks. There have been cut- dustry. That is why the Senators in Or- aisle. They worked across the aisle, but backs. We have all had cutbacks, all of egon and the Pacific Fisheries Associa- not with members of the House delega- us; but now, you just don’t get to go tion are against this legislation. tion who represent this impacted area take your neighbor’s water. You don’t This is a fishing industry that is who stand to lose these jobs and who get to go do that. worth hundreds of millions of dollars, stand to lose millions of dollars of eco- We will try and try again, and with and they are at risk if you operate nomic activity. these storms, I assume there is going I am not suggesting things are right under this legislation because this leg- to be a renewal of the effort that was for the people in the Central Valley or islation overrides what the State agen- successful. It was successful for the right for people in the State. Our whole cies, what the Governor, what the Fed- Central Valley, it was successful for State is suffering from a drought, but eral agencies, and what the Secretary the biological opinions, and it was suc- now, this is an eleventh hour attempt of the Interior did this last time. cessful for the delta farmer; yet we to say that we don’t like the way you Mr. Speaker, when we got two sur- are coming together to do this, and we moved a little additional water that we prise storms in March of this year, we are going to take ours first. hadn’t anticipated. went back to the drawing table, and we This is contrary to what the State Now, with these storms, hopefully, figured out how we could get more legislature did on a bipartisan basis we will be able to do the same things, water out of this system to help these and with the participation of legisla- but to write into the law that all of farmers in the Central Valley. That tures from the Central Valley, from that water must always be moved as was a good faith effort. That was done Southern California, from the Imperial long as this law is in place is abso- within the law. Valley, and from north California. lutely contrary to the interests of the Now, what they want to do is evis- This is contrary to what the State rest of the State of California, whether cerate that law, take away those safe- and Federal agencies did to try and they are in northern California or guards, and say, ‘‘We are going to take work out and to get additional water, whether they are in the Central Valley additional water out this system.’’ as we did in March. This is contrary. or whether they are in southern Cali- When they take that additional water This is contrary to what the State leg- fornia. out of the system, they take that addi- islature said about these being coequal That is how we try to move this pol- tional water out of the water quality of values. icy forward. It is a much better policy hundreds of thousands of people who You have to protect the northern today than it has been in the past, but drink the water from the delta and rely delta region, the origins of this water, we have got to have this open hearing. on a fresh water supply. and you have to try to have sustainable We have got to discuss this among all We are quite aware of what happens water deliveries to southern California. of the members of the California dele- in these dry years, and if you keep The legislature, again, on a bipartisan gation, among all of those who rep- turning the pumps on, those people are basis agreed to that. resent the taxpayers of this Nation. going to start sucking—those water Then, on the bond issue, overwhelm- The idea that you can just go into a districts are going to start taking salt- ingly, State legislatures voted to put a room in the eleventh hour because you water out of the delta. They take it at bond on to try to deal with the know the session is ending, and you are the expense of the delta farmers who drought, a rather remarkable issue, going to say, ‘‘we have greater merit pump water in the delta. That water with the support of the Governor. Leg- than anybody else, we are going to will become saltier and saltier, and islatures from southern California, change this law,’’ that is not the demo- they will not be able to plant their from the Central Valley, and from cratic process. crops. They have limited time to plant north California voted to put it on the That is not the proper representation their crops, as it is, under these ballot. of the people we represent in the State droughts. The public across the State—Demo- of California, and it is absolutely con- Everybody in this State is paying a crats, Republicans, and Independents trary to what the State government price for this drought, but now, in the from every region of the State—voted has done and accomplished, what they eleventh hour of this Congress, this overwhelmingly to support the bond have done and accomplished together group of farmers, these very powerful, issue, and now, in the eleventh hour, with the Federal agencies, to try and small people—these very powerful, this small group of people think that make this work recognizing the incred- small people—have decided they are they can come and turn those expres- ible hardship that every region in our going to do it this way. We have seen sions of State legislative intent, of State is under. this before. State law, of Federal law, and of State The State is investing billions of dol- We have worked year after year to environmental quality laws. lars, and the private sector is investing get agreement, and when they can’t get The SPEAKER pro tempore. The billions of dollars to try to make us their way, they go off to a private time of the gentleman has expired. water efficient, to try to capture more

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Mr. Speaker, area I represent have indicated to me tient, even though we just voted for California’s regulatory drought was that without additional authority to the bond issue, we are going to take causing enormous economic damage move water, unless California receives our water now, and you do the best you and human hardship long before the 150 percent of its normal average rain- can. historic natural drought that has now fall this year, which is unlikely, the stricken the State. And through all of b 1430 water allocation on both the east side those years, the House has passed legis- and the west side of the San Joaquin They are saying: You do the best you lation repeatedly to address it. Valley will be zero. Last year it was can. You do the best you can if that is Finally, after years of inaction, the zero, and next year it will be zero. your drinking water in towns across Senate produced a modest measure to But urban users in the bay area and Alameda County. You do the best you provide very limited flexibility for southern California, they will get can if that is the water you farm with. water managers to deal with it. This water. The fish, they will get water. You just do the best you can. If it is bill largely reflects those provisions. It But the folks on the east and west side too salty and raises health concerns is a temporary, stopgap measure that of the San Joaquin Valley will get a and you can’t grow your crops, that is suspends no environmental laws and no zero water allocation unless we exceed tough because we are coming in line regulations. It simply tasks Federal 150 percent of normal. I would like the first. We are going to step in front of water managers to conserve our water House to think about that. We are everyone else. for beneficial human use to the max- talking about 2 years without surface What you are going to ignite here imum extent possible once all State water that forms the basis of the econ- with the passage of this bill, you are and Federal environmental and water omy of the region. The results are an going to take us all back in time. As rights laws have been fulfilled. Let me immediate impact to farmworkers and Senator BOXER pointed out, this re- repeat: the bill explicitly requires all their families, to farmers, and to the ignites the California water wars, environmental laws and regulations to farm communities. This isn’t some eso- something that we tried to move away be adhered to. All the House added to teric discussion about precedent; this from, and we have made progress. I ap- the Senate bill are provisions to is about people’s lives and their liveli- preciate that those who are impatient strengthen water rights for areas of or- hoods that are at stake. and who think that they are given a igin by adding Federal protection over Economists at UC Davis estimated greater right than in fact they are to these rights. that in 2013 the California economy water, that they believe now that they During the worst drought in Califor- lost $2.2 billion in economic output as can just take it from their neighbor— nia’s history, we continue to release a result of this drought. For my friends just take it from their neighbor—that billions of gallons of water from our whose primary concern is environ- is an unacceptable process. dams just to adjust river temperatures mental protection, the loss of surface That is why Senator FEINSTEIN with- for the fish. Sadly, this bill doesn’t water supplies for the valley means drew from these negotiations, said she even affect this wasteful practice. But that farmers are forced to turn to would come back next year and go during the next year and a half, it does groundwater, and they are overdrafting through regular order and have the give limited flexibility to water man- that groundwater in substantial man- hearings that the people of California agers within these laws. That is impor- ner. are entitled to so they know what is tant because we are getting some rain- This is a crisis. The situation this going on. And those of us who rep- fall this season, and once all of the en- year has been devastating, and if we do resent very disparate parts of the State vironmental laws have been fulfilled, nothing, next year it will become cata- will be able to participate and have we desperately need to store what sur- strophic. hearings and understand how Cali- plus remains for what could be another H.R. 5781 is not perfect nor is it a bill fornia together cannot only solve the very dry year. that will solve all of California’s prob- current problem in terms of impacts, To take that surplus above and be- lems. We need to fix a broken water but also prepare the State for what yond what is needed to meet all of our system. However, it is a bill that pro- most people tell us will be a series of environmental mandates and dump it vides, for 18 months, the flexibility for droughts by changing the manner in into the Pacific Ocean, as my col- the movement of water which is now which we manage water. leagues on the left suggest we should not being moved. And it does so respon- Everybody has to put into that pot, do, is nothing short of lunacy. The fact sibly by preserving the Secretary’s dis- but this is somebody just reaching into that this very modest bill has evoked cretion to reduce pumping to prevent the pot and saying: I am taking mine such apoplexy from the left is a meas- additional harm to endangered species. first and you all do whatever you want ure of just how extreme and out of It will only take advantage when we because we have changed the laws of touch they have become. I wish this have storms. It does not change the bi- the State, we have changed the laws of bill did much more, but it is a start. ological opinions, and it does nothing this Nation, we have overwritten the Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I to move water rights in front of some- biological opinions from the courts, yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from one else, as the previous speaker said. and we have overwritten the basic en- California (Mr. COSTA). It has a sunset on it. vironmental laws of the State and the Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I thank the There will be debate about others Nation. So we are going to get ours ranking member for the opportunity to ways to assist in drought recovery, but first, and then you do the best you can speak on H.R. 5781, the California this is the measure we have before us after that. Emergency Drought Relief Act. now. Those ramifications ripple across bil- Mr. Speaker, we have been here be- I urge my colleagues to support this lions of dollars in our economy, just as fore, and we will be here again until legislation. It will help the San Joa- this drought has rippled across billions Congress acts to provide authority for quin Valley. It will help all of Cali- of dollars in our economy because of increased operational flexibility for fornia to get by during the devastating the hardships in agriculture and the California’s water projects. The Amer- effects this drought is having. It is not shortening of seasons in fishing. ican Geophysical Union released a re- a panacea. And yes, we need to work I urge my colleagues not to support port last week that indicates, accord- together, but as far as igniting water this legislation and demand that we ing to some of the measures they are wars, gee, I don’t think they have ever have an open process and that we do taking, that the 2012–2014 drought af- subsided. There are still historic dif- not cave in to the same group of people fecting California is the worst in 1,200 ferences. who have been trying to do this for 50 years. The 2014 drought is responsible The SPEAKER pro tempore. The years. for part of the greatest absolute reduc- time of the gentleman has expired.

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There was impact beyond commercial have existed for decades. It is because It says, in the rainy season when the fisheries and coastal communities on we have this broken water system. We flood waters are high, can we not move recreational fisheries. It cost us hun- have a water system designed for 20 water down through the valley. That is dreds of millions of dollars. We got a million people. We now have 38 million what this bill does. It also has a safe- couple of hundred million dollars in people. guard that, if the fish are harmed, to Federal relief. To provide water for the people, for stop. b 1445 the environment, and to maintain agri- Does this bill go on forever? No. It The experts, the Pacific Fishery culture, of which we are the largest ag- goes the length of September or to the Management Council and their lawyers ricultural State, we need to work. We length of what the Governor has de- who have read this bill, believe it does need to work together. clared within the drought. change the management of the water There were some comments about Now, I know government cannot in ways that are detrimental and would the secret meetings. Gee, if this has make it rain, but government can stop void the biological opinion and would been a secret as we have been working the government policies that pick fish probably put us back into another cou- together for 8 months now, it is one of over people. Government can prepare ple of ‘‘no fishing’’ years a few years the worst-kept secrets in Washington ahead of time that, if we are going to down the road given the cycle of salm- this year, I think. The fact is this pro- have a rainy season coming, we allow on, particularly, section 103(d)(2) and vides us a modicum of relief. I urge my the water to have the best use of where section 103(c). colleagues to support this legislation, it goes, that it protects the fish while I have heard here on the floor, de- but we need to do much more. at the time allocates water to the val- spite the fact no hearing has been Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. ley so everyone wins in the process. held—the bill just burbled up very re- Speaker, I am pleased to yield 1 minute That is why it was bipartisan. That is cently—that on one side they are say- to the gentleman from California (Mr. why we sat together. That is why it is ing, ‘‘No, don’t worry, it will not have MCCARTHY), the distinguished majority temporary. That is why this bill is a detrimental environmental impact, leader. brought before us today. and, if it does, well, we will stop doing Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Mr. I would like to thank everybody on it.’’ Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his both sides of the aisle that worked for But I just looked at that section of service to this House and this country. it. But what is unfortunate, some peo- the bill and it doesn’t quite say that You will be greatly missed. ple will say things it is not. The most definitively. In fact, it changes the Mr. Speaker, I also want to thank important thing we should do in this standards, and then it says, ‘‘If addi- those who have worked so diligently on House is make sure fairness is pro- tional negative impacts might happen, this bill, like Congressman DAVID vided. I think the greatest fairness then the Secretary could suspend some VALADAO. He understands the need. that should be provided is being pre- of the provisions of this bill.’’ Not ex- And we are not here today because we pared for when water comes. But what actly certainty, and we need some cer- haven’t thought that we might have is even more important is looking at tainty here for our fisheries. this problem. I have stood in this well the faces of the 30 percent unemployed, We have been hurting for years. Last before with Congressman DEVIN NUNES, looking at the faces throughout that year, we had a good year, thankfully. looking ahead, trying to be prepared so valley and saying it does not have to be We are still dealing with buybacks be- we can have water throughout Cali- that way. Government can make a dif- cause of reducing the size of the fleets fornia, looking prepared that govern- ference if both sides would work to- from past problems. Fishermen are ment, creating a drought when we still gether as we did to craft this bill. burdened with the buyback year in, have rain and snowpack. Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, year out. I just got the terms of that Do you realize 4 years ago we had 170 how much time remains? adjusted in the NDAA. They had a pay- percent of snowpack, but only 80 per- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- day loan from the Federal Government. cent of the water was allocated to tlewoman from California has 131⁄2 min- Now we got them a reasonable loan come down through the valley? The utes remaining. The gentleman from from the Federal Government. The valley not just feeds California, not Washington has 171⁄2 minutes remain- government didn’t even pay for their just feeds the Nation, but feeds the ing. buyback. Heck, in the Northeast, they world. Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I paid for a couple of buybacks. No, we When the valley does not get water, yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from had to pay for our own with a payday the price of food goes up to all. But you Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO), the ranking loan. Now we are going to jeopardize know what is even more important? member of the Natural Resources Com- the fleet 1, 2, or 3 years out because we Those that go out of work. I have mittee. won’t have the returns with the endan- watched many elected officials come to Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I thank gered species. this well and talk about unemploy- the gentlewoman. So this is a bad idea to do in the wan- ment. They say unemployment is Now, why would an Oregonian insert ing days of a Congress, to bring for- below 6 percent. Let me tell you what himself into the perpetual water wars ward a bill which is controversial, over unemployment is throughout the val- in California? Well, first off, this bill which there is disagreement on the ac- ley today. There are some cities that has had no hearings. As you can see tual language in the provisions of the have more than 30 percent unemploy- from the debate here on the floor, there bill, and which my experts, the Pacific ment. The number one factor—water. is extraordinary disagreement over the Fishery Management Council, say So what does the world look like today potential impacts of this legislation. would be detrimental and would cause even though not just this Congress but That is not just critical to Califor- those problems. the Congress before it moved legisla- nians, it is critical to Oregonians. PACIFIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL, tion to deal with this issue. We are now I have a letter here from the Pacific Portland, OR, December 6, 2014. at a 1,200-year drought. That is much Fishery Management Council. They be- Hon. JARED HUFFMAN, longer than the entire life of this Na- lieve that this could have a hugely det- U.S. House of Representatives, rimental impact on some audit species Washington, DC. tion. DEAR MR. HUFFMAN: Thank you for your So if we are at this time, why do we which compose about 80 percent of the letter of November 17 and follow-up on De- bring this bill before us? I think we California fishery and about 50 percent cember 3 requesting Pacific Fishery Manage- should have honesty in this bill. This is of the fishery in Oregon. ment Council (Pacific Council) comment on

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We got the ments the Council has made on similar legis- Speaker, I am very pleased to yield 2 bill from being permanent down to just lation. Absent changes in the legislation to minutes to the gentleman from Cali- an 18-month temporary bill. We have address these concerns, the Pacific Council floodwaters today that are not being does not support HR 5781 moving forward. fornia (Mr. NUNES), author of the origi- HR 5781 would override Endangered Species nal, long-term bill that passed in the pumped that historically were pumped. Act protections for salmon, steelhead, and last Congress. We have communities that are com- other species in the Bay-Delta in order to Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, listening pletely out of water, 100 percent out of allow increased pumping from the Delta in to the rhetoric that is coming from the water, yet the 1 percent, they don’t excess of scientifically justified levels. These other side, I am reminded of the old care. measures also protect salmon stocks not cur- saying about the Soviet Union: if you I have heard a lot about the 1 percent rently listed under the ESA, which are a pri- around this place. The rhetoric from mary source of healthy sport and commer- tell a lie long enough, eventually peo- cial fisheries from Central California to ple will believe you. the other side, that rhetoric represents Northern Oregon. The bill introduces a new There is hardly anything coming the 1 percent. We represent the people standard for implementing the Endangered from the other side of the aisle that is that are unemployed because of their 1 Species Act concerning Central Valley salm- even remotely close to the truth. I percent policies. on and Delta smelt, a keystone species in the don’t have enough time to go through So, Mr. Speaker, I hope that we can Bay-Delta ecosystem. (See Sec 101(3), and it all, but let me just hit the high get back to the truth. If we can get this 102(b)(2)(a).) It is unclear how severe the neg- points. bill passed, it gives the Senate an op- ative effects of this new standard might be, Number one, let’s start with the facts portunity to amend the bill, send it but it would certainly impact current water management policy that protects ESA listed on the table. Most of the population in back in the waning days of this Con- salmon stocks from further decline and helps California lives in the Greater San gress. If they cannot, then we have to prevent currently healthy stocks from be- Francisco Bay Area or Los Angeles, start back in January with new legisla- coming listed under the ESA. which mostly Democrats represent, tion. The bill contains several provisions that and which is the home of the 1 percent But, in the meantime, people are out override the salmon and Delta smelt biologi- in California. The poor people that of work, cities are out of water, towns cal opinions (for example Section 103(d)(2), they continue to make more poor are are out of water, rural homes are out of Section 103(c), and others). Section 103 could my constituents because they have result in dramatically higher pumping than water, schools are out of water, is authorized under the biological opinions, taken their water and dumped our churches are out of water, because the and would cause significant harm to migrat- water out into the ocean. folks on the other side of the aisle ing salmon and steelhead and other native Let’s take the example of San Fran- spent 40 years taking water away and species. The 1:1 inflow to export ratio for the cisco in the Greater Bay Area. They keeping it for themselves. San Joaquin at Vernalis overrides the ‘rea- get their water not only from the Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I sonable and prudent alternatives’ to stand- delta, but also the United States Con- have heard the impassioned speech, but ard operations that were set out in the 2009 gress passed legislation in the early it is not our water. It is California Central Valley biological opinion in order to part of last century that allows water protect Sacramento River winter-run Chi- water. to be piped over from Yosemite Na- I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman nook and other salmonid species. Further tional Park directly over to the Bay degradation of salmon habitat is contrary to from California (Mr. FARR), the rank- the provisions of the Magnuson Stevens Act Area. ing member of the Agriculture Appro- This is our water. This water should (Sec. 305(b)(1)(D)) and something the Pacific priations Subcommittee. be going to the San Joaquin Valley. Council strongly opposes. Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I thank the Section 103(f)(2) provides exemptions for They have given up none of that. You gentlewoman for yielding. mitigation of negative effects on listed fish have a Member who has been here for species, which alleviates the project from This is always a difficult issue. It is 40-some years who made the claim that a California issue, and I want to point compensating fisheries for negative effects of some people are reaching in and taking out that the California delegation is its operations; it is unclear if there is an ex- their water. Well, no, it is the opposite. emption for mitigation of negative effect on not evenly split on this. It is unevenly Once again, if you tell a lie long non-listed salmon stocks. Exempting mitiga- split. The reason is the gentleman just enough, I guess you think eventually tion responsibility for harm to salmon popu- talked about what he called ‘‘facts.’’ people will agree with you or believe lations provides the exact opposite incentive His points of what he was making are to the kind of salmon protection and en- you. hancement advocated by the Council, and es- This is about San Francisco and Los not true. sentially amounts to redistributing the Angeles getting all of their water, As the ranking member indicated, value of salmon fisheries to agricultural or never giving up one drop, and they the chair, she indicated that this is municipal interests, as well as increasing the have taken the water from our commu- public water, public water that is risk to ESA listed fish stocks threatened nities. As the majority leader said, we transported in the State by publicly fi- with extinction. Additionally, the Pacific nanced canals, both by the Federal Council is concerned about whether Central have communities that continue to suf- fer 20, 30, or 40 percent unemployment Government and by the State govern- Valley projects are achieving their current ment. This is water that is supposed to mitigation responsibility, and providing while the 1 percent on the coast say these exemptions could preclude seeking nothing, do nothing. They complain balance for all California. It is all pub- remedy. If this bill moves forward, it should about it. They give big subsidies to licly owned and distributed, mostly to provide direct mitigation for the proposed their salmon fishery buddies and the the private sector in the San Joaquin actions and risks to which it would subject environmental community. We have Valley. fish populations and fishing communities, Now, we have a drought. Everybody not avoiding this appropriate responsibility. other people on the other side of the aisle who made their whole careers knows it. It is a disaster. The President In 2008 and 2009. $158 million in Congres- declared it that. What we ought to be sional aid was provided to deal with the dis- making millions of dollars off of law- aster of the closure of ocean salmon fisheries suits, bringing lawsuits against the doing in Congress is paying for that off California and Oregon south of Cape Fal- farms, that remain undisclosed in the disaster, like we pay for every other con due to a collapse of the Sacramento dark today. disaster. This bill doesn’t do it. I was a River salmon stocks. These fisheries are an So, Mr. Speaker, we need to get the coauthor of the original bill, but I am important source of jobs for coastal commu- truth out on the table here. not cosponsoring this one, and I am not nities, which cannot be replaced simply The SPEAKER pro tempore. The supporting this one because what this through disaster relief. Without adjustments does is not deal with the problem of to this bill, we fear such a disaster could be time of the gentleman has expired. repeated in the reasonably near future. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. getting money to California to build Thank you again for the opportunity to Speaker, I yield an additional 1 minute the infrastructure that we need for off- comment on this legislation; please don’t to the gentleman. stream storage and things like that.

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It is going to cause more voted on a California water bill that they felt it would affect western fish- lawsuits, more dissension, and we are would harm northern California fish- eries in this country. Here is what they back to, as Senator BOXER indicated, eries, tribes, and communities; that said: square one and not being able to find would undermine State law; that would H.R. 5781 would override Endangered Spe- resolution. deprive water managers of the flexi- cies Act protections for salmon, steelhead, Now, you argue that, well, we are the bility they need; and it would micro- and other species in the Bay Delta in order leading ag State. I am the leading ag manage the complex water system of to allow increased pumping from the delta in excess of scientifically justified levels. county: $4.8 billion worth of agri- California. In 2008 and 2009, $158 million in congres- culture. We don’t get a drop of this To make sure we are all dealing with sional aid was provided to deal with the dis- water. We find our own water in our the same facts, I want to remind my aster of the closure of ocean salmon fisheries own county. Frankly, we are reducing colleagues that the State and Federal off California and Oregon south of Cape Fal- the amount of use in agriculture tre- water export pumps in the delta right con due to a collapse of the Sacramento mendously by drip irrigation and other now are operating at more than 5,000 River salmon stocks. These fisheries are an forms of agricultural use. cubic feet per second. important source of jobs for coastal commu- So I think that the danger here is in The only reason they are not pump- nities, which cannot be replaced simply through disaster relief. Without adjustments the last minute of this Congress we are ing even faster is not to protect fish taking a bill that is extremely con- to this bill, we fear such a disaster could be and wildlife, not because of the Endan- repeated in the reasonably near future. troversial and trying to pass it in the gered Species Act, none of the other last minutes when we really need to re- Mr. Speaker, I will include this letter bogeymen that we hear as a justifica- in the RECORD at this time. solve this thing so it is a balance for tion for this bill. No, the reason those all of California, not just a few. PACIFIC FISHERY pumps are not going even faster is be- MANAGEMENT COUNCIL, I think this is very harmful for our cause of standards set by the State of State, and I hope that those who are Portland, OR, December 6, 2014. California to protect water quality Hon. JARED HUFFMAN, not from California will oppose the from municipal and industrial and ag- House of Representatives, bill. ricultural and other uses in the sys- Washington, DC. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. tem. DEAR MR. HUFFMAN: Thank you for your Speaker, I am very pleased to yield 1 So the only way that this bill could letter of November 17 and follow-up on De- minute to the gentleman from Illinois cember 3 requesting Pacific Fishery Manage- deliver more water today—well, there (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS). ment Council (Pacific Council) comment on Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. is no way it could deliver more water legislation related to operation of the State today—and the only way it could de- Speaker, I thank Chairman HASTINGS, Water Project and Central Valley Project in and a special thanks to my friend and liver more water in other times of the California (HR 5781) and its potential im- year is by taking it away from other pacts to fisheries. Although the timing of colleague Mr. VALADAO for introducing the bill did not allow for full Council delib- this legislation. water users and other beneficial uses in our State. eration, we present the following concerns, Why is somebody from Illinois stand- which are consistent with previous com- ing on the floor of the House to talk With that inconvenient fact out of the way, let’s talk about the process ments the Council has made on similar legis- about a bill that affects California? lation. Absent changes in the legislation to Well, this chart says it all: California that brought us here today. H.R. 5781 address these concerns, the Pacific Council crops, 99 percent of the almonds, 99 per- has never been reviewed by the author- does not support HR 5781 moving forward. cent of the figs. Go down this chart and izing committee, let alone marked up HR 5781 would override Endangered Species you can see how it impacts every single in open session. Nor have we received Act protections for salmon, steelhead, and family that I represent in central Illi- the input of State or Federal agencies other species in the Bay-Delta in order to allow increased pumping from the Delta in nois. 800,000 people in my congressional that have the responsibility over clean water and fisheries management. Nor excess of scientifically justified levels. These district go buy these products in our measures also protect salmon stocks not cur- stores. The cost of not doing something have we received the input of affected rently listed under the ESA, which are a pri- to affect this historic drought is cost- local water agencies, of commercial mary source of healthy sport and commer- ing them and their families more to eat and recreational fishing interests, of cial fisheries from Central California to these products, healthy products, that tribes—including ones that I rep- Northern Oregon. The bill introduces a new come from the Central Valley of Cali- resent—or other communities that will standard for implementing the Endangered fornia. surely be impacted negatively if this Species Act concerning Central Valley salm- were to become law. on and Delta smelt, a keystone species in the When you have over 800,000 acre-feet Bay-Delta ecosystem. (See Sec 101(3), and of water being released, fresh water The proponents of this bill say that it is the result of bipartisan collabora- 102(b)(2)(a).) It is unclear how severe the neg- being released into the ocean, that is ative effects of this new standard might be, enough water for 800,000 families to use tion. Really? Those of us who represent but it would certainly impact current water for a year. We are simply asking for northern California’s fishing indus- management policy that protects ESA listed flexibility that has a direct impact on tries, tribes, farmers, and communities salmon stocks from further decline and helps every single family in this country. It have been systematically kept out of prevent currently healthy stocks from be- has an impact on my families that I the room and even kept out of the con- coming listed under the ESA. The bill contains several provisions that represent, and that is why I am so versation. Last month, we learned that mem- override the salmon and Delta smelt biologi- proud to stand here and support this cal opinions (for example Section 103(d)(2), legislation. bers of our State’s Republican delega- Section 103(c), and others). Section 103 could Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, tion refused to even brief Senator BAR- result in dramatically higher pumping than may I inquire as to the amount of time BARA BOXER if northern California is authorized under the biological opinions, that is remaining on both sides? Democrats like me were even in the and would cause significant harm to migrat- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- room. ing salmon and steelhead and other native tlewoman from California has 8 min- This is no way to negotiate some- species. The 1:1 inflow to export ratio for the utes remaining. The gentleman from thing this important. It is a terrible San Joaquin at Vernalis overrides the ‘rea- sonable and prudent alternatives’ to stand- Washington has 131⁄2 minutes remain- precedent for other States as well, and that is why I am glad that Senator ard operations that were set out in the 2009 ing. Central Valley biological opinion in order to Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Thank you, Mr. BOXER has been so clear in stating her protect Sacramento River winter-run Chi- Speaker. opposition to it, that it would ignite nook and other salmonid species. Further I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman water wars in California, not solve degradation of salmon habitat is contrary to from California (Mr. HUFFMAN). problems, and I am glad that over the the provisions of the Magnuson Stevens Act

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(Sec. 305(b)(1)(D)) and something the Pacific toration as a co-equal goal of the Central LARRY COLLINS, Council strongly opposes. Valley Project. It would attempt to redirect San Francisco Crab Section 103(f)(2) provides exemptions for water dedicated by law to restoring fisheries Boat Association. mitigation of negative effects on listed fish and ecosystem heath. By requiring a massive species, which alleviates the project from new groundwater development project, this b 1500 compensating fisheries for negative effects of legislation has the potential to divert tens of At the Rules Committee debate, I its operations; it is unclear if there is an ex- millions of dollars away from ecosystem res- raised a series of important technical emption for mitigation of negative effect on toration, including salmon restoration non-listed salmon stocks. Exempting mitiga- projects. Such groundwater development questions about flaws in this bill. Un- tion responsibility for harm to salmon popu- would likely also reduce surface waters need- fortunately, the House majority has lations provides the exact opposite incentive ed by salmon. decided that it cannot be amended to the kind of salmon protection and en- This damaging legislation has never been through an open rule. hancement advocated by the Council, and es- subject to a single committee hearing or The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sentially amounts to redistributing the input from the State, hunting organizations, time of the gentleman has expired. value of salmon fisheries to agricultural or sport and commercial fishermen, tribes, and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I municipal interests, as well as increasing the conservation groups. Frankly put, this last- minute legislation is a cynical water grab. It yield the gentleman an additional 1 risk to ESA listed fish stocks threatened minute. with extinction. Additionally, the Pacific doesn’t address the cause of the drought, nor Council is concerned about whether Central does it offer solutions. Instead, it is simply Mr. HUFFMAN. If we did have the Valley projects are achieving their current an effort to legislate the destruction of the benefit of a hearing or even just an op- mitigation responsibility, and providing environment and the salmon industry. portunity to amend through an open these exemptions could preclude seeking The very real water shortages experienced rule, we may be able to address some of remedy. If this bill moves forward, it should in parts of California this year are a result of three dry years, not environmental protec- these, but so far, nobody has answered provide direct mitigation for the proposed some of these key technical questions. actions and risks to which it would subject tions. Real solutions to the impacts of the drought include agricultural and urban First, does the bill allow the State fish populations and fishing communities, water board, basically, to do its job if not avoiding this appropriate responsibility. water use efficiency, water recycling and In 2008 and 2009 $158 million in Congres- other tools that can meet our needs and that we head into a fourth year of a critical sional aid was provided to deal with the dis- don’t sacrifice our environment and fish- drought, doing things like issuing cur- aster of the closure of ocean salmon fisheries eries. This legislation addresses none of tailment orders and possibly rationing off California and Oregon south of Cape Fal- those solutions. This legislation could not come at a more orders? These are tough calls that our con due to a collapse of the Sacramento damaging time. 2015 represents the first year State’s water referee has to make. This River salmon stocks. These fisheries are an that drought affected salmon year classes bill does not appear to allow them the important source of jobs for coastal commu- will return as spawning adults. We antici- flexibility to do that. nities, which cannot be replaced simply pate a significant, perhaps dramatic, reduc- through disaster relief. Without adjustments Does the bill, which directs the Fed- tion in returning salmon during 2015–2017. to this bill, we fear such a disaster could be eral Government to ‘‘provide the max- The coming three years will be a critical repeated in the reasonably near future. imum quantity of water supplies pos- time for the salmon industry. This is not a Thank you again for the opportunity to sible’’ next year, allow the Federal theoretical concern. In 2008–2009, three years comment on this legislation; please don’t after record diversions from the Bay-Delta, Government to do other things nec- hesitate to contact me or Ms. Jennifer low salmon populations led to the complete essary to operate the system, like fill- Gilden of the Pacific Council office if you closure of the salmon fishery. This legisla- ing reservoirs, holding water for public have any further questions. tion could help lead to a repeat of that disas- health purposes, or—when it might be Sincerely, trous closure. The standards protecting needed—even for other water contrac- D.O. MCISAAC, Ph.D., salmon today are too low already. Further Executive Director. tors? rollbacks could have a devastating impact Does the bill put additional pressure Mr. HUFFMAN. In addition, Califor- on salmon runs that have already been on the Trinity River, which I rep- nia’s recreational and commercial fish- harmed by drought. resent, and the tribes that have de- ing interests sent a letter on Friday Our salmon industry is valued at $1.4 bil- pended on it for their traditions and with their concerns that this legisla- lion in economic activity annually. The in- their subsistence on healthy salmon tion would ‘‘harm, potentially disas- dustry employs tens of thousands of people from Santa Barbara to northern Oregon, in- populations for millennia? trously, the communities, families, and cluding in California’s Central Valley. This There are many other questions that thousands of fishing jobs in California industry consists of commercial fishermen, are unanswered about this bill. It is and Oregon that depend on the health recreational fishermen, fish processors, ma- not ready for prime time, it is not good of the Bay Delta and its salmon runs.’’ rinas, coastal communities, equipment man- policy, and I urge my colleagues to Mr. Speaker, I will include their let- ufacturers, tackle shops, the hotel and food vote ‘‘no.’’ ter in the RECORD at this time as well. industry, tribes, and the salmon fishing in- dustry at large. All of these economic sec- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. OPPOSITION TO H.R. 5781 tors and individuals could be harmed by Speaker, I am very pleased to yield 3 DECEMBER 5, 2014. damaging federal legislation. We all respect- minutes to the gentleman from Cali- DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of the fully request your leadership to protect our fornia (Mr. LAMALFA), a member of the undersigned organizations, we write to urge future. Natural Resources Committee. you to oppose H.R. 5781 (Valadao, R-CA), a For these reasons, we respectfully urge you Mr. LAMALFA. Thank you, Mr. bill that would dramatically weaken protec- to oppose H.R. 5781 and any other last- tions for salmon and other fish and wildlife minute attempts to undercut the existing Chairman, for working with me in this in California’s Bay-Delta estuary and its balance of rights and protections among the committee on this important topic. tributaries. This legislation would harm, po- users of the California Bay-Delta watershed. Mr. Speaker, I am a farmer in north- tentially disastrously, the communities, California’s drought requires real solutions, ern California, and when I hear talk of families and thousands of fishing jobs in not a return to the imbalanced policies of the water wars being reignited, it has California and Oregon that depend on the the 1940s and 1950s. been a one-sided war, with the amount health of the Bay-Delta and its salmon runs. Thank you for your consideration. of farmers and people that work in the H.R. 5781 would undermine existing legal JOHN MCMANUS, Valley. They haven’t had the bullets to protections for salmon, endangered species, Golden Gate Salmon and other species in the Bay-Delta eco- Association. be in a water war because we have been system, in order to pump more water out of ZEKE GRADER, losing for a long time. the most important salmon producing sys- Pacific Coast Federa- Hundreds of thousands of acre-feet tem south of the Columbia River. For exam- tion of Fishermen’s that have been diverted already in the ple, the bill would rewrite and override pro- Associations. past adds up to millions over the years tections required under the Endangered Spe- DICK POOL, for other uses, besides what has been cies Act and replace the best available Water4Fish. going in the North Valley, South Val- science with political micro-management. ROGER THOMAS, ley, and Central Valley. Those ESA protections also benefit fall run Golden Gate Fisher- Chinook salmon, the backbone of the salmon men’s Association. I heard this comment a while ago. fishery. This legislation would also under- MARK GORELNICK, Powerful, small people were how legis- mine existing federal law, which establishes Coastside Fishing lators looked at us in the valley—pow- fish and wildlife protection and salmon res- Club. erful, small people. Do these folks

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When we talk about unemployment, a Fresno Bee editorial of December 6 This measure here today would help it is nice to trot out pictures and show saying that the Valadao bill, which is everybody in California that is part of what the effect is, but I see nothing in H.R. 5781, should be passed. State water projects or the Central this bill that is going to help the farm [From The Fresno Bee, Dec. 6, 2014] Valley Project. Twenty million people workers themselves, nothing that is FACTS SUPPORT PASSAGE OF DROUGHT RELIEF in California would see additional ben- going to provide more wet water, cre- LEGISLATION efit by taking—and here’s the concept ate water, whether it is through recy- One of the oldest rules in politics is, when here, folks—excess water during high cling, desalination, or conservation— the facts are on your side, you cite the facts; flows that now would be just flowing all the things that southern California when the facts aren’t on your side, you out to the Pacific. has been doing. pound the table. We are not taking water during the Let’s not forget that 80 percent of the Over the last few days, opponents of The middle of the season any more than water used is for agriculture and 20 California Emergency Drought Relief Act, what would already be in the estab- which was introduced in the House of Rep- percent is for industrial, commercial, resentatives on Tuesday, have been yelling lished regime. This is the excess water and residential; so there is a little bit you would see during flood periods or about water grabs, protesting the timing of of a disparity there, my friends. the bill’s introduction and doing all they can the high flows that do happen when we I really am looking at how we move to divert attention from the facts—both per- have rainfall and water thundering towards working on a bipartisan basis. taining to this legislation and to the cruel down the Sacramento River, the Feath- We don’t want to argue. We want to realities of our state’s prolonged drought. er River, and San Joaquin River during make resolutions by working together, So, let’s start with the facts. This drought is the worst that California those high flows. We are taking that and that is not happening. Maybe it is excess water and reprogramming it, so has experienced in at least 1,200 years. So something that I have said—I am not says a study published by the American Geo- it can benefit more people. It doesn’t sure, Mr. Speaker—but I am more than take anything from the fish regime or physical Union and cited by a Washington willing to sit down between now and Post blog Thursday. Not only have we re- any of that type of concern. next year when we have this bill come ceived little rain, but the lack of precipita- We hear the stuff coming from the to the light of the day, if it is reintro- tion has been intensified by record-breaking other side of the aisle that has contin- duced, and we can have an honest dis- high temperatures. Moreover, the fertile ag- ued, whether it has been for 40 years or cussion about the effects it has. ricultural fields of the San Joaquin Valley just recently, to distort what we are are suffering through an ‘‘exceptional Also, when we talk about California’s trying to do here to make more water drought,’’ the most severe classification. 35 million residents, only 12 million re- for California, which is in its third year Yes, it has rained lately in California. side in L.A. County, part of the county of a huge drought—as Mr. MCCARTHY Thank goodness it has. But much more rain that I represent. That is not including said, what looks like a 1,200-year is needed to restore our aquifers, fill our res- San Bernardino, Riverside, or San ervoirs reverse the economic hardship in- record for droughts—and about stop- Diego, so we talk about the boaters in flicted on our state and, in particular, the ping this temporary measure that southern California getting the shaft Valley, by the drought. would help to cause a little bit of ex- for not getting the water and paying The bill (H.R. 5781) introduced by Rep. cess water be retained to help the peo- David Valadao, R-Hanford and supported by ple like this to have jobs. more for that water. GOP leadership provides the flexibility and We hear we need jobs in California. When we are looking at water dis- resources to give farmers in the Valley and We are talking about immigration tribution, I suggest that we sit and ac- elsewhere a fighting chance to grow their bills. Let’s help people have jobs to live tually work openly and transparently. crops and put people back to work in 2015. In the dream. What about the people that We oppose this secretly written Central a nutshell, the bill would allow the Bureau of Valley-focused legislation. We hope Reclamation the freedom to hold more win- are already here? What about the peo- ter rain and snow and then distribute it to ple standing in that line that have con- that we are going to continue the dia- logue because, yes, California, is a areas in need. Not only would this flexibility ditions that look like this, with the help farmers and rural communities, but it crops in our State being left fallow, donor State. We need to be able to con- would benefit the environment as well. these trees and these vines being tinue providing that for the rest of the This legislation is the product of months of stumped or completely pushed out be- Nation, so that we can have a better talks and negotiations earlier this year in- cause we can’t have a vision, all be- economy and a growth in our agricul- volving Republican and Democrats in both cause we have the typical rhetoric, tural area. the House and the U.S. Senate and is the re- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to sult of thoughtful compromise. The bill which I have been listening to as a doesn’t amend the Endangered Species Act farmer when I was outside of this place oppose H.R. 5781, the so-called Cali- fornia Emergency Drought Relief Act or existing biological opinions. It leaves de- and now today on this floor—and prob- cision-making about habitat, protected spe- ably many more times—that says we of 2014, which should be called the CVP cies and water quality to federal environ- can’t build any storage because of this? California Emergency Drought Relief mental agencies. But it would reduce the It is a new regime which respects the Act of 2014, and I yield back the bal- flow of water through the Sacramento-Joa- already-established protocols. This ance of my time. quin River Delta to the Pacific Ocean and doesn’t take away the power from the Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. pump more water to the south—as long as State water board or the other boards Speaker, may I inquire how much time that pumping doesn’t harm protected fish in place. If you would actually read the I have remaining? such as delta smelt, salmon and steelhead. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Moreover, these changes would be tem- bill, you would see in it those provi- porary, as they would end in September of tleman from Washington has 101⁄2 min- sions are kept in place by the Governor 2016 or upon the governor ending California’s and by the water boards. All the enti- utes remaining. drought declaration. ties that have authority over it can Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. Opponents are trying to paint this bill as step in and say, ‘‘We think this is going Speaker, I yield myself the balance of detrimental to the environment and the re- to affect the fish, the water regime, or my time. sult of secret negotiations. Again, let’s ex- any of the others.’’ Mr. Speaker, let me just make a cou- amine the facts. In a phone interview with I urge that we support this measure ple of points here before I yield back The Editorial Board on Friday, Rep. Jim today, and I ask that we listen to what my time. This has been a very inter- Costa, D-Fresno, pointed out that this pro- esting debate. As I mentioned in my posal is similar to Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s is in the bill and not listen to the rhet- bill that was passed under unanimous con- oric and the lies. opening remarks, I attended two hear- sent by the Senate in February. Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I ings in Fresno, California, particularly Passage of Feinstein’s Emergency Drought yield myself such time as I may con- on this issue, and saw firsthand the im- Relief Act then set the stage for negotia- sume. pact of what the natural drought and tions—and compromise—with Valadao, who

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The President has many of which are supported by environ- directed Federal agencies to work with state A week ago, Senator FEINSTEIN said: mentalist, were involved in the negotiations. and local officials in real-time to maximize But they drew firm lines in the sand and quit We just can’t get it done at this point; limited water supplies, prioritize public the talk. and, at that point, my colleagues here health and safety, meet state water quality Valadao’s bill is reasonable and much in the House—Mr. VALADAO, prin- requirements, and ensure a balanced ap- needed. It deserves the support of Sen. Fein- cipally, but the other colleagues that proach to providing for the water needs of stein and Sen. Barbara Boxer and the Cali- spoke—said: I think what we ought to people, agriculture, businesses, power, im- fornia delegation in the House of Representa- do is to put into bill form what we had periled species and the environment. tives. principally agreed to in this con- Instead of legislating how the current dwin- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Let ference—although it wasn’t a formal dling supply of water should be moved within me address another issue. conference, it was an informal con- the state, we should follow the Administra- We heard a number of times from the ference—and put it in bill form. tion’s lead and fund conservation, recycling, speakers on the other side of the aisle Mr. Speaker, I just want to say what and storage projects to create new water. that there has been no hearing on this we have before us is legislation that Additionally, over 30 environmental, natural bill; it came out of the blue, blah, blah, has been largely agreed to in this infor- resource, and fishing groups sent letters of op- blah. We heard that over and over. mal conference that has been going on position to H.R. 5781 to Congress. Fishing in- Maybe it is because when my friends on for some time with the California dustry groups oppose the bill because: the other side of the aisle were in the water issue. The bill would undermine existing legal majority, they didn’t follow regular This isn’t something that came out protections for salmon, endangered species, order, so let me say this as slowly or of the dark. As a matter of fact, in the and other species in the Bay-Delta eco- system, in order to pump more water out of plainly as I can. 4 years that my colleagues controlled In the last Congress, Congressman the most important salmon producing sys- this House, there was no California NUNES introduced a long-term bill that tem south of the Columbia River. For exam- water legislation whatsoever. So to we had a number of hearings on in the ple, the bill would rewrite and override pro- National Resources Committee. We come up here and talk and say there tections required under the Endangered Spe- are other things and they should be in- cies Act and replace the best available marked up the bill in the Resources science with political micro-management.’’ Committee, and we had it on the floor, volved, of course, they should be in- Authors of H.R. 5781 believe it will boost where there were amendments that volved. They were involved with the the economy in part of California, but in this were offered to that bill; and, finally, Senate action on the Senate bill. haphazard attempt at amelioration, they risk in the last Congress, it passed with bi- Mr. Speaker, I just want to say that eliminating jobs in the $1.4 billion salmon in- partisan support. this is good legislation. It represents a That was in the last Congress, Mr. broad consensus that could be done in dustry by, jobs in the Delta tourism industry, and jobs in Northern California agriculture. NUNES’ bill. In this Congress, Mr. the informal conference, so I urge my Natural resource and bird organizations op- VALADAO took that bill, dusted it off, colleagues to pass this legislation. pose the bill because of the devastating im- and made two minor changes. We Hopefully, the Senate can take it up pact it could have on migratory birds and other brought it to the floor, and once again, before we adjourn. If we don’t, the con- fish and wildlife in the Bay-Delta estuary. Ac- it passed with bipartisan support. sequences are that we are going to Mr. Speaker, that is a pretty good ex- have to start all over again in the next cording to these groups: ample of what regular order is, and all Congress. California has already lost more than 90 percent of its existing wetlands and in the we said, by the way, is, ‘‘Okay. This is There has been so much work that has been done in the informal con- current drought conditions, migratory birds our position. This is the House’s posi- are crowding onto the small remaining habi- tion. If the Senate has a different posi- ference that to let that go and not have tat areas, suffering from decreased food and tion, pass a bill.’’ There was nothing some positive action on it, I think, increased risk of disease. complex about that, and to the credit would be wrong for us to do. With at least a billion birds migrating along of Senator FEINSTEIN, primarily, there With that, I urge my colleagues to the Pacific Flyway each year, we cannot afford was a bill that passed with unanimous vote ‘‘yes’’ on this legislation, and I to eliminate even more habitat. We must en- consent. yield back the balance of my time. sure water supplies are properly balanced for I might add, however, Mr. Speaker, Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today all needs and mandating exports to water that there were no hearings held on the in opposition of H.R. 5781, yet another Cali- users south of the Delta will not achieve this Senate bill in the Senate. There were fornia water-grab bill. If enacted, H.R. 5781 balance. no hearings held on the Senate bill; would dictate specific actions for water man- In addition to being deeply flawed, this bill is however, because of the drought in agement agencies’ experts to take while un- being rammed through at the last minute. In- California, many Western senators— dermining state water rights and state environ- troduced just last week, this bill is circum- primarily, Republican Western sen- mental laws. These directives would eliminate venting all regular order and will be voted on ators—when asked, presumably by Sen- flexibility in the system by making it more dif- despite having no hearings and no mark-ups. ator FEINSTEIN, if this bill could go by ficult for state and federal agencies to make As the Sacramento Bee states, ‘‘The new bill unanimous consent, they said, ‘‘Yes, real-time, science-based decisions to address deserves a full public hearing so that we know but there are some conditions that we the drought. its full implications for California.’’ ought to look at before it finally be- In addition to my colleagues speaking out As I have stated before, this drought is comes law.’’ Their principal concern against the bill today, the Administration caused by nature—something so painfully ob- was in the area of the Endangered Spe- issued a Statement of Administration Policy on vious, it can be seen from space. Circum- cies Act. the bill which states: venting science and legislating how to operate Now, in the 20 years that I have been H.R. 5781 makes operational determina- a water system is irresponsible and we must here, I have been a vocal critic of how tions regarding the use of limited water re- find ways to add to our water supply instead the Endangered Species Act has been sources during the ongoing drought, and con- of taking water from one group and giving to implemented, and I hope that we have tains many new provisions that could lead to another for political gain. For these reasons, I unintended consequences or further litiga- made some movement in that with the tion, the Administration cannot support the urge my colleagues to oppose this bill. passage of three bills that we did later bill in its current form. Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, on. I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 5781, a bill Further, the Administration highlighted its My point is this, Mr. Speaker: the that was written in secret, would destroy jobs, ongoing work to address the drought: Senate then passed their bill. The nor- ignores established science, and does nothing mal process under regular order is The United States Department of Agri- to address the drought. culture has directed millions of dollars in when the House has a position and the food, conservation, and emergency water as- Unfortunately, I am unable to participate in Senate has a position, then you get to- sistance to tens of thousands of residents in this debate today due to the House Majority’s gether to negotiate the differences. areas hardest hit by drought. The Bureau of last minute scheduling. Not only were we not Now, there are a lot of differences be- Reclamation has provided cost-share assist- given time for Congressional hearings or pub- tween those two bills, and for the last ance for nine water reclamation and reuse lic input on this legislation, we were not even

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Neither bill will the United States Postal Service lo- delighted to join in Representative solve the drought because neither bill can cated at 55 Grasso Plaza in St. Louis, WAGNER’s legislation to make this make it rain. Missouri, as the ‘‘Sgt. Amanda N. name permanent so that we can all re- Instead of spending the last ten months Pinson Post Office’’. member and revere the memory of this The Clerk read the title of the bill. working across the aisle with all stakeholders brave soldier. The text of the bill is as follows: at the table to come up with legislation that Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance H.R. 5385 actually addresses the statewide drought, the of my time. Majority has negotiated this bill in secret with Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I thank Representatives of the United States of America the gentleman from Vermont for his only a select group of farming interests in the in Congress assembled, support. Central Valley. SECTION 1. SGT. AMANDA N. PINSON POST OF- Everyone in California is affected by the on- FICE. I yield as much time as she may con- going statewide drought and Congress should (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the sume to my distinguished colleague not be picking winners and losers. Unfortu- United States Postal Service located at 55 from the State of Missouri (Mrs. WAG- nately, this bill does just that. Grasso Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri, shall be NER). H.R. 5781 is nothing more than a thinly known and designated as the ‘‘Sgt. Amanda Mrs. WAGNER. Mr. Speaker, I appre- veiled attempt to use the drought as an ex- N. Pinson Post Office’’. ciate my friend and colleague from (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, North Carolina for yielding me this cuse to steal water from the Bay Delta—and map, regulation, document, paper, or other to do so with zero regard for the folks who de- record of the United States to the facility re- time, and the gentleman from Vermont pend on that water for their livelihoods. ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to also for his tremendous support and The Delta supports thousands of jobs in be a reference to the ‘‘Sgt. Amanda N. commitment to honoring our fallen he- farming, fishing and tourism, and has an eco- Pinson Post Office’’. roes. nomic output of more than $4 billion a year. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. Speaker, today I rise in honor of Millions also rely on the Delta for drinking ant to the rule, the gentleman from a great American hero. On March 16, water. When clean water is pumped south, the North Carolina (Mr. MEADOWS) and the 2006, Missouri’s Second District lost a level of salt water in the Delta increases. Folks gentleman from Vermont (Mr. WELCH) brave young woman when United can’t drink seawater. each will control 20 minutes. States Army Sergeant Amanda N. The entire state of California is in a drought. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Pinson was killed in a mortar attack It’s not due to a lack of pumping. It’s due to from North Carolina. while serving during Operation Iraqi a lack of snow and rain. GENERAL LEAVE Freedom. If the Majority was interested in actually ad- Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a dressing the drought, there are things we unanimous consent that all Members moment to reflect on the life of this could do to help. Congress can invest in more may have 5 legislative days within young patriot. water conservation, more water recycling, and which to revise and extend their re- Army Sergeant Amanda Pinson was a more water storage. marks and include extraneous mate- signals intelligence analyst assigned to With investments like these, we can collect rials on the bill under consideration. the 101st Military Intelligence Detach- millions of gallons of new water, help farmers The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ment of the 101st Airborne Division better plan, and create good jobs. objection to the request of the gen- based in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. This bill does none of that. Our people de- tleman from North Carolina? On a personal note, I have to say that serve better than this politically driven bill. There was no objection. the Screaming Eagles are very personal They deserve solutions. Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield to me, as my oldest son is presently Mr. Speaker, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on H.R. myself such time as I may consume. serving as an Army officer in the 101st. 5781. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Amanda is survived by her mother, The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time of H.R. 5385, sponsored by Representa- Chris; her father, Tony; and her young- for debate has expired. tive ANN WAGNER of Missouri, to des- er brother, Bryan. Pursuant to House Resolution 770, ignate the Post Office located at 55 Growing up in Lemay, Missouri, the previous question is ordered on the Grasso Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri, as Amanda enlisted in the Army after bill, as amended. the Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson Post Office. graduating from Hancock Place High The question is on the engrossment Army Sergeant Amanda Pinson died School, where she won several scholar- and third reading of the bill. on March 16, 2006, while serving during ships and was on the basketball and The bill was ordered to be engrossed Operation Iraqi Freedom. She, along the softball teams. and read a third time, and was read the with a fellow soldier, were killed when Amanda was always concerned about third time. a mortar round detonated. She was helping others. In high school, she The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- only 21 years old. started her own group called HELP, ant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further Sergeant Pinson enlisted in the the Hancock Environmental Leader- consideration of H.R. 5781 is postponed. Army after graduating from high ship Program. She enlisted all of her school and was known as a model sol- friends to join, and Amanda and the HELP group planted trees at local f dier, a ‘‘breath of fresh air,’’ and want- ed to attend college after the military parks and volunteered with local sen- to become a CIA or FBI agent. iors. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Mr. Speaker, this courageous young The group also planted and main- PRO TEMPORE woman served her country with honor tained flowers at the entrance of Jef- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and gave her life in defense of our ferson Barracks Park. The park where ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair country. It is my honor and privilege she used to plant flowers is adjoined to will postpone further proceedings to stand before this body and pay trib- Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, today on motions to suspend the rules ute to Sergeant Pinson’s memory and where Amanda is laid to rest. on which a recorded vote or the yeas sacrifice. I ask my colleagues to vote Amanda also had the respect and ad- and nays are ordered, or on which the in favor of H.R. 5385. miration of her fellow soldiers. She was vote incurs objection under clause 6 of Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of described, indeed, as a model soldier rule XX. my time. and ‘‘a breath of fresh air’’ by Lieuten- Record votes on postponed questions Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I support ant Colonel Lucinda Lane, who spoke will be taken later. this, and I can’t add to the excellent at her service.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:29 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08DE7.019 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8841 Upon her death, Sergeant Pinson was Swingley Ridge Road in Chesterfield, Mis- he would say it was because he loved awarded a Bronze Star, a Good Conduct souri, shall be known and designated as the his family, he loved his country, and he Medal, a Global War on Terrorism ‘‘Sgt. Zachary M. Fisher Post Office’’. was willing and did give his life for his (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Medal, and a Purple Heart. map, regulation, document, paper, or other country. Her impact on the people privileged record of the United States to the facility re- So as a person here standing on the to know her during her life is evidenced ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to floor, as an American hearing about by the many memorials honoring be a reference to the ‘‘Sgt. Zachary M. Fish- the bravery of this young man, I want Amanda. In 2006, the U.S. Army hon- er Post Office’’. to thank Representative WAGNER for ored Amanda by dedicating the build- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- bringing this to the collective atten- ing where she worked in Tikrit, Iraq, ant to the rule, the gentleman from tion of the House of Representatives, naming it ‘‘Pinson Hall.’’ A pink wil- North Carolina (Mr. MEADOWS) and the and we fully support this legislation. It low tree was planted in her honor at gentleman from Vermont (Mr. WELCH) is a small honor for a large sacrifice. her alma mater, Hancock High School, each will control 20 minutes. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance in 2006. And now, the Amanda N. The Chair recognizes the gentleman of my time. Pinson Post Office will join these me- from North Carolina. Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield morials as a testament to the bravery, GENERAL LEAVE as much time as she may consume to valor, and kindness of this American Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I ask my distinguished colleague from the hero who gave the ultimate sacrifice unanimous consent that all Members State of Missouri (Mrs. WAGNER). for her country. may have 5 legislative days within Mrs. WAGNER. Mr. Speaker, I thank It is my honor to sponsor H.R. 5385, a which to revise and extend their re- the gentleman from North Carolina for bill that names the Affton branch, marks and include extraneous mate- yielding the time and the gentleman Grasso Plaza post office after such a rials on the bill under consideration. from Vermont for his always kind and courageous young woman, immor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there compassionate words about our fallen talizing a hero who gave up her life in objection to the request of the gen- heroes and these great opportunities service to the Nation she loved. May it tleman from North Carolina? that we have to represent them and bring comfort to her family and friends There was no objection. give living testament to their bravery and give witness to Sergeant Pinson’s Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield and their sacrifice. bravery and her sacrifice. myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor a To quote the phrase that adorns so Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. great American hero, Sergeant many of the tributes and memorials to 5794, introduced by Representative ANN Zachary M. Fisher, of my hometown of Amanda: ‘‘If love could have saved you, WAGNER of Missouri, to designate the Ballwin, Missouri. you would have lived forever.’’ post office located at 16105 Swingley On July 14, 2010, Missouri’s Second So today, on behalf of a grateful na- Ridge Road in Chesterfield, Missouri, District lost a brave young man when tion, I say: ‘‘Thank you, Amanda, and as the Sgt. Zachary M. Fisher Post Of- United States Army Sergeant Zach you are, indeed, loved.’’ fice. Fisher was killed by an IED while serv- Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I thank Army Sergeant Zachary Fisher, a na- ing during Operation Enduring Free- the gentlewoman from Missouri for her tive of Ballwin, Missouri, was killed on dom. words, and I would say that it rep- July 14, 2010, at Forward Operating Sergeant Fisher was assigned to the resents her heart. Whether it is here in Base Lagman in Afghanistan. He died 27th Engineer Battalion of the 20th En- Washington, D.C., or anywhere else, of wounds sustained when insurgents gineer Brigade based out of Fort Bragg, she is always looking to really recog- attacked his vehicle and detonated an North Carolina. He was, indeed, 24 nize those who serve their country. improvised explosive device. Sergeant years old when he died at Forward Op- Certainly, in this honor today, I Fisher was only 24 years old. erating Base Lagman in Afghanistan. would urge all our Members to join me Mr. Speaker, Sergeant Fisher was a Zach was, again, from my hometown in support of this bill. brave young man. He decided to join of Ballwin, Missouri, and he graduated Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance the Army Reserve, and then coura- in 2004 from Marquette High School, of my time. geously volunteered to become a mem- where his history teacher remembered The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ber of the Active Duty military. Ser- him as a patriotic student with an in- question is on the motion offered by geant Fisher chose to put himself in terest in how the United States devel- the gentleman from North Carolina harm’s way in order to protect the oped as a country. (Mr. MEADOWS) that the House suspend freedoms that we, as Americans, enjoy Zach met his beautiful and loving the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5385. every day. We owe him a great debt of wife, Jessica, just before his earlier de- The question was taken; and (two- gratitude for making the ultimate sac- ployment in Iraq. At the time of his thirds being in the affirmative) the rifice on our behalf. death, they had been married for just 2 rules were suspended and the bill was I ask my colleagues to honor and me- years. passed. morialize Zachary M. Fisher’s service Zach is survived by his parents, Sue A motion to reconsider was laid on by supporting H.R. 5794. and Jim Jacobs and Bob and Alicia the table. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Fisher; three brothers, Andrew, Clay- f my time. ton, and Alexander; and two sisters, SGT. ZACHARY M. FISHER POST Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Emily and Zoe. OFFICE self such time as I may consume. Zach initially enlisted in the U.S. Again, it is a combination of humil- Army Reserves, and when he told his Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I move ity and pride when we hear about the parents that he wanted to report for to suspend the rules and pass the bill lives of these brave young Americans. Active Duty, they asked him to give (H.R. 5794) to designate the facility of That is the second wonderful person two good reasons why he would choose the United States Postal Service lo- from Missouri, but all of us, in our to put himself in harm’s way for the cated at 16105 Swingley Ridge Road in States, have people that have served service of his country. His reply said a Chesterfield, Missouri, as the ‘‘Sgt. America this way. lot about the character of the man, Zachary M. Fisher Post Office’’. What strikes me here is Sergeant Zach Fisher. First, he wanted to join The Clerk read the title of the bill. Fisher went from Iraq to Afghanistan— the Army because he wanted the dis- The text of the bill is as follows: he didn’t have to do that, but he had a cipline it would provide, and, more im- H.R. 5794 need to serve—and the inspiring story portantly, he wanted to be a part of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of about his selfless commitment to serv- something bigger than himself. Representatives of the United States of America Although the United States of Amer- in Congress assembled, ing this country when he had behind a loving family and a wife, and he sac- ica can never fully repay the priceless SECTION 1. SGT. ZACHARY M. FISHER POST OF- FICE. rificed all. debt we owe to Sergeant Fisher, we can (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the If he were here and were asked the do our part to ensure that his memory United States Postal Service located at 16105 question, ‘‘Was it worth it?’’ you know lives on. Therefore, it is my honor to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:48 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08DE7.029 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H8842 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 8, 2014 sponsor H.R. 5794, a bill that names the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Three years later, he earned a master’s Chesterfield main post office after such objection to the request of the gen- in divinity, and in 1989, he was the a courageous young man, immor- tleman from North Carolina? youngest person to earn a doctor of di- talizing a hero who gave up his life in There was no objection. vinity degree in the 200-year history of service to the Nation that he loved. Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield the Virginia Theological Seminary. He All of Zachary’s friends would say myself such time as I may consume. has been a visiting fellow at the Uni- that Zach was their best friend. He was I rise today in support of H.R. 4030, versity of Munich in Germany as well a dedicated warrior whose commitment introduced by FREDERICA WILSON of as at Oxford University in England. to family, friends, and country will be Florida, to designate the post office lo- In 1977, Reverend Barry took a pay long remembered. cated at 18640 NW 2nd Avenue in cut in order to lead the Saint Agnes I am proud that this legislation will Miami, Florida, as the Father Richard Episcopal Church, the largest and old- serve as a testament to the dedication Marquess-Barry Post Office Building. est Episcopal congregation for people and sacrifice of Sergeant Zachary Fish- The Reverend Canon Richard Living- of color in south Florida. Not only did er, standing as a physical reminder of ston Marquess-Barry has led a remark- he transform Saint Agnes and leave it the bravery of one American from Mis- able life—one of courage, service, and with an endowment upon his retire- souri’s Second Congressional District strong faith. ment, he also worked tirelessly to im- who chose to serve a cause greater Father Marquess-Barry has been an prove the Overtown community where than oneself. ordained priest in the Episcopalian Saint Agnes is located. Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I urge church for 39 years. He currently serves As a young priest, Reverend Barry all Members to support the passage of as the pastor of the Historic Saint served his community religiously and H.R. 5794, and I yield back the balance Agnes Episcopal Church in Miami, also dedicated himself to furthering of my time. Florida. In this capacity, Father Mar- civil rights despite numerous assas- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The quess-Barry has contributed to sination attempts. He led the effort to question is on the motion offered by bettering the lives of those in his con- integrate the St. Lucie County public the gentleman from North Carolina gregation and community, and he has school system. He also pressured the city of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie Coun- (Mr. MEADOWS) that the House suspend earned a well-respected reputation for ty to adopt fair hiring and promotion the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5794. bridging the divide between people of practices within the police and fire de- The question was taken; and (two- different races and religions and of up- partments and within all other govern- thirds being in the affirmative) the lifting the downtrodden and under- ment agencies. He has also been a rules were suspended and the bill was privileged. The projects and ministries champion of improving housing options passed. of his church are numerous—among for underprivileged people in our com- A motion to reconsider was laid on them, spearheading an affordable hous- munity. the table. ing project for low- and moderate-in- come families. Among his many awards, Reverend f Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to Barry is currently the holder of two b 1530 join me in honoring the dedication and keys to Miami-Dade County and of one selflessness that Father Marquess- key to the city of Miami for his many FATHER RICHARD MARQUESS- years of devotion and advocacy to the Barry has shown throughout his life, BARRY POST OFFICE BUILDING south Florida community. He has been and I urge the support for this bill. Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I move I reserve the balance of my time. recognized for his work by Phi Beta to suspend the rules and pass the bill Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I fully sup- Sigma Fraternity, the NAACP, the (H.R. 4030) to designate the facility of port this legislation. Florida State Senate, and President the United States Postal Service lo- At this time, I yield such time as she Obama. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank cated at 18640 NW 2nd Avenue in may consume to the gentlewoman from Reverend Barry for his decades of serv- Miami, Florida, as the ‘‘Father Richard Florida, Representative WILSON, and I ice to our community, and I ask all of Marquess-Barry Post Office Building.’’ thank her for sponsoring this legisla- my colleagues to join me in supporting The Clerk read the title of the bill. tion. this bill to designate the Miami post The text of the bill is as follows: Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, office the Father Richard Marquess- H.R. 4030 I thank Congressman WELCH for yield- Barry Post Office Building. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ing me time as well as Chairman ISSA Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield resentatives of the United States of America in and Ranking Member CUMMINGS for Congress assembled, back the balance of my time. their support in bringing this bill to Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I urge SECTION 1. FATHER RICHARD MARQUESS-BARRY the floor. POST OFFICE BUILDING. all Members to support H.R. 4030, and I I rise today in strong support of H.R. yield back the balance of my time. (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the 4030, a bill to designate the post office United States Postal Service located at 18640 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The NW 2nd Avenue in Miami, Florida, shall be at 18640 NW 2nd Avenue in Miami Gar- question is on the motion offered by known and designated as the ‘‘Father Rich- dens, Florida, as the Father Richard the gentleman from North Carolina ard Marquess-Barry Post Office Building’’. Marquess-Barry Post Office Building. (Mr. MEADOWS) that the House suspend (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, The Reverend Canon Richard Living- the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4030. map, regulation, document, paper, or other ston Marquess-Barry was born on No- The question was taken; and (two- record of the United States to the facility re- vember 14, 1940, in Miami, Florida, to thirds being in the affirmative) the ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Bahamian immigrants. Raised by his rules were suspended and the bill was be a reference to the ‘‘Father Richard Mar- grandparents, Reverend Barry attended quess-Barry Post Office Building’’. passed. the Miami-Dade County Public Schools A motion to reconsider was laid on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- system while working as a garbage col- the table. ant to the rule, the gentleman from lector every morning before school and f North Carolina (Mr. MEADOWS) and the as a dishwasher after school. gentleman from Vermont (Mr. WELCH) Reverend Barry earned his Bachelor FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICER each will control 20 minutes. of Arts at St. Augustine College in Ra- SCOTT J. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL The Chair recognizes the gentleman leigh, North Carolina, in 1962. That POST OFFICE BUILDING from North Carolina. same year, he married Virla Rolle, his Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I move GENERAL LEAVE college sweetheart. The couple has to suspend the rules and pass the bill Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I ask been married for 52 years and has one (H.R. 5562) to designate the facility of unanimous consent that all Members daughter and two grandsons. the United States Postal Service lo- may have 5 legislative days within Reverend Barry’s lifelong devotion to cated at 801 West Ocean Avenue in which to revise and extend their re- the church began in 1965 when he be- Lompoc, California, as the ‘‘Federal marks and include extraneous mate- came the only person of color enrolled Correctional Officer Scott J. Williams rials on the bill under consideration. at the Virginia Theological Seminary. Memorial Post Office Building.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:48 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08DE7.031 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8843 The Clerk read the title of the bill. rectional Officer Scott J. Williams Me- JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD The text of the bill is as follows: morial Post Office Building. POST OFFICE H.R. 5562 This is an important bill not only for Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I move Be it enacted by the Senate and House of the community of Lompoc, which re- to suspend the rules and pass the bill Representatives of the United States of America sides in my congressional district on (H.R. 5687) to designate the facility of in Congress assembled, the central coast of California, but for the United States Postal Service lo- SECTION 1. FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICER the memory of a public servant we lost cated at 101 East Market Street in SCOTT J. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL POST way too soon. Naming the Lompoc post Long Beach, California, as the ‘‘Jua- OFFICE BUILDING. office in honor of Scott J. Williams is (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the nita Millender-McDonald Post Office.’’ a very fitting tribute. The Clerk read the title of the bill. United States Postal Service located at 801 Scott was a veteran, a civil servant, The text of the bill is as follows: West Ocean Avenue in Lompoc, California, and a beloved family man who dedi- shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Fed- cated his life to public service. As a H.R. 5687 eral Correctional Officer Scott J. Williams Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Memorial Post Office Building’’. youth, he attended Lompoc High School and Allan Hancock College, Representatives of the United States of America (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, in Congress assembled, map, regulation, document, paper, or other both in the 24th Congressional District SECTION 1. JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD record of the United States to the facility re- of California. POST OFFICE. ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to His tradition of service began in the (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the be a reference to the ‘‘Federal Correctional Persian Gulf war, with distinction and United States Postal Service located at 101 Officer Scott J. Williams Memorial Post Of- valor, rising to the rank of corporal in East Market Street in Long Beach, Cali- fice Building’’. the United States Marine Corps. Dur- fornia, shall be known and designated as the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ing his military career, Scott was wide- ‘‘Juanita Millender-McDonald Post Office’’. ant to the rule, the gentleman from ly respected by his colleagues and was (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, North Carolina (Mr. MEADOWS) and the credited with saving many lives during map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility re- gentleman from Vermont (Mr. WELCH) combat. In fact, his outstanding work ferred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be each will control 20 minutes. as a decorated veteran has been recog- a reference to the ‘‘Juanita Millender- The Chair recognizes the gentleman nized through multiple awards, includ- McDonald Post Office’’. from North Carolina. ing being honored as Marine of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- GENERAL LEAVE Year in 1989. Upon returning home to ant to the rule, the gentleman from Lompoc, Scott continued his services Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I ask North Carolina (Mr. MEADOWS) and the to our Nation and began a career in law unanimous consent that all Members gentleman from Vermont (Mr. WELCH) may have 5 legislative days within enforcement as a correctional officer. each will control 20 minutes. which to revise and extend their re- After 4 years of service at the United The Chair recognizes the gentleman marks and include extraneous mate- States Bureau of Prisons, Scott was from North Carolina. tragically killed in the line of duty in rials on the bill under consideration. GENERAL LEAVE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there 1997. We are still saddened by the loss of Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I ask objection to the request of the gen- unanimous consent that all Members tleman from North Carolina? this local hero and this family man. He is sincerely missed by the people of Los may have 5 legislative days within There was no objection. which to revise and extend their re- Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Alamos, California, and by the entire Lompoc, California, community. marks and include extraneous mate- myself such time as I may consume. rials on the bill under consideration. I rise in support of H.R. 5562, which is After years of selfless service to our Nation and to the local community, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there sponsored by Representative LOIS the naming of the Lompoc Post Office objection to the request of the gen- CAPPS of California, to designate the after Officer Scott Williams is a fitting tleman from North Carolina? post office located at 801 West Ocean There was no objection. Avenue, in Lompoc, California, as the tribute. This recognition would com- plement the memorial park and the Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Federal Correctional Officer Scott J. myself such time as I may consume. Williams Memorial Post Office Build- State highway in his name, and it would continue to honor a man whose I rise in support of H.R. 5687, intro- ing. duced by Representative JANICE HAHN Senior Officer Specialist Scott J. selfless career was dedicated to keep- ing our Nation, as well as his own com- of California, to designate the facility Williams was killed in the line of duty of the United States Postal Service lo- on April 3 of 1997. While performing munity, safe. Scott is survived by his wife, Kristy, cated at 101 East Market Street in routine supervision duties at the U.S. and their two daughters, Kaitlin and Long Beach, California, as the Juanita penitentiary in Lompoc, California, an Kallee. This bill also honors them be- Millender-McDonald Post Office. inmate senselessly and brutally at- cause they have sacrificed as well, and Juanita Millender-McDonald rep- tacked Officer Williams, tragically they have shown great perseverance in resented California’s 37th District in taking his life. Officer Williams was a the face of terrible tragedy. the House of Representatives for over a marine veteran, a former Marine of the I thank you for the privilege of decade, serving from 1996 until her un- Year, who served in Operation Desert speaking on the family’s behalf. Mr. timely death. During her time in Con- Storm. He is survived by his wife and Speaker, I am honored to author this gress, she was known for her commit- two daughters. bill and to see it here on the floor ment to protecting international I ask my colleagues to support H.R. today. I urge my colleagues to support human rights, and she worked to aid 5562 and ensure that this fallen hero is this important legislation. victims of genocide and human traf- never forgotten. Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield ficking. Representative Millender- I reserve the balance of my time. back the balance of my time. McDonald was also the first African Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, first of all, Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield American woman to chair the House I am in full support of this postal nam- back the balance of my time. Administration Committee. Sadly, she ing. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The passed away on April 22, 2007, at age 68, At this time, I yield such time as she question is on the motion offered by due to colon cancer. may consume to the gentlewoman from the gentleman from North Carolina Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to California, Representative CAPPS, the (Mr. MEADOWS) that the House suspend join me in memorializing Juanita sponsor of this legislation. the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5562. Millender-McDonald’s public service by Mrs. CAPPS. I thank my colleague The question was taken; and (two- supporting this bill. from Vermont for yielding time. thirds being in the affirmative) the I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support rules were suspended and the bill was Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I support of H.R. 5562, which would designate the passed. this legislation. United States Postal Service facility in A motion to reconsider was laid on At this time, I yield such time as she Lompoc, California, as the Federal Cor- the table. may consume to the gentlewoman from

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It is my hope that honoring her now It is my hope that honoring her now will Today, we are voting on a piece of will allow her life and accomplish- allow her life and accomplishments to inspire legislation that will recognize the life ments to inspire further residents, not further residents not only of Long Beach but and legacy of the late Congresswoman, only of Long Beach but Americans Americans across the land. Juanita Millender-McDonald, by desig- across the land. Mr. MEADOWS. I reserve the balance nating the United States Postal Serv- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to speak today of my time. ice facility located at 101 East Market about a friend and predecessor who served Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield Street, in Long Beach, as the Juanita some of the same communities that I now rep- such time as he may consume to the Millender-McDonald Post Office. resent. gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Many of my colleagues in the House Today we are voting on a piece of legisla- THOMPSON), my good friend who is the had the opportunity to serve alongside tion that will recognize the life and legacy of ranking member of the Homeland Se- Congresswoman Millender-McDonald. the late Congresswoman Juanita Millender- curity Committee. They remember her forceful person- McDonald, by designating the United States ality and her unyielding advocacy on Postal Service facility located at 101 E. Market Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. behalf of her constituents. However, Street in Long Beach, as the Juanita Speaker, I rise in support of legislation Juanita, who left us so suddenly and Millender-McDonald Post Office. naming this facility after Ms. Juanita too early, was a remarkable woman Many of my colleagues in the House had Millender-McDonald, a wonderful lady. who broke barriers and who had many the opportunity to serve alongside Congress- She served this institution well up impressive achievements even before woman Millender-McDonald and remember until her final moments. Most of us entering Congress. her forceful personality and her unyielding ad- were not aware of the terminal illness vocacy on behalf of her constituents. she had. She served with grace, dig- b 1545 However, Juanita, who left us so suddenly nity, and honor, and our respect. She By age 26, Juanita Millender-McDon- and too early, was a remarkable woman who will be missed. ald was a mother of five. She was al- broke barriers and had many impressive Mr. WELCH. I yield back the balance ready in her forties when, after raising achievements even before entering Congress. of my time. her children, Valerie, Angela, Sherryll, By age 26, Juanita Millender-McDonald was Mr. MEADOWS. I yield back the bal- Michael, and R. Keith, she went back a mother of five. She was already in her for- ance of my time. to school and earned both her bach- ties, when, after raising her children, she went The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. elor’s and master’s degrees with the back to school and subsequently earned bach- WEBER of Texas). The question is on support of her loving husband, James. elor’s and master’s degrees and did additional the motion offered by the gentleman She became a teacher in the Los An- studies towards a PhD. from North Carolina (Mr. MEADOWS) geles Unified School District and later She became a teacher in L.A. USD and that the House suspend the rules and became the manuscript editor for Im- later the manuscript editor for Images, a text- pass the bill, H.R. 5687. ages, a textbook aimed at promoting book aimed at promoting the self-esteem of The question was taken; and (two- the self-esteem of young women, and young women, and the director of gender eq- thirds being in the affirmative) the the director of gender equality pro- uity programs for the school district. rules were suspended and the bill was grams for the school district. She broke down barriers for women and mi- passed. She broke down barriers for women norities and made history by becoming the A motion to reconsider was laid on and minorities and made history by be- first African-American woman elected to the the table. coming the first African American Carson City Council, and in 2007 became the woman elected to the Carson City first African-American woman to chair a Con- Council and, in 2007, became the first gressional Committee—the House Administra- f African American woman to chair a tion Committee. congressional committee, the Com- While serving for more than a decade in the R. JESS BROWN UNITED STATES mittee on House Administration. House of Representatives, she also served on COURTHOUSE While serving for more than a decade the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I move to in the House of Representatives, she and the Small Business Committee—the com- suspend the rules and pass the bill also served on the Transportation and mittees on which I now serve—and was an (H.R. 579) to designate the United Infrastructure Committee and the active member of the Congressional Black States courthouse located at 501 East Small Business Committee, the com- Caucus. Court Street in Jackson, Mississippi, mittees on which I now currently From her days in the California Assembly to as the ‘‘R. Jess Brown United States serve, and she was an active member of serving here in the House, Juanita Millender- Courthouse.’’ the Congressional Black Caucus. McDonald dedicated her career to advocating From her days in the California As- for the Los Angeles public school system, job The Clerk read the title of the bill. sembly to serving here in the House, training, women’s equality and women’s The text of the bill is as follows: Juanita Millender-McDonald dedicated health, and combating the drug epidemic that H.R. 579 her career to advocating for the Los was tearing apart her community. Her advo- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Angeles public school system, job cacy on behalf of the victims of genocide and Representatives of the United States of America training, women’s equality, women’s human trafficking serves as a lasting testa- in Congress assembled, health, and combating the drug epi- ment to her dedication to creating a better SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. demic that was tearing apart her com- world. The United States courthouse located at munity. Her advocacy on behalf of the Congresswoman Millender-McDonald 501 East Court Street in Jackson, Mis- victims of genocide and human traf- worked tirelessly for her constituents, taking sissippi, shall be known and designated as ficking serves as a lasting testament to only a week of leave before she succumbed to the ‘‘R. Jess Brown United States Court- her dedication to creating a better cancer. house’’. world. By designating a United States Postal Serv- SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Congresswoman Millender-McDonald ice facility in my district as the Juanita Any reference in a law, map, regulation, worked tirelessly for her constituents, Millender-McDonald Post Office, we honor an document, paper, or other record of the taking only a week of leave before she exemplary woman with an incredible public United States to the United States court- succumbed to cancer. service record. house referred to in section 1 shall be deemed

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He attended law school at Texas tleman from Minnesota (Mr. NOLAN) plaintiff in a lawsuit that sought equal Southern University and practiced law each will control 20 minutes. pay for Black teachers in Jackson. in Mississippi, starting in 1953 and con- The Chair recognizes the gentleman After teaching in Jackson, Jess at- tinuing throughout the latter civil from Wisconsin. tended Texas Southern University law rights era. GENERAL LEAVE school. Jess left the law school before As associate counsel for the National Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- receiving his juris doctorate but was Association for the Advancement of mous consent that all Members may able to return to Mississippi and pass Colored People, the NAACP, Legal De- have 5 legislative days in which to re- the Mississippi Bar in 1953. fense and Educational Fund, Mr. Brown vise and extend their remarks and in- Beginning his career in Vicksburg, filed the first civil rights suit in Mis- clude extraneous material on H.R. 579. Mississippi, R. Jess Brown confined his sissippi in the 1950s. The suit, filed in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there practice to cases involving divorces, Jefferson Davis County, sought the en- objection to the request of the gen- deeds, land titles, and other practices forcement of the right of Black citizens tleman from Wisconsin? that did not agitate White members of to become registered voters. There was no objection. the bar. However, after the Brown v. In 1961, Brown represented James Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Board of Education of Topeka ruling in Meredith in his suit to be allowed to self such time as I may consume. 1954, Jess felt compelled to defend the H.R. 579 designates the United States enter the University of Mississippi. His civil rights of African Americans. courthouse located at 501 East Court victory in this case opened the doors of In the fall of 1955, the conditions and that university to all of Mississippi’s Street in Jackson, Mississippi, as the hardships endured by Black lawyers in R. Jess Brown United States Court- citizens. While working with the the courts led Mr. Brown and seven NAACP Legal Defense and Educational house. other Black attorneys to establish the Mr. Brown was a civil rights lawyer Fund, Brown played a major role in Magnolia Bar Association. who worked against racial discrimina- fighting discrimination in the areas of Mr. Speaker, R. Jess Brown is cred- tion and was credited in the 1950s with transportation and other public accom- ited with filing the first civil suit on filing the first civil rights lawsuit in modations. behalf of African Americans in the the State of Mississippi. During his lifetime, he received nu- A native of Oklahoma, Mr. Brown at- State of Mississippi. That lawsuit, on merous awards and honors, including tended Illinois State University, Indi- behalf of a Jefferson County minister, the NAACP’s Lawyer of the Year ana University, and the Texas South- challenged laws that prevented Blacks Award; the National Bar Association C. ern University Law School. In the from voting. Francis Stradford Award, which is the Mr. Speaker, Jess Brown has an ex- 1960s, he was one of only four African Bar Association’s highest award; and tensive record as a civil rights lawyer. American lawyers in the State of Mis- the Mississippi Teachers Association’s His list of clients included Clyde sissippi and one of three who took civil award for extraordinary service to edu- Kennard, who was charged with and rights cases. cation in Mississippi. In 1962, he worked on behalf of James convicted of a fictitious crime while R. Jess Brown will be remembered as Meredith, whose successful lawsuit al- attempting to desegregate the Univer- more than a brilliant attorney and lowed him to be the first African Amer- sity of Southern Mississippi; James H. civil rights leader; he will also be re- ican student to enroll at Ole Miss. Meredith, whose litigation ultimately membered as a great American. As Later, Mr. Brown worked to fight led to the integration of the University such, it is fitting that the United against discrimination in transpor- of Mississippi; Dr. Gilbert Mason, who States courthouse in Jackson, Mis- tation and other public accommoda- led the effort to end racial segregation sissippi, be designated the R. Jess tions. on the beaches of Biloxi, Mississippi; Brown United States Courthouse. Given his dedication to the law and and civil rights icons Medgar Wiley I support this legislation and urge all his work in civil rights, it is appro- Evers and Dr. Aaron Henry. of my colleagues to join me in passing priate to name this courthouse after Mr. Speaker, Mr. Brown was admit- H.R. 579. him. ted to practice law before all Mis- I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of sissippi court systems, the United Mr. PETRI. I yield back the balance my time. States District Court for the Northern of my time, Mr. Speaker. Mr. NOLAN. Mr. Speaker, I would District of Mississippi, the United The SPEAKER pro tempore. The like to begin by yielding such time as States District Court for the Southern question is on the motion offered by he may consume to the distinguished District of Mississippi, the United the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. States Court of Appeals for the Fifth PETRI) that the House suspend the THOMPSON). Circuit Court, and the United States rules and pass the bill, H.R. 579. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Supreme Court. Mr. Brown also served The question was taken; and (two- Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity on the executive board of the National thirds being in the affirmative) the to speak on behalf of this bill, H.R. 579, Bar Association for approximately 15 rules were suspended and the bill was a bill to designate the United States years. passed. courthouse in Jackson, Mississippi, as On December 3, 1989, R. Jess Brown A motion to reconsider was laid on the R. Jess Brown United States Court- died of cancer in Jackson, Mississippi, the table. house. at the age of 77. Mr. Speaker, Richard Jess Brown was Mr. Speaker, R. Jess Brown is well f born on September 12, 1912, in Coffey- deserving of this honor, and I urge my b 1600 ville, Kansas. His parents, Ernestine colleagues to join me in supporting JAMES L. OBERSTAR MEMORIAL and Joe Brown, were jazz musicians H.R. 579. HIGHWAY and performed in and managed a local Mr. PETRI. I reserve the balance of theater. my time. Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I move to R. Jess Brown received a bachelor’s Mr. NOLAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- suspend the rules and pass the bill of science in industrial arts from Illi- self such time as I may consume. (H.R. 4926) to designate the ‘‘James L. nois State Normal University and a I too rise in support of H.R. 579, to Oberstar Memorial Highway’’ and the master’s of science in industrial edu- designate the United States courthouse ‘‘James L. Oberstar National Scenic cation from Indiana University in in Jackson, Mississippi, as the R. Jess Byway’’ in the State of Minnesota, as Bloomington, Indiana. Brown United States Courthouse. amended. After teaching at Alcorn State Uni- R. Jess Brown was a towering figure The Clerk read the title of the bill. versity, R. Jess Brown moved to Jack- in the history of the civil rights move- The text of the bill is as follows:

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He and I served together for milepost 259 at Duluth, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the ‘‘James L. Ober- versity of Minnesota,’’ that is where he many years in this Congress, and we star Memorial Highway’’. learned French. worked closely together as representa- SEC. 2. REFERENCES. He also became a very good speaker tives of rural districts in Minnesota. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, doc- of the dialect that people speak down One thing that I really admired about ument, paper, or other record of the United in Haiti. He knew three or four other Congressman Oberstar, he wasn’t States to the segment of Interstate Route 35 re- languages. He had a natural facility for afraid to take tough positions and do ferred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a ref- languages. what he thought was right. erence to the ‘‘James L. Oberstar Memorial Jim also had a great interest in As chairman of the Transportation Highway’’. transportation policy and in history, and Infrastructure Committee, he sup- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and I think, as someone said at his me- ported an increase in the gas tax, so ant to the rule, the gentleman from morial service, he felt everyone that he that we could ensure long-term sus- Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI) and the gen- talked with shared the great love he tainable funding for our Nation’s trans- tleman from Minnesota (Mr. NOLAN) had for all the details and history and portation needs. That is one thing he each will control 20 minutes. facts of different situations, but he was and I both agreed on, and I know he The Chair recognizes the gentleman wrong, but if you were interested, it met strong resistance for expressing from Wisconsin. was fascinating to spend time with Jim those views. GENERAL LEAVE Oberstar. Beyond his work on the committee, Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- He loved the outdoors. He fought to Congressman Oberstar was passionate mous consent that all Members may make sure that the lakes and rivers of about his district and the people he have 5 legislative days in which to re- northern Minnesota and the Boundary represented. He was a tireless advo- vise and extend their remarks and in- Waters and so on were, to the extent cate, and he made sure that the Eighth clude extraneous material on the bill possible, properly managed for the en- District had a voice through his leader- before us, H.R. 4926. vironment, but also available for the ship and in the caucus. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there working people of that area for their Mr. Speaker, the legacy of Jim Ober- objection to the request of the gen- recreation and all the rest, rather than star will live on in Minnesota and tleman from Wisconsin? just a few. across the country for decades to come, There was no objection. He was an example for many of us and I know that he would be proud to Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- who served in this House of dedication have this highway and national scenic self such time as I might consume. and putting country and his citizens byway in Minnesota named in his Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. before self, and he liked to have fun. I memory, and as has been indicated, we 4926. This bill designates the segment had many opportunities to share his will all miss his tremendous expertise of Interstate Route 35 between mile love for the outdoors on bicycle trips and advocacy for transportation in this post 133 at Forest Lake, Minnesota, and other occasions. He was kind country. and mile post 259 at Duluth, Min- enough to come to my district on a Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to nesota, as the James L. Oberstar Me- number of occasions to help encourage join me in support of this legislation. morial Highway. support for different facilities in our Mr. NOLAN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve This is a small but well-deserved and area. the balance of my time. fitting tribute to a former colleague, a He was always a real gentleman, so Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, there are a leader for many years, first on the staff far as I was concerned in dealing with lot of stories we could tell about the of the Transportation Committee in him, and an example of people who Jim Oberstar, and I think it is prob- the House of Representatives, where he serve in this House from varying back- ably not fully appropriate to do that at was an aide, and then later succeeded grounds who have definite and strong this time but just to say that he was a his predecessor in the House of Rep- feelings, but also who try to make sure self-made person, he had great intellec- resentatives, the Honorable John that, at the end of the day, they work tual abilities, and he used them well on Blatnik, who represented the Iron with people with whom they disagree behalf of his constituents, his State, Range for many years, and I think who in order to accomplish something good and our country. also has a bridge and some other im- for our country, and so Jim is sorely He had an ability, I think, to work portant locations named after him, and missed. very well with people with whom he then of course who served on the This is a small but fitting memorial would disagree on some issues. He was Transportation Committee as an active for him, and I am sure that he and his a man of faith and believed that, at the member, chairman of many of its sub- wife, Jean, appreciate the fact that the end of the day, we are all sinners, we committees and, ultimately, chairman Congress is taking this action today. couldn’t expect perfection. There is of the full committee for many, many I reserve the balance of my time. going to be a certain disagreement years. Mr. NOLAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- there, but, at the other hand, there are I got to know Jim Oberstar person- self such time as I may consume. some redeeming qualities in us human ally, and we were competitors on a lot Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by beings too, and let’s look for those and of issues, but we were also very much thanking the gentleman from Wis- work with others. friends. He was a person with strong consin for his kind words on behalf of Mr. Speaker, I, again, thank my col- family values and a great sense of obli- not just the Oberstar family, but all leagues for bringing this legislation gation to the working people of the the citizens of Minnesota—very kind, forward. I have no further requests for Iron Range in northern Minnesota. very appropriate, and greatly appre- time, and I reserve the balance of my His father had worked on the mines, ciated. time. one of many who came over from what Mr. Speaker, I yield, to begin with, Mr. NOLAN. Mr. Speaker, at this is now Yugoslavia to work in northern to the gentleman from Minnesota, Rep- time, I yield to ELEANOR HOLMES NOR- Minnesota, creating enormous wealth resentative COLLIN PETERSON, a senior TON. for our country, helping to build the member of the Minnesota congres- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank steel industry, and arm our Nation and sional delegation and our distinguished my good friend for yielding, and I also build the railroads, materials and colleague. thank my good friend, Mr. PETRI, all the rest, and who shared in that, Mr. PETERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise whom I deeply regret seeing leave the but only modestly, compared with in strong support of this legislation Congress, as well, because he has con- many, many others. and also want to thank the gentleman tributed so very much to this Congress,

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Jim represented the 8th district of walked quietly through the side door star who came here as a legislative as- Minnesota for 18 terms, from 1975 until 2011, here, and one by one, his colleagues sistant to the Public Works Com- but his breathtaking knowledge and achieve- here in this Chamber, Democrats and mittee, then ultimately became its ments on transportation and infrastructure Republicans alike, noticed him and chief of staff, and then decided that he made him the nation’s mentor on these began to spontaneously applaud Jim could do the whole thing and become a issues. Oberstar in welcoming him back to the Member of Congress from the Eighth Born in Chisholm, Minnesota in 1934, Jim Congress. District of Minnesota. was the son of an iron miner and shirt factory I, quite frankly, have never seen any- By the time Jim came to the Con- worker. He learned at an early age the power thing quite like it, and this gesture of gress, he had such an early start that of organizing workers to fight for fair wages appreciation for the way Jim Oberstar he already knew probably all anyone and safe workplaces, and never forgot his brought us together through his bipar- would expect any Member to know. roots in the working class and in the organiza- tisan leadership and example was one This early start led to what can only tions they asked to represent them at the bar- of the more heartwarming and impor- be called breathtaking knowledge and, gaining table. Jim worked in the Minnesota tant experiences that I have seen take ultimately, achievements in the trans- mines to fund his college education, grad- place here in this Chamber. portation and infrastructure field. uating from the College at St. Thomas in St. He became not only my mentor but, Paul with degrees in French and political b 1615 literally, the personal mentor of every science. Jim was an idea guy. As TOM men- Member on each side of the aisle and, In 1963, Jim started his career on the Cap- tioned, it didn’t matter to him if an ultimately, a mentor to any Member of itol Hill. He worked as legislative assistant and idea came from a Republican or a Dem- Congress who wanted to know anything chief of staff for former Congressman John ocrat. The only thing that mattered to about the Nation’s transportation and Blatnik, who represented Minnesota’s 8th dis- him was whether or not it was a good infrastructure. trict at the time. He also served as chief of idea. If you had an idea, Jim wanted to At the bottom, Mr. Speaker, trans- staff of the House Committee on Transpor- hear it, and he was ready to work with portation and infrastructure is a very tation and Public Works for many years. In you to make it happen if he thought it technical and specialized field. It takes 1974, Jim was elected to the House, where he was a good idea. hard work and brilliance to become a was fully prepared to use his already well-de- And that was particularly true with master of the roads, bridges, infra- veloped knowledge of transportation and infra- respect to the building and rebuilding structure, and bike and running trails structure as a member on the House Com- and expanding our interstate highway of this country, let alone the complex- mittee on Transportation and Public Works. system that he had worked on, as it ities of intermodalism. It was a marvel Jim contributed to the work of building and was pointed out here, as a staff mem- to see Jim go at intermodalism. I had rebuilding the nation’s transportation sys- ber to that committee earlier in his the opportunity to see him offer vision- tems—its road and bridge networks, and, as a life for the sole purpose of connecting ary leadership on intermodalism here cyclist himself, its bike and running trails. Jim’s every corner of this great Nation to- with Union Station in Washington, encyclopedic knowledge of the field led him to gether from border to border and from D.C., and around the country. master the complexities associated with inter- sea to sea. Mr. Speaker, Jim came to sub- modalism, the transportation wave of the fu- Through recessions, through budget committee hearings almost all the ture. His work, for example, to make the Dis- deficits, through gas shortages and time and participated in these hearings trict of Columbia’s Union Station truly inter- challenges of every kind, Jim Oberstar with the same depth as the chair of the modal, still in progress, will always be em- never wavered in his support for the subcommittee. He never let his ency- blematic of his visionary leadership. interstate highway system because he clopedic knowledge wither. From the moment I joined the Transpor- Mr. Speaker, I have been on the com- understood how vital it is to our abil- tation and Infrastructure Committee, in 1991, I ity to create good jobs, to literally mittee ever since I came to Congress in learned from Jim Oberstar and felt his warmth, 1991. I can say without any compunc- drive our economy forward and create kindness and depth. Jim not only led us, he the atmosphere for successful business tion that, if you were around Jim, no nurtured us. Whether smiling as he playfully and job creation. matter where you sat in the committee spoke French or offering the benefits of his With that in mind, Mr. Speaker, I room, you could not avoid his kind- commonsense knowledge, Jim’s intellectual ask our colleagues to honor Jim Ober- ness, his warmth, and his depth. Some- and personal gifts left us admiring him as a star by naming the stretch of I–35 that times Jim may have told you more person and in awe of his knowledge and un- serves as the gateway to the district he than you wanted to know about trans- derstanding of the field as a professional. so ably represented for 36 years and portation and infrastructure, but at Jim’s outstanding work in the Congress led designate it as the James L. Oberstar the end of the day, you were glad that the people of Minnesota to make him the long- Memorial Highway. you listened because you heard him est serving House member from their state, I yield back the balance of my time. speak, sometimes playfully, in and Jim served the nation with special distinc- Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I encourage French—he always understood you had tion at the same time. better keep using what you once had— Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to join me in all Members to support this bill. but always offering the benefits of his honoring Jim Oberstar for his many accom- I yield back the balance of my time. knowledge, and using his great intel- plishments for the 8th district of Minnesota The SPEAKER pro tempore. The lectual and personal gifts to bring us and for his devotion to our nation’s transpor- question is on the motion offered by all in to the field he had mastered. No tation and infrastructure. the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. wonder Minnesota elected him to serve Mr. NOLAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- PETRI) that the House suspend the so long that he became the longest self such time as I may consume. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4926, as serving Member from the State. It is truly a great honor for me to amended. As we struggle still for a highway present to the House this bill to name The question was taken; and (two- bill, I hope we will not forget this great the stretch of Interstate Highway I–35 thirds being in the affirmative) the Member who began as an ironworker, from Forest Lake, Minnesota, to Du- rules were suspended and the bill, as worked himself through college as an luth, Minnesota, on behalf of the late amended, was passed. ironworker, organized unions, and former chairman of the Transportation The title of the bill was amended so never forgot the roots from which he and Infrastructure Committee, James as to read: ‘‘A bill to designate a seg- came, and yet came to this Congress Oberstar. ment of Interstate Route 35 in the and made himself a friend of anyone I do so in the spirit of bipartisanship State of Minnesota as the ‘James L. who would listen. that Jim epitomized on behalf of the Oberstar Memorial Highway’.’’. I am pleased to be associated with entire Minnesota delegation, all of A motion to reconsider was laid on this bill. whom have sponsored this legislation. the table.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:20 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08DE7.063 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H8848 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 8, 2014 JOSEPH F. WEIS JR. UNITED gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. ture generations with an outstanding STATES COURTHOUSE DOYLE). example of a great public servant. I Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I move to Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I thank urge my colleagues to join me in sup- suspend the rules and pass the bill the gentleman for yielding me this porting this legislation to name the (H.R. 5146) to designate the United time and for his support of the legisla- Federal courthouse in Pittsburgh in his States courthouse located as 700 Grant tion during consideration in the com- honor. Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as mittee. I also want to thank every Mr. NOLAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- the ‘‘Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States member of the Pennsylvania delega- self such time as I may consume, and Courthouse’’. tion who cosponsored this bill with me. thank Congressman DOYLE for that fit- The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support ting tribute to Judge Weis. Because of The text of the bill is as follows: of H.R. 5146, legislation which would of- Judge Weis’ dedicated service to the ficially designate the Federal court- legal community and his exemplary H.R. 5146 house in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, my time as a jurist in Pittsburgh, it is fit- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of home district, as the Joseph F. Weis ting to name the courthouse in his Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Jr. United States Courthouse. honor. This would be fitting recognition for Mr. Speaker, I support this legisla- SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. an individual who served his country so tion, and I urge my colleagues to join The United States courthouse located at 700 Grant Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- well, first as a soldier and then as an me in passing H.R. 5146. vania, shall be known and designated as the outstanding jurist. Throughout his 91 I yield back the balance of my time. ‘‘Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States Court- years of life, Joseph F. Weis, Jr., served Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I have no house’’. our country with humility, integrity, further requests for time. I urge all of SEC. 2. REFERENCES. and an unfailing sense of duty. As a my colleagues to support the legisla- Any reference in a law, map, regulation, young man, he enlisted in the Army tion before us. document, paper, or other record of the shortly after Pearl Harbor. Reflecting I yield back the balance of my time. United States to the United States court- on that decision later in life, he said The SPEAKER pro tempore. The house referred to in section 1 shall be deemed plainly: ‘‘It was the thing to do. The question is on the motion offered by to be a reference to the ‘‘Joseph F. Weis Jr. the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. United States Courthouse’’. country was at war, and I felt I should be out there doing my share.’’ PETRI) that the House suspend the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- He was awarded the Bronze Star for rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5146. ant to the rule, the gentleman from Valor and a Purple Heart with oakleaf The question was taken; and (two- Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI) and the gen- cluster after sustaining multiple inju- thirds being in the affirmative) the tleman from Minnesota (Mr. NOLAN) ries over the course of his service. rules were suspended and the bill was each will control 20 minutes. Upon returning back home, Joe Weis passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on The Chair recognizes the gentleman pursued a legal career, joining his fa- the table. from Wisconsin. ther’s practice after graduating from GENERAL LEAVE the University of Pittsburgh Law f Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- School in 1950. After becoming a re- SENATOR PAUL SIMON WATER mous consent that all Members may spected trial lawyer, he was elected to FOR THE WORLD ACT OF 2013 have 5 legislative days in which to re- the Allegheny County Court of Com- Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I ask vise and extend their remarks and in- mon Pleas in 1968 as the first choice on unanimous consent that the Com- clude extraneous material on the bill both the Democratic and Republican mittee on Foreign Affairs be dis- before us, H.R. 5146. ballots. As a judge, he quickly devel- charged from further consideration of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there oped a reputation for patience and hard the bill (H.R. 2901) to strengthen imple- objection to the request of the gen- work. He always strove to improve our mentation of the Senator Paul Simon tleman from Wisconsin? judicial system, advocating for innova- Water for the Poor Act of 2005 by im- There was no objection. tive courthouse technologies and en- proving the capacity of the United Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- forcement of judicial ethics. States Government to implement, le- self such time as I may consume. Two years later, Judge Weis was ap- verage, and monitor and evaluate pro- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5146 designates the pointed to the Federal bench, and in grams to provide first-time or im- United States courthouse located at 700 1973 he was appointed to the United proved access to safe drinking water, Grant Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- States Circuit Court of Appeals for the sanitation, and hygiene to the world’s vania, as the Joseph F. Weis Jr. United Third Circuit, one step below the Su- poorest on an equitable and sustainable States Courthouse. preme Court. He served on that court basis, and for other purposes, and ask Joseph F. Weis, Jr., served as a Fed- for 40 years, retiring just last year for its immediate consideration in the eral judge on the United States Court when he was 90 years old. He was recog- House. of Appeals on the Third Circuit from nized for his outstanding service on the The Clerk read the title of the bill. 1973 until assuming senior status in bench with the Devitt Award, the high- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there 1988, and he served in that capacity est honor given to Federal judges. objection to the request of the gen- until his death earlier this year in 2014. Amidst this remarkable list of ac- tleman from Texas? Prior to his appointment to the U.S. complishments, he was known perhaps There was no objection. Court of Appeals, Judge Weis was ap- most of all for the strength of his char- The text of the bill is as follows: pointed to the United States District acter. ‘‘He is, if anything, an overly H.R. 2901 Court for the Western District of Penn- modest and unassuming individual,’’ Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- sylvania. Prior to his appointment to said the University of Pittsburgh chan- resentatives of the United States of America in the Federal bench, he served as a judge cellor at his Devitt Award ceremony. Congress assembled, on the Court of Common Pleas of Alle- Joe Weis was equally beloved by his SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CON- gheny County and was in the private colleagues and his law clerks, who to TENTS. practice of law. this day still call themselves the ‘‘Weis (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Senator Paul Simon Water for the Judge Weis also served as a captain guys.’’ World Act of 2013’’. in the United States Army during the The life of Joseph F. Weis, Jr., is a (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- Second World War and is interred in model that all public servants should tents for this Act is as follows: Arlington National Cemetery. Given aspire to emulate. Naming this Federal Sec. 1. Short title and table of contents. Judge Weis’ service and dedication to courthouse in his honor is a fitting way Sec. 2. Findings. the law, it is fitting to name this to recognize his long, faithful, and ex- Sec. 3. Sense of Congress. Sec. 4. Purpose. courthouse after him. tremely capable service to our country, Sec. 5. Improving coordination and over- I reserve the balance of my time. to inspire trust in the Federal justice sight of safe water, sanitation, Mr. NOLAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield system which he served for so long and and hygiene projects and activi- such time as he may consume to the with great integrity, and to provide fu- ties.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:08 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0655 E:\CR\FM\K08DE7.048 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8849 Sec. 6. Increasing sustainability of safe long-term sustainability of strategies to se- (12) Nearly 1,000,000,000 people across the water, sanitation, and hygiene cure safe and reliable access to water and globe still suffer from chronic hunger. Water projects and activities. sanitation. scarcity and poor water management reduce Sec. 7. United States complimentary strate- (6) While progress is being made on safe agricultural productivity and add pressures gies to increase sustainable, af- water and sanitation efforts— on valuable fisheries, posing a major threat fordable, and equitable access (A) more than 783,000,000 people throughout to food security and local livelihoods, and to safe water, sanitation, and the world lack access to safe drinking water; limits the ability of the world to provide the hygiene. and resources necessary for the doubling of food Sec. 8. Transparency and monitoring and (B) approximately 35 percent of the total production that will be required to meet the evaluation. global population does not have access to demands of a projected population of SEC. 2. FINDINGS. basic sanitation services. 9,000,000,000 people by 2050. Congress finds the following: (7) A lack of access to clean water and ade- (13) 2.8 billion people in more than 48 coun- (1) The Senator Paul Simon Water for the quate sanitation has disproportionate, and tries are expected to face severe and chronic Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121; 119 too often deadly impacts on children: water shortages by 2025, with major impacts Stat. 2533)— (A) Water and sanitation-related disease, on energy and food security, development, (A) makes access to affordable, equitable, despite being preventable, remains one of the livelihoods, human health, and natural infra- and sustainable clean water, sanitation, and most significant child health problems structure. hygiene for developing countries a specific worldwide. Diarrhea is the most serious of (14) Agriculture consumes 70 percent of all policy objective of United States foreign as- these diseases, alone killing over 3,000 chil- freshwater withdrawn globally. Global in- sistance programs; dren each day, and is the second biggest creases in the efficiency and productivity of (B) requires the United States Government cause of death in children in the post neo- both irrigated and rain-fed agriculture will to— natal period, aged one month to 5 years. be needed to meet future food production re- (i) develop a strategy to elevate and fur- Ninety percent of all people that die from di- quirements. ther the United States foreign policy and arrheal disease are children under the age of (15) Approximately half the world’s popu- foreign assistance objective to provide af- 5. Eighty-eight percent of diarrheal disease lation lives in cities, often in slums charac- fordable and equitable access to safe water, is attributed to unsafe drinking water, inad- terized by unsafe water, poor sanitation, sanitation, and hygiene in developing coun- equate sanitation and poor hygiene. lack of basic services, overcrowding, inferior tries; and (B) Even when bouts of diarrhea don’t kill, construction and insecure tenure. (ii) improve the effectiveness and targeting these episodes can physically and mentally (16) According to the United Nations, of United States assistance programs under- stunt children, affecting them for the rest of women make up 70 percent of the world’s taken in support of that strategy; their lives. poor. Yet, the time they spend collecting (C) codifies Target 10 of the United Nations (C) Having adequate and appropriate water water prevents them from undertaking other Millennium Development Goals; and supply and sanitation facilities in schools is activities, such as generating income or at- (D) seeks to reduce by half between 1990 a major factor influencing whether children, tending school. (the baseline year) and 2015— and especially adolescent girls, attend (17) A lack of access to safe water and im- (i) the proportion of people who are unable school. proved sanitation close to home and at to reach or afford safe drinking water; and (D) Adequate sanitation facilities and school can impact girls’ educational attain- (ii) the proportion of people without access practices contributes to reducing malnutri- ment and retention, limiting their ability to to basic sanitation. tion in children, improves the quality of life break the cycle of poverty. Research has (2) For maximum effectiveness of assist- and dignity of girls and women, protects the found increases in girls’ school enrollment ance, safe drinking water, sanitation, and environment, and generates economic bene- when clean water points were installed clos- hygiene must be coordinated with and re- fits for communities and nations. er to home, and increases in girls’ school at- flected in programs and strategies for food (8) The health and environmental con- tendance when separate latrines for boys and security, global health, environment, edu- sequences of unsafe drinking water and poor girls were provided on site. Meeting Target cation, gender equality, and conflict preven- sanitation are significant, accounting for 10 of the Millennium Development Goals for tion and mitigation. nearly 10 percent of the global burden of dis- water and sanitation would provide an esti- (3) On February 2, 2012, the United States ease, and as further indicated by the fol- mated 272,000,000 additional school days per national intelligence community released a lowing: year. National Intelligence Estimate on Global (A) At any given time, half of the hospital (18) A lack of water points close to home or Water Security, which found that— beds in developing countries are occupied by safe, private latrines can put women and (A) over the next decade, countries of stra- patients suffering from diseases associated girls in isolated situations, making them tegic importance to the United States will with lack of access to safe drinking water, more vulnerable to sexual and physical vio- experience water shortages, poor water qual- inadequate sanitation, and poor hygiene. lence. Violence against women and girls has ity, or floods, that will risk instability or (B) More than 3,575,000 people die each year consequences ranging from psychosocial state failure and increase regional tensions; from water-related disease. trauma to heightened risk of HIV/AIDS. (B) water problems may pose a risk to (C) Chronic or acute diarrhea can lead to (19) Faith communities and nonprofit de- global food markets and economic growth, cognitive delays, with severe repercussions velopment and conservation organizations and may harm the economic performance of for economic development. across the United States contribute signifi- important trading partners; (D) Lack of adequate sanitation contami- cantly to the improvement of water, sanita- (C) water stresses compound existing prob- nates rivers worldwide, as one of the most tion, and hygiene in developing countries. By lems, such as poverty, social tension, and ill- significant sources of water pollution. Every applying their expertise, providing services, health and without good management of day, 2,000,000 tons of untreated sewage and building the capacity of local organizations, water food supplies will be reduced and water industrial and agricultural waste are dis- establishing long-term partnerships with borne diseases will increase; and charged into the world’s freshwaters. local communities, empowering (D) pressure will arise for a more engaged (9) Clean water and sanitation are among marginalized groups, supporting sustainable United States to make water a global pri- the most powerful drivers for human devel- water management and serving as a voice for ority and to support major development opment. They extend opportunity, enhance the poor, faith-based and nonprofit organiza- projects. dignity, and help create a virtuous cycle of tions complement and leverage assistance (4) On August 1, 2008, Congress passed improving health and rising wealth. provided by the United States Government. House Concurrent Resolution 318, which— (10) Diseases linked to unsafe water and (20) United States businesses have devel- (A) supports the goals and ideals of the poor sanitation, as well as the time and en- oped key technologies, donated goods and International Year of Sanitation; and ergy women often devote to collecting water, services, partnered with private and public (B) recognizes the importance of sanitation significantly reduce economic productivity sector entities, and invested their capital to on public health, poverty reduction, eco- in less developed countries and promote improve water and sanitation and freshwater nomic and social development, and the envi- lifecycles of disadvantage. sources in many developing countries. Cor- ronment. (11) Expanding access to clean water, sani- porate actors have also partnered with other (5) According to the 2005 Millennium Eco- tation, and hygiene, while protecting the stakeholders to implement sustainable water system Assessment, commissioned by the natural infrastructures that store, deliver, management and water use efficiency within United Nations, more than one-fifth of the and purify water for nature and people, are their plants and throughout their supply world’s population relies on freshwater essential steps in reducing the global burden chain. sources that are either polluted or exces- of disease, advancing sustainable economic (21) Implementation of the Senator Paul sively withdrawn. Healthy ecosystems pro- and social development, protecting basic Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 must vide multiple water-related services, such as human rights, preventing violence against be significantly strengthened if the purposes flood control and water purification, upon girls and women, and mitigating sources of of section 135 of the Foreign Assistance Act which human security, health and well-being conflict associated with water scarcity, mass of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2152h; relating to assistance depend. Therefore, measures aiming to main- migration, and water related disasters, both to provide safe water and sanitation), as tain or restore those services ensure the within and between countries. added by section 5(a) of the Senator Paul

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SENSE OF CONGRESS. proaches; (B) is an ambitious United States foreign cess to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene, (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- who shall be known as the ‘Global Water Co- lowing: policy framework that advances the objec- tives of the Senator Paul Simon Water for ordinator’, who shall administer and oversee (1) In May 2013, the United States Agency an office to be known as the Office of Water, for International Development released a the Poor Act of 2005 and this Act to provide sustainable access to safe drinking water, Sanitation, and Development, and who shall Water and Development Strategy, whose report directly to the Administrator and the goal is ‘‘to save lives and advance develop- sanitation, and hygiene to poor and marginalized people through improved Assistant Administrator overseeing water ment through improvements in water sup- United States diplomatic efforts to build po- programs. ply, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) pro- litical will and coordination across the Fed- ‘‘(2) DUTIES.—The Global Water Coordi- grams, and through sound management and eral Government to better enable United nator shall— use of water for food security.’’. States Government agencies and partners to ‘‘(A) oversee implementation of this sec- (2) The Water and Development Strategy meet their international development objec- tion, the Senator Paul Simon Water for the states that it supports the efforts of the Sen- tives; Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121; 119 ator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of (C) is complementary to, supportive of, and Stat. 2533; 22 U.S.C. 2152h note) and the Sen- 2005 ‘‘by advancing many activities con- does not inhibit, the Water and Development ator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of sistent with the goals of the Act.’’. Strategy, and establishes clear roles and re- 2013; (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of sponsibilities insofar as possible among Fed- ‘‘(B) oversee the buildup of capacity and Congress that— eral agencies and departments responsible expertise within USAID to implement this (1) the initial United States Agency for for jointly carrying out the strategy, as re- section, the Senator Paul Simon Water for International Development’s Water and De- quired by section 6(b) of the Senator Paul the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121; 119 velopment Strategy, released in May 2013— Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005, as Stat. 2533; 22 U.S.C. 2152h note), and the Sen- (A) is a significant accomplishment and added by section 7 of this Act. ator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of improves the Agency’s capacity to provide SEC. 4. PURPOSE. 2013, including— sustainable and effective water, sanitation, The purpose of this Act and the amend- ‘‘(i) by appointing USAID mission water and hygiene assistance; ments made by this Act is to strengthen im- advisors in each high priority country, who— (B) is supportive of and should continue to plementation of the Senator Paul Simon ‘‘(I) shall have or be given the opportunity reinforce the United States foreign policy Water for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law and development objectives for clean water, to fully develop their technical skills and 109–121; 119 Stat. 2533) by— competencies necessary to provide appro- sanitation, and hygiene; (1) improving coordination and oversight of (C) should be refined and expanded by the priate guidance to technical and program international water, sanitation, hygiene, and staff to ensure the Water and Development United States Agency for International De- sustainable water management programs velopment as often as necessary to ensure Strategy can be successfully implemented; within and between United States Govern- and best practices are used and the purposes of ment agencies; the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor ‘‘(II) shall ensure water, sanitation, and (2) increasing the sustainability of United hygiene objectives and indicators are re- Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121; 119 Stat. 2533) States Government-supported water, sanita- and this Act are met, should target the flected throughout program planning and tion, and hygiene programs, including in budgeting documents; world’s poorest and those suffering from the terms of affordability, accountability, and fi- lowest levels of access to safe drinking ‘‘(ii) work with USAID regional bureaus, nancial, operational, institutional, and envi- who shall be the primary liaisons between water, sanitation, and hygiene, and should ronmental sustainability; be updated by the Agency not later than the Global Water Coordinator and mission (3) enhancing water, sanitation, and hy- water advisors, to ensure water, sanitation, every 5 years, to more fully meet the re- giene expertise within the United States quirements and spirit of the Senator Paul and hygiene projects are reflected in coun- Agency for International Development and try-specific multiyear strategies, multiyear Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 and the Department of State, which shall include section 135 of the Foreign Assistance Act of sector strategies, and project designs in each a whole of agency approach to establish a high priority country; and 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2152h), as added by section 5(a) learning agenda aimed at increasing the of the Senator Paul Simon Water for the ‘‘(iii) ensure that water, sanitation, hy- quality, effectiveness, and sustainability of giene and water management issues are in- Poor Act of 2005; and the United States Government-supported corporated into all relevant Agency training (D) is not, on its own, the holistic United water, sanitation, and hygiene programs; programs at the office, regional, and mission States water strategy required by the Sen- and levels; ator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of (4) ensuring water, sanitation, and hygiene ‘‘(C) lead the implementation of the Water 2005, but instead addresses components of a programs and strategies are reflected in and and Development Strategy and oversee the comprehensive strategy for how the United supported by other development initiatives review and development no later than every States plans to support the United States such as food security, global health, environ- 5 years of an updated Water and Develop- foreign policy and development objectives ment, education, gender quality, and conflict ment Strategy such that it more clearly and measure its success towards the objec- prevention and mitigation within and be- meets the requirements of the Senator Paul tives required by the Senator Paul Simon tween countries, with the goal of meeting Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 and Water for the Poor Act of 2005 and this Act, the needs of the poorest and most and must be complimented by the develop- marginalized people. this Act; ment of a whole-of-government United ‘‘(D) assist and monitor the development of SEC. 5. IMPROVING COORDINATION AND OVER- States Government global water strategy SIGHT OF SAFE WATER, SANITATION, country-specific and, where appropriate, re- aimed at creating an enabling environment AND HYGIENE PROJECTS AND AC- gional water strategies, whether inde- through diplomatic channels for the Agen- TIVITIES. pendent, or as part of broader USAID coun- cy’s water, sanitation, and hygiene program- (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 1 of part I of the try-specific or regional strategies, in coordi- ming that will better allow the Agency to Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 nation with relevant USAID mission direc- succeed in its mission; and et seq.) is amended— tors, other appropriate personnel, and pursu- (2) the Secretary of State, acting through (1) by redesignating section 135, as added ant to the interagency consultation and co- the Special Advisor for Water Resources (es- by section 5(a) of the Senator Paul Simon ordination process as required by section 5(b) tablished by 136(f) of the Foreign Assistance Water for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law of the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Act of 1961), as added by section 5(a)(2)(C) of 109–121; 119 Stat. 2536; 22 U.S.C. 2152h note), World Act of 2013, ensuring such strategies this Act, and in collaboration and consulta- as section 136; and reflect best practices as they relate to in- tion with the Administrator of the United (2) in section 136, as redesignated by para- creasing access to clean water, sanitation, States Agency for International Develop- graph (1) of this section— and hygiene activities, and sustainable water ment, should develop a Global Water Re- (A) in the section heading, by striking management; sources Strategy relating to United States ‘‘AND SANITATION’’ and inserting ‘‘, SANITA- ‘‘(E) ensure sustainable and equitable ac- foreign policy objectives for water, pursuant TION, AND HYGIENE’’; cess to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to section 6(a) of the Senator Paul Simon (B) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘and sani- are reflected in strategies and broader Water for the Poor Act of 2005, as added by tation’’ and inserting ‘‘, sanitation, and hy- USAID policies or strategies, including poli- section 7 of this Act, that— giene’’; and cies or strategies relating to food security,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08DE7.027 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8851 global health, environment, education, gen- and manage water resources in an efficient, Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public der equality, and conflict prevention and transparent, equitable, inclusive, and envi- Law 109–121; 119 Stat. 2533; 22 U.S.C. 2152h mitigation; ronmentally sustainable manner, taking into note), as amended by section 7 of this Act. ‘‘(F) develop appropriate benchmarks, account the interdependence among water, (3) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection— measurable goals, performance metrics, and food, energy, and sustainable development; (A) the term ‘‘Global Water Coordinator’’ monitoring and evaluation plans for water, ‘‘(iii) fostering regional and cross-border means the Global Water Coordinator des- sanitation, and hygiene programs in accord- cooperation for integrated management, use ignated under section 136(e) of the Foreign ance with and as required by sections 6 and and protection of internationally shared riv- Assistance Act of 1961, as added by sub- 7 of the Senator Paul Simon Water for the ers, lakes, and aquifer systems; section (a)(2) of this section; Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121; 119 ‘‘(iv) preventing and mitigating intra- and (B) the term ‘‘Global Water Resources Stat. 2533; 22 U.S.C. 2152h note); trans-boundary conflict over water re- Strategy’’ means the strategy required under ‘‘(G) ensure programming for sustainable sources, including through efforts to section 6(a) of the Senator Paul Simon Water water management, and equitable access to strengthen international water law and in- for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121; clean water, sanitation, and hygiene are re- stitutions as tools for facilitating coopera- 119 Stat. 2533; 22 U.S.C. 2152h note), as flected across USAID programming in a tion; amended by section 7 of this Act; manner consistent with the long-term sus- ‘‘(v) working with partner countries, inter- (C) the term ‘‘Special Advisor for Water tainability of service outcomes and fresh- national organizations, and other stake- Resources’’ means the Special Advisor for water sources; and holders to manage water resources in ways Water Resources designated under section ‘‘(H) foster the development, dissemina- that reduce risk and impact from potential 136(f) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, tion, and increased and consistent use of water-related shocks such as, but not limited as added by subsection (a)(2) of this section; low-cost and sustainable technologies, public to, droughts or floods, including for im- and and private partnerships, credit guarantees proved global food security; and (D) the term ‘‘Water and Development and other financing arrangements that lever- ‘‘(vi) fostering increased agricultural and Strategy’’ means the strategy released by age non-Federal funds for impact on equi- urban productivity of water resources; USAID in May 2013 and its revisions, re- table access to affordable water, sanitation, ‘‘(B) promote and be the representative for quired to be developed as soon as practicable and hygiene services that will provide long- United States policy relating to global fresh- after the date of the enactment of this Act, term benefits to the world’s poorest commu- water issues in key diplomatic and scientific but no less than 5 years after such date of en- nities. forums; and actment and every 5 years thereafter under ‘‘(3) STAFF.—The Administrator shall en- ‘‘(C) lead the development and implemen- section 6(b) of the Senator Paul Simon Water sure that a sufficient number of employees tation of the Global Water Resources Strat- for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121; with appropriate experience or expertise are egy required by section 6(a) of the Senator 119 Stat. 2533; 22 U.S.C. 2152h note), as reassigned or detailed from within USAID to Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 amended by section 7 of this Act. assist the Global Water Coordinator in car- (Public Law 109–121; 119 Stat. 2533; 22 U.S.C. SEC. 6. INCREASING SUSTAINABILITY OF SAFE rying out the duties of paragraph (2). 2152h note) and oversee the review of and up- WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE ‘‘(4) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection— date to not later than every 5 years the Glob- PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES. ‘‘(A) the term ‘high priority country’ al Water Resources Strategy to reflect press- (a) PRINCIPLES.—In order to ensure that means a low-income or lower-middle income ing global challenges and changes. water, sanitation, and hygiene projects and country designated pursuant to section ‘‘(3) STAFF.—The Secretary of State shall activities of the United States Agency for 6(b)(2)(C) of the Senator Paul Simon Water ensure that a sufficient number of employees International Development carried out under for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121; of the Department of State with appropriate the authorities of section 136 of the Foreign 119 Stat. 2533; 22 U.S.C. 2152h note) and enu- experience or expertise are reassigned or de- Assistance Act of 1961, as redesignated and merated in the strategy required by such tailed from within the Department of State amended by section 5 of this Act, and the Act, the first iteration of which was released to assist the Special Advisor for Water Re- Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act by USAID in May 2013; and sources in carrying out the duties of para- of 2005 (Public Law 109–121; 119 Stat. 2533; 22 ‘‘(B) the term ‘Water and Development graph (2). U.S.C. 2152h note), as amended by this Act, Strategy’ means the strategy released by ‘‘(4) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection— achieve maximum impact and continue to USAID in May 2013 and its revisions, re- ‘‘(A) the term ‘Water and Development deliver lasting benefits after completion, quired to be developed as soon as practicable Strategy’ means the strategy released by such projects and activities shall be carried after the date of the enactment of the Sen- USAID in May 2013 and its revisions, re- out in accordance with, and monitored and ator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of quired to be developed as soon as practicable evaluated against the following principles: 2013, but no less than 5 years after such date after the date of the enactment of the Sen- (1) Projects and activities should be tar- of enactment and every 5 years thereafter ator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of geted to the poorest and most vulnerable under section 6(b) of the Senator Paul Simon 2013, but no less than 5 years after such date countries and communities, including Water for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law of enactment and every 5 years thereafter women and girls, displaced persons and refu- 109–121; 119 Stat. 2533; 22 U.S.C. 2152h note). under section 6(b) of the Senator Paul Simon gees, and other marginalized populations. ‘‘(f) SPECIAL ADVISOR FOR WATER RE- Water for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law (2) Projects and activities should be de- SOURCES.— 109–121; 119 Stat. 2533; 22 U.S.C. 2152h note); signed in consultation with a broad range of ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State and local and national stakeholders, including shall designate a senior advisor to develop, ‘‘(B) the term ‘Global Water Resources communities directly affected by a lack of coordinate, and oversee United States for- Strategy’ means the strategy required under access to clean water, sanitation or hygiene, eign policy relating to freshwater resources section 6(a) of the Senator Paul Simon Water nongovernmental organizations, coopera- and policies complementary to, and in sup- for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121; tives, foundations, universities, private sec- port of, the United States Agency for Inter- 119 Stat. 2533; 22 U.S.C. 2152h note).’’. tor entities, and women-focused organiza- national Development’s Water and Develop- (b) INTERAGENCY CONSULTATION AND CO- tions. ment Strategy, who shall be known as the ORDINATION.— (3) Projects and activities to provide serv- ‘Special Advisor for Water Resources’, and (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days ices for the poor should be designed wherever who shall report directly to the Secretary of after the date of the enactment of this Act, possible to be financially or commercially State and the Under Secretary overseeing the Administrator of the United States viable over the long term, focusing on local water programs. Agency for International Development and ownership and sustainability, and under- ‘‘(2) DUTIES.—The Special Advisor for the Secretary of State shall develop and im- taken in conjunction with relevant public in- Water Resources shall— plement a process to ensure regular con- stitutions or private enterprise so long as ‘‘(A) oversee and coordinate the develop- sultation and coordination between the they can provide access to water, sanitation, ment and implementation of approaches to Global Water Coordinator and the Special and hygiene in such a way that strengthens increasing political will and government Advisor for Water Resources so that their ef- social equity of access and keeps these serv- support in partner countries in accordance forts are complimentary and in support of ices affordable to all, especially the poorest with United States foreign policy on drink- the implementation, and subsequent revision of the poor. ing water, sanitation, hygiene, water re- not later than every 5 years, of the Global (4) Governments of countries in which source management, and transboundary Water Resources Strategy and the Water and projects and activities are carried out should water, including— Development Strategy. identify revenue streams sufficient to cover ‘‘(i) working with partner countries and (2) MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED.—The process the costs of maintaining public equipment other stakeholders to develop, sustain, and required under paragraph (1) should include and services with respect to such projects leverage political and financial commit- jointly convened meetings with any Federal and activities over the long term. ments that would improve access to safe department or agency administering United (5) Projects and activities should provide drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene, and States water, sanitation, and hygiene pro- for a functioning management and mainte- sustainable water management over the long grams to evaluate progress in carrying out nance system comprising tools, supply term; the strategies described in paragraph (1), or chains, transport, equipment, training and ‘‘(ii) assisting and encouraging other coun- the revision to any such strategy, as re- individuals or institutions with clear respon- tries and international organizations to plan quired by section 6 of the Senator Paul sibilities for achieving sustainability.

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The strat- be expanded in an equitable manner and on (4) AUDITS.—The Administrator shall, on a egy may also be implemented in part by the basis of need, without regard to race, regular and recurring basis, audit interest other Federal departments and agencies, as gender, religion, or ethnic origin. earned on advance funds under an agreement appropriate. (b) LOCAL OWNERSHIP.—Not later than 90 authorized under paragraph (1) to ensure ‘‘(5) CONSISTENT WITH SAFE WATER AND days after the date of the enactment of this that the requirements of paragraph (3) are SANITATION POLICY.—The strategy required Act, the Administrator of the United States met. under paragraph (1) shall be consistent with Agency for International Development shall (5) DEFINITION.—In this subsection, the the policy stated in section 3 of this Act. establish guidelines and procedures to ensure term ‘‘high priority country’’ means a low- ‘‘(6) CONTENT.—The strategy required that— income or lower-middle income country des- under paragraph (1) shall include— (1) a broad range of local and national ignated pursuant to section 6(b)(2)(C) of the ‘‘(A) specific and measurable goals, bench- stakeholders is consulted in the development Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act marks, and timetables to achieve the objec- of any country-specific water strategy; of 2005 (Public Law 109–121; 119 Stat. 2533; 22 tive described in paragraph (1); (2) any water, sanitation, and hygiene U.S.C. 2152h note), as amended by section 7 ‘‘(B) an assessment of the level of funding projects and activities authorized under each of this Act. and other assistance for United States water such strategy are designed to address the and sanitation programs needed each by the SEC. 7. UNITED STATES COMPLIMENTARY STRAT- specific needs of women and girls; and United States Department of State year to (3) local civil society organizations, includ- EGIES TO INCREASE SUSTAINABLE, AFFORDABLE, AND EQUITABLE AC- achieve the goals, benchmarks, and time- ing nonprofit organizations as well as busi- CESS TO SAFE WATER, SANITATION, tables described in subparagraph (A); nesses, are full participants in the selection AND HYGIENE. ‘‘(C) methods to coordinate and integrate and design, implementation, monitoring, and Section 6 of the Senator Paul Simon Water United States water, water resources and evaluation of water, sanitation, and hygiene for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121; sanitation assistance carried out by the De- projects and activities. 119 Stat. 2533; 22 U.S.C. 2152h note) is amend- partment of State with water, sanitation, (c) LOCAL PROCUREMENT.— ed to read as follows: hygiene and water resource development pro- (1) AUTHORITY.—In providing assistance ‘‘SEC. 6. UNITED STATES COMPLIMENTARY grams carried out by the United States under the authorities of section 136 of the STRATEGIES TO INCREASE SUSTAIN- Agency for International Development and Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as redesig- ABLE, AFFORDABLE, AND EQUI- other Federal agencies to achieve the objec- nated and amended by section 5 of this Act, TABLE ACCESS TO SAFE WATER, tive described in paragraph (1); the Administrator of the United States SANITATION, AND HYGIENE. ‘‘(D) methods to better coordinate United Agency for International Development is au- ‘‘(a) GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES STRAT- States water and sanitation assistance pro- thorized to award contracts and other acqui- EGY.— grams with programs of other donor coun- sition instruments on a noncompetitive basis ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable tries and entities to achieve the objective de- to local entities in high priority countries to after the date of the enactment of the Sen- scribed in paragraph (1); and carry out safe water, sanitation, and hygiene ator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of ‘‘(E) an assessment of the commitment of projects and activities in such countries. 2013, and every 5 years thereafter, the Presi- governments of countries that receive assist- (2) LIMITATION.—A contract or other in- dent, acting through the Secretary of State, ance under section 136 of the Foreign Assist- strument described in paragraph (1) may not shall develop a strategy to further the ance Act of 1961 to policies or policy reforms have a value that exceeds $5,000,000. United States foreign policy objective to that support affordable and equitable access (3) SUPERSEDES OTHER LAWS.—The Admin- provide affordable and equitable access to by the people of such countries to safe water istrator of the United States Agency for safe water and sanitation in developing and sanitation. International Development may exercise the countries, as described in section 136 of the ‘‘(b) WATER AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY.— authority of paragraph (1) notwithstanding Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and by the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable any other provision of law. Agency’s Water and Development Strategy after the date of the enactment of the Sen- (4) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection— required under subsection (b). ator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of (A) the term ‘‘high priority country’’ ‘‘(2) CONTENTS.—The strategy required 2013, but no less than 5 years after such date means a low-income or lower-middle income under paragraph (1) shall— of enactment and every 5 years thereafter, country designated pursuant to section ‘‘(A) articulate the United States foreign the Administrator of the United States 6(b)(2)(C) of the Senator Paul Simon Water policy framework that will drive the imple- Agency for International Development, act- for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121; mentation of the United States foreign pol- ing through the Global Water Coordinator 119 Stat. 2533; 22 U.S.C. 2152h note), as icy objectives on increasing access to equi- and in consultation with the Special Advisor amended by section 7 of this Act; and table, clean drinking water, sanitation, and for Water Resources, shall develop a strat- (B) the term ‘‘local entity’’ means an indi- hygiene for the world’s poorest, water re- egy, to be known as the ‘Water and Develop- vidual, corporation, or other entity that— source management, transboundary water ment Strategy’, to further, through the (i) is organized under the laws of the high and prevention of conflict over water re- United States Agency for International De- priority country; sources; and velopment, the United States foreign assist- (ii) has its principal place of business or ‘‘(B) address ways in which United States ance objective to provide affordable, equi- operations in such country; and foreign policy efforts will promote global table, and sustainable access to safe drinking (iii) is owned or controlled by citizens of water security by building political will and water, sanitation, and hygiene in developing such country. partnerships, and support for national level countries, as described in section 136 of the (5) FUNDING.—Funds made available to planning processes, in conjunction with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Such strat- carry out the Senator Paul Simon Water for United States Agency for International De- egy shall be complimentary to the United the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121; 119 velopment and other Federal agencies, and States foreign policy objectives of the safe Stat. 2533; 22 U.S.C. 2152h note) for any fiscal leveraging expertise, knowledge, technology water and sanitation strategy required under year are authorized to be made available to and resources that will increase the likeli- subsection (a) and shall be transmitted to carry out this subsection. hood that the world’s poor receive or con- the appropriate congressional committees (d) RETENTION OF INTEREST.— tinue to have the water they need, when and and made publicly available on the Internet. (1) AUTHORITY.—In providing assistance where they need it, in a sustainable, equi- ‘‘(2) CONTENTS.—The strategy required under the authorities of section 136 of the table and conflict-free manner. under paragraph (1) shall provide an ambi- Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as redesig- ‘‘(3) CONSULTATION.—The strategy required tious vision for leadership of the inter- nated and amended by section 5 of this Act, by paragraph (1) shall be developed in con- national development objectives of this Act the Administrator of the United States sultation with the Administrator of the and the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Agency for International Development is au- United States Agency for International De- World Act of 2013 and meet the following re- thorized to enter into agreements with indig- velopment, the heads of other appropriate quirements:

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‘‘(A) CONSISTENCY WITH SAFE WATER, SANI- vided directly or leveraged by the United Water Resources’ means the Special Advisor TATION, AND HYGIENE POLICY.—The strategy States Government; and for Water Resources designated under sec- shall be consistent with the policy stated in ‘‘(ii) a clearly described process by which tion 136(f) of the Foreign Assistance Act of section 3 of the Senator Paul Simon Water the strategy shall be aligned, coordinated, 1961.’’. for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121; and leveraged with United States develop- SEC. 8. TRANSPARENCY AND MONITORING AND 119 Stat. 2533; 22 U.S.C. 2152h note). ment strategies, policies, and international EVALUATION. ‘‘(B) CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING HIGH PRI- development initiatives that operate within Section 7 of the Senator Paul Simon Water ORITY COUNTRIES.—The strategy shall iden- the high priority country, to include coordi- for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121; tify low-income and lower-middle income nation with and reflected in the high pri- 119 Stat. 2533; 22 U.S.C. 2152h note) is amend- countries with a severe lack of access to af- ority country’s comprehensive strategy for ed to read as follows: United States Government-supported devel- fordable, equitable, and sustainable safe ‘‘SEC. 7. TRANSPARENCY AND MONITORING AND drinking water, sanitation and hygiene, by opment assistance. EVALUATION. ‘‘(E) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH assessing— ‘‘(a) TRANSPARENCY.— PRIORITY COUNTRIES.—For each high priority ‘‘(i) the government or nongovernmental ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year organizational capacity or commitment to country, the Agency’s mission director for after the date of the enactment of the Sen- such country shall— manage and implement affordable, equitable, ator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of ‘‘(i) designate sustainably increasing ac- and sustainable solutions, in accordance 2013, the Administrator of the United States cess to safe drinking water and sanitation as with section 6 of the Senator Paul Simon Agency for International Development shall, a strategic objective, reflected in country- Water for the World Act of 2013; as part of the Agency’s Internet Web site, es- specific strategies that incorporate sustain- ‘‘(ii) opportunities to leverage existing in- tablish and maintain a Web page to make able water management goals and targets in digenous public sector, local, donor or pri- publicly available comprehensive, timely, accordance with this Act; and vate sector investments in the water, sanita- comparable, and accessible information on ‘‘(ii) ensure, where complimentary, that tion and water resource management sector; United States water, sanitation, and hygiene the benefits of safe drinking water, sanita- ‘‘(iii) the number of people and percent of foreign assistance programs. The head of tion, and hygiene are reflected in other de- the population without access to an im- velopment initiatives. each Federal department or agency that ad- proved source of safe drinking water in or ministers such programs shall on a quarterly ‘‘(3) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION RELATING TO close to home, disaggregated by rural, peri- basis publish and update on the Web page INITIAL STRATEGY.—The Agency’s Water and urban, or urban geographic location; Development Strategy, issued in May 2013, such information with respect to programs ‘‘(iv) the number of people and percent of shall be deemed to be the initial strategy re- of the department or agency. the population without access to an im- quired under paragraph (1) and shall be up- ‘‘(2) MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED.— proved source of sanitation in or close to dated in a timely manner as required by ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—To ensure transparency, home, disaggregated by rural, peri-urban, or paragraph (1). accountability, and effectiveness of United urban geographic location; ‘‘(4) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.—Not later than States water, sanitation, and hygiene foreign ‘‘(v) the mortality rate and number of 90 days after the date of transmission of the assistance programs, the information re- deaths of children under 5 years old due to initial strategy required under paragraph (1), quired by paragraph (1) shall include— diarrhea; the Global Water Coordinator shall submit ‘‘(i) the strategy required by section 6(b) of ‘‘(vi) the mortality rate and number of to the appropriate congressional committees the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor deaths of children under 5 years old due to an implementation plan detailing how the Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121; 119 Stat. 2533; pneumonia; United States Agency for International De- 22 U.S.C. 2152h note); ‘‘(vii) the number and proportion of chil- velopment will institutionalize the strategy, ‘‘(ii) a list of countries that meet the cri- dren under 5 years old who are under-nour- including— teria outlined in section 6(b)(2)(B) of the ished; ‘‘(A) the budget resources needed to Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act ‘‘(viii) the average time burden of water achieve the goals, benchmarks, and time- of 2005; collection in rural areas; tables described in this subsection, and an ‘‘(iii) an identification of each country des- ‘‘(ix) the coexistence in a single geographic assessment of what will likely be achieved at ignated as a high priority country under sec- area of two or more diseases categorized as a current funding levels; and tion 6(b)(2)(C) of the Senator Paul Simon neglected tropical disease spread in whole or ‘‘(B) the number, types, and levels of spe- Water for the Poor Act of 2005, including a in part due to lack of access to safe drinking cialists and generalists currently employed, fully articulated rationale of why each coun- water, sanitation or hygiene, as defined by and projected to be needed, in each func- try received the designation; the Agency; and tional and geographic area, including sup- ‘‘(iv) for each fiscal year, information on ‘‘(x) the degree to which water, sanitation, port, management, and administrative func- the amount of funds expended in each coun- and hygiene programs are identified as a pri- tions, to carry out the strategy. try or program to carry out this Act and the ority by a beneficiary government, region, or ‘‘(5) COLLABORATION AND COORDINATION.— Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act community, as identified in national plans ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In developing the strat- of 2005, disaggregated by purpose of assist- and strategies and the country-specific egy required under paragraph (1)), and the ance, including information on capital in- multiyear strategies as developed by the implementation plan required under para- vestments, and the source of such funds by Agency mission in consultation with the na- graph (4), the Global Water Coordinator account; and tional government and civil society. shall— ‘‘(v) evaluations of water, sanitation, and ‘‘(C) DESIGNATING HIGH PRIORITY COUN- ‘‘(i) consult with relevant Executive agen- hygiene programs. TRIES.—The strategy shall select 10 to 20 of cies; ‘‘(B) POSTING REQUIREMENTS.—Such infor- the eligible countries identified through the ‘‘(ii) consult with the Special Advisor for mation shall be published on the Web page assessment required by subparagraph (B) and Water Resources; not later than 30 days after the date of identify such countries as ‘high priority ‘‘(iii) consult with the Interagency Con- issuance of the information and shall be con- countries’. sultation and Coordination process as re- tinuously updated. ‘‘(D) REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH PRIORITY quired by section 5(b) of the Paul Simon ‘‘(C) REPORT IN LIEU OF INCLUSION.—If the COUNTRIES.—Each country selected as a high Water for the World Act of 2013; and head of a Federal department or agency de- priority country shall be the focus of the ‘‘(iv) consult with representatives of civil scribed in paragraph (1) makes a determina- Agency’s water, sanitation, and hygiene pro- society and multi-lateral organizations with tion that the inclusion of a required item of gramming, and the strategy shall develop demonstrated experience in addressing the information on the Web page would jeop- comprehensive and holistic individual coun- lack of access to affordable, equitable and ardize the health or security of an imple- try plans for each high priority country so as sustainable safe drinking water, sanitation menting partner or program beneficiary or to meet the objectives of paragraph (1). Such and hygiene in developing countries. would be detrimental to the national inter- plans shall include— ‘‘(B) PUBLIC COMMENT.—In carrying out ests of the United States, such item of infor- ‘‘(i) a results framework, in accordance paragraph (1)(D), the Global Water Coordi- mation may be submitted to Congress in a with the sustainability principles identified nator shall allow public comments to be sub- written report in lieu of including it on the in section 6 of the Senator Paul Simon Water mitted for consideration through a mecha- Web page, along with the reasons for not in- for the World Act of 2013, and monitoring nism of the Global Water Coordinator’s cluding it on the Web page. and evaluation principles identified in sec- choosing, except that such comment period ‘‘(3) DATABASE.—The Web page shall also tion 7 of this Act, which shall include indica- shall last not less than 45 days. contain a link to a searchable database tors composed of those criteria used in para- ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: available to the public containing such infor- graph (2) to identify high priority countries, ‘‘(1) GLOBAL WATER COORDINATOR.—The mation relating to the current fiscal year that shall be used to measure the long-term term ‘Global Water Coordinator’ means the and, as available, for each prior fiscal year impacts and sustainability of programs, in- Global Water Coordinator designated under dating to and including fiscal year 2006. cluding the ongoing commitment of host- section 136(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act ‘‘(4) FORM.—Such information shall be pub- country institutions, or lack thereof, and in- of 1961. lished on the Web page in unclassified form. creased access to water, sanitation, and hy- ‘‘(2) SPECIAL ADVISOR FOR WATER RE- Any information determined to be classified giene projects, programs and services pro- SOURCES.—The term ‘Special Advisor for information may be submitted to Congress

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(1) water and sanitation are critically im- ‘‘(v) develop appropriate benchmarks, ‘‘(b) MONITORING AND EVALUATION.— portant resources that impact many other measurable goals, performance metrics, and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—With regard to water, aspects of human life; and monitoring and evaluation plans for USAID sanitation, and hygiene programming, the (2) the United States should be a global projects and programs authorized under this Global Water Coordinator shall ensure that leader in helping provide sustainable access section. the Agency monitors and evaluates projects to clean water and sanitation for the world’s ‘‘(2) DEPARTMENT OF STATE SPECIAL COORDI- and activities carried out under such pro- most vulnerable populations. NATOR FOR WATER RESOURCES.— grams, including carrying out assessments of SEC. 3. CLARIFICATION OF ASSISTANCE TO PRO- ‘‘(A) DESIGNATION.—The Secretary of State impact where appropriate, and ensuring re- VIDE SAFE WATER AND SANITATION or the Secretary’s designee, who shall be a sults of evaluations are used to inform the TO INCLUDE HYGIENE. current employee of the Department of State design of such projects and activities. Such Chapter 1 of part I of the Foreign Assist- serving in a career or non-career position in monitoring and evaluations shall— ance Act of 1961 is amended— the Senior Executive Service or at the level ‘‘(A) be carried out in accordance with, and (1) by redesignating section 135 (22 U.S.C. of a Deputy Assistant Secretary or higher, measured against the principles described in 2152h), as added by section 5(a) of the Sen- shall serve concurrently as the Department section 6(b) of the Senator Paul Simon Water ator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of of State Special Advisor for Water Resources for the Poor Act of 2005 and, where appro- 2005 (Public Law 109–121; 22 U.S.C. 2152h (referred to in this paragraph as the ‘Special note), as section 136; and priate, the goals established section Advisor’). (2) in section 136, as redesignated— 6(b)(2)(D) of the Senator Paul Simon Water ‘‘(B) SPECIFIC DUTIES.—The Special Advisor (A) in the section heading, by striking for the Poor Act of 2005; and shall— ‘‘ ’’ and inserting ‘‘ ‘‘(B) conduct longer term monitoring and AND SANITATION , SANITA- ‘‘(i) provide direction and guidance to, co- TION, AND HYGIENE’’; and evaluation of its water activities in order to ordinate, and oversee the projects and pro- (B) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘and sani- assess sustainability beyond the typical grams of the Department of State authorized tation’’ and inserting ‘‘, sanitation, and hy- Agency program cycle and to enable reason- under this section; giene’’. able support to issues that arise post imple- ‘‘(ii) lead the implementation and revision, mentation. SEC. 4. IMPROVING COORDINATION AND OVER- not less than every 5 years, of the Depart- SIGHT OF SAFE WATER, SANITATION ‘‘(2) MANDATORY SET-ASIDE FOR MONITORING ment of State’s portion of the Global Water AND HYGIENE PROJECTS AND AC- Strategy required under subsection (j); AND EVALUATION.—Each water, sanitation, TIVITIES. and hygiene project shall be planned and Section 136 of the Foreign Assistance Act ‘‘(iii) prioritize and coordinate the Depart- budgeted to include funding for both short- of 1961, as redesignated and amended by this ment of State’s international engagement on and long-term monitoring and evaluation so Act, is further amended by adding at the end the allocation, distribution, and access to that the United States Government and the following: global fresh water resources and policies re- other stakeholders can ascertain the long- ‘‘(e) COORDINATION AND OVERSIGHT.— lated to such matters; term return on investment of United States ‘‘(1) USAID GLOBAL WATER COORDINATOR.— ‘‘(iv) coordinate with United States Agen- assistance funds and to enable learning ‘‘(A) DESIGNATION.—The Administrator of cy for International Development and De- about the sustainability of assistance pro- the United States Agency for International partment of State staff in each high priority grams and projects that shall inform future Development (referred to in this paragraph country designated pursuant to subsection projects and programs. as ‘USAID’) or the Administrator’s designee, (h) to ensure that United States diplomatic efforts related to safe water, sanitation, and ‘‘(3) WHEN TO CONDUCT EVALUATIONS.—The who shall be a current USAID employee serv- evaluation of water, sanitation, and hygiene ing in a career or non-career position in the hygiene, including efforts related to manage- ment of water resources and watersheds and projects should include measurable goals and Senior Executive Service or at the level of a the resolution of intra- and trans-boundary performance metrics, to be tracked against Deputy Assistant Administrator or higher, conflicts over water resources, are consistent an established baseline at the outset. Such shall serve concurrently as the USAID Glob- with United States national interests; and evaluations should occur immediately fol- al Water Coordinator (referred to in this sub- ‘‘(v) represent the views of the United lowing the completion of a project, and no section as the ‘Coordinator’). States Government on the allocation, dis- fewer than half of all water, sanitation, and ‘‘(B) SPECIFIC DUTIES.—The Coordinator tribution, and access to global fresh water hygiene projects shall be reevaluated 5 years shall— resources and policies related to such mat- after the completion of the project, all in ac- ‘‘(i) provide direction and guidance to, co- ters in key international fora, including key cordance with the requirements and metrics ordinate, and oversee the projects and pro- grams of USAID authorized under this sec- diplomatic, development-related, and sci- enumerated in paragraph (1). entific organizations. ‘‘(4) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: tion; ‘‘(3) ADDITIONAL NATURE OF DUTIES AND RE- ‘‘(A) MONITORING.—The term ‘monitoring’ ‘‘(ii) lead the implementation and revision, STRICTION ON ADDITIONAL OR SUPPLEMENTAL means, with respect to a United States not less frequently than once every 5 years, COMPENSATION.—The responsibilities and spe- water, sanitation, or hygiene foreign assist- of USAID’s portion of the Global Water Strategy required under subsection (j); cific duties of the Administrator of the ance program, a continuing function that United States Agency for International De- uses systematic collection of data on speci- ‘‘(iii) seek— ‘‘(I) to expand the capacity of USAID, sub- velopment (or the Administrator’s designee) fied indicators to provide management and and the Secretary of State (or the Sec- the main stakeholders of an ongoing develop- ject to the availability of appropriations, in- cluding through the designation of a lead retary’s designee) under paragraph (2) or (3), ment intervention with indications of the ex- respectively, shall be in addition to any tent of progress and achievement of objec- subject matter expert selected from among USAID staff in each high priority country other responsibilities or specific duties as- tives and progress in the use of allocated signed to such individuals. Such individuals funds. designated pursuant to subsection (h); ‘‘(II) to implement such programs and ac- shall receive no additional or supplemental ‘‘(B) EVALUATION.—The term ‘evaluation’ tivities; compensation as a result of carrying out means, with respect to a United States ‘‘(III) to take advantage of economies of such responsibilities and specific duties water, sanitation, or hygiene foreign assist- scale; and under such paragraphs.’’. ance program, the systematic collection and ‘‘(IV) to conduct more efficient and effec- SEC. 5. PROMOTING THE MAXIMUM IMPACT AND analysis of information about the character- tive projects and programs; LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF istics and outcomes of the program and ‘‘(iv) coordinate with the Department of USAID SAFE WATER, SANITATION, projects under the program as a basis for AND HYGIENE-RELATED PROJECTS State and USAID staff in each high priority judgments, to improve effectiveness, and to AND PROGRAMS. country designated pursuant to subsection inform decisions about current and future Section 136 of the Foreign Assistance Act (h) to ensure that USAID activities and programming, including an explanation of of 1961, as redesignated and amended by this projects, USAID program planning and budg- Act, is further amended by adding at the end the reasons for or causes of the observed re- eting documents, and USAID country devel- sults.’’. the following: opment strategies reflect and seek to imple- ‘‘(f) PRIORITIES AND CRITERIA FOR MAXIMUM AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. POE OF TEXAS ment— IMPACT AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY.— Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I ‘‘(I) the safe water, sanitation, and hygiene The Administrator of the United States have an amendment at the desk. objectives established in the strategy re- Agency for International Development shall The SPEAKER pro tempore. The quired under subsection (j), including objec- ensure that the Agency for International De- Clerk will report the amendment. tives relating to the management of water velopment’s projects and programs author- The Clerk read as follows: resources; and ized under this section are designed to ‘‘(II) international best practices relating achieve maximum impact and long-term sus- Strike all after the enacting clause and in- to— tainability by— sert the following: ‘‘(aa) increasing access to safe water and ‘‘(1) prioritizing countries on the basis of SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. sanitation; the following clearly defined criteria and in- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Senator ‘‘(bb) conducting hygiene-related activi- dicators, to the extent sufficient empirical Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2014’’. ties; and data are available—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08DE7.027 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8855 ‘‘(A) the proportion of the population using tation, and hygiene sectors, including invest- scribed in subparagraphs (A) through (H) of an unimproved drinking water source; ments in the management of water re- subsection (f)(1).’’. ‘‘(B) the total population using an unim- sources; SEC. 6. UNITED STATES STRATEGY TO INCREASE proved drinking water source; ‘‘(D) avoids duplication of efforts with APPROPRIATE LONG-TERM SUSTAIN- ‘‘(C) the proportion of the population with- other United States Government agencies or ABILITY AND ACCESS TO SAFE out piped water access; departments or those of other nations or WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE. ‘‘(D) the proportion of the population using nongovernmental organizations; (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 136 of the Foreign shared or other unimproved sanitation facili- ‘‘(E) coordinates such efforts with the ef- Assistance Act of 1961, as redesignated and ties; forts of other United States Government amended by this Act, is further amended by ‘‘(E) the total population using shared or agencies or departments or those of other adding at the end the following: other unimproved sanitation facilities; nations or nongovernmental organizations ‘‘(j) GLOBAL WATER STRATEGY.— ‘‘(F) the proportion of the population prac- directed at assisting refugees and other dis- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than October 1, ticing open defecation; placed individuals; and 2017, October 1, 2022, and October 1, 2027, the ‘‘(G) the total number of children younger ‘‘(F) involves consultation with appro- President, acting through the Secretary of than 5 years of age who died from diarrheal priate stakeholders, including communities State, the Administrator of the United disease; directly affected by the lack of access to States Agency for International Develop- ‘‘(H) the proportion of all deaths of chil- clean water, sanitation or hygiene, and other ment, and the heads of other Federal depart- dren younger than 5 years of age resulting appropriate nongovernmental organizations; ments and agencies, as appropriate, shall from diarrheal disease; and submit a single government-wide Global ‘‘(I) the national government’s capacity, ‘‘(3) seeking to further the strategy re- Water Strategy to the appropriate congres- capability, and commitment to work with quired under subsection (j) after 2018. sional committees that provides a detailed the United States to improve access to safe ‘‘(g) USE OF CURRENT AND IMPROVED EMPIR- description of how the United States in- water, sanitation, and hygiene, including— ICAL DATA COLLECTION AND REVIEW OF NEW tends— ‘‘(i) the government’s capacity and com- STANDARDIZED INDICATORS.— ‘‘(A) to increase access to safe water, sani- mitment to developing the indigenous capac- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the tation, and hygiene in high priority coun- ity to provide safe water and sanitation United States Agency for International De- tries designated pursuant to subsection (h), without the assistance of outside donors; and velopment is authorized to use current and ‘‘(ii) the degree to which such govern- including a summary of the WASH Needs improved empirical data collection— Index and the specific weighting of empirical ment— ‘‘(A) to meet the health-based ‘‘(I) identifies such efforts as a priority; data and other definitions used to develop prioritization criteria established pursuant and and rank countries on the WASH Needs to subsection (f)(1); and ‘‘(II) allocates resources to such efforts; Index; ‘‘(B) to review new standardized indicators ‘‘(J) the availability of opportunities to le- ‘‘(B) to improve the management of water in evaluating progress towards meeting such verage existing public, private, or other resources and watersheds in such countries; criteria. donor investments in the water, sanitation, and ‘‘(2) CONSULTATION AND NOTICE.—The Ad- and hygiene sectors, including investments ‘‘(C) to work to prevent and resolve, to the ministrator shall— in the management of water resources; and greatest degree possible, both intra- and ‘‘(A) regularly consult with the appro- ‘‘(K) the likelihood of making significant trans-boundary conflicts over water re- priate congressional committees; and improvements on a per capita basis on the sources in such countries. health and educational opportunities avail- ‘‘(B) notify such committees not later than ‘‘(2) AGENCY-SPECIFIC PLANS.—The Global able to women as a result of increased access 30 days before using current or improved em- Water Strategy shall include an agency-spe- to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene, in- pirical data collection for the review of any cific plan— cluding access to appropriate facilities at new standardized indicators under paragraph ‘‘(A) from the United States Agency for primary and secondary educational institu- (1) for the purposes of carrying out this sec- International Development that describes tions seeking to ensure that communities tion. specifically how the Agency for Inter- benefitting from such projects and activities ‘‘(h) DESIGNATION OF HIGH PRIORITY COUN- national Development will— develop the indigenous capacity to provide TRIES.— ‘‘(i) carry out the duties and responsibil- safe water and sanitation without the assist- ‘‘(1) INITIAL DESIGNATION.—Not later than ities assigned to the Global Water Coordi- ance of outside donors; October 1, 2015, the President shall— nator under subsection (e)(1); ‘‘(2) prioritizing and measuring, including ‘‘(A) designate, on the basis of the criteria ‘‘(ii) ensure that the Agency for Inter- through rigorous monitoring and evaluating set forth in subsection (f)(1) not fewer than national Development’s projects and pro- mechanisms, the extent to which such 10 countries as high priority countries to be grams authorized under this section are de- project or program— the primary recipients of United States Gov- signed to achieve maximum impact and ‘‘(A) furthers significant improvements ernment assistance authorized under this long-term sustainability, including by imple- in— section during fiscal year 2016; and menting the requirements described in sub- ‘‘(i) the criteria set forth in subparagraphs ‘‘(B) notify the appropriate congressional section (f); and (A) through (H) of paragraph (1); committees of such designations. ‘‘(iii) increase access to safe water, sanita- ‘‘(ii) the health and educational opportuni- ‘‘(2) ANNUAL DESIGNATIONS.— tion, and hygiene in high priority countries ties available to women as a result of in- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in designated pursuant to subsection (h); creased access to safe water, sanitation, and subparagraph (B), the President shall annu- ‘‘(B) from the Department of State that de- hygiene, including access to appropriate fa- ally make new designations pursuant to the scribes specifically how the Department of cilities at primary and secondary edu- criteria set forth in paragraph (1). State will— cational institutions; and ‘‘(B) DESIGNATIONS AFTER FISCAL YEAR ‘‘(i) carry out the duties and responsibil- ‘‘(iii) the indigenous capacity of the host 2018.—Beginning with fiscal year 2019, des- ities assigned to the Special Coordinator for nation or community to provide safe water ignations under paragraph (1) shall be Water Resources under subsection (e)(2); and and sanitation without the assistance of out- made— ‘‘(ii) ensure that the Department’s activi- side donors; ‘‘(i) based upon the criteria set forth in ties authorized under this section are de- ‘‘(B) is designed, as part of the provision of subsection (f)(1); and signed— safe water and sanitation to the local com- ‘‘(ii) in furtherance of the strategy re- ‘‘(I) to improve management of water re- munity— quired under subsection (j). sources and watersheds in countries des- ‘‘(i) to be financially independent over the ‘‘(i) TARGETING OF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS ignated pursuant to subsection (h); and long term, focusing on local ownership and TO AREAS OF GREATEST NEED.— ‘‘(II) to prevent and resolve, to the greatest sustainability; ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 15 days degree possible, both intra- and trans-bound- ‘‘(ii) to be undertaken in conjunction with before the obligation of any funds for water, ary conflicts over water resources in such relevant public institutions or private enter- sanitation, or hygiene projects or programs countries; and prises; pursuant to this section in countries that are ‘‘(C) from other Federal departments and ‘‘(iii) to identify and empower local indi- not ranked in the top 50 countries based agencies, as appropriate, that describes the viduals or institutions to be responsible for upon the WASH Needs Index, the Adminis- contributions of the departments and agen- the effective management and maintenance trator of the United States Agency for Inter- cies to implementing the Global Water of such project or program; and national Development shall notify the appro- Strategy. ‘‘(iv) to provide safe water or expertise or priate congressional committees of the ‘‘(3) INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS FOR HIGH PRI- capacity building to those identified parties planned obligation of such funds. ORITY COUNTRIES.—For each high priority or institutions for the purposes of developing ‘‘(2) DEFINED TERM.—In this subsection and country designated pursuant to subsection a plan and clear responsibilities for the effec- in subsection (j), the term ‘WASH Needs (h), the Administrator of the United States tive management and maintenance of such Index’ means the needs index for water, sani- Agency for International Development project or program; tation, or hygiene projects or programs au- shall— ‘‘(C) leverages existing public, private, or thorized under this section that has been de- ‘‘(A) develop a costed, evidence-based, and other donor investments in the water, sani- veloped using the criteria and indicators de- results-oriented plan that—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08DE7.028 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H8856 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 8, 2014 ‘‘(i) seeks to achieve the purposes of this Clinic located at 715 Southwind Drive, (15) Lieutenant General Seitz lived each section; and Junction City, Kansas, as the Lieuten- day to its fullest and his commitment to his ‘‘(ii) meets the requirements under sub- ant General Richard J. Seitz Commu- fellow man serves as an inspiration to all the section (f); and nity-Based Outpatient Clinic. people of the United States. ‘‘(B) include such plan in an appendix to (b) DESIGNATION.—The Junction City Com- the Global Water Strategy required under The Clerk read the title of the bill. munity-Based Outpatient Clinic located at paragraph (1). The text of the bill is as follows: 715 Southwind Drive, Junction City, Kansas, ‘‘(4) FIRST TIME ACCESS REPORTING REQUIRE- S. 1434 shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Lieu- MENT.—The Global Water Strategy shall spe- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tenant General Richard J. Seitz Community- cifically describe the target percentage of resentatives of the United States of America in Based Outpatient Clinic’’. funding for each fiscal year covered by such Congress assembled, (c) REFERENCES.—Any reference in any strategy to be directed toward projects law, map, regulation, document, paper, or SECTION 1. LIEUTENANT GENERAL RICHARD J. other record of the United States to the aimed at providing first-time access to safe SEITZ COMMUNITY-BASED OUT- water and sanitation. PATIENT CLINIC. Junction City Community-Based Outpatient Clinic referred to in subsection (b) shall be ‘‘(5) PERFORMANCE INDICATORS.—The Global (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— Water Strategy shall include specific and (1) Lieutenant General Richard J. Seitz deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Lieutenant measurable goals, benchmarks, performance served as the cadet commander of a unit of General Richard J. Seitz Community-Based metrics, timetables, and monitoring and the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at Leav- Outpatient Clinic’’. evaluation plans required to be developed by enworth High School in Leavenworth, Kan- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the Administrator of the United States sas, where he earned the American Legion ant to the rule, the gentleman from Agency for International Development pur- Cup as an outstanding cadet; Tennessee (Mr. ROE) and the gentle- suant to subsection (e)(1)(B)(v). (2) while attending Kansas State Univer- woman from Illinois (Mrs. BUSTOS) ‘‘(6) CONSULTATION AND BEST PRACTICES.— sity, Lieutenant General Seitz accepted a The Global Water Strategy shall— each will control 20 minutes. commission as a second lieutenant in the The Chair recognizes the gentleman ‘‘(A) be developed in consultation with the Army and was called into active duty in 1940; heads of other appropriate Federal depart- (3) Lieutenant General Seitz volunteered from Tennessee. ments and agencies; and to be one of the first paratroopers in the GENERAL LEAVE ‘‘(B) incorporate best practices from the United States; Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I international development community. (4) at age 25, Lieutenant General Seitz as a ask unanimous consent that all Mem- ‘‘(k) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— major, was given command of the 2nd Bat- bers have 5 legislative days in which to ‘‘(1) the term ‘appropriate congressional talion of the 517th Parachute Infantry Regi- revise and extend their remarks on the committees’ means— mental Combat Team, becoming the young- ‘‘(A) the Committee on Foreign Relations Senate bill, S. 1434. est battalion commander in the Army; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there of the Senate; (5) along with the 7th Armored Division, ‘‘(B) the Committee on Appropriations of the battalion commanded by Lieutenant objection to the request of the gen- the Senate; General Seitz formed what became known as tleman from Tennessee? ‘‘(C) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of Task Force Seitz at the Battle of the Bulge There was no objection. the House of Representatives; and with the mission to plug the gaps on the Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I ‘‘(D) the Committee on Appropriations of north slope of the Bulge when the Germans yield myself such time as I may con- the House of Representatives; and attempted to break out; sume. ‘‘(2) the term ‘long-term sustainability’ re- (6) the service of Lieutenant General Seitz I rise in support of S. 1434 which fers to the ability of a service delivery sys- earned him the Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, tem, community, partner, or beneficiary to would name the Junction City Commu- the Purple Heart, and many other acknowl- nity-Based Outpatient Clinic located at maintain, over time, any water, sanitation, edgments during his 37-year career in the or hygiene project that receives funding pur- Army; 715 Southwind Drive, Junction City, suant to the amendments made by the Sen- (7) after victory in Europe, Lieutenant Kansas, as the Lieutenant General ator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of General Seitz remained in the Army, com- Richard J. Seitz Community-Based 2014.’’. manding the 2nd Airborne Battle Group, Outpatient Clinic. (b) DEPARTMENT OF STATE AGENCY-SPECIFIC 503rd Infantry Regiment, and the 82nd Air- Following completion of the Army PLAN.—Not later than 180 days after the date borne Division; ROTC program at Kansas State Univer- of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of (8) on retiring in 1978, Lieutenant General sity, Lieutenant General Seitz served State shall submit an agency-specific plan to Seitz settled in Junction City, Kansas, near the appropriate congressional committees with distinction in World War II. Lieu- Ft. Riley, where he would greet deploying tenant General Seitz participated in (as defined in section 136(k) of the Foreign and returning units from Iraq and Afghani- Assistance Act of 1961, as added by sub- stan at all times of the day; the invasion of Italy and the Battle of section (a)) that meets the requirements of (9) Lieutenant General Seitz remained ac- the Bulge as one of the youngest bat- section 136(j)(2)(B) of such Act, as added by tive in the wider community, working with talion commanders of the war at the subsection (a). the Coronado Area Council of the Boy Scouts age of 25. After the victory in Europe, (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 6 of of America, the Fort Riley National Bank, Lieutenant General Seitz remained in the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Rotary International, and the Association of the Army commanding at many levels, Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121; 22 U.S.C. the United States Army and serving on the 2152h note) is repealed. culminating with command of the 82nd board of the Eisenhower Presidential Library Airborne Division. and Museum; Mr. POE of Texas (during the read- During his service, Lieutenant Gen- ing). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous (10) Lieutenant General Seitz had a passion for mentoring young officers and non- eral Seitz earned the Silver Star, two consent to dispense with the reading of Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, the the amendment. commissioned officers at Fort Riley, never ceasing to be a soldier, according to his son, Distinguished Service Medal, the Le- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Richard M. Seitz; gion of Merit and the French Croix de objection to the request of the gen- (11) Lieutenant General Seitz was named Guerre and Legion of Honor. tleman from Texas? an Outstanding Citizen of Kansas; After Lieutenant General Seitz re- There was no objection. (12) in 2012 an elementary school at Fort tired, he settled in Junction City and The amendment was agreed to. Riley was named in honor of Lieutenant served the Fort Riley community. He The bill was ordered to be engrossed General Seitz, which is meaningful because he believed the fate of the United States re- would greet deploying and returning and read a third time, was read the units from Iraq and Afghanistan at all third time, and passed, and a motion to lied on young children and the teachers who inspire them; times of the day, and he mentored reconsider was laid on the table. (13) during visits to the elementary school, young officers and noncommissioned f Lieutenant General Seitz would talk with officers stationed there. the students about what it meant to be a Beyond this service, he also volun- LIEUTENANT GENERAL RICHARD ‘‘proud and great American’’ and his message teered his time with the Boy Scouts of J. SEITZ COMMUNITY-BASED was always to ‘‘respect the teachers and be a America, Rotary International, and the OUTPATIENT CLINIC learner’’; (14) the family and friends of Lieutenant Association of the United States Army. Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I General Seitz have described him as a gen- In recognition of Lieutenant General move to suspend the rules and pass the tleman, compassionate, respected, full of in- Seitz’s service to both his country and bill (S. 1434) to designate the Junction tegrity, gracious, giving, and a remarkable his community, naming the Junction City Community-Based Outpatient individual; and City CBOC after him is a fitting and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08DE7.028 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8857 appropriate honor. It is my pleasure to CORPORAL MICHAEL J. CRESCENZ nearby machinegun and, with complete dis- support S. 1434, and I am grateful for ACT OF 2013 regard for his own safety, charged 100 meters the leadership and support of Chairman up a slope toward the enemy’s bunkers, Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I which he effectively silenced, killing two oc- MILLER, Ranking Member MICHAUD, move to suspend the rules and pass the cupants in each. Senator MORAN, and the entire Kansas bill (S. 229) to designate the medical Undaunted by the withering machinegun delegation. I urge all of my colleagues center of the Department of Veterans fire around him, Corporal Crescenz coura- to join me in supporting S. 1434. Affairs located at 3900 Woodland Ave- geously moved forward toward a third bunk- I reserve the balance of my time. nue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as er, which he also succeeded in silencing, kill- Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I yield the ‘‘Corporal Michael J. Crescenz De- ing two more of the enemy and momentarily myself such time as I may consume. clearing the route of advance for his com- partment of Veterans Affairs Medical rades. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Center’’. As a direct result of his heroic actions, his of S. 1434, which designates the Junc- The Clerk read the title of the bill. company was able to maneuver freely with tion City, Kansas, Community-Based The text of the bill is as follows: minimal danger and complete its mission, Outpatient Clinic in Junction City as S. 229 defeating the enemy. the Lieutenant General Richard J. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Corporal Crescenz’s bravery and extraor- Seitz Community-Based Outpatient Representatives of the United States of America dinary heroism at the cost of his life are in Clinic. in Congress assembled, the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, General Seitz served in the Army for SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. and the United States Army. 37 years. Among the medals and com- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Corporal Mi- Naming the Philadelphia VA Medical mendations he was awarded are the Sil- chael J. Crescenz Act of 2013’’. Center after this American hero is a ver Star, two Bronze Stars, and the SEC. 2. CORPORAL MICHAEL J. CRESCENZ DE- tribute to his legacy and to all resi- Purple Heart. After he retired, he was PARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER. dents who served with our Nation dur- awarded the Creighton Abrams Medal. (a) DESIGNATION.—The medical center of ing the Vietnam war. In September 2011, he was given the Department of Veterans Affairs located It is my pleasure to support S. 229, France’s highest distinction, the Le- at 3900 Woodland Avenue in Philadelphia, and I am grateful for the leadership gion of Honor. Pennsylvania, shall after the date of the en- and support of Chairman MILLER, In World War II, joined by a company actment of this Act be known and designated Ranking Member MICHAUD, Senator of 7th Armored Division tanks, General as the ‘‘Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs Medical Center’’. TOOMEY, and the entire Pennsylvania Seitz was in command of a battalion of (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in any delegation. paratroopers who won two decisive at- law, regulation, map, document, paper, or I ask my colleagues to join me in tacks during the Battle of the Bulge. other record of the United States to the med- honoring this hero by supporting this Seitz was only 28 years old at the time. ical center referred to in subsection (a) shall bill. He continued to serve in command be considered to be a reference to the Cor- I reserve the balance of my time. roles after World War II, earning his poral Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, at this first general’s star in 1963, his second time, I yield 5 minutes to the gen- star in 1967, and finished his distin- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. ant to the rule, the gentleman from guished career in 1978 as a three-star FATTAH). general. Tennessee (Mr. ROE) and the gentle- Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Speaker, I thank woman from Illinois (Mrs. BUSTOS) the gentlewoman for yielding. b 1630 each will control 20 minutes. We have come to this floor on any The Chair recognizes the gentleman number of occasions honoring people, Following his retirement, General from Tennessee. Seitz stayed dedicated to those who but I think this may be the noblest mo- GENERAL LEAVE ment that I have risen on the floor, be- served. He remained passionate for Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I mentoring commissioned and non- cause, in this instance, it is not to ask unanimous consent that all Mem- name a stamp after Wilt Chamberlain commissioned officers, and frequently bers may have 5 legislative days in visited Fort Riley to greet deploying from Philadelphia or the train station which to revise and extend their re- after Congressman Gray, but this is to and returning units bound for the Mid- marks on S. 229. dle East. acknowledge a young man who grad- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there uated from high school in 1966 and, As a native of Leavenworth, Kansas, objection to the request of the gen- within a year or so, joined, enlisted, General Seitz returned to Kansas in tleman from Tennessee? and went off to war on behalf of his 1978 and settled in Junction City. There was no objection. country in a faraway place. Joining his name to the community- Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I He finished at Cardinal Dougherty based outpatient clinic in Junction yield myself such time as I may con- High School. He played varsity base- City, Kansas, would be a fitting way to sume. ball there. He played basketball in a honor General Seitz in his commitment I rise in support of S. 229, which summer league at Simons Recreation to duty and valor. would name the VA Medical Center lo- Center. He grew up in West Oak Lane Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my col- cated at 3900 Woodland Avenue in in my district, on the 7400 block of leagues to support S. 1434, and I yield Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the Cor- Thouron Avenue. back the balance of my time. poral Michael J. Crescenz Department But the Corporal Crescenz whom we Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. honor today is someone who, even have no further speakers, and, once Corporal Crescenz was the only though he was only in country for just again, I encourage all Members to sup- Philadelphia native to earn the Medal a mere few months, when this attack port S. 1434. of Honor during the Vietnam war. His took place, he grabbed a machinegun With that, I yield back the balance of posthumous award of the Medal of and he went towards the fire. It has my time. Honor resulted from an act of heroism been recounted when President Nixon The SPEAKER pro tempore. The in the Republic of Vietnam on Novem- awarded him the Medal of Honor, he question is on the motion offered by ber 20, 1968. took out one machinegun nest, he took the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Reading from Corporal Crescenz’s out another, he then took out a third. ROE) that the House suspend the rules Medal of Honor citation: Then when a camouflaged artillery and pass the bill, S. 1434. In the morning, his unit engaged a large, post opened up, he charged at it, and The question was taken; and (two- well-entrenched force of the North Viet- that is when he took this mortal round. thirds being in the affirmative) the namese Army whose initial burst of fire But this is a young man who really, rules were suspended and the bill was pinned down the lead squad and killed the two point men, halting the advance of Com- I think, represents everything that is passed. pany A. important about American ideals be- A motion to reconsider was laid on Immediately, Corporal Crescenz left the cause he lived a life of service on behalf the table. relative safety of his own position, seized a of his country. He took it on himself to

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This is the only soldier oism will live and continue to live. sacrifice in the defense of our freedom. to earn the Medal of Honor. Mr. FATTAH. Will the gentleman Mr. Speaker, the Philadelphia region I want to thank Councilman David yield? has a long and proud tradition of self- Oh, who is a member of the Republican Mr. MEEHAN. I yield to the gen- less sacrifice to our Nation dating back Party on our city council—it is hard to tleman from Pennsylvania. to the Revolution. Generations of mili- be a Republican and get elected in Mr. FATTAH. I missed the oppor- tary members have called our area Philadelphia—but who helped to raise tunity, and I should acknowledge the home, and they continue to serve this issue locally. strong contribution of Congressman today. We must continue to recognize I want to thank all of the Pennsyl- BOB BRADY in this effort, along with those who sacrifice and those who gave vania Members. We introduced a bill, yourself and Congressman their lives at the altar of freedom. H.R. 454. Every single Member of the FITZPATRICK. I neglected in my early Corporal Crescenz continues to have Pennsylvania delegation supported remarks to do so, so if I could lay that many friends, led by Joe Griffies and this. on the RECORD. This would not have his friends at the Welcome Home Vet- I have visited the Philadelphia VA. I happened without Congressman erans radio program, who have never have talked to veterans there who are BRADY’s support. forgotten Michael Crescenz and have getting care, all of whom are proud to Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, reclaim- fought tirelessly as well for this legis- have served our country. I think that ing my time, I also want to express my lation. they will be proud that the name of the appreciation. I think it is one of the Mr. FATTAH’s Corporal Michael J. medical center will be named after this endearing factors. While we from time Crescenz’s Department of Veterans Af- young corporal who didn’t make it in to time may have strong disagreements fairs Medical Center legislation re- the headlines but, today, he is at the about issues, we actually have had minds us all that the contributions of very forefront of the work of the many more that we have been able to our Nation’s veterans should never be United States Congress as we honor his work together on. This is one that I am forgotten. service and we honor his family by this proud to support. Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I naming bill. I will conclude by saying that this have no further speakers. I will close Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I was undoubtedly an act in which he not by saying I can’t think of anything reserve the balance of my time. only acted selflessly for himself, but he more appropriate than naming this VA Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I yield saved his fellow warfighters from medical center after this Medal of myself such time as I may consume. harm. Honor winner. I am a Vietnam-era vet- I have no further speakers at this I would like to commend those who eran, lost a lot of friends in the war in time. have worked tirelessly on renaming Vietnam. It is difficult for me to even The veterans of Philadelphia have for this facility, and I hope that my col- talk about it. I can’t think of anything some time been trying to gain recogni- leagues will support this measure. more appropriate than naming this tion for their brother in arms, and I Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, great medical center after this hero thank the Pennsylvania delegation for at this time, I yield 2 minutes to the from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. their work in bringing this bill to the gentleman from Pennsylvania, MI- Once again, Mr. Speaker, I encourage floor. CHAEL FITZPATRICK, my friend, to speak all Members to support S. 229. I urge all my colleagues to join me in on this issue. With that, I yield back the balance of supporting S. 229, and I yield back the Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I my time. balance of my time. thank the gentleman. Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I I also am very pleased to join with rise today in support of the Corporal Michael yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from my colleagues in both the House and J. Crescenz Act of 2013, to rename the Phila- Pennsylvania, PAT MEEHAN, my friend. the Senate in advancing legislation delphia VA Medical Center in honor of Medal Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank which will, we hope, appear on the of Honor recipient and Philadelphia native the gentleman for yielding. President’s desk to honor the service Corporal Michael Crescenz. I also thank my colleague from and sacrifice, the very significant sac- Mr. Speaker, I am grateful that we are able Philadelphia, the distinguished gen- rifice, of Corporal Michael Crescenz, to bring this long overdue honor to a great tleman, who has been a strong sup- whom, as we have heard many times Philadelphian and a worthy American hero. I porter of this important bill. I rise in here today, was Philadelphia’s sole have been working to accomplish this renam- strong support of S. 229, which is the Medal of Honor winner during the Viet- ing since I first drafted legislation in 2012, and Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Act of nam war. I am thankful that my colleagues Congress- 2013. I want to also thank my friend, Mr. man FATTAH and Senator TOOMEY, as well as As has been identified, the legislation FATTAH, for his work in getting the bill the rest of the Pennsylvania delegation, have would rename the Woodland Avenue to the floor here today. joined me in this important endeavor. Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Corporal Crescenz received a Medal Mr. Speaker, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Philadelphia after Corporal Crescenz. of Honor for his actions on November is the only Philadelphia-born recipient of the As has been identified, he is Philadel- 20, 1968, in Vietnam’s Hiep Duc Valley. Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest military phia’s only Medal of Honor recipient His citation states—and I know the ci- honor, from the Vietnam War. Born on Janu- from the Vietnam era from Cardinal tation was already quoted here today, ary 14, 1949 to Mary Ann and Charles Dougherty High School, which had con- but I think it bears repeating, at least Crescenz, Michael grew up in the West Oak tributed more young men who gave in part—that Corporal Crescenz gave Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia and went their lives in the service of their coun- his life when he ‘‘left the relative safe- on to graduate from Cardinal Dougherty High try during the Vietnam war than any ty of his own position, seized a nearby School Class of 1966. He enlisted in the US high school in the Nation, so this is machinegun and, with complete dis- Army in September 1968, the same month quite a distinction. regard for his safety, charged 100 me- that his older brother Charles was discharged I visited, as have my colleagues, nu- ters up a slope toward the enemy’s from active duty. merous times the veterans medical bunkers, which he effectively silenced. According to his Medal of Honor citation, center, making sure that it ensures the As a direct result of his heroic actions, 19-year old Cpl. Crescenz’s platoon came veterans receive the care they deserve. his company was able to maneuver under attack on November 20, 1968, in Viet- But I think one of the things that is freely with minimal danger and to nam’s Hiep Duc Valley. Rather than remain in important about this kind of a recogni- complete its mission, defeating the the relative safety of his position, Cpl. tion is not only that it has been earned enemy.’’ Crescenz seized a nearby machine gun,

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While he was young, with his trade- the position, firing with his machine gun. He Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support mark boyish haircut, his quiet courage was mortally wounded when he was just 5 of S. 2921, which would name the De- and drive made him seem much older meters away from the camouflaged bunker. partment of Veterans Affairs commu- than his age. Through my interactions His selfless actions allowed his company to nity-based outpatient clinic at 310 with him over the years and with those maneuver freely to complete its mission, ulti- Home Boulevard, Galesburg, Illinois, as who worked with him and those who he mately defeating the enemy. the Lane A. Evans VA Community touched through his service, I learned a President Nixon posthumously awarded the Based Outpatient Clinic. lot about the man and what he stood We are here today to honor the life Medal of Honor to Cpl. Crescenz in April, for. and service of the late Congressman A proud native of Rock Island, the 1970 for his gallantry and intrepidity in action. Lane Evans by naming the new VA son of a firefighter and a nurse, and an Now, 46 years after his heroic stand, we again community-based outpatient clinic in Alleman High School and Augustana humbly recognize the sacrifice of Cpl. Illinois after him. Congressman Evans College graduate, Lane truly rep- Crescenz, along with the sacrifice of all those represented Illinois’ 17th District for resented everything that is right about who paid the ultimate price in Vietnam and in more than 20 years, was a champion of public service. He will be sorely missed all wars in defense of our nation. veterans’ issues throughout his time in by all those he touched, and the legacy The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Congress, and served as the ranking of service that he provided will never question is on the motion offered by member of the Veterans’ Affairs Com- be forgotten. the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. mittee for a decade. The dedication of a veterans’ facility ROE) that the House suspend the rules Congressman Evans passed away this in the heart of the district he rep- and pass the bill, S. 229. year, at the age of 63, following a long resented is a fitting tribute and ac- The question was taken; and (two- battle with Parkinson’s disease. One knowledgment of his career-long fight thirds being in the affirmative) the way to honor Congressman Evans is to to ensure that all veterans get the care rules were suspended and the bill was recognize his legacy of service to vet- and the benefits that they have earned passed. erans in the community. It is in that and deserve. A motion to reconsider was laid on thought that we believe naming this I would like to thank the entire Illi- the table. facility after him is a fitting tribute. nois delegation and the many Members f It is my pleasure to support S. 2921, who served with Lane for supporting this effort. In particular, I would like b 1645 and I am grateful for the leadership and support of Chairman MILLER, to thank Chairman MILLER and Rank- LANE A. EVANS VA COMMUNITY Ranking Member MICHAUD, Senator ing Member MICHAUD of the Veterans’ BASED OUTPATIENT CLINIC DURBIN, and the entire Illinois delega- Affairs Committee here in the House Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I tion. I ask my colleagues to join me in and their counterparts in the Senate, move to suspend the rules and pass the honoring this great public servant by Chairman SANDERS and Ranking Mem- bill (S. 2921) to designate the commu- supporting this bill. ber BURR, for bringing this forward. I nity based outpatient clinic of the De- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of would also like to thank Senators KIRK partment of Veterans Affairs located at my time. and DURBIN from Illinois for shep- 310 Home Boulevard in Galesburg, Illi- Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I yield herding this bill through the Senate. By renaming this VA clinic, we can nois, as the ‘‘Lane A. Evans VA Com- myself such time as I may consume. ensure that Lane Evans’ strong legacy munity Based Outpatient Clinic’’. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong of service to our men and women in The Clerk read the title of the bill. support of bipartisan legislation that I uniform lives on in a facility that The text of the bill is as follows: introduced last month to name the serves them today. I urge my col- S. 2921 Galesburg VA community-based out- patient clinic in honor of former Con- leagues to join with me in supporting Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- gressman Lane Evans, who passed this bipartisan legislation in honor of resentatives of the United States of America in the memory of Lane Evans. Congress assembled, away just last month. Lane served the 17th Congressional District of Illinois, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of SECTION 1. LANE A. EVANS VA COMMUNITY my time. BASED OUTPATIENT CLINIC. the district I now have the honor and Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I (a) DESIGNATION.—The community based privilege of representing. He served it yield such time as he may consume to outpatient clinic of the Department of Vet- with honor, humility, and hard work my good friend, CHRIS SMITH from New erans Affairs located at 310 Home Boulevard for more than two decades. in Galesburg, Illinois, shall be known and Jersey. A Marine Corps veteran himself, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Thank designated as the ‘‘Lane A. Evans VA Com- Lane was a steadfast champion for our munity Based Outpatient Clinic’’. you, Dr. ROE, for yielding and also for men and women in uniform. A veteran (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in any helping bring this legislation to the law, map, regulation, document, paper, or of the Vietnam war era, he served on floor. other record of the United States to the com- the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong munity based outpatient clinic referred to in from his arrival in Washington to his support of S. 2921, which would des- subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a ref- position as the committee’s ranking ignate the VA community-based out- erence to the ‘‘Lane A. Evans VA Commu- member, a post he held for more than patient clinic in Galesburg, Illinois, as nity Based Outpatient Clinic’’. 10 years. the Lane A. Evans VA Community The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Lane Evans’ record on behalf of vet- Based Outpatient Clinic. ant to the rule, the gentleman from erans earned him the praise and re- As a cosponsor of the House version Tennessee (Mr. ROE) and the gentle- spect from veterans service organiza- of the bill, I appreciate the work that woman from Illinois (Mrs. BUSTOS) tions and his colleagues on both sides both the House and Senate VA Com- each will control 20 minutes. of the aisle. mittees have done and the leadership of The Chair recognizes the gentleman I urge my colleagues to join me in both Chambers to bring this bill to the from Tennessee. honoring the life and legacy of former floor. I especially want to thank Sen- GENERAL LEAVE Congressman Lane Evans by desig- ator DURBIN for authorizing this impor- Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I nating the Department of Veterans Af- tant legislation. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- fairs community-based outpatient clin- Mr. Speaker, for 24 years, Lane Evans bers have 5 legislative days in which to ic located in Galesburg, Illinois, as the served with distinction as the Rep- revise and extend their remarks on S. Lane A. Evans Community Based Out- resentative of Illinois’ 17th Congres- 2921. patient Clinic. sional District. We mourn his tragic

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I also knew that he was very ically and tenaciously fought for vet- The question was taken; and (two- good friends at the time with Mr. erans in the years leading up to his re- thirds being in the affirmative) the BOEHNER, who subsequently became tirement in 2007. rules were suspended and the bill was Speaker of the House, so I knew it was When Congressman Evans retired, passed. probably in my interest to get to know the Vietnam Veterans of America said: A motion to reconsider was laid on TOM LATHAM if I wanted to get things Lane’s compassion for his fellow veterans the table. done for Iowa, even though Speaker and his commitment to do right by them has f PELOSI took over when I came. come right from the heart. My job since I have been here, I be- HONORING CONGRESSMAN TOM As ranking member of the House Vet- lieve, has been to work with both sides LATHAM ON HIS RETIREMENT erans’ Affairs Committee during my of the aisle, and TOM LATHAM is a tenure as chairman of the committee, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under model, as far as I am concerned, for saw firsthand how he turned his knowl- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- doing exactly that. edge, compassion, and expertise—his uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from Idaho When I first came, you know, we had heart—into effective advocacy and how (Mr. SIMPSON) is recognized for 60 min- a lot of tough issues to deal with here he worked to make a tangible dif- utes as the designee of the majority in the U.S. Congress, and one of the ference in the lives of veterans and leader. things that happened very early on their families around the country. GENERAL LEAVE when I first got elected was the issue of Mr. Speaker, during our tenure as Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I ask the National Guard came up, and I was chair and ranking member, we were unanimous consent that all Members on Armed Services. A lot of those able to craft and shepherd into law nu- may have 5 legislative days in which to Guard folks were being deployed mul- merous bills that expanded care and revise and extend their remarks and in- tiple times, and it was very, very dif- service for our Nation’s veterans, in- clude extraneous material on the sub- ficult for their families. cluding expansion of the GI Bill and as- ject of my Special Order. A number of us recognized that what sistance to homeless veterans. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there we needed to do was build facilities, Lane’s commitment to ensuring that objection to the request of the gen- more facilities, upgrade facilities, get men and women who wore the uniform rid of those old National Guard armor- had timely access to world class med- tleman from Idaho? There was no objection. ies and replace them with readiness ical treatment that they have earned Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, we are centers that would be there to train was, in a word, extraordinary. and equip our troops in the event that Of particular interest to Lane, a here today under a Special Order be- we had to send them overseas on a mis- Vietnam veteran himself, was health cause at this time of year—at the end sion, which we did many, many times, care for veterans exposed to agent or- of a session—we have Members that are and Iowans proudly have served over ange during their service in Vietnam. retiring, Members that deserve rec- Throughout the 1980s, it was an honor ognition, and Members that other the years, over these many years, in to work side by side with Lane and oth- Members of the House would like to Iraq and Afghanistan and other places. We needed to construct those facili- ers, like Congressman Tom Daschle, in talk about for a few minutes. ties also for their families, for their an effort to convince a highly reluctant Today, we have one of the best that, spouses, and for their children. So on Department of Veterans Affairs and unfortunately, is retiring at the end of the Armed Services Committee I did Pentagon that agent orange severely this year. He is a gentleman that I injured many who served in Vietnam. have known since I came to Congress what I could in terms of authorization In 1991, Lane introduced the Vet- and have become good friends with. We to make sure that the funds were erans’ Compensation Amendments of have had many entertaining times. there, and on the Appropriations Com- 1991, which became part of the Agent I am sorry to say that the thing that mittee, of course, what TOM LATHAM Orange Act, to provide presumptive people in Washington are going to miss did was make sure that we had the service-connected disability assistance the most, probably, is a rendition of funding to make sure that we built to veterans with diseases linked to Roy Orbison duets by Mr. LATHAM and those facilities as well. So we were able agent orange; thus the gentleman from myself. I don’t know how, but we cer- to work on that issue together. Illinois helped ensure that veterans re- tainly had fun with those at various Then when the floods, the great flood ceived the care and the compensation events. of 2008 hit across Iowa, but mainly they deserved, while not being saddled Before I say anything else, I would across the eastern half of Iowa—and it with the onerous burden of proof for in- like to yield to the gentleman from would include a lot of TOM LATHAM’s juries due to exposure to a herbicide Iowa (Mr. LOEBSACK). district—a lot of it included my dis- trict, about half the damage was in my that was laced with dioxin. b 1700 It is, therefore, highly fitting to district alone. But I worked with TOM, name a community-based outpatient Mr. LOEBSACK. I thank the gen- I worked with STEVE KING, BRUCE clinic after a remarkable lawmaker tleman from Idaho, Mr. SIMPSON. I BRALEY, and Leonard Boswell. We real- who fought hard for veterans, health didn’t know that you did ‘‘Oh, Pretty ly did a great job working on a bipar- care, and compensation during his time Woman’’ and all these other songs. I tisan basis to make sure that what we in Congress. I urge my colleagues to can’t wait, TOM, to see you back in needed in Iowa we got. So we worked join me and all the leadership here on Iowa. very hard on that. the floor in supporting S. 2921 to honor Madam Speaker, it is really an honor Then also on veterans issues. When the legacy of Congressman Evans as a for me to be up here tonight to speak we heard about the scandal in Phoenix, remarkable veterans’ advocate. for and about TOM LATHAM. When I got the first thing I did was I contacted Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I urge elected in 2006, TOM had been here for TOM LATHAM and said, ‘‘Hey, we need my colleagues to join me in supporting some time, not a long period of time, to go to Des Moines together if that is S. 2921 in honoring the life of our but for 12 years. I knew about TOM okay with you. I know it is your con- former friend and colleague, Lane from what I had read. I didn’t know gressional district—it is not mine—but Evans, and I yield back the balance of him personally. I was one of those folks let’s go to Des Moines together and my time. who came to Congress with no one ex- talk to the folks there about the Des Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, pecting me to get here, so I didn’t Moines facility.’’ once again, I encourage all Members to know that many folks in this body cer- I have been to the VA facility in Iowa support S. 2921. tainly before I got elected. City in my district many, many times, With that, I yield back the balance of When I got elected, one of the first but I wanted to go to Des Moines, and my time. things I did was try to find out as much I wanted to go with TOM, and I knew The SPEAKER pro tempore. The as I could about TOM LATHAM and meet that he would work together with me question is on the motion offered by with TOM LATHAM and work with him on that to make sure that everything

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That has been the and maybe built their house out of it Drug, and also on Homeland Security. kind of legislator he is, even at a and put their roots down into that soil, That is an influential footprint in time—and in this body we have seen a and then took the family farm that this Congress, and the people that ar- lot of ugliness over the years. It seems raised the wealth and boiled that out of rive here as freshmen and sophomores as though our politics in America has there and over from the farm to the recognize that. just gotten uglier by the day some- town to the city, and you see a family But I recognize, also, this man that times, and even in the middle of all business with multiple brothers en- is rooted in Iowa soil, who is the con- that, when that has happened, TOM gaged in it, and three generations now, tinuation of the family farm and the LATHAM has stood tall, he has stood you know that they are tied to the family business that relies upon the proud as an Iowan. He has got a lot of heart of the heartland and the good of very foundation of our economy, that common sense, like most Iowans do, what is good about Iowa and America. all new wealth comes from the land, and he works with the other side be- That is what TOM LATHAM brought to and that there is a core of family and cause he knows that the job is to get the political arena from the State Cen- faith and neighbors and neighborhood things done. That is what TOM LATHAM tral Committee to a primary and to the that TOM LATHAM has brought to this does. He has gotten things done. United States Congress in 1994, and Congress. We are going to miss you, TOM, there then catching that wave, that 1994 Wherever he ends up in his retire- is no question about that, and I think wave and being elected to the United ment, we all want to congratulate him you know that probably better than we States Congress 20 years ago. and say to TOM LATHAM, ‘‘Congratula- do. We are going to miss you. I know I take a look at him now, and I think tions, you have earned it. You have you have heard that from a lot of folks. he is no worse for wear. It is the same picked your time, you have done it TOM LATHAM, he is a humble Iowa TOM LATHAM that came here 20 years your way.’’ guy, that is what he is. He has been ago that is going off into retirement There are only about three ways to able to get a tremendous amount done today, or shortly here at the end of this leave this Congress: one of them is to for his district, for my alma mater, Congress, and he hasn’t lost his enthu- get beat, one of them is to die in office, Iowa State, before he lost that to Con- siasm. and the other one is to choose your gressman KING, and for any other num- Here is what I see—this is a STEVE time to retire. ber of folks in his congressional dis- KING perspective, Madam Speaker—and I am glad that you are fit and vig- trict over the years. I honor you. I that is that everybody that comes to orous and prepared for a fit and vig- honor Kathy. I am looking forward to this place has their own style and their orous retirement. seeing you later tonight, and thank own way of getting things done. But it wouldn’t be appropriate, you for everything, TOM. Farewell and But the people that have worked Madam Speaker, for me to conclude good luck with whatever you end up with TOM LATHAM for these years know my portion of this without saying into doing. that it isn’t always an issue that is run this CONGRESSIONAL RECORD a deep and Mr. SIMPSON. I thank the gen- up the flagpole. It doesn’t come nec- tleman from Iowa for his statement. heartfelt thank you to Kathy Latham. essarily with lights and blaring horns, Now I would like to yield to another It is from me personally, as well as, for but it gets done. It gets done in a quiet a lot of reasons, across this Hill that gentleman from Iowa (Mr. KING). Mr. KING of Iowa. I thank the gen- way, it gets done, sometimes with just with the work that she has done, you tleman from Idaho for yielding to the a slow persuasion. It gets done with got, oftentimes, two for the price of gentleman from Iowa. There are about building a network of people that want one with TOM and Kathy Latham. four people on the floor right now that to help and want to get things done. She sacrificed a number of times and do know the difference. So when I was elected to come to this made my life easier and made things I rise today, Madam Speaker, to give Congress in 2003 and inherited a lot of work better for Iowa, for the House of a great message of gratitude and the real estate that had formerly been Representatives, and for this country, thanks to Congressman TOM LATHAM. I represented and the constituents that and I think that the best interests of want to tell a little bit of the narrative had formerly been represented by TOM all of us have always been what made about how this unfolds from the per- LATHAM, I noticed that there were rib- the decisions in the Latham family, spective of Iowa, and that is this: we bon-cutting ceremonies taking place in which, by the way, now ranks up in are all politics all the time. There is no my district, and I wasn’t necessarily about the top three of Iowa political off season for us. You are always on the lead guy when it came to the rib- families. season. When the Iowa caucuses bon-cutting because TOM LATHAM had So pay attention, Madam Speaker, to emerge, there is a big focus on Presi- laid the groundwork for that for years, the Latham family going forward. dential politics. and they knew it, and they still know They are not done yet, but they do If you are on the State Central Com- it. have a patriarch that is going to ride mittee, you are in the middle of that The friends and the relationships off into retirement. arena. That is where I first met TOM that were built by doing a good job of Thank you a lot, TOM LATHAM, for LATHAM and first became aware of his representing constituents throughout serving our country. God bless you. commitment to the political arena and those years are still there. They still Mr. SIMPSON. I thank the gen- to conservatism. I would want to let exist. And it has been an easy thing for tleman from Iowa. the body know, Madam Speaker, that me to step into that neighborhood be- Let me say, Madam Speaker, that TOM LATHAM didn’t come from a place cause they were well taken care of and Mr. KING just mentioned the difference that was a big magnificent mega- well represented. between Iowa and Idaho. I will tell you lopolis, unless you would want to de- So, now, after moving from Agri- a funny story. scribe Alexander, Iowa, with 160-some culture over to the Appropriations When I was first elected, TOM had people, as a big megalopolis. 168 people Committee, I would just remind the been here for 4 years. When I got elect- would be the population of Alexander, body that TOM LATHAM, today, is the ed, they used to have a function with a Iowa, rooted in now a three-generation only Iowa member on the House Appro- lot of the D.C. reporters and political seed company, and rooted in the soil. I priations Committee. He has done a reporters in town at the Washington don’t have to explain this to the people good number of things with projects, Hilton, and they would select a fresh- from either Idaho or Iowa, but all new not only the transportation projects, man Republican and Democrat from wealth comes from the land, and it re- but the Iowa National Guard, ag, eco- both the House and the Senate to give generates itself every year in the form nomic development, small business de- little speeches, and they were supposed of corn in our neighborhood and soy- velopment, and he is currently chair- to be kind of funny speeches and stuff. beans and potatoes in Mr. SIMPSON’s man of the Appropriations Sub- So I didn’t know what to do. They se- neighborhood. committee on Transportation, Housing lected me as one of them. So I decided

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08DE7.064 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H8862 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 8, 2014 that I was going to explain the dif- there has ever been a day that we have a happy day for TOM and his family be- ference between Iowa and Idaho be- been in Congress that I haven’t spoke cause he will be able to spend time cause there is a difference. So I went to TOM. And then, we always talk over with his children and grandchildren, through all the differences in Idaho and the time that we are not here also. which we know, when we are here in Iowa. Washington, is tough to do. b 1715 Of course I recorded it, and I got Mr. SIMPSON. I thank the gen- home and turned it on to see how I had I have had numerous times when TOM tleman from California. done. Underneath, and this is on C– has come out to California to visit my The gentleman from California men- SPAN, underneath it said, Congress- district and to do some good, quality tioned something that is very impor- man MIKE SIMPSON, Republican, Ohio. work in meeting with some of my con- tant that a lot of people don’t realize: So we not only get mixed up with stituents. At the same time, in talking it takes a special individual and a spe- Idaho and Iowa also, but also between about TOM’s work ethic, TOM has had cial relationship with your spouse, be Ohio and Idaho and Iowa. So that has me out to his district in Iowa several it husband or wife, to be able to serve always made it a little more chal- times. Typically, you think you are in this place. Most people don’t realize lenging. going to do a short, little meeting with how many nights you spend away from But TOM and I have served together some folks, but I can tell you that, your family when you are here. I am on the Appropriations Committee for, I when I went out there, TOM actually certain that with most spouses—when I guess the last 12 years that I have been put me to work. We had to spend a full look at mine and when I look at TOM’s on it, and he was on it before that. He day working. Kathy—this was not something that has been, as was mentioned, the chair- I remember, TOM, that you put on a they had planned on when they got man of the Transportation Committee conference for all of your community married. To be able to, I want to say, and chairman of the Energy and Water leaders—your business leaders and put up with that and the separation Committee, both committees very im- your government leaders. You had peo- that it causes and the pressure it puts portant to both Idaho and Iowa and to ple from all over the State of Iowa who on a family is extremely difficult. the country. We have been able to work came there for a full day’s session Kathy is, truly, a person who is special cooperatively to try to address issues about how your office, its being the and has put up with him for 20 years in that affect the country and our respec- last link to the Federal Government, the House and 39 years of marriage. tive States. could better serve your constituents. She has really put up with him for a The thing I have always noticed most That is really what this is about, long time, and we are honored to have about TOM, and both speakers have al- Madam Speaker. TOM worked very hard spouses like that who support us and ready mentioned it, is the way he for his constituents. He didn’t try to keep us going. works, the way he gets things done. I get press out of it, and he didn’t try to The reason I asked for unanimous have always noticed that TOM takes make a big deal about it; but you could consent at the first of this Special the job that he was elected to do very tell, when I was on the ground there— Order—for people to insert their com- seriously, but he never takes himself the several times I was there—that it ments—was that tonight is the White too seriously, which is an important was about working. It was about work- House Christmas reception for Mem- characteristic, I think. ing with people, working with his con- bers of Congress, so there are going to Others have enjoyed working with stituents, and about trying to rep- be a lot of people getting ready to go him on both sides of the aisle. I have resent them here in Washington the down to the White House. Now, one of certainly enjoyed working with him. best way that he could. I know the peo- those individuals who had some respon- And again, we are going to miss him. ple of Iowa will miss him. sibilities tonight but who wanted to be At the end of the each session, some I think you have represented almost here was the Speaker of the House, people, as STEVE KING mentioned, de- the entire State of Iowa at one point or JOHN BOEHNER, who is one of TOM’s cide that it is time to retire, and TOM another. best friends. They have been together has decided that. Not only are we, in His district has moved around so ever since I have come, and, con- Congress, as friends, going to miss him much over the years. sequently, I have been allowed to asso- but, frankly, the country is going to TOM’s family, obviously, great peo- ciate with him—I don’t know why—but miss him. we have gotten along and have done Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman ple. His wife, Kathy, deserves a lot of praise for having to deal with him over some great things. from California (Mr. NUNES). We are going to miss TOM, but this all of these years that he has been in Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I thank process goes on. People will get elect- Washington, traveling back and forth. the gentleman from Idaho, my good ed—whether it is any of us—who will It takes a special person, and Kathy friend. I just want to echo what you replace us, and they will step up to the really is a special, special person to not were saying, Mr. SIMPSON, that TOM plate and do the job. It is an amazing only deal with TOM but also to put up LATHAM actually is a guy who came system that we have been given by our with having to deal with the tough here, doesn’t seek the limelight, but forefathers. seeks to get things done. things that people say. Mr. LATHAM has At this point, I yield to my good It is tough for me to say this about been through many tough elections, friend from Iowa, TOM LATHAM. him because he is my good friend and and it takes a very tough person to Mr. LATHAM. First of all, I will say he is going to rib me about this later. have to deal with the things that come ‘‘thank you’’ to Mr. SIMPSON—a great, But he really does try to get things out in political campaigns, as we are great friend—for doing this this done. You don’t see him running out to all familiar with. evening; to Mr. NUNES, who is still on the TV, to the news shows. You don’t I know TOM is very proud of his chil- the floor here; to STEVE KING and DAVE see him running out holding press con- dren and grandchildren, and I know LOEBSACK, who were down here. I am ferences. But what you do see is some- that is part of the reason he is leaving not going to sing—we will pass that one who works. us—because he has served his country, by—but, again, thank you very, very I can tell you that when I first ar- and he did the best that he could do for much for the honor you have bestowed rived here in Washington, TOM was one the time that he was here. I think he on me and for the kind words here to- of the first people who came up to me has a long tradition of serving the peo- night. and talked to me about—asked if he ple of Iowa—just like his parents, who Madam Speaker, I will just say the could help me in any way. He was a were community leaders in northern thing I will miss most are my good farmer from, obviously, the great State Iowa there, and also his brothers. friends here. That part of it really is of Iowa, and he knew that I was a farm- I think you had at least one or two hard because it becomes an extended er from the great State of California. brothers who served with distinction in family over time—people whom you We shared what we had in common, Vietnam, as I remember. I have met all know, whom you work with, whom you and then he asked how he could be of them, I think, over the years. trust on a day-to-day basis. I will miss helpful. Anyway, Madam Speaker, it is kind that. Now, there is a lot of other stuff From day one, TOM has been one of of a sad day for me to be down here on I won’t miss here, but I will miss the my best friends here, and I don’t think the floor of the House but also, I think, personal relationships and friendships.

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We will miss you. that friendship as we will with all of Washington to be able to represent Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- the colleagues here we have come to Iowa here is, obviously, a huge, huge ance of my time. know and love. honor from that background. f Anyone who does this job for any pe- I will honestly say to any Member riod of time understands you are never ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ILLEGAL listening, if you ever get to the point IMMIGRATION going to be successful or accomplish when you walk across the street and anything without the great work of don’t look up at that dome and get The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. your staff. I have been blessed both in that chill up your spine about some- WALORSKI). Under the Speaker’s an- Iowa and here in Washington with tre- thing much bigger than you are, you nounced policy of January 3, 2013, the mendous people who have worked so probably should go home. Now, I still Chair recognizes the gentleman from hard for me, who have committed get that chill, but I think it is time for California (Mr. ROHRABACHER) for 30 themselves to the people of Iowa—to me and my family to go a different minutes. Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Speak- the service to them and to this coun- course. er, let me offer my congratulations to try. All of them are very, very special I am extraordinarily proud to have those who have served our country in to me. One person, my chief of staff, served here. This is a great, great body. the Congress who now will be retiring James Carstensen, who happens to be It is something that is an incredible in- and moving on. All of us will get there in the Chamber tonight, has been with stitution. It is truly a slice of America sometime. me since day one—actually, a year be- when you come here and you meet the fore I got elected, working on the cam- This is a noble job if we make it different folks and all you learn about such, and many people who have served paign. So 21 years he has had to put up this great country. Having to take into with me. here have done great things for the consideration a lot of different views United States of America. Why? Be- Thank you very much. and constituencies from all over the Thanks to all of the members of my cause they, number one, believe in the country is an amazing experience. I am staff. It has been a pleasure for me—a principles of the United States, what very, very proud of that, and I will al- great, great honor to have the privilege were set down by our Founding Fa- ways feel that my time was well spent of serving with them—because we have thers. Even more than that, what we here. More so today I am excited about all done it on a cumulative basis, and have had here and what we need more we have tried to do the best job pos- the future because we are going to have of in America are leaders who care spe- sible for the people of Iowa. an opportunity to spend more time cifically about the American people I have to say ‘‘thank you,’’ obviously, with the family—with Kathy, with the and what impact they are having on to the Iowans. As Mr. NUNES said, I kids and grandchildren. We are going the American people and what impact have represented a lot of the State in to be able to do some things we have those policies that they advocate will having the different districts, starting never been able to do before. So I am have on the American people. proud of the past and am excited about with the Fifth District, then the b 1730 Fourth District, and now the Third the future, and I just thank God that I District—moving from northwest Iowa have had the opportunities I have had All too often, people come to Wash- to northeast Iowa to southwest Iowa. It to grow up in a State like Iowa and in ington, and pretty soon, what they care is the honor of my life to serve the peo- a community like I grew up in, with about is this or that specific special in- ple of Iowa and to have that oppor- parents like I had and brothers and the terest. Or they have a special idea, spe- tunity to be their Representative in support of the family. cial interest or special ideas. They Washington to try to accomplish This is the greatest country in the have a philosophy. They have a vision things for their good and for the good world. It will always be because of our that goes beyond what the benefit to of the country. Again, I just say system of government. As hard as it is the American people is, what they are ‘‘thank you.’’ to get something done, it is very dif- going to establish because of this philo- Everybody who is in Congress knows ficult, but it is the right way to do sophical commitment to some ideal. the sacrifice of your family. My par- things, and we need to get back to ev- Well, both of those are enemies of the ents, who were such great role models eryone listening to each other. There is well-being of the people of the United for me, taught me so much. They are one thing I will say: I never learn a States. If people who are elected by the gone now. I have got four brothers and thing when I am talking. You learn population come here and are loyal to their families. I have my son, Justin; things when you are listening to other special interests that have to make a Lynnae; Emerson and Jack; my daugh- folks. I think we should all, maybe, profit in a specific area, even though it ter Jennifer; her husband, Brian; and step back and listen to each other might be detrimental to the American Keaton, Mason, and Carson; and my more, and I think, maybe, we would be people as a whole, or people come here daughter Jill and her husband, Nick, better off. and they don’t care about the Amer- and their son, Will. I love them, and With that, I will just say ‘‘thank ican people—they want to see their what they have done to support me you’’ to everyone. It is a great country. dream come true, their intellectual over the years is tremendous and will God bless America. I am excited about and philosophical ideal put into place— always be appreciated. the future. well, the American people get left out Obviously, there is one person. You Mr. SIMPSON. I thank the gen- with that type of leadership. could never be successful if you didn’t tleman. And what we are doing today, one of have the support of your spouse. Kathy Again, TOM, we are going to miss the most important issues that we has been just exceptional in putting up you. We have become good friends. have been facing for almost a decade with all the back-and-forth—having Don’t become a stranger. You still now, with constant pressure to do two residences and having had to trav- have another week or two to serve be- something about—what? About immi- el here and keep everything going at fore we sine die, and there are some im- gration policy in the United States. home while I am away. For the first 19 portant votes to cast. And what we do, what we finally do on years we were married, I was on the Now that you qualify for Medicare, I this issue will tell us whom we care road with our family business. For the wish you and Kathy the best in the about and what are our ideals and who last 20 years, I have been gone, being in next part of this journey of life, and I we care about more. Do we care about Congress. So, obviously, her love and am sure you will do fantastic. Make special interests? Do we care about her support has meant everything in sure you get out to Idaho when you get some ideal notion that is not so tan- the world to me. an opportunity, and we will take some gible? Or do we care about what policy

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In fact, the larg- The Veterans Administration, we souls, how we need to give them legal est number of illegals now—people have heard so many problems about status. We need to reach out and do keep thinking that we are talking how the Veterans Administration had something for them because they are in about just people from Latin America. not been doing its job. Well, the money a bad situation. And, yes, they came No. We have got people coming in from that we spend on people who come here here because there was a desperate sit- all over the world—many of them on illegally comes right out of the pool of uation in that land from which they visas, many of them sneaking across money that should be going to Ameri- came. the border—who have come here ille- cans or should at least be going to re- Unfortunately, when you hear people gally and are currently residing here. duce our debt so that in the future, our constantly talking about how we are That number of people have an impact American children aren’t going to have going to help these illegal immigrants on the well-being of the American peo- to pay it off. who are here in our midst, you don’t ple. Now, we have nothing to be ashamed hear about how what is being rec- So, yes, let’s make the system better. of in terms of the overall number of ommended to help the illegal immi- But let’s realize that we are not talk- people coming here legally. But even grants will impact the American peo- ing about things that we disagree on. It now, when the people who are here ille- ple. This is what we should be talking has all been about whether you legalize gally, their impact is incredibly detri- about. This is what needs to be dis- the status of people who are here ille- mental, as I just said, in terms of how cussed. The people elected by the gally. much money is being spent by the gov- American people should talk about But let’s just note this: We have no ernment on services to them rather what is going to happen to the Amer- apologies to make about the generosity than services to the American people. ican people if this policy that is being of the American people with our cur- And we also know that illegals, of recommended is put into place. rent system of immigration. Yes, it course, do take jobs. They are working Yes. We would like to help people needs to be reformed and made more at jobs, most of them. And they are who have come here illegally, and we efficient. But we provide for over a mil- hardworking, good people. But what would like to help people all over the lion immigrants to come into our coun- impact are they having on the jobs world. There is no reason not to, if we try legally every year. that American people want? care about the people who have come To put that into perspective, that is They have actually taken jobs that here illegally, thumbing their nose at more than all of the legal immigration should be—well, let’s say Americans our law, but they are human beings, into other countries, into every coun- wouldn’t want to work at that pay and we care about them. try of the world, combined. So we per- level. But the pay level that we are By the way, they are also people mit more legal immigration than every talking about is the pay level that hap- whom we can identify with because if other country of the world combined. pens when you have tens of millions of we were in their spot, we would do the But yet over and over again, we are illegals in the country willing to work same. We care about them. made to feel guilty, that we in some for a pittance. They have come to our But you know what? We have to care way should feel guilty about our immi- country and bent down the wages of more about the American people. We gration system and about the fact that America’s lower-income people. They have to care about them if they care you have people who are here illegally have bent them down and taken jobs about the things that we are doing and we won’t legalize their status. that should have gone to Americans. here. Or maybe they will just write off Well, what would legalizing their sta- For example, I know that the hotel their government because their govern- tus do? What would it do? We know and restaurant industry is very upset ment is more concerned about a for- what it would do for them. These peo- with the idea of not legalizing the sta- eigner who has come here illegally ple who are here illegally, if they have tus of these people. And let me just than about the well-being of the Amer- illegal status, they would then be able note that once you legalize the status ican family and the American working to perhaps be eligible for government of these 20 million illegals that are in people. programs, maybe as part of that. Cer- our country, well, what will happen, of We hear this word ‘‘comprehensive.’’ tainly their relatives would be or their course, is that they aren’t going to Over and over again, we have heard, We children would be. work for the pittance wages anymore. have to have comprehensive immigra- Right now, even the people who are And they will start making more tion reform. ‘‘Comprehensive immigra- here illegally are the recipients of gov- wages. And then there will be another tion reform,’’ what does that mean? ernment benefits. Of the people who wave of illegals that will come in and Why do we hear that over and over are here receiving—for example, their underbid them. So these particular again? children have health care, emergency people will earn more money, but the Because they can’t use the word health care. And then, of course, an American people will earn less and less. ‘‘amnesty.’’ And they know that, real- emergency becomes anything that And right now, there are many ly, comprehensive immigration reform someone is sick with. And they also, of women in the United States who are means one thing and one thing only be- course, are here, and their children are single mothers, many urban women cause there is really not any type of a educated here. And we have govern- who have families and live around big real argument about making our sys- ment benefits that people have man- hotels, but the hotels hire people who tem better. But to them, when they say aged, if they end up coming here ille- have come here illegally to clean the ‘‘comprehensive immigration reform,’’ gally and have one child—one child rooms when there are many thousands they mean changing the status, legal- then justifies a wide variety of Federal of single mothers who would love to izing the status of those millions of assistance and other welfare assistance drop their child off at school, clean people who are here illegally. programs to these individuals who are that room in the middle of the day— They claim that there are 11 million. basically here illegally. which are the hours that they need That is an old number, and that num- Well, what does that mean? At a time them at the hotel—and come back by ber has not been updated. And almost when we are $500 billion more in debt the end of the day to pick up their everyone I talk to believes that it is every year, we are borrowing money child. But they are not willing to do it more like 20 million illegals who are from overseas in order to take care of now because those people who work in here, not 11 million. these people who have come here ille- those hotels, if they are illegals, are So there is not any real problem on gally? That doesn’t make any sense at paid a pittance. And the American peo- our part with the idea of ‘‘comprehen- all. And it especially doesn’t make any ple—no, they won’t work for a pit- sive reform,’’ if we were to say, let’s sense when we know that our own gov- tance. And they shouldn’t.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08DE7.069 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8865 And it will be a good thing if it in- think about the well-being of for- certainly can absorb 1 million more creases the price of a hotel room by $10 eigners. legal immigrants, we should refine our a night in order to make sure that we What keeps America together? Look, system, so that those legals that are have American citizens who are paid we don’t have one race. We don’t have coming in are people that have a means well and are able to take care of their one religion. We don’t have one ethnic and a skill or an education level, so families. Yes, that is the policy we group here. What we have got are peo- they will be contributing to the wealth should have. ple who have come here and are a part of the country rather than consuming We shouldn’t have a policy that, in- of the American family. it. stead, brings down the cost of that b 1745 There are a lot of businesses that say hotel room by a certain amount, in- they need some specialists. Yes, let’s We have to care about what happens creases the profit of the hotel by a cer- try to structure the legal immigrants within the American family because we tain amount, and is paid for by the fact in that way so it meets the needs of don’t have that sharing of one race or that American women no longer can America, as well as brings in very high- one religion or one ethnic group. What take those jobs because there isn’t ly-educated people into our country. is it going to do if we bring in 40 mil- enough being paid for them to take When we bring in people who are not lion foreigners now to those people who care of their family. that, when we bring in people who are are now part of our American family? Now, of course, if you live as many Well, someone says that we should not producing wealth, but instead are illegals live—three or four families to a expand the American family. Well, yes, consumers, that means there is less home—they might be able to succeed we could just say: Hey, anybody in the wealth in our society, and that means or at least survive. That is not the world who wants to get here, we are that especially America’s lower-income kind of society we need to build here. going to make them an American and people are worse off. That is not what America was all just forget about what that does to the Now, when I was a kid, I mowed the about. And what our policy should be is 300 million Americans who are out lawns in my neighborhood. It was a aimed at people who are American citi- there depending on their government good thing. You get a work ethic when zens who would like those jobs. And if to watch out for their interests. you are mowing the lawns. I actually we don’t permit this illegal flood into What would happen if we have that painted houses and dug fence posts. I our country, wages will go up, as com- situation? We will have a very harmful was an ice-cream scooper at pared to if we don’t. And, yes, we decline in the well-being in their com- Marineland snack bar, and those are should be happy that American people munities, in their jobs, and in the gov- the jobs kids did, but today, one of the are making more money. ernment services that they are able to factors of illegal immigration—and es- Over the last 20 years, we have actu- collect of the American family. pecially if we legalize the status and ally seen the wages of the American Again, that doesn’t mean that draw even more illegals in because people in real terms go down as we illegals who are here are bad people— now, all over the world, they know, have had illegals pouring into our they aren’t—nor are the poor people Hey, all we have to do is get here, and country. Well, whose side are we on? around the world who will flood into we can outweigh them—all these entry- Who do we care for? And that is what our country—because, if we legalize the level positions, these positions that are this is all about. We are being told that status of those who are here, you will actually giving young people a chance we are heartless because we don’t care see a flood into the country. to get some work experience, many of enough about the people who are ille- Just think about this, just the dis- these jobs are being taken by people gally in our country to legalize their cussion of what they call this act that who are here illegally. status when, in fact, we need to make was being aimed at legalizing the sta- They are willing to work at a very sure that we are not doing anything tus of people who were brought here low level, and they don’t just become that will hurt the American people who when they were younger, just that dis- entry-level jobs. That is the job they are struggling right now. cussion of that issue brought 50,0000 to stick with. That means that job is no And what will happen if we legalize 60,000 people swarming in. They sent longer available to an American kid the status of those people who have their children to the border. who wants to get some experience in come here illegally? What will happen? Whatever happened to those kids, by the workplace, a box boy or someone Let’s say there are 20 million here. I the way? What happened to those 60,000 who works at a fast-food restaurant or know officially it is only 11 million. kids who were down on the border? something like that. But every one of those people that we Well, they are all over the United We are actually hurting our young legalize the status for are then going to States now. And do you know what? In people, we are hurting our poor people, be eligible for family reunification. schools in California, we have children the people at the lowest end of the There are tens of millions of others coming in illegally from other coun- scale, and of course, we are hurting the who are going to pour in. tries, and some of them are carrying people who are dependent on govern- It is estimated, from just the legal diseases. This is a horror story. ment programs. people coming in after the amnesty, Who is watching out for our children? Before I go on to that, there are a that we are talking about 40 million We do care about those 60,000 kids that group of people in our country that new people, mainly poor foreigners were there and the millions more kids would like to be self-sufficient. They coming to our country. Does anyone that will come in if we legalize the sta- have skills, but they have some sort of think that it is not going to have a tus of our own illegal immigrants here. physical disability. Those people are huge impact on the economy of our We care about our own kids first, and struggling to come out and have some country, on our economic system, on there is nothing wrong with that. We self-dignity in earning their own living. our neighborhoods, on our schools and don’t have to apologize about it, and Those people are being replaced by the well-being of working people? Does we don’t have to apologize also that we people because, Oh, well, we will just anyone think that 40 million for- have the most generous legal system in hire this illegal, even if we can hire a eigners— the world. disabled person, we can get an able- And that is what is going to happen. By the way, for those people who al- bodied illegal in here for the same When you hear ‘‘comprehensive im- ways talk about, Well, immigration amount, so why have someone who has migration reform,’’ think legalizing really helps our country and helps our a physical disability? the status, which will then eventually economy, if you look at the statistics The people at the very lowest level— bring into our country 40 million new that are being presented, often what where is unemployment the highest? In foreigners, mainly poor people. Well, you are being told about are the effect our black community and in the His- that is what this debate is all about. of legal immigrants, which is true. panic American community. These are I would submit that it is not wrong They do add, and I personally would the people who will be the worst hit if for people, and it is not hateful, it is like to go on the record in saying that we legalize the status of those who are not being too concerned about money I believe in legal immigration. here illegally. and material things to think in our I believe that our million people, we If there are tens of millions more hearts about our own people before we can absorb that, 300 million people, we who pour into our country—and as I

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08DE7.070 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H8866 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 8, 2014 say, it will be at least 40 million—and It is not only a bad idea and a bad United States Patent and Trademark Office, then when the word goes out all over ideal that is driving this toward these and for other purposes. the world that we have this surrender decisions, but we have special interests f of our borders, you can bet there will that want cheap labor. We have people BILL PRESENTED TO THE be even more than that. It will be a in the business community that want PRESIDENT massive betrayal of the regular people cheap labor. Now, don’t tell me that and lower-income people in the United Americans can no longer work as car- Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, States, of American citizens—again, penters or as plumbers or as roofers. reported that on December 4, 2014, she the disabled people, lower-income peo- The construction industry slowly, but presented to the President of the ple. surely, now is evolving into where they United States, for his approval, the fol- What about those people who have are hiring illegals. That is wrong. lowing bill: worked all of their lives for govern- There are people who can do these jobs, H.R. 2203. To provide for the award of a ment, who made sure that they pay but they will take the lower pay alter- gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus, in recognition of his service to the their taxes, knowing that the govern- native—of course they will. ment is going to have certain things to Nation in promoting excellence, good sports- There are people that claim that manship, and philanthropy. back them up as they got older or they have to hire illegals because they f whether there are things that they can’t hire Americans at that. No. If would need in cases of emergency, or people were being paid more money, ADJOURNMENT how about the education of their fam- they could hire Americans at those Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Speak- ily and things such as that? jobs, but we have special interests that er, I move that the House do now ad- No, these programs will have so want lower pay, and we have special in- journ. many tens of millions of more illegals terests on that side of the aisle who The motion was agreed to; accord- come in because we have legalized the want political pawns to come into this ingly (at 5 o’clock and 56 minutes status of those who are already here, country to serve them when election p.m.), under its previous order, the those programs now which are suf- day comes in the future and you have House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- fering, some of them will break down. got 40 million new people here over a So how can, with a straight face, peo- day, December 9, 2014, at 10 a.m. for 20-year period that they will be voting ple in this body say they are backing morning-hour debate. for their political party. the President’s efforts to provide 5 mil- f That is just how cynical it is. Low lion—this is his first step now—5 mil- wages and political pawns are being EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, lion work permits to people who are pushed. That is the factor that is push- ETC. here illegally? Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive This is at a time of high unemploy- ing this comprehensive program that ment. We are defining who we care for. will be dramatically harmful to the communications were taken from the We have already defined who we are as well-being of the American people. Speaker’s table and referred as follows: a Nation on how we have set down a I would hope that we postpone any 8163. A letter from the Senior Procurement rule of law and whether we try to be decision on that until next year when Executive, General Services Administration, transmitting the Administration’s final rule fair. We are an imperfect society. We we Republicans can debate this issue, go to the American people, and get — Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal know that. We know we have got some Acquisition Circular 2005-78; Introduction real problems we have to solve and their guidance on what policy that they want our country to have when it [Docket No.: FAR 2014-0051; Sequence No. 6] work together on. received December 1, 2014, pursuant to 5 We are a multiracial, multiethnic so- comes to immigration into our coun- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ciety, but our society as it is will dis- try. Armed Services. integrate if we have tens of millions of Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- 8164. A letter from the Director, Regu- illegals pouring into our country. That ance of my time. latory Management Division, Environmental is just the way it is. f Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Again, the poorest of the poor will be cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation SENATE BILL AND JOINT of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indi- hurt, and when we give 5 million work RESOLUTION REFERRED ana; CFR Update [EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0747; permits at a time when we have such FRL-9919-83-Region 5] received November 25, high unemployment, when we give 5 A bill and a joint resolution of the Senate of the following titles were 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the million work permits to people who are Committee on Energy and Commerce. here illegally, we are actually betray- taken from the Speaker’s table and, 8165. A letter from the Director, Regu- ing the American people who are strug- under the rule, referred as follows: latory Management Division, Environmental gling at the lower end of the economic S. 1447. An act to make technical correc- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- scale. We are betraying them. It is tions to the Navajo water rights settlement cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation something we all need to think about. in the State of New Mexico, and for other of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Penn- purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- sylvania; Allegheny County’s Adoption of We need to say to the American peo- sources. Control Techniques Guidelines for Four In- ple: we are on your side, and we want S.J. Res. 45. Joint resolution providing for dustry Categories for Control of Volatile Or- to do things that are right for you. I the reappointment of David M. Rubenstein ganic Compound Emissions [EPA-R03-OAR- have been dismayed by that element of as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of 2014-0475; FRL-9919-66-Region 3] received No- just sort of, not disdain, but a frivolous the Smithsonian Institution; to the Com- vember 25, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. overlooking of the well-being of the mittee on House Administration. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and American people when those people are f Commerce. 8166. A letter from the Director, Regu- advocating comprehensive immigra- ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED tion reform. latory Management Division, Environmental Let us also just note that immigra- Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- reported and found truly enrolled bills cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation tion is something that is on our agen- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West da. We keep hearing about it, but there of the House of the following titles, Virginia’s Redesignation Request and Asso- are special interests at stake here. The which were thereupon signed by the ciated Maintenance Plan of the West Vir- reason why it is being pushed is not Speaker: ginia Portion of the Martinsburg-Hagers- just this humanitarian special ideal, H.R. 4812. An act to amend title 49, United town, WV-MD Nonattainment Area for the this humanitarian philosophical thing States Code, to require the Administrator of 1997 Annual Fine Particulate Matter Stand- which I say we have to make sure that the Transportation Security Administration ard [EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0690; FRL-9919-65-Re- those special ideas that they think to establish a process for providing expedited gion 3] received November 25, 2014, pursuant they become more human, to give our and dignified passenger screening services to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on for veterans traveling to visit war memorials Energy and Commerce. money away to various peoples of the built and dedicated to honor their service, 8167. A letter from the Director, Regu- world, that it doesn’t hurt Americans, and for other purposes. latory Management Division, Environmental but there are also special interests who H.R. 5108. An act to establish the Law Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- are profiting from this. School Clinic Certification Program of the cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation

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A letter from the Chairman, National Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judi- latory Management Division, Environmental Endowment for the Arts, transmitting the ciary. H.R. 5683. A bill to ensure appropriate Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Semiannual Report of the Inspector General judicial review of Federal Government ac- cy’s final rule — Availability of Data on Al- and the Chairman’s Semiannual Report on tions by amending the prohibition on the ex- locations of Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Final Action Resulting from Audit Reports, ercise of jurisdiction by the United States Allowances to Existing Electricity Gener- Inspection Reports, and Evaluation Reports Court of Federal Claims of certain claims ating Units [EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0491; FRL- for the period April 1, 2014, through Sep- pending in other courts (Rept. 113–650). Re- 9919-91-OAR] received November 25, 2014, pur- tember 30, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. ferred to the Committee of the Whole House suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- (Insp. Gen. Act), section 5(b); Public Law 95- on the state of the Union. mittee on Energy and Commerce. 452, section 5(b); to the Committee on Over- DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE 8169. A letter from the Director, Regu- sight and Government Reform. Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the latory Management Division, Environmental 8178. A letter from the Acting Chief Man- following action was taken by the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- agement Officer, Pension Benefit Guaranty cy’s final rule — Greenhouse Gas Reporting Corporation, transmitting a report pursuant Speaker: Rule: 2014 Revisions and Confidentiality De- to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; H.R. 4309. The Committee on Armed Serv- terminations for Petroleum and Natural Gas to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- ices discharged from further consideration. Systems; Final Rule [EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0512; ment Reform. Referred to the Committee of the Whole FRL-9918-95-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AR96) received 8179. A letter from the Chairman, Railroad House on the state of the Union. November 25, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Retirement Board, transmitting the Board’s H.R. 4402. The Committee on Armed Serv- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Office of Inspector General Semiannual Re- ices discharged from further consideration. Commerce. port to the Congress for the period April 1, Referred to the Committee of the Whole 8170. A letter from the Director, Regu- 2014, through September 30, 2014, pursuant to House on the state of the Union. latory Management Division, Environmental 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act), section 5(b); H.R. 4489. The Committee on Oversight and Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Public Law 95-452, section 5(b); to the Com- Government Reform discharged from further cy’s final rule — Hazardous Waste Manage- mittee on Oversight and Government Re- consideration. Referred to the Committee of ment System; Identification and Listing of form. the Whole House on the state of the Union. Hazardous Waste; Final Exclusion [EPA-R07- 8180. A letter from the Chair, Securities f RCRA-2014-0452; FRL-9919-72-Region 7] re- and Exchange Commission, transmitting the PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ceived November 25, 2014, pursuant to 5 Semiannual Report of the Inspector General U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- and a separate management report for the Under clause 2 of rule XII, public ergy and Commerce. period April 1, 2014, through September 30, bills and resolutions of the following 8171. A letter from the Director, Regu- 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. titles were introduced and severally re- latory Management Division, Environmental Act), section 5(b); Public Law 95-452, section ferred, as follows: Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and By Mrs. CHRISTENSEN (for herself cy’s final rule — National Emission Stand- Government Reform. and Mr. SABLAN): ards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Delega- 8181. A letter from the Administrator, U.S. H.R. 5803. A bill to require the Secretary of tion of Authority to Texas [EPA-R06-OAR- Agency for International Development, the Interior to assemble a team of technical, 2008-0074; FRL-9919-74-Region 6] received No- transmitting the semiannual report to the policy, and financial experts to address the vember 25, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Congress on the activities of the Office of In- energy needs of the insular areas of the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and spector General for the period April 1, 2014, United States and the Freely Associated Commerce. through September 30, 2014, pursuant to 5 8172. A letter from the Director, Regu- States through the development of energy U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); Pub- latory Management Division, Environmental action plans aimed at promoting access to lic Law 95-452, section 5(b); to the Committee Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- affordable, reliable energy, including in- on Oversight and Government Reform. cy’s interim final rule — Rulemaking to creasing use of indigenous clean-energy re- 8182. A letter from the Director, U.S. Office Amend Dates in Federal Implementation sources, and for other purposes; to the Com- of Personnel Management, transmitting the Plans Addressing Interstate Transport of mittee on Energy and Commerce. Office’s report entitled ‘‘Federal Student Ozone and Fine Particulate Matter [EPA- By Mr. O’ROURKE (for himself, Mr. Loan Repayment Program CY 2013’’; to the HQ-OAR-2009-0491; FRL-9919-71-OAR] (RIN: WILLIAMS, and Mr. CARTER): Committee on Oversight and Government 2060-AS40) received November 25, 2014, pursu- H.R. 5804. A bill to provide that members Reform. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee of the Armed Forces performing hazardous on Energy and Commerce. f humanitarian services in West Africa to combat the spread of the 2014 Ebola virus 8173. A letter from the Director, Inter- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON national Cooperation, Department of De- outbreak shall be entitled to tax benefits in fense, transmitting Pursuant to Section 27(f) PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS the same manner as if such services were of the Arms Export Control Act and Execu- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of performed in a combat zone; to the Com- tive Order 13637, Transmittal No. 13-14, in- committees were delivered to the Clerk mittee on Ways and Means. forming the Congress of the Department’s in- for printing and reference to the proper By Mr. MCCAUL: H.R. 5805. A bill to amend the Federal tent to sign a Memorandum of Agreement calendar, as follows: with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect Communications and Information Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee to expanding access for breakthrough drugs, Organisation; to the Committee on Foreign on Natural Resources. H.R. 4309. A bill to and for other purposes; to the Committee on Affairs. amend the Sikes Act to make certain im- Energy and Commerce. 8174. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- provements to the administration of cooper- By Mr. CAMP: viser, Office of Treaty Affairs, Department of ative agreements for land management re- H.R. 5806. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- State, transmitting pursuant to the Taiwan lated to Department of Defense readiness ac- enue Code of 1986 to modify and make perma- Relations Act, agreements concluded by the tivities, and for other purposes; with an nent certain expiring provisions related to American Institute and the Taipei Economic amendment (Rept. 113–647 Pt. 1). Referred to charitable contributions; to the Committee and Cultural Representative Office in Wash- the Committee of the Whole House on the on Ways and Means, and in addition to the ington, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 3311(a); to the state of the Union. Committee on the Budget, for a period to be Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee subsequently determined by the Speaker, in 8175. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- on Natural Resources. H.R. 4489. A bill to each case for consideration of such provi- ment of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the designate memorials to the service of mem- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Inspector General’s semiannual report to bers of the United States Armed Forces and committee concerned. Congress for the reporting period April 1, World War I, and for other purposes; with an By Ms. BONAMICI (for herself and Mr. 2014, through September 30, 2014; to the Com- amendment (Rept. 113–648 Pt. 1). Referred to GERLACH): mittee on Oversight and Government Re- the Committee of the Whole House on the H.R. 5807. A bill to amend the Elementary form. state of the Union. and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to 8176. A letter from the Administrator, Gen- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee award grants to States to improve delivery eral Services Administration, transmitting on Natural Resources. H.R. 4402. A bill to au- of high quality assessments, and for other the Administration’s semiannual report to thorize the Secretary of the Navy to estab- purposes; to the Committee on Education the Congress on the activities of the Office of lish a surface danger zone over the Guam Na- and the Workforce.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L08DE7.000 H08DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H8868 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 8, 2014 By Ms. DEGETTE (for herself and Mr. tives, the following statements are sub- ADDITIONAL SPONSORS REED): mitted regarding the specific powers H.R. 5808. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors granted to Congress in the Constitu- were added to public bills and resolu- Social Security Act in order to strengthen tion to enact the accompanying bill or rules applied in case of competition for dia- tions, as follows: joint resolution. betic testing strips, and for other purposes; H.R. 310: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. By Mrs. CHRISTENSEN: to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H.R. 366: Ms. KAPTUR. and in addition to the Committee on Ways H.R. 5803. H.R. 1074: Mr. REED. and Means, for a period to be subsequently Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1250: Mr. FOSTER. determined by the Speaker, in each case for lation pursuant to the following: consideration of such provisions as fall with- Article IV; Section 3: the Authority of H.R. 1339: Mr. LEWIS. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Congress to make all rules regarding the ter- H.R. 1761: Ms. WATERS. cerned. ritories. H.R. 1816: Mr. MCDERMOTT. By Mr. TIBERI (for himself and Mr. By Mr. O’ROURKE: H.R. 1981: Mr. COHEN. LARSON of Connecticut): H.R. 5804. H.R. 2224: Mr. CLEAVER and Ms. DELAURO. H.R. 5809. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2955: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Social Security Act to require State licen- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2994: Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. SHERMAN, sure and bid surety bonds for entities sub- The constitutional authority on which this and Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. mitting bids under the Medicare durable bill rests is the power of Congress ‘‘to pro- H.R. 3116: Mr. NEAL. medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, vide for the common Defence’’, ‘‘to raise and H.R. 3571: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. HECK of and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive acquisi- support Armies’’, ‘‘to provide and maintain a Washington, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. CHU, Mr. tion program, and for other purposes; to the Navy’’ and ‘‘to make Rules for the Govern- CLAY, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in ment and Regulation of the land and naval CUELLAR, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. LARSON of Con- addition to the Committee on Ways and Forces’’ as enumerated in Article I, section 8 necticut, Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD, Mr. DOYLE, Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- of the United States Constitution. Mr. LYNCH, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- By Mr. MCCAUL: New York, Mr. HIMES, Mr. PETERS of Michi- sideration of such provisions as fall within H.R. 5805. gan, Ms. WATERS, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. RUSH, the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Ms. MENG, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. COHEN, Mr. By Mr. WESTMORELAND (for himself, lation pursuant to the following: MICHAUD, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. Article I, Sec. 8: ‘‘The Congress shall have Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. AUS- MORAN, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. Power To . . . regulate Commerce . . . TIN SCOTT of Georgia, and Mr. BISHOP HAHN, Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mexico, among the several States . . .’’ of Georgia): Mr. POCAN, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Ms. FRANKEL By Mr. CAMP: H.R. 5810. A bill to amend the United of Florida, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Ms. H.R. 5806. States Cotton Futures Act to exclude certain SPEIER, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. GARCIA, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- cotton futures contracts from coverage EDWARDS, Ms. BASS, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of lation pursuant to the following: under such Act; to the Committee on Agri- California, and Ms. ESHOO. Article 1, section 8, clauses 1 and 18 of the culture. H.R. 4077: Mr. HUFFMAN. United States Constitution. By Mr. RICE of South Carolina (for H.R. 4551: Ms. DELBENE. By Ms. BONAMICI: himself, Mr. LAMALFA, and Mr. H.R. 4740: Mr. SWALWELL of California. WEBER of Texas): H.R. 5807. H.R. 4837: Mr. SMITH of Missouri. H. Res. 772. A resolution directing the Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4957: Mr. HENSARLING. House of Representatives to bring a civil ac- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5033: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. tion for declaratory or injunctive relief to Section 8 of Article I of the Constitution challenge certain policies and actions taken By Ms. DEGETTE: H.R. 5059: Mr. RUIZ. by the executive branch relating to immigra- H.R. 5808. H.R. 5178: Mr. ENYART. tion; to the Committee on Rules, and in ad- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5185: Ms. FUDGE, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. dition to the Committee on House Adminis- lation pursuant to the following: COHEN, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. tration, for a period to be subsequently de- Article 1, Section 8, Clauses 3 and 18. ADERHOLT, and Mr. DELANEY. termined by the Speaker, in each case for By Mr. TIBERI: H.R. 5403: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- consideration of such provisions as fall with- H.R. 5809. fornia. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5505: Mr. HENSARLING. cerned. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5589: Mr. POLIS, Mrs. LOWEY, Ms. By Mr. ISRAEL: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 KELLY of Illinois, and Mr. FATTAH, H. Res. 773. A resolution expressing the By Mr. WESTMORELAND: H.R. 5644: Mr. COBLE. sense of the House of Representatives that H.R. 5810. H.R. 5646: Ms. BONAMICI. Congress has the power to enact this legis- localities should observe Halloween on the H.R. 5655: Ms. SLAUGHTER. lation pursuant to the following: last Saturday of October and communicate H.R. 5656: Mr. SMITH of Washington. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 (‘‘The Con- to the public that trick-or-treating and H.R. 5741: Mr. COOPER and Mr. TAKANO. gress shall have the power To lay and collect other public observances of the holiday will H.R. 5764: Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. GIBSON, Ms. taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the take place on that day; to the Committee on MCCOLLUM, Mr. NOLAN, Mr. REED, Mrs. MIL- debts and provide for the common defense Oversight and Government Reform. LER of Michigan, Mr. DUFFY, Mr. HIGGINS, and general welfare of the United States; but By Mr. REED (for himself and Ms. Ms. MOORE, Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. COLLINS of all duties, imposts and excises shall be uni- WATERS): New York, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. RUSH, Mr. form throughout the United States’’) H. Res. 774. A resolution honoring the life, RIBBLE, and Mr. RENACCI. accomplishments, and legacy of Louis Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (‘‘To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among H.R. 5768: Mr. BYRNE and Mr. ROE of Ten- Zamperini and expressing condolences on his nessee. passing; to the Committee on Oversight and the several states, and with the Indian H.R. 5778: Mr. HONDA. Government Reform. tribes’’) Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 (‘‘To make H.R. 5781: Mr. COOK. f all laws which shall be necessary and proper H.R. 5783: Ms. FUDGE. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY for carrying into execution the foregoing H. Res. 109: Mr. MURPHY of Florida and Mr. STATEMENT powers, and all other powers vested by this HIGGINS. Constitution in the government of the H. Res. 711: Mr. LEVIN, Mr. BISHOP of New Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of United States, or in any department or offi- York, and Mr. LEWIS. the Rules of the House of Representa- cer thereof’’) H. Res. 757: Mr. SMITH of Texas.

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Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2014 No. 148 Senate The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was Eternal God, the source of our being, ness. Protect it from dangers seen and called to order by the President pro on yesterday, December 7, we remem- unseen as You unite it for the common tempore (Mr. LEAHY). bered how You sustain us even through good. Use our Senators for Your glory f unexpected tragedies. We recall the as our Nation seeks to bring deliver- deaths, injuries, heroism, doubts, dis- ance to captives and to let the op- PRAYER belief, and patriotism on that date that pressed go free. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- will live in infamy. fered the following prayer: Lord, continue to guide this land we We pray in Your great Name. Amen. Let us pray. love on its labyrinthine path to great-

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There was a hue and happy to be here today to talk about a that here by outlining what a wonder- cry from people who opposed that, say- couple of my friends—I should say the ful human being CARL LEVIN is. What ing that is the wrong thing to do, Levin Senate’s friends. I have received a lot he did for me is an example of who is wrong, Obama is wrong. But they of gifts while I have been here. My col- CARL LEVIN is and how he thinks of were right. Look what it has done to leagues, over the years, have given me people. He remembered the story I told energize, revitalize the State of Michi- things here in the Senate, but one gift him about Mark Twain, and he said, I gan, the whole Detroit metropolitan stands out really strongly in my mind. am sure, to himself: I have this thing I area and our country, with tens of On my desk, not far from here, I have got 10 years ago; I will give it to the thousands of new jobs as a result of his this big painting—it is a very famous Senator, my friend. So he gave me that advocacy. As I said, it wasn’t a popular painting from the National Portrait plaque just because that is who he is. position at the time, but CARL knew Gallery of Mark Twain. He has always been attentive to the what was good for Michigan and good Mark Twain, I tell people, was born interests of the people of Michigan and for our country and he has been vindi- in Nevada, which is really true. Samuel our country. He is the longest serving cated a hundred times over. Clemens wasn’t, but Mark Twain was. Senator in the history of the State of CARL has been chairman of the Sen- Orion Clemens was chosen as the Terri- Michigan—36 years. His legislative ac- ate Permanent Subcommittee on In- torial Secretary of Nevada, and he told complishments are significant. I would vestigations for 10 years. During that his younger brother Samuel: Come say they are unmatched by almost any- period of time, he has done some un- West and I will find you a job. Samuel one. usually important things for our coun- had been fighting, which he didn’t like, CARL LEVIN has stood his ground on try through this committee. Corporate in the Civil War, so he came West to controversial issues, and that is an un- money laundering—1999. He delved into join his brother. But his brother derstatement. He has fought to give av- that very deeply. couldn’t find him a job, so Samuel erage Americans a fair shot at what is CARL LEVIN is not a headline hunter. Clemens bummed around for quite a going on in the world. He has always CARL LEVIN is a substantive legislator. while. spoken with a clear voice, speaking for He could have held a lot more hearings, Without belaboring the story too justice, equality, and fairness. but he held them about every 6 months long, the fact is, Mark Twain finally (Mr. MURPHY assumed the Chair.) because he wanted his hearings to be went up to Virginia City, which was The Presiding Officer is a lawyer, I CARL LEVIN hearings where, I repeat, booming at the time, and he went to am a lawyer, but I am not sure I would every i was dotted, every t was crossed, the Territorial Enterprise newspaper be the best person, if you gave me a and they were very powerful hearings. and got a job as a reporter. This was a document, to look it over and make Gasoline price manipulation, the stunningly good and important start sure there was everything in that docu- Enron scandal—he delved into that for his first writing that he had done. ment you wanted in it, but CARL LEVIN very deeply. That is where he started his fame. is the person you want. I call him my Misconduct in the United Nations He would have stayed in Nevada nitpicker. He is so good at making sure oil-for-food program, tax haven banks longer, but someone challenged him to everything is right; that every i is dot- and offshore corporate tax evasion—he a duel for some of the things he wrote. ted, every t is crossed. Bring in CARL has talked about that and talked about So being the smart man he was, he LEVIN if you have something and you that. Very notable legislation as a re- didn’t want to duel so he left town, really need someone to look at it and sult of the work he has done: Wall went to California, where he wrote two think it through. Street reform, the Consumer Protec- best-selling books, ‘‘The Celebrated CARL was a prominent lawyer, as was tion Act, the Credit Card Act, the PA- Jumping Frog of Calaveras County’’ his dad, in Michigan. His dad served as TRIOT Act. and ‘‘Roughing It,’’ which was about a member of the Michigan Corrections CARL LEVIN is a very fine legislator. his experience in bumming around Ne- Commission. After graduating from He fought for Wall Street reform when vada until he found a job. These were high school, his father worked as an as- others were afraid to do so, and he best sellers. These were great books. sembly line worker. CARL LEVIN also helped restore the broken financial sys- The point of the story, though, is he knew how to work with his hands, but tem that held powerful institutions ac- went to Virginia City as Samuel he followed in his father’s footsteps by countable for their actions. CARL’s per- Clemens and took the name Mark being an extremely hard worker. He at- sistence earned him a slot in Time Twain. That is where the name came tended college at Swarthmore and re- magazine’s list of America’s 10 best from. ceived a bachelor of arts degree there. U.S. Senators. They called him the This means a lot. It is a story I tell Then he attended Harvard Law School ‘‘Bird-Dogger.’’ many times to people who come to my and received his juris doctorate from Well, that is what he is. Put him on office. So CARL LEVIN, the wonderful, Harvard. an issue and he will come back with kind, thoughtful man that he is, said: He practiced in the private sector for the prey. He is very good. He never Can I come and see you? And I said: a while. He began his public career as stops. He is a sharp-eyed overseer of Sure. He brought to me I guess it is one the first general counsel for the Michi- U.S. defense policy. He has spent his of the rare double signatures of Samuel gan Civil Rights Commission. He was entire career promoting defense policy Clemens. There may be others, I just elected in 1968 to the Detroit City that protects America’s interests at have never heard of one. This was done Council, and he served there until 1977. home and abroad while safeguarding at a club in Hannibal, MO. The club’s He was elected to the Senate in 1978. the men and women who serve. name was Labinnah—Hannibal spelled CARL has functioned in this body as a CARL is the Chair of the Senate De- backwards—and Mark Twain, in 1902, levelheaded mediator who is guided by fense Committee. During the Nation’s because of how famous he was, signed the protection of people in Michigan most trying of diplomatic times he has Samuel Clemens, Mark Twain, and and our country. done a remarkable job to make sure wrote through the whole—he didn’t In the past 36 years, CARL has cast the military is protected. want anybody else’s name there. He over 12,000 votes. Some of those votes Even though he was Chair of this big wanted just his. So that is the gift he were hard, and not always popular, but powerful committee—the Defense Com- gave me. they were CARL LEVIN votes. He did mittee—he felt so strongly and he fore- That was so fitting. It fits my office what he thought was right. When Gen- saw what a lot of us didn’t see. He saw perfectly, and it means a lot to me. eral Motors and Chrysler, in the last the disaster that would accompany an

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As I most important health initiatives in was voting for the Iraq war. But I did. indicated, after his junior year, he left America’s history for kids. He fought CARL LEVIN did not. for Japan. He was there for 3 years. He to protect Medicaid for half a million But for all of his accomplishments in came home, returned to Harvard, and West Virginians but for millions and Congress, his greatest achievements re- finished his degree. millions of Americans. side in his home. CARL and his wife of JAY ROCKEFELLER, as a 27-year-old, He has been a senior member of the over 50 years, Barbara, have three could have done anything, gone any- Committee on Finance, the chairman beautiful daughters: Kate, Laura, and place, gotten any education, started of the Commerce Committee, and Erica. Landra and Barbara are good any business, or he could have sat chairman of the Intelligence Com- friends. They are part of a book club. around at a home on one of the beaches mittee. What a remarkable career he They have had a wonderful relationship around the world and just done noth- has had. He fought very hard to protect the American people from President over these many years. So as CARL re- ing. But that is not JAY ROCKEFELLER. tires from the Senate, I know he is He wanted to do something. He did not Bush’s efforts to privatize Social Secu- rity. He has protected retirement dis- going to cherish the time he is going to know what he wanted to do. This ability benefits by doing that for mil- spend with his family. ROCKEFELLER wanted to do something But also CARL and I have had a long, lions and millions of Americans. that was different. His efforts to help West Virginia have long ongoing conversation. He and his A friend of his published here for brother SANDER own about 100 acres. not been confined to this building. As many years a magazine called the They have had it for a long time. CARL the senior Senator from West Virginia, Washington Monthly, a guy by the LEVIN is not a man of wealth, but he this big man—I repeat, 6-foot-7—with a name of Pete Peters. He was a man- and his brother bought this 100 acres very, very long reach, has used that about-town. Everybody liked him very that has nothing on it but trees. He reach to bring jobs to his home State much, but he was very close to JAY calls it his tree farm. He has shown me as Governor and as Senator. Because of ROCKEFELLER. So JAY talked to him pictures of it. I have not seen it lately, his recruiting, there are thousands and one day trying to find what he should but I have had for 15 or 20 years a hat thousands of West Virginians employed do in life. Here he was, one of the he gave me—a green baseball-type at the Toyota factory in Buffalo; Hino wealthiest men in America. He had a cap—that says ‘‘tree farm’’ on it. I used Motors in Williamstown; and at the to tell him I still have that cap. And I Harvard degree. Kureha plant in a town called Belle. ‘‘What should I do?’’ still have that cap, CARL. Thousands and thousands of jobs. Dia- He will be missed here in Wash- Pete Peters told him: ‘‘What you mond Electric, Nippon Thermostat, ington. He will be missed in the Senate should do is go someplace and work and NGK Spark Plugs are all compa- by all of us. But he will be missed more with poor people.’’ nies Senator and Governor ROCKE- ‘‘Where should I go?’’ by his older brother SANDY, who is the FELLER helped bring to West Virginia. ranking member on the Ways and ‘‘Why not West Virginia?’’ The people of West Virginia have ‘‘West Virginia?’’ Means Committee in the House. They been blessed to have Senator JAY ‘‘West Virginia.’’ have served together in Congress for 32 ROCKEFELLER as a family member for So he joined AmeriCorps. As a VISTA years. the last 50 years. They have been I have said this on the floor before, volunteer, he moved to the small min- blessed to have a person of his integ- and I will say it again. I will remember ing community of Emmons, WV. That rity and tenacity looking out for them was in 1964. This man of means, this CARL LEVIN for a lot of things, but in the Senate. when I was in the House, I came over man of stature, this man of notoriety My respect for JAY ROCKEFELLER is to visit with him. I was thinking about went to this small little town in West unlimited. He has been my colleague for the entire time I have been in the running for the Senate. I said: CARL, I Virginia. came to the House with your brother It was not easy for JAY ROCKEFELLER Congress—32 years. Now, as his time in the Senate comes to an end, he will be SANDY. He looked up at me and said: to suddenly find himself in a setting he sorely missed. SANDY is not only my brother, he is my had never imagined. In the first 6 I am sure JAY is looking forward to best friend. That speaks well of the months he was there, he could hardly spending more time with Sharon, this person who CARL LEVIN is. get anyone to talk to him. He is kind It has really been a privilege and an of an intimidating man. His name is wonderful, wonderful woman—and by the way, whose father was a U.S. Sen- honor to serve with CARL. I will miss ROCKEFELLER. He is 6-foot-7. But even- ator—and their children John, Valerie, him so very, very much. I will miss tually his goodness came through. The Charles, and Justin, and their six having somebody to take the difficult people of Emmons, WV, started talking grandchildren. issues to, to get his view as to what we to him, and they really liked the man. From 1964 when he moved there, he I so admire this good man. I con- should do, how we should handle it. gratulate him on a very distinguished His voice will be missed here in the knew he wanted to identify with poor career, including five terms in the U.S. Senate. I congratulate him on his in- people, and that is what he has done Senate, two terms as Governor. I wish comparable career in the Senate, and I since 1964. him the very best in life. wish him the very best. In 1966 he was elected to the West f JAY ROCKEFELLER Virginia House of Delegates assembly. Mr. President, it is said that you do In 1968 he was chosen to serve as the RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME not choose your family, and that is secretary of state in the State of West Mr. REID. Would the Chair announce true. We are born into our families. We Virginia. the business of the day. have no way to determine the family He then became the president of West The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under we are born into. Yet as a 27-year-old Virginia Wesleyan College and served the previous order, the leadership time JAY ROCKEFELLER chose to make the there for 3 years. is reserved. He then was twice elected Governor people of West Virginia his family. How f did that happen? How did JAY ROCKE- of the State of West Virginia. He FELLER, born in New York to one of the served from 1976 to 1984. MORNING BUSINESS most famous American families, one of Governor ROCKEFELLER became Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the great dynasties in the history of ator ROCKEFELLER in 1985. From the the previous order, the Senate will be this country, end up in West Virginia? time he first stepped onto the Senate in a period of morning business for de- He was an undergraduate student at floor, he made it clear he was here for bate only until 5:30 p.m., with the time Harvard. He decided he did not like one reason: to fight for the people of equally divided in the usual form.

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Mr. President, I have force the law; it obligates him to do so. gration enforcement carve-outs ‘‘then only heard two of the comments of the The President and his executive essentially I would be ignoring the law majority leader—one for the distin- branch, of course, exercise prosecu- in a way that I think would be very dif- guished Senator from Michigan and torial discretion—the discretion to ficult to defend legally. So that is not one for the distinguished Senator from choose not to prosecute certain cases. an option. . . . What I’ve said is there West Virginia. I have to say that both But that power stems from consider- is a path to get this done, and that’s of those Senators deserve a lot of com- ations of fairness and equity in par- through Congress.’’ mendation for the service they have ticular cases. Instead of requiring indi- Even beyond the legal and constitu- given to the Senate. They are both vidualized determinations in specific tional problems with the Executive friends of mine. cases, the President’s latest Executive order, the President’s approach is also CARL LEVIN order claims the power to sweep up bad policy. His Executive order greatly undercuts the chances for lasting im- Senator LEVIN has been a terrific, millions of people based on only a few solid performer for the Democrats in broad, widely shared criteria. migration reform because it under- The President is also within his the U.S. Senate, and he is an honest— mines our confidence that the Presi- rights not to prosecute when there are totally honest—decent, honorable man. dent will live with any compromises we not sufficient resources to do so, but agree to forge through the legislative JAY ROCKEFELLER the Obama administration has never process. The Executive order is even Senator ROCKEFELLER is on the Fi- explained how the Executive order bad for those who are currently here il- nance Committee with me. He is one of would save money. In fact, the admin- legally—those who are supposed to ben- the senior people on that committee istration’s own policy advisers have ac- efit from it. Instead of temporary half and certainly one of the people I have knowledged that a work permitting measures, they need the certainty that enjoyed working with. We worked a program will be expensive and will only legislation can provide. number of years ago on the CHIP bill, take away resources from law enforce- Last month, in an election in which the SCHIP bill, and he was of ines- ment. While no one disagrees that cap- President Obama insisted that all of timable help there. I have to say he has turing and removing violent criminals his policies were on the ballot, the been a wonderful member of the very should be our highest immigration pri- American people delivered the Presi- important Finance Committee. ority, President Obama has gone much dent a decisive rebuke. Many of us I will miss both of these brethren and further and made current immigration from Congress took the right message wish them the very, very best in their law essentially a dead letter for mil- from the election—that it is time for lives as they go through the remaining lions of illegal immigrants. us to come together to find areas of years of their lives, and hopefully they President Obama cannot credibly agreement and to govern like adults. and their families will have a wonder- claim that he is attempting to execute Apparently President Obama missed ful, wonderful time together. immigration law faithfully when ICE that message. To announce this Execu- f agents were forced to release 68,000 po- tive order after the defeat at the polls tentially deportable aliens last year displays shocking arrogance. Given PRESIDENT OBAMA’S alone, when the administration took how the White House and its allies in IMMIGRATION EXECUTIVE ORDER disciplinary action against ICE officers the media keep raising the specter of a Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, as the for making lawful arrests, and when shutdown or impeachment, it is clear Appropriations Committees prepare to the President of the National ICE the President is attempting to goad release the product of their negotia- Council felt compelled to testify before Congress into a fight rather than work tions on a spending bill this afternoon, Congress that although ‘‘most Ameri- with us in the difficult job of actually I rise today to discuss the troubling de- cans assume that ICE agents and offi- legislating. velopment that has made their work cers are empowered by the government Unlike President Obama, I am com- all the more challenging: President to enforce the law . . . nothing could mitted to making real progress toward Obama’s immigration Executive order. be further from the truth.’’ implementing lasting immigration re- By circumventing Congress, the Presi- Moreover, despite the administra- form. I supported the Senate’s com- dent has dispensed with the duly-en- tion’s claim to the contrary, President prehensive immigration bill last year. acted law of the land in a unilateral at- Obama’s action is not comparable to Even though the bill was far from per- tempt to alter the legal status of mil- the Executive actions taken by Presi- fect, I voted for it because I believe in lions of immigrants. dent Reagan or even President George working together to get something Unfortunately, this issue of Execu- H.W. Bush. Even the Washington Post’s done on this vitally important issue. tive overreach is not a new one. Over editorial board found that claim by the As I have long argued, the way to get the past year, I have come to the Sen- White House to be ‘‘indefensible.’’ real immigration reform back on track ate floor repeatedly to lay out my ob- Presidents Reagan and Bush simply is not for the President to insist on his jections to President Obama’s lawless- implemented the enforcement prior- ‘‘my way or the highway’’ approach, ei- ness—from the release of Guantanamo ities established in laws that Congress ther by trying to enact his preferred detainees to ObamaCare, from his pur- actually passed. By contrast President policy unilaterally or even for him to ported recess appointments to Obama has sought to change the law demand an all-or-nothing comprehen- Benghazi. Today I come to discuss this before Congress has acted, so he cannot sive bill. Instead we should consider in- latest astonishing instance in the area rely on Congress’s authority to enforce dividual immigration reform measures of immigration. the policy he prefers. Here President that can win broad support and help re- Immigration is a complex and divi- Obama has acted directly in the face of build trust in our country. Only by sive issue, and Americans hold a wide congressional opposition, and we doing so will we clear a path forward variety of views on the matter. But one should call his Executive order what it for other more far-reaching reforms. thing that should not be controversial is: an attempt to bypass the constitu- Take the area of high-skilled immi- is the President’s duty to place fidelity tionally ordained legislative process gration. We face a high-skilled worker to the Constitution over partisan poli- and rewrite the law unilaterally. shortage that has become a national tics. We are all sometimes disappointed crisis. In April for the second year in a The Constitution vests lawmaking and even angry about the outcomes of row the Federal Government reached authority with Congress, not the Presi- the legislative process. I have certainly its current H–1B visa quota for workers dent. And the Framers specifically felt that way many times over the just 5 days after accepting applica- sought to end centuries of abuses by course of my 38 years here. But the tions. Employers submitted 172,500 pe- the English monarchs, who claimed the right response is to redouble our efforts titions for just 85,000 available visas, so

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Keep in children who were brought here and rorism and Homeland Security, he mind most of these folks we have edu- never knew anything about their par- oversaw the first official investigation cated in our colleges and universities. ents’ former country. We have to solve of the 9/11 attacks. It is hard to believe They could be of great help to us. these problems, and we don’t do it by it has now been more than 13 years I have been trying to get H–1B expan- unilateral actions by a President who since that fateful day, but Senator sion through here for a number of basically doesn’t seem to give a darn, CHAMBLISS has never lost sight of the months. I think we will get it through except for his own unilateral approach continuing threat posed by radical Is- honorably. In response to this crisis I to things. That is not what the Presi- lamic terrorists and he has never worked with my friends Senators KLO- dency should be. stopped working to uphold bipartisan BUCHAR, RUBIO, and COONS to introduce There are three branches of govern- support for strong national security the bipartisan immigration innovation ment. They are coequal. The President policies. He has been a consistent lead- or the I-Squared Act. Our bill provides should enforce laws that are enacted er on important pieces of legislation a thoughtful, lasting legislative frame- only by Congress. The Supreme Court such as the PATRIOT Act and on the work that would increase the number should interpret laws that are enacted detention facilities at Guantanamo of H–1B visas, based on annual market by Congress if there are reasons for Bay. He has also been a leader on the demand, to attract the highly skilled doing so. In this case we have a Presi- Armed Services Committee on the an- workers and innovators our economy dent who basically is ignoring the law, nual Defense authorization bill which so desperately needs. just acting on his own, as though Con- we will be taking up later this week Unilateralism is not the way forward gress doesn’t mean a thing, even and on controversial but important on immigration. If the President is se- though it means everything in these topics such as the Foreign Intelligence rious about enacting meaningful immi- areas. Surveillance Act. Most recently on the gration reform, he can choose to take I counsel the President to change campaign to destroy the Islamic State the first essential step. Even in the these ways and work with us. I think in Iraq and Syria, Senator CHAMBLISS current partisan climate there is a there will be more people willing to again has been one of the leading widespread consensus and real oppor- work with him should he do so, and we voices helping us find our way to the tunity for bipartisan, bicameral reform can solve these problems—we can solve right strategy and the right policy. In for our outdated visa system for eco- them—not in some stupid, unilateral short, name any high-profile national nomically essential high-skilled immi- way that is going to create more prob- security issue and there is a good grants. lems than it solves but in a way the chance SAXBY CHAMBLISS has been driv- The concrete legislative victory American people will accept. ing the debate and working to move where there is already considerable Mr. President, I suggest the absence the United States in the right direc- consensus would help build trust and of a quorum. tion. I know he is also especially proud good will among those who disagree The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of his efforts to improve current retire- sharply over other areas of immigra- clerk will call the roll. ment policies for members of the Na- tion policy and would mark a critical The assistant bill clerk proceeded to tional Guard and military Reserves. first step along the path to broader re- call the roll. Senator SAXBY CHAMBLISS comes form. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask from a State where agriculture is the For the life of me I cannot under- unanimous consent that the order for single largest industry and he spent 6 stand why the President doesn’t accept the quorum call be rescinded. years as chairman or ranking member this hand we are extending to him, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of the Senate agriculture committee. knowing that we educate these people, objection, it is so ordered. He was one of the first Members of our get them their college degrees, their f class in 2002 to serve as a chairman of master’s degrees, their doctoral de- TRIBUTES TO DEPARTING any standing committee, something we grees, their Ph.D.s, and then we push SENATORS were all a little bit envious of, early on them out of the country when they in his first term of office. But he has want to stay and help us in the contin- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, in the worked on several tough farm bills dur- ually evolving and impressive high- waning days of the 113th Congress it is ing the time he has been in Congress tech world. It is mind-boggling to me a bittersweet moment as many of us and he has been our go-to Member on that we do this. are saying goodbye—although not on a all related issues. Canada even advertises in California permanent basis but at least in terms In fact, Senator CHAMBLISS under- and in the States south of the Cana- of our official relationships working stands these issues almost better than dian border: Come to Canada. You are together as Senators—to so many of anyone on both sides of the aisle, welcome here. I commend Canada for our good friends and valued colleagues. which is another way of saying he un- having the brains and guts and ability Every other December we find our- derstands the challenges facing Amer- and the political instincts to attract selves bidding farewell to some of the ican farmers better than almost any- these very highly educated—educated most admired and respected Members one here. That understanding allowed in the United States—people, to help of this Chamber. Today I want to say a him to play a key role in reforming them in their high-tech world, in their few words about three of these es- Federal crop insurance. engineering world, in their mathe- teemed Members, starting with my Folks down in Georgia have been matical world, in their science world. good friend, the senior Senator from justly appreciative of Senator CHAM- Of course we can name a whole host of Georgia. BLISS’s work on agriculture policy, and other areas where they are now helping SAXBY CHAMBLISS they also appreciate his efforts to ac- Canadians when they were educated SAXBY CHAMBLISS and I arrived in the celerate the Savannah Harbor Expan- here, wanted to stay here, wanted to be Senate at the same time following the sion Project through a Federal-State part of America, and we could not pro- 2002 elections. At the time, the war on partnership, which was officially vide a means whereby these people terrorism, as we all know, was barely a signed back in October. It is an impres- could help us and at the same time an year old, and it was by far and away sive list of accomplishments, and I intelligent means that people in our so- the biggest issue on the minds of Amer- know I speak for all of our Members on ciety could accept. icans across the country and in the both sides of the aisle and staffers That is the not the only action we Halls of Congress. Senator SAXBY alike, when I say that SAXBY CHAM- could take. Naturally we should work CHAMBLISS immediately established BLISS will be missed as much for his together as Democrats and Republicans himself as one of the Senate’s most im- warmth and friendship as for his policy to do real immigration reform. We portant leaders on national security work.

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MIKE did more than anyone else ranking member of the Homeland Se- siderate to everyone with whom he to help highlight the problems with curity and Governmental Affairs Com- works in this Chamber—whether Sen- this requirement and to demand its re- mittee, as well as his service on the in- ator, staffer or casual visitor. peal. Thanks in large part to his ef- telligence and banking committees. SAXBY is now preparing for his life’s forts, 81 Members of this Chamber Furthermore, TOM has been an next great chapter, which he will spend voted to abolish it back in 2011. unyielding force for protecting liberty with his wife Julianne, to whom he has There is an old cliche in politics that and improving access to affordable been married for nearly half a century, there are two types of politicians—the health care by proposing positive pa- their two children, and six grand- show horses and workhorses. MIKE has tient-oriented alternatives, and for children, which I know bring them a never sought the limelight, and has these reasons and many more I am lot of joy. certainly done more than his fair share grateful for his service. I wish my good friend all the best in of the work. But he has done so in a But perhaps the thing he does not his retirement, and I wish the entire very quiet and thoughtful manner. He want to be remembered for—but that Chambliss family a never-ending sup- is someone who has kept a low profile has made such a profound impression ply of health and happiness. while working behind the scenes, build- on many of us—is his courage and abil- MIKE JOHANNS ing bipartisan consensus and being in- ity to deal with the fact that he is a Next, I would like to turn to my col- fallibly polite and gentlemanly in the three-time cancer survivor. Even last league from Nebraska, the senior Sen- process. week, I know he was receiving treat- ator MIKE JOHANNS. Even if MIKE He is the type of Senator who is uni- ment for this most recent flare up, but JOHANNS had never been a Senator, he versally admired and respected by all he will be back here today. He will be would have compiled an extraordinary of our colleagues. His accomplishments doing what he does best, and that is career of public service. It started with here in the Senate—I have just men- fighting for his principles and perhaps a stint on the Lancaster County Board tioned a few—have been manifold. Yet causing more than a little bit of turbu- of Commissioners and continued with 2 I am quite certain his proudest accom- lence in the process in this otherwise years on the Lincoln City Council, fol- plishments are his family—his wife stayed Chamber. lowed by 8 years as mayor of Lincoln, Stephanie, their two children, and five I know I speak for this entire Cham- NE. grandchildren. They have been gen- ber when I say it is an honor to serve In 1999 MIKE left the mayor’s office erous enough to share MIKE with us for with a man such as TOM COBURN. I and moved over to the Nebraska State the past 6 years, and now it is time for know this to be true because Tom is Capitol, where he served for 6 years as MIKE to be with the people he cares well respected on both sides of the Governor. He said one of his proudest about the most. We will miss him a aisle. gubernatorial accomplishments was whole lot, but he is moving on to per- In fact, when Time magazine named enacting a mental health reform law haps the most rewarding chapter of his TOM one of the 100 most influential that helped improve the lives of some life. people in the world in 2013, a friend of of Nebraska’s neediest and most vul- MIKE, thanks for all you have done. TOM’s and former Democratic Senator nerable residents. That to me tells a Thanks for your service, your guid- wrote: lot about his character and sense of ance, and most of all for your friend- The people of Oklahoma are lucky to have compassion. ship. someone like Tom representing them in Born and raised as a farm boy, MIKE TOM COBURN Washington—someone who speaks his mind, was named America’s 28th Secretary of I will close my remarks today on our sticks to his principles, and is committed to Agriculture in 2005. Over the next 3 retiring colleagues by paying tribute to the people he was elected to serve. years, he held more than 50 separate fo- Dr. TOM COBURN. He is someone we The friend I am referring to who rums on the farm bill—more than 50. have all come to know and admire over made those remarks is none other than Not surprisingly, he continued to work 20 years as a relentless fighter for lim- our President, Barack Obama, when he on agriculture-related issues when he ited government and conservative val- served with TOM in the Senate. When joined the Senate. Indeed, he has been ues here in the Congress. the President said that, he found out a true leader, fighting passionately to TOM can be a very charming guy, but that TOM received a number of angry defend the rights and livelihood of I know he can also be a pain in our side letters from constituents that said he farmers and ranchers everywhere—es- when he is determined to make sure he and President Obama looked a little pecially in Nebraska. gets a chance to get a vote on an im- too chummy together, to which TOM These are issues that are vitally im- portant matter here in the Senate. I replied—and this is classic TOM portant to millions and millions of think he is comfortable in both of COBURN: ‘‘What better way to influence Americans, including MIKE’s constitu- those roles. In fact, I know he is. someone than to love them.’’ ents, but they are not the kind of TOM COBURN is a man of strong prin- This serves as a testament to his issues that help land you prime time ciple, a man of great integrity, and, character. You see, TOM has an ex- appearances on cable news. Luckily for perhaps just as importantly, a man of traordinary ability not just to win the us, MIKE doesn’t care about media at- remarkable humility. Our country has respect of those who agree with him tention, but what he does care about is benefited greatly from the wisdom and but the admiration and respect of those doing the right thing for his State and leadership TOM has provided during his who disagree with him as well. That is for our country. service in Congress—first in the House a rare thing in politics and especially He understands something that many and then in the Senate. I have been in in today’s society. of us too quickly forget—that taxes the Senate now for a little more than a Nevertheless, TOM has spent his ca- and regulations should be forced to decade, and during that time our col- reer promoting what is good for the pass a simple cost-benefit test. That is league from Oklahoma has done more country while never wavering from his why MIKE worked so hard to block the than anyone else in this Chamber to personal conversations. Along the way national energy tax known as cap and eliminate wasteful spending, expose he has racked up a lengthy list of ac- trade, and that is why he has consist- fraud and abuse in the Federal budget, complishments that protect taxpayers ently demanded that the Environ- and get our entitlement programs on a and increase transparency in govern- mental Protection Agency and other sustainable path. TOM would be the ment. Federal agencies demonstrate how first one to say that job has just begun, TOM’s re´sume´ proves he has been a their proposed rules would affect Amer- but he has certainly given it every- leader not only in Congress but in ican jobs and American workers. thing he has. every aspect of his life. For example, I It is also why he has so aggressively He has educated our Nation on the think many of our colleagues don’t re- pushed to abolish the IRS 1099 report- fiscal threat we live under and what it alize he had a distinguished career in

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Later he went back to I reflect back just a few days ago the commerce committee, and Senator medical school, where he trained to be- when Senator ROCKEFELLER gave his PRYOR, one of the finest public serv- come a physician and served as presi- farewell speech. He is another extraor- ants I have ever had a chance to serve dent of his class at the University of dinary public servant who has dem- with. Oklahoma medical school. onstrated selfless public service. He is f TOM has a lot to be proud of about his a Senator who, because of his family ‘‘ORION’’ SPACECRAFT service in the House and in the Senate. heritage, could have done anything he But, again, like all of us, he is most wanted, but he chose—after a life of Mr. NELSON. I want to speak about proud of his family. He has been mar- privilege, growing up as a young man, a very uplifting topic in more ways ried to the former Miss Oklahoma for and after having spent time abroad—to than one. Friday morning I was at the nearly 50 years, and he and Carolyn go to one of the poorest States in the Cape. We call it the Cape. It is tech- have three daughters and seven grand- Union. He first was a volunteer to the nically known as the Kennedy Space children. Meanwhile, in his career as a poor and later developed a distin- Center. America is going to Mars. The physician, he has delivered more than guished record of public service that first test flight, the spacecraft Orion, 4,000 babies, which perhaps explains the included secretary of state, Governor, put upon another rocket—in this case, vote totals in some of his elections, be- and now a five-term Senator. I will a heavy-lift rocket called the Delta cause I am sure many of them have speak later about other colleagues who IV—twice orbited around the Earth. On grown up to vote for him. are leaving. that second orbit it was boosted up way The things that I mentioned are only These are just two examples. Senator beyond low-Earth orbit to 3,600 miles, a few of TOM COBURN’s long list of nota- ROCKEFELLER and my seatmate Sen- and then with a ballistic reentry simu- ble achievements. Knowing TOM and ator PRYOR are extraordinary public lating 80 percent of the forces, the his work ethic, I have no doubt he will servants who when you talked to them stresses on the spacecraft, the Gs, as be giving 110 percent right up until the and when you looked in their eyes, if well as the heat shield heating up to last minute he serves in the 113th Con- they gave you their word, that was it. 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit in a spacecraft gress on January 3, 2015. You didn’t have to worry about it. totally instrumented to check out the I wish TOM and his family the very Some say it is a throwback to the old integrity of the spacecraft and the ef- best as they enter the next season of days. The old days is a throwback that fectiveness of the heat shield as part of life. we ought to go to, when if a Senator it—an ablative heat shield that burns I yield the floor and suggest the ab- gave you his or her word, that was it, off upon reentry—and it was a fan- sence of a quorum. when there was civility among Sen- tastic success. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ators, when there was not an avalanche I talked about this last week ahead clerk will call the roll. of outside money that came in to try of time just to give folks an idea of The assistant bill clerk proceeded to to define you with statements that how large this is. The Apollo spacecraft call the roll. were not true. was 12 feet in diameter. It looked like Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, I ask We see what has happened to our pol- a similar kind of shape, a capsule. That unanimous consent that the order for itics in America today with excep- was over four decades ago, 12 feet. the quorum call be rescinded. tional millions of dollars coming into a Orion is 161⁄2 feet and totally new tech- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without State, buying up television, to create a nology, a new heat shield and up-to- objection, it is so ordered. statement in 27 seconds often that is date instrumentation that will carry f not true and that fact checkers say is four astronauts on our goal of our jour- ney to the planet Mars in the decade of TRIBUTES TO DEPARTING not true, factcheck.org and Politifact. Yet when we talk to the TV stations the 2030s. SENATORS and the broadcast stations and show This is what I wanted to share. Fri- MARK PRYOR them the fact checkers, they will still day night after the launch with the ex- Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, in just a run the TV ads. But rather than talk tensive coverage that the news media few moments one of my best friends in about the mistakes that were made gave, I was at a totally unrelated char- the Senate is going to give his farewell with the Citizens United Supreme ity event for a children’s hospital. I address. Senator MARK PRYOR of Ar- Court case and missing by one vote in had people coming up to me and saying kansas, a former State legislator, this Chamber several years ago—we we didn’t know that we had a space former attorney general, and two-term had 59 votes and we needed 60 to cut off program. It is simply because they as- Senator, was caught in this tidal wave debate so we could get to the DIS- sociated the shutdown of the space in the last election that caused those CLOSE Act, a DISCLOSE Act that did shuttle with the last flight of 135 of us in the Democratic Party in the not counter the Supreme Court deci- flights—they associated that with the former old Confederacy, now known as sion, it just said if you are going to shutdown of the space program in the the South—and of course parts of the spend all this money, you are going to last flight of 2011 of the space shuttle. South these days don’t look anything have to say who it is that is doing the They now see what has been hap- like the old Confederacy. As a matter contribution. pening behind the scenes all along, of fact, my State of Florida is a good Of course, if we had been able to pass where indeed we are in a dual track in example. It is a compendium of people that, then all of this money would not America’s manned space program, the from all over the United States because be flowing because it is hiding behind one track going to Mars way beyond folks from all over the country have this masquerade of the Committee for low-Earth orbit where we have been for moved to Florida, and thus it is a mi- Good Government or the ABC com- the last 40-some years. This is a low crocosm of the country. mittee for whatever. So they mas- earth orbit that services the Inter- Arkansas is a State where the Pryor querade behind that veil to spend all of national Space Station where 6 humans family has served with great distinc- that money in order—for their ulti- are right now, about 250 miles above tion and enormous public service for mate purposes. the Earth doing research in the pro- decades. Although it temporarily It caught a number of our people. gram of going out and exploring the comes to an end with Senator PRYOR Just look at what happened in the run- heavens. The second track of the dual leaving the Congress in January, that off election this last Saturday. Look at track is, in fact, building American is not the end of his public service. His the imbalance of the spending on TV rockets, which is being done in a com- mom and dad served so ably for years that occurred since the general elec- mercially viable way to go to and from

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But I have made lifelong The great Senator from the State of to say it one last time: They do 99 per- friendships here. We have done a lot of Arkansas is here. He does not know I cent of the work and I get 99 percent of good things together. This is what I have just spoken about him. It is going the credit. So I want to acknowledge will remember: all the personalities, to be my privilege to listen to his re- them for a job well done. They should all the times when we came together to marks. all hold their heads high for the dif- do the right thing, and all the suc- I yield the floor. ference they have made. I ask unani- cesses we had together. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- mous consent that a list of their names While in the Senate, I had more than ator from Arkansas. be printed in the RECORD. 70 initiatives signed into law. Almost f There being no objection, the mate- all of those have been bipartisan. I ask rial was ordered to be printed in the FAREWELL TO THE SENATE unanimous consent to have that list RECORD, as follows: printed in the RECORD. Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I have to Lisa Ackerman, Adrianna Alley, Ronnie There being no objection, the mate- begin today by saying one thing, that Anderson, Suzanne Bartolomei, Tim Bass, rial was ordered to be printed in the is, to God be the glory. I will finish Frank Bateman, Jason Bockenstedt, Patrice RECORD, as follows: with that too. But first let me say a Bolling, Cathy Bozynski, Zac Bradley, Becca HIGHLIGHTS OF SENATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS few words. Bradley, Ruth Bradley, Rachel Brown, Sonya Since election night I have had many Bryant, LaRonda Bryles, Tamara Buchholz, Opened a New Opportunity for the For- Arkansans come up to me and thank Britton Burnett, Margery Buzbee, Macio estry Industry. Allowed domestic forestry products to be recognized by USDA as me for my service. I appreciate that. Cameron, Lauren Carter, Rachel Colson, Kim Cooper, Paul Cox, Laura Culver, Emily Cul- biobased, leveling the playing field with im- But I need to thank them for allowing ver, Olivia Dedner, Shiloh Dillon, Martine ports and ensuring such products can be pro- me to do this for the last 12 years. It Downs, Wes Duncan, Michael Fangue, Wil- cured by the federal government and sold as sounds like a cliche, but it is not. Serv- liam Feland, Greg Feldman, Jeff Fitch, Sher- a greener alternative to consumers, P.L. 113– ing in the Senate has been the greatest ry Flippo, Bradford Foley, Derrick Freeman, 179 honor of my life. It truly has been. I Conor Frickel, Bess Ginty, Terri Glaze, An- Funded Critical Agriculture Needs as have loved it. I have always done it drew Grobmyer. Chairman of the Appropriations Sub- with a cheerful heart. When I go back Russell Hall, Beth Hallmark, Julie Ham- committee on Agriculture. Crafted and passed $20 billion annual spending measure to my beloved Arkansas, I have to ilton, Megan Hargraves, Ruth Hargraves, Jacob Hargraves, Justin Harper, Ehren that allocates funds for agriculture pro- thank the people of Arkansas for allow- Hartz, Tonya Hass, Mary Grace Hathaway, grams, P.L. 113–76 ing me to work for you. But I must Whitney Haynes, Brigit Helgen, Larry Hen- Ensured Veterans Could Collect Retire- confess I will miss waking up every derson, Lauren Henry-Cowles, Hannah ment Benefits without Gimmicks. Restored morning and thinking, how can I make Herdlinger, Carrie Hern, Tate Heuer, Gene the full retirement pay promised to disabled a difference for Arkansas and for Amer- Higginbotham, Brandon Hirsch, Emily veterans and their survivors, P.L. 113–76 ica today? Those years were momen- Hoard, Sarah Holland, Greg Holyfield, Vin- Honored Former Senator Dale Bumpers for his Conservation Efforts. Renamed the White tous in so many ways, for our country cent Insalaco, Susie James, Mark Johnston, Louis Keller, Hank Kilgore, Caroline Kobek River National Wildlife Refuge to the Sen- and for our world. I had a front-row ator Dale Bumpers White River National seat to making history, and I hope I Pezzarossi, Shannon Lane, Stephen Lehrman, Autumn Lewis, Sam Losow, Shan- Wildlife Refuge, P.L. 113–76 made a little bit of it myself. non Lovejoy, Stan Luker, Scott Macconomy, Ensured Patients Have Access to Life- On a personal level, those years were Amanda Manatt-Story, Elizabeth Manney, saving Medical Treatment. Allowed the FDA filled with family and friends, a re- Randy Massanelli, Eric May, Madra McAdoo, to access industry-paid user fees that had markable staff, my Senate colleagues, Nathan McCarroll, Lauren McClain. been blocked by sequestration, P.L. 113–76 and a whole series of rich, once-in-a- Marietta McClure, Audrey McFarland, Val- Ensured Disabled Veterans are Treated with Dignity During Airport Security. En- lifetime experiences. erie McNeese, Rodell Mollineau, Melissa Moody, Reed Moody, Brook Mumford, Callie sured the dignity of wounded and severely The Lord has given me two wonderful disabled service members and veterans dur- children who are now in college. I know Neel, Eric Nelson, Wayne Palmer, Allison Pearson, Mia Petrini, Brad Phelan, Jim ing airport security screenings, P.L. 113–27 many of you all saw them for the first Pitcock, Marisa Pryor, Walter Pryor, Hayne Protected Food Safety Inspections from time when they were in elementary Rainey, Candace Randle, Kris Raper, Robbie Sequestration. Ensured USDA food inspec- school. I am very proud, and their Reed, Mary Renick, Erin Ridgeway, Jenny tors were not furloughed, protecting 500,000 mother is very proud, of Adams and Robertson, Kirk Robertson, Bob Russell, industry jobs at meat, poultry, and egg pro- Porter Pryor. I am very excited about Paul Sanders, Amy Schlesing, Kymara Seals, duction facilities, P.L. 113–6 Kristin Sharp, Ashley Shelton, Ashely Sim- Sought Greater Employment Opportunities their future. for Veterans. Allowed states to accept mili- God has also brought an old sweet- mons, Jason Smedley, Haley Smoot, Kate Melcher, Lucy Speed, Brandon Spicher, Jef- tary training as fulfilling credentials or cer- heart back into my life, Joi. She and I tifications for special skills required for cer- attended the sixth and seventh grades frey Stein, Arthur Stokenbury, Michelle Strikowsky, Kelvin Stroud, Kelsey Stroud, tain civilian jobs, P.L. 112–239 together. So when I say God has Richard Swan, Frances Tate, Michael Protected Consumers from International brought joy in my life, I mean it, lit- Teague, Jennifer Thompson, Courtney Van Scams. Extended the FTC’s ability to coordi- erally. Buren, Joan Vehik, Crystal Waitekus, Brad nate investigation efforts with foreign coun- Many of you know my parents. Of Watt, David West, Preston Weyland, Libby terparts and obtain monetary consumer re- course, I would be nothing without Whitbeck, Deke Whitbeck, Marco White, dress in cases involving Internet fraud and Amanda White, Quinten Whiteside, Elizabeth deception, P.L. 112–203 them. Dave and Barbara Pryor have Expanded the Safety Mission at the Na- Wilson, Andy York, Mary Claire York, Julie touched so many lives. They continue tional Center for Toxicological Research. Al- Zelnick. to do so. lows the FDA to focus on the health and For the last 8 years, I have lived with Mr. PRYOR. My colleagues. What safety implications of nanomaterials, P.L. my brother David and Judith and can I say about my colleagues that has 112–144, P.L. 112–55 Hampton Pryor in Washington, when I not been said before? Or maybe I could Kept Fatigued Truck Drivers Off the Road am here in Washington. I will always say, what can I say about my col- with Electronic Logging Devices. Required be grateful for their love and hospi- leagues that they have not said about truckers to use electronic logging devices to tality. themselves before? more accurately monitor hours on the job, You know, politics is about people; P.L. 112–141 Scott and Diane and Devin Pryor in Prevented Dangerous Drivers from Driving New York have been a great inspira- not just the people out there, but the Big Rigs with National Drug Database. Es- tion to me as well. people in here, the people the people tablished a national database of drug testing My staff is simply awesome. I love elect. I have served with some greats information for commercial drivers to en- them all and they are all part of my and some giants. Robert C. Byrd, Ted sure they can’t bypass the law, P.L. 112–141

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:35 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G08DE6.019 S08DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6367 Stepped Up Vehicle Safety Following Nu- for certain manufacturers and charities in in uniform to collect combat pay and other merous Recalls. Updated safety and compli- complying with new lead limits, P.L. 112–28 tax benefits, such as the Child Tax Credit ance standards, and increased resources at Weeded Out Border Corruption. Required and the Earned Income Tax Credit, P.L. 110– DOT to conduct additional research and ad- applicants for law enforcement positions 245, P.L. 108–311 dress emerging technologies, P.L. 112–141 within U.S. Customs and Border Protection Provided Relief to Military Families Af- Reduced Distracted Driving, Established a to receive a polygraph exam before they are fected by Landlord Foreclosures. Allowed the grant program for states to enact and en- hired, P.L. 111–376 military to move household goods for mem- force laws discouraging distracted driving, Spurred Innovation in Technology through bers of the Armed Forces who are forced to P.L. 112–141 Monetary Prizes. Enables federal agencies to relocate when the housing they are renting Provided Flexibility in Pension Plan Pay- hold competitions with monetary prizes in goes into foreclosure, P.L. 110–289 ments. Allows certain companies to invest in order to encourage innovation in research Advanced Investment in Cellulosic Biofuel. growth opportunities instead of setting aside and technology, P.L. 111–358 Required USDA to conduct a nationwide millions to cover certain pension payments, Improved Investments to Advance U.S. analysis of where the greatest potential for P.L. 112–141 Manufacturing. Required the National development of cellulosic biofuel exists, P.L. Protected Homeowners from Buying Un- Science and Technology Council to identify 110–234 necessary Flood Insurance. Defeated a man- priorities for R&D programs and address Updated Regulations for Private-Public date that would force families and businesses challenges in those programs, P.L. 111–358 Partnerships Following Disrupted Rice Ex- behind certified levees, dams and other pro- Incorporated Entrepreneurship into STEM ports. Improves quality control standards for tection to purchase unnecessary flood insur- Activities. Requires lessons in innovation university and private sector research, P.L. ance, P.L. 112–141 and entrepreneurship be taught as part of 110–234 Stabilized Arkansas Funding for Rural Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Ensured Soldiers Receive Fair Time for Schools Program. Authorized USDA to allo- (STEM) education activities, P.L. 111–358 Rest and Recuperation. Offered additional cate federal dollars for road projects in the Improved Technology Access for Blind and leave for troops serving extended tours, P.L. state despite a missed deadline, P.L. 112–141 Deaf. Ensures all Americans are able to fully 110–181 Expanded Possibilities at the U.S. Mar- utilize online devices, regardless of dis- Kept the Do Not Call List Free. Perma- shals Museum. Enabled the sale of coins to ability, P.L. 111–260 nently kept the Do Not Call program free, raise $5 million to enhance exhibits at the Prevented Excessive Financial Regulation simple and effective, P.L. 110–188 U.S. Marshals Museum, P.L. 112–104 of Non-Banks. Ensured banks and financial Improved Medical Care for Wounded War- Ensured Military Families Receive Death companies receive a higher threshold of re- riors. Increased personnel and resources Benefits. Provided death benefits to a family view by the Federal Reserve, but that com- available to treat wounded warriors, with an should a Reservist die at home during train- panies who were not part of the fiscal crisis, emphasis on training health care workers on ing, P.L. 112–81 like Home Depot, do not have to undergo ad- identifying and treating PTSD and TBI, P.L. Facilitated Camp Robinson Land Ex- ditional supervision, P.L. 111–203 110–181 changes to Improve Training and Safety. Empowered Consumers to Make Informed Made Swimming Pools Safer for Children. Twice waived a statute to allow the National Choices When Selecting Health Plans. En- Requires drain covers to meet anti-entrap- Guard to gain land more conducive for train- sured consumers have an easy-to-use Inter- ment safety standards, P.L. 110–140 ing and for an aviation support facility, P.L. net tool to select the best plan on the health Improved Fuel Economy Standards. Nego- 112–81, P.L. 109–13 care exchange, P.L. 111–148 tiated an agreement that overcame 30 years Retired Certain C–130Es. Retired outdated Enabled First Responders to Help Neigh- of deadlock on fuel economy standards, P.L. C–130Es and saved taxpayers millions of dol- boring States During a Disaster. Secured $2 110–140 lars in maintenance and storage costs, P.L. Maintained Training for First Responders. million for a program enabling first respond- 111–84 Secured funding for the Domestic Prepared- ers to help their neighbors in times of emer- Streamlined DoD Research Requirements. ness Equipment Technical Assistance Pro- gency, P.L. 112–74 Eliminated a duplicative report to Congress Fixed FEMA’S Errors in Disaster Assist- gram, a nationwide training program for on DoD development programs to allow the ance Repayment Process. Used legislative first responders, P.L. 110–53, P.L. 109–295 Pentagon to spend more time on research Tapped an Arkansas Center to Head Rural privileges to stop FEMA from recouping dis- and less time on paperwork, P.L. 111–84 Transportation Security Research. Des- aster aid from an elderly couple who did Blocked Unreasonable Regulation to End ignated the Mack-Blackwell Rural Transpor- nothing wrong, and granted FEMA the clear Pocketknife Sales. Prevented Customs and tation Center at the University of Arkansas authority to waive debt in cases of FEMA Border Patrol from banning certain pocket as a ‘‘National Center of Excellence for error, P.L. 112–74 knives, bringing relief to consumers and the Transportation Security,’’ P.L. 110–53 Leveraged Funds for Economic Develop- 20,000 employees that could have been im- Expanded Online Education Opportunities ment in the Delta. Increased the Delta Re- pacted, P.L. 111–83 for Minorities. Established a pilot program gional Authority’s budget by nearly $2 mil- Preserved President Clinton’s Birthplace for Historically Black Colleges and Univer- lion, P.L. 112–74 for Future Generations. Designated the sities to develop online courses, P.L. 110–16 Expanded Environmentally-Friendly Op- former president’s home as a National His- Improved Energy Efficiency in Military tions for Military Construction Projects. En- toric Site and unit of the National Park Sys- Housing. Directed DoD to consider products couraged DoD to recognize all American Na- tem, P.L. 111–11 that meet Energy Star specifications in tional Standards Institute approved building Helped Parents Protect Children from In- order to reduce the military’s energy bill, ratings and certification systems, P.L. 112–74 appropriate Content on the Internet. Re- P.L. 109–364 Provided Community Access to Health quired the FCC to fulfill its obligation to Cracked Down on Foreign Truck Drivers Care. Provided HHS with the authority to continuously review and implement blocking Entering the U.S. Illegally. Directed DOT issue a waiver and preserve funding for Ar- technology as it is developed, P.L. 110–452 and DHS to comply with measures that kansas Health Education Centers, P.L. 112– Fixed Housing Contract Problems for Mili- eliminate fraud in the Commercial Drivers 74, P.L. 112–10 tary Families. Requires DoD to investigate License process and verify citizenship, P.L. Promoted Exports Abroad. Required the and prevent base housing problems, P.L. 110– 109–347 Commerce Department to develop an out- 417 Put the FEMA Mobile Homes to Good Use. reach plan to strengthen export promotion Fought for Fairness for Military Pilots. Di- Ensured that mobile homes purchased by entities such as the Arkansas World Trade rected the Air Force and Navy to review FEMA in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina Center, P.L. 112–55 pilot assignments to non-flying duties, and went to serve the public good, P.L. 109–295 Expanded Science Parks. Enables the gov- the effect of these assignments have on these Removed Unnecessary Obstacles for a ernment to make loan guarantees and grants officers’ eligibility for flight pay, P.L. 110–417 Local Manufacturing Company. Eliminated a to create or expand science parks, P.L. 112– Ensured Farmers Access to Ammonium Ni- 4.5 percent tariff on Crotonaldehyde for East- 55 trate Fertilizer. Required DHS to ensure man Chemical Corporation, P.L. 109–280 Protected Taxpayer Dollars from Prisoner that any person who produces or sells ammo- Kept Local Manufacturer Globally Com- Fraud. Required federal and state prison sys- nium nitrate (AN) registers their facility and petitive. Eliminated a 4.5% tariff on LCD dis- tems to share information on inmates with maintains records of sales. Buyers are play panels in order to reduce production the IRS. This step allows the IRS to cross checked against a terrorist screening data- costs for Sanyo, P.L. 109–280 reference tax returns with the list of inmates base, which keeps AN out of the wrong hands Funded the Completion of the Little Rock to determine if a legitimate return is filed, without placing an undue burden on farmers, Central High School Museum and Visitors before tax refunds are paid, P.L. 112–41 P.L. 110–329 Center. Secured more than $5 million to Expanded Environmentally-Friendly Op- Protected Consumers from Toxic Toys and complete the Center, P.L. 109–146, P.L. 109–54 tions for Military Construction Projects. En- Other Dangerous Products. Overhauled the Identified Gasoline Price Gouging. Re- couraged DoD to recognize all American Na- Consumer Product Safety Commission and quires the FTC to determine if and where tional Standards Institute approved building established strong product safety safeguards gasoline price gouging occurs in the supply ratings and certification systems, S. Rept. that cut fatalities in half and dramatically chain, P.L. 109–108 112–29 reduced toy-related recalls, P.L. 110–314 Prioritized Cleburne County for Water In- Modified Product Safety Law to Reflect Fought for Fairness in the Tax Code for frastructure Assistance. Encouraged the Ag- Lead Limit Capabilities. Allows flexibility Military Families. Enabled men and women riculture Secretary to prioritize Cleburne

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:35 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08DE6.002 S08DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6368 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 8, 2014 County, Arkansas for Rural Utilities Service The Republicans have a great oppor- written in the drawer. In my desk I see water and waste water loans and grants, P.L. tunity in 2015 and 2016. They convinced Senator Gronna, elected in 1911 from 109–97 the voters they are the party that can North Dakota. Names such as Everett Improved Medical Care to Soldiers. In- govern. Now it is time for them to turn creased funding for mobile medical shelter Dirksen and George Mitchell, David prototypes, and later urged FEMA to use up off the rhetoric and turn on the gov- Pryor, Joe Lieberman and CARL to $10 million to acquire a mobile medical erning. In the Senate, if the new Re- LEVIN—these men molded history. system for evaluation, P.L. 109–90, P.L. 108– publican majority will run the Senate These are Senators who shaped world 287 the way they have said it should be events. These Senators were good stew- Prevented Moving Companies from Holding run, then this is a very good start. If ards of what our Founding Fathers cre- Goods Hostage. Requires movers to release we can replay the tape over the last 2 ated for us. We should be too, each and goods if a customer pays the estimate, P.L. years, we will hear Republican Sen- every one of us. 109–59 Promoted the Commercialization of Bio- ators time and again clamor for an The Father of our Country had a lot diesel and Hythane. Requires DOE, in con- open amendment process and for reg- to say about partisanship. In his Fare- junction with universities throughout the ular order. They were caustic when the well Address, he warns us of the ‘‘con- country, to prepare reports that would Democratic majority changed the tinual mischiefs’’ and ‘‘ill-founded evaluate how to best deploy biodiesel and rules—a change, by the way which I did jealousies’’ caused by parties. We hythane and create an infrastructure to sup- not support. So let’s change the rules should take heed. It is the greatest port their potential, P.L. 109–58 back to what they were. Let’s govern mistake of our time to allow these Protected Soybean Industry. Directed the the way we know we ought to. prophesied mischiefs and jealousies to USDA to initiate a stronger response to com- Democrats—this is an important bat Asian Soybean Rust, which resulted in a divide us and damage the American po- $1.2 million for the effort, P.L. 109–13 message—Democrats should help the litical character. Established Tracking System for Wounded Republicans govern. The rules are not Abraham Lincoln once famously said, Service Members. Ensures families receive the problem around here. We are the ‘‘A house divided against itself cannot timely information when loved ones are problem, all 100 of us. stand.’’ That is so true. His voice is wounded, P.L. 108–375 Hyperpartisanship has gotten the best echoing down through the halls of his- Mr. PRYOR. I do not do very many of us. When things get too partisan, tory to us. If we are divided, we cannot press conferences, as you all know, and good judgment and common sense go stand. We will not stand a chance in I have always been first in line to work out the window. The biggest and most the future. Let Lincoln’s words be a with any and all of my colleagues to serious problem facing our Nation clarion call to all Members of Con- try to get things done. The Senate is a today is the dysfunction in our polit- gress. That includes all Senators. special place. On a personal level, we ical system within Washington. Amer- Look at what is happening to us. The talk about the Senate family. It is a ica has incredible potential, but we Congress is getting more liberal and family. When people mention the Sen- cannot reach it unless Washington more conservative. Look at the wild ate to me, I think of other Senators, of starts to work again for all of us. If we swings in regulations that have oc- course, and I think of legislation, but are to continue to be the greatest Na- curred from President Clinton to Presi- usually the first thing that comes to tion on Earth, we must work together. dent Bush to President Obama. No mind is the people who work here: the That is, after all, the American way. wonder we are seeing a sluggish eco- Parliamentarians, the clerks, the door- That is our history. This country was nomic recovery. men, the Capitol Police. I am appre- created, this country was forged. The Washington is creating uncertainty ciative of the other Senators’ staffs great melting pot is just that, a melt- and instability. The private sector can- and the committee staffs, and even to ing pot. E pluribus unum actually not make investments or take risks my House colleagues—most of them, means something: Out of many, one. with confidence. It should be the oppo- anyway. No, even to my House col- We have many differing viewpoints, site. The Federal Government should leagues. many philosophies, many backgrounds, be fostering economic growth. This But I have always been mindful of many priorities. So we have the country needs Washington to function. the people who really make this place pluribus part down pat. That is not the That starts in this Chamber. run: the janitorial staff, the folks in problem. No, the challenge comes with One thing I like to say in meetings is the restaurants, the maintenance guys, the unum. this: ‘‘Don’t just bring me the problem, the painters, the carpenters, the tech From my perspective, I see the ulti- bring me the solution.’’ So I have iden- people. The list goes on and on. All of mate question as a question of loyalty. tified a big problem here this after- them contribute to make the Senate Who are we loyal to? I just mentioned noon. It is fair for you to ask about the what it is. We work here together. We that we have many different view- solution. Regardless of your political go through life and budget cuts and points, philosophies, and agendas. But philosophy, bipartisanship is the an- changing political winds together. if we have different loyalties, then we swer. Let’s take off the red jersey and There is a bond we all feel because we are a divided nation. That will only take off the blue jersey and let us all all have been in the Senate together. lead to bad things. When each of us put on the red, white, and blue jersey. Please give me just a few moments of takes our oath of office, we swear alle- Our Nation’s challenges, large and your time to make this next point. As giance to the Constitution, not a party, small, require us to get on the same great an institution as the Senate is, nor a President, nor an interest group. team; that is team USA. the Senate is broken. The American We do not swear allegiance to those Remember, I mentioned Abraham people know it. In fact, this is an area who pay for our campaigns or to a cer- Lincoln saying that, ‘‘A house divided where the American people are way tain agenda. We need to hash out our against itself cannot stand.’’ Well, he ahead of Washington. The people differences in the Senate in committee was actually quoting an itinerant Jew- around our Nation look at Washington and on the floor, then hash them out ish rabbi who said that about 2,000 and they shake their heads. We some- with the House, but at the end of the years ago. Jesus was right then and He times cannot see the forest for the day, produce legislation. That is the es- is right now. A house divided against trees because we get bogged down in sence of the legislative branch. We also itself cannot stand. Good government personalities or perceived wrongs or must exert our authority as article I, is good politics. Although there are whatever the case may be. the first branch of government. short-term gains to be had by political This is not a Barack Obama problem, We have checks and balances. We division, the long-term consequences this is not a George Bush problem. In cannot provide the check or the bal- are bad for the country. It is time for fact, all recent Presidents have gone ance if we are not functioning. Making the giants of the Senate to emerge. through periods of deep unpopularity. this place function is part of our oath Jesus has offered us some advice. Prob- This is an ‘‘all of us’’ problem. The po- of office. One thing we should all re- ably the best practical advice of wis- litical environment today grinds the member: The Senate is bigger than we dom He left us here in the Congress is trust and confidence out of our system. are. We do not have to look farther called the Golden Rule: Do unto others Let me tell you, that is not good for than our own desks to see that. Look as you would have them do unto you. If anybody. inside your desk and you see the names we applied that around here, about

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His message tions—forgive one another. ently demonstrated that he is one of to the people of Arkansas and to the I know each Senator, from time to those special individuals who can dis- new Senator-elect on election night time, feels betrayed, let down, slighted, agree without ever being disagreeable. was genuine and it was gracious. To or somehow wronged. We need to for- He always sticks to his principles, yet the people of Arkansas, he simply ex- give one another and let the healing he respects the principles of those with pressed his sincere gratitude for the op- begin. whom he disagrees. He is well informed portunity to serve. But may these I am not trying to combine religion but always open to new information. words, spoken that evening to us in the and politics, but I think most everyone It has been a particular pleasure to Chamber, which he echoed today, be in the world agrees that Jesus is one of work with Senator PRYOR on the home- his legacy. He said that night: the greatest moral teachers of all time. land security committee for many The biggest and most serious problem we He has a lot to say about how we years and on the Committee on Appro- are facing in this Nation today is the dys- should treat one another. priations. His work ethic, his attention function of our political system in Wash- There are and there will be 100 Sen- to detail, his willingness, once again, ington. We have incredible potential, but we ators. Healing the Senate and getting to listen to alternative views have been won’t reach it unless Washington starts to it to function as it did for two cen- great assets in addressing the chal- work again for all of us. turies is up to each individual Senator. lenges we face in our country. MARK PRYOR has been an extraor- That means doing the right thing but He has been a diligent fiscal watch- dinary individual who always did what also persuading others to do the right dog for the Nation’s taxpayers. To me, he believed was right. He has contrib- thing. It is not about us, it is about our Senator PRYOR’s approach to public uted enormously to our country and country, our children, and our grand- service is best defined by the crucial served his State well. children. It is about being good stew- role he played in ending the govern- I commend him for his service and I ards. ment shutdown in the fall of 2013 and thank him for his commitment, his in- In closing, let me say I loved my as a member of the Gang of 14 in 2005. tegrity, and, most of us all, for his time with you. I will always remember In each case he worked closely with me friendship. you with fondness and I will always be and with other Members to end a crisis Thank you, MARK. cheering for you. I expect great things and to achieve a responsible, common- I yield the floor. from you because I know you are capa- sense solution. In each case he listened The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as- ble of doing great things. God bless the and he led. sistant majority leader. Senate and the work we do, and God As a charter member of our Common Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, the bless the United States of America. Sense Coalition last year, Senator great Cesar Chavez once said: ‘‘If you I yield the floor. PRYOR stepped forward to restore both really want to make a friend, go to (Applause, Senators rising.) government operations and help to re- someone’s house and eat with him . . . Mr. NELSON. I suggest the absence store some modicum of citizen con- the people who give you their food give of a quorum. fidence in our Senate, in our govern- you their heart.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ment. clerk will call the roll. These certainly were not the only That is true. Sometimes they give The assistant legislative clerk pro- you more than that. Sometimes they times that Senator PRYOR’s bipartisan ceeded to call the roll. approach and concern for the well- give you an adventure in eating that Ms. COLLINS. I ask unanimous con- being of Americans had been evident. you will never forget. sent that the order for the quorum call In 2007, after a large number of recalls That is what happened to me when, be rescinded. following injuries and deaths that in January, I was invited by MARK The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without caused parents throughout America to PRYOR to be his guest at a legendary objection, it is so ordered. Arkansas political event. I am talking Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, are we be concerned about the safety of their children’s toys—especially those manu- about the historic, well-known, annual in morning business? Gillett, AR, coon supper. The PRESIDING OFFICER. We are. factured overseas—he once again stepped forward to lead. After an ex- Never heard of the Gillet coon supper Ms. COLLINS. I ask unanimous con- in Arkansas? It is to Arkansas what sent that I be permitted to proceed for tensive investigation in the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs TOM HARKIN’s steak fry is to Iowa, only not longer than 5 minutes. it is nonpartisan, it draws about 1,200, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Committee, Senator PRYOR worked and unfortunately they don’t serve objection, it is so ordered. with those of us on the Republican side steak. f on a bill to strengthen the Consumer Product Safety Commission so that we Coon is raccoon served in large buck- TRIBUTES TO MARK PRYOR can now better detect and counter ets. Folks just reach inside and pull Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise threats to our children’s health before out a chunk of coon, as they say in Gil- to give a tribute to Senator PRYOR, these threats even reach the store lett. whose remarks we have just heard. shelves, and eventually homes, schools, I was there that night with MARK Through nearly a quarter of a cen- and daycare centers. PRYOR. I wanted to make sure I had my tury of dedicated public service, Sen- From restoring trust in government best manners as a visiting guest. I was ator MARK PRYOR has established a to protecting our children, Senator certainly appreciative of the invitation strong reputation as the voice of rea- PRYOR has proven over and over again to a packed room with the Governor son. that bipartisanship works. It is so sig- and every walking politician in Arkan- From an Arkansas legislator and at- nificant that his message to us today is sas. Bill Clinton had been there over torney general to a U.S. Senator, Sen- that the dysfunction and and over again in his terms as Gov- ator PRYOR has always put the people hyperpartisanship that have character- ernor. He never missed that supper, first. To me, he has been an admired ized the Senate cannot stand. and we weren’t about to miss it that colleague, a great collaborator, and a That is a wonderful parting message, evening. treasured friend. Working with Senator and it is typical of Senator PRYOR that I watched as they put these bowls of PRYOR during his service in the Senate, rather than talking about all of his ac- coon and other meats on the table, and I know that he acquired his voice of complishments, he instead is beseech- I noticed something interesting. All of reason the old-fashioned way: He is ing the Senate to work together in the the visitors like myself had bowls of such a good listener. interests of all Americans—whether we coon put in front of them. All the folks

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We didn’t always down there—gangs involved in extort- Get one with a big bone because they come to the same conclusion on the ing money from businesses, a lot of have the least amount of meat on vote, but I respected him every time them kidnapping people, trafficking them. because I knew he gave thoughtful con- people. Gangs have a bad connotation So we followed his advice, nibbled at sideration to both sides. When it came in Honduras, as they should—here in the corners, smiled, and said what a to his vote, he was going to do what Washington, DC, and in the Senate, not great dinner it was. We looked around was right in his own heart and espe- so much. and saw that only a handful of the cially what was right for Arkansas. I Senator COLLINS and Senator DURBIN local people from Arkansas were actu- knew that would make the final deci- have talked about some of the ‘‘gangs’’ ally eating the delicacy of the evening, sion when it came to the vote. this Senator from Arkansas has been including one old fellow whom I went I also want to put in a word of thanks involved in, which I think most of us up to afterwards to introduce myself to to MARK as a grandfather of two 3- would say are doing the Lord’s work, who was wearing a real coonskin cap. year-olds who are anxiously awaiting doing good work. MARK is a man of He told me he shot the raccoon and for the arrival of Santa Claus in just a deep faith, as we know, and he has been this cap had been in his family for a few weeks. You see, MARK had the re- a great role model for the rest of us. long time. He passed it on to his daugh- sponsibility of reforming the Consumer MARK has reminded me before—and ter first, of course, and then to his Product Safety Commission. It was an maybe some others as well—that in the grandson. assignment long overdue. That com- Old Testament, in Proverbs, we are re- Mark Twain, another Mark, it turns mission was grinding to a halt. It was minded we should always pray for wis- out, loved roasted raccoon as well, but not exercising its authority, and it dom—always pray for wisdom. That is he always kept an open mind when it wasn’t keeping Americans safe, as it something I pray for every night—not came to the issues of the day, including should. MARK stepped up, in a bipar- just for my colleagues, of course, but the issue of the afterlife. tisan fashion. He stepped up, and he certainly for me. All I can say is the Mark Twain once said: ‘‘I don’t like ended up strengthening the Consumer good Lord has answered his prayer. to commit myself about heaven and Product Safety Commission through One of the reasons he has ended up as hell—you see, I have friends in both his efforts on the Senate commerce a member of these gangs for good is be- places.’’ One reason MARK PRYOR has committee. That will keep toxic toys cause he has so much wisdom. He is a been such a good Senator is that he has and harmful products out of stores. good listener. He is just a very, very friends on both sides of the aisle. We Many people recognize what MARK wise human being. PRYOR contributed in that effort. Par- just heard this warm tribute to MARK It has been a joy serving with him. ents magazine applauded MARK PRYOR PRYOR from my friend SUSAN COLLINS He got here in 2003. He raised his right of Maine, and I am sure others will join as one of the three movers and shakers hand here and took the oath of office in the chorus on both sides. in Washington in the year 2005 for his 2003. He came through orientation for work on the Consumer Product Safety MARK PRYOR is a man of deep faith new Senators, and I talked to him who takes seriously the admonition Commission—work that continues to about it later, and I said: How was ori- from the book of the prophet Isaiah: this day to keep America safer. Con- entation, MARK? He said: Well, it lasted ‘‘Come now, let us reason together.’’ sumer protection has always been a about that long. It was over. If you are hallmark of MARK’s service, dating Like KAY HAGAN and MARK UDALL in a Democrat, we are going to put you back to his days in Arkansas as attor- our caucus, MARK PRYOR has politics over here, and if you are a Republican, and public service in his bloodstream. ney general and certainly as a Senator. we will put you over here, and it was Fewer than 2,000 men and women MARK LUNSFORD PRYOR is the fifth gen- just like, have at it. He and I talked have ever had the privilege of serving eration of Pryors to serve in politics in about it, and we said: That doesn’t in the Senate. In our entire history, his State. The first three generations make much sense. with hundreds of millions of people in served as sheriffs. As an attorney general and a member our population, fewer than 2,000 have MARK PRYOR served 4 years in the Ar- of the Attorneys General Association, been sworn in to represent their States kansas House of Representatives and 4 and myself as a former Governor and a in the Senate. In MARK PRYOR we have years as Arkansas attorney general. In member of the National Governors As- a person who did an extraordinary job 2002, the people of Arkansas elected sociation, we had a robust orientation as a Senator for Arkansas and for him to the Senate, the same seat his program for new attorneys general and America. He has been a great friend of father David held in the Senate for 18 for new Governors. The Presiding Offi- mine—someone I am going to miss cer is a former Governor of Maine, and years. MARK PRYOR placed on his desk very, very much, but I hope he will he recalls that well. I think one of the the same motto that his father placed keep in touch. We say that somewhat reasons why the Governors are less on his. It read, simply: ‘‘Arkansas loosely when people leave here, but I Comes First.’’ partisan and more likely to work mean it, because MARK PRYOR always But he made his own decisions, and across the aisle to get things done to- brought a smile to my day. I recognize gether—and the same with the attor- he left a considerable mark in the Sen- that his work in public service aspired neys general—is because of that ori- ate. Halfway through his freshman to the highest levels and always will. term, a new Member himself, MARK I yield the floor. entation that occurs a couple weeks PRYOR was called on to join forces with The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- after the election. We didn’t have any- the lions of the Senate—John Warner, ator from Delaware. thing like that in the Senate. So Sen- Robert C. Byrd, and Danny Inouye—to Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I came ator PRYOR, along with former Gov- forge a compromise over judicial nomi- to the floor without any prepared re- ernor and Senator Voinovich, former nations that averted a threat to a big- marks, but I want to say a few words, Governor Alexander and myself decided ger confrontation. That compromise, if I could, about our colleague MARK to see if we could get some kind of ori- MARK said, was the result of perspira- PRYOR. entation program here for Senators. tion, not inspiration. I have affectionately called him Now when people show up a couple I disagree. It involved the inspiration ‘‘Hey, man,’’ because in Arkansas, weeks after getting elected new Sen- of a young Senator from Arkansas who when you see one of your friends, you ators, they no longer get put over in realized that public service often don’t just say ‘‘hi, Tom’’ or ‘‘hi, one corner as Democrats and one cor- meant trying to work together and to Mark,’’ you say ‘‘hey, man.’’ For the ner as Republicans and are told to go reason together and to try to break last 12 years, we have been saying a lot at it. They spend some time together— down in your own individual fashion of ‘‘hey, man’s,’’ and hopefully we will maybe the most concentrated time the dysfunction of Washington. do so for a long time to come. they will have together during the

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I got to know Senator ty of them—and you won’t make those has displayed as a Member of this Sen- PRYOR best in the commerce com- same mistakes. ate. mittee, where early on he scored a One of the things Senator PRYOR is I have been asked: Who are some of major victory for the children of this especially good at doing is trying to your favorite people across the aisle, country. That was at a time we learned connect each new Senator with a men- Democratic people whom you respect that toys and children’s products that tor—a Democratic Member and a Re- and like? MARK PRYOR has always been contained lead were being brought in publican Member—and he was dogged at the top of that list. from all over the world. We actually in that. Not that everybody needs a We have both served as attorneys had a young child in Minnesota whose mentor, but we all need friends. We general of our States. We have a num- mom went out and bought a pair of need friends on both sides of the aisle, ber of things to talk about. I have been Reebok tennis shoes, and with the ten- and you will keep those friendships for able to commiserate with him over Ar- nis shoes came a little charm. That lit- a long, long time. kansas football in recent years. We tle child swallowed that charm, and I was a naval officer for 23 years. kind of keep up with those things a lot. that little child died. He did not die I just would wish to say something When I was a 17-year-old graduate from from choking on the charm; he died that I basically said at the National high school, I went off to Ohio State to over a period of days when the lead Prayer Breakfast several years ago. eventually become a Navy mid- went into his system. That is just one Senator PRYOR and I were cochairmen, shipman. I did that for 4 years, 5 years example. Senator PRYOR was heading and I was able to say, with great con- as a naval flight officer in a hot war in up the consumer subcommittee, and we fidence, that MARK PRYOR is one of the Southeast Asia, and 18 in the Cold War took a major vote to change the stand- best people I have ever served with in until I retired in 1991. I started learn- ards of lead in children’s products, in- the Senate. He is a man of faith and in- ing about leadership when I was pretty cluding jewelry and toys, and it was a young—something I learned before I tegrity, and his ego is under control— not always so around this place, and it huge bipartisan vote, a very important became a midshipman. But among the bill, what was called one of the most things I learned about leadership is makes it run better. He is collegial, important pieces of consumer legisla- that a leader should be humble, not willing to work with people across the tion in decades. Senator PRYOR got haughty. A leader should say do as I aisle, work within his own party, and not one who has had difficulty making that done. do, not do as I say. Leaders should have Later, while he was head of that sub- the heart of a servant, and we should decisions. He has done what he thought was right year after year here in this committee, we had a little girl in Min- come here with the idea of serving. The nesota named Abigail Taylor who died Scriptures we read say: He who would great Senate. in a swimming pool. All she was doing be a leader must be a servant to all; he We had the opportunity to lead the was playing in a kiddie pool, and she who would be first should be a slave to Senate Prayer Breakfast and then the happened to be sitting in the middle of all. National Prayer Breakfast twice, and A leader should have the courage to it was a special time. MARK really did the pool. The pool drain malfunctioned stay out of step when everybody else is a great job and spent a great deal of and basically sucked her insides out. marching to the wrong tune. A leader time meeting with people from all over She survived for a year. When MARK shouldn’t ask what is the easy thing to the world. I think the depth of his faith PRYOR came to Minnesota, he met with do, the speedy thing to do; they should is quite obvious. that little girl and her dad. She later ask what is the right thing to do. And To MARK I wish to say that you are died after a surgery to try to save her a leader, as has already been said, a special to me. Your service in the Sen- life. leader should ask the question asked of ate has been very special. You have al- We worked after that to get the bill a rabbi some 2,000 years ago. A rabbi ways done what you thought was right passed—named after Howard Baker’s was asked: What is the most important for your State and done so in a way grandchild, who had also died in a simi- commandment of all? He mentioned that is so pleasant and collegial to lar circumstance—to make sure that what one was, and then he said the sec- work with. I know you will have some all these public pool drains—from ond one is love our neighbors as our- great adventures ahead. It looks even apartments to YMCAs; you name it— selves. I think that is the most impor- like the Razorbacks are coming back. were checked. There has been a de- tant one of all. Leaders are like that. They may give Alabama and Auburn a crease in the number of deaths. We do Leaders are like that. real hard time next year—who knows. not hear about them on the news like I just wish to say that I think my Hope springs eternal. They did pretty we used to, and that is because of MARK friend, ‘‘Hey, man,’’ also known as Sen- well at the end of this year, I have to PRYOR’s work in the Senate sub- ator MARK PRYOR, personifies that say. A monster may be arising in Ar- committee. kind of leader. God knows we need kansas—who knows. So I know the Taylor family—that more of them. He has demonstrated by We do have a great Senate, with less was my proudest moment, standing his own character and behavior what than 2,000 people having served in this back in the cloakroom and calling he believes. body. We have people of talent and them. They believed after they met I am tempted to say we are going to ability throughout, but there are peo- MARK PRYOR that it would be easy to miss him, but we are still going to see ple over the period of years that touch pass this bill, that we could get this a lot of him. In the Navy, when some- you as the genuine article, people done. It wasn’t quite that easy. It took body has done a great job, we say two whom you respect and admire, and, a few months. We had to end up put- words: Bravo Zulu—Bravo Zulu. So I MARK, you are one of those. God bless ting it in the Energy bill to get it done. say that to my friend. you and Godspeed. But being able to call Scott Taylor, We also have this admonition. The I thank the Chair, and I yield the who never gave up believing Congress Navy has the tradition of hailing fare- floor. could get something done—that is just well on a ship or submarine or aircraft Mr. PRYOR. I suggest the absence of one more example of the work Senator carrier, whatever squadron you are on. a quorum. PRYOR has done. So I thank him for When people come in, we have an event The PRESIDING OFFICER. The that. called a hail and farewell party. When clerk will call the roll. f it is over, for those who are leaving, we The legislative clerk proceeded to say: Farewell and a following sea. call the roll. STOP EXPLOITATION THROUGH So I would say this: Farewell and a Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I TRAFFICKING ACT following sea, and we will see much ask unanimous consent that the order Ms. KLOBUCHAR. I am also here more of you in the future. for the quorum call be rescinded. today to address something entirely

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The statis- One of the main goals in the bill is to been waiting nearly 2 years to get this tics, as I said, show that more than 27 make sure kids sold for sex are not done. A version of the bill which is million people around the world, treated as criminals. According to a re- very similar to ours passed the House whether it is Boko Haram—taking port from Polaris, 15 States across the this summer. those little girls from their beds in the country already have these State safe Senator CORNYN and I initially wrote middle of the night in Nigeria, with harbor laws and another 12 States are the bill. We worked with all the sex their parents having nothing but bicy- starting to make progress in the right trafficking groups. It is a very impor- cles to try to track down the people direction. So we are not starting from tant bill, and their No. 1 priority this who stole them in the middle of the scratch. It is not some crazy idea that year is to get it done. I thank Majority woods; whether it is a young girl on the someone tried in one State and it Leader REID for his work on this, as oil patch in North Dakota—a major wasn’t working. We know this works. well as Senator LEAHY for helping to case going on there from the U.S. at- The Cornyn and Klobuchar bill will get the bill to the floor. We have also torney’s office; whether it is a young give incentives to States when they been working with Senators HEITKAMP girl in Minnesota—this is happening in apply for Federal grants, and they are and KIRK, and Senator WYDEN has been our country today. going to be able to apply for Federal an incredible partner on these issues. Over 80 percent of the victims we grants after they have a safe harbor Senator PORTMAN has been supportive. have in the United States are from the bill in place. In the House, Congressman PAULSEN United States. So while we see this all Our bill would also create a national called me to sponsor this bill. He took over the world, we know we have our strategy to combat human trafficking. it on and, with the help of Representa- own problems in our own backyard. In Our national strategy will encourage tive Cantor and Representative MCCAR- terms of the increase, some of it has cooperation and coordination among THY and the Speaker, was able to get come because of the Internet. We love all the agencies that work on this prob- that bill passed through the House. So the Internet, but it has also provided lem—Federal, State, tribal, and local. this is one of those instances where ways for people to advertise for sex It is a nationwide problem. I can tell people have come together and have trafficking in ways that make it more you that these pimps and people run- been moving a very important bill. difficult to track down. As I said, the ning the rings do not care about local We have support from the National average age of a child who is a victim boundaries or county boundaries or Conference of State Legislatures, and of sex trafficking is 13 years old—not State boundaries, and we need to be as Cindy McCain—the wife of Senator old enough to get a driver’s license, not sophisticated as they are when it MCCAIN—and I and have done a lot of even old enough to go to a high school comes to tackling this problem. work on this issue. We spoke to their We also need to be giving sex traf- prom. We have seen problems in our national conference this year. They ficking victims the right support, such own country. Eighty-three percent of have endorsed this bill. This bill is sup- as job training and skills building. The sex trafficking victims in America are ported by the National Center for Miss- bill allows victims of sex trafficking to U.S. citizens. ing and Exploited Children, the Fra- participate in the Job Corps program Despite all those numbers, we are not ternal Order of Police, Shared Hope to help them get back on their feet. here just to talk about this bill. The International, National Alliance to I am also pleased to include a provi- reason I am going to make an enor- End Sexual Violence, United Methodist sion Senators WHITEHOUSE and SES- mous push for it this week, to get this Women, and the list goes on. SIONS have been working on to clarify It is time to get this done. There is a done, is because I don’t believe young the authority of the U.S. Marshals minor error in the House bill that we kids—mostly girls—should be pawns in Service to assist local law enforcement need to correct, and that is why we a political game. We are here because agencies in locating missing children. need to pass the Senate bill. We basi- of Tamara Vandermoon. She was only As I said, I have been working closely cally made the changes that are in the 12 years old—in Minnesota—when she with Senator CORNYN on the Justice for House bill. We also need to pass it in was first sold for sex. She wasn’t a Victims of Trafficking Act, and this is the Senate because this one includes teenager. She was just mad at her mom also a bill with Senator WYDEN which the national sex trafficking strategy. and ran away. A pimp found her and is included in this package. We have Senator CORNYN working on made all kinds of promises—promises When you look at this bill, you have his side of the aisle. There appear to be that sounded pretty good to a scared to think of the safe harbor provision, no objections. I will explain in a bit the kid away from home. She was taken the provisions I just mentioned that amendments that passed out of Judici- advantage of when she was most vul- make it easier for people who are vic- ary 18 to 0. That is his portion that is nerable, before she had a chance to tims of sex trafficking, for kids to be included in this bill. I was actually grow up and become an adult. That is able to participate in job training; then having trouble getting the bill through why we are doing this bill. you look at the provision from Sen- on its own, and so we have joined This bill is actually based on a model ators WHITEHOUSE and SESSIONS regard- forces on this bill. we have in about a dozen States right ing the U.S. Marshals; and the last part Now it appears we could have some now, including Minnesota, that basi- is the work with Senator CORNYN and objections on our side, which I hope cally says to the States: We would like Senator WYDEN on the Justice for Vic- will get cleared up, because people are to incentivize you to use this model tims of Trafficking Act, which is in- disappointed that they cannot get which is to help the victims of these cluded in this bill. It increases the fees other bills on. I can’t help people get sex crimes, which is to help them with and fines of perpetrators and should these other bills through. I don’t have services, and which is to not prosecute bring in nearly $30 million each year to that in my power right now. The 27 them as criminals because the only pay for victim services. We know we million people around the world who way we are really going to be able to have a lot of need in the States right are victims of sex trafficking cannot go after the johns, the way we are now because this is a relatively new help get that done, nor can all of the going to be able to go after the people problem in terms of being on the in- kids whom we see in Minnesota who who lead these kinds of rings is if we crease. So shelters could apply for get taken into sex trafficking—13 years are willing to give these victims the these grants from this fund. We think old is the average age. They cannot do help they need to turn their lives this is a very good provision, and I anything. They cannot be pawns in a around but also to get them to testify. thank Senator WYDEN and Senator game. It has worked very well in our State. CORNYN for working on it. It is my hope that we will be able to In Ramsey County alone, we have had I would also add that this is a provi- work this out and get this bill passed several prosecutions, including a 40- sion that went through on an 18-to-0

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They are not Senate. There are States that have not It was chilling for me to try to un- sure they are going to help them. Are yet done anything. They may open derstand the fear that is in our commu- they going to give them shelter? Are their eyes if they know they may get a nity as to how they have to deal with they going to help them turn their grant if they change their laws a bit law enforcement. Law enforcement lives around and give them a place to and find the best practices and what is should be on your side. Yet it sort of sleep? If they don’t have this kind of working across the country. We should ripped me apart to understand how trust, they go back to the pimp and go be focused on those victims and not widespread the concern is in minority back to the guy who was giving them what is going on here. I am supportive communities and the widespread num- money and giving them a place to sleep of a lot of these bills that people on our ber of victims of racial profiling in mi- and probably giving them drugs. If we side of the aisle want out of the Judici- nority communities. So many families focus on identifying those victims even ary Committee, but they are not in my had an example. though they may not tell us they are control. What is in my control is this There was one young woman who was being trafficked, then it will help them bill. there, and she told me when she was a to come forward, get help, and also to I have garnered Republican support young girl she was going to the arena testify against the trafficker, leading and passed a version of it in the House, to see a basketball game with her fa- to more convictions. and all I am asking from my colleagues ther. Her father was pulled over for no We need to address the needs of the is to be able to go forward with this reason other than the color of his skin. victim and make sure they have the bill. It would be sad indeed if we were He was pulled aside and unable to pro- support they need—housing, education, not able to get this bill through be- ceed to the basketball game. It had a legal issues—to help break this cycle of cause of Democratic objection. huge impact on this young girl at the violence and abuse. We have a great I plan to ask unanimous consent on time and made her think: Is this Amer- new shelter that opened up in St. Paul this bill. If we are not able to work ica? Are these core values we believe this year, and I was proud to be there something out, I will keep at it until in? Is this equal justice under the law? One of the victims of racial profiling with Cindy McCain and 180 Degrees— this session closes. This bill is named was a young lawyer who was returning that is what it is called—at Brittany’s the Stop Exploitation Through Traf- home from a funeral he attended. He Place in St. Paul. It provides special ficking Act of 2013. I think 2 years is was stopped by the Maryland State Po- services for victims of sex trafficking enough time. Two years is enough. A lice solely because of the color of his to help them turn their lives around. young girl’s life was ruined at age 18. We also need to use the tools avail- skin—no other reason. He decided to do We can get this bill done. something about it. He brought a legal able to go after such traffickers. If we I thank the Presiding Officer and cannot get them on the sex trafficking suit against the Maryland State Police yield the floor. Department—Wilkins v. State of Mary- charges, we need to look at money The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- land. As a result of that lawsuit, a con- laundering charges or enterprise cor- ator from Maryland. sent order was entered into where the ruption charges or other charges. While f Maryland State Police committed to they are not directly related to traf- stop racial profiling. There were cer- ficking, they target traffickers none- PROFILING tain practices that had to be estab- theless. That will be important for law Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, this lished, certain checks that had to be enforcement, and it is the reason State week I received several requests from done, certain data that had to be pro- prosecutors are now partnering more international advocate groups to speak vided, and I believe it became the with Federal prosecutors. out against the injustice that is taking model example of what law enforce- We need to go after trafficking place in other countries with regard to ment needs to do to ensure it is not facilitators. These are people who their judicial system. It is not unusual using racial profiling. know what is going on, but they are to get a request in the United States to I mentioned that case because Robert closing their eyes to it or actually let- speak out on those matters. Wilkins, the young lawyer who brought ting it happen. There are some incred- Journalists are in prison solely be- that case, has been confirmed by the ible businesses that have gotten out cause they were doing investigative Senate and now sits on the DC Court of front on this issue. For example, journalism, human rights activists are Appeals—one of the confirmations we Marilyn Carlson Nelson of Radisson in prison just because they felt it was were able to complete in this term of Hotels in Minnesota has done training. necessary to speak out about the injus- Congress. He is an excellent member of There are a number of other hotel tice in their society, and there are peo- the Court of Appeals for the District. chains across our country that are ple who have been arrested, harassed or We get constant reminders of the working on this issue. Airlines—Delta, tortured because they disagree with problems we have in our criminal jus- American Airlines, and others—have the government and the judicial sys- tice system; for example, the tragic been doing work in this area, and it is tem of that country is unable to deal death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, actually exciting because we have busi- with those types of issues. MO. I am a strong supporter of the nesses willing to say: We are on the They understand that one of Amer- independence of our judicial branch of frontline. We see when something is ica’s core values is fairness, inclusion, government and the grand jury system, going on in our hotel or on our plane, and equal justice under the law; how- but I think all of us understand the and we are willing to train our employ- ever, recent events have shown that in frustration when there were no crimi- ees so they know when to report an in- the United States we are not where we nal indictments brought in the cident to law enforcement and stop need to be in regard to our judicial sys- Trayvon Martin case, the Michael things from happening on the frontline. tem, and we must do more. Brown case, and in the most recent This is happening right now in our Shortly after the tragic death of case with Eric Garner. He was the un- country. Trayvon Martin—an unarmed youth armed individual who was choked to We passed a similar bill in the House, killed by an auxiliary police per- death in New York. and we all know we have to make some sonnel—I convened a group of activists Unfortunately, there are many more minor corrections on the Senate side. in Baltimore to try and understand examples where the criminal justice This is the bill that Senator CORNYN what is happening in our community. system does not appear to work for and I originally introduced. We have I must say that what I observed and equal justice for all. added some good provisions from Sen- learned during that discussion was In Oakland, CA, the NAACP reported ators Whitehouse and Sessions, as well something that should be very inform- that out of the 45 officers involved in

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In some cases, that we truly do have a system where figure in the fight for civil rights, H.R. there are up to 20 people living in a sin- all of our citizens are treated equally 2851. There are 59 cosponsors on the gle three-bedroom home. That is not by under the law. House bill. choice, by the way. That is by neces- I have to point out that the Depart- The legislation we authored would sity. These are often extended families ment of Justice is investigating the provide training and mentoring for po- with three or four generations under circumstances in the Ferguson and Mi- lice departments so they have what one roof. This is unacceptable. We chael Brown case. We will have to wait they need. It prohibits all forms of must do more to honor the trust re- and see what happens with the Federal profiling. It provides for data collec- sponsibility the government has to investigation, but the initial suspicions tion. It provides grants to develop best American Indians. in many of these cases were solely be- practices. It has broad support, includ- The best tool we have to address this cause of the color of a person’s skin, ing the support of the Leadership Con- housing shortage is the Indian Housing and that is why the individuals were ference on Civil and Human Rights, Block Grant Program authorized by stopped. They were not stopped be- ACLU, NAACP, and the Rights Work- NAHASDA. Not passing this reauthor- cause they were observed in criminal ing Group. ization places this program in jeop- activities or because they had specific America is a beacon of hope for peo- ardy, and we should reauthorize it information about a crime that fit the ple all around the world. They embrace today. description of the individual who was our core values because they know Last year, during Senator CANT- stopped. That is profiling and profiling what America stands for. It stands for WELL’s tenure as chair of the Com- is wrong. every one of us being treated fairly mittee on Indian Affairs, she intro- Profiling is when the police target an under our laws. I am proud of our val- duced a reauthorization bill. This bill individual, start an investigation, and ues, and I am proud of what we have makes a number of positive changes to the law. do something because of race, religion been able to accomplish as a nation Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- or national origin. That is wrong. It where we can enjoy religious freedom, sent that the Senate proceed to the im- does not work. If you have specific in- where people can speak out however mediate consideration of Calendar No. formation about a crime, obviously you they want to about their government. 334, S. 1352; that the committee-re- can use identifiers to deal with the in- Let us take care of business first at ported substitute amendment be agreed vestigation, and that is appropriate. home and recognize that we are not to; that the bill, as amended, be read a But if you don’t have specific informa- where we need to be. Recent events third time and passed; and that the tion, then it is profiling, and profiling where people have lost their lives show motion to reconsider be considered is just plain wrong. It is un-American. how our system is not working and made and laid upon the table with no It is not what we believe in. It is not in needs to be corrected. One thing we can intervening action or debate. our core values. It is a waste of re- do is pass the End Racial Profiling Act. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there sources because it doesn’t help solve a As Senator Kennedy said, civil rights is objection? problem. It turns communities against the great unfinished business of Amer- The Senator from Utah. law enforcement, and we need commu- ica. We can end profiling by passing Mr. LEE. Mr. President, reserving nities working with law enforcement if legislation. the right to object, I prepared an we are going to have the most efficient I encourage my colleagues to work amendment which is at the desk. The law enforcement. As we have seen too with me so we can end profiling and amendment I would like to offer would frequently in recent years in the move one step closer to equal justice strike just one provision of this bill United States, it can be deadly. under the law for all Americans. which is the reauthorization of the Ha- Profiling must end. With that, I suggest the absence of a waiian Homes Commission Act from The Attorney General issued some quorum. this large reauthorization bill. The Ha- guidance on profiling today. There The PRESIDING OFFICER. The waiian Homes Commission Act, in my were some things in there that I found clerk will call the roll. view, is unconstitutional. It conditions helpful. For the first time the Justice The legislative clerk proceeded to benefits to certain residents of the Department guidelines will cover new call the roll. State of Hawaii on their ancestry; that categories, such as national origin, Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, I ask is, on what race they belong to, like gender, gender identity, religion, and unanimous consent that the order for the U.S. Supreme Court, which invali- sexual orientation, while closing cer- the quorum call be rescinded. dated similar laws, making member- tain loopholes and narrowing some ex- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ship of a racial group an explicit quali- emptions. objection, it is so ordered. fication for certain benefits. I believe The guide mandates new data collec- f this act violates the constitutional tion which makes it easier to track guarantee of equal protection. I, there- UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST— profiling complaints. It is all positive. fore, cannot support the reauthoriza- S. 1352 For the first time we have specific tion without an amendment striking guidelines against profiling, but it only Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, as we that same language. Accordingly, I re- applies to the Federal agencies. We hurry to finish things late in the year, spectfully request that my distin- need to act because only we can make we are running out of time to reauthor- guished colleague, the senior Senator it apply not just at the Federal level ize the Native American Housing As- from Montana, modify his request to but at the State and local auxiliaries. sistance and Self-Determination Act, adopt my amendment which is at the We can close all loopholes so we do not referred to as NAHASDA. This legisla- desk and which would strike section allow profiling to take place in Amer- tion was first passed in 1996 to consoli- 503. ica, as we should, and we can give a date Indian housing programs at the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Will the private right of action so we can have Department of Housing and Urban De- Senator so modify his request? enforcement of the laws that we pass. velopment. This block grant replaced Mr. TESTER. I object to the modi- That is what we should do. 14 different housing programs oper- fication because of this: Setting aside I have introduced legislation that ating in Indian Country. The law has the fact that Senator Inouye was a does exactly that—The End Racial been previously authorized twice in a very good friend of mine, the Native Profiling Act, S. 1038. I am proud to bipartisan manner. Hawaiian Homelands Act was passed have as cosponsors Senators REID, DUR- The housing needs in Indian Country into law some time ago. As Native peo- BIN, BLUMENTHAL, COONS, HARKIN, are staggering. A recent GAO report ple, Native Hawaiians have sacrificed

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For nearly 50 years, FOIA The assistant legislative clerk read ian provisions will provide stability has given Americans a way to access as follows: and assurances to keep housing pro- government information, ensuring A bill (S. 2520) to improve the Free- grams for Native Hawaiians moving their right to know what their govern- dom of Information Act. forward. For these reasons, I object to ment is doing. Today, the Senate is The Senate proceeded to consider the that modification. now poised to build on that important bill, which had been reported from the The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is legacy with passage of the bipartisan Committee on the Judiciary, with an an objection to the modification. Leahy-Cornyn FOIA Improvement Act. amendment to strike all after the en- Is there a further objection to the The FOIA Improvement Act will cod- acting clause and insert in lieu thereof original request? ify what the President laid out in his the following: Mr. LEE. I object. historic executive order in 2009. This S. 2520 legislation will require Federal agen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. tion is heard. cies to adopt a ‘‘Presumption of Open- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘FOIA Improve- Mr. TESTER. I am disappointed that ness’’, and make it a priority of the ment Act of 2014’’. we cannot pass this legislation. This people’s interest in what their govern- SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO FOIA. bill would not only reauthorize Indian ment is doing. Our bill will reduce the Section 552 of title 5, United States Code, is housing programs with HUD but would overuse of exemptions to withhold in- amended— streamline cumbersome environmental formation where there is no foreseeable (1) in subsection (a)— harm. It will make information avail- (A) in paragraph (2)— requirements and allow for more flexi- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), bility to build more modern, sustain- able for public inspection, and make frequently requested documents avail- by striking ‘‘for public inspection and copying’’ able housing. This legislation would and inserting ‘‘for public inspection in an elec- also reauthorize housing programs, as I able online. It will provide the Office of tronic format’’; said, for the Native Hawaiians, where Government Information Services (ii) by striking subparagraph (D) and insert- the need exists in a big way. (OGIS), with additional independence ing the following: and authority to carry out its work. I ‘‘(D) copies of all records, regardless of form I should also mention that the exact or format— same provision was included in a bill believe this legislation reaffirms the fundamental premise of FOIA, that ‘‘(i) that have been released to any person that passed the Republican-controlled under paragraph (3); and House of Representatives last week on government information belongs to all ‘‘(ii)(I) that because of the nature of their a voice vote. Americans. subject matter, the agency determines have be- Passage of FOIA will help open the Finally, this legislation will make come or are likely to become the subject of sub- government to more than 300 million the HUD-VASH Program available to sequent requests for substantially the same Americans whom the government is records; or tribally designated housing authorities supposed to serve. The bill is supported ‘‘(II) that have been requested not less than 3 through the Indian housing block by 70 public interest groups that advo- times; and’’; and grant. These funds will be specifically cate for government transparency. The (iii) in the undesignated matter following sub- used for housing assistance for home- paragraph (E), by striking ‘‘public inspection Sunshine in Government Initiative said less, Native veterans, as well as those and copying current’’ and inserting ‘‘public in- the Leahy-Cornyn bill ‘‘strengthens who are at risk of becoming homeless. spection in an electronic format current’’; government transparency by limiting As many of my colleagues know, (B) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking clause the ability of agencies to hide decades (viii) and inserting the following: American Indians serve at higher rates old documents from the public.’’ ‘‘(viii)(I) Except as provided in subclause (II), per capita than any other population in We reported this legislation out of an agency shall not assess any search fees (or in the military and continue to be one of the Judiciary Committee to the full the case of a requester described under clause the most underserved groups of vet- Senate with unanimous support. Rank- (ii)(II) of this subparagraph, duplication fees) erans. under this subparagraph if the agency has ing Member GRASSLEY said the FOIA failed to comply with any time limit under para- With all these good things in it, I am Improvement Act ‘‘opens wide the cur- extremely disappointed that we cannot graph (6). tains and provides more sunlight on ‘‘(II)(aa) If an agency has determined that get this bill across the finish line. the Federal Government.’’ Senator unusual circumstances apply (as the term is de- Housing Native people should be a pri- CORNYN has been my partner for many fined in paragraph (6)(B)) and the agency pro- ority for Congress as we wrap up this years on government transparency and vided a timely written notice to the requester in session. noted our bipartisan efforts ‘‘open up accordance with paragraph (6)(B), a failure de- It is frustrating to see a bill get the government and make it more con- scribed in subclause (I) is excused for an addi- tional 10 days. If the agency fails to comply through the House only to have poten- sumer and customer friendly.’’ I thank tially a couple of Senators here hoping with the extended time limit, the agency may them both for their work on this legis- not assess any search fees (or in the case of a to get a better report card from a lation. requester described under clause (ii)(II) of this group such as the Heritage Foundation. Today I ask that the Senate pass S. subparagraph, duplication fees). I am sorry we cannot pass the bill 2520, the bipartisan FOIA Improvement ‘‘(bb) If an agency has determined that un- today. This is disappointing for any Act of 2014. We often talk about the usual circumstances apply and more than 50,000 country and the Senate. I am more need for government transparency, and pages are necessary to respond to the request, than willing to talk about germane many also note how rare it is that an agency may charge search fees (or in the case of a requester described under clause changes, but the bottom line is this: Democrats and Republicans can come Many folks here do not understand the (ii)(II) of this subparagraph, duplication fees) if together on any legislation. Today, we the agency has provided a timely written notice trust responsibilities we have to our can accomplish both of those things to the requester in accordance with paragraph Native American people. If we are but time is running out. We drafted (6)(B) and the agency has discussed with the re- going to start carving folks out such as this bill in a bipartisan fashion after a quester via written mail, electronic mail, or tele- the Native Hawaiians, we are going to long and thoughtful process of con- phone (or made not less than 3 good-faith at- be making two classes of Native Amer- sultation. It has broad support from a tempts to do so) how the requester could effec- ican people in this country. I don’t range of stakeholders. tively limit the scope of the request in accord- think that is fair to them, nor do I I urge all Senators to support pas- ance with paragraph (6)(B)(ii). ‘‘(cc) If a court has determined that excep- think it is fair to this country. sage of this legislation today, so it can tional circumstances exist (as that term is de- With that, I yield the floor. be taken up by the House, and sent to fined in paragraph (6)(C)), a failure described in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the President to be signed into law be- subclause (I) shall be excused for the length of ator from Vermont. fore the end of this Congress. time provided by the court order.’’;

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Government Information Services.’’; and under this section; ‘‘(5) The Director of the Office of Government (D) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(ii) a listing of— Information Services may directly submit addi- ‘‘(8)(A) An agency— ‘‘(I) each subsection, and any exemption, if tional information to Congress and the Presi- ‘‘(i) shall— applicable, involved in each case arising under dent as the Director determines to be appro- ‘‘(I) withhold information under this section this section; priate. only if— ‘‘(II) the disposition of each case arising ‘‘(6) Not less frequently than annually, the ‘‘(aa) the agency reasonably foresees that dis- under this section; and Office of Government Information Services shall closure would harm an interest protected by an ‘‘(III) the cost, fees, and penalties assessed conduct a meeting that is open to the public on exemption described in subsection (b) or other under subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) of sub- the review and reports by the Office and shall provision of law; or section (a)(4); and allow interested persons to appear and present ‘‘(bb) disclosure is prohibited by law; and ‘‘(iii) a description of the efforts undertaken oral or written statements at the meeting.’’; ‘‘(II)(aa) consider whether partial disclosure by the Department of Justice to encourage agen- (6) by striking subsections (i), (j), and (k), and of information is possible whenever the agency cy compliance with this section. inserting the following: ‘‘(i) The Government Accountability Office determines that a full disclosure of a requested ‘‘(B) The Attorney General of the United shall— record is not possible; and States shall make— ‘‘(1) not later than 1 year after the date of en- ‘‘(bb) take reasonable steps necessary to seg- ‘‘(i) each report submitted under subpara- actment of the FOIA Improvement Act of 2014 regate and release nonexempt information; and graph (A) available for public inspection in an and every 2 years thereafter, conduct audits of ‘‘(ii) may not— electronic format; and 3 or more administrative agencies on compliance ‘‘(I) withhold information requested under ‘‘(ii) the raw statistical data used in each re- with and implementation of the requirements of this section merely because the agency can dem- port submitted under subparagraph (A) avail- this section and issue reports detailing the re- onstrate, as a technical matter, that the records able for public inspection in an electronic for- sults of such audits; mat, which shall be made available— fall within the scope of an exemption described ‘‘(2) not later than 1 year after the date of en- ‘‘(I) without charge, license, or registration in subsection (b); or actment of the FOIA Improvement Act of 2014 ‘‘(II) withhold information requested under requirement; and every 2 years thereafter, issue a report cata- this section merely because disclosure of the in- ‘‘(II) in an aggregated, searchable format; and loging the number of exemptions described in formation may be embarrassing to the agency or ‘‘(III) in a format that may be downloaded in paragraphs (3) and (5) of subsection (b) and the because of speculative or abstract concerns. bulk.’’; use of such exemptions by each agency; (4) in subsection (g), in the matter preceding ‘‘(B) Nothing in this paragraph requires dis- ‘‘(3) not later than 1 year after the date of en- paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘publicly available closure of information that is otherwise prohib- actment of the FOIA Improvement Act of 2014, upon request’’ and inserting ‘‘available for pub- ited from disclosure by law, or otherwise ex- conduct a study on the methods Federal agen- lic inspection in an electronic format’’; empted from disclosure under subsection cies use to reduce the backlog of requests under (5) in subsection (h)— (b)(3).’’; this section and issue a report on the effective- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the (2) in subsection (b), by amending paragraph ness of those methods; and (5) to read as follows: following: ‘‘The head of the Office shall be the ‘‘(4) submit copies of all reports and audits de- ‘‘(5) inter-agency or intra-agency memoran- Director of the Office of Government Informa- scribed in this subsection to the Committee on dums or letters that would not be available by tion Services.’’; Oversight and Government Reform of the House law to a party other than an agency in litiga- (B) in paragraph (2), by striking subpara- of Representatives and the Committee on the Ju- tion with the agency, if the requested record or graph (C) and inserting the following: diciary of the Senate. information was created less than 25 years be- ‘‘(C) identify procedures and methods for im- ‘‘(j)(1) Each agency shall designate a Chief fore the date on which the request was made;’’; proving compliance under this section.’’; FOIA Officer who shall be a senior official of (3) in subsection (e) (C) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting such agency (at the Assistant Secretary or (A) in paragraph (1)— the following: equivalent level). (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), ‘‘(3) The Office of Government Information ‘‘(2) The Chief FOIA Officer of each agency by inserting ‘‘and to the Director of the Office Services shall offer mediation services to resolve shall, subject to the authority of the head of the of Government Information Services’’ after disputes between persons making requests under agency— ‘‘United States’’; this section and administrative agencies as a ‘‘(A) have agency-wide responsibility for effi- (ii) in subparagraph (N), by striking ‘‘and’’ at non-exclusive alternative to litigation and may cient and appropriate compliance with this sec- the end; issue advisory opinions at the discretion of the tion; (iii) in subparagraph (O), by striking the pe- Office or upon request of any party to a dis- ‘‘(B) monitor implementation of this section riod at the end and inserting a semicolon; and pute.’’; and throughout the agency and keep the head of the (iv) by adding at the end the following: (D) by adding at the end the following: agency, the chief legal officer of the agency, ‘‘(P) the number of times the agency denied a ‘‘(4)(A) Not less frequently than annually, the and the Attorney General appropriately in- request for records under subsection (c); and Director of the Office of Government Informa- formed of the agency’s performance in imple- ‘‘(Q) the number of records that were made tion Services shall submit to the Committee on menting this section; available for public inspection in an electronic Oversight and Government Reform of the House ‘‘(C) recommend to the head of the agency format under subsection (a)(2).’’; of Representatives, the Committee on the Judici- such adjustments to agency practices, policies, (B) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting ary of the Senate, and the President— personnel, and funding as may be necessary to the following: ‘‘(i) a report on the findings of the informa- improve its implementation of this section; ‘‘(3) Each agency shall make each such report tion reviewed and identified under paragraph ‘‘(D) review and report to the Attorney Gen- available for public inspection in an electronic (2); eral, through the head of the agency, at such format. In addition, each agency shall make the ‘‘(ii) a summary of the activities of the Office times and in such formats as the Attorney Gen- raw statistical data used in each report avail- of Government Information Services under para- eral may direct, on the agency’s performance in able in a timely manner for public inspection in graph (3), including— implementing this section;

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The Sen- tion by including concise descriptions of the ex- ‘‘(E) Detailed minutes of each meeting of the ator from Iowa. emptions in both the agency’s handbook issued Council shall be kept and shall contain a record under subsection (g), and the agency’s annual of the persons present, a complete and accurate f report on this section, and by providing an over- description of matters discussed and conclusions MCFERRAN NOMINATION view, where appropriate, of certain general cat- reached, and copies of all reports received, egories of agency records to which those exemp- issued, or approved by the Council. The minutes Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I speak tions apply; shall be redacted as necessary and made pub- in support of the nomination of Lauren ‘‘(F) offer training to agency staff regarding licly available.’’; and McFerran to fill an approaching va- their responsibilities under this section; (7) by adding at the end the following: cancy on the National Labor Relations ‘‘(G) serve as the primary agency liaison with ‘‘(m)(1) The Director of the Office of Manage- Board. I was heartened by the recent the Office of Government Information Services ment and Budget, in consultation with the At- cloture vote in support of the torney General, shall ensure the operation of a and the Office of Information Policy; and McFerran nomination and urge my col- ‘‘(H) designate 1 or more FOIA Public Liai- consolidated online request portal that allows a sons. member of the public to submit a request for leagues in just a short while to vote in ‘‘(3) The Chief FOIA Officer of each agency records under subsection (a) to any agency from favor of her confirmation. shall review, not less frequently than annually, a single website. The portal may include any Ms. McFerran is well known to most all aspects of the administration of this section additional tools the Director of the Office of of us as a senior staffer on the HELP by the agency to ensure compliance with the re- Management and Budget finds will improve the Committee, where she has long served quirements of this section, including— implementation of this section. as chief labor counsel and more re- ‘‘(2) This subsection shall not be construed to ‘‘(A) agency regulations; cently as deputy staff director. She has ‘‘(B) disclosure of records required under alter the power of any other agency to create or paragraphs (2) and (8) of subsection (a); maintain an independent online portal for the been nominated to fill a vacancy that ‘‘(C) assessment of fees and determination of submission of a request for records under this will result from the departure later eligibility for fee waivers; section. The Director of the Office of Manage- this month of a current Board Member, ‘‘(D) the timely processing of requests for in- ment and Budget shall establish standards for Nancy Schiffer. I would like to take formation under this section; interoperability between the portal required this opportunity to publicly thank Ms. ‘‘(E) the use of exemptions under subsection under paragraph (1) and other request proc- Schiffer for her dedicated service to (b); and essing software used by agencies subject to this the National Labor Relations Board. ‘‘(F) dispute resolution services with the as- section.’’. sistance of the Office of Government Informa- She has been a highly respected Board SEC. 3. REVIEW AND ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS. Member and I wish her every success in tion Services or the FOIA Public Liaison. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days ‘‘(k)(1) There is established in the executive after the date of enactment of this Act, the head her future endeavors. branch the Chief FOIA Officers Council (re- of each agency (as defined in section 551 of title I also want to say a word about the ferred to in this subsection as the ‘Council’). 5, United States Code) shall review the regula- previous nominee to the Board, Sharon ‘‘(2) The Council shall be comprised of the fol- tions of such agency and shall issue regulations Block, whose nomination was with- lowing members: on procedures for the disclosure of records drawn at the insistence of Senate Re- ‘‘(A) The Deputy Director for Management of under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, publicans. Although I have no doubt the Office of Management and Budget. in accordance with the amendments made by ‘‘(B) The Director of the Office of Information that Ms. McFerran will serve with fair- section 2. ness and distinction, it is unfortunate Policy at the Department of Justice. (b) REQUIREMENTS.—The regulations of each ‘‘(C) The Director of the Office of Government agency shall include procedures for engaging in that Sharon Block, a dedicated public Information Services. dispute resolution through the FOIA Public Li- servant, will not have the opportunity ‘‘(D) The Chief FOIA Officer of each agency. aison and the Office of Government Information to serve further on the National Labor ‘‘(E) Any other officer or employee of the Services. Relations Board. Ms. Block was an ex- United States as designated by the Co-Chairs. SEC. 4. PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE THROUGH traordinarily qualified nominee who ‘‘(3) The Director of the Office of Information RECORDS MANAGEMENT. Policy at the Department of Justice and the Di- was widely respected by both Demo- Section 3102 of title 44, United States Code, is crats and Republicans alike. Ms. rector of the Office of Government Information amended— Services shall be the Co-Chairs of the Council. (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as Block’s nomination was withdrawn as ‘‘(4) The Administrator of General Services paragraphs (3) and (4); and a result of circumstances wholly be- shall provide administrative and other support (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- yond her control. But her qualifica- for the Council. lowing: tions and experience are undiminished ‘‘(5)(A) The duties of the Council shall include ‘‘(2) procedures for identifying records of gen- and untarnished by the circumstances the following: eral interest or use to the public that are appro- ‘‘(i) Develop recommendations for increasing that led to the withdrawal of her nomi- priate for public disclosure, and for posting such nation. compliance and efficiency under this section. records in a publicly accessible electronic for- ‘‘(ii) Disseminate information about agency mat;’’. The National Labor Relations Board experiences, ideas, best practices, and innova- is an agency that is absolutely critical SEC. 5. NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS AUTHORIZED. tive approaches related to this section. No additional funds are authorized to carry to our country, to our economy, and to ‘‘(iii) Identify, develop, and coordinate initia- out the requirements of this Act or the amend- our middle class. Over 75 years ago, tives to increase transparency and compliance ments made by this Act. The requirements of Congress enacted the National Labor with this section. this Act and the amendments made by this Act Relations Act, guaranteeing American ‘‘(iv) Promote the development and use of shall be carried out using amounts otherwise common performance measures for agency com- workers the right to form and join a authorized or appropriated. pliance with this section. union and to bargain for a better life. ‘‘(B) In performing the duties described in Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask That act sets forth a national policy to subparagraph (A), the Council shall consult on unanimous consent that the com- encourage collective bargaining—to en- a regular basis with members of the public who mittee-reported substitute amendment courage collective bargaining. That is make requests under this section. be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be the national policy of this government, ‘‘(6)(A) The Council shall meet regularly and read a third time and passed; and the and has been since 1935. such meetings shall be open to the public unless motion to reconsider be laid upon the the Council determines to close the meeting for Let me read what the act specifically reasons of national security or to discuss infor- table with no intervening action or de- states: mation exempt under subsection (b). bate. It is declared to be the policy of the United ‘‘(B) Not less frequently than annually, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without States to eliminate the causes of certain Council shall hold a meeting that shall be open objection, it is so ordered. substantial obstructions to the free flow of to the public and permit interested persons to The committee-reported amendment commerce and to mitigate and eliminate appear and present oral and written statements in the nature of a substitute was these obstructions when they have occurred to the Council. agreed to. by encouraging the practice and procedure of ‘‘(C) Not later than 10 business days before a The bill (S. 2520), as amended, was or- collective bargaining and by protecting the exercise by workers of full freedom of asso- meeting of the Council, notice of such meeting dered to be engrossed for a third read- shall be published in the Federal Register. ciation, self-organization, and designation of ‘‘(D) Except as provided in subsection (b), the ing, was read the third time, and representatives of their own choosing, for records, reports, transcripts, minutes, appen- passed. the purpose of negotiating the terms and dices, working papers, drafts, studies, agenda, Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I see conditions of their employment or other mu- or other documents that were made available to other Senators seeking the floor. tual aid or protection.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:35 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08DE6.025 S08DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6378 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 8, 2014 That is the policy of the U.S. Govern- not believe in the National Labor Rela- instead focus on the important work ment, to encourage collective bar- tions Act—not all of them, but a very they do every day. gaining, not to destroy it, not to tear it vocal minority, I would say. They do Again, that important work includes down, not to throw up roadblocks not agree that it should be the policy assuring that American workers are against collective bargaining, but to of the United States to promote collec- able to exercise their right to freedom encourage it. Those who continually tive bargaining and self-organization in of association. In the workplace, this attack the National Labor Relations order to prevent disruptions in ‘‘the freedom means collectively bargaining Board, who try to interfere in its pro- free flow of commerce’’ that can have a for better wages, benefits, and working cedures, many times are those who detrimental impact on our Nation’s conditions. It is enshrined in the Na- want to throw a monkey wrench into economy. tional Labor Relations Act and upheld collective bargaining. Well, they are They would like to change the exist- by the NLRB. going against the policy of the United ing law if they could, but they do not I have no doubt that Ms. McFerran States. have the votes. So, instead, they have will do an excellent job in this impor- I am proud to be a citizen of a coun- attempted to pull every possible lever tant position. I urge my colleagues to try that promotes collective bar- to slow down the work that goes on at support her confirmation later this gaining, to allow workers to negotiate the NLRB. Recently, Republicans in afternoon. for better wages, better conditions, the House of Representatives have held I yield the floor and suggest the ab- safe working conditions, a country hearing after hearing specifically ad- sence of a quorum. that protects fundamental rights such dressing the NLRB. They passed two The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as the freedom of association. bills to amend the NLRA, the National clerk will call the roll. The act provides these essential pro- Labor Relations Act, to strip workers The assistant legislative clerk pro- tections for union and nonunion work- of their rights. Republican elected offi- ceeded to call the roll. ers alike. It gives workers a voice in cials have tried to defund the agency, Mr. LEAHY. I ask unanimous con- the workplace, allowing them to join threatening the professional creden- sent that the order for the quorum call together and speak up for the very es- tials and livelihoods of nonpartisan ca- be rescinded. sence of middle-class jobs: fair wages, reer employees, and even called on a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without good benefits, safe working conditions. Republican Board Member to resign in objection, it is so ordered. These rights ensure that the people order to incapacitate the agency. You f who do the real work in this country heard me right. Republicans called on a CONCLUSION OF MORNING have a shot at joining the middle class Republican Board Member of the Na- BUSINESS and receiving a fair share of the bene- tional Labor Relations Board to leave fits when our economy grows. it, and then they would not have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning The NLRB, the National Labor Rela- enough Members to function. business is closed. tions Board, is the guardian of these What most concerns me about this f fundamental rights. Workers them- political game-playing is how it affects EXECUTIVE SESSION selves cannot enforce the National the everyday lives of workers across Labor Relations Act, but they can turn America. For workers who are dis- to the Board if they have been denied ciplined, penalized, even fired unjustly NOMINATION OF JEFFERY MARTIN the basic protections provided under by employers, it is the NLRB that en- BARAN TO BE A MEMBER OF the law. In short, the Board plays a sures that workers who are illegally THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY vital role in vindicating workers’ punished, as I mentioned, can get back COMMISSION rights. their jobs and lost wages. Get this. Understand this. In the past This is exactly why we need to con- 10 years, the National Labor Relations firm Ms. McFerran today. No one can NOMINATION OF LAUREN Board, the NLRB, has secured opportu- contest her qualifications. As I said, MCGARITY MCFERRAN TO BE A nities for reinstatement of 22,544 em- she currently serves as both chief labor MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL ployees who were unjustly fired. Over counsel and deputy staff director of the LABOR RELATIONS BOARD that same past 10 years, the NLRB has Senate HELP Committee. I am proud recovered more than $1 billion on be- to have her as a member of my staff. NOMINATION OF ELLEN DUDLEY half of workers whose rights and wages She has served this committee with ex- WILLIAMS TO BE DIRECTOR OF were violated. cellence and great professionalism, THE ADVANCED RESEARCH The Board also provides relief and first hired by my predecessor Senator PROJECTS AGENCY—ENERGY, remedies to our Nation’s employers. A Kennedy. She stayed on after his pass- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY lot of people think the NLRB is just ing and my assumption of the chair- there for the workers. Not so. It is manship of the committee. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under there to help employers too. For exam- She has a deep knowledge of labor the previous order, the Senate will pro- ple, employers can turn to the Board law. She is an incredibly talented law- ceed to executive session to consider for relief if a union commences a wild- yer. She is a person of sterling integ- the following nominations, which the cat strike or refuses to bargain in good rity and strong character. She will be a clerk will report. faith during negotiations. The NLRB great asset to the Board. It is my hope The assistant legislative clerk read has a long history of helping businesses that by promptly confirming Ms. the nominations of Jeffery Martin resolve disputes efficiently. McFerran’s nomination to fill the up- Baran, of Virginia, to be a Member of By preventing or resolving labor dis- coming vacancy, we can continue the the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; putes that could disrupt our economy, progress that has been made recently Lauren McGarity McFerran, of the Dis- the work the Board does is vital to and begin a new era where orderly trict of Columbia, to be a Member of every worker and every business across transitions on the NLRB are the norm, the National Labor Relations Board; the Nation. That is why it is so impor- where we do not go month after month, and Ellen Dudley Williams, of Mary- tant that we maintain a fully func- year after year, with vacancies, with a land, to be Director of the Advanced tional five-member NLRB. I am proud board that cannot function. Research Projects Agency—Energy, of the fact that just over a year ago, we Instead of letting every vacancy be- Department of Energy. were able to confirm Members to com- come a political football, with threats VOTE ON BARAN NOMINATION pletely fill the first Board in over a to shutter the Board, and pressure for The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is decade. Now we need to fill a soon-to- recess appointments, we should set a now 2 minutes of debate equally di- be-open seat so the Board can continue new precedent of confirming nominees, vided prior to the vote on the Baran to function effectively. That is what Democratic and Republican alike, in a nomination. this vote coming up is all about. timely manner, allowing the dedicated Who yields time? It is unfortunate that some of my public servants at the Board to stop Mr. VITTER. I yield back and ask for friends on the other side of the aisle do worrying about making headlines and the yeas and nays.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:35 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G08DE6.046 S08DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6379 The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time Lauren McGarity McFerran, of the Dis- consider are considered made and laid having been yielded back, the yeas and trict of Columbia, to be a Member of upon the table, and the President will nays are requested. the National Labor Relations Board? be immediately notified of the Senate’s Is there a sufficient second? Mr. HATCH. I ask for the yeas and actions. There appears to be a sufficient sec- nays. f ond. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a The question is, Will the Senate ad- sufficient second? MORNING BUSINESS vise and consent to the nomination of There appears to be a sufficient sec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Jeffery Martin Baran, of Virginia, to be ond. the previous order, the Senate will be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory The clerk will call the roll. in a period of morning business for de- Commission? The bill clerk called the roll. bate only. The clerk will call the roll. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the The Senator from Florida. The assistant legislative clerk called Senator from Louisiana (Ms. LAN- f DRIEU) is necessarily absent. the roll. ANNIVERSARY OF THE PEARL Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator HARBOR ATTACK Senator from Louisiana (Ms. LAN- from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT), the Senator DRIEU), the Senator from Missouri Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, yesterday from Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS), the Sen- (Mrs. MCCASKILL), and the Senator at events all around Florida and across ator from Oklahoma (Mr. COBURN), the from West Virginia (Mr. ROCKEFELLER) the country, America marked the 73rd are necessarily absent. Senator from Texas (Mr. CRUZ), and the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Harbor—a day known not only for its are necessarily absent: the Senator TOOMEY). tragedy but also for its role in shaping The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. DON- from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT), the Senator the destiny of what has come to be NELLY). Are there any other Senators from Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS), the Sen- called the ‘‘greatest generation.’’ It is in the Chamber desiring to vote? ator from Oklahoma (Mr. COBURN), the a generation that faced challenges un- The result was announced—yeas 54, Senator from Texas (Mr. CRUZ), and the like any seen before or since. It saw a nays 40, as follows: Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. decade of widespread prosperity crum- [Rollcall Vote No. 317 Ex.] TOOMEY). ble into the deepest depression in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there YEAS—54 American history, and it saw the deep- any other Senators in the Chamber de- Baldwin Harkin Nelson est depression in American history give Begich Heinrich Pryor way to the deadliest war in human his- siring to vote? Bennet Heitkamp Reed The result was announced—yeas 52, Blumenthal Hirono Reid tory. nays 40, as follows: Booker Johnson (SD) Rockefeller The scope of hardship, destruction, Boxer Kaine Sanders [Rollcall Vote No. 316 Ex.] and wickedness they faced was exceed- Brown King Schatz ed only by the strength and valor with YEAS—52 Cantwell Klobuchar Schumer Cardin Leahy Shaheen which they responded. Theirs is a gen- Baldwin Harkin Pryor Carper Levin Stabenow eration that truly saved the world. I Begich Heinrich Reed Casey Manchin Tester Bennet Heitkamp don’t think any other generation at Reid Coons Markey Udall (CO) Blumenthal Heller Sanders Donnelly McCaskill Udall (NM) any time can have that said of them Booker Hirono Schatz Durbin Menendez Walsh with the same bluntness. Boxer Johnson (SD) Schumer Feinstein Merkley Warner Brown Kaine Today that generation passes its sto- Shaheen Franken Mikulski Warren Cantwell King ries on to us. They are our parents and Stabenow Gillibrand Murphy Whitehouse Cardin Klobuchar Tester Hagan Murray Wyden grandparents, our ancestors and our Carper Leahy Udall (CO) heritage. Their stories are emblems of Casey Levin NAYS—40 Udall (NM) Coons Markey strength that inspire us as we meet our Alexander Graham Murkowski Donnelly Menendez Walsh Ayotte Grassley challenges in this new century. Durbin Merkley Warner Paul Barrasso Hatch Yesterday we honored the almost Feinstein Mikulski Warren Portman Boozman Heller Franken Murphy Whitehouse Risch 2,500 Americans who were killed on Burr Hoeven Gillibrand Murray Wyden Roberts that day of infamy 73 years ago— Coats Inhofe Hagan Nelson Rubio unsuspecting servicemembers, inno- Cochran Isakson Scott NAYS—40 Collins Johanns Sessions cent men and women, but today we Corker Johnson (WI) Shelby have a chance to honor the sacrifices Alexander Graham Murkowski Cornyn Kirk Thune made in response to that attack. Ayotte Grassley Paul Crapo Lee Vitter Barrasso Hatch Portman Enzi McCain It was on this very day 73 years ago Boozman Hoeven Risch Fischer McConnell Wicker that President Roosevelt famously Burr Inhofe Roberts Flake Moran came before Congress to ask for a dec- Coats Isakson Rubio Cochran Johanns Scott NOT VOTING—6 laration of war. He expressed his con- Collins Johnson (WI) Sessions Blunt Coburn Landrieu fidence that the American people Corker Kirk Shelby Chambliss Cruz Toomey Cornyn Lee would rally to defend their Nation, say- Thune Crapo Manchin The nomination was confirmed. ing: ‘‘The people of the United States Vitter Enzi McCain Wicker VOTE ON WILLIAMS NOMINATION have already formed their opinions and Fischer McConnell well understand the implications to the Flake Moran The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will be 2 min- very life and safety of our Nation.’’ NOT VOTING—8 utes of debate prior to a vote on the He was right. In the days that fol- Blunt Cruz Rockefeller Williams nomination. lowed, 5 million Americans dropped ev- Chambliss Landrieu Toomey erything to volunteer for the Armed Coburn McCaskill Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I yield back all time. Forces. No one asked them to do it; The nomination was confirmed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without they just did it. Tens of millions more VOTE ON MCFERRAN NOMINATION objection, all time is yielded back. entered the draft or assisted the war ef- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under The question is, Will the Senate ad- fort at home, and the American people the previous order, there will be 2 min- vise and consent to the nomination of became the arsenal of democracy al- utes of debate prior to a vote on the Ellen Dudley Williams, of Maryland, to most overnight. McFerran nomination. be Director of the Advanced Research In the latter years of his life, I had Who yields time? Projects Agency—Energy, Department the honor of meeting and working with Without objection, all time is yielded of Energy? a man who was at Pearl Harbor. He was back. The nomination was confirmed. in Pearl Harbor that day and fought on The question is, Will the Senate ad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under foreign battlefields in the years that vise and consent to the nomination of the previous order, the motions to re- followed, even losing a limb. I am

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:35 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G08DE6.040 S08DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6380 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 8, 2014 speaking, of course, of the legendary Harbor survivor who lives in Palm let him. I am touched by that because leader with whom we are all familiar, Beach County today. His name is the truth is Hal’s country still needs Senator Daniel Inouye. He was born Wayne Myrick, and he was a chief ma- him, maybe not on the deck of a ship, and raised in Hawaii and was 17 years chinist’s mate on the USS Blue at the maybe not risking his life in the mid- old on December 7, 1941. When the at- time of the attack. dle of the Pacific, but we need him all tack on Pearl Harbor occurred, he Within seconds of the first explosion, the same. It is through hearing stories rushed to the scene to help treat the Chief Petty Officer Myrick had rushed such as his that our generation will wounded. He enlisted in the Army the to gather ammunition and help operate find the courage to face its chal- first chance he got and went on to re- the guns aboard that destroyer. But as lenges—a courage that is uniquely ceive the Medal of Honor for his valor. a chief machinist, his attention soon American. When the smoke of World War II fi- turned to other matters. The captain of Pearl Harbor was not just a day of in- nally cleared, his legacy of service was the USS Blue was eager to get the ship famy; it was also a day that revealed just beginning. He would go on to serve out on open water, but the boilers be- the greatness of our ancestors. People Hawaii in both the Senate and the neath deck were off line. such as Major Braddock, Chief Petty House. By the time of his death, Sen- Under intense gunfire, Chief Petty Officer Myrick, and Commander Sul- ator Inouye was the second-longest Officer Myrick and his crew members livan—it is their blood that flows in serving Senator in United States his- scrambled to get the boilers working the veins of this county that serves as tory. I was privileged to count him as and eventually managed to give the our heritage and reveals our destiny. my colleague, though for too brief a ship the maneuvering speed to move I believe it is true, as Shakespeare fa- time. out. With his help, the USS Blue was mously wrote, that some are born Like Senator Inouye, I also had the one of the first vessels to make it to great, some achieve greatness, and privilege of representing many vet- open water and was able to down five some have greatness thrust upon them. erans of World War II, including some enemy aircraft and at least one sub- But for the ‘‘greatest generation,’’ it who survived the attack on Pearl Har- marine. was all three. bor. At last count, there are over 140 Chief Petty Officer Myrick recalled Pearl Harbor was the day that great- Pearl Harbor survivors living in Flor- how important his oath was to him ness was thrust upon them, but it was ida, and I wish to tell you the stories of that day. He and every one of his ship- over the years that followed that their three of those men. mates took an oath when they enlisted greatness was achieved the only way One is SgtMajMC William Braddock that commanded them to follow their greatness can be achieved—through of Pensacola. I recently had the privi- orders and defend their country from blood, toil, tears, and sweat. lege of hearing his account of what all enemies, and he viewed that oath as And their toil did not stop after the happened that Sunday morning in Ha- a solemn and sacred one because it was war was won. The world still looked to waii. Major Braddock had joined the a reminder that service to one’s coun- America—to our industrial power, our Marine Corps the year prior to the at- try is about more than self. He had a political leadership, and our military tack. That morning he was in the simple but powerful message he wanted might—to restore global balance and messhall preparing for duty when he me to share today: Be very proud to maintain order while the wounds of heard the first explosion. He ran out- serve your country. mankind healed. side and was met with pandemonium. Finally, I wish to share the story of As Pope Pius XII said following the Ships that had been stretched out CDR Hal Sullivan of Jacksonville. war: peacefully in the sun moments before Commander Sullivan joined the U.S. were now engulfed in flames, blan- Navy when he was 23 years old. He was America has a genius for great and unself- keting the harbor in black smoke. He ish deeds. Into the hands of America God has on the bridge of a destroyer that Sun- placed the destiny of an afflicted mankind. watched a torpedo drop in the water day morning, tasked with operating Well, I believe America still has that and seconds later explode into the side the sonar equipment and helping sweep of the USS Oklahoma. He described the for mines. When the first explosion genius. I believe mankind remains af- stain of oil on the water and the way rocked the harbor, he looked up to see flicted and that its destiny remains flames shot up from it, and the horror a Japanese plane bank sharply over- largely in our hands. All around the of watching sailors trapped in the fire. head. In fact, it was so close to him, he world, those who yearn for freedom Amidst the confusion and shouting of could see the expression on the face of still turn their eyes towards our orders, he recalled how little he could the pilot. He even recalled wryly that shores. They wonder if we see their suf- do to save lives and how helpless he he could have thrown a potato right fering. They wonder if we hear their felt. into the cockpit if he had had one cries. Following the attack, Major Brad- handy. I am confident that our own genera- dock went on to fight bravely in some Before he could process what was tion will achieve greatness in this cen- of the key battles in World War II. He happening, gunfire swept over the deck tury. We will do so by remaining the fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima and and struck the sailor next to him in world’s beacon for freedom. That remembers vividly the day the iconic the jaw. Commander Sullivan hoisted means preserving and extending the flag was raised above the island. He the man up and helped him to a medic. promise of the American dream here at was in the occupational forces in Japan He spoke of looking up and seeing the home, and it means standing against after the devastation of the atomic USS Arizona rolling over with its belly evil and oppression where it rears its bombs. But despite all the horrors he up in flames as flames shot out its side. head around the world. witnessed, Major Braddock did not re- He saw sailors struggling in the water. As did the ‘‘greatest generation,’’ our tire from the armed services the first Commander Sullivan insists that his men and women in uniform today fight chance he got. On the contrary, he job isn’t worthy of fame and that his for a greater cause than themselves. went on to 27 years of distinguished contribution that day was simply the Major Braddock said that if he could service in the Marine Corps. execution of duty. But through that tell today’s troops one thing, it would I can’t help but be humbled hearing humility I can’t help but see a hero—a be: Don’t give up, do what is right and, such a story. Major Braddock is a man man as selfless as he is brave, a man above all else, be proud of the work you who fought out of duty and love of his who put the lives of others above his are tasked with carrying out. country. He saw himself as a citizen own, not just that day but for decades I second that sentiment because our soldier—even recalling the way his ex- to come. You see, Commander Hal Sul- children and grandchildren will stand perience hunting rabbits in the fields livan went on to serve in both the At- on the shoulders of our generation. around his house as a boy actually pre- lantic and the Pacific. He didn’t retire They will live in the world we leave be- pared him for Iwo Jima. He is humbled from the Navy until almost 30 years hind, the same way we live in the world regarding his role. He says he tries not after the attack of Pearl Harbor, on that was left for us. to give too much thought to it when he the exact same week his son entered So as we marked the 73rd anniver- doesn’t have to. West Point. sary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, I That same modesty is the hallmark Even now, at age 96, Hal says he was grateful for all the tributes that of another story, the story of a Pearl would still be in the Navy if they would took place throughout Florida over the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:35 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G08DE6.048 S08DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6381 weekend. It is my prayer that America nical College System, or KCTCS, since Community Colleges, completing his will take a moment to reflect on the 1998, and he recently announced his re- tenure in 2006. meaning of that day. tirement from that position. It would When KCTCS was first established, it Its meaning is not a relic of the past. be difficult to overstate his success at set ambitious goals for improving the It doesn’t just belong to the ‘‘greatest the helm of Kentucky’s statewide com- level of college attainment for Ken- generation.’’ It belongs to all of us. It munity and technical college system or tuckians. Thanks to Dr. McCall, was America’s solemn call to action— the growth by leaps and bounds that KCTCS has met those goals. not for a generation but for all time— KCTCS has seen under his tenure. Under the leadership of Dr. Michael a powerful reminder of our duty to our KCTCS was created by the Kentucky B. McCall, KCTCS has become a re- Nation, to each other, to our children, Postsecondary Education Improvement markable community and technical and to an afflicted mankind. Act of 1997, which united all of the college system in the United States, Mr. President, I yield the floor and Commonwealth’s community and tech- and it will reach even higher in the fu- suggest the absence of a quorum. nical colleges under one system to ture. I ask my Senate colleagues to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The serve as a gateway to postsecondary join me in congratulating Dr. McCall clerk will call the roll. education for all Kentuckians. Dr. and wishing him well upon his retire- The assistant bill clerk proceeded to McCall was named as the founding ment. He has certainly proved to be a call the roll. president in December 1998. Since then, great educator and a great friend to Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- he has overseen 16 colleges located on the Commonwealth of Kentucky. imous consent that the order for the more than 70 campuses across the Blue- quorum call be rescinded. grass State. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Under Dr. McCall’s leadership, f objection, it is so ordered. KCTCS has become the largest provider Mr. REID. Mr. President, are we in of postsecondary education in Ken- USDA PILOT PROJECT FOR THE morning business now? tucky, representing 47.1 percent of all PROCUREMENT OF UNPROC- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- undergraduate college students. ESSED FRUITS AND VEGETA- ate is in morning business. KCTCS serves over 92,000 students, and BLES Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I could since 1998 the KCTCS Board of Regents Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, for sev- not be a stronger supporter of efforts has ratified or approved more than 700 eral years I have envisioned a way to to prevent human trafficking. But we programs that result in certificates, di- give schools affordable and sustainable must offer comprehensive solutions plomas, or associate degrees. access to locally grown foods—a sys- that provide meaningful and reliable KCTCS is also the State’s largest tem that would benefit schools, chil- resources to support these survivors. provider of workforce training, serving dren, and farmers alike. To make this Just this Congress, I have led the re- more than 5,300 businesses and 52,000 a reality, I introduced the Pilot authorization of the Trafficking Vic- employees annually. It is workforce Project for the Procurement of Unproc- tims Protection Act—widely recog- training initiatives such as these that essed Fruits and Vegetables as an nized as this country’s most important help develop Kentucky’s labor force amendment to the 2014 farm bill. I was tool in combatting human trafficking. and therefore its economy. very encouraged that the final bill in- KCTCS has also become Kentucky’s The law reasserted the United States cluded this pilot project and optimistic largest provider of online learning, of- as a global leader in fighting traf- that my home State of Oregon could fering more than 77 online credentials. ficking by strengthening tools avail- help lead the way—as it often does—by Thanks to Dr. McCall’s virtual learn- able to prosecutors and providing serv- hosting one of the eight programs. ing initiative known as KCTCS Online, ices for victims, including those vic- That is why I am so pleased to say online learners can pursue higher edu- tims here at home. today Oregon was chosen to participate cation at any time that is convenient The Leahy-Crapo Violence Against in the pilot project. This is a win for for them. Women Reauthorization Act also communities and school districts Other KCTCS accomplishments passed this Congress. That bill ex- across Oregon who can now offer meals achieved under Dr. McCall’s tenure in- panded the availability of grants to made with the locally grown produce clude the establishment of the North support victims of human trafficking, we are famous for, everything from ap- American Racing Academy, which is as well as sexual assault and domestic ples to zucchini, blueberries to toma- the first college-affiliated horse racing violence. toes and everything in between. And now I am working to enact the academy in the United States; the Ken- Runaway and Homeless Youth and tucky Coal Academy; the Kentucky This is a win for the local farmers Trafficking Prevention Act; S. 2646. Fire Commission; and the Kentucky who will gain new customers to buy This bill authorizes the critical re- Board of Emergency Medical Services. their fruits and vegetables, and this is sources needed to provide shelter and It is clear that Dr. McCall has kept the a win for the school children who will services for the 1.6 million youth in interests and demands of Kentucky’s grow up knowing what fresh produce this country who are homeless. Many students and businesses in mind while really tastes like. of these young people are, or are at developing these programs. This innovative and exciting project risk of becoming, victims of human Dr. McCall has been an educator and establishes a competitive pilot pro- trafficking. served in community and technical col- gram with up to eight demonstration It is time we put our money where leges for more than 40 years. Through- projects, each representing a different our mouth is. We must reauthorize out his career, he has been recognized region of the country. These dem- these existing programs that work. for his leadership and dedication to onstration projects will help schools These children, whether in Vermont, education. He was the recipient of Phi source healthy, local fruits and vegeta- Minnesota, or Texas, need a place to Theta Kappa’s prestigious State Com- bles for the breakfasts, lunches, or stay and be safe. And I will not leave munity College Director Award of Dis- snacks served to students. It is more these priorities behind for political tinction. important today than ever to ensure reasons. Dr. McCall also received the National America’s children have fresh, healthy f Council for Continuing Education and eating options when they are increas- Training’s National Leadership Award ingly exposed to unhealthy, processed TRIBUTE TO DR. MICHAEL B. in 2005. In the same year the National foods. The partnerships that the pilot McCALL Institute for Staff and Organizational projects will surely grow will put Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Development honored him with their money in the pockets of local farmers rise today to pay tribute to a good International Leadership Award. In while also ensuring that our school friend of mine and a renowned educator 2004 Kentucky Monthly Magazine kids are eating healthily. I look for- in Kentucky, Dr. Michael B. McCall. named him the ‘‘Kentuckian of the ward to seeing these projects grow and Dr. McCall has served as the president Year.’’ Dr. McCall also served as board contribute to the healthy lives of our of the Kentucky Community and Tech- chair of the American Association of Nation’s young men and women.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:35 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G08DE6.051 S08DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6382 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 8, 2014 RURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VOICE Strong, independent leadership at EXTENSION ACT OF AMERICA’S UKRAINIAN SERV- TVA is a priority for all Tennesseans, ICE and the Senate is scheduled to vote to- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I sup- morrow morning on two nominees to port efforts to provide permanent en- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, for 65 years the Voice of America Ukrainian serve on the TVA board. hanced conservation tax incentives for TVA board members’ sole focus Service has been a vital source of com- family farmers, ranchers, and forest should be ensuring ratepayers through- prehensive and unbiased information landowners who make charitable con- out the Tennessee Valley have afford- tributions of land for conservation pur- for the Ukrainian people. able, reliable power, and they must be poses. As a cosponsor of the Rural Her- During the Cold War, VOA’s uncen- free to operate the entity without itage Conservation Extension Act, S. sored, truthful reporting of the news undue influence from outside individ- 526, I am a strong supporter of these was a beacon of freedom for Ukrainians uals. valuable tools for protecting signifi- dominated by Soviet rule. Through While I respect the two nominees cant natural and historic resources on VOA and broadcasts by other media currently being considered, I have privately owned lands. outlets such as Radio Liberty, informa- grown increasingly concerned by the tion-starved Ukrainians not only These incentives expired at the end nomination process and the potential learned about life in the United States influence—or perception of influence— of 2013 and are among the so-called ex- and the outside world but also about that an outside investor who has pro- tenders—tax provisions that are rou- developments within Ukraine itself. posed a multibillion-dollar project to tinely extended each time they expire. From VOA, Ukrainians discovered TVA has had on this process. I have Making these provisions permanent government-sponsored human rights shared those concerns with the White would benefit wildlife, enhance hunt- violations taking place throughout the House and the majority leader through ing, fishing and shooting access, and Soviet Union. They became aware of several conversations. keep working lands functioning and in- the many courageous Ukrainian human I was particularly disappointed the tact. rights activists, including members of majority leader announced he was Specifically, the Rural Heritage Con- the Ukrainian Helsinki Group, who moving forward with votes despite servation Extension Act would perma- languished in Soviet prisons for daring being aware of these issues—making it nently increase the allowable deduc- to call upon the Soviet Government to the first time TVA nominations have tion for charitable contributions of abide by its Helsinki Final Act com- been confirmed by a rollcall vote since property for conservation purposes. mitments. And when disaster struck at 1987. The maximum deduction for individ- Chernobyl, Ukrainians looked to VOA While I still believe the selection of uals would increase from 30 percent to to provide the objective information TVA board members and their con- 50 percent of adjusted gross income, that the Soviet Government stub- firmations deserve a closer look mov- AGI. Farmers and ranchers would be bornly refused to share. ing forward, today I received copies of allowed a maximum deduction of up to Since Ukraine regained its independ- letters from Virginia T. Lodge and 100 percent of AGI. The bill would also ence in 1991, VOA’s Ukrainian Service Ronald A. Walter that address the con- allow any unused deduction to be car- has been able to reach more Ukrainian cerns regarding the potential influence ried forward for up to 15 years to help citizens than ever before. Its daily of an outside individual who has busi- donors receive the full benefit of their news program ‘‘Chas-Time’’ is seen ness dealings with TVA. I ask unanimous consent that the contribution. nightly on Ukraine’s respected Channel full text of both letters be printed in 5, and its reporting is often featured on When this incentive was in place, it the RECORD. supported donations of conservation other major Ukrainian television chan- The nominees’ forthright letters and easements in my home State of Maine. nels. their decision to recuse themselves In 2012, a landowner donated a con- VOA’s audience has exploded in the helps ensure that there is no appear- servation easement on a 20-acre prop- year since the Maidan Revolution for ance of a lack of impartiality, and I erty in Machiasport, which is home to Dignity and Russia’s illegal annexation plan to support both of their nomina- centuries-old cultural artifacts, includ- of Crimea and aggression in the south- tions. ing petroglyphs. In addition to being a east. There being no objection, the mate- spiritual site for Maine’s Passama- Thanks to its focus on developments rial was ordered to be printed in the quoddy tribe, this property allows peo- in the United States and U.S.-Ukrain- RECORD, as follows: ple to explore the State’s precolonial ian relations, VOA’s Ukrainian Service DECEMBER 8, 2014. history and provides access for local has been instrumental in bringing Mr. RALPH E. RODGERS, fishermen to utilize valuable clam home to millions of Ukrainians U.S. Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Designated Agency Ethics Official, Ten- flats. policy, as well as the perspectives and activities of the Executive Branch, nessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, Ten- Another success story is from 2013 in nessee. Congress, and NGOs with respect to DEAR MR. RODGERS: This supplements my Harpswell, where a landowner donated Ukraine. a conservation easement on a 44-acre July 30, 2014, letter to you describing steps Ukraine confronts profound external that I will take to avoid any actual or appar- island property in the heart of Casco and internal challenges in its quest for ent conflict of interest, consistent with 5 Bay. The easement provides public ac- an independent, democratic, European C.F.R. § 2635.502, in the event I am confirmed cess to a scenic peninsula where visi- future. As Chairman of the Helsinki to serve on the Board of Directors of the tors can picnic, boat, and kayak. Due Commission, I commend the ongoing Tennessee Valley Authority. to this generous donation, Casco Bay is While I have neither made nor been asked and accelerating role of VOA’s Ukrain- to make any commitments on any projects experiencing increased recreational use ian service, especially during this his- while also protecting critical habitats involving TVA, during the pendency of my toric time. nomination I have had contact and discus- for many species of wildlife including sions with Franklin Haney, with whom I am f shorebirds, herons, and bald eagles. acquainted, and persons associated with him. Continuing the enhanced conserva- TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY I am aware that Mr. Haney has had business tion tax incentives would assist in the NOMINEES dealings with TVA in the past and has made significant business proposals to TVA that conservation of thousands of additional Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, the may extend into the future. In order to avoid acres and provide a whole host of com- Tennessee Valley Authority, or TVA, is even the appearance of a lack of impar- munity benefits—protecting historical a multibillion-a-year utility—one of tiality, I will not participate personally and features, securing economic opportuni- the largest in the Nation. It plays a substantially in any particular matter in ties, enhancing recreational access, critical role in our economic develop- which Mr. Haney or any person on his behalf is a party or represents a party, or in which and preserving valuable wildlife habi- ment efforts in Tennessee by providing tat—in 2014 and beyond. Mr. Haney, or his family, would have a direct low-cost, reliable power that is essen- or indirect financial interest. I urge my colleagues to support this tial to attracting, retaining, and grow- Sincerely, important bill. ing jobs. VIRGINIA T. LODGE.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:35 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G08DE6.013 S08DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6383 DECEMBER 8, 2014. private pursuits for the good of the the classroom to ensure the success of Mr. RALPH E. RODGERS, cause. Max has successfully dem- all her students. Rebecca is committed Executive Vice President & General Counsel, onstrated that it is possible to be a to providing both a rigorous cur- Designated Agency Ethics Official, Ten- strong leader and still remain true to riculum and a nurturing environment. nessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, Ten- nessee. one’s passions. Max and his wife Gayla Her academic expectations inspire stu- DEAR MR. RODGERS: This supplements my have been lifelong advocates of giving dents of all backgrounds and learning July 3, 2014, letter to you describing steps back. Max has served on the boards of abilities to thrive. that I will take to avoid any actual or appar- numerous charitable organizations. Over the last few decades, Bur- ent conflict of interest, consistent with 5 Among them, he is particularly pas- lington’s schools have welcomed stu- C.F.R. § 2635.502, in the event I am confirmed sionate about helping children and ani- dents from all over the world, and for to serve on the Board of Directors of the mals. He currently serves as a board such a small city, the district’s class- Tennessee Valley Authority. While I have neither made nor been asked member of the Cheyenne Animal Shel- rooms are among the most diverse in to make any commitments on any projects ter and in the past has worked with the the country. Rebecca has drawn from involving TVA, during the pendency of my Wyoming Congressional Award Pro- her own childhood experiences in an ef- nomination I have had contact and discus- gram, Special Olympics, the Wyoming fort to build bridges of understanding sions with Franklin Haney, with whom I am Children’s Society, and Laramie Coun- between students, faculty, and commu- acquainted, and persons associated with him. ty United Way. Max and Gayla have nity members from different back- I have become aware that Mr. Haney has had touched the lives of and positively im- grounds. Rebecca serves as the Bur- business dealings with TVA in the past and lington School District’s social studies has made significant business proposals to pacted every person they have met. TVA that may extend into the future. In Max Maxfield has long been a trustee and equity coach and works with order to avoid any appearance of a lack of for Wyoming, and his leadership has teachers from around the district to in- impartiality, I will not participate person- shaped the direction of our State. In- corporate the values of cultural com- ally and substantially in any particular mat- deed, Max and Gayla’s contributions petency in their lesson plans. These ter in which Mr. Haney or any person on his have benefited not only the governance professional development sessions have behalf is a party or represents a party, or in of Wyoming but every community they served as valuable tools in capturing which Mr. Haney, or his family, would have have visited, every nonprofit organiza- the interests of students and preparing a direct or indirect financial interest. them to be engaged citizens who prize Sincerely, tion they have supported, every friend RONALD A. WALTER. and stranger they have met, and cer- equality in our increasingly diverse so- tainly every pet for which they have ciety. f found a home. I trust that in his retire- Rebecca is a role model for all TRIBUTE TO MAX MAXFIELD ment Max will continue to remain ac- Vermonters. She uses her experiences Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, in tive in the public sphere. While con- to forge goals and serve as motivation his Inaugural Address to the Nation in tinuing to support causes that are near for her students. The work that Re- 2001, President George W. Bush said: and dear to their hearts, Max and becca does to create an atmosphere We are bound by ideals that move us be- Gayla will enjoy quality time with that is conducive to learning is com- yond our backgrounds, lift us above our in- their children, grandchildren, and be- mendable, and I would like to offer her terests, and teach us what it means to be loved golden retrievers. warm congratulations on her award.∑ citizens. Every child must be taught these My wife, Bobbi, and I are honored to f principles. Every citizen must uphold them. thank him for his service to the great In Wyoming, we have a quality leader TRIBUTE TO SIMON ‘‘CY’’ VINCENT State of Wyoming. Even more, we are AVARA who has embraced these ideals and is blessed to call him our friend. Please ∑ committed to sharing them with future join me in thanking Max Maxfield for Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, the generations. It is a distinct honor to his decades of service and wishing him Beatles’ song ‘‘Penny Lane’’ opens with recognize my friend, Secretary of State the best as he embarks on the next lyrics about ‘‘a barber showing photo- Max Maxfield, for his lifetime of serv- chapter of his life. graphs/Of every head he’s had the pleasure to know/And all the people ice as a dedicated public servant. I in- f vite my colleagues to celebrate his that come and go/Stop and say hello.’’ contributions as he steps down after ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS They could have been describing my sharing over 47 years of experience barber for over 30 years, Simon Vincent with the people of Wyoming. Avara, or ‘‘Cy,’’ as he was known to ev- TRIBUTE TO REBECCA HASLAM In America, we demand a great deal eryone. Cy passed away this Saturday from our leaders. We expect that they ∑ Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I wish at the age of 81. I would like to take will be wise, altruistic, and that they to recognize a remarkable Vermonter, this opportunity to pay tribute to a will carry the hearts of the people with Rebecca Haslam, who is the recipient good friend and amazing man. them in all they do. Max has done all of Vermont’s 2015 Teacher of the Year One might say that Cy Avara was of this—and more. He has dedicated his Award. born to be a barber. His parents Vin- career to helping others and furthering This award is a testament to Rebec- cent and Mary were working class his vision for the success of Wyoming. ca’s dedication to her students’ aca- Italian-Americans. His father was a In doing so, our State has thrived. demic success and her work to promote barber but was killed in a car accident Max’s career as a public servant is the ideals of tolerance and diversity when Cy was just 14. That did not deter long and distinguished. Max worked for throughout the Burlington School Dis- Cy from following in his father’s foot- 23 years as the executive director of trict. Rebecca’s leadership in education steps, however. He found an oppor- the YMCA in Casper. He also served as has helped encourage intellectual and tunity apprenticing for another West the head of the Wyoming Make-A-Wish personal growth in so many students. Baltimore barber and by the time he Foundation. He then led the Wyoming She has earned the respect of the com- was just 16, he passed the examination Recreation Commission and 2 years munity through her diligence in the to receive his master license. He was later the Wyoming Department of classroom and for her innovative ap- one of the youngest barbers in Mary- Commerce. In 1998 Max was elected as proach to learning. land. While he was still 16, with just the State auditor for the two terms Ms. Haslam’s commitment to her one year of high school under his belt, and then in 2006 as the Wyoming sec- students is unwavering, ‘‘They have he opened his own barbershop with retary of state for two additional such a love of learning and they are used equipment in a former funeral terms. With his passion for excellence joyful when they come to school,’’ she parlor. He charged 60 cents for a man’s and his pride in Wyoming, Max took explained recently. Rebecca provides a haircut and 40 cents for children. great responsibility in his commitment welcoming environment for students to A short time later, in 1953, Cy was to promoting growth and prosperity for learn, fostering their social, academic, drafted into the U.S. Army and honor- all. and emotional development. ably served our Nation in the Korean It is sometimes thought that tal- Ms. Haslam sets high expectations War. When he returned to civilian life, ented leaders must sacrifice their own and provides the guidance needed in he attended cosmetology school—the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:35 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08DE6.028 S08DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6384 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 8, 2014 Baltimore Studio of Hair—to improve his passion. He was extraordinarily ment of Veterans Affairs to be constructed his skills when it came to cutting skilled at his job. at 3141 Centennial Boulevard, Colorado women’s hair. As much as he enjoyed I may have a little bit less hair than Springs, Colorado, as the ‘‘PFC Floyd K. cutting and styling hair, however, his I did when I first started going to Cy, Lindstrom Department of Veterans Affairs but I am going to miss my friend who Clinic’’. greatest satisfaction came from teach- H.R. 3682. An act to designate the commu- ing others the same skill and giving served his country, community, and nity based outpatient clinic of the Depart- people the chance to have a career and family with such devotion. I am going ment of Veterans Affairs located at 1961 Pre- support themselves and their families. to miss the special banter that may mier Drive in Mankato, Minnesota, as the So Cy opened his own school in 1960, only occur between a barber and his ‘‘Lyle C. Pearson Community Based Out- the Avara International Academy of long-time customers. I will take solace patient Clinic’’. Hair Design and Technology, in his in the fact that there are literally H.R. 3957. An act to designate the facility southwest Baltimore neighborhood. thousands of barbers and stylists who of the United States Postal Service located That same year—when he was just 26— were trained at one of Cy’s schools and at 218–10 Merrick Boulevard in Springfield Gardens, New York, as the ‘‘Cynthia Jenkins he also became a member of the Mary- are carrying on the tradition he inher- Post Office Building’’. land State Board of Barber Examiners. ited from his father. On behalf of the H.R. 4189. An act to designate the facility A few years later, he became the entire Senate, I would like to extend of the United States Postal Service located youngest person ever elected to be na- my condolences to his wife, Rita T. at 4000 Leap Road in Hilliard, Ohio, as the tional president of the Barber Exam- Avara; his sons, Michael, Thomas, and ‘‘Master Sergeant Shawn T. Hannon, Master iners. He also served as secretary- Lawrence; his daughter, Susan Avara Sergeant Jeffrey J. Rieck and Veterans Me- treasurer of all union-affiliated barber Watson; his sister, Carmelita morial Post Office Building’’. schools in America and was president Silanskas; his eight grandchildren, H.R. 4443. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located and founder of the Maryland Hair De- Lauren, Michele, Rachael, Joshua, Vic- at 90 Vermilyea Avenue, in New York, New signer’s Association. In 1970, Cy opened toria, Jaclyn, Christopher, and Elise; York, as the ‘‘Corporal Juan Mariel his second barber school, Avara’s Acad- and all the other family and friends of Alcantara Post Office Building’’. emy Of Hair Design, in Dundalk, MD. Cy Avara too numerous to mention.∑ H.R. 4919. An act to designate the facility The two schools have trained well over f of the United States Postal Service located 2,000 barber/stylists. In 2011, Cy was in- at 715 Shawan Falls Drive in Dublin, Ohio, as ducted into the National Barber Mu- MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE the ‘‘Lance Corporal Wesley G. Davids and seum and Hall of Fame. At 2:02 p.m., a message from the Captain Nicholas J. Rozanski Memorial Post These accolades alone indicate that House of Representatives, delivered by Office’’. H.R. 4924. An act to direct the Secretary of Cy lived a very successful life. But Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, the Interior to enter into the Big Sandy there was so much more to Cy. As a announced that the House has passed River-Planet Ranch Water Rights Settle- child, Cy was raised by his parents to the following bills, in which it requests ment Agreement and the Hualapai Tribe Bill appreciate his blessings and to help the concurrence of the Senate: Williams River Water Rights Settlement others who were less fortunate. For in- H.R. 5759. An act to establish a rule of con- Agreement, to provide for the lease of cer- stance, his father gave haircuts to peo- struction clarifying the limitations on exec- tain land located within Planet Ranch on the ple who wanted to make a good impres- utive authority to provide certain forms of Bill Williams River in the State of Arizona sion so they could get a job; his mother immigration relief. to benefit the Lower Colorado River Multi- H.R. 5771. An act to amend the Internal Species Conservation Program, and to pro- provided food to those in need in their Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expir- vide for the settlement of specific water neighborhood. Cy never forgot these ing provisions and make technical correc- rights claims in the Bill Williams River wa- lessons in generosity. Starting in the tions, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of tershed in the State of Arizona. mid-1960s, he became involved with St. 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of H.R. 5069. An act to amend the Migratory Vincent’s Center for Abused Children. ABLE accounts established under State pro- Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act to Since then, once every month, he sent grams for the care of family members with increase in the price of Migratory Bird Hunt- his barber students to St. Vincent’s disabilities, and for other purposes. ing and Conservation Stamps to fund the ac- Center to cut the children’s hair. He ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED quisition of conservation easements for mi- The President pro tempore (Mr. gratory birds, and for other purposes. has also been a major contributor to H.R. 5106. An act to designate the facility LEAHY) announced that on today, De- the Ed Block Courage Award Founda- of the United States Postal Service located tion, which was started by one of his cember 8, 2014, he had signed the fol- at 100 Admiral Callaghan Lane in Vallejo, former barber students, Sam lowing enrolled bills, previously signed California, as the ‘‘Philmore Graham Post Lamantia, to honor professional foot- by the Speaker of the House: Office Building’’. ball players who have overcome adver- S. 2040. An act to exchange trust and fee H.R. 5681. An act to provide for the ap- sity and contributed to the betterment land to resolve land disputes created by the proval of the Amendment to the Agreement of their community. In the mid-1970s, realignment of the Blackfoot River along the Between the Government of the United boundary of the Fort Hall Indian Reserva- States of America and the Government of Cy established a training program at tion, and for other purposes. the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the Maryland Correctional Institution H.R. 43. An act to designate the facility of Northern Ireland for Cooperation on the Uses in Hagerstown under the supervision of the United States Postal Service located at of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense Pur- a master barber which helped students 14 Red River Avenue North in Cold Spring, poses. at the Institution receive credit toward Minnesota, as the ‘‘Officer Tommy Decker the 1,200 hours required to obtain a li- Memorial Post Office’’. At 3:29 p.m., a message from the H.R. 451. An act to designate the facility of cense so that once they were released, House of Representatives, delivered by the United States Postal Service located at Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, they would have the opportunity to 500 North Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Beach, continue their training and obtain a Florida, as the ‘‘Richard K. Salick Post Of- announced that the House has agreed job in the barber industry. Cy also fice’’. to the following concurrent resolution, travelled to Annapolis frequently to H.R. 669. An act to improve the health of in which it requests the concurrence of lobby on behalf of the integrity of the children and help better understand and en- the Senate: barber and cosmetology industry. hance awareness about unexpected sudden H. Con. Res. 121. Concurrent resolution Cy was such an effective advocate for death in early life. providing for a correction in the enrollment H.R. 1391. An act to designate the facility of the bill H.R. 3979. the industry that some of his children of the United States Postal Service located have followed in his footsteps. He saw at 25 South Oak Street in London, Ohio, as The message further announced that his profession as a rewarding career op- the ‘‘London Fallen Veterans Memorial Post the House agree to the amendment of portunity for individuals from all Office’’. the Senate to the bill (H.R. 3979) to walks of life. The important thing is to H.R. 3085. An act to designate the facility amend the Internal Revenue Code of like people and to want to work hard. of the United States Postal Service located 1986 to ensure that emergency services That is a pretty good description of Cy: at 3349 West 111th Street in Chicago, Illinois, volunteers are not taken into account as the ‘‘Captain Herbert Johnson Memorial he worked hard and he liked people, Post Office Building’’. as employees under the shared respon- and made us feel welcome in his shop. H.R. 3375. An act to designate the commu- sibility requirements contained in the But it was not hard work to him; it was nity-based outpatient clinic of the Depart- Patient Protection and Affordable Care

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A communication from the Assist- ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED ciate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing ant to the Board of Governors of the Federal At 6:03 p.m., a message from the Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- Reserve System, transmitting, pursuant to House of Representatives, delivered by mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Financial Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, entitled ‘‘Process for Establishing Rates Market Utilities’’ (RIN7100–AE09) received announced that the Speaker has signed Charged for AMS Services’’ ((RIN0581–AD36) during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- the following enrolled bills: (Docket No. AMS–LPS–13–0050)) received in fice of the President of the Senate on No- the Office of the President of the Senate on vember 21, 2014; to the Committee on Bank- H.R. 4812. An act to amend title 49, United December 1, 2014; to the Committee on Agri- ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. States Code, to require the Administrator of culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC–8017. A communication from the Direc- the Transportation Security Administration EC–8007. A communication from the Asso- tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- to establish a process for providing expedited ciate Administrator of the Fruit and Vege- latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant and dignified passenger screening services table Programs, Agricultural Marketing to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Aging for veterans traveling to visit war memorials Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- Management of Loss of Coating or Lining In- built and dedicated to honor their service, mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule tegrity for Internal Coatings/Linings on In- and for other purposes. entitled ‘‘Mango Promotion, Research, and Scope Piping, Piping Components, Heat Ex- H.R. 5108. An act to establish the Law Information Order; Section 610 Review’’ changers, and Tanks’’ (NRC–2014–0004) re- School Clinic Certification Program of the (Docket No. AMS–FV–14–0047) received in the ceived in the Office of the President of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Office of the President of the Senate on De- Senate on December 2, 2014; to the Com- and for other purposes. cember 1, 2014; to the Committee on Agri- mittee on Environment and Public Works. The bills were subsequently signed by culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC–8018. A communication from the Sec- the President pro tempore (Mr. LEAHY). EC–8008. A communication from the Asso- retary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to ciate Administrator of the Fruit and Vege- law, a report entitled ‘‘Strategic Petroleum f table Programs, Agricultural Marketing Reserve (SPR) Test Sale 2014’’; to the Com- MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–8019. A communication from the Sec- The following bills were read the first entitled ‘‘Avocados Grown in South Florida retary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to time: and Imported Avocados; Clarification of the law, a report entitled ‘‘American Energy H.R. 5759. An act to establish a rule of con- Avocado Grade Requirements’’ (Docket No. Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act of struction clarifying the limitations on exec- AMS–FV–13–0069; FV13–915–3 FR) received in 2012—Section 8 Best Practices for Advanced utive authority to provide certain forms of the Office of the President of the Senate on Metering’’; to the Committee on Energy and immigration relief. December 1, 2014; to the Committee on Agri- Natural Resources. H.R. 5771. An act to amend the Internal culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC–8020. A communication from the Chief Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expir- EC–8009. A communication from the Under of the Publications and Regulations Branch, ing provisions and make technical correc- Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the tions, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of ness), transmitting a report on the approved Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of retirement of General Charles H. Jacoby, Jr., report of a rule entitled ‘‘Eligibility for Min- ABLE accounts established under State pro- United States Army, and his advancement to imum Essential Coverage Under Pregnancy- grams for the care of family members with the grade of general on the retired list; to Based Medicaid and CHIP Programs’’ (Notice disabilities, and for other purposes. the Committee on Armed Services. 2014–71) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–8010. A communication from the Sec- dent of the Senate on December 3, 2014; to f retary of the Army, transmitting, pursuant the Committee on Finance. ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED to law, a report on the permanent reduction EC–8021. A communication from the Chief of sizable numbers of members of the Armed of the Publications and Regulations Branch, The Secretary of the Senate reported Forces at Fort Campbell, Kentucky; to the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the that on today, December 8, 2014, she Committee on Armed Services. Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the had presented to the President of the EC–8011. A communication from the Assist- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Qualified Transpor- United States the following enrolled ant Director, Senior Executive Management tation Fringe’’ (Rev. Rul. 2014–32) received in bill: Office, Department of Defense, transmitting, the Office of the President of the Senate on pursuant to law, a report relative to a va- December 3, 2014; to the Committee on Fi- S. 2040. An act to exchange trust and fee cancy in the position of Assistant Secretary nance. land to resolve land disputes created by the of Defense (International Security Affairs), EC–8022. A communication from the Chief realignment of the Blackfoot River along the Department of Defense, received in the Of- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, boundary of the Fort Hall Indian Reserva- fice of the President of the Senate on Decem- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the tion, and for other purposes. ber 1, 2014; to the Committee on Armed Serv- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the f ices. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicaid Program; EXECUTIVE AND OTHER EC–8012. A communication from the Assist- Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments— ant Secretary of Defense (Special Oper- Uninsured Definition’’ (RIN0938–AQ37) re- COMMUNICATIONS ations/Low-Intensity Conflict), transmitting, ceived in the Office of the President of the The following communications were pursuant to law, the fiscal year 2014 annual Senate on December 3, 2014; to the Com- laid before the Senate, together with report on the Regional Defense Combating mittee on Finance. accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Terrorism Fellowship Program; to the Com- EC–8023. A communication from the Dep- mittee on Armed Services. uty Director, Centers for Medicare and Med- uments, and were referred as indicated: EC–8013. A communication from the Under icaid Services, Department of Health and EC–8004. A communication from the Con- Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Tech- Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and nology and Logistics), transmitting, pursu- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Plant Health Inspection Service, Department ant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Report on Effi- Program; Requirements for the Medicare In- of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to cient Utilization of Department of Defense centive Reward Program and Provider En- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Highly Real Property’’; to the Committee on Armed rollment’’ ((RIN0938–AP01) (CMS–6045-F)) re- Pathogenic Avian Influenza’’ ((RIN0579– Services. ceived in the Office of the President of the AC36) (Docket No. APHIS–2006–0074)) re- EC–8014. A communication from the Assist- Senate on December 3, 2014; to the Com- ceived in the Office of the President of the ant Secretary of Defense (Homeland Defense mittee on Finance. Senate on December 1, 2014; to the Com- and Global Security), transmitting, pursuant EC–8024. A communication from the Chief mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- to law, a report entitled ‘‘Report on Pro- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, estry. posed Obligations for Cooperative Threat Re- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the EC–8005. A communication from the Asso- duction’’; to the Committee on Armed Serv- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ciate Administrator of the Fruit and Vege- ices. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Application of One- table Programs, Agricultural Marketing EC–8015. A communication from the Chief Per-Year Limit on IRA Rollovers’’ (An- Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- Counsel, Federal Emergency Management nouncement 2014–32) received in the Office of mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Agency, Department of Homeland Security, the President of the Senate on December 3, entitled ‘‘Irish Potatoes Grown in Certain transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 2014; to the Committee on Finance. Designated Counties in Idaho, and Malheur a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Community EC–8025. A communication from the Assist- County Oregon; Modification of Container Eligibility’’ ((44 CFR Part 64) (Docket No. ant Director, Senior Executive Management Requirements’’ (Docket No. AMS–FV–14– FEMA–2014–0002)) received during adjourn- Office, Department of Defense, transmitting, 0046; FV14–945–2 FIR) received in the Office of ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- pursuant to law, a report relative to a va- the President of the Senate on December 1, dent of the Senate on November 21, 2014; to cancy in the position of Assistant Secretary

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A communication from the Assist- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- Pensions. dent of the Senate on November 21, 2014; to ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to EC–8038. A communication from the Acting the Committee on Commerce, Science, and law, the text of an agreement between the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- Transportation. American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- EC–8046. A communication from the Dep- Economic and Cultural Representative Of- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory fice; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, EC–8027. A communication from the Assist- Off Alaska; Thornyhead Rockfish in the Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alas- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to ka’’ (RIN0648–XD626) received in the Office of ‘‘Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; U.S. Ter- law, an annual report relative to the Ben- the President of the Senate on December 1, ritorial Catch and Fishing Effort Limits’’ jamin A. Gilman International Scholarship 2014; to the Committee on Commerce, (RIN0648–BD46) received in the Office of the Program for 2014; to the Committee on For- Science, and Transportation. President of the Senate on December 1, 2014; eign Relations. EC–8039. A communication from the Acting to the Committee on Commerce, Science, EC–8028. A communication from the Assist- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- and Transportation. ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- EC–8047. A communication from the Chief ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the ant to law, the report of a rule entitled of the Policy and Rules Division, Office of Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Engineering and Technology, Federal Com- the report of the texts and background state- Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Pot munications Commission, transmitting, pur- ments of international agreements, other Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the suant to law, the report of a rule entitled than treaties (List 2014–0147—2014–0161); to Gulf of Mexico’’ (RIN0648–XD610) received in ‘‘Expanding the Economic and Innovation the Committee on Foreign Relations. the Office of the President of the Senate on Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incen- EC–8029. A communication from the Sec- December 1, 2014; to the Committee on Com- tive Auctions’’ ((ET Docket Nos. 13–26 and retary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant merce, Science, and Transportation. 14–14) (FCC 14–157)) received during adjourn- to law, a report relative to the export to the EC–8040. A communication from the Acting ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- People’s Republic of China of items not det- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- dent of the Senate on November 21, 2014; to rimental to the U.S. space launch industry; partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and to the Committee on Foreign Relations. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Transportation. EC–8030. A communication from the Acting ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United EC–8048. A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and But- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- partment of State, transmitting, pursuant to terfly Fishery; Notification of Butterfish partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- law, a report relative to sections 36(c) and Quota Transfer’’ (RIN0648–XD603) received in ant to law, the report of a rule entitled 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act (DDTC the Office of the President of the Senate on ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone 14–112); to the Committee on Foreign Rela- December 1, 2014; to the Committee on Com- Off Alaska; Several Groundfish Species in tions. merce, Science, and Transportation. the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- EC–8031. A communication from the Acting EC–8041. A communication from the Acting ment Area’’ (RIN0648–XD623) received in the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- Office of the President of the Senate on De- partment of State, transmitting, pursuant to partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- cember 1, 2014; to the Committee on Com- law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the ant to law, the report of a rule entitled merce, Science, and Transportation. Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14–064); to ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United EC–8049. A communication from the Sec- the Committee on Foreign Relations. States; Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer’’ retary of Health and Human Services, trans- EC–8032. A communication from the Acting (RIN0648–XD584) received in the Office of the mitting, pursuant to law, the Department’s Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- President of the Senate on December 1, 2014; Semiannual Report of the Inspector General partment of State, transmitting, pursuant to to the Committee on Commerce, Science, for the period from April 1, 2014 through Sep- law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the and Transportation. tember 30, 2014; to the Committee on Home- Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14–109); to EC–8042. A communication from the Acting land Security and Governmental Affairs. the Committee on Foreign Relations. Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- EC–8050. A communication from the Dep- EC–8033. A communication from the Acting partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- uty Inspector General, Office of Inspector Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled General, Department of the Interior, trans- partment of State, transmitting, pursuant to ‘‘Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fish- mitting, pursuant to law, the Department’s law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the eries off West Coast States; Biennial Speci- Semiannual Report of the Inspector General Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14–102); to fications and Management Measures; for the period from April 1, 2014 through Sep- the Committee on Foreign Relations. Inseason Adjustments’’ (RIN0648–BE59) re- tember 30, 2014; to the Committee on Home- EC–8034. A communication from the Acting ceived in the Office of the President of the land Security and Governmental Affairs. Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- Senate on December 1, 2014; to the Com- EC–8051. A communication from the Acting partment of State, transmitting, pursuant to mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Commissioner of the Social Security Admin- law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the tation. istration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14–107); to EC–8043. A communication from the Acting Semiannual Report of the Inspector General the Committee on Foreign Relations. Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- for the period from April 1, 2014 through Sep- EC–8035. A communication from the Acting partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- tember 30, 2014; to the Committee on Home- Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled land Security and Governmental Affairs. partment of State, transmitting, pursuant to ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone EC–8052. A communication from the Ad- law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the Off Alaska; Several Groundfish Species in ministrator of the General Services Adminis- Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14–122); to the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- tration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the the Committee on Foreign Relations. ment Area’’ (RIN0648–XD624) received in the Administrator’s Semiannual Management EC–8036. A communication from the Direc- Office of the President of the Senate on De- Report to Congress for the period from April tor of Regulations and Policy Management cember 1, 2014; to the Committee on Com- 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014; to the Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- merce, Science, and Transportation. Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- partment of Health and Human Services, EC–8044. A communication from the Acting ernmental Affairs. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- EC–8053. A communication from the Ad- a rule entitled ‘‘Food Labeling; Calorie La- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- ministrator of the U.S. Agency for Inter- beling of Articles of Food in Vending Ma- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled national Development, transmitting, pursu- chines’’ ((RIN0910–AG56) (Docket No. FDA– ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone ant to law, the Semiannual Report of the In- 2011–F–0171)) received in the Office of the Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in spector General for the period from April 1, President of the Senate on December 1, 2014; the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- 2014 through September 30, 2014; to the Com- to the Committee on Health, Education, ment Area’’ (RIN0648–XD588) received in the mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- Labor, and Pensions. Office of the President of the Senate on De- mental Affairs. EC–8037. A communication from the Direc- cember 1, 2014; to the Committee on Com- EC–8054. A communication from the Chief tor of Regulations and Policy Management merce, Science, and Transportation. Executive Officer, Millennium Challenge Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- EC–8045. A communication from the Chief Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, partment of Health and Human Services, of the Policy and Rules Division, Office of the Office of Inspector General’s Semiannual transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Engineering and Technology, Federal Com- Report for the period of April 1, 2014 through a rule entitled ‘‘Food Labeling; Nutrition munications Commission, transmitting, pur- September 30, 2014; to the Committee on

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A communication from the Senior sion’s Semiannual Report of the Inspector November 20, 2014; to the Committee on Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, Depart- General for the period from April 1, 2014 Homeland Security and Governmental Af- mental Offices, Department of the Treasury, through September 30, 2014; to the Com- fairs. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- EC–8068. A communication from the Acting a rule entitled ‘‘Supplemental Standards of mental Affairs. District of Columbia Auditor, transmitting, Ethical Conduct for Employees of the De- EC–8056. A communication from the Sec- pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘ANC 1A partment of the Treasury’’ (5 CFR Part 3101) retary of Agriculture, transmitting, pursu- Did Not Fully Comply with All Legal Re- received during adjournment of the Senate ant to law, the Semiannual Report of the In- quirements’’; to the Committee on Homeland in the Office of the President of the Senate spector General for the period from April 1, Security and Governmental Affairs. on November 20, 2014; to the Committee on 2014 through September 30, 2014; to the Com- EC–8069. A communication from the Chair- Finance. mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- man, Federal Maritime Commission, trans- EC–8079. A communication from the Assist- ant General Counsel, General Law, Ethics, mental Affairs. mitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s and Regulation, Department of the Treasury, EC–8057. A communication from the Chair Performance and Accountability Report for transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- of the Securities and Exchange Commission, fiscal year 2014; to the Committee on Home- ative to a vacancy in the position of Under transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semi- land Security and Governmental Affairs. Secretary (Domestic Finance), received in annual Report of the Inspector General and a EC–8070. A communication from the Acting the Office of the President of the Senate on Management Report for the period from Director, Office of the Federal Register, Na- December 1, 2014; to the Committee on Fi- April 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014; to tional Archives and Records Administration, nance. the Committee on Homeland Security and transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–8080. A communication from the Dep- Governmental Affairs. a rule entitled ‘‘Incorporation by Reference’’ uty General Counsel, Office of Investment EC–8058. A communication from the Chair- ((RIN3095–AB78) (Docket No. OFR–2013–0001)) and Innovation, Small Business Administra- woman of the Federal Trade Commission, received in the Office of the President of the tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semi- Senate on December 1, 2014; to the Com- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Small Business In- annual Report of the Inspector General for mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- vestment Companies—Investments in Pas- the period from April 1, 2014 through Sep- mental Affairs. sive Businesses’’ (RIN3245–AG57) received tember 30, 2014; to the Committee on Home- EC–8071. A communication from the Chair- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- land Security and Governmental Affairs. man, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, fice of the President of the Senate on No- EC–8059. A communication from the Sec- transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commis- vember 14, 2014; to the Committee on Small retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- sion’s Performance and Accountability Re- Business and Entrepreneurship. suant to law, the Department of Transpor- port for fiscal year 2014; to the Committee on EC–8081. A communication from the Assist- tation’s Semiannual Report of the Inspector Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, General for the period from April 1, 2014 fairs. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- through September 30, 2014; to the Com- EC–8072. A communication from the Asso- ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Re- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- ciate General Counsel for General Law, Of- port on Adjustments of Status Granted mental Affairs. fice of the General Counsel, transmitting, Under Section 13 of the Act of September 11, EC–8060. A communication from the Fed- pursuant to law, a report relative to a va- 1957’’; to the Committee on the Judiciary. eral Co-Chair, Appalachian Regional Com- cancy in the position of Under Secretary for EC–8082. A communication from the Sec- mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Management, received in the Office of the retary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, Commission’s Semiannual Report of the In- President of the Senate on December 1, 2014; pursuant to law, a report relative to expendi- spector General for the period from April 1, to the Committee on Homeland Security and tures from the Pershing Hall Revolving Fund 2014 through September 30, 2014; to the Com- Governmental Affairs. for fiscal year 2014; to the Committee on Vet- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- EC–8073. A communication from the Chair- erans’ Affairs. man of the Railroad Retirement Board, mental Affairs. f EC–8061. A communication from the Sec- transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semi- retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- annual Report of the Inspector General for PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS ant to law, the Agency Financial Report for the period from April 1, 2014 through Sep- The following petition or memorial fiscal year 2014; to the Committee on Home- tember 30, 2014; to the Committee on Home- was laid before the Senate and was re- land Security and Governmental Affairs. land Security and Governmental Affairs. EC–8062. A communication from the Direc- EC–8074. A communication from the Direc- ferred or ordered to lie on the table as tor, Congressional Affairs, Federal Election tor, U.S. Trade and Development Agency, indicated: Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Agency’s POM–363. A resolution adopted by the the Commission’s Agency Financial Report Performance and Accountability Report for House of Representatives of the State of for fiscal year 2014; to the Committee on fiscal year 2014; to the Committee on Home- Michigan urging the United States Congress Homeland Security and Governmental Af- land Security and Governmental Affairs. to direct the Comptroller General to com- fairs. EC–8075. A communication from the Ad- plete a full audit of the Board of Governors EC–8063. A communication from the Chair- ministrator, Saint Lawrence Seaway Devel- of the Federal Reserve System and the fed- man, National Endowment for the Arts, opment Corporation, Department of Trans- eral reserve banks; to the Committee on transmitting, pursuant to law, the Endow- portation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. ment’s Annual Financial Report for fiscal Corporation’s annual financial audit and HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 395 year 2014; to the Committee on Homeland Se- management report for the fiscal year end- Whereas, Created more than a hundred curity and Governmental Affairs. ing September 30, 2014; to the Committee on years ago, the Federal Reserve is an inde- EC–8064. A communication from the Sec- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- pendent federal agency. As leaders of the retary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to fairs. central bank of the United States, the Fed- law, the fiscal year 2014 Agency Financial EC–8076. A communication from the Assist- eral Reserve’s board of governors have en- Report for the Department of Labor; to the ant General Counsel, General Law, Ethics, acted monetary policy that influences our Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- and Regulation, Department of the Treasury, nation’s money and credit conditions, super- ernmental Affairs. transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- vised and regulated banks and other finan- EC–8065. A communication from the Chair- ative to a vacancy in the position of Assist- cial institutions, and provided financial serv- man, Consumer Product Safety Commission, ant Secretary (International Markets and ices to the U.S. and foreign governments. transmitting, pursuant to law, the Agency Developments), received in the Office of the Through these powers, and with the help of Financial Report for fiscal year 2014; to the President of the Senate on December 1, 2014; the federal reserve banks, this agency has Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and considerable influence on the well-being of ernmental Affairs. Urban Affairs. our nation’s economy, the economy of the EC–8066. A communication from the Chair- EC–8077. A communication from the Dep- world, and the day-to-day lives of people ev- man of the National Capital Planning Com- uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory erywhere; and mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Programs, National Marine Fisheries Serv- Whereas, American citizens have entrusted Commission’s Performance and Account- ice, Department of Commerce, transmitting, the Congress of the United States with over- ability Report for fiscal year 2014; to the pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled seeing all federal agencies, and Congress Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Species; Des- must hold the Federal Reserve accountable. ernmental Affairs. ignation of Critical Habitat for the Puget However, under the current law, the Comp- EC–8067. A communication from the Chief Sound/Georgia Basin Distinct Populations troller General may audit the Federal Re- of the Border Security Regulations Branch, Segments of Yelloweye Rockfish, Canary serve only if written consent has been given,

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A bill to establish the Surface At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the mation related to monetary policy decisions, Transportation Board as an independent es- name of the Senator from New York including discount window operations, open tablishment, and for other purposes. (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- market operations, securities credit, and in- f sponsor of S. 641, a bill to amend the terest on deposits; and Public Health Service Act to increase Whereas, The American public should re- EXECUTIVE REPORT OF the number of permanent faculty in ceive the accountability and transparency COMMITTEE they deserve from their government. Pro- palliative care at accredited allopathic viding the Comptroller General the author- The following executive report of a and osteopathic medical schools, nurs- ity and directive to thoroughly audit the nomination was submitted: ing schools, and other programs, to Federal Reserve will allow for better over- By Mr. SANDERS for the Committee on promote education in palliative care sight and lift the cloak of secrecy off this Veterans’ Affairs. and hospice, and to support the devel- highly-profitable and influential government *Leigh A. Bradley, of Virginia, to be Gen- opment of faculty careers in academic institution. Congress must take the actions eral Counsel, Department of Veterans Af- palliative medicine. necessary to fulfill its oversight responsi- fairs. S. 1249 bility: Now, therefore, be it *Nomination was reported with rec- Resolved by the House of Representatives, At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, That we urge the Congress of the United ommendation that it be confirmed sub- the name of the Senator from Wis- ject to the nominee’s commitment to States to direct the Comptroller General to consin (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a complete a full audit of the Board of Gov- respond to requests to appear and tes- cosponsor of S. 1249, a bill to rename ernors of the Federal Reserve System and tify before any duly constituted com- the Office to Monitor and Combat Traf- the federal reserve banks; and be it further mittee of the Senate. Resolved, That copies of this resolution be ficking of the Department of State the transmitted to the President of the United f Bureau to Monitor and Combat Traf- States Senate, the Speaker of the United INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND ficking in Persons and to provide for an States House of Representatives, and the JOINT RESOLUTIONS Assistant Secretary to head such Bu- members of the Michigan congressional dele- reau, and for other purposes. gation. The following bills and joint resolu- S. 2176 tions were introduced, read the first f At the request of Mr. WARNER, the and second times by unanimous con- name of the Senator from Delaware REPORTS OF COMMITTEES sent, and referred as indicated: The following reports of committees (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor By Mr. CHAMBLISS (for himself and of S. 2176, a bill to revise reporting re- were submitted: Mr. ISAKSON): quirements under the Patient Protec- By Mr. MENENDEZ, from the Committee S. 2987. A bill to expand the boundary of on Foreign Relations, with an amendment in Fort Frederica National Monument in the tion and Affordable Care Act to pre- the nature of a substitute: State of Georgia, and for other purposes; to serve the privacy of individuals, and S. 2946. A bill to provide improved water, the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- for other purposes. sanitation, and hygiene programs for high sources. S. 2581 By Mr. LEE: priority developing countries, and for other At the request of Mr. NELSON, the S. 2988. A bill to amend the Congressional purposes (Rept. No. 113–286). name of the Senator from Rhode Island By Mr. LEAHY, from the Committee on Budget Act of 1974 to establish a Federal reg- the Judiciary: ulatory budget and to impose cost controls (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- Report to accompany S. 2520, a bill to im- on that budget, and for other purposes; to sponsor of S. 2581, a bill to require the prove the Freedom of Information Act (Rept. the Committee on Homeland Security and Consumer Product Safety Commission No. 113–287). Governmental Affairs. to promulgate a rule to require child By Mr. ROCKEFELLER, from the Com- By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself and Mr. safety packaging for liquid nicotine mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- HEINRICH): containers, and for other purposes. tation, with an amendment in the nature of S. 2989. A bill to promote Federal-State S. 2660 a substitute: partnerships for developing regional energy S. 429. A bill to enable concrete masonry strategies and plans to mitigate risks in At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the products manufacturers to establish, fi- changing energy systems, and for other pur- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. nance, and carry out a coordinated program poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of of research, education, and promotion to im- ural Resources. S. 2660, a bill to amend the Internal prove, maintain, and develop markets for f Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the spe- concrete masonry products. cial rules for accident and health plans S. 1014. A bill to reduce sports-related con- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND of certain governmental entities, and cussions in youth, and for other purposes. SENATE RESOLUTIONS S. 2022. A bill to establish scientific stand- for other purposes. ards and protocols across forensic dis- The following concurrent resolutions S. 2723 ciplines, and for other purposes. and Senate resolutions were read, and At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the S. 2094. A bill to provide for the establish- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: name of the Senator from South Da- ment of nationally uniform and environ- By Mr. HARKIN: kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- mentally sound standards governing dis- S. Res. 595. A resolution recognizing Nobel sponsor of S. 2723, a bill to amend the charges incidental to the normal operation Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala of a vessel. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to qual- Yousafzai for their efforts to end the finan- ify homeless youth and veterans who S. 2482. A bill to implement the Convention cial exploitation of children and to ensure on the Conservation and Management of the the right of all children to an education; to are full-time students for purposes of High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North the Committee on Foreign Relations. the low income housing tax credit. Pacific Ocean, as adopted at Tokyo on Feb- S. 2964 ruary 24, 2012, and for other purposes. f At the request of Mr. BROWN, the S. 2484. A bill to implement the Convention ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS on the Conservation and Management of the name of the Senator from Rhode Island High Seas Fishery Resources in the South S. 313 (Mr. REED) was added as a cosponsor of Pacific Ocean, as adopted at Auckland on At the request of Mr. CASEY, the S. 2964, a bill to extend the trade ad- November 14, 2009, and for other purposes. names of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. justment assistance program, and for By Mr. ROCKEFELLER, from the Com- GRASSLEY) and the Senator from South other purposes. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- S. CON. RES. 38 tation, without amendment: Dakota (Mr. THUNE) were added as co- S. 2485. A bill to implement the Amend- sponsors of S. 313, a bill to amend the At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the ment to the Convention on Future Multilat- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. eral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic vide for the tax treatment of ABLE ac- KIRK) was added as a cosponsor of S.

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RES. 578 impose targeted sanctions on persons respon- House declared that Venezuela’s ‘‘media cli- At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the sible for violations of human rights of mate is permeated by intimidation, some- names of the Senator from New York antigovernment protesters in Venezuela, to times including physical attacks, and strong (Mr. SCHUMER) and the Senator from strengthen civil society in Venezuela, and antimedia rhetoric by the government is Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN) were added for other purposes. common’’. as cosponsors of S. Res. 578, a resolu- SA 3975. Mr. REID (for Mr. CARPER (for (8) Since February 4, 2014, the Government himself and Mr. COBURN)) proposed an of Venezuela has responded to tion supporting the role of the United amendment to the bill S. 2521, to amend States in ensuring children in the antigovernment protests with violence and chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, to killings perpetrated by its public security world’s poorest countries have access provide for reform to Federal information se- forces. to vaccines and immunization through curity. (9) In May 2014, Human Rights Watch found Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. SA 3976. Mr. REID (for Mr. PAUL) proposed that the unlawful use of force perpetrated f an amendment to the bill H.R. 1281, to against antigovernment protesters was ‘‘part amend the Public Health Service Act to re- of a systematic practice by the Venezuelan SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS authorize programs under part A of title XI security forces’’. of such Act. (10) As of September 1, 2014, 41 people had f been killed, approximately 3,000 had been ar- SENATE RESOLUTION 595—RECOG- rested unjustly, and more than 150 remained NIZING NOBEL LAUREATES TEXT OF AMENDMENTS in prison and faced criminal charges as a re- KAILASH SATYARTHI AND SA 3974. Mr. REID (for Mr. MENEN- sult of antigovernment demonstrations MALALA YOUSAFZAI FOR THEIR DEZ) proposed an amendment to the throughout Venezuela. EFFORTS TO END THE FINAN- bill S. 2142, to impose targeted sanc- (11) Opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez was CIAL EXPLOITATION OF CHIL- tions on persons responsible for viola- arrested on February 18, 2014, in relation to DREN AND TO ENSURE THE the protests and was unjustly charged with tions of human rights of criminal incitement, conspiracy, arson, and RIGHT OF ALL CHILDREN TO AN antigovernment protesters in Ven- property damage. Since his arrest, Lopez has EDUCATION ezuela, to strengthen civil society in been held in solitary confinement and has Mr. HARKIN submitted the following Venezuela, and for other purposes; as been denied 58 out of 60 of his proposed wit- resolution; which was referred to the follows: nesses at his ongoing trial. Committee on Foreign Relations: Strike all after the enacting clause and in- (12) As of September 1, 2014, not a single member of the public security forces of the S. RES. 595 sert the following: Government of Venezuela had been held ac- Whereas on October 10, 2014, the Norwegian SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Venezuela countable for acts of violence perpetrated Nobel Committee awarded the 2014 Nobel against antigovernment protesters. Peace Prize to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014’’. SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING Yousafzai; ANTIGOVERNMENT PROTESTS IN Whereas the International Labour Organi- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. VENEZUELA AND THE NEED TO PRE- zation estimates that, worldwide, 168,000,000 Congress makes the following findings: VENT FURTHER VIOLENCE IN VEN- children are exploited financially, with (1) The Central Bank of Venezuela and the EZUELA. 85,000,000 children working in very hazardous National Statistical Institute of Venezuela It is the sense of Congress that— environments and deprived of an education; stated that the annual inflation rate in Ven- (1) the United States aspires to a mutually Whereas the United Nations Educational, ezuela in 2013 was 56.30, the highest level of beneficial relationship with Venezuela based Scientific and Cultural Organization esti- inflation in the Western Hemisphere and the on respect for human rights and the rule of mates that 121,000,000 children are not in third highest level of inflation in the world law and a functional and productive relation- school; behind South Sudan and Syria. ship on issues of public security, including Whereas Kailash Satyarthi has personally (2) The Central Bank of Venezuela and the counternarcotics and counterterrorism; rescued more than 82,000 children from the Government of Venezuela have imposed a se- (2) the United States supports the people of worst forms of child labor; ries of currency controls that has exacer- Venezuela in their efforts to realize their full Whereas Malala Yousafzai has promoted bated economic problems and, according to economic potential and to advance rep- education for girls in Pakistan since she was the World Economic Forum, has become the resentative democracy, human rights, and 11 years old and is an advocate for worldwide most problematic factor for doing business the rule of law within their country; access to education; in Venezuela. (3) the chronic mismanagement by the Whereas Kailash Satyarthi has endured (3) The Central Bank of Venezuela declared Government of Venezuela of its economy has threats on his life as a result of such rescue that the scarcity index of Venezuela reached produced conditions of economic hardship efforts; and 29.4 percent in March 2014, which signifies and scarcity of basic goods and foodstuffs for Whereas the Taliban attempted to kill that fewer than one in 4 basic goods is un- the people of Venezuela; Malala Yousafzai on October 9, 2012, as a re- available at any given time. The Central (4) the failure of the Government of Ven- sult of her efforts to encourage more girls to Bank has not released any information on ezuela to guarantee minimal standards of attend school: Now, therefore, be it the scarcity index since that time. public security for its citizens has led the Resolved, That the Senate— (4) Since 1999, violent crime in Venezuela country to become one of the most violent (1) recognizes Nobel Laureates Kailash has risen sharply and the Venezuelan Vio- and corrupt in the world; Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai as symbols lence Observatory, an independent non- (5) the Government of Venezuela continues of peace and advocates for ending the finan- governmental organization, found the na- to take steps to remove checks and balances cial exploitation of children and for the right tional per capita murder rate to be 79 per on the executive, politicize the judiciary, un- of all children to an education; 100,000 people in 2013. dermine the independence of the legislature (2) commends all individuals working (5) The international nongovernmental or- through use of executive decree powers, per- around the world to end the scourge of child ganization Human Rights Watch recently secute and prosecute its political opponents, slavery and to advance education for all chil- stated, ‘‘Under the leadership of President curtail freedom of the press, and limit the dren; Cha` vez and now President Maduro, the accu- free expression of its citizens; (3) recognizes the challenges that remain mulation of power in the executive branch (6) Venezuelans, responding to ongoing eco- in ending the financial exploitation of chil- and the erosion of human rights guarantees nomic hardship, high levels of crime and vio- dren and providing access to an education for have enabled the government to intimidate, lence, and the lack of basic political rights all children; censor, and prosecute its critics.’’. and individual freedoms, have turned out in (4) urges all governments, civil society or- (6) The Country Reports on Human Rights demonstrations in Caracas and throughout ganizations, businesses, and individuals to Practices for 2013 of the Department of State the country to protest the failure of the Gov- unite in the common purpose of protecting maintained that in Venezuela ‘‘the govern- ernment of Venezuela to protect the polit- children from losing their childhoods as well ment did not respect judicial independence ical and economic well-being of its citizens; as their futures; and or permit judges to act according to the law and (5) recognizes the dedication and commit- without fear of retaliation’’ and ‘‘the govern- (7) the repeated use of violence perpetrated ment to freedom, the rights of children, and ment used the judiciary to intimidate and by the National Guard and security per- the endurance of the human spirit, dem- selectively prosecute political, union, busi- sonnel of Venezuela, as well as persons act- onstrated by all individuals who make sac- ness, and civil society leaders who were crit- ing on behalf of the Government of Ven- rifices to build a more peaceful world. ical of government policies or actions’’. ezuela, against antigovernment protesters

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that began on February 4, 2014, is intolerable (3) EXCEPTION RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF efforts to obtain accurate, objective, and and the use of unprovoked violence by pro- GOODS.—The requirement to block and pro- comprehensive news and information about testers is also a matter of serious concern. hibit all transactions in all property and in- domestic and international affairs; SEC. 4. UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD VEN- terests in property under paragraph (1)(A) (2) an assessment of current efforts relat- EZUELA. shall not include the authority to impose ing to broadcasting, information distribu- It is the policy of the United States— sanctions on the importation of goods. tion, and circumvention technology distribu- (1) to support the people of Venezuela in (4) EXCEPTION TO COMPLY WITH UNITED NA- tion in Venezuela, by the United States Gov- their aspiration to live under conditions of TIONS HEADQUARTERS AGREEMENT.—Sanctions ernment and otherwise; and peace and representative democracy as de- under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to an (3) a strategy for expanding such efforts in fined by the Inter-American Democratic alien if admitting the alien into the United Venezuela, including recommendations for Charter of the Organization of American States is necessary to permit the United additional measures to expand upon current States; States to comply with the Agreement re- efforts. (2) to work in concert with the other mem- garding the Headquarters of the United Na- (b) ELEMENTS.—The report required by sub- ber states within the Organization of Amer- tions, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, section (a) shall include— ican States, as well as the countries of the and entered into force November 21, 1947, be- (1) an assessment of the current level of European Union, to ensure the peaceful reso- tween the United Nations and the United Federal funding dedicated to broadcasting, lution of the current situation in Venezuela States, or other applicable international ob- information distribution, and circumvention and the immediate cessation of violence ligations. technology distribution in Venezuela by the against antigovernment protestors; (c) WAIVER.—The President may waive the Board before the date of the enactment of (3) to hold accountable government and se- application of sanctions under subsection (b) this Act; curity officials in Venezuela responsible for with respect to a person if the President— (2) an assessment of the extent to which or complicit in the use of force in relation to (1) determines that such a waiver is in the the current level and type of news and re- antigovernment protests and similar future national interest of the United States; and lated programming and content provided by acts of violence; and (2) on or before the date on which the waiv- the Voice of America and other sources is ad- (4) to continue to support the development er takes effect, submits to the Committee on dressing the informational needs of the peo- of democratic political processes and inde- Foreign Relations and the Committee on ple of Venezuela; and pendent civil society in Venezuela. Banking Housing, and Urban Affairs of the (3) recommendations for increasing broad- SEC. 5. SANCTIONS ON PERSONS RESPONSIBLE Senate and the Committee on Foreign Af- casting, information distribution, and cir- FOR VIOLENCE IN VENEZUELA. fairs and the Committee on Financial Serv- cumvention technology distribution in Ven- (a) IN GENERAL.—The President shall im- ices of the House of Representatives a notice ezuela. pose the sanctions described in subsection (b) of and justification for the waiver. with respect to any foreign person, including (d) REGULATORY AUTHORITY.—The Presi- SA 3975. Mr. REID (for Mr. CARPER any current or former official of the Govern- dent shall issue such regulations, licenses, ment of Venezuela or any person acting on (for himself and Mr. COBURN)) proposed and orders as are necessary to carry out this an amendment to the bill S. 2521, to behalf of that Government, that the Presi- section. dent determines— (e) TERMINATION.—The requirement to im- amend chapter 35 of title 44, United (1) has perpetrated, or is responsible for or- pose sanctions under this section shall ter- States Code, to provide for reform to dering or otherwise directing, significant minate on December 31, 2016. Federal information security; as fol- acts of violence or serious human rights (f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: lows: abuses in Venezuela against persons associ- (1) ADMITTED; ALIEN.—The terms ‘‘admit- ated with the antigovernment protests in Strike all after the enacting clause and in- ted’’ and ‘‘alien’’ have the meanings given sert the following: Venezuela that began on February 4, 2014; those terms in section 101 of the Immigra- (2) has ordered or otherwise directed the tion and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101). SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. arrest or prosecution of a person in Ven- (2) FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.—The term ‘‘fi- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Federal In- ezuela primarily because of the person’s le- nancial institution’’ has the meaning given formation Security Modernization Act of gitimate exercise of freedom of expression or that term in section 5312 of title 31, United 2014’’. assembly; or States Code. SEC. 2. FISMA REFORM. (3) has knowingly materially assisted, (3) FOREIGN PERSON.—The term ‘‘foreign (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 35 of title 44, sponsored, or provided significant financial, person’’ means a person that is not a United United States Code, is amended by striking material, or technological support for, or States person. subchapters II and III and inserting the fol- goods or services in support of, the commis- (4) GOOD.—The term ‘‘good’’ has the mean- lowing: sion of acts described in paragraph (1) or (2). ing given that term in section 16 of the Ex- ‘‘SUBCHAPTER II—INFORMATION (b) SANCTIONS DESCRIBED.— port Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. SECURITY (1) IN GENERAL.—The sanctions described in App. 2415) (as continued in effect pursuant to ‘‘§ 3551. Purposes this subsection are the following: the International Emergency Economic Pow- (A) ASSET BLOCKING.—The exercise of all ers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.)). ‘‘The purposes of this subchapter are to— powers granted to the President by the (5) KNOWINGLY.—The term ‘‘knowingly’’, ‘‘(1) provide a comprehensive framework International Emergency Economic Powers with respect to conduct, a circumstance, or a for ensuring the effectiveness of information Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to the extent nec- result, means that a person has actual security controls over information resources essary to block and prohibit all transactions knowledge, or should have known, of the that support Federal operations and assets; in all property and interests in property of a conduct, the circumstance, or the result. ‘‘(2) recognize the highly networked nature person determined by the President to be (6) MATERIALLY ASSISTED.—The term ‘‘ma- of the current Federal computing environ- subject to subsection (a) if such property and terially assisted’’ means the provision of as- ment and provide effective governmentwide interests in property are in the United sistance that is significant and of a kind di- management and oversight of the related in- States, come within the United States, or rectly relevant to acts described in para- formation security risks, including coordina- are or come within the possession or control graph (1) or (2) of subsection (a). tion of information security efforts through- of a United States person. (7) UNITED STATES PERSON.—The term out the civilian, national security, and law (B) EXCLUSION FROM THE UNITED STATES ‘‘United States person’’ means— enforcement communities; AND REVOCATION OF VISA OR OTHER DOCU- (A) a United States citizen or an alien law- ‘‘(3) provide for development and mainte- MENTATION.—In the case of an alien deter- fully admitted for permanent residence to nance of minimum controls required to pro- mined by the President to be subject to sub- the United States; or tect Federal information and information section (a), denial of a visa to, and exclusion (B) an entity organized under the laws of systems; from the United States of, the alien, and rev- the United States or of any jurisdiction ‘‘(4) provide a mechanism for improved ocation in accordance with section 221(i) of within the United States, including a foreign oversight of Federal agency information se- the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 branch of such an entity. curity programs, including through auto- U.S.C. 1201(i)), of any visa or other docu- SEC. 6. REPORT ON BROADCASTING, INFORMA- mated security tools to continuously diag- mentation of the alien. TION DISTRIBUTION, AND CIR- nose and improve security; (2) PENALTIES.—A person that violates, at- CUMVENTION TECHNOLOGY DIS- ‘‘(5) acknowledge that commercially devel- tempts to violate, conspires to violate, or TRIBUTION IN VENEZUELA. oped information security products offer ad- causes a violation of paragraph (1)(A) or any (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days vanced, dynamic, robust, and effective infor- regulation, license, or order issued to carry after the date of the enactment of this Act, mation security solutions, reflecting market out paragraph (1)(A) shall be subject to the the Chairman of the Broadcasting Board of solutions for the protection of critical infor- penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) Governors (in this section referred to as the mation infrastructures important to the na- of section 206 of the International Emer- ‘‘Board’’) shall submit to Congress a report tional defense and economic security of the gency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) that includes— nation that are designed, built, and operated to the same extent as a person that commits (1) a thorough evaluation of the govern- by the private sector; and an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of mental, political, and technological obsta- ‘‘(6) recognize that the selection of specific that section. cles faced by the people of Venezuela in their technical hardware and software information

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Definitions tor and the Secretary and practices; ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided ‘‘(a) DIRECTOR.—The Director shall oversee ‘‘(5) coordinating Government-wide efforts under subsection (b), the definitions under agency information security policies and on information security policies and prac- section 3502 shall apply to this subchapter. practices, including— tices, including consultation with the Chief ‘‘(b) ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS.—As used in ‘‘(1) developing and overseeing the imple- Information Officers Council established this subchapter: mentation of policies, principles, standards, under section 3603 and the Director of the ‘‘(1) The term ‘binding operational direc- and guidelines on information security, in- National Institute of Standards and Tech- tive’ means a compulsory direction to an cluding through ensuring timely agency nology; agency that— adoption of and compliance with standards ‘‘(6) providing operational and technical ‘‘(A) is for purposes of safeguarding Fed- promulgated under section 11331 of title 40; assistance to agencies in implementing poli- eral information and information systems ‘‘(2) requiring agencies, consistent with the cies, principles, standards, and guidelines on from a known or reasonably suspected infor- standards promulgated under such section information security, including implementa- mation security threat, vulnerability, or 11331 and the requirements of this sub- tion of standards promulgated under section risk; chapter, to identify and provide information 11331 of title 40, including by— ‘‘(B) shall be in accordance with policies, security protections commensurate with the ‘‘(A) operating the Federal information se- principles, standards, and guidelines issued risk and magnitude of the harm resulting curity incident center established under sec- by the Director; and from the unauthorized access, use, disclo- tion 3556; ‘‘(C) may be revised or repealed by the Di- sure, disruption, modification, or destruction ‘‘(B) upon request by an agency, deploying rector if the direction issued on behalf of the of— technology to assist the agency to continu- Director is not in accordance with policies ‘‘(A) information collected or maintained ously diagnose and mitigate against cyber and principles developed by the Director. by or on behalf of an agency; or threats and vulnerabilities, with or without ‘‘(2) The term ‘incident’ means an occur- ‘‘(B) information systems used or operated reimbursement; rence that— by an agency or by a contractor of an agency ‘‘(C) compiling and analyzing data on agen- ‘‘(A) actually or imminently jeopardizes, or other organization on behalf of an agency; cy information security; and without lawful authority, the integrity, con- ‘‘(3) ensuring that the Secretary carries ‘‘(D) developing and conducting targeted fidentiality, or availability of information or out the authorities and functions under sub- operational evaluations, including threat an information system; or section (b); and vulnerability assessments, on the infor- ‘‘(B) constitutes a violation or imminent ‘‘(4) coordinating the development of mation systems; and threat of violation of law, security policies, standards and guidelines under section 20 of ‘‘(7) other actions as the Director or the security procedures, or acceptable use poli- the National Institute of Standards and Secretary, in consultation with the Director, cies. Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3) with agen- may determine necessary to carry out this ‘‘(3) The term ‘information security’ means cies and offices operating or exercising con- subsection. protecting information and information sys- trol of national security systems (including ‘‘(c) REPORT.—Not later than March 1 of tems from unauthorized access, use, disclo- the National Security Agency) to assure, to each year, the Director, in consultation with sure, disruption, modification, or destruction the maximum extent feasible, that such the Secretary, shall submit to Congress a re- in order to provide— standards and guidelines are complementary port on the effectiveness of information se- with standards and guidelines developed for ‘‘(A) integrity, which means guarding curity policies and practices during the pre- national security systems; against improper information modification ceding year, including— ‘‘(5) overseeing agency compliance with or destruction, and includes ensuring infor- ‘‘(1) a summary of the incidents described the requirements of this subchapter, includ- mation nonrepudiation and authenticity; in the annual reports required to be sub- ing through any authorized action under sec- ‘‘(B) confidentiality, which means pre- mitted under section 3554(c)(1), including a tion 11303 of title 40, to enforce account- serving authorized restrictions on access and summary of the information required under ability for compliance with such require- disclosure, including means for protecting section 3554(c)(1)(A)(iii); ments; and personal privacy and proprietary informa- ‘‘(2) a description of the threshold for re- ‘‘(6) coordinating information security tion; and porting major information security inci- policies and procedures with related infor- dents; ‘‘(C) availability, which means ensuring mation resources management policies and timely and reliable access to and use of in- ‘‘(3) a summary of the results of evalua- procedures. tions required to be performed under section formation. ‘‘(b) SECRETARY.—The Secretary, in con- ‘‘(4) The term ‘information technology’ has 3555; sultation with the Director, shall administer ‘‘(4) an assessment of agency compliance the meaning given that term in section 11101 the implementation of agency information of title 40. with standards promulgated under section security policies and practices for informa- 11331 of title 40; and ‘‘(5) The term ‘intelligence community’ tion systems, except for national security has the meaning given that term in section ‘‘(5) an assessment of agency compliance systems and information systems described with data breach notification policies and 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 in paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (e), in- U.S.C. 3003(4)). procedures issued by the Director. cluding— ‘‘(d) NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS.—Except ‘‘(6)(A) The term ‘national security sys- ‘‘(1) assisting the Director in carrying out for the authorities and functions described in tem’ means any information system (includ- the authorities and functions under para- subsection (a)(5) and subsection (c), the au- ing any telecommunications system) used or graphs (1), (2), (3), (5), and (6) of subsection thorities and functions of the Director and operated by an agency or by a contractor of (a); the Secretary under this section shall not an agency, or other organization on behalf of ‘‘(2) developing and overseeing the imple- apply to national security systems. an agency— mentation of binding operational directives ‘‘(e) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND INTEL- ‘‘(i) the function, operation, or use of to agencies to implement the policies, prin- LIGENCE COMMUNITY SYSTEMS.—(1) The au- which— ciples, standards, and guidelines developed thorities of the Director described in para- ‘‘(I) involves intelligence activities; by the Director under subsection (a)(1) and graphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) shall be ‘‘(II) involves cryptologic activities related the requirements of this subchapter, which delegated to the Secretary of Defense in the to national security; may be revised or repealed by the Director if case of systems described in paragraph (2) ‘‘(III) involves command and control of the operational directives issued on behalf of and to the Director of National Intelligence military forces; the Director are not in accordance with poli- in the case of systems described in paragraph ‘‘(IV) involves equipment that is an inte- cies, principles, standards, and guidelines de- (3). gral part of a weapon or weapons system; or veloped by the Director, including— ‘‘(2) The systems described in this para- ‘‘(V) subject to subparagraph (B), is crit- ‘‘(A) requirements for reporting security graph are systems that are operated by the ical to the direct fulfillment of military or incidents to the Federal information secu- Department of Defense, a contractor of the intelligence missions; or rity incident center established under sec- Department of Defense, or another entity on ‘‘(ii) is protected at all times by procedures tion 3556; behalf of the Department of Defense that established for information that have been ‘‘(B) requirements for the contents of the processes any information the unauthorized specifically authorized under criteria estab- annual reports required to be submitted access, use, disclosure, disruption, modifica- lished by an Executive order or an Act of under section 3554(c)(1); tion, or destruction of which would have a Congress to be kept classified in the interest ‘‘(C) requirements for the mitigation of ex- debilitating impact on the mission of the De- of national defense or foreign policy. igent risks to information systems; and partment of Defense. ‘‘(B) Subparagraph (A)(i)(V) does not in- ‘‘(D) other operational requirements as the ‘‘(3) The systems described in this para- clude a system that is to be used for routine Director or Secretary, in consultation with graph are systems that are operated by an administrative and business applications (in- the Director, may determine necessary; 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Federal agency responsibilities cerning their responsibilities under para- evaluation under section 3555; and ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The head of each agency graph (2); ‘‘(C) shall include using automated tools, shall— ‘‘(4) ensure that the agency has trained consistent with standards and guidelines ‘‘(1) be responsible for— personnel sufficient to assist the agency in promulgated under section 11331 of title 40; ‘‘(A) providing information security pro- complying with the requirements of this sub- ‘‘(6) a process for planning, implementing, tections commensurate with the risk and chapter and related policies, procedures, evaluating, and documenting remedial ac- magnitude of the harm resulting from unau- standards, and guidelines; tion to address any deficiencies in the infor- thorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, ‘‘(5) ensure that the agency Chief Informa- mation security policies, procedures, and modification, or destruction of— tion Officer, in coordination with other sen- practices of the agency; ‘‘(i) information collected or maintained ior agency officials, reports annually to the ‘‘(7) procedures for detecting, reporting, by or on behalf of the agency; and agency head on the effectiveness of the agen- and responding to security incidents, ‘‘(ii) information systems used or operated cy information security program, including which— by an agency or by a contractor of an agency progress of remedial actions; ‘‘(A) shall be consistent with the standards or other organization on behalf of an agency; ‘‘(6) ensure that senior agency officials, in- and guidelines described in section 3556(b); ‘‘(B) complying with the requirements of cluding chief information officers of compo- ‘‘(B) may include using automated tools; this subchapter and related policies, proce- nent agencies or equivalent officials, carry and dures, standards, and guidelines, including— out responsibilities under this subchapter as ‘‘(C) shall include— ‘‘(i) information security standards pro- directed by the official delegated authority ‘‘(i) mitigating risks associated with such mulgated under section 11331 of title 40; under paragraph (3); and incidents before substantial damage is done; ‘‘(ii) operational directives developed by ‘‘(7) ensure that all personnel are held ac- ‘‘(ii) notifying and consulting with the the Secretary under section 3553(b); countable for complying with the agency- Federal information security incident center ‘‘(iii) policies and procedures issued by the wide information security program imple- established in section 3556; and Director; and mented under subsection (b). ‘‘(iii) notifying and consulting with, as ap- ‘‘(iv) information security standards and ‘‘(b) AGENCY PROGRAM.—Each agency shall propriate— guidelines for national security systems develop, document, and implement an agen- ‘‘(I) law enforcement agencies and relevant issued in accordance with law and as di- cy-wide information security program to Offices of Inspector General and Offices of rected by the President; and provide information security for the infor- General Counsel; ‘‘(C) ensuring that information security mation and information systems that sup- ‘‘(II) an office designated by the President management processes are integrated with port the operations and assets of the agency, for any incident involving a national secu- agency strategic, operational, and budgetary including those provided or managed by an- rity system; planning processes; other agency, contractor, or other source, ‘‘(III) for a major incident, the committees ‘‘(2) ensure that senior agency officials pro- that includes— vide information security for the informa- ‘‘(1) periodic assessments of the risk and of Congress described in subsection (c)(1)— tion and information systems that support magnitude of the harm that could result ‘‘(aa) not later than 7 days after the date the operations and assets under their con- from the unauthorized access, use, disclo- on which there is a reasonable basis to con- trol, including through— sure, disruption, modification, or destruction clude that the major incident has occurred; ‘‘(A) assessing the risk and magnitude of of information and information systems that and the harm that could result from the unau- support the operations and assets of the ‘‘(bb) after the initial notification under thorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, agency, which may include using automated item (aa), within a reasonable period of time modification, or destruction of such informa- tools consistent with standards and guide- after additional information relating to the tion or information systems; lines promulgated under section 11331 of title incident is discovered, including the sum- ‘‘(B) determining the levels of information 40; mary required under subsection (c)(1)(A)(i); security appropriate to protect such infor- ‘‘(2) policies and procedures that— and mation and information systems in accord- ‘‘(A) are based on the risk assessments re- ‘‘(IV) any other agency or office, in accord- ance with standards promulgated under sec- quired by paragraph (1); ance with law or as directed by the Presi- tion 11331 of title 40, for information security ‘‘(B) cost-effectively reduce information dent; and classifications and related requirements; security risks to an acceptable level; ‘‘(8) plans and procedures to ensure con- ‘‘(C) implementing policies and procedures ‘‘(C) ensure that information security is tinuity of operations for information sys- to cost-effectively reduce risks to an accept- addressed throughout the life cycle of each tems that support the operations and assets able level; and agency information system; and of the agency. ‘‘(D) periodically testing and evaluating ‘‘(D) ensure compliance with— ‘‘(c) AGENCY REPORTING.— information security controls and techniques ‘‘(i) the requirements of this subchapter; ‘‘(1) ANNUAL REPORT.—

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‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Each agency shall sub- uation of the information security program mittees of Congress, in accordance with ap- mit to the Director, the Secretary, the Com- and practices of that agency to determine plicable laws. mittee on Government Reform, the Com- the effectiveness of such program and prac- ‘‘(h) COMPTROLLER GENERAL.—The Comp- mittee on Homeland Security, and the Com- tices. troller General shall periodically evaluate mittee on Science of the House of Represent- ‘‘(2) Each evaluation under this section and report to Congress on— atives, the Committee on Homeland Security shall include— ‘‘(1) the adequacy and effectiveness of and Governmental Affairs and the Com- ‘‘(A) testing of the effectiveness of infor- agency information security policies and mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- mation security policies, procedures, and practices; and tation of the Senate, the appropriate author- practices of a representative subset of the ‘‘(2) implementation of the requirements of ization and appropriations committees of agency’s information systems; this subchapter. Congress, and the Comptroller General a re- ‘‘(B) an assessment of the effectiveness of ‘‘(i) ASSESSMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.— port on the adequacy and effectiveness of in- the information security policies, proce- The Comptroller General may provide tech- formation security policies, procedures, and dures, and practices of the agency; and nical assistance to an Inspector General or practices, including— ‘‘(C) separate presentations, as appro- the head of an agency, as applicable, to as- ‘‘(i) a description of each major informa- priate, regarding information security relat- sist the Inspector General or head of an tion security incident or related sets of inci- ing to national security systems. agency in carrying out the duties under this dents, including summaries of— ‘‘(b) INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.—Subject to section, including by testing information se- ‘‘(I) the threats and threat actors, subsection (c)— curity controls and procedures. vulnerabilities, and impacts relating to the ‘‘(1) for each agency with an Inspector Gen- ‘‘(j) GUIDANCE.—The Director, in consulta- incident; eral appointed under the Inspector General tion with the Secretary, the Chief Informa- ‘‘(II) the risk assessments conducted under Act of 1978, the annual evaluation required tion Officers Council established under sec- section 3554(a)(2)(A) of the affected informa- by this section shall be performed by the In- tion 3603, the Council of the Inspectors Gen- tion systems before the date on which the in- spector General or by an independent exter- eral on Integrity and Efficiency, and other cident occurred; nal auditor, as determined by the Inspector interested parties as appropriate, shall en- ‘‘(III) the status of compliance of the af- General of the agency; and sure the development of guidance for evalu- fected information systems with applicable ‘‘(2) for each agency to which paragraph (1) ating the effectiveness of an information se- security requirements at the time of the in- does not apply, the head of the agency shall curity program and practices. cident; and engage an independent external auditor to ‘‘(IV) the detection, response, and remedi- perform the evaluation. ‘‘§ 3556. Federal information security incident ation actions; ‘‘(c) NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS.—For center ‘‘(ii) the total number of information secu- each agency operating or exercising control ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall en- rity incidents, including a description of in- of a national security system, that portion sure the operation of a central Federal infor- cidents resulting in significant compromise of the evaluation required by this section di- mation security incident center to— of information security, system impact lev- rectly relating to a national security system ‘‘(1) provide timely technical assistance to els, types of incident, and locations of af- shall be performed— operators of agency information systems re- fected systems; ‘‘(1) only by an entity designated by the garding security incidents, including guid- ‘‘(iii) a description of each major informa- agency head; and ance on detecting and handling information tion security incident that involved a breach ‘‘(2) in such a manner as to ensure appro- security incidents; of personally identifiable information, as de- priate protection for information associated ‘‘(2) compile and analyze information fined by the Director, including— with any information security vulnerability about incidents that threaten information ‘‘(I) the number of individuals whose infor- in such system commensurate with the risk security; mation was affected by the major informa- and in accordance with all applicable laws. ‘‘(3) inform operators of agency informa- tion security incident; and ‘‘(d) EXISTING EVALUATIONS.—The evalua- tion systems about current and potential in- ‘‘(II) a description of the information that tion required by this section may be based in formation security threats, and was breached or exposed; and whole or in part on an audit, evaluation, or vulnerabilities; ‘‘(iv) any other information as the Director report relating to programs or practices of ‘‘(4) provide, as appropriate, intelligence or the Secretary, in consultation with the the applicable agency. and other information about cyber threats, Director, may require. ‘‘(e) AGENCY REPORTING.—(1) Each year, vulnerabilities, and incidents to agencies to ‘‘(B) UNCLASSIFIED REPORT.— not later than such date established by the assist in risk assessments conducted under ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Each report submitted Director, the head of each agency shall sub- section 3554(b); and under subparagraph (A) shall be in unclassi- mit to the Director the results of the evalua- ‘‘(5) consult with the National Institute of fied form, but may include a classified tion required under this section. Standards and Technology, agencies or of- annex. ‘‘(2) To the extent an evaluation required fices operating or exercising control of na- ‘‘(ii) ACCESS TO INFORMATION.—The head of under this section directly relates to a na- tional security systems (including the Na- an agency shall ensure that, to the greatest tional security system, the evaluation re- tional Security Agency), and such other extent practicable, information is included sults submitted to the Director shall contain agencies or offices in accordance with law in the unclassified version of the reports sub- only a summary and assessment of that por- and as directed by the President regarding mitted by the agency under subparagraph tion of the evaluation directly relating to a information security incidents and related (A). national security system. matters. ‘‘(2) OTHER PLANS AND REPORTS.—Each ‘‘(f) PROTECTION OF INFORMATION.—Agen- ‘‘(b) NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS.—Each agency shall address the adequacy and effec- cies and evaluators shall take appropriate agency operating or exercising control of a tiveness of information security policies, steps to ensure the protection of information national security system shall share infor- procedures, and practices in management which, if disclosed, may adversely affect in- mation about information security inci- plans and reports. formation security. Such protections shall dents, threats, and vulnerabilities with the ‘‘(d) PERFORMANCE PLAN.—(1) In addition be commensurate with the risk and comply Federal information security incident center to the requirements of subsection (c), each with all applicable laws and regulations. to the extent consistent with standards and agency, in consultation with the Director, ‘‘(g) OMB REPORTS TO CONGRESS.—(1) The guidelines for national security systems, shall include as part of the performance plan Director shall summarize the results of the issued in accordance with law and as di- required under section 1115 of title 31 a de- evaluations conducted under this section in rected by the President. scription of— the report to Congress required under sec- ‘‘(A) the time periods; and tion 3553(c). ‘‘§ 3557. National security systems ‘‘(B) the resources, including budget, staff- ‘‘(2) The Director’s report to Congress ‘‘The head of each agency operating or ex- ing, and training, under this subsection shall summarize infor- ercising control of a national security sys- that are necessary to implement the pro- mation regarding information security relat- tem shall be responsible for ensuring that gram required under subsection (b). ing to national security systems in such a the agency— ‘‘(2) The description under paragraph (1) manner as to ensure appropriate protection ‘‘(1) provides information security protec- shall be based on the risk assessments re- for information associated with any informa- tions commensurate with the risk and mag- quired under subsection (b)(1). tion security vulnerability in such system nitude of the harm resulting from the unau- ‘‘(e) PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT.—Each commensurate with the risk and in accord- thorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, agency shall provide the public with timely ance with all applicable laws. modification, or destruction of the informa- notice and opportunities for comment on ‘‘(3) Evaluations and any other descrip- tion contained in such system; proposed information security policies and tions of information systems under the au- ‘‘(2) implements information security poli- procedures to the extent that such policies thority and control of the Director of Na- cies and practices as required by standards and procedures affect communication with tional Intelligence or of National Foreign In- and guidelines for national security systems, the public. telligence Programs systems under the au- issued in accordance with law and as di- ‘‘§ 3555. Annual independent evaluation thority and control of the Secretary of De- rected by the President; and ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—(1) Each year each agen- fense shall be made available to Congress ‘‘(3) complies with the requirements of this cy shall have performed an independent eval- only through the appropriate oversight com- subchapter.

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‘‘§ 3558. Effect on existing law (2) NATIONAL SECURITY; LAW ENFORCEMENT; (C) in the table of contents in section 1(b), ‘‘Nothing in this subchapter, section 11331 REMEDIATION.—The Attorney General, the by striking the item relating to section 223 of title 40, or section 20 of the National head of an element of the intelligence com- and inserting the following: Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. munity (as such term is defined under sec- ‘‘Sec. 223. Enhancement of Federal and non- 278g–3) may be construed as affecting the au- tion 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 Federal cybersecurity.’’. thority of the President, the Office of Man- (50 U.S.C. 3003(4)), or the Secretary of Home- (4) NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND agement and Budget or the Director thereof, land Security may delay the notice to af- TECHNOLOGY ACT.—Section 20 of the National the National Institute of Standards and fected individuals under paragraph (1)(B) if Institute of Standards and Technology Act Technology, or the head of any agency, with the notice would disrupt a law enforcement (15 U.S.C. 278g–3) is amended— respect to the authorized use or disclosure of investigation, endanger national security, or (A) in subsection (a)(2), by striking ‘‘sec- information, including with regard to the hamper security remediation actions. tion 3532(b)(2)’’ and inserting ‘‘section protection of personal privacy under section (3) REPORTS.— 3552(b)(5)’’; and 552a of title 5, the disclosure of information (A) DIRECTOR OF OMB.—During the first 2 (B) in subsection (e)— under section 552 of title 5, the management years beginning after the date of enactment (i) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘section and disposition of records under chapters 29, of this Act, the Director of the Office of Man- 3532(1)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 3552(b)(2)’’; 31, or 33 of title 44, the management of infor- agement and Budget shall, on an annual and mation resources under subchapter I of chap- basis— (ii) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘section ter 35 of this title, or the disclosure of infor- (i) assess agency implementation of data 3532(b)(2)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 3552(b)(5)’’. mation to the Congress or the Comptroller breach notification policies and guidelines in (5) TITLE 10.—Title 10, United States Code, General of the United States.’’. aggregate; and is amended— (b) MAJOR INCIDENT.—The Director of the (ii) include the assessment described in (A) in section 2222(j)(5), by striking ‘‘sec- Office of Management and Budget shall— clause (i) in the report required under sec- tion 3542(b)(2)’’ and inserting ‘‘section (1) develop guidance on what constitutes a tion 3553(c) of title 44, United States Code. 3552(b)(5)’’; major incident for purposes of section 3554(b) (B) SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY.— (B) in section 2223(c)(3), by striking ‘‘sec- of title 44, United States Code, as added by During the first 2 years beginning after the tion 3542(b)(2)’’ and inserting ‘‘section subsection (a); and date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary 3552(b)(5)’’; and (2) provide to Congress periodic briefings of Homeland Security shall include an as- (C) in section 2315, by striking ‘‘section on the status of the developing of the guid- sessment of the status of agency implemen- 3542(b)(2)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 3552(b)(5)’’. ance until the date on which the guidance is tation of data breach notification policies (f) OTHER PROVISIONS.— issued. and guidelines in the requirements under (1) CIRCULAR A-130.—Not later than 1 year (c) CONTINUOUS DIAGNOSTICS.—During the 2 section 3553(b)(2)(B) of title 44, United States after the date of enactment of this Act, the year period beginning on the date of enact- Code. Director of the Office of Management and ment of this Act, the Director of the Office (4) EXCEPTION.—Any element of the intel- Budget shall amend or revise Office of Man- of Management and Budget, with the assist- ligence community (as such term is defined agement and Budget Circular A–130 to elimi- ance of the Secretary of Homeland Security, under section 3(4) of the National Security nate inefficient or wasteful reporting. The shall include in each report submitted under Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4)) that is required Director of the Office of Management and section 3553(c) of title 44, United States Code, to provide notice under paragraph (1)(A) Budget shall provide quarterly briefings to as added by subsection (a), an assessment of shall only provide such notice to appropriate Congress on the status of the amendment or the adoption by agencies of continuous committees of Congress. revision required under this paragraph. diagnostics technologies, including through (5) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in (2) ISPAB.—Section 21(b) of the National the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation paragraph (1) shall be construed to alter any Institute of Standards and Technology Act program, and other advanced security tools authority of a Federal agency or depart- (15 U.S.C. 278g–4(b)) is amended— to provide information security, including ment. (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘, the challenges to the adoption of such tech- (e) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- Secretary of Homeland Security,’’ after ‘‘the nologies or security tools. MENTS.— (d) BREACHES.— Institute’’; and (1) TABLE OF SECTIONS.—The table of sec- (1) REQUIREMENTS.—The Director of the Of- tions for chapter 35 of title 44, United States (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ‘‘the Sec- fice of Management and Budget shall ensure Code is amended by striking the matter re- retary of Homeland Security,’’ after ‘‘the that data breach notification policies and lating to subchapters II and III and inserting Secretary of Commerce,’’. guidelines are updated periodically and re- the following: quire— SA 3976. Mr. REID (for Mr. PAUL) ‘‘SUBCHAPTER II—INFORMATION SECURITY (A) except as provided in paragraph (4), no- proposed an amendment to the bill ‘‘3551. Purposes. tice by the affected agency to each com- H.R. 1281, to amend the Public Health mittee of Congress described in section ‘‘3552. Definitions. ‘‘3553. Authority and functions of the Direc- Service Act to reauthorize programs 3554(c)(1) of title 44, United States Code, as tor and the Secretary. under part A of title XI of such Act; as added by subsection (a), the Committee on ‘‘3554. Federal agency responsibilities. follows: the Judiciary of the Senate, and the Com- ‘‘3555. Annual independent evaluation. mittee on the Judiciary of the House of Rep- ‘‘3556. Federal information security incident At the end, add the following: resentatives, which shall— center. SEC. ll. INFORMED CONSENT FOR NEWBORN (i) be provided expeditiously and not later ‘‘3557. National security systems. SCREENING RESEARCH. than 30 days after the date on which the ‘‘3558. Effect on existing law.’’. (a) IN GENERAL.—Research on newborn agency discovered the unauthorized acquisi- (2) CYBERSECURITY RESEARCH AND DEVELOP- dried blood spots shall be considered re- tion or access; and MENT ACT.—Section 8(d)(1) of the Cybersecu- search carried out on human subjects meet- (ii) include— rity Research and Development Act (15 ing the definition of section 46.102(f)(2) of (I) information about the breach, including U.S.C. 7406) is amended by striking ‘‘section title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, for pur- a summary of any information that the 3534’’ and inserting ‘‘section 3554’’. poses of Federally funded research conducted agency knows on the date on which notifica- (3) HOMELAND SECURITY ACT OF 2002.—The pursuant to the Public Health Service Act tion is provided about how the breach oc- Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 until such time as updates to the Federal curred; et seq.) is amended— Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (II) an estimate of the number of individ- (A) in section 223 (6 U.S.C. 143) (the Common Rule) are promulgated pursu- uals affected by the breach, based on infor- (i) in the section heading, by inserting ant to subsection (c). For purposes of this mation that the agency knows on the date ‘‘FEDERAL and’’ before ‘‘NON-FEDERAL’’; subsection, sections 46.116(c) and 46.116(d) of on which notification is provided, including (ii) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, shall an assessment of the risk of harm to affected by striking ‘‘the Under Secretary for Intel- not apply. individuals; ligence and Analysis, in cooperation with the (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subsection (a) shall (III) a description of any circumstances ne- Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Pro- apply only to newborn dried blood spots used cessitating a delay in providing notice to af- tection’’ and inserting ‘‘the Under Secretary for purposes of Federally funded research fected individuals; and appointed under section 103(a)(1)(H)’’; that were collected not earlier than 90 days (IV) an estimate of whether and when the (iii) in paragraph (2), by striking the period after the date of enactment of this Act. agency will provide notice to affected indi- at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and (c) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 6 months viduals; and (iv) by adding at the end the following: after the date of enactment of this Act, the (B) notice by the affected agency to af- ‘‘(3) fulfill the responsibilities of the Sec- Secretary of Health and Human Services fected individuals, pursuant to data breach retary to protect Federal information sys- shall promulgate proposed regulations re- notification policies and guidelines, which tems under subchapter II of chapter 35 of lated to the updating of the Federal Policy shall be provided as expeditiously as prac- title 44, United States Code.’’; for the Protection of Human Subjects (the ticable and without unreasonable delay after (B) in section 1001(c)(1)(A) (6 U.S.C. Common Rule), particularly with respect to the agency discovers the unauthorized acqui- 511(c)(1)(A)), by striking ‘‘section 3532(3)’’ informed consent. Not later than 2 years sition or access. and inserting ‘‘section 3552(b)(5)’’; and after such date of enactment, the Secretary

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:11 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08DE6.021 S08DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6395 shall promulgate final regulations based on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ant to subsection (c). For purposes of this such proposed regulations. objection, it is so ordered. subsection, sections 46.116(c) and 46.116(d) of f Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, shall quorum. not apply. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subsection (a) shall MEET The PRESIDING OFFICER. The apply only to newborn dried blood spots used clerk will call the roll. for purposes of Federally funded research COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS The bill clerk proceeded to call the that were collected not earlier than 90 days Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I roll. after the date of enactment of this Act. ask unanimous consent that the Com- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- (c) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 6 months mittee on Veterans’ Affairs be author- imous consent that the order for the after the date of enactment of this Act, the ized to meet during the session of the quorum call be rescinded. Secretary of Health and Human Services Senate on December 8, 2014, at the time The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without shall promulgate proposed regulations re- lated to the updating of the Federal Policy immediately following the first vote of objection, it is so ordered. the day, in room S–219 of the Capitol for the Protection of Human Subjects (the f Common Rule), particularly with respect to Building. APPOINTMENT informed consent. Not later than 2 years The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without after such date of enactment, the Secretary objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The shall promulgate final regulations based on f Chair announces, on behalf of the ma- such proposed regulations. jority leader, pursuant to the provi- PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR The amendment was ordered to be sions of Public Law 100–702, the ap- engrossed, and the bill to be read a Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I ask unani- pointment of the following individual third time. mous consent that privileges of the to the board of the Federal Judicial The bill was read the third time. floor be granted to Neil Ashdown for Center Foundation: Peter Kraus of The bill (H.R. 1281), as amended, was the duration of 2014. Texas. passed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a f objection, it is so ordered. quorum. Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. The MEASURES DISCHARGED unanimous consent that Zachary clerk will call the roll. Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent Gross, Katy Crabtree, and Emalee The bill clerk proceeded to call the that the Homeland Security and Gov- Barto, interns with the Senate Health, roll. ernmental Affairs Committee be dis- Education, Labor, and Pensions Com- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- charged from further consideration of mittee, be granted floor privileges for imous consent that the order for the the following measures, which are post the remainder of today’s session and quorum call be rescinded. office-naming bills, and the Senate pro- that Caitlin Boon, a detailee with the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ceed to their consideration en bloc: committee, also be granted floor privi- objection, it is so ordered. H.R. 4939, H.R. 1707, H.R. 78, H.R. 2112, leges for today’s session. f H.R. 2223, H.R. 2678, H.R. 3534, and H.R. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 5030. objection, it is so ordered. NEWBORN SCREENING SAVES LIVES REAUTHORIZATION ACT The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without f OF 2014 objection, it is so ordered. FEDERAL INFORMATION SECURITY There being no objection, the Senate Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2014 proceeded to consider the bills en bloc. that the Senate proceed to the consid- Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent eration of H.R. 1281. that the bills be read a third time and that the Senate proceed to the consid- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The passed en bloc and the motions to re- eration of Calendar No. 564, S. 2521. clerk will report the bill by title. consider be laid upon the table en bloc The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The bill clerk read as follows: with no intervening action or debate. clerk will report the bill by title. A bill (H.R. 1281) to amend the Public The bill clerk read as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Health Service Act to reauthorize programs objection, it is so ordered. A bill (S. 2521) to amend chapter 35 of title under part A of title XI of such Act. 44, United States Code, to provide for reform There being no objection, the Senate f to Federal information security. proceeded to consider the bill. NEIL HAVENS POST OFFICE There being no objection, the Senate Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent The bill (H.R. 4939) to designate the proceeded to consider the bill. that the Paul amendment, which is at facility of the United States Postal Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent the desk, be agreed to; the bill, as Service located at 2551 Galena Avenue that the Carper-Coburn substitute amended, be read a third time and in Simi Valley, California, as the ‘‘Neil amendment, which is at the desk, be passed; and the motion to reconsider be Havens Post Office,’’ was ordered to a agreed to; the bill, as amended, be read considered made and laid upon the third reading, was read the third time, a third time; and the Senate proceed to table with no intervening action or de- and passed. vote on passage. bate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without f objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. JAMES R. BURGESS JR. POST The amendment (No. 3975) in the na- The amendment (No. 3976) was agreed OFFICE BUILDING ture of a substitute was agreed to. to, as follows: The bill (H.R. 1707) to designate the (The amendment is printed in today’s (Purpose: To clarify rules relating to new- RECORD under ‘‘Text of Amendments.’’) born screening research and informed con- facility of the United States Postal The bill was ordered to be engrossed sent) Service located at 302 East Green for a third reading and was read the At the end, add the following: Street in Champaign, Illinois, as the ‘‘James R. Burgess Jr. Post Office third time. SEC. ll. INFORMED CONSENT FOR NEWBORN The PRESIDING OFFICER. Hearing SCREENING RESEARCH. Building,’’ was ordered to a third read- no further debate, the bill having been (a) IN GENERAL.—Research on newborn ing, was read the third time, and read the third time, the question is, dried blood spots shall be considered re- passed. search carried out on human subjects meet- Shall it pass? f The bill (S. 2521), as amended, was ing the definition of section 46.102(f)(2) of passed. title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, for pur- GEORGE THOMAS ‘‘MICKEY’’ poses of Federally funded research conducted LELAND POST OFFICE BUILDING Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent pursuant to the Public Health Service Act that the motion to reconsider be con- until such time as updates to the Federal The bill (H.R. 78) to designate the fa- sidered made and laid upon the table Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects cility of the United States Postal Serv- with no intervening action or debate. (the Common Rule) are promulgated pursu- ice located at 4110 Almeda Road in

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:35 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08DE6.022 S08DEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 8, 2014 Houston, Texas, as the ‘‘George Thom- MEASURES READ THE FIRST have declared that the scarcity index of Ven- as ‘Mickey’ Leland Post Office Build- TIME—H.R. 5759 AND H.R. 5771 ezuela reached 28 percent in December 2013, ing,’’ was ordered to a third reading, which signifies that one in 4 basic goods is Mr. REID. Mr. President, I under- unavailable at any given time. was read the third time, and passed. stand there are two bills at the desk, (4) Since 1999, violent crime in Venezuela f and I ask for their first reading en bloc. has risen sharply and the Venezuelan Vio- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The lence Observatory, an independent non- NATIONAL CLANDESTINE SERVICE clerk will read the bills by title for the governmental organization, found the na- OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE first time. tional per capita murder rate to be 79 per AGENCY NCS OFFICER GREGG 100,000 people in 2013. The bill clerk read as follows: DAVID WENZEL MEMORIAL POST (5) The international nongovernmental or- OFFICE A bill (H.R. 5759) to establish a rule of con- ganization Human Rights Watch recently struction clarifying the limitations on exec- stated, ‘‘Under the leadership of President The bill (H.R. 2112) to designate the utive authority to provide certain forms of Cha` vez and now President Maduro, the accu- facility of the United States Postal immigration relief. mulation of power in the executive branch Service located at 787 State Route 17M A bill (H.R. 5771) to amend the Internal and the erosion of human rights guarantees in Monroe, New York, as the ‘‘National Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expir- have enabled the government to intimidate, Clandestine Service of the Central In- ing provisions and make technical correc- censor, and prosecute its critics.’’. telligence Agency NCS Officer Gregg tions, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of (6) The Country Reports on Human Rights 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of Practices for 2013 of the Department of State David Wenzel Memorial Post Office,’’ ABLE accounts established under State pro- maintained that in Venezuela ‘‘the govern- was ordered to a third reading, was grams for the care of family members with ment did not respect judicial independence read the third time, and passed. disabilities, and for other purposes. or permit judges to act according to the law f Mr. REID. I now ask for a second without fear of retaliation’’ and ‘‘the govern- ment used the judiciary to intimidate and reading on both of these measures but ELIZABETH L. KINNUNEN POST selectively prosecute political, union, busi- object to my own request. OFFICE BUILDING ness, and civil society leaders who were crit- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- ical of government policies or actions’’. The bill (H.R. 2223) to designate the tion having been heard, the bills will be (7) The Government of Venezuela has de- facility of the United States Postal read for the second time on the next tained foreign journalists and threatened Service located at 220 Elm Avenue in legislative day. and expelled international media outlets op- Munising, Michigan, as the ‘‘Elizabeth erating in Venezuela, and the international L. Kinnunen Post Office Building,’’ was f nongovernmental organization Freedom ordered to a third reading, was read the VENEZUELA DEFENSE OF HUMAN House declared that Venezuela’s ‘‘media cli- third time, and passed. mate is permeated by intimidation, some- RIGHTS AND CIVIL SOCIETY ACT times including physical attacks, and strong f OF 2014 antimedia rhetoric by the government is Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent common’’. LARCENIA J. BULLARD POST (8) Since February 4, 2014, the Government OFFICE BUILDING that the Senate proceed to the imme- diate consideration of Calendar No. 401, of Venezuela has responded to The bill (H.R. 2678) to designate the antigovernment protests with violence and S. 2142. killings perpetrated by public security facility of the United States Postal The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Service located at 10360 Southwest forces, and by arresting and unjustly charg- clerk will report the bill by title. ing opposition leader Leopoldo Lopes with 186th Street in Miami, Florida, as the The bill clerk read as follows: criminal incitement, conspiracy, arson, and ‘‘Larcenia J. Bullard Post Office Build- A bill (S. 2142) to impose targeted sanc- intent to damage property. ing,’’ was ordered to a third reading, tions on persons responsible for violations of (9) As of March 13, 2014, 23 people had been was read the third time, and passed. human rights of antigovernment protesters killed, more than 100 people had been in- f in Venezuela, to strengthen civil society in jured, and dozens had been unjustly detained Venezuela, and for other purposes. as a result of antigovernment demonstra- tions throughout Venezuela. OFFICER JAMES BONNEAU There being no objection, the Senate MEMORIAL POST OFFICE SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING proceeded to consider the bill, which ANTIGOVERNMENT PROTESTS IN The bill (H.R. 3534) to designate the had been reported from the Committee VENEZUELA AND THE NEED TO PRE- facility of the United States Postal on Foreign Relations, with amend- VENT FURTHER VIOLENCE IN VEN- Service located at 113 West Michigan ments; as follows: EZUELA. Avenue in Jackson, Michigan, as the It is the sense of Congress that— (The part of the bill intended to be (1) the United States aspires to a mutually ‘‘Officer James Bonneau Memorial stricken is shown in boldface brackets beneficial relationship with Venezuela based Post Office,’’ was ordered to a third and the parts of the bill intended to be on respect for human rights and the rule of reading, was read the third time, and inserted are shown in italic.) law and a functional and productive relation- passed. S. 2142 ship on issues of public security, including counternarcotics and counterterrorism; f Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (2) the United States supports the people of resentatives of the United States of America in Venezuela in their efforts to realize their full CORPORAL CHRISTIAN A. GUZMAN Congress assembled, RIVERA POST OFFICE BUILDING economic potential and to advance rep- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. resentative democracy, human rights, and The bill (H.R. 5030) to designate the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Venezuela the rule of law within their country; facility of the United States Postal Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society (3) the chronic mismanagement by the Service located at 13500 SW 250 Street Act of 2014’’. Government of Venezuela of its economy has in Princeton, Florida, as the ‘‘Corporal SEC. 2. FINDINGS. produced conditions of economic hardship Christian A. Guzman Rivera Post Of- Congress makes the following findings: and scarcity of basic goods and foodstuffs for fice Building,’’ was ordered to a third (1) The Central Bank of Venezuela and the the people of Venezuela; reading, was read the third time, and National Statistical Institute of Venezuela (4) the failure of the Government of Ven- have stated that the inflation rate in Ven- ezuela to guarantee minimal standards of passed. ezuela was 56.30 percent in 2013, the highest public security for its citizens has led the Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a level of inflation in the Western Hemisphere country to become one of the most violent in quorum. and the third highest level of inflation in the the world; The PRESIDING OFFICER. The world behind South Sudan and Syria. (5) the Government of Venezuela continues clerk will call the roll. (2) The Central Bank of Venezuela and the to take steps to remove checks and balances The bill clerk proceeded to call the Government of Venezuela have imposed a se- on the executive, politicize the judiciary, un- roll. ries of currency controls that has exacer- dermine the independence of the legislature Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- bated economic problems and, according to through use of executive decree powers, per- the World Economic Forum, has become the secute and prosecute its political opponents, imous consent that the order for the most problematic factor for doing business curtail freedom of the press, and limit the quorum call be rescinded. in Venezuela. free expression of its citizens; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (3) The Central Bank of Venezuela and the (6) the people of Venezuela, responding to objection, it is so ordered. National Statistical Institute of Venezuela ongoing economic hardship, high levels of

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Venezuela; throughout the country to protest the inabil- (2) PENALTIES.—A person that violates, at- (3) support the efforts of independent media ity of the Government of Venezuela to en- tempts to violate, conspires to violate, or outlets to broadcast, distribute, and share infor- sure the political and economic well-being of causes a violation of paragraph (1)(A) or any mation beyond the limited means available as of its citizens; and regulation, license, or order issued to carry the date of the enactment of this Act; (7) the repeated use of violence perpetrated out paragraph (1)(A) shall be subject to the (4) facilitate open and uncensored access to by the National Guard and security per- penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) the Internet for the people of Venezuela; sonnel of Venezuela, as well as persons act- of section 206 of the International Emer- (5) improve transparency and account- ing on behalf of the Government of Ven- gency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) ability of institutions that are part of the ezuela, in relation to the antigovernment to the same extent as a person that commits Government of Venezuela; protests that began on February 4, 2014, is in- an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of (6) provide support to civil society organi- tolerable and the use of unprovoked violence that section. zations, activists, and peaceful demonstra- by protesters is also a matter of serious con- (3) EXCEPTION TO COMPLY WITH UNITED NA- tors in Venezuela that have been targeted for cern. TIONS HEADQUARTERS AGREEMENT.—Sanctions exercising internationally recognized civil SEC. 4. UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD VEN- under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to an and political rights, as well as journalists EZUELA. alien if admitting the alien into the United targeted for activities related to the work of It is the policy of the United States— States is necessary to permit the United a free press; and (1) to support the people of Venezuela in States to comply with the Agreement re- (7) provide support for democratic øpolit- their aspiration to live under conditions of garding the Headquarters of the United Na- ical¿ organizing and election monitoring in peace and representative democracy as de- tions, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, Venezuela. fined by the Inter-American Democratic and entered into force November 21, 1947, be- (b) STRATEGY REQUIREMENT.—Not later Charter of the Organization of American tween the United Nations and the United than 60 days after the date of the enactment States; States, or other applicable international ob- of this Act, the President shall submit a (2) to work in concert with the other mem- ligations. strategy to carry out the activities described ber states within the Organization of Amer- (c) WAIVER.—The President may waive the in subsection (a) to— ican States, as well as the countries of the application of sanctions under subsection (b) (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of European Union, to ensure the peaceful reso- with respect to a person if the President— the Senate and the Committee on Foreign lution of the current situation in Venezuela (1) determines that such a waiver is in the Affairs of the House of Representatives; and and the immediate cessation of violence national security interests of the United (2) the Committee on Appropriations of the against antigovernment protestors; States; and Senate and the Committee on Appropria- (3) to hold accountable government and se- (2) on or before the date on which the waiv- tions of the House of Representatives. curity officials in Venezuela responsible for er takes effect, submits to the Committee on (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— or complicit in the use of force in relation to Foreign Relations and the Committee on (1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be the antigovernment protests that began on Banking Housing, and Urban Affairs of the appropriated to the Secretary of State February 4, 2014, and similar future acts of Senate and the Committee on Foreign Af- $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2015 to carry out violence; and fairs and the Committee on Financial Serv- subsection (a). Amounts appropriated for the (4) to continue to support the development ices of the House of Representatives a notice activities set forth in subsection (a) shall be of democratic political processes and inde- of and justification for the waiver. used pursuant to the authorization and re- pendent civil society in Venezuela. (d) REGULATORY AUTHORITY.—The Presi- quirements contained in this section. Addi- SEC. 5. SANCTIONS ON PERSONS RESPONSIBLE dent shall issue such regulations, licenses, tional amounts may be authorized to be ap- FOR VIOLENCE IN VENEZUELA. and orders as are necessary to carry out this propriated under provisions of law. (a) IN GENERAL.—The President shall im- section. (2) NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.— pose the sanctions described in subsection (b) (A) IN GENERAL.—Funds appropriated or (e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: with respect to any person, including a cur- otherwise made available pursuant to para- (1) ADMITTED; ALIEN.—The terms ‘‘admit- graph (1) may not be obligated until until 15 rent or former official of the Government of ted’’ and ‘‘alien’’ have the meanings given days after the date on which the President Venezuela or a person acting on behalf of those terms in section 101 of the Immigra- has provided notice of intent to obligate that Government, that the President deter- tion and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101). mines— such funds to— (2) FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.—The term ‘‘fi- (i) the Committee on Foreign Relations of (1) has perpetrated, or is responsible for or- nancial institution’’ has the meaning given the Senate and the Committee on Foreign dering, controlling, or otherwise directing, that term in section 5312 of title 31, United Affairs of the House of Representatives; and significant acts of violence or serious human States Code. rights abuses in Venezuela against persons (ii) the Committee on Appropriations of (3) MATERIALLY ASSISTED.—The term ‘‘ma- the Senate and the Committee on Appropria- associated with the antigovernment protests terially assisted’’ means the provision of as- tions of the House of Representatives. in Venezuela that began on February 4, 2014; sistance that is significant and of a kind di- (B) WAIVER.—The President may waive the (2) has directed or ordered the arrest or rectly relevant to acts described in para- requirement under subparagraph (A) if the prosecution of a person primarily because of graph (1) or (2) of subsection (a). the person’s legitimate exercise of freedom President determines that failure to waive (4) UNITED STATES PERSON.—The term that requirement would pose a substantial of expression or assembly; or ‘‘United States person’’ means— risk to human health or welfare, in which (3) has materially assisted, sponsored, or (A) a United States citizen or an alien law- case notification shall be provided as early provided significant financial, material, or fully admitted for permanent residence to as practicable, but in no event later than 3 technological support for, or goods or serv- the United States; or days after taking the action to which such ices in support of, the commission of acts de- (B) an entity organized under the laws of notification requirement was applicable in scribed in paragraph (1) or (2). the United States or of any jurisdiction the context of the circumstances necessi- (b) SANCTIONS DESCRIBED.— within the United States, including a foreign tating such waiver. (1) IN GENERAL.—The sanctions described in branch of such an entity. this subsection are the following: SEC. 7. REPORT ON BROADCASTING, INFORMA- (A) ASSET BLOCKING.—The exercise of all SEC. 6. SUPPORT FOR CIVIL SOCIETY IN VEN- TION DISTRIBUTION, AND CIR- powers granted to the President by the EZUELA. CUMVENTION TECHNOLOGY DIS- International Emergency Economic Powers (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State TRIBUTION IN VENEZUELA. Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to the extent nec- and the Administrator of the United States (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days after essary to block and prohibit all transactions Agency for International Development shall, the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chair- in all property and interests in property of a subject to the availability of appropriations, man of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (in person determined by the President to be directly or through nongovernmental organi- this section referred to as the ‘‘Board’’) shall subject to subsection (a) if such property and zations— submit to Congress a report that includes— interests in property are in the United (1) defend internationally recognized (1) a thorough evaluation of the govern- States, come within the United States, or human rights for the people of Venezuela; mental, political, and technological obstacles are or come within the possession or control ø(2) build the organizational and oper- faced by the people of Venezuela in their efforts of a United States person. ational capacity of democratic civil society to obtain accurate, objective, and comprehensive (B) EXCLUSION FROM THE UNITED STATES activists and organizations in Venezuela at news and information about domestic and inter- AND REVOCATION OF VISA OR OTHER DOCU- the national and regional level; national affairs; MENTATION.—In the case of an alien deter- ø(3) support the efforts of independent (2) an assessment of current efforts relating to mined by the President to be subject to sub- media outlets to broadcast, distribute, and broadcasting, information distribution, and cir- section (a), denial of a visa to, and exclusion share information beyond the limited chan- cumvention technology distribution in Ven- from the United States of, the alien, and rev- nels made available by the Government of ezuela, by the United States Government and ocation in accordance with section 221(i) of Venezuela;¿ otherwise; and

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CONGRATULATING DR. MICHAEL B. IN RECOGNITION OF DAVIE GREER so-called ‘‘Confucius Institutes,’’ whose cur- McCALL ON THE OCCASION OF ON HER RETIREMENT AS BAR- ricula integrates Chinese Government policy HIS RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT REN COUNTY JUDGE-EXECUTIVE on contentious issues such as Tibet and Tai- OF THE KENTUCKY COMMUNITY wan and whose hiring practices explicitly ex- AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYS- HON. BRETT GUTHRIE clude Falun Gong practitioners. It should be TEM OF KENTUCKY noted that we are seeing emerging faculty op- position to these Institutes, as well as to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES all-too cozy and lucrative arrangements which HON. ANDY BARR Monday, December 8, 2014 American universities have with institutions af- filiated with the Chinese government. OF KENTUCKY Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Judge Davie Greer. After serv- This prompts us, however, to ask the ques- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing 12 years as the Barren County Judge-Ex- tion: Is American higher education for sale? ecutive, Judge Greer will retire at the end of And, if so, are U.S. colleges and universities Monday, December 8, 2014 the year. First elected in 2002, Judge Greer undermining the principle of academic free- Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to was the first woman to serve as the Judge-Ex- dom—and, in the process, their credibility—in honor, commend, and congratulate Dr. Mi- ecutive for Barren County. exchange for China’s education dollars? chael B. McCall, founding president of the Among Judge Greer’s many accomplish- A number of years ago the author James Mann wrote a book called ‘‘The China Fan- Kentucky Community and Technical College ments in office is the construction of the Bar- tasy,’’ where he recounts how in the 1990s System (KCTCS), on the event of his retire- ren County Detention Center, the creation of the Barren County Drug Task Force and her some American business leaders and govern- ment. Dr. McCall has led KCTCS all of the 17 work with the Industrial Development Eco- ment officials put forward the ‘‘fantasy’’ that years since its creation in 1997, and during nomic Authority of Glasgow-Barren County. free trade with China would be the catalyst for that time has overseen the coordination of Under Judge Greer’s leadership, the Barren political liberalism. Kentucky’s community colleges, technical insti- County Drug Task Force has expanded to I was in China in the early 1990’s. Despite tutes, and the University of Kentucky into an cover Edmonson and Allen counties. the ongoing jailing and executions of dis- education system that is now the largest pro- Judge Greer has also lead several meas- sidents, American businessmen in China told vider of postsecondary education in the Com- ures to improve the emergency response re- me that if we just trade more, the dictatorship monwealth. sources of Barren County. Likewise, her ef- will soon matriculate into a democracy. Dr. McCall, a strong advocate for a robust forts to enhance and grow the parks and As we all now know now, China has failed community college system even before com- recreation system have improved the quality of to democratize, despite increases in the stand- ard of living of its citizens. Political repression ing to Kentucky, was recruited to KCTCS due life for Barren County’s residents. is an all-too-common occurrence. Yet U.S. to his knowledge, experience, and personal While Judge Greer may be passing the torch for her elected duties, she vows to re- policy toward China continues to overlook drive to see students succeed. As both an ed- main active in the community. Presently, abuses of fundamental human rights for the ucator and an administrator, he has overseen Judge Greer is the Treasurer of the Salvation sake of business opportunities and economic the physical expansion of KCTCS and a dra- Army, a member of the Glasgow Business and interest. matic upgrade in the system’s academic qual- Professional Women’s Club and a member of But what about U.S. universities, who often ity. Dr. McCall oversaw 45 capital projects to- the Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Com- tout their adherence to higher ideals, and taling approximately $500 million, giving 95 merce. equate their ‘‘non-profit’’ status of a badge of percent of all Kentuckians access to a KCTCS I am grateful for Judge Greer’s hard work good citizenship which puts them above re- institution within a thirty minute drive. This en- and dedication to the people of Barren Coun- proach. Perhaps they too are engaged in their hanced presence has helped train the skilled ty. I wish her well on her retirement and look own version of a ‘‘China fantasy,’’ willing to workforce that Kentucky needs in order to forward to continuing to work with her in the accept limitations on the very principles and compete in the modern economy. community. freedoms that are the foundation of the U.S. system of higher education, justifying quiet Under Dr. McCall’s leadership, enrollment at f compromises they would never entertain at KCTCS increased by nearly 110 percent, con- IS ACADEMIC FREEDOM THREAT- home by telling themselves that they are help- tributing to the education of more than ENED BY CHINA’S INFLUENCE ON ing bring about change in China. 500,000 Kentuckians. Dr. McCall also estab- AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES? As Dr. Perry Link brilliantly argued, these lished or integrated several specialized pro- compromises often take the form of self-cen- grams to provide specialized skills for emer- HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH sorship of what universities and faculty teach, gency services and some of Kentucky’s signa- OF NEW JERSEY who they invite to speak, what fellows they ac- ture industries, including emergency medical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cept in residence. So long as the dragon is services, fire and rescue science technology, not provoked, they think they will be allowed automotive manufacturing technical training, Monday, December 8, 2014 to continue doing their work, slowly changing coal mining, and horseracing. The high-skilled, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, last China from the inside. But are these American high-paying jobs in these fields will reinforce week, I convened a hearing that was the first universities changing China, or is China the readiness of Kentucky communities to in a series probing the question whether Chi- changing these American universities? guarantee public safety, grow and develop our na’s ‘soft power’ educational initiatives are un- What is the reason that New York Univer- local industries, and expand Kentucky’s com- dermining academic freedom at U.S. schools sity, for example, terminated the fellowship of petitive advantage. and universities. We see it manifested pri- the world class human rights advocate and marily in two ways. The first is in the building hero, Chen Guangcheng? NYU is one of Dr. McCall’s stewardship of KCTCS has of satellite campuses in China for American those prestigious universities for which China provided the Commonwealth of Kentucky with universities, where Chinese ‘‘rules of engage- built a campus, a satellite of the university in an academic tradition that will benefit genera- ment’’ are said to hold sway—in other words, Shanghai. Though the Chinese Government tions to come. I congratulate Dr. McCall on a places where no criticism of the government, laid out the funds, the transaction involved a terrific career improving the lives of my fellow or promotion of democracy and freedom, is al- moral cost: As certain members of the NYU Kentuckians as he enters retirement and wish lowed. Second, we see it in the myriad out- faculty wrote in a letter to the university’s him all the best for whatever the future may posts of Chinese soft power that have opened Board of Trustees, the circumstances sur- hold. on campuses throughout the United States, rounding the launch of NYU satellite campus

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As this is fluence of Confucius Institutes is benign, Uni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the first hearing in a series of hearings we in- versity of Chicago professor Marshal Salhins, tend to hold on this topic, I hope that they will has called Confucius Institutes ‘‘academic Monday, December 8, 2014 agree to come at another time, so they can malware’’ inimical to the U.S. model of aca- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor fully state their case. demic freedom. the accomplished career of a distinguished On a personal note, I spent considerable What we should do is welcome U.S.-China Californian, Mr. Robert Merwin of San Mateo time with Chen Guangcheng when he first educational partnerships that promote cultural County, who is retiring at the end of 2014 from came to the United States, having worked his his position as Chief Executive Officer of Mills- understanding and critical language skills and case since 2004 which included four Congres- Peninsula Health Services, a post he has held protect academic freedom, that allow the sional hearings exclusively dedicated to his since January, 1996. freedom. It is my impression that NYU officials teaching of sensitive topics, and are not sub- A resident of San Carlos, California, Bob and others sought to isolate him from sup- ject to any of the same rules that govern Chi- Merwin is a 1971 graduate of the United porters viewed as too conservative or from nese academic institutions—where professors States International University, and earned his those they considered Chinese dissidents. We are fired or jailed for exercising the universal M.B.A. from UCLA in 1973. He began his ca- may never know if NYU experienced what right to free speech. reer in hospital management in 1973 as As- Chen himself termed as ‘‘persistent and direct Indeed, there is a U.S. national security in- sistant Executive Director of the Long Beach pressure from China’’ to oust him, or if it was Community Hospital. He progressed up the terest in having U.S. students learn Chinese, simply an act of prudent self-censorship to corporate ladder at Long Beach, joined Pacific but such language skills should be taught on keep in Beijing’s good graces. Presbyterian Medical Center, then came to I don’t know the answer, but it is my convic- our terms and without the baggage brought by Mills-Peninsula in 1987 as Executive Vice tion that self-censorship and the chilling effect Confucius Institute ties. And, if those freedoms President and Chief Operations Officer. this has is an even more pernicious threat to are violated or compromised, we need to find Bob Merwin has served his community as a fundamental freedoms and the principle of some recourse, whether through withholding member of the San Mateo Rotary Club, the academic freedom. One of our witnesses, the Department of Education funds or State De- American College of Health Care Executives, respected academic Dr. Perry Link, has made and as Chair of the West Bay Hospital Con- this case repeatedly over the years, drawing partment exchange program funds from ference, and Chair of the Hospital Consortium on his own personal experiences, and I thank schools that willingly compromise the prin- of San Mateo County. him for being here today. ciples of academic freedom and human rights We were not there to re-litigate the sad di- to gain a small share of the Chinese edu- He is a past director of the American Red Cross Bay Area and a member of the Finance vorce of Chen Guangcheng and NYU. It is cational market. only a small, disheartening part of the larger Committee of the Health Plan of San Mateo. I will be asking for a GAO study to review issue: whether American universities will com- Mills-Peninsula has thrived under Bob promise academic freedom to get a piece of the agreements of both satellite campuses in Merwin’s leadership. He has improved rela- the lucrative Chinese education market which China and of Confucius Institutes in the U.S. tions between physicians and management, is roughly $27 billion dollars a year. I would like to know if those agreements are contained costs while increasing productivity The hearing I held last week marked the be- public, whether they compromise academic or and helped develop a strategic plan for the ginning of a long hard look at the costs and other freedoms of faculty, students, and work- combined hospitals. Under his leadership a benefits of the growing number of Chinese ers and whether Chinese teachers are allowed new 241 bed acute care facility, Mills-Penin- sula Medical Center was constructed. It is a educational partnerships started by U.S. uni- the freedom to worship as they please and state-of-the-art, $640 million, 450,000 square versities and colleges, including exchange pro- teach about Tiananmen, Tibet, and Taiwan. grams and satellite campuses in China and foot facility that is a source of pride to our en- Confucius Institutes in the U.S. I will also ask the GAO to study whether tire community. While foreign educational partnerships are U.S. satellite campuses in China operate dif- Bob Merwin is married to Jean Merwin and important endeavors—for students, collabo- ferently from Chinese universities and whether he is the father of Michael and Megan. He en- rative research, cultural understanding, and there is a two-tier system in place, where Chi- joys golf, tennis and photography. even for the host country—I think we all can nese students and faculty have more restric- Mr. Speaker, I ask the entire House of Rep- agree that U.S. colleges and universities tions placed their activities and research than resentatives to join me in honoring Bob Merwin for his stellar career in hospital man- should not be outsourcing academic control, U.S. students and faculty. I will also ask faculty and student oversight, or curriculum to agement and for his extraordinary contribu- whether Communist Party committees operate a foreign government. Unfortunately, there is tions to our community and our country. on campus, whether fundamental freedoms now some evidence emerging that gives rise f to the need for this hearing. are protected for both Chinese and U.S. stu- The American Association of University Pro- dents and faculty—religious freedom, Internet PRISONER OF CONSCIENCE, fessors, or AAUP, along with its sister organi- freedom, freedom of speech, freedom of asso- PASTOR DUONG KIM KHAI zation in Canada, published a report in July, ciation, and whether the universities are re- blasting the Confucius Institute model as a quired to enforce China’s draconian population HON. TED POE partnership ‘‘that sacrificed the integrity of the control policies. OF TEXAS [host] university and its academic staff’’ by re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quiring ‘‘unacceptable concessions’’ that allow These are important questions. We need to Monday, December 8, 2014 ‘‘the Confucius Institutes to advance a state look at whether these issues can be handled agenda in the recruitment and control of aca- by the universities, their faculties, and trustees Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Pastor demic staff, in the choice of curriculum, and in themselves or if there is something the U.S. Duong Kim Khai, a prisoner held in Vietnam, the restriction of debate.’’ Congress must do to ensure academic free- has nurtured the spiritual lives of his parish- The AAUP concluded by saying that ‘‘Con- dom is protected. ioners and helped those of all faiths that have fucius Institutes function as an arm of the Chi- been victims of injustice in Ben Tre and Dong nese state and are allowed to ignore aca- U.S. universities and colleges should reflect Thap. He has also served as an advocate for demic freedom’’ and recommended shutting and protect the highest principles of freedom Vietnamese farmers whose land was con- down U.S. Confucius Institutes unless they and transparency. They should be islands of fiscated by the government. If he is guilty of could meet certain standards of academic freedom where foreign students and faculty anything it is of living to serve others and freedom and transparency. can enjoy the fundamental freedoms denied stand up to an oppressive government. I call The Confucius Institutes are China’s major them in their own country. on the Vietnamese government to release him soft power push, an attempt to increase the immediately.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:58 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K08DE8.003 E08DEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1749 During the 1990s, the Pastor was detained long term commitment of the Congress and members appointed by the President and four thirteen times, often for organizing prayer ses- successive Administrations to provide for the appointed by Congress that is tasked to report sions. Soon after, he turned his home into a defense of our nation. back to Congress with recommendations for place of worship, as well as a community cen- The bill encompasses a number of initiatives optimizing Army and National Guard Force ter where farmers could seek assistance in designed to confront sexual assault in the mili- Structure by February 1, 2016. tary, making more efficient the work of pro- petitioning authorities. Because he did not Mr. Speaker, one of the most important les- tecting America, addresses the mental health have the government’s permission to worship, sons we learned from the long war in Iraq is needs of men and women in the armed serv- his home was seized by the local government, the importance of military readiness which im- ices, and extends economic opportunity to and he was imprisoned for two years. poses on the Congress the obligation of en- On August 16, 2010, he was arrested for small minority and women owned businesses. suring that every woman and man sent into supposedly trying to overthrow the Viet- There is much in the legislation before us battle in defense of our nation must be prop- namese government, a convenient charge that I strongly support. For example, the erly trained and equipped. from a government bent on silencing him. For House-Senate agreement: the next two months, his place of detention 1. Significantly improves readiness by re- This is why I will not forget the troops killed and his condition of health were kept secret storing $818 million in cuts made by House and wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan when from his family. Republicans to the readiness accounts below their vehicles were attacked by ‘‘improvised Denied legal representation and with dip- what was requested by the President; explosive devices.’’ lomats denied access to his trial, Pastor 2. Supports a 1.0 percent pay raise for the To ensure that the Armed Forces of the Duong Kim Khai was sentenced to 2–8 years troops for FY 2015, equal to the President’s United States remains the best trained, best in prison and 3–5 probation. Unfortunately, his request; equipped fighting force in the world, we must 3. Authorizes the awarding of the Purple wife, who was never able to visit her husband provide them the resources needed to adapt Heart Medal to those killed domestically as a in prison, has since passed away. and meet any challenge they may face, from Pastor Duong Kim Khai’s trial was a sham result of a foreign terrorist attack like the trag- global military conflicts to an Ebola virus out- and his imprisonment is unacceptable. Free- edies that occurred at Fort Hood in my home break. dom to worship is a human right, and the Viet- state of Texas; namese government should immediately re- 4. Creates a flexible $1.3 billion Counter I am also pleased that the bill includes au- lease him. Furthermore, I call on the State De- Terrorism Partnership Fund that supports part- thorization for awarding the Purple Heart partment to finally recognize Vietnam as a ner nation operations and U.S. Building Part- Medal to those killed or wounded in domestic Country of Particular Concern. nership Capacity programs to combat ter- terrorist attacks, like the attack at Ft. Hood. And that’s just the way it is. rorism in the Middle East and Africa and bring The Army National Guard is a critical com- f to heel notorious terrorist organizations such ponent of our national defense structure. as Boko Haram; PROTECTING VOLUNTEER FIRE- 5. The bill also addresses serious health The men and women of the National Guard FIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY RE- and well-being challenges faced by our men serve our nation as a reserve force in times of SPONDERS ACT OF 2014 and women in the armed services such as military conflict and at home in responding public emergencies natural disasters. SPEECH OF post-traumatic stress disorders by requiring the Department of Defense to report on im- Mr. Speaker, the threat posed by the ter- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE provements in the identification and treatment rorist organization Boko Haram be addressed OF TEXAS of mental health conditions and traumatic before it becomes become a problem of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brain injury among members of the Armed level of ISIS to our national interests. Forces, as well as providing a person-to-per- Thursday, December 4, 2014 For this reason I offered an amendment to son mental health assessment for active duty Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to the House version of this bill that was adopted and selected reserve members each year and, speak on the Motion to Concur in the Senate as Section 1266, which would have required through 2018, a person-to-person mental Amendment with a House Amendment to H.R. the Secretary of Defense to report to Con- health screening once during each 180-day 3979, the Carl Levin and Howard P. ‘‘Buck’’ gress on the nature and extent of the crimes period in which a member is deployed; McKeon National Defense Authorization Act against humanity committed by Boko Haram in 6. Requires the establishment of a Defense for Fiscal Year 2015. Nigeria. This legislation authorizes $495.5 billion in Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecu- I am disappointed that Section 1266 of the discretionary spending for the base budget for tion, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the House bill was not included in the final version the Department of Defense and $17.9 billion in Military, eliminates the ‘‘good soldier defense,’’ of the bill but I am pleased the legislation re- discretionary spending for the defense-related which allows alleged attackers to avoid authorizes the Africom command and recog- activities of the Department of Energy in Fiscal charges by showcasing a positive military nizes the importance of combating terrorist ac- Year 2015, totaling $513.4 billion, which is $31 record in court, and builds upon the provisions tivity on the continent of Africa. billion less than authorized in Fiscal Year included in the FY 2012, FY 2013, and FY 2014. 2014 Defense Authorization bills that con- Mr. Speaker, the threat posed by ISIS is se- The legislation also authorizes $63.7 billion tained dozens of provisions, including stripping rious and real and the President has reached in Fiscal 2015 for Overseas Contingency Op- commanding officers of the unilateral authority out to Congress to work with him to develop erations (OCO). to dismiss a finding by a court martial; prohib- a unified and international response to meet I thank Chairman MCKEON and Ranking iting commanding officers from reducing guilty the threat. findings by a court martial to guilty of a lesser Member SMITH and the members of the Armed For this reason I support the provision in the offense; and requiring that service members Services Committee for their work on this im- legislation authorizing $3.4 billion for sus- found guilty of sexual offenses, including rape portant legislation. taining U.S. personnel forward-deployed to the I especially wish to thank Chairman or sexual assault, be dismissed or honorably Middle East, providing enablers such as intel- MCKEON for his friendship and his service to discharged; ligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance plat- the nation as he concludes his long and distin- 7. Authorizes $622 million for Israeli Coop- forms, replenishing munitions expended while guished tenure as a member of the People’s erative Missile Defense Programs, which is conducting airstrikes against ISIL, and financ- House. $349 million more than the President’s re- The National Defense Authorization Act’s quest, a total that includes $350 million for ing operations and maintenance costs for air, purpose is to address the threats our nation Israel’s ‘‘Iron Dome’’ short-range rocket de- ground and naval operations to date. must deal with not just today, but into the fu- fense system, which is $175 million more than Specifically, I support the provision author- ture. This makes the work on this bill vital to the President’s request; izing the President’s $1.6 billion request to our national interest and it should reflect our 8. Includes provisions to allow the Depart- train and equip Iraqi security forces to re-build strong commitment to ensure that the men ment of Defense to reprogram funds to carry the capability and capacity of our Iraqi part- and women of our Armed Services receive the out both the Syria train-and-equip program ners in the region so they can sustain the benefits and support that they deserve for and the Iraq Train and Equip program to com- long-term fight to defeat ISIL and provide se- their unwavering service to this great nation. bat ISIL; and curity and stability to the Iraqi people, so that This is the 53rd consecutive National De- 9. Creates the National Commission on the large numbers of U.S. combat forces are not fense Authorization Act, which speaks to the Future of the U.S. Army, which will have four required.

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The legislation also extends the McKeon More than 800 women have been wounded Amendment, which I supported, that provides in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to the Army f funding to train and equip moderate Syrian Times; 874 military women were diagnosed forces to combat ISIL. with breast cancer just between 2000 and HONORING VICE MAYOR OF THE Mr. Speaker, it is important to emphasize 2011, and according to that same study, more RIPON CITY COUNCIL, ELDEN that nothing in the legislation before author- are suspected. ‘‘RED’’ NUTT izing the training and equipping of Iraqi and The Jackson Lee Amendment, however, Syrian forces by U.S. advisors to combat ISIS provided funding for the additional research HON. JEFF DENHAM derives from the 2002 Iraq AUMF. that is desperately needed since women are The decision to send American men and OF CALIFORNIA joining the Armed Services in increasing num- women into harm’s way is the most con- bers and serving longer, ascending to leader- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sequential decision the Constitution vests in ship. the President and the Congress. Monday, December 8, 2014 For this reason, the Constitution wisely di- Within increased age comes increased risk and incidence of breast cancer. Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to vides the responsibility of deciding when to honor the life of the Vice Mayor of the Ripon Not only is breast cancer striking relatively use military force to protect the nation and its City Council, Elden ‘‘Red’’ Nutt, who passed young military women at an alarming rate, but interests between the President and the Con- away November 21, 2014. gress, the representatives of the American male service members, veterans and their de- pendents are at risk as well. Elden ‘‘Red’’ Nutt was born on May 19, people. 1937 and raised in Fowler, California. He en- Mr. Speaker, I remain strongly opposed to With a younger and generally healthier pop- listed in the United States Navy in 1954 and the deployment of the U.S. Armed Forces in- ulation, those in the military tend to have a worked as a boiler operator on the USS Hor- side the territorial borders of Syria without a lower risk for most cancers than civilians—in- net (CVA–12). vote of Congress explicitly authorizing such cluding significantly lower colorectal, lung and action. cervical—but breast cancer is a different story. Red’s long history of service to the commu- Moreover, any vote regarding the authoriza- Military people in general, and in some nity of Ripon first started in 1965 when he was tion to use military force against Syria must be cases very specifically, are at a significantly hired as a Ripon police officer. Red later be- preceded by meaningful, substantive, and greater risk for contracting breast cancer be- came a sergeant in 1972 and was appointed thoughtful dialogue and robust debate gov- cause life in the military can mean exposure to police chief in 1982. He served as chief until erned by a rule that affords Members of the a witch’s brew of risk factors directly linked to retiring in 1991. House the opportunity to offer and debate greater chances of getting breast cancer. Red was appointed to the Ripon planning amendments. With the expansion of women in the military, commission in 2002 and first elected to the I must stress that before any vote is held, it is extremely important that more funding be city council in 2004, serving stints as vice Members of Congress must be apprised of all allocated for research for early detection, mayor and mayor. While on the City Council, facts material to the decision and have access treatment, and cure of breast cancer, including Red served on various committees and com- to relevant documentation, classified and oth- TNBC. missions, most notably the Local Agency For- erwise, and afforded the opportunity to meet in I will continue fighting until this objective is mation Commission (LAFco) where Red small groups and in secure locations with sen- achieved. served as Board Chairman. ior members of the Administration’s national I strongly support the provisions in the legis- Notable projects completed during Red’s security team who can answer detailed and lation before us intended to combat the epi- tenure include: Main Street & Stockton Ave. pointed questions and provide requested infor- demic of sexual assaults in the military, includ- Enhancements, Mistlin Softball Fields, pur- mation. ing the elimination of the ‘‘good soldier de- chase of Ripon’s first bus and the start of a Mr. Speaker, the war in Iraq taught this na- fense,’’ which is defined as a consideration of fixed route transit service, Stanislaus River tion the importance of having accurate and re- general military character toward the prob- Bike Path, Boesch and Lan Parks, City Hall & liable information when deciding whether to ability of innocence in sexual assault prosecu- Police Department expansion, annual fire- use military force and the painful costs in lives tions. works show made possible by community do- and treasure of acting precipitously. Houston is home to one of the largest popu- nations, Veterans Museum and memorial wall, We cannot and dare not repeat that mis- lations of military service members and their and the Police Memorial. take. families in the nation. That is why it is essential that all Members Red’s involvement in the community went of Congress have access to the relevant infor- There are over 200,000 veterans of military far beyond his role on the City Council. Red mation and the responsible Administration offi- service who live and work in Houston; more served as the post commander for the Amer- cials before any vote to authorize the use of than 13,000 are veterans from the Iraq and Af- ican Legion Post 190 in 2004–2005, and again military force to defeat ISIS is scheduled. ghanistan. in 2010–2011. Red also served as the presi- Mr. Speaker, the health and well-being of Although some of a soldier’s wounds are in- dent of the Ripon Lions Club, was a two-time our men and women in uniform on and off the visible to the naked eye they are still wounds past president of the Ripon Chamber of Com- battlefield is of critical importance. that should be properly treated. merce Board of Directors, and auxiliary mem- The House version of the National Defense Another important component of the legisla- ber of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Authorization Act included an amendment I in- tion that I strongly support is are the provi- 1051. Red also volunteered his time with the troduced authorizing an increase of $10 million sions designed to increase the number of Friends of the Library and the Ripon Historical in breast cancer research funding and direct- medical facilities and mental health profes- Society, serving as a docent at the Veterans ing the Department of Defense to identify spe- sionals who are available to serve the active Museum. cific genetic and molecular targets and bio- duty personnel and veterans. Red and his wife Bonnie have been married markers for Triple Negative Breast Cancer In closing, Mr. Speaker, let me express for 55 years. They have raised three children, (TNBC). again my appreciation to Chairman MCKEON John, Debbie, and Diane. They have six I am disappointed that the Jackson Lee and Ranking Member SMITH for their work in grandchildren and one great grandchild. After Amendment was not included in the final crafting a Defense Authorization bill that retirement, Red enjoyed spending time with

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Before joining NACo, Mr. Todd Travis’s most treasured triumph was a private community. served as the Chief Executive Officer of the one: building a family. He passionately loved f National Community Development Association, his son Gary Wood, daughter Cheryl Wood the Legislative Counsel at the National League Scott, and his grandchildren and great grand- HONORING MR. HASTING BULLOCK of Cities, and the Washington Activities Coor- children. dinator for the National Association of Re- Gentle, patient, compassionate, loving and HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON gional Councils. selfless—Travis was a helper to many and a OF MISSISSIPPI Mr. Todd was born and raised in Baltimore, friend to all. Travis demonstrates the impact IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Maryland. A veteran, he served in the United that one individual can have on an entire com- Monday, December 8, 2014 States Air Force at the Supreme Headquarters munity and his warmth was felt by all those Allied Powers Europe, NATO. He received a who knew him. Today, Travis is not with us, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- B.A. in Government and Politics from the Uni- er, I rise today to honor a courageous and re- but his legacy and lessons will endure in all versity of Maryland-College Park. He has been those he touched. May the memory of Travis markable veteran, Mr. Hasting Bullock. married to his wife, Saralee S. Todd, for 36 Mr. Hasting Bullock was born on August 8, live on in our hearts. years and has two children, Dr. Elizabeth f 1920 in Yazoo City to the late Elnora Young, Todd Breland and Jonathan E Todd, and a and the late Thomas Bullock. They later son-in-law, Alex Breland. Mr. Todd also is a HONORING AIRMAN FIRST CLASS moved to Pickens, Mississippi where he was very proud, first-time grandfather of Natalie LAWRENCE DAVID FRIAR reared. Juanita Breland. Mr. Hasting Bullock later met his wife of 70 On behalf of the United States House of HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON years, the late Elmira Howard, and to this Representatives and Los Angeles County, we OF MISSISSIPPI union they had 12 children. He joined the U.S. extend our heartfelt gratitude for Mr. Todd’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Army in 1942 and served as a 740 Air crafter contributions throughout his remarkable ca- for 3 years. reer. With our sincere best wishes, we con- Monday, December 8, 2014 He was stationed at New Ginning, and gratulate him upon his retirement from public Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- fought in World War II. After departing from service. er, I rise today to honor a courageous and re- the military he began his farming career from markable veteran, Retired Airman First Class 1946–1983. He retired from his farming career f Lawrence David Friar. and began to work as a local barber. He is HONORING TRAVIS WOOD Lawrence Friar is a strong believer in the now 94 years old and a widower still residing value of family land and property ownership. It in Pickens, Mississippi. HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM is through this belief that prompted him to re- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me OF NEW MEXICO turn to his native home in Lexington, Mis- in recognizing Mr. Hasting Bullock for his time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sissippi in 1972 from Compton, California and dedication to serving our country and oth- Monday, December 8, 2014 where he was reared. He was born in Lex- ers. Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New ington, Mississippi April 20, 1940, but moved f Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the out West with his family not long after that. HONORING REGINALD N. ‘‘REGGIE’’ life of Travis Wood, a devoted husband, loving He returned to his home state to look after TODD father and proud New Mexican. his families’ land, because so many bound- While born a Texan, Travis was raised as a aries and lines were being moved and timber HON. JANICE HAHN New Mexican. In 1912, Travis was born near being cut from his property that he had to OF CALIFORNIA the small town of Wellington, Texas; three come home to watch over things for his other IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES short years later, his family traveled to New siblings. Born to the late Mack Friar and Lettie Mexico, where he would devote a lifetime of Wright Friar, Holmes County, Mississippi na- Monday, December 8, 2014 service to a community he loved dearly. tives, there were four boys and six girls. He Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Travis was a man of great integrity. He grew has been a faithful citizen of the Second Con- honor Reginald N. ‘‘Reggie’’ Todd, who is re- up enduring the extremely difficult hand-to- gressional District ever since his return in tiring at the end of this year, after his distin- mouth existence as a member of a homestead 1972. guished and illustrious career spanning more family. Along with the hard times, however, Protecting land is nothing new for Friar for than thirty-eight years representing and advo- came many lessons that would serve him he is a proud American Veteran who protected cating for the interests of local governments throughout his life. At the onset of World War and served his country in the United States Air before the Legislative and Executive Branches II, Travis enlisted in the United States Navy as force from 1958 until 1962. of government in Washington, D.C. I wish to a motor machinist first class on the Navy sub- He joined the military immediately after high extend to Mr. Todd, currently the Chief Legis- chaser SC 1354, often referred to as the school in Compton. ‘‘When I joined the serv- lative Representative for the County of Los ‘‘Splinter Fleet’’. The Splinter Fleet was de- ice, the Vietnamese Conflict has started, and Angeles, my appreciation for the decades of tailed to Omaha Beach on D-Day and Travis it was still going on when I left the service.’’ dedicated service that he has given to Los An- would later be awarded the bronze star for his he said. Friar had temporary duty in the War geles County and the nation. courage and valor. Zone, in which they would leave Hawaii and Mr. Todd has served as the Chief Legisla- In 1952, following the war, Travis and his go to the war and work the jets that needed tive Representative for the County of Los An- wife Clara moved the family to Roy, New Mex- repairing, and then they would return to Ha- geles for the past sixteen and a half years, ico, where Travis accepted a job as a rural let- waii, where he was stationed. leading and coordinating a team of legislative ter carrier. Anyone who knew Travis will tell During his tour of duty in the U.S. Air force, advocates who have been working tirelessly you that his commitment to his country and Friar earned and retired with the rank of (E4) on behalf of the over 10 million people who the State of New Mexico was unwavering. He Airman First Class. live in Los Angeles County. My office has became an icon in his community as a tireless The Retired Airman First Class Lawrence worked closely with Mr. Todd and his team on public figure, serving several terms as Mayor Friar says ‘‘Most importantly, it taught me pa- a broad variety of federal issues having an im- of the Village of Roy, on the Roy School tience and how to get along with people.’’ he pact on Los Angeles County including appro- Board, the ENMR Tele-communications Board said about his most memorable experience priations, health care, social services, commu- and the Eastern Plains Council of Govern- about serving in the U.S. Air force. nity development, public safety, transportation ments (COG). In addition, he was an avid Today, one will find this retired U.S. Air and infrastructure, and municipal services. He member in the Roy Lions Club, the American force veteran home in Lexington, Mississippi has advanced the Los Angeles County Board Legion, the Roy and Springer Masonic as a local leisurely farmer doing some gar- of Supervisors’ federal legislative agenda with Lodges, and a board member of St. Paul’s dening and planting; what people in the south great skill, intelligence, and accomplishment. Methodist Church/United Church of Roy. call ‘‘truck patches.’’ He hopes to return to

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Cross Country is athletics at its to serving our country and others. young lawyer named Thurgood Marshall purest and requires mental toughness and f asked him to support a case called Brown vs. physical endurance to excel. By pushing each Board of Education, Bill Scheide provided other every day, Wayzata reached truly excep- HONORING THE LIFE OF WILLIAM funding that allowed the NAACP Legal De- tional heights this season. SCHEIDE fense Fund to pursue the case to its stupen- It is truly an honor to congratulate and rep- dous conclusion. He later served on the board resent these hard-working student-athletes HON. RUSH HOLT of the Legal Defense Fund for nearly four dec- and congratulate them on their success. OF NEW JERSEY ades. Here in Washington, at the Newseum, f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES exhibits funded by Bill Scheide teach the pub- HONORING CHOPPA STYLES Monday, December 8, 2014 lic about freedoms guaranteed by the Con- BARBER SHOP stitution. He also served as a trustee of, and Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to generous benefactor to, Westminster Choir honor the life of a great American citizen and College and Princeton Theological Seminary, HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON OF MISSISSIPPI a dear friend. William Scheide, of Princeton, both of which have buildings bearing his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES New Jersey, passed away on November 14, name. 2014, at the age of 100. Bill was a humani- I had the pleasure of spending a great deal Monday, December 8, 2014 tarian, a philanthropist and a supporter of civil of time with Bill over the years. And while Bill Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- rights who, although born into great wealth, will certainly be remembered for his generous er, I rise today to honor a remarkable busi- was anything but indolent. charitable endeavors, I believe he will be re- ness, Choppa Styles Barber Shop. Bill was born in Philadelphia on January 6, membered most by those who knew him for Choppa Styles Barber Shop is owned by 1914, the only child of two musicians: John, a his intellect, his humility, and his generosity of Ramirez Lee, who was born and raised in Le- pianist, and Harriet, a singer. He developed a spirit. He was thoughtful about his philan- land, Mississippi. ‘‘Choppa Styles’’ is the name love for music early on, and that passion in- thropy and worked hard at it, and expected of his shop and is a new age term for the lat- spired him throughout his hundred years. Bill’s nothing in return. His happiness was found in est in music, fashion, and even hairstyles. family earned their fortune in oil when north- watching the eyes of concertgoers or library After Lee graduated from barber school, he western Pennsylvania was the center of the oil visitors light up with joy, or seeing a new went to work for other barbershops, but knew industry. His grandparents and parents began young leader emerge from Nassau Hall at that he wanted his own business. He was very collecting books, and Bill developed that col- Princeton commencement who was only able particular and wanted to please his customers lection carefully, studiously, and energetically, to attend the university because of the while giving them the advantage of his knowl- and built it into one of the greatest collections Scheide Scholars Program. He was so hum- edge. of rare books and manuscripts in private ble, in fact, that he asked the university to Many people have the mistaken belief that hands anywhere in the world. Bill attended change the name of the Scheide Music Library men just walk into a barbershop, sit down and Princeton University, graduating with the class to the Mendel Music Library, to honor another get a haircut. Lee doesn’t have that attitude at of 1936, and eventually gave his collection to Princeton faculty member and renowned Bach all. his university. His collection is huge and scholar, Arthur Mendel, who he thought de- Lee states that ‘‘it’s very important for a pro- hugely impressive, and includes an early four- served the recognition. fessional barber to look at the person’s facial teenth century manuscript of the Magna Carta; Bill is survived by his loving wife, Judy; his structure, the type of hair he might have as to the first four Bibles printed; an original copy of daughters, Louise and Barbara; his son, John; whether it is thick or thinning, curly, straight, the Declaration of Independence; the first four three stepchildren; and many grandchildren all those things. A good barber will then style folios of Shakespeare; and musical manu- and great-grandchildren. Bill Scheide’s legacy that person’s hair to compliment his facial scripts of Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, Wag- of generosity and studious philanthropy will structure.’’ ner, and Bill’s beloved Johann Sebastian not soon be forgotten. Lee said that he tries to influence his cus- Bach. Today, the Scheide Library at Princeton tomers on the necessity of a healthy scalp. f continues to be a resource for Princeton stu- Lee also said that he hopes to include hair dents and faculty and for scholars around the WAYZATA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS care products at his shop soon. world. CROSS COUNTRY Lee doesn’t make appointments. All of his In Princeton and throughout the country, Bill customers are walk-ins He welcomes new Scheide is synonymous with support for the HON. ERIK PAULSEN customers and invites them to stop by his shop. arts—particularly music. He was a renowned OF MINNESOTA pianist, organist, and oboist. After graduating Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from Princeton, Bill went on to earn a master’s in recognizing Choppa Styles Barber Shop for degree in music from Columbia and thereafter Monday, December 8, 2014 its dedication to serving and giving back to the became one of the world’s most renowned Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to community. Bach scholars. He was the founding director congratulate the Wayzata High School Girls f of the Bach Aria Group, which performed and Cross-Country team on their recent victories in HONORING DAVE JONES recorded over a period of more than three the state and national championships. decades. He eventually returned to Princeton Their 2A Minnesota State Championship, where he held regular concerts in his home, the third in a row for Wayzata, was the result HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP OF OHIO inviting guest musicians or even performing of a strong performance at the state meet in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES himself. Northfield. Bill’s impact on Princeton University In addition to their third consecutive state Monday, December 8, 2014 stretches far beyond his library collection. championship win, the Wayzata girls’ team Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, Dave Jones Over the years, Bill’s generosity has allowed won the Nike Cross Nationals Meet in Port- lived a life of service to freedom, to his faith, hundreds of students to attend the university land, Oregon by beating out teams from New and to his family. Dave’s wife Sally was a pa- through the Scheide Scholars Program. His York, Utah, and Indiana. tient of mine, and I’ve had the opportunity to philanthropy also extended beyond the univer- The Trojans were led by the performance of get to know their family over the past few sity’s gates and into the Princeton community. Anna French who took 3rd place at state and years. Through Scheide Concerts, Bill brought to the 8th at the national meet. Dave passed away late last month—a loss community classical music performances by The Wayzata Girls Cross Country team took not only for his family, but also for fellow some of the world’s most sought-after per- on this latest challenge in the midst of difficult members of his church and the people of Cin- formers. He was an avid supporter of chari- practice schedules, academic expectations, cinnati’s East End who he served through his table organizations in the area, including Cen- and various other commitments. Their success church’s outreach program.

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Their suc- Dave and Sally taught Sunday School. cess this season is a tribute to their effort and Dave and Sally raised five sons and are Monday, December 8, 2014 focus and they should take pride in their vic- proud grandparents to three girls and two Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- tory. boys. Today we share their sorrow, but also er, I rise today to honor a courageous and re- Cross Country is athletics at its purest. It share the faith that Dave is enjoying his eter- markable veteran, Mr. George Reed, Jr. takes hard work day after day, pushing one- nal reward. Mr. Reed was born in Enid, Oklahoma in self to the limit in order to achieve your per- Dave Jones’ legacy will continue through his April of 1943. He is the only child of the late sonal best. It takes a strong mental will to children and grandchildren who learned first- Mr. George Reed, Sr., who was a World War reach the point of exhaustion and then push hand from Dave’s daily demonstration of faith II Veteran, and Mrs. Estella Hunt Reed. past it. Wayzata’s success this year is evi- through action, dedication to others, and love Mr. Reed graduated from Gentry High dence of this effort. of family. School in 1962. In May of 1963, he did basic It is truly an honor to congratulate and rep- It has been a true honor to know Dave and training in San Diego, California for the United resent these hard-working student-athletes. to represent him in Congress. Godspeed. States Navy. Congratulations Trojans! From 1964–1965, Mr. Reed did two tours in f Vietnam on the USS Oriskany CVA–34. Then, f HONORING DR. HASKELL S. he transferred to USS John Archibald Bole DD BINGHAM THE PASSING OF JIMMY RUFFIN 755 and served the next four years on this ship. Two of the places he toured on this ship HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. are Japan and Fort Malaysia. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON OF MISSISSIPPI OF MICHIGAN Mr. Reed served six years, and retired in 1969 as a Machinist Mate E5. He now serves IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as Post Adjutant at the American Legion Post Monday, December 8, 2014 Monday, December 8, 2014 #205, where they have 30 active members. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me er, I rise today to honor a courageous and re- celebrate the life and music of a great Detroit in recognizing Mr. George Reed, Jr. for his markable veteran, Dr. Haskell S. Bingham. Motown Records singer and songwriter, time and dedication to serving our country. Dr. Bingham was a native son of Vicksburg, Jimmy Ruffin, who passed away on November f Mississippi, born to the late Rev. Judge R. 17th, 2014, at the age of 78. OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL Bingham, Sr. and Mrs. Julia E. Bingham. His contribution to popular music left a huge DEBT Dr. Bingham attended Vicksburg schools, mark on the music industry and Rhythm and Jackson State College, University of Denver, Blues music. Peabody College/Vanderbilt University and As the Ranking Member of the House Judi- HON. MIKE COFFMAN served in the U.S. Army, and became a Ko- ciary Committee, I have worked on music and OF COLORADO rean War veteran. copyright issues over the years and have a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Bingham was a former teacher at deep appreciation for the contribution that Mr. Monday, December 8, 2014 Brinkley High School in Jackson, Mississippi. Ruffin made for lovers of Rhythm and Blues He also retired having served as former Pro- Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January music across the world. vost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- Mr. Ruffin, born in Collinsville, Mississippi, Virginia State University, former Assistant to fice, the national debt was the President at St. Paul’s College (Virginia) was the older brother of the late Temptations $10,626,877,048,913.08. singer David Ruffin. Both of them sang gospel and former Dean of Admissions and Records Today, it is $17,993,726,181,400.08. We’ve at Jackson State University. music in the South and Detroit where their added $7,366,849,132,487.00 to our debt in 5 family later moved. They also worked with Dr. Bingham was greatly respected and years. This is over $7.3 trillion in debt our na- loved as the historian/genealogist of the Bing- Barry Gordy and Motown Records, where they tion, our economy, and our children could became widely known for their style of music. ham’s of African descent in America. He iden- have avoided with a balanced budget amend- tified over 2500 relatives in his historical re- After serving honorably in the U.S. Army ment. here and overseas he returned to Motown search in South Africa and the United States. f Records to continue his career. Jimmy Ruffin He also achieved recognition for his ancestors not only wrote but sang many of his musical CONGRATULATIONS TO THE including the Freedom Fighter Gabriel of Ga- creations which included his song ‘‘What Be- WAYZATA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS briel’s Rebellion in Virginia, from the National comes of the Brokenhearted,’’ which went on CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM Parks Service, City of Richmond City Council, to become a Top 10 pop hit. and former Governor Kaine of Virginia. His reputation grew in this country and Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me HON. ERIK PAULSEN in recognizing Dr. Haskell S. Bingham for his around the world. His popularity through the OF MINNESOTA 1960s, 1970s and 1980s continued to grow as time and dedication to serving our country. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he put out songs including ‘‘I’ve Passed This f Monday, December 8, 2014 Way Before’’ and ‘‘Gonna Give Her All the IN RECOGNITION OF DR. JOSEPH Love I’ve Got.’’ Jimmy and David Ruffin went Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OVICK on to work together on the 1970s album ‘‘I Am congratulate the Wayzata High School Boys My Brother’s Keeper.’’ In the 1980’s he had a Cross Country team on winning the Minnesota HON. GEORGE MILLER major hit, ‘‘Hold on to My Love,’’ which the Cross Country 2A Championship Meet, held at OF CALIFORNIA Bee Gees’ Robin Gibb produced. St. Olaf College in Northfield. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Ruffin will be missed for his singing and The Trojans—led by Coach Bill Miles— as a musician he produced music that was dominated the field and finished with the low- Monday, December 8, 2014 legendary. We are grateful for the songs and est score in school history of 47 points. This Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. music that Mr. Ruffin provided to the Nation is the eighth state championship in Coach Speaker, I rise to recognize Dr. Joseph Ovick over the years and his songs will live on to be Miles 40 years of coaching. as he retires from his long-held position as enjoyed by future generations. Wayzata truly made it a team effort as six Contra Costa County Superintendent of I am sad that we have lost a great per- different runners made the All-Lake team. The Schools and to congratulate him on the cul- former, a consummate artist and one of team was led by Connor Olson’s champion- mination of a truly outstanding 45-year career Motown Records’ biggest stars. ship effort, clocking in at 15 minutes, 17.1 sec- in education. Our condolences go out to his family and onds. Jaret Carpenter and Ian Eklin both had Joseph Ovick began his career as a Special friends around the world. top ten finishes as well for the Trojans. Education teacher, working diligently to ensure

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:58 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08DE8.011 E08DEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1754 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 8, 2014 that each student in his classroom was given his outstanding career and to thank him on Intellectual Property and Director of every opportunity to succeed. Although class- behalf of the thousands of students and teach- the United States Patent and Trade- room teaching has always been his passion, ers who have been the beneficiaries of his mark Office, and Daniel Henry Marti, Joe’s ability to develop strong coalitions of work over the years. We join with his family, of Virginia, to be Intellectual Property educators, community members and legisla- friends and colleagues in wishing him the very Enforcement Coordinator, Executive tors has led him into a variety of important Office of the President. best as he begins his well-earned retirement. SD–226 leadership roles. He served as Assistant Prin- f 10:30 a.m. cipal, Principal, Director of Special Education, SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Committee on Foreign Relations Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Subcommittee on African Affairs and Associate Superintendent for Business. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, To hold hearings to examine the Ebola For the past 18 years, Dr. Joseph Ovick has agreed to by the Senate of February 4, epidemic, focusing on the keys to suc- been at the helm of Contra Costa County Of- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- cess for the international response. fice of Education working tirelessly to assure tem for a computerized schedule of all SD–419 that all students receive the very best edu- meetings and hearings of Senate com- 2:30 p.m. cation. In addition to his administrative work, mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Dr. Ovick has taught in a variety of schools in- tees, and committees of conference. Transportation cluding Chapman University’s Graduate This title requires all such committees Subcommittee on Surface Transportation School of Education and San Jose State Uni- to notify the Office of the Senate Daily and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, versity. Digest—designated by the Rules Com- Safety, and Security To hold hearings to examine passenger Joe has also devoted a great deal of his mittee—of the time, place and purpose time to community service. He currently rail, focusing on investing in our na- of the meetings, when scheduled and tion’s future. serves on the Board of Directors of the East any cancellations or changes in the Bay Leadership Council, Contra Costa Coun- SR–253 meetings as they occur. Committee on the Judiciary ty’s Children and Families Policy Forum and As an additional procedure along To hold hearings to examine the Presi- has served as the President of the Executive with the computerization of this infor- dent’s executive action on immigration Board of the California County Superintend- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily and the need to pass comprehensive re- ents Educational Services Association. He has Digest will prepare this information for form. also served as Chairman of the Bay Area printing in the Extensions of Remarks SD–226 Leadership Foundation, the Federal Policy and section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Legislation Committee for the Council of Ad- DECEMBER 11 on Monday and Wednesday of each ministrators for Special Education, as vice- week. 9:30 a.m. chair of the Federal Advocacy for California Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, De- Committee on Environment and Public Education, he is past president of the Associa- Works cember 9, 2014 may be found in the tion of California School Administrators and a Committee on Health, Education, Labor, former chair of the Bay Area Region Super- Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. and Pensions intendents Association. MEETINGS SCHEDULED To hold a joint oversight hearing to ex- It is easy to see why in 2008 Dr. Joseph amine the implementation of the Ovick was named Citizen of the Year by the DECEMBER 10 President’s executive order on Improv- ing Chemical Facility Safety and Secu- East Bay Leadership Foundation. He has also 10 a.m. been awarded the Superintendent of the Year rity. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and SD–406 Award and the Ferd Kiesel Memorial Award by Forestry 10 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the Com- the Association of California School Adminis- Committee on Foreign Relations modity Futures Trading Commission, trators and he received the President’s Circle Business meeting to consider an original focusing on the effective enforcement Award for Outstanding Service to Education resolution entitled, ‘‘to authorize the and the future of derivatives regula- and the Community from Diablo Valley Col- limited use of the United States Armed tion. lege Foundation. These are only a few of the Forces against the Islamic State of SR–328A many commendations that over the years Committee on Banking, Housing, and Iraq and the Levant, and the nomina- have recognized Dr. Ovick’s outstanding serv- Urban Affairs tion of Antony Blinken, of New York, ice to our students, teachers, and our entire To hold an oversight hearing to examine to be Deputy Secretary of State. community. cybersecurity, focusing on enhancing SD–419 But what is most important to know about coordination to protect the financial Committee on the Judiciary Joe Ovick is that he has always been a ‘‘stu- sector. Business meeting to consider the nomi- dents first’’ type of educator. He has made it SD–538 nations of Joan Marie Azrack, to be a point to personally visit students and teach- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- United States District Judge for the ers throughout the year, lending freely his sup- sources Eastern District of New York, Loretta Business meeting to consider the nomi- Copeland Biggs, to be United States port and hands-on experience to ensure that District Judge for the Middle District every child has an opportunity to thrive in the nation of Colette Dodson Honorable, of Arkansas, to be a Member of the Fed- of North Carolina, Elizabeth K. Dillon, classroom. And it is clear from the energy and eral Energy Regulatory Commission. to be United States District Judge for enthusiasm Joe brings to every facet of his SD–366 the Western District of Virginia, and job, that this has been a 45-year love affair Committee on the Judiciary Michael P. Botticelli, of the District of with the learning process. To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Columbia, to be Director of National I ask my colleagues to join with me today in tions of Michelle K. Lee, of California, Drug Control Policy. commending my friend, Dr. Joseph Ovick, on to be Under Secretary of Commerce for SD–226

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:58 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08DE8.017 E08DEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS Monday, December 8, 2014 Daily Digest Senate S. 2777, to establish the Surface Transportation Chamber Action Board as an independent establishment, with an Routine Proceedings, pages S6359–S6398 amendment in the nature of a substitute. Page S6388 Measures Introduced: Three bills and one resolu- Measures Passed: tion were introduced, as follows: S. 2987–2989, and FOIA Improvement Act: Senate passed S. 2520, S. Res. 595. Page S6388 to improve the Freedom of Information Act, after Measures Reported: agreeing to the committee amendment in the nature S. 2946, to provide improved water, sanitation, of a substitute. Pages S6375–77 and hygiene programs for high priority developing Federal Information Security Modernization countries, with an amendment in the nature of a Act: Senate passed S. 2521, to amend chapter 35 of substitute. (S. Rept. No. 113–286) title 44, United States Code, to provide for reform Report to accompany S. 2520, to improve the to Federal information security, after agreeing to the Freedom of Information Act. (S. Rept. No. 113–287) following amendment proposed thereto: Page S6395 S. 429, to enable concrete masonry products man- Reid (for Carper/Coburn) Amendment No. 3975, ufacturers to establish, finance, and carry out a co- in the nature of a substitute. Page S6395 ordinated program of research, education, and pro- motion to improve, maintain, and develop markets Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization for concrete masonry products, with an amendment Act: Senate passed H.R. 1281, to amend the Public in the nature of a substitute. Health Service Act to reauthorize programs under part A of title XI of such Act, after agreeing to the S. 1014, to reduce sports-related concussions in following amendment proposed thereto: Page S6395 youth, with an amendment in the nature of a sub- Reid (for Paul) Amendment No. 3976, to clarify stitute. rules relating to newborn screening research and in- S. 2022, to establish scientific standards and pro- formed consent. Page S6395 tocols across forensic disciplines, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Neil Havens Post Office: Committee on Home- S. 2094, to provide for the establishment of na- land Security and Governmental Affairs was dis- tionally uniform and environmentally sound stand- charged from further consideration of H.R. 4939, to ards governing discharges incidental to the normal designate the facility of the United States Postal operation of a vessel, with an amendment in the na- Service located at 2551 Galena Avenue in Simi Val- ture of a substitute. ley, California, as the ‘‘Neil Havens Post Office’’, S. 2482, to implement the Convention on the and the bill was then passed. Page S6395 Conservation and Management of the High Seas James R. Burgess Jr. Post Office Building: Com- Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean, as mittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- adopted at Tokyo on February 24, 2012, with an fairs was discharged from further consideration of amendment in the nature of a substitute. H.R. 1707, to designate the facility of the United S. 2484, to implement the Convention on the States Postal Service located at 302 East Green Street Conservation and Management of the High Seas in Champaign, Illinois, as the ‘‘James R. Burgess Jr. Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean, as Post Office Building’’, and the bill was then passed. adopted at Auckland on November 14, 2009, with Page S6395 an amendment in the nature of a substitute. George Thomas ‘Mickey’ Leland Post Office S. 2485, to implement the Amendment to the Building: Committee on Homeland Security and Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in Governmental Affairs was discharged from further the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries, as adopted at Lis- consideration of H.R. 78, to designate the facility of bon on September 28, 2007. the United States Postal Service located at 4110 D1090

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:19 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D08DE4.REC D08DEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with DIGEST December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D1091 Almeda Road in Houston, Texas, as the ‘‘George after agreeing to the committee amendments, and Thomas ‘Mickey’ Leland Post Office Building’’, and the following amendment proposed thereto: the bill was then passed. Pages S6395–96 Pages S6396–98 National Clandestine Service of the Central In- Reid (for Menendez) Amendment No. 3974, in telligence Agency NCS Officer Gregg David the nature of a substitute. Page S6398 Wenzel Memorial Post Office: Committee on Appointments: Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs was Federal Judicial Center Foundation: The Chair discharged from further consideration of H.R. 2112, announced, on behalf of the Majority Leader, pursu- to designate the facility of the United States Postal ant to the provisions of Public Law 100–702, the Service located at 787 State Route 17M in Monroe, appointment of the following individual to the board New York, as the ‘‘National Clandestine Service of of the Federal Judicial Center Foundation: Peter the Central Intelligence Agency NCS Officer Gregg Kraus of Texas vice Richard D. Casey of South Da- David Wenzel Memorial Post Office’’, and the bill kota. Page S6395 was then passed. Page S6396 Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building: lowing nominations: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental By 52 yeas to 40 nays (Vote No. EX. 316), Jeffery Affairs was discharged from further consideration of Martin Baran, of Virginia, to be a Member of the H.R. 2223, to designate the facility of the United Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of States Postal Service located at 220 Elm Avenue in the term expiring June 30, 2018. Munising, Michigan, as the ‘‘Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Pages S6378–79, S6398 Post Office Building’’, and the bill was then passed. By 54 yeas to 40 nays (Vote No. EX. 317), Page S6396 Lauren McGarity McFerran, of the District of Co- Larcenia J. Bullard Post Office Building: Com- lumbia, to be a Member of the National Labor Rela- mittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- tions Board for the term of five years expiring De- fairs was discharged from further consideration of cember 16, 2019. Pages S6378–79, S6398 H.R. 2678, to designate the facility of the United Ellen Dudley Williams, of Maryland, to be Direc- States Postal Service located at 10360 Southwest tor of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-En- 186th Street in Miami, Florida, as the ‘‘Larcenia J. ergy, Department of Energy. Pages S6378–79, S6398 Bullard Post Office Building’’, and the bill was then Messages from the House: Pages S6384–85 passed. Page S6396 Measures Read the First Time: Pages S6385, S6396 Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Enrolled Bills Presented: Page S6385 Affairs was discharged from further consideration of Executive Communications: Pages S6385–87 H.R. 3534, to designate the facility of the United Petitions and Memorials: Pages S6387–88 States Postal Service located at 113 West Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Michigan, as the ‘‘Officer James Executive Reports of Committees: Page S6388 Bonneau Memorial Post Office’’, and the bill was Additional Cosponsors: Pages S6388–89 then passed. Page S6396 Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Corporal Christian A. Guzman Rivera Post Of- Page S6389 fice Building: Committee on Homeland Security Additional Statements: Page S6383–84 and Governmental Affairs was discharged from fur- ther consideration of H.R. 5030, to designate the fa- Amendments Submitted: Pages S6389–95 cility of the United States Postal Service located at Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S6395 13500 SW 250 Street in Princeton, Florida, as the Privileges of the Floor: Page S6395 ‘‘Corporal Christian A. Guzman Rivera Post Office Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. Building’’, and the bill was then passed. Page S6396 (Total—317) Page S6379 Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m. and ad- Society Act: Senate passed S. 2142, to impose tar- journed at 7:45 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, De- geted sanctions on persons responsible for violations cember 9, 2014. (For Senate’s program, see the re- of human rights of antigovernment protesters in marks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on Venezuela, to strengthen civil society in Venezuela, page S6398.)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:01 Sep 13, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\RECORD14\DEC 2014\D08DE4.REC D08DE4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE D1092 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST December 8, 2014 ley, of Virginia, to be General Counsel, Department Committee Meetings of Veterans Affairs. (Committees not listed did not meet) BUSINESS MEETING Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Committee ordered fa- vorably reported the nomination of Leigh A. Brad- h House of Representatives amendment to H.R. 3979, pursuant to House Reso- Chamber Action lution 770, the Clerk be instructed to make the cor- Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 8 public rection placed at the desk. Page H8826 bills, H.R. 5803–5810; and 3 resolutions, H. Res. California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 772 09774 were introduced. Pages H8867–68 2014: The House considered H.R. 5781, to provide Additional Cosponsors: Page H8868 short-term water supplies to drought-stricken Cali- Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: fornia. Further proceedings were postponed. H.R. 4309, to amend the Sikes Act to make cer- Pages H8826–40 tain improvements to the administration of coopera- Pursuant to the rule, the amendment printed in tive agreements for land management related to De- Part C of H. Rept. 113–646 shall be considered as partment of Defense readiness activities, and for adopted. Page H8826 other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. H. Res. 770, amended, the rule providing for con- 113–647, Part 1); sideration of the bills (H.R. 3979), (H.R. 5759), and H.R. 4489, to designate memorials to the service (H.R. 5781), was agreed to on December 4. of members of the United States Armed Forces in Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules World War I, and for other purposes, with an and pass the following measures: amendment (H. Rept. 113–648, Part 1); Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson Post Office Designation H.R. 4402, to authorize the Secretary of the Navy Act: H.R. 5385, to designate the facility of the to establish a surface danger zone over the Guam United States Postal Service located at 55 Grasso National Wildlife Refuge or any portion thereof to Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri, as the ‘‘Sgt. Amanda N. support the operation of a live-fire training range Pinson Post Office’’; Pages H8840–41 complex, with an amendment (H. Rept. 113–649, Part 1); and Sgt. Zachary M. Fisher Post Office Designation H.R. 5683, to ensure appropriate judicial review Act: H.R. 5794, to designate the facility of the of Federal Government actions by amending the pro- United States Postal Service located at 16105 hibition on the exercise of jurisdiction by the United Swingley Ridge Road in Chesterfield, Missouri, as States Court of Federal Claims of certain claims the ‘‘Sgt. Zachary M. Fisher Post Office’’; pending in other courts (H. Rept. 113–650). Pages H8841–42 Page H8867 Father Richard Marquess-Barry Post Office Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he Building Designation Act: H.R. 4030, to designate appointed Representative Byrne to act as Speaker pro the facility of the United States Postal Service lo- tempore for today. Page H8821 cated at 18640 NW 2nd Avenue in Miami, Florida, as the ‘‘Father Richard Marquess-Barry Post Office Recess: The House recessed at 12:32 p.m. and re- Building’’; Page H8842 convened at 2 p.m. Page S8825 Federal Correctional Officer Scott J. Williams Guest Chaplain: Lt. Cmdr. Robert Burns Chaplain, Memorial Post Office Building Designation Act: United States Navy Headquarters, U.S. Marine H.R. 5562, to designate the facility of the United Corps, Plantation, Florida. Page H8825 States Postal Service located at 801 West Ocean Av- Unanimous consent agreement to correct H.R. enue in Lompoc, California, as the ‘‘Federal Correc- 3979: Agreed by unanimous consent that in the en- tional Officer Scott J. Williams Memorial Post Of- grossment of the House amendment to the Senate fice Building’’; Pages H8842–43

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:19 Dec 09, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D08DE4.REC D08DEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with DIGEST December 8, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D1093 Juanita Millender-McDonald Post Office Des- tation, and hygiene to the world’s poorest on an eq- ignation Act: H.R. 5687, to designate the facility of uitable and sustainable basis. Page H8848 the United States Postal Service located at 101 East Agreed to the Poe (TX) amendment in the nature Market Street in Long Beach, California, as the ‘‘Jua- of a substitute by voice vote. Pages H8854–56 nita Millender-McDonald Post Office’’; Senate Message: Message received from the Senate Pages H8843–44 by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse Des- House today appears on page H8825. ignation Act: H.R. 579, to designate the United Senate Referrals: S. 1683 was held at the desk. S. States courthouse located at 501 East Court Street in 1447 was referred to the Committee on Natural Re- Jackson, Mississippi, as the ‘‘R. Jess Brown United sources, and S.J. Res. 45 was referred to the Com- States Courthouse’’; Pages H8844–45 mittee on House Administration. Pages H8825, H8866 James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway and Quorum Calls—Votes: There were no Yea and Nay James L. Oberstar National Scenic Byway Des- votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were ignation Act: H.R. 4926, amended, to designate the no quorum calls. ‘‘James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway’’ and the ‘‘James L. Oberstar National Scenic Byway’’ in the Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and ad- State of Minnesota; Pages H8845–47 journed at 5:56 p.m. Agreed to amend the title so as to read ‘‘To des- ignate a segment of Interstate Route 35 in the State Committee Meetings of Minnesota as the ‘James L. Oberstar Memorial No hearings were held. Highway’.’’. Page H8847 Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States Courthouse Joint Meetings Designation Act: H.R. 5146, to designate the No joint committee meetings were held. United States courthouse located at 700 Grant Street f in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States Courthouse’’; Page H8848 NEW PUBLIC LAWS Lieutenant General Richard J. Seitz Commu- (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D1069) nity-Based Outpatient Clinic Designation Act: S. H.R. 4067, to provide for the extension of the en- 1434, to designate the Junction City Community- forcement instruction on supervision requirements Based Outpatient Clinic located at 715 Southwind for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access Drive, Junction City, Kansas, as the Lieutenant Gen- and small rural hospitals through 2014. Signed on eral Richard J. Seitz Community-Based Outpatient December 4, 2014. (Public Law 113–198) Clinic; Pages H8856–57 H.R. 5441, to amend the Federal charter of the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Act of 2013: S. Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to re- 229, to designate the medical center of the Depart- flect the service of women in the Armed Forces of ment of Veterans Affairs located at 3900 Woodland the United States. Signed on December 4, 2014. Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Cor- (Public Law 113–199) poral Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans H.R. 5728, to amend the Communications Act of Affairs Medical Center’’; and Pages H8857–59 1934 and title 17, United States Code, to extend ex- piring provisions relating to the retransmission of Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Out- signals of television broadcast stations. Signed on patient Clinic Designation Act: S. 2921, to des- December 4, 2014. (Public Law 113–200) ignate the community based outpatient clinic of the H.J. Res. 129, appointing the day for the con- Department of Veterans Affairs located at 310 Home vening of the first session of the One Hundred Four- Boulevard in Galesburg, Illinois, as the ‘‘Lane A. teenth Congress. Signed on December 4, 2014. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic’’. (Public Law 113–201) Pages H8859–60 f Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2014: The House agreed to discharge from com- COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, mittee and pass H.R. 2901, to strengthen imple- DECEMBER 9, 2014 mentation of the Senator Paul Simon Water for the (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Poor Act of 2005 by improving the capacity of the United States Government to implement, leverage, Senate and monitor and evaluate programs to provide first- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Sub- time or improved access to safe drinking water, sani- committee on Housing, Transportation, and Community

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:53 May 02, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\RECORD14\DEC 2014\D08DE4.REC D08DE4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE D1094 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST December 8, 2014 Development, to hold hearings to examine inequality, op- voked, Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomi- portunity, and the housing market, 11 a.m., SD–538. nations at 6 p.m. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: busi- During the balance of the week, Senate may con- ness meeting to consider the nominations of Willie E. sider any cleared legislative and executive business. May, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology, Tho Dinh-Zarr, of Texas, Senate Committees to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board, and Mark R. Rosekind, of California, to be Ad- (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) ministrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Decem- ministration, and Carlos A. Monje, Jr., of Louisiana, to ber 10, to hold hearings to examine the Commodity Fu- be Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, both of tures Trading Commission, focusing on the effective en- the Department of Transportation, Time to be an- forcement and the future of derivatives regulation, 10 nounced, S–219, Capitol. a.m., SR–328A. Committee on Finance: to hold hearings to examine Social Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: De- Security, focusing on if there is a key foundation of eco- cember 9, Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, nomic security working for women, 9:30 a.m., SD–215. and Community Development, to hold hearings to exam- Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on Inter- ine inequality, opportunity, and the housing market, 11 national Operations and Organizations, Human Rights, a.m., SD–538. Democracy, and Global Women’s Issues, to hold hearings December 10, Full Committee, to hold an oversight to examine the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant hearing to examine cybersecurity, focusing on enhancing (ISIL), focusing on confronting the growing humanitarian coordination to protect the financial sector, 10 a.m., crisis in Iraq and Syria, 10 a.m., SD–419. SD–538. Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the au- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: De- thorization for the use of military force against the Is- cember 9, business meeting to consider the nominations lamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), 2 p.m., of Willie E. May, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary of SD–106. Commerce for Standards and Technology, Tho Dinh-Zarr, Committee on Judiciary: Subcommittee on Crime and of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Terrorism, to hold hearings to examine campus sexual as- Safety Board, and Mark R. Rosekind, of California, to be sault, focusing on the roles and responsibilities of law en- Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety forcement, 10 a.m., SD–226. Administration, and Carlos A. Monje, Jr., of Louisiana, to Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and be Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, both of Human Rights, to hold hearings to examine the state of the Department of Transportation, Time to be an- civil and human rights in the United States, 2:30 p.m., nounced, S–219, Capitol. SH–216. December 10, Subcommittee on Surface Transportation House and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, to hold hearings to examine passenger rail, focusing on Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on investing in our nation’s future, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. Health, hearing entitled ‘‘Setting Fiscal Priorities’’, 10:30 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: December 10, a.m., 2123 Rayburn. business meeting to consider the nomination of Colette Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Full Com- Dodson Honorable, of Arkansas, to be a Member of the mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining ObamaCare Trans- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 10 a.m., parency Failures’’, 9:30 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. SD–366. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Dis- Committee on Environment and Public Works: December ability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, hearing entitled 11, with the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ‘‘Timeless Honor: Reviewing Current Operations of our and Pensions, to hold a joint oversight hearing to exam- National Cemeteries’’, 1 p.m., 334 Cannon. ine the implementation of the President’s executive order f on Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security, 9:30 a.m., SD–406. CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Committee on Finance: December 9, to hold hearings to Week of December 9 through December 12, examine Social Security, focusing on if there is a key 2014 foundation of economic security working for women, 9:30 a.m., SD–215. Senate Chamber Committee on Foreign Relations: December 9, Sub- On Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m., Senate will vote on the committee on International Operations and Organiza- tions, Human Rights, Democracy, and Global Women’s motions to invoke cloture on the nominations of Issues, to hold hearings to examine the Islamic State of Virginia Tyler Lodge, of Tennessee, to be a Member Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), focusing on confronting the of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley growing humanitarian crisis in Iraq and Syria, 10 a.m., Authority, and Ronald Anderson Walter, of Ten- SD–419. nessee, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of December 9, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- the Tennessee Valley Authority. 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against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Act of 1975: Are We Positioning America for Success in 2 p.m., SD–106. an Era of Energy Abundance?’’, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. December 10, Subcommittee on African Affairs, to Committee on Foreign Affairs, December 10, Full Com- hold hearings to examine the Ebola epidemic, focusing on mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Countering ISIS: Are We Mak- the keys to success for the international response, 10:30 ing Progress?’’, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. a.m., SD–419. December 10, Subcommittee on Terrorism, Non- December 11, Full Committee, business meeting to proliferation, and Trade; and Subcommittee on Strategic consider an original resolution entitled, ‘‘to authorize the Forces of the Committee on Armed Services, joint hearing limited use of the United States Armed Forces against the entitled ‘‘Russian Arms Control Cheating and the Ad- Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, and the nomination ministration’s Responses’’, 2 p.m., 2118 Rayburn. of Antony Blinken, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary December 10, Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and of State, 10 a.m., SD–419. Emerging Threats, hearing entitled ‘‘The United States as Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: De- an Arctic Nation: Opportunities in the High North’’, 2 cember 11, with the Committee on Environment and p.m., 2200 Rayburn. Public Works, to hold a joint oversight hearing to exam- December 10, Subcommittee on the Middle East and ine the implementation of the President’s executive order North Africa; and the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pa- on Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security, 9:30 cific, joint hearing entitled ‘‘After the Withdrawal: The a.m., SD–406. Way Forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan (Part III)’’, 2 Committee on Judiciary: December 9, Subcommittee on p.m., 2167 Rayburn. Crime and Terrorism, to hold hearings to examine cam- Committee on the Judiciary, December 10, Subcommittee pus sexual assault, focusing on the roles and responsibil- on Immigration and Border Security, hearing entitled ities of law enforcement, 10 a.m., SD–226. ‘‘The Impact on Local Communities of the Release of Un- December 9, Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil accompanied Alien Minors and the Need for Consultation Rights and Human Rights, to hold hearings to examine and Notification’’, 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. the state of civil and human rights in the United States, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, December 2:30 p.m., SH–216. 10, Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Health Care and En- December 10, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- titlements, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining EPA’s Manage- amine the nominations of Michelle K. Lee, of California, ment of the Renewable Fuel Standard Program’’, 9:30 to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Prop- a.m., 2154 Rayburn. erty and Director of the United States Patent and Trade- December 10, Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, mark Office, and Daniel Henry Marti, of Virginia, to be U.S. Postal Service, and the Census, hearing entitled ‘‘Ad- Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, Executive dressing the Backlog in the Federal Employee Retirement Office of the President, 10 a.m., SD–226. Process’’, 1:30 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. December 10, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, December 10, amine the President’s executive action on immigration Subcommittee on Space, hearing entitled ‘‘An Update on and the need to pass comprehensive reform, 2:30 p.m., the Space Launch System and Orion: Monitoring the De- SD–226. velopment of the Nation’s Deep Space Exploration Capa- December 11, Full Committee, business meeting to bilities’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. consider the nominations of Joan Marie Azrack, to be December 11, Subcommittee on Energy, hearing enti- United States District Judge for the Eastern District of tled ‘‘The Future of Nuclear Energy’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Ray- New York, Loretta Copeland Biggs, to be United States burn. District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, De- Elizabeth K. Dillon, to be United States District Judge cember 10, Subcommittee on Aviation, hearing entitled for the Western District of Virginia, and Michael P. Bot- ‘‘U.S. Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Integration, Over- ticelli, of the District of Columbia, to be Director of Na- sight, and Competitiveness’’, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. tional Drug Control Policy, 10 a.m., SD–226. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, December 11, Full Com- mittee, business meeting to approve the second annual House Committees activities report for the 113th Congress; hearing entitled Committee on Energy and Commerce, December 10, Sub- ‘‘Evaluating Federal and Community Efforts to Eliminate committee on Health, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining Veteran Homelessness’’, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon. FDA’s Role in the Regulation of Genetically Modified Select Committee on Benghazi, December 10, Full Com- Food Ingredients’’, 10:15 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Hearing 2’’, relating to review- December 11, Subcommittee on Energy and Power, ing efforts to secure U.S. diplomatic facilities and per- hearing entitled ‘‘The Energy Policy and Conservation sonnel, 10 a.m., HVC–210.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 9 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 9

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: After the transaction of any Program for Tuesday: Complete consideration of H.R. morning business (not to extend beyond 10:30 a.m.), Sen- 5781—California Emergency Drought Relief Act of ate will vote on the motions to invoke cloture on the 2014. Consideration of the following measures under sus- nominations of Virginia Tyler Lodge, of Tennessee, to be pension of the rules: (1) H.R 5086—To amend the Na- a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Val- tional Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the In- ley Authority, and Ronald Anderson Walter, of Ten- terior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating nessee, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail, and for Tennessee Valley Authority. If cloture is invoked, Senate other purposes, as amended; (2) H.R 5699—John Muir will vote on confirmation of the nominations at 6 p.m. National Historic Site Expansion Act, as amended; (3) (Senate will recess from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. for their respec- H.R 5701—Western Oregon Indian Tribal Lands Act, as tive party conferences.) amended; (4) S. 1000—Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2014; (5) H.R. 5705—Propane Edu- cation and Research Enhancement Act of 2014; (6) H.R. 5185—EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2014, as amend- ed; (7) H.R. 5764—Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2014; (8) S. 2759—To release the City of St. Clair, Missouri, from all restrictions, conditions, and limi- tations on the use, encumbrance, conveyance, and closure of the St. Clair Regional Airport; (9) H.R. 5059—Clay Hunt SAV Act, as amended; (10) H.R. 5656—Global Food Security Act of 2014, as amended; (11) S. 1683— Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2014; and (12) S. 1691— Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Guthrie, Brett, Ky., E1747 Poe, Ted, Tex., E1748 Hahn, Janice, Calif., E1751 Smith, Christopher H., N.J., E1747 Barr, Andy, Ky., E1747 Holt, Rush, N.J., E1752 Thompson, Bennie G., Miss., E1751, E1751, E1752, Coffman, Mike, Colo., E1753 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E1749 E1753, E1753 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E1753 Lujan Grisham, Michelle, N.M., E1751 Wenstrup, Brad R., Ohio, E1752 Denham, Jeff, Calif., E1750 Miller, George, Calif., E1753 Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E1748 Paulsen, Erik, Minn., E1752, E1753

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