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Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014 No. 56 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was teered for the U.S. Army in 1967 and is Chamber of Commerce and the south- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- a decorated Vietnam veteran. He was eastern Indiana Shrine Club. He also pore (Mr. WOLF). awarded the Bronze Star for saving a served on the Dearborn County Hos- f man’s life and also earned a Combat In- pital board of trustees. fantry Badge and four Air Medals. Both Allen Paul and Johnny Nugent DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO After being honorably discharged serve as shining examples of what it TEMPORE from the Army, Allen was elected to means to be a public servant. I ask the The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- the State senate in 1986, where he was entire Sixth Congressional District to fore the House the following commu- a tireless advocate for military mem- join me in recognizing these two out- nication from the Speaker: bers and their families. He passed im- standing Hoosier legislators. WASHINGTON, DC, portant legislation to help veterans re- I have no doubt these great men will April 7, 2014. ceive a college degree and supported bring the same commitment, dedica- I hereby appoint the Honorable FRANK R. legislation to offer in-state tuition for tion, and enthusiasm that they have WOLF to act as Speaker pro tempore on this veterans. had during their service to their con- day. Senator Paul has the distinction of stituents and their communities, and JOHN A. BOEHNER, apply that in the next chapter of their Speaker of the House of Representatives. being the first legislator from eastern Indiana to serve in a leadership posi- lives. f tion within his caucus. During his 28- f MORNING-HOUR DEBATE year tenure in the senate, he served as FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- majority whip, chairman of the Insur- FREEDOM OF RELIGION ant to the order of the House of Janu- ance Committee and chair of the Fi- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. nancial Institutions Committee. His ary 7, 2014, the Chair will now recog- MESSER). The Chair recognizes the gen- political savvy and institutional nize Members from lists submitted by tleman from Virginia (Mr. WOLF) for 5 the majority and minority leaders for knowledge will certainly be missed by minutes. morning-hour debate. his colleagues in the State legislature. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, our Nation The Chair will alternate recognition Senator Paul’s dear friend Senator was founded on two core principles: between the parties, with each party Johnny Nugent has also decided to re- freedom of speech and freedom of reli- limited to 1 hour and each Member tire after more than 30 years in office. gion, both of which are contained in other than the majority and minority He too is a veteran of the U.S. Army the First Amendment of the Constitu- leaders and the minority whip limited and Army Reserve. tion. No one in America is arrested for to 5 minutes, but in no event shall de- At the age of 26, Johnny was elected criticizing elected officials, including bate continue beyond 1:50 p.m. Dearborn County commissioner, the the President. No one in America is im- f youngest commissioner ever elected in prisoned for going to a mosque on a Indiana. As a State senator, Johnny Friday, a synagogue on a Saturday, or HONORING RETIRED STATE SEN- Nugent held numerous leadership posi- a church on a Sunday. ATORS ALLEN PAUL AND JOHN- tions, including majority floor leader, The fact that we as Americans can NY NUGENT chair of the Agricultural and Small express ourselves so freely and choose The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Business Committee and ranking mem- to worship whenever and wherever we Chair recognizes the gentleman from ber of the Insurance and Financial In- want are at the heart of America’s Indiana (Mr. MESSER) for 5 minutes. stitutions Committee. greatness. That is why I am so troubled Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Senator Nugent has been a tireless by the recent events surrounding the today to recognize the career of two ex- defender of the Second Amendment and high-tech entrepreneur and Mozilla co- traordinary Indiana State legislators: served two terms on the NRA’s board of founder, Brendan Eich, who, despite his Senators Allen Paul and Johnny directors. During his tenure in the sen- unquestioned professional credentials, Nugent. These two close friends have ate, he successfully sponsored Indiana’s was forced to resign because of a $1,000 served the State of Indiana for decades. ‘‘Castle Doctrine,’’ as well as the Na- personal donation he made in 2008 in I want to personally thank them for tion’s first lifetime concealed-carry support of Proposition 8, the California all of their hard work and recognize permit. ballot initiative in support of tradi- them for their many accomplishments. Senator Nugent is also known for his tional marriage. First, let me tell you a little bit involvement in his local community. Regardless of your views on mar- about Senator Allen Paul. Allen volun- He is a member of the Dearborn County riage, any American who values the

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Nowhere have I read that Mr. Eich House to do their work as well as it can This story, highlighted over the ever discriminated against coworkers. be done. weekend in the Spartanburg Herald In fact, by all accounts, he is a fair and We ask that You send Your spirit Journal, reveals the nightmares South honorable employer. Yet, because of upon them, giving them the gifts of pa- Carolinians and millions of Americans his private beliefs about traditional tience and diligence. With all the pres- are experiencing as a direct result of marriage, which I share, he has been sures for action that cry out each day, ObamaCare’s failures. demonized and his livelihood has been and with all the concern and worry This unworkable law is tragically compromised. that accompanies any responsibility, flawed. It is not fair that the Presi- As troubling as this particular inci- we pray that they might know Your dent’s broken promises have created dent is, the chilling effect it will have peace, which surpasses all human un- barriers when making a trip to the doc- on the broader issues of free speech derstanding. tor. cannot be overstated. May Your voice speak to them in the ObamaCare will continue to hammer I find it notable that Andrew Sul- depths of their hearts, illuminating down on our families if it is not re- livan, a leading activist in the gay their minds and spirts, thus enabling pealed and replaced with a common- community, has come to Mr. Eich’s de- them to view the tasks of this day with sense solution that maintains the doc- fense. Mr. Sullivan has been widely confidence and hope. All this day, and tor-patient relationship, instead of Big quoted as writing: through the week, may they do their Government’s dictates destroying jobs. The whole episode disgusts me, as it should best to find solutions to the pressing In conclusion, God bless our troops, anyone interested in a tolerant and diverse issues facing our Nation. and we will never forget September the society. If this is the gay rights movement May all that is done this day be for 11th in the global war on terrorism. today, hounding our opponents with a fanati- Your greater honor and glory. f cism more like the religious right than any- Amen. one else, then count me out. THE FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT Yes, public opinion on gay marriage f INSURANCE PROGRAM has shifted since 2008, when both then- THE JOURNAL (Mr. LEVIN asked and was given per- Presidential candidates Barack Obama The SPEAKER pro tempore. The mission to address the House for 1 and JOHN MCCAIN supported defining Chair has examined the Journal of the minute and to revise and extend his re- marriage as a union of one man and last day’s proceedings and announces marks.) one woman. But America has never to the House her approval thereof. Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, today been defined by mob rule. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- marks the 100th day that unemployed Even if just 1 percent of the country nal stands approved. Americans have been cut off the Fed- supported defining marriage as be- f eral unemployment insurance program. tween a man and a woman, which is Let me give voice to how they have hardly the case, that 1 percent still has PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE spent the last 100 days. A woman from a right to hold that view, particularly The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the Pennsylvania wrote: when it is a view based, in many cases, gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. It’s scary, Mr. Levin, not knowing what on one’s most deeply held faith convic- WILSON) come forward and lead the will happen from day to day. My landlord tions. House in the Pledge of Allegiance. has tried to be as patient as he could, and I understand that reasonable people Mr. WILSON of South Carolina led now, he had no choice but to serve me an can disagree on issues. In fact, robust the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: eviction notice. It is scary to think that my America is this cruel. debate in the public square is itself an I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the American hallmark. What happened United States of America, and to the Repub- Carol from New York: last week was not debate. It was sti- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, I have been in the medical field for over 25 fling of the debate. It was the silencing indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. years and unable to find work. I can’t pay my rent, electric bill, phone bill, no money of dissent. It was compromising of our f Nation’s most cherished principles: for gas, no money for food. I can’t even print freedom of speech and freedom of reli- MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT out my resume for a job because I can’t af- A message in writing from the Presi- ford to buy ink for my printer. gion. This is the first time in my life I had to go The implications are vast and deeply dent of the United States was commu- to a food pantry. I was ashamed. Never in a troubling. We should all be concerned. nicated to the House by Mr. Brian million years would I imagine this is where I know I am. Pate, one of his secretaries. I would be. I am not looking for a handout. f f I just need a little help to get back on my feet until I find a job. RECESS OBAMACARE IS HURTING SOUTH Tonight, the Senate will pass a bipar- CAROLINA The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tisan UI extension. This House must ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina not ignore these stories. We must act. declares the House in recess until 2 asked and was given permission to ad- f p.m. today. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 9 min- vise and extend his remarks.) ABILITYONE PROGRAM utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. (Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana asked and f Madam Speaker, when Mary West pur- was given permission to address the chased insurance through the govern- House for 1 minute.) b 1400 ment health care Web site, she didn’t Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Madam AFTER RECESS expect to lose access to her doctor. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize the The recess having expired, the House Ms. West struggles with diabetes and outstanding work of the AbilityOne was called to order by the Speaker pro high blood pressure. Because of these Program and Bosma Enterprises in my tempore (Ms. FOXX) at 2 p.m. health concerns, she has developed a district, in Indiana. f relationship with the doctors she trust- AbilityOne is an outstanding pro- ed at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare gram committed to providing employ- PRAYER System. ment opportunities for people suffering The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick She was devastated when she realized from vision loss. Since 1915, Indiana’s J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: that her policy was not accepted by her very own Bosma Enterprises has been a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:03 Apr 08, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K07AP7.002 H07APPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 7, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2965 partner of the program, with the goal sage from the Secretary of the Senate on BUDGET AND ACCOUNTING of changing lives. April 7, 2014 at 10:19 a.m.: TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2014 That the Senate passed H. Con. Res. 88. In fact, Bosma is Indiana’s largest GENERAL LEAVE employer of people with vision loss, With best wishes, I am Sincerely, Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Speaker, I ask helping acclimate over 700 people last KAREN L. HAAS. unanimous consent that all Members year alone and helping over 50,000 peo- may have 5 legislative days in which to ple find employment since it started. f revise and extend their remarks on this It is about more than the numbers, bill, which is H.R. 1872, which is the though. Take Chris McKirahan. She CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL Budget and Accounting Transparency was born with glaucoma, meaning she EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO Act of 2014. had the eyes of an 80-year-old at the SOMALIA—MESSAGE FROM THE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there time she was born. At the age of 43, she PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED objection to the request of the gen- lost all of her vision and began orienta- STATES (H. DOC. NO. 113–103) tleman from New Jersey? tion and mobility training at Bosma There was no objection. Enterprises. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Speaker, pursu- Following that training, she began fore the House the following message ant to House Resolution 539, I call up volunteering as a Braille and key- from the President of the United the bill (H.R. 1872) to amend the Bal- boarding instructor. In November of States; which was read and, together anced Budget and Emergency Deficit 2010, she was hired on full time as a with the accompanying papers, referred Control Act of 1985 to increase trans- production employee; but she con- to the Committee on Foreign Affairs parency in Federal budgeting, and for tinues to volunteer in her free time, and ordered to be printed: other purposes, and ask for its imme- teaching Braille and keyboarding in To the Congress of the United States: diate consideration. the very center she graduated from 4 The Clerk read the title of the bill. Section 202(d) of the National Emer- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- years ago. gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides ant to House Resolution 539, the Madam Speaker, it is my honor to for the automatic termination of a na- amendment in the nature of a sub- extend my support to the AbilityOne tional emergency unless, within 90 stitute recommended by the Com- Program and Bosma Enterprises. They days prior to the anniversary date of mittee on the Budget, printed in the are differencemakers; they are chang- its declaration, the President publishes bill is adopted. The bill, as amended, is ing lives. in the Federal Register and transmits to considered read. f the Congress a notice stating that the The text of the bill, as amended, is as emergency is to continue in effect be- COMMUNICATION FROM DISTRICT follows: yond the anniversary date. In accord- CHIEF OF STAFF, THE HONOR- H.R. 1872 ance with this provision, I have sent to ABLE JOSEPH R. PITTS, MEMBER Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the Federal Register for publication the OF CONGRESS resentatives of the United States of America in enclosed notice stating that the na- Congress assembled, The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- tional emergency declared in Executive SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. fore the House the following commu- Order 13536 of April 12, 2010, with re- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Budget and Ac- nication from Thomas Tillett, District spect to Somalia is to continue in ef- counting Transparency Act of 2014’’. Chief of Staff, the Honorable JOSEPH R. fect beyond April 12, 2014. TITLE I—FAIR VALUE ESTIMATES PITTS, Member of Congress: On January 17, 2013, the United SEC. 101. CREDIT REFORM. (a) IN GENERAL.—Title V of the Congressional HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, States Government announced its rec- Washington, DC, March 26, 2014. Budget Act of 1974 is amended to read as fol- ognition of the Government of Soma- lows: Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, lia. The United States had not recog- ‘‘TITLE V—FAIR VALUE Speaker, House of Representatives, nized a government in Somalia for the Washington, DC. ‘‘SEC. 500. SHORT TITLE. previous 22 years. Although the U.S. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you ‘‘This title may be cited as the ‘Fair Value Ac- formally pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules recognition underscores a strong com- counting Act of 2014’. of the House of Representatives that I, as mitment to Somalia’s stabilization, it ‘‘SEC. 501. PURPOSES. custodian of records for Congressman Joe does not remove the importance of U.S. ‘‘The purposes of this title are to— Pitts, have been served with a subpoena, sanctions, especially against persons ‘‘(1) measure more accurately the costs of Fed- issued by the United States District Court undermining the stability of Somalia. eral credit programs by accounting for them on for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, re- a fair value basis; For this reason, I have determined that ‘‘(2) place the cost of credit programs on a questing documents in a third-party civil it is necessary to continue the national case. budgetary basis equivalent to other Federal As I have determined that there are no emergency with respect to Somalia and spending; documents responsive to the subpoena, it is to maintain in force the sanctions to ‘‘(3) encourage the delivery of benefits in the not necessary for me to determine whether respond to this threat. form most appropriate to the needs of bene- compliance with the subpoena is consistent BARACK OBAMA. ficiaries; and ‘‘(4) improve the allocation of resources among with the privileges and rights of the House. THE WHITE HOUSE,April 7, 2014. Federal programs. Sincerely, ‘‘SEC. 502. DEFINITIONS. THOMAS TILLETT, f ‘‘For purposes of this title: District Chief of Staff, ‘‘(1) The term ‘direct loan’ means a disburse- Congressman Joe Pitts. RECESS ment of funds by the Government to a non-Fed- f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- eral borrower under a contract that requires the COMMUNICATION FROM THE repayment of such funds with or without inter- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair est. The term includes the purchase of, or par- CLERK OF THE HOUSE declares the House in recess subject to ticipation in, a loan made by another lender The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- the call of the Chair. and financing arrangements that defer payment fore the House the following commu- Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 10 min- for more than 90 days, including the sale of a nication from the Clerk of the House of utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Government asset on credit terms. The term does not include the acquisition of a federally guar- Representatives: f anteed loan in satisfaction of default claims or OFFICE OF THE CLERK, the price support loans of the Commodity Credit HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Corporation. Washington, DC, April 7, 2014. b 1602 ‘‘(2) The term ‘direct loan obligation’ means a Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, binding agreement by a Federal agency to make The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representa- AFTER RECESS a direct loan when specified conditions are ful- tives, Washington, DC. filled by the borrower. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- The recess having expired, the House ‘‘(3) The term ‘loan guarantee’ means any mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of was called to order by the Speaker pro guarantee, insurance, or other pledge with re- the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- tempore (Mr. MESSER) at 4 o’clock and spect to the payment of all or a part of the prin- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- 2 minutes p.m. cipal or interest on any debt obligation of a

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These accounts ‘‘(3) authority is otherwise provided in appro- any incidental effects on governmental receipts shall be shown in the budget on a cash basis. priation Acts. or outlays. ‘‘(9) The term ‘modification’ means any Gov- ‘‘(c) EXEMPTION FOR DIRECT SPENDING PRO- ‘‘(C) The risk component shall be an amount ernment action that alters the estimated cost of GRAMS.—Subsections (b) and (e) shall not apply equal to the difference between— an outstanding direct loan (or direct loan obli- to— ‘‘(i) the estimated long-term cost to the Gov- gation) or an outstanding loan guarantee (or ‘‘(1) any direct loan or loan guarantee pro- ernment of a direct loan or loan guarantee, or loan guarantee commitment) from the current gram that constitutes an entitlement (such as modification thereof, estimated on a fair value estimate of cash flows. This includes the sale of the guaranteed student loan program or the vet- basis, applying the guidelines set forth by the loan assets, with or without recourse, and the eran’s home loan guaranty program); Financial Accounting Standards Board in Fi- purchase of guaranteed loans (or direct loan ob- ‘‘(2) the credit programs of the Commodity nancial Accounting Standards #157, or a suc- ligations) or loan guarantees (or loan guarantee Credit Corporation existing on the date of en- cessor thereto, excluding administrative costs commitments) such as a change in collection actment of this title; or ‘‘(3) any direct loan (or direct loan obligation) and any incidental effects on governmental re- procedures. or loan guarantee (or loan guarantee commit- ceipts or outlays; and ‘‘(10) The term ‘current’ has the same meaning ment) made by the Federal National Mortgage ‘‘(ii) the Treasury discounting component of as in section 250(c)(9) of the Balanced Budget Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage such direct loan or loan guarantee, or modifica- and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Corporation. tion thereof. ‘‘(11) The term ‘Director’ means the Director ‘‘(d) BUDGET ACCOUNTING.— ‘‘(D) The Treasury discounting component of of the Office of Management and Budget. ‘‘(1) The authority to incur new direct loan a direct loan shall be the net present value, at ‘‘(12) The term ‘administrative costs’ means obligations, make new loan guarantee commit- the time when the direct loan is disbursed, of costs related to program management activities, ments, or modify outstanding direct loans (or di- the following estimated cash flows: but does not include essential preservation ex- rect loan obligations) or loan guarantees (or ‘‘(i) Loan disbursements. penses. loan guarantee commitments) shall constitute ‘‘(ii) Repayments of principal. ‘‘(13) The term ‘essential preservation ex- new budget authority in an amount equal to the ‘‘(iii) Essential preservation expenses, pay- penses’ means servicing and other costs that are cost of the direct loan or loan guarantee in the ments of interest and other payments by or to essential to preserve the value of loan assets or fiscal year in which definite authority becomes the Government over the life of the loan after collateral. adjusting for estimated defaults, prepayments, available or indefinite authority is used. Such ‘‘SEC. 503. OMB AND CBO ANALYSIS, COORDINA- budget authority shall constitute an obligation fees, penalties, and other recoveries, including TION, AND REVIEW. the effects of changes in loan terms resulting of the program account to pay to the financing ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—For the executive branch, from the exercise by the borrower of an option account. the Director shall be responsible for coordi- included in the loan contract. ‘‘(2) The outlays resulting from new budget nating the estimates required by this title. The ‘‘(E) The Treasury discounting component of authority for the cost of direct loans or loan Director shall consult with the agencies that ad- a loan guarantee shall be the net present value, guarantees described in paragraph (1) shall be minister direct loan or loan guarantee programs. at the time when the guaranteed loan is dis- paid from the program account into the financ- ‘‘(b) DELEGATION.—The Director may delegate bursed, of the following estimated cash flows: ing account and recorded in the fiscal year in to agencies authority to make estimates of costs. ‘‘(i) Payments by the Government to cover de- which the direct loan or the guaranteed loan is The delegation of authority shall be based upon faults and delinquencies, interest subsidies, es- disbursed or its costs altered. written guidelines, regulations, or criteria con- sential preservation expenses, or other pay- ‘‘(3) All collections and payments of the fi- sistent with the definitions in this title. ments. nancing accounts shall be a means of financing. ‘‘(c) COORDINATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL ‘‘(ii) Payments to the Government including ‘‘(e) MODIFICATIONS.—An outstanding direct BUDGET OFFICE.—In developing estimation origination and other fees, penalties, and recov- loan (or direct loan obligation) or loan guar- guidelines, regulations, or criteria to be used by eries, including the effects of changes in loan antee (or loan guarantee commitment) shall not Federal agencies, the Director shall consult with terms resulting from the exercise by the guaran- be modified in a manner that increases its costs the Director of the Congressional Budget Office. teed lender of an option included in the loan unless budget authority for the additional cost ‘‘(d) IMPROVING COST ESTIMATES.—The Direc- guarantee contract, or by the borrower of an op- has been provided in advance in an appropria- tor and the Director of the Congressional Budg- tion included in the guaranteed loan contract. tion Act. ‘‘(F) The cost of a modification is the sum of— et Office shall coordinate the development of ‘‘(f) REESTIMATES.—When the estimated cost ‘‘(i) the difference between the current esti- more accurate data on historical performance for a group of direct loans or loan guarantees mate of the Treasury discounting component of and prospective risk of direct loan and loan for a given program made in a single fiscal year the remaining cash flows under the terms of a guarantee programs. They shall annually re- is re-estimated in a subsequent year, the dif- direct loan or loan guarantee and the current view the performance of outstanding direct ference between the reestimated cost and the estimate of the Treasury discounting component loans and loan guarantees to improve estimates previous cost estimate shall be displayed as a of the remaining cash flows under the terms of of costs. The Office of Management and Budget distinct and separately identified subaccount in the contract, as modified; and and the Congressional Budget Office shall have the program account as a change in program ‘‘(ii) the difference between the current esti- access to all agency data that may facilitate the costs and a change in net interest. There is mate of the risk component of the remaining development and improvement of estimates of hereby provided permanent indefinite authority cash flows under the terms of a direct loan or costs. for these re-estimates. loan guarantee and the current estimate of the ‘‘(e) HISTORICAL CREDIT PROGRAMS COSTS.— ‘‘(g) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.—All funding risk component of the remaining cash flows The Director shall review, to the extent possible, for an agency’s administrative costs associated under the terms of the contract as modified. historical data and develop the best possible es- with a direct loan or loan guarantee program ‘‘(G) In estimating Treasury discounting com- timates of adjustments that would convert ag- shall be displayed as distinct and separately ponents, the discount rate shall be the average gregate historical budget data to credit reform identified subaccounts within the same budget interest rate on marketable Treasury securities accounting. account as the program’s cost. of similar duration to the cash flows of the di- ‘‘SEC. 504. BUDGETARY TREATMENT. ‘‘SEC. 505. AUTHORIZATIONS. rect loan or loan guarantee for which the esti- ‘‘(a) PRESIDENT’S BUDGET.—Beginning with ‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING AC- mate is being made. fiscal year 2017, the President’s budget shall re- COUNTS.—In order to implement the accounting ‘‘(H) When funds are obligated for a direct flect the costs of direct loan and loan guarantee required by this title, the President is authorized loan or loan guarantee, the estimated cost shall programs. The budget shall also include the to establish such non-budgetary accounts as be based on the current assumptions, adjusted planned level of new direct loan obligations or may be appropriate. to incorporate the terms of the loan contract, for loan guarantee commitments associated with ‘‘(b) TREASURY TRANSACTIONS WITH THE FI- the fiscal year in which the funds are obligated. each appropriations request. For each fiscal NANCING ACCOUNTS.—

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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Treas- ‘‘(ii) no direct loan obligation or loan guar- SEC. 102. BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENT. ury shall borrow from, receive from, lend to, or antee commitment has been made, or any modi- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 251(b)(1) of the Bal- pay to the financing accounts such amounts as fication of a direct loan or loan guarantee has anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control may be appropriate. The Secretary of the Treas- been made, since September 30, 1991; or Act of 1985 is amended by adding at the end the ury may prescribe forms and denominations, ‘‘(H) such other payments as are necessary for following new sentence: ‘‘A change in discre- maturities, and terms and conditions for the the liquidation of such direct loan obligations tionary spending solely as a result of the transactions described in the preceding sen- and loan guarantee commitments. amendment to title V of the Congressional tence, except that the rate of interest charged by ‘‘(2) Amounts credited to liquidating accounts Budget Act of 1974 made by the Budget and Ac- the Secretary on lending to financing accounts in any year shall be available only for payments counting Transparency Act of 2014 shall be (including amounts treated as lending to financ- required in that year. Any unobligated balances treated as a change of concept under this para- ing accounts by the Federal Financing Bank in liquidating accounts at the end of a fiscal graph.’’. (hereinafter in this subsection referred to as the year shall be transferred to miscellaneous re- (b) REPORT.—Before adjusting the discre- ‘Bank’) pursuant to section 405(b)) and the rate ceipts as soon as practicable after the end of the tionary caps pursuant to the authority provided of interest paid to financing accounts on fiscal year. in subsection (a), the Office of Management and uninvested balances in financing accounts shall ‘‘(3) If funds in liquidating accounts are in- Budget shall report to the Committees on the be the same as the rate determined pursuant to sufficient to satisfy obligations and commit- Budget of the House of Representatives and the section 502(5)(G). ments of such accounts, there is hereby provided Senate on the amount of that adjustment, the ‘‘(2) LOANS.—For guaranteed loans financed permanent, indefinite authority to make any methodology used in determining the size of that by the Bank and treated as direct loans by a payments required to be made on such obliga- adjustment, and a program-by-program Federal agency pursuant to section 406(b)(1), tions and commitments. itemization of the components of that adjust- any fee or interest surcharge (the amount by ‘‘(d) REINSURANCE.—Nothing in this title shall ment. which the interest rate charged exceeds the rate be construed as authorizing or requiring the determined pursuant to section 502(5)(G) that purchase of insurance or reinsurance on a direct (c) SCHEDULE.—The Office of Management the Bank charges to a private borrower pursu- loan or loan guarantee from private insurers. If and Budget shall not make an adjustment pur- ant to section 6(c) of the Federal Financing any such reinsurance for a direct loan or loan suant to the authority provided in subsection Bank Act of 1973 shall be considered a cash flow guarantee is authorized, the cost of such insur- (a) sooner than 60 days after providing the re- to the Government for the purposes of deter- ance and any recoveries to the Government port required in subsection (b). mining the cost of the direct loan pursuant to shall be included in the calculation of the cost. SEC. 103. EFFECTIVE DATE. section 502(5). All such amounts shall be cred- ‘‘(e) ELIGIBILITY AND ASSISTANCE.—Nothing in The amendments made by section 101 shall ited to the appropriate financing account. this title shall be construed to change the au- take effect beginning with fiscal year 2017. ‘‘(3) REIMBURSEMENT.—The Bank is author- thority or the responsibility of a Federal agency ized to require reimbursement from a Federal to determine the terms and conditions of eligi- TITLE II—BUDGETARY TREATMENT agency to cover the administrative expenses of bility for, or the amount of assistance provided the Bank that are attributable to the direct by a direct loan or a loan guarantee. SEC. 201. CBO AND OMB STUDIES RESPECTING BUDGETING FOR COSTS OF FEDERAL loans financed for that agency. All such pay- ‘‘SEC. 506. TREATMENT OF DEPOSIT INSURANCE INSURANCE PROGRAMS. ments by an agency shall be considered adminis- AND AGENCIES AND OTHER INSUR- trative expenses subject to section 504(g). This ANCE PROGRAMS. Not later than 1 year after the date of enact- subsection shall apply to transactions related to ‘‘This title shall not apply to the credit or in- ment of this Act, the Directors of the Congres- direct loan obligations or loan guarantee com- surance activities of the Federal Deposit Insur- sional Budget Office and of the Office of Man- mitments made on or after October 1, 1991. ance Corporation, National Credit Union Ad- agement and Budget shall each prepare a study ‘‘(4) AUTHORITY.—The authorities provided in ministration, Resolution Trust Corporation, and make recommendations to the Committees this subsection shall not be construed to super- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Na- on the Budget of the House of Representatives sede or override the authority of the head of a tional Flood Insurance, National Insurance De- and the Senate as to the feasability of applying Federal agency to administer and operate a di- velopment Fund, Crop Insurance, or Tennessee fair value concepts to budgeting for the costs of rect loan or loan guarantee program. Valley Authority. Federal insurance programs. ‘‘(5) TITLE 31.—All of the transactions pro- ‘‘SEC. 507. EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS. SEC. 202. ON-BUDGET STATUS OF FANNIE MAE vided in the subsection shall be subject to the ‘‘(a) EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS.—This title shall AND FREDDIE MAC. provisions of subchapter II of chapter 15 of title supersede, modify, or repeal any provision of Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 31, United States Code. law enacted prior to the date of enactment of the receipts and disbursements, including the ‘‘(6) TREATMENT OF CASH BALANCES.—Cash this title to the extent such provision is incon- administrative expenses, of the Federal National balances of the financing accounts in excess of sistent with this title. Nothing in this title shall Mortgage Association and the Federal Home current requirements shall be maintained in a be construed to establish a credit limitation on Loan Mortgage Corporation shall be counted as form of uninvested funds and the Secretary of any Federal loan or loan guarantee program. new budget authority, outlays, receipts, or def- the Treasury shall pay interest on these funds. ‘‘(b) CREDITING OF COLLECTIONS.—Collections icit or surplus for purposes of— The Secretary of the Treasury shall charge (or resulting from direct loans obligated or loan pay if the amount is negative) financing ac- (1) the budget of the United States Govern- guarantees committed prior to October 1, 1991, ment as submitted by the President; counts an amount equal to the risk component shall be credited to the liquidating accounts of for a direct loan or loan guarantee, or modifica- Federal agencies. Amounts so credited shall be (2) the congressional budget; and tion thereof. Such amount received by the Sec- available, to the same extent that they were (3) the Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- retary of the Treasury shall be a means of fi- available prior to the date of enactment of this icit Control Act of 1985. nancing and shall not be considered a cash flow title, to liquidate obligations arising from such SEC. 203. EFFECTIVE DATE. of the Government for the purposes of section direct loans obligated or loan guarantees com- Section 202 shall not apply with respect to an 502(5). mitted prior to October 1, 1991, including repay- enterprise (as such term is defined in section ‘‘(c) AUTHORIZATION FOR LIQUIDATING AC- ment of any obligations held by the Secretary of 1303 of the Federal Housing Enterprises Finan- COUNTS.—(1) Amounts in liquidating accounts the Treasury or the Federal Financing Bank. cial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. shall be available only for payments resulting The unobligated balances of such accounts that 4502)) after the date that all of the following from direct loan obligations or loan guarantee are in excess of current needs shall be trans- have occurred: commitments made prior to October 1, 1991, for— ferred to the general fund of the Treasury. Such ‘‘(A) interest payments and principal repay- transfers shall be made from time to time but, at (1) The conservatorship for such enterprise ments to the Treasury or the Federal Financing least once each year.’’. under section 1367 of such Act (12 U.S.C. 4617) Bank for amounts borrowed; (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of has been terminated. ‘‘(B) disbursements of loans; contents set forth in section 1(b) of the Congres- (2) The Director of the Federal Housing Fi- ‘‘(C) default and other guarantee claim pay- sional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of nance Agency has certified in writing that such ments; 1974 is amended by striking the items relating to ‘‘(D) interest supplement payments; enterprise has repaid to the Federal Government ‘‘(E) payments for the costs of foreclosing, title V and inserting the following: the maximum amount consistent with mini- managing, and selling collateral that are cap- ‘‘TITLE V—FAIR VALUE mizing total cost to the Federal Government of italized or routinely deducted from the proceeds ‘‘Sec. 500. Short title. the financial assistance provided to the enter- of sales; ‘‘Sec. 501. Purposes. prise by the Federal Government pursuant to ‘‘(F) payments to financing accounts when re- ‘‘Sec. 502. Definitions. the amendments made by section 1117 of the quired for modifications; ‘‘Sec. 503. OMB and CBO analysis, coordina- Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 ‘‘(G) administrative costs and essential preser- tion, and review. (Public Law 110–289; 122 Stat. 2683) or other- vation expenses, if— ‘‘Sec. 504. Budgetary treatment. wise. ‘‘(i) amounts credited to the liquidating ac- ‘‘Sec. 505. Authorizations. (3) The charter for the enterprise has been re- count would have been available for administra- ‘‘Sec. 506. Treatment of deposit insurance and voked, annulled, or terminated and the author- tive costs and essential preservation expenses agencies and other insurance pro- izing statute (as such term is defined in such under a provision of law in effect prior to Octo- grams. section 1303) with respect to the enterprise has ber 1, 1991; and ‘‘Sec. 507. Effect on other laws.’’. been repealed.

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Unlike fair ment of this Act, the Director of the Office of ing the chairman of the Budget Com- value accounting, which appropriately Management and Budget shall prepare a study mittee, Chairman PAUL RYAN, and the incorporates a premium for market of the history of offsetting collections against Budget Committee staff as well for risk, the current law fails to reflect the expenditures and the amount of receipts col- their hard work on H.R. 1872, the Budg- true cost to the American taxpayer of lected annually, the historical application of the et and Accounting Transparency Act. these FHA mortgage-backed insurance. budgetary terms ‘‘revenue’’, ‘‘offsetting collec- As many have talked about before, Let me give you an example. In the tions’’, and ‘‘offsetting receipts’’, and review the our budget process in this country is 2011 report, the nonpartisan CBO, the application of those terms and make rec- broken. Simply put, we need to make Congressional Budget Office, compared ommendations to the Committees on the Budget of the House of Representatives and the Senate the budget process more transparent. the cost of the current system of FHA of whether such usage should be continued or So the bill before the House today, the of a single-family mortgage insurance modified. The Director of the Congressional Budget and Accounting Transparency on both the current law and what we Budget Office shall review the history and rec- Act, is, as we like to say, a common- have here, which is fair value basis. ommendations prepared by the Director of the sense attempt to introduce more sun- What did CBO find? Well, CBO esti- Office of Management and Budget and shall shine and common sense into our budg- mated that, under the current account- submit comments and recommendations to such et process. So what would this legisla- ing, FHA would actually raise—raise— Committees. tion do? $4.4 billion for the government in 2012. SEC. 302. AGENCY BUDGET JUSTIFICATIONS. Most importantly, the bill will re- Sounds pretty good. But if you actu- Section 1108 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following quire that the Federal Government ally dug into the numbers and use fair new subsections: apply something called fair value ac- value basis—which, as I said before, is ‘‘(h)(1) Whenever any agency prepares and counting. Now, that is the same credit what the private sector would be forced submits written budget justification materials accounting standards as the private to do—with an appropriate accounting for any committee of the House of Representa- sector uses when making or guaran- of market risk—and of course, market tives or the Senate, such agency shall post such teeing loans. So fair value accounting risk is there—then what did CBO find? budget justification on the same day of such provides a more robust or more com- CBO then estimated that FHA would submission on the ‘open’ page of the public website of the agency, and the Office of Man- plete picture of the cost to the tax- not gain $4.4 billion, but that FHA agement and Budget shall post such budget jus- payer of government loan programs or would actually lose $3.5 billion over the tification in a centralized location on its government lending programs. So fair exact same period. website, in the format developed under para- value accounting accomplishes this Why is this? Because CBO believes graph (2). Each agency shall include with its how? By accounting for an additional that fair value provides a fuller picture written budget justification the process and market-risk premium. of a program’s budgetary impact. So it methodology the agency is using to comply with Also, the bill recognizes the budg- now employs fair value basis account- the Fair Value Accounting Act of 2014. etary impact of government-sponsored ing as a standard procedure for Federal ‘‘(2) The Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the Congressional Budget enterprises of Fannie Mae and Freddie loan programs and Federal loan guar- Office and the Government Accountability Of- Mac. So this bill would then bring antee programs such as FHA. fice, shall develop and notify each agency of the these wards of the taxpayer from out of However, where is the problem? The format in which to post a budget justification the shadows and onto the budget. problem is the Obama administration under paragraph (1). Such format shall be de- So why exactly do we need this spe- has strongly resisted the move to fair signed to ensure that posted budget justifica- cific piece of legislation here today? value accounting, and instead, they tions for all agencies— Well, without getting into the weeds cling to the current program instead. ‘‘(A) are searchable, sortable, and too much, the simplest explanation is Let me give you another example. In downloadable by the public; ‘‘(B) are consistent with generally accepted that there is no such thing in this 2010, President Obama effectively na- standards and practices for machine- country or in the world as a free lunch tionalized the Federal student lending discoverability; when it comes to a government pro- program. The President then imme- ‘‘(C) are organized uniformly, in a logical gram. The costs are always borne by diately spent the savings, if you will— manner that makes clear the contents of a budg- someone, and in this case, it is borne remember, I talked about some of these et justification and relationships between data by the American people. before—on his signature health care elements within the budget justification and The facts indicate that not only is law. among similar documents; and ‘‘(D) use uniform identifiers, including for government costly, but also govern- What is the problem? The problem is agencies, bureaus, programs, and projects. ment costs more than we all initially that there is a growing gap now be- ‘‘(i)(1) Not later than the day that the Office expected. So the burden of government tween how much money was borrowed of Management and Budget issues guidelines, rarely comes in under budget. Nowhere and backed by the U.S. taxpayer—that regulations, or criteria to agencies on how to does this ring truer than the Federal means you and I—and how much calculate the risk component under the Fair Housing Administration program, also money is actually being repaid by the Value Accounting Act of 2014, it shall submit a called FHA, and their mortgage insur- graduates. written report to the Committees on the Budget Let me give you some numbers. of the House of Representatives and the Senate ance. See, it defies common sense FHA, containing all such guidelines, regulations, or according to administration’s Federal Based on the Department of Education criteria. accounting rules, that they actually data, there is a $99 billion gap between ‘‘(2) For fiscal year 2017 and each of the next make money, they say, for the govern- what has been borrowed and what has four fiscal years thereafter, the Comptroller ment. been paid back since only 2010. Remem- General shall submit an annual report to the How do they do so? Well, it is only ber, the President said these loans Committees on the Budget of the House of Rep- through the alchemy of government ac- would actually make money for the resentatives and the Senate reviewing and eval- counting can you transform a mort- Federal Government. Instead, the ac- uating the progress of agencies in the implemen- tation of the Fair Value Accounting Act of 2014. gage portfolio of figurative lead into tual numbers are coming in that it is ‘‘(3) Such guidelines, regulations, or criteria gold and still remain true to the law. costing a $99 billion gap. shall be deemed to be a rule for purposes of sec- So this free money comes courtesy of So, the bill before us today, the tion 553 of title 5 and shall be issued after notice what? It comes courtesy of the Federal Budget and Accounting Transparency and opportunity for public comment in accord- Credit Reform Act of 1990. This is the Act, fixes these shortcomings by re- ance with the procedures under such section.’’. Federal accounting program and the quiring that market risk to be explic- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- standard that we operate today. itly included in estimates of Federal tleman from New Jersey (Mr. GARRETT) Under FCRA’s cooked accounting credit programs. What will that do? and the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. rules, the cost of Federal mortgage in- That will bring Federal budget practice VAN HOLLEN) each will control 30 min- surance is determined on the basis of a in line with what has long been stand- utes. subsidy cost, including the risk that ard practice in the private sector.

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Let me just translate I would suggest to my colleagues these loans or loan guarantee pro- what that means. It had been that the that we reject this particular proposal. grams. big banks were essentially a conduit Again, if the gentleman had brought And so, with mounting debt and a for all of our student loan programs. to the floor a bill that simply put lackluster job growth, it is time to They were taking very little risk, but Freddie and Fannie on budget that force the government to play by the they were pocketing big profits just as would be fine. But this bill actually is same economic rules as every single a middle man, a middle man without a vehicle to inflate the actual costs of American family and business has to. risks but taking the profits. So Demo- things like student loans, at the same It is not fair to keep putting the Amer- crats proposed that we go to a direct time where we have a Republican budg- ican taxpayer on the hook. loan program to try and make sure the et coming to the floor that actually I reserve the balance of my time. taxpayer dollar actually did what we cuts those student loans. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I hoped it would do, which was provide At this point, Mr. Speaker, I ask yield myself as much time as I may more students with loans to help more unanimous consent that the balance of consume. of them afford college. So, yes, we got my time be controlled by the gen- Let me say at the outset that we wel- rid of the middle man and we used the tleman from Kentucky (Mr. YARMUTH). come any proposals to improve the savings to try to increase—and in fact, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there budget process, but it is a mistake to did increase—the amount of funds objection to the request of the gen- suggest that simply tinkering with the available so more students could afford tleman from Maryland? budget process will somehow solve our to go to college. There was no objection. problems. Now, this bill comes along, and it Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I re- The bigger issue in the Congress has would actually change the way we ac- serve the balance of my time. been an unwillingness of many people count for student loans, to artificially Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Speaker, I yield to compromise, and at the end of the make those student loans look more myself such time as I may consume, day, in order to make budgets work, expensive on the budget than they and if I can catch him before he leaves, you have to have give-and-take. So, for would otherwise be from a budget per- the ranking member of the Budget example, the reason we saw our govern- spective. Committee, I appreciate all of your ment shut down last October had noth- Now, maybe this isn’t surprising. comments. I won’t touch on all of ing to do with the budget process. It After all, just last week in the House them, but I will touch on one or two. had to do with the fact that our Repub- Budget Committee, we debated the In a sign of bipartisanship, I would lican colleagues said they were going House Republican budget. In fact, that like to extend to you, not knowing to shut down the government as a Republican budget is going to be here where this bill may end up in the fu- means to try and shut down the Afford- and debated on the floor of the House ture of things here in the House and able Care Act, to shut down tomorrow. We will start debate on that the Senate, but extend to you an invi- ObamaCare. budget. That budget significantly cuts tation to cosponsor with me what you It was clear that that was not going the student loan program. So one of said twice during your remarks that to work. We are not about to strip mil- the things it does is it charges students you seemed to be on the same page as lions of Americans from the new insur- interest on their loans while they are I am and as I have been for a long time ance protections they have. Despite still in college. with regard to the GSEs and have fair that, our colleagues pursued that strat- b 1615 value accounting applied to them and egy, and we saw 16 days of unnecessary on budget. and unproductive government shut- That is about $41 billion of additional I would extend that invitation to down. That was not a problem of proc- interest costs they put onto students. you. ess; it was a problem of politics. At the same time, in their budget, they Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Will the gen- Now, with respect to this bill, I protect special interest tax breaks for tleman yield? would say to the gentleman from New hedge fund owners, big oil companies Mr. GARRETT. I yield to the gen- Jersey that, if your bill were limited to and the like. So that is what their tleman from Maryland. bringing Fannie and Freddie on budget, budget does. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. GARRETT, we would join you. We would welcome Now, this piece of legislation would what I said was I support the part of you in that. But, as you know, this bill address that from a different direction. your amendment that puts them on does much more than that. In fact, it It actually would artificially increase budget. fundamentally changes the way we ac- the cost on the budget books of student Mr. GARRETT. Right. count for credit programs, Federal loans going forward. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. So, to the extent credit programs, including things like Let me just read from a letter from a that that is your question on the budg- the student loan programs. Dr. Reischauer, who was the former et, I am happy to join with you on Now, the gentleman from New Jersey head of the Congressional Budget Of- that. I wish you would join with us now mentioned the impact on the FHA. A fice. He writes: in reconsidering your proposals to couple years ago—I think it was 3 The accounting convention used since en- change the student loan calculations, years ago—on the Budget Committee actment of the Credit Reform Act of 1990 al- but we may be asking too much at this ready reflects the risks that borrowers will we actually had a hearing on this sub- default on their loans or loan guarantees. point. ject. This bill was then on the floor in Under Credit Reform, costs are already based Mr. GARRETT. So, as I say, my staff 2012. At that time, many of us said on the expected actual cash flow from the di- will talk to your staff on that, and that, before we consider the other rect loans and guarantees. This bill proposes thank you for your other comments. changes that this bill proposes, at least to place an additional budgetary cost on top Mr. Speaker, I will insert into the we should have a hearing in the Budget of the actual cash flows. RECORD a letter dated January 30 from Committee to determine what the im- Then he goes on to point out that the American Action Forum, which is pact will be on student loan programs, that may be something that Members an organization run by former CBO Di- Small Business Administration pro- want to consider during debate, but to rector Douglas Holtz-Eakin—and I grams, veterans loan programs, at actually put that artificial inflation in won’t go into detail—but he basically least we should have that information. the budget actually is potentially mis- wrote to express his complete support Yet 3 years have gone by. We are now leading to people who are looking at of H.R. 3581, the Budget and Account- back with the same bill on the floor the budget. ing Transparency Act of 2014, for the

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In fact, all in all, the Con- the costs to taxpayers that stem from cer- other side, so I reserve the balance of tain risks involved in lending.’’ In addition, gressional Budget Office estimates that my time. the Pew-Peterson Commission on Budget Re- this bill, your bill, would have in- AMERICAN ACTION FORUM, form proposed ‘‘fair-value accounting’’ for creased the estimated cost of Federal January 30, 2012. credit programs and the President’s National credit programs in 2014, would have in- Hon. PAUL RYAN, Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Re- creased them by $50 million, all by Longworth House Office Building, form advocated for reform of budget con- waving your magic wand. Washington, DC. cepts that would more accurately reflect Now, this isn’t really about finding DEAR CHAIRMAN RYAN: I am writing to ex- costs. the best technical way to measure the press my support for H.R. 3581, ‘‘The Budget In addition to these research views, there costs of each program. That is what and Accounting Transparency Act of 2011,’’ is a track record of success. FVA has already in particular those provisions that would in- been used successfully for the budgetary you say. It is working the refs in a way corporate fair value accounting (FVA) into treatment of the Temporary Asset Relief that would make even Coach K proud. the federal budget process. As you are well Program of 2008 (TARP) and the federal as- It is nothing but a dishonest attempt aware, a core objective in federal budgeting sistance to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. to make worthy government programs is to accurately display the scale and timing Last but not least, H.R. 3581 would also fix appear more costly, so that those who of the expenditure of taxpayer resources. another shortcoming of FCRA; namely that are ideologically opposed to govern- Since sovereign tax and borrowing powers the administrative costs associated with fed- ment and government spending can should always be used judiciously, there is a eral operations are not included in the budg- more easily undermine those very pro- premium on doing so as accurately as pos- et cost and must be provided for elsewhere. sible. grams. That is what this is all about. H.R. 3581 would require that administrative The SPEAKER pro tempore. The In some cases this is straightforward. Con- costs (called ‘‘essential preservation serv- sider, for example, a discretionary appropria- ices’’) to be accounted for up-front, thereby time of the gentleman has expired. tion. The scale of the overall commitment is balancing the playing field. Mr. YARMUTH. I yield the gen- clear and in some cases it is straightforward In sum, I believe that the Congress should tleman an additional minute. to budget the timing of the ultimate outlays adopt fair value accounting and, in par- Mr. PASCRELL. My colleagues on as well. Federal credit programs, however, ticular, pass H.R. 3581 in a timely fashion. I the other side of the aisle don’t like present particular difficulties. The timing of would be happy to discuss any aspect of this the Federal loan guarantee programs budgetary cash flows differs dramatically be- issue in greater detail. that help first-time homebuyers, that tween direct loans and federal loan guaran- Sincerely, help less fortunate Americans pay for tees—even in cases when the ultimate eco- DOUGLAS HOLTZ-EAKIN. their education. They are willing to nomic impact is identical. The Federal Cred- Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I yield it Reform Act of 1990 (FCRA) took an impor- cook the books in order to make a bet- tant step forward by equalizing the timing of 3 minutes to the gentleman from New ter case for their elimination. their budgetary treatment. Direct loans and Jersey (Mr. PASCRELL). Mr. Speaker, we could do better than loan guarantees are both recorded in the Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise this. We can argue about these pro- budget during the year in which the commit- in strong opposition to this legislation. grams on their merits instead of re- ment is incurred, regardless of the duration This is an illusion, another one. sorting to budgeting sleight-of-hand, and timing of the federal assistance. The NCAA Men’s Basketball National process. This was an important step in the right di- Championship game is tonight. I know I am strongly opposed to the bill. We rection. However, estimating the scale of re- that many of my colleagues are look- quired taxpayer resources remains problem- could be voting to raise the minimum atic. In particular, the ability of loan recipi- ing forward to watching some high- wage and give a raise to 27.8 million ents to make timely and complete repay- level competition from these two great Americans to $10.10 per hour. That is ments will be influenced by future indi- squads. However, at some point, you what we should be debating on this vidual, household, and economy-wide eco- can be assured, you will see one team’s floor. nomic conditions. In the same way, the obli- coach yelling at the referees. Guaran- We could finally consider the immi- gation of the federal government to under- teed. They will be screaming in their gration reform legislation that the take guarantee payments will be driven by faces, convinced that they are calling Senate passed nearly a year ago. We similar forces. While such future individual and economic too many fouls and that they are being should be debating the UI—unemploy- conditions are uncertain, reliable techniques biased against their team. You can be ment insurance—rates to restore un- exist to estimate the likely size of the tax- assured that the coach yelling at the employment benefits to more than 2 payer obligation. Unfortunately, FCRA need- refs the most will be the one whose million Americans, including 125,000 in lessly restricts the analyses to credit risk— team is losing. our own State of New Jersey. the probability of failure to fully repay— This is basically the same thing that But, instead, we are here today con- while ignoring the fact that the timing of is happening here on the floor today, sidering a bill that does nothing except those failures matters enormously. As the Mr. Speaker, on this bill, and all the enable the majority’s fringe ideology, past few years have starkly reminded every other so-called budget process. You American, the need to tax, borrow and other- pave the way for even more cuts to the wise deprive the private sector of another can’t get away from process. You don’t most vulnerable in the future. dollar has far greater implications during want to talk about results. You are al- Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Speaker, I yield the depths of economic distress than during ways talking about process, process, myself such time as I may consume. periods of robust economic growth. Adoption and process, trying to work the refs be- Just two couple of points. Process is of FVA would rectify this oversight cause you are losing this argument. important. I guess you could be op- I recognize that significant reform to budg- The ref in this case is the non- posed to process—the gentleman from et procedures should not be undertaken partisan Congressional Budget Office. New Jersey referenced the NCAA. If lightly. However, my views are informed by You referred to that many, many there were no rules and all the players the fact that during my tenure as director, the Congressional Budget Office undertook a times, nonpartisan Congressional could just go out and do anything they number of studies of the implications of ac- Budget Office. wanted to, I guess we could say we counting fully for economic risks in the The bill before us today, offered by could rack up a lot of points and scores budgetary treatment of financial commit- my colleague from New Jersey, would and do very well. ments like credit programs. In example after require the Congressional Budget Of- But there is a reason and there is a example (pension guarantees; deposit insur- fice to score Federal loan guarantee method to the game, and that is why ance; flood insurance; student loans; and as- programs in a way that makes them you do have rules. And that is actually sistance for Chrysler and America West Air- appear more expensive than they actu- why you do have the refs. Yeah, the lines), it becomes clear that an incomplete coaches on both sides will complain, assessment of risks leads to misleading budg- ally are. That is what you are all et presentations and may engender poor pol- about. but the refs, at the end of the day, are icy decisions. FVA would be a significant I have served on this Budget Com- the ones that say, hey, these are what step toward improving this informational mittee for the last 4 years. We can’t do the rules are, and let’s play within the deficit. our job right if we don’t have accurate confines of them.

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You want to apply this tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAS- often not even considered. What we are to the CBO, and that is what your bill CRELL). trying to do in many cases is to create is going to do. Mr. PASCRELL. I thank the gen- an additional outcome—an ancillary No, that is not what I said. I do agree tleman. outcome that is the primary objective with the CBO. The CBO already does Mr. Speaker, this isn’t as com- of the program. this. It is the CBO that is calling for plicated as one would pretend it to be. For instance, with student loans, we this. It was the past chairman, the past First of all, the CBO says, if this was are trying to create more college grad- director of the CBO who says what I the law of the land, in other words, if uates throughout this country. Under- just entered into the RECORD—that we this bill would have been passed by standing that the more college grad- should be doing this. This is already both the House and the Senate when it uates we have, from a strictly financial done that way, I inform my colleague first came up, it would have cost us $50 standpoint, the Treasury will benefit from New Jersey. billion more in the 2014 budget. because people will be earning higher What we are saying is, if he and I Now, I find that hard to believe that incomes and paying higher tax rates. agree that the CBO is, as he just said, you would accept that, when you prac- When we are talking about housing this nonpartisan entity which has the tically, the gentleman that I am speak- programs, we are looking at things like right way of handling it, they are han- ing to right now, through the Chair, the VA—the VA housing program. We dling it the right way. has voted ‘‘no’’ on everything under are trying to find a way to help vet- We are now simply saying, adminis- the Sun. So I find that difficult to be- erans, many of whom come back from tration, you should be doing what the lieve. deployments disoriented, dislocated, gentleman from New Jersey and I both There need to be rules, particularly and without any way to find housing. say should be done here, what the CBO in all financial matters. Those rules We are trying to create programs that is saying should be done here, and have a purpose. will help repay our obligations to our apply it to OMB and how the adminis- I am telling you, this is a process veterans. tration does it. question and this does not, in any man- There are many other areas. We have So the gentleman has it completely ner, shape, or form enhance the pas- an advanced vehicle manufacturing reversed as to what the bill actually sage of a budget that we can live with, loan program. I know about this pro- says. we Americans. gram very well because it was part of Mr. PASCRELL. Will the gentleman Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I yield that loan program that resulted in a yield? myself as much time as I may con- $600 million investment in the Louis- Mr. GARRETT. I yield to the gen- sume. ville assembly plant in my district in tleman from New Jersey. One of the interesting elements of Kentucky and now has added more Mr. PASCRELL. Thank you very this debate is, and I think it is pretty than 3,000 new employees in my dis- much to my colleague from New Jer- clear that we have not a total disagree- trict. sey. ment of opinion on the two sides, we So the objective there was not nec- First of all, no one on this side of the both want the same objective, which is essarily—as a matter of fact, it wasn’t aisle ever suggested that we need no a fair and honest accounting of what at all to make money for the govern- rules. programs cost the taxpayer or how ment. It was to help stimulate the pro- See, what you are trying to do is put they may benefit the taxpayer. duction of energy-efficient appliances everyone at extremes, and that is We do know that it is pretty gen- and to promote advanced technologies where we are many times because you erally agreed that by moving toward throughout our vehicle sector. are the majority and we are the minor- the fair accounting method, the fair So, again, just to say because there is ity. And I respect that. value method, that we would be cre- an associated risk that is recognized in But don’t say we don’t want the ating a higher cost, or at least the the private sector by financial institu- rules. We fought for rules. budget would indicate a higher cost for tions does not imply that we should Mr. GARRETT. Reclaiming my time, many of the loan programs that we necessarily say that that same risk is what I was just pointing out is you are have been talking about. But we don’t equally important in the Federal budg- saying that both sides’ coaches were know exactly what the ultimate im- eting process because, again, we have going to be yelling at the refs and they pact would be and which method would essentially ulterior motives in vir- wanted their side, win or lose. be more accurate. tually every loan program that we If you want to use your analogy, in a have. game there has to be rules, and we are b 1630 So we understand, again, as the rank- saying that the rules that should apply But we don’t know exactly what the ing member Mr. VAN HOLLEN of Mary- are the rules that—you indicated the ultimate impact would be and which land said: We do want transparency; we CBO is a nonpartisan entity, that they method would be more accurate. want to make sure that the American are doing it the right way, and we are OMB does not support this proposal. people know exactly what the pro- saying, exactly. OMB says it has a hard time figuring grams cost. The CBO is nonpartisan. They are out how it could assess market-based Probably, more importantly, inter- calling for this type of application of value, so we don’t have total disagree- nally, we need to know what these pro- the rules. And if we agree on that ment here. grams cost because we have to make point, and if you dig into the bill and We are in search of the same objec- policy decisions as to whether they are realize that we are saying it is not to tive; but there is another element of benefiting the country as a whole, ben- make sure that CBO does it, but that this that I think we have to consider, efiting the taxpayers, and benefiting the administration does it. in that, when we compare loan pro- the Treasury. So reread the bill. You will under- grams in the private sector to loan pro- The question is, without the kind of stand what we are trying to do. And I grams from the government, we are not analysis that the ranking member sug- think, at the end of the day, you and I always comparing apples and apples. gested, what we actually determined may actually agree. We are comparing two very different through hearings and discussions, what Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of motivations. the cost of the student loan program my time. In the private sector, when a finan- would be, how many students we poten- Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, may cial institution makes a loan, its entire tially are cutting out of the student inquire how much time we have? objective is to create return for its in- loan program, what we might be doing

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Our very, very critical to our Nation. whether we are actually damaging the current rules led to the projections If you talk about water supply loans, economy and the budget in different that the FHA—those loans made be- water system loans, there are many ways, not just on the direct costs tween 1992 and 2012 would save us $45 loan programs that affect rural Amer- versus benefits of the actual loan pro- billion. It sounded like a great deal, a ica. In addition to the student loans, gram; so these are some of the consid- $45 billion boon to the Federal Govern- we have, again, the Advanced Tech- erations. ment. nology Vehicle Manufacturing Loan This is why we say this is a bill that In reality, those loans cost us $15 bil- Program. is not ready for prime time, and we lion of hard-working taxpayer dollars. There are many across the board, and think that we could be spending a bet- That is a swing of $60 billion. It is not what this legislation would do would ter time in this body on more impor- about imposing costs. This bill is about essentially treat them all as exactly tant measures to help the American recognizing the actual costs of what the same, and we know that that is not people. this government does. That is really necessarily necessary. With that, I reserve the balance of what this is all about. Under the TARP program—TARP my time. CBO has reviewed this time and was actually accounted for in the budg- Mr. GARRETT. I yield myself such again. The gentleman from New Jersey et using the fair value standard that is time as I may consume. just mentioned this, and they have proposed in this legislation, so we actu- Mr. Speaker, before I yield to the very much concluded, like the private ally have a history of treating some chairman of the full committee, I want sector, that budgeting Federal credit loan programs differently than others. to go back to the gentleman from New programs should use fair value ac- What we would say is: Why don’t we Jersey who made the point as to which counting as the most accurate method take the time to have hearings on this side of this issue is OMB and CBO on, for these programs. proposal to actually consider the im- and it is a process issue. Washington needs to be up front with pact of an across-the-board standard on But it is important that, during an taxpayers about the true cost of its de- a variety of different kinds of loan pro- appearance before the House Budget cisions because the taxpayers them- grams? This is why we keep saying this Committee, where we considered this selves are the ones who are on the is a bill that is not ready for prime legislation, the director of the—and I hook, but that is what the Garrett bill time. will stress this point again—the non- would do. There may be a considerable amount partisan CBO, Congressional Budget We can’t also forget that the Office of of merit in applying this accounting Office, stated, ‘‘We believe that the fair Management and Budget—which is a standard to some of the loan programs value method of accounting’’—which is more political office under the service in the Federal portfolio, but that what is in this bill—‘‘for Federal credit of the President—they are ignoring the doesn’t mean it is appropriate or help- transaction programs provides a more cost of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In ful in assessing the impact on every comprehensive measure of a program’s fact, OMB shows them as saving money loan program. true cost.’’ when they are huge liabilities. Furthermore, what we do know about This is exactly why we bring this bill Since 2008, Fannie and Freddie have virtually every analysis is that using to the floor. I know the gentleman in- been wards of the State. They are the market-based risk analysis that dicated that a partisan OMB takes a wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Fed- Mr. GARRETT’s bill proposes would, different view, but the nonpartisan eral Government, and in 2013, the GSEs under our budgeting rules, do two CBO takes the view of this legislation, accounted for 60 percent of first lien things. that we should make sure that there is mortgage originations. Taxpayers are One, it would add to the cost of vir- complete transparency. exposed to over $5 trillion of out- tually every loan program. There cer- Then all the points that the gen- standing liabilities. OMB keeps it off tainly is no instance in which his anal- tleman makes, as far as making the de- budget. ysis would say a loan program would cision as to how many students we Despite the fact that, if they ever go cost any less, and what that would also should be able to have in these pro- under, if anything happens again, like do is create a misleading picture of grams, how large is the housing pro- it did recently, guess who gets stuck how much that loan program actually gram, and so on and so forth, then we with the tab—the taxpayers. We cannot ends up costing the taxpayers on a cash can more accurately make those final look at our budget through rose-col- basis. determinations once we have the ac- ored glasses. We have to be as clear- Just because there is an intangible tual numbers accurately before us, and eyed as possible. We need transparency. risk factor attached to a loan program that is all this legislation really does. We need real accounting. We owe it to in the budget does not mean that that With that, I yield such time as he our taxpayers. will ultimately be realized, and, in may consume to the gentleman from So this bill would require the govern- fact, we may never understand if it is Wisconsin (Mr. RYAN), who was able to ment to use fair value accounting. It realized by the taxpayers. get a budget out of the Budget Com- would require OMB to be more honest So for all of these reasons, again, we mittee in record time the other night, about Fannie and Freddie’s true costs, would oppose the legislation and not the chairman of the Budget Com- and it would build on the best practices because we think it is a horrible idea. mittee. in the private sector, so that we, in We just think it is an idea that has not Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. I thank the Congress, can make better-informed been vetted nearly sufficiently enough gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. GAR- decisions about the hard-working tax- and could have a serious detrimental RETT) for yielding, and I also want to payers and what we are committing for impact on many very, very important thank him for his hard work on this them on their behalf. loan programs that benefit the Amer- issue and for bringing this to our at- That is all this is. It doesn’t impose ican people. tention. a cost on anybody. It simply recognizes With that, I reserve the balance of Look, it is really simple, Mr. Speak- the actual costs that are occurring. my time. er. When Washington makes or guaran- Mr. YARMUTH. I yield myself such Mr. GARRETT. I yield myself such tees a loan, it is putting taxpayers at time as I may consume. time as I may consume risk. Our budget rules don’t account Mr. Speaker, I certainly appreciate Just one point to that. I have sat for all of that risk. Chairman RYAN’s comments and agree through that committee now for a We understate the cost of Federal with many of them. number of years, and since this is an credit programs by about $50 billion a I think one of the points that is im- issue that I have been somewhat fol- year. That is what the current ac- portant to consider here though is, lowing for that period of time, I knew counting rules do. Current accounting while he mentions one case involving that your statement saying that we rules make it look like the government FHA, there are a number of loan pro- haven’t had the time and haven’t spent

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Pursu- that the various programs are unique changes to it that you see appropriate, ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair in their nature, absolutely, and that is to make it have the flexibility that you will postpone further proceedings why this legislation allows fair value think is not in the bill, which I think today on motions to suspend the rules accounting to be applied individually is in this bill, and so on and so forth. on which a recorded vote or the yeas and evaluate each program accord- So I stand ready to continue to work and nays are ordered, or on which the ingly. with you on it. But I think that after vote incurs objection under clause 6 of We do all that in this legislation. It the hearings we have had and the im- rule XX. comes about through the multiple portance of this legislation, now is the Record votes on postponed questions hearings and markups that we have time to move forward. will be taken later. One last point on this, and I think had, and I think now is the time to go f forward and give the American public the chairman of the committee made the transparency that they are asking the point, but let me just reiterate TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT AFFIR- for. this. At the end of the day, it does not MATION AND NAVAL VESSEL With that, I reserve the balance of add any additional costs to the Amer- TRANSFER ACT OF 2014 my time. ican taxpayer. What this bill does is Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I move to Mr. YARMUTH. I yield myself the just make transparent the cost that is suspend the rules and pass the bill balance of my time. already there. I am trying to come up (H.R. 3470) to provide for the transfer of Mr. Speaker, the gentleman is cor- with a simple analogy, but fair value naval vessels to certain foreign coun- rect, but not in a totally accurate way. accounting is not necessarily one of tries, and for other purposes, as amend- We have had a hearing about budget the simplest things you can find an ed. processes in which this was discussed. analogy for, but I guess it might be The Clerk read the title of the bill. We have not had a hearing dedicated like this: The text of the bill is as follows: solely to this legislation in which we You would not go to the store and could actually flesh out the impact on just go through with your credit card H.R. 3470 these various loan programs that I swiping it along, buying the things Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- mentioned. that you need or think that you need resentatives of the United States of America in So in conclusion, I think, to kind of not knowing what they actually cost as Congress assembled, you leave the store, just putting them SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CON- summarize where we are, this proposal TENTS. on your bill, knowing that at the end may be a perfectly appropriate pro- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as posal. We wish that we could have of the day, at the end of the month, the ‘‘Taiwan Relations Act Affirmation and more time and more analysis to deter- you may get a statement. Knowing Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2014’’. mine whether we do more damage than that you are going to have to pay for (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- good. that bill, you wouldn’t go to the store tents for this Act is as follows: We both seek to have the most accu- and do that any more than you should Sec. 1. Short title and table of contents. rate budgeting process and the most right now with the American public, TITLE I—AFFIRMATION OF IMPORTANCE accurate process for assessing the put them, by using the taxpayers’ cred- OF TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT AND value of important government loan it card for all these programs, worth- TRANSFER OF NAVAL VESSELS TO programs. That is a shared goal of both while as they may, necessary as they TAIWAN Republicans and Democrats. may be, you shouldn’t just be swiping Sec. 101. Statement of policy relating to We think that this bill is not effec- that credit card not knowing exactly Taiwan Relations Act. tively and sufficiently fleshed out to what the bottom line is, not knowing Sec. 102. Transfer of naval vessels to Tai- make that kind of determination at what the actual cost to the American wan. this point. We think there are far more taxpayer is. TITLE II—TRANSFER OF NAVAL VES- important things that this body ought That is all this bill does is just give SELS TO CERTAIN OTHER FOREIGN RE- CIPIENTS to be dealing with, including raising us that information. And with that in- the minimum wage, extending unem- formation in hand, then we can come Sec. 201. Findings. together, Republican and Democrat Sec. 202. Transfer of naval vessels to certain ployment benefits, working on devel- other foreign recipients. oping infrastructure for this country, alike, on those areas that we all agree on are necessary for this country and TITLE III—ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT as we all know is critically needed, all AMENDMENTS of those things that would help stimu- necessary that we expend funds on, with that information in hand, and do Sec. 301. Increase in congressional notifica- late the economy and create jobs. tion thresholds. it in a more prudent, efficient, and ef- b 1645 Sec. 302. Licensing of certain commerce-con- fective manner than we have been in trolled items. For all of these reasons that I have the past where we have done without Sec. 303. Amendments relating to removal of mentioned and my ranking member, the information. major defense equipment from Mr. VAN HOLLEN, mentioned, we oppose With that, then, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote United States Munitions List. this legislation and urge a vote ‘‘no.’’ on this bill, and I yield back the bal- Sec. 304. Amendment to definition of ‘‘secu- With that, I yield back the balance of ance of my time. rity assistance’’ under the For- my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. POE eign Assistance Act of 1961. Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Speaker, I will be of Texas). All time for debate has ex- Sec. 305. Amendments to definitions of ‘‘de- brief, and I yield myself such time as I fense article’’ and ‘‘defense pired. service’’ under the Arms Export may consume. Pursuant to House Resolution 539, Control Act. Just to set the record straight, actu- the previous question is ordered on the Sec. 306. Technical amendments. ally, we did have hearings on this, and bill, as amended. TITLE IV—APPLICATION OF CERTAIN we did have markup hearings on this The question is on the engrossment PROVISIONS OF EXPORT ADMINISTRA- back in June of 2011. We dug into it at and third reading of the bill. TION that period of time. The legislation, es- The bill was ordered to be engrossed Sec. 401. Application of certain provisions of sentially the same, just in a different and read a third time, and was read the Export Administration Act of cycle, is, in essence, what we have be- third time. 1979.

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United States Pacific Command’s annual (1) The Taiwan Relations Act has been in- (a) TRANSFER BY SALE.—The President is multinational military training exercise, strumental in maintaining peace, security, authorized to transfer the OLIVER HAZARD which is designed to ensure regional peace and stability in the Western Pacific since its PERRY class guided missile frigates USS and promote regional security cooperation. enactment in 1979, and it is in the political, TAYLOR (FFG–50), USS GARY (FFG–51), (4) The Royal Thai Navy has commanded security, and economic interests of the USS CARR (FFG–52), and USS ELROD (FFG– Combined Task Force 151 (CTF 151) of the United States. 55) to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Rep- Combined Maritime Forces, a multi-national (2) The Taiwan Relations Act affirmed that resentative Office of the United States naval partnership consisting of 30 nations the United States’ decision to establish a (which is the Taiwan instrumentality des- operating in and around the Gulf of Aden and off the eastern coast of Somalia. diplomatic relationship with the People’s ignated pursuant to section 10(a) of the Tai- (5) With the assistance of the Royal Thai Republic of China was based on the expecta- wan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3309(a))) on a Navy’s Counter Piracy Task Group, CTF 151 tion that the future of Taiwan would be de- sale basis under section 21 of the Arms Ex- is helping to expressly disrupt and suppress termined by peaceful means. port Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2761). piracy, protect all vessels in the region and (3) The Taiwan Relations Act also states (b) COSTS OF TRANSFERS.—Any expense in- secure their free navigation. that ‘‘it is the policy of the United States to curred by the United States in connection (6) The Royal Thai Navy is also partici- provide Taiwan with arms of a defensive with a transfer authorized by this section pating in the multilateral Malacca Straits character and to maintain the capacity of shall be charged to the recipient notwith- patrols with other regional partners to pro- the United States to resist any resort to standing section 516(e) of the Foreign Assist- mote maritime safety and security. force or other forms of coercion that would ance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321j(e)). (7) The transfer of naval vessels to Thai- jeopardize the security, or the social or eco- (c) REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENT IN UNITED land authorized under section 202 will sup- nomic system, of the people on Taiwan’’. STATES SHIPYARDS.—To the maximum extent port enhanced interoperability between the (4) The Taiwan Relations Act also states practicable, the President shall require, as a Royal Thai Navy and United States Navy that ‘‘it is the policy of the United States to condition of the transfer of a vessel under forces. preserve and promote extensive, close, and this section, that the recipient to which the (8) The transfer of such naval vessels un- friendly commercial, cultural, and other re- vessel is transferred have such repair or re- derscores the United States commitment to lations between the people of the United furbishment of the vessel as is needed, before United States-Thai relations and to peace States and the people on Taiwan, as well as the vessel joins the naval forces of that re- and security in the Asia-Pacific region. the people on the China mainland and all cipient, performed at a shipyard located in the United States, including a United States SEC. 202. TRANSFER OF NAVAL VESSELS TO CER- other peoples of the Western Pacific area’’. TAIN OTHER FOREIGN RECIPIENTS. (5) The relationship between the United Navy shipyard. (d) EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITY.—The au- (a) TRANSFERS BY GRANT.—The President is States and Taiwan has been strengthened authorized to transfer vessels to foreign with— thority to transfer a vessel under this sec- tion shall expire at the end of the 3-year pe- countries on a grant basis under section 516 (A) Taiwan’s evolution into a free society of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 and a full-fledged, multi-party democracy; riod beginning on the date of the enactment of this section. U.S.C. 2321j), as follows: (B) the development of Taiwan’s robust (1) MEXICO.—To the Government of Mexico, TITLE II—TRANSFER OF NAVAL VESSELS market economy; the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY class guided TO CERTAIN OTHER FOREIGN RECIPI- (C) Taiwan’s collaboration with the United missile frigates USS CURTS (FFG–38) and ENTS States to combat terrorism, as demonstrated USS MCCLUSKY (FFG–41). in part by its participation in the Container SEC. 201. FINDINGS. (2) THAILAND.—To the Government of Thai- Security Initiative; and (a) RELATING TO MEXICO.—Congress finds land, the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY class (D) the role Taiwan has played in address- the following: guided missile frigates USS RENTZ (FFG–46) ing transnational and global challenges, in- (1) The partnership between the United and USS VANDEGRIFT (FFG–48). cluding its active engagement in humani- States and Mexico helps the economic and (b) ALTERNATIVE TRANSFER AUTHORITY.— tarian relief measures, public health endeav- national security of both countries, includ- Notwithstanding the authority provided in ors, environmental protection initiatives, ing in the area of energy. subsection (a) to transfer specific vessels to and financial market stabilization efforts. (2) The United States and Mexico share a specific countries, the President is author- (6) The United States is the third largest common goal of reducing the flow of nar- ized, subject to the same conditions that trading partner and the largest investor in cotics and the influence of transnational would apply for such country under this sec- Taiwan, while Taiwan is the twelfth largest gangs in the Hemisphere. tion, to transfer any vessel named in this trading partner of the United States and the (3) The partnership between the United section to any country named in this section eighth largest United States agricultural States and Mexico helps the economic com- such that the total number of vessels trans- market. petitiveness and national security of both ferred to such country does not exceed the (7) Taiwan’s democracy has deepened with countries. total number of vessels authorized for trans- the second peaceful transfer of power from (4) The economies of the United States and fer to such country by this section. one political party to another after the pres- Mexico are increasingly interdependent, (c) GRANTS NOT COUNTED IN ANNUAL TOTAL idential election in March 2008. with bilateral foreign direct investment in- OF TRANSFERRED EXCESS DEFENSE ARTI- (8) The United States and Taiwan are creasing more than six-fold over the past two CLES.—The value of a vessel transferred to united in our shared values in free elections, decades. another country on a grant basis pursuant to personal liberty, and free enterprise. (5) In 2012 alone, bilateral trade in goods authority provided by subsection (a) or (b) (b) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—Congress— and services between the United States and shall not be counted against the aggregate (1) reaffirms its unwavering commitment Mexico exceeded $500,000,000,000. value of excess defense articles transferred to the Taiwan Relations Act as the corner- (6) The transfer of naval vessels to Mexico in any fiscal year under section 516 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. stone of relations between the United States authorized under section 202 supports the 2321j). and Taiwan; modernization efforts of the Mexican Navy. (d) COSTS OF TRANSFERS.—Any expense in- (2) reaffirms its support for Taiwan’s demo- (7) Such naval vessels are suitable to sup- curred by the United States in connection cratic institutions; port Mexico’s offshore maritime surveil- with a transfer authorized by this section (3) reaffirms that peace in the Taiwan lance, counter trafficking, interdiction, and shall be charged to the recipient notwith- Strait should be maintained to the benefit of oil platform security. standing section 516(e) of the Foreign Assist- the Asia-Pacific region; (8) The transfer of such naval vessels will ance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321j(e)). (4) supports the United States commitment contribute to United States interests in pro- (e) REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENT IN UNITED to Taiwan’s security in accord with the Tai- moting increased maritime awareness to STATES SHIPYARDS.—To the maximum extent wan Relations Act, including Taiwan’s pro- support security and protection of the people practicable, the President shall require, as a curement of sophisticated weapons of a de- of the United States and the people of Mex- condition of the transfer of a vessel under fensive character, such as F–16 C/Ds aircraft ico. this section, that the recipient to which the and diesel electric submarines; (b) RELATING TO THAILAND.—Congress finds vessel is transferred have such repair or re- (5) reaffirms its commitment to deepen the following: furbishment of the vessel as is needed, before United States-Taiwan trade and investment (1) Thailand was the first treaty ally of the the vessel joins the naval forces of that re- relations as well as support for Taiwan’s in- United States in the Asia-Pacific region and cipient, performed at a shipyard located in clusion in bilateral and regional trade agree- remains a steadfast friend of the United the United States, including a United States ments at the appropriate time and under the States. Navy shipyard.

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(f) EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITY.—The author- ment of State license or approval shall not ment No. 1 to part 774 of subtitle B of title ity to transfer a vessel under this section affect the jurisdiction with respect to such 15, Code of Federal Regulations;’’. shall expire at the end of the 3-year period items. SEC. 305. AMENDMENTS TO DEFINITIONS OF ‘‘DE- beginning on the date of the enactment of ‘‘(3) DEFINITION.—In this subsection, the FENSE ARTICLE’’ AND ‘‘DEFENSE this Act. term ‘Export Administration Regulations’ SERVICE’’ UNDER THE ARMS EX- TITLE III—ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT means— PORT CONTROL ACT. AMENDMENTS ‘‘(A) the Export Administration Regula- Section 47 of the Arms Export Control Act SEC. 301. INCREASE IN CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFI- tions as maintained and amended under the (22 U.S.C. 2794) is amended— CATION THRESHOLDS. authority of the International Emergency (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (a) FOREIGN MILITARY SALES.— Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); (A) of paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘includes’’ (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 36(b) of the Arms or and inserting ‘‘means, with respect to a sale Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(b)) is ‘‘(B) any successor regulations.’’. or transfer by the United States under the amended— SEC. 303. AMENDMENTS RELATING TO REMOVAL authority of this Act or any other foreign as- (A) in paragraph (1)— OF MAJOR DEFENSE EQUIPMENT sistance or sales program of the United (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph FROM UNITED STATES MUNITIONS States’’; and LIST. (A)— (2) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘includes’’ (a) REQUIREMENTS FOR REMOVAL OF MAJOR (I) by striking ‘‘$50,000,000’’ and inserting and inserting ‘‘means, with respect to a sale DEFENSE EQUIPMENT FROM UNITED STATES ‘‘$100,000,000’’; or transfer by the United States under the MUNITIONS LIST.—Section 38(f) of the Arms (II) by striking ‘‘$200,000,000’’ and inserting authority of this Act or any other foreign as- Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778(f)) is ‘‘$300,000,000’’; and sistance or sales program of the United amended by adding at the end the following: (III) by striking ‘‘$14,000,000’’ and inserting States,’’. ‘‘(5)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph ‘‘$25,000,000’’; and (B), the President shall take such actions as SEC. 306. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS. (ii) in the matter following subparagraph may be necessary to require that, at the (a) IN GENERAL.—The Arms Export Control (P)— time of export or reexport of any major de- Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.) is amended— (I) by inserting ‘‘of any defense articles or fense equipment listed on the 600 series of (1) in sections 3(a), 3(d)(1), 3(d)(3)(A), 3(e), defense services under this Act for the Commerce Control List contained in 5(c), 6, 21(g), 36(a), 36(b)(1), 36(b)(5)(C), $200,000,000 or more, any design and construc- Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of subtitle B of 36(c)(1), 36(f), 38(f)(1), 40(f)(1), 40(g)(2)(B), tion services for $300,000,000 or more, or any title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, the 101(b), and 102(a)(2), by striking ‘‘the Speaker major defense equipment for $75,000,000 or major defense equipment will not be subse- of the House of Representatives and’’ each more,’’ after ‘‘The letter of offer shall not be quently modified so as to transform such place it appears and inserting ‘‘the Speaker issued, with respect to a proposed sale’’; and major defense equipment into a defense arti- of the House of Representatives, the Com- (II) by inserting ‘‘of any defense articles or cle. mittee on Foreign Affairs of the House of services under this Act for $100,000,000 or ‘‘(B) The President may authorize the Representatives, and’’; more, any design and construction services transformation of any major defense equip- (2) in section 21(i)(1) by inserting after ‘‘the for $200,000,000 or more, or any major defense ment described in subparagraph (A) into a Speaker of the House of Representatives’’ equipment for $50,000,000 or more,’’ after ‘‘or defense article if the President— the following ‘‘, the Committees on Foreign with respect to a proposed sale’’; and ‘‘(i) determines that such transformation Affairs and Armed Services of the House of (B) in paragraph (6)— is appropriate and in the national interests Representatives,’’; (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking of the United States; and (3) in sections 25(e), 38(f)(2), 38(j)(3), and ‘‘$25,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$75,000,000’’; and ‘‘(ii) provides notice of such trans- 38(j)(4)(B), by striking ‘‘International Rela- (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking formation to the chairman of the Committee tions’’ each place it appears and inserting ‘‘$100,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$200,000,000’’. on Foreign Affairs of the House of Represent- (b) COMMERCIAL SALES.—Section 36(c) of ‘‘Foreign Affairs’’; the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. atives and the chairman of the Committee (4) in sections 27(f) and 62(a), by inserting 2776(c)) is amended— on Foreign Relations of the Senate con- after ‘‘the Speaker of the House of Rep- (1) in paragraph (1)— sistent with the notification requirements of resentatives,’’ each place it appears the fol- (A) by striking ‘‘$14,000,000’’ and inserting section 36(b)(5)(A) of this Act. lowing: ‘‘the Committee on Foreign Affairs ‘‘$25,000,000’’; and ‘‘(C) In this paragraph, the term ‘defense of the House of Representatives,’’; and article’ means an item designated by the (B) by striking ‘‘$50,000,000’’ and inserting (5) in section 73(e)(2), by striking ‘‘the President pursuant to subsection (a)(1).’’. ‘‘$100,000,000’’; and Committee on National Security and the (b) NOTIFICATION AND REPORTING REQUIRE- (2) in paragraph (5)— Committee on International Relations of the MENTS FOR MAJOR DEFENSE EQUIPMENT RE- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking House of Representatives’’ and inserting MOVED FROM UNITED STATES MUNITIONS ‘‘the Committee on Armed Services and the ‘‘$25,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$75,000,000’’; and LIST.—Section 38(f) of the Arms Export Con- (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House trol Act (22 U.S.C. 2778(f)), as amended by of Representatives’’. ‘‘$100,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$200,000,000’’. this section, is further amended by adding at (b) OTHER TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.— SEC. 302. LICENSING OF CERTAIN COMMERCE- the end the following: (1) ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT.—The Arms CONTROLLED ITEMS. ‘‘(6) The President shall ensure that any Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.), as Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act major defense equipment that is listed on amended by subsection (a), is further amend- (22 U.S.C. 2778) is amended by adding at the the 600 series of the Commerce Control List ed— end the following new subsection: contained in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of ‘‘(k) LICENSING OF CERTAIN COMMERCE-CON- (A) in section 38— subtitle B of title 15, Code of Federal Regula- TROLLED ITEMS.— (i) in subsection (b)(1), by redesignating tions, shall continue to be subject to the no- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A license or other ap- the second subparagraph (B) (as added by tification and reporting requirements of the proval from the Department of State granted following provisions of law: section 1255(b) of the Foreign Relations Au- in accordance with this section may also au- ‘‘(A) Section 516(f) of the Foreign Assist- thorization Act, Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 thorize the export of items subject to the Ex- ance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321j(f)). (Public Law 100-204; 101 Stat. 1431)) as sub- port Administration Regulations if such ‘‘(B) Section 655 of the Foreign Assistance paragraph (C); items are to be used in or with defense arti- Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2415). (ii) in subsection (g)(1)(A)— cles controlled on the United States Muni- ‘‘(C) Section 3(d)(3)(A) of this Act. (I) in clause (xi), by striking ‘‘; or’’ and in- tions List. ‘‘(D) Section 25 of this Act. serting ‘‘, or’’; and ‘‘(2) OTHER REQUIREMENTS.—The following ‘‘(E) Section 36(b), (c), and (d) of this Act.’’. (II) in clause (xii)— requirements shall apply with respect to a li- (aa) by striking ‘‘section’’ and inserting SEC. 304. AMENDMENT TO DEFINITION OF ‘‘SECU- cense or other approval to authorize the ex- RITY ASSISTANCE’’ UNDER THE FOR- ‘‘sections’’; and port of items subject to the Export Adminis- EIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1961. (bb) by striking ‘‘(18 U.S.C. 175b)’’ and in- tration Regulations under paragraph (1): Section 502B(d) of the Foreign Assistance serting ‘‘(18 U.S.C. 175c)’’; and ‘‘(A) Separate approval from the Depart- Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304(d)) is amended— (iii) in subsection (j)(2), in the matter pre- ment of Commerce shall not be required for (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘and’’ at ceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘in’’ such items if such items are approved for ex- the end; and after ‘‘to’’; and port under a Department of State license or (2) in paragraph (2)(C) to read as follows: (B) in section 47(2), in the matter preceding other approval. ‘‘(C) any license in effect with respect to subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘sec. 21(a),,’’ ‘‘(B) Such items subject to the Export Ad- the export to or for the armed forces, police, and inserting ‘‘section 21(a),’’. ministration Regulations that are exported intelligence, or other internal security (2) FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1961.—Sec- pursuant to a Department of State license or forces of a foreign country of— tion 502B of the Foreign Assistance Act of other approval would remain under the juris- ‘‘(i) defense articles or defense services 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304) is amended— diction of the Department of Commerce with under section 38 of the Armed Export Con- (A) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘Wher- respect to any subsequent transactions. trol Act; or ever applicable, a description’’ and inserting ‘‘(C) The inclusion of the term ‘subject to ‘‘(ii) items listed under the 600 series of the ‘‘Wherever applicable, such report shall in- the EAR’ or any similar term on a Depart- Commerce Control List contained in Supple- clude a description’’; and

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OF 1979. jurisdictional prerogatives on this or similar (a) PROTECTION OF INFORMATION.—Section Today’s legislation is the product of legislation. 12(c) of the Export Administration Act of the committee’s bipartisan effort to I would appreciate your response to this 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. 2411(c)) has been in effect prioritize the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. letter, confirming this understanding with from August 20, 2001, and continues in effect By incorporating two pieces of legisla- respect to H.R. 3470, and would ask that a on and after the date of the enactment of tion, both which passed the committee copy of our exchange of letters on this mat- this Act, pursuant to the International unanimously, the House of Representa- ter be included in the Congressional Record Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. during Floor consideration. tives is now in a position to fulfill both Sincerely, 1701 et seq.) and notwithstanding section 20 the spirit and the letter of the Taiwan of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 DAVE CAMP, U.S.C. App. 2419). Section 12(c)(1) of the Ex- Relations Act. Chairman. port Administration Act of 1979 is a statute This legislation allows the President covered by section 552(b)(3) of title 5, United to transfer for sale four Perry-class ONE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH CON- States Code. guided missile frigates to Taiwan, GRESS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- (b) TERMINATION DATE.—Subsection (a) ter- which are greatly needed to augment TIVES, minates at the end of the 4-year period be- Taiwan’s defense capabilities. I have Washington, DC, April 4, 2014. Hon. DAVE CAMP, ginning on the date of the enactment of this seen firsthand the World War II-era Act. Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, submarines and the 50-year-old fighter Longworth House Office Building, Wash- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- jets that form the core of Taiwan’s ington, DC. ant to the rule, the gentleman from military. Congress has made it clear to DEAR CHAIRMAN CAMP: Thank you for California (Mr. ROYCE) and the gen- the administration that it wants more agreeing to be discharged from further con- tleman from Virginia (Mr. CONNOLLY) defense sales to Taiwan. These four sideration of H. Res. 494, ‘‘Affirming the im- each will control 20 minutes. ships would bolster Taiwan’s defense to portance of the Taiwan Relations Act,’’ and The Chair recognizes the gentleman ensure that peace in the Taiwan Strait forgoing a request for a sequential referral of from California. the suspension text for H.R. 3470, ‘‘Naval continues to benefit the entire region. Vessel Transfer and Arms Export Control GENERAL LEAVE In addition to supporting Taiwan, Amendments Act,’’ in which the text of H. Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- this legislation also authorizes the Res. 494 has been inserted as a new section imous consent that all Members may transfer of excess decommissioned 101. The suspension text contains agreed re- have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- naval vessels to Thailand and Mexico. visions, made at your request, to content tend their remarks and to put any ex- These transfers help support the prior- that is within the Rule X jurisdiction of the traneous material on this measure into ities of the U.S. Navy while strength- Committee on Ways and Means. I agree that your forgoing further action the RECORD. ening the capability of allies and other on these measures does not in any way di- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there close partners to meet our shared mari- minish or alter the jurisdiction of the Com- objection to the request of the gen- time security objectives. mittee on the Ways and Means, or prejudice tleman from California? The bill also makes long overdue im- its jurisdictional prerogatives on these There was no objection. provements to the timeliness of U.S. measures or similar legislation in the future. Mr. ROYCE. I yield myself such time arms sales to friends and allies while I will seek to place our letters into the as I my consume. maintaining appropriate congressional Congressional Record during floor consider- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support oversight. It also makes technical ation of H.R. 3470. I appreciate your coopera- of H.R. 3470. This legislation that I au- amendments to update certain notifi- tion regarding this legislation and look for- ward to continuing to work with the Com- thored reaffirms the United States’ cation and reporting requirements mittee on Ways and Means as this measure steadfast support for Taiwan and pro- under the Arms Export Control Act. moves through the legislative process. vides the legal authority to sell naval Finally, the bill also clarifies that cer- Sincerely, vessels to Taiwan. tain business confidentiality protec- EDWARD R. ROYCE, I very much appreciate the bipar- tions of the Export Administration Act Chairman. tisan support that we have received continue to protect information re- Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I yield from Mr. ENGEL and other members of lated to export licensing. myself such time as I may consume. the committee across the aisle. This Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of I thank my colleague, Mr. ROYCE, the legislation passed unanimously out of my time. distinguished chairman of our com- our committee, and the bill makes sev- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, mittee, once again for his bipartisan eral changes also to improve U.S. secu- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, collegiality in the workings of our rity assistance to friends and allies. Washington, DC, April 4, 2014. committee, especially on this impor- On April 10, 1979, the Taiwan Rela- Hon. EDWARD R. ROYCE, tant piece of legislation. tions Act was enacted to govern Amer- Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Ray- I want to also rise in strong support burn House Office Building, Washington, ica’s relationship with the Republic of DC. of the Taiwan Relations Act Affirma- China-Taiwan. For 35 years, the act has DEAR CHAIRMAN ROYCE: I am writing con- tion and Naval Vessel Transfer Act. helped maintain peace and security cerning H.R. 3470, ‘‘Taiwan Relations Act Af- I am proud to serve, Mr. Speaker, as across the Taiwan Strait and the Asia- firmation and Naval Vessel Transfer Act of the cochair of the Congressional Tai- Pacific region. 2014,’’ Title I of which was favorably reported wan Caucus, which has worked to en- During this time, Taiwan has under- out of your Committee on March 25, 2014 as sure the Taiwan Relations Act remains gone a monumental transformation H. Res. 494. As you know, H. Res. 494, which has been the linchpin in U.S.-Taiwan relations. I from grinding poverty and from dicta- incorporated into Section 101 of H.R. 3470, am also proud of the fact, I would say torship to, today, a vibrant multiparty has been referred to the Committee on Ways to my friend, the chairman of our com- democracy. Taiwan’s economy has and Means. I appreciate that, in response to mittee, that, since 1988, I have actually evolved, too, to where it is today, out the concerns raised by the Committee on been to Taiwan 23 times and have seen 10th top trading partner. This week, we Ways and Means concerning aspects of Title extraordinary change over those three recognize this 35-year transformation. I within our Committee’s jurisdiction, you decades. Few other pieces of foreign policy leg- have agreed to modify H.R. 3470 prior to its Since the signing of the Taiwan Rela- islation have been as consequential as consideration in the House. As a result, in tions Act in 1979, the U.S. and Taiwan order to expedite floor consideration of the the Taiwan Relations Act. bill, the Committee on Ways and Means will have forged a closer partnership to im- America’s support for Taiwan has al- forgo action on H.R. 3470. Further, the Com- prove cultural and economic relations lowed this island nation to realize its mittee will not oppose the bill’s consider- between our nations. Our partnership full potential. It is now more impor- ation on the suspension calendar, based on has been instrumental in maintaining

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The bill authorizes the President to trans- United States and the Republic of question is on the motion offered by fer up to four surplus U.S. naval vessels China on Taiwan in two very impor- the gentleman from California (Mr. to Taiwan. Taiwan has been a valued tant ways. First, it reaffirms Congress’ ROYCE) that the House suspend the partner in combating global terrorism commitment to the Taiwan Relations rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3470, as and delivering humanitarian relief Act that for 35 years has served as the amended. when needed. foundation of our relationship with the The question was taken; and (two- China’s recent declaration of an Air Republic of China on Taiwan. Sec- thirds being in the affirmative) the Defense Identification Zone and subse- ondly, Mr. Speaker, it authorizes the rules were suspended and the bill was quent provocation toward other ships transfer of additional Perry-class guid- passed. in the region has raised concerns about ed missile frigates to Taiwan. And I The title of the bill was amended so the possibility of escalation and provo- should point out that I have seen first- as to read: ‘‘A bill to affirm the impor- cation. That makes the security pos- hand in Taiwan the threat that the tance of the Taiwan Relations Act, to ture of friends like Taiwan even more People’s Republic of China constantly provide for the transfer of naval vessels precarious and more important and un- presents to Taiwan. They are there, to certain foreign countries, and for derscores the need for us to continue right across a very short distance body other purposes’’. this defense partnership. of water, ready to strike at any time, A motion to reconsider was laid on The bill also, as the chairman indi- so reaffirming our military commit- the table. cated, authorizes the transfer of sur- ment to Taiwan is critical. f plus naval vessels, two each to Mexico As we have seen the Chinese Govern- and Thailand, both critical defense ment continue to escalate tensions in GREEN MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT partners of this Nation. These transfers the region, Mr. Speaker, making cer- HERITAGE PROTECTION ACT will enhance the ability of those coun- tain that we enhance this security co- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. tries to collaborate with the U.S. Navy operation is important. As Chairman Speaker, I move to suspend the rules on joint or support operations. The bill ROYCE pointed out, Taiwan is a supe- and pass the bill (S. 404) to preserve the also provides an overdue modernization rior trading partner with the United Green Mountain Lookout in the Gla- of the congressional review process for States. They are in the top 10 trading cier Peak Wilderness of the Mount the licensing of U.S. defense exports. partners, and I point out that the trade Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Under the new criteria, congressional with Taiwan represents about 500,000 The Clerk read the title of the bill. review will focus on major defense ex- jobs here in the United States. The text of the bill is as follows: ports. I would like to thank the chairman S. 404 The bill also will help advance the for his work to further the U.S.-Taiwan Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- President’s Export Control Reform ini- relationship, and certainly look for- tiative, which has long been a priority resentatives of the United States of America in ward to working with him to determine Congress assembled, for the high-tech community which I what else we can and should be doing SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. am proud to represent in northern Vir- to support an unwavering ally in an in- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Green Moun- ginia. I have been working with the creasingly important part of the world. tain Lookout Heritage Protection Act’’. House Foreign Affairs Committee for My view of successful foreign policy SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF LEGAL AUTHORITY OF years to reform Federal export con- is that your friends trust you and your GREEN MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT. trols, which have stifled innovation in enemies fear you, and this legislation (a) LEGAL AUTHORITY OF LOOKOUT.—Sec- the American commercial defense in- today is a good step in the direction of tion 4(b) of the Washington State Wilderness dustry and put U.S. exports at a dis- Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–339; 98 Stat. 300; 16 our enemies fearing us and our friends advantage. U.S.C. 1131 note) is amended by striking the trusting us. Today’s bill updates the process for period at the end and inserting the following: Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, we congressional review of exports to re- ‘‘, and except that with respect to the lands have no further requests for time, and flect regulatory changes now being im- described in section 3(5), the designation of such lands as a wilderness area shall not pre- plemented by the Departments of I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- clude the operation and maintenance of State, Commerce, and Defense. Green Mountain Lookout.’’ As we celebrate the 35th anniversary self such time as I may consume. In closing, Mr. Speaker, I urge all of (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments of the adoption of the Taiwan Rela- made by this section shall take effect as if tions Act, I look forward to working my colleagues to support this bipar- included in the enactment of the Washington with other friends of Taiwan to reaf- tisan legislation. Just as important as State Wilderness Act of 1984. firm America’s unwavering commit- arms sales to Taiwan, the U.S. must SEC. 3. PRESERVATION OF GREEN MOUNTAIN ment to this partnership, including support efforts to maintain and expand LOOKOUT LOCATION. trade and investment activities that Taiwan’s diplomatic presence. I am The Secretary of Agriculture, acting will benefit both of our nations moving pleased to report to the House that leg- through the Chief of the Forest Service, may forward. islation signed into law last year, an- not move Green Mountain Lookout from its current location on Green Mountain in the Over the past 60 years, the United other bipartisan product of this com- mittee, helped Taiwan participate in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest States-Taiwan relationship has under- unless the Secretary determines that moving gone dramatic changes, but Taiwan’s the International Civil Aviation Orga- Green Mountain Lookout is necessary to pre- development into a robust, lively de- nization for the first time since 1976. serve the Lookout or to ensure the safety of mocracy underpins the strong U.S.-Tai- Taiwan’s participation in regional individuals on or around Green Mountain. If wan friendship we enjoy today. I urge trade agreements could greatly benefit the Secretary makes such a determination, my colleagues on both sides of the aisle American consumers and exporters as the Secretary shall move the Green Moun- to join the chairman and me in sup- well. tain Lookout to a location outside of the porting this important legislation, and Mr. Speaker, Congress should be lands described in section 3(5) of the Wash- proud of the role that the Taiwan Rela- ington State Wilderness Act of 1984 and des- I reserve the balance of my time. ignated as a wilderness area in section 4(b) of Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 tions Act has had in helping Taiwan such Act. become what it is today. Taiwan is a minutes to the gentleman from North SEC. 4. ALASKA NATIVE VETERAN ALLOTMENT. Carolina (Mr. HOLDING), a member of beacon of hope and democracy in a part (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: the Committee on Foreign Affairs. of the world that still yearns for the (1) APPLICATION.—The term ‘‘application’’ Mr. HOLDING. Mr. Speaker, let me basic freedoms that Americans and means the Alaska Native Veteran Allotment ap- first thank Chairman ROYCE for his Taiwanese enjoy on a daily basis. As plication numbered AA-084021-B.

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Senator MUR- the Secretary of the Interior. the State of Montana, filed and won a RAY and I, along with Senator CANT- (b) ISSUANCE OF PATENT.—Notwithstanding lawsuit claiming that the repairs vio- WELL, also from Washington State, section 41 of the Alaska Native Claims Settle- lated both the Wilderness Act and the have been discussing a number of bills ment Act (43 U.S.C. 1629g) and subject to sub- National Environmental Policy Act, or of interest to our particular State. I section (c), the Secretary shall— NEPA. As a result, a Federal judge in hope and believe these will be among (1) approve the application; and Seattle ordered the Forest Service to (2) issue a patent for the Federal land to the those that can be accomplished later person that submitted the application. remove the historic lookout. Elimi- on this year. It takes one step at a (c) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.— nation of this popular hiking destina- time, so I urge my colleagues to sup- (1) IN GENERAL.—The patent issued under sub- tion by this order would have begun port this bill and send it to the Presi- section (b) shall— this summer. This bill puts a stop to dent for his signature. (A) only be for the surface rights to the Fed- that nonsense and it protects the look- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of eral land; and out. my time. (B) be subject to the terms and conditions of Mr. Speaker, unfortunately this is Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield any certificate issued under section 41 of the not an isolated incident. Too often, Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. myself such time as I may consume. 1629g), including terms and conditions providing lawsuits from extreme groups seek to Mr. Speaker, the Green Mountain that— close off public access to public lands, Lookout tower is perched on a bluff (i) the patent is subject to valid existing and too often bureaucracies are happy overlooking Washington State’s Cas- rights, including any right of the United States to comply with eliminating existing cade Mountains in what is now the Gla- to income derived, directly or indirectly, from a recreation from public lands. At times cier Peak Wilderness. Built in the 1930s lease, license, permit, right-of-way, or easement they even take the lead in pushing by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the on the Federal land; and such restrictions. Credit, however, is tower is a popular destination for (ii) the United States shall reserve an interest due to the Forest Service for using in deposits of oil, gas, and coal on the Federal hikers and a testament to our long tra- land, including the right to explore, mine, and common sense in this case. In other dition of public lands-based service and remove the minerals on portions of the Federal cases, such as the subsistence cabin of training programs. land that the Secretary determines to be pro- the Alaska Native veteran addressed A lawsuit challenged the tower’s spectively valuable for development. also in this bill, or the halting of presence in the wilderness area, and a (2) ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—The stocking fish in the North Cascades, judge ruled it be removed. Passage Secretary may require any additional terms and which is the subject of another bill, today of S. 404 will ensure the tower re- conditions for the issuance of the patent under common sense hasn’t always prevailed, mains where it is, which we feel is im- subsection (a) that the Secretary determines to so it falls to Congress to fix the prob- be appropriate to protect the interests of the portant and appropriate. I want to United States. lem. thank Senator MURRAY of Washington The House has already acted once on and Representative DELBENE, the spon- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- this piece of legislation regarding the ant to the rule, the gentleman from sor of the House companion. It is Green Mountain Lookout, in February, thanks to their hard work that we are Washington (Mr. HASTINGS) and the by protecting this lookout. By voting considering this legislation today. gentleman from Arizona (Mr. GRI- on this Senate bill today, the House JALVA) each will control 20 minutes. will send the measure to the President b 1715 The Chair recognizes the gentleman to be signed and to become law. from Washington. The Senate approved the measure by While it will not take away from the GENERAL LEAVE unanimous consent last week at the re- tragedy of the recent mudslide, passing Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. quest of our Senator from Washington, this bill today will be a big win for the Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Senator PATTY MURRAY. This action local community and the State of all Members may have 5 legislative was prompted by a visit from Senator Washington as a whole. days in which to revise and extend MURRAY to the Washington State com- We support the legislation and thank their remarks and include extraneous munities affected by the tragic the majority and the chairman for material on the bill under consider- mudslide that claimed the lives of over bringing it up under suspension of the ation. two-dozen citizens. The Senator called rules. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there me a week ago last Saturday morning. With that, I reserve the balance of objection to the request of the gen- When she asked what she and her con- my time. tleman from Washington? gressional colleagues could do to help, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. There was no objection. the mayor of Darrington, one of the Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. communities that is affected, asked for tleman from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG), who Speaker, I yield myself such time as I enactment of this bill to save the look- is the author of the House version of may consume. out. It is a small action that cannot the Alaska provisions in this Senate Mr. Speaker, S. 404 would preserve undo the tragedy, but it will help pro- bill. the Green Mountain Lookout in the tect a recreation and economic asset in Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I Glacier Peak Wilderness area of the this corner of Washington State. thank the chairman. Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National It goes without saying to all affected The Green Mountain Lookout Herit- Forest in my home State of Wash- by the mudslide that our hearts go out age Protection Act includes a provision ington. to those of you who lost loved ones, that I offered as an amendment on the The Green Mountain Lookout was and our sincere thanks is owed to all House floor in February. The amend- constructed in 1933 on the summit of who have assisted in the rescue, search, ment to the omnibus Public Access and Green Mountain for the purpose of fire recovery, and rebuilding of that area. Lands Improvement Act passed the detection. It was also used to look for Lastly, Mr. Speaker, I would like to House by voice vote, and I am pleased enemy aircraft during World War II. express my optimism that this is just it has come before the House again as While the lookout is no longer used for the first of other bills affecting public part of the Senate-passed legislation. fire detection, it has, however, become lands that will become law this year. During the debate on that measure, I a favorite destination for hikers. There has been bipartisan communica- told a story that led to this provision, Several years ago, after the lookout tion between the House and the Senate and how the Federal Government failed was damaged in a snowstorm, the For- on finding agreement on a number of one of my constituents, Mr. William est Service disassembled and removed bills of local importance to commu- Alstrom, endangering his Alaska na- the lookout by helicopter with the in- nities across the country—bills to solve tive veterans allotment and the cabin

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The gen- this has been fixed, merely months Last year, I introduced the Green tleman from Arizona has 151⁄2 minutes. after I was first made aware of this Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield issue, is an example of how Congress Act in the House, and, with unanimous as much time as he may consume to should function as we work together. Senate passage last week, we are one the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Today, after the House sends S. 404 to step closer to providing this commu- LARSEN). the President, I am pleased that Wil- nity with a piece of good news about a Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. liam and his family can put this head- treasured local landmark. The Green Speaker, I want to thank the chairman ache behind them, and William can put Mountain Lookout, located in the Gla- of the full committee, the ranking his time to better use by continuing to cier Peak Wilderness, was built in 1933 member of the full committee, and the serve St. Mary’s, Alaska, as mayor and as a Civilian Conservation Corps ranking member of the subcommittee president of his village corporation. project to detect fires and spot enemy for helping to bring S. 404 to the floor, May I, again, thank the chairman, aircraft during World War II. The look- the Green Mountain Lookout Heritage the ranking member, the two Senators, out is a popular destination for hikers Protection Act. and the total Larsen delegation for this The lookout symbolizes a unique and legislation, especially recognizing the near and far, and is listed on the Na- tional Register of Historic Places. It is vanishing part of the Pacific North- mudslide. west’s heritage, and this bill symbol- But I hope we all recognize that the also an important, historic, and unique part of community of Darrington. izes Congress’ solidarity with a hard- Federal Government is not a good man- hit part of our State. ager of land. There are too many times Unfortunately, severe weather caused the Green Mountain Lookout to fall The Green Mountain Lookout is one that logic does not prevail and too of few surviving fire lookouts in the many times they are being sued by in- into disrepair in 2001, and the U.S. For- est Service began taking steps to pre- West. It is one of only six such look- terest groups that understand logic. I outs within a wilderness area. It was an am suggesting respectfully, as the serve the historic structure for future generations. However, an out-of-state early warning station during World chairman has said, we ought to work War II to alert citizens to possible aer- together, both parties together, on group filed a lawsuit against the Forest ial invasion. solving land issues that are really cre- Service for using machinery to conduct repairs and, unfortunately, a U.S. Dis- The communities in nearby ated by our own government—both Darrington and Oso are recovering sides. I have been under eight Presi- trict Court ordered the Forest Service from last month’s tragic landslide that dents, and I have watched these Presi- to remove the lookout. If Congress does has taken the lives of dozens of people dents all not take into consideration not act soon, the lookout will be re- and shut the communities off from individuals, their rights, their preroga- moved for good. much of the outside world. First re- tives, as free Americans. This lookout is a local landmark for sponders, FEMA, and other Federal So I, again, thank you for the efforts the Darrington community and the Pa- agencies have been extraordinary in put forth in this legislation. I com- cific Northwest, and is also a critical their efforts to help with recovery. mend the chairman and ranking mem- tourist attraction and economic driver Passing this bill invests in a longer- ber for the work they put forth, and in the region. At a time when this com- term economic recovery of the region. God bless you. munity is faced with a long, difficult Many of the people in these commu- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield road to recovery, we must do every- nities rely on outdoor recreation and as much time as she may consume to thing we can to help, including sup- the tourism that it brings for their the gentlelady from Washington (Ms. porting the region’s economy, and, in livelihoods. Part of that economy is DELBENE), the sponsor of the legisla- this case, protecting the Green Moun- based on access to its historic and tion. tain Lookout saves a cherished land- beautiful location, like Green Moun- Ms. DELBENE. Mr. Speaker, I would mark and supports outdoor recreation like to thank the chairman and the tain Lookout. and tourism, both critically important Keeping the lookout in place means ranking member for their help in con- to the local economy. sidering the Green Mountain Lookout Darrington has one more reason to tell This bill is simple. It would allow Heritage Protection Act today, a bill people from across this country that routine maintenance while keeping close to the hearts of many of my con- Darrington is open for business. With this iconic structure where it is meant stituents who have been struck by a the summer recreation season coming to be, and always has been, on Green terrible tragedy. up, protecting Green Mountain Look- As many in this Chamber know, on Mountain near Darrington. Local gov- out sends a message from Congress to Saturday, March 22, on a mountainside ernments in the area, my constituents, these communities as well that we are in my district near the towns of Oso as well as a number of environmental with you. and Darrington, an enormous landslide and historic preservation groups, sup- For 12 years, I represented these occurred, almost unthinkable in size port saving the lookout. This bill also communities in Congress and for 3 and scope, wiping out an entire neigh- saves money because it would cost years before that on the local county borhood and destroying an important more money to remove the lookout council. I introduced legislation iden- stretch of State Route 530, the primary than to keep it where it is. tical to this bill in June 2012 right after transportation artery between Arling- The Green Mountain Lookout rep- an ill-advised court decision suggested ton and Darrington, and other commu- resents a significant piece of the Pa- that Green Mountain Lookout should nities to the east. cific Northwest’s history. It deserves to be taken down. At least 33 people have lost their be protected for outdoor enthusiasts to I was pleased that Senators MURRAY lives, and more are still missing. The enjoy for many years to come. and CANTWELL followed that with the damage and loss caused by this disaster This bill can’t undo what has been introduction of companion legislation are heartbreaking, but the community done. But, as the mayor of Darrington in December of 2012. response has been equally inspiring. told me, it can be a piece of good news In February 2013, Congresswoman People throughout the region have and a victory for an inspiring commu- DELBENE reintroduced this bill, along come together to support each other nity that has gone through so much. with our Senate colleagues. and do their part to aid in the search Today, I ask all Members of the I appreciate my colleagues’ willing- and recovery. House to vote for this bill and do their ness to protect the lookout, and I ap- In the days after the tragedy oc- part to support this remarkable com- preciate the support of Chairman HAS- curred, members of the community and munity and this historic landmark. TINGS, Ranking Member DEFAZIO, and

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Crime Subcommittee Chairman SEN- Section 2 of the DNA Analysis Backlog Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. SENBRENNER, and Ranking Member Elimination Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14135) is Speaker, I advise my friend from Ari- amended— SCOTT. I also would like to recognize zona I am prepared to close if he is pre- (1) in subsection (c)(3)— the efforts of my colleague from New pared to close. (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘2010 York, CAROLYN MALONEY, in cospon- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I have through 2018’’ and inserting ‘‘2014 through soring this bill reauthorizing the pro- no further speakers. 2019’’; and gram she helped create in 2004. Finally, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘2018’’ the gentleman from Texas, Judge TED Speaker, I continue to reserve the bal- and inserting ‘‘2019’’; and POE, has also been a strong leader in ance of my time. (2) in subsection (j), by striking ‘‘2009 this area for many years, and we are Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I think through 2014’’ and inserting ‘‘2015 through 2019’’. all very appreciative of his efforts. the Representatives from Washington With the goal of eliminating the stated the case for the legislation. All SEC. 3. TRAINING AND EDUCATION. Section 303(b) of the DNA Sexual Assault backlog of untested DNA samples, the of us concur with that. Justice Act of 2004 (42 U.S.C. 14136(b)) is Debbie Smith program awards grants I urge all Members to vote for this amended by striking ‘‘2009 through 2014’’ and to State and local governments to fund piece of legislation. It is thoughtful, it inserting ‘‘2015 through 2019’’. the collection of samples from offend- is pragmatic, and it is necessary to do SEC. 4. SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAM ers and crime scenes, including rape it with some urgency so that that his- GRANTS. kits, increased laboratory capacity, toric site is not lost. Section 304(c) of the DNA Sexual Assault and the analysis of DNA samples in a With that, I yield back the remainder Justice Act of 2004 (42 U.S.C. 14136a(c)) is timely and appropriate manner. of my time. amended by striking ‘‘2009 through 2014’’ and inserting ‘‘2015 through 2019’’. 1730 Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. b Speaker, I yield myself such time as I The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Additionally, grants are authorized may consume. ant to the rule, the gentleman from to provide training, technical assist- This is a good piece of legislation. I Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE) and the gen- ance, and education to law enforce- want to congratulate my colleagues tleman from Virginia (Mr. SCOTT) each ment officials, court officers, correc- from the western part of the State for will control 20 minutes. tions personnel, and forensic science introducing it and persevering on it. The Chair recognizes the gentleman and medical professionals. It is just one of those issues, as I from Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE). The effectiveness of DNA evidence in mentioned in my opening statement, GENERAL LEAVE criminal investigations and prosecu- where we many times in the West get Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask tions is unquestioned. As of January influenced by somebody out of State. unanimous consent that all Members 2014, the use of the FBI’s National DNA This is just one of those classic exam- may have 5 legislative days in which to Index has provided important assist- ples. There is no reason why the look- revise and extend their remarks and in- ance in more than 224,000 investiga- out should not be there for the people clude extraneous materials on H.R. tions. In my home State of Virginia, that surround the community of 4323, currently under consideration. the database contains more than Darrington, and for the people that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there 366,000 offender profiles and has aided hike in that area. objection to the request of the gen- in nearly 8,500 criminal investigations. But so many times I have come to tleman from Virginia? Due to a number of factors, including the floor, and colleagues on my side, There was no objection. the expansion in recent years of the arguing about lawsuits, especially from Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I number of States requiring arrestees to the environmental emphasis. This is yield myself such time as I may con- submit DNA samples, the demand for just one more example that we are cor- sume. the testing of these samples continues recting. In fact, I hope we can have In 1989, Debbie Smith was kidnapped to outpace the capacity of State and more of those in the future. from her Williamsburg, Virginia, home local government laboratories. This is a good piece of legislation, while her husband, a police officer, was In 2011, laboratories processed 10 per- Mr. Speaker. I urge adoption of the leg- sleeping upstairs. Her assailant cent more DNA cases than in 2009. islation, and I yield back the balance of dragged her into the woods behind her However, backlogs persisted as demand my time. home and raped her. grew by 16 percent during the same pe- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Despite being threatened with fur- riod, illustrating the need for the con- question is on the motion offered by ther harm, she bravely came forward, tinued support of this vital program. the gentleman from Washington (Mr. reported the assault, and consented to I urge my colleagues to support this HASTINGS) that the House suspend the a forensic exam with hopes that her important legislation, reauthorizing rules and pass the bill, S. 404. attacker would be quickly identified the Debbie Smith program, to continue The question was taken; and (two- and apprehended. Unfortunately, this the reduction of DNA backlogs nation- thirds being in the affirmative) the did not happen. wide. rules were suspended and the bill was In the years following the sexual as- I thank Debbie Smith for her con- passed. sault, Debbie Smith, stricken with tribution to this effort and for her A motion to reconsider was laid on thoughts of suicide, struggled with the courage in standing up for millions of the table. paralyzing fear that her unknown others. f attacker would return to inflict harm I reserve the balance of my time. on her and her family. The traumatic Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, DEBBIE SMITH REAUTHORIZATION effect remained with Debbie and her I yield myself such time as I may con- ACT OF 2014 family for over 6 years until an of- sume. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I fender was identified and convicted I rise in support of H.R. 4323, the move to suspend the rules and pass the using DNA analysis. Debbie Smith Act, which was origi- bill (H.R. 4323) to reauthorize programs I am pleased to sponsor H.R. 4323, the nally enacted in 2004. During Sexual authorized under the Debbie Smith Act Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of Assault Awareness Month, we have the of 2004, and for other purposes. 2014, to ensure victims of rape, sexual opportunity to take an important step The Clerk read the title of the bill. assault, and other violent crimes do in continuing a program that helps ad- The text of the bill is as follows: not have to endure similar experiences dress the problem of sexual assault.

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Grants are used to hire parties with different philosophies can face invasive examinations, which personnel and to purchase supplies for come together when the cause is so leave them feeling victimized all over processing samples and for including clear and straightforward, and we come again. them in the Combined DNA Index Sys- here today, supporting the 4-year reau- They then wait, often living in fear tem. thorization of three programs estab- and with no information from law en- Grants have also been directed to lished under the Debbie Smith Act of forcement, while their rape kits collect DNA training and technical assistance 2004. dust in evidence lockers or sit on lab for law enforcement and courts and to These programs facilitate a holistic shelves. Every untested rape kit is a sexual assault nurse examiner pro- approach to the use of DNA in sexual lost opportunity to provide justice and grams. Crime laboratories have almost assault cases by providing Federal to catch dangerous criminals. unanimously reported that the DNA grants to address the huge DNA back- To see the importance of rape kit Backlog Grant Program is essential to logs and to provide DNA training and testing, look no further than New York their capacity to process samples, but technical assistance to States and local City. In 1999, the city enacted a policy the backlog still remains. law enforcement agencies. to test every rape kit and to eliminate Hundreds of thousands of DNA sam- The Debbie Smith DNA Backlog its backlog of over 17,000 kits, and 15 ples, each representing an unsolved Grant Program is named for Debbie years later, that policy has made a crime, remains untested. Regrettably, Smith who, as my dear friend Mr. world of difference. over 200 untested samples remain in SCOTT has indicated, was kidnapped Every kit collected in New York is Los Angeles alone that have outlasted from her home and was raped in nearby tested within 30 to 60 days, and the ar- the statute of limitations for pros- woods. rest rate for rape has skyrocketed from ecuting cases, so we have to do every- The attacker remained unidentified 40 percent to 70 percent. Compare that thing we can to process these samples. for more than 6 years until a DNA sam- to the national rate of 24 percent. We must also do everything we can ple, collected from a convicted person Clearly, the more rape kits we test, the to strengthen the nationwide database who was serving time in a Virginia more rapists we get off the streets. and reduce the DNA backlog, so that State prison for other crimes, revealed Imagine what would happen if we cases of sexual assault can be solved his identity as her attacker. The delay tested all of the 400,000 rape kits that and prosecuted without delay. Reau- in identifying her attacker caused are still sitting on the shelves today thorizing the Debbie Smith Act will Debbie Smith untold psychological and around the country. bring perpetrators of sexual assault to emotional torture. I have fought to end the rape kit justice before they can attack more I am very pleased by the fact that, backlog for nearly 15 years. In 2000, I victims. along with Chairman BOB GOODLATTE supported the passage of the DNA I am proud to acknowledge that and Mr. SCOTT and Judge POE, we were Analysis Backlog Elimination Act, Debbie Smith is a constituent of mine. able to meet with Mrs. Smith and her which provided $40 million to help She lives in Charles City County, Vir- husband, who honor us by witnessing States analyze DNA evidence. ginia. She waited more than 6 years for this proceeding that is now going on. When the rape kit backlog failed to the DNA from her rape kit to be proc- I want to commend not only the decrease by 2002, I introduced the Rape essed and checked against the national chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Kit DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination database in order to identify her Mr. GOODLATTE, and the ranking mem- Act, which would have authorized $250 attacker. ber of the Crime Subcommittee, BOBBY million to help police departments fi- Her attacker was identified, but un- SCOTT, but also JIM SENSENBRENNER of nance rape kit testing. fortunately, during those 6 years, he Wisconsin and Judge POE, who all have In 2004, I cosponsored and worked attacked at least two other women— worked so hard to make this law work. closely with Mr. SENSENBRENNER and crimes that would not have happened if We are reducing the backlog, but the others to enact the Justice for All Act his DNA had been tested in a more person who championed this issue the that created the Debbie Smith DNA timely manner. most was CAROLYN MALONEY, and I am Backlog Grant Program, which author- Debbie has spent her time and effort happy to recommend her for the com- ized hundreds of millions of dollars for over the last few years with her organi- mendation that she deserves. DNA testing and strengthened the abil- zation, HEART, which stands for Hope Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I ity of State and local law enforcement Exists After Rape Trauma. She has continue to reserve the balance of my to test rape kits. been advocating for a reduction in the time. While I am pleased that we will reau- DNA backlog and has been offering as- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, thorize the Debbie Smith Grant Pro- sistance to victims of sexual assault. I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman gram today, I am disappointed that we I commend my colleague from Vir- from New York (Mr. NADLER), who has are not considering a complete reau- ginia (Mr. GOODLATTE), the chairman of been working hard on this issue for a thorization of the Justice for All Act, the Judiciary Committee, and the number of years. including the Kirk Bloodsworth Post- ranking member, Mr. CONYERS, for Mr. NADLER. I thank the gentleman Conviction DNA Testing Grant pro- working together to expedite the con- for yielding. grams. sideration of this bill. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong DNA evidence is vital to providing I also want to acknowledge the origi- support of H.R. 4323, the Debbie Smith justice for all people by putting violent nal author of the Debbie Smith Act, Act. criminals behind bars and by exon- the gentlelady from New York (Mrs. Every 2 minutes in this country, erating wrongfully convicted individ- CAROLYN B. MALONEY), for her hard someone is sexually assaulted. That uals. We should not allow a vital pro- work and continued advocacy on behalf means, by the time I finish my re- gram to lapse because it is less politi- of sexual assault victims. marks today, at least one man, woman, cally expedient. I urge my colleagues to join me in or child will have been brutally at- It is my hope that we can work to- further honoring the work of Debbie tacked. gether to pass a complete reauthoriza- Smith’s by voting for this bill—to re- By the end of this year, more than tion of the Justice for All Act as our authorize the bill that bears her name. 200,000 people—nearly all of them colleagues in the Senate claim to do I reserve the balance of my time. women and girls—will have been vic- shortly. In the 10 years since the cre- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I timized in the most inhuman way. ation of the Debbie Smith DNA Back- continue to reserve the balance of my Only 60 percent of victims will ever re- log Grant Program, we have seen much time. port their attacks, and barely 3 percent progress, but the backlog continues to Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, of attackers will ever serve a day in be a major problem, and prosecuting is I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman prison. uneven across the country. from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS), the These statistics are staggering, and I commend the chairman of the com- ranking member of the full committee. we are not doing all we can to ensure mittee and the ranking member and all

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Mr. Speaker, I One of the tragic costs of this type of because of the grant programs that are continue to reserve the balance of my crime is that those who survive a sex- provided. In particular, the Debbie time. ual assault carry wounds that are not Smith Reauthorization Act authorizes Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, readily visible. They are 3 times more $151 million in grants for State and I yield 4 minutes to the gentlelady likely to suffer from depression, 13 local DNA labs to address DNA back- from New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. times more likely to abuse alcohol, 26 logs. As I indicated, in my own home- MALONEY), the author of the original times more likely to abuse drugs, and 4 town, we were faced with backlogs and legislation. times more likely to contemplate sui- lost kits as well. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New cide. Each rape kit that gets tested The DNA training and technical as- York. Thank you, and I thank all of my brings these survivors closer to justice sistance is extremely important, help- colleagues for this important bipar- and prevents future rapes. ing law enforcement, courts, and foren- tisan legislation. Since I introduced the first version of sic scientists. For DNA training and Mr. Speaker, there is no more impor- this legislation in 2001, it has always technical assistance, $30 million is di- tant thing a government can do than received wide bipartisan support. I rected to Sexual Assault Nurse Exam- protect its citizens from violent crime, thank Chairman GOODLATTE, Ranking iner programs. and today’s reauthorization of the Member CONYERS, members of the Ju- There is nothing more lonely than to Debbie Smith Act, until 2019, does just diciary Committee, Mr. POE, Ms. BASS, be raped and then, on top of it, not see that. It will protect women, and it will Mr. NADLER, Mr. SCOTT, and former your case pursued. save lives. Congressman Mark Green for all of I want to thank the Houston Area The Debbie Smith Act has been their hard work. Women’s Center, which involves itself called the most important antirape I hope that this bill will quickly pass in sexual violence against women, as legislation ever to have passed this the Senate and become law. This is one well as Kathryn Griffin, who has Congress. During Sexual Assault of those rare bills that virtually guar- worked with prostitutes and others Awareness Month, April, we are pre- antees that it will put real criminals who have actually been raped. sented with the grim statistics that behind bars and protect people more ef- In Houston, decades-old rape kits every 2 minutes, someone is sexually fectively from one of the most trau- that sat untested have identified at assaulted in our country. matic assaults imaginable: rape. The least one-third of potential offenders in This bill was first introduced in 2001, grants provided to States and local cases where there was sufficient DNA, after a hearing Steve Horn and I orga- governments will allow them to signifi- according to the Houston Police De- nized on the use of DNA to convict and cantly reduce or eliminate their back- partment. And I congratulate the city exonerate. Since first being signed into logs. of Houston. Combined with dollars law in 2004, the Debbie Smith Act funds The SPEAKER pro tempore. The from the Debbie Smith Reauthoriza- have provided State and local govern- time of the gentlewoman has expired. tion and the city’s own investment, we ments with the tools to eliminate the Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, now have a new DNA lab that is open backlog that exists around this coun- I yield the gentlelady an additional 30 and ready for business to ensure that try. seconds. the victims of crime and sexual assault It is estimated the backlog is of Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New are not left along the highway of de- roughly 400,000 kits that are sitting in York. By using a national DNA data- spair. In my district alone, 6,600 rape warehouses and police departments, base, it helps them identify criminals. kits have been cleared as of August and each one of these kits is rep- The bill that Mr. POE and I passed 2013. That is an important step for- resenting a life of a woman who has earlier this year, the SAFER Act, will ward. been raped. direct that 75 percent of this money go I also look forward to continuing to It not only represents a peace of directly for the backlog. It is roughly work on issues dealing with DNA of mind for her to know that her rapist $113 million. It is important. It is a those who involve themselves in will be convicted and put behind bars, moral imperative to eliminate the rape human trafficking in a national data- but it will prevent future rapes because backlog so that women will not be vic- base. the FBI tells us that most rapists will timized simply because their govern- I also want to give another reason attack another seven times; so, if we ment failed to act and failed to process why this is extremely important. As I can convict, we can save seven other this important evidence. left Houston, in my own congressional lives. This is an important day. I urge my district, we found that, unfortunately, colleagues to unanimously pass this the State of Texas decided to put 23 1745 b bill and move it to the Senate and violent sexual offenders in a neighbor- I want to recognize two extremely unanimously pass it there. hood in what is called a halfway house. brave women who are speaking out on Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I Those individuals are at the back side this issue and have testified before continue to reserve the balance of my of their incarceration. Mr. Speaker, I Congress. It is very difficult to do. I time. would say that it is a dangerous set of have tried to get people to testify. The Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, circumstances when these individuals only person I could get to testify was I yield 3 minutes to the gentlelady will be among children and women and my good friend, Debbie Smith, who in- from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE), a dis- be without the necessary security in a spired me and others after her wonder- tinguished member of the Judiciary neighborhood. ful testimony in 2001. She is also joined Committee. And so this DNA for rape kits is one by Natasha Alexenko, founder of Ms. JACKSON LEE. Let me thank aspect of the need that is being ad- Natasha’s Justice Project, working to the ranking member of the Sub- dressed in helping women, again, not completely eliminate the backlog. committee on Crime, the chairman and feel lonely and left without refuge and Natasha’s and Debbie’s stories tell the ranking member of the full committee, the ability to access justice. need of this legislation. and Mrs. MALONEY for their leadership. I support H.R. 4323. I ask my col- My friend, Congressman SCOTT, spoke I was on the Crime Subcommittee as leagues to support it, and remember about his constituent, Debbie. Natasha this bill was introduced. I was eager to there is a larger and broader picture we was raped, and it took 15 years for see it work its will in that early time- must look at in order to address the vi- them to process her kit. During that 15 frame in the backdrop of the courage of olence against women. years, her rapist raped other women, Debbie Smith. I also recognize Natasha Mr. Speaker, as a senior member of both was involved in sex trafficking, selling Alexenko, who I understand is a con- the Judiciary Committee and a co-sponsor, I

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I thank ant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further rape kits can be reduced and then eliminated the ranking member of the full com- consideration of H.R. 1872 will now re- and perpetrators of sexual assault crimes can mittee and the ranking member of the sume. be prosecuted and convicted. Crime Subcommittee, Mr. CONYERS and The Clerk read the title of the bill. There is an ever-present need to continue Mr. SCOTT, for their hard work on this MOTION TO RECOMMIT robust funding for programs such as the as well. Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I have a Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program in I certainly thank the chairman of the motion to recommit at the desk. order to make sure victims do not fall through Crime Subcommittee, Mr. SENSEN- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the the cracks of the system. BRENNER, for his contribution, as well gentlewoman opposed to the bill? Women who have been raped have a right at the gentleman from Texas (Mr. POE) Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I am op- to expect police to thoroughly investigate the for his work in this area on this and posed in its current form. case and prosecute the offenders; however, other legislation affecting crimes The SPEAKER pro tempore. The many rape kits across the country are never against women. Clerk will report the motion to recom- even tested, and the perpetrators never face Mr. Speaker, this is important legis- mit. justice. lation that will help avoid many, many The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Speaker, the number of backlogged future victims. I really thank Debbie DNA samples was in excess of 100,000 na- Ms. DeLauro moves to recommit the bill Smith and Natasha Alexenko for being H.R. 1872, as reported, to the Committee on tionwide as recently as January 2010. with us when we talked about this the Budget with instructions to report the H.R. 4323 reauthorizes for four years (until issue this afternoon. I want to thank same back to the House forthwith with the the end of fiscal year 2019) the following pro- them for their courage in speaking out following amendment: grams: about it. They are not only helping to At the end of the bill, add the following 1. ‘‘Debbie Smith Reauthorization’’ ($151 have a better understanding on the new title: million/fiscal year): grants for state and local part of the public of the nature of this TITLE IV—EQUAL PAY AND PROTECTING DNA crime laboratories to address DNA back- problem, but they are actually helping SMALL BUSINESSES AND CONSUMERS logs and enhance their capacity. to fight crime. SEC. 401. EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN AND PRO- 2. DNA training and technical assistance This Congress will be helping to fight TECTING SMALL BUSINESSES AND CONSUMERS FROM HIGHER LOAN ($12.5 million/fiscal year): directed to law en- crime when we get these perpetrators forcement, courts, forensic scientists, and cor- COSTS. of these horrific events much, much (a) EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN.—This Act shall rections. more quickly than these multiyear 3. DNA training and technical assistance not take effect until the female-to-male delays that we have heard about to- earnings ratio of full-time, year-round work- ($30 million/fiscal year): directed to sexual as- night. We need to get them quickly. We ers is at least 100 percent, as reported by the sault nurse examiner (‘‘SANE’’) programs. Bureau of the Census pursuant to the data In my congressional district, these grant pro- need to prosecute the guilty. We need to exonerate the innocent and put the collected from any Current Population Sur- grams have resulted in forensic laboratories vey Annual Social and Economic Supple- guilty ones in prison, where they can- being hired to clear much of the Houston Po- ment. not perpetrate more of these crimes. lice Department’s backlog of untested DNA (b) PROTECTING SMALL BUSINESSES AND benefit from this type of legislation. Some of them are out on the streets for CONSUMERS.—This Act shall not apply to any Just within the past year, decades-old rape additional years perpetrating mul- loan for a small business, student, agri- kits that sat untested in Houston have identi- titudinous crimes. This is a serious culture, or for veterans’ housing if such Act problem. It will save the taxpayers increases the cost of such loan and credit fied at least one-third of potential offenders in programs for small businesses and consumers cases where there was sufficient DNA, ac- money by reducing the amount of crime that is perpetrated in our soci- due to the elimination or reduction of Fed- cording to the Houston Police Department. eral support. In my district more than 6,600 rape kits ety. Ms. DELAURO (during the reading). have been cleared as of August 2013 because I urge my colleagues to support this Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent of the funding made possible by the grant pro- important legislation, and I yield back to dispense with the reading. grams that H.R. 4323 will reauthorize. This the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there record of success highlights the importance The SPEAKER pro tempore. The objection to the request of the gentle- and continuing need to provide adequate fund- question is on the motion offered by woman from Connecticut? ing so law enforcement agencies can conduct the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Speaker, I ob- necessary DNA testing and training. GOODLATTE) that the House suspend Mr. Speaker, the DNA Initiative is an invalu- the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4323. ject. able tool for law enforcement today, and it will The question was taken; and (two- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Objec- continue to be a legislative priority of mine. thirds being in the affirmative) the tion is heard. That is why I am pleased to co-sponsor H.R. rules were suspended and the bill was The Clerk will read. 4323 and urge my colleagues to join me in passed. The Clerk continued to read. voting to approve this critically important legis- A motion to reconsider was laid on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- lation. the table. tlewoman from Connecticut is recog- Mr. GOODLATTE. I continue to re- f nized for 5 minutes in support of her motion. serve the balance of my time. RECESS Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, this is a I yield myself the balance of my time The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- final amendment to the bill. It will not to encourage my colleagues to support ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair kill the bill or send it back to com- the reauthorization of the Debbie declares the House in recess subject to mittee. If adopted, the bill will imme- Smith Act. I thank my colleague from the call of the Chair. diately proceed to final passage, as Virginia for his support. Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 55 min- amended. I yield back the balance of my time. utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. This amendment works to end pay Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I f discrimination against women, and it yield myself the balance of my time. b 1820 helps to ensure a very simple principle, I recognize the many people who one I hope that everyone in this body have worked very hard to bring us to AFTER RECESS agrees with: men, women, same job, the reauthorization today of this im- The recess having expired, the House same pay, because it is true in this portant legislation. was called to order by the Speaker pro body.

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She found agreed with us, wrapped their arms to be paid what they are due. out years into her job that the univer- around the bill and us and said let’s My amendment would postpone the sity she worked for was paying men move forward, because who can dis- effective date of the bill under consid- more for the same work. agree with actually know what you are eration until Congress has worked to Terri Kelly in Tennessee only discov- spending? close this pay gap. It also ensures that ered she was making less than she de- That is all this bill does. It doesn’t this act does not increase the cost of served because her husband held the eliminate any programs; it doesn’t cut loan and credit programs for small exact same job, and she saw his pay- any programs; and it doesn’t diminish businesses, students, farmers, and vet- check. any programs. All it does is allow Con- erans as a result of an elimination or ReShonda Young of Iowa discovered gress and the American public to un- reduction of Federal support. that her own father was paying women derstand what we are spending and Paycheck discrimination is not a less when she went to work in the fam- what the costs are to the various pro- partisan issue. It affects every women. ily business. This is real. grams that both sides of the aisle sup- It affects every family in America. Both Republicans and Democrats port. Nearly 60 years ago, a Republican agree that people doing the same job The proponent just now of the mo- President, Dwight Eisenhower, told the should receive the same pay. This tion didn’t get into the weeds at all. Congress that ‘‘legislation to apply the amendment reaffirms our commitment But let me just, for those just coming principle of equal pay for equal work to this basic principle. to the floor, remind them of what the without discrimination because of sex It also says that we are not going to major provisions of the underlying bill is a matter of simple justice.’’ force small businesses and consumers, do. There are a number of them. I will Over 50 years ago, Congress came to- who are working hard, playing by the give you three highlights. gether in a bipartisan fashion to pass First and foremost, it brings Federal rules, and trying to make a better fu- the Equal Pay Act and end what Presi- budgeting in line with what the private ture for themselves, to pay more be- dent Kennedy called ‘‘the serious and sector has already been doing for a cause of their skill. endemic problem of unequal wages.’’ long time. It requires the executive Mr. Speaker, we made an enormous In 2014, women are still making 77 branch and Congress to use something difference for women and families when cents on average for every dollar made called fair value accounting when esti- we passed the Affordable Care Act in by a man. This wage gap is only closing mating the cost of Federal credit pro- March 2010. We said to insurance com- at a rate of less than one-half a cent a grams. What does that mean? Again, it panies: you cannot charge women more year. That means we still have 40 more just means that, when we spend Amer- years before women will get paid what than men. ican taxpayers’ dollars, we have to let they deserve for the same work. That is the law of the land today. It the taxpayers know how much it is ac- Families cannot afford to wait that is real, it is being implemented, and it tually costing. long. They should not have to. That is is happening right now. Now, we should This is not just my idea. This is what why we just saw the Republican-con- build on that. the private sector has been doing. This trolled Senate in New Hampshire pass Let us make sure that employers is even what the nonpartisan CBO, a paycheck fairness bill unanimously cannot pay women less for the same Congressional Budget Office, says we because this is an issue of simple fair- job. This makes all the difference in should be doing as well. ness—same job, same pay—that affects their lives and the lives of their fami- The second point is it brings Fannie everyone. lies. I urge all of my colleagues to sup- and Freddie on budget. Why do we do Women are half the workforce in port this amendment. that? To recognize the enormous and America today, two-thirds of the pri- I yield back the balance of my time. potential budgetary impact that these mary cobreadwinners in American fam- Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise in housing-related enterprises can and ilies. The poverty rate among women is opposition to the motion. have had on our government. I don’t as high as it has been in 17 years. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- think I have to remind either side of Women have less retirement security, tleman from New Jersey is recognized the aisle that they have cost upwards less protection on their pension, and for 5 minutes. to $187 billion in taxpayer dollars to more reliance on Social Security, but Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Speaker, a num- get it done, and we want to make sure they receive lower payments because of ber of questions come to my mind after it is on the budget so we can see it this continuing wage gap. just hearing the sponsor of the motion. clearly. As a result, two-thirds of seniors liv- They don’t necessarily go in this order. Thirdly and lastly, this bill would re- ing in poverty today in the United One is: Why does she want to hide quire agencies to make public the States of America are women. These from the American public the actual budgetary justification for the mate- disproportionate financial pressures facts of what they are doing to the rials prepared in support of their pro- that women are facing are very much a American public, as far as spending the grams. What is that saying? It just product of this wage gap. taxpayers’ money? means that, if you have an agency out According to the National Partner- The second question that comes to there that wants to spend your tax dol- ship for Women and Families, women mind is: Why, when the opportunity lars, they have to have the justifica- lose $11,000 in income every year as a was given to the other side of the aisle tion for it. result of pay discrimination. This pay to work with us, to amend the bill or I think those are three honest and gap has not budged in a decade. For change the bill on those areas that fair proposals that the American public women of color, it is even worse. Afri- they disagree with on its merits, why has a right to know. We can continue can American women make only 62 did they instead come with this pro- to help the poor; we can continue to cents as compared to the average posal, this motion on the floor totally have ag programs; we can continue to White male; Hispanic women, only 54 extraneous to the underlying message have energy programs; and we can con- cents. and purpose of the bill? tinue to have programs that facilitate The pay gap holds true across occu- housing in this country. But as we do pations and education levels. This is b 1830 on those programs that we both agree not just a problem for women. Less pay Mr. Speaker, many times we come to on, let’s make sure that we are being for women means less income. That af- the floor and people say that the bill honest with the American public and fects an entire family. Two-income before us is a commonsense piece of telling them and knowing what it actu- households are already struggling. legislation. Well, I am going to say it ally costs. This is not a partisan issue. Unequal again because this is a commonsense For that reason, I recommend a ‘‘no’’ pay affects families all across our piece of legislation. The underlying on this motion to recommit that would

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Bilirakis Herrera Beutler Renacci the ayes appeared to have it. Bishop (UT) Holding Ribble RECORDED VOTE There was no objection. Blackburn Hudson Rice (SC) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Boustany Huelskamp Rigell Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I demand question is on the motion to recommit. Brady (TX) Huizenga (MI) Roby a recorded vote. Bridenstine Hultgren Roe (TN) A recorded vote was ordered. The question was taken; and the Brooks (AL) Hunter Rogers (AL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Speaker pro tempore announced that Brooks (IN) Hurt Rogers (KY) Broun (GA) Issa will be a 5-minute vote. the noes appeared to have it. Rogers (MI) Bucshon Jenkins Rohrabacher The vote was taken by electronic de- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, on that Burgess Johnson (OH) Rokita vice, and there were—ayes 230, noes 165, I demand the yeas and nays. Byrne Johnson, Sam Rooney Calvert Jolly Ros-Lehtinen not voting 36, as follows: The yeas and nays were ordered. Camp Jones Roskam [Roll No. 166] Cantor Jordan The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Ross AYES—230 ant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair Capito Joyce Rothfus Cassidy Kelly (PA) Royce Aderholt Granger Nugent will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum Chabot King (IA) Runyan Amash Graves (GA) Nunes time for any electronic vote on the Chaffetz King (NY) Ryan (WI) Amodei Graves (MO) Nunnelee question of passage. Coble Kingston Salmon Bachmann Grayson Olson Coffman Kinzinger (IL) Sanford Bachus Griffith (VA) Owens The vote was taken by electronic de- Cole Kline Scalise Barber Grimm Palazzo Collins (GA) Labrador vice, and there were—yeas 179, nays Schweikert Barletta Guthrie Paulsen Collins (NY) LaMalfa 217, not voting 35, as follows: Scott, Austin Barrow (GA) Hall Pearce Conaway Lamborn Sensenbrenner Barton Harper Perry Cook Lance [Roll No. 165] Sessions Benishek Hartzler Peters (CA) Cooper Lankford Shimkus Bentivolio Hastings (WA) Petri YEAS—179 Costa Latham Shuster Bilirakis Heck (NV) Pittenger Cotton Latta Barber Grayson Nadler Simpson Bishop (UT) Hensarling Pitts Cramer LoBiondo Barrow (GA) Green, Al Napolitano Smith (MO) Blackburn Herrera Beutler Poe (TX) Crawford Long Beatty Green, Gene Negrete McLeod Smith (NE) Boustany Holding Pompeo Becerra Grijalva Crenshaw Lucas Brady (TX) Hudson Nolan Smith (NJ) Posey Bera (CA) Hahn O’Rourke Culberson Luetkemeyer Bridenstine Huelskamp Price (GA) Smith (TX) Bishop (GA) Hanabusa Owens Daines Lummis Brooks (AL) Huizenga (MI) Quigley Southerland Bishop (NY) Hastings (FL) Pallone Davis, Rodney Marchant Brooks (IN) Hultgren Reed Stivers Blumenauer Heck (WA) Pascrell Dent Marino Broun (GA) Hunter Reichert Stockman Bonamici Higgins Peters (CA) DeSantis Massie Bucshon Hurt Renacci Stutzman Brady (PA) Himes Peters (MI) DesJarlais McCarthy (CA) Burgess Issa Ribble Terry Braley (IA) Hinojosa Peterson Diaz-Balart McCaul Byrne Jenkins Rice (SC) Thompson (PA) Brownley (CA) Holt Pingree (ME) Duffy McClintock Calvert Johnson (OH) Rigell Thornberry Bustos Honda Pocan Duncan (SC) McHenry Camp Johnson, Sam Roby Tiberi Butterfield Horsford Polis Duncan (TN) McKeon Cantor Jolly Roe (TN) Tipton Capps Hoyer Price (NC) Ellmers McKinley Capito Jones Rogers (AL) Capuano Huffman Quigley Farenthold McMorris Turner Cassidy Jordan Rogers (KY) Carney Israel Rahall Fitzpatrick Rodgers Upton Chabot Joyce Rogers (MI) Carson (IN) Jackson Lee Rangel Fleischmann Meadows Valadao Chaffetz Kelly (PA) Rohrabacher Cartwright Jeffries Roybal-Allard Fleming Meehan Wagner Coble King (IA) Rokita Castor (FL) Johnson (GA) Ruiz Flores Messer Walberg Coffman King (NY) Rooney Castro (TX) Johnson, E. B. Ruppersberger Forbes Mica Walden Cole Kingston Ros-Lehtinen Chu Kaptur Rush Fortenberry Miller (FL) Walorski Collins (GA) Kinzinger (IL) Roskam Cicilline Kelly (IL) Ryan (OH) Foxx Miller (MI) Weber (TX) Collins (NY) Kline Ross Clark (MA) Kennedy Sa´ nchez, Linda Franks (AZ) Mullin Webster (FL) Conaway Labrador Rothfus Clarke (NY) Kildee T. Frelinghuysen Mulvaney Wenstrup Cook LaMalfa Royce Clay Kilmer Sanchez, Loretta Gardner Murphy (PA) Whitfield Cooper Lamborn Runyan Cleaver Kind Sarbanes Garrett Neugebauer Williams Costa Lance Ryan (WI) Clyburn Kirkpatrick Schakowsky Gerlach Noem Wilson (SC) Cotton Lankford Salmon Cohen Kuster Schiff Gibbs Nugent Wittman Cramer Latham Sanford Connolly Langevin Schneider Gibson Nunes Wolf Crawford Latta Scalise Conyers Larsen (WA) Schrader Goodlatte Nunnelee Womack Crenshaw Lipinski Schrader Courtney Lee (CA) Scott (VA) Gosar Olson Woodall Cuellar LoBiondo Schweikert Crowley Levin Scott, David Gowdy Palazzo Yoder Culberson Long Scott, Austin Cuellar Lewis Serrano Granger Paulsen Yoho Daines Lucas Sensenbrenner Cummings Lipinski Sewell (AL) Graves (GA) Pearce Young (AK) Davis, Rodney Luetkemeyer Sessions Davis (CA) Loebsack Shea-Porter Graves (MO) Perry Young (IN) Dent Lummis Shimkus Davis, Danny Lofgren Sherman DeSantis Maffei Shuster DeGette Lowenthal Sinema NOT VOTING—35 DesJarlais Marchant Simpson Delaney Lowey Sires Barr Gohmert Pastor (AZ) Duffy Marino Sinema DeLauro Lujan Grisham Slaughter Bass Griffin (AR) Payne Duncan (SC) Massie Smith (MO) DelBene (NM) Smith (WA) Black Gutie´rrez Pelosi Duncan (TN) McCarthy (CA) Smith (NE) Deutch Luja´ n, Ben Ray Speier Brown (FL) Hanna Perlmutter Ellmers McCaul Smith (NJ) Dingell (NM) Swalwell (CA) Buchanan Harris Richmond Farenthold McClintock Smith (TX) Doggett Lynch Takano Campbell Keating Schock Fitzpatrick McHenry Southerland Doyle Maffei Thompson (CA) Ca´ rdenas Larson (CT) Schwartz Fleischmann McIntyre Stivers Duckworth Maloney, Thompson (MS) Carter McAllister Stewart Fleming McKeon Stockman Edwards Carolyn Tierney DeFazio Meeks Visclosky Flores McKinley Stutzman Ellison Maloney, Sean Titus Denham Miller, Gary Wasserman Forbes McMorris Terry Engel Matheson Tonko Fincher Moran Schultz Fortenberry Rodgers Thompson (PA) Enyart Matsui Tsongas Gingrey (GA) Neal Westmoreland Foxx Meadows Thornberry Eshoo McCarthy (NY) Van Hollen Franks (AZ) Meehan Tiberi Esty McCollum Vargas Frelinghuysen Messer Tipton Farr McDermott Veasey b 1857 Gallego Mica Turner Fattah McGovern Vela Gardner Miller (FL) Upton Foster McIntyre Vela´ zquez Mr. FARENTHOLD changed his vote Garrett Miller (MI) Valadao Frankel (FL) McNerney Walz from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Gerlach Mullin Wagner Fudge Meng Waters Messrs. GRIJALVA, DANNY K. Gibbs Mulvaney Walberg Gabbard Michaud Waxman DAVIS of Illinois, and Ms. GABBARD Gibson Murphy (FL) Walden Gallego Miller, George Welch Goodlatte Murphy (PA) Walorski Garamendi Moore Wilson (FL) changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to Gosar Neugebauer Weber (TX) Garcia Murphy (FL) Yarmuth ‘‘yea.’’ Gowdy Noem Webster (FL)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:03 Apr 08, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K07AP7.036 H07APPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2986 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 7, 2014 Wenstrup Wittman Yoder the Committee on House Administra- A THREAT TO LIBERTY IN Whitfield Wolf Yoho Williams Womack Young (AK) tion be discharged from further consid- UKRAINE Wilson (SC) Woodall Young (IN) eration of House Concurrent Resolu- (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given tion 90, and ask for its immediate con- NOES—165 permission to address the House for 1 sideration in the House. Beatty Green, Gene Negrete McLeod minute.) Becerra Grijalva Nolan The Clerk read the title of the con- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, a threat Bera (CA) Hahn O’Rourke current resolution. to liberty anywhere is a threat to lib- Bishop (GA) Hanabusa Pallone The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. WIL- erty everywhere. Bishop (NY) Hastings (FL) Pascrell LIAMS). Is there objection to the re- Blumenauer Heck (WA) Freedom’s bell rings now for nations Pelosi quest of the gentlewoman from Michi- Bonamici Higgins Peters (MI) around our world to choose between Brady (PA) Himes Peterson gan? the fledgling democracy of Ukraine or Braley (IA) Hinojosa Pingree (ME) There was no objection. the dictatorship of Russia. Brownley (CA) Holt Pocan Bustos The text of the concurrent resolution As the Russian bear eats its way Honda Polis Butterfield Horsford is as follows: Price (NC) through Ukraine’s easternmost regions Capps Hoyer Rahall H. CON. RES. 90 with abandon, the scene seems almost Capuano Huffman Rangel Carson (IN) Israel Resolved by the House of Representatives (the surreal as the world waits while Cartwright Jackson Lee Roybal-Allard Senate concurring), Putin’s pushes his illegal aggregation Ruiz Castor (FL) Jeffries SECTION 1. USE OF EMANCIPATION HALL FOR further. Ruppersberger Castro (TX) Johnson (GA) HOLOCAUST DAYS OF REMEM- Rush The questions for freedom loving na- Chu Johnson, E. B. BRANCE CEREMONY. Ryan (OH) tions are: Cicilline Kaptur Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Clark (MA) Kelly (IL) Sa´ nchez, Linda Who defines freedom’s edge for Clarke (NY) Kennedy T. Center is authorized to be used on April 30, 2014, for a ceremony as part of the com- Ukraine? Surely, not Russia. Where Clay Kildee Sanchez, Loretta does the edge of defiance stop? And Cleaver Kilmer Sarbanes memoration of the days of remembrance of Clyburn Kind Schakowsky victims of the Holocaust. Physical prepara- who will push the bear back in its Cohen Kirkpatrick Schiff tions for the conduct of the ceremony shall cage? Connolly Kuster Schneider be carried out in accordance with such condi- Aggressor Putin says he will send Conyers Langevin Scott (VA) tions as may be prescribed by the Architect Courtney Larsen (WA) Russian peacekeeping forces to the na- Scott, David of the Capitol. Crowley Lee (CA) Serrano tion he has just invaded illegally. That Cummings Levin Sewell (AL) The concurrent resolution was agreed would be a line for ‘‘Saturday Night Davis (CA) Lewis Shea-Porter to. Live’’ if it were not so real. Davis, Danny Loebsack Sherman A motion to reconsider was laid on When the Budapest Accords were DeGette Lofgren Sires Delaney Lowenthal Slaughter the table. signed in 1994 and Ukraine voluntarily DeLauro Lowey Smith (WA) gave up the third-largest cache of nu- DelBene Lujan Grisham f Speier Deutch (NM) clear weapons on Earth, it was left de- Swalwell (CA) Dingell Luja´ n, Ben Ray fenseless, but was promised by our gov- Takano REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Doggett (NM) Thompson (CA) AS COSPONSOR OF H. CON. RES. 94 ernment, the United Kingdom, and Doyle Lynch Russia to respect the independence, Duckworth Maloney, Thompson (MS) Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- Tierney sovereignty, and existing borders of Edwards Carolyn er, I ask unanimous consent that the Ellison Maloney, Sean Titus Ukraine. Engel Matheson Tonko gentleman from Washington, Mr. Tsongas So let me ask our government, the Enyart Matsui DENNY HECK, be removed as a cospon- United Kingdom, and Russia: Do words Eshoo McCarthy (NY) Van Hollen sor from H. Con. Res. 94. Vargas mean anything, or were they merely Esty McCollum The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Farr McDermott Veasey artful conveniences at the time? Fattah McGovern Vela objection to the request of the gen- Now, let me ask NATO nations: Vela´ zquez Foster McNerney tleman from Alabama? Where is the edge of liberty you will Frankel (FL) Meng Walz There was no objection. Fudge Michaud Waters defend? Gabbard Miller, George Waxman f f Garamendi Moore Welch Garcia Nadler Wilson (FL) THE CAMEL STATUE Green, Al Napolitano Yarmuth SHANNON MELENDI’S DEATH STINGS, 20 YEARS LATER (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was NOT VOTING—36 (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House Barr Gingrey (GA) Pastor (AZ) given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Bass Gohmert Payne Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the Black Griffin (AR) Perlmutter for 1 minute and to revise and extend Brown (FL) Gutie´rrez Richmond her remarks.) United States State Department is on Buchanan Hanna Schock Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I an art spending spree. Campbell Harris Schwartz First, it spent $1 million for a granite ´ rise today to share some words written Cardenas Keating Stewart statue at the London Embassy. It is Carney Larson (CT) Visclosky by Anne Vasquez about the tragic loss Carter McAllister modern art. It looks like a stack of Wasserman of a teen from my Miami high school: DeFazio Meeks Schultz bricks. Denham Miller, Gary Shannon Melendi and I became fast Westmoreland Now it has spent $400,000 for a statue Diaz-Balart Moran friends. Tears still sting my eyes when I Fincher Neal think of the final chapters of Shannon’s of a camel that will be sent to the Em- bassy in Pakistan. Is this really nec- b 1904 short life. At 19, a sophomore at Emory, she dis- essary? I mean, a camel? Mr. ELLISON changed his vote from appeared on a Saturday afternoon lunch This is an example of spending some- ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ break from her job at a softball field in sub- body else’s money. This ought to be So the bill was passed. urban Atlanta. embarrassing to the State Department. The result of the vote was announced The year was 1994. It would be another Mr. Speaker, there is more. as above recorded. painful 12 years before the suspect confessed. This is the same State Department Shannon’s body was never found. No fu- that the inspector general has recently A motion to reconsider was laid on neral, no official moment to mourn. The last the table. 20 years have unfolded in surreal fashion. said has lost or misplaced $6 billion. f A smart 19-year-old with quick wit, the The State Department cannot account president of her high school senior class, an for this money. Where, oh, where has AUTHORIZING USE OF EMANCI- aspiring lawyer, a champion debater, the the taxpayer money gone? If any busi- PATION HALL FOR HOLOCAUST daughter of present and caring parents—it ness lost $6 billion its shareholders DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE CERE- can happen to anyone, anywhere. would be mad and want answers. But MONY Indeed. the government gives no answers, and Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Thank you, Anne. Shannon, we’ll al- what money it has it wastes on camel Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that ways remember you. statues.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:03 Apr 08, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07AP7.014 H07APPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 7, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2987 Congress should pass my bipartisan I would like to commend the Armed Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait, earning bill with Mr. CONNOLLY, the Foreign Forces Foundation and NASCAR for a Bronze Star, three Meritorious Serv- Aid Accountability Act, and make the joining together in the creation of this ice Medals, and five Army Commenda- State Department account for the important partnership and in giving tion Medals, amongst many others. He money it spends, otherwise more lost our troops the recognition they so rich- returned from Afghanistan last year. money, more camel statues, more art ly deserve. Last week, on April 2, Sergeant Fer- spending sprees. f guson was shot and killed on Fort Hood And that’s just the way it is. in a tragedy that left three killed and SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS 16 more wounded. f PAYMENTS On behalf of the people of the 17th b 1915 (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania District of Florida and Florida’s heart- AMERICA’S MORAL COMPASS asked and was given permission to ad- land, I send my deepest condolences to (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was dress the House for 1 minute and to re- the family of Sergeant First Class Fer- vise and extend his remarks.) given permission to address the House guson as well as to the families of Ser- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. for 1 minute.) geant Carlos Rodriguez and Sergeant Mr. Speaker, last week, the United Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I Timothy Owens. States Department of Agriculture an- have always viewed the budget docu- nounced that over $300 million would ment that is produced by this House f soon be paid out to States through the and the Senate and the President as a Secure Rural Schools program in order RECESS moral compass of America’s commit- to compensate for the lost local rev- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ment to her people. enue because of a lack of timber har- That is why I rise with such great ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair vesting in national forests. declares the House in recess subject to disappointment on the Republican Last year, the administration de- the call of the Chair. Ryan budget in that today, as we speak cided to retroactively apply 2013 se- Accordingly (at 7 o’clock and 20 min- in the Rules Committee, we are gutting questration cuts to the 2012 SRS funds, utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. investments in education, scientific re- and it requested the repayment of $17.9 search, advanced manufacturing. We million that has already been distrib- f are cutting from those vital transpor- uted to States and counties. This deci- tation investments by over $52 billion sion immediately sparked bipartisan b 2030 when we have crumbling highways and opposition, prompting the House Com- crumbling dams and crumbling infra- mittee on Natural Resources to con- AFTER RECESS structure. We are slashing $145 billion duct an investigation into the adminis- The recess having expired, the House from the very heart of our children’s tration’s legally questionable actions. was called to order by the Speaker pro opportunity for education out of the The investigation found that the White tempore (Mr. SESSIONS) at 8 o’clock Pell grants, providing millionaires House ordered the sequestration cuts and 30 minutes p.m. with over $200,000 in a tax break, end- for the SRS program and that the ad- ing Medicare as we know it by ministration chose to apply the reduc- f vouchering it—almost like the privat- tions in a manner that made certain ization of Social Security—and cutting that all Secure Rural Schools counties REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- Medicaid by $732 billion, then ending felt the hurt. VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF the opportunity for Americans to have Mr. Speaker, I am glad the adminis- H. CON. RES. 96, CONCURRENT access to affordable health care, pre- tration chose against playing more pol- RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET ventative health care, so as to be able itics with this program at the expense FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015, AND to allow those who need health care to of our rural communities, including PROVIDING FOR PROCEEDINGS have it—to avoid being a third world those which I represent in the Alle- DURING THE PERIOD FROM country. gheny National Forest, but in the long APRIL 11, 2014, THROUGH APRIL There are 25 million Americans who run, rural communities wouldn’t need 25, 2014 need access to health care. Let’s get a additional funding through this pro- better moral document and reject this gram if we actually harvested the prop- Mr. WOODALL, from the Committee present Republican budget. er levels of timber on these taxpayer- on Rules, submitted a privileged report (Rept. No. 113–405) on the resolution (H. f owned lands. Res. 544) providing for consideration of IN RECOGNITION OF TROOPS TO f the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. THE TRACK HONORING THE LIFE OF SER- 96) establishing the budget for the (Mr. GUTHRIE asked and was given GEANT FIRST CLASS DANIEL United States Government for fiscal permission to address the House for 1 FERGUSON year 2015, and setting forth appropriate minute.) (Mr. ROONEY asked and was given budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise permission to address the House for 1 through 2024, and providing for pro- today in recognition of the Troops to minute.) ceedings during the period from April the Track’s fifth anniversary. Mr. ROONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise 11, 2014, through April 25, 2014, which A partnership between the Armed today to honor the life of Sergeant was referred to the House Calendar and Forces Foundation and NASCAR, First Class Daniel Ferguson. ordered to be printed. Troops to the Track is a recreational Sergeant Ferguson grew up in Polk group therapy program for service- County, Florida, where he attended f members, veterans, and their families. Mulberry High School and played tight Now in its fifth year, Troops to the end for the football team. He was a ADJOURNMENT Track has reached more than 2,000 indi- member of the Fellowship of Christian Mr. WOODALL. Mr. Speaker, I move viduals since its inception. I am hum- Athletes and was a member of the Fu- that the House do now adjourn. bled to be part of this initiative. ture Business Leaders of America. His The motion was agreed to; accord- Last year, I was honored to join par- classmates and teachers remember him ingly (at 8 o’clock and 31 minutes ticipating soldiers and their families fondly as a person of great character, p.m.), under its previous order, the from the 19th Engineer Battalion at kindness, and respect. House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- Fort Knox for last year’s Quaker State After graduating, he joined the Army day, April 8, 2014, at 10 a.m. for morn- 400 at the Kentucky Speedway. in 1993. He served with distinction in ing-hour debate.

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REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO BELGIUM, EXPENDED BETWEEN FEB. 15 AND FEB. 20, 2014

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

Hon. Michael Turner ...... 2/15 2/18 Belgium ...... 1,318.00 ...... 1,870.00 ...... 3,188.00 Hon. Lois Frankel ...... 2 /15 2 /18 Belgium ...... 1,318.00 ...... 9,755.00 ...... 11,073.00 Hon. Brett Guthrie ...... 2/15 2/17 Belgium ...... 947.00 ...... 2,510.00 ...... 3,457.00 Hon. Loretta Sanchez ...... 2/15 2/20 Belgium ...... 1,318.00 ...... 10,760.00 ...... 12,078.00 Hon. Rob Bishop ...... 2/15 2/18 Belgium ...... 1,318.00 ...... 1,835.00 ...... 3,153.00 Hon. Tom Marino ...... 2/15 2/18 Belgium ...... 1,318.00 ...... 8,105.00 ...... 9,423.00 Jeff Dressler ...... 2/15 2/18 Belgium ...... 1,318.00 ...... 1,835.00 ...... 3,153.00 Janice Robinson ...... 2/15 2/18 Belgium ...... 1,318.00 ...... 1,835.00 ...... 3,153.00 Marcus Micheli ...... 2 /15 2 /18 Belgium ...... 1,318.00 ...... 1,835.00 ...... 3,153.00 Committee total ...... 11,491.00 ...... 40,340.00 ...... 51,831.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. h HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER, Mar. 17, 2014. 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A letter from the Director, Regu- Virginia; Approval of the Redesignation Re- mitting the Department’s final rule — Food latory Management Division, Environmental quests and the Associated Maintenance Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Plans of the Charleston Nonattainment Area Food for Human Consumption; Vitamin D2 cy’s final rule — Air Quality: Revision to the for the 1997 Annual and the 2006 24-Hour Fine Bakers Yeast [Docket No.: FDA-2009-F-0570] Regulatory Definition of Volatile Organic Particulate Matter Standards [EPA-R03- received March 19, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Compounds — Exclusion of 2-amino-2-meth- OAR-2013-0090; FRL-9908-88-Region 3] re- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and yl-1-propanol (AMP) [EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0775; ceived March 27, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Commerce. FRL-9906-73-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AR92) received 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 5222. A letter from the Director, Regu- March 27, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 5233. A letter from the Director, Regu- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 5228. A letter from the Director, Regu- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- of State Plans; (Negative Declarations) for latory Management Division, Environmental cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Designated Facilities and Pollutants: Con- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- of Implementation Plans; Tennessee; Con- necticut, Maine, New Hampshire, and cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation flict of Interest [EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0285; Vermont; Withdrawal of State Plan for Des- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Michi- FRL-9909-01-Region 4] received March 27, ignated Facilities and Pollutants; New gan; PSD Rules for PM2.5 [EPA-R05-OAR- 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Hampshire; Technical Corrections to Ap- 2013-0646; FRL-9908-72-Region 5] received Committee on Energy and Commerce. proved State Plans (Negative Declarations): March 27, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5234. A letter from the Director, Regu- Rhode Island and Vermont [EPA-R01-OAR- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and latory Management Division, Environmental 2012-0707; A-1-FRL-9908-37-Region 1] received Commerce. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- March 19, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5229. A letter from the Director, Regu- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and latory Management Division, Environmental of State Air Quality Plans for Designated Commerce. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Facilities and Pollutants; Commonwealth of 5223. A letter from the Director, Regu- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Virginia; Control of Emissions from Existing latory Management Division, Environmental of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Penn- Sewage Sludge Incineration Units [EPA-R03-

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:08 Apr 08, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A07AP7.008 H07APPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 7, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2989 OAR-2013-0164; FRL-9908-89-Region 3] re- 5244. A letter from the Senior Procurement 5252. A letter from the Acting Deputy Di- ceived March 27, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Executive, General Services Administration, rector, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and transmitting the Administration’s final rule tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Commerce. — General Services Administration Acquisi- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final 5235. A letter from the Director, Regu- tion Regulation; (GSAR); Electronic Con- rule — Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of latory Management Division, Environmental tracting Initiative (ECI) [(Change 56); GSAR Mexico, and South Atlantic; 2014 Commer- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Case 2012-G501; Docket No. 2013-0006; Se- cial Accountability Measure and Closure for cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation quence No. 1] received March 19, 2014, pursu- South Atlantic Golden Tilefish Longline of Implementation Plans Texas; Revisions to ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Component [Docket No.: 12040257-3325-02] the Minor New Source Review (NSR) State on Oversight and Government Reform. (RIN: 0648-XD118) received March 27, 2014, Implementation Plan (SIP); Types of Stand- 5245. A letter from the Deputy Assistant pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ard Permits, State Pollution Control Project Administrator for Regulatory Programs, mittee on Natural Resources. Standard Permit and Control Methods for NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 5253. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- the Permitting of Grandfathered and Elect- Administration, transmitting the Adminis- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- ing Electric Generating Facilities [EPA-R06- tration’s final rule — Fisheries of the Exclu- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- OAR-2014-0191; FRL-9908-27-Region 6] re- sive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Individual mitting the Administration’s final rule — ceived March 27, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Fishing Quota Program [Docket No.: Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 120416009-4095-02] (RIN: 0648-BB78) received and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Re- Commerce. March 25, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. sources of the South Atlantic; Trip Limit 5236. A letter from the Director, Regu- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Reduction [Docket No.: 130312235-3658-02] latory Management Division, Environmental Resources. (RIN: 0648-XD117) received March 27, 2014, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 5246. A letter from the Deputy Assistant pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- cy’s final rule — Approval of States’ Re- Administrator for Operations, NMFS, Na- mittee on Natural Resources. quests to Relax the Federal Reid Vapor Pres- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 5254. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- sure Volatility Standard in Florida, and the tion, transmitting the Administration’s final fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill and Greensboro/ rule — Fisheries off West Coast States; Pa- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Winston-Salem/High Point Areas in North cific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management mitting the Administration’s final rule — Carolina [EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0787; FRL-9908- Plan; Commercial, Limited Entry Pacific Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone 13-OAR] received March 27, 2014, pursuant to Coast Groundfish Fishery; Program Improve- Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ment and Enhancement; Correction [Docket the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- Energy and Commerce. No.: 130528511-4171-03] (RIN: 0648-BD31) re- ment Area [Docket No.: 131021878-4158-02] 5237. A letter from the Director, Regu- ceived March 27, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. (RIN: 0648-XD160) received March 27, 2014, latory Management Division, Environmental 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Resources. mittee on Natural Resources. cy’s final rule — Clomazone; Pesticide Toler- 5247. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 5255. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- ances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0056; FRL-9907-62] Administrator for Regulatory Programs, fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- received March 27, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Administration, transmitting the Depart- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Commerce. ment’s final rule — Fisheries of the North- rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic 5238. A letter from the Director, Regu- eastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Zone Off Alaska; Sablefish Managed Under latory Management Division, Environmental Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Amendment the Individual Fishing Quota Program Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 14 [Docket No.: 100120035-4085-03] (RIN: 0648- [Docket No.: 111207737-2141-02 and 1112113751- cy’s final rule — Forchlorfenuron; Pesticide AY26) received March 27, 2014, pursuant to 5 2102-02] (RIN: 0648-XD159) received March 27, Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0011; FRL- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 9907-47] received March 27, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- ural Resources. Committee on Natural Resources. 5248. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 5256. A letter from the Deputy Director, Of- ergy and Commerce. 5239. A letter from the Director, Regu- Administrator for Operations, NMFS, Na- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- latory Management Division, Environmental tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final tion, transmitting the Administration’s final cy’s final rule — Kraft Pulp Mills NSPS Re- rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic view [EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0640; FRL-9907-37- Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Final 2014 Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels OAR] (RIN: 2060-AR64) received March 27, and 2015 Harvest Specifications for Ground- using Pot Gear in the Central Regulatory 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the fish [Docket No.: 130925836-4174-02] (RIN: 0648- Area of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No.: Committee on Energy and Commerce. XC895) received March 27, 2014, pursuant to 5 120918468-3111-02] (RIN: 0648-XD133) received 5240. A letter from the Director, Regu- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- March 26, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. latory Management Division, Environmental ural Resources. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 5249. A letter from the Acting Deputy, Of- Resources. cy’s final rule — Propiconazole; Pesticide fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- 5257. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0051; FRL- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Administrator for Regulatory Programs, 9907-05] received March 27, 2014, pursuant to 5 tion, transmitting the Administration’s final NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- rule — Fisheries of the Northeastern United Administration, transmitting the Adminis- ergy and Commerce. States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota tration’s final rule — Fisheries Off West 5241. A letter from the Director, Regu- Transfer [Docket No.: 121009528-2729-02] (RIN: Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fish- latory Management Division, Environmental 0648-XD116) received March 27, 2014, pursuant eries; Change to Start of Pacific Sardine Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Fishing Year [Docket No.: 130822744-4144-02] cy’s final rule — Revisions to the Arizona Natural Resources. (RIN: 0648-BD63) received March 27, 2014, pur- State Implementation Plan [EPA-R09-OAR- 5250. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 2014-0171; FRL-9908-25-Region 9] received fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- mittee on Natural Resources. March 27, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 5258. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Commerce. rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 5242. A letter from the Director, Regu- Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pollack in Administration, transmitting the Depart- latory Management Division, Environmental the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands [Docket ment’s final rule — Fisheries of the Carib- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- No.: 131021878-4158-02] (RIN: 0648-XD158) re- bean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; cy’s final rule — Revisions to the Arizona ceived March 27, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Highly Migratory Species; Withdrawal of State Implementation Plan, Maricopa [EPA- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Emergency Regulations Related to the Deep- R09-OAR-2013-0576; FRL-9904-75-Region 9] re- Resources. water Horizon MC252 Oil Spill [Docket No.: ceived March 27, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5251. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 100510220-4111-06] (RIN: 0648-AY87 and 0648- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- AY90) received March 27, 2014, pursuant to 5 Commerce. anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- 5243. A letter from the Director, Regu- mitting the Administration’s final rule — ural Resources. latory Management Division, Environmental Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone 5259. A letter from the Director, Office of Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Trawl Catcher Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforce- cy’s final rule — S-metolachlor; Pesticide Vessels in the Western Regulatory Area of ment, Department of the Interior, transmit- Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0926; FRL- the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No.: 120918468- ting the Department’s final rule — Civil 9907-61] received March 27, 2014, pursuant to 5 3111-02] (RIN: 0648-XD148) received March 27, Monetary Penalties [Docket ID: OSM-2013- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 0003; S1D1S SS08011000 SX066A00067F ergy and Commerce. Committee on Natural Resources. 134S180110; S2D2S SS08011000 SX066A00 33F

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Commission, Federal Trade Commission, Speaker, in each case for consideration of By Mr. RENACCI (for himself, Mr. CON- transmitting the Commission’s final rule — such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- AWAY, Mr. SHERMAN, and Mr. MURPHY Adjustments to Civil Penalty Amounts re- tion of the committee concerned. of Florida): ceived March 19, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. By Mr. PALAZZO (for himself and Mr. H. Res. 545. A resolution expressing the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judici- SMITH of Texas): sense of the House of Representatives that ary. H.R. 4412. A bill to authorize the programs the Federal Government should adopt and 5261. A letter from the Director, Regu- of the National Aeronautics and Space Ad- use accrual basis generally accepted ac- latory Management Division, Environmental ministration, and for other purposes; to the counting principles for Government budg- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- eting, financial reporting, and performance cy’s final rule — Revisions to the Arizona nology. evaluation purposes; to the Committee on State Implementation Plan [EPA-R09-OAR- By Mr. LUCAS (for himself, Mr. PETER- Oversight and Government Reform. SON, Mr. CONAWAY, and Mr. DAVID 2012-0984; FRL-9904-83-Region 9] received f March 27, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. SCOTT of Georgia): 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and H.R. 4413. A bill to reauthorize the Com- MEMORIALS Commerce. modity Futures Trading Commission, to bet- ter protect futures customers, to provide end Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials 5262. A letter from the Deputy Director, were presented and referred as follows: Regulation Policy and Management, Office users with market certainty, to make basic of the General Counsel, Department of Vet- reforms to ensure transparency and account- 180. The SPEAKER presented a memorial erans Affairs, transmitting the Department’s ability at the Commission, to help farmers, of the House of Representatives of the State final rule — VA Dental Insurance Program- ranchers, and end users manage risks to help of Ohio, relative to House Resolution No. 340 Federalism (RIN: 2900-AO85) received March keep consumer costs low, and for other pur- commending Israel for its cordial and mutu- 24, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to poses; to the Committee on Agriculture. ally beneficial relationship with the United the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. By Mr. CARNEY (for himself, Mr. States and Ohio; to the Committee on For- 5263. A letter from the Director, Regula- NUNES, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. RENACCI, eign Affairs. tion Policy and Management, Office of the Mr. DENT, Mr. LARSON of Con- 181. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the General Counsel, Department of Veterans Af- necticut, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. COSTA, Mr. State of Arizona, relative to Senate Concur- fairs, transmitting the Department’s final GERLACH, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. KIND, Mr. rent Memorial 1006 urging the Congress to rule — Vocational Rehabilitation and Em- FITZPATRICK, Ms. ESTY, Mr. MATHE- provide full, sustainable funding for the ployment Program: Changes Related to the SON, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. MURPHY PILT program; to the Committee on Natural Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for of Florida, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. MCCAR- Resources. Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 (RIN: THY of California, Mr. BARROW of 182. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the 2900-AO87) received March 24, 2014, pursuant Georgia, Mr. BARBER, and Ms. State of Ohio, relative to Senate Joint Reso- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on HANABUSA): lution No. 5 urging the Congress to propose a Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 4414. A bill to clarify the treatment balanced budget amendment to the Constitu- 5264. A letter from the Deputy Director, under the Patient Protection and Affordable tion; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Care Act of health plans in which expatriates Regulation Policy and Management, Office f of General Counsel, Department of Veterans are the primary enrollees, and for other pur- Affairs, transmitting the Department’s final poses; to the Committee on Ways and Means, CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY rule — Disclosures to Participate in State and in addition to the Committees on Energy STATEMENT and Commerce, Education and the Work- Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of (RIN: 2900-AO45) received March 19, 2014, pur- force, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, and House Administration, for a period to be sub- the Rules of the House of Representa- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tives, the following statements are sub- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. sequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi- mitted regarding the specific powers f sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the granted to Congress in the Constitu- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON committee concerned. tion to enact the accompanying bill or PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS By Mr. KILDEE: joint resolution. H.R. 4415. A bill to provide for the exten- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of sion of certain unemployment benefits, and By Mr. MEADOWS: committees were delivered to the Clerk for other purposes; to the Committee on H.R. 4411. Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- Congress has the power to enact this legis- for printing and reference to the proper lation pursuant to the following: calendar, as follows: mittees on Transportation and Infrastruc- ture, and Education and the Workforce, for a Clauses 3 and 18 of Article I Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judi- period to be subsequently determined by the By Mr. PALAZZO: ciary. H.R. 4323. A bill to reauthorize pro- Speaker, in each case for consideration of H.R. 4412. grams authorized under the Debbie Smith such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Act of 2004, and for other purposes (Rept. 113– tion of the committee concerned. lation pursuant to the following: 404). Referred to the Committee of the Whole By Mrs. KIRKPATRICK (for herself, Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: The Congress House on the state of the Union. Mr. BARBER, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. shall have power to regulate commerce with Mr. WOODALL: Committee on Rules. GOSAR, Mr. SALMON, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, foreign nations, and among the several House Resolution 544. Resolution providing Mr. PASTOR of Arizona, Mr. FRANKS states, and with the Indian tribes; and for consideration of the concurrent resolu- of Arizona, and Ms. SINEMA): Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: The Con- tion (H. Con. Res. 96) establishing the budget H.R. 4416. A bill to redesignate the facility gress shall have power to make all Laws for the United States Government for fiscal of the United States Postal Service located which shall be necessary and proper for car- year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budg- at 161 Live Oak Street in Miami, Arizona, as rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, etary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024, the ‘‘Staff Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza Post and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- and providing for proceedings during the pe- Office Building’’; to the Committee on Over- tion in the Government of the United States, riod from April 11, 2014, through April 25, 2014 sight and Government Reform. or in any Department or Officer thereof. (Rept. 113–405). Referred to the House Cal- By Ms. NORTON: By Mr. LUCAS: endar. H.R. 4417. A bill to direct the Secretary of H.R. 4413. f the Interior to conduct a special resources Congress has the power to enact this legis- study to determine the suitability and feasi- lation pursuant to the following: PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS bility of entering into public-private part- The ability to regulate interstate com- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public nerships to operate federally owned golf merce and with foreign Nations pursuant to bills and resolutions of the following courses in the District of Columbia, and for Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 includes the power to regulate commodity prices by in- titles were introduced and severally re- other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. suring fair, open and transparent commodity ferred, as follows: By Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin (for himself futures and swap markets and the practices By Mr. MEADOWS (for himself, Mr. and Mr. KIND): affecting them. SCHNEIDER, Mr. ROYCE, and Mr. H.R. 4418. A bill to amend title XVIII of the By Mr. CARNEY: ENGEL): Social Security Act to increase access to H.R. 4414. H.R. 4411. A bill to prevent Hezbollah and Medicare data; to the Committee on Energy Congress has the power to enact this legis- associated entities from gaining access to and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- lation pursuant to the following: international financial and other institu- mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be ARTICLE I, SECTION 8, CLAUSE 3

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To regulate Commerce with foreign Na- H.R. 1281: Mr. ISRAEL. H.R. 4031: Mrs. ROBY, Mr. HURT, Mr. tions, and among the several States, and H.R. 1354: Mr. SCHNEIDER. NUGENT, and Mr. JOYCE. with the Indian Tribes H.R. 1428: Mr. JOLLY. H.R. 4045: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. By Mr. KILDEE: H.R. 1508: Mr. DELANEY, Mrs. DAVIS of Cali- BONAMICI, Mr. COOPER, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. H.R. 4415. fornia, and Mr. PETERS of California. DELANEY, Ms. ESTY, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. LIPIN- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1563: Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. SKI, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1652: Ms. DUCKWORTH and Mrs. New Mexico, Mr. PETERSON, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. Article I, Section 8. BUSTOS. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. SERRANO, and By Mrs. KIRKPATRICK: H.R. 1696: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Ms. TITUS. H.R. 4416. H.R. 1698: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. H.R. 4060: Mr. BYRNE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1795: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. THOMP- H.R. 4103: Ms. MENG. lation pursuant to the following: SON of California. H.R. 4157: Mr. BENISHEK. Article 1, Section 8 (18) To make all Laws H.R. 1843: Mr. DELANEY. H.R. 4158: Mr. BENTIVOLIO. which shall be necessary and proper for car- H.R. 2415: Mrs. BEATTY and Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 4187: Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, Georgia. H.R. 4219: Mr. MULVANEY. and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- H.R. 2510: Mr. HOLT. H.R. 4225: Mr. FORBES, Mr. LATTA, Mrs. tion in the Government of the United States, H.R. 2619: Mr. PASTOR of Arizona, Mr. BEATTY, and Mr. ROSS. or in any Department or Officer thereof. LATHAM, and Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. H.R. 4227: Ms. ESHOO, Mr. RUSH, Mr. LAR- By Ms. NORTON: H.R. 2648: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. SEN of Washington, and Mr. FARR. H.R. 4417. CLARKE of New York, Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. H.R. 4241: Ms. SPEIER. Congress has the power to enact this legis- FUDGE, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. BROWN of Florida, H.R. 4250: Mr. FORBES, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mrs. LANCE, and Mrs. ELLMERS. clause 2 of section 3 of article IV of the CHRISTENSEN, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. H.R. 4261: Mrs. WALORSKI. Constitution. VEASEY, and Mr. JEFFRIES. H.R. 4305: Ms. CHU and Mr. RUSH. By Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: H.R. 2662: Ms. SHEA-PORTER and Mr. VAN H.R. 4321: Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas and Mr. H.R. 4418. HOLLEN. PEARCE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2707: Ms. KAPTUR. H.R. 4323: Mr. GARCIA and Mr. REICHERT. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2727: Mr. MCGOVERN and Mr. JONES. H.R. 4330: Mr. GIBSON. Article 1, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 2807: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas and Mr. H.R. 4336: Mr. BYRNE. Constitution BYRNE. H.R. 4342: Mr. KLINE and Mr. TERRY. H.R. 2935: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska and Mr. f H.R. 4344: Mr. HONDA. HUFFMAN. H.R. 4348: Mr. SWALWELL of California. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 2939: Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. GRAVES of H.R. 4357: Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. DUFFY, Mr. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Missouri, Mr. HOLDING, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. COOK, Mr. LANCE, Mr. JONES, Mr. COLE, Mr. JONES, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mrs. BROOKS of Indi- were added to public bills and resolu- LAMALFA, Mr. GRIMM, Mr. STOCKMAN, Mr. ana, Mr. STEWART, Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, LATTA, and Mr. GARRETT. tions, as follows: Mr. HUNTER, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. DUNCAN of H.R. 4366: Mr. HINOJOSA. H.R. 6: Mr. TERRY and Mrs. BROOKS of Indi- Tennessee, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. BYRNE, Mr. H.R. 4370: Mr. NUNES, Mr. ROHRABACHER, ana. FORTENBERRY, Mr. TERRY, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. and Mrs. BLACKBURN. H.R. 10: Mr. DUFFY. ROGERS of Kentucky, Mr. JOLLY, and Mr. H.R. 4396: Mrs. HARTZLER. H.R. 32: Mr. MATHESON. LATTA. H.R. 4399: Mr. LEWIS. H.R. 78: Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. COLLINS of New H.R. 3055: Mr. SCALISE. H.R. 4407: Mrs. WAGNER and Mr. GRAVES of York, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. CARTER, Mr. H.R. 3240: Mr. SWALWELL of California. Missouri. THORNBERRY, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. BARR, H.R. 3335: Mr. COTTON. H. J. Res. 20: Mr. O’ROURKE. Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. POE H.R. 3339: Mr. JONES. H. J. Res. 25: Mr. NOLAN and Mr. ENYART. of Texas, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. H.R. 3395: Mr. RAHALL. H. J. Res. 34: Ms. MENG. MCCAUL, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. CULBERSON, Ms. H.R. 3461: Mr. ELLISON. H. J. Res. 110: Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. OLSON, EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. DOG- H.R. 3470: Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. LONG, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. FARENTHOLD, and GETT, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Mr. AL GREEN of H.R. 3529: Mr. GARDNER. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Texas, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. BRADY of Texas, H.R. 3530: Mrs. HARTZLER. H. Con. Res. 86: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. STOCKMAN, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. SAM JOHN- H.R. 3539: Mr. BILIRAKIS. H. Res. 148: Ms. SPEIER. SON of Texas, Mr. OLSON, Mr. PASTOR of Ari- H.R. 3546: Ms. ESHOO. H. Res. 190: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. zona, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. GENE GREEN of H.R. 3580: Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. GARAMENDI, H. Res. 440: Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Ms. Texas, Mr. HALL, Mr. BARTON, Mr. FLORES, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. CLARK of Massachusetts, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. Ms. GRANGER, Ms. WATERS, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. CART- CUMMINGS, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Ms. VELA, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. WRIGHT, Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD, Mr. PAYNE, DUCKWORTH, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. HIGGINS, Ms. GALLEGO, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. HOYER, Ms. and Mr. SMITH of Washington. KAPTUR, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. LARSEN of KAPTUR, Mr. SMITH of Texas, and Ms. PELOSI. H.R. 3600: Ms. DELBENE and Mr. AL GREEN Washington, Mr. LEVIN, Mrs. CAROLYN B. H.R. 270: Ms. NORTON. of Texas. MALONEY of New York, Mrs. MCCARTHY of H.R. 411: Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas and Ms. H.R. 3717: Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. New York, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mrs. NEGRETE CHU. H.R. 3723: Mr. AMODEI. MCLEOD, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. TAKANO, H.R. 460: Mr. JOLLY. H.R. 3725: Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. ROONEY, and Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. H.R. 498: Mr. FLEMING and Mrs. BROOKS of H.R. 3776: Mr. ROKITA. H. Res. 480: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Indiana. H.R. 3852: Mr. VISCLOSKY. New York. H.R. 523: Mr. JOLLY. H.R. 3864: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. H. Res. 494: Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. WASSERMAN H.R. 524: Mr. SCALISE. H.R. 3877: Mr. WENSTRUP. SCHULTZ, and Mr. MULVANEY. H.R. 543: Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mex- H.R. 3921: Mr. SCHIFF. H. Res. 509: Mr. VAN HOLLEN, and Mr. ico. H.R. 3929: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. SCHOCK. H.R. 683: Mr. DELANEY. COURTNEY, and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. H. Res. 519: Mr. TIERNEY. H.R. 713: Mr. RANGEL. H.R. 3930: Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. CARSON of In- H.R. 718: Mr. SOUTHERLAND, Mr. diana, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. GINGREY of f HUELSKAMP, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, and Mr. Georgia, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. CUL- GIBBS. BERSON, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. SMITH of New DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM H.R. 808: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Jersey, Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 886: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. and Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1070: Mr. CARTWRIGHT and Mrs. H.R. 3933: Mr. BENTIVOLIO. BROOKS of Indiana. H.R. 3992: Mr. COOK and Ms. PINGREE of were deleted from public bills and reso- H.R. 1146: Mr. FORBES and Mr. DOYLE. Maine. lutions, as follows: H.R. 1199: Mr. ENYART. H.R. 3996: Mrs. BLACKBURN. H. Con. Res. 94: Mr. HECK of Washington.

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Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014 No. 56 Senate The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was Mr. MURPHY thereupon assumed the I appreciate the forthrightness of called to order by the Honorable CHRIS- Chair as Acting President pro tempore. those who expressed their support of TOPHER MURPHY, a Senator from the f the Koch brothers. The chairman of the State of Connecticut. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY National Republican Senatorial Cam- paign Committee came to this floor PRAYER LEADER praising the richest brothers in the The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- world. If Charles and David Koch fered the following prayer: pore. The majority leader is recog- Let us pray. nized. helped Republican Members in this Lord of life, hear our prayers. Fill us f Chamber, they should not be ashamed with Your spirit so that we may please to defend the Kochs’ power. If the Koch SCHEDULE You. Today, empower our lawmakers. brothers have bankrolled efforts to Help them not to have an excessive Mr. REID. Mr. President, following keep Senators in their seats, those focus on temporary things while ignor- my remarks and those of the Repub- Members should publicly acknowledge ing the eternal. May their lives bring lican leader, if there are any, the Sen- their providers. ate will be in morning business until 5 glory and honor to Your Name as they If my Republican colleagues find my receive Your approbation for their p.m. criticism of the Kochs’ shadowy influ- faithfulness. Lord, create in them hum- At 5 p.m. the Senate will resume H.R. ble and contrite hearts that are willing 3979, as amended, the unemployment ence unjust, they should take their to serve You and humanity. Shelter insurance extension, postcloture. case to the American people. Senate At 5:30 p.m. there will be a rollcall them in their coming in and going out, Republicans should come to the Senate vote and passage of that legislation. so that You can use them to advance floor and take up the cause of the per- the work of Your kingdom. f secuted multibillionaires, but Senate We pray in Your great Name. Amen. SPONSORING AMERICANS Republicans shouldn’t expect Ameri- f Mr. REID. Mr. President, NASCAR cans to be easily fooled into ignoring PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE fans can easily find their favorite driv- the fact that the Koch brothers are try- ers simply by looking at the cars as ing to sweep middle-class families The Presiding Officer led the Pledge they fly by because of corporate em- under the rug. of Allegiance, as follows: blems on the hood of the car. In fact, Regardless of the words Charles Koch I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the they are all over the car. For our cloth- United States of America, and to the Repub- espouses, for example, in his Wall ing here in the Senate, we don’t bear lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Street Journal op-ed last week, he and any commercial logos. Many Repub- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. his brother don’t have the interests of lican leaders these days may as well f wear the Koch Industries insignia, but average Americans in mind. They have APPOINTMENT OF ACTING as Members of the Senate, there should in mind increasing their wealth and PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE never be any doubt as to our sponsors— hiding their efforts behind words such The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the American people. as dignity, respect, equality, and free- clerk will please read a communication We are in the Senate for one reason: dom. That ran throughout the column to the Senate from the President pro To give Americans a fair shot at pro- they wrote. tempore (Mr. LEAHY). viding for their families and having Dignity? What about the dignity of their voices heard, but Republicans The assistant legislative clerk read struggling, long-term unemployed fam- seem more willing to identify them- the following letter: ilies? The Koch brothers continue clos- selves by their billionaire sponsors. U.S. SENATE, ing plants and laying off employees in PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, While they don’t wear Koch Industries Washington, DC, April 7, 2014. ties and jackets, they display their Alaska, Arkansas, North Carolina, and To the Senate: sponsors proudly through their actions other places, devastating the econo- Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, in the Senate. So it comes as no sur- mies in those communities. Americans of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby prise Republican Senators stood on the need a fair shot at getting back on appoint the Honorable CHRISTOPHER MURPHY, their feet and finding work, but Koch- a Senator from the State of Connecticut, to Senate floor and voiced their support perform the duties of the Chair. for Charles and David Koch. Senate Re- backed groups are actively opposing PATRICK J. LEAHY, publicans depend on the Koch brothers the extension of benefits for the long- President pro tempore. to make their job easier. term unemployed.

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Perhaps Charles here in Washington. ask unanimous consent that the order and David Koch should spend their For example, on one of the Sunday for the quorum call be rescinded. nights sharing one air mattress, as shows yesterday comments were made The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Christina and her son do, and see what by former Director of the CIA Michael pore. Without objection, it is so or- dignity there is living as Christina and Hayden, who was there for a long time. dered. her boy do. The Koch brothers want In responding to the Senate Intel- f Americans to be dignified as they lose ligence Committee’s attempts to shed ARCTIC DEVELOPMENT their cars and homes and security. light on the CIA’s questionable interro- The Koch brothers hide behind words gation methods, General Hayden con- Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I such as ‘‘respect.’’ What about treating descendingly accused DIANNE FEINSTEIN have come to the floor today to discuss the American voter with respect? In- of being too emotional. How about the opportunity we have as a nation to stead, the Koch brothers have dumped that—DIANNE FEINSTEIN being too emo- truly take a leadership role when it hundreds of millions of dollars in dis- tional. This woman has been an out- comes to responsible development of honest ads about health care reform, standing leader of the Senate Intel- the Arctic region. As we discuss the trying to fool American families into ligence Committee. She has been fear- great opportunities and the challenges thinking that affordable health care is less. She has been thorough and fair. that face us, I think it is fair to say bad for them. It is good for them. If the For this man to say that because she that I will also be expressing some dis- Affordable Care Act was so awful, why criticizes tactics led by General Hay- appointment with the general lack of did Koch Industries use it to their ad- den as torture she was too emotional— resources our Federal Government has vantage? Koch Industries applied for I don’t think so. Does this sound like a invested in this important issue, in- and participated in the temporary pro- person or a party who respects women? cluding, just most recently, through gram called the Early Retiree Reinsur- So much for equality under the law as the President’s annual budget request. ance Program, part of the Affordable seen by the Koch brothers. Back in May 2013 the Obama adminis- Care Act. This program helped the Finally, the Koch brothers claim tration released its ‘‘National Strategy company Koch Industries pay health they are fighting to restore a free soci- for the Arctic Region.’’ The national insurance costs to retirees who were ety—also some buzz words: ‘‘Free soci- strategy was really designed to set not covered by Medicare. In other ety.’’ Free in what way? They single- forth this government’s strategic prior- words, the government helped subsidize handedly turned the American elec- ities for the Arctic—pretty important health care which Koch Industries toral process into a pay-to-play to recognize what our priorities are promised to its retiring employees. So scheme. The Koch brothers’ endgame is going forward. While that might sound it is OK for Koch Industries to save to elect officials, to elect people who impressive—a national strategy for the money through ObamaCare, but if an will help overhaul our system of gov- Arctic region—what we ended up seeing American family wants a fair shot at ernment and replace it with something was just an 11-page document, and it is health care, they risk being labeled as more to their liking to increase their really hard to describe it as strategic. collectivists. That was all through the wealth. Even though they are the rich- Perhaps a more accurate description is article, the op-ed piece, ‘‘collectivists.’’ est people in the world, they want to be that it was a glorified memo, a general Is that the new rightwing buzz word for richer. outline, but there were a lot of gaps Communists? That doesn’t sound like So I again extend the invitation to that needed to be filled. respect to me. my colleagues, if you bear the logo of Recognizing that this is a new area The Kochs throw around phrases such the Koch brothers, come on down and for us in terms of opportunities and, as ‘‘equality under the law.’’ What announce your affiliation openly. The really, for vision, I was prepared to sit about equality for hard-working Amer- Koch brothers’ agenda is an agenda back and listen to what the adminis- ican women? Yet the Republicans in that is not my agenda, it is not our tration had to say and work with them Congress who carry water for the agenda, but is it your agenda, my Re- as they built this strategic vision. So Kochs are actively campaigning publican friends? If it is, come and tell when they released their implementa- against legislation that will ensure your constituents that is the case. Let tion plan for the national strategy in that women are paid equally with their this Nation know where you stand. As late January, I was looking forward to male counterparts for doing the exact for we Democrats, we will continue to it. I was looking forward to what had same work. defend American families from these been gathered in meetings not only in I have a daughter. I have four sons. oil baron bullies who want nothing Alaska—the State of Alaska is what My daughter, if she does the same work more than to enrich themselves. We makes the United States an Arctic na- as any of my four boys, should be paid will continue to oppose their efforts to tion—but it was broader than just the same as they are, but that isn’t buy our democracy because we work Alaskans’ input; it was input from so how it is in America. She is paid only for America, not just rich Americans. many of our agencies, so many of our departments. Yet, when the implemen- 76 or 77 cents on the dollar for what f men make doing the same work. tation of our national strategy was re- One of the Koch organizations is RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME leased, I have to admit that, again, I ironically called the Independent Wom- Mr. REID. Would the Chair announce was underwhelmed. en’s Forum. They do this all the time. the business for today. I made certain the President and They fund money for the Chamber of The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- members of the administration knew Commerce, many other organizations, pore. Under the previous order, the my concerns, and I told him—these but one of their organizations is called leadership time is reserved. were my words when I wrote to him— the Independent Women’s Forum, f my concern was that his plan does not which is making the argument that the offer a vision to make the United disparity between men’s and women’s MORNING BUSINESS States a leader in the Arctic, particu- salaries is a myth. But this tactic The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- larly as we prepare for the chairman- shouldn’t surprise anyone, given the pore. Under the previous order, the ship of the Arctic Council in May 2015, Republicans’ utter disregard for women Senate will be in a period of morning nor does it suggest that the Arctic is a that is on display here in Washington. business until 5 p.m. with Senators national priority. Instead, the plan We are going to vote on Wednesday therein being permitted to speak for up provides a snapshot of existing Arctic- on a fair pay piece of legislation, sim- to 10 minutes each. related programs and projects with nu- ply saying women should get the same Mr. REID. I note the absence of a merous assessments to be undertaken amount of money a man does doing the quorum. but no real path of action.

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But I knew the President’s of Interior—I have had a chance to ask who cares very deeply about our role as budget was going to be coming out in both of them about their Departments’ an Arctic nation and our role not only March, and that is the opportunity for budget priorities for the Arctic and, within the confines of the Federal Gov- any President to establish his or her specifically, the programs for which ernment but our role going forward in priorities when it comes to the budget. their Departments have been des- the world among the other Arctic na- So I held out hope that when we saw ignated as the lead agency within this tions and truly all of the nations the fiscal year 2015 budget request that implementation plan for fiscal year throughout our planet in terms of was where we would finally start to see 2015. And both Cabinet members have where the United States sits when it some kind of a coherent strategy come assured me, they have said, yes, the comes to our vision and our view for together. I expected it would at least Arctic is a priority, it is important to the Arctic. demonstrate the administration’s de- the United States. But neither one of The administration’s plan would sire to show some level of leadership in these Cabinet members could tell me maintain our rather meager status quo the Arctic. My office was told that part what their Department’s budget re- in the Arctic while the other Arctic na- of the purpose of the implementation quest contained for the Arctic. They tions—the rest of the international plan and the designation of lead and have assured me they are going to be community—seem to be devoting in- support agencies was to gain an ability going back and seeing if they cannot creasing amounts of resources to the to propose jointly supported Arctic fill in those details for me, but, to me, region. projects that OMB would then deem that is symbolic of the Arctic’s overall It would also leave the residents of important enough to be included in the standing within the administration. the Far North—U.S. citizens up there budget request. There are lots of good words when in Alaska—out in the cold when it But, again, we looked through the asked about it. Everyone is saying, yes, comes to the U.S. Government’s own budget, and I am disappointed, sorely it should be a priority. But yet it does priorities. Rather than advance an disappointed. My immediate reaction not seem to be important enough to be agenda that will benefit those who live to the budget request was we are seeing proactive on or to even be familiar in the Arctic, they are, instead, regu- so much spending here through the with without prompting. lated to being part of a science project budget proposal, but yet so very little We all know that any President’s for observation and conservation. attention paid to our needs and our op- budget request, regardless of party, is Let me give you an example of that. portunities in the Arctic. not likely to be enacted word for word, One of the proposed initiatives with- A search of the 1,400-plus page de- and, quite honestly, recognizing poli- in the implementation plan is to ‘‘Im- tailed appendix for the administra- tics, more likely than not it is not prove Arctic Community Sustain- tion’s budget reveals only 5 requests— going to be enacted at all. But if a ability, Well-being, and Cultural and 5 requests—for Arctic-related activity. budget request does signify something, Linguistic Heritage.’’ I have to say, Two are for longstanding programs it is the message, it is the signal of that is a pretty laudable goal. We cer- that have been funded for many years. what the administration’s priorities for that fiscal year and beyond are. tainly want to maintain, we certainly One is the U.S. Arctic Research Com- So it is apparent, at least in my view, want to pass down the culture of our mission—very important—and then, of that this administration is not willing indigenous populations to future gen- course, the North Pacific Research to devote the resources necessary to erations. We certainly want to improve Board. Another is for international make the Arctic a true priority. That, their quality of life. Yet within this fisheries work done through the Arctic to me, is very shortsighted. I think it initiative, the administration has des- Council. And the last two are for cli- is a failure of leadership, a failure to ignated the Smithsonian Institution to mate change-related activities. That is think ahead and to take the long view. be the lead agency for this particular it. Five references—five references— I recognize, as we all do, that we are initiative. It is as if the people of the out of a 1,400-plus page appendix for the at a time of budget constraint and re- Far North—it is as if the Inuit, the Es- budget speak to any Arctic-related ac- straint, that there is competition for kimo, the Aleut, the Yupik—are some- tivity. all dollars, as we look to make wise de- how or other people to be observed as Now, you may ask why I am dis- cisions here. But as we are setting pri- part of a museum exhibit or perhaps appointed, underwhelmed, perhaps a orities, as we are thinking toward the placed under a glass bubble. little bit agitated about where we are future and a longer term view, we have Combine this with the implementa- with advancing an implementation to ensure—we have to ensure—that the tion plan’s heavy emphasis on con- plan, a strategic vision for the Arctic. Arctic is placed as a priority. Some servation, research into climate Well, in about a year from now, the people would ask why we should care change, and preemption of develop- United States will take over the chair about it. Is this just an Alaska-specific ment on State Native and Federal of the Arctic Council. That chairman- issue? Are these just Alaska projects lands, and it is difficult for me to see ship is currently held by Canada. we are talking about? Why should the any support by this administration for I have had opportunities to sit down Arctic really matter to the United economic development, for job cre- with the chair of the Arctic Council, States? ation, or really for a better quality of Leona Aglukkaq, who is from the First, the reality is that the Arctic is life for the people who live in the Far Nunavut area, and talk about what a relatively blank slate right now. It is North. Canada is doing to really lead in so not presently an area that is subject to So again, when we talk about the many different areas when it comes to longstanding disputes or entrenched ‘‘Implementation Plan for the National Arctic policy and Arctic strategy—not views. Think about the significance of Strategy for the Arctic Region,’’ cli- only for their nation but all the Arctic that. When you look at the Arctic, you mate is absolutely an issue that needs nations and beyond. have your eight Arctic nations around to be discussed and addressed—abso- I look with a little bit of longing at it, but whether it is Finland, Norway, lutely. Development issues clearly how Canada has truly embraced their Canada, the United States, Russia, the need to be addressed. Conservation leadership role as an Arctic nation, not area that occupies the Arctic is not one clearly needs to be addressed. But we only with statements of intention that that is known for conflict. have to remember there are people who are backed up by real resources, but an Think about the role Secretary Kerry live and raise their families and work appreciation for what the future can has. He does not have to worry about up in the Arctic. So making sure we hold for the Arctic. hotspots in the Arctic in the sense of are thinking about them as we advance So over the last several weeks we political hotspots. You just do not have an implementation plan is key. have had our Appropriations sub- those longstanding disputes. It is not a But even with the implementation committees that are really starting to hotspot for potential conflict. It is, plan being rolled out in January, I kick into gear here, and I have had the however, a region that is garnering in- thought: OK, there is still not enough opportunity to ask several Cabinet creased international attention and meat on the bones here for me to un- members—Secretary Johnson from the recognition because of its tremendous derstand how we move forward with a Department of Homeland Security and potential, and it is generating coopera- set of priorities, a real vision for the Secretary Jewell from the Department tion amongst Arctic nations. Now,

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When you think have an icebreaker by the end of 2016. and the opportunity our Nation has to about the issues in front of our Sec- Think how far India is from the Arctic. embrace that potential. retary of State, at that time back in You may ask the question: Well, With the decreasing amount of sea May, there was no shortage of dif- where is the United States when it ice in the Arctic, we are seeing a cor- ferences and disagreements with the comes to its number of icebreakers? responding increase in maritime activ- Russian Government at that moment. We have one heavy icebreaker, the ity. Yet at that ministerial meeting, we Polar Star. We have a second, the Polar So, again, this is a chart that shows had Secretary of State Kerry and Rus- Sea, which is going to effectively be the extent of the sea ice in the year sian Foreign Minister Lavrov side by mothballed. We have a medium break- 2000. So your sea ice is the whiter area, side signing a binding agreement on er, the Healy, which is primarily used with your opportunities for maritime oilspill preparedness and response ca- for research missions, and the useful activity limited as you are moving pabilities in the Arctic. But this was life of the Polar Star is expected to be through Canada here and even through all going on while differences over concluded in less than 10 years. Russia there. Syria and U.S. Embassy spy charges Right now, as I talk to those within This next chart shows the extent of were hanging over their heads. So de- the administration about the plans to the sea ice and vessel activity in the spite all the other issues those two move forward on a polar icebreaker, it Arctic in 2011. So you can see increased gentlemen were dealing with, they is pretty dismal. The proposal thus far activity is taking place where the sea were able to come together in Sweden in the President’s budget is that there ice used to be. So here is the sea ice and join on to a joint document of co- will be $6 million to advance, as far as now, but notice the passage you have operation among Arctic nations as it studies go. We know we need a heavy transiting through the Bering Strait, related to oilspill preparedness and re- polar-class icebreaker. In fact, we over the top of Alaska, through the sponse capabilities. From a foreign pol- know we need three heavy icebreakers Northwest Passage, and out over to Eu- icy perspective, the Arctic is an area and three medium icebreakers. But it rope. is a big capital investment. It has not for cooperation and relationship build- Notice also going through the North- been made a priority. It is yet one of ing, and that is a good and a positive ern Sea Route from Russia over to the those initiatives that I think we look that we should look to build on. Baltic States. The colored lines you see From an economic perspective, our at from a shortsighted perspective by are not necessarily oil and gas explo- neighbors—Russia to the west and Can- failing to place an imperative on it ration ships; they are cargo ships, they ada to the east—continue with aggres- now. are tankers, and they are icebreakers. sive national plans that include state Even Singapore—not exactly synony- They are fishing vessels, research ves- investment to develop northern re- mous with the Arctic—has designated sels, passenger vessels, cruise ships, sources and advance commerce in the an Arctic ambassador and is actively and others. So in a decade, what you region. They know—they know all too participating in the Arctic Council and are seeing is a level of maritime traffic well—that this will help create jobs other Arctic-related forums around the that is really unprecedented—and un- and economic growth in areas that face globe. precedented because we have not had extraordinary challenges. So there are non-Arctic nations that the ability to transit in these waters A recent report by the Norwegian are building ice-capable ships. There because they were locked by ice for al- Shipowners’ Association shows that are non-Arctic nations that are asking most the full extent of the year. the regions bordering the Arctic Ocean to be observers in the Arctic Council. are experiencing higher annual eco- There are non-Arctic nations stepping So here is a closer look at the vessel nomic growth than the rest of their re- forward and saying: We want to have activity in the Bering Strait region in spective nations on average and are an Arctic ambassador, somebody who 2013. So this is going to look like this considered drivers for economic growth is there as part of the discussions on amazing blur of color. But here we in the Arctic countries. issues in an area of the globe that is have Alaska. This is Russia. Where all Russia’s territorial claim to a large evolving so quickly; where there are so of these lines seem to be converging, at swath of the Arctic seabed received a many opportunities; where there are the center here, is where we have Lit- boost when an area in the Sea of challenges, yes, but where there are so tle Diomede and Big Diomede. Big Okhotsk was recognized as part of its many opportunities. We want to be Diomede is owned by Russia, Little extended continental shelf by the same part of that. Diomede is held by the United States, commission examining its Arctic You would think the United States and 2.5 miles separates the two islands. claims. These are territorial claims would not only jump in and say ‘‘me In truth, we can see Russia from Little that Russia is able to make because too,’’ but that we would be leading as Diomede. I was there last summer. they are a party to the Convention of one of the eight Arctic nations. This But when you appreciate that the the Law of the Sea, while the United activity by other nations is going to distance between Alaska and Russia States is not. continue—in fact, accelerate—regard- outside of the very narrow area be- I will just make a particular aside at less of whether the United States en- tween Big and Little Diomede is just 57 this point in time that I have long been gages. But if we do engage, we will also miles—we have a 57-mile choke point a proponent of the U.S. Senate ratify- benefit and we will also be in a better here in the Bering Strait where we ing the Convention on the Law of the position to ensure that any develop- have incredible amounts of maritime Sea. As we engage in the Arctic, as we ment, that any commerce, that any ac- commerce coming through: tankers, not only work on areas of cooperation, tivity is carried out safely and respon- cargo ships, tugs, towing ships, pas- I think we need to ensure that we, as sibly. senger vessels, fishing vessels, search an Arctic nation, have a seat at the There is a lot of discussion about the and rescue, military, law enforcement, table on the issues that face the Arctic. energy potential, the potential for nat- and others. This is what we are seeing While we sit on the sidelines, because ural resource wealth and what that in the year 2013. Transits have doubled we have failed to ratify the law of the might bring to the Arctic. This is a in the past 5 years. sea, we miss out. We miss out. map that shows the extent of the year- The next chart comes from the re- Even non-Arctic nations are embrac- long ice in the Arctic. Setting aside the cently released U.S. Navy Arctic Road- ing the opportunities that come with natural resource potential, which is in map. This map shows the predicted sea diminished polar sea ice representing the range of 30 billion barrels of oil and ice coverage by the year 2030. So here the transit benefits, conducting sci- 220 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in we were at 2012 with the sea ice cov- entific research and moving ahead with the United States Arctic OCS alone— ering all of this. By 2020 it is shrinking. resource exploration and development we recognize that the natural resource Here it is by 2025, by 2030. This is the

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Again, that Unalaska and load that cargo onto f is going to happen whether or not the ships transiting the North Pacific and UNEMPLOYMENT EXTENSION United States participates. Foreign to the west coast—and vice versa. vessels, if not American vessels, will be Ice-strengthened ships could be used Mr. COATS. Mr. President, I come to traveling across Alaska’s western and entirely within the Arctic, rather than the floor today to discuss the vote that northern coast. That is a given. traveling all the way to Singapore or is about to occur on the unemployment The last chart I have shows the Ber- Hong Kong. It would save time, it benefits extension act. I have repeat- ing Strait as the gateway between the would save money, and it would allow edly said that the Senate should have a Pacific and the Arctic Oceans. Again, for an increased number of transits. I full and open debate on this important when we talk about Alaska, we are am looking at it and saying: This could issue and that debate should include talking about its strategic geographic be a real win, a win for consumers, a the opportunity for those of us in the location, where it is on the globe. We win for business, and a win for national minority—and perhaps those in the are very proud of the military opportu- security by being able to keep a closer majority—to offer amendments and nities we have for amazing training eye on commerce traveling to the changes that would represent the view ranges in Alaska when it comes to our United States. of the people they represent in Con- assets in the air and on the ground. It is clear—I hope it is clear—that gress. Those amendments could But look at where Alaska sits in people recognize that we have such op- strengthen the bill, make it better, and terms of its strategic location to not portunity, we have such capacity for perhaps make it something that the only Asia—we are sitting literally half- opportunity and growth within the House could consider, since they have way between Nagoya, Japan, and Se- Arctic. But we have to be careful, we not taken up this legislation. attle, Washington, when you are at have to be considerate, and we have to Clearly, for those who are truly in Adak. It is just as easy for me to get to be sure that the necessary resources need and for those who have played by Japan as it is to get to Seattle if I go and infrastructure necessary are there. the rules, the issue of extended unem- as the crow flies. Unfortunately, I do The United States has never been ployment benefits is a legitimate issue not have anything that will take me as last in a race to the future, but absent for debate—and for many here, for pas- the crow flies. visionary leadership and meaningful sage. I have not only worked with my But I think it is important for us to resourcing, we will continue to take a colleagues on the Republican side of recognize this: That whether it is pas- back seat and fail to capitalize on all the aisle, but also with my Democratic sage over the Northwest Passage, that the Arctic has to offer. We will colleagues, to secure two items which which is still relatively problematic, miss out on resource development and would give me a better sense of where the increased traffic we are seeing from shipping efficiencies and, in turn, new we are going and would provide for bet- the Northern Sea Route coming over opportunities to create new jobs and ter legislation—legislation that could Russia, or potentially the transpolar generate needed economic growth. perhaps work its way through the Con- route at some point in time, every- I don’t believe that we can afford to gress and onto the President’s desk. thing funnels through the Bering sit idle any longer, which means that it One of those two items was a legiti- Strait here—the 57 miles between Rus- is time for our Federal Government mate pay-for. We clearly have a fiscal sia and the United States—and then and this administration to really start situation where, if we can’t offset new has to exit or cut through the Aleutian taking the Arctic seriously and dedi- spending with spending on programs chain here. cate the necessary resources to the re- that have not proven their worth, then So when we think about where Alas- gion. we are going to continue to spend more ka sits, we truly are the gateway be- I don’t mean to suggest that the ef- than we take in, continue to add to our tween the Pacific and the Arctic forts that have been made to date are national debt, and continue to trot Oceans. With the predicting of a dou- not important. We have come quite far down the precipitous road to a fiscal bling of vessel activity in the Arctic in the past few years, but you have to crisis—$17 trillion-plus and counting, via the Bering Strait in the next 10 remember, we were starting from years, the time to develop the infra- ground zero. There was nothing, really. an ever-accumulating debt and contin- structure and support capacity to han- We have made some strides, and it is ued unbalanced budgets. You can only dle this growing amount of traffic is important that we have these docu- run a business, a family or a govern- now—actually, it was yesterday. ments coming out of our agencies, and ment for so long when you do not make This is not a region that is devoid of it is important that we have frame- ends meet by having your revenues activity, but it is a region that lacks work because it is on these that we will there to pay for your expenses. So hav- adequate levels of investment, govern- build. But I feel like I need to lend an ing a legitimate pay-for was one of the ment resources, and attention. Deep- air of urgency that it is not just about criteria that I was trying to address water ports, navigational aids, search methodically chipping away year by along with my colleagues. Secondly was reforms to the pro- and rescue capabilities, and ice- year with yet another document—an- gram. It was the President himself who breakers are all needed now and, in ad- other strategy plan that will sit on the publicly acknowledged that the unem- dition, the basic charting of many of bookshelf. our Arctic waters, which some of us I have a lot of those on the Arctic. I ployment insurance program needed have recognized is seriously lacking. think many do. It is how we are a true reforms. There were abuses in the pro- This is going to take a very collabo- participant in a level of engagement in gram. It was not reaching all of the rative effort across all of our agencies a region that holds such excitement people it was intended to reach. It had and working with our Arctic neighbors and such potential that nations around some flaws and needed to be fixed. Once to achieve that. the world are turning their eyes north- again, all of those attempts for reason- With a vision, it is not difficult to see ward with excitement and enthusiasm. able reforms—not only by me, but by a how we could have a transshipment fa- The United States should be leading number of my colleagues—were to pro- cility developed in the Aleutian chain with equal enthusiasm about what our vide what I believe is deemed, even on to capitalize on the intersection be- opportunities hold. a bipartisan basis, as reasonable, but tween the North Pacific great circle I thank the Chair, and I suggest the they have been rejected. They have route and the three Arctic Sea routes. absence of a quorum. been rejected not because we had a de- Imagine you have cargo that is The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- bate and voted and didn’t achieve the transiting the Arctic from Europe, pore. The clerk will call the roll. requisite number of votes for passage, coming from the Northwest Passage or The assistant legislative clerk pro- but they were rejected because the ma- coming over the Northern Sea Route. ceeded to call the roll. jority leader simply used procedures,

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The two reforms I had mentioned— It is a black mark on the Senate. It This is an important victory I wish and that I thought made eminent is a dysfunctional situation. It is no had come much sooner—sooner for the sense—didn’t really have much opposi- wonder that the American public holds 80,000 Michiganians who already have tion to them. One was to simply end a us in such low regard. This body, which gone without unemployment benefits process that resulted in a waste of tax- was created by our Founding Fathers, and for the thousands more who stand payers’ money by violation of the law. enshrined in the Constitution, and la- to lose them if Congress fails to act. The law requires that if you apply for beled as the greatest deliberative body These benefits keep food on the table unemployment benefits, you must in the world has simply turned into and a roof overhead for families af- prove you are able to work and that something totally different and totally fected by job loss through no fault of you have been seeking work—but most opposite from that. We are a their own. The idea that some of our importantly, you are capable of work- rubberstamp Senate, depending on colleagues have advanced—that unem- ing. what the majority leader decides he ployment insurance gives workers an The Social Security Disability Insur- wants or doesn’t want. I think that is excuse not to find a job—is as inac- ance Program requires, by law, that a great disservice to the American peo- curate as it is insulting. For all but a you are unable to work. Therefore, you ple, and it is a great disservice to this handful of recipients, unemployment cannot be eligible for those benefits institution. benefits are not a free pass from work- unless you can prove—through a med- Having had the opportunity to serve ing but the economic lifeline that ical process or evidence—your inability here on two different occasions, the keeps them going while searching for to work. Yet the Government Account- contrast between my two tenures in the job they so desperately want and ability Office has found a significant the Senate could not be more stark. need. number of folks in our country who are When I first came, the rights of the mi- I wish to commend Senators on both receiving checks from both programs. nority were recognized by a variety of sides of the aisle who have not given up You can’t have it both ways. You can’t majority leaders who simply said: This on this issue and who worked so hard say you are not able to work and there- is the Senate. You take tough votes, to forge a compromise, led by Senators you have the debate, and you allow the fore receive a disability payment, and JACK REED and DEAN HELLER. Repub- at the same time—and in the same minority their rights. As a con- licans have joined with Democrats on mailbox—receive a government check sequence, the Senate has functioned as the procedural votes necessary to move for unemployment insurance where you the world’s greatest deliberative body this bill forward, and I hope the bipar- for more than 200 years. have to prove you are willing to work. tisan support for this measure in the Suddenly, we are now in a situation I don’t know what provision might be Senate will prompt Speaker BOEHNER where that is not the case, and we have more logical than that in terms of re- turned this simply into somewhat of a to bring it to a vote in the House. forming the program. It saves the tax- fiefdom where the majority leader has There is a strong bipartisan majority payer money, it eliminates fraud, and the full power to deny the minority for passage in the House. It is now up it simply puts the program on better their rights. to Speaker BOEHNER to respond to the footing. Given our fiscal plight today, I think we will come to rue the day will of the American people who under- it is the least we can do. Yet I have when this practice was first initiated stand that people who are unemployed been denied—and my colleagues who and rue the day when it has been ac- don’t want to be unemployed. There have tried to offer the same amend- cepted because it denies those of us may be a few exceptions and a few sto- ment have been denied—the oppor- who have had the great honor and ries and a few anecdotes, but that is tunity to do just that. privilege of representing our States the about it. The unemployed in this coun- Had we had the opportunity to come opportunity to do just that. try are suffering. They have suffered down here and offer that amendment, Along with the amendment that I for too long. The job growth that has we could have had a debate. Those who had for suitability, which simply gives come following the recession has been saw it another way or didn’t agree with States more flexibility in terms of pro- weak, and the least we can do is re- what we were saying would have had viding suitable work for the unem- spond. every opportunity to vote no and turn ployed—if it is provided to them, they There is a bipartisan majority to do down that amendment. They would have to accept it or they don’t receive that here. It will be strong. My hunch then be accountable for their no or yes the unemployment checks. Those two is it will be well over 60, perhaps over when they went back home—one way amendments are two of the many sug- two-thirds of the Senate, and there is or another. There are people on both gested reforms that I think would no excuse for Speaker BOEHNER not to sides of the reform issue, and that is make sense. But whether you agree bring this bill to the floor of the House. how the Senate is designed to work. with that or not, shouldn’t we have the I hope he does so. It is just in all con- The Senate is not designed to simply opportunity to present to the Amer- science essential that he do so. shut off a debate and deny the minor- ican people an honest, intellectual, ra- I yield the floor and note the absence ity the opportunity to offer amend- tional debate on legislation—whether of a quorum. ments. We are not asking for passage. it fails or passes—so we can have a full The PRESIDING OFFICER. The We are simply saying: Give us a chance understanding and they can have a full clerk will call the roll. to make our case, and we will have to understanding of how to measure us in The legislative clerk proceeded to accept the outcome. That way every terms of whether we are true rep- call the roll. Member of this body will be responsible resentatives of those who sent us here? Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- for how they voted and will go home Having said that, I yield the floor sent that the order for the quorum call and tell folks: This is why I did such and note the absence of a quorum. be rescinded. and such. That is how the system is de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without signed to work. clerk will call the roll. objection, it is so ordered. Yet we find ourselves in a dysfunc- The legislative clerk proceeded to f tional situation where there is no op- call the roll. portunity to have a debate and no op- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I ask UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREE- portunity to vote and to let people unanimous consent that the order for MENT—EXECUTIVE CALENDAR know where we stand. Maybe it is de- the quorum call be rescinded. Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- signed that way. Maybe we don’t want The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sent that following the vote on H.R. people to know where we stand. I don’t objection, it is so ordered. 3979, the Senate proceed to executive

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This pre- bate, on the nominations in the order Federal funded unemployment insur- vented us from having an up-or-down listed; that any rollcall votes be 10 ance benefits to the long-term unem- vote on the jobs amendment I just de- minutes in length; the motions to re- ployed. This benefit was on top of the scribed as well as several other amend- consider be considered made and laid 26 weeks of unemployment compensa- ments that sought to improve the un- upon the table, with no intervening ac- tion ordinarily provided by the States. derlying bill. As a result, the under- tion or debate; that no further motions This program was never meant to go on lying bill is not fiscally responsible and be in order to the nominations; that forever. It is a temporary program that would do nothing to address the causes any statements related to the nomina- was designed to provide relief while we of weak job creation. As such, I cannot tions be printed in the RECORD; that were in the depths of a recession. in good conscience vote in favor of ex- the President be immediately notified This program has since been ex- tending unemployment insurance at of the Senate’s action and the Senate tended 11 times and we are now debat- this time. then resume legislative session. ing extending it for the 12th. There are There being no objection, the mate- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without reasonable arguments that at this time rial was ordered to be printed in the objection, it is so ordered. the emergency unemployment benefits RECORD, as follows: f should be extended once more. But if GOOD JOBS, GOOD WAGES, GOOD HOURS ACT— we are to extend the emergency unem- OMNIBUS ALTERNATIVE TO UI CONCLUSION OF MORNING ployment program it should be done in TITLE I—ENERGY DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS a fiscally responsible way. Approve Keystone XL and LNG Exports: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning While the majority argues that the This provision would approve the Keystone business is closed. extension is fully offset, this is only XL pipeline by removing the requirement of a presidential permit. It would also require f true through a budgetary sleight of hand. The largest offset used to pay for the Department of Energy to automatically PROTECTING VOLUNTEER FIRE- the unemployment program is a so- approve LNG export applications to Ukraine, Japan, and other NATO countries. (Hoeven FIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY RE- called pension smoothing provision. SPONDERS ACT OF 2014 UI Amdt. #2891) This provision essentially allows spon- The Saving Coal Jobs Act: This provision The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under sors of pension plans to underfund would block EPA regulations of greenhouse the previous order, the Senate will re- their pensions over the next few years. gas emissions for new and existing power sume consideration of H.R. 3979, which This raises concerns that pensions plants. It would also streamline the mine the clerk will report. could be underfunded in future years, permitting process and automatically ap- The assistant legislative clerk read hurting pensioners, and potentially prove permits the EPA has not acted on after a certain period of time. (McConnell UI as follows: putting taxpayers on the hook for Amdt. #2955) A bill (H.R. 3979) to amend the Internal these plans should they need be taken Prohibit a Carbon Tax: This provision Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emer- over by the Pension Benefit Guaranty would create a point of order against any gency services volunteers are not taken into Corporation. legislation that would establish a carbon account as employees under the shared re- The Joint Committee on Taxation, tax. (Blunt UI Amdt. #2885) sponsibility requirements contained in the JCT, estimates that over the long term TITLE II—OBAMACARE RELIEF Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. the provision will actually cost the Restore the 40-hour Workweek: This provi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Treasury billions of dollars in revenue. sion would amend the definition of a full- the previous order, the time until 5:30 As a result, the Congressional Budget time employee under ObamaCare from an p.m. will be equally divided and con- Office, CBO, and JCT estimate that employee who works 30 hours per week to an trolled between the two leaders or overall the bill before us would in- employee who works 40 hours per week. (S. their designees. 1188—Collins) crease deficits by more than $5 billion Repeal the ObamaCare Individual Man- Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- between 2024 and 2033. date: This provision would permanently re- sent that all time be charged equally Moreover, while an extension of peal the individual mandate under during quorum calls. emergency employment benefits is well ObamaCare. (S. 40—Hatch) The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without intentioned, it serves only to treat the Repeal the Medical Device Tax: This provi- objection, it is so ordered. symptoms of unemployment, while sion would repeal the 2.3% ObamaCare med- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I doing nothing to address its cause. In- ical device tax, which has already destroyed would like to take a few minutes to stead of the debate we are having on over 30,000 jobs. (S. 232—Hatch/Toomey/ Coats) discuss the unemployment insurance extending unemployment benefits we Exempt the Long-Term Unemployed from extension bill currently being consid- should be focused on what can be done ObamaCare Employer Mandate: This provi- ered. There is little question that the to ensure those who want to work are sion would exempt long-term unemployed job market remains tight providing few able to find good paying jobs. from the ObamaCare employer mandate job opportunities for those who are Republicans have offered such an ap- headcount. (Thune UI Amdt. #2899) currently unemployed. The unemploy- proach with the Good Jobs, Good Hire More Heroes Act: This provision ment rate remains at historically high Wages, and Good Hours Act, which was would exempt veterans from the ObamaCare levels of around 6.7 percent. However, employer mandate headcount. A similar pro- filed as an amendment to the under- vision passed that House 406–1. (S. 2190— the unemployment rate only tells part lying unemployment insurance bill. Blunt) of the story. Millions of Americans This amendment is targeted at job Full Repeal of ObamaCare: This provision have become discouraged and left the creation be providing small businesses repeals those sections of ObamaCare that labor market entirely or are under- who are responsible for creating 70 per- were not repealed by the preceding sections. employed. When you consider these cent of jobs in our economy with per- TITLE III—TAX AND REGULATORY RELIEF Americans, the unemployment rate manent tax relief aimed at Permanent Expansion Section 179 Expens- isn’t 6.7 percent, but a much starker incentivizing new investments. It ing: This section would make the $500,000 12.7 percent. would further cut red tape that im- Section 179 expensing permanent. Without It is obvious from these numbers that poses unnecessary burdens on job cre- any changes to the current law, the Section many Americans continue to struggle ators and would modify or repeal provi- 179 expensing allowance would drop to $25,000 for qualified assets acquired and placed in in the face of a historically tepid re- sions of Obamacare that are proven job service in 2014. covery. Republicans and Democrats killers. Moreover, the amendment Permanent Expansion of Section 1202 agree that there are things we can and would spur job creation by increasing Stock: This provision would make perma- should do to help the millions of Amer- energy development by, amongst other nent the 100 percent exclusion for Section

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Emergency services, government, and issue and held for more than five years. Senator from Louisiana (Ms. LAN- certain nonprofit volunteers. Permanent Double Deductions for Start-up DRIEU), and the Senator from Missouri SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF EMERGENCY UNEMPLOY- Businesses: This provision would perma- (Mrs. MCCASKILL) are necessarily ab- MENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM. nently double the maximum allowable de- sent. (a) EXTENSION.—Section 4007(a)(2) of the Sup- duction for start-up costs to $10,000. plemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law Mr. CORNYN. The following Senator 110–252; 26 U.S.C. 3304 note) is amended by Permanent Reduction in S-Corporation is necessarily absent: the Senator from Built-In Gains Tax: Corporations that con- striking ’’January 1, 2014’’ and inserting ’’June vert to S-corporation status are subject to a Oklahoma (Mr. COBURN). 1, 2014’’. tax on appreciated assets that the corpora- The result was announced—yeas 59, (b) FUNDING.—Section 4004(e)(1) of the Sup- tion held before the conversion. The required nays 38, as follows: plemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law holding period was shortened from 10 years [Rollcall Vote No. 101 Leg.] 110–252; 26 U.S.C. 3304 note) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (I), by striking ’’and’’ at to five years for sales of assets in 2012 and YEAS—59 2013. This provision would make permanent the end; Ayotte Harkin Nelson (2) in subparagraph (J), by inserting ’’and’’ at the five-year holding period. Baldwin Heinrich Portman Permanent Deduction for Health Insurance the end; and Begich Heitkamp Pryor (3) by inserting after subparagraph (J) the fol- Costs in Computing Self-Employment Taxes: Bennet Heller Reed lowing: This provision would permanently place the Blumenthal Hirono Reid ’’(K) the amendment made by section 2(a) of self-employed on a level playing field with Booker Johnson (SD) Rockefeller the Emergency Unemployment Compensation other businesses that currently exclude Boxer Kaine Sanders Extension Act of 2014;’’. health insurance costs for both income and Brown King Schatz Cantwell Kirk (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made payroll tax purposes. Schumer Cardin Klobuchar by this section shall take effect as if included in Permanent Expansion of Cash Accounting: Shaheen Carper Leahy the enactment of the American Taxpayer Relief This provision would permanently expand Stabenow Casey Levin Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–240). cash accounting to firms with annual gross Collins Manchin Tester SEC. 3. TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF EXTENDED receipts of up to $10 million and inventories Coons Markey Udall (CO) BENEFIT PROVISIONS. of up to the $10 million—current law is $5 Donnelly Menendez Udall (NM) (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2005 of the Assist- million. Cash accounting affords small busi- Durbin Merkley Walsh Warner ance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling nesses greater flexibility in managing their Feinstein Mikulski Franken Murkowski Warren Families Act, as contained in Public Law 111–5 cash flow, as it allows recognition of income Gillibrand Murphy Whitehouse (26 U.S.C. 3304 note), is amended— and expenses when they are realized rather Hagan Murray Wyden (1) by striking ’’December 31, 2013’’ each place than when events give rise to the income NAYS—38 it appears and inserting ’’May 31, 2014’’; and (such as when a contract is signed). (2) in subsection (c), by striking ’’June 30, Regulatory Accountability: This provision Alexander Fischer Moran 2014’’ and inserting ’’November 30, 2014’’. Barrasso Flake Paul would enact targeted reforms of the federal (b) EXTENSION OF MATCHING FOR STATES WITH Blunt Graham Risch rulemaking process. It would require that NO WAITING WEEK.—Section 5 of the Unemploy- agencies conduct a cost-benefit analysis and Boozman Grassley Roberts Burr Hatch ment Compensation Extension Act of 2008 (Pub- consider alternatives to proposed regula- Rubio Chambliss Hoeven Scott lic Law 110–449; 26 U.S.C. 3304 note) is amended tions, and it would require advanced public Coats Inhofe by striking ’’June 30, 2014’’ and inserting ’’No- notice of major rulemakings with greater Sessions Cochran Isakson Shelby vember 30, 2014’’. Corker Johanns than $100 million in annual costs. (S. 1606 Thune (c) EXTENSION OF MODIFICATION OF INDICA- Cornyn Johnson (WI) from the 112th Congress—Portman) Toomey TORS UNDER THE EXTENDED BENEFIT PRO- Crapo Lee TITLE IV—SKILLS ACT Vitter Cruz McCain GRAM.—Section 203 of the Federal-State Ex- Strengthen Federal Worker Training Pro- Enzi McConnell Wicker tended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 grams: This provision includes the House- (26 U.S.C. 3304 note) is amended— NOT VOTING—3 passed SKILLS Act, which reforms and (1) in subsection (d), by striking ’’December streamlines federal worker training pro- Coburn Landrieu McCaskill 31, 2013’’ and inserting ’’May 31, 2014’’; and grams and empowers Governors to further (2) in subsection (f)(2), by striking ’’December The bill (H.R. 3979), as amended, was 31, 2013’’ and inserting ’’May 31, 2014’’. improve worker training programs. (Scott UI passed, as follows: Amdt. #2899) (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made H.R. 3979 by this section shall take effect as if included in Mr. DURBIN. I suggest the absence of Resolved, That the bill from the House of the enactment of the American Taxpayer Relief a quorum. Representatives (H.R. 3979) entitled ‘‘An Act Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–240). The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 SEC. 4. EXTENSION OF FUNDING FOR REEMPLOY- clerk will call the roll. to ensure that emergency services volunteers MENT SERVICES AND REEMPLOY- The assistant legislative clerk pro- are not taken into account as employees MENT AND ELIGIBILITY ASSESS- ceeded to call the roll. under the shared responsibility requirements MENT ACTIVITIES. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask contained in the Patient Protection and Af- (a) EXTENSION.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 4004(c)(2)(A) of the fordable Care Act.’’, do pass with the fol- unanimous consent that the order for Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public lowing amendment: the quorum call be rescinded. Law 110–252; 26 U.S.C. 3304 note) is amended by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. striking ’’through fiscal year 2014’’ and insert- objection, it is so ordered. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as ing ’’through the first five months of fiscal year Under the previous order, all the ’’Emergency Unemployment Compensation 2015’’. postcloture time is considered expired. Extension Act of 2014’’. (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- by this subsection shall take effect as if included The amendment was ordered to be tents of this Act is as follows: engrossed and the bill to be read a in the enactment of the American Taxpayer Re- Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. lief Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–240). third time. Sec. 2. Extension of emergency unemployment (b) TIMING FOR SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES.— The bill was read the third time. compensation program. (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 4001(i)(1)(A) of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Sec. 3. Temporary extension of extended benefit Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public the previous order, the bill having been provisions. Law 110–252; 26 U.S.C. 3304 note) is amended by read the third time, the question is, Sec. 4. Extension of funding for reemployment adding at the end the following new sentence: Shall it pass? services and reemployment and ’’At a minimum, such reemployment services and Mr. BARRASSO. I ask for the yeas eligibility assessment activities. reemployment and eligibility assessment activi- and nays. Sec. 5. Additional extended unemployment ben- ties shall be provided to an individual within a efits under the Railroad Unem- time period (determined appropriate by the Sec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a ployment Insurance Act. retary) after the date the individual begins to sufficient second? Sec. 6. Flexibility for unemployment program receive amounts under section 4002(b) (first tier There appears to be a sufficient sec- agreements. benefits) and, if applicable, again within a time ond. Sec. 7. Ending unemployment payments to job- period (determined appropriate by the Sec- The clerk will call the roll. less millionaires and billionaires. retary) after the date the individual begins to

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receive amounts under section 4002(d) (third tier (c) FUNDING FOR ADMINISTRATION.—Out of (c) AUDITS.—The certifications required by benefits).’’. any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appro- subsection (b) shall be auditable by the U.S. De- (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made priated, there are appropriated to the Railroad partment of Labor or the U.S. Government Ac- by this subsection shall apply on and after the Retirement Board $105,000 for administrative ex- countability Office. date of the enactment of this Act. penses associated with the payment of addi- (d) STATUS OF APPLICANTS.—It is the duty of (c) PURPOSES OF SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES.— tional extended unemployment benefits provided the States to verify the residency, employment, The purposes of the reemployment services and under section 2(c)(2)(D) of the Railroad Unem- legal, and income status of applicants for Unem- reemployment and eligibility assessment activi- ployment Insurance Act by reason of the ployment Insurance and no Federal funds may ties under section 4001(i) of the Supplemental amendments made by subsection (a), to remain be expended for purposes of determining wheth- Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110–252; 26 available until expended. er or not the prohibition under subsection (a) U.S.C. 3304 note) are— SEC. 6. FLEXIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT PRO- applies with respect to an individual. (1) to better link the unemployed with the GRAM AGREEMENTS. (e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The prohibition under overall workforce system by bringing individuals (a) FLEXIBILITY.— subsection (a) shall apply to weeks of unemploy- receiving unemployment insurance benefits in (1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (g) of section 4001 for personalized assessments and referrals to re- of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 ment beginning on or after the date of the en- employment services; and (Public Law 110–252; 26 U.S.C. 3304 note) shall actment of this Act. (2) to provide individuals receiving unemploy- not apply with respect to a State that has en- SEC. 8. GAO STUDY ON THE USE OF WORK SUIT- ment insurance benefits with early access to spe- acted a law before December 1, 2013, that, upon ABILITY REQUIREMENTS IN UNEM- cific strategies that can help get them back into taking effect, would violate such subsection. PLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAMS. the workforce faster, including through— (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Paragraph (1) is effec- (a) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of the (A) the development of a reemployment plan; tive with respect to weeks of unemployment be- (B) the provision of access to relevant labor United States shall conduct a study on the use ginning on or after December 29, 2013. market information; of work suitability requirements to strengthen (b) PERMITTING A SUBSEQUENT AGREEMENT.— (C) the provision of access to information requirements to ensure that unemployment in- Nothing in title IV of the Supplemental Appro- about industry-recognized credentials that are surance benefits are being provided to individ- priations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110–252; 26 regionally relevant or nationally portable; uals who are actively looking for work and who (D) the provision of referrals to reemployment U.S.C. 3304 note) shall preclude a State whose truly want to return to the labor force. Such services and training; and agreement under such title was terminated from study shall include an analysis of— (E) an assessment of the individual’s on-going entering into a subsequent agreement under (1) how work suitability requirements work eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits. such title on or after the date of the enactment under both State and Federal unemployment in- SEC. 5. ADDITIONAL EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT of this Act if the State, taking into account the surance programs; and application of subsection (a), would otherwise BENEFITS UNDER THE RAILROAD (2) how to incorporate and improve such re- UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ACT. meet the requirements for an agreement under quirements under Federal unemployment insur- (a) EXTENSION.—Section 2(c)(2)(D)(iii) of the such title. ance programs; and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 SEC. 7. ENDING UNEMPLOYMENT PAYMENTS TO U.S.C. 352(c)(2)(D)(iii)) is amended— JOBLESS MILLIONAIRES AND BIL- (3) other items determined appropriate by the (1) by striking ’’June 30, 2013’’ and inserting LIONAIRES. Comptroller General. ’’November 30, 2013’’; and (a) PROHIBITION.—Notwithstanding any other (b) BRIEFING.—Not later than 90 days after (2) by striking ’’December 31, 2013’’ and insert- provision of law, no Federal funds may be used the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comp- ing ’’May 31, 2014’’. for payments of unemployment compensation troller General of the United States shall brief (b) CLARIFICATION ON AUTHORITY TO USE under the emergency unemployment compensa- Congress on the ongoing study required under FUNDS.—Funds appropriated under either the tion program under title IV of the Supplemental subsection (a). Such briefing shall include pre- first or second sentence of clause (iv) of section Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110–252; 26 liminary recommendations for such legislation 2(c)(2)(D) of the Railroad Unemployment Insur- U.S.C. 3304 note) to an individual whose ad- and administrative action as the Comptroller ance Act shall be available to cover the cost of justed gross income in the preceding year was General determines appropriate. additional extended unemployment benefits pro- equal to or greater than $1,000,000. vided under such section 2(c)(2)(D) by reason of (b) COMPLIANCE.—Unemployment Insurance SEC. 9. FUNDING STABILIZATION. the amendments made by subsection (a) as well applications shall include a form or procedure (a) FUNDING STABILIZATION UNDER THE INTER- as to cover the cost of such benefits provided for an individual applicant to certify the indi- NAL REVENUE CODE.—The table in subclause (II) under such section 2(c)(2)(D), as in effect on the vidual’s adjusted gross income was not equal to of section 430(h)(2)(C)(iv) of the Internal Rev- day before the date of enactment of this Act. or greater than $1,000,000 in the preceding year. enue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:

‘‘If the calendar year is: The applicable minimum percentage is: The applicable maximum percentage is:

2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, or 2017 ...... 90% ...... 110% 2018 ...... 85% ...... 115% 2019 ...... 80% ...... 120% 2020 ...... 75% ...... 125% After 2020 ...... 70% ...... 130%’’.

(b) FUNDING STABILIZATION UNDER ERISA.— ment Income Security Act of 1974 is amended to (1) IN GENERAL.—The table in subclause (II) of read as follows: section 303(h)(2)(C)(iv) of the Employee Retire-

‘‘If the calendar year is: The applicable minimum percentage is: The applicable maximum percentage is:

2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, or 2017 ...... 90% ...... 110% 2018 ...... 85% ...... 115% 2019 ...... 80% ...... 120% 2020 ...... 75% ...... 125% After 2020 ...... 70% ...... 130%’’.

(2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.— by striking ’’of such plan’’ and inserting ’’of (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- (A) IN GENERAL.—Clause (ii) of section such plan (determined by not taking into ac- paragraph (B), the amendments made by this 101(f)(2)(D) of such Act is amended by striking count any adjustment of segment rates under subsection shall apply to plan years beginning ’’2015’’ and inserting ’’2020’’. section 430(h)(2)(C)(iv))’’. after December 31, 2014. (B) STATEMENTS.—The Secretary of Labor (B) COLLECTIVELY BARGAINED PLANS.—In the (2) EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY shall modify the statements required under sub- case of a plan maintained pursuant to 1 or more ACT OF 1974.—The second sentence of subpara- clauses (I) and (II) of section 101(f)(2)(D)(i) of collective bargaining agreements, the amend- graph (B) of section 206(g)(3) of the Employee such Act to conform to the amendments made by ments made by this subsection shall apply to Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 this section. plan years beginning after December 31, 2015. U.S.C. 1056(g)(3)(B)) is amended by striking ’’of (c) STABILIZATION NOT TO APPLY FOR PUR- (4) PROVISIONS RELATING TO PLAN AMEND- such plan’’ and inserting ’’of such plan (deter- POSES OF CERTAIN ACCELERATED BENEFIT DIS- MENTS.— mined by not taking into account any adjust- TRIBUTION RULES.— (A) IN GENERAL.—If this paragraph applies to ment of segment rates under section (1) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.—The sec- any amendment to any plan or annuity con- ond sentence of paragraph (2) of section 436(d) 303(h)(2)(C)(iv))’’. tract, such plan or contract shall be treated as of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended (3) EFFECTIVE DATE.— being operated in accordance with the terms of

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PLIES.— made. ’’(iv) COORDINATION WITH SUBPARAGRAPH (i) IN GENERAL.—This paragraph shall apply ’’(B) ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS.—If there is (A).—This subparagraph shall not fail to apply to any amendment to any plan or annuity con- an increase in the number of participants in the with respect to services merely because such tract which is made— plan during any plan year with respect to services are qualified services (as defined in sec- (I) pursuant to the amendments made by this which a prepayment has been made, the des- tion 457(e)(11)(C)).’’. subsection, or pursuant to any regulation issued ignated payor shall pay a premium for such ad- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by the Secretary of the Treasury or the Sec- ditional participants at the premium rate in ef- retary of Labor under any provision as so by this section shall apply to months beginning fect under clause (i) or (v), whichever is appli- after December 31, 2013. amended, and cable, of section 4006(a)(3)(A) for such plan (II) on or before the last day of the first plan year. No credit or other refund shall be granted f year beginning on or after January 1, 2016, or in the case of a plan that has a decrease in such later date as the Secretary of the Treasury number of participants during a plan year with may prescribe. respect to which a prepayment has been made. EXECUTIVE SESSION (ii) CONDITIONS.—This subsection shall not ’’(C) COORDINATION WITH PREMIUM FOR UN- apply to any amendment unless, during the pe- FUNDED VESTED BENEFITS.—The amount of the riod— premium determined under section (I) beginning on the date that the amend- 4006(a)(3)(A)(i) for the purpose of determining NOMINATION OF FRANCIS XAVIER ments made by this subsection or the regulation the prepayment amount for any plan year shall described in clause (i)(I) takes effect (or in the TAYLOR TO BE UNDER SEC- be determined without regard to the increase in case of a plan or contract amendment not re- RETARY FOR INTELLIGENCE such premium under section 4006(a)(3)(E). Such quired by such amendments or such regulation, AND ANALYSIS, DEPARTMENT increase shall be paid in the same amount and the effective date specified by the plan), and OF HOMELAND SECURITY (II) ending on the date described in clause at the same time as it would otherwise be paid (i)(II) (or, if earlier, the date the plan or con- without regard to this subsection. tract amendment is adopted), ’’(3) ELECTION.—The election under this sub- section shall be made at such time and in such the plan or contract is operated as if such plan NOMINATION OF L. REGINALD manner as the corporation may prescribe.’’. or contract amendment were in effect, and such (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The second BROTHERS, JR., TO BE UNDER plan or contract amendment applies retro- sentence of subsection (a) of section 4007 of the SECRETARY FOR SCIENCE AND actively for such period. Employee Retirement Income Security Act of TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF (C) ANTI-CUTBACK RELIEF.—A plan shall not 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1307) is amended by striking ’’Pre- be treated as failing to meet the requirements of HOMELAND SECURITY miums’’ and inserting ’’Except as provided in section 204(g) of the Employee Retirement In- subsection (f), premiums’’. come Security Act of 1974 and section 411(d)(6) (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 solely by by this section shall apply to plan years begin- NOMINATION OF MARK BRADLEY reason of a plan amendment to which this para- ning after the date of the enactment of this Act. graph applies. CHILDRESS TO BE AMBASSADOR SEC. 11. EXTENSION OF CUSTOMS USER FEES. (d) MODIFICATION OF FUNDING TARGET DE- EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENI- Section 13031(j)(3) of the Consolidated Omni- TERMINATION PERIODS.— POTENTIARY OF THE UNITED (1) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.—Clause bus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(j)(3)) is amended— STATES OF AMERICA TO THE (i) of section 430(h)(2)(B) of the Internal Rev- UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA enue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ’’the (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ’’Sep- first day of the plan year’’ and inserting ’’the tember 30, 2023’’ and inserting ’’September 30, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under valuation date for the plan year’’. 2024’’; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ’’Sep- the previous order, the Senate will pro- (2) EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY tember 30, 2023’’ and inserting ’’September 30, ceed to executive session to consider ACT OF 1974.—Clause (i) of section 303(h)(2)(B) of the following nominations, which the the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 2024’’. 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1083(h)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by SEC. 12. EMERGENCY SERVICES, GOVERNMENT, clerk will report. striking ’’the first day of the plan year’’ and in- AND CERTAIN NONPROFIT VOLUN- The assistant legislative clerk read TEERS. serting ’’the valuation date for the plan year’’. the nominations of Francis Xavier (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 4980H(c) of the In- (e) EFFECTIVE DATE.— Taylor, of Maryland, to be Under Sec- (1) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by ternal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by re- designating paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) as para- retary for Intelligence and Analysis, subsections (a), (b), and (d) shall apply with re- Department of Homeland Security; L. spect to plan years beginning after December 31, graphs (6), (7), and (8), respectively, and by in- 2012. serting after paragraph (4) the following new Reginald Brothers, Jr., of Massachu- (2) ELECTIONS.—A plan sponsor may elect not paragraph: setts, to be Under Secretary for to have the amendments made by subsections ’’(5) SPECIAL RULES FOR CERTAIN EMERGENCY Science and Technology, Department (a), (b), and (d) apply to any plan year begin- SERVICES, GOVERNMENT, AND NONPROFIT VOLUN- of Homeland Security; Department of ning before January 1, 2014, either (as specified TEERS.— ’’(A) EMERGENCY SERVICES VOLUNTEERS.— State, Mark Bradley Childress, of Vir- in the election)— ginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary (A) for all purposes for which such amend- Qualified services rendered as a bona fide vol- ments apply, or unteer to an eligible employer shall not be taken and Plenipotentiary of the United (B) solely for purposes of determining the ad- into account under this section as service pro- States of America to the Republic of justed funding target attainment percentage vided by an employee. For purposes of the pre- Tanzania. under sections 436 of the Internal Revenue Code ceding sentence, the terms ‘qualified services’, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I yield back of 1986 and 206(g) of the Employee Retirement ‘bona fide volunteer’, and ‘eligible employer’ all time on those nominations. Income Security Act of 1974 for such plan year. shall have the respective meanings given such The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without A plan shall not be treated as failing to meet the terms under section 457(e). requirements of section 204(g) of such Act and ’’(B) CERTAIN OTHER GOVERNMENT AND NON- objection, it is so ordered. section 411(d)(6) of such Code solely by reason PROFIT VOLUNTEERS.— VOTE ON TAYLOR NOMINATION of an election under this paragraph. ’’(i) IN GENERAL.—Services rendered as a bona The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under SEC. 10. PREPAYMENT OF CERTAIN PBGC PRE- fide volunteer to a specified employer shall not be taken into account under this section as serv- the previous order, the question is, Will MIUMS. the Senate advise and consent to the (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 4007 of the Employee ice provided by an employee. Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 ’’(ii) BONA FIDE VOLUNTEER.—For purposes of nomination of Francis Xavier Taylor, U.S.C. 1307) is amended by adding at the end this subparagraph, the term ‘bona fide volun- of Maryland, to be Under Secretary for the following new subsection: teer’ means an employee of a specified employer Intelligence and Analysis, Department ’’(f) ELECTION TO PREPAY FLAT DOLLAR PRE- whose only compensation from such employer is of Homeland Security? MIUMS.— in the form of— The nomination was confirmed. ’’(1) IN GENERAL.—The designated payor may ’’(I) reimbursement for (or reasonable allow- elect to prepay during any plan year the pre- ance for) reasonable expenses incurred in the VOTE ON BROTHERS NOMINATION miums due under clause (i) or (v), whichever is performance of services by volunteers, or The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under applicable, of section 4006(a)(3)(A) for the num- ’’(II) reasonable benefits (including length of the previous order, the question is, Will ber of consecutive subsequent plan years (not service awards), and nominal fees, customarily the Senate advise and consent to the paid by similar entities in connection with the greater than 5) specified in the election. nomination of L. Reginald Brothers, ’’(2) AMOUNT OF PREPAYMENT.— performance of services by volunteers. ’’(A) IN GENERAL.—The amount of the prepay- ’’(iii) SPECIFIED EMPLOYER.—For purposes of Jr., of Massachusetts, to be Under Sec- ment for any subsequent plan year under para- this subparagraph, the term ‘specified employer’ retary for Science and Technology, De- graph (1) shall be equal to the amount of the means— partment of Homeland Security?

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This shows what has nomination of Mark Bradley Childress, tax credit, known as the ITC, for wind happened to median family and house- of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraor- energy. hold income over periods of economic dinary and Plenipotentiary of the The wind credit has enjoyed broad bi- growth and over periods of economic United States of America to the United partisan support from both sides of the decline. A way of thinking about that Republic of Tanzania? aisle over a number of years, ranging line is: What is happening to the mid- The nomination was confirmed. from its original champion—who con- dle-class income in this country? What The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under tinues to be a champion—Senator is happening is the growth of middle- the previous order, the motions to re- GRASSLEY from Iowa, to my friend and class income has decoupled from our consider are considered made and laid colleague from Colorado Senator MARK economic growth. That, among other upon the table. Under the previous UDALL, who has been a tireless and re- causes, has produced the worst income order, the President will be imme- lentless supporter over the years for inequality we have seen in this country diately notified of the Senate’s action. wind energy jobs in Colorado. I know since 1928, I would argue, with the edu- f he will be a supportive advocate when cational outcomes we have seen for the extenders bill reaches the floor. If kids, the most significant opportunity LEGISLATIVE SESSION enacted into the law, the extension of gap we have had in our lifetimes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the production tax credit and invest- Why has this happened? There are a ate will resume legislative session. ment tax credit will continue to drive variety of reasons, but let me call your f job growth in my State of Colorado. attention to this line. This is the pro- Sometimes I hear people say the gov- ductivity index in the United States. PAYCHECK FAIRNESS ACT— ernment should not pick winners and This shows how productive and effi- MOTION TO PROCEED losers in their critique of the wind en- cient our economy has become. It has Mr. REID. Mr. President, I now move ergy tax credits. I actually agree with become incredibly efficient partly be- to proceed to Calendar No. 345, S. 2199. that notion, but what I would say to cause of the use of technology, that is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The people who are listening to this on the true, partly because of reaction to clerk will report the bill. TV is that when you hear someone in competition from overseas from China The assistant legislative clerk read Washington say you shouldn’t pick and India, and partly because the re- as follows: winners and losers, that is when you cession itself, which you can see, drove A bill (S. 2199) to amend the Fair Labor should hold onto your wallet. They say the line straight up because firms had Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effec- that is as if those decisions haven’t al- to figure out how to get by with fewer tive remedies to victims of discrimination in ready been made—as if winners haven’t people. That is our challenge. That is the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and already been produced somewhere deep for other purposes. our central economic dilemma as we in the Tax Code in the last century or move into the second decade of this CLOTURE MOTION the regulatory code or the statute Mr. REID. Mr. President, I have a 21st century. books. It is a reminder to ask yourself: It is my view that there are two prin- cloture motion at the desk. Who is more likely to have benefits in cipal answers to that challenge. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- this town? Is it the incumbent indus- first is education. I am not here to talk ture motion having been presented tries that have been working on these about that tonight, but just as a re- under rule XXII, the Chair directs the for decade after decade or is it the minder, we are not going to recognize clerk to read the motion. innovators in our economy? And, of ourselves in this new century if we con- CLOTURE MOTION course, time and time again it is the tinue to perpetuate a set of outcomes We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- legacy firms that have the upper hand in our K–12 system where if you are ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the in these debates. I don’t blame them Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move born poor in the United States, your to bring to a close debate on the motion to for fighting for that advantage. But I chances of graduating with the equiva- proceed to calendar No. 345, S. 2199, a bill to also know they are not necessarily lent of a college degree are roughly 9 in amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 going to be the industries that are 100. That is completely unsatisfactory to provide more effective remedies to vic- going to create the 21st century jobs and outrageous, particularly for the tims of discrimination in the payment of we need, and whether we know it or not kids we are talking about. wages on the basis of sex, and for other pur- that is fundamentally the debate we The other is innovation. We have to poses. are having. It is not a left-right debate make sure we have the most innovative Harry Reid, Barbara A. Mikulski, Patty in this town. It is future versus past de- economy in the United States, and Murray, Richard J. Durbin, Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Brian Schatz, Heidi bate, and it is critically important to whether we are willing to lead the Heitkamp, Martin Heinrich, Tammy the next generation of Americans that world; it is the companies that will Baldwin, Barbara Boxer, Debbie Stabe- we get this right. start next week, the week after that, now, Mazie K. Hirono, Kay R. Hagan, This is an updated version of a chart and the week after that, and the ven- Mary Landrieu, Claire McCaskill, I have been bringing to the floor for ture-backed companies that are some- Jeanne Shaheen, Dianne Feinstein, the last 4 years that shows some inter- body’s bright idea today in their ga- Amy Klobuchar. esting relationships of lines relating to rage, but tomorrow could become the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- our economy. The top chart is GDP next Apple or Google. That is where imous consent the mandatory quorum growth in the United States, and that the job growth and the wage growth is required under rule XXII be waived. is the green line. Here is the recession going to come from. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there right here. You can see we are actually In my view the wind credit cuts right objection? producing much more as an economy to the core of whether we are going to Without objection, it is so ordered. today than when we went into the re- compete in a global economy. We are The Senator from Colorado. cession. There is much greater gross not talking about a fly-by-night experi- WIND ENERGY domestic product. mental industry. This credit has trig- Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I come This is the unemployment level. You gered tremendous economic growth in to the floor today to talk about jobs can see at the depths of the recession Colorado and across the country. In and about one sector in particular that the destruction in jobs the Presiding Colorado alone, these tax credits di- has created tremendous economic Officer saw in his home State, and we rectly support 5,000 jobs. growth in Colorado and across the saw it in my home State. We were in a Vestas, which manufactures wind United States, and that is wind energy very difficult period at that time. We turbines, employs over 1,400 workers and the jobs it has brought to our have actually begun to add jobs again, across four factories in our State from State. and we are almost back to where we Pueblo all the way up I–25 to Brighton

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When we travel our country, will do just that, while struction and operation jobs at the ac- the highways of my State, we see the also signaling to other unfriendly na- tual wind farms. component parts of these wind turbines tions that we see this kind of offensive One Thursday night I left this floor, moving from one plant to another, re- behavior for what it is, and we will not as I do almost every week—or it was a flecting manufacturing jobs right here tolerate it. Friday morning, I guess. I flew back to in the United States of America. I wish in particular to thank Senator Colorado. I got in the car and drove up So I am delighted, I am glad, that we COATS, who is a cosponsor of this bill, to Peetz, where we have a wind farm. I are moving to restore the wind credit as well as Senator GRAHAM, Senator climbed up to the top of a wind tur- that expired at the end of last year. We MCCAIN, and Senator KIRK for their bine. I thought that was it. I was in the have seen this before where the PTC leadership. I also wish to thank my pod at the top. That is not the tech- expired without a prompt extension, friends across the aisle and, in par- nical term, but that is what it was. I and it doesn’t end well. Each time the ticular, Senator SCHUMER, Senator thought I could then go home. When I credit has expired in the past, new in- LEAHY, and Senator MENENDEZ for got up there, they opened a trap door stallations fell between 76 and 93 per- working together with my office to in the ceiling, and then I had to climb cent, dealing a blow to the industry reach bipartisan agreement. I am proud out on the roof of this thing, swaying and its employees—and a reminder to join with all of my colleagues on over the Wyoming border, in the very once again that what we don’t do here both sides of the aisle in this effort, shoes I wear on the floor of the Senate. actually matters out there in the real and I am encouraged that we can all That was an uncomfortable feeling, lives of people. come together in a bipartisan manner even though I was clipped in. I know I sound like a broken record, on this national security issue that There was a guy up there who was but the world is not waiting for us to transcends political parties. I am en- one of the operators, one of the work- get out of our own way. We can’t keep couraged that the Senate can speak ers. He said: I would never have had going through this unnecessary polit- unanimously in a bipartisan voice de- this job in this community if it were ical boom-and-bust cycle. I am pleased fending the interests of our Nation. Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- not for this wind farm. If it were not the Senate Finance Committee took an sent that the Committee on the Judici- for a vision somebody imagined several important first step last week by re- ary be discharged from further consid- years ago but was unimaginable a dec- porting out a 2-year extension. We need eration of S. 2195 and the Senate pro- ade ago, I would not have this job in to follow that with good work by bring- ceed to its immediate consideration. this community. ing the extenders package to the floor The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there This industry drives economic and passing it into law. That outcome objection? growth across our State from the con- will give much-needed certainty to our Without objection, it is so ordered. ference rooms of tech startups in Boul- industries and help secure the eco- The clerk will report the bill by title. der and Denver and all the way to 6,000- nomic future for Colorado families who The legislative clerk read as follows: acre Kit Carson Wind Power Gener- work in the wind industry. A bill (S. 2195) to deny admission to the ating Site just west of the Kansas With that, I thank the Chair for al- United States to any representative to the State line. lowing me to speak this evening, and I United Nations who is engaged in espionage These are good jobs. In 2012, median yield the floor. activities against the United States, poses a household income for a single male in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- threat to United States national security in- this country was just under $37,000. ator from Texas. terests, or has engaged in a terrorist activity against the United States. Compare this figure to jobs in the wind f industry—and these are all from the There being no objection, the Senate Bureau of Labor Statistics. Crane and DENYING ADMISSION TO THE proceeded to consider the bill. wind tower operators have a median UNITED STATES Mr. CRUZ. Mr. President, I ask unan- annual wage of over $47,000. These are Mr. CRUZ. Mr. President, the nomi- imous consent that the Cruz amend- jobs that can’t be exported overseas. nation of Hamid Aboutalebi to be the ment at the desk be agreed to, the bill They can’t be exported overseas. The Ambassador from the Islamic Republic be read a third time and passed, the electricians on wind projects average of Iran to the United Nations is a delib- Cruz amendment to the title be agreed nearly $50,000 annually. Land acquisi- erate and unambiguous insult to the to, and the motions to reconsider be tion specialists who secure the land United States. Mr. Aboutalebi was an considered made and laid upon the where wind projects are located have a active participant in the terrorist table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without median salary of $74,000, and site man- group that took 52 Americans hostage objection, it is so ordered. agers for wind projects make over on November 4, 1979, and held them for The amendment (No. 2960) was agreed $100,000 a year. 444 days. There are no circumstances to, as follows: So if we are looking for a way to say under which the United States should On page 2, line 4, insert ‘‘been found to we would like to see median family in- grant such a person a visa, and our im- have been’’ after ‘‘has’’. come start to rise again in this country mediate concern is to prevent Mr. The bill (S. 2195), as amended, was or- instead of going down whether we are Aboutalebi from ever setting foot on dered to be engrossed for a third read- in a period of economic growth or de- American soil. ing, was read the third time, and But this nomination is not an iso- cline, we might start to look at things passed, as follows: such as the wind industry. These are lated incident that is taking place in a S. 2195 good-paying jobs, and we are seeing it vacuum. It is part of Iran’s clear and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of more and more in Colorado and all consistent pattern of virulent anti- Representatives of the United States of America across the country. Americanism that has defined their in Congress assembled, The production tax credit has driven foreign policy since 1979. SECTION 1. VISA LIMITATION FOR CERTAIN REP- $105 billion in private investment, Given the larger strategic threat to RESENTATIVES TO THE UNITED NA- opened 550 industrial facilities, and the United States and our allies rep- TIONS. provided $180 million in lease payments resented by Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Section 407(a) of the Foreign Relations Au- to farmers, ranchers, and landowners this is not the moment for diplomatic thorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (8 U.S.C. 1102 note) is amended— who host wind farms. Wind power ac- niceties. We need to send Tehran an (1) by striking ‘‘such individual has been counts for more than a third of all new equally clear message: The Senate is found to have been engaged in espionage ac- U.S. electric generation in recent not going to ignore this most recent in- tivities’’ and inserting the following: ‘‘such years. It has moved our State toward a sult but, rather, is going to give our individual—

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The (2) by striking ‘‘allies and may pose’’ and foreign policy disputes between the ad- inserting the following: ‘‘allies; and ministration and Republicans, and economists call this the labor partici- ‘‘(2) may pose’’. sometimes Democrats, regarding how pation rate. It is at historic lows for The amendment (No. 2961) was agreed to move forward in the world. But this men, going back to the 1940s. In other to, as follows: is a unique moment when all 100 Sen- words, more men are out of work—and that means not working or not even Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘A bill to ators support the following statement deny admission to the United States to any to the Iranians: We remember who you looking for a job—than we have ever representative to the United Nations who are. We remember what you have done had as a percentage of our population has been found to have been engaged in espi- to our country and to our fellow citi- since we started keeping track of these onage activities or a terrorist activity zens, and we are not going to forget. If statistics in the 1940s. against the United States and poses a threat you are listening in Iran, we have a For men and women combined, we to United States national security inter- can go back to the 1970s—the numbers ests.’’. very clear-eyed view in the Senate of who we are dealing with. So this is a are so low for the participation rate in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- very appropriate time to speak with work. That goes back to the Carter era, ator from New York. when we had double-digit unemploy- one voice. I hope the Iranians will un- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ment, double-digit inflation, and dou- derstand that we are resolved, Repub- know my colleagues and good friends ble-digit interest rates. We have to go licans and Democrats, to make sure are waiting. I will be very brief. I agree back to that economy that was with the Senator from Texas that it they never possess a nuclear weapon. With that, I yield the floor. cratering in order to see the numbers was totally inappropriate that Mr. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- of people who are out of work, not Aboutalebi was nominated in the first ator from Ohio. looking for work, and not even trying. place. He was a member of the Muslim Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, as a So we have a real problem in this Student Followers of the Imam’s Line, cosponsor of this legislation, I applaud country, and we are not addressing it. the group that seized the embassy on my colleagues who are here tonight. I To make matters worse, people are November 4, 1979, and held American saying: Well, Rob, this is actually the think this is the right message to send. staff hostage until 1981. There were baby boomers, and it is people retiring It is a sensitive time, so therefore we New Yorkers I knew among that group. early, so it is not that bad. That is not need to stand and be counted. I hope While I believe that Mr. Aboutalebi’s true. To make matters worse, it is a lot the House will act swiftly on this legis- actions certainly would have made him of young people. There was a recent lation. ineligible for a visa under the Immigra- Brookings study that came out a cou- tion and Nationality Act, I believe it is f ple weeks ago which indicates that ac- worth it to clear up all doubt about our PAYCHECK FAIRNESS ACT— tually a lot of the problem is young ability to deny him a visa under U.S. MOTION TO PROCEED—Continued men, single men, who are choosing not law by passing this bill. to work or cannot find a job and, there- I am fully aware that now is a sen- JOBS AND THE ECONOMY Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I rise fore, they drop out of the workforce al- sitive time in our negotiations with together. Again, this is not reflected in tonight at a time when we face a quiet Iran regarding the future of the nu- the unemployment numbers. This is crisis in this country. President Obama clear program. Nevertheless, it is ex- not even reflected in the long-term un- and many on the other side of the aisle actly for this reason that Iran’s leader- employment numbers. ship should not have unnecessarily es- tell us the economy has improved, we Disappointment after disappointment calated tensions with the United have turned a corner, we are out of the for many of these workers leads them States by seeking to appoint an ambas- woods, but I can tell my colleagues too to give up looking for work altogether. sador to the United Nations who mate- many Americans are being left behind. These Americans feel as if what we are rially aided terrorists who abducted In fact, historic numbers of Americans doing here in Washington does not American citizens. We should not fur- are disconnected from work. It is a really affect them and their lives. They ther aggravate the pain of the individ- quiet crisis. It is affecting them and feel as if we are not dealing with this uals and families who suffered through their families. It is affecting our econ- issue, so the underemployed, the unem- the hostage crisis by allowing this indi- omy in very fundamental ways. It is ployed, the long-term unemployed—the vidual to have a visa and diplomatic one of the reasons we haven’t seen the folks who are so disconnected from immunity within the United States. economic growth we had hoped for be- work that they are not even looking So I support this legislation. I am cause not enough Americans are in- for a job—they are looking at us in glad it has moved forward in a bipar- volved in active work because so many Washington saying: What are you tisan way. I thank my colleagues from are out of work. The unemployment going to do to help? both sides of the aisle for supporting numbers, by the way, don’t show the They are the reason I supported to- this legislation. degree of the problem. An unemploy- night this extension of unemployment I yield the floor. ment number around 7 percent doesn’t insurance. Now, this was not exactly The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- show the fact that a lot of folks have the legislation I wanted. But, also, it is ator from South Carolina. left the work force all together. not exactly the legislation that was Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, I wish This crisis includes also 3.7 million brought to the floor. The other side of to recognize that this is a very impor- long-term unemployed. These are peo- the aisle, the Democrats, brought legis- tant moment for the Senate to speak ple who have been out of work for 6 lation to the floor that was a long-term with one voice at a time when I think months or more. This is also at his- extension on an emergency basis. This it matters to former hostages and their toric levels. During this recent reces- is for people who have been out of work families. We heard you, Senator CRUZ sion and during this weak recovery for over 26 weeks. This is the Federal heard you, I heard you, and our friends over the last 5 years, we have had num- addition to the State unemployment on the other side heard you. So it is bers of long-term unemployed, over 6 insurance that generally is in place for good to know that the Senate is listen- months, at historic levels. In fact, the people for up to 26 weeks. The Demo- ing to people who have suffered in the number of long-term unemployed right cratic version was long-term—over a past from this regime and Iran. now is higher than it has been during year. It also was not paid for, which To Senators LEAHY, MENENDEZ, and any recession in our Nation’s history, would take us further into debt and SCHUMER, thank you very much for except for the most recent one 5 years deficit, which would hurt the economy. working with Senator CRUZ so we could ago. It also did not have any reforms. reach this moment. I will do every- Second, we have a lot of people who The legislation that passed tonight thing I can to get the House to act ac- have left looking for work all together. with my vote—and some other Repub- cordingly. So a lot of these folks were long-term licans—had three things. No. 1, it is

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I want to thank Sen- long-term unemployed who otherwise ficult for small businesses to create ator JACK REED, Senator DEAN HELLER, have very little prospect of getting jobs and opportunity. This is some- and others who worked with us to en- gainful employment, being productive thing we should be doing on a bipar- sure that was part of this package. members of our economy. tisan basis. But, folks, that is just the beginning. In fact, there are some studies out Another is increasing exports. That We have to do a lot more in terms of there saying that only 10 to 15 percent means jobs. This President, this admin- ensuring that our workforce programs of them would normally be likely to istration, has not been able to move in the Federal Government are meeting get a job once they are out of work for forward with any export agreements the needs of the 21st century. 6 months or more because of the re- because the President has not been So part of the Republican jobs plan is sume gap, because of the skills gap. So able to get trade promotion authority. to say: Let’s take the next step. By the we have in this legislation—that I will In fact, some on the other side of the way, there is a commitment from both talk about later in more detail—some aisle have said he will not get it. That sides of the aisle, from the people who reforms that add some skills training would be tragic for America’s workers, worked this out, to work during this for the long-term unemployed. The no- for America’s farmers, for the people short-term extension to try to increase tion here is that there are jobs avail- who provide services, who want to push the opportunities to provide people the able out there, and there are a lot of for more exports because they create tools they need. people, as we talked about, who are out good-paying jobs and good benefits. We have big problems, as I said. We of work—or the long-term unemployed, Then, finally, and significantly, part have a lot of people who are long-term in this case—but they do not have the of this Republican plan for jobs is to unemployed. It is at historic levels. We skills to match the jobs that are out create a competitive workforce to close have historic levels of people who are there. So the notion is to bring the the skills gap. That is what we are disconnected from work altogether, skills and the jobs together to deal talking about here with the unemploy- and yet we have jobs that are out there with the skills gap. ment insurance issue. We need to en- and available. Most on my side of the aisle—all but, sure that our workforce is meeting the They say there are 3.9 million jobs I think, six of us—were against this un- needs of the 21st century—meaning a around the country currently available employment extension because they ar- lot of technology jobs, even in manu- and unfilled—3.9 million jobs. That gued that, instead, we need progrowth facturing, advanced manufacturing, means about 25 percent of those who policies to get this economy moving. I bioscience jobs, information tech- are out of the workforce could have an totally agree with them about the nology jobs. Those jobs are out there, opportunity for a job if they had the progrowth policies. The ultimate solu- as I said earlier. But, unfortunately, skills and had the ability to meet the tion here is not another extension of the Federal Government has not done a requirements for those jobs. unemployment insurance; it is to re- good job in providing the skills, giving In Ohio, we have over 100,000 jobs form the program rather than just people the tools to access those jobs. available. You can go on the Web site have another check, to add the skills So we have made some steps in this and see them. These are not just part- training, which we will talk about in a legislation. The legislation we passed time or minimum-wage positions. Ac- second. We need to do more there, but tonight ensures that job training re- cording to a recent study, Ohio is we also have to do what Jack Kennedy forms are part of long-term unemploy- third—behind only California and used to talk about. President Kennedy ment insurance. The reforms require Texas—in skilled factory job openings, said, famously: A rising tide lifts all officials to connect with the unem- full-time jobs with benefits that often boats. ployed early in the process and provide turn into long-term careers. We need a rising tide. We need to cre- important information they are now The problem of chronic unemploy- ate more economic growth and oppor- not getting about the skills and cre- ment is holding back our economy. By tunity, and there is a plan to do this. It dentials that businesses in their area, not having the people to fill those jobs, is called the Jobs for America Plan. in their region, are looking for. the economy is not reaching its poten- The Senate Republicans have all signed We have also included provisions to tial. In fact, some of those jobs are off on it. It has seven elements, all of strengthen the skills assessment proc- going overseas to find those skilled which make a lot of sense. ess to ensure that the long-term unem- workers. The Manufacturing Institute One is to ensure, on health care, we ployed have a better idea of the spe- recently concluded that 74 percent of actually reduce the cost, increase cific skills necessary to become more manufacturers are experiencing work- choice. The economy is hurting now be- competitive in the job market. That force shortages or skills deficiency cause the costs are going up, not down, assessment is really important. A lot that keeps them from expanding their and sometimes dramatically. of these folks are starting to give up operations; 74 percent of manufacturers Another is an all-of-the-above energy hope. The assessment is important for are not expanding plants and equip- strategy, to use the energy here in the them to understand where they are and ment and creating more jobs, as they ground; having an all-of-the-above en- where they can be. could, because they do not have the ergy strategy to get America’s econ- These measures are intended to give workforce. omy going, moving our economy for- the unemployed the opportunity to at- So I view this unemployment insur- ward. We can do a lot more there. tain critical skills and credentials that ance debate as an opportunity—an op- Another is living within our means. are regionally relevant and nationally portunity to talk about this issue, an The reason this unemployment insur- portable so they can access not only opportunity to put in place some ini- ance extension was paid for is because available jobs in their area but so that tial reforms, some first steps for more we Republicans insisted on it. Why? they can find other jobs around the skills assessment, more training, to en- Because the debt and deficit are like a country. There are some States, as you courage people to get the credentials wet blanket over the economy. We do know, where you have unemployment they need to get a job. But it is only have to keep ourselves from going fur- as low as 3 percent, and other States the first step. We should do much, ther into debt with our $17 trillion where unemployment is as high as 9 much more. debt. percent. So people do need to know The Federal Government is already Another is having Tax Code reforms what the opportunities are, should very involved, by the way, in work re- that are necessary to spur economic they be able and willing to move. training—not in a very productive way growth. Both on the individual side and So that is part of this unemployment but very involved. There are 47 dif- the business side our Tax Code is anti- extension we did tonight, and that is ferent Federal workforce training pro- quated and inefficient. It will help to something that was put in place be- grams spread over 7, 8 or 9 departments

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He understands we need ing equal pay laws and ensure that gen- at the results—again, record numbers to change these programs to make der-based pay discrimination cannot of the long-term unemployed, record them more efficient. To incentivize happen in the first place. numbers of men disconnected from success, we have performance measures Some still question why we need this work. Something is not working. in our proposal, for instance. We do legislation. The numbers make it pret- The Government Accountability Of- need to streamline and consolidate ty clear. More than 50 years after the fice found that very little is known these programs. We also need to be Equal Pay Act was passed women in about the effectiveness of these 47 pro- sure we are rewarding job training pro- America still earn only 77 cents for grams. They have said, unbelievably, viders that produce measurable results every dollar earned by men. In North that only five of these Federal pro- in actual job placement. It seems it is Carolina it is a little better but still grams have conducted an impact study a pretty simple concept, but it is not far from equal. Women earn 82 cents of their efforts since 2004. So 47 pro- happening now, as the GAO told us. for every dollar earned by men doing grams and only 5 have conducted the The unemployment extension, in my the same work. To be sure, we have kind of performance measures you view, buys us a couple more months. seen remarkable progress among would expect the government to do to But that is time where we ought to be women in North Carolina over the last be sure the taxpayers’ money is being doing the hard work to ensure that 20 years. spent right and that you certainly workers have the skills they need to Women have higher levels of edu- would be doing in the private sector. compete in this global economy. Again, cation than men of the same age, and The GAO is kind of generous in its companies look globally for workers the share of employed women in my assessment because those millions of these days—particularly larger compa- State who work in managerial and pro- unfilled jobs and millions more strug- nies. If we are not providing the skilled fessional occupations has increased gling workers are as incriminating an workforce here, our economy is not as from 26 to 40 percent. While increased indictment of our worker training pro- productive as it could be, not meeting education has improved women’s pay, grams as any impact study could ever its potential, the rising tide is not lift- it has not reduced the pay gap. Men are be. ing all boats because it is not rising. earning more money than women This is the story I hear all the time. But we are also going to lose jobs over- across all major sectors of the economy Back home in Ohio, when I talk to seas where there is more focus on the and at every educational level. workers, when I talk to businesses, STEM disciplines, on engineering and In fact, women in North Carolina when I talk to educators, people are who have some college education or an frustrated. People are seeing these Fed- math, on skills training. We have to do a much better job at associates degree still earn less on av- eral dollars being spent but not for ac- the Federal Government level, working erage than men who have only received tual training. What is unbelievable to with the States, working with the pri- a high school diploma. In 2014, that is me is recent data shows us that the vate sector. One thing we do in the CA- simply unacceptable. number of credentials people are get- REER Act is we connect the Federal I will never forget a constituent ting through these Federal workforce funds with the actual private-sector whom I met at an event back home in training programs is actually going jobs that out there to ensure we are North Carolina. A woman had her down, not up—at a time when it is young son with her. They both had T- clear that credentials are a key way to getting a better result—not training shirts on that had a number on the get a job. people for jobs that are not even avail- It is unfair to employers who have able. front. The mother’s shirt said ‘‘94.’’ open positions that they cannot find So let’s spend these next few months The son’s shirt said ‘‘50.’’ If earnings qualified candidates to fill them. It is working on more strategies to help continue at the slow pace at which unfair to taxpayers who send money to folks get jobs. Let’s work on all of this they are growing now, those numbers, Washington believing the government because we need to have a growing the 94 and the 50, signify the ages those is going to be a good steward of those economy. But with regard to the train- two individuals will be when pay equal- funds, and it is not. And, of course, it ing part, let’s fix a system that is not ity is finally achieved. is unfair to the millions of Americans serving the unemployed. It is not serv- Sadly, at the rate we are progressing, who want to build a better life for ing the taxpayer. Let’s deal with this most of us in the Senate will not live themselves and for their families, but crisis. Let’s restore hope and oppor- to see that day. We cannot afford to they need the tools. tunity to America’s workers. wait another few decades for this A lot of jobs were lost in this last re- With that, I yield back my time. change. This wage gap has real con- cession. Unfortunately, I believe a lot The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sequences, not just for women but for of them are not coming back. But ator from North Carolina. their families too. In North Carolina other jobs are being created. But, WAGE DISCRIMINATION alone, women head over 500,000 house- again, they are jobs that require a Mrs. HAGAN. Mr. President, I rise to holds. Women and families’ economic higher level of skill. We have to be sure join with my colleagues in addressing security is put at risk when they are we are doing a better job providing peo- an issue that affects women and fami- paid less than men for performing the ple with those tools to get the skills lies across America every day; that is, same job. they need. It is part of the plan that wage discrimination. Over 50 years In North Carolina women who are Senate Republicans are talking about. have passed since the Equal Pay Act employed full time lose approximately A small step was taken tonight with was signed into law to require that $9.8 billion each year due to the wage the unemployment insurance exten- men and women earn equal pay for gap. Once again, just in North Caro- sion. I do not think we necessarily ex- equal work. Yet the wage gap between lina, these women, employed full time, plained it very well to all of our col- men and women remains persistently lose approximately $9.8 billion. That is leagues, but it was part of what hap- wide. real money. That is money that could pened tonight on the floor of the Sen- Tomorrow, April 8, is Equal Pay Day, be spent on a downpayment or a mort- ate. I am hopeful over the next few the day that women’s earnings finally gage for a home, put away for their months we will take the next impor- catch up to what men earned during child’s college savings or invested in a tant step, which is actually to change the previous calendar year. Women secure retirement. the way these Federal programs work across our country have had to work Also in North Carolina there are so they are more effective at dealing more than 3 months into this year to 108,000 households with incomes below with this crisis. match what their male colleagues the poverty line headed by women. I have a specific proposal that I like. made in 2013. It is time to end gender Closing the wage gap would help put It is called the CAREER Act. The CA- discrimination in pay. food on the table for them, gas in their

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As fur- gallons of gas by changing that wage AFL–CIO and Colombia’s National ther evidence of the challenges of in- gap. Union School have released reports formal labor arrangements, a majority Addressing those disparities is crit- evaluating the Labor Action Plan and of labor inspectors are provisional ical to promoting the well-being of identifying key areas where implemen- hires. local economies across North Carolina tation has fallen short. I come to the When it comes to finding those guilty and nationwide. When women thrive at floor to share these key findings. of violations, the Colombian Govern- work, their families and communities In February I traveled to Colombia ment has levied millions of dollars in prosper as well. Later this week I will and met with Colombian union leaders fines against companies violating labor be voting for equal pay and to end wage and representatives of the National standards, but both the AFL–CIO and discrimination. I am hopeful that par- Labor School. I had a chance to meet the National Labor School point out tisan gamesmanship does not get in the with President Santos and Minister of that not a single dollar of those mil- way of a bipartisan issue that Demo- Labor Rafael Pardo. We had the oppor- lions of fines has been collected—not crats and Republicans, women and men tunity to review the important steps one. across the country, overwhelmingly the Colombian Government has taken Fines hardly constitute a deterrent if support. Congress needs to come to- and what still needs to be done. companies know they will never have Shortly after the Labor Action Plan gether and pass the Paycheck Fairness to pay the bill. As the U.S. and Colom- was established in April of 2011, nearly Act because we need a stronger equal bian Governments along with orga- overnight Colombia established an pay law to prohibit employers from re- nized labor in the United States and independent Ministry of Labor. To taliating against employees who dis- Colombia look forward, it is important date, the Ministry has hired more than cuss salary information with their co- that everyone come to the table, iden- 480 new labor inspectors and created a workers. We need a stronger equal pay tify targeted goals, and establish formal complaint mechanism for work- law to empower women to better nego- benchmarks that will bring the kind of tiate their salaries and wages. We need ers and unionists. The Colombian Government reformed change we are all looking for, lasting a stronger equal pay law to provide change that protects workers and businesses, especially small ones, as- its penal code to strengthen sanctions against employers violating rights to worker rights. sistance with equal pay practices. Given that the United States and Co- On this eve of the anniversary of the free association. The Ministry of Labor lombia renewed the Labor Action Plan Equal Pay Act, we need to close the has opened nearly 400 investigations of through the end of 2014, now is the time loophole that allows pay discrimina- violations and issued nearly 70 sanc- to renew political commitment. Now is tion to happen in the first place. The tions. The government has directed its the time for collective action. Having Paycheck Fairness Act would do just protection units to concentrate efforts met with Minister Pardo and knowing that by helping women successfully on labor activists who are under our colleagues in the Department of fight for the equal pay they have threat. As a result of these steps, Co- Labor, I know the political will is earned. In today’s tough economic lombia has made progress. According there. Now is the time for swift action. landscape, equal pay is about more to the Colombian Government’s own than just principle, it is about ensuring statistics, more than 530,000 jobs have Lessons from Colombia should be les- an economically sound future for all of been formalized in accordance with sons for all of us, as the United States our families. government standards. continues to engage in trade negotia- I yield the floor and I suggest the ab- While it is important to acknowledge tions around the world. Our trade sence of a quorum. the progress that has been made, the agreements must include the highest The PRESIDING OFFICER. The reports released today by the AFL–CIO labor standards, concrete benchmarks clerk will call the roll. and Colombia’s National Union School for guaranteeing compliance with The legislative clerk proceeded to remind us that much more needs to be these standards, and a clear plan to call the roll. done. Aspects of the Labor Action Plan monitor implementation. Anything Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I ask remain unfinished and risks to Colom- less will leave the most vulnerable unanimous consent that the order for bian workers continue, specifically in around the world at risk. the quorum call be rescinded. the palm oil industry, sugar sector, oil We are moving in the right direction The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without industry, and ports sector. when it comes to protecting workers objection, it is so ordered. Both reports point out, while some and workers’ rights in Colombia and COLOMBIA trade unionists have seen better pro- around the world. Let’s keep moving Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I tection from the government, others forward and aspire to the highest labor come to the floor to speak to two continue to face threats and violence. standards in every nation. issues, both in the Western Hemi- In 2013, 26 trade unionists were mur- I suggest the absence of a quorum. sphere, that I think are incredibly im- dered. Equally troubling was the fact The PRESIDING OFFICER. The portant. I come to the floor to speak that in the cases of murdered trade clerk will call the roll. about labor rights in Colombia and unionists, 86.8 percent go unresolved in The legislative clerk proceeded to labor rights of workers around the terms of the cases. The two reports rec- call the roll. world. ognize that in response to the Labor Mr. MENENDEZ. I ask unanimous Three years ago today the U.S. and Action Plan, the Colombian Govern- consent that the order for the quorum Colombian Governments announced ment took steps to address irregular call be rescinded. the creation of a Labor Action Plan contracting practices, specifically fo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that identified concrete steps to ad- cusing on associated work cooperatives objection, it is so ordered. dress the challenges faced by Colom- or CTAs as they are known. bian workers—threats, deadly violence, But given the loopholes in new labor CUBA and widespread informality that opens regulations that have come to light, Mr. MENENDEZ. As the attention of the door to worker abuse. the government has been unable to the world has been focused on the pre- Both governments said that the im- stem the rise of alternate hiring, such 1991 Soviet behavior of President Putin plementation of the plan would be a as simplified joint stock companies in Crimea, I come to the floor to re- precondition to enacting the free-trade that keep workers from being directly mind the American public and Mem- agreement between our two countries. hired and being entitled to benefits and bers of this body that there is also a At the time I advocated that the stand- collective bargaining rights. So there full-fledged humanitarian rights crisis ards laid out in the Labor Action Plan has been progress but clearly more ongoing in our own hemisphere, just 90 should have been part of the formal needs to be done. miles away from our shores in Cuba.

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When the Soviet the United States, such a paradise that They were living a normal life in a Union dissolved in 1991, millions of peo- there are well over 1 million Cuban small house on Neptune Street in Ha- ple—from Kiev to Budapest to Africa to Americans in the United States and vana. Asia—were given their first chances in others in Spain and throughout the Early one morning there was a decades to build their own govern- world. pounding on the front door. The police ments, a first chance to organize demo- It is not a paradise that I think peo- came in, searched everything. There cratic elections, the chance to begin to ple flee from. But they are great—not was a sham trial held in Cuba. Hector determine their own futures. at spreading education and prosperity, was imprisoned, sentenced to 20 years Since the end of the Cold War, peace, but at instilling a penetrating fear and in jail, and accused of acting against prosperity and progress has largely terror in the style of a Stalinist police national security. His crime was been the order of the day for hundreds state. It has been going on since 1959. dreaming of a free Cuba and putting of millions of people but not for the Unfortunately, these are all of the re- that dream in writing. people of Cuba. Not one of those core alities. It is not a thing of the past. Since I last came to the floor to principles of democracy can be found Let us not overlook the fact that ar- speak about Cuba, I met Rosa Maria on the island. Fidel and Raul Castro bitrary and politically motivated ar- Paya, the daughter of the long-time po- have been the only names on any ballot rests in Cuba reportedly topped 1,000 litical activist Oswaldo Paya. He was a Catholic and head of the Christian Lib- in over 50 years. Not one free election for a third straight month this Feb- eration Movement who collected 25,000 has been held, not one Cuban has been ruary, according to the Cuban Commis- signatures under a project called the allowed to own their own company, not sion for Human Rights and National Varela Project, a peaceful effort to pe- one legitimate trade union has been al- Reconciliation, a group inside of Cuba, tition the regime under the existing lowed to be organized, and not one formed and founded by Elizardo San- Cuban Constitution for freedom of peaceful protest has occurred without chez Santa-Cruz—whose mission is to bring change and freedom—to report to speech and freedom of assembly. For being brutally squashed by the regime. No, this is the reality of Cuba today. the world. The commission reported his peaceful efforts he was awarded the Sakharov prize by the European Par- It was the reality when the Berlin Wall that: liament. fell, and it has been Cuba’s reality for . . . arrests in the past three months have His peaceful efforts were seen as a almost 60 years since Fidel Castro nearly doubled from the monthly averages of the previous 2 years. danger to the regime, a threat for began taking control of every aspect of We must remind ourselves every day which he was detained and arrested Cuban life. This reality in Cuba, a dec- of the continued oppression and human many times. Many times he suffered at ades-long brutal oppression of simple suffering that is happening, not half- the hands of the regime, and last year human democratic rights, with total way around the world but 90 miles from he died in Cuba, killed as Cuban state disdain for the aspirations of a people our own shores. The ongoing oppressive security rammed his car off the road. by the Castro regime, its military and behavior of the Cuban regime we saw What we know is that the car, driven communist lackey thugs who penetrate for the last half of the 20th century by a Spanish politician from Spain, and control people’s lives at all levels, still haunts our hemisphere today. Angel Carromero, a citizen of Spain, should not be overlooked, should not be While Putin has annexed Crimea, and Jens Aron Modig, a party activist romanticized and it can never be ex- while one wonders what is next, while in Sweden, was involved in the fatal plained away. Assad continues to kill his own people automobile accident that killed Paya But, unlike Ukraine, where we have in Syria, while the world is watching and his Cuban colleague Harold Cepero. watched in horror as people have been the Taliban in Afghanistan, and vio- The circumstances surrounding Paya’s ruthlessly beaten and killed for simply lence continues in the Central African death lead any reasonable person to aspiring to democratic and transparent Republic taking countless lives, the op- conclude what really happened on that government, the Castro regime does pression of the Castro regime keeps road in eastern Cuba that took the life not allow images of its oppression to be rolling along unabated. of Oswaldo was an assassination. His broadcast around the globe, let alone If there is a single symbol of that op- daughter Rosa Maria immediately at home. Just because we do not see pression, of the longing for freedom in challenged the regime’s version of those images streaming across tele- Cuba, it is the Ladies in White, Damas events, stating that the family had re- vision sets and in the newspapers does de Blanco, and their leader Berta Soler. ceived information from the survivors not mean the world should not be This is a picture of Berta. The cour- that their car was repeatedly rammed watching. It does not mean we have age she has displayed, along with all by another vehicle. She said: turned the other way, and it does not the other women, to promote democ- So we think it’s not an accident. They mean we have overlooked the brutal racy and political freedom in Cuba has wanted to do harm and then ended up killing and oftentimes lethal oppression of the served as an extraordinary example for my father. Castro regime. all of us and everyone around the world Ms. Paya was in Washington not long The number of people the regime has who longs to be free. Every Sunday ago accepting a posthumous award murdered or abducted is in the tens of they protest the jailing of their rel- from the National Endowment for De- thousands. Hundreds of thousands of atives by attending mass and quietly mocracy on behalf of another Cuban children have been separated from marching through the streets of Ha- activist who died alongside her father. their parents, maybe hundreds of thou- vana, praying for nothing more than At the time the U.N. Ambassador to sands of families have been torn apart. the freedom of their relatives and re- the United Nations Samantha Power We don’t even know how many have spect for the human rights of all Cu- had come before the Foreign Relations died in the Florida straits in search of bans. Committee during the nominations freedom. But, as we see in this picture, often process and assured me she would Millions of men, women, and young arrested, roughed-up—let’s go to the reach out to Ms. Paya when confirmed. people have been forced into fields to previous picture. These are some of the Since then, she has not only met with cut sugarcane and perform other hard of the Ladies in White. All they do is Rosa Maria but also to directly chal- labor against their will. The average dress up in white, they march with a lenge Cuba’s Foreign Minister to per- human worker lives on an income of gladiola—quietly—toward church. The mit an independent international in- less than $1 a day. The Castro regime response of the state regime is to de- vestigation into Mr. Paya’s death. has been most adept—not at spreading tain them, beat them, jail them, and I want to commend Ambassador education and prosperity—I listened to hold them for days, maybe weeks. They Power for standing with those still suf- some of my colleagues recently on the are released, then jailed again. fering in Cuba and with the family of

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Yet here I am once again forced to Cuba is the head of a new and dire nificant measures that I could imag- come to the floor of the Senate to crisis in our hemisphere that we can- ine—based upon them being in the point to pictures of a North Korean not ignore, and now we see the same belly of the beast, not some roman- ship in a Cuban port smuggling MiG oppression of peaceful activists in Cuba ticism from outside. So, no, we should aircraft and surface-to-air missiles and on the streets of Caracas. not ease sanctions. That is not what ask: Why should we turn a blind eye to Venezuela’s political crisis is grow- they are calling for. We should not let what we clearly would not accept from ing: 40 dead, hundreds injured, the na- up and we should not reward the Castro Iran, Syria or Sudan? And why in God’s tion’s economy deteriorating, inflation regime for its human rights violations, name would we want to take this op- at record levels, and a scarcity of basic for the suffering it continues to cause portunity to reward the regime with food and goods. It sounds like Cuba to the people of Cuba. We should not re- cashflow so they can continue to op- me. ward the regime of the long dark years press their people and subvert neigh- But behind Venezuela’s economic cri- that have been brought to the island. boring countries? Why should we ac- sis we can see Cuba’s failed policies, ex- And we should not ease tourism re- cept the lame excuses given by the propriation, and nationalization of var- strictions simply because the clock is Cuban regime that somehow—despite ious sectors of the economy, fixed ticking. Those who wish to pursue that the fact that many of the arms were prices in the consumer economy, crim- type of engagement with Cuba must still in their original packaging, de- inalization of business leaders and not forget Cuba’s history. It is also its spite the fact that others had been re- their companies, currency manipula- present state of torture and oppression, cently calibrated, despite the fact tion, and rationing of basic foodstuffs. its systemic curtailment of freedom. there was a fresh coat of paint over the Behind Venezuela’s political crisis we Recent events tell us a different insignia of the Cuban Air Force on the can clearly see familiar Cuban tac- story than those who have the sense of side of the MiGs to hide their origin, tics—the demonization of the dissent, romanticism about the Castro regime. despite the fact that the entire ship- intolerance, and oppression of any form It is the story of two terrorist states: ment was covered with 200,000 bags of of opposition, politicizing of the mili- Cuba and North Korea. sugar to deceive—this was a purely in- tary and judiciary, the silencing of There is unshakable, undeniable, in- nocent business transaction, an inno- independent television and radio sta- controvertible proof that the Cuban cent business transaction, and that the tions, the shutting down of newspapers, Government, colluding with North arms were being sent to North Korea and the arrests of political opponents Korea, violated United Nations secu- for maintenance and would have been doing nothing more than exercising rity sanctions regimes. returned to the island? basic rights to freedom of assembly. In July of last year, a North Korean Does anyone actually believe such a We see Cuba’s destabilizing presence ship was docked in Cuba’s new Mariel ludicrous claim? Can we and should we is deeply intertwined in Venezuela’s Port facility. The North Korean ship— simply ignore it and move on, even crisis, not simply because of the ac- suspicious even to the most untrained though U.N. weapons inspectors found tions but because of these facts. It observer—left the dock, and it wasn’t that the shipment was a clear viola- started with the discovery of 29 Cuban long afterward it was seized by the tion—a clear violation—of U.N. sanc- spies on Margarita Island in Venezuela. Panamanian Government when it at- tions, that Cuba was the first country It grew steadily and insidiously tempted to enter the Panama Canal. in the Western Hemisphere to violate throughout the Chavez years with the Panamanian authorities boarded the international sanctions related to Cuban presence and key advisers from ship and what did they find? There in North Korea and that the shipment Havana in almost every institution of the cargo bays, under some 200,000 bags constituted the largest amount of arms national government in Venezuela, of sugar, authorities discovered 240 shipped to or from North Korea since from the military, to intelligence agen- tons of weapons—bound for where? For the adoption of Security Council reso- cies, to the health sector, to industrial where? North Korea, another terrorist lution 1874 in 2009 and resolution 2094 in policy. And the result? Democracy sub- state. 2013? I repeat, the largest amount of verted and innocent people dying from Apparently this evidence, to some of arms shipped to or from North Korea. bullets fired by the government and its my colleagues, is not of concern, but If that is not food for thought when it thugs, just like in Cuba. that is not the end of the story. When comes to easing restrictions against a Yet knowing the instability the authorities inventoried the 240 tons of terrorist state to our south, I don’t Cuban regime continues to spread, weapons hidden beneath the 200,000 know what is. amazing, amazing European nations, bags of sugar they found on the North In recent years some would have us nations in Latin America, then the Korean ship, they found 2 MiG aircraft, believe—and I have listened to some of Caribbean, some of my colleagues in several SA–2, SA–3 surface-to-air mis- my colleagues—that reforms led by this Chamber are seeking new opportu- sile systems, missile and radar compo- Raul Castro placed Cuba on a path to nities to engage the Cuban regime by nents, and a cache of small arms and economic progress, but if we look at easing sanctions at a critical moment rocket-propelled grenades. the new law on foreign investment and fundamentally redefining our rela- This is a depiction from the U.N. Cuba just passed last week, we get a tionship with Cuba. sources of what was found. I ask my clearer picture of the truth behind I couldn’t disagree more. We can colleagues, is this the behavior of a Cuba’s economic model. never turn our back on what has hap- tired and old, benign regime, one that Let’s be clear about this economic pened and continues to happen inside deserves our sympathy? Is there a mis- model. Under Cuba’s new foreign in- of Cuba. We can never have a wink and understanding that does not check vestment law, investment projects will a nod and say, well, it has been almost enough terrorist boxes? Is this some- be allowed to be fully funded by foreign 50 years, that is long enough. Things thing we should justifiably ignore, fall- capital, business taxes on profits would are changing for the better in Cuba so ing under the category of Castro will be cut by 50 percent, foreign companies we should ease sanctions when, in fact, be Castro or is this, at its core, the ac- would be exempt from paying taxes for that is not the case at all. tive and dangerous play of a terrorist the first 8 years of operations in Cuba, As I listen to these human rights ac- state that we would not tolerate from and many foreigners living in Cuba tivists who finally have been able to any other Nation? would be let off the hook from paying come from Cuba and visit with us, to a It seems to me that supplying a income taxes at all. Think about it. person, they have said to me when I rogue nation such as North Korea with The question is, Who wins? Who wins? have asked them, is there change? a secret cache of weapons demands Not the people of Cuba.

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Although restrictive laws and regulations, un- people traveler who currently stays at Berto Soler—the ladies in white that I able to start their own business, unable a hotel or resort owned by whom? By showed earlier—is now allowed by the to follow a dream or build a better life. the Cuban military. No exceptions. No regime to visit the United States and They are left to live under the most re- exceptions. So how does that promote Europe after an enormous amount of strictive laws preventing them from independence of the Cuban people from international pressure, when she re- ever realizing their dreams for them- the regime as President Obama’s policy turns to Cuba there is no change in the selves and their families. statement upon release of this regula- status of the ladies in white. The pic- In fact, the Cuban regime has per- tion states? At the very least they tures I showed of the beatings and the mitted people to work for themselves should be compelled to stay at what we arrests is still their reality. Every but only in 200 types of jobs the gov- call a casa particular, which means a move she and her courageous partners ernment officially sanctions. They private home that used to be able to make is monitored by the Castro re- have a list of authorized jobs that in- take in a visitor, but staying at the gime. They are physically harassed in- cludes sewing buttons, filling cigarette military facilities owned by the mili- timidated and arrested. Why? For sim- lighters, street performing—not ex- tary or copartnering by the military ply wanting what any mother in any actly lucrative startups that can build with some foreign private sector con- country on the face of the Earth an economy. These authorized jobs travenes the President’s own policy wants—to learn the fate of her hus- bear more resemblance to a feudal statement. band, her son or daughter who has been economy than anything we would rec- This hardly constitutes an economic harassed, beaten and jailed by an ognize as economic opportunity. opening for the people of Cuba. By the aging, illegitimate regime. At the same time the government way, if you are an individual Cuban, According to the Cuban Commis- has moved aggressively to close you can’t go to a foreign company. You sioner for Human Rights and National inhome movie theaters, secondhand can’t even go to the hotels in your own Reconciliation, there were more than clothing markets, and fledgling private country unless you are invited in by a 15,000 cases of arbitrarily, politically restaurants that it considers too large foreigner. You work there if the state motivated detentions since the start of or too successful. Why? Because any- sends you there. Those of us who get to 2012. In January of this year, when 30 thing that allows Cubans to meet le- work here, we actually would only be heads of State from Latin America and gally, lawfully, and as a group is seen here because the state would send us the Caribbean came together, as well as a threat to the regime. Simply al- here, not because through our abilities as the Secretary General of the United lowing people to come together for and competency we would have earned Nations and the Secretary General of what we take for granted in our coun- the opportunity to be employed here or the OAS, at a summit in Havana, there try and most countries in the world is anywhere else in this country or in the were more than 1,050 detentions over seen as a threat to the regime because private sector. That is not possible for the course of 1 month. In one prominent case, a leading God knows what those Cubans would do the average Cuban. So in their own Afro-Cuban political activist, intellec- if they started talking to each other in country they cannot go to a hotel un- tual, and known leftist Manuel Cuesta a place where they had no fear. less they are invited in by a foreigner. Morua was arrested after attempting— While the Cuban Government offers Imagine visiting throughout our coun- to do what? To organize a parallel civil new incentives to foreign investors and try and not being able to go into a society summit during the visit by the continues to clamp down on self-em- hotel unless somebody from some other heads of state. ployed workers, the real economic country tells you you can go into it. This simple practice—a practice not change in Cuba is the growing role of However, if there is one positive uncommon and, in fact ubiquitous the Cuban Armed Forces in the coun- trend to be found in Cuba today it is throughout Latin America and the try’s economy. Under the watchful eye that after decades of fear and self-im- world—is not tolerated by the Castro of Raul Castro’s son-in-law, a general posed silence there is a growing and regime. in the Cuban Armed Forces, the mili- growing number of Cuban citizens be- Instead, Mr. Cuesta Morua faced 5 tary holding company, GAESA, has ginning to speak out critically, in- days of intensive interrogation and has amassed control of more than 40 per- creasingly in public. been charged with ‘‘disseminating false cent of Cuba’s economy. Through com- In June of 2012, Jorge Luis Garcia news against international peace,’’ panies such as GAESA, the government Perez—known as Antunez—testified at joining prominent activists Jorge Luis and the Armed Forces—those most my invitation before the Foreign Rela- Garcia Perez Antunez and Guillermo loyal to the Castros—are laying a foun- tions Committee via Skype from the Farinas—who was awarded the dation for its future control of Cuba U.S. intrasection, as you can see in Sakharov Prize by the European Par- and the Cuban economy. this photograph. After he testified he liament—simply because they knew On the economic front, I think it is was beaten and detained for his testi- there were heads of state throughout important to make the point that when mony on human rights abuses on the Latin America and of major inter- people argue for travel and trade with island, but that didn’t stop him. It national organizations wanting to hold Cuba, they are arguing to do so with didn’t stop the bloggers from the a parallel meeting, peacefully doing so who—with Castro’s monopolies. Let us Cuban diasporo from getting the word to promote their vision of what human be clear: Regular Cubans are prohibited out. rights and democracy should be inside from engaging in foreign trade and After decades of being manipulated of their country. Their result was to commerce. So do we want to trade with by the Castros, the people of Cuba no ultimately be jailed and face the Castro’s state-owned monopolies—mo- longer identify with the government. charges which can leave them for many nopolies that are largely controlled by While the government still holds power years in jail. the Armed Forces of Cuba? Do we? Do through its security operations, its le- Unfortunately, except for one or two, we truly want to reward a regime that gitimacy is plummeting in the opin- most of the leaders of the hemisphere sends the biggest amount of weapons to ions of its people. So after 55 years of who went to that meeting didn’t even North Korea in violation of U.N. Secu- dictatorship, it is our responsibility in try to meet with the human rights ac- rity Council resolutions? the international community to en- tivists, political dissidents, or inde- The U.S. Government’s own report of courage this independence and help the pendent journalists because they did agricultural sales to Cuba states how people of Cuba reclaim their rights— not want to insult the Castro regime. every single transaction with Cuba, by rights to freedom of expression, rights Here is Farinas shown being taken hundreds of American agricultural to organize unions, rights to freedom of away by the police. These activists

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Mr. President, I ask detentions, violence, and harassment tained in Villa Marista, a prison in Ha- unanimous consent that the order for are not reserved for political activists vana notorious for its treatment of po- the quorum call be rescinded. alone but also directed at labor rights litical prisoners by the Cuban National The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without activists as well. In early March of this Security Agency. This is not a min- objection, it is so ordered. year AFL–CIO President Trumka imum-security prison where foreigners f called on the Cuban Government to end are routinely held. It is a harsh, repres- MORNING BUSINESS its harassment of Mr. Cuesta Morua sive prison reserved for Cuban dis- and all independent union activists ad- sidents. He is still being held at Villa Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I ask vocating for labor rights to protect Marista, and it is time for the Castro unanimous consent the Senate proceed Cuban workers, such as Morua and regime to let this American be re- to a period of morning business, with Maria Elena Mir and her colleagues. leased. He did nothing wrong. After Senators permitted to speak therein American workers are not turning a serving 4 years now of a 15-year sen- for up to 10 minutes each. blind eye to what the Cuban regime is tence, this 64-year-old American’s men- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without doing to limit worker rights, and we tal health is reported to be deterio- objection, it is so ordered. should not turn a blind eye either. We rating and his life may well be in dan- f must support those such as Morua and ger. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF Maria who are willing to step forward The case of Alan Gross is only one LAS VEGAS VALLEY for labor rights in the face of a repres- example of why we cannot let up until sive regime that will not stop at any- the dead weight of this oppressive re- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today thing to silence them. gime is lifted once and for all. to honor and recognize the 50th anni- As the people of Cuba look to cast off We have supported democracy move- versary for the League of Women Vot- the shackles of five decades of dictato- ments around the world. I have been a ers of the Las Vegas Valley. On May 7, rial rule, we must stand with and speak big advocate of that in my 21 years in 1964, the league held their first meet- out in support of all those who seek to the Congress, in the House and the ing, which was attended by just a hand- reclaim their civil and political rights Senate, serving on both foreign policy ful of women in Las Vegas. Fifty years and promote political pluralism and committees. I am a big advocate be- later, because of the hard work and re- democratic values. We cannot turn our cause freedom and democracy and lentless service of its founding mem- back on Cuba’s human rights viola- human rights, when they are observed, bers and their predecessors, the league tions record for decades simply because mean we deal with countries in which today continues to be a resounding ‘‘enough time has passed.’’ If that is we will have less conflict and more op- voice for Southern Nevadans on issues the case, enough time has surely portunity. It is the idea upon which that matter most to women, families, passed in places such as Syria, Sudan, this Nation was founded, and it is who and communities. Iran, and North Korea. we are as a people and what we stand Upon the league’s inception and for- To me and to the thousands who have for in the eyes of the world. mal recognition from the National suffered at the hands of this regime, We can no longer condone, through League of Women Voters in 1965, the the clock has nothing to do with our inaction and outright support—in some group began organizing around issues policy options. Engagement and sanc- cases even from some of my colleagues such as school integration, open hous- tions relief have to be earned. It can’t in this Chamber—the actions of a re- ing, environmental conservation, and be timed out. It must come through pressive regime 90 miles from our own education. By coming together, league real change, not Xs on a calendar or shores simply because of the passage of members found great success on many the ticking of a clock. And the clock is time or because of some romantic idea of the issues they championed. Today, ticking for Alan Gross. of what the Castro regime is all about. the league remains a vital force in the On December 4, 2009, Alan Gross, a So to my colleagues, let me say, I Las Vegas Valley around similar, im- private subcontractor for the U.S. Gov- know I have come to this floor on portant social causes. Some of the ernment, working to bring information many occasions demanding action. I league’s earliest members included dis- to the Jewish community inside of have come to this floor demanding that tinguished Southern Nevadans, many Cuba, was arrested in Cuba. Mr. Gross, we live up to our rhetoric and our val- of whom are personal role models of a 64-year-old development professional ues. I ask that we hold the Castro mine, like Flora Duncan, Margaret who worked in dozens of countries brothers accountable for the suffering Quinn, and Jean Ford. Over the years, around the world with programs to of the Cuban people—not only the countless others began their path to help people get access to basic informa- years of brutality and oppression which leadership with the League. tion, was doing nothing different. That have deprived the Cuban people of the As I stand to honor the league on this is why I am amazed with this uproar basic human rights we so proudly pro- special occasion, it is also important to which exists by some who want to claim to support around the world, but recognize that this year we celebrate paint this picture that, my God, we ac- also for the continuing reality of the the 100th anniversary of women having tually were trying to assist the Cuban suppression of those human rights the right to vote in Nevada. In 1920, the people to have greater access to the today. I will come to the floor again 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitu- Internet through a Twitter program. and again to ask for nothing less, to tion was passed to prohibit any United That is what we do throughout the ask that we never allow the Castro re- States citizen from being denied the world. Even the foreign operations leg- gime to profit from increased trade right to vote on the basis of sex. I am islation talks about tens of millions of which would benefit the regime and proud that in my home State, we had dollars—not several hundred million will use these dollars for repression but already recognized women’s right to dollars—to be promoting Internet ac- not put one ounce of food on the plates vote 6 years earlier. cess in closed societies. of Cuban families. Nevada was a leader among States in It seems to me that freedom of infor- I will end with this photograph of a the fight for women’s suffrage—un- mation is one of the most fundamental man being arrested in Havana and doubtedly, this achievement was due to elements, and yet we have this bit of a flashing a sign recognized across Cuba the remarkable and pioneer-like spirit firestorm going on over simply cre- and throughout the world. The sign is of those Nevadans behind the move- ating the possibility for people to have ‘‘L’’ for liberty. Libertad. That is all ment. This spirit still exists today access to information so they can we ask for the people of Cuba, and I among organizations like the league speak for themselves and hear unfet- won’t rest until we achieve it. and its members. tered what is happening in the outside Mr. President, I yield the floor and I Across the U.S. and in every State, world. We all condemned what is hap- suggest the absence of a quorum. women have had the constitutional

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The National Valley as their work offers each new law deprived couples of equal liberty as Network to End Domestic Violence, in generation the reminder that civic en- protected by our Fifth Amendment. All their annual National Domestic Vio- gagement has been, and continues to Americans deserve equal justice under lence Counts Census, found that every be, one of the most important rights the law, and Marcelle and I, married day 9,000 service requests go unmet be- we have as we strive to make our com- for more than 50 years, celebrated this cause of a lack of resources. This is not munity and our country a better place important decision, which pushed the acceptable. Every day tens of thou- to live. I applaud and celebrate with Nation farther on its path toward sands of victims turn to domestic and the League of Women Voters of Las equality. sexual violence services providers for Vegas Valley on their 50th anniversary. As chairman of the Senate Judiciary support through emergency safe shel- f Committee, I have long worked to ters, legal assistance, and child support make civil rights a focal point of our groups, and we must do all we can to MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN committee’s agenda and a priority in ensure these needs are met. VERMONT the Senate. I often hear from those We cannot stop by simply supporting Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today I who think that the struggle for civil a strong VAWA law. That is why I was am particularly proud of my home rights is over—that this issue is one for proud to support the 2013 National De- State, as we commemorate the fifth the history books. I remind them that fense Authorization Act, which in- anniversary of the passage of this is our recent history and that cluded historic reforms to sexual as- Vermont’s law guaranteeing marriage while we have made great strides, there sault prevention and response within equality. is still much work to be done. The the military. I was also heartened last Throughout history, Vermont has march toward equality must continue month when the Senate came together taken a leadership role in America’s until all individuals—regardless of sex- to pass the Victims Protection Act of journey to build a more just society. ual orientation, gender or gender iden- 2014 by a vote of 97 to 0. This legisla- Vermont was the first State in the tity, race, ethnicity, religion, or dis- tion takes even greater steps to en- Union to outlaw slavery, and ability—are protected and respected, courage military servicemembers to Vermonters offered shelter to runaway equally, under our laws. I am confident come forward and report sexual as- slaves seeking refuge while in transit that Vermont will continue to lead the sault. As I have said many times, a vic- to Canada—serving as one of the last way, and I am proud of all that we have tim, is a victim, is a victim. We must stops on the Underground Railroad. already accomplished. protect all victims, including our Na- Vermont was also the first to adopt f tion’s service men and women, and universal manhood suffrage, regardless that means working to decrease the of property ownership. SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS fear of stigma or inaction that can It is because of this history that it is AND PREVENTION MONTH often deter reporting. not surprising that Vermont has been Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, April is Following the reauthorization of at the forefront of our Nation’s march Sexual Assault Awareness and Preven- VAWA, the passage of the NDAA, and toward marriage equality: Vermont tion Month, and it is an important re- the Victims Protection Act, I hope the was the first State to provide civil minder of the ongoing problem of sex- Senate will soon approve the bipartisan unions to same-sex couples back in ual assault in our nation. Justice for All Act reauthorization 2000. On April 7, 2009, Vermont took the The Violence Against Women Act, that I authored with Senator JOHN next step, overriding a veto to pass leg- VAWA, which first passed in 1994, has CORNYN. I was proud to author the islation affording marriage equality to had an astounding impact on reducing original legislation, and our reauthor- all Vermonters in loving relationships sexual and domestic assault in our ization includes many critical provi- who wanted their commitment recog- country. The annual incidence of do- sions for victims. Importantly, our bill nized by the State. Once again mestic violence has dropped more than reauthorizes the Debbie Smith DNA Vermont led the Nation by granting 50 percent since VAWA became law. Backlog Grant Program, which seeks marriage equality for the first time This groundbreaking bipartisan legis- to reduce the backlog of untested rape through democratically elected offi- lation included many provisions crit- kits and other DNA evidence. This pro- cials on a bipartisan basis, instead of ical to supporting and improving serv- gram is named after Debbie Smith, who through the courts. ices for all victims of sexual assault waited years after being attacked be- This is not to say that it was easy. and ensuring that law enforcement has fore her rape kit was tested and the The initial move toward civil unions the tools it needs to find and prosecute perpetrator was caught. Every Senate fomented heated debate among perpetrators. I was proud to author the Democrat has cleared the way for pas- Vermonters and throughout the Na- Leahy-Crapo Violence Against Women sage the bipartisan Justice For All Act tion. Several courageous leaders, such Reauthorization Act of 2013, which was reauthorization, and I hope Senate Re- as the late Republican U.S. Senator signed into law by President Obama publicans will act quickly so we can from Vermont Bob Stafford, and State last year. pass this measure that means so much Representatives Bill Lippert and Mar- The Leahy-Crapo Violence Against to rape survivors and all victims of ion Milne, among others, showed us the Women Act built upon past successes crime. way, and their advocacy for equality and expanded its protections to more I applaud the tireless work of the was powerfully moving. Like many inclusive to the victims most at risk of many advocates who work on behalf of Vermonters, I listened to advocates, domestic violence and sexual assault, victims each day and thank them for friends, and neighbors who reminded us including LGBT, Native American, and their dedication to this critical prob- that love and commitment are values immigrant victims. One aspect of this lem. Together we have taken signifi- to encourage and not to fear. I con- important effort that did not receive cant steps to ensure victims of sexual tinue to be inspired by the inclusive ex- much attention is how it increased assault have access to the services they ample set by Vermont. focus on sexual assault prevention, en- need to rebuild their lives, that law en- Now, 5 years later, 3,766 same-sex forcement, and services to encourage forcement have the tools they need to couples have married in the State of reporting. It also increased support for prosecute those who commit these hor- Vermont, 17 States and the District of programs that improve law enforce- rific crimes, and to reduce future Columbia have marriage equality, and ment and forensic responses to sexual incidences of sexual assault through the Supreme Court has decided a land- assault and to address backlogs of un- education and prevention efforts. Last mark case on the issue of same-sex tested rape kits. These improvements, year, the Senate stood up for the sur- marriage. In that case—United States along with the many others made in vivors of rape by passing the Leahy-

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Let us therefore through the end of the year and returned nyn Justice For All Act. rely upon the goodness of the cause, and the from Iraq in January 2006. f aid of the Supreme Being, in whose hands Unfortunately, Jesse’s departure from the victory is, to animate and encourage us to battlefield didn’t end his struggles. He suf- TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT JESSE T. great and noble actions. The eyes of all our fered traumatic brain injury, hearing loss, WETHINGTON countrymen are now upon us.’’ and post-traumatic stress disorder, and he is That same patriotism—that same Spirit of continually confronted by the effects of his Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, this ’76—which was embodied by the leader of the injuries. past Saturday, April 5, I was extremely Revolutionary Army lives on today in those Through all these difficulties, I know Jes- pleased and honored to be a part of the in uniform such as Jesse. Perhaps that is in- se’s greatest source of strength and support awarding of the Purple Heart Medal to evitable in Jesse’s case, given that he hails is his family, especially, Ashley and Hannah. a brave soldier Kentucky is proud to from a place called Liberty, a town founded Coincidentally, the very same day Jesse call one of its own. SGT Jesse T. by Revolutionary War veterans in 1806. found out he would be receiving this Purple Wethington of Liberty, KY, received Although warfare has changed dramati- Heart, he and Ashley also discovered they cally since the Revolutionary Era, the valor would be having a baby boy. It is entirely fit- his Purple Heart for wounds suffered ting that news of both events arrived on the while serving our country in Iraq. I of our warfighters, such as Jesse, remains the same. That valor would have been in- same day, given Jesse’s valor in defending want to share the honor and majesty of stantly recognizable to George Washington. the ‘‘fate of unborn millions.’’ this event with my colleagues and so It is the same valor that propelled Ameri- Before the presentation of the Purple therefore ask unanimous consent that cans to victory against the mighty British Heart Medal, I want to note that there is an- the full text of my remarks at the cere- Empire. The same valor that propelled other hero in this story. It’s Jesse’s friend mony to award SGT Jesse T. Americans to die for other men’s freedoms in and fellow soldier, retired Staff Sergeant the Civil War. The same valor we remember Glen Phillips, who we heard from earlier this Wethington his Purple Heart, as well morning. as the text of the proclamation for the in the Greatest Generation, men and women who sacrificed halfway around the globe to It was Staff Sergeant Phillips who gath- Purple Heart be printed in the RECORD save democracy. The same valor displayed in ered the facts in order for Jesse to receive following my remarks. Cold War conflicts in Korea and Vietnam. his Purple Heart today. Glen, who is also There being no objection, the mate- Sergeant Wethington’s service is simply from Liberty, has helped look out for Jesse rial was ordered to be printed in the the latest chapter in a long and unbroken and many other veterans over the years. When Jesse told Glen he didn’t think any- RECORD, as follows: line of heroism and sacrifice, a line that is as old as our country. one would care that he had yet to receive his SENATOR MCCONNELL’S REMARKS AT AWARD- The story of Jesse Wethington, the soldier Purple Heart, this is what Glen had to say: ING OF PURPLE HEART TO SERGEANT JESSE from Liberty, is like that of those who ‘‘Jesse, I care, the VA cares, the U.S. Army T. WETHINGTON, APRIL 5, 2014 served in the Revolutionary War—it is the cares, and people you don’t even know care Thank you for that kind introduction. story of a volunteer. Jesse could have chosen across this great land.’’ I couldn’t agree more. I think the wit- Thank you, General Dolan, for the invoca- any number of paths, paths that would not nesses here today for this solemn occasion tion. It is my great honor to be here for the have involved protecting ‘‘the fate of unborn are proof positive that Kentucky does indeed presentation of the Purple Heart Medal to millions,’’ paths that would not have placed care and cares deeply about you, Jesse, and Sergeant Jesse T. Wethington of Liberty, him in imminent danger. Kentucky, for wounds received in action Instead, Jesse volunteered to serve in the your bravery in uniform. And we are grateful while in service to our country in Iraq. It is Kentucky Army National Guard. He volun- for all you have done and continue to do to an honor that is long overdue. teered to go on the road in a Humvee that make us proud. And I believe that many people who are Because we are here to recognize the serv- would be targeted by the enemy in Iraq. He not present today—including, one day, your ice of a brave soldier, it is fitting to be at volunteered to sit in the gunner’s turret. son—will see how you served in Iraq with VFW Post 1170. I want to thank our hosts, And even after his injury in combat, Jesse dignity and honor, will see that you continue led by VFW Post Commander Dwight Riggle. volunteered again to sit right back in that to carry yourself with dignity and honor I also want to thank VFW State Commander gunner’s turret through the end of his tour here at home, and will see the Purple Heart Joe Schnitterbaum and VFW leaders Brian of duty. proclamation of your heroism. And they too Duffy and Carl Kaelin for all they have done Jesse was mobilized with Battery B, First will be moved by your service and your sac- in support of America’s veterans. Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery of the Ken- rifice. It’s a pleasure to have Chris Smrt and the tucky Army National Guard in late 2004, and The presentation of this Purple Heart Kentucky chapter of the Military Order of he deployed to Iraq in January 2005. He Medal is just a small recognition of the the Purple Heart here today to welcome Ser- served as a communications specialist and wealth of respect you deserve for your serv- geant Wethington into their ranks. Chris and worked in the tactical operations center at ice to our country. Your service in pro- the Military Order of the Purple Heart, like the forward operating base. tecting all of us. And your service to the val- the VFW, are strong advocates for our vet- In his communications role, Jesse had a ues that make America the greatest nation erans. view of his entire unit’s activities. He saw on earth—values expressed by General Wash- And on this day when we’re honoring a the gun trucks and Humvees that deployed ington and the men who founded a place Kentucky Guardsman, it’s wonderful to see every day, and how often they were targeted so many Kentucky Guard soldiers and air- called Liberty more than two centuries ago. by the enemy’s IEDs. He saw good men, Now, the solemn moment we’re gathered men here today, including our outstanding friends of his, injured. He saw the deaths of Adjutant General, Ed Tonini. here today for has arrived. Sergeant Jesse T. three soldiers in his unit, Kentuckians all. Wethington, Ashley, and Hannah—please Finally, I’d like to welcome the folks who Knowing these things, knowing all the join me for the reading of the proclamation came here from Jesse’s hometown of Liberty, risks involved, Jesse still volunteered. And and the presentation of the Purple Heart including Jesse’s wife, Ashley; his daughter, when a spot opened up in a gun truck, Jesse Medal. Hannah; his mother, Gayle; Jesse’s brother, stepped forward and said, ‘‘Send me.’’ Jesse Chris, and Chris’s wife, Dorothy; Jesse’s volunteered yet again to serve as a gunner. TEXT OF PURPLE HEART MEDAL mother-in-law, Mrs. Hope Metz; and Liberty He encountered several IEDs on the road, but PROCLAMATION VFW Post Commander and former State always came away uninjured. Until the fate- THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA VFW Commander Claude Wyatt. Welcome to ful day of September 30, 2005. To All Who Shall See These Presents, Greet- VFW Post 1170. On that day, Jesse’s Humvee was moving ing: The original Purple Heart, also known as slowly through congested traffic as part of a This is to Certify That the President of the the Badge of Military Merit, was established convoy. It stopped, and Jesse stood up in the United States of America Has Awarded by George Washington himself, and as such, gunner’s hatch to direct traffic. Suddenly, an the PURPLE HEART the Purple Heart is the oldest existing mili- IED struck the right side of the truck with Established by General George Washington tary award that is still given to servicemem- devastating force. The impact from the blast At Newburgh, New York, August 7, 1782 to: bers. was so great it sent shrapnel hurdling Specialist Jesse T. Wethington I think the commander of the Continental through the back window, just missing Jes- United States Army Army and our first president can speak bet- se’s right leg and embedding itself into a For Wounds Received in Action ter than I to the courage and bravery which storage bin within the Humvee. On 30 September 2005 in Iraq this award represents. In July of 1776, at the Jesse suffered injury to his throat and the Given Under my Hand in the City of Wash- outbreak of the War for Independence, Gen- back of his head. After the explosion, he ington

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:42 Feb 05, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\APR 2014\S07AP4.REC S07AP4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 7, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2191 This 5th Day of March 2014 fresh produce. While nutritional stand- raised three children by herself. I know David K. MacEwen ards for meals served in our schools what it is like to run out of money at THE ADJUTANT GENERAL have increased considerably, support the end of the month, what it is like Permanent Order 064–08, 5 March 2014 for schools to implement these impor- when every dime matters. United States Army Human Resources Com- tant changes has lagged behind. mand Many school kitchens were built dec- The minimum wage is a poverty Fort Knox, Kentucky 40122–5408 ades ago and designed with little ca- wage. Today, the minimum wage John M. McHugh pacity beyond reheating and holding hasn’t kept up with inflation. If the SECRETARY OF THE ARMY food for dining service. In fact, accord- minimum wage had kept up with infla- f ing to the Pew Charitable Trusts, 74 tion in 1968, the minimum wage today SCHOOL FOOD MODERNIZATION percent of school districts in North Da- would be $10.68. If you do the math, ACT kota need at least one piece of kitchen minimum wage workers today earn less than $15,000 per year. If you are sup- Ms. HEITKAMP. Mr. President, our equipment to better serve healthy porting a child or an elderly parent, kids spend at least 7 hours a day at meals. We can do better than that. that is a family income below the Fed- school working, learning, growing, and The legislation we introduced would eral poverty line. Raising the min- trying to build themselves into the give schools greater access to the imum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 would people they want to grow up to be- equipment they need to prepare help lift nearly a million workers and come. It is our job to help them. That healthy meals, reduce waste, and make their families out of poverty. In Ha- means giving them the education they resources stretch further. Specifically, our legislation would waii, nearly 100,000 women would get a deserve. It means giving them the sup- provide targeted grant assistance to port they need to keep working hard. raise. school administrators and food service This is especially important for And it means making sure they get directors to upgrade kitchen infra- women. More and more women serve as healthy meals to keep them strong and structure or purchase high-quality, du- heads of households. And nearly two- to give them the fuel they need to rable kitchen equipment such as com- thirds of minimum wage workers are focus in class. mercial ovens, steamers, and stoves. That is why Senator SUSAN COLLINS women. Nearly two-thirds of workers Additionally, our legislation would es- from Maine and I introduced the in tipped occupations are women. tablish a loan assistance program with- School Food Modernization Act, which in USDA to help schools acquire new The situation is even more dire in would help schools provide healthier equipment to prepare and serve Hawaii, where the cost of living is meals to students in North Dakota and healthier, more nutritious meals to higher. In Hawaii, one out of five Ha- throughout the country. This bill students. School administrators and waii women workers would get a raise would continue ongoing efforts to pro- other eligible borrowers would be able if we raised the minimum wage from vide healthy meals for our children to obtain Federal guarantees for 90 per- $7.25 to $10.10. A person working full during the school day and make sure cent of the loan value needed to con- time making $7.25 per hour makes schools have the resources they need to struct, remodel, or expand their kitch- $14,500 per year. The average rent in get the most nutritious food to stu- ens, dining, or food storage infrastruc- Hawaii for a one-bedroom is $1,278. dents. Providing healthy meals is particu- ture. Finally, our legislation would That is more than $15,000 per year. larly important as childhood obesity strengthen training and provide tech- That is why many in Hawaii have to rates in the U.S. have tripled over the nical assistance to aid school food serv- work more than one job. last three decades. More than 23 mil- ice personnel in meeting the updated And there are stories all across the lion adolescents and children in our nutrition guidelines. Not every school country of women struggling. Hawaii country—nearly 1 in 3 young people na- food service employee is equipped with Catholic Charities recently shared tionwide—are obese or overweight. Ac- the expertise to comply with healthier their story with me of a woman in Ha- cording to the American Heart Asso- meal and food preparation standards. waii working for minimum wage who ciation, it is the No. 1 healthy concern Our bill authorizes USDA to provide was unable to afford basic living ex- among parents—more than drug abuse support on a competitive basis to high- penses for herself and her son. She had and smoking. Even in my State of ly qualified third-party trainers to de- to move back in with her parents. Over North Dakota, which is consistently velop and administer training and the course of a few years she was able ranked as one of the healthiest States technical assistance. to change jobs to a department store, USDA has a long history of providing in the country, more than 1 in 8 adoles- where she eventually earned $10 per support for schools to upgrade meal cents are overweight or obese. hour. At that wage she was able to con- preparation equipment; however, this Improving the nutritional quality of tribute to her family’s household ex- support has been sporadic and unreli- school meals can help fight the obesity penses and start a savings account for able for long-term planning. And in re- epidemic, putting children on strong her son. We all hear stories like this footing to prevent long-term health cent years, the demand for support has been great with requests for assistance often. It’s why we must raise the min- concerns related to obesity, such as di- imum wage—so that hard working fam- abetes, heart disease, and stroke. In far outpacing availability. As the Senate agriculture committee ilies have a chance at building a better 2010, Congress passed the Healthy and begins to consider reauthorization of life for themselves and their children. Hunger Free Kids Act to improve the the school nutrition program, I look Some critics claim the minimum school nutrition standards. It made im- forward to working with my colleagues wage will cost jobs. The CBO report portant improvements to nutrition on improving school meal offerings and standards in school meals, but was not looked at old studies and not the latest providing schools with the tools needed perfect. Most importantly, it mandated research. Just last week, a Goldman to give our children the nutritional school lunch requirements without of- Sachs report said the CBO estimate of fuel necessary to learn and grow. fering real support to reach those 0.3 percent job loss is too high because As the daughter of a school cook, I raising the minimum wage would actu- standards. understand the work that goes into Senator COLLINS and I are working to ally increase demand. Minimum-wage preparing many healthy meals each improve these standards in order to workers spend that money right away, day for kids, and this bill would help provide greater flexibility to school at local businesses in their commu- make limited resources stretch as far meal planners to make sure they can nities. A survey of small business own- as possible to provide support to com- provide students with the nutrition ers found that three out of five sup- munities that need it in North Dakota they need in workable fashion. We are ported raising the minimum wage. and throughout the U.S. That just also offering grant assistance to help They said a higher minimum wage makes sense for our students, parents, schools get resources to comply with would increase consumer spending on teachers, and school cooks. standards. their goods and services. The Goldman Another way we can help provide f Sachs report said that States which more nutritious meals to students is by THE MINIMUM WAGE raised their minimum wage in 2014 ac- providing our schools with the nec- Ms. HIRONO. Mr. President, growing tually created more jobs than other essary tools to prepare meals and store up, my mother was a single parent. She states.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:42 Feb 05, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\APR 2014\S07AP4.REC S07AP4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S2192 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 7, 2014 In Hawaii, a large part of our econ- tion mentor and assessor for police or- munity work, the Springfield Area omy is hospitality and tourism. Many ganizations across the United States. Chamber of Commerce, where Dr. workers earn the tipped minimum It was my privilege during my serv- Spence once served as chairman of the wage, which is lower than the regular ice as New Hampshire’s attorney gen- board, honored him for a ‘‘Career of wage. I have met restaurant workers eral to work directly with Nick on Character,’’ naming him Springfieldian who can’t afford to eat at the res- many law enforcement initiatives. of the Year in 2004. In 2012 he received taurant where they work. I heard one Nick earned the respect and admira- the Springfield Business Journal’s mother say she had to choose between tion of his peers in law enforcement. Lifetime Achievement in Business buying diapers for her kids or eating He was also highly regarded by mem- Award. These recognitions are well de- lunch that day. Women should not bers of other disciplines including ad- served. have to make that choice. Back in 2007, vocates for reducing domestic and sex- I join many other community leaders the last time Congress raised the min- ual violence, victim witness advocates, in Springfield in thanking Dr. Spence imum wage, the restaurant industry and many others across New Hamp- for his lifetime of work as an inspira- said it would cost their industry jobs. shire. Nick was a thoughtful and effec- tional minister, messenger, and educa- But in 2013, the restaurant industry tive participant in efforts to improve tor. As a former university president, I forecast said, ‘‘Restaurants remain the criminal justice system and public applaud him for his commitment to among the leaders in job creation.’’ safety in New Hampshire. He also was a Evangel University over the last four The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports down-to-earth, kind man who regularly decades. I have always relied on Dr. that between 2007 and 2013, restaurants volunteered at annual multidisci- Spence’s sound counsel and judgment added 724,000 jobs. plinary conferences conducted by the and wish him and his wife Ann a long Raising the minimum wage also attorney general’s office. He partici- and enjoyable retirement. They have saves taxpayer money on social serv- pated as an instructor, but also con- certainly earned this time to relax.∑ ices. When companies pay a low min- sistently helped set up and tear down. f imum wage, workers in poverty can’t Nick was fun to work with. I will miss TRIBUTE TO CHIEF WARRANT afford to eat. Taxpayers are picking up his wise counsel and his friendship. OFFICER JOHN ALAN FISHER the tab—we’re subsidizing low-wage As the New Hampshire law enforce- companies. If we raise the wage to ment community gathers on April 10, ∑ Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, it is a $10.10, we reduce taxpayer costs for the 2014 to honor Nicholas J. Halias’ ex- pleasure to honor CW5 John Alan Fish- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance traordinary life of public service, I join er as he retires from a 30-year career Program, or food stamps, by $4.6 billion all in commending Nick’s exceptional with the Missouri Army National a year. In Hawaii, over 15,000 workers contribution to law enforcement and Guard. Chief Fisher has had an extraor- would no longer need SNAP beneifts. public safety in New Hampshire. New dinary career with the Guard and has In America, we believe that if you Hampshire is safer and our quality of made incredible contributions little- work hard and play by the rules, you life is better because of the work done known outside his field. I am glad to be can get ahead. Let’s increase the min- by Nicholas J. Halias. I extend heart- able to recognize him for his accom- imum wage, to give all Americans a felt condolences to Nick’s wife Linda plishments today. fair shot. and to his family.∑ Chief Fisher began his career as a young Marine, earning the Vietnam f f Service Medal, the Navy Unit Com- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS RECOGNIZING DR. ROBERT SPENCE mendation Medal and the Humani- ∑ Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I wish to tarian Service Medal over the course of honor Dr. Robert H. Spence, who is re- his 8 years of service. In 1980, after ful- REMEMBERING NICHOLAS J. tiring as president of Evangel Univer- filling his commitment to the Marines, HALIAS sity after 40 years of dedicated service Chief Fisher enlisted in the Army Na- ∑ Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, today I in that role—making him the longest tional Guard. In the three decades wish to recognize the exceptional pub- tenured college president in the State since, he and his team of professionals lic service of Nicholas J. ‘‘Nick’’ Halias of Missouri and one of the longest have helped supply and maintain mis- who passed away on March 3, 2014. Nick tenured college presidents in the sion-ready aircraft without a single most recently served as the chief of po- United States. aircraft accident or incident reported. lice of the University of New Hamp- Under his vision and leadership over Chief Fisher’s career has been in shire Police Department and pre- the last 40 years, Evangel has been aviation maintenance, leading efforts viously served as a major in the New transformed from what was once a to identify problems with the heli- Hampshire State Police. His law en- World War II-era Army hospital cam- copter fleet that is serviced in my forcement career extended for more pus—complete with metal huts—into a hometown of Springfield, MO. Early in than 42 years of dedicated service to modern institution with a dozen new his career, Chief Fisher recognized our State and nation. facilities. Today, Evangel boasts an problems with wiring that com- Nick began his law enforcement ca- impressive campus with two residence promised the Guard’s ability to main- reer with the New Hampshire State Po- halls, a 2,200 seat chapel, a state-of-the- tain combat-readiness in its helicopter lice in 1969. Through hard work, dedica- art fitness center, dining hall, student fleet. While others thought the mod- tion, and an innate leadership ability, union, fine arts center, two major ules for the fleet were wearing out, it Nick advanced through the ranks of classroom buildings and a 66,000- was Chief Fisher who recognized that the New Hampshire State Police culmi- square-foot administration building. the problem was in fact a failure of the nating in his promotion to major. The expansion of facilities reflects the wiring. Since that time, he and his Major Halias was a graduate of the FBI fact that Evangel’s enrollment has team have developed the first protocol National Academy, earned a master’s doubled, and the school has added nine to rewire literally miles of wiring in degree from Fitchburg State Univer- masters programs. With Dr. Spence at helicopters. His efforts ensure the reli- sity, and graduated from the New Eng- the helm, Evangel University has flour- ability of the fleet for 14 States. land Institute of Law Enforcement ished. Under Chief Fisher’s leadership, Management at Babson College. Evangel is located in my hometown these programs have grown into a Following his retirement from the of Springfield, MO, so I have personally world-class operation at the Missouri New Hampshire State Police, Nick con- witnessed the growth and development Theater Aviation Sustainment Mainte- tinued his law enforcement career serv- of the university and can attest to Dr. nance Group, MO-TASMG, in Spring- ing as the chief of police for the Uni- Spence’s dynamic leadership and com- field. Today, Springfield remains the versity of New Hampshire Police De- mitment. He is active in the commu- only National Guard site in the Nation partment from 2000 to 2012. Nick led nity, serving on numerous boards and that specializes in rewiring air frames that agency to accreditation by the institutions, dedicating his time and for America’s military helicopters. Of- Commission on Law Enforcement Ac- energy to Springfield’s citizens on- and ficer Fisher has been an incredible creditation and became an accredita- off-campus. In recognition of his com- asset to this mission, as has the team

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Scheidhauer for his past 2 years of open nearly any avionics compartment Officer laid before the Senate messages exemplary dedication to duty and serv- in an aircraft in theater to find a re- from the President of the United ice as a congressional budget liaison paired component label identifying States submitting sundry nominations for the Secretary of the Army. Greg Chief Fisher’s team as the source of its which were referred to the appropriate was recently selected to serve the repair. committees. Army and Congress as the chief of With multiple deployments to both (The messages received today are Army Reserve Legislative Affairs. We Operation Enduring Freedom and Oper- printed at the end of the Senate pro- wish him well in his new position. ation Iraqi Freedom, these accomplish- ceedings.) ments only scratch the surface of Chief A native of Bowie, MD, Colonel Fisher’s many contributions through- Scheidhauer earned a bachelor of f out his nearly four decades of service. I science degree at West Virginia Univer- REPORT ON THE CONTINUATION am also pleased to note that Chief sity and was commissioned a quarter- OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY Fisher’s legacy extends beyond his own master officer in the Army in 1990. He ORIGINALLY DECLARED IN EX- service, as his son Shane Fisher also has earned advanced degrees in public ECUTIVE ORDER 13536 ON APRIL serves in the Missouri National Guard. administration, public health edu- 12, 2010 WITH RESPECT TO SOMA- I am thankful to both of them for their cation, and strategic studies. LIA—PM 39 Greg has served in a broad range of service. Congratulations again to Chief The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- duty stations and assignments during Fisher on his well-deserved retirement. fore the Senate the following message his 23 years of service. As a lieutenant, He has certainly earned this time to from the President of the United ∑ he served as a transportation platoon relax with his family. States, together with an accompanying leader and battalion logistics officer. f report; which was referred to the Com- As a captain, he served as a supply and mittee on Banking, Housing, and PROJECT HOME services officer in Tennessee and as a Urban Affairs: ∑ Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I wish to training officer in Fort Buchanan, PR. recognize Project HOME on the occa- Prior to his current assignment, Greg To the Congress of the United States: sion of their 25th anniversary. Founded was the director J4, Joint Forces Spe- Section 202(d) of the National Emer- in Philadelphia, PA, Project HOME is a cial Operations Component Command, gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides national leader in combating homeless- Iraq. for the automatic termination of a na- ness and providing life-saving services In 2009, following his assignment tional emergency unless, within 90 to countless individuals. Project HOME with the First Army Division East, days prior to the anniversary date of has a mission that not only includes Colonel Scheidhauer was selected as a its declaration, the President publishes providing shelter to those in need, but military fellow in then-Representative in the Federal Register and transmits to also helping to break the cycle of JOE DONNELLY’s personal office, serving the Congress a notice stating that the chronic homelessness by examining the the people of Indiana’s Second Congres- emergency is to continue in effect be- root causes. sional District. yond the anniversary date. In accord- Project HOME was co-founded in 1989 After this, he served as a legislative ance with this provision, I have sent to by Sister Mary Scullion and Joan Daw- liaison in the Office of the Chief of the Federal Register for publication the son McConnon. Their first shelter, the Army Reserve, and then as a congres- enclosed notice stating that the na- Mother Katherine Drexel Residence for sional budget liaison officer in the Of- tional emergency declared in Executive chronically homeless men, was estab- fice of the Assistant Secretary of the Order 13536 of April 12, 2010, with re- lished shortly thereafter. Then, in the Army for Financial Management and spect to Somalia is to continue in ef- summer of 1990, Project HOME opened Comptroller. In this capacity, Greg was fect beyond April 12, 2014. its first transitional house, the Dia- tasked with managing the Army’s re- On January 17, 2013, the United mond Street Residence, which provided search, development, test and evalua- States Government announced its rec- a safe environment for up to 12 men. tion portfolio as well as its aviation ognition of the Government of Soma- Over the last 25 years Project HOME portfolio. As a budget liaison officer, lia. The United States had not recog- has grown dramatically, providing the he worked directly with the Senate and nized a government in Somalia for the care and support that is necessary to House Appropriations Committees to previous 22 years. Although the U.S. combat Philadelphia’s battle with educate and inform Senators, Rep- recognition underscores a strong com- homelessness. The strong leadership of resentatives, and staff on critical Army mitment to Somalia’s stabilization, it Sister Mary Scullion and Joan Dawson issues. does not remove the importance of U.S. McConnon has allowed Project HOME Throughout his 23-year career, COL sanctions, especially against persons to expand from a single winter shelter Gregory Scheidhauer has positively im- undermining the stability of Somalia. into an organization with 535 units of pacted his soldiers, peers, and superi- For this reason, I have determined that affordable housing. ors, and I am grateful that he has cho- it is necessary to continue the national The vision of Project HOME is sim- sen to continue to serve as an Army emergency with respect to Somalia and ple: none of us are home until all of us leader. I join my colleagues today in to maintain in force the sanctions to are home. Sister Mary and Joan, along honoring his dedication to our Nation respond to this threat. with their dedicated staff, strive to and invaluable service to the U.S. Con- BARACK OBAMA. make this vision a reality every day. gress as an Army congressional budget THE WHITE HOUSE, April 7, 2014. Project HOME has empowered count- liaison. f less individuals in Philadelphia to real- Greg is accustomed to working long ize their full potential. Their commit- hours in his congressional relations MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE ment to promoting compassion and a work. So let me also acknowledge At 2:45 p.m., a message from the community spirit has benefited the Greg’s wife Andrea, and their children House of Representatives, delivered by City of Philadelphia and served as a Alexis, Brennan, and Christopher, Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- model within the Commonwealth and thank them for their sacrifices and nounced that the House has passed the across the country. It is a privilege and wish them all the best for continued following bills, in which it requests the an honor to recognize Project HOME success in the future.∑ concurrence of the Senate:

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A communication from the Acting (RIN2126–AB70; Formerly RIN2126–AB53) re- employee for purposes of the employer man- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- ceived in the Office of the President of the date in the Patient Protection and Afford- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Senate on April 2, 2014; to the Committee on able Care Act and replace it with 40 hours. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United EC–5241. A communication from the Assist- f States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and ant Chief Counsel for Hazardous Materials MEASURES REFERRED Butterfish Fisheries; Butterfish Trip Limit Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Reduction’’ (RIN0648–XD167) received in the Safety Administration, Department of The following bill was read the first Office of the President of the Senate on April Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to and the second times by unanimous 2, 2014; to the Committee on Commerce, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Hazardous consent, and referred as indicated: Science, and Transportation. Materials: Adoption of Certain Special Per- EC–5234. A communication from the Acting H.R. 1874. An act to amend the Congres- mits and Competent Authorities into Regu- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- sional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for mac- lations’’ (RIN2137–AE82) received in the Of- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- roeconomic analysis of the impact of legisla- fice of the President of the Senate on April ant to law, the report of a rule entitled tion; to the Committee on the Budget. 2, 2014; to the Committee on Commerce, ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Science, and Transportation. f Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the Central f MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska’’ INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND The following bill was read the first (RIN0648–XD166) received in the Office of the JOINT RESOLUTIONS time: President of the Senate on April 2, 2014; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and The following bills and joint resolu- H.R. 2575. An act to amend the Internal Transportation. tions were introduced, read the first Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour EC–5235. A communication from the Acting threshold for classification as a full-time and second times by unanimous con- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- sent, and referred as indicated: employee for purposes of the employer man- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- date in the Patient Protection and Afford- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled By Mr. RUBIO: S. 2214. A bill to prevent a taxpayer bailout able Care Act and replace it with 40 hours. ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone of health insurance issuers; to the Com- Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels f mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Less Than 60 feet (18.3 Meters) Length Over- Pensions. EXECUTIVE AND OTHER all Using Jig or Hook-and-Line Gear in the By Mr. CORNYN: COMMUNICATIONS Bogoslof Pacific Cod Exemption Area in the S. 2215. A bill to protect taxpayers from Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- The following communications were improper audits by the Internal Revenue ment Area’’ (RIN0648–XD175) received in the Service; to the Committee on Finance. laid before the Senate, together with Office of the President of the Senate on April accompanying papers, reports, and doc- By Mr. PAUL: 2, 2014; to the Committee on Commerce, S. 2216. A bill to provide small businesses uments, and were referred as indicated: Science, and Transportation. with a grace period for a regulatory viola- EC–5236. A communication from the Acting EC–5228. A communication from the Chair- tion, and for other purposes; to the Com- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- man, Federal Maritime Commission, trans- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- mitting, pursuant to law, the 52nd Annual partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled mental Affairs. Report of the activities of the Federal Mari- By Mr. TESTER (for himself, Mrs. time Commission for fiscal year 2013; to the ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone GILLIBRAND, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, and Committee on Commerce, Science, and Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the Central Mr. WALSH): Transportation. S. 2217. A bill to amend title 10, United Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska’’ EC–5229. A communication from the Dep- States Code, to enhance the participation of (RIN0648–XD184) received in the Office of the uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory mental health professionals in boards for the Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, President of the Senate on April 2, 2014; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and correction of military records and boards for Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- the review of the discharge or dismissal of suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Transportation. EC–5237. A communication from the Acting members of the Armed Forces; to the Com- ‘‘Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing mittee on Armed Services. Plan’’ (RIN0648–BD82) received in the Office Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- of the President of the Senate on April 2, partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- f ant to law, the report of a rule entitled 2014; to the Committee on Commerce, ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND Science, and Transportation. Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels SENATE RESOLUTIONS EC–5230. A communication from the Dep- Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the Western uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory The following concurrent resolutions Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska’’ Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, and Senate resolutions were read, and (RIN0648–XD181) received in the Office of the Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: President of the Senate on April 2, 2014; to suant to law, the report of a rule entitled the Committee on Commerce, Science, and By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. ‘‘Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Transportation. RUBIO, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. MCCAIN, and Precision Strike Weapon and Air-to-Surface EC–5238. A communication from the Acting Mr. RISCH): Gunnery Training and Testing Operations at Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- S. Res. 412. A resolution reaffirming the Eglin Air Force Base, FL’’ (RIN0648–BC46) re- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- strong support of the United States Govern- ceived in the Office of the President of the ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ment for freedom of navigation and other Senate on April 2, 2014; to the Committee on ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone internationally lawful uses of sea and air- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher/Proc- space in the Asia-Pacific region, and for the EC–5231. A communication from the Acting essors Using Trawl Gear in the Central Regu- peaceful diplomatic resolution of out- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- latory Area of the Gulf of Alaska’’ (RIN0648– standing territorial and maritime claims and partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- XD189) received in the Office of the President disputes; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled of the Senate on April 2, 2014; to the Com- tions. ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- By Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota tation. MENENDEZ, and Mr. FLAKE): Transfer’’ (RIN0648–XD156) received in the EC–5239. A communication from the Acting S. Res. 413. A resolution recognizing 20 Office of the President of the Senate on April Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- years since the genocide in Rwanda, and af- 2, 2014; to the Committee on Commerce, partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- firming it is in the national interest of the Science, and Transportation. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘At- United States to work in close coordination EC–5232. A communication from the Acting lantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic with international partners to help prevent Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; General Category and mitigate acts of genocide and mass partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Fishery’’ (RIN0648–XD201) received in the Of- atrocities; to the Committee on Foreign Re- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled fice of the President of the Senate on April lations. ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone 2, 2014; to the Committee on Commerce, By Mr. SESSIONS (for himself and Mr. Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Aleutian Is- Science, and Transportation. CARDIN):

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:42 Feb 05, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\APR 2014\S07AP4.REC S07AP4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 7, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2195 S. Res. 414. A resolution designating April RISCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. under laws administered by the Sec- 2014 as ‘‘National Congenital Diaphragmatic 1764, a bill to limit the retirement of retary of Veterans Affairs, and for Hernia Awareness Month’’; considered and A–10 aircraft. other purposes. agreed to. S. 2113 By Mr. UDALL of New Mexico (for S. 1793 himself, Mr. BROWN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the Mr. CARDIN, Mr. JOHNSON of South name of the Senator from Massachu- names of the Senator from West Vir- Dakota, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. BEGICH, setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- ginia (Mr. MANCHIN), the Senator from Ms. WARREN, Ms. HEITKAMP, and Mrs. sponsor of S. 1793, a bill to encourage Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER), the Sen- HAGAN): States to require the installation of ator from Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN), the S. Res. 415. A resolution supporting the residential carbon monoxide detectors Senator from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT), the goals and ideals of National Public Health Senator from Indiana (Mr. COATS), the Week; considered and agreed to. in homes, and for other purposes. By Mr. REID (for himself and Mr. S. 1862 Senator from Mississippi (Mr. COCH- MCCONNELL): At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the RAN), the Senator from Texas (Mr. COR- S. Res. 416. A resolution authorizing the names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. NYN), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. taking of a photograph in the Chamber of RUBIO), the Senator from Massachu- CRAPO), the Senator from Iowa (Mr. the United States Senate; considered and setts (Ms. WARREN) and the Senator GRASSLEY), the Senator from Utah (Mr. agreed to. from New Mexico (Mr. HEINRICH) were LEE), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. f added as cosponsors of S. 1862, a bill to MCCONNELL), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS), the Senator from Flor- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Monuments Men, in ida (Mr. RUBIO), the Senator from Ala- S. 132 recognition of their heroic role in the bama (Mr. SESSIONS), the Senator from At the request of Mr. CARPER, the preservation, protection, and restitu- South Dakota (Mr. THUNE), the Sen- name of the Senator from New Jersey tion of monuments, works of art, and ator from Pennsylvania (Mr. TOOMEY) (Mr. BOOKER) was added as a cosponsor artifacts of cultural importance during and the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. of S. 132, a bill to provide for the ad- and following World War II. WICKER) were added as cosponsors of S. 2113, a bill to provide taxpayers with an mission of the State of New Columbia S. 1923 into the Union. annual report disclosing the cost and At the request of Mr. MANCHIN, the performance of Government programs S. 392 name of the Senator from Minnesota At the request of Mr. UDALL of New and areas of duplication among them, (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- and for other purposes. Mexico, the name of the Senator from sponsor of S. 1923, a bill to amend the S. 2125 Delaware (Mr. COONS) was added as a Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to ex- At the request of Mr. JOHNSON of cosponsor of S. 392, a bill to support empt from registration brokers per- South Dakota, the names of the Sen- and encourage the health and well- forming services in connection with ator from California (Mrs. BOXER) and being of elementary school and sec- the transfer of ownership of smaller the Senator from Montana (Mr. ondary school students by enhancing privately held companies. TESTER) were added as cosponsors of S. school physical education and health S. 2043 education. 2125, a bill to amend the Communica- At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the tions Act of 1934 to ensure the integrity S. 429 names of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. of voice communications and to pre- At the request of Mr. NELSON, the CRAPO), the Senator from Arkansas vent unjust or unreasonable discrimi- name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. (Mr. BOOZMAN), the Senator from Texas nation among areas of the United DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. CORNYN) and the Senator from States in the delivery of such commu- 429, a bill to enable concrete masonry South Dakota (Mr. THUNE) were added nications. products manufacturers to establish, as cosponsors of S. 2043, a bill to pro- S. 2133 finance, and carry out a coordinated hibit the Internal Revenue Service program of research, education, and At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the from asking taxpayers questions re- name of the Senator from Massachu- promotion to improve, maintain, and garding religious, political, or social setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- develop markets for concrete masonry beliefs. products. sponsor of S. 2133, a bill to amend title S. 2044 VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and S. 462 At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the other statutes to clarify appropriate li- At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the names of the Senator from Arkansas ability standards for Federal anti- name of the Senator from Washington (Mr. BOOZMAN), the Senator from Mis- discrimination claims. (Mrs. MURRAY) was added as a cospon- souri (Mr. BLUNT), the Senator from S. 2141 sor of S. 462, a bill to enhance the stra- Texas (Mr. CORNYN) and the Senator At the request of Mr. REED, the name tegic partnership between the United from South Dakota (Mr. THUNE) were of the Senator from Delaware (Mr. States and Israel. added as cosponsors of S. 2044, a bill to COONS) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 554 improve transparency and efficiency 2141, a bill to amend the Federal Food, At the request of Mr. ISAKSON, the with respect to audits and communica- Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide an name of the Senator from Nebraska tions between taxpayers and the Inter- alternative process for review of safety (Mrs. FISCHER) was added as a cospon- nal Revenue Service. and effectiveness of nonprescription sor of S. 554, a bill to provide for a bi- S. 2053 sunscreen active ingredients and for ennial budget process and a biennial At the request of Ms. WARREN, the other purposes. appropriations process and to enhance name of the Senator from Pennsyl- S. 2146 oversight and the performance of the vania (Mr. TOOMEY) was added as a co- At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the Federal Government. sponsor of S. 2053, a bill to direct the name of the Senator from Wyoming S. 1695 Architect of the Capitol to place a (Mr. ENZI) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the chair honoring American Prisoners of S. 2146, a bill to establish a United names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. War/Missing in Action on the Capitol States Patent and Trademark Office DURBIN), the Senator from Minnesota Grounds. Innovation Promotion Fund, and for (Mr. FRANKEN) and the Senator from S. 2091 other purposes. Rhode Island (Mr. REED) were added as At the request of Mr. HELLER, the S. 2156 cosponsors of S. 1695, a bill to designate name of the Senator from Minnesota At the request of Mr. VITTER, the a portion of the Arctic National Wild- (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- names of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. life Refuge as wilderness. sponsor of S. 2091, a bill to amend title RISCH) and the Senator from Alaska S. 1764 38, United States Code, to improve the (Ms. MURKOWSKI) were added as cospon- At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the processing by the Department of Vet- sors of S. 2156, a bill to amend the Fed- name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. erans Affairs of claims for benefits eral Water Pollution Control Act to

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At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the respect to the territorial integrity and S. 2178 names of the Senator from Wyoming sovereignty of the Republic of At the request of Mr. ALEXANDER, the (Mr. BARRASSO), the Senator from Moldova. name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. Oklahoma (Mr. INHOFE) and the Sen- f RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. ator from South Carolina (Mr. SCOTT) were added as cosponsors of S. 2212, a STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED 2178, a bill to amend the National BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Labor Relations Act with respect to bill to amend the Consumer Financial the timing of elections and pre-election Protection Act of 2010 to strengthen By Mr. CORNYN: hearings and the identification of pre- the review authority of the Financial S. 2215. A bill to protect taxpayers election issues, and to require that Stability Oversight Council of regula- from improper audits by the Internal lists of employees eligible to vote in tions issued by the Bureau of Consumer Revenue Service; to the Committee on organizing elections be provided to the Financial Protection, and for other Finance. National Labor Relations Board. purposes. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the S. 2190 S. 2213 bill be printed in the RECORD. At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the There being no objection, the text of name of the Senator from Wisconsin names of the Senator from Wyoming ARRASSO the bill was ordered to be printed in (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. B ), the Senator from the RECORD, as follows: of S. 2190, a bill to amend the Internal Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS), the Senator Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employ- from Maine (Ms. COLLINS), the Senator S. 2215 ers to exempt employees with health from Wisconsin (Mr. JOHNSON) and the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- coverage under TRICARE or the Vet- Senator from South Carolina (Mr. resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, erans Administration from being taken SCOTT) were added as cosponsors of S. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. into account for purposes of the em- 2213, a bill to replace the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Pro- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as ployer mandate under the Patient Pro- tection with a five-person Commission. the ‘‘Eliminating Improper and Abusive IRS tection and Affordable Care Act. Audits Act of 2014’’. S. CON. RES. 33 S. 2195 (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- At the request of Mr. COCHRAN, the At the request of Mr. CRUZ, the tents of this Act is as follows: name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. names of the Senator from Indiana Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. COATS), the Senator from Lou- Sec. 2. Civil damages allowed for reckless or of S. Con. Res. 33, a concurrent resolu- intentional disregard of inter- isiana (Mr. VITTER), the Senator from tion celebrating the 100th anniversary nal revenue laws. Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN), the Senator of the enactment of the Smith-Lever Sec. 3. Modifications relating to certain of- from Ohio (Mr. PORTMAN) and the Sen- Act, which established the nationwide fenses by officers and employ- ator from South Carolina (Mr. GRA- Cooperative Extension System. ees in connection with revenue HAM) were added as cosponsors of S. laws. S. RES. 369 2195, a bill to deny admission to the Sec. 4. Modifications relating to civil dam- At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the ages for unauthorized inspec- United States to any representative to name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. the United Nations who has been found tion or disclosure of returns KAINE) was added as a cosponsor of S. and return information. to have been engaged in espionage ac- Res. 369, a resolution to designate May Sec. 5. Extension of time for contesting IRS tivities or a terrorist activity against 22, 2014 as ‘‘United States Foreign levy. the United States and poses a threat to Service Day’’ in recognition of the men Sec. 6. Increase in monetary penalties for United States national security inter- and women who have served, or are certain unauthorized disclo- ests. sures of information. presently serving, in the Foreign Serv- Sec. 7. Ban on raising new issues on appeal. S. 2199 ice of the United States, and to honor Sec. 8. Limitation on enforcement of liens At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the those in the Foreign Service who have against principal residences. names of the Senator from Wisconsin given their lives in the line of duty. Sec. 9. Additional provisions relating to (Ms. BALDWIN), the Senator from Alas- S. RES. 402 mandatory termination for misconduct. ka (Mr. BEGICH), the Senator from Ohio At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the (Mr. BROWN), the Senator from Wash- Sec. 10. Extension of declaratory judgment names of the Senator from Minnesota procedures to social welfare or- ington (Ms. CANTWELL), the Senator (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) and the Senator from ganizations. from Maryland (Mr. CARDIN), the Sen- Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) were added as Sec. 11. Review by the Treasury Inspector ator from North Carolina (Mrs. cosponsors of S. Res. 402, a resolution General for Tax Administra- HAGAN), the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. expressing the regret of the Senate for tion. HIRONO), the Senator from West Vir- the passage of section 3 of the Expa- SEC. 2. CIVIL DAMAGES ALLOWED FOR RECK- ginia (Mr. MANCHIN), the Senator from triation Act of 1907 (34 Stat. 1228) that LESS OR INTENTIONAL DISREGARD Massachusetts (Mr. MARKEY), the Sen- revoked the United States citizenship OF INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS. (a) INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF DAMAGES.—Sec- ator from Oregon (Mr. MERKLEY), the of women who married foreign nation- tion 7433(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of Senator from Arkansas (Mr. PRYOR), als. 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘$1,000,000 the Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. S. RES. 410 ($100,000, in the case of negligence)’’ and in- REED), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the serting ‘‘$3,000,000 ($300,000, in the case of SANDERS), the Senator from Michigan names of the Senator from California negligence)’’. (Ms. STABENOW), the Senator from (Mrs. FEINSTEIN), the Senator from (b) EXTENSION OF TIME TO BRING ACTION.— Section 7433(d)(3) of the Internal Revenue Montana (Mr. WALSH) and the Senator Massachusetts (Mr. MARKEY), the Sen- Code of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘2 years’’ from Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN) were ator from California (Mrs. BOXER), the added as cosponsors of S. 2199, a bill to and inserting ‘‘5 years’’. Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. REED) (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of and the Senator from Rhode Island made by this section shall apply to actions 1938 to provide more effective remedies (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) were added as co- of employees of the Internal Revenue Service to victims of discrimination in the sponsors of S. Res. 410, a resolution ex- after the date of the enactment of this Act. payment of wages on the basis of sex, pressing the sense of the Senate re- SEC. 3. MODIFICATIONS RELATING TO CERTAIN and for other purposes. garding the anniversary of the Arme- OFFENSES BY OFFICERS AND EM- PLOYEES IN CONNECTION WITH S 2209 . nian Genocide. REVENUE LAWS. At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the S. RES. 411 (a) INCREASE IN PENALTY.—Section 7214 of name of the Senator from New Jersey At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amend- (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- names of the Senator from Alabama ed—

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MODIFICATIONS RELATING TO CIVIL Service raising new issues in an striking ‘‘or’’ at the end of subparagraph (C) DAMAGES FOR UNAUTHORIZED IN- internal appeal.’’. and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: SPECTION OR DISCLOSURE OF RE- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments TURNS AND RETURN INFORMATION. made by this section shall apply to matters ‘‘(E) with respect to the initial classifica- (a) INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF DAMAGES.—Sub- filed or pending with the Internal Revenue tion or continuing classification of an orga- paragraph (A) of section 7431(c)(1) of the In- Service Office of Appeals on or after the date nization described in section 501(c)(4) which ternal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by of the enactment of this Act. is exempt from tax under section 501(a), or’’. striking ‘‘$1,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$10,000’’. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments SEC. 8. LIMITATION ON ENFORCEMENT OF LIENS made by this section shall apply with respect (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment AGAINST PRINCIPAL RESIDENCES. made by this section shall apply to inspec- to pleading filed after the date of the enact- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 7403(a) of the In- tions and disclosure occurring on and after ment of this Act. ternal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 11. REVIEW BY THE TREASURY INSPECTOR (1) by striking ‘‘In any case’’ and inserting GENERAL FOR TAX ADMINISTRA- SEC. 5. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONTESTING the following: IRS LEVY. TION. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In any case’’, and (a) REVIEW.—Subsection (k)(1) of section (a) EXTENSION OF TIME FOR RETURN OF (2) by adding at the end the following new 8D of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 PROPERTY SUBJECT TO LEVY.—Subsection (b) paragraph: of section 6343 of the Internal Revenue Code U.S.C. App.) is amended— ‘‘(2) LIMITATION WITH RESPECT TO PRINCIPAL (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘and’’ of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘9 months’’ RESIDENCE.— at the end; and inserting ‘‘3 years’’. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) shall not (2) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as (b) PERIOD OF LIMITATION ON SUITS.—Sub- apply to any property used as the principal subparagraph (E); section (c) of section 6532 of the Internal residence of the taxpayer (within the mean- Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (3) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the ing of section 121) unless the Secretary of the following new subparagraph: (1) in paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘9 months’’ Treasury makes a written determination and inserting ‘‘3 years’’, and ‘‘(D) shall— that— ‘‘(i) review any criteria employed by the (2) in paragraph (2) by striking ‘‘9-month’’ ‘‘(i) all other property of the taxpayer, if and inserting ‘‘3-year’’. Internal Revenue Service to select tax re- sold, is insufficient to pay the tax or dis- turns (including applications for recognition (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments charge the liability, and of tax-exempt status) for examination or made by this section shall apply to— ‘‘(ii) such action will not create an eco- (1) levies made after the date of the enact- audit, assessment or collection of defi- nomic hardship for the taxpayer. ciencies, criminal investigation or referral, ment of this Act, and ‘‘(B) DELEGATION.—For purposes of this (2) levies made on or before such date if the refunds for amounts paid, or any heightened paragraph, the Secretary of the Treasury scrutiny or review in order to determine 9-month period has not expired under section may not delegate any responsibilities under 6343(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 whether the criteria discriminates against subparagraph (A) to any person other than— taxpayers on the basis of race, religion, or (without regard to this section) as of such ‘‘(i) the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, date. political ideology; and or ‘‘(ii) consult with the Internal Revenue SEC. 6. INCREASE IN MONETARY PENALTIES FOR ‘‘(ii) a district director or assistant district Service on recommended amendments to CERTAIN UNAUTHORIZED DISCLO- director of the Internal Revenue Service.’’. SURES OF INFORMATION. such criteria in order to eliminate any dis- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments crimination identified pursuant to the re- (a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraphs (1), (2), (3), made by this section shall apply to actions and (4) of section 7213(a) of the Internal Rev- view described in clause (i); and’’; and filed after the date of the enactment of this (4) in subparagraph (E), as so redesignated, enue Code of 1986 are each amended by strik- Act. ing ‘‘$5,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$10,000’’. by striking ‘‘and (C)’’ and inserting ‘‘(C), and SEC. 9. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO (D)’’. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments MANDATORY TERMINATION FOR (b) SEMIANNUAL REPORT.—Subsection (g) of made by this section shall apply to disclo- MISCONDUCT. such section is amended by adding at the end sures made after the date of the enactment (a) TERMINATION OF UNEMPLOYMENT FOR IN- the following new paragraph: of this Act. APPROPRIATE REVIEW OF TAX-EXEMPT STA- ‘‘(3) Any semiannual report made by the SEC. 7. BAN ON RAISING NEW ISSUES ON APPEAL. TUS.—Section 1203(b) of the Internal Revenue Treasury Inspector General for Tax Adminis- (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 77 of the Internal Service Restructuring and Reform Act of tration that is required pursuant to section Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding 1998 (26 U.S.C. 7804 note) is amended by strik- 5(a) shall include— at the end the following new section: ing ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph (9), by ‘‘(A) a statement affirming that the Treas- ‘‘SEC. 7529. PROHIBITION ON INTERNAL REV- striking the period at the end of paragraph ury Inspector General for Tax Administra- ENUE SERVICE RAISING NEW ISSUES (10) and inserting ‘‘; and’’, and by adding at tion has reviewed the criteria described in IN AN INTERNAL APPEAL. the end the following new paragraph: subsection (k)(1)(D) and consulted with the ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In reviewing an appeal ‘‘(11) in the case of any review of an appli- Internal Revenue Service regarding such cri- of any determination initially made by the cation for tax-exempt status by an organiza- teria; and Internal Revenue Service, the Internal Rev- tion described in section 501(c) of the Inter- ‘‘(B) a description and explanation of any enue Service Office of Appeals may not con- nal Revenue Code of 1986, developing or using such criteria that was identified as discrimi- sider or decide any issue that is not within any methodology that applies dispropor- natory by the Treasury Inspector General for the scope of the initial determination. tionate scrutiny to any applicant based on Tax Administration.’’. ‘‘(b) CERTAIN ISSUES DEEMED OUTSIDE OF the ideology expressed in the name or pur- f SCOPE OF DETERMINATION.—For purposes of pose of the organization.’’. subsection (a), the following matters shall be (b) MANDATORY UNPAID ADMINISTRATIVE SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS considered to be not within the scope of a de- LEAVE FOR MISCONDUCT.—Paragraph (1) of termination: Section 1203(c) of the Internal Revenue Serv- ‘‘(1) Any issue that was not raised in a no- ice Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 (26 SENATE RESOLUTION 412—RE- tice of deficiency or an examiner’s report U.S.C. 7804 note) is amended by adding at the AFFIRMING THE STRONG SUP- which is the subject of the appeal. end the following new sentence: ‘‘Notwith- PORT OF THE UNITED STATES ‘‘(2) Any deficiency in tax which was not standing the preceding sentence, if the Com- GOVERNMENT FOR FREEDOM OF included in the initial determination. missioner of Internal Revenue takes a per- ‘‘(3) Any theory or justification for a tax sonnel action other than termination for an NAVIGATION AND OTHER INTER- deficiency which was not considered in the act or omission described in subsection (b), NATIONALLY LAWFUL USES OF initial determination. the Commissioner shall place the employee SEA AND AIRSPACE IN THE ‘‘(c) NO INFERENCE WITH RESPECT TO ISSUES on unpaid administrative leave for a period ASIA-PACIFIC REGION, AND FOR RAISED BY TAXPAYERS.—Nothing in this sec- of not less than 30 days.’’. THE PEACEFUL DIPLOMATIC tion shall be construed to provide any limi- (c) LIMITATION ON ALTERNATIVE PUNISH- RESOLUTION OF OUTSTANDING tation in addition to any limitations in ef- MENT.—Paragraph (1) of section 1203(c) of the TERRITORIAL AND MARITIME fect on the date of the enactment of this sec- Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and CLAIMS AND DISPUTES tion on the right of a taxpayer to raise an Reform Act of 1998 (26 U.S.C. 7804 note) is issue, theory, or justification on an appeal amended by striking ‘‘The Commissioner’’ Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. from a determination initially made by the and inserting ‘‘Except in the case of an act RUBIO, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. MCCAIN, and

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RES. 412 International Civil Aviation Organization Whereas over half the world’s merchant Whereas Asia-Pacific’s maritime domains, distinguishes between civilian aircraft and tonnage flows through the South China Sea, which include both the sea and airspace state aircraft and provides for the specific and over 15,000,000 barrels of oil per day tran- above the domains, are critical to the re- obligations of state parties, consistent with sit the Strait of Malacca, fueling economic gion’s prosperity, stability, and security, in- customary law, to ‘‘refrain from resorting to growth and prosperity throughout the Asia- cluding global commerce; the use of weapons against civil aircraft in Pacific region; Whereas the United States is a long- flight and . . . in case of interception, the Whereas the increasing frequency and as- standing Asia-Pacific power and has a na- lives of persons on board and the safety of sertiveness of patrols and competing regula- tional interest in maintaining freedom of op- aircraft must not be endangered’’; tions over disputed territory and maritime erations in international waters and airspace Whereas international civil aviation is reg- areas and airspace in the South China Sea both in the Asia-Pacific region and around ulated by international agreements, includ- and the East China Sea are raising tensions the world; ing standards and regulations set by ICAO and increasing the risk of confrontation; Whereas, for over 60 years, the United for aviation safety, security, efficiency and Whereas the Association of Southeast States Government, alongside United States regularity, as well as for aviation environ- Asian Nations (ASEAN) has promoted multi- allies and partners, has played an instru- mental protection; lateral talks on disputed areas without set- mental role in maintaining stability in the Whereas, in accordance with the norm of tling the issue of sovereignty, and in 2002 Asia-Pacific, including safeguarding the airborne innocent passage, the United States joined with China in signing a Declaration prosperity and economic growth and develop- does not recognize the right of a coastal na- on the Conduct of Parties in the South China ment of the Asia-Pacific region; tion to apply its ADIZ procedures to foreign Sea that committed all parties to those ter- Whereas the United States, from the ear- state aircraft not intending to enter national ritorial disputes to ‘‘reaffirm their respect liest days of the Republic, has had a deep and airspace nor does the United States apply its for and commitment to the freedom of navi- abiding national security interest in freedom ADIZ procedures to foreign state aircraft not gation in and over flight above the South of navigation, freedom of the seas, respect intending to enter United States airspace; China Sea as provided for by the universally for international law, and unimpeded lawful Whereas the United States Government ex- recognized principles of international law’’ commerce, including in the East China and pressed profound concerns with China’s uni- and to ‘‘resolve their territorial and jurisdic- South China Seas; lateral, provocative, dangerous, and desta- tional disputes by peaceful means, without Whereas the United States alliance rela- bilizing declaration of such a zone, including resorting to the threat or use of force’’; tionships in the region, including with the potential for misunderstandings and mis- Whereas ASEAN and China committed in Japan, Korea, Australia, the Philippines, and calculations by aircraft operating lawfully 2002 to develop an effective Code of Conduct Thailand, are at the heart of United States in international airspace; when they adopted the Declaration on the policy and engagement in the Asia-Pacific Whereas the People’s Republic of China’s Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, region, and share a common approach to sup- declaration of an ADIZ in the East China Sea yet negotiations are irregular and little porting the maintenance of peace and sta- will not alter how the United States Govern- progress has been made; bility, freedom of navigation, and other ment conducts operations in the region or Whereas, in recent years, there have been internationally lawful uses of sea and air- the unwavering United States commitment numerous dangerous and destabilizing inci- space in the Asia-Pacific region; to peace, security and stability in the Asia- dents in waters near the coasts of the Phil- Whereas territorial and maritime claims Pacific region; ippines, China, Malaysia, and Vietnam; must be derived from land features and oth- Whereas the Government of Japan ex- Whereas the United States Government is erwise comport with international law; pressed deep concern about the People’s Re- deeply concerned about unilateral actions by Whereas the United States Government public of China’s declaration of such a zone, any claimant seeking to change the status has a clear interest in encouraging and sup- regarding it as an effort to unduly infringe quo through the use of coercion, intimida- porting the nations of the region to work upon the freedom of flight in international tion, or military force, including the contin- collaboratively and diplomatically to resolve airspace and to change the status quo that ued restrictions on access to Scarborough disputes and is firmly opposed to coercion, could escalate tensions and potentially cause Reef and pressure on long-standing Phil- intimidation, threats, or the use of force; unintentional consequences in the East ippine presence at the Second Thomas Shoal Whereas the South China Sea contains China Sea; by the People’s Republic of China; actions by great natural resources, and their steward- Whereas the Government of the Republic any state to prevent any other state from ex- ship and responsible use offers immense po- of Korea has expressed concern over China’s ercising its sovereign rights to the resources tential benefit for generations to come; declared ADIZ, and on December 9, 2013, an- of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and Whereas the United States is not a claim- nounced an adjustment to its longstanding continental shelf by making claims to those ant party in either the East China or South Air Defense Identification Zone, which does areas that have no support in international China Seas, but does have an interest in the not encompass territory administered by an- law; declarations of administrative and mili- peaceful diplomatic resolution of disputed other country, and did so only after under- tary districts in contested areas in the South claims in accordance with international law, taking a deliberate process of consultations China Sea; and the imposition of new fishing in freedom of operations, and in the free-flow with the United States, Japan, and China; regulations covering disputed areas, which of commerce free of coercion, intimidation, Whereas the Government of the Phil- have raised tensions in the region; or the use of force; ippines has stressed that China’s declared Whereas international law is important to Whereas the United States supports the ob- ADIZ seeks to transfer an entire air zone safeguard the rights and freedoms of all ligation of all members of the United Na- into Chinese domestic airspace, infringes on states in the Asia-Pacific region, and the tions to seek to resolve disputes by peaceful freedom of flight in international airspace, lack of clarity in accordance with inter- means; and compromises the safety of civil aviation national law by claimants with regard to Whereas freedom of navigation and other and the national security of affected states, their South China Sea claims can create un- lawful uses of sea and airspace in the Asia- and has called on China to ensure that its ac- certainty, insecurity, and instability; Pacific region are embodied in international tions do not jeopardize regional security and Whereas the United States Government op- law, not granted by certain states to others; stability; poses the use of intimidation, coercion, or Whereas, on November 23, 2013, the Peo- Whereas, on November 26, 2013, the Govern- force to assert a territorial claim in the ple’s Republic of China unilaterally and ment of Australia made clear in a statement South China Sea; without prior consultations with the United its opposition to any coercive or unilateral Whereas claims in the South China Sea States, Japan, the Republic of Korea or actions to change the status quo in the East must accord with international law, and other nations of the Asia-Pacific region, de- China Sea; those that are not derived from land features clared an Air Defense Identification Zone Whereas, on March 10, 2014, the United are fundamentally flawed; (ADIZ) in the East China Sea, also announc- States Government and the Government of Whereas ASEAN issued Six-Point Prin- ing that all aircraft entering the PRC’s self- Japan jointly submitted a letter to the ICAO ciples on the South China Sea on July 20, declared ADIZ, even if they do not intend to Secretariat regarding the issue of freedom of 2012, whereby ASEAN’s Foreign Ministers re- enter Chinese territorial airspace, would overflight by civil aircraft in international iterated and reaffirmed ‘‘the commitment of have to submit flight plans, maintain radio airspace and the effective management of ASEAN Member States to:. . . 1. the full im- contact, and follow directions from the Chi- civil air traffic within allocated Flight Infor- plementation of the Declaration on the Con- nese Ministry of National Defense or face mation Regions (FIR); duct of Parties in the South China Sea ‘‘emergency defensive measures’’; Whereas Indonesia Foreign Minister Marty (2002);... 2. the Guidelines for the Imple- Whereas the ‘‘rules of engagement’’ de- Natalegawa, in a hearing before the Com- mentation of the Declaration on the Conduct clared by China, including the ‘‘emergency mittee on Defense and Foreign Affairs on of Parties in the South China Sea (2011);... defensive measures’’, are in violation of the February 18, 2014, stated, ‘‘We have firmly 3. the early conclusion of a Regional Code of concept of ‘‘due regard for the safety of civil told China we will not accept a similar [Air Conduct in the South China Sea;... 4. the aviation’’ under the Chicago Convention of Defense Identification] Zone if it is adopted full respect of the universally recognized

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:42 Feb 05, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\APR 2014\S07AP4.REC S07AP4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 7, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2199 principles of International Law, including and coordination on operational safety (ADIZ) in a manner consistent with inter- the 1982 United Nations Convention on the issues in the maritime domain between the national practice and respect for the freedom Law of the Sea (UNCLOS);... 5. the contin- United States and the People’s Republic of of overflight and other internationally law- ued exercise of self-restraint and non-use of China; ful uses of international airspace. force by all parties; and... 6. the peaceful Whereas the Western Pacific Naval Sympo- resolution of disputes, in accordance with sium, inaugurated in 1988 and comprising the SEC. 2. STATEMENT OF POLICY. universally recognized principles of Inter- navies of Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, Can- It is the policy of the United States to— national Law, including the 1982 United Na- ada, Chile, France, Indonesia, Japan, Malay- (1) reaffirm its unwavering commitment tions Convention on the Law of the Sea sia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the and support for allies and partners in the (UNCLOS).’’; People’s Republic of China, the Philippines, Asia-Pacific region, including longstanding Whereas, in 2013, the Republic of the Phil- the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federa- United States policy regarding Article V of ippines properly exercised its rights to tion, Singapore, Thailand, Tonga, the United the United States-Philippines Mutual De- peaceful settlement mechanisms with the fil- States, and Vietnam, whose countries all fense Treaty and that Article V of the ing of arbitration case under Article 287 and border the Pacific Ocean region, provides a United States-Japan Mutual Defense Treaty Annex VII of the Convention on the Law of forum where leaders of regional navies can applies to the Japanese-administered the Sea in order to achieve a peaceful and meet to discuss cooperative initiatives, dis- Senkaku Islands; durable solution to the dispute, and the cuss regional and global maritime issues, (2) oppose claims that impinge on the United States hopes that all parties in any and undertake exercises to strengthen norms rights, freedoms, and lawful use of the sea dispute ultimately abide by the rulings of and practices that contribute to operational internationally recognized dispute-settle- safety, including protocols for unexpected that belong to all nations; ment bodies; encounters at sea, common ways of commu- (3) urge all parties to refrain from engag- Whereas China and Japan are the world’s nication, common ways of operating, and ing in destabilizing activities, including ille- second and third largest economies, and have common ways of engagement; gal occupation or efforts to unlawfully assert a shared interest in preserving stable mari- Whereas, Japan and the People’s Republic administration over disputed claims; time domains to continue to support eco- of China sought to negotiate a Maritime (4) ensure that disputes are managed with- nomic growth; Communications Mechanism between the de- out intimidation, coercion, or force; Whereas there has been an unprecedented fense authorities and a Maritime Search and (5) call on all claimants to clarify or adjust increase in dangerous activities by Chinese Rescue Agreement and agreed in principle to claims in accordance with international law; maritime agencies in areas near the these agreements to address operational (6) support efforts by ASEAN and the Peo- Senkaku islands, including between 6 and 25 safety on the maritime domains but failed to ple’s Republic of China to develop an effec- ships of the Government of China intruding sign them; tive Code of Conduct, including the ‘‘early into the Japanese territorial sea each month Whereas the Changi Command and Control harvest’’ of agreed-upon elements in the since September 2012, between 26 and 124 Center in Singapore provides a platform for Code of Conduct that can be implemented ships entering the ‘‘contiguous zone’’ in the all the countries of the Western Pacific to immediately; same time period, and 9 ships intruding into share information on what kind of contact at (7) reaffirm that an existing body of inter- the territorial sea and 33 ships entering in sea and to provide a common operational national rules and guidelines, including the the contiguous zone in February 2014; picture for the region; International Regulations for Preventing Whereas, although the United States Gov- Whereas 2014 commemorates the 35th anni- Collisions at Sea, done at London October 12, ernment does not take a position on the ulti- versary of normalization of diplomatic rela- 1972 (COLREGs), is sufficient to ensure the mate sovereignty of the Senkaku Islands, tions between the United States and the Peo- safety of navigation between the United the United States Government acknowledges ple’s Republic of China, and the United States Armed Forces and the forces of other that they are under the administration of States welcomes the development of a peace- countries, including the People’s Republic of Japan and opposes any unilateral actions ful and prosperous China that becomes a re- China; that would seek to undermine such adminis- sponsible international stakeholder, the gov- (8) support the development of regional in- tration; ernment of which respects international stitutions and bodies, including the ASEAN Whereas the United States Senate has pre- norms, international laws, international in- Regional Forum, the ASEAN Defense Min- viously affirmed that the unilateral actions stitutions, and international rules; enhances ister’s Meeting Plus, the East Asia Summit, of a third party will not affect the United security and peace; and seeks to advance re- and the expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum, States’ acknowledgment of the administra- lations between the United States and China; to build practical cooperation in the region tion of Japan over the Senkaku Islands; and and reinforce the role of international law; Whereas the United States remains com- Whereas ASEAN plays an important role, (9) encourage the adoption of mechanisms mitted under the Treaty of Mutual Coopera- in partnership with others in the regional such as hotlines or emergency procedures for tion and Security to respond to any armed and international community, in addressing preventing incidents in sensitive areas, man- attack in the territories under the adminis- maritime security issues in the Asia-Pacific aging them if they occur, and preventing dis- tration of Japan, has urged all parties to region and the Indian Ocean, including open putes from escalating; take steps to prevent incidents and manage access to the maritime domain of Asia; Now, (10) fully support the rights of claimants to disagreements through peaceful means, and therefore, be it exercise rights they may have to avail them- commends the Government of Japan for its Resolved, selves of peaceful dispute settlement mecha- restrained approach in this regard; SECTION 1. SENSE OF THE SENATE. nisms; Whereas both the United States and the The Senate— (11) encourage claimants not to undertake People’s Republic of China are parties to and (1) condemns coercive and threatening ac- new unilateral attempts to change the status are obligated to observe the rules of the Con- tions or the use of force to impede freedom of quo since the signing of the 2002 Declaration vention on the International Regulations for operations in international airspace by mili- of Conduct, including not asserting adminis- Preventing Collisions at Sea, done at London tary or civilian aircraft, to alter the status trative measures or controls in disputed October 12, 1972 (COLREGs); quo or to destabilize the Asia-Pacific region; areas in the South China Sea; Whereas on December 5, 2013, the USS (2) urges the Government of the People’s (12) encourage the deepening of partner- Cowpens was lawfully operating in inter- Republic of China to refrain from imple- ships with other countries in the region for national waters in the South China Sea when menting the declared East China Sea Air De- maritime domain awareness and capacity a People’s Liberation Army Navy vessel re- fense Identification Zone (ADIZ), which is building, as well as efforts by the United portedly crossed its bow at a distance of less contrary to freedom of overflight in inter- States Government to explore the develop- than 500 yards and stopped in the water, forc- national airspace, and to refrain from taking ment of appropriate multilateral mecha- ing the USS Cowpens to take evasive action similar provocative actions elsewhere in the nisms for a ‘‘common operating picture’’ in to avoid a collision; Asia-Pacific region; and the South China Sea that would serve to Whereas the reported actions taken by the (3) commends the Governments of Japan help countries avoid destabilizing behavior People’s Liberation Army Navy vessel in the and of the Republic of Korea for their re- and deter risky and dangerous activities; and USS Cowpens’ incident, as publicly reported, straint, and commends the Government of (13) assure the continuity of operations by appear contrary to the international legal the Republic of Korea for engaging in a de- the United States in the Asia-Pacific region, obligations of the People’s Republic of China liberate process of consultations with the including, when appropriate, in cooperation under COLREGs; United States, Japan and China prior to an- with partners and allies, to reaffirm the Whereas, on January 19, 1998, the United nouncing its adjustment of its Air Defense principle of freedom of operations in inter- States and People’s Republic of China signed Identification Zone on December 9, 2013, and national waters and airspace in accordance the Military Maritime Consultative Agree- for its commitment to implement this ad- with established principles and practices of ment, creating a mechanism for consultation justed Air Defense Identification Zone international law.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:42 Feb 05, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\APR 2014\S07AP4.REC S07AP4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S2200 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 7, 2014 SENATE RESOLUTION 413—RECOG- ‘‘the atrocities unfolding in Darfur, Sudan, expresses sympathy for those whose lives NIZING 20 YEARS SINCE THE are genocide’’, and calling on the United were forever changed by this horrific event; GENOCIDE IN RWANDA, AND AF- States Government and the international (3) expresses support for the people of FIRMING IT IS IN THE NATIONAL community to take measures to address the Rwanda as they remember the victims of situation immediately; genocide; INTEREST OF THE UNITED Whereas, in September 2004, the United (4) affirms it is in the national interest of STATES TO WORK IN CLOSE CO- States Government, in testimony by Sec- the United States to work in close coordina- ORDINATION WITH INTER- retary of State Colin Powell before the Com- tion with international partners to prevent NATIONAL PARTNERS TO HELP mittee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and mitigate acts of genocide and mass PREVENT AND MITIGATE ACTS declared the ongoing conflict in Darfur, atrocities; OF GENOCIDE AND MASS ATROC- Sudan a ‘‘genocide’’ perpetrated by the gov- (5) condemns ongoing acts of violence and ITIES ernment based in Khartoum against its own mass atrocities perpetrated against innocent people and affecting over 2,400,000 people in civilians in Syria, the Central African Re- Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. MENEN- Sudan, including an estimated 200,000 fatali- public, South Sudan, Sudan and elsewhere; DEZ, and Mr. FLAKE) submitted the fol- ties; (6) urges the President to confer with Con- lowing resolution; which was referred Whereas, in September 2005, the United gress on an ongoing basis regarding the pri- to the Committee on Foreign Rela- States joined other members of the United orities and objectives of the Atrocities Pre- tions.: Nations in adopting United Nations General vention Board; Assembly Resolution 60/1, which affirmed (7) urges the President to work with Con- S. RES. 413 that the international community has a re- gress to strengthen the United States Gov- Whereas, in the aftermath of the Holo- sponsibility to use appropriate diplomatic, ernment’s ability to identify and more rap- caust, the United Nations General Assembly humanitarian and other peaceful means, in idly respond to genocide and mass atrocities adopted the Convention on the Prevention accordance with Chapter VI (Military en- in order to prevent where possible and miti- and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide de- forcement) and VIII (Regional Arrange- gate the impact of such events; and claring that genocide, whether committed in ments) of the United Nations Charter, to (8) supports ongoing United States and a time of peace or war, is a crime under help protect populations from genocide, war international efforts to— international law; crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against (A) strengthen multilateral peacekeeping Whereas the United States was the first humanity; capacities; country to sign the Convention on the Pre- Whereas, in December 2011, the Senate (B) build capacity for democratic rule of vention and Punishment of the Crime of unanimously passed Senate Concurrent Res- law, security sector reform, and other meas- Genocide, and the Senate voted to ratify the olution 71, recognizing the United States’ na- ures to improve civilian protection in areas Convention on the Prevention and Punish- tional interest in helping to prevent and of conflict; ment of the Crime of Genocide on February mitigate acts of genocide and other mass (C) ensure measures of accountability for 11, 1986; atrocities against civilians, and urging the perpetrators of mass atrocities and crimes Whereas, for approximately 100 days be- development of a whole of government ap- against humanity; and tween April 7, 1994, and July 1994, more than proach to prevent and mitigate such acts; (D) strengthen the work of United States 800,000 civilians were killed in a genocide in Whereas, in April 2012, President Barack and international institutions, such as the Rwanda that targeted members of the Tutsi, Obama established the Atrocities Prevention Holocaust Memorial Museum, which are moderate Hutu, and Twa populations, result- Board within the United States inter-agency working to document, identify, and prevent ing in the horrific deaths of nearly 70 percent structure, chaired by National Security mass atrocities and inspire citizens and lead- of the Tutsi population living in Rwanda; staff, to help identify and more effectively ers worldwide to confront hatred and prevent Whereas the massacres of innocent Rwan- address atrocity threats, including genocide, genocide. dan civilians were premeditated and system- as a core national security interest and core atic attempts to eliminate the Tutsi popu- moral responsibility; f lation by Hutu extremists, fueled by hatred Whereas, in July 2013, the National Intel- SENATE RESOLUTION 414—DESIG- and incitement propagated by newspapers ligence Council completed the first ever Na- NATING APRIL 2014 AS ‘‘NA- and radio; tional Intelligence Estimate on the global TIONAL CONGENITAL DIAPHRAG- Whereas, in addition to systematic tar- risk for mass atrocities and genocide; geting of an ethnic minority in Rwanda re- Whereas, in January 2014, the National Di- MATIC HERNIA AWARENESS sulting in the mass slaughter of innocent ci- rector of Intelligence testified before the Se- MONTH’’ vilians, rape was also used as a weapon of lect Committee on Intelligence of the Sen- Mr. SESSIONS (for himself and Mr. war; ate, stating that ‘‘the overall risk of mass CARDIN) submitted the following reso- Whereas, despite the deployment of the atrocities worldwide will probably increase lution; which was considered and United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwan- in 2014 and beyond . . . Much of the world agreed to: da (UNAMIR) in October 1993 following the will almost certainly turn to the United end of the Rwandan Civil War, its mandate States for leadership to prevent and respond S. RES. 414 was insufficient to ensure the protection of to mass atrocities.’’; Whereas congenital diaphragmatic hernia large swathes of the population, dem- Whereas, despite measures taken by the (referred to in this preamble as ‘‘CDH’’) oc- onstrating the inability of the United Na- United States Government and other govern- curs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, tions to effectively respond to the unfolding ments since 1994, the international commu- allowing abdominal organs to migrate into genocide and stop or mitigate its impact; nity still faces the challenges of responding the chest cavity and preventing lung growth; Whereas, on July 4, 1994, the Rwandan Pa- to escalation of violence, atrocities, and reli- Whereas the Centers for Disease Control triotic Front, a trained military group con- gious-based conflict in many corners of the and Prevention recognizes CDH as a birth de- sisting of formerly exiled Tutsis, began its globe, including Syria and the Central Afri- fect; takeover of the country, which resulted in can Republic, and a failure of the inter- Whereas the majority of CDH patients suf- an ending of the genocide, though not a com- national community to appropriately re- fer from underdeveloped lungs or poor pul- plete end to the violence, including retribu- spond to and address the rapidly deterio- monary function; tion; rating situation could result in further Whereas babies born with CDH endure ex- Whereas, in October 1994, the International atrocities; tended hospital stays in intensive care with Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) was es- Whereas the United Nations Security multiple surgeries; tablished as the first international tribunal Council was unable to pass a resolution con- Whereas CDH patients often endure long- with the mandate to prosecute the crime of demning the Government of Bashar al Assad term complications, such as pulmonary hy- genocide and ultimately prosecuted 63 indi- of Syria for the use of chemical weapons pertension, pulmonary hypoplasia, asthma, viduals for war crimes, including genocide against civilians, killing more than 1,400 of gastrointestinal reflex, feeding disorders, and crimes against humanity as well as the his own people in August 2013; and and developmental delays; first convictions for rape as a weapon of war; Whereas United Nations Secretary-General Whereas CDH survivors sometimes endure Whereas the United States Government Ban Ki-moon recommended to the United long-term mechanical ventilation depend- supports initiatives to ensure that victims of Nations Security Council the establishment ency, skeletal malformations, supplemental genocide and mass atrocities are not forgot- of a United Nations peacekeeping mission in oxygen dependency, enteral and parenteral ten, and has committed to work with inter- the Central African Republic with the pri- nutrition, and hypoxic brain injury; national partners to help prevent genocide mary mandate to protect civilians: Now, Whereas CDH is treated through mechan- and mass atrocities and identify and support therefore, be it ical ventilation, a heart and lung bypass a range of actions to protect civilian popu- Resolved, That the Senate— (commonly known as ‘‘extracorporeal mem- lations at risk; (1) recognizes the United Nations’ designa- brane oxygenation’’), machines, and surgical Whereas, in July 2004, the Senate adopted tion of April 7th as the International Day of repair; Senate Concurrent Resolution 133 and the Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda; Whereas surgical repair is often not a per- House of Representatives adopted House (2) honors the memory of the more than manent solution for CDH and can lead to re- Concurrent Resolution 467, declaring that 800,000 victims of the Rwandan genocide and herniation and require additional surgery;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:42 Feb 05, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\APR 2014\S07AP4.REC S07AP4 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 7, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2201 Whereas CDH is diagnosed in utero in less cover from the impact of natural and man- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND than 50 percent of cases; made disasters; PROPOSED Whereas infants born with CDH have a Whereas according to the Institute of Med- high mortality rate, ranging from 20 to 60 icine, despite being one of the wealthiest na- SA 2960. Mr. CRUZ proposed an amendment percent, depending on the severity of the de- tions in the world, the United States still to the bill S. 2195, to deny admission to the fect and interventions available at delivery; ranks below many other economically pros- United States to any representative to the Whereas CDH has a rate of occurrence of 1 perous countries in life expectancy, infant United Nations who has been found to have in every 3,800 live births worldwide; mortality, low birth weight, and many other been engaged in espionage activities or a ter- Whereas CDH affects approximately 1,088 indicators of public health; rorist activity against the United States and babies each year in the United States; Whereas studies have shown that small poses a threat to United States national se- Whereas CDH has affected more than strategic investments in preventive health curity interests. 700,000 babies worldwide since 2000; care could result in significant savings in SA 2961. Mr. CRUZ proposed an amendment Whereas CDH does not discriminate based overall health care costs; to the bill S. 2195, supra. on race, gender, or socioeconomic status; Whereas research suggests that each 10 f Whereas the cause of CDH is unknown; percent increase in local public health spend- Whereas the average CDH survivor will ing contributes to a 6.9 percent decrease in TEXT OF AMENDMENTS face postnatal care of at least $100,000; and infant deaths, a 3.2 percent decrease in car- Whereas Federal support for CDH research diovascular deaths, a 1.4 percent decrease in SA 2960. Mr. CRUZ proposed an at the National Institutes of Health for 2013 deaths due to diabetes, and a 1.1 percent de- amendment to the bill S. 2195, to deny is estimated to be not more than $3,000,000: crease in cancer deaths; admission to the United States to any Now, therefore, be it Whereas in communities across the coun- representative to the United Nations Resolved, That the Senate— try, people are changing the way they care (1) designates April 2014 as ‘‘National Con- who has been found to have been en- for their health by avoiding tobacco use, eat- gaged in espionage activities or a ter- genital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness ing well, being physically active, and pre- Month’’; venting injuries at home and in the work- rorist activity against the United (2) declares that steps should be taken to— place; and States and poses a threat to United (A) raise awareness of and increase public Whereas by adequately supporting public States national security interests; as knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic health and preventive health care, we can follows: hernia (referred to in this resolution as continue to transition from a public health ‘‘CDH’’); On page 2, line 4, insert ‘‘been found to system focused on treating illness to one fo- have been’’ after ‘‘has’’. (B) inform minority populations about cused on preventing disease and promoting CDH; wellness: Now, therefore, be it (C) disseminate information on the impor- SA 2961. Mr. CRUZ proposed an Resolved, That the Senate— tance of quality neonatal care of CDH pa- amendment to the bill S. 2195, to deny (1) supports the goals and ideals of Na- tients; admission to the United States to any tional Public Health Week; (D) promote quality prenatal care and representative to the United Nations (2) recognizes the efforts of public health ultrasounds to detect CDH in utero; and professionals, the Federal Government, who has been found to have been en- (E) increase research funding in an amount States, Tribes, municipalities, local commu- gaged in espionage activities or a ter- commensurate with the burden of CDH to— nities, and individuals in preventing disease rorist activity against the United (i) improve screening and treatment for and injury; States and poses a threat to United CDH; (3) recognizes the role of the public health (ii) discover the causes of CDH; and States national security interests; as system in improving the health of individ- (iii) develop a cure for CDH; and follows: uals in the United States; (3) calls on the people of the United States, Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘A bill to (4) encourages increasing the efforts and interest groups, and affected persons to— deny admission to the United States to any resources devoted to improving the health of (A) promote awareness of CDH; representative to the United Nations who people in the United States and to making (B) take an active role in the fight against has been found to have been engaged in espi- the United States the healthiest nation in this devastating birth defect; and onage activities or a terrorist activity the world in one generation through— (C) observe National Congenital Diaphrag- against the United States and poses a threat (A) greater opportunities to improve com- matic Hernia Awareness Month with appro- to United States national security inter- munity health and prevent disease and in- priate ceremonies and activities. ests.’’. jury; and f (B) strengthening the public health system f SENATE RESOLUTION 415—SUP- of the United States; and PORTING THE GOALS AND (5) encourages the people of the United NOTICE OF HEARING States to learn about the role of the public IDEALS OF NATIONAL PUBLIC health system in improving health in the COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL HEALTH WEEK United States. RESOURCES Mr. UDALL of New Mexico (for him- Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I self, Mr. BROWN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. f would like to announce for the infor- CARDIN, Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, mation of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled be- Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. BEGICH, Ms. WARREN, SENATE RESOLUTION 416—AU- fore the Senate Committee on Energy Ms. HEITKAMP, and Mrs. HAGAN) sub- THORIZING THE TAKING OF A and Natural Resources. The hearing mitted the following resolution; which PHOTOGRAPH IN THE CHAMBER was considered and agreed to.: will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2014, OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE S. RES. 415 at 9:30 a.m., in room SD–366 of the Whereas the week of April 7 through April Mr. REID (for himself and Mr. Dirksen Senate Office Building. 13, 2014, is National Public Health Week, and MCCONNELL) submitted the following The title of this oversight hearing is the theme for 2014 is ‘‘Public Health: Start resolution; which was considered and ‘‘Keeping the Lights On—Are We Doing Here’’; agreed to.: Enough to Ensure the Reliability and Whereas since 1995, public health organiza- S. RES. 416 Security of the U.S. Electric Grid?’’ tions have used National Public Health Week Because of the limited time available Resolved, That paragraph 1 of Rule IV of to educate the public, policymakers, and for the hearing, witnesses may testify public health professionals about issues that the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate are important to improving the health of the Wing of the United States Capitol (prohib- by invitation only. However, those people of the United States; iting the taking of pictures in the Senate wishing to submit written testimony Whereas the public health system that Chamber) be temporarily suspended for the for the hearing record should send it to keeps our communities healthy and safe is sole and specific purpose of permitting the the Committee on Energy and Natural changing as technologies advance, public at- Senate Photographic Studio to photograph Resources, United States Senate, titudes toward health shift, and more health the United States Senate in actual session Washington, DC 20510–6150, or by email and safety options become available; on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at the hour of 2:15 to [email protected], or p.m. Whereas the value of a strong public health [email protected]. system is in the air we breathe, the water we SEC. 2. The Sergeant at Arms of the Senate drink, the food we eat, and the places where is authorized and directed to make the nec- For further information, please con- we live, learn, work, and play; essary arrangements therefore, which ar- tact Dan Adamson at (202) 224–2871, Whereas public health professionals help rangements shall provide for a minimum of Kristen Granier at (202) 224–1219, or communities prepare for, withstand, and re- disruption to Senate proceedings. Afton Zaunbrecher at (202) 224–5479.

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The assistant legislative clerk read fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: sent that it adjourn under the previous as follows: A bill (H.R. 2575) to amend the Internal order. A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 92) Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour There being no objection, the Senate authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds threshold for classification as a full-time at 7:57 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, employee for purposes of the employer man- for the National Peace Officers Memorial April 8, 2014, at 10 a.m. Service and the National Honor Guard and date in the Patient Protection and Afford- Pipe Band Exhibition. able Care Act and replace it with 40 hours. f The PRESIDING OFFICER. There Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I being no objection, the Senate pro- would ask for a second reading and ob- NOMINATIONS ceeded to consider the concurrent reso- ject to my own request. Executive nominations received by lution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ob- the Senate: Mr. MENENDEZ. I ask unanimous jection having been heard, the bill will HARRY S TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION receive its second reading on the next consent the concurrent resolution be STEVEN H. COHEN, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE A MEMBER OF agreed to, and the motion to reconsider legislative day. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HARRY S TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING DE- be laid upon the table, with no inter- f CEMBER 10, 2019. (REAPPOINTMENT) vening action or debate. ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 8, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 2014 GORDON O. TANNER, OF ALABAMA, TO BE GENERAL objection, it is so ordered. COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE, VICE The concurrent resolution (H. Con. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I ask CHARLES A. BLANCHARD, RESIGNED. Res. 92) was agreed to. unanimous consent that when the Sen- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ate completes its business today, it ad- JANE TOSHIKO NISHIDA, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN AS- f journ until 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 8, SISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL 2014; that following the prayer and PROTECTION AGENCY, VICE MICHELLE DEPASS, RE- SIGNED. pledge, the morning hour be deemed RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY DEPARTMENT OF STATE expired, the Journal of proceedings be Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I ask THOMAS P. KELLY III, OF CALIFORNIA, A CAREER MEM- approved to date, and the time for the BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- unanimous consent the Senate proceed two leaders be reserved for their use ISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- to the immediate consideration en bloc DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES later in the day; that following any OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI. of the following resolutions which were leader remarks, the Senate be in a pe- INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND submitted earlier today: S. Res. 414; S. riod of morning business until 12:30 SUNIL SABHARWAL, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED Res. 415; and S. Res. 416. p.m., with Senators permitted to speak STATES ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE There being no objection, the Senate therein for up to 10 minutes each, with INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND FOR A TERM OF TWO proceeded to consider the resolutions the time equally divided and controlled YEARS, VICE DOUGLAS A. REDIKER, RESIGNED. en bloc. between the two leaders or their des- f Mr. MENENDEZ. I ask unanimous ignees; that the Senate recess from consent that the resolutions be agreed 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. to allow for CONFIRMATIONS to, the preambles, where applicable, be weekly caucus meetings; further, that Executive nominations confirmed by agreed to, and the motions to recon- the majority control the time from 2:15 the Senate April 7, 2014: sider be laid upon the table en bloc, p.m. until 3:15 p.m. and the Repub- DEPARTMENT OF STATE with no intervening action or debate. licans control the time from 3:15 p.m. MARK BRADLEY CHILDRESS, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AM- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without until 4:15 p.m. BASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF objection, it is so ordered. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE UNITED RE- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without PUBLIC OF TANZANIA. The resolutions en bloc were agreed objection, it is so ordered. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY to. f The preambles were agreed to. FRANCIS XAVIER TAYLOR, OF MARYLAND, TO BE PROGRAM UNDER SECRETARY FOR INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYSIS, (The resolutions, with their pre- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. ambles, are printed in today’s RECORD Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, this L. REGINALD BROTHERS, JR., OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE UNDER SECRETARY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) evening cloture was filed on the motion DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.

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H.R. 2413, THE WEATHER NOAA, but often is found in the external re- agency does in its strategic plans, annual per- FORECASTING IMPROVEMENT ACT search community and labs that work with formance plans, and budgets. NOAA. That collaboration must and will con- The language in the bill before us today in- SPEECH OF tinue under this legislation. structs NOAA to prioritize, a process that is al- HON. SUZANNE BONAMICI In addition, the bill includes an explicit focus ready in place. The legislative record is clear OF OREGON on tapping the expertise of social scientists in on this subject. The Committee abandoned a how to best communicate risks and warnings value direction to the agency and instead IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the public. Witnesses who came before the adopted a simple process direction. Tuesday, April 1, 2014 Science Committee emphasized the impor- My willingness to support the Amendment in Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- tance of this work. the Nature of a Substitute and the underlying port of H.R. 2413, the Weather Forecasting The best forecasting skill and technology in bill, and to recommend that colleagues on my Improvement Act. This bill represents a bipar- the world won’t be as effective unless the side of the aisle do the same, was based in tisan agreement by members of the Science, messages to the public result in the right safe- part on conversations with NOAA reflecting Space, and Technology Committee. I am ty-response. their understanding that the shift away from pleased to join my colleagues on the other The bill before us today is designed to im- ‘‘Top Priority’’ represented a significant im- side of the aisle, the bill’s sponsor, Mr. prove public safety, enhance the American provement to the legislation. I would not sup- BRIDENSTINE, subcommittee Chair economy, and transform the innovation culture port legislation that sought to make weather SCHWEIKERT, the former subcommittee Chair at NOAA. I am confident that its passage will forecasting superior to other areas of work at STEWART, and Chair SMITH, in support of this improve weather forecasting and tangibly ben- OAR, and the weather community would not bill. I want to thank them, as well as Ranking efit our constituents. support that either. Witnesses from across that Member JOHNSON, for their work on this impor- I can assure all Members that weather re- community were very articulate on the inter- tant bill. search is strengthened in this bill, but not at connected nature of work in these three budg- Members on both sides of the aisle can be the expense of other important work at NOAA. eting areas at NOAA. Proof that the minority assured that this bill represents a truly bipar- During the committee process we heard would not support language that placed tisan effort, and is built on extensive discus- from witness after witness who stressed that weather research in front of climate or oceans sions with, and advice from, the weather com- weather forecasting involves many different research can easily be found in our unani- munity. scientific disciplines, and this integrated, multi- mous opposition to the original version of this After the devastating tornados in his district, disciplinary approach reflects an under- bill, which moved through the subcommittee Mr. BRIDENSTINE introduced a well-intended bill standing that we cannot choose to strengthen on a partisan vote. Only after the prioritization that went a long way toward improving the one area of research at OAR without endan- issue was addressed were minority committee tools available to NOAA for evaluating emerg- gering the progress in the other areas be- members willing to support the bill. ing forecast technologies. His emphasis on cause they are all interconnected. Physical Although H.R. 2413 does not reprioritize tornado research was appropriate and helpful. and chemical laws do not respect OAR’s funding from climate or oceans research to At the Subcommittee markup, Mr. GRAYSON budgeting boundaries of climate, weather, and weather research, the bill does include some added a valuable amendment for a focused oceans and this bill does not step beyond ad- reprioritization across weather programs at hurricane research program. dressing organizational issues in weather at NOAA. The most significant financial move is Mr. STEWART, then the Chairman of the En- NOAA. shifting the technology transfer program and vironment Subcommittee, worked with my staff I want to be clear about what this bill does account from the National Weather Service to and me on an Amendment in the Nature of a and does not do, because there seems to be NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Substitute to add to the tools and programs in some confusion on the Hill and elsewhere. Research. the original bill. There is no question that the bill as introduced There is reprioritization within OAR, it can We drew on expert advice from the weather threatened NOAA’s ability to make expert all be found in how the Office of Oceanic and enterprise and from extensive reports from the judgments about how to distribute research Atmospheric Research lays out its own weath- National Academy of Sciences and the Na- support among climate, weather, and oceans er research effort. For example, the bill puts in tional Academy of Public Administration. Ex- work. The original language of H.R. 2413 place a clear process that ties the needs of perts told us that to improve weather fore- would have required that weather-related ac- forecasters at the National Weather Service to casting, the research at the Office of Oceans tivities be the ‘‘top priority’’ across all NOAA the research initiatives at OAR. and Atmospheric Research (OAR) and the offices. This clearly would have put weather at On the question of funding for weather re- forecasting at the National Weather Service the front of the line in budget and planning ef- search, I remind my colleagues that the total had to be better coordinated; this legislation forts compared to oceans or climate. amount requested for weather and forecasting contains provisions to improve that coordina- That language raised significant concerns research at NOAA in the FY2015 budget is tion. for Members on my side of the aisle, in part $207 million. In addition to the $84 million re- This bill encourages NOAA to integrate re- because there was no hearing record to sup- quested for OAR weather research, another search and operations in a way that models port such a reordering of programs. On the $123 million was requested for science and the successful innovation structure used by contrary, the testimony we received reflected technology at the National Weather Service. the Department of Defense. consensus that such direction would be This exceeds the amount requested for cli- The bill we are considering today also cre- counter-productive, and would not sub- mate research by $19 million. ates numerous opportunities for the broader stantively improve weather forecasting. As I have stated previously, expert wit- weather community to provide insights to In light of that record, and the real goal of nesses testifying on this matter emphasized NOAA. the bill’s original sponsors to have a bipartisan that improving weather forecasting accuracy At every opportunity, we charge the agency bill, Chairman STEWART and Mr. BRIDENSTINE requires prioritizing into oceans and climate. to consult with the American weather industry agreed to accept a change in that language to The physics and chemistry of these three and researchers as they develop research simply direct NOAA to ‘‘prioritize’’ weather-re- areas makes them interconnected in a way plans and undertake new initiatives. We also lated work. Instead of a value statement that that budgeting obscures. press NOAA to get serious about exploring puts weather in front of all other initiatives, we Weather is defined as what happens in the private sector solutions to their data needs. adopted a neutral process statement. This lan- atmosphere in any 14-day period. Droughts The bill makes clear that we expect the his- guage was discussed with NOAA, and my and tropical storm seasons are driven by torical support for extramural research to con- staff and my Democratic colleagues on the longer-term processes, well beyond 14 days. tinue. The engine of weather forecasting inno- committee were satisfied with their response. The severe weather phenomena that have vation has not always been found within In other words, setting priorities is what the been ravaging our country in recent years are

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:19 Apr 08, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K07AP8.001 E07APPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E530 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 7, 2014 climatic events that are the result of processes the town was included in the Pagosa Fire Pro- cue Mission which gives back to the commu- that can be measured in seasons and even tection District as well as the Pagosa Area nity so willingly. I would like to congratulate all years. Water and Sanitation District, resulting in do- the volunteers who have helped this organiza- Ocean and climate research undoubtedly mestic water being made available to town tion over the past fifty years and I encourage support weather forecasting improvement. residents. them to continue their important service. Similarly, understanding short-term phe- Not only has he tirelessly served the resi- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Illinois’ Sixteenth nomena—weather—has implications for dents of Pagosa Springs, but he has served District of Illinois, I wish to express our appre- oceans and climate. The bill as amended re- as a visionary seeking to expand geothermal ciation for Rockford Rescue Mission’s impres- flects this understanding. energy by using the natural resources of his sive service to the community and their dili- Thank you, again, to Chair SMITH and Rank- town. As a result, Mr. Aragon has played a gent work. ing Member JOHNSON for giving us the support key role in Pagosa Springs supporting and ex- f to work out a compromise. And I want reit- ploring geothermal energy for commercial use. erate my thanks to Mr. BRIDENSTINE for his One project that still engages his attention is RECOGNIZING 100TH ANNIVERSARY willingness to work with us and accept the Pagosa Springs Geothermal Greenhouse OF WISCONSIN 4–H PROGRAM changes to the original bill. Partnership. Through a unanimous vote of the Mr. Speaker, weather is not a partisan Town Council led by Mr. Aragon, the town of HON. REID J. RIBBLE issue. The American public needs and de- Pagosa Springs is in partnership with various OF WISCONSIN serves the best weather forecasting system community residents in developing green- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we can provide. houses for production of various agricultural Monday, April 7, 2014 This bill has broad support in the weather products on permaculture principles. The geo- community among research institutions, estab- thermal greenhouse partnership will also serve Mr. RIBBLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lished businesses, and emerging companies. as an avenue to educate the community on recognize the 100th anniversary of Wiscon- Supporters include: The American Commercial this viable green energy source and its many sin’s 4–H Youth Development tradition. The Space Weather Association, University Con- benefits. very first meeting occurred on October 30th, sortium for Atmospheric Research, GeoOptics, Mr. Speaker, it is truly an honor to recog- 1914 in Walworth County in southeastern Wis- Planet IQ, and The Weather Coalition. nize Mr. Aragon’s tireless service to his com- consin. 4–H stands for ‘‘Head, Heart, Hands I particularly want to thank Mr. STEWART, the munity over these many years. I stand with and Health.’’ There are 350,000 youth enrolled former Chair of the Environment Sub- the residents of the town of Pagosa Springs in in my state’s 4–H Youth Development pro- committee, whose attitude throughout the saluting this remarkable man and congratu- gram, and the 8th District is home to more process was collaborative and constructive, al- lating him on a lifetime of service. than 13,000 of these exceptional young lead- lowing us to arrive at the bipartisan bill we f ers. have before us today. Chair SCHWEIKERT, who 4–H’s slogan is ‘‘Learn by doing″, and that took on the Chairmanship of the Sub- CELEBRATING THE ROCKFORD is certainly true in Wisconsin. This partnership committee when Mr. STEWART went to the RESCUE MISSION’S 50TH ANNI- between the University of Wisconsin, U.S. De- Committee on Appropriations, has brought VERSARY partment of Agriculture and county govern- with him that same collaborative spirit. And fi- ment has a tremendous history of engaging nally, thank you to all of the very hardworking HON. ADAM KINZINGER youth to pursue excellence in the areas of staff on both sides of the aisle. OF ILLINOIS leadership, citizenship and life-skills. The pro- In summary, this bill does not reallocate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gram offers youth experiences in large and small animal projects, dairy-related activities, money from oceans or climate to weather re- Monday, April 7, 2014 search, I would not support a bill that did that. tractor driving contests, different shooting What the bill does do is to launch some new Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, it is sports and wildlife management. Wisconsin’s management processes designed to give tax- an honor to rise today in celebration of the 4–H Youth Development program has pro- payers a better return on their investment Rockford Rescue Mission, which is set to cele- vided youth in rural and urban settings with a while opening the door to exploring commer- brate its 50th Anniversary this May. unique opportunity develop skills that will cial opportunities that could reduce costs at Mr. Ray Stewart rented a building in 1964 in serve them well throughout their lifetimes. NOAA. This bill can drive meaningful cultural downtown Rockford in order to establish the As Congressman, I thank the many Univer- change at NOAA, harvest the benefits of re- Rockford Rescue Mission. There was a sign sity of Wisconsin educators and volunteers search tied to operational needs, and accom- on the door that read, ‘‘All are welcome here. that have contributed so much to this program plish that without significant spending in- The alcoholic, the addict, the stranger, the so- over the last 100 years. As a proud Member creases. journer, the pilgrim, the poor. There is hope of the House Agriculture Committee, I encour- This legislation will make real and measur- for all who enter here.’’ This important work age residents in Northeast Wisconsin to cele- able improvements in weather research and continues fifty years later and I am proud of brate this organization’s rich history and tradi- weather forecasting. I urge my colleagues to the service they have provided to many con- tion through the centennial events scheduled support this effort, and to vote yes on this bill. stituents in Illinois’ Sixteenth Congressional during the 2014 calendar year. f District. f The Rockford Rescue Mission is open twen- ROSS ARAGON TRIBUTE ty-four hours a day, three hundred sixty-five TRIBUTE TO BJORN BERG days a year. They serve Rockford and the sur- HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON rounding communities by providing prevention HON. TOM LATHAM OF COLORADO and recovery services for addiction, abuse, OF IOWA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and destructive relations. They are also the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES primary provider for meals and shelter in Monday, April 7, 2014 northern Illinois and are able to provide these Monday, April 7, 2014 Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in services with private donations from individ- Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor of Mr. Ross Aragon, a distinguished uals, foundations, businesses, organizations, congratulate and recognize Bjorn Berg of US public servant from Pagosa Springs, CO. Mr. and churches. None of this would be possible Bank in Des Moines, Iowa for being named a Aragon has served the town of Pagosa without the tremendous help of the over 500 2014 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award- Springs for over 38 years, making him the volunteers who contribute nearly 45,000 hours winning central Iowa publication, Business longest serving town trustee and Mayor in the throughout the year. Record. history of Colorado. During the Rockford Rescue Mission’s 2013 Since 2000, Business Record has under- During his tenure as Mayor, Mr. Aragon was fiscal year, they served over 160,000 meals, taken an exhaustive annual review to identify instrumental in improving the quality of police provided over 58,000 beds for lodging, distrib- a standout group of young leaders in the protection, expanding the town’s boundaries uted over 159,000 items, facilitated over Greater Des Moines area who are making an by annexing the business corridor, expanding 10,000 counseling sessions, and served over impact in their communities and their careers. recreational programs and facilities, and es- 2,500 clinic patients. Each year, forty up-and-coming community tablishing the parks and trail systems within The City of Rockford and surrounding com- and business leaders under 40 years of age the town. Additionally, under his leadership, munities can take pride in the Rockford Res- are selected for this prestigious distinction,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:19 Apr 08, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K07AP8.001 E07APPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 7, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E531 which is based on a combined criteria of com- Berlin. Thus, Lieutenant Silberberg left the ar- After his retirement, Mr. Tyler was elected to munity involvement and success in their cho- chives behind and joined the Allies’ effort in the Pasadena City Council in 1997, where he sen career field. The 2014 class of Forty one of the War’s last big campaigns in Eu- served for twelve years. Known for his astute Under 40 honorees join an impressive roster rope. The military career of Lieutenant financial expertise, Sid effectively led the city of nearly 600 business leaders and growing. Silberberg is truly one for the history books. through the effects of the power industry de- Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- His accomplishments earned him much honor regulation, chairing the city’s Deregulation resent leaders like Bjorn in the United States and respect and were noted by the BBC, Committee. A supporter of the outdoors, par- Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- Memphis Commercial Appeal and the Ninth ticularly trees, he helped pass a tree protec- ognize and applaud Mr. Berg for utilizing his Infantry Division Association. He served over- tion ordinance in Pasadena, which protected talents to better both his community and the seas twice during World War II: first with the oak trees and other species growing on public great state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues in 9th Infantry from Normandy to VE Day and and private property, an accomplishment of the House to join me in congratulating Bjorn then with Military Intelligence and Counter In- which he was very proud. on receiving this esteemed designation, thank- telligence during the initial occupation of Ger- Sid believed in active participation in his ing those at Business Record for their great many. Because of his honorable federal active community, and to that end, his record of work, and wishing each member of the 2014 duty service, he held the rank of Major in the community service is impressive. He served Forty Under 40 class continued success. active Reserve and was assigned to Military on the boards of the Pasadena Community f Intelligence at the Memphis Army Reserve Foundation, Eastern Sierra Land Trust, Pacific School. Finding importance in community in- Asia Museum and Descanso Gardens, was a HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF volvement, Silberberg was also a member of trustee and board chair at Chandler School, LIEUTENANT COLONEL DAVID the prestigious Leila Scott Lodge F. & A.M. was on the Vestry at All Saints Episcopal DARWIN SILBERBERG and the American Legion Post 189. Church, and gave generously to open space Once he resettled in the United States after and environmental causes. HON. STEVE COHEN World War II, Silberberg attended Loyola Col- Married for fifty-five years, Sid and his wife OF TENNESSEE lege in Baltimore, Maryland and earned an Betsey, have four children, Toby, David, Rich- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES L.L.B Degree from the University of Baltimore ard and Becky, and eight grandchildren. Monday, April 7, 2014 Law School in 1951. Soon after, he returned Sid was an irreplaceable part of our commu- to Memphis to earn a B.S. Degree from Chris- Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nity, and he will be sorely missed. He was a tian Brothers University (CBU) in 1956. Among model public servant, admired by all as a man honor the life and achievements of First Lieu- his several awards, Silberberg was recognized tenant David Darwin Silberberg. Mr. Silberberg of impeccable character, a great gentleman, for his contributions to society as a recipient of and a trusted friend. I ask all members to join served as an accomplished attorney in Mem- the CBU Distinguished Alumnus Award of phis and has been internationally recognized me in remembering one of Pasadena’s most 1974. He also served as the President of the admired citizens, Sid Tyler. for his discovery during World War II of count- National Alumni Board at CBU. less documents and priceless works of art that In addition to being a war hero, Lieutenant f were hidden by the Nazis in Germany. Al- Silberberg was a successful attorney and civic though not technically a member of the famed activist in the city of Memphis, including within JACK COTTON TRIBUTE ‘‘Monuments Men’’ now receiving acclaim in the Memphis Jewish community. A year fol- Hollywood, his achievements were no less no- lowing his death in 2007, Silberberg was one table. of a few notable lawyers and judges honored HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON Lieutenant Silberberg was born in at the 2008 Memphis Bar Association Memo- OF COLORADO Niedenstein, Germany on March 20, 1921 to rial Service during Law Week. The city of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lee and Rosa Silberberg. In 1936, as the Memphis and the state of Tennessee lost a Nazis were gaining power, he and his family legend on July 14, 2007, and the difference he Monday, April 7, 2014 moved to Memphis, TN. When World War II made each and every day will always be re- Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, it is truly an broke out, he joined the U.S. Army and went membered. I ask all of my colleagues to join honor to rise today in recognition of Dr. Jack to fight against his native land. While with his me in remembering Lieutenant David Darwin ‘‘Doc’’ Cotton, who bravely fought in World unit in the Harz Mountains of Germany he Silberberg. His was truly a life well-lived. War II in the Navy on a supply ship, a hospital came across a broken down truck in a ditch f ship, and eventually on a troop transport ship, outside of Degenershausen with various pa- the USS Buckingham. pers scattered around. As a German speaker, A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO SIDNEY he could read the papers and they appeared F. TYLER In 1943, Dr. Cotton received a draft notice, to be important, including one signed by Ger- but under naval medical requirements, he was man Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop, HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF three inches too tall. Unwavering in his deter- so he investigated them further. This led him mination to serve, he subtly hunched over dur- OF CALIFORNIA ing his evaluation so he would be eligible to and his unit to the Chateau Degenershausen, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where he and his group uncovered numerous serve. While many, if not most, would have files full of military command papers dating Monday, April 7, 2014 tried to escape the draft, Dr. Cotton did what- back to World War I. Some of the documents Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ever he could to serve. were even signed by Adolf Hitler, Kaiser Wil- honor the memory of Sidney F. Tyler, of Pasa- The Buckingham, on which Dr. Cotton helm II, and Otto von Bismarck. dena, California, a man of great integrity, a served, transported troops throughout the Upon questioning of the Chateau’s owners, dedicated public servant, and an outstanding South Pacific, and in fact carried the final he learned the locations of two other hiding community leader, who passed away on Fri- transport of forces to Nagasaki, Japan, a cru- places for similar documents, both of them lo- day, March 28, 2014. cial factor in our victory in the Second World cated in the Harz Mountains. One of the loca- Sid was born in Abington, Pennsylvania on War. tions was Castle Falkenstein, where the Lieu- July 19, 1932. While in his teens, after his Though it was an obstacle to his naval serv- tenant not only found archives dating as far family moved to Colorado, he developed a ice, his height would become an invaluable back as the Franco-Prussian War, but also nu- great love of the outdoors, particularly for asset during his college basketball career. So merous crates holding paintings, sculptures camping, skiing and hiking. He earned his valuable, in fact, that Dr. Cotton became an and other artistic works, comprising the entire Bachelor’s Degree in American Government NBA player with the Denver Nuggets from Library of the Berlin Academy of Arts. After from Harvard in 1954, and then served in the 1948 to 1950. Always dedicated to service, he discovering that officials in Berlin had ordered Marine Corps for three years, stationed in went on to serve as a coach, professor, and that the documents be burned Lieutenant Japan and Korea. Sid began working in the athletic director at Adams State University. Silberberg prevented their destruction, thereby pharmaceutical marketing research field short- Mr. Speaker, it is a distinct privilege to rec- saving countless historical artifacts, enough to ly after his honorable discharge in 1957. In ognize Dr. Jack ‘‘Doc’’ Cotton for his service fill fifty C–47 transport planes. 1969, Mr. Tyler moved his family to Pasadena to our country and his communities. I con- In the midst of these critical discoveries, it and accepted a position with Tenet Healthcare gratulate him on a long and successful career was learned that 250,000 German soldiers the following year, where he remained until re- and thank him for the many sacrifices he had made a major defensive stand outside tiring as executive vice president in 1994. made to preserve our freedom.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:19 Apr 08, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K07AP8.008 E07APPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E532 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 7, 2014 COMMANDER WARREN E. CUPPS sioned in 2012 celebrating the first time our HONORING PAUL NICHOLSON’S CHANGE OF COMMAND great city has been named as a Naval vessel SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY to honor our city. The citizens of Fort Worth HON. KAY GRANGER have embraced the Sailors of USS Fort Worth HON. ADAM KINZINGER OF TEXAS with true Texas hospitality. Our city maintains OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a proud military heritage and is home to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, April 7, 2014 Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Monday, April 7, 2014 Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Base. Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I honor Commander Warren E. Cupps, Captain The charge of command is an immense re- rise today to honor Mr. Paul Nicholson, of the USS Fort Worth. The sixteenth of April sponsibility. It is the very soul of our Navy Streator City Manager, and to recognize his two thousand fourteen marks a historic day for since 1775. It represents the finest level of many years of service to the citizens of the City of Streator, LaSalle County, and the State the United States Navy and the City of Fort leadership. Commander Cupps upheld the of Illinois. Worth. Commander Warren E. Cupps will highest degree of naval standards and Navy complete his successful tour as the Com- Paul has served for more than 40 years in traditions when commanding his Sailors. manding Officer of USS Fort Worth LCS 3, city management for the City of Streator and Through relentless hard work and determina- Crew 103 Rough Riders. other municipalities. He has been a reliable Commander Cupps successfully com- tion, Commander Cupps exemplified Fort steward of city resources in Streator and manded his ship and her Sailors through six- Worth’s ‘‘Grit and Tenacity’’. The planks of helped save the city time and funds due to his teen months of arduous sea duty. Taking USS Fort Worth are engraved with his leader- professionalism and expertise. Command on the seventh of December two ship in professionalism, honor and virtue. Paul will be retiring from the position of City Manager after a new manager is selected. I thousand twelve, he commanded over 80 Sail- Finally, I will say the lasting impression with- ors as crewmembers, mission package de- would like to thank him for all he has done for in the bulwarks of USS Fort Worth will be the the residents of Streator and LaSalle County. tachment crews and aviation detachment per- true loyalty and trust in which he instilled in his sonnel. He has been instrumental in guiding He has been a leader and advocate for many Sailors. At all times, Commander Cupps put the various mission packages including Sur- important issues throughout his years of serv- face Warfare Mission Package Detachment his ship and her crew above himself. Warren, ice, and has become a well-respected mem- One, HSM–35 Detachment ONE and Mine as a dear friend, I will say Bravo Zulu on your ber of the community. Countermeasures Mission Package Detach- Command at Sea. Thank you for taking care While he is leaving his post and heading ment Three. of our men and women in uniform and keep- into retirement, I know that Paul will always be His leadership as the commanding officer is ing our ship combat ready. You are a great there to lend a helping hand or offer advice to evident when the Commander of Naval Sur- American and a Naval Officer of high honor those in need. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the face Forces in the U.S. Pacific Fleet awarded and virtue. Fair Winds and Following Seas! 16th District of Illinois, I wish to express our USS Fort Worth the 2013 Battle Effectiveness deepest thanks to Paul Nicholson for his com- mendable years of service and dedication. award. The Battle ‘‘E’’ is one of the highest f awards presented to a ship. An annual award, f it recognizes ships and crews who have dem- TRIBUTE TO JOE BENESH A TRIBUTE TO DR. EDWIN C. onstrated their combat readiness with superior KRUPP performances in six categories in which they have maintained excellence and high stand- HON. TOM LATHAM HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF ards. OF IOWA OF CALIFORNIA Commander Cupps has led his crew IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through many milestones and achievements IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES throughout the early life of USS Fort Worth. Monday, April 7, 2014 During his tenure, the ship completed Final Monday, April 7, 2014 Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Contract Trials, the Cybersecurity Inspection, Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Edwin C. Krupp as he celebrates 40 years as Director of Griffith Observatory in Los the Technical Evaluation and Initial Oper- congratulate and recognize Joe Benesh of ational Testing and Evaluation Period. Angeles. During these past four decades, Dr. RDG Planning in Des Moines, Iowa for being Final Contract Trials is a major ship inspec- Krupp has become an expert on ancient, pre- tion by the Board of Inspection and Survey, a named a 2014 Forty Under 40 honoree by the historic, and traditional astronomy, authored congressionally mandated inspection. In the award-winning central Iowa publication, Busi- extensive publications on astronomical and life of a newly constructed ship, it is the final ness Record. science education to promote the field to the inspection where the ship’s material condition Since 2000, Business Record has under- general public, and established Griffith Ob- and operations are thoroughly tested. This is taken an exhaustive annual review to identify servatory as one of Los Angeles’ iconic des- one of the last milestones in a ship’s first year a standout group of young leaders in the tinations. of life. Commander Cupps led his crew Greater Des Moines area who are making an Prior to directing the most-visited public ob- through the first-ever trial period for the new- impact in their communities and their careers. servatory in the world, Dr. Krupp graduated with a B.A. in physics and astronomy from Po- est class of ships, the Littoral Combat Ship. Each year, forty up-and-coming community In addition, USS Fort Worth is completing mona College in 1966; he followed with M.A. and business leaders under 40 years of age their Technical Evaluation and Initial Oper- and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Cali- ational Testing and Evaluation Period. These are selected for this prestigious distinction, fornia, Los Angeles. Dr. Krupp joined Griffith events are crucial for the Littoral Combat Ship which is based on a combined criteria of com- Observatory in 1970 as a part-time Plane- program in final testing of the seaframe, Sur- munity involvement and success in their cho- tarium Lecturer, was appointed full-time Cura- face Warfare Mission Package including sen career field. The 2014 class of Forty tor in 1972 after receiving his Ph.D. in astron- 30mm cannons, 11m fast boats with maritime Under 40 honorees join an impressive roster omy, and was named Observatory Director in security teams and an MH–60R helicopter. In of nearly 600 business leaders and growing. 1974. Soon thereafter, Dr. Krupp co-founded addition, during the crew’s Cybersecurity In- Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- Friends Of The Observatory (FOTO) in 1978 spection, the crew set a new Fleet Record of resent leaders like Joe in the United States as the Observatory’s indispensable non-profit partner. From concept to completion, Dr. excellence. Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- USS Fort Worth is one of the newest littoral Krupp led the $93 million, award-winning ren- ognize and applaud Mr. Benesh for utilizing combat ships to join our naval fleet. The Lit- ovation and expansion of the Observatory toral Combat Ship, is a fast, agile and fo- his talents to better both his community and from 2002–2006, which restored and renewed cused-mission platform designed for operation the great state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues the historic landmark, transformed its exhibits in near-shore environments and open-ocean in the House to join me in congratulating Joe and programming capabilities, and more than operation, with war fighting capabilities to de- on receiving this esteemed designation, thank- doubled the size of its public space. Attend- feat asymmetric threats such as mines, sub- ing those at Business Record for their great ance has increased every year since reopen- marines and fast surface craft. USS Fort work, and wishing each member of the 2014 ing, and now exceeds 1 million visitors annu- Worth was christened in 2010 and commis- Forty Under 40 class continued success. ally.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:19 Apr 08, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K07AP8.019 E07APPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 7, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E533 In pursuit of groundbreaking research, Dr. The dedicated staff at Open Communities Hospital and Mercy Hospital until retiring in Krupp has visited, examined, photographed, demonstrates a true, unwavering commitment 2003, at the age of 79. Dr. Kleaveland has and measured over 1,900 ancient and pre- to protecting fair housing rights and furthering been an active contributor to local and state historic sites throughout the world, and has led the development of welcoming communities. politics, with special interest in both health 38 field study tours for UCLA Extension and Mr. Speaker, our communities are best and care and education reform. other organizations to exotic locations of both strongest when they are fair and just and Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Second Dis- astronomical and archaeological interest. open. Open Communities honors the legacy of trict of Michigan, I congratulate Dr. Kleaveland Dr. Krupp has also published noteworthy the Fair Housing Act, furthers the themes of on his milestone 90th birthday and thank him texts on astronomy throughout his career, Fair Housing Month, realizes a vision for more for his service to Western Michigan and to our such as ‘‘In Search of Ancient Astronomies’’ welcoming communities and brings the Tenth nation. (1978) and ‘‘Skywatchers, Shamans & Kings— District closer together. f Astronomy and the Archeology of Power’’ I am incredibly grateful for Open Commu- (1997), both of which demonstrate his spe- nities’ dedicated service, and I am proud to DAVID DILLMAN TRIBUTE cialist contributions to the field of mark the 46th anniversary of the Fair Housing archaeoastronomy. Additionally, he has written Act. HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON several astronomy books for children, and f OF COLORADO hosted the astronomy education series IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Project Universe’’ on the Public Broadcasting TRIBUTE TO DANIEL BEYER Service (PBS), in the late 1970s. These books Monday, April 7, 2014 and broadcasts, as well as his lectures, pro- HON. TOM LATHAM Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in grams, and publications at the Observatory, OF IOWA recognition of Mr. David Dillman, a dedicated have inspired countless new astronomers and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES business and marketing teacher at Durango archaeoastronomers, not to mention tens of Monday, April 7, 2014 High School. After leaving a highly successful millions of visitors. career in sales and marketing in the private Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to It is with profound appreciation and respect sector, Mr. Dillman began his teaching career congratulate and recognize Daniel Beyer of that I congratulate Dr. Edwin C. Krupp on 40 in 1997, where he has inspired hundreds of Kabel Business Services in West Des Moines, years of leadership and innovation at Griffith students to learn more about business. Iowa for being named a 2014 Forty Under 40 Observatory. As an employee of the City of Throughout his teaching career, Mr. Dillman honoree by the award-winning central Iowa Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and took it upon himself to mentor his students publication, Business Record. Parks, Dr. Krupp embodies the best attributes and provide them with real-world business ex- Since 2000, Business Record has under- of a public servant. His dedication, energy, perience and insights to help them succeed. taken an exhaustive annual review to identify and enthusiasm is extraordinary, and people Beyond the classroom, Mr. Dillman has dili- a standout group of young leaders in the the world over have benefited from his service gently worked with local businesses to help Greater Des Moines area who are making an and scientific contributions. I now proudly ask students obtain employment. Once they have impact in their communities and their careers. you all to join me in commending Dr. Edwin C. a job, he continues to advise them on best Each year, forty up-and-coming community Krupp for going ‘‘to infinity and beyond’’ to practices to tackle problems in the workplace and business leaders under 40 years of age share the wonder of the cosmos. and encourages them to build a strong work are selected for this prestigious distinction, ethic that will serve them throughout their pro- f which is based on a combined criteria of com- fessional lives. RECOGNIZING FAIR HOUSING munity involvement and success in their cho- In his limited personal time, Mr. Dillman MONTH AND HONORING OPEN sen career field. The 2014 class of Forty continues in his service by initiating and lead- COMMUNITIES FOR ITS COMMIT- Under 40 honorees join an impressive roster ing a new Distributive Education Clubs of MENT TO FAIR HOUSING FOR of nearly 600 business leaders and growing. America (DECA) program in his high school. ALL Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- resent leaders like Daniel in the United States DECA programs and competitions provide Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- emerging business leaders training and HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER hands-on experience in the areas of hospi- OF ILLINOIS ognize and applaud Mr. Beyer for utilizing his talents to better both his community and the tality, marketing, management, finance and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES entrepreneurship. He also works to ensure Monday, April 7, 2014 great state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues in the House to join me in congratulating Daniel that his students are able to participate in the Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise during on receiving this esteemed designation, thank- Annual Securities Industry and Financial Mar- Fair Housing Month to recognize the 46th an- ing those at Business Record for their great kets Association (SIFMA) Stock Market Game niversary of the passage of the Fair Housing work, and wishing each member of the 2014 Capitol Hill Challenge every year. In addition Act and to honor Open Communities, a non- Forty Under 40 class continued success. to all of this, Mr. Dillman develops numerous profit organization in the suburban Chicago partnerships with businesses for Durango High f district I represent that is working to defend School. His enthusiasm for his craft and caring and protect fair, just housing for all. HONORING DR. I. JUSTIN for his students is something deserving of rec- In 1968, in the heart of the Civil Rights KLEAVELAND ognition. Movement, the Fair Housing Act was enacted, Mr. Speaker, it is truly an honor to recog- guaranteeing freedom from racial, ethnic, gen- HON. BILL HUIZENGA nize Mr. Dillman today for his passion for edu- der, religious, disability, sexual and marital dis- OF MICHIGAN cation and his unyielding dedication to his stu- crimination in housing. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dents. I congratulate him on his numerous Today, Open Communities honors this leg- achievements, thank him for his service, and acy and protects these rights throughout the Monday, April 7, 2014 look forward to seeing how he will continue to communities I represent. Founded in 1972, Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I inspire future generations in his classroom and this organization educates individuals, officials, rise today to congratulate Dr. I. Justin beyond. real-estate professionals and many others on Kleaveland on his 90th birthday, which he f fair housing standards. celebrates on April 11, 2014. A resident of Open Communities also conducts critical North Muskegon for over 60 years, Dr. HONORING ADELE ROSEN advocacy and offers assistance with claims Kleaveland has been an integral part of our and attorney referrals-all free of charge to the community. HON. LOIS CAPPS community. In 1951, Dr. Kleaveland joined the Army in OF CALIFORNIA Open Communities works to create a wel- the Doctor’s Draft of the Korean War, serving IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES coming, inclusive community where all can for two years in Stuttgart, Germany. Upon re- come together, build their lives and raise their turning to the United States, Dr. Kleaveland Monday, April 7, 2014 families. Born out of the Civil Rights Move- and his wife, Rosemary, settled in Muskegon, Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to ment, Open Communities is carrying on the Michigan. congratulate and honor Adele Rosen as the work that began in the 1960s and even further Upon returning from Germany, Dr. recipient of the Jewish Federation of Greater back. Kleaveland served as an internist at Hackley Santa Barbara’s 2014 Woman of Valor Award

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:19 Apr 08, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K07AP8.017 E07APPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E534 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 7, 2014 and for her years of leadership in our commu- TRIBUTE TO BRETT ADAMS fitness. The Verdugo Hills Family YMCA is nity. dedicated to combating childhood obesity and Ms. Rosen has been an active member of HON. TOM LATHAM has developed an outreach program with ele- mentary schools in the Sunland-Tujunga area the Santa Barbara community for 50 years. OF IOWA She has long been a dedicated and active to teach physical education classes. In addi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES member of the Jewish Federation, which has tion, the YMCA’s swimming training programs been a strong force for good in the Santa Bar- Monday, April 7, 2014 helps encourage young people from an early bara community for many years. During her Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to age to maintain safe and healthy lifestyles, years of service, she has served as President congratulate and recognize Brett Adams of and they provide students from the local ele- of the Jewish Federation’s Women’s Division Trilix in Johnston, Iowa for being named a mentary school with free swimming lessons. and currently serves on its Women’s Planning 2014 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award- In recognition of its 25th anniversary, the Commission. In addition to her work with the winning central Iowa publication, Business Verdugo Hills Family YMCA will honor its Jewish Federation, Ms. Rosen is the director Record. many volunteers, who have donated more of the non-profit Beyond Tolerance Education Since 2000, Business Record has under- than 4,000 hours of their time, with the Presi- Center in Santa Barbara. This center has taken an exhaustive annual review to identify dent’s Call to Service Award. been a wonderful contribution to our commu- a standout group of young leaders in the I ask all members to join me in congratu- nity, working to teach thousands of school Greater Des Moines area who are making an lating the Verdugo Hills Family YMCA for its children about the causes, instruments, and impact in their communities and their careers. 25 years of service in the Sunland-Tujunga dangers of discrimination and violence. Each year, forty up-and-coming community area. Ms. Rosen has also served as a board and business leaders under 40 years of age member of CALM, which strives to prevent, are selected for this prestigious distinction, f assess and treat child abuse in Santa Barbara which is based on combined criteria of com- HONORING MR. DON COATES AND County, a sustaining member of the Women’s munity involvement and success in their cho- HIS 40 YEARS OF MUSIC AT Board of the Santa Barbara Art Museum, a life sen career field. The 2014 class of Forty ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICUL- member of Hadassah and Congregation B’nai Under 40 honorees join an impressive roster TURAL COLLEGE Brith Sisterhood, Friend of Ensemble Theater, of nearly 600 business leaders and growing. and the Santa Barbara Symphony. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- Ms. Rosen’s commitment to helping others resent leaders like Brett in the United States HON. AUSTIN SCOTT and strengthening our community is truly an Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- OF GEORGIA inspiration. May we all find the perseverance ognize and applaud Mr. Adams for utilizing his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and passion that has inspired Ms. Rosen to talents to better both his community and the leave her indelible mark upon our community. great state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues in Monday, April 7, 2014 the House to join me in congratulating Brett on Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speak- f receiving this esteemed designation, thanking er, I am honored today to recognize Mr. Don those at Business Record for their great work, Coates for his leadership of the music depart- PENBROOK LEO CLUB and wishing each member of the 2014 Forty ment at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Under 40 class continued success. ABAC. It is appropriate at this milestone to re- HON. LOU BARLETTA f flect on and celebrate his achievements. For a small agricultural college of just 3,665 OF PENNSYLVANIA A TRIBUTE TO THE VERDUGO students, ABAC has a rich musical history. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HILLS FAMILY YMCA Each year the university sponsors a major Monday, April 7, 2014 jazz festival that attracts participation from HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF well-known jazz performing artists as well as Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor OF CALIFORNIA top high school jazz bands from across the the Penbrook Leo Club which is celebrating IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES state. This festival has seen performances five years of service to the Harrisburg, Penn- from jazz greats including Maynard Ferguson, sylvania community. Monday, April 7, 2014 Nat Adderly, Jamie Abersold, Ron Diehl, and Penbrook Leo Club was chartered in 2009 Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Bobby Shew. as a way for teenagers in Harrisburg to serve honor the Verdugo Hills Family YMCA of Also included in this annual festival is the their community through volunteerism. Since Tujunga, CA upon its 25th anniversary. accomplished ABAC Jazz Ensemble. The en- that time, the members of this organization The Verdugo Hills Family YMCA has had a semble has entertained audiences throughout have engaged in many projects to improve the strong presence in the Sunland-Tujunga area the southeastern United States, Mexico, and local area. They have helped beautify Harris- for many decades. Originally started in the even Europe. Additionally, they performed on burg by adopting a mile of the Capital Area early 1950s, the YMCA became a centralized the world stage on three occasions: in 1996, Greenbelt, participating in park and street gathering place for community activity. As a as part of the Olympic Games opening cere- cleaning, and maintaining a Memorial Garden result of increasing popularity and financial mony in Atlanta, GA, in 1982 and 1984, when at the community park. Members actively en- support throughout the 1980s, the Verdugo they played at the Knoxville, TN, and New Or- gage with local residents by visiting nursing Hills Family YMCA sought to expand in order leans, LA, world’s fairs, respectively. homes, assisting with holiday parades and to better meet the needs of the community, Forty years ago, none of this would have dinners, and participating in events such as and so 25 years ago, the YMCA moved into been imagined possible, for no such music National Night Out. The club has also raised its 6840 Foothill Boulevard facility in Tujunga. program existed at ABAC. Mr. Don Coates money for organizations such as Diabetes Since then, the Verdugo Hills Family YMCA started the music program at ABAC upon join- Education and Research, the Juvenile Diabe- has played a vital role in strengthening the ing the staff after he received his masters in tes Research Foundation, Lions Clubs Inter- community by providing quality programs for musical education from Florida State Univer- national Foundation, and the Northeast Penn- youth development, healthy living and social sity in 1974. A colleague lauded, ‘‘For many sylvania Lions Eye. Today, the 20 current responsibility, not just for young people, but years, he was the entire program—directing members of this club continue to find ways to for people of all ages. concert band, jazz band, and choir, in addition improve lives for the residents of South Cen- The Verdugo Hills Family YMCA offers to teaching most of the music classes.’’ His tral Pennsylvania. Sunland-Tujunga area residents many oppor- dedication has brought music to Georgia and Mr. Speaker, for the last five years, the tunities for involvement with a wide variety of to the world. For that, his 40 years as a musi- Penbrook Leo Club has served as an invalu- programs and services, including camp, adult cal educator should be celebrated. able asset to the Harrisburg community. fitness, chaplain services, photography, pre- Mr. Speaker, please join me, on behalf of Therefore, I commend all the members of this school, an art and literature club, and many the great people of Georgia’s Eighth Congres- organization that have devoted their time and community events and lectures. One particular sional District, in recognizing Mr. Coates for energy to bettering their community. focus is the YMCA’s effort to promote youth his service to our community and our state.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:19 Apr 08, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K07AP8.022 E07APPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS April 7, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E535 THE OCCASION OF AFFIRMATIONS LGBT couples were able to finally have all of where over the Indian Ocean and has yet to TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY the same protections under the law that other be found. OF SERVICE TO THE LGBT COM- loving couples enjoy. I was proud to work with In an age where powerful technology is ca- MUNITY OF GREATER DETROIT my fellow Democratic members of Michigan’s pable of interconnecting the expanses of our Congressional delegation to successfully push world and able to provide real-time information HON. GARY C. PETERS for Federal recognition of those marriages. globally, the haunting question must be asked: OF MICHIGAN Mr. Speaker, as a long time friend, sup- How can a sophisticated commercial airliner IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES porter and ally of Affirmations and Michigan’s carrying 12 highly trained crew members and LGBT community, I am proud to recognize the 227 passengers disappear without a trace? Monday, April 7, 2014 profound impact this organization has made in Mr. Speaker, we owe it to families of those Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I Michigan over the last 25 years. The staff, who appear to have perished on Malaysia Air- rise today to congratulate the staff and sup- supporters and volunteers of Affirmations have lines Flight 370 to find answers and to take all porters of Affirmations on reaching a great touched so many lives through their years of necessary measures and make all necessary milestone in their organization’s history—twen- dedication and advocacy—fostering a dialogue improvements to ensure that a tragedy like ty-five years of service to the Greater Detroit and taking actions that have seen great steps this never happens again. LGBT community. forward in the ongoing endeavor to obtain full Modern aircraft are technological marvels, Created in 1989, Affirmations began as the equality for the LGBT community. In its first 25 capable of unrivaled aeronautical feats. The LGBT community’s answer for a need to have years, Affirmations has worked hard to fulfill its advances in aircraft technology have helped a safe haven, with a mission to provide a wel- mission and I look forward to continuing to make possible many of the smart devices we coming space where individuals of all sexual partner with its staff, supporters and volun- use daily. But a disaster involving the dis- orientations, gender identities and expres- teers as we make more progress to ensure appearance of Malaysia Flight 370 has re- sions, and cultures would be able to find sup- that our entire state is safe and supportive for vealed glaring weaknesses in aviation tech- port and acceptance. Operated entirely by vol- Michigan’s LGBT residents. nology areas of flight safety, information moni- unteers during its first 2 years, Affirmations’ f toring, and recovery. first service was a toll-free phone line, where The modern commercial airliner is among community members could call for information TRIBUTE TO PHILIP BLUMBERG the safest machines ever built. Fail-safes, sys- and assistance. Under the leadership of Affir- tem redundancies, automated controls, and mations’ first executive director, Jan Steven- HON. TOM LATHAM sophisticated radar systems ensure that al- son, programs quickly expanded to include OF IOWA most any crisis can be prevented if the best several support groups, where community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES practices of flight are observed. However, if members could find reassurance and accept- the technology was perfected, disasters like ance among their peers. Monday, April 7, 2014 that of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 could be From its humble beginnings, Affirmations Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to eliminated. quickly grew to address the evolving needs of congratulate and recognize Philip Blumberg of In the case of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, Greater Detroit’s LGBT community. At the Des Moines University for being named a the transponders—devices important to track- center of its operating philosophy is the goal 2014 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award- ing the aircraft via radar—were disabled, ef- of empowering and educating volunteers to ef- winning central Iowa publication, Business fectively eliminating most modern methods for fect positive change in their own lives and in Record. tracking the aircraft. Whether the tracking the broader community. Early on in its exist- Since 2000, Business Record has under- technology was powered down or disabled as ence tragedy struck. In 1992 as Susan taken an exhaustive annual review to identify a result of a catastrophic failure is irrelevant to Pittmann and Christine Puckett, two of Affir- a standout group of young leaders in the the question of safety. The fact that tracking mations founding members and leaders in Greater Des Moines area who are making an technology important to the recovery of an air- Michigan’s LGBT community, were murdered. impact in their communities and their careers. craft can be manually disabled in the air is a Affirmations worked with other LGBT advo- Each year, forty up-and-coming community technological flaw that must be corrected. cacy organizations in Michigan to rally the and business leaders under 40 years of age Design processes that do not adequately community and engage the public in a discus- are selected for this prestigious distinction, exploit engineering technology or that prevent sion on the need to protect all individuals from which is based on a combined criteria of com- life-saving recovery efforts and lower safety hate crimes. munity involvement and success in their cho- standards need to be fixed immediately. In ad- The mission of advocacy has not waned in sen career field. The 2014 class of Forty dition to critical safety measures, advanced the years that have followed as Affirmations Under 40 honorees join an impressive roster methods of aircraft systems information moni- has held countless community forums and cre- of nearly 600 business leaders and growing. toring need to be employed. Radar and track- ated many programs to assist its community Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- ing systems are as important to aircraft in the members. Among these programs are health resent leaders like Philip in the United States air as they are to monitoring systems on the services geared toward practices that are sen- Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- ground. sitive to an individual’s sexual orientation and ognize and applaud Mr. Blumberg for utilizing During the search for Malaysia Airlines gender identity. In a state and a country where his talents to better both his community and Flight 370, experts were required to rely on it is still unfortunately legal for companies to the great state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues unreliable ‘‘pings’’ from satellites that were fire someone based on their perceived orienta- in the House to join me in congratulating Philip only able to provide poor insight as to the lo- tion or gender identity, Affirmations provides on receiving this esteemed designation, thank- cation of the aircraft. LGBT youth with an internship program where ing those at Business Record for their great Mr. Speaker, monitoring information regard- they can gain valuable workplace skills in a work, and wishing each member of the 2014 ing the status of aircraft systems is vital in un- supportive environment, and works with other Forty Under 40 class continued success. derstanding whether operator error or system local organizations to assist community mem- f failure is responsible for aircraft disasters. Un- bers that have been the victims of discrimina- fortunately, the majority of this monitoring in- tion in the workplace. THE DISAPPEARANCE OF formation is stored internal to the aircraft, in Over my many years in public service, as a MALAYSIA AIRLINES FLIGHT 370 flight data recorders. proud ally of the LGBT community in Michi- In the case of a disappearance like that of gan, it has been a pleasure to support Affirma- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, system status in- tions’ endeavors. Whether it is marriage equal- OF TEXAS formation is essentially lost with the loss of the ity, health services funding, or protecting IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aircraft, or depends entirely on the LGBT people in the workplace and at school, recoverability of the aircraft. Affirmations has been at the forefront of advo- Monday, April 7, 2014 Advanced technology can be employed to cating for a more just, informed, and tolerant Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to send real-time information on airborne aircraft discussion of these important issues. Just two extend my sympathies to the families and to monitoring stations on the ground. If ground weekends ago, I was gratified to see that Affir- loved ones of the 239 passengers and crew operators were able to monitor the system in- mations rallied the community following Judge members of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, formation normally contained in the flight data Friedman’s historical ruling on marriage equal- which departed Kuala Lumpur enroute to Bei- recorder, recovery operations would be ity in Michigan to ensure that so many loving jing on March 8, 2014, but disappeared some- streamlined and yield much more information,

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Hundreds house. and ‘‘the most unusual, the most attractive, of concerned and anxious persons were left in f the most advanced learning facility in Dallas.’’ the dark concerning the fate of their friends, Today the Hockaday School continues to family, and loved ones aboard Malaysia Air- CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL thrive. Thanks to the Hockaday Tomorrow lines Flight 370, with little hope offered under OF THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL Capital Campaign in 2004, it is home to a the current safety, monitoring, and recovery state-of-the-art Academic Research Center, a standards. HON. KENNY MARCHANT Lower School Addition, and a Wellness Cen- Additionally, the majority of flight status in- OF TEXAS ter. Now, ten years later, the Centennial Cam- formation, telling to an aircraft’s fate, is directly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES paign aims to provide the school with even linked to the ability to recover an aircraft. Re- Monday, April 7, 2014 more facilities and initiatives in the years covery hinges on a tight timeline—the longer ahead. The Hockaday School continues to it takes to establish information concerning the Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, this week- serve as an important part of Dallas’ edu- route and aircraft system configuration, the end will mark the culmination of the centennial cational landscape, educating girls and young longer it will take to recover the aircraft. school year for The Hockaday School in Dal- women to assume positions of leadership in The family and loved ones of airline pas- las, Texas. The Hockaday School is a college an ever-changing world. sengers are entitled to receive frequent and preparatory day and boarding school for girls Throughout this centennial school year, the reliable status updates just as soon as the in- and young women in pre-kindergarten through school has hosted various festivities to com- formation is available. twelfth grade. It is an exceptionally well-re- memorate its rich history and celebrate its The availability of that information today is garded and large institution with 1,000 stu- bright future. After kicking-off the events in unduly dependent on technology that is in turn dents from eleven different countries around September, the school has put on an ongoing dependent upon the recovery of the aircraft the world. Centennial Exhibit, the Hockaday Day of Serv- but at the same time makes recovery efforts The Hockaday School today stands on the ice, and the Centennial Speaker Series. It all more difficult. same Four Cornerstones upon which it was culminates in a Centennial Week of com- Mr. Speaker, as a senior member of the founded—Character, Courtesy, Scholarship, memorative events with a luncheon on April House Homeland Security Committee, and a and Athletics. Though it has grown over the 11 and ‘‘The Party of the Century’’ finale on former Chair of its Transportation Security course of this century, it has grown to contin- April 12, complete with musical performances Subcommittee, I will continue to work with my ually fulfill the vision of its founder, Miss Ela and fireworks. This magnificent moment in the colleagues, the Administration, and respon- Hockaday, who believed that education, com- history of a venerable institution of women’s sible officials in the aviation industry to ensure bined with a sense of ethics, was essential to education will be shared by students, alum- that technological weaknesses are corrected the advancement of women in society. Miss nae, faculty, and many friends and family who and to do all I can to ensure a terrible tragedy Hockaday, born in 1875 and raised in share in the Hockaday legacy. like that of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 never Ladonia, Texas, was a lifelong educator. She Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congres- happens again. We owe the families and received her bachelor’s degree from what is sional District of Texas, I ask all my distin- loved ones of the missing passengers and today the University of North Texas and guished colleagues to join me in marking and crew members at least that much. worked in several institutions as both a teach- celebrating the centennial of The Hockaday f er and a principal in Texas and Oklahoma. School. She also attended the University of Chicago UNION FIRE COMPANY f and Columbia University. Miss Hockaday’s in- terests were especially strong in the sciences CONGRATULATING BOSMA INDUS- HON. LOU BARLETTA and, after receiving many accolades, she was TRIES AND THE ABILITYONE OF PENNSYLVANIA made head of the biology department at Dur- PROGRAM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ant State Normal School in Oklahoma in 1910. Monday, April 7, 2014 In the summer of 1913, while working her HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor small farm in South Texas and on a break OF INDIANA the Union Fire Company which is celebrating from teaching at the Oklahoma College for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES women, she received a telegram from Menter 225 years of service to the Borough of Car- Monday, April 7, 2014 lisle, Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas. B. Terrill, who had previously founded the The Union Fire Company was formed in Oc- Terrill School for Boys (now St. Mark’s School Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, tober 1788 after a fire destroyed several local of Texas) in Dallas. At his suggestion she met today I rise to recognize the outstanding work homes. The company formally organized on with several Dallas businessmen who wanted of Bosma Industries and the AbilityOne Pro- April 6, 1789 and received their first engine her to establish a girls’ preparatory school so gram. AbilityOne is an outstanding program soon after. Since that time, they have been an that their daughters might have educational committed to providing ‘‘employment opportu- important force against many historic fires in opportunities. Shortly thereafter, in September nities for people who are blind or have signifi- the region and have been instrumental in of 1913, Miss Hockaday’s School for Girls cant disabilities in the manufacture and deliv- keeping the residents of Carlisle safe. In 1931, opened in a house on North Haskell Avenue ery of products and services to the Federal the company entered into rural service, a in Dallas, with an initial enrollment of ten stu- Government.’’ Unfortunately, over 70 percent move which earned them the title of the busi- dents. of those who are blind and visually impaired est firehouse in Cumberland County. Over the Miss Hockaday’s School grew quickly, mov- are unemployed. Thanks to the efforts of past 225 years, Union Fire Company has ing to its second site on Greenville Avenue in AbilityOne, over 50,000 people who are blind taken on an integral function within the com- 1919. By the 1920s, its academic reputation or have significant disabilities have found gain- munity, extending their role to include hosting has been well established and the school ful employment. Since 1915, Indiana’s very festivals and participating in parades. grew. A Lower School and Boarding Depart- own Bosma Enterprises has been a partner of Throughout history, many of the brave men ment were added in those years. In 1931 a the program by providing job training, employ- working for Union Fire Company have pursued Junior College was added and, seven years ment services, rehabilitation and outreach pro- the call to serve and protect beyond the local later, the Music Institute was opened. Miss grams for people who are blind or visually im- level. Members of the organization served and Hockaday continued to serve as headmistress paired. In fact, Bosma is Indiana’s largest em- sometimes sacrificed their lives in the Civil until 1946 and remained involved until her ployer of people with vision loss. Last year War and World War I and II. Today, members passing a decade later. All the while she en- alone, Bosma helped 179 blind people find of the fire house continue to put their own sured the permanence of the Four Corner- gainful employment and assisted over 700 safety at risk to assure that the people of stones and the rigor of the classical education people in acclimating to their vision loss. Cumberland County are protected from de- at the school. This is about more than numbers though. It structive fires and other disasters. In 1961, The Hockaday School moved to its is about the people they are assisting. Take Mr. Speaker, for the last 225 years, the third and present location at Welch Road in the example of Robert. In the sixth grade, he Union Fire Company has served as an impor- North Dallas. The effort had begun in 1956 was diagnosed with a learning disability and

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While Robert’s vision de- BIRTHDAY OF THELDA DOBBINS year to over 20 community partners to deliver clined, he was able to work at Walmart for 15 high-quality health and social services. The years. Then, in 2010, he lost his vision entirely HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD range of services spans from providing a pedi- to glaucoma and was no longer able to work. OF MAINE atric and dentistry clinic to case management A year after he was declared legally blind, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and basic needs assistance. La Plaza’s edu- cational initiatives additionally serve over Robert found Bosma Industries and a whole Monday, April 7, 2014 new purpose in life. He went through the reha- 2,000 elementary to college-aged students. bilitation program and later began utilizing Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to These programs help encourage and support Bosma’s employment services. First, Robert recognize the 100th birthday of Mrs. Thelda Latino youth to excel in school and to pursue was taught how to acclimate himself to the Dobbins. a post-secondary education. La Plaza also outside world. He was hesitant to leave the Thelda Kirschner Dobbins was born on April provides many of these first-generation college comfort of his community but with Bosma’s 26, 1914 in Lisbon Falls, Maine. She grad- students with scholarships to ease the finan- orientation to mobility training he began to uated from Lisbon Falls High School in 1930 cial burden of college. come out of his shell. Robert learned how to at the age of 16 and went on to receive a Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in build a computer, write a check, repair a bro- teaching degree from Farmington State Nor- honoring La Plaza for its efforts to strengthen ken door and other life skills. He even learned mal School, now known as the University of and integrate the growing Latino community in sculpting and pottery at Bosma. Bosma got Maine at Farmington, as a member of the Central Indiana by providing them with vital Robert ready to take on the world through Class of 1932. Thelda went on to teach grade educational and social services. counseling, workshops on resume writing and school in Durham, Maine for three years, mak- f how to find different ways of performing every- ing $12 a week during the Great Depression. day tasks. Robert currently enjoys his time Thelda continued to teach until she married NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ volunteering at Goodwill Industries, and hopes Lester Dobbins in 1938, and the couple gave RIGHTS WEEK it will lead to a paid position soon. Bosma In- birth to their only child, Herb, in 1941. After dustries empowers people to succeed. the onset of World War II, Thelda returned to HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to extend my teaching in Sabattus and then at Pettingill OF CALIFORNIA support to the AbilityOne Program. I also want School in Lewiston until her retirement in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1971. to thank Lou Moneymaker, the President and Monday, April 7, 2014 CEO of Bosma Industries and their staff for Thelda and Lester enjoyed over 60 years of their dedication and support to changing the marriage until Lester passed away in 2000. Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, this week is Na- lives of Hoosiers struggling with blindness or Thelda continues to be an active member of tional Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This is an vision loss. They have forever transformed the Auburn community as a resident of The important reminder that there is much work these lives and have had a positive impact on Chapman House. still to be done to promote the rights and all of our communities. Mr. Speaker, please join me again in cele- needs of victims of crime in our communities. As a State senator, I was the author of the f brating the 100th birthday of Mrs. Thelda Dob- bins, who has led an extraordinary life dedi- first anti-stalking law in the country—before TRIBUTE TO JENNIFER cated to her family and the education of this legislation, there was very little legal pro- CHITTENDEN Maine’s children. tection available for stalking victims. I also f worked to establish rights for crime victims in California’s state constitution as author and HON. TOM LATHAM IN HONOR OF THE 10TH OF IOWA campaign co-chair of Proposition 115. Propo- ANNIVERSARY OF LA PLAZA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sition 115 gives victims the rights to a speedy trial, reduces the number of times crime vic- Monday, April 7, 2014 HON. ANDRE´ CARSON tims must testify, increases sentences and Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF INDIANA punishment, and requires reciprocal discovery congratulate and recognize Jennifer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of evidence. Chittenden of the Des Moines Downtown When I arrived in Congress, I made it a pri- Chamber of Commerce for being named a Monday, April 7, 2014 ority to address stalking at the federal level. In 2014 Forty Under 40 honoree by the award- Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise 1996, I introduced the Interstate Stalking Pun- winning central Iowa publication, Business today to honor La Plaza, whose tireless work ishment and Prevention Act, which was signed Record. over the past ten years has blessed thou- into law, making it a felony to cross state lines Since 2000, Business Record has under- sands in my hometown of Indianapolis. to stalk someone. I am also a cosponsor of a taken an exhaustive annual review to identify La Plaza exists to serve, empower, and in- Victims’ Rights Amendment, which gives vic- a standout group of young leaders in the tegrate the Latino community of Central Indi- tims of crime the same protections as their of- Greater Des Moines area who are making an ana. The organization was founded in 2004 fenders. Crime victims deserve equal consid- impact in their communities and their careers. through the merger of Hispanic Education eration in the criminal justice process. In addi- Each year, forty up-and-coming community Center, Fiesta Indianapolis and El Centro tion, I am a cosponsor of Justice for Crime and business leaders under 40 years of age Hispano. By bringing together the separate re- Victims Act of 2014, legislation to legislatively are selected for this prestigious distinction, sources and services under one organizational further some of the same goals of the Amend- which is based on a combined criteria of com- umbrella, La Plaza committed to provide ment. munity involvement and success in their cho- strong programming under a more efficient There is also much work to be done to sen career field. The 2014 class of Forty model. Today, La Plaza continues to fulfill this serve victims of human trafficking—a growing Under 40 honorees join an impressive roster charge through its mission of strengthening issue in Southern California. That’s why I’ve of nearly 600 business leaders and growing. Central Indiana by advocating and preparing cosponsored the Strengthening the Child Wel- Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- Latino students for educational success and fare Response to Human Trafficking Act. This resent leaders like Jennifer in the United by connecting Latino families to health and so- legislation helps ensure that child welfare States Congress and it is with great pride that cial services. agencies have the necessary tools to under- I recognize and applaud Ms. Chittenden for La Plaza is Central Indiana’s largest pro- stand the unique needs of child trafficking vic- utilizing her talents to better both her commu- vider of culturally and linguistically appropriate tims and the resources to appropriately serve nity and the great state of Iowa. I invite my services to Latino families. The organization’s them. colleagues in the House to join me in con- work is increasingly important as the Latino I encourage you to visit http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ gratulating Jennifer on receiving this esteemed population in Indianapolis continues to grow. incvrw/ to learn more about Crime Victims’ designation, thanking those at Business Data from the 2010 Census shows a 154 per- Rights Week and what we can be doing in our

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TULSI GABBARD Greater Des Moines area who are making an cession contracts do not allow for the signifi- OF HAWAII impact in their communities and their careers. cant annual capital improvements necessary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Each year, forty up-and-coming community for golf courses. The concessions approach to Monday, April 7, 2014 and business leaders under 40 years of age operating golf courses has led to an inevitable are selected for this prestigious distinction, declining state of repair. Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, from January which is based on a combined criteria of com- East Potomac Golf Course was built in 1920 6, 2014 through January 17, 2014, I was in munity involvement and success in their cho- and included three courses that accommo- Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, reporting for sen career field. The 2014 class of Forty dated all levels of play, with an 18-hole course mandatory annual National Guard training. I Under 40 honorees join an impressive roster and two 9-hole courses. East Potomac was missed rollcall votes Nos. 1–23. Had I been of nearly 600 business leaders and growing. initially segregated, with African Americans present I would have voted: Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- permitted to play only on Mondays. The Rollcall No. 1: ‘‘Present’’—On Quorum Call resent leaders like Mike in the United States course was desegregated in 1941 by the then- of the House. Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- Secretary of the Interior, Harold Ickes, fol- Rollcall No. 2: ‘‘yes’’—On Motion to Sus- ognize and applaud Mr. Banasiak for utilizing lowing pressure from an African-American pend the Rules and Pass H.R. 724. his talents to better both his community and women’s golf club, the Wake Robin Golf Club. Rollcall No. 3: ‘‘yes’’—On Motion to Sus- the great state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues However, Langston Golf Course opened in pend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, H.R. in the House to join me in congratulating Mike 1939 as a segregated course for African- 3527. on receiving this esteemed designation, thank- Americans, and is listed in the National Reg- Rollcall No. 4: ‘‘yes’’—On Motion to Sus- ing those at Business Record for their great ister of Historic Places. Langston was the pend the Rules and Pass H.R. 3628. work, and wishing each member of the 2014 home course for the Royal Golf Club and the Rollcall No. 5: ‘‘no’’—Ordering the Previous Forty Under 40 class continued success. Wake Robin Golf Club, the Nation’s first clubs Question. f for African American men and women golfers, Rollcall No. 6: ‘‘no’’—On Agreeing to the respectively. Langston, named for John Mer- Resolution H. Res. 455. OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL cer Langston, the first African-American elect- Rollcall No. 7: ‘‘yes’’—Agreeing to the DEBT ed to Congress from Virginia in 1888, was Sinema Amendment. originally a 9-hole course. Langston’s expan- Rollcall No. 8: ‘‘yes’’—Agreeing to the sion to an 18-hole course began in 1955, but Tonko Amendment. HON. MIKE COFFMAN was not completed until the mid-1980s. Rock Rollcall No. 9: ‘‘yes’’—On Motion to Recom- OF COLORADO Creek Golf Course opened in 1923 as a 9- mit with Instructions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hole course and an additional nine holes were Rollcall No. 10: ‘‘no’’—On Passage of H.R. Monday, April 7, 2014 added to it in 1926. None of the courses have 2279. Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January been modernized, all three have fallen into Rollcall No. 11: ‘‘yes’’—Final Passage of 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- disrepair, and all lack the amenities necessary H.R. 3811. fice, the national debt was Rollcall No. 12: ‘‘yes’’—On Motion to Sus- to serve the public today. $10,626,877,048,913.08. My bill would direct the Secretary of the In- pend the Rules and Pass H.R. 1513. terior, acting through the Director of NPS, to Rollcall No. 13: ‘‘yes’’—On Motion to Sus- Today, it is $17,555,437,713,940.26. We’ve conduct a special resources study to deter- pend the Rules and Pass S. 230. added $6,928,560,665,027.18 to our debt in 5 Rollcall No. 14: ‘‘yes’’—On Motion to Sus- years. This is over $6.9 trillion in debt our na- mine the suitability and feasibility of entering pend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, H.R. tion, our economy, and our children could into public-private partnerships with a non- 2274. have avoided with a balanced budget amend- Federal entity or entities to operate the Rollcall No. 15: ‘‘yes’’—On Motion to Sus- ment. courses. The study would assume that one of pend the Rules and Pass H.R. 801. f the three golf courses will be a world-class, tournament-quality public course, with playing Rollcall No. 16: ‘‘yes’’—On Approving the THE INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO Journal. fees commensurate with such courses. The DIRECT THE SECRETARY OF THE other two courses would be public courses of Rollcall No. 17: ‘‘yes’’—On Motion to Sus- INTERIOR TO CONDUCT A RE- pend the Rules and Pass H.R. 2860. substantially similar quality to top-ranked SOURCES STUDY TO DETERMINE courses owned by cities, towns, counties and Rollcall No. 18: ‘‘yes’’—On Motion to Sus- THE SUITABILITY AND FEASI- pend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, H.R. states. The playing fees for these other two BILITY OF ENTERING INTO PUB- courses would remain the same as they are 1233. LIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO Rollcall No. 19: ‘‘no’’—On Ordering the Pre- on the date of enactment of the bill, indexed OPERATE FEDERALLY OWNED annually to the Consumer Price Index. The vious Question. GOLF COURSES IN THE DISTRICT Rollcall No. 20: ‘‘no’’—On Agreeing to the study would also determine which course OF COLUMBIA, AND FOR OTHER would be best suitable as the world-class, Resolution H. Res. 458. PURPOSES Rollcall No. 21: ‘‘yes’’—Concurring in the tournament-quality public course. Senate Amendments with an Amendment on The three courses together constitute a H.R. 3547. HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON magnificent but underutilized public asset that Rollcall No. 22: ‘‘yes’’—On Motion to Re- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA could be renovated and modernized, facili- commit with Instructions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tating affordable recreation, attracting signifi- cantly more golfers and generating revenue to Rollcall No. 23: ‘‘no’’—On Passage of H.R. Monday, April 7, 2014 3362. maintain the courses. Unlike other NPS facili- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to f ties, golf courses require significant, continuing introduce a bill to direct the Secretary of the capital investment for maintenance. The cur- TRIBUTE TO MIKE BANASIAK Interior to conduct a resources study to deter- rent fees collected from patrons at the mine the suitability and feasibility of entering courses, which are established in the conces- HON. TOM LATHAM into public-private partnerships to operate fed- sions contracts, must remain affordable and OF IOWA erally owned golf courses in the District of Co- therefore do not generate sufficient revenue IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lumbia. The three golf courses—Langston Golf for NPS or the concessioners to properly Course, Rock Creek Golf Course and East maintain the courses. Monday, April 7, 2014 Potomac Golf Course—are owned by the Na- Because the public golf courses in the Na- Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tional Park Service (NPS). The courses have tion’s capital are in such poor condition and congratulate and recognize Mike Banasiak of long been in desperate need of capital invest- are in need of a different and better means of

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They set a wonderful example for the en- OF PENNSYLVANIA In recognition of the fourth anniversary of tire Marion community and most especially IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Smolensk Disaster, members of the Polish their young fans. Monday, April 7, 2014 community in my region will gather at the My home state of Indiana has such a rich American Czestochowa in Doylestown to pay basketball heritage, and I am joined by Hoo- Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, tribute to those who lost their lives and com- siers across the state in celebrating Indiana’s I rise today to honor fireman Edwin Jeffrey memorate this somber anniversary. I join them only 2014 Men’s Basketball Championship. ‘‘Lance’’ Wentzel, who tragically lost his life in in marking this important date with reflection The Wildcats’ unique approach to the game is the line of duty serving the residents of and prayer, as well as thanking the organizing exemplified by the team’s motto of ‘‘I Am Youngwood Borough and Southwestern Penn- committee for preparing this important event. Third’’—God first, your teammates second, sylvania on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Poland and America remain strong allies Lance Wentzel was part a large group of and yourself third. This inspiring motto is with mutual interests in advancing the causes volunteers searching North Versailles for a prominently displayed in the locker room and of freedom and liberty. I support a strong rela- senior citizen who had been lost for days. on the team warm-up shirts which are embla- tionship between the two nations, and encour- Tragically, Lance lost his life during the zoned with ‘‘Team 3’’. age all Americans to remember the Smolensk search. A dedicated public servant, Mr. Once again, congratulations Indiana Wes- Disaster and those lost. Wentzel sacrificed many hours away from his leyan University, we are very proud of you and family, without pay, to help those in need. f look forward to cheering you on through an- other great season next year. Go Wildcats! Lance Wentzel was a distinguished thirty- PERSONAL EXPLANATION five year member of the Youngwood Volunteer f Fire Department. Ready and willing to serve RECOGNIZING LOUIS SPADACCINO his fellow citizens in need, Mr. Wentzel volun- HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA teered at Ground Zero in New York City fol- OF CALIFORNIA lowing the terrorist attacks on September 11, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK 2001. In 2012, he was named the depart- Monday, April 7, 2014 OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment’s ‘‘Firefighter of the Year.’’ Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, April Born on October 16, 1956, in Greensburg, 4, 2014, I was unavoidably detained while Monday, April 7, 2014 Pennsylvania, Lance was active in the 14th questioning the Attorney General in the Com- Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, duty, Quartermaster family support group, attended merce, Justice, Science Appropriations Sub- honor, country and responsibility are the core St. Mark Lutheran Church in New Stanton, committee and so I was not present for rollcall values said to be shared by our ‘‘Greatest and was an accomplished marathon runner. vote No. 159. Generation.’’ Louis Spadaccino of Holland, We offer our prayers and thanks to his fam- Had I been present I would have voted Bucks County, PA was no exception. Sadly, ily: wife, Judith; two sons, Jeffrey Jeremiah ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 159 amendment of- Lou passed away April 3 at the age of 90. Wentzel, and Christopher William Wentzel; fered by my good friend Mr. CONNOLLY of Vir- Lou, along with his six brothers served our two stepsons, Justin Martin Vestrand, and ginia. country in World War II. In his senior year of Jason Mac Vestrand; three grandchildren, high school he took his final exams early and Oscar Thomas, Nevaeh and Urijah Wentzel; a f left to join the U.S. Navy. Lou was a gunner’s brother, Philip A. Wentzel; four sisters, Judith CONGRATULATING THE NAIA DIVI- mate on LCI 489 and together with his fellow C. Wagner, Connie L. Watson, Bonnie SION II MEN’S BASKETBALL NA- naval crew mates was active in bringing in the Kucenic, and Doris Santone. TIONAL CHAMPIONS, THE INDI- Mr. Wentzel’s sacrifice and service to the first wave of troops to Normandy at the Battle ANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY of Omaha Beach. Lou spent the next three Youngwood Volunteer Fire Department, the WILDCATS community, and the country will not soon be years in the Navy and was honorably dis- forgotten. Tonight, as we say our evening charged in 1946. About two years ago I had the opportunity prayers, let us thank God for men like Lance HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS OF INDIANA to accompany Lou with Honor Flight to visit who without a second thought to their own the National World War II Memorial in Wash- well-being, are willing to do whatever is nec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ington D.C. It was a privilege to share this ex- essary to protect our families and commu- Monday, April 7, 2014 perience with such an extraordinary gen- nities. Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I tleman, an American hero. f am honored to congratulate the Indiana Wes- Lou led a full life as a business leader, com- OBSERVING THE 4TH ANNIVER- leyan University Men’s Basketball team for munity servant and loving family man. He will SARY OF THE SMOLENSK DIS- winning the NAIA Division II national cham- be missed but his remarkable achievements ASTER pionship. I am proud that the IWU Wildcats will live on in the hearts and minds of those hail from Marion, Indiana, in my District. The he touched over the course of his lifetime. HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK Wildcats not only crushed the Midland Univer- f sity Warriors on March 18, 2014 and earned OF PENNSYLVANIA their first national championship, but they also COMMEMORATING THE 150TH ANNI- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ended the season as the No. 1 team in the VERSARY OF OMEGA CHRISTIAN Monday, April 7, 2014 NAIA poll, the third time the team has held CHURCH Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today this honor. in solemn observation of the 4th anniversary The Wildcats had an incredible season, be- HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS of the Smolensk Disaster. coming the first team to win all five tour- OF INDIANA On the morning of April 10th, 2010 Polish nament games by double digits and finishing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Air Force One crashed at Smolenski North the season with an outstanding 31–6 record, Military Airfield in western Russia, killing all 96 this season’s highest Division II men’s basket- Monday, April 7, 2014 passengers onboard—including Poland’s ball win total. Coach Greg Tonagel led the Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I president and first lady, political and military team to victory and was named the NABC/ rise today in recognition of the 150th anniver- elites, as well as religious leaders and civilian NAIA Division II Coach of the Year. However, sary of Omega Christian Church, in White families. Coach Tonagel’s award was one of many for River Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. It The stunning catastrophe happened as the Wildcats this year, as senior Jordan is a pleasure to congratulate the church in those Poles flew to commemorate the 70th Weidner was the 2014 Championship Most celebration of this special occasion.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:19 Apr 08, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07AP8.011 E07APPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E540 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 7, 2014 Omega Christian Church was founded dur- on April 10, 2014 to commemorate the 200- programs in review of the Defense Au- ing some of our nation’s darkest days, in 1863 year anniversary. Congratulations to all in- thorization Request for fiscal year 2015 during the midst of the Civil War. At the time volved in this tribute, including the Delaware and the Future Years Defense Pro- of the church’s founding, the surrounding River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, the inter- gram. SR–222 neighborhood was known as Bethany but later state agency responsible for the care and Committee on Commerce, Science, and came to be called Omega. Exemplifying the maintenance of the trusted connection be- Transportation best of the hardworking and enterprising Hoo- tween Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Subcommittee on Science and Space sier spirit, the residents built the church them- f To hold hearings to examine from here to selves using local timber. Joseph Lacy Mars. SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS oversaw the construction, and Dr. Silas Blount SR–253 gave the dedicatory sermon in November of Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 1863. Knowles Shaw (1834–1878), an early agreed to by the Senate of February 4, and Pensions minister of the church, became a prominent 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging evangelist and composer of religious music tem for a computerized schedule of all meetings and hearings of Senate com- To hold hearings to examine addressing and is best known for the hymn ‘‘Bringing in primary care access and workforce the Sheaves’’. mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- challenges, focusing on voices from the In the years following the war, the commu- tees, and committees of conference. field. nity around the church began to grow and This title requires all such committees SD–430 prosper. After construction was finished on the to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Committee on the Judiciary church, a sawmill, general store, doctor’s of- Digest—designated by the Rules Com- To hold hearings to examine the fice, blacksmith shop, and post office were mittee—of the time, place and purpose Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger also established. In 1926, the church was of the meetings, when scheduled and and the impact on consumers. any cancellations or changes in the SH–216 moved and enlarged to make room for the Committee on Rules and Administration growing congregation. The framework and meetings as they occur. To hold hearings to examine election ad- sanctuary of the church are original and are As an additional procedure along ministration, focusing on making voter still in use today, making the Omega Christian with the computerization of this infor- rolls more complete and more accu- Church the oldest building in White River mation, the Office of the Senate Daily rate. Township. Digest will prepare this information for SR–301 The church continued to grow and expand printing in the Extensions of Remarks Commission on Security and Cooperation throughout the following years. While the section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD in Europe on Monday and Wednesday of each To hold hearings to examine Ukraine, fo- physical building has changed, the mission of cusing on confronting internal chal- the Omega Christian Church remains un- week. lenges and external threats, including changed from its founding in 1863: to serve Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Russia’s seizure of Crimea. God and His people, and to be a light in the April 8, 2014 may be found in the Daily SD–215 community where stability, comfort, strength, Digest of today’s RECORD. 10:30 a.m. and family can be found, all in the name of Committee on Rules and Administration Jesus Christ. Today the Church reaches out to MEETINGS SCHEDULED Business meeting to consider S. 1728, to serve in other ministries far beyond the amend the Uniformed and Overseas APRIL 9 Citizens Absentee Voting Act to im- dreams of its pioneer founders, including sup- 9:15 a.m. prove ballot accessibility to uniformed porting the Damou Christian Mission near Committee on Appropriations services voters and overseas voters, S. Jacmel on the southern coast of Haiti. The Subcommittee on Department of the Inte- 1937, to amend the Help America Vote Mission maintains a school for more than a rior, Environment, and Related Agen- Act of 2002 to require States to develop thousand students, an assisted living facility cies contingency plans to address unex- for the elderly, and two orphanages estab- To hold hearings to examine proposed pected emergencies or natural disasters lished following the tragic earthquake of 2010. budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 for that may threaten to disrupt the ad- Today, I am proud to recognize ‘‘the small the Environmental Protection Agency. ministration of an election for Federal SD–124 office, S. 1947, to rename the Govern- country church that cares’’ and thank them for Committee on Armed Services ment Printing Office the Government their contributions to the spiritual well-being of Subcommittee on Airland Publishing Office, S. 2197, to repeal cer- their community and the world. May the next To hold hearings to examine Army mod- tain requirements regarding newspaper 150 years be equally blessed. ernization in review of the Defense Au- advertising of Senate stationery con- f thorization Request for fiscal year 2015 tracts, and the nominations of Thomas and the Future Years Defense Pro- Hicks, of Virginia, and Myrna Perez, of RECOGNIZING THE NEW HOPE- gram. Texas, both to be a Member of the LAMBERTVILLE BRIDGE SR–232A Election Assistance Commission. 9:45 a.m. SR–301 Committee on Appropriations 11 a.m. HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK Subcommittee on Transportation and Committee on Small Business and Entre- OF PENNSYLVANIA Housing and Urban Development, and preneurship IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Related Agencies To hold hearings to examine the Presi- Monday, April 7, 2014 To hold hearings to examine an assess- dent’s proposed budget request for fis- ment on how to keep our railways safe cal year 2015 for the Small Business Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, the New for passengers and communities. Administration. Hope-Lambertville Bridge is a historic, two- SD–138 SR–428A lane, steel truss bridge that has linked the two 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. picturesque communities along the Delaware Committee on Appropriations Committee on Appropriations River for 200 years. The two-lane, toll-free Subcommittee on Department of Defense Subcommittee on Energy and Water Devel- To hold hearings to examine defense opment span has weathered well, surviving floods and health programs. To hold hearings to examine proposed ice and two centuries of traffic from horses to SD–106 budget estimates and justification for motor vehicles. It remains a busy bridge with Committee on Appropriations fiscal year 2015 for the Department of an estimated daily traffic count of 14,000. The Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Energy. New Hope-Lambertville Bridge opened as a Health and Human Services, and Edu- SD–192 wooden-covered bridge on Sept. 12, 1814, fol- cation, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations lowed in 1904 with construction of the current To hold hearings to examine proposed Subcommittee on Military Construction steel truss bridge. Local historians created a budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 for and Veterans Affairs, and Related the Department of Labor. Agencies documentary containing rare film footage that SD–192 To hold hearings to examine proposed chronicles the 200-year history of the span, Committee on Armed Services budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 for other landmarks and the rich artistic tradition Subcommittee on Personnel the Department of the Navy and the of the area. The film premiered at a special To hold hearings to examine the Active, Department of the Air Force. celebration held at the New Hope Playhouse Guard, Reserve, and civilian personnel SD–124

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Security Enterprise in review of the APRIL 10 SD–419 Defense Authorization Request for fis- 9:30 a.m. cal year 2015 and the Future Years De- Committee on Armed Services APRIL 30 fense Program To hold hearings to examine the posture 10 a.m. SR–222 of the Department of the Air Force in Committee on Finance Committee on Commerce, Science, and review of the Defense Authorization Transportation To hold hearings to examine the Presi- Request for fiscal year 2015 and the Fu- dent’s 2014 Trade Policy Agenda. Business meeting to consider S. 429, to ture Years Defense Program. SD–215 enable concrete masonry products SD–106 manufacturers to establish, finance, Committee on Energy and Natural Re- MAY 20 and carry out a coordinated program of sources research, education, and promotion to To hold an oversight hearing to examine 9:30 a.m. improve, maintain, and develop mar- United States electric grid reliability Committee on Armed Services kets for concrete masonry products, S. and security, focusing on if enough is Subcommittee on Airland 1014, to reduce sports-related concus- being done. Business meeting to mark up those pro- sions in youth, S. 1406, to amend the SD–366 visions which fall under the sub- Horse Protection Act to designate ad- Committee on Foreign Relations committee’s jurisdiction of the pro- ditional unlawful acts under the Act, To hold hearings to examine the Presi- posed National Defense Authorization strengthen penalties for violations of dent’s proposed budget request for fis- Act for fiscal year 2015. the Act, improve Department of Agri- cal year 2015 for international develop- SD–G50 culture enforcement of the Act, S. 1275, ment priorities. 11 a.m. to direct the Secretary of Commerce to SD–419 Committee on Armed Services issue a fishing capacity reduction loan 10 a.m. Subcommittee on SeaPower to refinance the existing loan funding Committee on Appropriations Closed business meeting to mark up the Pacific Coast groundfish fishing ca- Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, pacity reduction program, S. 1379, to those provisions which fall under the Science, and Related Agencies subcommittee’s jurisdiction of the pro- amend the Communications Act of 1934 To hold hearings to examine proposed to consolidate the reporting obliga- posed National Defense Authorization budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 for tions of the Federal Communications Act for fiscal year 2015. the Department of Commerce. Commission in order to improve con- SR–222 SD–192 gressional oversight and reduce report- 2 p.m. Committee on Finance ing burdens, S. 1468, to require the Sec- Committee on Armed Services To hold hearings to examine the Presi- retary of Commerce to establish the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces dent’s proposed budget request for fis- Network for Manufacturing Innova- Closed business meeting to mark up cal year 2015. tion, S. 1793, to encourage States to re- those provisions which fall under the SD–215 quire the installation of residential Committee on Health, Education, Labor, subcommittee’s jurisdiction of the pro- carbon monoxide detectors in homes, and Pensions posed National Defense Authorization S. 1925, to limit the retrieval of data To hold hearings to examine expanding Act for fiscal year 2015. from vehicle event data recorders, S. access to quality early learning, focus- SR–222 2022, to establish scientific standards 3:30 p.m. and protocols across forensic dis- ing on the ‘‘Strong Start for America’s Children Act’’. Committee on Armed Services ciplines, S. 2028, to amend the law re- Subcommittee on Readiness and Manage- lating to sport fish restoration and rec- SD–430 ment Support reational boating safety, S. 2030, to re- 10:30 a.m. Business meeting to mark up those pro- authorize and amend the National Sea Committee on Homeland Security and visions which fall under the sub- Grant College Program Act, S. 2076, to Governmental Affairs amend the provisions of title 46, United Subcommittee on Financial and Con- committee’s jurisdiction of the pro- States Code, related to the Board of tracting Oversight posed National Defense Authorization Visitors to the United States Merchant To hold an oversight hearing to examine Act for fiscal year 2015. Marine Academy, S. 2086, to address small agencies. SD–G50 current emergency shortages of pro- SD–342 5 p.m. pane and other home heating fuels and 2 p.m. Committee on Armed Services to provide greater flexibility and infor- Committee on Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and mation for Governors to address such Business meeting to consider pending Capabilities emergencies in the future, S. 2140, to calendar business. Business meeting to mark up those pro- improve the transition between experi- S–116 visions which fall under the sub- mental permits and commercial li- 2:30 p.m. committee’s jurisdiction of the pro- censes for commercial reusable launch Committee on Armed Services posed National Defense Authorization vehicles, H.R. 2052, to direct the Sec- Subcommittee on SeaPower Act for fiscal year 2015. retary of Commerce, in coordination To hold hearings to examine Navy ship- SD–G50 with the heads of other relevant Fed- building programs in review of the De- fense Authorization Request for fiscal eral departments and agencies, to con- MAY 21 duct an interagency review of and re- year 2015 and the Future Years Defense port to Congress on ways to increase Program. 10 a.m. the global competitiveness of the SR–222 Committee on Armed Services United States in attracting foreign di- Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel rect investment, the nomination of Subcommittee on Strategic Forces Business meeting to mark up those pro- David J. Arroyo, of New York, to be a To hold hearings to examine strategic visions which fall under the sub- Member of the Board of Directors of forces programs of the National Nu- committee’s jurisdiction of the pro- the Corporation for Public Broad- clear Security Administration and the posed National Defense Authorization casting, and nominations for pro- Office of Environmental Management Act for fiscal year 2015. motion in the United States Coast of the Department of Energy in review SD–G50 Guard. of the Defense Authorization Request 2:30 p.m. SR–253 for fiscal year 2015 and the Future Committee on Armed Services Committee on Indian Affairs Years Defense Program. Closed business meeting to mark up the To hold an oversight hearing to examine SR–222 proposed National Defense Authoriza- Indian education, focusing on Indian Select Committee on Intelligence tion Act for fiscal year 2015. students in public schools, and culti- To hold closed hearings to examine cer- SR–222 vating the next generation. tain intelligence matters. SD–628 SH–219

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HIGHLIGHTS Senate passed H.R. 3979, Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emer- gency Responders Act, as amended. (The legislative vehicle entitled, ‘‘The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act’’.) Senate designating April 2014 as ‘‘National Congenital Di- Chamber Action aphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month’’. Page S2202 Routine Proceedings, pages S2169–S2202 National Public Health Week: Senate agreed to Measures Introduced: Four bills and five resolu- S. Res. 415, supporting the goals and ideals of Na- tions were introduced, as follows: S. 2214–2217, and tional Public Health Week. Page S2202 S. Res. 412–416. Page S2194 Authorizing the Taking of a Photograph in the Measures Passed: Senate Chamber: Senate agreed to S. Res. 416, au- Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emer- thorizing the taking of a photograph in the Chamber gency Responders Act: By 59 yeas to 38 nays (Vote of the United States Senate. Page S2202 No. 101), Senate passed H.R. 3979, to amend the Measures Considered: Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emer- gency services volunteers are not taken into account Paycheck Fairness Act—Cloture: Senate began as employees under the shared responsibility require- consideration of the motion to proceed to consider- ments contained in the Patient Protection and Af- ation to S. 2199, to amend the Fair Labor Standards fordable Care Act, as amended. Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to Pages S2175–78, S2181–88 victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex. Pages S2179–80 Representatives to the United Nations: Com- A motion was entered to close further debate on mittee on the Judiciary was discharged from further the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, consideration of S. 2195, to deny admission to the and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII United States to any representative to the United of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on clo- Nations who has been found to have been engaged ture will occur on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. in espionage activities or a terrorist activity against Page S2179 the United States and poses a threat to United States national security interests, and the bill was then Message from the President: Senate received the passed, after agreeing to the following amendments following message from the President of the United proposed thereto: Pages S2180–81 States: Cruz Amendment No. 2960, to make a technical Transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the amendment. Page S2180 continuation of the national emergency originally de- Cruz Amendment No. 2961, to amend the title. clared in Executive Order 13536 on April 12, 2010 Page S2181 with respect to Somalia; which was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Authorizing the Use of the Capitol Grounds: (PM–39) Page S2193 Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 92, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor lowing nominations: Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. Page S2202 Francis Xavier Taylor, of Maryland, to be Under National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Department Awareness Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 414, of Homeland Security. Pages S2178, S2202 D377

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L. Reginald Brothers, Jr., of Massachusetts, to be Measures Read the First Time: Pages S2194, S2202 Under Secretary for Science and Technology, Depart- Executive Communications: Page S2194 ment of Homeland Security. Pages S2178–79, S2202 Mark Bradley Childress, of Virginia, to be Ambas- Additional Cosponsors: Pages S2195–96 sador to the United Republic of Tanzania. Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Pages S2179, S2202 Pages S2196–S2201 Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- Additional Statements: Pages S2192–93 lowing nominations: Steven H. Cohen, of Illinois, to be a Member of Amendments Submitted: Page S2201 the Board of Trustees of the Harry S Truman Schol- Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Page S2201 arship Foundation for a term expiring December 10, Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. 2019. (Total—101) Page S2176 Gordon O. Tanner, of Alabama, to be General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force. Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m. and ad- Jane Toshiko Nishida, of Maryland, to be an As- journed at 7:57 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, sistant Administrator of the Environmental Protec- April 8, 2014. (For Senate’s program, see the re- tion Agency. marks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s Thomas P. Kelly III, of California, to be Ambas- Record on page S2202.) sador to the Republic of Djibouti. Sunil Sabharwal, of California, to be United States Alternate Executive Director of the International Committee Meetings Monetary Fund for a term of two years. Page S2202 (Committees not listed did not meet) Messages from the House: Pages S2193–94 Measures Referred: Page S2194 No committee meetings were held. h House of Representatives Recess: The House recessed at 2:10 p.m. and recon- Chamber Action vened at 4:02 p.m. Page H2965 Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 8 public Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of bills, H.R. 4411–4418; and 1 resolution, H. Res. 2014: The House passed H.R. 1872, to amend the 545 were introduced. Pages H2990–91 Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act Additional Cosponsors: Page H2991 of 1985 to increase transparency in Federal budg- Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: eting, by a recorded vote of 230 ayes to 165 noes, H.R. 4323, to reauthorize programs authorized Roll No. 166. Pages H2965–73, H2983–86 under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004, and for other Rejected the DeLauro motion to recommit the bill purposes (H. Rept. 113–404) and to the Committee on the Budget with instructions H. Res. 544, providing for consideration of the to report the same back to the House forthwith with concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 96) establishing an amendment, by a yea-and-nay vote of 179 yeas to the budget for the United States Government for fis- 217 nays, Roll No. 165. Page H2985 cal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budg- Pursuant to the rule, the amendment in the na- etary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024, and ture of a substitute recommended by the Committee providing for proceedings during the period from on the Budget now printed in the bill shall be con- April 11, 2014, through April 25, 2014 (H. Rept. sidered as adopted. Page H2965 113–405). Page H2990 H. Res. 539, the rule providing for consideration Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he of the bills (H.R. 1874), (H.R. 1871), and (H.R. appointed Representative Wolf to act as Speaker pro 1872), was agreed to on Friday, April 4th. tempore for today. Page H2963 Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules Recess: The House recessed at 12:09 p.m. and re- and pass the following measures: convened at 2 p.m. Page H2964

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The rule waives all points of order Law 113–95) against the amendments printed in the report except S. 2183, entitled ‘‘United States International Pro- that the adoption of an amendment in the nature of gramming to Ukraine and Neighboring Regions’’. a substitute shall constitute the conclusion of consid- Signed on April 3, 2014. (Public Law 113–96) eration of the concurrent resolution for amendment. The rule provides, upon the conclusion of consider- f ation of the concurrent resolution for amendment, a COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, final period of general debate, which shall not exceed 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the APRIL 8, 2014 chair and ranking minority member of the Com- (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) mittee on the Budget. The rule permits the Chair of the Budget Committee to offer amendments in the Senate House pursuant to section 305(a)(5) of the Congres- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: business sional Budget Act of 1974 to achieve mathematical meeting to consider S. 1294, to designate as wilderness consistency. The rule provides that the concurrent certain public land in the Cherokee National Forest in resolution shall not be subject to a demand for divi- the State of Tennessee, and the nominations of Timothy sion of the question of its adoption. In section 2, the G. Massad, of Connecticut, to be Chairman, Sharon Y. rule provides that on any legislative day during the Bowen, of New York, and J. Christopher Giancarlo, of period from April 11, 2014 through April 25, 2014: New Jersey, all to be a Commissioner of the Commodity (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day Futures Trading Commission, 9:45 a.m., SR–328A. shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine advanced may at any time declare the House adjourned to biofuels, focusing on creating jobs and lower prices at the meet at a date and time to be announced by the pump, 10 a.m., SR–328A. Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on State, Chair in declaring the adjournment. In section 3, the Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, to hold hear- rule provides that the Speaker may appoint Members ings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration 2015 for the United States Agency for International De- of the period addressed by section 2 of the resolution velopment, 10:15 a.m., SD–138. as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. In section 4, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, to hold hearings the rule provides that each day during the period ad- to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 dressed by section 2 of the resolution shall not con- for the Architect of the Capitol, the Library of Congress, stitute a calendar day for purposes of section 7 of the and the Open World Leadership Center, 2:30 p.m., War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1546). In section SD–138. 5, the rule provides that the Committee on Appro- Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to examine priations may, at any time before 5 p.m. on Thurs- Army Active and Reserve force mix in review of the De- day, April 17, 2014, file privileged reports to ac- fense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2015 and the company measures making appropriations for the fis- Future Years Defense Program, 9:30 a.m., SD–G50. cal year ending September 30, 2015. Testimony was Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, heard from Chairman Ryan (WI), and Representa- to hold hearings to examine the role of the Department tives Van Hollen, Polis, Ellison, Scott (VA), Jackson of Defense science and technology enterprise for innova- Lee, and Mulvaney. tion and affordability in review of the Defense Authoriza- tion Request for fiscal year 2015 and the Future Years Defense Program, 2:15 p.m., SR–222. Joint Meetings Subcommittee on Airland, to hold hearings to examine No joint committee meetings were held. tactical aircraft programs in review of the Defense Au- thorization Request for fiscal year 2015 and the Future f Years Defense Program, 3:30 p.m., SR–232A. NEW PUBLIC LAWS Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Nani A. (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D359) Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of Depart- H.R. 2019, to eliminate taxpayer financing of po- ment of Housing and Urban Development, 10 a.m., litical party conventions and reprogram savings to SD–538.

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Committee on the Budget: to hold hearings to examine International Development FY 2015 Budget, 1 p.m., supporting broad-based economic growth and fiscal re- H–140 Capitol. sponsibility through a fairer tax code, 10:30 a.m., Subcommittee on Defense, hearing on United States SD–608. Special Forces Command FY 2015 Budget, 1:30 p.m., Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to H–405 Capitol. This is a closed hearing and for Members hold hearings to examine the nominations of Vice Admi- only. ral Paul F. Zukunft, to be Commandant of the United Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Gov- States Coast Guard, and Elliot F. Kaye, of New York, to ernment, hearing on General Service Administration FY be Chairman, and Joseph P. Mohorovic, of Illinois, both 2015 Budget, 2 p.m., H–309 Capitol. to be a Commissioner, both of the Consumer Product Committee on Armed Services, Full Committee, hearing Safety Commission, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. entitled ‘‘Russian Military Developments and Strategic Committee on Environment and Public Works: to hold hear- Implications’’, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. ings to examine the nominations of Janet Garvin Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats and McCabe, of the District of Columbia, and Ann Elizabeth Capabilities, hearing entitled ‘‘The FY15 Budget Request Dunkin, of California, both to be an Assistant Adminis- trator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and the Chem- Manuel H. Ehrlich, Jr., of New Jersey, to be a Member ical Biological Defense Program: Combating Weapons of of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, Mass Destruction in a Changing Global Environment’’, 2 10 a.m., SD–406. p.m., 2212 Rayburn. Committee on Finance: to hold hearings to examine pro- Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, hearing entitled tecting taxpayers from incompetent and unethical return ‘‘Fiscal Year 2015 Atomic Energy Defense and Nuclear preparers, 10 a.m., SD–215. Forces’’, 3:30 p.m., 2118 Rayburn. Committee on Foreign Relations: to hold hearings to exam- Committee on Education and the Workforce, Full Com- ine the President’s proposed international affairs budget mittee, markup on H.R. 4366, the ‘‘Strengthening Edu- request for fiscal year 2015 for national security and for- cation through Research Act’’; and H.R. 10, the ‘‘Success eign policy priorities, 10 a.m., SD–419. and Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools Act’’, Committee on the Judiciary: business meeting to consider 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. S. 1720, to promote transparency in patent ownership Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on and make other improvements to the patent system, 2:30 Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, hearing entitled p.m., SD–106. ‘‘Trolling for a Solution: Ending Abusive Patent Demand Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings to Letters’’, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining House the Implementation of the Tobacco Control Act’’, 10:15 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Interior, Subcommittee on Energy and Power, markup on H.R. Environment, and Related Agencies, American Indian 6, the ‘‘Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act’’, 4 and Alaska Native public and outside witness hearing, 9 p.m., 2123 Rayburn. a.m., B–308 Rayburn. Committee on Financial Services, Full Committee, hearing Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Re- entitled ‘‘Hearing entitled ‘‘Who’s in Your Wallet: Ex- lated Agencies, hearing on NASA Request and Oversight amining How Washington Red Tape Impairs Economic of NASA Security, 9:30 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. Freedom’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on the Mid- Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, dle East and North Africa, hearing entitled ‘‘Lebanon’s hearing on Department of Agriculture Field Agencies FY Security Challenges and U.S. Interests’’, 10 a.m., 2172 2015 Budget, 10 a.m., 2362–A Rayburn. Rayburn. Subcommittee on Defense, hearing on United States Africa Command FY 2015 Budget, 10 a.m., H–140 Cap- Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and itol. This is a closed hearing. Trade, hearing entitled ‘‘Is al-Qaeda Winning? Grading Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and the Administration’s Counterterrorism Policy’’, 2 p.m., Related Agencies, hearing on Department of Energy, En- 2172 Rayburn. vironmental Management FY 2015 Budget, 10 a.m., Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Bor- 2362–B Rayburn. der and Maritime Security, hearing entitled ‘‘Authorizing Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Education, and Related Agencies, hearing on Department Customs Enforcement’’, 10 a.m., 311 Canon. of Education FY 2015 Budget, 10:30 am., 2358–C Ray- Committee on the Judiciary, Full Committee, hearing en- burn. titled ‘‘Oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice’’, 10 Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Agencies, American Indian and Alaska Native public and Committee on Natural Resources, Full Committee, hearing outside witness hearing, 1 p.m., B–308 Rayburn. on the following legislation: H.R. 4315, the ‘‘21st Cen- Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Re- tury Endangered Species Transparency Act’’; H.R. 4316, lated Programs, hearing on United States Agency for the ‘‘Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act’’;

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Chafee (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit L06, Topsail, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: April 8, North Carolina; H.R. 277, to revise the boundaries of business meeting to consider S. 1294, to designate as wil- John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point Unit RI–04P, Easton Beach Unit RI–05P, derness certain public land in the Cherokee National For- Almy Pond Unit RI–06, and Hazards Beach Unit RI–07 est in the State of Tennessee, and the nominations of in Rhode Island; H.R. 1810, to revise the boundaries of Timothy G. Massad, of Connecticut, to be Chairman, John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Sharon Y. Bowen, of New York, and J. Christopher Gasparilla Island Unit in Florida; H.R. 1811, to remove Giancarlo, of New Jersey, all to be a Commissioner of the from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources Sys- Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 9:45 a.m., tem areas included in Florida System Unit P–16, and for SR–328A. other purposes; H.R. 2057, to remove from the John H. April 8, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System the areas com- advanced biofuels, focusing on creating jobs and lower prising Bay County Unit P–31P in Florida; H.R. 3226, prices at the pump, 10 a.m., SR–328A. to remove from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Re- Committee on Appropriations: April 8, Subcommittee on sources System certain properties in South Carolina; H.R. State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, to hold 3227, to remove from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal Resources System certain properties in South Carolina; year 2015 for the United States Agency for International H.R. 3572, to revise the boundaries of certain John H. Development, 10:15 a.m., SD–138. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in North April 8, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, to hold Carolina; and H.R. 4222, to correct the boundaries of hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System in Gulf year 2015 for the Architect of the Capitol, the Library County Florida, and for other purposes, 2 p.m., 1324 of Congress, and the Open World Leadership Center, Longworth. 2:30 p.m., SD–138. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Full Com- April 9, Subcommittee on Department of the Interior, mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘The President’s Fiscal Year Environment, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to 2015 Budget Proposal for the Postal Service’’, 10 a.m., examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 2154 Rayburn. for the Environmental Protection Agency, 9:15 a.m., Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Reducing Waste in SD–124. Government: Addressing GAO’s 2014 Report on Dupli- April 9, Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing cative Federal Programs’’, 1:30 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, to hold Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Panel on hearings to examine an assessment on how to keep our Public-Private Partnerships, hearing entitled ‘‘The Inter- national Experience with Public-Private Partnerships’’, 10 railways safe for passengers and communities, 9:45 a.m., a.m., 2167 Rayburn. SD–138. Committee on Ways and Means, Full Committee, hearing April 9, Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, on the Benefits of Permanent Tax Policy for America’s Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Job Creators, 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth. Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled ‘‘Treasury estimates for fiscal year 2015 for the Department of Department’s Final Employer Mandate and Employer Re- Labor, 10 a.m., SD–192. porting Requirements Regulations’’, 2 p.m., B–318 Ray- April 9, Subcommittee on Department of Defense, to burn. hold hearings to examine defense health programs, 10 a.m., SD–106. f April 9, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Develop- ment, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget esti- CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD mates and justification for fiscal year 2015 for the De- Week of April 8 through April 11, 2014 partment of Energy, 2:30 p.m., SD–192. April 9, Subcommittee on Military Construction and Senate Chamber Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 On Tuesday, Senate will be in a period of morning for the Department of the Navy and the Department of business until 12:30 p.m. the Air Force, 2:30 p.m., SD–124.

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April 10, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: April Science, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to exam- 8, to hold hearings to examine the nominations of Vice ine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 for the Admiral Paul F. Zukunft, to be Commandant of the Department of Commerce, 10 a.m., SD–192. United States Coast Guard, and Elliot F. Kaye, of New Committee on Armed Services: April 8, to hold hearings York, to be Chairman, and Joseph P. Mohorovic, of Illi- to examine Army Active and Reserve force mix in review nois, both to be a Commissioner, both of the Consumer of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2015 Product Safety Commission, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. and the Future Years Defense Program, 9:30 a.m., April 9, Subcommittee on Science and Space, to hold SD–G50. hearings to examine from here to Mars, 10 a.m., SR–253. April 8, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Ca- April 9, Full Committee, business meeting to consider pabilities, to hold hearings to examine the role of the De- S. 429, to enable concrete masonry products manufactur- partment of Defense science and technology enterprise for ers to establish, finance, and carry out a coordinated pro- innovation and affordability in review of the Defense Au- gram of research, education, and promotion to improve, thorization Request for fiscal year 2015 and the Future maintain, and develop markets for concrete masonry Years Defense Program, 2:15 p.m., SR–222. products, S. 1014, to reduce sports-related concussions in April 8, Subcommittee on Airland, to hold hearings to youth, S. 1406, to amend the Horse Protection Act to examine tactical aircraft programs in review of the De- designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, fense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2015 and the strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Future Years Defense Program, 3:30 p.m., SR–232A. Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, S. April 9, Subcommittee on Airland, to hold hearings to 1275, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to issue a fish- examine Army modernization in review of the Defense ing capacity reduction loan to refinance the existing loan Authorization Request for fiscal year 2015 and the Future funding the Pacific Coast groundfish fishing capacity re- Years Defense Program, 9:15 a.m., SR–232A. duction program, S. 1379, to amend the Communications April 9, Subcommittee on Personnel, to hold hearings Act of 1934 to consolidate the reporting obligations of to examine the Active, Guard, Reserve, and civilian per- the Federal Communications Commission in order to im- sonnel programs in review of the Defense Authorization prove congressional oversight and reduce reporting bur- Request for fiscal year 2015 and the Future Years Defense dens, S. 1468, to require the Secretary of Commerce to Program, 10 a.m., SR–222. establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation, S. April 9, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, to hold 1793, to encourage States to require the installation of hearings to examine National Nuclear Security Adminis- residential carbon monoxide detectors in homes, S. 1925, tration management of its National Security Laboratories to limit the retrieval of data from vehicle event data re- and the status of the Nuclear Security Enterprise in re- corders, S. 2022, to establish scientific standards and pro- tocols across forensic disciplines, S. 2028, to amend the view of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year law relating to sport fish restoration and recreational 2015 and the Future Years Defense Program, 2:30 p.m., boating safety, S. 2030, to reauthorize and amend the SR–222. National Sea Grant College Program Act, S. 2076, to April 10, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine amend the provisions of title 46, United States Code, re- the posture of the Department of the Air Force in review lated to the Board of Visitors to the United States Mer- of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2015 chant Marine Academy, S. 2086, to address current emer- and the Future Years Defense Program, 9:30 a.m., gency shortages of propane and other home heating fuels SD–106. and to provide greater flexibility and information for April 10, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, to hold Governors to address such emergencies in the future, S. hearings to examine strategic forces programs of the Na- 2140, to improve the transition between experimental tional Nuclear Security Administration and the Office of permits and commercial licenses for commercial reusable Environmental Management of the Department of Energy launch vehicles, H.R. 2052, to direct the Secretary of in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal Commerce, in coordination with the heads of other rel- year 2015 and the Future Years Defense Program, 2:30 evant Federal departments and agencies, to conduct an p.m., SR–222. interagency review of and report to Congress on ways to April 10, Subcommittee on SeaPower, to hold hearings increase the global competitiveness of the United States to examine Navy shipbuilding programs in review of the in attracting foreign direct investment, the nomination of Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2015 and David J. Arroyo, of New York, to be a Member of the the Future Years Defense Program, 2:30 p.m., SR–222. Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broad- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: April casting, and nominations for promotion in the United 8, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Nani States Coast Guard, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of De- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: April 10, to partment of Housing and Urban Development, 10 a.m., hold an oversight hearing to examine United States elec- SD–538. tric grid reliability and security, focusing on if enough is Committee on the Budget: April 8, to hold hearings to ex- being done, 9:30 a.m., SD–366. amine supporting broad-based economic growth and fiscal Committee on Environment and Public Works: April 8, to responsibility through a fairer tax code, 10:30 a.m., hold hearings to examine the nominations of Janet Garvin SD–608. 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Dunkin, of California, both to be an Assistant Adminis- Government Publishing Office, S. 2197, to repeal certain trator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and requirements regarding newspaper advertising of Senate Manuel H. Ehrlich, Jr., of New Jersey, to be a Member stationery contracts, and the nominations of Thomas of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, Hicks, of Virginia, and Myrna Perez, of Texas, both to 10 a.m., SD–406. be a Member of the Election Assistance Commission, Committee on Finance: April 8, to hold hearings to exam- 10:30 a.m., SR–301. ine protecting taxpayers from incompetent and unethical Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: April 9, return preparers, 10 a.m., SD–215. to hold hearings to examine the President’s proposed April 10, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine budget request for fiscal year 2015 for the Small Business the President’s proposed budget request for fiscal year Administration, 11 a.m., SR–428A. 2015, 10 a.m., SD–215. Select Committee on Intelligence: April 8, to hold closed Committee on Foreign Relations: April 8, to hold hearings hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 to examine the President’s proposed international affairs p.m., SH–219. budget request for fiscal year 2015 for national security April 10, Full Committee, to hold closed hearings to and foreign policy priorities, 10 a.m., SD–419. examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. April 10, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the President’s proposed budget request for fiscal year House Committees 2015 for international development priorities, 9:30 a.m., Committee on Agriculture, April 9, Full Committee, SD–419. markup on H.R. 4413, the ‘‘Customer Protection and April 10, Full Committee, business meeting to con- End User Relief Act’’, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. sider pending calendar business, 2 p.m., S–116, Capitol. Committee on Appropriations, April 9, Subcommittee on April 10, Subcommittee on European Affairs, to hold Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, hear- hearings to examine transatlantic security challenges, fo- ing on Department of Commerce, FY 2015 Budget, 2 cusing on Central and Eastern Europe, 3 p.m., SD–419. p.m., H–309 Capitol. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: April April 9, Subcommittee on Financial Services and Gen- 9, Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging, to hold eral Government, hearing on Office of Management and hearings to examine addressing primary care access and Budget FY 2015 Budget, 2 p.m., 2362–A Rayburn. workforce challenges, focusing on voices from the field, April 9, Full Committee, markup on Military Con- 10 a.m., SD–430. struction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill, FY April 10, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine 2015; and Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill, FY expanding access to quality early learning, focusing on 2015; and Report on the Interim Suballocation of Budget the ‘‘Strong Start for America’s Children Act’’, 10 a.m., Allocations for FY 2015, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. SD–430. April 10, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Related Agencies, public and outside witness hearing, 9 April 10, Subcommittee on Financial and Contracting a.m., B–308 Rayburn. Oversight, to hold an oversight hearing to examine small April 10, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, agencies, 10:30 a.m., SD–342. Science, and Related Agencies, hearing entitled Bureau of Committee on Indian Affairs: April 9, to hold an over- Prison FY 2015 Budget, 10 a.m., H–309 Capitol. sight hearing to examine Indian education, focusing on April 10, Subcommittee on Defense, hearing on Intel- Indian students in public schools, and cultivating the ligence Community Overview, 10 a.m., H–405 Capitol. next generation, 2:30 p.m., SD–628. This hearing is a closed hearing and is for Members only. Committee on the Judiciary: April 8, business meeting to April 10, Subcommittee on Transportation, HUD, and consider S. 1720, to promote transparency in patent own- Related Agencies, hearing on Department of Housing and ership and make other improvements to the patent sys- Urban Development FY 2015 Budget, 10 a.m., 2358–A tem, 2:30 p.m., SD–106. Rayburn. April 9, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine April 10, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and the Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger and the impact Related Agencies, public and outside witness hearing, 1 on consumers, 10 a.m., SH–216. p.m., B–308 Rayburn. Committee on Rules and Administration: April 9, to hold Committee on Armed Services, April 9, Full Committee, hearings to examine election administration, focusing on hearing entitled ‘‘National Defense Priorities from Mem- making voter rolls more complete and more accurate, 10 bers for the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization a.m., SR–301. Act’’, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. April 9, Full Committee, business meeting to consider April 9, Subcommittee on Military Personnel, hearing S. 1728, to amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens entitled ‘‘Beneficiary and Advocacy Overview of the FY15 Absentee Voting Act to improve ballot accessibility to President’s Budget’’, 2 p.m., 2212 Rayburn. uniformed services voters and overseas voters, S. 1937, to April 10, Subcommittee on Readiness, hearing entitled amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require ‘‘Readiness Posture’’, 8 a.m., 2212 Rayburn. States to develop contingency plans to address unexpected Committee on Education and the Workforce, April 9, Full emergencies or natural disasters that may threaten to dis- Committee, markup on H.R. 4321, the ‘‘Employee Pri- rupt the administration of an election for Federal office, vacy Protection Act’’; and H.R. 4320, the ‘‘Workforce S. 1947, to rename the Government Printing Office the Democracy and Fairness Act’’, 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn.

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Committee on Energy and Commerce, April 9, Sub- April 10, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Tribal committee on Energy and Power, markup on H.R. 6, the Forest Management: A Model for Promoting Healthy ‘‘Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act’’, 10 a.m., Forests and Rural Jobs’’, 9:30 a.m., 1324 Longworth. 2123 Rayburn. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, April 9, April 9, Subcommittee on Communications and Tech- Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Health Care and Enti- nology, markup on H.R. 4342, the ‘‘Domain Openness tlements, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining Ways the Social Through Continued Oversight Matters (DOTCOM) Act Security Administration Can Improve the Disability Re- of 2014’’, 4 p.m., 2123 Rayburn. view Process’’, 1:30 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. April 10, Subcommittee on Communications and April 10, Full Committee, business meeting, 9 a.m., Technology, continued markup on H.R. 4342, the ‘‘Do- 2154 Rayburn. main Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, April 9, Sub- (DOTCOM) Act of 2014’’, 9 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. committee on Space, markup on H.R. 4412, the ‘‘Na- Committee on Financial Services, April 9, Subcommittee tional Aeronautics and Space Administration Authoriza- on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enter- tion Act of 2014’’, 9 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. prises, hearing entitled ‘‘Legislative Proposals to Enhance April 9, Subcommittee on Research and Technology, Capital Formation for Small and Emerging Growth Com- hearing entitled ‘‘Prizes to Spur Innovation and Tech- panies’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. nology Breakthroughs’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. Committee on Foreign Affairs, April 9, Full Committee, April 10, Full Committee, hearing on Department of hearing entitled ‘‘U.S. Foreign Assistance in FY 2015: Energy Science and Technology Priorities, 9 a.m., 2318 What Are the Priorities, How Effective?’’, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. Rayburn. Committee on Small Business, April 9, Full Committee, April 9, Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, hearing entitled ‘‘The Biggest Tax Problems for Small hearing entitled ‘‘Advancing U.S. Interests in the West- Businesses’’, 1 p.m., 2360 Rayburn. ern Hemisphere: The FY 2015 Foreign Affairs Budget’’, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, April 9, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. Full Committee, markup on H.R. 524, to amend the April 9, Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Africa, hearing entitled ‘‘U.S. Policy Towards Morocco’’, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency 3 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after Committee on Homeland Sercurity, April 9, Full Com- it has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘The Boston Marathon Bomb- section 404 of such Act; and H.R. 4156, the ‘‘Trans- ings, One Year On: A Look Back to Look Forward’’, 10 parent Airfares Act of 2014’’, 11 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. a.m., 311 Cannon. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, April 9, Full Committee, Committee on the Judiciary, April 10, Subcommittee on hearing entitled ‘‘A Continued Assessment of Delays in Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, hearing en- VA Medical Care and Preventable Veteran Deaths’’, 10 titled ‘‘Should the Department of Commerce Relinquish a.m., 334 Cannon. Direct Oversight Over ICANN?’’, 9 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Committee on Ways and Means, April 9, Full Committee, Committee on Natural Resources, April 9, Full Committee, markup on referral to Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney Gen- markup on the following legislation: H.R. 503, the ‘‘Na- eral, of former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organi- tional Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial zations Division Director Lois G. Lerner for possible Act’’; H.R. 836, the ‘‘Commission to Study the Potential criminal prosecution for violations of one or more crimi- Creation of a National Women’s History Museum Act of nal statutes based on evidence the Committee has uncov- 2013’’; H.R. 2208, the ‘‘North American Wetlands Con- ered in the course of the investigation of IRS abuses, 9:30 servation Extension Act of 2013’’; H.R. 2430, the a.m., 1100 Longworth. ‘‘Hinchliffe Stadium Heritage Act of 2013’’; H.R. 3802, April 9, Subcommittee on Trade, hearing entitled to extend the legislative authority of the Adams Memo- ‘‘Trade Implications of U.S. Energy Policy and the Export rial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in of Liquefied Natural Gas’’, 1:15 p.m., 1100 Longworth. honor of former President John Adams and his legacy, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, April 10, and for other purposes; H.R. 4002, to revoke the charter Full Committee, business meeting, member access re- of incorporation of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma at the quests; and hearing entitled ‘‘Ongoing Intelligence Ac- request of that tribe, and for other purposes; H.R. 4017, tivities’’, 9 a.m., 304–HVC. A portion of the business to designate a peak located in Nevada as ‘‘Mount meeting may close. The hearing is closed. Reagan’’; H.R. 4120, to amend the National Law En- forcement Museum Act to extend the termination date; Joint Meetings H.R. 4253, the ‘‘Bureau of Land Management With- Joint Economic Committee: April 9, to hold hearings to drawn Military Lands Efficiency and Savings Act’’; and examine the economic impact of increased natural gas H.R. 4309, to amend the Sikes Act to make certain im- production, 2:30 p.m., SH–216. provements to the administration of cooperative agree- Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: April 9, ments for land management related to Department of De- to hold hearings to examine Ukraine, focusing on con- fense readiness activities, and for other purposes, 10 a.m., fronting internal challenges and external threats, includ- 1324 Longworth. ing Russia’s seizure of Crimea, 10 a.m., SD–215.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 8 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 8

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will be in a period of Program for Tuesday: Consideration of H.R. 1871— morning business until 12:30 p.m. Baseline Reform Act (Subject to a Rule). Begin consider- (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their ation of H. Con. Res. 96—Establishing the budget for respective party conferences.) the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024 (Subject to a Rule).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Gabbard, Tulsi, Hawaii, E538 Murphy, Tim, Pa., E539 Granger, Kay, Tex., E532 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E538 Barletta, Lou, Pa., E534, E536 Honda, Michael M., Calif., E539 Peters, Gary C., Mich., E535 Bonamici, Suzanne, Ore., E529 Huizenga, Bill, Mich., E533 Ribble, Reid J., Wisc., E530 Brooks, Susan W., Ind., E536, E539, E539 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E535 Royce, Edward R., Calif., E537 Capps, Lois, Calif., E533 Kinzinger, Adam, Ill., E530, E532 Carson, Andre´, Ind., E537 Latham, Tom, Iowa, E530, E532, E533, E534, E535, Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E531, E532, E534 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E538 E537, E538 Schneider, Bradley S., Ill., E533 Cohen, Steve, Tenn., E531 Marchant, Kenny, Tex., E536 Austin, David, Ga., E534 Fitzpatrick, Michael G., Pa., E539, E539, E540 Michaud, Michael H., Me., E537 Tipton, Scott R., Colo., E530, E531, E533

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