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Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2014 No. 84 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was The SPEAKER pro tempore led the sented to the President of the United called to order by the Speaker pro tem- Pledge of Allegiance as follows: States, for his approval, the following pore (Mr. THORNBERRY). I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the bills: f United States of America, and to the Repub- H.R. 724. To amend the Clean Air Act to re- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, move the requirement for dealer certifi- DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. cation of new light-duty motor vehicles. PRO TEMPORE The chair lays before the House a H.R. 4032. To exempt from Lacey Act The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- communication from the Speaker. Amendments of 1981 certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District fore the House the following commu- f and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority, nication from the Speaker: COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON- and for other purposes. WASHINGTON, DC, ORABLE JAMES B. RENACCI, H.R. 4488. To make technical corrections to June 2, 2014. two bills enabling the presentation of con- I hereby appoint the Honorable MAC MEMBER OF CONGRESS gressional gold medals, and for other pur- THORNBERRY to act as Speaker pro tempore The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- poses. on this day. fore the House the following commu- H.R. 1036. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 JOHN A. BOEHNER, nication from the Honorable JAMES B. Speaker of the House of Representatives. Center Street West in Eatonville, Wash- RENACCI, Member of Congress: ington, as the ‘‘National Park Ranger Mar- f CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, garet Anderson Post Office’’. PRAYER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, H.R. 1228. To designate the facility of the Washington, DC, May 30, 2014. United States Postal Service located at 123 Reverend Loren Lasch, St. Patrick’s Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, South 9th Street in De Pere, Wisconsin, as Episcopal Church, Washington, D.C., Speaker, House of Representatives, the ‘‘Corporal Justin D. Ross Post Office offered the following prayer: Washington, DC. Building’’. Gracious and loving God, we thank DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you H.R. 1451. To designate the facility of the You for the gift of this new day. formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules United States Postal Service located at 14 As we set out to do the work You of the House of Representatives, that I have Main Street in Brockport, New York, as the been served with a subpoena, issued by the have given us to do, please open our ‘‘Staff Sergeant Nicholas J. Reid Post Office United States District Court for the North- Building’’. eyes to those who are suffering in the ern District of Ohio, for both documents and H.R. 2391. To designate the facility of the world around us. Following Your exam- testimony in a criminal case. United States Postal Service located at 5323 ple, help us to care for the poor, the After consultation with the Office of Gen- Highway N in Cottleville, Missouri as the sick, the broken, and the disenfran- eral Counsel, I will determine whether com- ‘‘Lance Corporal Phillip Vinnedge Post Of- chised. pliance with the subpoena is consistent with fice’’. Give us grace to care for all of Your the privileges and rights of the House. H.R. 3060. To designate the facility of the people as if they were our own brothers Sincerely, United States Postal Service located at 232 JIM RENACCI, and sisters. In all that we do, O Lord, Southwest Johnson Avenue in Burleson, Member of Congress. Texas, as the ‘‘Sergeant William Moody Post let Your love and peace guide us. f Office Building’’. In Your holy name we pray. H.R. 3658. To grant the Congressional Gold Amen. SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED Medal, collectively, to the Monuments Men, f The Speaker pro tempore, Mr. in recognition of their heroic role in the preservation, protection, and restitution of THORNBERRY, announced his signature THE JOURNAL monuments, works of art, and artifacts of to an enrolled bill of the Senate of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- cultural importance during and following following title: World War II. ant to section 3(a) of House Resolution S. 611. An act to make a technical amend- H.R. 2939. To award the Congressional Gold 604, the Journal of the last day’s pro- ment to the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Medal to Shimon Peres. ceedings is approved. Trust Area Act, and for other purposes. f f f ADJOURNMENT PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BILLS PRESENTED TO THE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The PRESIDENT ant to section 3(b) of House Resolution Chair will lead the House in the Pledge Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, 604, the House stands adjourned until 3 of Allegiance. reported that on May 30, 2014, she pre- p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2014.

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KOWSKY, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. HONDA, committees were delivered to the Clerk Mr. SERRANO, Mr. TAKANO, and Ms. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive for printing and reference to the proper SINEMA): communications were taken from the calendar, as follows: H. Res. 611. A resolution honoring the life Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Mr. SHUSTER: Committee on Transpor- of Jeanne Sobelson Manford for her fierce 5851. A letter from the Under Secretary, tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 935. A bill to advocacy on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisex- Deaprtment of Defense, transmitting ac- amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, ual and transgender (LGBT) community as count balance in the Defense Cooperation and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water they and their allies celebrate Pride month Account as of March 31, 2014; to the Com- Pollution Control Act to clarify Congres- during the month of June, reflect on the mittee on Armed Services. sional intent regarding the regulation of the progress made towards equality, and remem- 5852. A letter from the Assistant General use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, ber activists like Jeanne who spent their Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and En- and for other purposes (Rept. 113–467, Pt. 1). lives fighting for their rights; to the Com- ergy Efficiency, Department of Energy, Referred to the Committee of the Whole mittee on the Judiciary. transmitting the Department’s final rule — House on the State of the Union. f Mr. LUCAS: Committee on Agriculture. Amendments and Correction to Petitions for CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Waiver and Interim Waiver for Consumer H.R. 935. A bill to amend the Federal Insecti- Products and Commercial and Industrial cide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the STATEMENT Equipment [Docket No.: EERE-2012-BT-TP- Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clar- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of 0003] (RIN: 1904-AC70) received May 12, 2014, ify Congressional intent regarding the regu- the Rules of the House of Representa- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- lation of the use of pesticides in or near nav- tives, the following statements are sub- igable waters, and for other purposes (Rept. mittee on Energy and Commerce. mitted regarding the specific powers 5853. A letter from the Deputy Director, 113–467, Pt. 2). Referred to the Committee of Department of Health and Human Services, the Whole House on the State of the Union. granted to Congress in the Constitu- tion to enact the accompanying bill or transmitting the Department’s final rule — f Possession, Use, and Transfer of Select joint resolution. Agents and Toxins; Biennial Review, Tech- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS By Ms. JACKSON LEE: nical Amendment (RIN: 0920-AA34) received Under clause 2 of rule XII, public H.R. 4796. May 12, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. bills and resolutions of the following Congress has the power to enact this legis- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and titles were introduced and severally re- lation pursuant to the following: Commerce. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power 5854. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- ferred, as follows: granted to Congress under Article I, Section ment of Health and Human Services, trans- By Ms. JACKSON LEE (for herself, Ms. 8, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution. mitting the annual financial report as re- CLARKE of New York, Ms. BROWN of By Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina: quired by the Animal Drug User Fee Act of Florida, Mr. CLAY, Mr. RANGEL, and H.R. 4797. 2003 for FY 2013; to the Committee on Energy Ms. NORTON): Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Commerce. H.R. 4796. A bill to direct the Secretary of lation pursuant to the following: 5855. A letter from the Chairman, Council Health and Human Services to conduct out- the rules and regulations for property of the District of Columbia, transmitting a reach efforts to provide certain health insur- owned by the United States pursuant to Ar- copy of D.C. ACT 20-341, ‘‘Comprehensive ance information to individuals enrolled in ticle IV, Section 3, Clause 2 of the Constitu- Code of Conduct and BEGA Amendment Act qualified health plans offered through an Ex- tion. of 2014’’, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1- change established under title I of the Pa- Authority to stay misapplied regulations 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Oversight and tient Protection and Affordable Care Act or from the executive Branch stems from Arti- Government Reform. State plans under the Medicaid program cle I, Section 8, Clause 3. 5856. A letter from the Chairman, Council under title XIX of the Social Security Act, By Mr. ISRAEL: of the District of Columbia, transmitting a and for other purposes; to the Committee on H.R. 4798. copy of D.C. ACT 20-340, ‘‘Breastmilk Bank Energy and Commerce. Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Lactation Support Act of 2014’’, pursuant By Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina (for lation pursuant to the following: to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Com- himself, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United mittee on Oversight and Government Re- MULVANEY, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. JONES, States Constitution form. Mr. ROKITA, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, and By Mr. OLSON: 5857. A letter from the Chairman, Council Mrs. BLACK): H.R. 4799. of the District of Columbia, transmitting a H.R. 4797. A bill to update avian protection Congress has the power to enact this legis- copy of D.C. ACT 20-339, ‘‘Underinsured Mo- laws in order to support an all-of-the-above lation pursuant to the following: torist Carrier Fairness Amendment Act of domestic energy strategy, and for other pur- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Con- 2014’’, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1- poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- stitution: The Congress shall have power to 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Oversight and sources. regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, Government Reform. By Mr. ISRAEL: and among the several States, and with the 5858. A letter from the Director, Office of H.R. 4798. A bill to authorize the Secretary Indian Tribes. Government Ethics, transmitting the Of- of Health and Human Services to award f fice’s final rule — Technical Updating grants for Alzheimer’s disease research; to Amendments to Executive Branch Financial the Committee on Energy and Commerce. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Disclosure and Standards of Ethical Conduct By Mr. OLSON (for himself, Mr. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Regulations (RIN: 3209-AA00 and 3209-AA04) POMPEO, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. BURGESS, received May 14, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Mr. LONG, and Mr. CONAWAY): were added to public bills and resolu- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Oversight H.R. 4799. A bill to amend the Clean Air tions, as follows: and Government Reform. Act to give States adequate time to revise H.R. 6: Mr. RENACCI. 5859. A letter from the Chief, Publications their State implementation plans to prevent H.R. 270: Ms. TSONGAS. and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue emissions activity within such States from H.R. 543: Mr. COLLINS of Georgia and Ms. Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule contributing significantly to nonattainment CLARK of Massachusetts. — Relief from Internal Revenue Code Late in, or interfering with maintenance by, any H.R. 851: Mr. CARNEY. Filer Penalties for Certain Employee Benefit other State with respect to any national am- H.R. 889: Ms. LEE of California. Plans [Notice 2014-35] received May 15, 2014, bient air quality standard, and for other pur- H.R. 942: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Ms. KUSTER, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- Mr. COBLE, and Mr. TIERNEY. mittee on Ways and Means. merce. H.R. 1146: Mr. PAULSEN. 5860. A letter from the Chief, Publications By Mr. CROWLEY (for himself, Ms. H.R. 1179: Ms. LOFGREN. and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue SPEIER, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. H.R. 1180: Mr. BOUSTANY and Mr. RICH- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule MCDERMOTT, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. POCAN, MOND. — Update for Weighted Average Interest Ms. KUSTER, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. H.R. 1274: Mr. OLSON and Mr. JOHNSON of Rates, Yield Curves, and Segment Rates [No- VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. LEVIN, Ohio. tice 2014-34] received May 13, 2014, pursuant Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. CICILLINE, H.R. 1351: Mr. WELCH.

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H.R. 1449: Mr. GOODLATTE. H.R. 3858: Mr. CRAMER, Mr. COLLINS of H.R. 4306: Mr. HOYER, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. H.R. 1507: Mr. HULTGREN. Georgia, Mr. UPTON, and Mr. WOMACK. TAKANO, and Mr. PAYNE. H.R. 1527: Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 3978: Mr. WALZ. H.R. 4365: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. H.R. 1728: Mr. QUIGLEY. H.R. 3992: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. SABLAN, Mr. H.R. 4515: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 1821: Mr. BLUMENAUER. BYRNE, and Ms. DELAURO. H.R. 2477: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 4760: Mr. NEUGEBAUER. H.R. 4012: Mr. BENTIVOLIO. H.R. 2807: Mr. LAMALFA and Mr. ROGERS of H.R. 4795: Mr. TERRY. H.R. 4122: Mr. CONYERS. Michigan. H.J. Res. 68: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 3383: Mrs. LOWEY. H.R. 4143: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. H. Res. 584: Mr. MURPHY of Florida. H.R. 3461: Mr. CASTRO of Texas. H.R. 4250: Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. JOHNSON H.R. 3471: Mr. DOGGETT. of Ohio, and Mr. MATHESON. H. Res. 594: Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 3698: Mr. WALZ. H.R. 4272: Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. AMODEI, and H. Res. 606: Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. PASTOR of H.R. 3708: Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Arizona, and Ms. MENG.

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Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2014 No. 84 Senate The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was appoint the Honorable CHRISTOPHER MURPHY, The chairman of the Senate Vet- called to order by the Honorable CHRIS- a Senator from the State of Connecticut, to erans’ Affairs Committee today is Sen- TOPHER MURPHY, a Senator from the perform the duties of the Chair. ator BERNIE SANDERS of Vermont, and State of Connecticut. PATRICK J. LEAHY, he is doing something to help our vet- President pro tempore. erans. The junior Senator from PRAYER Mr. MURPHY thereupon assumed the Vermont has introduced a bill to en- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- chair as Acting President pro tempore. sure that American veterans are get- fered the following prayer: f ting the care they need. This legisla- Let us pray. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY tion allows veterans facing long delays Most merciful God, You have been LEADER in health care to seek outside help, and better to us than we deserve. Accept they can go to private doctors, commu- the grateful labors of our lawmakers as The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- nity health centers or military bases. they seek to meet the challenges of our pore. The majority leader is recog- Additionally, this bill authorizes the times. May they not become weary be- nized. VA to use emergency funding to hire cause of the obstacles they encounter f new doctors and nurses, which are but trust You to order their steps. Hear BIPARTISAN SPORTSMEN’S ACT badly needed. even the silent prayers of their hearts OF 2014—MOTION TO PROCEED Senator SANDERS’ legislation in- as they give their time and strength to creases accountability through the De- make America an instrument of Your Mr. REID. Mr. President, I now move partment of Veterans Affairs, holding purposes. Lord, help them to remember to proceed to Calendar No. 384, S. 2363, senior officials responsible for poor job it is righteousness that exalts a nation the Hagan sportsmen’s legislation. performance. This is very good legisla- but that sin is an equal opportunity de- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- tion. This bill will improve the manner stroyer. May they humble themselves pore. The clerk will report the motion. in which the United States of America in prayer, seeking Your face as they The legislative clerk read as follows: cares for its veterans, and I hope all turn from evil, so You will hear our Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 384, S. Members will support this. In light of prayers, forgive our sins, and heal our 2363, a bill to protect and enhance opportuni- the shocking reports of inappropriate ties for recreational hunting, fishing, and practices at the VA, and especially land. shooting, and for other purposes. We pray in Your merciful Name. their hospitals, every Senator should SCHEDULE Amen. support this legislation. Mr. REID. Mr. President, following f Last week the Veterans Affairs in- my remarks and those of the Repub- spector general’s office released its re- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE lican leader, the Senate will be in a pe- port detailing many troubling systemic The Presiding Officer led the Pledge riod of morning business until 5:30 p.m. failures which are unnecessarily put- of Allegiance, as follows: At 5:30 p.m. there will be a rollcall ting our Nation’s veterans at risk. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the vote on the motion to invoke cloture They are so wrong, and they are put- United States of America, and to the Repub- on the nomination of Keith Harper to ting our Nation’s veterans at risk. In- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, be U.S. Representative to the U.N. stead of receiving the proper care they indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Human Rights Council. deserve, thousands of combat veterans f CARING FOR VETERANS have been languishing on nonexistent APPOINTMENT OF ACTING Our esteemed colleague, the chair- waiting lists at a VA hospital in Ari- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE man of the Budget Committee, PATTY zona. MURRAY, has said, ‘‘Caring for our vet- The inspector general’s report de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The erans is the duty of a grateful nation.’’ clared that many of these men and clerk will please read a communication She knows of what she speaks be- women who have been relegated to to the Senate from the President pro cause she led that committee in a very health care limbo are ‘‘at risk of being tempore (Mr. LEAHY). vibrant, positive way as chairman of lost or forgotten.’’ The brave veterans The legislative clerk read the fol- the Veterans’ Affairs Committee. I of our Nation’s Armed Services should lowing letter: have no doubt every Member of this never be lost or forgotten. These sol- U.S. SENATE, body agrees with the sentiment she ex- diers went to war and pledged not to PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, pressed. There is a big difference be- Washington, DC, June 2, 2014. leave their brothers- and sisters-in- To the Senate: tween nodding one’s head in approval arms behind. Now, in their moment of Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, and actually doing something to take need, some of our most vulnerable vet- of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby care of our veterans. erans have been left behind. We must

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Yet even as formance. fied top Democratic fundraisers to Senate Democrats try to improve the General Shinseki is a very good man, serve as ambassadors to various posts reliability of our veterans health care, a devoted, disabled combat veteran. around the world. certain Republican Members of Con- Under his leadership the VA drastically One such fundraiser, Mr. George gress are content to scapegoat the VA. improved its care of veterans suffering Tsunis, was nominated to serve as the Even more disappointing is the fact from mental illness, and they ad- U.S. Ambassador to Norway. During that these same Republicans have, dressed the issue of veterans’ homeless- his confirmation hearing, Mr. Tsunis through their obstruction, deprived the ness. He oversaw initiatives which de- revealed his complete unawareness VA of essential resources it needs to creased dependence on pain killers and about the country in which he would help veterans. other drugs, addressing a problem serve as our Nation’s top envoy. For Last February Senate Republicans which was crippling many combat vet- example, he referred to Norway’s head blocked legislation introduced by Sen- erans. of State as their President, not know- ator SANDERS which would give the VA General Shinseki’s work at the VA ing that the country is led by a con- the tools needed to meet the demands has also helped cut waiting times for stitutional monarch. of a changing veteran population. We GI benefits down to just 1 week, help- Another Presidential pick, Colleen tried to break that filibuster. We ing countless veterans get paid the aid Bell, for Hungary could not answer a couldn’t do it. We didn’t have 60 votes. they were promised. As the Secretary single question at her Senate hearing That bill would help our Nation’s has done his best, I am sorry his time about U.S. strategic interests in that veterans by improving health and den- as head of the VA ended with his res- country, but that is OK. I am certain tal care, providing educational and em- ignation, but I understand why he felt her professional background as a TV ployment opportunities and addressing the need to step aside. soap opera producer will come in handy claims backlogs. The legislation that Eric Shinseki has served this country while the crisis in Ukraine continues has been introduced this week does the for decades: on the battlefield, as Chief to unfold. Inside the beltway, these nominees same. That legislation was shot down of Staff for the U.S. Army, and as Sec- are known as ‘‘campaign bundlers,’’ because as the junior Senator from retary of Veterans Affairs. I personally partisan political operatives who have Florida said, it had a cost issue, but thank him for his service and wish him each fundraised hundreds of thou- that junior Senator, a Republican Sen- well as he undoubtedly continues his sands—if not millions—of dollars for ator from Florida, was correct—taking work for America. care of our Nation’s wounded veterans the President’s campaign. Mr. Harper does cost money, but it is money well RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME is another example of a campaign bun- spent. Would the Chair announce the busi- dler wholly ill-suited to serve in the Senator RUBIO is not alone. The jun- ness of the day. diplomatic post for which he has been ior Senator from Alabama, along with The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- nominated. the rest of his caucus, opposed the pore. Under the previous order, the According to the Center of Respon- same bill because he didn’t want to leadership time is preserved. sive Politics, which tracks campaign ‘‘bust the budget.’’ Republicans didn’t f donations, Mr. Harper is on a list called ‘‘758 Elites.’’ These are donors worry about busting the budget when MORNING BUSINESS they initially sent our troops by the who combined ‘‘at least $180 million for hundreds of thousands to Iraq on a The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Obama’s re-election effort.’’ That is a credit card, the credit card of the tax- pore. Under the previous order, the quote from the Center of Responsive payers of America, running up—in that Senate will be in a period of morning Politics. Mr. Harper is classified as a war alone—about $1.5 trillion in money business until 5:30 p.m., with Senators bundler of $500,000 or more, and his that was borrowed. permitted to speak therein for up to 10 contribution level matched such Therein lies the problem. Repub- minutes each. notables as actor Will Smith, actress licans ignore the true cost of democ- Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a Eva Longoria, and Hollywood producer racy. The lives and well-being of the quorum. Harvey Weinstein. brave men and women who fight to pro- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- I am not naive as to why some of tect our way of life are part of the cost pore. The clerk will call the roll. these ambassadorships are doled out. of our democracy. Instead, Republicans The legislative clerk proceeded to Candidly speaking, Presidents from focus on the monetary costs only, the call the roll. both parties frequently issue these dip- dollar bills, because any money going Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask lomatic posts as political favors. But I to our veterans is $1 less going to bil- unanimous consent that the order for have never before seen an administra- lionaires, corporations, and unneces- the quorum call be rescinded. tion this brazen in transmitting indi- sary tax cuts. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- viduals who are so terribly and fun- The American people are tired of the pore. Without objection, it is so or- damentally unfit for foreign service. doublespeak coming from the Repub- dered. Traditionally, according to the retired lican Party when it comes to caring for f Foreign Service group, about 30 per- our soldiers and our veterans. If Repub- cent of ambassadorships go to political licans support our Nation’s soldiers, HARPER NOMINATION appointees. Since the election of 2012, then help us protect our Nation’s sol- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, today that is up to 50 percent. Some go to diers and help us support our Nation’s the Senate will consider the nomina- countries that, frankly, deserve better soldiers. Instead, there is always an ex- tion of Keith Harper as the U.S. Rep- than someone whose only qualification cuse, some exception they find to jus- resentative to the U.N. Human Rights is whether they raised $500,000 or more tify prevention of them standing with Council. for the campaign of President Obama. America’s veterans and our soldiers. I am generally deferential to the Some of my colleagues will say that Let’s give American veterans the President’s decisions when it comes to what sets Mr. Harper apart from these care and attention they deserve. As the nominations brought before the Senate other campaign donors is his cultural Department of Veterans Affairs works for confirmation, but in extraordinary heritage. They say Mr. Harper would be to remedy these serious shortcomings, circumstances I don’t hesitate to op- the first Native American in history to we in Congress must do our part to pose them. Given the extraordinary hold the rank of U.S. Ambassador. help. We owe America’s veterans far circumstances present in this case, I They also say he should be

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What concerns ber of Native American plaintiffs—Mr. muddied his story and later admitted me is his character—particularly his Harper’s own clients—raised grave con- he was aware of the letter on the very conduct in connection with a matter cerns that their attorneys would re- day it was transmitted. If he didn’t pen that could rightly be described as one ceive such a sizable payout. They ar- the harassment letter or approve it, as of the greatest mistreatments of Na- gued that more of the Cobell settle- he dubiously claims, he certainly did tive Americans by the Federal Govern- ment should go to the thousands of Na- nothing to retract it or denounce it ment in recent memory. That matter is tive Americans who had been wronged until his Senate hearing. known as the Cobell case. by Interior. There is also no disputing that Mr. In the 1990s hundreds of thousands of Four affected Native Americans Harper has held himself out and is Native Americans, led by Elouise banded together and filed a lawsuit to overly proud of his status as one of the Cobell, entered into a class action suit challenge the Cobell settlement for lead counsels on the Cobell case. against the Interior Department for this and other reasons. One appellate I would argue that those four Native mismanaging billions of dollars in land told the court that ‘‘huge fees awarded Americans’ human rights were abused. assets that were held in trust for In- to class counsel often indicate the in- People such as Mr. Harper can’t be a dian tribes. terests of the absent class members party to or complicit with a letter at- During my previous tenure as chair- have been sacrificed to those of the tempting to harass Native Americans man of the Senate Committee on In- lawyers.’’ As a result of this legal chal- for exercising their rights and then ex- dian Affairs, I worked with my col- lenge, the court temporarily delayed pect to obtain the Senate’s imprimatur league, then-vice chairman Byron Dor- the Cobell payouts to the plaintiffs to serve as our Nation’s ambassador on gan, to end the protracted Cobell law- and, of course, to Mr. Harper. human rights. That is the irony of all suit and enact legislation to settle the In what can only be described as bul- of this. He clearly abused these peo- case in Congress. lying, the Cobell legal team fired back ple’s human rights, and now he is going Ultimately, it wasn’t until 2010 that at these four Native Americans. They to be an ambassador on human rights? Congress finally passed legislation that transmitted a letter dated January 20, Mr. Harper has not sufficiently an- compensated the Cobell plaintiffs at 2012, to all of their 500,000 clients that swered my questions about his involve- $3.4 billion. My colleagues know that listed the home addresses and tele- ment with the harassment letter or Mr. Harper was the co-lead counsel for phone numbers of the four appellants how much in legal fees he has the Cobell plaintiffs and often touted and urged all of Indian Country to call profiteered from Cobell over the years. the number of his clients at about and harass them for challenging the I will also submit for the RECORD his 500,000 Native Americans. When the Cobell settlement. The letter reads: written responses to my hearing ques- lawsuit was settled, Mr. Harper and his Your payments are being held-up by 4 peo- tions which conflict with his verbal legal team stood to earn up to $99 mil- ple . . . [each] believes that you are not enti- testimony about the harassment letter lion in attorney’s fees that were writ- tled to the relief (nor the payment of your and other matters. ten into the Cobell settlement legisla- trust funds) . . . This means you will receive I can’t in good conscience support tion and paid for by the American tax- nothing from the settlement: no payment, no Mr. Harper’s nomination. The global payer. Let me emphasize: For this good scholarship funds, no land consolidation, and community faces serious human rights work, Mr. Cobell and his legal team no further trust reform . . . crises, and this is whom the adminis- were going to earn $99 million in attor- Here is the best part. In the letter tration sends to speak on behalf of all ney’s fees. Without a doubt, the legisla- that was sent to 500,000 people, it said: Americans, including Native Ameri- tion was a massive bonus check for Mr. [If] you want to ask them directly about cans? I urge my colleagues to vote Harper and his team, and he and his their motives, you should contact them at against Mr. Harper, and I call upon the team have actually sued the Federal the following address or phone numbers. administration to transmit a nominee Government to receive another $123 I hope my colleagues understand who has an unblemished record of pro- million—more than the $99 million he what was done there. These four Native tecting human and civil rights—a already got. Most of the Native Amer- Americans received harassing calls, record of accomplishment and integ- ican clients will receive about $1,000 death threats, had their jobs threat- rity commensurate with this very im- each, and many are still waiting to re- ened. One had to disconnect their portant post. ceive their first payment to date. phone. Another was essentially run off Here is the situation. Mr. Harper will Unfortunately, my Democratic col- her reservation. probably be confirmed today on a par- leagues conveniently ignore that Mr. I will submit two articles for printing tisan vote—on a party-line vote. He Harper served on President Obama’s in the RECORD at the conclusion of my won’t get 60 votes. He will probably get 2009 transition team for Native Amer- remarks. The first is an article from 55 or maybe 1 or 2 less. This is another ican issues while he actively sued the the Missoulian entitled ‘‘Objectors to example of a deprivation that is taking Interior Department. Does it concern $3.4B Indian trust settlement get angry place of my right to advise and consent my colleagues that several months phone calls,’’ which further describes and that of every single Member of the after the President installed his leader- how this letter affected their personal minority. This nomination would not ship team at Interior and Justice, the lives. The second is an article from the have come to this floor if we still re- administration essentially fast-tracked Native American Times entitled quired 60 votes. But, instead, my col- the settlement with the Cobell attor- ‘‘Cobell Class Members question settle- leagues across the aisle have decided to neys or that just 1 year later Congress ment, attorney conduct.’’ deprive Members on this side of their enacted the $3.4 billion Cobell settle- The harassment letter was accessible right of advice and consent because he ment legislation as a top White House on the Cobell team’s Web site during will be confirmed, probably, today on a priority, ending an over decade-long the Harper committee hearing. It was party-line basis despite the fact of a legal battle? Evidently not. on his Web site during the hearing in clear record of abuse of human rights Now the administration claims there the committee, but it was promptly re- by a majority here in the Senate. was no wrongdoing or conflict of inter- moved the day after I questioned Mr. I tell my colleagues on the other side est on the part of Mr. Harper in his Harper about it. of the aisle: If we gain the majority in service to the President’s transition I will also submit for printing in the this Senate as a result of this Novem- team, and I have no choice but to take CONGRESSIONAL RECORD at the conclu- ber’s election, I will do everything in their word for it, albeit skeptical. But sion of my remarks the previously ref- my power to restore their rights as a we do know of at least one appalling erenced letter provided that the con- minority—their rights of advice and and unforgivable incident that has dog- tact information of those four individ- consent. The fact that it was taken ged Mr. Harper throughout the Sen- uals be redacted. away from us for the first time in the

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The [From Missoulian, Jan. 31, 2012] on the letter. Craven brief was complete Jan. 6 and oral ar- Good Bear and Johns, who agreed to speak gument is scheduled for Feb. 16 in Wash- OBJECTORS TO $3.4B INDIAN TRUST to the Associated Press, said they believe the ington, D.C. before a three judge panel. SETTLEMENT GET ANGRY PHONE CALLS letter was an attempt to intimidate them Frank said Craven believes the settlement (By Matt Volz) into dropping their appeals, but it will not is illegal and it’s in the best interest of the HELENA.—Carol Good Bear started getting work. Indian community that it be overturned. He the calls about a week ago, after the attor- ‘‘Obviously they don’t know me to think I said the Historical Accounting Class is not neys who had negotiated a $3.4 billion settle- could be brow-beaten into quitting,’’ Johns giving Class Members an opportunity to opt ment over misspent Native American land said. out if they feel their right to an injunction royalties published the phone numbers and Both said they have received phone calls of is more valuable than the monetary relief. In addresses of the four people objecting to the support interspersed with the angry ones. addition the structure of the settlement pay- deal. Craven and Colombe declined to comment, ments contradict what the D.C. circuit said At first, the resident of New Town, N.D., referring questions to their attorneys. would be permissible in earlier Cobell litiga- hung up on the angry voices at the other Craven’s attorney, Ted Frank, said in an tion, because it’s not rationally related to end. After 15 calls, she unplugged her home email that he took his concerns to the plain- the damages Class Members have suffered, he phone and started screening her cellphone tiffs’ attorneys and they agreed to stop dis- said. calls. seminating the letter. ‘‘So you have a problem that Class Mem- She said she worries for her safety now Frank said he was satisfied with that bers who have suffered the most injury are that her address is in the hands of hundreds promise and that attempting to have the getting the same as or less than Class Mem- of thousands of people who might blame her judge address whether the letter was right or bers who have suffered no injury at all,’’ for holding up their money. wrong would only distract from the appeal. Frank said. ‘‘(Also) There’s the problem of ‘‘To put my name out there for the public, ‘‘Other than a corrective communication conflict of interest created by the fact that I think that’s scary that these attorneys and sanctions, there isn’t much else we could Ms. Cobell negotiated a settlement that would use this tactic and intimidate me into get in relief from the court, and neither is would pay $12.5 million dollars to herself.’’ dropping my appeal,’’ Good Bear said. ‘‘I worth the distraction from preparation for The beneficiaries of the settlement fall into don’t have protection. If somebody is upset oral argument,’’ Frank said. two groups; the Historical Accounting Class about all this and comes at me with a gun, Each objector is appealing the settlement and the Trust Administration Class. Har- what am I supposed to do?’’ for his or her own reasons. Craven and Johns rison’s clients also question the fairness of The attorneys who published the Jan. 20 both say the settlement does not include an the Accounting Class and the blanket $1,000 open letter represent up to 500,000 plaintiffs accounting for how much money was lost, payment everyone would receive. in the class-action lawsuit named after which is what Cobell originally set out to ac- ‘‘The courts have been saying all this time, Elouise Cobell, the Blackfeet woman from complish, and that many class members did and the plaintiffs have said, the case is about Montana who spent nearly 16 years trying to not understand that they could have opted an accounting, we want an accounting, and hold the U.S. government accountable for out of the deal. now they’re saying ‘Oh heck with the ac- more than a century’s worth of mismanaged Johns and Good Bear both object to the counting, just give everybody $1,000 and we’ll Native American accounts. class of landowners that the settlement cre- call it even,’’’ Harrison said, adding that The lawsuit claims U.S. officials stole or ates, saying each is different and their some account holders have a great deal of squandered billions of dollars in royalties claims should be assessed differently. Johns money go through their account while some owed for land leased for oil, gas, grazing and added that the tribes should have been in- people have very little. ‘‘One hundred and other uses. volved in the process from the start, not just seven thousand Indians, collectively, only Cobell died in October, just months after a individuals. have $15,000 between the whole bunch of federal judge approved the largest govern- them in their accounts in recent years, but ment class-action settlement in U.S. history. [From Native American Times, Feb. 6, 2012] every one of those 107,000 people is going to Under the settlement, $1.4 billion would go COBELL CLASS MEMBERS QUESTION get $1,000. . . to them the settlement prob- to individual Native American account hold- SETTLEMENT, ATTORNEY CONDUCT ably seems like a very good deal.’’ ers. Some $2 billion would be used by the (By Dana Attocknie) Harrison also said the leftover money to be government to buy up fractionated tribal divided between land owners is based on a lands from individual owners willing to sell, ATTORNEYS RELEASED NAMES, ADDRESSES AND formula that measures how much money has and then turn those lands over to tribes. An- PHONE NUMBERS OF THE FOUR CASE APPEL- gone thru a person’s account, which would other $60 million would be used for a scholar- LANTS IN AN EMAIL TO THE PUBLIC AND MEDIA not be fair either. ‘‘They’re not going to be ship fund for young Natives. JAN. 20 paid out based on how much (a person) lost The settlement took a year to push WASHINGTON.—Class Counsel for the Cobell or how much you have coming; it’s going to through Congress, then months for final ju- v. Salazar class action lawsuit sent out a let- be based on how much you got. The people dicial approval. After the settlement was ap- ter Jan. 20 to Class Members throughout In- who got paid improperly; If they got paid proved, Good Bear and three other people dian Country explaining the reason for the more than they had coming they get un- filed separate objections, each for different delay in their monetary payment rests with justly enriched again and if they got paid reasons. four Class Members who are appealing the less than they had coming they’re going to Those appeals must be heard by a federal settlement. get victimized again, and that’s just the way appeals court before any money from the set- ‘‘What they did by sending out this letter the formula works.’’ tlement can be distributed, with the first is very, very unethical,’’ Mary Lee Johns, Last year some Individual Indian Money scheduled to be heard Feb. 16. Cheyenne River Sioux/Lakota, said. ‘‘They (IIM) account holders also questioned why The plaintiffs’ attorneys, led by Dennis sent out this email to all the individuals and their attorneys may receive more money Gingold of Washington, D.C., wrote in their listed our names, addresses and telephone than them from the $3.4 billion settlement. letter that the ‘‘hopes and wishes of 500,000 numbers. One of the individuals that ap- The Class Counsel is requesting $223 million, individual Indians’’ had been delayed by pealed is getting death threats and now they which is 14.75 percent of the 1.5 million dol- those four people. If it wasn’t for them, the got her address. This is not the way to con- lars to be dispersed to Class Members. Lead first payments would have been made before duct business in Indian Country.’’ attorneys for the settlement include Keith Thanksgiving, the letter said. Johns is appealing the settlement along Harper, of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton ‘‘There is little doubt that they do not with Carol Eve Good Bear, Fort Berthold LLP, and Dennis Gingold. share the desires or care about the needs of Reservation, and Charles Colombe, Rosebud Harper toured Indian Country last year the class, over 99.9 percent of whom support Sioux. They are represented by David Har- with other Cobell attorneys explaining the a prompt conclusion to this long-running, rison, an attorney based out of Albuquerque, settlement and defended their request for re- acrimonious case,’’ the attorneys wrote. N.M. They are in the early stages of their muneration. During a March 2010 meeting in The letter went on to list the names, phone brief, which is due to be filed in March with Anadarko, Okla., Harper said the amount re- numbers and addresses of Good Bear, Kim- oral argument set for May 15. quested by the attorneys is not double the berly Craven of Boulder, Co.; Charles Harrison said the suggestion in the letter, expenses. He then quoted Gingold, who said Colombe of Mission, S.D.; and Mary Lee dispersed by the plaintiff’s counsel, that the they are only asking for what their expenses Johns of Lincoln, Neb. The attorneys invited appellants don’t believe fellow Class Mem- were, and at the end of the day it’s up to the people to ‘‘ask them directly about their mo- bers are entitled to relief or payment from courts to decide what they will get paid. tives’’ and cautioned them to ‘‘please be civil their trust funds is not true. ‘‘It’s not that Class Counsel’s letter to Class Members in your communications.’’ they’re just trying to make sure that no- stated there is little doubt the appellants do

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Notably, Colombe, Good Bear because of the letter, but most callers were where Indian people are seeking justice in and Johns are represented by David (Davey) supportive and one person just wanted to un- court but because of the class action settle- Harrison, an Albuquerque lawyer and former derstand the settlement and the appeals. ment they cannot seek a claim against the BIA employee. ‘‘This has nothing to do with Elouise Cobell, federal government. ‘‘If you didn’t opt out, Their reasons vary slightly, but are the please understand that. People always use you’re forever barred from ever going to same on one fundamental point. At bottom, her passing away and all that to try and court on mismanagement,’’ Johns said. ‘‘One each believes that you are not entitled to the make us feel bad, but this has nothing to do of the things that the federal government relief (nor the payment of your trust funds) with her. The reason why I did what I did wanted to do was hurry up and get this done that has been provided in the settlement was based upon what I believe was wrong so they could wash their hands of us. They agreement notwithstanding a century of with the suit,’’ Johns said. ‘‘Now it has noth- opted out.’’ abuse, malfeasance and breaches of trust by ing to do with the money, it has nothing to Frank also mentioned the case of Ramona the United States government. Each of the do with any of that. It has to do with the Two Shields v. United States, where ‘‘the appealing class members has filed papers protection. I’m doing it because I believe government is arguing that the Cobell settle- that will kill the settlement if any one of that they’re opening up the gate to a lot of ment is preventing these Indians from get- them prevails on appeal. This means that serious problems for Indian Country in the ting their fair recovery.’’ you would receive nothing from the settle- next 20 years.’’ Johns also questions who the lead plaintiff ment: no payment, no scholarship funds, no Johns said she was upset when she initially is now. In other words who is directing Class land consolidation, and no further trust re- found out that IIM account holders were, Counsel? Lead Plaintiff Elouise Cobell died form. ‘‘jerked into this class action suit without Oct. 16, 2010. The remaining plaintiffs are Craven has railed against the settlement our consent’’ and also that tribes weren’t in- James Louise Larose, Thomas Maulson and since it was first announced over two years volved. She said since the class action was Penny Cleghorn. Johns said people may say ago, going so far as to claim: ‘‘after 14 years brought about by four individual Indians she’s being unfair by appealing the case but of acrimonious litigation, the Cobell plain- there was not the unique government-to-gov- questions who is looking out for the Indian tiffs are entitled to no monetary recovery ernment relationship. She feels individ- people—‘‘People like the four of us that real- whatsoever from the courts.’’ (http:// ualizing Indians will help break up the tribes ly truly want to make sure that this is good thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/judicial/ and references the Dawes Act to illustrate for the people,’’ she said. ‘‘Everybody’s glad 112807-bailing-out-the-smartest-guys-in-the- her point. ‘‘You know the intent of the that I did it,’’ Johns said. ‘‘My tribe passed room). Mary Johns has sought to remove the Dawes Act was to break up these tribes so a resolution that was totally against the judge who approved the settlement, Thomas that’s one of the reasons why I was very con- Cobell (class action suit/settlement). I feel F. Hogan. There is little doubt that they do cerned,’’ she said. ‘‘We’re standing basically very confident that what I’m doing is in the not share the desires or care about the needs by ourselves without the protection of our best interest of . . . my family and those of the class, over 99.9% of whom support a tribe.’’ Another concern is the land. Johns who got up and objected to Cobell all along.’’ prompt conclusion to this long-running, acri- said the settlement was originally supposed Cobell spokesperson Bill McAllister told monious case. to be about an accounting and not about the Native Times that Class Counsel is not com- Why would anybody appeal? I’d like to con- land. She said the lands were severely mis- menting on the case. tact these class members, how do I do that? managed by the federal government and peo- We know of no explanation for their behavior ple put too many cattle on their land so it From: [email protected] that is consistent with your best interests. was overgrazed and ended up with prairie Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 However, if you want to ask them directly dogs and the grasses were just not the same. To: Mary Zuni about their motives, you should contact ‘‘. . . the biggest rip off was when the fed- Subject: Ask Elouise Letter them at the following address or phone num- eral government sat down with the Cobell DEAR INDIAN COUNTRY: Following the pass- bers: Kimberly Craven, Mary Lee Johns, lawyers and made this deal because they ing of our leader and friend, Elouise Cobell, Carol Eve Good Bear, Charles Colombe. were basically getting away free for this Class Counsel is responding to your con- Notwithstanding your frustration and dif- amount of mismanagement . . . ,’’ Johns tinuing questions and concerns regarding the ficulties, if you choose to contact any of the said. ‘‘The federal government is winning on settlement of the Cobell lawsuit. 4 appellants, please be civil in your commu- this one. They got home free without ever What is the current status of the settle- nications. having to restore lands, and they didn’t ever ment? Unfortunately, notwithstanding the Isn’t there something you can do to speed have to pay individual Indians for mis- hopes and wishes of 500,000 individual Indians up this process? No. Class Counsel has management of their land. They made this and despite Class Counsel’s best efforts, the reached out to the 2 attorneys who represent deal, and to me, it’s an unholy deal that settlement has been delayed by 4 class mem- the 4 appealing class members to resolve or these attorneys have negotiated with the bers, each of whom is challenging the land- settle whatever issue they may have with federal government so that they could col- mark settlement in the U.S. Court of Ap- the settlement. However, we have been lect $99 million dollars. So who loses on this? peals for the D.C. Circuit. We expect that rebuffed or ignored each time. Unless each of They keep saying, ‘Oh, you know, you’re these appeals will be resolved in another 6 the appealing class members withdraws his going to get this money.’ What kind of months, provided that no appellant seeks or her appeal, there is no way to shorten the money? You know maybe everybody is going further review in the Supreme Court. judicial review process. to get maybe $1,200 dollars . . . and yet look But for these appeals, your Historical Ac- Haven’t you been paid? Class Counsel has at what we’re losing.’’ counting Class payments would have been not been paid. We are in the same position Johns said the Cobell attorneys should distributed before Thanksgiving 2011, and it have made sure the lands were restored back that you are in—we will not be paid until the is likely that your Trust Administration appeals have been resolved. to their original state before an agreement Class payments would have been made by was made. She said Class Counsel sat down Prior Ask Elouise letters can be found on Easter 2012. the settlement website: http:// with the federal government when they However, because of the appeals, your His- cobellsettlement.com/class/ask_elouise.php. originally lost the case and that’s when the torical Accounting Class and Trust Adminis- There is also a ‘‘frequently asked questions’’ government said it would throw in $3.5 bil- tration Class payments cannot be made until section to answer the most common ques- lion if an Administration Class was included after the appeals have been resolved, pro- tions received: http://cobellsettlement.com/ for the mismanagement of lands, plus some vided that we prevail on appeal. No one press/faq.php. of the money would be used to purchase knows when that will occur. Historical Ac- Kind Regards, lands that were fractionated shares. ‘‘Now, counting Class payments should be made CLASS COUNSEL, there’s another part of this that people within a few weeks after the appeals are de- Cobell v. Salazar. didn’t understand, was this whole $1 billion cided. Trust Administration Class payments dollars that they’re giving the federal gov- should be made within about 6 months after QUESTIONS FOR THE RECORD SUBMITTED BY ernment to buy the land back. That’s a bait you receive your Historical Accounting Class SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN FOR KEITH HARPER, and switch deal,’’ she said. ‘‘Before that land payment. that they purchased for $100 can be given Class Counsel understands your increasing NOMINATED TO BE U.S. REPRESENTATIVE TO back to your tribe, your tribe has to pay the frustration and concerns. We know the dif- THE U.N. HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL SENATE federal government $100. So basically, all it ficulties many of you face and we have spo- FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE HEARING ON did was give the federal government $1 bil- ken to hundreds of you who are in extremis SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 lion dollars to buy Indian land . . . to me it’s this winter season. It is with our utmost 1. How long did you serve as ‘‘co-class a shell game and the Indians are the ones sympathy and disappointment that we share counsel’’ on Cobell? who are losing out.’’ this unfortunate news. The Cobell class was certified on February Johns other concerns are: the settlement is Who is appealing? And, why are they ap- 4, 1997, and so I began to serve as class coun- a complicated process, the Bureau of Indian pealing? Your payments are being held-up by sel on that date.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:05 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\S02JN4.REC S02JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S3324 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 2, 2014 2. On what date did you first learn about My connection to the website was, and re- for Fees specifies that ‘‘Plaintiffs hereby as- the January 20, 2012 ‘‘Ask Elouise’’ letter? mains, of limited scope. sert a fee of $99.9 million for Class Counsel’s I learned of the January 20, 2012, ‘‘Ask The website www.indiantrust.com is owned work through December 7, 2009.’’ The Peti- Elouise’’ letter on January 20, 2012, after it by a litigation consultant to the Lead Coun- tion went on to explain that the Court had was released. sel. Lead Counsel and the litigation consult- the discretion to award more under the con- 3. Did you receive a draft or have prior ant maintained custody and control of the trolling law, but that both Plaintiffs and De- knowledge of the January 20, 2012 letter be- website content at all times while the case fendants agreed not to appeal if the award fore it was published? was in active litigation, which ended in De- was between $50 and $99.9 million. The Peti- No. cember 2012. During that time, the website tion also stated, consistent with client direc- 4. As co-class counsel, was it your responsi- published material relevant to the case, such tion, that in comparable cases, awards rang- bility to review documents and communica- as court filings. I and other Class Counsels ing around $223 million would be consistent tions to plaintiffs including the January 20, worked on briefs and other materials, which with controlling law. I was one of the coun- 2012 ‘‘Ask Elouise’’ letter, prior to trans- were filed by paralegals or the litigation sel who signed this petition on behalf of our mission or publication? consultant. After filing these documents, the clients. The Court ultimately awarded the No. Lead Counsel—who is a solo practi- litigation consultant to Lead Counsel pub- $99 million amount asserted by plaintiffs in tioner not part of Kilpatrick Townsend & lished them to the website. the petition for fees. Stockton LLP (‘‘Firm’’)—was responsible for I understand that the website is presently As I understand it, the Class Representa- determining who among the litigation team administered by the Garden City Group tives, especially Ms. Elouise Cobell, believed were responsible for which tasks. Under this (GCG), the official claims administrator for that it was critically important and con- arrangement, the principal attorneys each the Cobell case, though the litigation con- sistent with the best interest of the Class to had their own areas of responsibility. The sultant maintains ownership. seek a fee award in accord with fee awards ‘‘Ask Elouise’’ letters were not part of my 11. On what date was the January 20, 2012 for non-Indian class actions of similar size responsibilities. ‘‘Ask Elouise’’ letter (www.indiantrust.com/ and complexity. She expressed concern that Lead Counsel did not circulate the January elo/1l20l12) removed from the Indian Trust otherwise attorneys would be reluctant to 20, 2012, ‘‘Ask Elouise’’ letter either to me or, Settlement website? represent Native American plaintiffs without to the best of my knowledge, to any of the After learning of the letter’s release, I ex- financial means who are deprived of their lawyers in the Firm prior to its publication. pressed my misgivings about publishing the rights by the federal government or other 5. How did you become aware of the Janu- letter, especially the contact information of entities. This was unacceptable to Ms. Cobell ary 20, 2012 ‘‘Ask Elouise’’ letter? the appellants, to both other Class Counsel and she was particularly sensitive to this I became aware of the ‘‘Ask Elouise’’ letter and other professionals at Kilpatrick Town- point because, as she made clear on the on January 20, 2012, after the letter’s public send. I urged my colleagues to facilitate re- record, she had grave difficulties finding law- release, when a lawyer representing one of moving the letter and to avoid posting mate- yers to bring the Cobell case in the first the appellants sent an e-mail in objection. rial that could be construed to suggest har- place. 6. When the letter became public, why did assment of appellants. On or around January 15. Are you associated with a petition for you reportedly refuse to respond to press in- 21, I was informed by colleagues that discus- additional fees related to the Cobell settle- quiries concerning the letter? sions about removing the letter from the ment? If so, for how much? At the time of the letter’s release, we were website would be held with one of the appel- No. 16. Approximately how many hours did you in active litigation. Although I personally lant’s attorneys who had objected to the let- bill your clients for work in relation to did not support the letter, I was told by a ter. I understand from GCG that on January Cobell at Kilpatrick and Native American Firm colleague that the Class Representa- 22, 2012, the litigation consultant for Lead tives, at the time, did support it. Accord- Rights Fund (NARF)? Counsel requested that GCG remove the let- As a partner with Kilpatrick, I worked a ingly, I was duty bound to not comment in a ter from the website. On or about January total of 4,837.7 hours on Cobell through June manner contrary to the letter and therefore 22, I was told by a Firm colleague that the 30, 2013. could not express my reservations publicly letter was removed from the website. Addi- I am no longer at NARF and I do not have about the re-publishing of the contact infor- tionally, my colleagues and I checked the access to this information, however, NARF’s mation of appellants. website at that time and there found no link court filings indicate I worked 19,671 hours 7. What is your understanding of how the to the letter. Thus, at the time of my testi- on the Cobell case. January 20, 2012, ‘‘Ask Elouise’’ letter was mony on September 24, 2013, I was under the 17. Approximately how much in fees have transmitted to plaintiffs? By mail, online, impression that the letter was indeed not on you collected to date in relation to Cobell? print publishing, email, or other? the Indiantrust website. On July 27, 2011, District Judge Thomas At the time of the September 24, 2013, hear- After I was informed on September 24, 2013, Hogan awarded plaintiffs $99 million in at- ing, my understanding was that the letter that the letter was still available through an torney’s fees. Of that amount, Judge Hogan was posted on January 20, 2012, on the inter- Internet search, my law partners requested awarded approximately $85 million to be dis- net site www.indiantrust.com and that it had that GCG delete the letter so that it would tributed, after all appeals were final, to Class not been mailed or emailed to the entire be unavailable through an Internet search. I Counsel. Class Counsel included Dennis class of 500,000 individuals. I have since con- have been told that GCG did so on September Gingold, Thaddeus Holt, and Kilpatrick firmed that the letter was not emailed or 24, 2013. Townsend & Stockton LLP. The remainder mailed to the entire class of 500,000 individ- 12. Why was the January 20, 2012 ‘‘Ask of approximately $14 million was set aside uals. Rather, I have now been informed that Elouise’’ letter removed from the website because other counsel who had worked on it was emailed by the claims administrator when it was and was it removed under your the case in times prior were seeking their at the direction of Lead Counsel’s litigation request or direction? own award, which in aggregate amounted to consultant, on January 20, 2012, to a listserv After I was informed on September 24, 2013, approximately $14 million. The Court later comprised of those who had requested peri- that the letter was still available through an ordered that these fee issues be mediated but odic electronic updates on the litigation. It Internet search, my law partners imme- thus far the mediation has not been fruitful. was also posted on the indiantrust.com diately requested that GCG delete the letter 18. What fees did you secure from tribal website at approximately that same time. so that it would be unavailable through an governments for work on the class action Because I was not responsible for man- Internet search. I have been told that GCG lawsuit, Cobell, or any other lawsuit against aging postings to the website, or distribu- did so on September 24, 2013. the federal government for mismanagement tions to the listserv, I did not understand the 13. What is your interpretation of the cap of tribal trust assets? Please identify each precise manner in which the letter was post- on fees, expenses and costs in the Claims tribal government, the type of fee, and the ed and distributed until I was informed by Resolution Act of 2010 for Cobell v. Salazar? rate that was negotiated for each. colleagues after the September 24, 2013, hear- While Congress considered capping fees as We did not receive any payment for fees ing. an amendment to the Claims Resolution Act, from tribal governments for work on the 8. Is it correct that you would not receive it ultimately decided not to do so. The Class Cobell case. As for tribal trust lawsuits, the attorney’s fees under the Cobell settlement Representatives, our clients, did have an Firm received the fees as follows for our four legislation until the appeal discussed in the agreement with Defendants that neither side tribal clients: January 20, 2012 ‘‘Ask Elouise’’ letter was re- would appeal any fee award between $50 and Ak-Chin Indian Community (AZ) agreed to solved? $99.9 million. In addition, under this same pay the Firm hourly fees on a monthly basis Yes. agreement, Class Representatives agreed not so there was no contingency fee. 9. Is it correct that one of the appellants to affirmatively assert Counsel be paid more Tohono O’odham Nation (AZ) agreed to identified in the January 20, 2012 ‘‘Ask than $99.9 million in attorneys’ fees. pay discounted hourly fees on a monthly Elouise’’ letter appealed the settlement be- 14. Were you part of a petition to federal basis plus a 6% contingency fee at the end of cause she determined that plaintiff attor- courts for $223 million in attorney’s fees in the case. The amount of that fee paid to the neys were seeking excessive attorney’s fees? the class action lawsuit, Cobell v. Salazar? Firm at the end of the case was $1,425,000 No. The Class Representatives, our clients, de- (this was in addition to the fees paid each 10. What is your connection to the website, cided that, consistent with the Agreement month since 2006). ‘‘Indian Trust Settlement’’ with Defendants, there would be an express Initially, in 2006, the Passamaquoddy Tribe (www.IndianTrust.com)? request for $99.9 million in fees. The Petition of Maine agreed to pay fees in an identical

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:05 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\S02JN4.REC S02JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 2, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3325 manner as the arrangement with Tohono Remember, that is what the President That is why the U.S. Chamber of O’odham. However, within a few months of promised Americans when he was run- Commerce says an aggressive policy our engagement, the Tribe asked us to ning for President the first time in targeting coal-fired powerplants will change the arrangement so it would not have 2008. lead to less disposable income for fami- to pay the discounted hourly rates on a monthly amount. Accordingly, we modified Of course, when he was elected Con- lies and thousands of jobs lost. So fam- the agreement consistent with the client gress said no—no to his radical plan. ilies will have less disposable income wishes so that compensation for attorneys’ Even when the Democrats controlled and thousands of jobs will be lost. fees was exclusively through a contingency the House of Representatives, NANCY We just learned last week that our fee. Unlike other clients, the Passamaquoddy PELOSI was the Speaker of the House, economy shrank by 1 percent in the Tribe made no payment of fees on a monthly and the Democrats had 60 Members of last quarter. The U.S. economy shrank. basis throughout the litigation, thus the the Senate—even with complete Demo- This is the first time in years the econ- contingency fee agreed to was 15%. This is cratic domination in both Houses of omy actually shrank by 1 percent in well below the standard of 30%–40% for com- the last quarter. It is the first time it parable contingency fee arrangements. When Congress—Congress still said: No, Mr. the case settled, the amount paid to the firm President, this is a bad idea. has happened, actually, since 2011. Our was 15% of the settlement or $1.8 million. In So the President decided he knew labor force participation rate is at the an October 1, 2013, letter to Indian Country better than the American people, the same level it was when Jimmy Carter Today, Passamaquoddy Chief Joseph elected representatives. He decided to was the President of the United States. Socobasin on September 24, 2013 confirmed go around Congress and go around the So now the Obama administration that the Tribe ‘‘was very happy with the set- American people. wants to put more Americans out of tlement representation prepared by Kil- I turn to the front page of today’s work. patrick Townsend & Stockton firm.’’ Wyoming Tribune Eagle out of Chey- The action they are taking today is The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (AZ) has not given the Firm per- enne, WY, and the headline is: ‘‘Obama the height of irresponsibility and it is mission to disclose the specifics of its fee ar- Lets EPA Do His Dirty Work.’’ The tone-deaf leadership. The Obama ad- rangement. However, we can disclose that subheadline says: ‘‘The president’s ministration is going to try to defend they paid monthly fees with a contingency charge to limit emissions has caused their extreme regulations by saying, at the end similar to Tohono O’odham. him so much criticism that he is no once again, these changes will help 19. In your negotiations with tribal govern- longer leading the pack.’’ On the front save lives and keep families healthy. ments over fees referenced above, were tribal page of the Wyoming Tribune Eagle The fact is they are totally ignoring governments made aware that the defendant, they go on to say: the undeniable fact that when Ameri- the federal government, would be responsible for covering or directly paying their fees to When the Obama administration unveils cans lose their jobs, their health and you? its much-anticipated proposal to curb power the health of their children suffer. Yes. Two tribes—the Passamaquoddy Tribe plant emissions, this cornerstone of the There is an enormous public health and the Tohono O’odham Nation—agreed to president’s climate change policy—the most threat from high unemployment, spe- have the funds directly paid to the Firm. significant environmental regulation of his cifically chronic high unemployment. This was not unusual and indeed the model term—will not be declared in a sun-bathed It increases the likelihood of hospital Rose Garden news conference or from behind used in other cases such as the Osage litiga- visits, illness, and premature death. It tion (represented by another Washington, the lectern in a major speech. It will not be announced by the president hurts children’s health and the well- D.C., based law firm). The Tribes had full being of families. It influences mental ability to opt for non-direct payment to the at all, but instead by his head of the Envi- attorneys. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa In- ronmental Protection Agency, while Presi- illness, suicide, alcohol abuse, spouse dian Community, for example, decided to dent Barack Obama adds his comments in an abuse. It is an important risk factor in keep the terms of counsel fees confidential off-camera conference call. . . . stroke and high blood pressure and and therefore did not seek direct payment to Talk about something that is un- heart disease—major things that im- counsel. For the tribes that did authorize di- popular with the American people, it is pact a family, raise the cost of care. I rect payment, they did so expressly. Both this. saw it in my days of medical training the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Tohono About 1 year ago, the President put in medical practice, and the White O’odham Nation expressly authorized direct out rules limiting carbon dioxide emis- House knows it too. payment to our Firm in tribal council reso- sions from new powerplants—power- One might say: How does the White lutions approving the settlements. 20. Please identify which tribes you nego- plants that were being constructed— House know? The New York Times ac- tiated fees referenced in the above questions but today—today—his Environmental tually ran an article on this in Novem- between 2008 and 2010? Protection Agency is applying tight ber of 2011—November 17, to be exact. None of the fees negotiated for tribal trust new limits on the emissions of existing The headline of the article was ‘‘Policy cases were negotiated in this time frame. All powerplants—powerplants that are al- and Politics Collide as Obama Enters were negotiated in 2006 or early 2007. ready there producing energy. Campaign Mode.’’ ‘‘Policy and Politics 21. Did you negotiate Cobell fees at dif- The administration says it is going Collide as Obama Enters Campaign ferent rates for different tribes? Why is there to allow States ‘‘flexibility’’ in how Mode.’’ The article says a meeting oc- a variance in rates? No. Cobell fees were not negotiated for or they meet the new limits. I believe any curred in the White House between the with tribes. The fee in Cobell was determined ‘‘flexibility’’ that is being offered is American Lung Association and then- by the court and paid out of the common just an illusion. States will have a se- White House Chief of Staff William fund. Therefore, all plaintiffs in the Cobell verely limited number of options for Daley, and the meeting was about the case, irrespective of tribal affiliation, were what they can do to meet the stand- Environmental Protection Agency’s treated the same. ards. Every one of those options is proposed ozone regulations. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- going to raise the cost of energy for In that White House meeting, White pore. The Senator from Wyoming. American families. That means con- House Chief of Staff Daley asked a sim- f sumers will not even get the illusion of ple question when confronted with the flexibility; they will get higher energy argument that additional Clean Air ENERGY POLICY costs. Act regulations would improve public Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, Businesses are going to have to find health. Daley asked: ‘‘What are the today the Obama administration re- ways to pay for their own higher bills health impacts of unemployment?’’ leased a new plan intended to shut because it is not just going to be fami- Well, I have just gone over them with down American powerplants. Instead of lies, when they turn on the light you, Mr. President. Those are the celebrating his policies in the Rose switch, who are going to get a higher health impacts of unemployment. So Garden, President Obama delegated the electric bill. As the President said, the White House knows about it—to- bad news to the Environmental Protec- electricity rates will necessarily sky- tally aware about it. tion Agency. rocket, but businesses are going to When the Environmental Protection Make no mistake about it; what they have to find ways to pay for their high- Agency announced these new rules are announcing today is another step er energy costs, which will mean hiring today, the President himself was re- in the President’s plan to make elec- fewer people, laying off people, passing portedly talking off camera—a con- tricity rates ‘‘necessarily skyrocket.’’ on the cost to others. ference call—on the phone with the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:05 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\S02JN4.REC S02JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S3326 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 2, 2014 American Lung Association. Someone going to hurt our economy. It is an is going on over large portions of in that room should be talking about economy that is already shrinking. It America. Although this administration the disastrous public health effects of is astonishing; our economy is shrink- and the Environmental Protection the unemployment that these rules are ing, and it is because of the President’s Agency have thrown up a host of road- causing. The fact is that more regula- other failed policies. blocks to try to keep it from occurring, tion from Washington is not what The policies introduced today will it is such a powerful, positive event it America needs right now. hurt middle-class families who are is virtually unstoppable. States already have flexibility in how struggling to find work or to keep the So that is good. That is helping our they approach environmental steward- jobs they have now. They will harm the businesses prosper. I remember in Ala- ship, and many of them have come up health of many Americans. The Presi- bama, north of Mobile where I grew up, with creative solutions. Last month dent needs to change course. If he will there is a group of chemical companies the Senate and Congressional Western not do it on his own, Congress must do on the river. Those chemical compa- Caucuses issued a report called ‘‘Wash- it for him. nies are international companies, first- ington Gets it Wrong—States Get it So, once again, today we see the rate companies, that were hammered Right.’’ The report showed how regula- headline: ‘‘Obama Lets EPA Do His when natural gas, 10 or 15 years ago, tions imposed by Washington are un- Dirty Work.’’ ‘‘The president’s charge surged in price so much. Many of them dermining—undermining—the work to limit emissions has caused him so reduced their capacity, some have being done at the State level to man- much criticism that he is no longer closed and were sold, and we lost a lot age our lands, to manage our natural leading the pack.’’ Instead, he is hid- of good jobs. resources, and to protect our air and ing. The President today is hiding. If It happened in Ohio. Ohio had a dev- our water. It gave success stories—suc- this is something the President was astation among their strong chemical cess stories—where the work being proud of, he should have been at the industries. The industry is beginning done by States is more reasonable, White House in the Rose Garden in to come back now because of lower nat- more effective, and less heavyhanded front of the cameras making an an- ural gas prices. But other industries than the rules ordered by Washington. nouncement, not asking his EPA Ad- too are very energy sensitive such as America does not need Washington to ministrator to make it so he could be the steel industry. We are in a life-and- pay lip service to flexibility while man- on a conference call because he was death competition to save America’s dating huge price increases in energy. ashamed to show his face to the Amer- steel industry. Energy is a huge por- America wants Washington to stop the ican people because of the impact these tion of that. overreaching regulations and mandates regulations are going to have on fami- Electricity is a big portion of that. and to actually allow the States to get lies all across America. To eliminate nearly 40 percent of our it right. Thousands of Americans have I yield the floor. base load, to drive us on a path to drive already lost their jobs because of Wash- I suggest the absence of a quorum. up those costs unnecessarily above ington’s expensive and excessive regu- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- what we can rationally achieve, is a lations. Now the President is putting pore. The clerk will call the roll. mistake, in my opinion. more jobs on the chopping block. That The assistant legislative clerk pro- Looking at Barron’s this week—that is why I have written legislation that ceeded to call the roll. is a business magazine. It comes out would stop President Obama’s massive Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask weekly. It has articles that sum up the increase to the Nation’s electric bill. I unanimous consent that the order for state of the economy in America. Of offered this as an amendment last fall. the quorum call be rescinded. course we know that first-quarter eco- Democrats in the Senate blocked it. I The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- nomic growth was revised downward, plan to offer it again and to keep mak- pore. Without objection, it is so or- downward to negative 1.0 from positive ing the point that the President should dered. .1. This is the first negative growth in not have the power, the authority to Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, the years, since 2011. It was unexpected. impose these burdens on the American President’s Environmental Protection Corporate profits, excluding the depths economy and on American families. Agency today—a group that directly of the recession, are the lowest in 20 My amendment blocks the issuance reports to him and which reflects his years in America. We have fewer people of new carbon standards for new and decisions about environmental mat- working today than we had in 2007, al- existing powerplants. It would actually ters—has issued a new proposed regula- though there are 15 million more peo- require the approval of Congress—can tion to reduce carbon dioxide emissions ple in America—fewer people working you imagine that, the approval of Con- from existing powerplants by 30 per- and more of them are working part gress, the elected representatives of cent by the year 2030. Those are exist- time than want to work part time. We the people—require the approval of ing plants, and they cannot be operated have a surge in part-time employment. Congress for regulations that increase and have that kind of reduction unless That is not good either. Americans’ energy bills, such as new they have carbon capture, and there is Wages are down. Adjusted, probably rules proposed by the Obama adminis- no technology feasible with any rea- for inflation, wages are down, median tration today. sonable—there is technology, but it is income is down in America per family Congress should act on an affordable not feasible economically to capture by $2,300. Your wages are down. Your energy plan, but these kinds of deci- carbon. So it is a dramatic hammering job prospects are down. Unemployment sions should be for Congress to make, of a major portion of the baseload elec- remains exceedingly high, and we are not for the President to make on his tricity production in America. It just now going to add, in effect, another own. That is true whether the Presi- is, and it is going to drive up costs. tax, a regulatory tax on the price of en- dent is a Democrat or a Republican. What I wish to say first and foremost ergy so a person’s electric bill and We all know we need to make Amer- is I am very worried about our econ- their gas bill are going to go up. That ica’s energy as clean as we can, as fast omy. This economy is not doing well, is the inevitable result of this. It just as we can. It is critically important and anybody who has paid close atten- is. though that we do this without hurting tion to it knows we have had one We have got to be careful about it. our economy—a struggling economy, thing—one very important positive fac- Europe is already regretting the mis- an economy where people continue to tor—over the last half dozen years that takes they have made. Spain has had sacrifice—and do this in ways that do has helped our economy bounce back to abandon their overly ambitious plan not cost hundreds of thousands of mid- and even caused some industries to for renewable energy. German dle-class families their jobs. bring home production from foreign businesspeople are telling their leaders We should look to States that have countries; and that advantage—that that if you do not change the energy come up with ways to balance our en- positive event—is a decline in energy policy in this country, we are not going ergy needs, the health of our economy, prices. It is a direct result, primarily, to be able to compete and be successful and our environment. of fracking—our ability to produce as we have been in the world markets. President Obama is taking the wrong more energy from existing wells in a So this is not a little matter. It is approach. These new regulations are proven-to-be safe and effective way. It about jobs. It is about middle-income,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:05 Mar 21, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\JUN 2014\S02JN4.REC S02JN4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE June 2, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3327 hard-working Americans. The lower in- He recently said they had no idea we actual result from—I believe that is come people in this country pay as were voting to regulate carbon dioxide. balloon temperature gauges. It actu- much as 25 percent of their income for So how did it happen? Well, the envi- ally has not gone up at all since 2001. energy. Oh, the rich people, the people ronmentalists filed a lawsuit. They That is what, 13 years? This is not the who travel around in big jets and claim said the Congress passed a law in 1970. temperatures they were predicting. Be- to be concerned about the environ- That law said you should reduce pollut- sides, the charts looks a little more ment, pay much less. For those making ants. You have a responsibility to re- dramatic than they are. This is zero. over $50,000 a year, you pay about 11 duce pollutants and carbon dioxide is a This is two-tenths. They were pre- percent of your income on energy. pollutant. Why? Well, the IPCC, the dicting, from 1979 I believe was their So higher energy costs are direct International Panel on Climate key date, that the temperature would negatives for poorer, hard-working peo- Change, said that CO2 creates global increase 1.2 degrees. It has increased ple in America. Retired seniors have no warming, this perfectly positive small about three-tenths of 1 degree. That is ability to have an increase in wages, amount of gas in our massive environ- in this part. trying to live on Social Security and a ment, that makes plants grow better, But if you go here, when the chart is little savings. Boom, you have got an- is increasing. It is. It is increasing in going off here, saying it should be ac- other $10, $20, $30 a month for the elec- the environment because of burning celerating every year, it has been flat. tric bill, the gas bill. It erodes their carbon fuels. So I do not know. Some people say the standard of living. They said this increase is going to Sun is involved in it. Some people have Again, it erodes the ability of Amer- warm the planet. We are going to have other theories. I do not know. I have ican business to be competitive in the more storms, more tornadoes, and the assumed we are going to have some world marketplace. We have got to coasts are going to flood and all of this. warming out there. But it is certainly take back more work. In fact, we are Therefore, EPA should regulate it. not coming in at the rate the alarmists beginning to do that if we would do Must regulate it. By a 5-to-4 ruling, the have told us. That is indisputable fact. fewer bad things. We had a good result Supreme Court agreed. Congress has We in Congress need to be asking with lower energy prices and this is never voted for that. Congress has ourselves how much burden we can af- going to undermine that. It just is. We voted against global warming legisla- ford to put on the American people at have got the pipeline. No, we will not tion multiple times. It would never this time. The President—I have got to do the pipeline either. All that does is ever pass this Congress if it were tell you, one of the most frustrating provide another source of oil and gas, brought up for a vote. Never pass. things and disappointing things to me oil for America, that forces the exist- So unelected folks in the Environ- is that the President in the last several ing American big oil companies to mental Protection Agency, unelected, years—he has not in over a year now compete with. It helps to bring down lifetime appointed Federal judges, at because I have been asking his people the price. least five of the nine, concluded that before the environment committee to If you do not have another source this is a pollutant. So here we are. be sure and tell him not to say it any- from Canada, you have got less com- I do not know whether we have got more. But he has two times said that petition. Competition helps bring down warming. I have assumed it is. Tem- the temperature is increasing faster price. I do not believe this administra- peratures, I believe over the last hun- than the experts predicted over the last tion wants to bring down the price of dred years, have increased about 1 de- 10 or 15 years. Think about that. The energy. In fact, I think the opposite is gree. But I do think we need to be a lot President of the United States, in the true. In fact, President Obama said, be- more modest about this. It is well face of obvious data to the contrary, is repeatedly going out and saying, it is fore he was elected, that we could below what the alarmists have been increasing faster than the red line. have—if anybody built a coal plant it telling us. was going bankrupt. That is not pos- How did it all happen? Why did the That worries me. I believe the Presi- sible, to phase out the entire coal in- Supreme Court decide that this plant dent of the United States has a respon- sibility, when he advocates for policies, dustry so rapidly. We have done so food, CO , is a pollutant? They said it 2 to tell the truth, the whole truth, and much to clean it up. They have spent was because these models are saying nothing but the truth. the planet is warming and all of the billions and billions of dollars reducing That is not so. It is not increasing the pollutants that come out of smoke- scientists agree, which is not true. But faster. It has hardly increased at all in stacks. It helped a lot. That is why our the scientists have said the planet is the last 10 or so years. air is cleaner than it has been in years. warming, so therefore CO2 is a pollut- Then they say the storms—the Presi- We have made a lot of progress. A lot ant. They so ruled. But things are not dent and his team when Sandy hit go of money has been spent. But this is an happening as the experts told us. It is out and say this is all a direct result of excessive action, in my view, focused just not happening. I am beginning to global warming. See? Every time there primarily on CO2, carbon dioxide. wonder what is going on here. is a storm, every time there is a We all know about photosynthesis. This chart, the red line—this is zero. drought, and every time there is a We know how plants grow. We know The red line is an average of all of the problem, it is always climate change, they take in carbon dioxide and breath computer models that projected what global warming. out oxygen. We breathe in oxygen and the increase in climate—in tempera- Dr. Roger Pielke laid out the num- we let out carbon dioxide. Carbon diox- ture would be based on steadily in- bers. I don’t have the details here, but ide is odorless, it is tasteless, it is not creasing CO2 in the atmosphere. Back he testified before the Environment poisonous, it is not harmful. In fact, in dinosaur days, we had a lot more and Public Works Committee and he plants grow faster if there is more car- CO2 in the atmosphere than we have said: It is not so, hurricanes are not in- bon dioxide than if there is less carbon today. But it has been reduced. It has creasing. It is not hard to see how dioxide. This is a scientific fact that is been increasing as we go into the many hurricanes you have. not disputable. ground, get coal and get oil and get You simply go back each year. They So what do they say? They say, well, natural gas and burn it. That emits are quite calculating. He went back the Clean Air Act gives the responsi- more CO2. It is released back into the and calculated the hurricanes—how bility of eliminating pollutants from atmosphere, actually. It was sucked many category 5’s, 4’s, 3’s, 2’s, and 1’s. our atmosphere. It was passed in 1970 out of the atmosphere through plants The result is pretty astonishing that before anybody even dreamed of global and animals. we have had fewer of them. This chart warming. So carbon dioxide—when the This was the chart. Every single cli- is hard to read. I will quote what it law was passed, the Clean Air Act in mate change model that is the founda- says: the 1970s, they had no thought whatso- tion of the argument for dangerous Hurricanes have not increased in the US in ever in the Congress that we would be global warming predicted more than frequency, intensity or normalized damage banning carbon dioxide. JOHN DINGELL, has actually occurred in the last 15 since at least 1900. a long-term Democratic Congressman, years. He has not been disputed either. one of the longest serving ever, was a This is the chart. You go back to They have tried to push back and at- Member of Congress who voted on that. about 2000 here. This green line is the tack him, but nobody has produced

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Supreme Court ruling, an aggressive Camille was a 5, and we have had some In any finding, anything that we do President, and an aggressive EPA. others in the past. But we have had al- today to try to impact CO2 is only a It seems as if there is not enough, most 10 years since we had a category drop in the bucket worldwide. They are and there is an inability in Congress to 3. Sandy, this storm which hit the building coal-fired plants in China, do anything about it. The average Northeast, which was very rare, hap- India, the East, the Middle East, other American who disagrees has no voice, pened to miss the southeast, missed places, and Africa in large numbers. We apparently, in being able to have their Florida, and hit the Northeast. It was are a very small part of the overall pic- voice heard. So we will continue to not even a hurricane when it hit land. ture, and our actions are not going to talk about it and as time goes by, we It was below the speed, I understand, of reverse this trend. will look at the trend and hopefully we a hurricane. At best, it was a category I don’t know and I don’t pretend to can reduce some of the excesses that I 1. It just happened to hit the Northeast know all of the answers, but I would think clearly exist. where people are not used to it, and it say that if we have more CO2 and we I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- did a lot of damage. have more global warming and global sence of a quorum. How can it be argued, I ask col- climate change, how do we know it The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- leagues, that global warming is causing won’t result in fewer hurricanes? We pore. The clerk will call the roll. more storms? Moreover, the 2012–2013 have had fewer. The bill clerk proceeded to call the tornado season was one of the lowest in How do we know it won’t result in roll. the past 50 years. Only 5 out of 50 years fewer tornadoes? We have had fewer Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, I ask have been that low. tornadoes. unanimous consent that the order for We are not seeing an increase in tor- Life on the planet has tended to be the quorum call be rescinded. nadoes. We read about them more. We more healthy and prosperous in times The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. have The Weather Channel, and they of higher temperatures than lower tem- KING). Without objection, it is so or- talk about them more. But, in truth, peratures. I certainly don’t want to see dered. the numbers aren’t there. a surging temperature in America and Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, having Now, if hurricanes are down—and it rapidly changing conditions. I think we just come down from the chair, I wish has been 3,100 days since we have had a could have real damage. As I said, I to briefly respond to the remarks of category 3 hurricane—it is about the don’t know what the full answer is. the junior Senator from Alabama, who longest in history that we recorded. It I am just saying in my judgment, engaged in a pretty stunning and broad is an unusual drought of big hurri- this administration is pushing this be- denial of science for about 15 minutes canes. It means a lot to me. I live in yond what is reasonable. It is going to on the floor of the Senate as part of Mobile, AL, and I remember Hurricane adversely affect the economy of Amer- what I imagine will be a pretty robust Frederic in 1979 barreling up Mobile ica. It is going to drive up the cost of critique this week of the new EPA Bay. I remember the fear people had every household’s electric bill, every rules from the administration. who had been there when Camille hit household’s gasoline bill. Every busi- When we were all schoolkids, we nearby in Mississippi. I know some- ness in America that hires American probably had the chance to read the thing about hurricanes, and they are workers is going to try to export prod- play ‘‘Inherit the Wind.’’ It is rather de very real factors. It surprises me we ucts, and those products are going to rigueur for students to read. In the end, have had as few as we have had. We be more expensive because they had to as Drummond is essentially excori- have also not seen an increase in torna- pay more for their energy. ating Matthew Harrison Brady on the does. The last thing we need to be doing at stand, the book ends with almost a What we are proposing is that we this point in American history is driv- sense of sorrow about the unraveling of have to carry out a policy that would ing up—artificially—the price of en- Brady’s argument and the kind of fig- go beyond our technology to produce ergy. One expert said a number of years ure he is portrayed at the end of the electricity in a cost-effective manner, ago that the lifespan—the average life- book to be. and it has the impact of massively span of a person in a nation where elec- My hope is that the same degree of closing base-load coal plants. Existing tricity is readily available—is twice strange affection may be the legacy of plants are going to be hammered, and that wherever it is not readily avail- those who come to the floor and engage new ones will not be built. able. in the same denial of basic science that I am also on the subcommittee of En- I have been in poor places in the is at the root of the Scopes Monkey vironment and Public Works that deals world where there is not electricity. Trial in the book which made it fa- with nuclear power. Not a single Amer- You see the difficulty they have with mous. ican since the beginning of nuclear water, you see the difficulty they have Our colleague talked about the fact power 50 years ago has been killed as a with cleanliness and so forth, and cool- that the jury is still out as to whether result of a nuclear power accident. How ing and keeping food refrigerated and the planet is warming. Here are the 10 many die in natural gas pipelines, the disease that comes from that. hottest years on record since 1880: 2010, drilling rigs, coal mines, transpor- Energy is a positive force. It has 2005, 1998, 2013, 2003, 2002, 2006, 2009, 2007, tation of coal, and so forth? made this world—the western world, and 2004. We basically shut down nuclear the developed world—so much more The Senator said that all the science power. I am telling us this is a big prosperous. It is creating wealth that doesn’t really suggest global warming problem for our country, the erosion of we can then use for good causes—to is happening. Well, he is right. Ninety- nuclear power. We had four plants clean up the environment, and to seven percent of scientists with peer- close—existing nuclear plants close. produce healthy foods for billions reviewed literature have come to the They have been hammered with regula- worldwide. conclusion that the planet is warming tions, and they have never been safer. I don’t think we should see energy as and humans are contributing to it. We have never known more about how an evil thing. I think energy is a good The Intergovernmental Panel on Cli- to operate a nuclear plant safely than thing, and we don’t need to drive the mate Change said this in their last re- we know today. price up. It makes life harder for peo- port: ‘‘Warming of the climate system But they know only one or two are ple, especially those of limited income. is unequivocal.’’ being constructed, and this assault on I thank the Chair for the opportunity My friend said: Well, even if it is hap- nuclear power has the potential to to share these thoughts. It means a lot pening, we are really only a small part erode the 20 percent of our electricity to me. We will keep working on it. We of the problem. So why is it even nec- that comes from nuclear power. So if will analyze in detail, as time goes by, essary for us to act?

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They chologist just for an introductory visit ing to get the temperature of the plan- became a built-in circle of friends for is far too long. So we need to make et under control, that is a terrible ar- her. massive investments in our mental gument in and of itself. Is that a rea- Her former coach said: health system. But the law can help as son why none of us should bother to We’re really shocked. She touched a lot of well when it comes to guns. The fact is vote—because each one of our own ac- people. And for someone who’s 19 years old Adam Lanza should never have been to have that many people showing up [at her tions in and of itself really doesn’t af- service], that’s a lot to say. There’s been able to possess the high-powered weap- fect the overall outcome? It is the col- kids who say, ‘‘Oh, I was a new kid in school on that he did, and had he walked into lection of all of the actions we take in and she came up to me and just started talk- Newtown with a different weapon in- a democracy that makes the difference, ing to me. I didn’t even know her.’’ So she stead of a semiautomatic rifle, there and it is the collection of actions we was that type of person. would still be children alive today, in will take as a community of nations Christopher Michaels-Martinez’s fa- the minds of many of those parents. and a community of individuals that ther has had some strong things to say It is not clear the law could have will ultimately make the difference. about the inaction of Congress, but he changed anything in California, but I imagine this debate will continue. also had a lot of wonderful things to what we know is that in States that f say about his son. give law enforcement the ability to His son Christopher was a studious take guns away from people who pose a GUN CONTROL kid. He was an avid reader. He was an danger to the community or deny them Mr. MURPHY. Thirty-one thousand athlete from a young age, first begin- to those individuals in the first place, people a year die across this country ning with soccer and going on to play fewer murders happen. from gun violence. That is 2,639 a football and basketball. He served as Police showed up at the door of Elliot month or 86 a day. I have tried to come residential adviser at his dorm and was Rodger’s house and, had they walked down to the floor every week—a couple the kind of guy who would welcome in, they would have found a draft copy times a month at the very least—and strangers into his home and into his of his manifesto and a whole bunch of talk about the voices of those victims room. guns and a whole bunch of ammuni- because if the statistics aren’t actually His father talks a lot about his resil- tion. He likely would have been taken moving this place to action, then ience. He remembers that at 8 years old into involuntary custody. His guns maybe we can talk about who these Christopher decided he wanted to play would have likely been taken away. people were. Of course, we have a fresh football. He remembers at a practice The police didn’t make that decision, set of stories from Santa Barbara, CA. watching his son being knocked down but in California they have the ability I don’t need to tell the story of young by a much larger teammate, and his fa- to do that whereas, in many other Mr. Rodger. He was a deeply troubled ther said he remembers thinking: States they do not. young man who went on a shooting My god, he must be hurt. But he was on In Missouri, for instance, they used spree, killing six people and wounding the ground no more than two seconds. He to have a law on the books that al- many more. hopped back up, stomped one foot on the lowed for local law enforcement to Katherine Breann Cooper was 22 ground and walked determinedly back into deny gun permits to individuals whom the line. years old when she was gunned down by those local law enforcement personnel Elliot Rodger. She was a painter, and That’s the kind of kid Chris was. knew to be a potential danger to soci- Richard Martinez urged the 20,000 she was known as Katie by her friends. ety. Well, Missouri repealed that law, people at the memorial for the victims She had a really outgoing side. She was and a recent study by Johns-Hopkins going to get a degree in art history, to follow his son’s example from the football field. He said: University shows that controlling for and she had a smile that ‘‘lit up the all other possible factors that could ex- Like Christopher on that day, we’ve been room,’’ according to her friends. plain the dramatic increase in gun vio- What her childhood friends from knocked down. And like Christopher on that day, I want you to get back up and walk de- lence since the repeal of Missouri’s Chino Hills remember is that she was terminedly forward. background check legislation, the re- absolutely unbeatable at foot races. His father Richard has challenged peal itself accounts for 60 to 80 addi- She was the fastest kid in the whole Congress not to let one more person die tional gun murders in Missouri every neighborhood. You couldn’t beat her at because of our inaction. single year. foot races, hide and go seek, and you In a lot of ways, the story of Elliot We know that laws that keep guns certainly couldn’t beat her when the Rodger is a word of caution about the out of the hands of dangerous people, ice cream truck went through the limits of what policy can do, but it is allow law enforcement to take guns neighborhood. also an invitation for us to look at away from dangerous people, laws that Her seventh grade teacher said: some of the things we can do. prevent military assault weapons from She was one of 2,500 students I’ve taught Elliot was an incredibly troubled kid, being in the community in the first over the years, but Katie was a standout. but he was not a kid who lived outside place, save lives. It is not a coinci- Veronika Weiss was 3 years young- of the mental health system, nor was dence. During the period of time after er—she was 19 years old—but her father Adam Lanza, the young man who which the government instituted an as- Bob said she was wise beyond her killed 20 6- and 7-year-olds in Newtown. sault weapons ban, we saw a reduction years. He said he would actually go to We can go back with 20/20 hindsight in the number of mass murders in this his 19-year-old daughter for advice and pick apart the decisions—some- country. After it was repealed, we when he was having a problem with one times a very legitimate critique—that started to see an increase in those of her brothers, Cooper and Jackson, or Rodgers’ parents or Adam Lanza’s par- mass murders. Assault weapons bans maybe when he was having an argu- ents made, but the reality is that El- don’t have a lot to do with average, ev- ment with his wife. liot Rodger was in and out of the men- eryday gun violence, but they can have She played four sports in high school: tal health system and in and out of a something to do with mass shootings. cross country, baseball, swimming, and number of different schools trying to Edmund Burke said: ‘‘The only thing water polo. She earned straight A’s. find the appropriate placement. Adam necessary for the triumph of evil is Her strength was math. She really ex- Lanza had been identified with a severe that good men do nothing.’’ I believe celled at sports, and she didn’t let bar- mental illness, and his mother was try- every single Senator here has heard riers get in her way. She didn’t want to ing to find treatment for him. that. play softball; she wanted to play base- We need to do something to improve I will end with this thought: I think ball. There was a baseball league for our mental health system. We have we can pass laws that will reduce these

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As I and to perhaps lessen the weekly sto- Much like the cap-and-trade bill that mentioned, the pain would be very real. ries we hear of mass violence across collapsed in 2010, the EPA regulation It would come in the form of lost jobs the whole country. that was announced earlier today due to a slowing economy, lost wages, What is the real risk of doing noth- would impose major new costs on and higher electricity prices. ing, not even trying? I submit it is like America’s economy while doing vir- In my State, the month of August pulling teeth to get any Republican tually nothing to improve the environ- gets to be pretty hot, and our grid op- Senators or Congressmen to even co- ment. I will explain my reason for say- erates at maximum capacity. Due to a sponsor a bill addressing any of these ing that in a moment. variety of EPA regulations, the price of issues, and the real risk of doing noth- I will talk about the economic costs those higher electricity prices is borne ing is that we start to look complicit in a second, but first I want to empha- by the people who are least able to ab- in these mass murders. I know that is size that over the coming decades sorb those costs—particularly people a strong thing to say, but it is not America’s contribution to the growth on a fixed income, including the elder- enough for the community itself to of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions ly. Also, the job loss would be con- rally after these mass murders to will be virtually nonexistent. centrated on blue-collar workers in the shame the action when the most im- Consider these numbers from the En- fossil fuel industries—most notably the portant legislative body in the world ergy Information Agency: Between 2005 coal industry. These workers have al- has nothing to say about this dramatic and 2012, America’s energy-related car- ready been hurt by EPA regulations, increase in mass gun violence. When we bon dioxide emissions actually declined but these new proposed regulations allow these numbers to fester without by more than 10 percent. Between 2005 would make that pain even worse. The a single piece of legislation to address and 2012, our carbon dioxide emissions higher electricity costs and higher util- this trendline passing the Senate and did not go up but they declined by ity rates would affect all of us, but the heaviest burden would fall on people the House, we have become accom- more than 10 percent. By contrast, over who are at a low or fixed income; in plices because we send a message that the same period of time China’s en- other words, the people who are least we don’t think the murders in Aurora, ergy-related carbon dioxide emissions able to pay more for their utility bills. in Tucson, in Newtown, in Santa Bar- grew by nearly 64 percent. So ours went down 10 percent and If a regulation can’t pass the basic bara, are serious enough for us to do cost-benefit test, then in my view it anything. That is a real shame. China’s went up by 64 percent. As a re- sult, China is now producing far more has little business being enacted—and Hopefully, at some point over the it should certainly not be enacted by time the Presiding Officer and I have carbon dioxide emissions than the United States. nameless, faceless bureaucrats who are the honor of serving in the Senate, if unaccountable to the American people the numbers don’t move this place to Looking ahead, the Energy Informa- tion Agency has projected that devel- or for the consequences of what they action, the voices of the victims will. are passing. That is especially true I yield the floor, and note the ab- oping countries—countries that don’t have a developed economy like the when our economy is suffering through sence of a quorum. the weakest economic recovery and the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The United States but do want our standard of living and a better life for their peo- longest period of high unemployment clerk will call the roll. since the Great Depression. Why—if ple—will be responsible for 94 percent The bill clerk proceeded to call the this makes sense at any time—would of the growth in global carbon dioxide roll. we want to do it now? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- emissions between 2010 and 2040, with Median household income has also ator from Texas. China alone accounting for 49 percent declined by nearly $2,300 since the re- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask of that increase. As for the United cession formally ended. We have had a unanimous consent that the quorum States, during that same period of time period of anemic economic growth in call be rescinded. carbon dioxide emissions will barely this country, a high unemployment The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without increase at all. rate, the slowest economic recovery objection, it is so ordered. I mentioned these figures because since the Great Depression, and the f some of my friends across the aisle highest percentage of people who have repeatedly declared that Presi- ENERGY POLICY dropped out of the workforce because dent Obama’s backdoor energy tax will they are discouraged about the pros- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, several help us ‘‘fight climate change.’’ Given pect of finding jobs at any time since years ago when the majority party, the the numbers I just listed, it should be Jimmy Carter was President. Democratic Party, controlled 60 seats clear to us that any rule such as what In the meantime, if you are buying in the Senate and had literally the the EPA is proposing would do little to your health insurance in the numbers to do whatever it wanted to affect global emissions unless devel- ObamaCare exchanges and your health do, the majority leader tried to push oping countries such as China and insurance premiums have gone up—we through a new massive energy tax bill India do exactly the same—assuming know the cost of fuel and gasoline has known as cap-and-trade. Not only did that is something we would want to gone up, and the cost of food has gone it fail to pass, the majority leader make as a priority, and assuming the up. The middle class will be dispropor- never even brought it up for a vote, pri- benefits outweigh the costs. tionately burdened by this EPA regula- marily because members of his own The fact is that China has no interest tion in a way that does not, on net, party recognized there would be huge in sacrificing economic growth for change the global environment, and costs associated with this new energy speculative long-term climate benefits, would kill jobs and hurt families in re- tax, and that the benefits, indeed, on nor do India or other developing na- turn for negligible, or even non- balance did not outweigh the costs or, tions. We have to remember that these existent, benefits. perhaps most charitably stated, were countries alone still have hundreds of Once again, we see that the President neutral. There were hardly any real millions of people living in abject pov- has decided to place ideology—his wish benefits to speak of on the plus side, erty. They want a better and growing of how the world ought to look—ahead but there were plenty of negatives, in- economy, so why in the world would of the numbers. He is famous for say- cluding lost jobs, lost wages, higher they impose these restrictions on ing, let’s do the arithmetic. utility bills, and a less competitive themselves? It is not going to happen, Let’s do the arithmetic. The arith- U.S. economy. and that is what they told us. metic does not make the case that Now the Obama administration, we In short, President Obama’s EPA rule these regulations should be passed; in- learn, is in the process of enacting a would place America’s economy—an deed, it defeats the argument that they backdoor energy tax, not through the economy that shrunk by 1 percent last should.

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Barrasso Graham Paul make policy so we can be held account- CLOTURE MOTION Blunt Grassley Portman Burr Hatch able for what we do, the President has We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Risch decided to skirt the legislative process Chambliss Heller Roberts ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Coats Hoeven and instead rely on unaccountable bu- Scott Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move Coburn Inhofe Sessions Corker Isakson reaucrats to enact measures that to bring to a close debate on the nomination Shelby Cornyn Johanns would never pass through Congress. of Keith M. Harper, of Maryland, for the Thune Crapo Johnson (WI) rank of Ambassador during his tenure of Wicker Yet the idea of this President is: I have Cruz McCain a phone and a pen, and I can go it service as United States Representative to Enzi McConnell alone. He can do it by himself. the U.N. Human Rights Council. Harry Reid, Robert Menendez, Patrick J. NOT VOTING—12 Well, he can’t. Our Constitution does Leahy, Elizabeth Warren, Barbara A. Booker Leahy Toomey not allow that. Sooner or later the Mikulski, Jack Reed, Richard Boozman Lee Udall (CO) American people are going to hold Blumenthal, Carl Levin, Christopher Cochran Menendez Vitter folks accountable for enabling this sort Murphy, Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Sheldon Kirk Rubio Walsh of unilateral activity. In my view this Whitehouse, Patty Murray, Thomas R. The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this is an unforced error that will damage Carper, John D. Rockefeller IV, Jeff vote the yeas are 51, the nays are 37. our economy, hurt our workers, and Merkley, Richard J. Durbin, Benjamin The motion is agreed. raise the cost of living for middle-class L. Cardin. The Senator from California. families and those on a fixed income. The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, what is I find it astonishing that this mis- imous consent, the mandatory quorum the order of business? guided regulation is being considered call has been waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. We are now when our economy is growing so The question is, Is it the sense of the postcloture on the nomination. slowly and so many people are out of Senate that debate on nomination of Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask work or have left the workforce, and Keith M. Harper, of Maryland, for the unanimous consent to address the Sen- the median household income is down, rank of Ambassador during his tenure ate on a couple of important topics for yet costs for health care, food, gaso- of service as United States Representa- up to an hour. line, and other commodities are going tive to the U.N. Human Rights Council The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without up. shall be brought to a close? objection, it is so ordered. I yield the floor and suggest the ab- The yeas and nays are mandatory GUN VIOLENCE sence of a quorum. under the rule. Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I come The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The clerk will call the roll. to the floor tonight heartbroken at the clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk called loss of 6 young people and the injuries The legislative clerk proceeded to the roll. to 13 more after a devastating gun vio- call the roll. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the lence tragedy that occurred on May 23 Mr. JOHANNS. I ask unanimous con- Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), in the Isla Vista community near sent that the order for the quorum call the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Santa Barbara. be rescinded. LEAHY), the Senator from New Jersey As a mother, grandmother, and Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (Mr. MENENDEZ), the Senator from Col- ator representing the most unbeliev- objection, it is so ordered. orado (Mr. UDALL), and the Senator able State in the Union, this latest mass shooting shook me to the core. I f from Montana (Mr. WALSH) are nec- essarily absent. was struck by this simple fact: No one CONCLUSION OF MORNING Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators is safe in America anymore. No one is BUSINESS are necessarily absent: the Senator safe in America anymore—not in their The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning from Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN), the Sen- schools, not in a movie theater, not in business is closed. ator from Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN), their workplace, not in their home, and f the Senator from Illinois (Mr. KIRK), not on a beautiful college campus over- the Senator from Utah (Mr. LEE), the looking the Pacific Ocean where the EXECUTIVE SESSION Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO), the victims of this latest horrific attack Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. were busy pursuing their dreams. TOOMEY), and the Senator from Lou- I am going to show the faces of the NOMINATION OF KEITH M. HAR- students we lost. Christopher Ross Mi- PER FOR THE RANK OF AMBAS- isiana (Mr. VITTER). Further, if present and voting, the chaels-Martinez, 20 years old, from Los SADOR DURING HIS TENURE OF Osos/Oceano, CA. He was an English SERVICE AS UNITED STATES Senator from Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ major who served as a resident adviser REPRESENTATIVE TO THE U.N. in a campus dorm while maintaining a The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. DON- HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 4.0 GPA. He was planning to study NELLY). Are there any other Senators The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under in the Chamber desiring to vote? abroad in London next year, and he the previous order, the Senate will pro- The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 51, dreamed of going to law school like ceed to executive session to consider nays 37, as follows: both of his parents. His cousin Jaime the following nomination, which the described Chris as ‘‘smart, gentle, and clerk will report. [Rollcall Vote No. 164 Ex.] kind,’’ but with a competitive spirit he The assistant legislative clerk read YEAS—51 showed on the basketball court. His the nomination of Keith M. Harper, of Baldwin Feinstein Manchin high school basketball coach said, ‘‘he Maryland, for the rank of Ambassador Begich Franken Markey Bennet Gillibrand McCaskill was a coach’s dream. He was a team during his tenure of service as United Blumenthal Hagan Merkley player, he had a great attitude and he States Representative to the U.N. Boxer Harkin Mikulski was a hard worker who would stay Human Rights Council. Brown Heinrich Murphy after practice and work on his shots.’’ Cantwell Heitkamp Murray The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Cardin Hirono Nelson His father Richard said: the previous order, there will be 2 min- Carper Johnson (SD) Pryor Chris was a really good kid. Ask anyone utes of debate equally divided and con- Casey Kaine Reed who knew him. His death has left our family trolled in the usual form prior to a Collins King Reid lost and broken. Coons Klobuchar Rockefeller vote on the motion to invoke cloture Donnelly Landrieu Sanders Veronika Elizabeth Weiss, 19, from on the Harper nomination. Durbin Levin Schatz Thousand Oaks. She loved sports and

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We in high school and graduated with a 4.3 soul’’ who had a fondness for working cannot accept that every day an aver- GPA. She was majoring in pre-financial with children. age of 8 children and teens under the mathematics and statistics. Her father When he went home to visit his par- age of 20 are killed by guns. We cannot said: ‘‘She wanted to be a financial wiz- ents during breaks from school, his accept the fact that children in the ard, and use her high aptitude with mother said he would always go out of United States die by guns 11 times as complicated math.’’ She was a member his way to pick up his elderly neigh- often as children in other high-income of the Tri-Delta Sorority, just like her bor’s mail and take out their trash. He nations. It is an outrage, and it has to mom and grandmother, and now she is volunteered for the Buddhist charity end. gone. group Tzu Chi and as a camp counselor We often see the same reaction after One of her friends said: ‘‘Veronika at the YMCA. And he is gone. mass shootings like this. Some will in- was one of the people you knew you Then there is Weihan ‘‘David’’ Wang sist it was just ‘‘the act of a mad man’’ wanted to be friends with. She is will- from Fremont, CA, 20 years old. His and there is nothing you can do to stop ing to become friends with anyone and mother described her son as ‘‘a very, a deranged person from going on a ram- everyone. She is the one person who very nice boy,’’ the kind who aced his page. You know what? History says can make you smile instantly.’’ SATs but never bragged about it. He that defeatist attitude is wrong. Then there is Katherine ‘‘Katie’’ was an avid basketball fan. He played Take Australia. In April 1996, a Breann Cooper, 22, of Chino Hills, CA. on his high school team in Fremont, young man killed 35 people and wound- She was close to her two brothers, and and was a big fan of the Los Angeles ed 23 others with a semiautomatic rifle she was weeks away from graduating Lakers. in the so-called Port Arthur massacre, with a degree in art history. Her At UC-Santa Barbara, he studied the worst mass shooting in Australian friends remember her as fun and out- computer engineering and wanted to history. going, someone who had ‘‘a very bright start a business with his friends. One Less than 2 weeks later, the conserv- smile that lit up a whole room.’’ And friend described David as ‘‘warm-heart- ative-led national government pushed we can see the smile. ed and helpful.’’ His parents said that through fundamental changes to the In the words of one family friend, David was ‘‘gentle, kind, loving, joyful, country’s gun laws. Australia’s con- Katie was the ‘‘kind of girl that peaceful, faithful, and self-controlled.’’ servative government passed laws that brought sunshine on an overcast day.’’ He was supposed to return home for the all but prohibited automatic and semi- She loved soccer and running track and summer break soon to go on a trip with automatic assault rifles, stiffened li- helped her family deliver Christmas his family to Yellowstone National censing and ownership rules, and insti- gifts to her neighbors in Chino Hills Park. tuted a temporary gun buyback pro- every year. I say to all families who can hear me: gram that took some 650,000 assault She was also a member of Tri Delta, Imagine what that does to a mother weapons out of public circulation. The a ballroom dance teaching assistant, and father—to a family. David was law then required licensees to dem- and raised money for St. Jude’s Chil- their only child. His mother said, ‘‘He onstrate a ‘‘genuine need’’ for a par- dren’s Hospital in Memphis. Her friends was always the joy of the family,’’ and ticular type of gun and take a firearm said she was ‘‘involved in everything’’ now he is gone. safety course. Those actions by Aus- and ‘‘never slowed down.’’ These were all bright and talented tralia’s leaders made a difference. In ‘‘She was a self-proclaimed princess people who were full of promise and the decade before Port Arthur, Aus- and I love her for that,’’ her friend passion. Their dreams and futures were tralia saw 11 mass shootings. Since Courtney said. ‘‘And I know she has a extinguished in an instant of chaos. then, there has not been a single mass crown on her head today.’’ Today I join their families, friends, shooting, and the gun murder rate has Cheng Yuan ‘‘James’’ Hong, 20, San and classmates in mourning their continued to steadily decline. Jose, CA. He was a fourth-year com- unfathomable loss. Not only that, I In 2011, Australia had 0.86 gun deaths puter engineering major who spent his stand with them in staunch determina- for each 100,000 people—or 25 people. time volunteering as a teacher assist- tion to do everything in my power to That year the United States had 10.3 ant at Rainbow Chinese School in stop this senseless violence. gun deaths per 100,000 people, or 11,101 Cupertino. He friends described him as Richard Martinez, the dad of Chris- Americans. Accounting for the popu- a hard-working and bright student who topher, said it best. He said he does not lation differences, this is insanity. was always willing to help others. want or care about sympathy from Australia said enough is enough. His high school drama teacher in San politicians. He said to us: ‘‘Get to work When are we going to do that? Jose remembered him as a quiet stu- and do something.’’ Canadians said enough is enough. In dent who was happy to work backstage The parents of James Hong said the December 1989, a disgruntled student to ensure that his classmates could same thing in a letter: ‘‘I know there walked into a Montreal engineering shine. has been a great injustice, and policy school with a semiautomatic and killed One of his former classmates said can be improved.’’ They added that 14 students and injured over a dozen that he was ‘‘one of the kindest, most their son ‘‘can’t be here to help any- others. That tragedy prompted the genuine people I have ever met . . . He more, but you can.’’ leaders in Canada to ban more than was never afraid that his unrelenting The mother of George Chen said: half of all registered guns, require all kindness might have led to him being ‘‘This is not the first time it happens, gun owners to be at least 18, and obtain taken advantage of. He helped out ev- a killing spree, but I hope it’s the last a license. You need a license for a car. erybody he knew, myself included, and one. No parent should have to go Why don’t you need a license, public never asked for anything in return. He through this.’’ safety course, and a background check was good for the sake of being good, And the parents of David Wang for a gun? That is what they did. and it is incredibly rare to find people wrote: ‘‘It’s time to stop gun violence, Canadians said enough is enough, and that genuine.’’ and be free from fear.’’ They are abso- it paid off. Canada’s gun murder rate Then there is George Chen, 19, from lutely right. We must act. We cannot has declined since passage of these San Jose. He graduated from high sit back and simply accept that nearly laws, with occasional spikes in gun vio- school in San Jose and had just fin- 90 Americans are killed every day—and lence. ished his second year at UC-Santa Bar- 30,000 are killed every year—from gun In 2009, Canada had 0.5 deaths per bara where he studied computer violence. 100,000 from gun murders—173 people. science. His father is a software engi- I well remember the Vietnam War be- The United States had 3 gun murders neer, and George wanted to follow in cause I got involved in politics to try for every 100,000 that year—that is

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It is haunting to So we need to pull together, and we with two legally-owned semi-auto- me that they had a feeling about it and need to show our children we love matic rifles and a handgun went on a 6- they called the police. The police went them, not by making fancy speeches hour shooting spree roughly 70 miles to interview this troubled young man, but by doing the right thing, such as west of London, killing 16 people and and they couldn’t see through his prob- this father said we have to do, Chris’s then himself. Britain expanded the list lems. They didn’t check the gun data- dad. Don’t tell me how you love chil- of banned weapons, including certain base we have in California. If they had, dren; don’t talk to me about how bad semi-automatic rifles. They increased they would have seen that he had pur- you feel. Do something. registration requirements for other chased guns. If they knew that, we Children need to know they are safe weapons. Since then, they have banned would have been in a different cir- in school. People need to know they all handguns, with a few exceptions. cumstance. are safe at work. People need to feel The government instituted a buyback So we are introducing legislation safe in a restaurant—anyplace. Let us program which many credit for taking called the Pause for Safety Act. This is honor these victims of gun violence by tens of thousands of illegal or un- what it does. No. 1, families and others working to end this epidemic. We look wanted guns out of supply. Their ac- who are very close to the suspected un- at these faces, we look at their eyes, tions paid off. The UK’s gun murder stable individual can go to court and and we know they were just at the rate since passage of these laws is now seek a gun violence prevention order to start of their adventures, at the height less than half of what it used to be. temporarily stop someone who poses a of their productivity, in their twenties. In 2011 the UK had 0.23 gun deaths per danger to themselves or others from We have to do something so this 100,000 people, a fraction of the 10.3 gun purchasing a firearm. They can go to doesn’t happen again and again and deaths per 100,000 in the United States court and seek a gun violence preven- again. that year. They had 38 gun murders; we tion order. Let’s say it is a group of co- CLIMATE CHANGE had 11,101. What is going on? We have workers who see that this person is Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, in this to do some of this here. What are we so threatening or he has written some- work we do so many issues need to be scared of? thing. They can actually make the case I said when I started this speech that before a judge and get an order, so the discussed. One of them I have tried to no one is safe in America because we person cannot buy guns. discuss, along with several colleagues, don’t take commonsense steps. I am No. 2, it would help ensure that fami- is this incredible threat to our planet not saying we ban guns or we ban peo- lies and others close to the individual caused by climate change. I have par- ple from having guns—no—but that we can also seek a gun violence prevention ticipated with my colleagues, Senator have a system where they have to show warrant which would allow law en- WHITEHOUSE, Senator MARKEY, Senator they need it. We can do the same forcement to take temporary posses- CARDIN, and many others, in all-night things here in America. We can start. sion of firearms that already have been speeches and in hearings. How about this: Pass measures that purchased. If those police officers had I am so proud to be the chairman of have nearly unanimous support among known this individual had bought the environment committee. It was the American people, wherever they those weapons—because we do have many years ago when I took the gavel live in our great Nation. Take back- that database—they could have gone to become the chairman that I started ground checks. Ninety percent of and gotten the warrant. But under our to really get involved in the details and Americans say they support back- bill, a family member could do this. in the science and in the predictions of ground checks. Because one gun lobby They could go to court and seek that scientists as to what could happen. We doesn’t like it, we turn our backs on 90 gun violence prevention warrant. came very close to doing something percent of the people. What is wrong No. 3, if law enforcement gets a tip or important here in the Senate, but we with us? a warning or a request from a family faced a filibuster, and although the We have legislation to expand back- member, they can then make full use House passed a very important bill ground checks. It has bipartisan sup- of a gun registry if it exists in their years ago, we couldn’t get it done. We port. We should take it up and pass it state. It is very important for law en- fell six votes short. and do the work of the people, 90 per- forcement to make use of the gun reg- At the time, the press said to me: cent of whom want us to pass back- istry if it exists. What are you going to do? Are you ground checks. I am very pleased that similar legis- going to do nothing about this? No, I Assault weapons. Most Americans lation has been introduced in Cali- said. Actually, the most popular law support banning military-style assault fornia by Assemblywoman Nancy Skin- that has ever been passed—I believe it; weapons: 81 percent of voters, 71 per- ner, Assemblyman Das Williams, as I haven’t taken a poll on it, but I can cent of gun owners, and 60 percent of well as State Senator Hannah-Beth tell my colleagues from looking at NRA members. We should pass Senator Jackson. studies that the Clean Air Act covers FEINSTEIN’s legislation now and do the We all remember the shock and out- all kinds of pollution, including carbon work the American people want us to rage we felt after the Sandy Hook pollution. I said that even though we do. shooting in Newtown, CT, where a gun- weren’t able to have a cap-and-trade How about high-capacity magazine man shot 20—babies, I call them—chil- system which would put a price on car- clips? Seventy-two percent of voters dren—schoolchildren and 6 adult staff bon and let people get permits and say we should ban the sale of high-ca- members. All of those lives lost, and we trade them, I felt that was a good way pacity ammunition magazines. said we would take action. We wore to work in a capitalistic society, and Mental health. Lawmakers on both ribbons and we came to the floor and we didn’t go there. I said we have the sides support taking action. Let’s do it we cried. Well, since that shooting, Clean Air Act. Once an endangerment now. more than 28,000 Americans have died finding is made—it was started during School safety. I authored a bill with from gun violence—90 people every day. the Bush administration and completed Senator COLLINS to provide the re- Imagine, if it was anything else that during the Obama administration—we sources needed to make schools safer. caused the death of 28,000 Americans, know the President has full authority Take it up and pass it, and don’t load we would be on the Senate floor. to act, with or without the deniers here it up with controversy. Pass the things The shooting at Sandy Hook and the in the Senate and in the House. we need to pass. Do it for these fami- shooting at UC Santa Barbara are a re- Now, 40 percent of all the carbon is lies and for God knows all the others minder that we have failed our chil- emitted by powerplants, so power- who are suffering and crying them- dren. Call it what you want. We are plants are a very important part of the

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We problem—those powerplants and the there are the forest fires that are burn- have stopped them every time. Eighty dangerous carbon. ing out of control. I hope people will percent of the people support the Clean The President understands and looks watch the documentary ‘‘Years of Liv- Air Act. We have to protect our fami- at his kids and he knows if they are ing Dangerously.’’ It is really a wake- lies. going to have a world in which they up call if you have not already awak- We have seen a country that has can thrive, we have to do something ened to this problem. It is happening thrown the environment under the bus. about this problem, and we can’t just all over the world—fires that do not Now they say they are changing, but put our heads in the sand and say the stop, droughts that the Defense De- let’s see what a country looks like—in- scientists are wrong. Let’s not be like partment is telling us are a real prob- stead of listening to my words, let’s the deniers who said smoking didn’t lem. look at a photo. As shown in this pic- cause cancer. Ninety-seven percent of Do you know how the House of Rep- ture, this is what life is like in some scientists said it did; 3 percent said it resentatives deals with climate Chinese provinces. They do not care didn’t. The tobacco lobby went on the change? They pass a bill that says the about the environment. They do what side of the bad guys and, for years, we Defense Department cannot act on some of my friends say: Oh, repeal had to fight and prod and push. Guess what they have already said, which is this—they do not even have these laws what happened? People got sick and a that climate change is a real, serious to repeal. They do not care. Just de- lot of them died because there was ba- threat multiplier. They actually said velop, just develop, just develop. Do sically a coverup by the tobacco indus- now it could be a cause of conflict. Be- not pay attention. Do not worry about try. fore they said it was a threat multi- best technologies. Just throw the envi- We are facing a similar situation. plier. Now they say it is actually a— ronment under the bus. The big special interests are trying to they use the word ‘‘catalyst’’ for con- Well, guess what. These people are tell the American people: Don’t worry flict. But the House does not like that, being thrown under the bus. They can- about this climate change. It is no big so they just said: It shall be so. We will not breathe. And if you cannot breathe, deal. Well, here is the great news: The not talk about this anymore. Stamp you cannot work. So even China—they President has stepped forward. He has my foot—no. Disregard 97 percent of are learning they have to do something taken on carbon pollution from power- the scientists. to clean up their environment. plants. Here is the thing I like about the But we cannot look like this in the Under current law there is no limit President’s proposal: It is respectful of future. I am just telling you. People to the amount of carbon pollution that States’ roles. It allows major flexi- think, oh, an exaggeration. I had one of can be released into the air from pow- bility. Every State is going to have its my Republican colleagues walk out on erplants. The President’s carbon pollu- own plan. Some States may say: Coal- tion reduction plan is going to change me in a hearing because I showed this fired plants, you can clean up a little picture. They said: We do not want all that. It will protect public health. bit. We will get a little savings there. It will save thousands of lives. It will this. But we will also do some energy effi- I am not saying they want it. I am avoid up to 6,600 premature deaths, ciency so you do not have to burn as saying that if you repeal all the provi- 150,000 asthma attacks, 3,300 heart at- much coal. This is what is envisioned. tacks, 2,800 hospital admissions, and sions of the Clean Air Act that they Eventually, we are going to see lower are trying to repeal—and they want, by 490,000 missed days at school and work prices for our folks. They say in about the way, to stop us from this rule—that will be prevented. Those benefits will 15 years we are going to see an 8-per- is what is going to happen, not that kick in. cent decrease. Let me say that again. they want it to happen. Of course they Here is what is important about that. It is going to shrink electricity bills do not want it to happen. They do not When we clean up the carbon, we pro- roughly 8 percent, and that is going to think it is going to happen. But this tect the air quality. That is why the happen because we are going to have has happened because in China, like us, President went to a hospital when he increased energy efficiency and re- they have a very big economy, and announced this. That is why 70 percent duced demand. of the people—including, as I recall, a So this poll is very clear. People they are expanding. We want to ex- huge majority of Americans—support want action. And the Clean Air Act is pand, but we have to do it in a clean regulating carbon from powerplants very clear. way. and they are even willing to pay for it. I think it is important to note that So the people of my home State of A lopsided and bipartisan majority of under George Bush we wasted 8 years California get this. They get this. The Americans support Federal limits on because they kept saying carbon pollu- oil companies came in and they put greenhouse gas emissions according to tion was not covered in the Clean Air millions of dollars to try to get us to this new poll. Fully 70 percent say the Act. But we had some very smart at- repeal our cap-and-trade system and Federal Government should require torneys who went up there—and one of our rules and our laws. People said: No, limits to greenhouse gases from exist- them is sitting here—who said: No, no, no, no, we are not going there with ing plants. What is so interesting: 57 no. Just read it. If you read it, you will you, Big Oil. Clean up your act. percent of Republicans support it, 76 see. My mother used to say: Clean up percent of Independents, and 79 percent Thank goodness the Supreme Court your room. The room they are pol- of Democrats. So this is a plan whose ruled and said that absolutely green- luting belongs to everybody. It is the time has come. house gas emissions can be regulated if atmosphere. We all have to clean it up. This plan will also create tens of there is an endangerment finding. And This is not something we take a pass thousands of jobs as we move to a clean there certainly was that. So the Clean on. This is the planet Earth itself. energy economy. By reducing carbon Air Act has a proven track record. Somebody said the other day—some pollution, we can avert the most ca- I will close with this. To those people scientist—that the Earth will survive. lamitous impacts of climate change, who are in denial, I say: Wake up be- It will look a lot different. The water such as rising sea levels, dangerous cause it is not about you; it is about will be different. This will be different. heat waves, and economic disruption. If your kids and your grandkids and their There will not be the same things we do not act, we could see a 10-degree kids. So get out of that phase because growing and forests will be elsewhere. Fahrenheit rise in temperature, and you are hurting people—innocent peo- But what about the people? Well, that that is disastrous, really, for all of our ple. This is your time to do some- was not a good story. States. thing—not to walk away. It is up to us. We have a lot on our I have been so privileged to work on For those people who say: Oh, the en- shoulders. We really do. I am not say- the Senate Climate Action Task Force. vironment, that is not an important ing it is easy. Nothing is easy. My dad

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All the scream- are responsible for about 40 percent of business community, members who un- ing and the denials and the yelling and America’s carbon pollution. derstand that taking action against the rest and the special interests, Add all that up and we have enough pollution is not only good for our pub- which my colleague Senator WHITE- to know that reducing carbon pollution lic health and our environment, it is HOUSE says has a barricade of lies from powerplant emissions will make a also good for business. around the Capitol—and he is just real difference in the fight against cli- The fight against carbon pollution is looking at his daughters and he is mate change. Pollution from power- about protecting our health, protecting looking at all the young people he plants is also associated with other our communities, and protecting our meets, and he is saying: You know dangerous chemicals. future. But make no mistake, this what, I have to do something. And he is A study led by the University of Syr- fight is also about whether this coun- looking at the military. He is looking acuse and Harvard University found try works only for big energy compa- at them and he is thinking: I am being that reducing carbon dioxide emissions nies or whether it works for everyone told—he is saying—by the Department from powerplants can also reduce emis- else too. of Defense that climate change is mak- sions of other pollutants such as sulfur The terrible consequences of failing ing this an unstable world. dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate to act are real. We cannot afford to Actually, there is a very strong case matter, and mercury. wait. But every time rules are proposed to be made that was made in a docu- These dangerous chemicals con- to clean up our air and water or to pro- mentary that a lot of the cause of the tribute to acid rain, the destruction of tect our environment, powerful deep- Syrian war started out with the farm- ecosystems, ozone damage to trees and pocketed corporations line up to fight ers rebelling and revolting because crops, and mercury in fish. These dan- these changes. These opponents and they cannot deal with what is hap- gerous chemicals are also a direct their Republican friends are already at- pening to their lives—the farmers. threat to our health, increasing the tacking the EPA’s proposed changes. So whether it is climate change or risk of heart attacks, asthma, and even Their latest move is to argue that the taking care of our veterans or all the death. Add all that up and we have EPA’s efforts somehow are not legal. other things facing us—the violence— enough to know that reducing power- That argument is laughable. Seven we have a lot on our plate. I just hope plant emissions will make a real dif- years ago, my State of Massachusetts we can step up to the plate, with the ference in the health of our children, led a multistate fight that went all the best of intentions, work across party our parents, and ourselves. way to the Supreme Court to force the lines, do our best, stop playing politics. Scientists all around the world have EPA to do its job to address carbon President Obama says one thing. It collected mountains of evidence about pollution in this country. We won that does not matter what he says, the the dangers of carbon pollution. Their case and we started the process that re- other side is all over it. How could that basic conclusions are no longer specu- sulted in the Supreme Court ruling be? How could every single thing a per- lative or debatable. Even so, some poli- that the EPA has the authority to reg- son says be controversial? Sometimes I ticians respond to this evidence by de- ulate greenhouse gas emissions under think if the President said ‘‘Good nying it is true, by rejecting scientific the Clean Air Act. morning,’’ one of the Republicans evidence or by claiming they just can- Instead of embracing change, instead would say ‘‘It is not; how dare you say not understand the science. of working to develop rules to reduce it is a good morning?’’ That is what it This country was not built by people pollution and protect the air we is getting to. We have to put that who ignored facts. Sure, the deniers breathe, some companies and their Re- aside. We are only here for a short can defend their friends in the pollu- publican friends have fought change at amount of time, and we have to do our tion business, they can rail against every step. They loudly defend a world best to solve the problems the Amer- science or pretend it does not exist, but where polluters cut their costs by ican people face. the facts are catching up with us. This spewing dangerous chemicals and So I took a long time tonight because pollution is killing people across this greenhouse gases into our air and I feel there are so many things out country. According to the American water, leaving everyone else to deal there that I am so privileged to be able Lung Association, up to 100,000 asthma with the consequences of their pollu- to talk about and, more important, I attacks and 4,000 premature deaths will tion. can do something about. So I hope our be avoided in the first year the clean They loudly defend a world where colleagues will come together on these power plan goes into effect. giant oil companies suck down billions topics and we can make some progress Let the deniers deny the facts, but do of dollars in subsidies every year, while for the good of the American people. not let them deny our children clean the green energy industries of the fu- I yield the floor and suggest the ab- air to breathe or deny our parents long ture fight for every scrap of support. sence of a quorum. and healthy lives. The EPA’s draft pro- They quietly work to tilt the playing The PRESIDING OFFICER. The posal based on its authority under the field against the technologies of the fu- clerk will call the roll. Clean Air Act is a commonsense ap- ture so that clean energy entre- The legislative clerk proceeded to proach that builds on work already un- preneurs and innovators have a harder call the roll. derway in States and cities across the time succeeding, while dirty energy Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, I ask country. Under the proposal, States companies keep raking in the profits. unanimous consent that the order for will work with the EPA to reduce car- Climate change is real. More than 120 the quorum call be rescinded. bon pollution, and they can use a vari- million Americans live in counties that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ety of tools to do it. The clean power border the shoreline and a rising sea objection, it is so ordered. plan encourages States to be creative that threatens their homes and their ENERGY POLICY and efficient, to partner with private communities. Millions more live in the Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, I come industry to give our children a safer, path of wildfires or will be caught in to the floor today to offer my strong healthier world. the drought that will devastate our support of the Environmental Protec- In Massachusetts, we have seen how land. But unlike big energy companies, tion Agency’s clean power plan to cut effective those solutions can be, after they do not have armies of lobbyists carbon pollution from existing power- passing laws to increase energy effi- and lawyers to protect their interests. plants. The EPA’s proposal is a power- ciency and encourage renewable energy They see Washington ignore those ful step in the fight to protect our production. The Commonwealth joined problems and they see a system that is health and our environment. neighboring States as part of the Re- rigged against them. These millions of We face a crisis. We know that high gional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. We Americans have only their voices, and carbon dioxide levels in our atmos- called it RGGI, and since 2005 RGGI has they call on us to fight for them, to

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Alaska as an F–15C Pilot, a Chief of zens come together to foster economic I applaud President Obama and EPA Staff of the Air Force Safety Award in development, make smart investments Administrator McCarthy for their lead- May 2007, Outstanding Graduate in the to expand opportunity, and take the ership in stepping up and pushing for top 1 percent of his class from the U.S. initiative to improve the health and meaningful standards, and I expect Air Force Air War College, a Civil Air well-being of residents. Over the dec- that a strong final rule will be imple- Pilot Meritorious Service Award, and a ades, I have witnessed the growth and mented next year because no matter Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brother of revitalization of so many communities the opposition, no matter how powerful the Year Award in Fairbanks, AK. across my State, and it has been deeply those industries that would let our for- Colonel Rytting’s many accomplish- gratifying to see how my work in Con- ests burn, let our crops dry up, let our ments serve as a representation of his gress has supported these local efforts. children get sick, and let our cities strong sense of duty and commitment I have always believed in account- drown just to protect their own profits, to our great Nation. I am particularly ability for public officials, and this, my we have no choice but to take real ac- impressed by Colonel Rytting’s com- final year in the Senate, is an appro- tion to fight climate change. The sim- mitment to enhancing the capabilities priate time to give an accounting of ple truth is that our future depends on of our Nation’s airmen, both through my work across four decades rep- investigating catastrophic aircraft it. resenting Iowa in Congress. I take I suggest the absence of a quorum. mishaps in order to prevent future pride in accomplishments that have The PRESIDING OFFICER. The losses and through devoting years of been national in scope—for instance, clerk will call the roll. service to the instruction of students passing the Americans with Disabil- The legislative clerk proceeded to and airmen in employing their aircraft ities Act and spearheading successful call the roll. and supporting joint, coalition and farm bills. But I take a very special multinational forces. As recently as Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, I ask pride in projects that have made a big 2013, as a safety officer and a BD–700 in- unanimous consent that the order for difference in local communities across structor pilot in Afghanistan, Colonel the quorum call be rescinded. my State. Rytting trained pilots on how to pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Today, I would like to give an ac- vide the needed airborne communica- objection, it is so ordered. counting of my work with leaders and tion bridges to ground forces en- residents of Mahaska County to build a f trenched in enemy areas, ultimately legacy of a stronger local economy, saving American lives. He also in- MORNING BUSINESS better schools and educational oppor- structed German Luftwaffe students in Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, I ask tunities, and a healthier, safer commu- F–4 basic flight and air-to-air combat unanimous consent that the Senate nity. proceed to a period of morning busi- at Holloman Air Force Base in New Between 2001 and 2013, the creative ness, with Senators permitted to speak Mexico, led successful safety programs leadership in your community has for 250 aircrew at Elmendorf Air Force for up to 10 minutes each. worked with me to secure funding in Base in Alaska, established a facility The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mahaska County worth over $1.2 mil- to train combat aircrews in advanced objection, it is so ordered. lion and successfully acquired financial techniques at Eielson Air Force Base in assistance from programs I have fought f Alaska, and directed 19,000 skydives hard to support, which have provided TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT and 2,400 accident-free flight hours an- more than $64 million to the local COLONEL MATTHEW B. RYTTING nually for the U.S. Air Force’s para- economy. chute team Wings of Blue. Throughout Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today Of course my favorite memory of his time in the Air Force, Colonel to honor and thank Lt. Col. Matthew working together has to be working Rytting set a wonderful example for Rytting for over two decades of service with people like Deb Philpot, executive his family and for the men and women in the U.S. Air Force. Colonel Rytting director of the South Central Iowa Cen- who served with him in the Air Force. will be retiring on June 13, 2014, and I ter for Independent Living, who helps His commitment to the United States am grateful for his service and dedica- to promote independent living for peo- and his leadership within the Air Force tion to our Nation. ple with disabilities. There is no sub- Colonel Rytting’s career with the is truly commendable. Colonel Rytting was proud to serve stitute for being able to live at home, U.S. Air Force has been diverse and im- our country, and today I am proud to close to your friends and family, and pressive, and it has included service as thank Colonel Rytting for his service not in an institutional setting. I look a combat control team officer, an F– to this Nation. I congratulate him on forward to hearing about the kind of 15C fighter pilot, an F–4 instructor his well-earned retirement. progress that has been made in pilot, a chief of flight safety, a Civil Oskaloosa. Air Patrol commander, an Air Force f Among the highlights: One advance agent responsible for EXECUTIVE CALENDAR OBJECTION Disability rights: Growing up, I loved logistical and security support for Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I in- and admired my brother Frank, who Presidential travel, and most recently tend to object to any unanimous con- was deaf. But I was deeply disturbed by as a UV–18B instructor pilot, director sent request at the present time relat- the discrimination and obstacles he of operations and cofounder of the ing to the nomination of Nani Coloretti faced every day. That is why I have al- Wings of Blue Association at the U.S. to be Deputy Secretary of Housing and ways been a passionate advocate for Air Force Academy. Within just a few Urban Development. full equality for people with disabil- years of his graduation from the Air I have been conducting an inquiry re- ities. As the primary author of the Force Academy, while serving as a garding allegations of questionable hir- Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA, combat control team officer and squad- ing practices at the Financial Crimes and the ADA Amendments Act, I have ron commander during Haiti’s ‘‘Uphold Enforcement Network, FinCEN. As had four guiding goals for our fellow Democracy,’’ he led a special oper- part of that inquiry, I have requested citizens with disabilities: equal oppor- ations team in providing communica- documents from the Treasury Depart- tunity, full participation, independent tions and air traffic control in non- ment that could resolve my concerns living, and economic self-sufficiency. permissive environments, specializing and questions. I encourage the admin- Nearly a quarter century since passage in parachute insertion techniques. istration to provide those documents of the ADA, I see remarkable changes Shortly thereafter, he won accolades as to me as soon as possible. in communities everywhere I go in

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These changes have increased for Iowa Star Schools for technology f economic opportunities for all citizens totaling $89,500. of Mahaska County, both those with Agricultural and rural development: DECATUR COUNTY, IOWA and without disabilities, and they Because I grew up in a small town in ∑ Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, the make us proud to be a part of a com- rural Iowa, I have always been a loyal strength of my State of Iowa lies in its munity and country that respects the friend and fierce advocate for family vibrant local communities, where citi- worth and civil rights of all of our citi- farmers and rural communities. I have zens come together to foster economic zens. been a member of the House or Senate development, make smart investments Investing in Iowa’s economic devel- Agriculture Committee for 40 years— to expand opportunity, and take the opment through targeted community including more than 10 years as chair- initiative to improve the health and projects: In Southeast Iowa, we have man of the Senate Agriculture Com- well-being of residents. Over the dec- worked together to grow the economy mittee. Across the decades, I have ades, I have witnessed the growth and by making targeted investments in im- championed farm policies for Iowans revitalization of so many communities portant economic development projects that include effective farm income pro- across my State. And it has been deep- including improved roads and bridges, tection and commodity programs; ly gratifying to see how my work in modernized sewer and water systems, strong, progressive conservation assist- Congress has supported these local ef- and better housing options for resi- ance for agricultural producers; renew- forts. dents of Mahaska County. In many able energy opportunities; and robust I have always believed in account- cases, I have secured Federal funding economic development in our rural ability for public officials, and this, my that has leveraged local investments communities. Since 1991, through var- final year in the Senate, is an appro- and served as a catalyst for a whole ious programs authorized through the priate time to give an accounting of ripple effect of positive, creative farm bill, Mahaska County has re- my work across four decades rep- changes. For example, working with ceived more than $42 million in loans resenting Iowa in Congress. I take mayors, city council members, and and grants from a variety of programs. pride in accomplishments that have local economic development officials in Keeping Iowa communities safe: I been national in scope—for instance, Mahaska County, I have fought for also firmly believe that our first re- passing the Americans with Disabil- $476,000 for nursing and sciences teach- sponders need to be appropriately ities Act and spearheading successful ing laboratories at William Penn Uni- trained and equipped, able to respond Farm Bills. But I take a very special versity, helping to create jobs and ex- to both local emergencies and to state- pride in projects that have made a big pand economic opportunities. wide challenges such as, for instance, difference in local communities across Main Street Iowa: One of the greatest the methamphetamine epidemic. Since my State. challenges we face—in Iowa and all 2001, Mahaska County’s fire depart- Today, I would like to give an ac- across America—is preserving the char- ments have received over $251,099 for counting of my work with leaders and acter and vitality of our small towns firefighter safety and operations equip- residents of Decatur County to build a and rural communities. This isn’t just ment. legacy of a stronger local economy, about economics; it is also about main- Wellness and health care: Improving better schools and educational oppor- taining our identity as Iowans. Main the health and wellness of all Ameri- tunities, and a healthier, safer commu- Street Iowa helps preserve Iowa’s heart cans has been something I have been nity. and soul by providing funds to revi- passionate about for decades. That is Between 2001 and 2013, the creative talize downtown business districts. why I fought to dramatically increase leadership in your community has This program has allowed towns like funding for disease prevention, innova- worked with me to secure funding in Oskaloosa to use that money to lever- tive medical research, and a whole Decatur County worth over $2.7 million age other investments to jumpstart range of initiatives to improve the and successfully acquired financial as- change and renewal. I am so pleased health of individuals and families not sistance from programs I have fought that Mahaska County has earned only at the doctor’s office but also in hard to support, which have provided $160,000 through this program. These our communities, schools, and work- more than $8.9 million to the local grants build much more than buildings. places. I am so proud that Americans economy. They build up the spirit and morale of have better access to clinical preven- Of course my favorite memory of people in our small towns and local tive services, nutritious food, smoke- working together has to be our shared communities. free environments, safe places to en- commitment to school construction, School grants: Every child in Iowa gage in physical activity, and informa- renovation, and fire safety through the deserves to be educated in a classroom tion to make healthy decisions for Harkin grant program. Working to- that is safe, accessible, and modern. themselves and their families. These gether with State and local commu- That is why, for the past decade and a efforts not only save lives, they will nities, this funding has ensured Iowa half, I have secured funding for the in- also save money for generations to students are learning in schools that novative Iowa Demonstration Con- come thanks to the prevention of cost- are safe and modern. I look forward to struction Grant Program—better ly chronic diseases, which account for learning about the renovations made known among educators in Iowa as a whopping 75 percent of annual health possible in Decatur County. Harkin grants for public schools con- care costs. I am pleased that Mahaska Among the highlights: struction and renovation. Across 15 County has recognized this important School grants: Every child in Iowa years, Harkin grants worth more than issue by securing $61,901 for community deserves to be educated in a classroom $132 million have helped school dis- wellness activities. that is safe, accessible, and modern. tricts to fund a range of renovation and This is at least a partial accounting That is why, for the past decade and a repair efforts—everything from updat- of my work on behalf of Iowa, and spe- half, I have secured funding for the in- ing fire safety systems to building new cifically Mahaska County, during my novative Iowa Demonstration Con- schools. In many cases, these Federal time in Congress. In every case, this struction Grant Program—better dollars have served as the needed in- work has been about partnerships, co- known among educators in Iowa as centive to leverage local public and operation, and empowering folks at the Harkin grants for public schools con- private dollars, so it often has a tre- State and local level, including in struction and renovation. Across 15 mendous multiplier effect within a Mahaska County, to fulfill their own years, Harkin grants worth more than school district. Over the years, dreams and initiatives. And, of course, $132 million have helped school dis- Mahaska County has received $598,650 this work is never complete. Even after tricts to fund a range of renovation and

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As the primary author of the success stories from my home State. private dollars, so it often has a tre- Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA, Today, I applaud SCORE on their mendous multiplier effect within a and the ADA Amendments Act, I have outstanding service to help local school district. Over the years, Decatur had four guiding goals for our fellow startups sustain struggling businesses, County has received $1,604,352 in Har- citizens with disabilities: equal oppor- and expand growth for existing busi- kin grants. Similarly, schools in Deca- tunity, full participation, independent nesses. It is always great to see an or- tur County have received funds that I living, and economic self-sufficiency. ganization so dedicated to helping en- designated for Iowa Star Schools for Nearly a quarter century since passage trepreneurs, particularly those located technology totaling $34,578. of the ADA, I see remarkable changes in rural areas, thrive in increasingly Agricultural and rural development: in communities everywhere I go in competitive global marketplaces. Because I grew up in a small town in Iowa—not just in curb cuts or closed Congratulations to SCORE for cele- rural Iowa, I have always been a loyal captioned television but in the full par- brating its 50th anniversary and to the friend and fierce advocate for family ticipation of people with disabilities in Treasure Valley SCORE chapter for farmers and rural communities. I have our society and economy, folks who at celebrating its 43rd anniversary. been a member of the House or Senate long last have the opportunity to con- SCORE’s work in supporting small Agriculture Committee for 40 years— tribute their talents and to be fully in- businesses and entrepreneurs, the including more than 10 years as chair- cluded. These changes have increased backbone of our great Nation’s econ- man of the Senate Agriculture Com- economic opportunities for all citizens omy, is deeply valued by Congress and mittee. Across the decades, I have of Decatur County, both those with and the entire nation. I wish SCORE, and championed farm policies for Iowans without disabilities, and they make us especially the volunteers in the Treas- that include effective farm income pro- proud to be a part of a community and ure Valley chapter, years of success in tection and commodity programs; country that respects the worth and the future.∑ strong, progressive conservation assist- civil rights of all of our citizens. f ance for agricultural producers; renew- This is at least a partial accounting able energy opportunities; and robust of my work on behalf of Iowa, and spe- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT economic development in our rural cifically Decatur County, during my Messages from the President of the communities. Since 1991, through var- time in Congress. In every case, this United States were communicated to ious programs authorized through the work has been about partnerships, co- the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- farm bill, Decatur County has received operation, and empowering folks at the retaries. more than $1.4 million from a variety State and local level, including in De- of farm bill programs. catur County, to fulfill their own f Keeping Iowa communities safe: I dreams and initiatives. And, of course, EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED also firmly believe that our first re- this work is never complete. Even after As in executive session the Presiding sponders need to be appropriately I retire from the Senate, I have no in- trained and equipped, able to respond Officer laid before the Senate messages tention of retiring from the fight for a from the President of the United to both local emergencies and to state- better, fairer, richer Iowa. I will always wide challenges such as, for instance, States submitting sundry nominations be profoundly grateful for the oppor- which were referred to the appropriate the methamphetamine epidemic. Since tunity to serve the people of Iowa as 2001, Decatur County’s fire depart- ∑ committees. their Senator. (The messages received today are ments have received over $738,000 for f firefighter safety and operations equip- printed at the end of the Senate pro- ment. SCORE ANNIVERSARY ceedings.) Wellness and health care: Improving ∑ Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, I would f the health and wellness of all Ameri- like to recognize the 50th anniversary MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE cans has been something I have been of the SCORE Association. SCORE is a RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT passionate about for decades. That is nonprofit organization supported by why I fought to dramatically increase the U.S. Small Business Administra- ENROLLED BILL SIGNED funding for disease prevention, innova- tion—SBA—dedicated to assisting Under the authority of the order of tive medical research, and a whole small businesses through education the Senate of January 3, 2013, the Sec- range of initiatives to improve the and mentorship. Over the past 50 years, retary of the Senate, on May 23, 2014, health of individuals and families not SCORE has been educating entre- during the adjournment of the Senate, only at the doctor’s office but also in preneurs and helping small businesses received a message from the House of our communities, schools, and work- start, grow, and succeed nationwide. Representatives announcing that the places. I am so proud that Americans As ranking member of the Senate Speaker pro tempore (Mr. DENHAM) had have better access to clinical preven- Committee on Small Business and En- signed the following enrolled bill: tive services, nutritious food, smoke- trepreneurship, I understand the spirit H.R. 862. An act to authorize the convey- free environments, safe places to en- of entrepreneurs to explore beyond ance of two small parcels of land within the gage in physical activity, and informa- their limits in order to achieve the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest tion to make healthy decisions for dream of owning a successful small containing private improvements that were themselves and their families. These business. Since SCORE opened its developed based upon the reliance of the efforts not only save lives, they will doors in 1964, it has provided out- landowners in an erroneous survey con- ducted in May 1960. also save money for generations to standing mentoring to entrepreneurs come thanks to the prevention of cost- across the United States, with 364 local Under the authority of the order of ly chronic diseases, which account for chapters and the help of approximately the Senate of January 3, 2013, the en- a whopping 75 percent of annual health 11,000+ volunteers nationwide. rolled bill was signed on May 23, 2014, care costs. I am pleased that Decatur In addition, SCORE’s Treasure Val- during the adjournment of the Senate, County has recognized this important ley chapter in Idaho celebrates its 43rd by the Acting President pro tempore issue by securing over $49,000 in Anniversary this year. Since 1971, (Mr. REED). wellness grants and more than $1 mil- Treasure Valley SCORE has been help- ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED lion for the Community Health Center ing entrepreneurs and small business Under the authority of the order of in Leon. owners in Boise, Nampa, Eagle, the Senate of January 3, 2013, the Sec- Disability rights: Growing up, I loved Caldwell, and the surrounding areas. retary of the Senate, on May 27, 2014, and admired my brother Frank, who With the help of approximately 45 valu- during the adjournment of the Senate, was deaf. But I was deeply disturbed by able volunteers, Treasure Valley received a message from the House of

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An act to designate the facility seling and treatment for sexual trauma that of the United States Postal Service located f occurred during inactive duty training; to at 103 Center Street West in Eatonville, the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Washington, as the ‘‘National Park Ranger MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE H.R. 2942. An act to amend title 38, United Margaret Anderson Post Office’’. States Code, to reestablish the Professional H.R. 1228. An act to designate the facility ENROLLED BILL SIGNED Certification and Licensure Advisory Com- of the United States Postal Service located At 2:03 p.m., a message from the mittee of the Department of Veterans Af- at 123 South 9th Street in De Pere, Wis- House of Representatives, delivered by fairs; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 3361. An act to reform the authorities consin, as the ‘‘Corporal Justin D. Ross Post Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- Office Building’’. of the Federal Government to require the H.R. 1451. An act to designate the facility nounced that the Speaker pro tempore production of certain business records, con- of the United States Postal Service located (Mr. THORNBERRY) has signed the fol- duct electronic surveillance, use pen reg- at 14 Main Street in Brockport, New York, as lowing enrolled bill: isters and trap and trace devices, and use the ‘‘Staff Sergeant Nicholas J. Reid Post S. 611. An act to make a technical amend- other forms of information gathering for for- Office Building’’. ment to the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation eign intelligence, counterterrorism, and H.R. 2391. An act to designate the facility Trust Area Act, and for other purposes. criminal purposes, and for other purposes; to of the United States Postal Service located the Committee on the Judiciary. at 5323 Highway N in Cottleville, Missouri as The message also announced that the H.R. 3366. An act to provide for the release the ‘‘Lance Corporal Phillip Vinnedge Post House has passed the following bills, in of the property interests retained by the Office’’. which it requests the concurrence of United States in certain land conveyed in H.R. 2939. An act to award the Congres- the Senate: 1954 by the United States, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, sional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres. H.R. 503. An act to authorize the National H.R. 3060. An act to designate the facility to the State of Oregon for the establishment Desert Storm Memorial Association to es- of the United States Postal Service located of the Hermiston Agricultural Research and tablish the National Desert Storm and at 232 Southwest Johnson Avenue in Extension Center of Oregon State University Desert Shield Memorial as a commemorative Burleson, Texas, as the ‘‘Sergeant William in Hermiston, Oregon; to the Committee on work in the District of Columbia, and for Moody Post Office Building’’. Energy and Natural Resources. other purposes. H.R. 4032. An act to exempt from Lacey H.R. 4028. An act to amend the Inter- H.R. 2527. An act to amend title 38, United Act Amendments of 1981 certain water trans- national Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to in- States Code, to provide veterans with coun- fer by the North Texas Municipal Water Dis- clude the desecration of cemeteries among seling and treatment for sexual trauma that trict and the Greater Texoma Utility Au- the many forms of violations of the right to occurred during inactive duty training. thority, and for other purposes. religious freedom; to the Committee on For- H.R. 4488. An act to make technical correc- H.R. 2942. An act to amend title 38, United eign Relations. tions to two bills enabling the presentation States Code, to reestablish the Professional H.R. 4261. An act to improve the research of congressional gold medals, and for other Certification and Licensure Advisory Com- of Gulf War Illness, the Research Advisory purposes. mittee of the Department of Veterans Af- Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses, Under the authority of the order of fairs. and for other purposes; to the Committee on H.R. 3361. An act to reform the authorities the Senate of January 3, 2013, the en- Veterans’ Affairs. of the Federal Government to require the H.R. 4681. An act to authorize appropria- rolled bills were signed on May 30, 2014, production of certain business records, con- during the adjournment of the Senate, tions for fiscal years 2014 and 2015 for intel- duct electronic surveillance, use pen reg- ligence and intelligence-related activities of by the Acting President pro tempore isters and trap and trace devices, and use the United States Government, the Commu- (Mr. REED). other forms of information gathering for for- nity Management Account, and the Central Under the authority of the order of eign intelligence, counterterrorism, and Intelligence Agency Retirement and Dis- the Senate of January 3, 2013, the Sec- criminal purposes, and for other purposes. ability System, and for other purposes; to retary of the Senate, on May 29, 2014, H.R. 3366. An act to provide for the release the Committee on Intelligence. of the property interests retained by the during the adjournment of the Senate, f received a message from the House of United States in certain land conveyed in 1954 by the United States, acting through the MEASURES PLACED ON THE Representatives announcing that the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, CALENDAR House had passed the following bill, to the State of Oregon for the establishment without amendment: of the Hermiston Agricultural Research and The following bill was read the first S. 611. An act to make a technical amend- Extension Center of Oregon State University and second times by unanimous con- ment to the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation in Hermiston, Oregon. sent, and placed on the calendar: Trust Area Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 4028. An act to amend the Inter- H.R. 503. An act to authorize the National ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED national Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to in- Desert Storm Memorial Association to es- Under the authority of the order of clude the desecration of cemeteries among tablish the National Desert Storm and the Senate of January 3, 2013, the Sec- the many forms of violations of the right to Desert Shield Memorial as a commemorative religious freedom. retary of the Senate, on May 30, 2014, work in the District of Columbia, and for H.R. 4261. An act to improve the research other purposes. during the adjournment of the Senate, of Gulf War Illness, the Research Advisory f received a message from the House of Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses, Representatives announcing that the and for other purposes. EXECUTIVE AND OTHER Speaker had signed the following en- H.R. 4587. An act to impose targeted sanc- COMMUNICATIONS rolled bills: tions on individuals responsible for carrying The following communications were H.R. 1726. An act to award a Congressional out or ordering human rights abuses against the citizens of Venezuela, and for other pur- laid before the Senate, together with Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, accompanying papers, reports, and doc- known as the Borinqueneers. poses. H.R. 3080. An act to provide for improve- H.R. 4660. An act making appropriations uments, and were referred as indicated: ments to the rivers and harbors of the United for the Departments of Commerce and Jus- EC–5846. A communication from the Direc- States, to provide for the conservation and tice, Science, and Related Agencies for the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, development of water and related resources, fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- and for other purposes. other purposes. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- H.R. 3658. An act to grant the Congres- H.R. 4681. An act to authorize appropria- titled ‘‘Cyflumetofen; Pesticide Tolerances’’ sional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Monu- tions for fiscal years 2014 and 2015 for intel- (FRL No. 9905–80) received in the Office of ments Men, in recognition of their heroic ligence and intelligence-related activities of the President of the Senate on May 21, 2014; role in the preservation, protection, and res- the United States Government, the Commu- to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, titution of monuments, works of art, and ar- nity Management Account, and the Central and Forestry. tifacts of cultural importance during and fol- Intelligence Agency Retirement and Dis- EC–5847. A joint communication from the lowing World War II. ability System, and for other purposes. Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of

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A communication from the Presi- National Bank and Savings Association Reg- EC–5865. A communication from the Direc- dent of the United States of America, trans- ulations: Interagency Rules’’ (RIN1557–AD75) tor of the Regulatory Management Division, mitting, pursuant to law, the fiscal year 2013 received in the Office of the President of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Annual Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Assess- Senate on May 22, 2014; to the Committee on ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ments from the Secretaries of Defense and Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. titled ‘‘Review of New Sources and Modifica- Energy, the three national security labora- EC–5858. A communication from the Chief tions in Indian Country—Amendments to the tory directors, and the Commander, United of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, Federal Indian Country Minor New Source States Strategic Command (DCN OSS No. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Review Rule’’ (FRL No. 9909–78–OAR) re- 2014–0706); to the Committee on Armed Serv- Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ceived in the Office of the President of the ices. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Senate on May 21, 2014; to the Committee on EC–5849. A communication from the Direc- Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation Environment and Public Works. tor of Defense Procurement and Acquisition of Critical Habitat for the Jemez Mountains EC–5866. A communication from the Direc- Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- Salamander’’ (RIN1018–AZ28) received in the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Office of the President of the Senate on May Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- titled ‘‘Defense Federal Acquisition Regula- 20, 2014; to the Committee on Environment ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tion Supplement: Contractor Personnel Sup- and Public Works. titled ‘‘Approval of States’ Requests to porting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside EC–5859. A communication from the Biolo- Relax the Federal Reid Vapor Pressure Vola- the United States’’ ((RIN0750–AI01) (DFARS gist of Ecological Services of the Endangered tility Standard in Florida, and the Raleigh- Case 2013–D015)) received in the Office of the Species Listing Branch, Fish and Wildlife Durham-Chapel Hill and Greensboro/Win- President of the Senate on May 21, 2014; to Service, Department of the Interior, trans- ston-Salem/High Point Areas in North Caro- the Committee on Armed Services. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule lina’’ (FRL No. 9911–13–OAR) received in the EC–5850. A communication from the Acting entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wild- Office of the President of the Senate on May Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and life and Plants; Establishment of a Non- 21, 2014; to the Committee on Environment Readiness), transmitting, pursuant to law, a essential Experimental Population of Wood and Public Works. report relative to changes to previously- Bison in Alaska’’ (RIN1018–AW57) received in EC–5867. A communication from the Direc- closed positions in the Marine Corps; to the the Office of the President of the Senate on tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Committee on Armed Services. May 20, 2014; to the Committee on Environ- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–5851. A communication from the Acting ment and Public Works. Assistant Secretary of Defense (Logistics EC–5860. A communication from the Chief titled ‘‘Approval of States’ Requests to and Materiel Readiness), transmitting, pur- of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, Relax the Federal Reid Vapor Pressure Vola- suant to law, a report relative to the per- Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the tility Standard in Florida, and the Raleigh- centage of funds that was expended during Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Durham-Chapel Hill and Greensboro/Win- the preceding fiscal year and is projected to report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and ston-Salem/High Point Areas in North Caro- be expended during the current and ensuing Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation lina’’ (FRL No. 9911–12–OAR) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May fiscal year for the Department’s depot main- of Critical Habitat for Leavenworthia exiqua 21, 2014; to the Committee on Environment tenance and repair workloads by the public var. laciniata (Kentucky Glade Cress)’’ and Public Works. and private sectors; to the Committee on (RIN1018–AZ47) received in the Office of the EC–5868. A communication from the Direc- Armed Services. President of the Senate on May 20, 2014; to tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–5852. A communication from the Sec- the Committee on Environment and Public Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- retary of Defense, transmitting a report on Works. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the approved retirement of Lieutenant Gen- EC–5861. A communication from the Chief titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- eral Raymond V. Mason, United States of the Division of Management Authority, mentation Plans; State of Oregon; Approval Army, and his advancement to the grade of Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the of Substitution for Transportation Control Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the lieutenant general on the retired list; to the Measures’’ (FRL No. 9911–23–Region 10) re- Committee on Armed Services. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revision of Regula- ceived in the Office of the President of the EC–5853. A communication from the Presi- tions Implementing the Convention on Inter- Senate on May 21, 2014; to the Committee on dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- national Trade in Endangered Species of Environment and Public Works. suant to law, a report on the continuation of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES); Updates Fol- EC–5869. A communication from the Direc- the national emergency that was originally lowing the Fifteenth Meeting of the Con- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, declared in Executive Order 13047 of May 20, ference of the Parties to CITES’’ (RIN1018– Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 1997, with respect to Burma; to the Com- AW82) received in the Office of the President ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- of the Senate on May 20, 2014; to the Com- titled ‘‘Finding of Failure to Submit a Pre- fairs. mittee on Environment and Public Works. vention of Significant Deterioration State EC–5854. A communication from the Presi- EC–5862. A communication from the Direc- Implementation Plan Revision for Particu- dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, late Matter Less Than 2.5 Micrometers (PM suant to law, a report relative to the con- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 2.5)’’ (FRL No. 9911–25–Region 6) received in tinuation of the national emergency with re- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the Office of the President of the Senate on spect to the stabilization of Iraq; to the titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air May 21, 2014; to the Committee on Environ- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Quality Implementation Plans; Massachu- ment and Public Works. Affairs. setts; Regulations Limiting Emissions of EC–5870. A communication from the Direc- EC–5855. A communication from the Sec- Volatile Organic Compounds and Nitrogen tor of the Regulatory Management Division, retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- Oxides’’ (FRL No. 9901–93–Region 1) received Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ant to law, a six-month periodic report on in the Office of the President of the Senate ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the national emergency with respect to Iran on May 21, 2014; to the Committee on Envi- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- that was declared in Executive Order 12170 ronment and Public Works. mentation Plans; Kentucky; Stage II Re- on November 14, 1979; to the Committee on EC–5863. A communication from the Direc- quirements for Hertz Corporation facility at Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International EC–5856. A communication from the Regu- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Airport in Boone County’’ (FRL No. 9911–24– latory Specialist of the Legislative and Reg- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Region 4) received in the Office of the Presi- ulatory Activities Division, Office of the titled ‘‘Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: dent of the Senate on May 21, 2014; to the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of Revision of the Venting Prohibition for Spe- Committee on Environment and Public the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, cific Refrigerant Substitutes’’ (FRL No. 9911– Works. the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regulatory 42–OAR) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–5871. A communication from the Direc- Capital Rules: Regulatory Capital, Enhanced dent of the Senate on May 21, 2014; to the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Supplementary Leverage Ratio Standards Committee on Environment and Public Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- for Certain Bank Holding Companies and Works. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Their Subsidiary Insured Depository Institu- EC–5864. A communication from the Direc- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- tions’’ (RIN1557–AD69) received during ad- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, mentation Plans; Idaho: Infrastructure Re- journment of the Senate in the Office of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- quirements for the 2008 Lead National Ambi- President of the Senate on May 19, 2014; to ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ent Air Quality Standards’’ (FRL No. 9911– the Committee on Banking, Housing, and titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- 09–Region 10) received in the Office of the Urban Affairs. mentation Plans; Alabama, Florida, Georgia, President of the Senate on May 21, 2014; to

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A communication from the Sec- By Ms. LANDRIEU, from the Committee Quality Implementation Plans; Illinois; Re- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- on Energy and Natural Resources, without vision to the Chicago 8-Hour Maintenance mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled amendment: Plan’’ (FRL No. 9910–92–Region 5) received in ‘‘Federal Agency Drug-Free Workplace Pro- S. 364. A bill to establish the Rocky Moun- the Office of the President of the Senate on grams’’; to the Committee on Health, Edu- tain Front Conservation Management Area, May 21, 2014; to the Committee on Environ- cation, Labor, and Pensions. to designate certain Federal land as wilder- ment and Public Works. EC–5882. A communication from the Acting ness, and to improve the management of EC–5873. A communication from the Direc- Chairman of the National Endowment for noxious weeds in the Lewis and Clark Na- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, the Arts, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tional Forest, and for other purposes (Rept. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Semiannual Report of the Inspector General No. 113–177). ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- and the Chairman’s Semiannual Report on By Ms. LANDRIEU, from the Committee titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- Final Action Resulting from Audit Reports, on Energy and Natural Resources, with an mentation Plans; California; San Joaquin Inspection Reports, and Evaluation Reports amendment in the nature of a substitute: Valley; Contingency Measures for the 1997 for the period from October 1, 2013 through S. 974. A bill to provide for certain land PM 2.5 Standards’’ (FRL No. 9911–07–Region March 31, 2014; to the Committee on Home- conveyances in the State of Nevada, and for 9) received in the Office of the President of land Security and Governmental Affairs. other purposes (Rept. No. 113–178). the Senate on May 21, 2014; to the Committee EC–5883. A communication from the Chair- By Ms. LANDRIEU, from the Committee on Environment and Public Works. man of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, on Energy and Natural Resources, with EC–5874. A communication from the Direc- transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office of amendments: tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Inspector General’s Semiannual Report for S. 1300. A bill to amend the Healthy For- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the period of October 1, 2013 through March ests Restoration Act of 2003 to provide for ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- 31, 2014; to the Committee on Homeland Se- the conduct of stewardship end result con- titled ‘‘National Pollutant Discharge Elimi- curity and Governmental Affairs. tracting projects (Rept. No. 113–179). nation System—Final Regulations to Estab- EC–5884. A communication from the Sec- By Ms. LANDRIEU, from the Committee lish Requirements for Cooling Water Intake retary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, on Energy and Natural Resources, with an Structures at Existing Facilities and Amend pursuant to law, the Department of Veterans amendment in the nature of a substitute: Requirements at Phase I Facilities’’ (FRL Affairs’ Semiannual Report of the Inspector S. 1301. A bill to provide for the restoration No. 9817–3) received in the Office of the Presi- General for the period from October 1, 2013 of forest landscapes, protection of old growth dent of the Senate on May 21, 2014; to the through March 31, 2014; to the Committee on forests, and management of national forests Committee on Environment and Public Homeland Security and Governmental Af- in the eastside forests of the State of Oregon Works. fairs. (Rept. No. 113–180). EC–5875. A communication from the Chief EC–5885. A communication from the Chair- f of the Publications and Regulations Branch, man of the Council of the District of Colum- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the on D.C. Act 20–324, ‘‘Closing of a Portion of JOINT RESOLUTIONS report of a rule entitled ‘‘Treatment of Prop- the Public Alley and Acceptance of Dedica- The following bills and joint resolu- erty Used To Acquire Parent Stock or Secu- tion of Land for Alley Purposes in Square 75, tions were introduced, read the first rities in Certain Triangular Reorganizations S.O. 12–03806, Act of 2014’’; to the Committee Involving Foreign Corporations’’ (Notice and second times by unanimous con- on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- sent, and referred as indicated: 2014–32) received in the Office of the Presi- fairs. dent of the Senate on May 21, 2014; to the EC–5886. A communication from the Chair- By Mr. LEVIN: Committee on Finance. man of the Council of the District of Colum- S. 2410. An original bill to authorize appro- EC–5876. A communication from the Chief bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report priations for fiscal year 2015 for military ac- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, on D.C. Act 20–325, ‘‘Child Development tivities of the Department of Defense, for Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Home License Temporary Amendment Act of military construction, and for defense activi- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2014’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- ties of the Department of Energy, to pre- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Pilot Penalty Re- rity and Governmental Affairs. scribe military personnel strengths for such lief Program—Late Annual Reporting for EC–5887. A communication from the Sec- fiscal year, and for other purposes; from the Non-Title I Retirement Plans (‘‘One-Partici- retary of the Federal Trade Commission, Committee on Armed Services; placed on the pant Plans’’ and Certain Foreign Plans)’’ transmitting, pursuant to law, a report enti- calendar. (Rev. Proc. 2014–32) received in the Office of tled ‘‘Hart-Scott-Rodino Annual Report: Fis- By Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Mr. the President of the Senate on May 21, 2014; cal Year 2013’’; to the Committee on the Ju- LEAHY, and Mr. BROWN): to the Committee on Finance. diciary. S. 2411. A bill to provide for the establish- EC–5877. A communication from the Chief EC–5888. A communication from the Prin- ment of the United States Employee Owner- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, cipal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Of- ship Bank, and for other purposes; to the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the fice of Legislative Affairs, Department of Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Affairs. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Relief from Inter- Office of Community Oriented Policing Serv- By Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Mr. nal Revenue Code Late Filer Penalties for ices (COPS) Annual Report for fiscal year LEAHY, and Mr. BROWN): Certain Employee Benefit Plans’’ (Notice 2013; to the Committee on the Judiciary. S. 2412. A bill to establish an Employee 2014–35) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–5889. A communication from the Chief Ownership and Participation Initiative, and dent of the Senate on May 21, 2014; to the of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, for other purposes; to the Committee on Committee on Finance. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC–5878. A communication from the Dep- Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the By Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Ms. uty Director, Centers for Medicare and Med- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and HIRONO, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. icaid Services, Department of Health and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determina- HEINRICH, Mr. REED, Ms. MIKULSKI, Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to tion of Threatened Status for Leavenworthia Mr. BROWN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare exigua var. laciniata (Kentucky Glade SCHATZ, Mr. KAINE, Mr. WALSH, Mr. Program; Contract Year 2015 Policy and Cress)’’ (RIN1018–AZ28) received in the Office TESTER, and Ms. STABENOW): Technical Changes to the Medicare Advan- of the President of the Senate on May 20, S. 2413. A bill to improve the provision of tage and the Medicare Prescription Drug 2014; to the Committee on Environment and medical services and benefits to veterans, Benefit Programs’’ ((RIN–0938–AR37) (CMS– Public Works. and for other purposes; to the Committee on 4159-F)) received in the Office of the Presi- Veterans’ Affairs. f dent of the Senate on May 20, 2014; to the f Committee on Finance. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EC–5879. A communication from the Assist- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- The following reports of committees S. 326 ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to were submitted: law, a report relative to the designation of a By Mr. LEVIN, from the Committee on At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by Armed Services, without amendment: name of the Senator from Maryland the Secretary of State (OSS 2014–0712); to the S. 2410. An original bill to authorize appro- (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- Committee on Foreign Relations. priations for fiscal year 2015 for military ac- sor of S. 326, a bill to reauthorize 21st

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Commission to Study the Potential At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, 2013, supra. Creation of a National Women’s His- the name of the Senator from Cali- EINSTEIN fornia (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a At the request of Mrs. F , her tory Museum, and for other purposes. name was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 501 cosponsor of S. 1239, a bill to expand the research and awareness activities 2013, supra. At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, his of the National Institute of Arthritis name of the Senator from Michigan name was added as a cosponsor of S. and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- 2013, supra. and the Centers for Disease Control sor of S. 501, a bill to amend the Inter- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, her nal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and and Prevention with respect to name was added as a cosponsor of S. increase the exclusion for benefits pro- scleroderma, and for other purposes. 2013, supra. S. 1407 vided to volunteer firefighters and S. 2025 At the request of Mr. CASEY, the emergency medical responders. At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, name of the Senator from Washington S. 506 the name of the Senator from Con- (Mrs. MURRAY) was added as a cospon- necticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the sor of S. 1407, a bill to amend the Ele- name of the Senator from Michigan as a cosponsor of S. 2025, a bill to re- mentary and Secondary Education Act quire data brokers to establish proce- (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- of 1965 to strengthen elementary and sor of S. 506, a bill to amend the Inter- dures to ensure the accuracy of col- secondary computer science education, lected personal information, and for nal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide re- and for other purposes. cruitment and retention incentives for other purposes. S. 1733 volunteer emergency service workers. S. 2141 At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the At the request of Mr. REED, the name S. 635 name of the Senator from New Hamp- of the Senator from Louisiana (Ms. At the request of Mr. BROWN, the shire (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a co- LANDRIEU) was added as a cosponsor of name of the Senator from Minnesota sponsor of S. 1733, a bill to stop exploi- S. 2141, a bill to amend the Federal (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- tation through trafficking. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to pro- sponsor of S. 635, a bill to amend the S. 1970 vide an alternative process for review Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to provide an At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the of safety and effectiveness of non- exception to the annual written pri- name of the Senator from Minnesota prescription sunscreen active ingredi- vacy notice requirement. (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- ents and for other purposes. S. 709 sponsor of S. 1970, a bill to amend the S. 2143 At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to mod- At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. ify safe harbor requirements applicable name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. DONNELLY) was added as a cosponsor of to automatic contribution arrange- KING) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 709, a bill to amend title XVIII of the ments, and for other purposes. 2143, a bill to increase access to capital Social Security Act to increase diag- S. 1973 for veteran entrepreneurs to help cre- nosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related At the request of Mr. COONS, the ate jobs. dementias, leading to better care and names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. S. 2169 outcomes for Americans living with DURBIN) and the Senator from Illinois At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Alzheimer’s disease and related demen- (Mr. KIRK) were added as cosponsors of the name of the Senator from Montana tias. S. 1973, a bill to improve management (Mr. WALSH) was added as a cosponsor S. 917 of the National Laboratories, enhance of S. 2169, a bill to amend the Internal At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the technology commercialization, facili- Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate name of the Senator from Montana tate public-private partnerships, and of tax regarding the taxation of dis- (Mr. WALSH) was added as a cosponsor for other purposes. tilled spirits. of S. 917, a bill to amend the Internal S. 2013 S. 2192 Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a re- At the request of Mr. ALEXANDER, his At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the duced rate of excise tax on beer pro- name was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. duced domestically by certain quali- 2013, a bill to amend title 38, United BEGICH) was added as a cosponsor of S. fying producers. States Code, to provide for the removal 2192, a bill to amend the National Alz- S. 932 of Senior Executive Service employees heimer’s Project Act to require the Di- rector of the National Institutes of At the request of Mr. BEGICH, the of the Department of Veterans Affairs name of the Senator from California for performance, and for other pur- Health to prepare and submit, directly to the President for review and trans- (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor poses. mittal to Congress, an annual budget of S. 932, a bill to amend title 38, At the request of Mr. CHAMBLISS, his estimate (including an estimate of the United States Code, to provide for ad- name was added as a cosponsor of S. number and type of personnel needs for vance appropriations for certain discre- 2013, supra. the Institutes) for the initiatives of the tionary accounts of the Department of At the request of Mr. FLAKE, his National Institutes of Health pursuant Veterans Affairs. name was added as a cosponsor of S. 2013, supra. to such an Act. S. 1014 At the request of Mr. PAUL, his name S. 2255 At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, was added as a cosponsor of S. 2013, At the request of Mr. MCCAIN, the the name of the Senator from Con- supra. name of the Senator from Delaware necticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added At the request of Mr. WARNER, his (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor as a cosponsor of S. 1014, a bill to re- name was added as a cosponsor of S. of S. 2255, a bill to remove the duce sports-related concussions in 2013, supra. Kurdistan Democratic Party and the youth, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. PRYOR, his Patriotic Union of Kurdistan from S. 1069 name was added as a cosponsor of S. treatment as terrorist organizations At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, 2013, supra. and for other purposes. the name of the Senator from Ohio At the request of Mrs. HAGAN, her S. 2270 (Mr. BROWN) was added as a cosponsor name was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the of S. 1069, a bill to prohibit discrimina- 2013, supra. names of the Senator from Minnesota

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Senate Office Building in Washington, leverage and risk-based requirements S. 2401 DC. under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Re- At the request of Mr. TESTER, the The purpose of this hearing will be to form and Consumer Protection Act. name of the Senator from South Da- hear testimony on S. 2379, the Klamath At the request of Mr. BROWN, the kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- Basin Water Recovery and Economic names of the Senator from Wisconsin sponsor of S. 2401, a bill to amend title Restoration Act of 2014. (Ms. BALDWIN), the Senator from Illi- 38, United States Code, to establish the Because of the limited time available nois (Mr. DURBIN) and the Senator from Office of the Medical Inspector within for the hearing, witnesses may testify New Jersey (Mr. MENENDEZ) were added the Office of the Under Secretary for by invitation only. However, those as cosponsors of S. 2270, supra. Health of the Department of Veterans wishing to submit written testimony S. 2301 Affairs. for the hearing record should send it to At the request of Mr. HATCH, the S.J. RES. 19 the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate, name of the Senator from Connecticut At the request of Mr. UDALL of New Washington, DC 20510–6150, or by email (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- Mexico, the name of the Senator from to John_ [email protected]. sponsor of S. 2301, a bill to amend sec- North Dakota (Ms. HEITKAMP) was For further information, please con- tion 2259 of title 18, United States added as a cosponsor of S.J. Res. 19, a tact Sara Tucker at (202) 224–6224 or Code, and for other purposes. joint resolution proposing an amend- John Assini at (202) 224–9313. S. 2307 ment to the Constitution of the United At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the States relating to contributions and f names of the Senator from Delaware expenditures intended to affect elec- ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 3, (Mr. COONS), the Senator from Wash- tions. 2014 ington (Ms. CANTWELL) and the Senator S. RES. 353 Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, I ask from Washington (Mrs. MURRAY) were At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the unanimous consent that when the Sen- added as cosponsors of S. 2307, a bill to name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. ate completes its business today, it ad- prevent international violence against DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. journ until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, women, and for other purposes. Res. 353, a resolution designating Sep- 2014; that following the prayer and S. 2321 tember 2014 as ‘‘National Brain Aneu- pledge, the morning hour be deemed At the request of Mr. ALEXANDER, the rysm Awareness Month’’. expired, the Journal of proceedings be name of the Senator from Rhode Island S. RES. 451 approved to date, and the time for the (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the two leaders be reserved for their use sponsor of S. 2321, a bill to amend title name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. later in the day; that following any 17, United States Code, to ensure fair- CRUZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. leader remarks, the Senate be in a pe- ness in the establishment of certain Res. 451, a resolution recalling the Gov- riod of morning business until 11 a.m., rates and fees under sections 114 and ernment of China’s forcible dispersion with Senators permitted to speak 115 of such title, and for other pur- of those peaceably assembled in therein for up to 10 minutes each, with poses. Tiananmen Square 25 years ago, in the time equally divided and controlled S. 2329 light of China’s continued abysmal between the two leaders or their des- At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the human rights record. ignees, with the majority controlling names of the Senator from Utah (Mr. S. RES. 453 the first half and the Republicans con- HATCH), the Senator from Alaska (Mr. At the request of Ms. COLLINS, her trolling the final half; that all time BEGICH), the Senator from Connecticut name was added as a cosponsor of S. during morning business count (Mr. MURPHY), the Senator from Or- Res. 453, a resolution condemning the postcloture on the Harper nomination; egon (Mr. WYDEN) and the Senator death sentence against Meriam Yahia that at 11 a.m. the Senate proceed to from Michigan (Ms. STABENOW) were Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian executive session to consider the Har- added as cosponsors of S. 2329, a bill to woman accused of apostasy. per nomination postcloture with the prevent Hezbollah from gaining access At the request of Mr. CORNYN, his time until noon equally divided and to international financial and other in- name was added as a cosponsor of S. controlled in the usual form; and that stitutions, and for other purposes. Res. 453, supra. at noon all postcloture time be consid- S. 2363 At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, his ered expired and the Senate vote on At the request of Mrs. HAGAN, the name was added as a cosponsor of S. confirmation of the Harper nomina- names of the Senator from Tennessee Res. 453, supra. tion; further, that at the conclusion of (Mr. ALEXANDER) and the Senator from At the request of Ms. LANDRIEU, her the cloture vote on the Bowen nomina- South Dakota (Mr. JOHNSON) were name was added as a cosponsor of S. tion, the Senate recess until 2:15 p.m. added as cosponsors of S. 2363, a bill to Res. 453, supra. to allow for the weekly caucus meet- protect and enhance opportunities for f ings. recreational hunting, fishing, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without shooting, and for other purposes. NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBJECT TO objection, it is so ordered. PROCEEDING S. 2373 f At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the I, Senator CHARLES GRASSLEY, intend names of the Senator from New York to object to proceeding to the nomina- PROGRAM (Mr. SCHUMER) and the Senator from tion of Nani A. Coloretti, to be Deputy Ms. WARREN. There will be two roll- Connecticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) were Secretary of Housing and Urban Devel- call votes at noon tomorrow. Addi- added as cosponsors of S. 2373, a bill to opment, dated May 29, 2014. tional rollcall votes on nominations authorize the appropriation of funds to f are expected. the Centers for Disease Control and f Prevention for conducting or sup- NOTICE OF HEARING porting research on firearms safety or SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER AND POWER ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. gun violence prevention. Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I TOMORROW S. 2388 would like to announce for the infor- Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, if there At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the mation of the Senate and the public is no further business to come before name of the Senator from Minnesota that a hearing has been scheduled be- the Senate, I ask unanimous consent

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RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF Air Force Base Chapel in Pratt, Kansas, Joe Dave has demonstrated his leadership skills LINDA JOYCE and Celia married one another, cementing a in his math classroom as well as outside of it. lifetime of love and happiness that continues He has successfully coached the Ellington HON. DEREK KILMER to live on seventy years later. Middle School cross country team, as well as OF WASHINGTON The newlyweds did not have much time to- the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams for count- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gether once they said their vows; in early July, less years. He continues to build athletic Joe was deployed in the Pacific, where he Monday, June 2, 2014 teams where all students feel welcome and honorably served his country in World War II. valued for their participation. The students al- Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to During this separation, Joe and Celia com- ways developed a strong sense of camara- recognize Linda Joyce for her many years of mitted themselves to one another, enduring derie and pulled together against larger public service to our community. As the Exec- one of many tests of their married life. After schools to give all opponents a run for their utive Director for the YWCA of Kitsap County two long years, Joe and Celia reunited in money. for 20 years, Ms. Joyce has expanded the or- Lamy, New Mexico, where Joe was introduced Dave’s most memorable contribution to the ganization to better serve the needs of the for the first time to his nine-month-old son, students is his annual trip to Washington, DC. community and has been an unyielding advo- Johnny Carlos. After Dave’s countless hours of preparation, cate for social justice. Tragically, Carlos passed away on June 19, the students are rewarded with an unforget- Ms. Joyce’s career path is a testament of 1952, and while it was a devastating moment table experience. He manages to give the stu- her lifelong passion and commitment to serv- for this young family, they continued to build a dents an accurate sample of the history of our ing the public. After receiving a degree in soci- lasting legacy. They bought their first home in country, while letting them enjoy their learning ology, Ms. Joyce served as a social worker Santa Fe, New Mexico, at 229 West every step of the way. As for the rare instance assisting families, children, and seniors. Later, DeVargas, and were blessed with two girls where something went awry, Dave handled it her career path led her to work one-on-one and a boy: Betty, Patricia, and Joe Jr. They with his typical good humor. No roadblock with domestic violence survivors at a local traveled and visited every State in the contig- stopped him from providing the students of shelter—a role that defined her mission in life uous United States, traversed across all of Ellington with the memory of a lifetime. The and initiated her career at the YWCA. Canada, and embarked on trips to Europe. thousands of eighth graders who have accom- One does not have to search long to find They explored the world and everything it has panied Dave on this trip over the last 35 years the positive results of Ms. Joyce’s tireless to offer, and yet, if you ask Joe and Celia, truly appreciate all of the sacrifices he has work. Her leadership was instrumental in a they will tell you that their favorite times and made for them. These young people are com- three-phase renovation of the YWCA ALIVE most meaningful conversations are the ones pletely engaged throughout the experience. Shelter and expanding and relocating the spent right at home, with family, in Santa Fe, That engagement and appreciation of learning YWCA Community Center. Furthermore, Ms. New Mexico. is the truest mark of a great educator. Joyce has advanced community dialogue and I want to take a moment to recognize the f awareness through the creation of public Salazar’s significant commitment to one an- events such as Week without Violence, other. After 70 years together, Joe and Celia PRESCOTT, ARIZONA ArtsAlive, and the Women of Achievement continue to live a life full of joy and happiness. SESQUICENTENNIAL Recognition Luncheon, where she herself was They serve as an inspiration, an exemplar of recently recognized. the power of marriage and the fulfillment that HON. PAUL A. GOSAR The impact that these programs have had, comes with 70 loving years of sacrifice and OF ARIZONA and continue to have, is immeasurable and devotion. profoundly significant. Today, the YWCA of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Kitsap County has broadened the local safety Monday, June 2, 2014 PERSONAL EXPLANATION net and is accessed annually by over 6,000 Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to community members seeking to overcome do- honor and celebrate the Sesquicentennial of mestic violence or housing challenges, or to HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER the city of Prescott, Arizona. The city of Pres- pursue opportunities to strengthen their ca- OF MISSOURI cott was founded in 1864 as the territorial cap- reers and families. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ital of Arizona. Shortly after President Abra- Mr. Speaker, I have been encouraged by Monday, June 2, 2014 ham Lincoln appointed the territory’s first gov- Ms. Joyce’s community leadership and I ap- ernor, John A. Gurley, Prescott was selected Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, due to illness, plaud her for her celebrated tenure. Ms. as the site of its first capital because of its I regrettably missed votes on May 29, 2014 Joyce’s mission to ensure the welfare and dig- mild climate and access to valuable natural re- and May 30, 2014. Had I been present, I nity of domestic violence survivors as well as sources such as water and gold. would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall 269 and the empowerment of women has shaped our In its 150 year history, the city of Prescott ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall 271. community for the better. I am pleased to rec- has been host and home to pioneers integral ognize Linda Joyce in the United States Con- f to both the story of Arizona and the United gress. IN HONOR OF DAVE KOZLOWSKI States. The city is recognized as home to the f world’s oldest rodeo where in 1888 local mer- RECOGNIZING JOE AND CELIA HON. JOE COURTNEY chants organized the first professional ‘‘Cow- SALAZAR OF CONNECTICUT boy Tournament.’’ It is also home to Arizona’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES first elected female official, Sharlot Hall, whose HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM celebrated poem ‘‘Arizona’’ helped influence Monday, June 2, 2014 the U.S. Congress to admit Arizona and New OF NEW MEXICO Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mexico into the Union as two separate states. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to honor Dave Kozlowski for his service to the Barry Goldwater launched his magnetic 1964 Monday, June 2, 2014 students of Ellington, Connecticut. For the presidential campaign on the steps of the Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New past 35 years, Dave has played an influential Yavapai County Courthouse; a campaign of Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and role in the lives of thousands of young people. principles that continues to influence political commemorate the 70th wedding anniversary As he winds down his career, he is now lead- debate today. of Joe and Celia Salazar. ing the children of former students and has The city of Prescott embodies the spirit of On June 1, 1944, Joe and Celia began their become an example of stability in his commu- Arizona, the spirit of a free and fiercely inde- wonderful journey together. At 7 a.m. at the nity. pendent people, of pioneers who forged

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Mr. Speaker, this year OF KENTUCKY ernment Finance Officers Association. He is residents of Connecticut’s 29th district will bid IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES also the recipient of the Pioneer in Preserving a fond farewell to a man who has served them Monday, June 2, 2014 Military Voting Award for his department’s in- for 22 years. While serving in Hartford, State novative efforts to make voting more acces- Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Senator Donald E. Williams never stopped sible for U.S. citizens living and serving over- ognize an outstanding individual, Mr. Noble W. personally helping those living in his district. seas. Adams of Owingsville, Kentucky, for his distin- Prior to being elected to the Senate, Don Walt Washington has dedicated himself to guished military service during World War II. served as First Selectman for the town of serving his country. Despite his retirement, Mr. Adams served our Nation in uniform from Thompson, Connecticut, overseeing the first Walt Washington’s work against voter sup- December 14, 1943 to November 21, 1945. mandatory town recycling program in Con- As a young man, Mr. Adams began his pression, voter disenfranchisement, and com- necticut. During his time as First Selectman, service in the United States Army as a private mitment to fair elections will surely continue in he also served as Chairman of the North- first class, rfleman, within the 945th Infantry. the Kitsap County Auditor’s office and beyond. eastern Connecticut Council of Governments During the United States’ campaign to achieve Mr. Speaker, I would like to close by again and as Chairman of the Northeast Economic victory over the Axis Powers, Mr. Adams en- applauding Walt Washington for his dedication Alliance. He previously worked as an attorney tered the war by storming the deadly beaches to serving the people of Washington state. I focusing on municipal law at the law firm of of Nomandy, fought his way across Europe, am pleased to recognize Walt Washington Boland, St. Onge & Brouillard in Putnam. and did not stop until the Allies achieved vic- today in the United States Congress. When Don arrived in Hartford as a State tory in Germany. f Senator in 1993, he quickly earned the re- Mr. Adams recalls bidding farewell to the spect of his peers. He became an influential Statue of Liberty as he departed from New HONORING RICHARD ‘‘DICK’’ member of the Senate and was elected as the York in 1943 as a passenger aboard the WELTEROTH Senate President Pro Tempore in 2004. He is Susan Elizabeth. He thought he would never now Connecticut’s longest serving President see the Statue or his family ever again. HON. TOM MARINO Pro Tem. During combat on November 9, 1944, Mr. OF PENNSYLVANIA Among his numerous duties as President, Adams received injuries to both of his eyes, he has managed the schedule and policy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leaving him temporarily blinded as a result of agenda for his fellow senators. Among his leg- shrapnel from exploding ordnance. After only Monday, June 2, 2014 islative triumphs, Don helped spearhead the two weeks of recovering in a medical field Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to campaign finance law of 2005 and he pushed camp, and understanding the dangers ahead, honor the late Richard ‘‘Dick’’ Welteroth from for cleaning up the ‘‘Sooty Six’’ power plants Mr. Adams courageously returned to the bat- my hometown of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. in 2002. In chairing the Judiciary Committee, tlefield and kept fighting. To this day, frag- Richard Welteroth lived a very accomplished Senator Williams authored and spearheaded ments of shrapnel still remain lodged in his life. He served as a pilot in the Civil Air Patrol legislation to create the Office of the Child Ad- face. for 30 years where he earned the rank of vocate and the Office of the Victim Advocate. Mr. Adams is grateful that the Lord was with major. He was highly regarded in the commu- He led the fight to improve nutrition in Con- him throughout the war and protected him so nity due to his public service which included necticut schools and helped position our State that he could once again greet Lady Liberty being an Eagle Boy Scout Troop Leader of as a national leader in combating childhood and reunite with his family. He returned home Troop 35 at St. Boniface, coaching Sunday obesity. safely on November 21, 1945. Mr. Adams is school basketball, and helping to hone the tal- In the wake of the terrible violence in New- comforted in the knowledge that the Lord re- ents of prospective baseball pitchers. town, Connecticut, Senator Williams partnered mains with him to this day. Mr. Welteroth is best known for his career with Governor Malloy to steer important, sen- Mr. Adams fought to preserve the very free- as pitcher for the Washington Senators in the sible gun laws to passage. Among his final ac- doms the Statue of Liberty represents. He is late 1940’s and early 1950’s, where he played complishments, Don led passage of Connecti- truly an outstanding American, a protector of against baseball greats like Ted Williams, Yogi cut’s Smart Start, a competitive grant program freedom, and an inspiration to us all. Berra, and Joe Dimaggio. He made his debut that moves Connecticut closer to universal f to the game at the age of 20. In his first sea- pre-K education. RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF son for the Senators, he played in 33 games. He served on the Board of Directors for the WALT WASHINGTON Overall, Welteroth played in 90 games for the New England Board of Higher Education. He Senators, with four starts, allowed only 185 has championed the UCONN 2000 and hits, 145 walks and 55 strikeouts. UCONN 2020 initiatives to revitalize the Uni- HON. DEREK KILMER Mr. Welteroth was admired by everyone in versity of Connecticut. In addition to his legis- OF WASHINGTON my hometown. When he finished his career in lative work, Don is also publishing a biography IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES baseball, he returned to Williamsport, PA, and on the life of Prudence Crandall, which in- Monday, June 2, 2014 worked as a roofer, while continuing to coach cludes a significant amount of abolitionist his- Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to baseball to the area kids. He always taught tory. His writing has received rave reviews recognize Walt Washington for his many years one the value of hard work and good sports- from book critics and accolades from local his- of public service to our community. manship, while never raising his voice in the torians, who appreciate the telling of this im- Walt Washington is a decorated veteran process. He possessed a knack that devel- portant story in Connecticut’s history. with a long history of commitment to public oped young players into high caliber athletes I am proud of working with Don on a num- service and community involvement. While he who went on to compete at higher levels. He ber of different projects in eastem Connecticut, started his career in banking, he continued on knew what made a great baseball player. including the continuation of support for the to serve as a public official. I will never forget all of the lessons that Storrs Center, a mixed-use residential and Serving as Kitsap County Auditor since Coach Welteroth taught me as he was helping commercial center, as well as ensuring Fed- 2008, Walt Washington has been a valued me to perfect my fastball. He worked count- eral support for rail line revitalization. member of our state government. Walt has less hours with me to develop my delivery and As Senator Williams finishes up his final dedicated himself to ensuring accountability turned me into, not only the best baseball term, I wish him the best of luck. Although he and accessibility to all Kitsap residents. player I could be, but the best person I could is retiring from public office, I have no doubt Walt Washington oversaw the implementa- be. that he will remain an active member of his tion of more than 340 changes in federal and Dick Welteroth will be dearly missed. community. I ask my colleagues to join with

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MIKE THOMPSON battle of World War II. ‘‘The Marines were on Monday, June 2, 2014 OF CALIFORNIA Iwo Jima,’’ he later said. ‘‘The Japanese were Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in it.’’ For his exceptionally meritorious con- mark the 100th anniversary of Iglesia Ni duct, Col. Scales was awarded the Legion of Monday, June 2, 2014 Cristo—the Church of Christ. This is a historic Merit. Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, anniversary which is being celebrated around I rise today to honor and thank Community In November 1945, Col. Scales was ordered the world. This year also marks the 46th anni- Action of Napa Valley as it celebrates fifty to inactive duty as a major in the Marine versary of Iglesia Ni Cristo in the U.S. years of dedicated service to those in need in Corps Reserve. In May 1951, he was pro- On July 27, 1914, Iglesia Ni Cristo was offi- the Napa community. Community Action of moted to lieutenant colonel, and in April 1958 cially registered with the Philippines govern- Napa Valley has worked tirelessly to secure Col. Scales was placed on the retired reserve ment by Felix Y. Manalo. On July 27, 1968, this church held their first ever worship service funding for local non-profit organizations in ad- list and was promoted to colonel. dition to developing programs that strive to ad- in the U.S. at Ewa Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii— dress the needs of low-income and at-risk In addition to being remembered as a Ma- which was officiated by Erano G. Manalo. A populations in the Napa region. rine commander at Iwo Jima, Col. Scales is month later, the church members established Community Action of Napa Valley has been also remembered by many in Southside Vir- a congregation in San Francisco. able to help secure funding for numerous non- ginia as a successful businessman, a good In June 1987, Iglesia Ni Cristo established profit organizations that serve the Napa com- friend, and an involved member of his commu- its U.S. main office in Daly City, California, to munity in a multitude of ways. Such organiza- nity. He joined the Burch Hodges Stone, Inc. better coordinate with the central office in Ma- nila, Philippines. Recently, the U.S. main office tions and programs include Clinic Ole, Legal insurance company in May 1946, retiring more moved to the City of Burlingame, California. I Aide, NEWS, Head Start/ChildStart, the Thera- than 35 years later. He served the Virginia As- peutic Child Care Center and Lugo Park. In am honored that my district plays host to three sociation of Insurance Agents as its director of these local congregations—San Jose, addition, Community Action of Napa Valley for nine years, and was also president of the has worked with local elected officials and Milpitas, and Fremont. Virginia Financial Services Corp. leaders in the faith community to reduce I commend the good work of the many homelessness and hunger in the Napa Valley. Col. Scales was also a charter member and members of Iglesia Ni Cristo to provide assist- Finally, Community Action of Napa Valley has an elder of Martinsville’s Forest Hills Pres- ance to the needy, especially those impacted developed programs that seek to serve those byterian Church. He was involved with the by disasters. Their civic and community out- reach includes relief operations in the after- deemed low-income and at-risk in our commu- Martinsville Jaycees, serving as president in math of Hurricane Sandy and Typhoon nity. Such programs include The Food Bank, 1949 and receiving the Distinguished Service Shelter and Housing Services, Senior Nutrition Haiyan. award as Outstanding Young Man in 1951. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to congratulate and Meals on Wheels, Community Action of Col. Scales participated in the Kiwanis Club of the members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo, including Napa Valley Kids Child Development and Martinsville, serving in 1957 as president, and their Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Family Program and the Culinary Training Pro- Manalo, on this noteworthy occasion of the gram. in 1988–1989 served as lieutenant governor of church’s centennial anniversary. I wish them For fifty years, Community Action of Napa the Capital District’s Second Division of continued success in their service and faith. Valley has worked to make the Napa Valley a Kiwanis. He was a charter member and former better place to work, live and raise a family for secretary of the local SCORE chapter, was a f all members of our community. On behalf of a charter member of the Martinsville Volunteer TRIBUTE TO PETER LANGE, grateful community, I thank Community Action Fire Co., and was also a trustee of the Blue PROVOST OF DUKE UNIVERSITY of Napa Valley and wish them continued suc- Ridge Regional Library from 1988–1993. And cess. for several years, Col. Scales was a member HON. DAVID E. PRICE f of the Patrick Henry Community College Foun- OF NORTH CAROLINA HONORING COL. J. SHELTON dation Board, also teaching adjunct history IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SCALES courses, speaking with students and about his Monday, June 2, 2014 experience at Iwo Jima, and attending board Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH meetings or other events. Col. Scales and his I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. Peter Lange, OF VIRGINIA late wife, Mary Stacy Crockett Scales, had of Durham, North Carolina, for his commitment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES four children. and service to Duke University. Dr. Lange, the tenth and longest-serving Provost in the Uni- Monday, June 2, 2014 Mr. Speaker, to echo the words of Col. Greg Eanes, U.S. Air Force (retired) of Penhook, versity’s history, has ably guided the Univer- Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, on sity’s teaching and research mission during a Virginia, Col. Scales ‘‘was a great patriot and behalf of myself and Representative ROBERT time of marked change and challenge for com- HURT, I submit these remarks to commemo- a good man.’’ Col. Scales and other Ameri- munities of higher education. rate the life of Col. J. Shelton Scales, who cans have fought with great valor on behalf of Peter Lange and I have been good friends passed away on May 27, 2014 at the age of our Nation, seeking to preserve our freedom since our days together on Duke’s political 97. and make the world a safer place. Our Nation science faculty. He arrived at Duke in the fall Col. Scales was a native of Sandy Ridge, will be forever indebted to him and others for of 1981 and immediately made his presence North Carolina, and graduated in 1940 from their service. felt as a gifted teacher and a lively and engag- the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. ing colleague. Peter was a well-regarded spe- We are honored to pay tribute to Col. He enlisted in the Marine Corps of October cialist in European politics and political econ- 1940, and was a member of the first Officer Scales’ many contributions to our Nation, our omy, but he also showed a talent for adminis- Candidates Class and 4th Reserve Class in region, and our community. Col. Scales was a tration from the beginning. I was particularly the Marine Corps Schools in Quantico. Col. brave and courageous marine, an active mem- happy to see him become Director of Grad- Scales remained there as a staff member until ber of his community, and a good friend. We uate Studies soon after his arrival, thereby re- 1943, that year becoming commander of Com- grieve his loss. Southside Virginia has truly lieving me of that position! In the 1990s he pany A, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marines. lost one of its finest. ably served as department chair in political Reports indicate that Col. Scales did not science and thereafter took on key university- see combat until February 1944. He went on wide assignments in the Provost’s office.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stitution’s Africa Initiative, and the Institute of In 2012, Andrea designed numerous public Monday, June 2, 2014 Global Health—that connect faculty from dif- education reforms which will help close the ferent disciplines to collaborate on real-world achievement gap in our state, and vastly im- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, problems, and then use that knowledge to prove education from the pre-k through ele- I rise today to honor Donald L. Schwarz for his serve society and enhance both the under- mentary years. Senator Stillman was also ap- work with the Military and Veterans Apprecia- graduate and graduate educational experi- pointed by the commissioner of the State De- tion Trust Foundation (MVAT). Mr. Schwarz ences. As University President Richard partment of Education to represent Con- has worked tirelessly to raise funds to assist Brodhead said, his impact has been deep and necticut on the New England Secondary veterans, wounded warriors and their families has extended throughout university life. School Consortium. Just recently, Andrea as well as increase awareness of veterans’ As Provost, Dr. Lange has twice overseen helped secure a grant for New London’s issues. Mr. Schwarz’s leadership and commit- the development of University strategic plans, Garde Arts Center that will help grow the the- ment to MVAT is admirable and it is therefore shaped resource development and allocation atre to include the New London Magnet fitting that we honor and recognize him today. to best serve the University’s intellectual prior- School of Visual and Performing Arts—a crit- Mr. Schwarz was born and grew up in Los ities, and remained engaged on admissions, fi- ical component of New London’s school sys- Angeles, California. He attended California nancial aid, information technology, and other tem. For these efforts and countless others Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, facets of university life. Dr. Lange has ap- over the course of her career, Andrea was where he received a Bachelor of Science in pointed all of Duke University’s current deans, honored by the Connecticut Association of Agriculture. After serving our country in the as well as two-thirds of current faculty mem- Public School Superintendents with their 2014 U.S. Armed Forces, Mr. Schwarz began a ca- bers. His vision, persistence, and administra- Legislator Award. reer in the securities and investment industry tive skill have contributed greatly to Duke’s Beyond education, Andrea championed where he continues to work today. local initiatives large and small to improve her status as a world class institution. In addition to his professional career, Mr. Mr. Speaker, Peter Lange has dedicated his community. In 2004, Andrea stood by resi- Schwarz has been a constant advocate for the life to expanding intellectual horizons and the dents of East Lyme to help preserve the veteran community. During his time as Chair- University’s realms of service. The students, Oswegatchie Hills from development, and in man of MVAT, Mr. Schwarz has directed ef- faculty, and staff of Duke University have ben- 2007 she co-chaired a panel of legislators that forts to support Pathway Home in Yountville, efitted immeasurably from his leadership, vi- helped block a proposal to build a floating liq- California, which serves members of the active sion, and boundless energy. As his time as uid natural gas platform in Long Island Sound. duty military and veterans who suffer from Provost comes to a close, I want to thank him For years, she has been vocal in seeking to post-combat mental health challenges. Mr. for his exemplary service and congratulate him improve the transportation infrastructure of Schwarz also volunteers his time to fifteen for a long and impactful career. Southeastern Connecticut, pursuing the con- other charities that all strive to help our mili- f tinued construction of Route 11, and holding Amtrak and Shoreline East officials account- tary and veterans and is an active participant IN HONOR OF ANDREA STILLMAN able for the quality of services provided on in non-profit organizations that provide guid- local rails. ance to policymakers in the area of national Andrea’s colleagues in the state legislature security. He sits on the President’s Executive HON. JOE COURTNEY Council of the Congressional Medal of Honor OF CONNECTICUT will remember her leadership, her collegiality, Foundation and the Board of Governors of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and her deep dedication to her constituents. Sporting nicknames like the ‘‘Iron Lady of City of Hope Cancer and Medical Center. Mr. Monday, June 2, 2014 Southeastern Connecticut,’’ the ‘‘Matriarch’’ Schwarz is also a board member of the Amer- Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, this year the and the ‘‘Den Mother’’ of the State Senate, it ican Committee for the Weizmann Institute of people of Connecticut’s 20th Senate district is obvious how highly regarded she is by all Science and is a member of the Jewish Insti- fondly say goodbye to longtime State Senator those whom she works with. In an era of neg- tute for National Security Affairs’ Board of Di- Andrea Stillman, who is retiring from office ative politics, her colleagues have lauded her rectors. after almost 22 years of service to her com- as a role model for respectful dialogue on the Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time munity. Known both as a champion of edu- Senate floor. that we honor and thank Mr. Schwarz for his cation and a mentor to her peers, her role in I want to wish Andrea the most sincere of invaluable service to Napa County’s veterans, influencing both young minds and fellow legis- congratulations on a singular career of public their dependents, and survivors. Donald lators has left a legacy to Connecticut for service, and the best of luck in everything the Schwarz’s unyielding dedication to raising years to come. future holds for her. I know she will find many funds and awareness for our veterans and Andrea’s career has been marked by deter- more ways to contribute to the lives of resi- guiding our policymakers is greatly appre- mination and an ability to defy expectations. dents throughout Connecticut. I ask my col- ciated by the entire Napa community and we First elected to the Connecticut House of Rep- leagues to please join me in recognizing wish him further success in an already distin- resentatives from the 38th district in 1992, she Andrea’s efforts. guished career.

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To receive a closed briefing on the Ser- Committee on the Judiciary geant Bowe Bergdahl prisoner ex- This title requires all such committees Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and change. to notify the Office of the Senate Daily the Law SVC–217 Digest—designated by the Rules Com- To hold hearings to examine the ‘‘Loca- mittee—of the time, place and purpose tion Privacy Protection Act of 2014’’. JUNE 11 of the meetings, when scheduled and SD–226 any cancellations or changes in the 3 p.m. 10 a.m. Commission on Security and Cooperation meetings as they occur. Committee on Small Business and Entre- preneurship in Europe As an additional procedure along To hold hearings to examine military To hold hearings to examine the secu- with the computerization of this infor- service to small business owner, focus- rity, economic and human rights di- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily ing on supporting America’s veteran mensions of United States-Azerbaijan Digest will prepare this information for entrepreneurs. relations. printing in the Extensions of Remarks SR–428A SR–432 section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD 2:30 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday of each JUNE 5 Committee on Indian Affairs week. 9:30 a.m. To hold an oversight hearing to examine Indian education, focusing on higher Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation education for American Indian stu- June 3, 2014 may be found in the Daily Subcommittee on Communications, Tech- dents. Digest of today’s RECORD. nology, and the Internet SD–628 MEETINGS SCHEDULED To hold hearings to examine preserving public safety and network reliability in JUNE 18 the Internet Protocol (IP) transition. JUNE 4 2:30 p.m. SR–253 Committee on Indian Affairs 10 a.m. 10 a.m. To hold hearings to examine S. 1948, to Committee on Appropriations Committee on Appropriations promote the academic achievement of Subcommittee on Department of Defense Business meeting to markup proposed American Indian, Alaska Native, and To hold closed hearings to examine pro- budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 for Native Hawaiian children with the es- posed budget estimates for fiscal year Commerce, Justice, Science, and Re- tablishment of a Native American lan- 2015 for National and Military Intel- lated Agencies, and Transportation, guage grant program, S. 1998, to amend ligence Programs. Housing and Urban Development, and the Adult Education and Family Lit- Related Agencies. SVC–217 eracy Act to reserve funds for Amer- SD–106 Committee on Banking, Housing, and ican Indian, Alaska Native, Native Ha- Urban Affairs Committee on Foreign Relations waiian, and Tribal College or Univer- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions To hold hearings to examine develop- sity adult education and literacy, and and Consumer Protection ments in Ukraine. S. 2299, to amend the Native American To hold hearings to examine student SD–419 Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize a loan servicing, focusing on the bor- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs provision to ensure the survival and rower’s experience. To hold hearings to examine pending leg- continuing vitality of Native American SD–538 islation. languages. Committee on the Budget SH–216 SD–628 To hold hearings to examine the impact 2:30 p.m. of student loan debt on borrowers and Committee on Homeland Security and JUNE 19 the economy. Governmental Affairs SD–608 Subcommittee on Emergency Manage- 9:30 a.m. Committee on Environment and Public ment, Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Armed Services Works and the District of Columbia To hold hearings to examine the nomina- To hold hearings to examine the Nuclear To hold hearings to examine wildfires, tions of Laura Junor, of Virginia, to be Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) imple- focusing on assessing first responder a Principal Deputy Under Secretary for mentation of the Fukushima Near- training and capabilities. Personnel and Readiness, Gordon O. Term Task Force recommendations SD–342 Tanner, of Alabama, to be General and other actions to enhance and main- Select Committee on Intelligence Counsel of the Department of the Air tain nuclear safety. To hold hearings to examine certain in- Force, Debra S. Wada, of Hawaii, to be SD–406 telligence matters. Assistant Secretary of the Army for 10:30 a.m. SD–G50 Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and Mi- Committee on Homeland Security and randa A. A. Ballentine, of the District Governmental Affairs JUNE 9 of Columbia, to be Assistant Secretary To hold hearings to examine evaluating 3:30 p.m. of the Air Force for Installations, Envi- port security, focusing on progress Committee on Homeland Security and ronment, and Energy, all of the De- made and challenges ahead. Governmental Affairs partment of Defense, and Monica C. SD–342 To hold hearings to examine border secu- Regalbuto, of Illinois, to be an Assist- Committee on the Judiciary rity, focusing on the implications of S. ant Secretary of Energy for Environ- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- 1691, to amend title 5, United States mental Management. tions of Geoffrey W. Crawford, to be Code, to improve the security of the SH–216

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HIGHLIGHTS See Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity. Senate tenure of service as United States Representative to Chamber Action the UN Human Rights Council. Routine Proceedings, pages S3319–S3344 Pages S3320–25, S3331 Measures Introduced: Four bills were introduced, During consideration of this nomination today, as follows: S. 2410–2413. Page S3341 Senate also took the following action: Measures Reported: By 51 yeas to 37 nays (Vote No. 164), Senate S. 2410, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year agreed to the motion to close further debate on the 2015 for military activities of the Department of nomination. Page S3331 Defense, for military construction, and for defense A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe viding for further consideration of the nomination, military personnel strengths for such fiscal year. (S. post-cloture, at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, Rept. No. 113–176) with the time until noon equally divided and con- S. 364, to establish the Rocky Mountain Front trolled in the usual form and that at noon, all post- Conservation Management Area, to designate certain cloture time be considered expired and Senate vote Federal land as wilderness, and to improve the man- on confirmation of the nomination; that all time agement of noxious weeds in the Lewis and Clark during morning business count post-cloture on the National Forest. (S. Rept. No. 113–177) nomination; and that at the conclusion of the cloture S. 974, to provide for certain land conveyances in vote on the nomination of Sharon Y. Bowen, of New the State of Nevada, with an amendment in the na- York, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Fu- ture of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 113–178) tures Trading Commission, Senate recess until 2:15 S. 1300, to amend the Healthy Forests Restora- p.m., on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, to allow for the tion Act of 2003 to provide for the conduct of stew- weekly caucus meetings. Page S3343 ardship end result contracting projects, with amend- Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- ments. (S. Rept. No. 113–179) lowing nominations: S. 1301, to provide for the restoration of forest Julian Castro, of Texas, to be Secretary of Housing landscapes, protection of old growth forests, and and Urban Development. management of national forests in the eastside forests Shaun L. S. Donovan, of New York, to be Direc- of the State of Oregon, with an amendment in the tor of the Office of Management and Budget. nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 113–180) Page S3344 Page S3341 Messages from the House: Pages S3338–39 Measures Considered: Measures Referred: Page S3339 Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act: Senate began consid- eration of the motion to proceed to consideration of Measures Placed on the Calendar: Page S3339 S. 2363, to protect and enhance opportunities for Executive Communications: Pages S3339–41 recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting. Additional Cosponsors: Pages S3341–43 Pages S3319–20 Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions Harper Nomination—Agreement: Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Keith M. Harper, Additional Statements: Pages S3336–38 of Maryland, for the rank of Ambassador during his Notices of Intent: Page S3343 D587

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Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Page S3343 of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s Record on Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. page S3343.) (Total—164) Page S3331 Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m. and ad- Committee Meetings journed at 7:24 p.m., until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, (Committees not listed did not meet) June 3, 2014. (For Senate’s program, see the remarks No committee meetings were held. h House of Representatives Chamber Action NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D550) Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 4 public bills, H.R. 4796-4799; and 1 resolution, H. Res. H.R. 685, to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces, collectively, in rec- 611 were introduced. Page H5068 ognition of their heroic military service and defense Additional Cosponsors: Pages H5068–69 of our country’s freedom throughout the history of Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: aviation warfare. Signed on May 23, 2014. (Public H.R. 935, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fun- Law 113–105) gicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water H.R. 1209, to award a Congressional Gold Medal Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent to the World War II members of the ‘‘Doolittle regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in Tokyo Raiders’’, for outstanding heroism, valor, or near navigable waters, and for other purposes (H. skill, and service to the United States in conducting Rept. 113–467, Pt. 1) and the bombings of Tokyo. Signed on May 23, 2014. H.R. 935, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fun- (Public Law 113–106) gicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water H.R. 862, to authorize the conveyance of two Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent small parcels of land within the boundaries of the regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in Coconino National Forest containing private im- or near navigable waters, and for other purposes (H. provements that were developed based upon the reli- Rept. 113 467, Pt. 2). Page H5068 ance of the landowners in an erroneous survey con- Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he ducted in May 1960. Signed on May 24, 2014. appointed Representative Thornberry to act as (Public Law 113–107) Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H5067 f Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the guest chap- COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, lain, Reverend Loren Lasch, St. Patrick’s Episcopal JUNE 3, 2014 Church, Washington, DC. Page H5067 Quorum Calls—Votes: There were no Yea and Nay (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were Senate no quorum calls. Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Transpor- Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and ad- tation and Housing and Urban Development, and Related journed at 12:03 p.m. Agencies, business meeting to mark up proposed legisla- tion making appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for Trans- portation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Committee Meetings Agencies, 10:30 a.m., SD–124. No hearings were held. Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Re- lated Agencies, business meeting to mark up proposed legislation making appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for Joint Meetings Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, 11 No joint committee meetings were held. a.m., SD–192.

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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- Senate Committees committee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Ma- rine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, to hold hearings (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) to examine surface transportation reauthorization, focus- Committee on Appropriations: June 3, Subcommittee on ing on examining the safety and effectiveness of our Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, transportation systems, 9:30 a.m., SR–253. and Related Agencies, business meeting to mark up pro- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Subcommittee posed legislation making appropriations for fiscal year on Water and Power, to hold hearings to examine S. 2015 for Transportation, Housing and Urban Develop- 2379, to approve and implement the Klamath Basin ment, and Related Agencies, 10:30 a.m., SD–124. agreements, to improve natural resource management, June 3, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, support economic development, and sustain agricultural and Related Agencies, business meeting to mark up pro- production in the Klamath River Basin in the public in- posed legislation making appropriations for fiscal year terest and the interest of the United States, 2:30 p.m., 2015 for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agen- SD–366. cies, 11 a.m., SD–192. Committee on Environment and Public Works: Sub- June 4, Subcommittee on Department of Defense, to committee on Green Jobs and the New Economy, to hold hold closed hearings to examine proposed budget esti- hearings to examine farming, fishing, forestry and hunt- mates for fiscal year 2015 for National and Military Intel- ing in the era of changing climate, 10 a.m., SD–406. ligence Programs, 10 a.m., SVC–217. Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine June 5, Full Committee, business meeting to mark up a constitutional amendment to restore democracy to the proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2015 for Com- American people, 10:30 a.m., SH–216. merce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Trans- Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings to portation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. Agencies, 10 a.m., SD–106. House Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: June 3, business meeting to consider S. 2244, to extend the No hearings are scheduled. termination date of the Terrorism Insurance Program es- f tablished under the Terrorism Insurance Act of 2002, 10 a.m., SD–538. CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD June 4, Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection, to hold hearings to examine stu- Week of June 3 through June 6, 2014 dent loan servicing, focusing on the borrower’s experi- ence, 10 a.m., SD–538. Senate Chamber Committee on the Budget: June 4, to hold hearings to ex- amine the impact of student loan debt on borrowers and On Tuesday, at 11 a.m., Senate will continue con- the economy, 10 a.m., SD–608. sideration of the nomination of Keith M. Harper, of Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: June Maryland, for the rank of Ambassador during his 3, Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant tenure of service as United States Representative to Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, to hold hear- the UN Human Rights Council, post-cloture, and ings to examine surface transportation reauthorization, fo- vote on confirmation of the nomination at 12 noon. cusing on examining the safety and effectiveness of our Following disposition of the nomination of Keith transportation systems, 9:30 a.m., SR–253. M. Harper, of Maryland, for the rank of Ambassador June 5, Subcommittee on Communications, Tech- during his tenure of service as United States Rep- nology, and the Internet, to hold hearings to examine resentative to the UN Human Rights Council, Sen- preserving public safety and network reliability in the ate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Internet Protocol (IP) transition, 9:30 a.m., SR–253. nominations of Sharon Y. Bowen, of New York, to Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: June 3, Sub- committee on Water and Power, to hold hearings to ex- be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trad- amine S. 2379, to approve and implement the Klamath ing Commission, Mark G. Mastroianni, of Massachu- Basin agreements, to improve natural resource manage- setts, to be United States District Judge for the Dis- ment, support economic development, and sustain agri- trict of Massachusetts, Bruce Howe Hendricks, of cultural production in the Klamath River Basin in the South Carolina, to be United States District Judge public interest and the interest of the United States, 2:30 for the District of South Carolina, Tanya S. Chutkan, p.m., SD–366. of the District of Columbia, to be United States Dis- Committee on Environment and Public Works: June 3, Sub- trict Judge for the District of Columbia, and Sylvia committee on Green Jobs and the New Economy, to hold

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hearings to examine farming, fishing, forestry and hunt- States District Judge for the District of Vermont, and ing in the era of changing climate, 10 a.m., SD–406. Nancy B. Firestone, of Virginia, Lydia Kay Griggsby, of June 4, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Maryland, and Thomas L. Halkowski, of Pennsylvania, all the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) implemen- to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal tation of the Fukushima Near-Term Task Force rec- Claims, 10:30 a.m., SD–226. ommendations and other actions to enhance and maintain June 4, Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the nuclear safety, 10 a.m., SD–406. Law, to hold hearings to examine the ‘‘Location Privacy Committee on Foreign Relations: June 5, to hold hearings Protection Act of 2014’’, 2:30 p.m., SD–226. to examine developments in Ukraine, 10 a.m., SD–419. Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: June 4, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: to hold hearings to examine military service to small June 4, to hold hearings to examine evaluating port secu- business owner, focusing on supporting America’s veteran rity, focusing on progress made and challenges ahead, entrepreneurs, 3 p.m., SR–428A. 10:30 a.m., SD–342. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: June 5, to hold hearings June 5, Subcommittee on Emergency Management, to examine pending legislation, 10 a.m., SH–216. Intergovernmental Relations, and the District of Colum- Select Committee on Intelligence: June 3, to hold closed bia, to hold hearings to examine wildfires, focusing on as- hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 sessing first responder training and capabilities, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. p.m., SD–342. Committee on the Judiciary: June 3, to hold hearings to June 5, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine examine a constitutional amendment to restore democracy certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SD–G50. to the American people, 10:30 a.m., SH–216. House Committees June 4, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the nominations of Geoffrey W. Crawford, to be United No hearings scheduled.

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Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity

SECOND SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH CONGRESS The first table gives a comprehensive re´sume´ of all legislative business transacted by the Senate and House. The second table accounts for all nominations submitted to the Senate by the President for Senate confirmation.

DATA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY DISPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS January 3 through May 31, 2014 January 3 through May 31, 2014 Senate House Total Civilian nominations, totaling 477, (inluding 2 nominations carried Days in session ...... 72 71 . . over from the First Session) disposed of as follows: ′ ′ Time in session ...... 434 hrs., 24 350 hrs., 15 .. Confirmed ...... 216 Congressional Record: Unconfirmed ...... 257 Pages of proceedings ...... 3,317 5,065 . . Withdrawn ...... 4 Extensions of Remarks ...... 898 . . Public bills enacted into law ...... 14 21 35 Private bills enacted into law ...... Other Civilian nominations, totaling 2,344, disposed of as follows: Bills in conference ...... 1 1 . . Confirmed ...... 1,863 Measures passed, total ...... 170 202 372 Unconfirmed ...... 481 Senate bills ...... 25 12 . . House bills ...... 31 126 . . Senate joint resolutions ...... 3 3 . . Air Force nominations, totaling 1,953, disposed of as follows: House joint resolutions ...... 1 1 . . Confirmed ...... 1,488 Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 4 1 . . Unconfirmed ...... 465 House concurrent resolutions ...... 9 10 . . Simple resolutions ...... 97 49 . . Army nominations, totaling 3,099, disposed of as follows: Measures reported, total ...... *72 *140 212 Senate bills ...... 43 . . . . Confirmed ...... 1,252 House bills ...... 15 110 . . Unconfirmed ...... 1,847 Senate joint resolutions ...... House joint resolutions ...... Navy nominations, totaling 794, disposed of as follows: Senate concurrent resolutions ...... House concurrent resolutions ...... 3 . . Confirmed ...... 168 Simple resolutions ...... 14 27 . . Unconfirmed ...... 626 Special reports ...... 3 4 . . Conference reports ...... 2 2 . . Marine Corps nominations, totaling 873, disposed of as follows: Measures pending on calendar ...... 275 48 . . Confirmed ...... 862 Measures introduced, total ...... 664 1,190 1,854 Unconfirmed ...... 11 Bills ...... 515 989 .. Joint resolutions ...... 7 11 . . Concurrent resolutions ...... 6 28 . . Summary Simple resolutions ...... 136 162 . . Quorum calls ...... 1 1 . . Total nominations carried over from the First Session ...... 2 Yea-and-nay votes ...... 163 118 . . Total nominations received this Session ...... 9,538 Recorded votes ...... 152 . . Total confirmed ...... 5,849 Bills vetoed ...... Total unconfirmed ...... 3,687 Vetoes overridden ...... Total withdrawn ...... 4 Total returned to the White House ...... 0 * These figures include all measures reported, even if there was no accom- panying report. A total of 44 reports have been filed in the Senate, 146 reports have been filed in the House.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 3 3 p.m., Thursday, June 5

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: After the transaction of any Program for Thursday: The House will meet in pro morning business (not to extend beyond 11 a.m.), Senate forma session at 3 p.m. will continue consideration of the nomination of Keith M. Harper, of Maryland, for the rank of Ambassador dur- ing his tenure of service as United States Representative to the UN Human Rights Council, post-cloture, and vote on confirmation of the nomination at 12 noon. Upon dis- position of the nomination, Senate will vote on the mo- tion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Sharon Y. Bowen, of New York, to be a Commissioner of the Com- modity Futures Trading Commission. (Senate will recess following the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Sharon Y. Bowen until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE

Barr, Andy, Ky., E900 Cleaver, Emanuel, Mo., E899 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E899, E900, E902 Gosar, Paul A., Ariz., E899 Griffith, H. Morgan, Va., E901 Honda, Michael M., Calif., E901 Kilmer, Derek, Wash., E899, E900 Lujan Grisham, Michelle, N.M., E899 Marino, Tom, Pa., E900 Price, David E., N.C., E901 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E901, E902

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