E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 114 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2016 No. 174 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was sion III football player of the year. Car- tral Minnesota Builders Association, called to order by the Speaker pro tem- ter Hanson has started every season for working to represent his and other pore (Mr. DENHAM). 4 years, was a preseason All-American, companies throughout the St. Cloud f and this year led his team in tackles. community and our State. Carter doesn’t just excel on the foot- Mike always goes above and beyond DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO ball field, but in the classroom and the by hosting job site tours, advocating TEMPORE community as well. He has maintained for the building industry at the State The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- a 4.0 grade point average for 4 years, capitol, as well as educating elected of- fore the House the following commu- and this year, he has been selected as ficials on the issues and concerns of his nication from the Speaker: the only Division III finalist for the field. He even recently represented his WASHINGTON, DC, National Football Foundation’s Camp- company and industry at a roundtable December 5, 2016. bell Trophy, which is given to the best we hosted to explain their concerns I hereby appoint the Honorable JEFF student athlete in football. about our Nation’s failing healthcare DENHAM to act as Speaker pro tempore on Carter is a global business leadership system. this day. major. He has already put his degree to Mike is a true asset to our commu- PAUL D. RYAN, good work by volunteering in Haiti and nity and the building industry. He is Speaker of the House of Representatives. for organizations like Kids Against well deserving of being named Builder f Hunger and St. Jude Children’s Re- of the Year. Congratulations, Mike. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE search Hospital. I am proud that a young man like DODD-FRANK The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Carter hails from the great State of Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. ant to the order of the House of Janu- Minnesota, and I am positive that we Speaker, the consequences of the Great ary 5, 2016, the Chair will now recog- are going to see great accomplishments Recession have been all too real: homes nize Members from lists submitted by from him in the future. and jobs lost, retirement plans ruined, the majority and minority leaders for The winner of the Gagliardi Trophy and fewer opportunities for Americans morning-hour debate. will be announced shortly, and while from all walks of life. Unfortunately, The Chair will alternate recognition there is great competition, I am con- Dodd-Frank has further entrenched the between the parties, with each party vinced that no one is more deserving too-big-to-fail bailout mentality, done limited to 1 hour and each Member than Carter Hanson. little to reduce the likelihood of an- other than the majority and minority CELEBRATING MIKE GOHMAN OF W. GOHMAN other severe recession, and hindered leaders and the minority whip limited CONSTRUCTION economic growth. to 5 minutes, but in no event shall de- Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Thankfully, the Systemic Risk Des- bate continue beyond 1:50 p.m. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Mike ignation Improvement Act amends the f Gohman of W. Gohman Construction one-size-fits-all approach to regulation for being named Builder of the Year by taken by Dodd-Frank for large banks, CELEBRATING CARTER HANSON, A the Builders Association of Minnesota. providing a more tailored assessment GAGLIARDI RECIPIENT W. Gohman Construction was estab- of these financial institutions when de- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The lished in 1950 by Mike’s grandfather, termining their level of risk. This law Chair recognizes the gentleman from Willard Gohman, out of his shed. Like will require regulators to examine a Minnesota (Mr. EMMER) for 5 minutes. many of Minnesota’s small businesses, range of indicators—not just the size of Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. this company has evolved and grown. a bank—to understand whether or not Speaker, I rise today to celebrate one Today Mike is the third generation to a bank could threaten the financial in- of Minnesota’s most promising student own and run this incredible company, tegrity of the United States and wheth- athletes, St. John’s linebacker Carter and he continually works to uphold the er it should be designated as system- Hanson. Carter has been chosen as one integrity that his father and his grand- ically important. This reform will pro- of the semifinalists for the prestigious father started. vide a more pragmatic approach to reg- Gagliardi Trophy. To Mike, it has never been just about ulation, which will make the American This trophy is named after the the success of his company, but of the economy stronger. former St. John’s University Hall of building industry as a whole. He has I want to thank Mr. LUETKEMEYER Fame, renowned football coach John been an active member of the Builders and Chairman HENSARLING for their Gagliardi and is given to the best Divi- Association of Minnesota and the Cen- leadership on this issue and those who b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H7145 . VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:12 Dec 06, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05DE7.000 H05DEPT1 rfrederick on DSK30MX082PROD with HOUSE H7146 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 5, 2016 supported it when it passed in the lic for which it stands, one nation under God, have the opportunities they need House last week. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. today, and a social media initiative f f ‘‘Be in the Know about ElDo Mo’’ to HONORING AIR FORCE LIEUTEN- raise awareness about this wonderful RECESS ANT COLONEL ROCKO RODRI- city and its residents. Communities like El Dorado Springs The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- GUEZ ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair are the foundation of Missouri and our (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina declares the House in recess until 2 way of life. Thanks to the hard work asked and was given permission to ad- p.m. today. and dedication of these chamber lead- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- ers, we continue to sustain and Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 5 min- vise and extend his remarks.) strengthen our communities. utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. I applaud the chamber’s work to f Speaker, today, I am grateful to ex- grow and sustain its community, rec- ognizing its specific assets and oppor- b 1400 press my appreciation to Lieutenant Colonel Rocko Rodriguez, U.S. Air tunities, and I congratulate the cham- AFTER RECESS Force, of San Antonio, Texas. ber on all its accomplishments. The recess having expired, the House For the past year, I have had the f was called to order by the Speaker pro privilege of working alongside Rocko CONGRATULATING NEW DEMO- tempore (Mr. WOMACK) at 2 p.m. in the office as he served the people of CRAT COALITION LEADERSHIP South Carolina’s Second Congressional f District as a defense fellow on assign- (Mr. PETERS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 PRAYER ment from the Air Force. Lieutenant Colonel Rodriguez was minute.) The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise commissioned in 2001, through the Offi- J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: today to congratulate the newly elect- cer Training School at Maxwell Air Loving and gracious God, we give ed leadership of the New Democrat Co- Force Base, Alabama. He distinguished You thanks for giving us another day. alition. himself early as a leader, holding var- We ask today that You bless the Our new chair, JIM HIMES, and newly ious positions in special operations and Members of the people’s House, to be elected co-chairs, JARED POLIS, SUZAN cyber operations. Rocko has served the best and most faithful servants of DELBENE, TERRI SEWELL, and DEREK honorably in Operations Iraqi and En- the people they serve. KILMER, are strong, bipartisan pro- during Freedom, Southern Watch, and May they be filled with gratitude at growth leaders. They bring the vision Deny Flight. the opportunity they have to serve in and experience to guide the New Demo- Rocko is a dedicated member of the this place. We thank You for the abili- crat Coalition in the 115th Congress. Air Force with academic achievements. ties they have been given to do their New Dems are pragmatic leaders who He will graduate from the Air Force work, to contribute to the common stand up for working families and work Legislative Fellowship program this good. across the aisle to expand economic op- Thursday and will receive his masters As this second session of the 114th portunity. They are focused on cre- of science degree from Georgetown Congress draws near its end, and legis- ating jobs and building an economy University Government Affairs Insti- that leaves no one behind, a mission lative business once again weighs heav- tute. Lieutenant Colonel Rodriguez that will not change under the next ad- ily on this Hill, withhold not Your spir- will soon be transitioning to work at ministration.