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Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2015 No. 102 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was Despite all the furor, there is only lies? Well, the proposal that I have in- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- one solution which is broadly sup- troduced would cost less than 25 cents pore (Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee). ported, which is easy to implement, a day, and those families that would f and which does the job. That solution pay the increased user fees are suf- is raising the gas tax. fering over $350 a year damage to their DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO Now, we heard at the hearing on vehicles from poorly maintained roads. TEMPORE Ways and Means the three basic argu- The American Society of Civil Engi- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- ments that are offered against that: neers suggests that that cost per fam- fore the House the following commu- that it is not politically possible, that ily is going to be over a $1,000 a year by nication from the Speaker: there is really no time to do this so we 2020. And the American public is pay- WASHINGTON, DC, have to extend it to the end of the ing by being stuck in traffic, in conges- June 24, 2015. year, and that this would somehow be a tion, costing $120 billion a year. It I hereby appoint the Honorable JOHN J. burden on families. costs money to them—money that DUNCAN, Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore Actually, that is not true. The notion could have been used for more produc- on this day. that it is not politically possible is not JOHN A. BOEHNER, tive purposes—and time away from Speaker of the House of Representatives. remotely the case. There are 20 States their families. in the last 21⁄2 years that have stepped f Imagine if we just came back from up to raise their gas taxes. our July recess and dedicated the week MORNING-HOUR DEBATE Ironically, information submitted by of July 13 to solving the infrastructure The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the American Road & Transportation crisis in this country where America is ant to the order of the House of Janu- Builders Association at our Ways and falling apart and falling behind. The ary 6, 2015, the Chair will now recog- Means hearing pointed out that the people who were experts at the hearing nize Members from lists submitted by legislators in those States who voted that weren’t heard from could have an- the majority and minority leaders for to increase the gas tax were reelected swered all those questions. at an over 90 percent rate, and the leg- morning-hour debate. Where else are we going to find some- islators that voted for the gas tax in The Chair will alternate recognition thing that is broadly supported by the States were reelected at a higher between the parties, with each party business and labor, by truckers and percentage than those who voted limited to 1 hour and each Member AAA, bicyclist, engineers, environ- other than the majority and minority against it. If anybody needs more proof, just mentalists, local governments? We leaders and the minority whip limited would have all of those people before us to 5 minutes, but in no event shall de- look at what has happened already this year where six very red States—Idaho; supporting a solution to this important bate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. challenge. I can’t think of any other f Utah; South Dakota; Iowa; Nebraska, overriding a Governor’s veto; and Geor- issue that would bring all those people REBUILDING OUR NATION’S gia—have all met their responsibilities together and support congressional ac- INFRASTRUCTURE raising the gas tax. It absolutely is tion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The something that can be done with a lit- We could stop the slide of America Chair recognizes the gentleman from tle political courage. falling apart and falling behind. We Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) for 5 min- The notion that somehow there is no could put hundreds of thousands of peo- utes. time, that we have got to fuss around ple to work at family-wage jobs all Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, and it is going to take extensive hear- across America while we strengthen there has been a flurry of activity re- ings to come forward with the pro- our communities, make them more liv- garding infrastructure funding in re- posal—well, only if it is a complex, able, and provide an economic boost for cent days. We had the first hearing in convoluted, untested, and controversial the future. the Ways and Means Committee in the proposal. Raising the gas tax would Why don’t we do that? Why can’t we 55 months since my Republican friends take about 1 week’s work, could be im- take ‘‘yes’’ for an answer, deal with the took over to deal with transportation plemented quickly, and is the simplest broadest coalition of support for any finance. There have been press con- and least expensive revenue measure to major issue, and have another victory ferences and proposals, and actually, a implement. like we did with the SGR? We can do it, few other hearings have been sched- What about this notion that some- and it is hard to think of something uled. how it is a burden on American fami- that would be more important.

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Mr. Speaker, official information that potentially anyone who tries with exploiting the throughout my life, I have learned that harms our national security. deaths of innocent people. the American people are strong and re- With many Americans being forced With that logic, we couldn’t talk silient. Throughout our history, we into the government healthcare ex- about solutions when 13 people were have shown time and time again our change, over 11 million people have killed and 8 were injured during the unique ability to overcome every ob- registered with healthcare.gov. A shooting in the Washington, D.C., Navy stacle and every adversary that has breach of this system could be larger Yard; or after a person opened fire dur- blocked our path to freedom. This re- and potentially more disastrous than ing a midnight screening of a film, silience is what has advanced our Na- any of the previous breaches, which is ‘‘The Dark Knight Rises’’ in 2012, kill- tion from being a ragtag rabble of citi- a serious concern. ing 12 and injuring 58 others; or when zens who took up arms in the American Mr. Speaker, the last time I checked, 28 people were shot and killed, includ- Revolution to being the greatest super- our Founders gave us a government of ing 20 innocent children, at Sandy power in the world. the people, not a government of Hook Elementary School; or when a Throughout our advancement as a elitists, establishment, or executive man shot 3 people and killed 7 others nation, we have not always been per- privilege. We are a nation of laws, not at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wis- fect. In fact, we have made some grave a nation of feelings or good intentions. consin; or when 14 people were shot and mistakes. However, our shared dedica- We are bound by the Constitution, but 6 were killed in 2011 during a con- tion to liberty and justice for all people that Constitution is only as sound as stituent meeting hosted by our col- has put us back on course. And though the integrity of those who have sworn league, Congresswoman Gabby Gif- it sometimes takes years, or even gen- to uphold it. fords, in a supermarket parking lot in erations, the spirit of American The American people expect their Tucson; or when a man opened fire in exceptionalism overshadows our mis- government to operate within the con- Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009, killing 13 takes and, with the spirit of forgive- straints of the Constitution, the limits people, injuring 30 others; or in 2008 ness and reconciliation, we move for- of the law, and to be transparent and when a man opened fired at a lecture ward. accountable. Unconstrained activity by However, when the government and hall at Northern Illinois University, government agencies has gone on far its leaders purposefully mislead the shooting 21 students and killing 6; or too long, and now their deceptions and American people, they are much less when a senior at Virginia Tech went on reckless behavior is threatening the willing to forgive and forget, especially a shooting rampage on campus in 2007, safety and the security of the Amer- when such deception puts the people at killing 33 people and injuring 23 others; ican people. These actions put the fu- risk, threatens their God-given rights or when 2 seniors at Columbine High or the sovereignty of this Nation. Mr. ture of our Nation at great risk, and School attacked their classmates and Speaker, I fear the American people they must stop. teachers, wounding 24 and killing 15; or As chairman of the Subcommittee on and the Members of this Congress have, in Chicago and cities across the coun- once again, been deceived, and I intend Oversight of Science, Space, and Tech- try which experience gun tragedies to get to the bottom of it. nology, I intend to diligently pursue every day. When the 111th Congress ran through this issue, to find the truth, expose Yet, since I have come to this Con- this body the Affordable Care Act, the those who have violated the trust of gress nearly 7 years ago, the people’s American people were sold a bill of the American people, and ensure the il- House has refused to hold even one goods with deceiving statements and legal collection of data by our govern- hearing on the epidemic of gun vio- deceptive promises, statements such ment is stopped and the previously col- lence we are facing. as, ‘‘If you like your healthcare plan, lected data is permanently removed. Last Sunday alone, in Chicago, 14 you can keep it.’’ Although this disas- I intend to use the power given to people were shot and 1 man was killed, trous legislation passed against the this body through our Constitution and all within a matter of hours. In May, will of the people, some Americans the trust invested in us by the Amer- Chicago saw 300 people shot and 37 peo- trusted that the law would not take ican people to right these wrongs. Our ple killed in shootings. Every day in away their chosen healthcare plan. Un- citizens deserve better than this, and I America, 297 people are shot and nearly fortunately, the American people found am committed to ensuring that the 90 people are killed by guns. out the hard way they have been de- American people have a nation that is According to Harvard University received. once again free, safe, and full of oppor- searchers, the rate of mass shootings Now, Mr. Speaker, new reports give tunity. has increased threefold since 2011, oc- evidence of another deception sur- f curring an average of every 64 days. rounding ObamaCare. Prior to the GUN VIOLENCE Let me repeat that. A mass shooting launch of the healthcare.gov Web site, occurs in the U.S. on the average of officials of this administration assured The SPEAKER pro tempore. The every 64 days. Congress and the American people that Chair recognizes the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. QUIGLEY) for 5 minutes. personal information submitted via the b 1015 ObamaCare Web site would be secure Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, last and would not be permanently stored. week, nine parishioners were shot and When will enough be enough? When However, new evidence suggests this killed inside Emanuel African Meth- will we stand up and say we may not be may have been just another bait-and- odist Episcopal Church in Charleston, able to stop every crime, but we can switch tactic. South Carolina, one of the oldest Afri- stop some of them and at least mini- Contrary to what we have been told, can American churches in the United mize the damage of others? When will the government is apparently storing States. we realize and acknowledge that this American citizens’ personal identifi- In the days following the horrific type of mass violence does not happen able information obtained through the tragedy in Charleston, we paused to rein other advanced countries? When will healthcare.gov Web site. If this is in- flect and send our prayers to families we finally be able to have a national deed true, then, this is not only an- grieving an unimaginable loss. I wish discussion about gun violence? other assault on the good faith of the this tragedy in Charleston were an iso- Instead, the gun lobby stymies de- American people, but, more impor- lated incident, but it seems to be part bate by arguing that no gun regulation tantly, it puts them at significant per- of a terrible recurring pattern. can prevent criminals and the mentally sonal risk. After national tragedies, society ill from killing people with guns, but I This government has recently shown should engage in a discussion about don’t buy that. Sure, no single law or its inability to secure computer sys- how to address and potentially prevent set of laws can prevent every act of

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Last year alone, culture starts with changing our laws. tions, and the export of terror across the Bank sustained over 164,000 export- By enacting reasonable reforms, we can the globe—no one in good faith could related American good-paying jobs. make a difference. We can make it say that the deal before the world right If you want to build it in America, more difficult for would-be assassins to now prevents Iran from obtaining a you have got to ensure that American access guns. We can ensure every gun pathway to the bomb. If anything, Mr. workers and businesses can compete. in America is purchased after a back- Speaker, it puts them on a pathway to The Ex-Im Bank represents a vital pil- ground check rather than only 60 per- the bomb. lar, therefore, in our ability to be com- cent of guns, as is currently the case. It has been clear for some time now petitive overseas, and it has had sig- We can crack down on the flow of il- that this administration has been ne- nificant impacts in the San Joaquin legal guns onto our streets by improv- gotiating not with Iran, but with itself. Valley that I represent. ing gun trafficking data, and we can re- We have seen them consistently move Why? Well, many of the businesses duce the fatality rate by banning as- the goalpost on what they are willing that I talk to that use the Ex-Im Bank sault rifles and high-capacity maga- to accept with respect to essential tell me: JIM, we have the ability to zines that are designed exclusively for components of a good deal. This ranges compete. We make our products better, killing dozens of people at once. from the number of centrifuges to in- but when we are sitting at the table Let’s face it, when you have an as- spections to the dismantling of nuclear with foreign competitors, many of sault rifle with a high-capacity maga- infrastructure. these countries want to know, do you zine, you are not hunting deer; you are The parameters of what this adminis- have a financing plan in place? hunting people. The gun lobby tries to tration is willing to accept has moved It is because, contingent upon their argue that any attempt to regulate gun so many times, I don’t believe it would ability to choose us or choose our com- access is an attempt to restrict all gun surprise anyone if reports emerged be- petitors, many of these countries want access, but there is such a thing as fore next Tuesday that showed even to know that this can be financially commonsense, middle-ground gun re- more concessions have been made. put together in a fashion so that the form, and most gun owners support it. Mr. Speaker, the administration deal works for everybody, and that is Can we stop every shooting? No. But needs to prevent Iran from having a what the Bank does. can we reduce their frequency and pathway to the bomb. They need to In my district alone, the Ex-Im Bank deadliness? Absolutely—the first step hold good on their word that no deal is has afforded a number of small busi- toward keeping dangerous guns out of better than a bad deal. ness exporters—some of which are mi- the hands of dangerous people is to Mr. Speaker, I don’t see how anyone nority and women owned—to have ex- begin the conversation. Let’s break the right now, with the exception of Iran, ports in places all over the world, silence, stop the violence, and start the could accept the reported deal as a places like India, Mexico, Turkey, conversation. ‘‘good deal.’’ Let’s not settle for a bad Hong Kong; and I could go on. These f deal; let’s not stand for a nuclear Iran. businesses export $77 million worth of f goods, ranging from machinery to man- NO DEAL IS BETTER THAN A BAD ufacturing to crop production of the DEAL EXPORT-IMPORT BANK variety and diversity of agricultural The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. REAUTHORIZATION exports that we do in California. LOUDERMILK). The Chair recognizes the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The As a matter of fact, in California, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Chair recognizes the gentleman from Ex-Im Bank has resulted in increased HOLDING) for 5 minutes. California (Mr. COSTA) for 5 minutes. exports of over $27 billion. Now, let’s Mr. HOLDING. Mr. Speaker, the Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today put this in perspective. Last year, Cali- Obama administration and Tehran are to stress the importance of reauthor- fornia exported $174 billion in products. yet again running up against another izing the Export-Import Bank’s char- The Ex-Im Bank was responsible for deadline. This one comes next Tuesday ter, which has served this Nation well. helping to finance $27 billion of that when the clock expires on reaching a The Export-Import Bank is an impor- $174 billion. As a matter of fact, $19.4 comprehensive nuclear deal. tant program used to support our Na- billion of the $174 billion that was ex- Mr. Speaker, if you head over to tion’s entrepreneurs—the best in the ported last year from California were whitehouse.gov, there is a site out- world—and keep them competitive in agricultural products grown in the San lining the current nuclear negotia- today’s global economy. Joaquin Valley. tions. On the front page of this Web It is a tool. It is a tool that has en- The Bank helps level the playing site, when discussing what a possible joyed bipartisan support over the field, therefore, for American workers deal with Iran should do, it states: years, just like trade agreements are a and American businesses, allowing ‘‘prevent Iran from using the cover of tool to, in fact, increase jobs here in them to compete and succeed in the negotiations to continue advancing its America, good-paying jobs. global economy that we live in today. nuclear program as we seek to nego- The Bank provides trade financing to That is just the facts. tiate a long-term comprehensive solu- solutions to boost U.S. job growth, and In these trying times, the last thing tion that addresses all of the inter- it has been successful in increasing ex- Congress should be doing is jeopard- national community’s concerns.’’ ports for American goods and serv- izing the economic health of our Na- Mr. Speaker, what have we seen in ices—American goods that are made tion by refusing to provide Americans reality? It is a possible deal that could here—at no cost—no cost—to the with the tools—the tools, which is block international inspectors from American taxpayer. what this Bank is—they need to com- having unrestricted access to all of This program is set to expire, sadly, pete effectively in the global market- Iran’s nuclear sites to verify their com- tomorrow—tomorrow. Unfortunately, place. pliance. Mr. Speaker, what could Iran the House Republican leadership is re- It is important to note that there is possibly have to hide if their nuclear fusing to bring it to the floor for a a vast bipartisan support for renewing work is solely for peaceful purposes? vote, with thousands of American jobs the Bank’s charter. Let me be clear. We have also seen a deal that doesn’t at risk. Despite attempts to paint this as a par- require Iran to disclose all of its pre- Now, if the Bank charter expires, tisan issue, I do not believe it is. Sadly, vious nuclear work and possible mili- American workers and American busi- though, there are some of my col- tary dimensions. It is a bad deal be- nesses that are trying to sell their leagues on the other side who have de- cause, if Iran expects the world to trust products and goods overseas face a cided to play partisan politics with the them and lift sanctions, why not come completely unnecessary blow to their Bank. That, then, therefore threatens clean? ability to compete. American jobs, halting economic

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In 1979, Ellie and Dick were mar- can only happen with bipartisan sup- Mr. President, a good deal must con- ried. This good-looking couple merged port. I stand and ask my colleagues to tain the following five points: first, a two great families and brought them reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank on behalf deal that requires anytime, anywhere even closer together. of American workers and American inspections; second, a deal that would Dick is the patriarch of 13 children, businesses. only lift sanctions when Iran dem- 33 grandchildren, and, yes, 3 great- f onstrates compliance with its obliga- grandchildren. While many of them tions; third, a deal must require Iran to live outside of the region now, they all NUCLEAR DEAL WITH IRAN provide a complete report of its past come back to visit, especially in Au- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The nuclear activities; fourth, a deal must gust, when the historic Saratoga Race Chair recognizes the gentleman from require Iran to dismantle its nuclear Course is open. West Virginia (Mr. MOONEY) for 5 min- weapons infrastructure; and, last but In addition to horse racing, his other utes. not least, a good deal must not allow passions include golfing and helping St. Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. Mr. Iran to become a nuclear state ever. Mary’s Catholic Church, where I would Speaker, the single greatest threat to Without these conditions in place, often see him at mass in the mornings. the national security of the United the United States will, without a We wish a happy 90th birthday to States is Iran’s drive for nuclear weap- doubt, be prioritizing a bad deal over Richard Horigan. I hope there are ons. The result of the negotiations no deal at all. many more to come, Dick. You are a being conducted by President Obama f beloved, reliable patriarch of an awe- and our Western allies will shape the b 1030 some clan. You are a respected, loyal long-term security and stability of the friend to countless many, including United States for years to come. HONORING DICK HORIGAN ON HIS myself. Iran is the world’s leading sponsor of 90TH BIRTHDAY My message here on the House floor terror, a stronghold for terrorists The SPEAKER pro tempore. The is: To a great man, have a great day. It whose very mission is to spread oppres- Chair recognizes the gentleman from is my honor to recognize your 90th sion. Iranian leaders have called for the New York (Mr. TONKO) for 5 minutes. birthday. complete annihilation of Israel, calling Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise f Israel a ‘‘barbaric, wolflike, and today to recognize a very dear friend, infanticidal regime.’’ Iranian leaders Dick Horigan. ENDLESS WAR IN THE MIDDLE have said that the United States of Richard hails from my hometown of EAST America has ‘‘no place among the na- Amsterdam, New York. Dick turns 90 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tions.’’ on Friday, and it is worth noting this Chair recognizes the gentleman from By its own declaration, Iran is not milestone because he has epitomized Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN) for 5 minutes. looking for a peaceful path of coexist- the generosity, humility, and dedica- Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. ence. There can be nothing more dan- tion of the World War II generation, Speaker, the week before last, the gerous for America or our allies than a and he has made Amsterdam a better greatly respected conservative col- nuclear-armed Iran. That is why a bad place as a result. umnist Thomas Sowell wrote: deal with Iran, one that leaves the door Richard T. Horigan wasn’t born in What lessons might we learn from the open for Iranian nuclear weapons, must Amsterdam, nor did he grow up there. whole experience of the Iraq war? If nothing be avoided at all costs. In horse racing terms, a sport he con- else, we should never again imagine that we In order to alleviate these concerns, tinues to enjoy at the nearby historic can engage in nation building in the sweep- the President and his national security Saratoga Race Course, Dick was a ing sense that term acquired in Iraq—least of team have said over and over that a ‘‘shipper’’ from Scranton, Pennsyl- all, building a democratic Arab nation in a bad deal is worse than no deal at all; vania. region of the world that has never had such but will that sentiment actually stop After serving in the Navy in the Pa- a thing in a history that goes back thousands of years. this administration from entering into cific during World War II, he enrolled a bad deal with Iran? What I have seen in Georgetown University. On a blind The week before last, the longtime so far, through the framework agree- date, he met Marie Smeallie, the beau- conservative leader David Keene wrote ment released in April, raises serious tiful daughter of Donald and Agnes in the Washington Times about our concerns. Smeallie of Amsterdam, and they were Middle East wars: Under this framework agreement, married shortly thereafter. Upon The concept of U.S. national interests was not a single Iranian nuclear centrifuge Dick’s graduation from Georgetown stretched beyond any rational meaning with will be dismantled. No nuclear facili- law school, Marie convinced him to the argument that ‘‘democracies don’t go to war with democracies,’’ so rebuilding the ties will be shut down. While some of move to Amsterdam and begin his law world in our own image was seen as our ulti- Iran’s nuclear infrastructure will be practice there. mate national interest. temporarily warehoused, most of Iran’s Since 1951, Dick has been a pillar of Mr. Keene went on and said: nuclear infrastructure will remain our community. Retired now, he was completely intact. All of these factors very active in the American Bar Asso- America took on more than we could possibly handle. The result is a generation of point to a flawed understanding of a ciation and the American College of young Americans who have never known ‘‘good deal’’ by President Obama; yet Trial Lawyers. Dick was the consum- peace, a decade in which thousands of our this is the deal we may well be given. mate attorney and a leader in his field. best have died or been maimed with little to Twenty years ago, the United States He was the village attorney for nearby show for their sacrifices, our enemies have was negotiating with another country Hagaman, and practiced before the multiplied, and the national debt has sky- on nuclear weapons development. Dur- United States District Court, the rocketed. ing these talks with the Soviet Union Northern District of New York, and the The week before last, the publisher of and Gorbachev in the 1980s, President United States Court of Appeals. The American Conservative magazine, Ronald Reagan used the proverb In the 1970s, he struck out on his Jon Utley, wrote an article entitled: ‘‘trust, but verify’’ throughout those own, and his son, Tim, joined him to ‘‘12 Reasons America Doesn’t Win Its discussions. start Horigan & Horigan, which con- Wars.’’ The Magazine said: I do not see this administration using tinues to be one of the top firms not Too many parties now benefit from per- that same tactic. In fact, it seems to only in Amsterdam, but throughout petual warmongering for the U.S. to ever me that in regards to Iran, the Obama New York’s greater capital region. conclude its military conflicts.

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Beshear—are an lies, and are a deprivation of the equal She quoted one expert, who said: opportunity for the Court to end legal liberty guarantee of the Constitution’s Policymakers will find uses for them to discrimination against committed gay Fifth Amendment. justify their expense, which will implicate us and lesbian couples and their children It is time for the long arc of history in crises that are none of our business. and to reestablish marriage as a civil to continue to bend towards justice and Conservative icon William F. Buck- right, one that is ‘‘fundamental to our for similarly discriminatory State laws ley, shortly before he passed away, very existence and survival,’’ as it was to be struck down once and for all. came out strongly against the war in called by Justice Warren in Loving v. Should the Court rule for equality, Iraq. He wrote: Virginia in 1967. As a country, we can there will be no losers. No one will be harmed by the granting and recogni- A respect for the power of the United no longer allow State governments to States is engendered by our success in en- burden their citizens by refusing to tion of same-sex marriages. Those gagements in which we take part. A point is grant marriage licenses based on whom claiming otherwise are either pro- reached when tenacity conveys not stead- they love. moting discredited claims about the fastness of purpose but misapplication of Since my earliest days in the New dangers of gays and lesbians or falsely pride. York State Assembly, I have fought believe they have the right to involve He added that if the war dragged on, alongside the lesbian, gay, bisexual, themselves in the private affairs of as it certainly has: and transgender community for equal- others. There has been skepticism about our ven- ity under the law. I spoke out in oppo- More than 70 percent of Americans ture, there will be contempt. sition when, in 1996, Congress, for the already live in jurisdictions that pro- A couple of weeks ago, we saw an first time, created a Federal definition vide for same-sex marriages. It is un- Iraq army, which we have trained for of marriage with the Defense of Mar- conscionable that anyone would pro- years and on which we have spent riage Act, or DOMA, solely for the purpose to continue to deny universal ac- megabillions, cutting and running at pose of excluding gays and lesbians cess and recognition, as well as the as- the first sign of a fight. We should not from receiving Federal marriage bene- sociated safety and security, to these be sending our young men and women fits; and I have long carried legislation families. The Court has the immediate respon- to lead and/or fight in any war where to repeal this insidious law, from offer- sibility to expand upon its decision in the people in that country are not willing the Respect for Marriage Act to Windsor to ensure that State laws com- leading the congressional amicus briefs ing to fight for themselves. ply with established basic constitu- Mr. Speaker, fiscal conservatives in both Windsor and the current mar- tional protections and that all Ameri- should be the ones most horrified by riage equality cases before the Court. cans are given the equal respect and Yet even a full repeal of DOMA would and most opposed to the horrendous support they deserve. waste and trillions of dollars we have still leave individuals vulnerable to Much as in Loving v. Virginia, which spent on these very unnecessary wars continued State discrimination, which also rolled back government-enforced in the Middle East. is why there must be a guaranteed marriage discrimination based on race, Last week, 19 Republicans voted for a right to access to benefits of marriage outdated prejudices and intolerance resolution saying that we should bring regardless of where a couple may re- cannot be allowed to rule the day. It is our troops home from Iraq and Afghan- side. time that we make the Constitution’s istan. The Republican leadership of the When my constituent and friend promise of equality a reality for gay Foreign Affairs Committee did not Edith Windsor began dating Thea and lesbian couples throughout the Na- want any Republicans to speak in favor Spyer in 1965 and accepted her proposal tion. of that resolution, so Mr. JONES, Mr. in 1967, she was not thinking about how Regardless of the forthcoming deci- SANFORD, and Mr. MASSIE requested, the government would view her rela- sion, we have a long way to go to en- and received, time from the Demo- tionship. She was thinking about the sure full equality for LGBT Americans cratic sponsor, Mr. MCGOVERN. joy and happiness that comes from be- who can still be fired from their jobs, I did not want to do that, but I at ginning to shape a life with a partner denied housing, and turned away from least wanted to point out today that she loved. Forty years after that pro- stores simply for being who they are. there has been nothing conservative posal, they were able to legally marry We must work together to pass com- about our policy of permanent, forever, in Canada, outside of the country and prehensive nondiscrimination legisla- endless war in the Middle East. State they called home. tion to protect these vulnerable Ameri- In his most famous speech, President No one in a free and just country cans. should be forced to leave their home, Eisenhower warned us against the mili- f tary industrial complex. We should not traveling away from friends and family be going to war in wars that are more across State lines, in order to get mar- SPYING AND SNOOPING BY about money and power and prestige ried. Nor should anyone be faced with GOVERNMENT ON AMERICANS than they are about any serious threat the humiliation of being denied govern- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to the United States. I think President ment benefits, the tragedy of being Chair recognizes the gentleman from Eisenhower would be shocked at how barred from a partner’s hospital bed- Texas (Mr. POE) for 5 minutes. far we have gone down that path that side, or the indignity of being refused Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, like he warned us against. any of the other thousands of benefits most Americans, I store a lot on my f that come with marriage that millions computer and on my phone: family of Americans access every day because photographs, personal calendars, UPCOMING SUPREME COURT DECI- a State refuses to recognize their oth- emails, schedules, and even weekend SION IN OBERGEFELL V. erwise lawful marriage. to-do lists, or, as my wife calls them, HODGES, TANCO V. HASLAM, Denying recognition of same-sex re- honey-do lists. But this information DEBOER V. SNYDER, AND lationships signals to the couple, their stored on a phone like the one I have BOURKE V. BESHEAR family, and all others that their bond here is not private from the prying, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The in love is less deserving of respect, spying eyes of government. Chair recognizes the gentleman from harming the individuals and creating Most Americans have no idea that New York (Mr. NADLER) for 5 minutes. divisions within the fabric of our soci- Big Brother can snoop on tweets, g- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ety. chats, texts, Instagrams, and even express the profound hope that, in its After Thea’s death, Edith bravely emails. Anything that is stored in the upcoming decision, the Supreme Court fought all the way to the Supreme cloud is available to be spied on by gov- will strike down laws that prohibit Court, in the United States v. Windsor, ernment, as long as it is older than 180 same-sex couples from marrying and to to establish what so many of us have days.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:03 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 094046 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.007 H24JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4600 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2015 Now, why is that? Well, it goes back vacy is protected by the Fourth myself rooting for Washington State to the outdated Electronic Commu- Amendment of the U.S. Constitution: University, too. You will be glad to nications Privacy Act of 1986. That act to protect us from unreasonable know that eventually my family start- protects the privacy of emails that are searches and seizures from govern- ed talking to me again. less than 6 months old. 1986, those were ment; protect us in our persons, I was proud to call Elson Floyd a the days before the World Wide Web houses, papers, and personal effects. friend and a partner. He led the univer- even existed. Many of us—I do—have Government agents can’t raid homes sity during incredibly difficult times in staff that weren’t even born before or tap into phones or read mail without our economy, and he never hesitated to 1986. showing a judge they have probable make tough decisions that he believed We stored letters in folders, filing cause that a crime was committed; would be best for his university and cabinets, and desk drawers. No one then a search warrant must be ob- best for his students. That even in- knew what the cloud was because the tained. cluded cutting his own salary during cloud didn’t even exist. There was not Mr. Speaker, I was a judge for 22 the Great Recession. He fought for op- any broadband, no social media, no years in Texas, and officers would come portunities for his students, and in tablets, or smartphones. to me with search warrants, and I fact, the number of students of color at The relatively few people who used would read and see if they had probable WSU doubled during his tenure. email—and I remember when email was cause. If they did, I would sign a war- I think it is worth pointing out, he invented—never imagined keeping rant. That is what the Constitution re- wasn’t just a leader for Washington emails longer than it took to send it or quires before you can go snoop around State University, he was a leader and a read it. So it was perfectly reasonable and spy on Americans. Why should our visionary for all of higher education in that, in 1986, lawmakers tried to pro- possessions and communications be Washington State. It wasn’t just about tect emails, but only did so for 180 less private just because they are on- what was good for Washington State days. Who would keep anything online line? University, it was what was good for for longer than 6 months? Well, three Well, they shouldn’t be. That is why higher education. How do we make sure we have an decades later, we know. Everybody I have teamed up with Representative ethic where we are advocating for more stores their emails. ZOE LOFGREN, on the other side, and people to have more opportunities to Under current law, every email and lots of other Members of Congress in get more education to higher levels? He text, every Google doc and Facebook both parties, to introduce legislation understood that. He understood that message, every photograph of our vaca- to update the outdated ECPA law. because he understood that education tion, is subject to government inspec- There is also a bill in the Senate that is the door of economic opportunity be- tion without a warrant, without prob- enjoys the same support. Our bills restore ECPA’s original pur- cause he had lived it himself. able cause, and without our knowledge He did all he could to ensure that oppose, to protect privacy in the ways we if it is older than 6 months. That is an portunity was felt, not just in Pull- live, communicate, learn, and transact invasion of privacy. man, Washington, and not just at the business and recreate today. This legis- Constitutional protection for 6 University of Washington in Seattle, lation would protect the sacred right of months only? That is nonsense. but all throughout our State. We saw privacy from the ever-increasing spy- What is worse, some government in my neck of the woods at Olympic agencies don’t want the law changed. ing government trolls in America. College in Bremerton where, because of Our mission is simple: extend con- The Securities and Exchange Commis- Dr. Floyd’s leadership, WSU set up a 4- stitutional protections to communica- sion is lobbying to keep the law on the year program in engineering. books. Why does the SEC want to tions and records that Americans store That sounds kind of wonky, but here maintain this spying ability? Well, I online for any amount of time. There is is the reality of it. What he did suspect they want to be able to read no need to delay. The bill is written. changed lives. It meant that young our personal financial records and com- The votes are there. Let’s pass the leg- people in Bremerton could see the op- munications without the constitu- islation. portunity to actually learn at home, tional protection of a search warrant Mr. Speaker, technology may change, study for 4 years, get a degree in engi- and without our knowledge. Spying on but the Constitution remains the same. neering, and then go work in private the citizens by government sounds like Thomas Jefferson said in the Declara- industry or go work at our shipyard. conduct reminiscent of the old Soviet tion of Independence: There are now young people who Union, to me. Government is created to protect our have opportunities that they would The SEC is not the only government rights. have never had before if it hadn’t been agency that has access to emails over 6 It is about time we make government for Elson Floyd’s leadership. What he months old. protect the right of privacy, rather did changed lives. He was such a good b 1045 than violate the right of privacy. man. He was ethical, and he was wise, And that is just the way it is. and he had that extraordinary com- Any government agency can go and f bination of big heart and big brain and confiscate emails older than 6 months, courage. without a warrant, without probable HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF DR. ELSON FLOYD His life has been celebrated in the cause, and without knowledge of the days since he passed, and I just want to person. This is a clear violation of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The be one of the people to celebrate him. I Constitution, in my opinion. Chair recognizes the gentleman from am going to miss him, and I want to Mr. Speaker, if you go back to snail Washington (Mr. KILMER) for 5 min- extend to the entire WSU community mail and you write a letter and you put utes. my condolences. a stamp on it and you put it in the Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Most importantly, I want his family mailbox, that letter floats around the today to honor Dr. Elson Floyd, the to know that we lost a very special per- fruited plain until it ends up in some- president of Washington State Univer- son and that our thoughts and prayers body’s possession. Government gen- sity, who passed away this past week- are with them. erally cannot seize that letter without end. f a warrant and go in and snoop around Let me start with a little bit of back- and look in there and see what it is. ground. Every member of my family GOVERNMENT WASTE, FRAUD, Email is a form of communication. went to the University of Washington, AND ABUSE Why should government have the abil- so I was actually raised to root for the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ity to snoop around in our personal UW Huskies and to root against the Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from emails? They don’t have that right, Washington State University Cougars. Tennessee (Mrs. BLACKBURN) for 5 min- even though they have the ability. Now, before Dr. Floyd passed, I ad- utes. Whatever our political disagree- mitted to him that, having worked Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, one ments, on both sides, most Americans, with him over the years and having ad- of the things I hear from my constitu- I believe, share the conviction that pri- mired his leadership, I suddenly found ents so regularly is: What are you

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:01 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 094046 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.009 H24JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE June 24, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4601 doing about our Nation’s debt? What ber of reports and to hold them ac- 10. Dept. of State—$264.8 million are you doing about this out-of-control countable for not taking an action and 11. Agency for International Develop- budget? looking for ways that we, as Members ment—$202.9 million Top 10 in 2013 Total Waste From time to time, at our com- of Congress, can charge back these 1. Dept. of Defense—$23.9 billion mittee, we would hold hearings on an agencies for the continued misuse—not 2. HUD—$2.9 billion inspector general report and actually occasional misuse, not one time mis- 3. Dept. of Energy—$2.6 billion look at some waste. This started our use, but continued misuse of taxpayer 4. Dept. of Health and Human Services— office thinking and some of us on the dollars. $2.5 billion Budget Committee thinking about: When you look at the list of these 5. Railroad Retirement Board—$2.2 billion How do you begin to quantify that and 6. Dept. of Homeland Security—$1.6 billion agencies and what they have done, year 7. Dept. of Agriculture—$1.5 billion hold these agencies accountable? after year, there are some of these 8. Social Security Administration—$1.4 bil- As one of my constituents said: You agencies that end up in the top 10 of- lion know, it seems that they are always fenders every year—2014, Department 9. Dept. of Education—$606.6 million after one of us, a small-business owner, of Defense, HUD, Health and Human 10. Dept. of State—$266.1 million but they never go ask a Federal bu- Services, Department of Energy, Social Top 10 in 2012 Total Waste reaucrat or a Federal agency to pony Security, Department of Agriculture, 1. Social Security Administration—$3.4 billion up or to pay back money or to be held VA, Homeland Security, Department of 2. Dept. of Defense—$3.0 billion accountable. Education, Department of State, and 3. Dept. of Homeland Security—$2.3 billion In our office, our interns this sum- the Agency for International Develop- 4. Dept. of Health & Human Services—$2.3 mer have worked with us on a project ment. billion to actually begin to quantify this You can look at 2013, continuing 5. Dept. of Agriculture—$2.0 billion waste and to look at these inspector down the list, the top 10 again, De- 6. HUD—$1.4 billion general reports. 7. Dept. of Energy—$1.2 billion fense, HUD, Energy, Health and Human 8. Dept. of Education—$999.4 million Mr. Speaker, this is what we found. Services, Railroad Retirement Board, 9. Securities and Exchange Commission— Just taking the reports from the 70 Homeland Security, Agriculture, So- $557.1 million agencies that have inspector generals cial Security Administration, Depart- 10. Treasury Inspector General on Tax Ad- and looking at a 4-year period of time, ment of Education, and Department of ministration—$404.2 million from 2011 to 2014, what we found is this: State—repeated waste, fraud, and Top 10 in 2011 Total Waste 1. Dept. of Agriculture—$4.7 billion we could put our finger on $105.7 billion abuse of the taxpayer money. of waste, and that is $105.7 billion of 2. Dept. of Health & Human Services—$2.9 When I came to Congress in January billion waste, of taxpayer money that is being 2003, our freshman class decided our 3. VA—$2.8 billion wasted. It has been identified by the in- project was going to be rooting out 4. Social Security Administration—$1.8 bil- spector general’s office. That works wasteful Washington spending. We con- lion out to about $1.5 billion for each of tinue to be committed to that, and I 5. Dept. of Homeland Security—$1.6 billion these 70 agencies. submit our findings to the body for 6. Dept. of Education—$1.3 billion Now, what was of concern to us was 7. Dept. of Energy—$1.2 billion their review and understanding. 8. Dept. of Defense—$979 million the fact that many of these agencies INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORTS—WASTE, 9. Securities and Exchange Commission— are doing nothing about it; and we FRAUD, AND ABUSE $566.9 million found that, when you look at the re- 2011–2014 10. HUD—$395.9 million ports that have been issued, which Other agencies total waste 2011–2014 (no Total waste (70 agencies) = $105.7 billion total 81 different reports, the reports particular order). . . Average waste of the 70 agencies = $1.5 bil- EPA—$404.7 million for which a management decision was lion made during the reporting period was FCC—$24.4 million Waste by year: Dept. of Labor—$147.1 million only 30 of those reports. Our findings Dept. of Treasury—$38.9 million Mr. Speaker, 30 times, management 2011 = $20.1 billion Dept. of Commerce—$467.1 million said that they are going to go in and 2012 = $19.5 billion Dept. of Transportation—$478.4 million. 2013 = $40.9 billion they are going to take an action in re- f sponse to the recommendations that 2014 = $25.2 billion Council of the Inspectors General on Integ- the inspector general has found. RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF rity & Efficiency KEN FARFSING Now, one of the things that we 2011 = $17.2 billion looked at was where these wasteful oc- 2012 = $12.8 billion The SPEAKER pro tempore. The currences continue to happen and who 2013 = $35.1 billion Chair recognizes the gentleman from are the repeat offenders when you look 2014 = n/a California (Mr. LOWENTHAL) for 5 min- at these IG reports. 11 agencies accumulated over $1 billion in utes. Let me give you some examples, Mr. waste over the 4 years: Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, Speaker. Department of Defense, $38.2 1. Dept. of Defense—$38.2 billion today, I rise to recognize Mr. Ken billion that has been identified—this is 2. Dept. of Health & Human Services—$10.3 Farfsing, upon his retirement as the billion one of the reasons that Republicans are 3. Dept. of Agriculture—$9.2 billion city manager of the city of Signal Hill, pushing to audit the DOD and hold peo- 4. Social Security Administration—$9.1 bil- California, which will be this coming ple accountable for the wasteful spend- lion week, on June 30. ing. 5. HUD—$ 7.7 billion I have had the pleasure of working Health and Human Services, $10.3 bil- 6. Dept. of Energy—$7.7 billion with Ken on local and statewide issues lion—we found that $2 billion went to- 7. Dept. of Homeland Security—$5.9 billion for almost 20 years, while I served on ward the ObamaCare Web site, which 8. VA—$3.9 billion the Long Beach City Council, as a still is barely working. 9. Dept. of Education—$3.2 billion member of the California State Legis- Department of Agriculture, $9.2 bil- 10. Railroad Retirement Board—$2.5 billion 11. Dept. of State—$1.1 billion lature, and now, as a Member of the lion; Social Security Administration, Top 10 in 2014 Total Waste United States Congress. I consider Ken $9.1 billion; Department of Energy, $7.7 1. Dept. of Defense—$10.4 billion to be a dear friend. billion—and by the way, Solyndra, a 2. HUD—$2.9 billion Ken has served for over 33 years, in green energy firm, filed for bankruptcy 3. Dept. Health & Human Services—$2.7 bil- community development, redevelop- in September 2011, after they got 536 lion ment, economic development, and city million taxpayer dollars. The list goes 4. Dept. of Energy—$2.6 billion management in five southern Cali- on and on. S. Social Security Administration—$2.5 fornia communities. He has spent the What we are going to do—and I com- billion last 19 years, however, serving the city 6. Dept. of Agriculture—$992.7 million mend Chairman PRICE for pushing for- 7. VA—$957.1 million of Signal Hill, and I am honored to rec- ward to hold some hearings with these 8. Dept. of Homeland Security—$345.5 mil- ognize his outstanding career. inspector generals, with these depart- lion Ken began his career with the city of ments, to drill down on the total num- 9. Dept. of Education—$273.4 million Santa Fe Springs in California in 1981

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:07 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 094046 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.011 H24JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4602 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2015 as an intern. In 1985, he was promoted third year in a row with trillion-dollar publicans are concerned that if Demo- to community development director. In deficits. Republicans and Democrats crats control it they would spend more 1988, he continued his career as the alike here in the House, Republicans money on discretionary spending. My community development director for and Democrats in the Senate, and the bill does not remove the caps, but it the city of Downey. He later became President of the United States signed does make this Congress have to debate Downey’s assistant city manager and into law the Budget Control Act, the with each other and find a conclusion director of economic development. He result of a failure of Congress to come that makes the most sense for the served as the city manager in the city to a better agreement. American people, because times have of South Pasadena for 4 years before The intention of that act was to con- changed right here in the Congress. coming to the city of Signal Hill. trol spending, to put caps on spending. Today there are many Republicans Under his guidance, the city of Sig- But to get Democrats to agree to it, we who are more libertarian-minded, and nal Hill established three commercial had to say we would only spend 50 per- they would prefer not to spend money centers, the Town Center North, the cent of discretionary spending on de- on defense. They would prefer to spend Town Center West, and the Signal Hill fense spending; yet Republicans, we it domestically. Rather than building Gateway Center. would only put 50 percent on non- roads in Afghanistan, they would pre- He facilitated the relocation of a defense spending. So we locked our- fer to build roads here. I have got col- Mercedes Benz dealership to Signal selves and tied our hands, but we leagues on the Democratic side of the Hill and the expansion of the Glenn E. couldn’t actually prioritize. aisle that feel we need to focus on na- Thomas Dodge dealership, growing In 2011, you could make the argu- tional defense. They serve on the House sales and tax revenues from $6 million ment, as some did—I was here at the Armed Services Committee or the For- to more than $12 million. Additionally, time, but prior to that, I was not eign Affairs Committee and are well he completed the development of six here—when they argued that we should aware of the national defense threats community parks and a new police sta- spend more money here in the United that we face. But we can’t do anything tion. States on domestic spending, and they because we reluctantly hold onto bad Ken has been active in regional passed an $800 billion stimulus bill. policy. issues, also, and he has been a leader They had the ability to do that and ad- My bill is designed to correct this with expertise on water issues, working just to the global financial crisis. In once and for all. By removing the fire- with 27 of the area’s Gateway Cities 2011, they responded to the terrorist at- wall, we get to have the control of the Council of Governments on water, tacks and decided to spend more money purse once again that the Constitution storm water, and urban runoff regula- on defense. has given us. tions and practices. But today we don’t get to respond. Benjamin Franklin said that a nation He has served as the chair of the city We have to say, 50 percent here, 50 per- is best off when control of its money is manager’s steering committee for the cent there, without regard to the cir- handled by those who are the most Gateway Cities manager’s group, and cumstances that we face. This makes ‘‘immediate representatives of the peo- he was a member of the water quality no sense at all. ple.’’ This Chamber, Mr. Speaker, is task force for the League of California Today we are facing a new and an un- called the people’s House. Each of us Cities. precedented number of threats. They represent well over 700,000 Americans, As you can tell, I respect and admire are coming at us from all around the and our job is to represent them to the Ken Farfsing’s leadership and service world. ISIS poses one of the greatest best of our ability. We should not and to the community of Signal Hill, and terrorist threats that we have seen can not continue to tie our hands with he will be greatly missed. I want to since 9/11, while Iraq, Syria, and Yemen some arbitrary decision that was made wish him the very best as he retires. descend further into chaos. Iran re- maybe out of necessity 4 years ago but His impact on the city of Signal Hill mains committed to advancing its nu- doesn’t recognize the threat today. will always be remembered. clear infrastructure while continuing I encourage my colleagues to be part Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to ask to meddle and support instability in of this process and to cosponsor the all my distinguished colleagues to join the region. And we have seen an alarm- Power of the Purse Act of 2015. me in thanking Ken Farfsing for his 19 ing rise in cyber threats from both years of public service within the city nonstate and state actors like Russia, f of Signal Hill. Iran, and North Korea. China has start- RECESS f ed to build islands in the China Sea, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- b 1100 raising tensions in Southeast Asia. ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair By removing the arbitrary firewall POWER OF THE PURSE ACT OF 2015 declares the House in recess until noon that exists under sequestration, budget today. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The caps on defense and nondefense discre- Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 4 min- Chair recognizes the gentleman from tionary spending, we restore spending utes a.m.), the House stood in recess. Wisconsin (Mr. RIBBLE) for 5 minutes. control back to the Congress, and we Mr. RIBBLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise can appropriately respond to these f today to introduce the Power of the international and global threats and b 1200 Purse Act of 2015. I wrote this bill to require more focus on defense. restore Congress’ ability to set prior- Tomorrow could be just as well some- AFTER RECESS ities within Federal spending and, thing else. It could be infrastructure The recess having expired, the House quite frankly, to better control it. To right here at home or education. This was called to order by the Speaker at do that, my bill simply removes the is National Alzheimer’s Month. Maybe noon. firewall that exists within sequestra- it would be spending more there to f tion between defense spending and non- cure that horrible disease. We need to discretionary spending. It allows Con- have the ability here to respond to the PRAYER gress to regain the power of the purse climate and environment that we face Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy, Shri so that we can take discretionary today, not what it was 4 years ago. My Sai Cultural & Community Center, Se- spending and take defense spending, bill simply allows us to do that. By attle, Washington, offered the fol- but right now, the firewall requires us taking the taxpayer dollars that are lowing prayer: to spend equally on both. The Constitu- sent by hard-working taxpayers here, O, Lord, by Your will, we are born in tion gives the power of the purse clear- it allows this Congress to make the de- different nations, speak different lan- ly to Congress, and, as elected Rep- termination on what the priorities guages, and follow different religions resentatives, we have an obligation to ought to be at the time that we face and cultures; yet we are all Your chil- make the hard choices about where those priorities. dren and ever grateful for Your love your tax dollars are spent. Now, I know Democrats are con- and protection. Mr. Speaker, I want to take you back cerned that we will just blow up and Evoke in us pious thoughts and feel- to 2011. The country was facing its spend more money on defense, and Re- ings to shun all hatred and violence

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The Chair will tantly, we need meaningful conversa- Your trustees, to nourish and protect entertain up to 15 further requests for tions and actions around racism, both the world around us to sustain all life. 1-minute speeches on each side of the individual and systemic, to truly have Guide us along the ethical and holis- aisle. a safe and secure Nation with equal tic path of self-control, purity of pur- treatment and opportunity for all. f pose, and dedication enshrined in the f Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. THANKS TO CLEVELAND COUNTY REMEMBERING EMANUEL AME O, Lord, bless this august assembly COMMUNITY CHURCH and this Nation in performing its na- (Mr. MCHENRY asked and was given (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina tional and global responsibilities to- permission to address the House for 1 asked and was given permission to ad- wards furthering the cause of human- minute and to revise and extend his redress the House for 1 minute and to re- ity. marks.) vise and extend his remarks.) f Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, last Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Thursday, Americans across the coun- THE JOURNAL Speaker, last week, nine extraordinary try awoke to the horrific news of nine men and women were killed at the The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- lives ended in an act of hatred and Wednesday night Bible study at his- ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- senseless violence that occurred at toric Mother Emanuel AME Church in ceedings and announces to the House Charleston’s AME Church. my birthplace of Charleston. I am his approval thereof. The senseless act of violence shocked Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- grateful for their memories. the country and left the Carolinas in a Reverend Sharonda Coleman-Sin- nal stands approved. high state of anxiety as the suspect re- f gleton, Cynthia Hurd, Tywanza Sand- mained on the run. Fortunately, due to ers, Susie Jackson, Myra Thompson, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE the vigilance of quick thinking of one Ethel Lee Lance, Reverend Daniel Sim- of my constituents and the professional The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman mons, Reverend Depayne Middleton- work of local law enforcement, the per- from Pennsylvania (Mr. CARTWRIGHT) Doctor, along with Pastor Clementa petrator of this heinous act was come forward and lead the House in the Pinckney were all leaders of our com- brought to quick justice. Pledge of Allegiance. munity and in their church. One served Thursday morning, Gastonia’s Debbie Mr. CARTWRIGHT led the Pledge of the youth as a high school track coach, Dills spotted the suspect and his car Allegiance as follows: one a lifelong librarian, one a recent after having seen photos on the morn- college graduate with a bright future I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ing news. She quickly called 911, alert- United States of America, and to the Repub- ahead of him. Many served their ed local law enforcement to its where- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, church. Each had a clear love of God indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. abouts, and then the Shelby Police De- and love for their fellow man as fol- partment took over pursuing the sus- f lowers of Jesus Christ. pect and arresting him. A little over 12 The loss of Reverend Senator WELCOMING DR. CHANDRA BHANU hours after the event occurred, the Clementa Pinckney has been personal, SATPATHY monster who committed this heinous as he was a fellow State legislator. I The SPEAKER. Without objection, act was in custody. was honored to host the senator, his the gentleman from Washington (Mr. I want to express my gratitude to Ms. wife, and daughters when they visited MCDERMOTT) is recognized for 1 Dills, the Shelby Police Department, the Capitol a few years ago. He grew up minute. local law enforcement, and the entire in Richland as a lifelong friend of my There was no objection. Cleveland County community for their former chief of staff Eric Dell. Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, it is work in assisting in this arrest. A hate-filled, drug-crazed murderer my privilege this morning to welcome Their quick thinking and profes- tried to divide our citizens, but he our guest chaplain, Dr. Chandra Bhanu sional work brought this manhunt to a failed, and South Carolinians have uni- Satpathy. close and allowed all Americans to fied in love, prayer, and respect. begin the mourning process for the Dr. Satpathy deserves great credit f for his earnest and humble leadership nine innocent lives that were ended of the global Sai movement, which just a week ago. RENEW THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK celebrates the teachings and ideals of f Shirdi Sai Baba, the most respected of (Mr. CARTWRIGHT asked and was the Indian Perfect Masters and re- GUN VIOLENCE IN CHICAGO given permission to address the House nowned for his teachings of compassion (Ms. KELLY of Illinois asked and was for 1 minute.) and acceptance. given permission to address the House Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I This year marks the 25th anniversary for 1 minute.) rise at this time to lodge my objection of the global Sai movement, and I can’t Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I that this House is going to recess to- think of a time when the values of rise today on behalf of the three indi- morrow without taking up the renewal peace, respect, and compassion are viduals killed and 32 injured by gun vi- of the Export-Import Bank. This is a needed more here in our own country olence last weekend in Chicago. time when American businesspeople and in other parts of the world. They included a 17-year-old boy shot are doing everything they can think of Dr. Satpathy’s moving invocation in the head, a 27-year-old man shot to to compete abroad. American manufac- this morning serves as a motivation to death in his car, and a man who died turers are seeking to export our goods. each of us gathered here to always re- shielding his mother from bullets fired This is an outfit that stands up for member what ultimately unites us far outside of their home. American exporting manufacturers. It outweighs what divides us, regardless In recent days, our media has been supports 1.5 million American manu- of language, culture, or creed. gripped by tragic displays of violence. facturing jobs—good-paying, family- Thank you, Dr. Satpathy, for being Charleston is what happens when rac- sustaining jobs. We can’t recess with- here today. Thank you for your exem- ism and hate find a gun. Charleston is out renewing the Export-Import Bank. plary leadership in the spirit of Sai yet another gut-wrenching reminder In my district alone, 600 people are Baba’s teachings, and thank you for that, as leaders, we can’t stay silent on employed by companies that benefit

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:07 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 094046 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.014 H24JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4604 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2015 materially from the Ex-Im Bank: Uni- of the land. As a vice chair of the doing as an advocate for safe and reversal Industrial Gases in Easton; LGBT Equality Caucus, I am com- sponsible gun ownership in order to Fluortek, Inc., in Easton; Victaulic mitted to continuing to provide Fed- prevent needless gun violence. Company of America in Easton; Noble eral policies that recognize the rights f Biomaterials, Inc., in Scranton; of all Americans, regardless of their POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS Lehighton Electronics in Lehighton; sexual orientation or gender identity. DISORDER AWARENESS MONTH and Copperhead Chemical Company in f Tamaqua. (Mr. DOLD asked and was given per- Mr. Speaker, we have to do the sen- b 1215 mission to address the House for 1 sible thing and renew the Export-Im- IPAB REPEAL VOTE minute and to revise and extend his report Bank. It is as plain as the nose on marks.) your face; it is as true as the law of (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today gravity. and was given permission to address to recognize veterans suffering from the House for 1 minute and to revise f post-traumatic stress disorder. The and extend his remarks.) month of June is the Veterans Affairs LAMENTING DEATHS IN THE Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Aware- AMERICAN FAMILY Speaker, it is no secret that I am op- ness Month. (Mr. BYRNE asked and was given posed to ObamaCare. I have been since Unacceptably, we lose 22 heroes a day permission to address the House for 1 day one. It is a bad law that is hurting to mental illness, often connected to minute.) Americans. It is hurting Americans PTSD trauma. We must take steps to Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise with higher costs; it is hurting Ameri- reduce this horrible statistic. Even one today in the wake of last week’s dev- cans because they have lost doctors is too many. Mr. Speaker, 22 is a dis- astating shooting in a church in they liked, and it is hurting our seniors grace to everything these heroes Charleston, South Carolina. because it will ration their health care. fought for. The killing of any human is a real When ObamaCare created the Inde- Post-traumatic stress disorder is tragedy, but to lose nine innocent peo- pendent Payment Advisory Board, it widespread, affecting one in five when ple while they were in a Bible study put 15 unelected bureaucrats in charge they return home. Only 40 percent will simply because of the color of their of what payments Medicare seniors seek treatment, leaving the remaining skin is heinous beyond words. On be- could get for their treatments. Many three-fifths unaware of their condition, half of the people of southwest Ala- people have referred to this Board as a uneducated about the resources avail- bama, I want to share our condolences ‘‘death panel.’’ able to them, and often fearing that with the families of those who lost That is wrong. I have been working seeking help could hurt their career. loved ones. to repeal this Board, and yesterday, I Mr. Speaker, our servicemen and Let me be very clear. In today’s soci- was proud to stand up for our seniors -women deserve the best treatment, ety, this kind of hate-based act and by voting for the Protecting Seniors’ and so I pledge to continue supporting particularly hate-based on race or eth- Access to Medicare Act, which would initiatives that put our troops and vet- nicity is deplorable and unacceptable. do just that. erans first. We are one Nation, and there is no The Senate needs to pass this com- I am honored to stand here today to place in our country for racism. monsense bill now, and we need to keep raise awareness about post-traumatic As a southerner, but more impor- working to see that ObamaCare is fully stress disorder and urge others to fight tantly, as an American, I feel as if and permanently repealed. the fight to combat this terrible dis- there has been a death in my own fam- ease. ily because these deaths were in my f family, the family of all citizens in the IN CELEBRATION OF THE USS f United States of America. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH f (Mr. SIRES asked and was given per- (Mr. HIGGINS asked and was given MARRIAGE EQUALITY mission to address the House for 1 permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. KILDEE asked and was given minute.) minute.) permission to address the House for 1 Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise minute.) to celebrate the christening and launch today to honor Juneteenth, a celebra- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, 2 years of the USS Gabrielle Giffords, the tion that commemorates the ultimate ago, I stood on the steps of the Su- Navy’s 10th littoral combat ship. implementation of the Emancipation preme Court as the discriminatory De- My former colleague in the House of Proclamation. fense of Marriage Act was struck down. Representatives, Gabrielle Giffords, Mr. Speaker, 150 years ago, on June On a beautiful day in June, much could teach us all a thing or two about 19, 1865, Union soldiers marched into like today, I stood there with the honor, courage, and commitment. Galveston, Texas, with the news that words ‘‘Equal Justice Under Law’’ in- On January 8, Navy spouse and the Civil War had ended and the scribed on the top of the Court and former Representative Giffords was enslaved were now free. Two and a half celebrated a truly historic decision shot in Tucson, Arizona, while meeting years after President Lincoln issued that finally, after decades of injustice, with many of her constituents and has the Emancipation Proclamation, its granted LGBT Americans the right to since made an incredible recovery. She promise was realized at least. have their marriages recognized by the still works tirelessly to serve the peo- Juneteenth is a celebration of Afri- Federal Government. ple of Arizona, as well as citizens all can American freedom, and it also That day was even more important across the country. serves as a reminder to constantly to me because I stood on those steps I am pleased that the U.S. Navy strive for the expression and extension with many of my close friends and christened the USS Gabrielle Giffords of the American idea—one of freedom, many of my staff whom I deeply care last week in a ceremony led by Dr. Jill independence, and liberty. about, many of whom for the first time Biden, the sponsor of the ship. Dr. This year, I had the honor to join in had their basic humanity recognized by Biden aptly noted that former Rep- the 40th annual Buffalo Juneteenth the highest court in the land. resentative Giffords represents the Festival, the third largest in the Na- I am looking forward again, in the same qualities that the Navy embodies, tion. People of all backgrounds partake next coming days, to stand on those and I could not agree more. As this ves- in cultural activities that promote and same steps as the Supreme Court hope- sel travels the world, I hope it will in- preserve the African American herit- fully rules that every American has the spire patriotism and resiliency. age. constitutional right to marry the per- I am proud that the Navy has chosen Juneteenth has established its posi- son they love. to honor former Representative Gif- tion as an important tradition in west- I am optimistic and hopeful that fords in this prestigious manner, and I ern New York and in neighborhoods, marriage equality will soon be the law am encouraged by the work she is towns, and cities throughout America.

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Mr. Speaker, it is States, and Stearns County, in my dis- (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania time we recognize the important role trict, is the top dairy-producing county asked and was given permission to ad- Blue Star Mothers play in supporting in Minnesota. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- our troops by passing my bipartisan Dairy farming is more than a profes- vise and extend his remarks.) resolution which calls for August 2015 sion; it is a way of life for many Min- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. to be designated as Blue Star Mothers nesota families. I have had the privi- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize of America Month. lege of visiting dairy farms across my the YWCA of Bradford, Pennsylvania, The Blue Star Mothers have been district and have seen firsthand the on celebrating its 100-year anniversary. tireless advocates for our troops and hard work these men and women do The YWCA of Bradford, which started have assisted by providing hundreds of day in and day out. From waking up as the Young Women’s Christian thousands of care packages, sending before sunrise to milk their cows, to League in 1915, seeks to eliminate rac- letters to troops stationed overseas, breeding, to delivering and raising new- ism; empower women; and promote and hosting thousands of events and born calves, it is just another day at peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for ceremonies. the office for these folks. all. Blue Star Mothers of America is a I am proud of Minnesota’s dairy in- In the 1980s, the YWCA was converted nonprofit, nonpartisan service organi- dustry, and I hope that every American from a social organization to one based zation that was chartered by Congress will take some time to grab an ice on service. Since then, it has been the in 1960 and has currently over 11,000 cream cone and appreciate the hard home of McKean County’s first pro- members in 42 States. work that goes into making some of gram to provide services to victims of Women who have a son or daughter our Nation’s favorite food. domestic and sexual assault. Happy Dairy Month to all of our that is currently serving or previously During its centennial year, the hard-working farmers. served in the U.S. Armed Forces are el- YWCA of Bradford expanded its pro- f grams to include services and shelters igible for membership. Many of these for the homeless, mentally ill, and in- Blue Star Mothers have seen their EXPORT-IMPORT BANK tellectually disabled. Meals on Wheels loved ones sent into harm’s way. (Mr. WALZ asked and was given per- and a food pantry are among the other Mr. Speaker, I urge all my colleagues mission to address the House for 1 new amenities offered by the organiza- to stand with the Blue Star Mothers of minute and to revise and extend his re- tion. America and support House Resolution marks.) Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to 140. Mr. WALZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise with honor an organization that has worked f my colleagues who have spoken before so hard to improve its community, and STEVE WILBURN DOESN’T GET IT in support of the Export-Import Bank, I thank the YWCA of Bradford for its which is an absolutely vital tool that dedicated service to the citizens of (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of helps businesses of all sizes compete in McKean County, Pennsylvania. New York asked and was given permis- the world market. sion to address the House for 1 minute.) f It does this not by competing with Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New private sector lenders, but by LET’S ACT TO CUT DOWN GUN York. Mr. Speaker, there is just one partnering with them. The Bank fills VIOLENCE more congressional workday before the gaps and provides loans to folks that (Mr. THOMPSON of California asked charter for the U.S. Export-Import the private sector is often unwilling or and was given permission to address Bank expires. If Republicans allow it to often unable to provide, and it costs the House for 1 minute.) expire, thousands of Americans will the taxpayers nothing. In fact, since Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. lose their jobs and many small-busi- 1990, it has generated $7 billion in def- Speaker, last week, we witnessed an ness owners will be hurt, people like icit reduction. act of pure hatred and evil in Charles- Steve Wilburn. The Export-Import Bank is over- ton, South Carolina. Steve is a pretty amazing guy. He is whelmingly supported by Republicans This is a time to mourn the victims, a former marine who was wounded in and Democrats; business groups, like to pray for their families, for a commu- Vietnam; he owns a small business, and the Chamber of Commerce; and labor, nity to heal, and for Congress to take he is a Republican. Today, Steve runs a like the AFL–CIO. Presidents Eisen- action against unchecked and wide- biomass-to-energy company, and hower, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, and spread gun violence. thanks to the help of our Ex-Im Bank, Obama have all been on board. Thirty-plus people are killed every he had a tentative $300 million deal It sure seems like a commonsense day by someone using a gun. Mass with the Philippines; but they sent him measure, right? I think we have all shootings are becoming almost com- a letter saying that, if the Ex-Im Bank learned in this Congress that a small, monplace; yet we continue to do noth- goes under, so does his deal. Steve vocal extremist minority can derail ing. No legislation will stop every trag- won’t get the contract, and instead, it the most bipartisan measures. Unfortu- edy, but passing commonsense gun will go to a South Korean firm using a nately, this is exactly what is hap- laws will at least stop some. We need South Korean export bank. pening. to pass background checks as our first Perhaps our ideologically driven I ask you, Speaker BOEHNER, to not line of defense against criminals and friends on the right can explain to allow that small, vocal extreme minor- the dangerously mentally ill getting Steve and to his employees who are ity derail a very good program. That is guns. going to lose their jobs why this is a not the way our government is sup- We don’t know what laws could have good thing. posed to work. prevented the shooting in Charleston, We should join together. Let’s pass Southern Minnesota is working, too. but we do know that background the Ex-Im Bank for American jobs. Businesses like Davisco, Fastenal, and checks help keep guns from dangerous f AGCO all rely on the Bank. The last people, and that saves lives. thing they need is for Congress to get If the Republican leadership has a NATIONAL DAIRY MONTH in the way and stop the growth, put- better idea to cut down on gun vio- (Mr. EMMER of Minnesota asked and ting their prosperity at risk. lence, let’s see it. If not, let’s bring was given permission to address the Speaker BOEHNER, all we are asking commonsense, bipartisan reforms like House for 1 minute.) for is a simple thing. Bring it to the my bill to expand criminal background Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. floor, and let us vote. If it passes, checks up for a vote. Speaker, I rise today in support of Min- America is better off.

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In sas Razorback baseball team on their this number is expected to jump by total, it has conserved approximately 7 successful 2015 season. nearly 18 percent to 320,000. million acres of land and water re- After winning their regional and According to the Alzheimer’s Asso- sources, including mountains, forest, super regional play, they made it to ciation, the disease is the sixth leading waterways, nature trails, and other the College World Series in Omaha, Ne- cause of death in the United States and beautiful aspects of our natural envi- braska. This was the Omahogs’ eighth is the only cause of death in the top 10 ronment. trip to the College World Series and that cannot be prevented, cured, or In New York’s 19th District, for ex- their fourth under the leadership of slowed. ample, several different projects have Coach Dave Van Horn. As someone who watched his grand- benefited, including the Rensselaer While their season may have come to mother suffer and ultimately pass Plateau Alliance’s Community Forest an end last week, they still have many away from this horrible disease, I can and, potentially soon, a new improve- reasons to be proud. On April 4 of this say that is a startling trend that needs ment to the Appalachian Trail. year, the team was idling with a .500 to be reversed starting now. That is Unfortunately, this critical program record, and postseason play seemed why I am proud to have joined the Con- expires in about 100 days, potentially doubtful. They then embarked on one gressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s jeopardizing important funding for of the greatest turnarounds in the pro- Disease and committed to support many local communities, States, and gram’s history, winning 25 of their next greater coordination and cooperation private organizations. We simply can’t 35 games to finish the season with an among patients, caregivers, and let that happen. We must permanently impressive 40–25 record. healthcare providers. reauthorize this important program. With their seemingly limitless en- Together, we can improve the long- f term health of those diagnosed, and in- thusiasm and spirit, the Razorbacks AFFIRMING MARRIAGE EQUALITY represented themselves on the national crease our efforts on combating Alz- (Mr. GALLEGO asked and was given stage with the determination and dedi- heimer’s, preventing it, curing it, and permission to address the House for 1 cation that made all Arkansans and slowing the disease. minute.) Arkansas alumni proud. f Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, I rise Congratulations on a great season, IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH today in support of affirming marriage and I look forward to your continued (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given equality and providing equal protec- success. Go Hogs, go. permission to address the House for 1 tion guarantees to LGBT Americans minute.) throughout our country. Mr. Speaker, f Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise the overwhelming majority of the LET’S DREAM AGAIN today to mark June as Immigrant Her- American public supports marriage (Mr. BERA asked and was given per- itage Month. I am also proud to rep- equality. They know that same-sex mission to address the House for 1 resent and support Representative couples should have access to dignity minute.) LINDA SA´ NCHEZ’ House resolution to and security that only marriage can Mr. BERA. Mr. Speaker, the other recognize June as Hispanic Heritage provide. day, I was out in my community and Month. In 37 States in our Nation, this is al- was introduced to a young man, Tyus In the closing days of Immigrant ready a reality. Today, more than 70 Ashby, of Boy Scout Troop 447. Heritage Month, we celebrate our coun- percent of our population live in juris- Tyus and I got into a conversation, try being fueled by immigrants from dictions where they are free to marry and he discovered I was on the Space around the world and how America and whom they love. However, at this very Subcommittee. He asked if he could her immigrants who have built our moment, marriage discrimination is write me a letter. It is one of the re- country are linked and share in a very still openly practiced in 13 States, tak- quirements to get a Boy Scout merit productive history. ing away the securities and protec- badge. The other day, my staff passed Members of my own staff, people who tions, financial and otherwise, that me Tyus’ letter, and I want to read serve in the military and our armed many Americans have, but not our from it. services, police forces, and all sorts of LGBT Americans. Congressman, you told me you are on the jobs around our country help add to the Make no mistake, Mr. Speaker; the committee that looks into why we aren’t history that makes America great. failure or prohibition to recognize and going to space right now. I hope you can con- Each weaves their own family’s unique allow same-sex couples to marry is dis- vince them to try again. There is so much experience into the American fabric crimination. The fight for marriage more for us to discover. I hope you tell the and makes our country stronger. equality for our LGBT brothers and other people on the committee that kids like Although June 30 marks the end of sisters is one of the great civil rights me hope they won’t let the space program Immigrant Heritage Month, the uni- battles of our lifetime, and it continues end before we grow up and get to be part of versal American ethos of entrepreneur- through our tireless efforts to achieve it. We might be missing out on something really fun and important. ship, inclusion, strength, and resilience full equality under the law for all. unifies all of us and resonates beyond A positive Supreme Court decision on Mr. Speaker, let’s dream again. Let’s the end of this month. Today and every marriage is an important step towards explore. Let’s invest in the research day, I remain committed to fighting ending the discrimination that too that is going to take us to the next for immigrant families in my district many American families are suffering generation, to Mars, and all the tech- and nationwide. because of where they live and whom nologies that come with it. Let’s not f they love. Mr. Speaker, it is the year let Tyus’ generation down. 2015. It is well past time we end the dis- PERMANENT REAUTHORIZATION f crimination against our LGBT Ameri- OF THE LAND AND WATER CON- cans. b 1230 SERVATION FUND f ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS MONTH (Mr. GIBSON asked and was given (Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania permission to address the House for 1 THE PROTECT MEDICAL asked and was given permission to ad- minute.) INNOVATION ACT dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Mr. GIBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise (Mr. ALLEN asked and was given vise and extend his remarks.) today in strong support of the perma- permission to address the House for 1

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:07 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 094046 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.019 H24JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE June 24, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4607 minute and to revise and extend his re- out of this administration continues to House for 1 minute and to revise and marks.) grow deeper. I have heard from count- extend his remarks.) Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, for too less farmers, manufacturers, busi- Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speak- long, Americans all across the Nation nesses, and families who are concerned er, I believe that a prayer has been an- have felt the devastating effects of the with the EPA’s overreach and what it President’s healthcare plan, also means for them. swered. known as ObamaCare. One of its many In February, Administrator McCar- On May 15, I took to this very po- harmful provisions is the job-killing thy asserted that no EPA rule has ever dium and prayed for the people of medical device tax, a $30 billion tax cost a single job. This is absolutely ab- Nepal. The prayer was that we would hike on medical device manufacturers surd and demonstrates a myopia that accord them temporary protected sta- that has crippled growth in this indus- is absolutely stunning. tus if they were living in the United try to pay for this flawed program. Outside of the national debt, the States. I am proud to say that Home- For this reason, I am proud to be an EPA, in general—and this proposed original cosponsor of H.R. 160, the Pro- rule, specifically—represents one of the land Security has now issued a man- tect Medical Innovation Act, which greatest threats to the economic pros- date for a 180-day registration period, eliminates the 2.3 percent excise tax perity of this Nation. 18-month temporary protected status. imposed on the sale of medical devices Our economy is recovering, and many I am grateful to Congressman CROW- by ObamaCare and passed in the House folks are just getting back on their LEY and Congresswoman MENG for the on a bipartisan basis. feet. But with this proposed rule and letter that they sent to Homeland Se- As we continue working for full re- many others, the EPA wants to rip the curity making this request that I was peal of ObamaCare, this is a step in the rug right out from under the American proud to sign on to. right direction to eliminate this job- people. killing provision in ObamaCare that Families and businesses depend on I thank the President of the United hinders our economy and hurts pa- access to affordable and reliable elec- States for allowing this to happen. tients’ access to quality care. tricity. EPA’s proposed 111(d) rule for I encourage my colleagues in the And, Mr. Speaker, I thank God that existing power plants will increase the people of Nepal will have an oppor- Senate to quickly pass this legislation rates by nearly 14 percent. tunity to stay in this country and not to spur innovation and bring down North Carolina has already reduced healthcare costs. go back to the devastation that they CO2 power plant emissions by 21 per- f cent, without Federal regulations. So have suffered in Nepal as a result of the earthquakes that took place there. RECOGNIZING THE VICTIMS OF for this and many reasons, I urge my THE CHARLESTON SHOOTING colleagues to support the Ratepayer God bless you, Mr. Speaker, and God Protection Act. (Mr. DEUTCH asked and was given bless the United States of America. permission to address the House for 1 f minute.) REAUTHORIZE THE EXPORT- f Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise IMPORT BANK today to recognize the victims of the (Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- WEAR RED WEDNESDAYS TO tragic shooting last week in Charles- sylvania asked and was given permis- BRING BACK OUR GIRLS ton: Reverend Clementa Pinckney, sion to address the House for 1 minute.) (Ms. WILSON of Florida asked and Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, Depayne Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- was given permission to address the Middleton-Doctor, Tywanza Sanders, vania. Mr. Speaker, this is one of the Myra Thompson, Daniel Simmons, things that is actually very difficult to House for 1 minute.) Susie Jackson, Ethel Lance, and Cyn- explain to my constituents and to most Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, thia Hurd. My thoughts and prayers people who don’t follow the ins and today is Wear Red Wednesday to Bring are with their families. outs of Washington. And I congratulate South Carolina Back Our Girls. I was at a plant in my district in for trying to lower the Confederate The news Monday of Boko Haram northeast Philadelphia just 2 days ago, flag. It is the right thing to do. using two girls as suicide bombers to along with Senator CASEY. This com- But we don’t stop these tragedies by kill 30 people in northern Nigeria re- retiring a racist relic. We stop them by pany, Agusta Westland, does excellent work and employs Americans right minds us yet again why we must act fixing our broken gun laws, gun laws now. Please cosponsor House Resolu- that are failing to keep guns out of the there in Philadelphia and in Pennsyl- tion 147, as amended, to help the Nige- hands of those who seek to do us harm. vania. It benefits from something To fix them, Congress must act. But called the Export-Import Bank, some- rian Government bring back our girls what has our response been? Silence: thing that has existed for 81 years and and defeat Boko Haram. has been supported by every single silence after Aurora, silence after Tuc- Tomorrow, Congressman SMITH, President, both Democrat and Repub- son, silence after Newtown, silence chairman of the Subcommittee on Afri- lican. after daily acts of gun violence. ca, Global Health, Global Human Mr. Speaker, America should never It is a program that supports 164,000 Rights, and International Organiza- accept all this mourning, all this jobs a year, and just last year, created heartbreak, and all this gun violence. a $675 million surplus for the tax- tions, and I will host a classified brief- And shame on this United States Con- payers. So we have a program that ing from the State Department. I in- gress if we remain silent after Charles- helps business, creates jobs, and actu- vite you to join in this briefing on the ton. ally gives to taxpayers rather than future of Nigeria. taking from them. So, of course, Con- f Today, I welcome 38 young girls from gress is about to allow this program to Camp Congress for Girls. Please join THE RATEPAYER PROTECTION expire. It makes absolutely no sense. ACT It is time for the leadership of this me on the Capitol steps after the first (Mr. HUDSON asked and was given House to listen to the will of the vast series of votes to take a group picture permission to address the House for 1 majority and not the very vocal ex- with these wonderful little girls. They minute and to revise and extend his re- treme minority. Let us reauthorize the are from all over the country. They are marks.) Export-Import Bank. helping in the fight against Boko Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, tonight f Haram, and they are in the gallery the House will vote on the Ratepayer today. Protection Act, which is a response to AN ANSWERED PRAYER FOR THE the EPA’s proposed 111(d) rule. PEOPLE OF NEPAL Don’t forget to tweet, tweet, tweet, The divide between what is right for (Mr. AL GREEN of Texas asked and #bringbackourgirls. Tweet, tweet, job creation and the policies coming was given permission to address the tweet, #joinrepwilson.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:07 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 094046 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.021 H24JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4608 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2015 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION bate shall be confined to the bill and shall There was no objection. OF H.R. 2822, DEPARTMENT OF not exceed one hour equally divided and con- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, House THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, trolled by the chair and ranking minority Resolution 333 provides for a rule to AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- member of the Committee on Energy and consider important bills that deal with Commerce. After general debate the bill our environment: the first, H.R. 2822, PRIATIONS ACT, 2016; PROVIDING shall be considered for amendment under the FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. five-minute rule. It shall be in order to con- the Interior, Environment, and Related 2042, RATEPAYER PROTECTION sider as an original bill for the purpose of Agencies Appropriations bill for fiscal ACT OF 2015; AND PROVIDING amendment under the five-minute rule an year 2016; and the second, H.R. 2042, the FOR PROCEEDINGS DURING THE amendment in the nature of a substitute Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015. Each PERIOD FROM JUNE 26, 2015, consisting of the text of Rules Committee bill will be provided the standard 1 THROUGH JULY 6, 2015 Print 114-20. That amendment in the nature hour of debate, equally divided between of a substitute shall be considered as read. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, by di- the majority and the minority. Fur- All points of order against that amendment ther, on each bill, the minority is rection of the Committee on Rules, I in the nature of a substitute are waived. No call up House Resolution 333 and ask amendment to that amendment in the na- granted the standard motion to recom- for its immediate consideration. ture of a substitute shall be in order except mit, a chance to amend the legislation The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- those printed in the report of the Committee one final time prior to its passage. lows: on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each As with nearly all regular order ap- such amendment may be offered only in the H. RES. 333 propriations bills that have come to order printed in the report, may be offered Resolved, That (a) at any time after adop- the floor under the Republican leader- only by a Member designated in the report, tion of this resolution the Speaker may, pur- ship, the Interior-EPA bill will be con- shall be considered as read, shall be debat- suant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the sidered under a modified open rule, al- able for the time specified in the report House resolved into the Committee of the equally divided and controlled by the pro- lowing every Member of this body the Whole House on the state of the Union for ponent and an opponent, shall not be subject opportunity to come to the floor and consideration of the bill (H.R. 2822) making to amendment, and shall not be subject to a offer amendments to the bill that com- appropriations for the Department of the In- demand for division of the question in the ply with the House budget rules. terior, environment, and related agencies for House or in the Committee of the Whole. All H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and points of order against such amendments are for other purposes. The first reading of the Act, is given a structured rule under waived. At the conclusion of consideration of bill shall be dispensed with. All points of the resolution before us today, with the bill for amendment the Committee shall order against consideration of the bill are the Rules Committee making in order rise and report the bill to the House with waived. General debate shall be confined to five of the eight amendments offered such amendments as may have been adopted. the bill and shall not exceed one hour equal- Any Member may demand a separate vote in during consideration of the bill last ly divided and controlled by the chair and the House on any amendment adopted in the evening. Of the amendments made in ranking minority member of the Committee Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the order, one is bipartisan, three were of- on Appropriations. After general debate the amendment in the nature of a substitute fered by Democrats, and one was of- bill shall be considered for amendment under made in order as original text. The previous the five-minute rule. Points of order against fered by a Republican. question shall be considered as ordered on provisions in the bill for failure to comply H.R. 2822, the Department of the In- the bill and amendments thereto to final with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. terior, Environment, and Related passage without intervening motion except (b) During consideration of the bill for Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal one motion to recommit with or without in- amendment— year 2016, provides funding for both the structions. (1) each amendment, other than amend- SEC. 3. It shall be in order without inter- Department of the Interior and the En- ments provided for in paragraph (2), shall be vention of any point of order to consider con- vironmental Protection Agency. This debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and current resolutions providing for adjourn- bill provides funding for many of the controlled by the proponent and an opponent ment during the month of July, 2015. and shall not be subject to amendment ex- national parks and recreational facili- SEC. 4. On any legislative day during the cept as provided in paragraph (2); ties throughout the United States. The period from June 26, 2015, through July 6, (2) no pro forma amendment shall be in bill includes over $30 billion in base 2015— funding, decreasing the top line level order except that the chair and ranking mi- (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the nority member of the Committee on Appro- previous day shall be considered as approved; by $246 million below fiscal year 2015 priations or their respective designees may and and cutting $3 billion from the Presi- offer up to 10 pro forma amendments each at (b) the Chair may at any time declare the dent’s budget request. any point for the purpose of debate; and House adjourned to meet at a date and time, This spending reduction is necessary (3) the chair of the Committee of the Whole within the limits of clause 4, section 5, arti- to rein in an out-of-control Environ- may accord priority in recognition on the cle I of the Constitution, to be announced by mental Protection Agency that is mov- basis of whether the Member offering an the Chair in declaring the adjournment. amendment has caused it to be printed in the ing at breakneck speed to regulate SEC. 5. The Speaker may appoint Members every aspect of our economy. Fol- portion of the Congressional Record des- to perform the duties of the Chair for the du- ignated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule ration of the period addressed by section 4 of lowing the failure of the House and XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be con- this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of Senate Democrats to get the disastrous sidered as read. rule I. Waxman-Markey cap-and-trade legisla- (c) When the committee rises and reports tion to President Obama’s desk in 2009, the bill back to the House with a rec- b 1245 Lisa Jackson and, now, Gina McCar- ommendation that the bill do pass, the pre- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- vious question shall be considered as ordered thy, both administrators of the Envi- on the bill and amendments thereto to final tleman from Texas is recognized for 1 ronmental Protection Agency, have passage without intervening motion except hour. moved forward with regulatory regimes one motion to recommit with or without in- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, for the under the guise of the Clean Air Act to structions. purpose of debate only, I yield the cus- go around Congress to regulate carbon SEC. 2. At any time after adoption of this tomary 30 minutes to the gentleman after the American people explicitly resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to from Colorado (Mr. POLIS), pending rose up and said do not do this. clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House which I yield myself such time as I resolved into the Committee of the Whole The Energy and Commerce Com- House on the state of the Union for consider- may consume. During consideration of mittee has held countless hearings and ation of the bill (H.R. 2042) to allow for judi- this resolution, all time yielded is for markups to address the out-of-control cial review of any final rule addressing car- the purpose of debate only. efforts by the Environmental Protec- bon dioxide emissions from existing fossil GENERAL LEAVE tion Agency and has taken over the fuel-fired electric utility generating units Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I ask past few years to push President before requiring compliance with such rule, unanimous consent that all Members Obama’s harmful environmental poli- and to allow States to protect households have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- cies onto a populace that has rejected and businesses from significant adverse effects on electricity ratepayers or reliability. tend their remarks. those same policies at the ballot box. The first reading of the bill shall be dis- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there From carbon dioxide to ozone to every pensed with. All points of order against con- objection to the request of the gen- stream, puddle, ditch, pond in America, sideration of the bill are waived. General de- tleman from Texas? the Environmental Protection Agency

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:07 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 094046 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.022 H24JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE June 24, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4609 will not rest until it has regulatory tion of the other disastrously expensive home in July, to reauthorize the Ex- control over every aspect of every life rules that it is currently proposing, port-Import Bank. in America. such as the ozone regulations—suggest Reauthorization of the Export-Im- The appropriations bill before us is that the carbon rule for existing power port Bank would strengthen our Na- an important step toward reining in plants will impose annual costs of $5.5 tion’s economy. It would provide sta- such a power-hungry agency. The bill billion to $7.5 billion by 2020, and al- bility and certainty for American busi- contains prohibitions on the Depart- most $9 billion by 2030. All of those nesses. The Export-Import Bank assists ment of the Interior’s attempts to reg- costs will be passed on to every Amer- tens of thousands of small-and me- ulate hydraulic fracturing, a process ican who pays an electricity bill. dium-sized businesses throughout the that President Obama’s own Environ- Of course, as we have seen in pre- country. In fact, nearly 90 percent of mental Protection Agency recently vious rules, the Environmental Protec- Export-Import’s transactions are with stated has not resulted in any signifi- tion Agency consistently underesti- small businesses, and the Bank directly cant environmental or health harms. It mates the cost of its rules to hide the supports 164,000 private sector jobs at includes a provision preventing the En- ball from the American people about over 3,300 companies. vironmental Protection Agency from the true damage that is actually being In August, I was honored to receive a proposing new ozone standards until at proposed by the Agency. Outside esti- visit from Export-Import Bank Presi- least 85 percent of the country is able mates put the cost of this one regula- dent Fred Hochberg, who came to my to meet current standards, which tion at upwards of well over $360 billion district to highlight the kinds of jobs would seem to be a reasonable request. to almost $500 billion between 2017 and and companies that Export-Import It prohibits the Environmental Protec- 2031. That level of harm to the United really benefits and discuss ways that it tion Agency from moving forward with States economy is insane after seeing can work together with some of our new greenhouse gas regulations, regu- such a slow recovery under the current local Colorado small businesses. To- lations that the American people have President, but it is exactly what Ad- gether, we visited Boulder-based Drop- never supported. And it prohibits the ministrator Gina McCarthy is pro- let Measurement Technologies, which Environmental Protection Agency posing. was named the Export-Import Bank’s from moving forward with regulating State Governors, regulators, and 2015 Small Business Exporter of the every stream and pond in the country, other stakeholders have submitted Year for its work in cloud and aerosol an issue that the Supreme Court has thousands of comments on this rule, measurements. Roughly two-thirds of rejected and that farmers and land- explaining how difficult it will be to this small company’s sales come from owners all across America have risen implement and prevent rates from in- exports. up to oppose. Mr. Speaker, that is the kind of Even more than the funding levels in creasing, but those pleas appear to have hit a dead end. The Environ- growing business that Export-Import this bill, passing the House Interior Bank supports—export-related jobs so Appropriations bill will keep the Envi- mental Protection Agency is moving forward with these rules, and this bill important in today’s global economy— ronmental Protection Agency from not just the brand names, not big com- doing further damage to the United before us presents one of the great opportunities to slow them down before panies, but the types of small-and mid- States economy than has already been sized firms that need and deserve our done by this administration. Mr. irreversible damage is done to the economy. support to compete on the global mar- Speaker, I will just point out, we were ket. greeted with the news that in the first Mr. Speaker, the House is moving forward with important legislation FiberLok in Fort Collins is a spe- quarter of this year, the economy actu- cialty-based printing company in my ally contracted by 0.2 percent. That is today to make the government more accountable. I look forward to both district that provides heat transfer not the direction that we need to go. graphic products like computer mouses The second bill contained in today’s bills having a full debate on the House and drink coaster rugs. It is family- rule is H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protec- floor after the passage of today’s rule. owned with 70 employees, and about 40 tion Act of 2015, which does address the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of percent of its business is international. Environmental Protection Agency’s my time. They sell worldwide, including Ger- job-killing carbon rules on existing Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- many, Mexico, and the U.K. In 2008, the power plants. The bill allows for judi- self such time as I may consume. company discovered Export-Import cial review of any final rule pertaining If we defeat the previous question, I to greenhouse gas emissions before re- will offer an amendment to the rule to Bank through a direct mail campaign quiring compliance with such a rule allow for consideration of legislation that targeted small businesses, and and allows States to protect house- that would reauthorize the Export-Im- they have been using the small busi- holds and businesses from significant port Bank for 7 years. The Export-Im- ness multibuyer credit insurance since, adverse effects on electricity rate- port Bank allows American businesses and through that, with the help of that payers or reliability. This seems like a to compete in global markets and sup- program, export sales have grown 15 to reasonable ask, that the EPA’s own ports hundreds of thousands of jobs. 20 percent, and the Bank has supported rule, which we know will be litigated I ask unanimous consent to insert over 2.7 million of FiberLok’s exports. anyway, not go into effect until the the text of the amendment in the Mr. Speaker, I understand that there courts have had a final say on whether RECORD along with extraneous mate- are some on the other side of the aisle or not the Environmental Protection rial immediately prior to the vote on that have a philosophical problem with Agency actually followed the law. the previous question. the existence of the charter of the au- The Environmental Protection Agen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there thorization for this Bank. If that is the cy’s proposed regulation on greenhouse objection to the request of the gen- case, surely unilateral disarmament is gases, a regulation that the Democrats tleman from Colorado? not the solution. Perhaps instruct our couldn’t achieve through legislation, There was no objection. trade negotiators to remove backdoor subsidies at other export-import banks places different limits on different b 1300 States, allowing the Environmental that other nations have, but as long as Protection Agency to pick winners and Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, we have one these types of efforts are permitted losers in the carbon wars. legislative day until the expiration of under WTO and trade rules, and as long If a State does not comply with the the Export-Import Bank’s authoriza- as other nations support the export strict guidelines that the Environ- tion. We are going to get to talk about economy in their countries through mental Protection Agency sets out for this EPA rule in a few minutes, but programs like the Export-Import Bank, its electricity market, then the EPA there are many Members on my side of why would we want to unilaterally dis- will force its own Federal plan on the the aisle who want to bring forward in arm? It makes no sense and puts Amer- State, driving up the cost to ratepayers the form of a previous question, the ican businesses and American export- exponentially. only procedural way that we can ad- ers at a disadvantage and would lead to The EPA’s own estimates of this vance this important piece of legisla- the outsourcing of even more jobs over- rule—just the rule, without any mention to the floor before the House goes seas.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:07 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 094046 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.023 H24JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4610 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2015 Financing assistance from this Mr. Speaker, businesses need to know But the person who says we are going Bank—which, incidentally, costs zero that our government will stand up for to lose jobs if we don’t pass the Export- money to taxpayers—helps ensure that them, not work to undermine them. Import Bank is the Speaker of this U.S. companies are competing on a The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. House, Mr. Speaker, JOHN BOEHNER of level playing field. Canada, China, and HOLDING). The time of the gentle- Ohio. He says, if we don’t pass this, we Japan, over 60 other nations, have woman has expired. are immediately going to start losing similar banks that extend even more Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield the jobs—JOHN BOEHNER, Speaker of the export financing to their businesses. gentlewoman an additional 20 seconds. House from Ohio. Mr. Speaker, there is strong, bipar- Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- tisan support for the renewal of the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to sent that the House bring up H.R. Bank’s charter. I urge every Member heed the advice of Ronald Reagan, 1031—a bill to protect thousands of who supports that to help defeat the George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton, all of American jobs by preventing the Ex- previous question so we can offer our whom supported the Export-Import port-Import Bank from shutting down. amendment, and I reserve the balance Bank. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The of my time. I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the previous Chair would advise that all time has Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I re- question. been yielded for the purpose of debate serve the balance of my time. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 only. Does the gentleman from Texas yield Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minute to myself. for the purpose of this unanimous con- minutes to the gentlewoman from the Mr. Speaker, I would remind the Chair that the issue under consider- sent request? great State of California (Ms. MAXINE ation today before the House of Rep- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I do not. WATERS), to discuss the previous ques- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- tion and the Export-Import Bank. resentatives is H. Res. 333, which provides for the consideration of the bill, tleman from Texas does not yield. Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. H.R. 2822, making appropriations for Therefore, the unanimous consent re- Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the the Department of the Interior, envi- quest cannot be entertained. gentleman from Colorado, as well as ronment, and related agencies for the Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, again, I Leader PELOSI and Whip HOYER, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, will just remind the House that what is continuing to fight for the survival of and for other purposes; and further pro- under consideration is a rule resolu- the Export-Import Bank. viding for the consideration of H.R. tion, H. Res. 333, for consideration of Mr. Speaker, with just 1 day left for 2042, to allow for judicial review of any the appropriations bill for the Depart- Congress to act before the Ex-Im Bank final rule addressing carbon dioxide ment of the Interior and H.R. 2042 to shuts down, I am shocked that my Re- emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired allow for judicial review of any final publican colleagues are planning to electric utility generating units before rule addressing carbon dioxide emis- leave town without even considering requiring compliance with such rule, sions. legislation to review its charter. Demo- and to allow States to protect house- I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield to crats will not sit idly by. That is why holds and businesses from significant the gentleman from Washington (Mr. I rise today to urge my colleagues to adverse effects on electricity rate- HECK), a champion of reauthorizing the defeat the previous question in order to payers or reliability. Export-Import Bank for the purpose of force a vote on legislation sponsored by Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of myself, Mr. HECK, Ms. MOORE, Mr. a unanimous consent request. my time. Mr. HECK of Washington. Mr. Speak- HOYER, and nearly every other Demo- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield such er, I ask unanimous consent that the crat in this House to renew and reform time as he may consume to the gen- House bring up H.R. 1031, which is the Export-Import Bank’s charter for tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER), within its power to do—a bill to pro- the long term. the minority whip. tect thousands of American jobs by Over the past 5 years, the Export-Im- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank preventing the shutting down of the port Bank has created or sustained an the gentleman for yielding. Export-Import Bank. estimated 1.3 million jobs, and it has Mr. Speaker, my friend, Dr. BURGESS, returned $6.9 billion to the American The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does the has just made an observation, that this gentleman from Texas yield for the people over the past two decades. But resolution is about the Interior, Envi- next Tuesday, that record of success purpose of this unanimous consent re- ronment, and Related Agencies Sub- quest? will be stopped in its tracks. The Ex- committee Appropriations bill. I will port-Import Bank will stop creating Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I would tell Mr. Speaker, as you know—and the reiterate my earlier announcement jobs and supporting our small busi- American people, I am sure, know— nesses. It will stop returning profits to that all time yielded is for the purpose that that Agency is funded through of debate only, and I do not yield time the Treasury, and it will stop helping September 30 of this year, which means to make our businesses more competi- for any other purpose. we have months to go before it will run The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- tive. out of funds. tleman from Texas does not yield. Failure to act hands countries like The other bill that he mentions, of Therefore, the unanimous consent re- China, Russia, and countless others course, as you know, is about a pro- quest cannot be entertained. that have their own version of the posal, not a rule. It may be a rule at Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield to bank a significant victory—at the some point in time, but it is a proposal the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. GRI- hands of American workers’ products which has no absolute definite need to JALVA) for the purpose of a unanimous and businesses. But we haven’t given be done today or next week or next consent request. up yet. Today we are giving the broad month. Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I ask base of Democrats and Republicans However, Mr. Speaker, the Export- unanimous consent that the House who support the Bank an opportunity Import Bank, if we do not act by to- bring up H.R. 1031—a bill to protect to cast a vote in favor of keeping this morrow, loses its authority to loan thousands of American jobs by pre- engine of job creation and economic money or to support—not to loan venting the Export-Import Bank from growth alive. money, but to support the selling of being shut down. Last week my Republican colleagues goods from America by American The SPEAKER pro tempore. The who support the Bank failed to stand workers to those abroad. Chair understands that the gentleman up for its survival. But with just 1 We just went through a trade debate from Texas does not yield for that pur- more day for Congress to save the which was about jobs and whether or pose. Therefore, the unanimous con- Bank from shutting down, I am afraid not it was going to undermine jobs in sent request cannot be entertained. that those who claim to support the America. Now, my previous colleague, Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield to Export-Import Bank but refuse to Ms. WATERS, mentioned President the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. stand up and do so do not truly support Reagan, she mentioned President Bush, ASHFORD) for the purpose of a unani- the Bank or the jobs it creates. and she mentioned President Clinton. mous consent request.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:07 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 094046 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.025 H24JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE June 24, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4611 Mr. ASHFORD. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, we were Nero; Rome is burning. No reforms to unanimous consent that the House hoping at least Mr. BOYLE’s would be the IMF—and what is the consequence? bring up H.R. 1031—a bill to protect accepted. But, Mr. Speaker, I yield to This is real. This isn’t abstract. I thousands of American jobs by pre- another Member of Congress from Cali- didn’t make this up. China forms the venting the Export-Import Bank from fornia (Mr. CA´ RDENAS), a leader in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank; shutting down. fight to reauthorize the Export-Import Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- Bank, for the purpose of a unanimous Africa form the BRICS Bank—all of viously announced, the unanimous con- consent request. this while we sit and watch Rome burn. sent request cannot be entertained. Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Mr. Speaker, I ask Lastly, the Export-Import Bank is a Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield to unanimous consent that the House deficit-cutting, job-creating machine— the gentleman from Texas (Mr. AL bring up H.R. 1031—a bill to protect $6 billion to reduce our deficit, 164,000 GREEN) for the purpose of a unanimous thousands of American jobs by pre- thousand jobs in the country just last consent request. venting the Export-Import Bank from year. Ninety-five percent, as has so Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speak- shutting down. often been said, of the world’s popu- er, I join my colleagues, and I ask The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- lation lives outside the borders of the unanimous consent that the House viously announced, the unanimous con- great country of the United States of bring up H.R. 1031—a bill to protect sent request cannot be entertained. America. thousands of American jobs by pre- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield to If we want to keep our middle class, venting the Export-Import Bank from the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. we are going to have to learn how to shutting down. SLAUGHTER), the ranking member of sell into their middle class and engage The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- the Committee on Rules, for the pur- in global trade, but it is more complex viously announced, the unanimous con- pose of a unanimous consent request. than just one trade agreement or IMF sent request cannot be entertained. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I ask or what we do with the infrastructure Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield to unanimous consent that the House investment. It is all of these things. the gentleman from New York (Mr. bring up H.R. 1031—a bill to protect Yes, at the top of that list, the Ex- TONKO) for the purpose of a unanimous thousands of American jobs by pre- port-Import Bank, a deficit-cutting, consent. venting the Export-Import Bank from job-creating machine, we need to reau- Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- shutting down. It is most important in thorize the Export-Import Bank—1 day imous consent that the House bring up my district. left—because the layoff notices are H.R. 1031—a bill to protect thousands The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- going out next week. People will lose that which they of American jobs by preventing the Ex- viously announced, the unanimous con- value more than anything in life, save port-Import Bank from shutting down. sent request cannot be entertained. The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I reserve their family; and that is the oppor- viously announced, the unanimous con- the balance of my time. tunity to be self-sufficient and provide sent request cannot be entertained. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 for themselves. Ladies and gentlemen, I beseech you, Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield to minute to myself. Again, I just want to underscore that vote against the previous question, the gentleman from California (Mr. the issue under consideration on the bring up H.R. 1031, reauthorize the Ex- SHERMAN) for the purpose of a unani- House floor today is to consider H. Res. port-Import Bank in the name of cut- mous consent request. ting deficits and creating jobs. Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask 333, to provide for consideration of the Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I re- unanimous consent that the House bill, H.R. 2822, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, en- serve the balance of my time. bring up H.R. 1031—a bill to protect Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, you have hundreds of thousands of American vironment and related agencies, and to provide for consideration of the bill, heard what we will bring up if we de- jobs by preventing the shutdown of the feat the previous question. You will Ex-Im Bank. H.R. 2042, to allow for judicial review of any final rule addressing carbon diox- now hear what this body under this The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- rule has chosen to consider instead—a viously announced, the unanimous con- ide emissions. I reserve the balance of my time. bill that, as Mr. HOYER said, could be sent request cannot be entertained. Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 21⁄2 done any time and a bill that is bad. Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield to minutes to the gentleman from Wash- To explain that, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. ington (Mr. HECK), a leader in the ef- the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. GRI- MAXINE WATERS), the ranking member fort to reauthorize the Export-Import JALVA), the distinguished member of of the Committee on Financial Serv- Bank. the Committee on Natural Resources. ices, for the purpose of a unanimous Mr. HECK of Washington. Mr. Speak- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I thank consent request. er, I am going to get an enormous frus- the gentleman. Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. tration off my chest today, the obses- I rise in opposition to House Resolu- Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent sive-compulsive focus of this Chamber tion 333. that the House bring up H.R. 1031—a on the Ts: trade, trade promotion au- The Interior Appropriations bill is a bill to protect thousands of American thority, Trans-Pacific Partnership, and disaster, not only because it would con- jobs by preventing the Export-Import trade adjustment authority. This view tinue the pattern of underfunding core Bank from shutting down. that we can distill our entire Nation’s Department of Interior programs and The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- future trading prospects to one trade ignoring climate change, but also be- viously announced, the unanimous con- agreement or the TPA leading up to it cause it is littered with partisan legis- sent request cannot be entertained. is wrongheaded, it is myopic, and it lative riders that don’t belong in an ap- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield to does not serve our self-interest. The propriations bill. the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. fact of the matter is, in order for us to This rule does nothing to improve BRENDAN F. BOYLE) for the purpose of a be successful in a global economy, we the bill, and even includes waivers to unanimous consent request. must be much more complex and protect these illegitimate riders. Re- Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- nuanced in our view. publicans make the rules, but through vania. Mr. Speaker, as you might be this appropriations bill, they seek to able to predict, I ask unanimous con- b 1315 break their own rules and sneak sig- sent that the House bring up H.R. Infrastructure—we don’t even spend nificant legislative changes into this 1031—a bill that would protect thou- two-thirds of the money generated by spending bill. sands of American jobs by preventing the harbor maintenance tax, which is The riders protected by this rule the shutdown of the Export-Import generated by trade, on improving the would make species extinction more Bank. ports so that we can have more trade. likely, close the courthouse door to The SPEAKER pro tempore. As pre- Where is that issue? American citizens, and grease the viously announced, the unanimous con- The International Monetary Fund, 5 wheels for Big Business to make pri- sent request cannot be entertained. years hanging loose the reform. We are vate profits from public resources.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:35 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 094046 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.026 H24JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4612 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2015 These are all terrible ideas, but they This, of course, includes limitation Bank have concocted a fantasy ac- are terrible ideas that should be con- amendments that would be heard at counting system, and only under that sidered in the Natural Resources Com- the end of the reading of the bill that system, used nowhere else, is there any mittee, not snuck into an Interior would allow for the striking of any of argument that the Export-Import Bank spending bill. the provisions that he finds objection- does not make money. I have the honor of serving as the able. Then all that is necessary for the We have hundreds of thousands of ranking member of the Natural Re- gentleman to do is to convince 218 American jobs at stake. They should sources Committee, and I would tell Members of this body to vote with him not be sacrificed on the alter of a new my colleagues: we have hearing rooms on an amendment, and he will be able religion. Ayn Rand is not a deity; and a full staff, and if you support to accomplish his heart’s desire. ‘‘Fountainhead’’ is not Holy Scripture, delisting endangered species or prohib- A modified open rule is a good proc- and we need to make practical deci- iting judicial review of resource deci- ess, and it does allow the will of the sions in the real world where we face sions or giving away public resources House to be heard on this bill. I look real competition from real competi- to wealthy companies, you should put forward to us affirming the previous tors. your name on a bill and come over to question, passing the rule to allow the That is why we need to focus the at- 1324 in the Longworth Building for a bill to be heard, and then we can get on tention of this House on today’s most hearing. to the business at hand. pressing issue, the reauthorization of While I cannot speak for the chair- I reserve the balance of my time. Ex-Im Bank. man of the Natural Resources Com- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I con- mittee, as ranking member, I cannot self such time as I may consume. tinue to reserve the balance of my agree to cede jurisdiction over manage- I think the problem with the idea of time. Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I am proud ment of our Federal natural resources the gentleman from Texas is that the to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman to appropriators, and I cannot support base bill is so bad, it could take this from Nebraska (Mr. ASHFORD), a leader a rule designed to allow it. body weeks or months to fix it. Mean- Even though the best available while, we are 1 day away from the Ex- in the effort to reauthorize the Export- science indicates otherwise, section 121 port-Import Bank’s reauthorization. Import Bank. Mr. ASHFORD. Mr. Speaker, I thank of the underlying bill would direct the At least let’s get that done, and then we are happy to begin the work of try- the gentleman. Secretary to reissue two final rules re- I rise today to express my support for ing to fix this terrible bill. Although, moving wolves in Wyoming and the the reauthorization of the Export-Im- again, it might be more productive just Great Lakes from the endangered spe- port Bank. cies list. to defeat it, send it back to Appropria- The Ex-Im Bank is an independent, Another rider would make it more tions, and have them come up with a self-sustaining executive branch agen- difficult to protect the habitat of the better base bill. 1 cy with one mission, to foster Amer- threatened northern long-eared bat. We I am proud to yield 2 ⁄2 minutes to ican job growth by helping American aren’t the experts. We should not inter- the gentleman from California (Mr. companies with the tools they need to fere with the species listing and recov- SHERMAN). compete in the global marketplace. ery processes at all, let alone interfere Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank In short, the Ex-Im Bank provides through an appropriations bill where the gentleman for yielding. As he the business community the certainty the merits of such proposals cannot be points out, we are 1 legislative day it needs to compete in overseas mar- given any appropriate consideration. away from the end of the authorization kets and grow jobs at home. This is why the House rules prohibit of the Ex-Im Bank. Why am I so supportive of the Ex-Im these riders, and this rule should not American businesses are already los- Bank and its reauthorization? In my protect them. ing contracts as foreign companies district alone, in the month of May, Another awful rider would block the must decide whether to structure the Ex-Im Bank provided $3.8 million Fish and Wildlife Service from crack- themselves around American equip- worth of Nebraska’s export goods into ing down on illegal ivory trade within ment or whether to buy equipment the global marketplace, companies as the U.S. Poaching of elephants and from another source. That foreign large as Valmont Industries, one of the trafficking of illegal ivory is currently source offers stable export promotion largest manufacturers of center pivot at an all-time 25-year high here in the authority financing provided by the irrigation systems in the world, and U.S., and the U.S. is one of the major governments of Germany, Japan, companies as small as Volcanic Pep- markets for the sale of illegal ivory. China, et cetera; whereas, we dawdle pers, that in a small kitchen produced Section 120 of the underlying bill here. hot sauce that is exported to Australia. would restrict our ability to regulate The purpose of a rule is to decide how In fiscal year 2014, the Ex-Im Bank the trade of elephant ivory in the U.S. the House will devote its time here on supported approximately $107 million and will directly contribute to ele- the floor. The most pressing matter be- in Nebraska exports, 49 percent of phant slaughter. House rules prohibit fore us is the Export-Import Bank. which went to Nebraska small busi- these kinds of sneaky, partisan riders That is why we should defeat the rule nesses. in spending bills for a good reason, and and focus the House on the most press- Since 2007, the Bank has supported we should not adopt a rule to protect ing matter, and we should allow the $230 million in exports from 52 Iowa these provisions. House to work its will. A majority of companies and $550 million in exports If these provisions are so toxic that this body wants to reauthorize the Ex- from 39 Nebraska companies. This they can only be passed by waiving Im Bank, but instead, we are being translates into American private sec- House rules, they shouldn’t be passed held hostage by a group inside only one tor jobs in every district of this coun- at all. of the two caucuses. try. Either way, the question should be I gave 100 speeches for George In real terms, the Ex-Im Bank helps considered in the authorizing com- McGovern. I am proud of that. We were to level the playing field for both large mittee, not in an appropriations bill accused of unilateral disarmament and small businesses who export prod- and not in this rule. being our platform. This is a platform ucts abroad. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield for unilateral disarmament because Simply put, there is no rational rea- myself 2 minutes. this is a platform that says Germany, son, Mr. Speaker, for allowing Amer- Mr. Speaker, I would remind the gen- Japan, and China will provide con- ican products and American goods to tleman from Arizona that this appro- cessionary financing to push their ex- have a disadvantage in the global mar- priations bill is coming to the floor, as ports, and we will be disarmed in the ketplace. has been the custom during the Repub- world of business. Congress must reauthorize the Ex-Im lican majority, under a modified open The Export-Import Bank makes Bank immediately, and I am com- rule, which means that any Member is money. The CBO concludes that; gen- mitted to working with my colleagues able to bring an amendment to the erally accepted accounting principles on both sides of the aisle to make this floor of the House and have it heard. conclude that. The enemies of the happen.

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I do want Mr. Speaker, I think it is clear what working with the EPA through a public to commend the chairman and the we would like to do, what Democrats input process, which includes rural ranking member of the subcommittee would like to do, like the probusiness electric utilities and others, an unprec- for including the Payments in Lieu of Members of this House would try to do, edented reach of outreach opportuni- Taxes program, or PILT. we want to, with 1 legislative day left, ties that the EPA is doing, including in As a Representative of a district that bring forward a reauthorization of the my district. is 62 percent owned by the Federal Gov- Export-Import Bank for the reasons They are saying that they want to ernment and, therefore, untaxable by that have been made abundantly clear amend this proposed rule to make it our local taxing jurisdictions, I know by my Democratic colleagues and I work better. If a majority of this body how important it is to ensure the sus- know an idea that is shared by many, doesn’t like the final result, then it is tainability of our county programs, perhaps less outspoken, Members on time to talk about how we want to particularly those that affect our Fed- your side of the aisle who also support amend it and how this body would eral lands; but much of the remainder reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank. rather deal with emissions and carbon of the bill and the reasoning for my op- Let’s have a clean vote. If we defeat reduction. position to it is the drastic approach it the previous question, that is exactly There are plenty of other opportuni- takes to nearly every other environ- what we will bring forward, a 7-year ties. Several years ago, this body con- mental, energy, and animal welfare authorization that I believe will pass sidered a cap-and-trade program. I am issue facing our Nation. this body. a cosponsor of a bill with Mr. DELANEY The bill fails to deal with the issue of Now, let’s talk about what this House that would implement a carbon tax and fire sharing, which is a mechanism uti- is choosing to do instead under these would use the income from that to re- lized that takes money from the Forest rules—two bills that are not urgent, duce the corporate tax rate and reduce Service and gives it to emergency re- are not timely, both of which would the tax burden on American businesses. sponse systems in the wake of need Presidential vetoes: the Rate- There are plenty of good ideas out wildfires. This limits the Forest Serv- payer Protection Act of 2015, which I there, but let’s at least see what the ice’s resources and capabilities that will talk about, which, again, will go administration and the EPA come up could be used for the protection of the nowhere, even if it gets out of both with and then respond to its final pro- watershed and for the insurance of ac- chambers, will get a Presidential veto posal with meaningful legislation to cess and accountability of maintenance and won’t have two-thirds in this body address our carbon emissions. on Forest Service lands, especially Passing this bill now would pre- to override; and Interior Appropria- those like some in my district that are maturely undermine the EPA’s col- tions, which needs to be done, but affected by forest fires. laborative effort, instead of encour- could be done next week, while we are This bill sets backward priorities for aging them to involve multiple stake- up against a deadline of the expiration the Bureau of Land Management, fund- holders in reducing carbon emissions. of the Export-Import Bank. ing the continuation and expansion of Under current law, the EPA is required The Ratepayer Protection Act per- oil and gas permitting when it doesn’t to develop and implement a Federal tains to the recently proposed clean facilitate the zoning of solar or wind plan for any State that fails to submit power plan, which establishes emission projects as my bipartisan bill with Mr. guidelines for States to follow in devel- its own State plan. This means that the passage of this GOSAR would do. oping plans to control carbon pollution The National Park Service, facing a from existing coal and natural gas- bill would overturn that existing requirement in the Clean Air Act as it backlog of over $11 billion, is dras- fired power plants. tically cut under this bill. The bill also Like so many Presidential initia- pertains to the clean power plan, which fails to address the fact that offshore tives, it stems out of the President’s le- means the State would find itself in a oil and gas operations require an in- gitimate authority to act in areas place in which, if it fails to utilize the spection fee while onshore wells do not. under his statutory authority when flexibility this rule provides, it might This bill fails to address the looming this body fails to act. have a plan that they have not been expiration of the Land and Water Con- I applaud the President for using his part of forming. servation Fund, which helps American existing executive powers on immigra- I urge my colleagues to reflect on a citizens, businesses, homeowners, and tion. I applaud the President for using position that not only disregards communities protect important lands his existing executive powers for a science but that runs in opposition to and resources. clean power plan to work with the business, to the religious community, States and the EPA. and to our national and global secu- It also includes, as Mr. GRIJALVA rity. Congress can constructively pointed out, a number of policy riders, b 1330 weigh in on reducing carbon emissions, any one of which would be grounds for What this bill would do, however, is and I encourage this body to do so. a veto by the President of the United suspend the implementation of the There are a number of great bills States. It fails to adequately fund the clean power plan and extend all com- that would provide a statutory mecha- Environmental Protection Agency, and pliance and submission deadlines until nism to reduce our carbon emissions. it circumvents its ability to enforce a judicial review can be completed, al- Instead of going that route, this body and ensure protections granted to crit- ready in process. is saying that we don’t even want to ical species under the Endangered Spe- On this point, let me make one thing see what the President comes up with cies Act. very clear, that there is no existent or what the EPA comes up with. We This bill needs a lot of work. I sug- rule and that the proposed clean power want to invalidate it before they even gest we reject it, send it back to the plan is a proposal. Let’s give the execu- finalize it. We want to invalidate the Appropriations Committee, and let tive branch the opportunity to at least hard work of listening to rural electric them come up with a more meaningful come forward with a final proposal be- utilities; of listening to ratepayer effort to fund our Department of the fore this body decides that it somehow groups; and, instead, throw it all out Interior, a goal that all of us share. wants to invalidate that very proposal. because, somehow, politicians in Wash- I also urge my colleagues to reject I have discussed this proposal with ington know better. That is simply not the Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015, a many folks in my district, and there the right answer, and the American bill that seeks to proactively invali- are issues that need to be worked out people will not stand for it. date the process of listening, as the En- to make this regulation feasible. I have Let’s talk about the other bill that vironmental Protection Agency has talked to and heard from rural electric the Republicans are bringing forth done, to many stakeholders across my utilities and from many others, and we under this rule instead of reauthorizing district and across this country.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:35 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 094046 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.036 H24JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4614 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2015 Instead, Mr. Speaker, I call upon my The one in the majority is bringing advised regulations that Administrator colleagues to defeat the previous ques- the bill that we have before us, H.R. McCarthy is looking to push on the tion so that, with 1 day remaining, we 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act. Mr. American people before President can move to reauthorize the Export- WHITFIELD of Kentucky was explaining Obama leaves the White House in Janu- Import Bank, protect over 130,000 what the bill would do and the protec- ary 2017. American jobs, help American small tions the bill would provide. The other The bills are thoughtful responses to businesses compete in an increasingly Member from Kentucky, a member of one of the most egregious agencies in global economy, and grow our export- the minority, said, because of the fail- the administration, and I look forward related economy in Colorado and ure of the legislative process, the to a full debate for that reason. across the Nation. President was required to act, and this The material previously referred to I encourage my colleagues to reject is part of the President’s Climate Ac- by Mr. POLIS is as follows: the previous question and reject the tion Plan. AN AMENDMENT TO H. RES. 333 OFFERED BY rule. What the H? A failure of the legisla- MR. POLIS OF COLORADO I yield back the balance of my time. tive process? At the end of the resolution, add the fol- Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker, I would submit that lowing new sections: SEC. 6. Immediately upon adoption of this yield myself the balance of my time. the legislative process functioned as It was 6 years ago this week. I don’t resolution the Speaker shall, pursuant to intended when Speaker PELOSI brought know if many people remember the ac- clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House Waxman-Markey to the floor of this resolved into the Committee of the Whole tivities on the House floor 6 years ago House and this House passed that bill. House on the state of the Union for consider- this week, but in June of 2009, right be- We went back to our districts that ation of the bill (H.R. 1031) to reauthorize fore we left for the July 4 recess, the weekend, and I will tell you what we the Export-Import Bank of the United then-Speaker of the House, NANCY caught. States, and for other purposes. General de- PELOSI, brought forward to this floor a bate shall be confined to the bill and shall We caught unmitigated holy ‘‘you not exceed one hour equally divided and con- bill. know what’’ because people were so in- The bill was called Waxman-Markey. trolled by the chair and ranking minority censed at the freedoms that Waxman- It was the cap-and-trade bill. The bill member of the Committee on Financial Markey and the cap-and-trade program Services. After general debate the bill shall had come through our Committee on be considered for amendment under the five- Energy and Commerce. I thought it would take away from them. When the gentleman last night said minute rule. All points of order against pro- was a dead duck when it left there, but it was a failure of the legislative proc- visions in the bill are waived. At the conclu- that bill was pushed through to the ess and that the President had to act, sion of consideration of the bill for amend- floor at the end of June 2009. ment the Committee shall rise and report Madam Speaker, I don’t know that I it was exactly the performance of the the bill to the House with such amendments need to remind you that, in 2009, right legislative process that delivered us as may have been adopted. The previous after the 2008 election, the Republicans from a very bad proposition. question shall be considered as ordered on were deeply in the minority. People What happened after that? Because the bill and amendments thereto to final the country was in such a convulsion passage without intervening motion except talked about the fact that the Repub- one motion to recommit with or without in- licans were so far in the minority that about what the House had done, the visceral and immediate reaction of the structions. If the Committee of the Whole 40 years in the wilderness actually rises and reports that it has come to no reso- sounded like the best case scenario for people of the United States was: ‘‘Hold lution on the bill, then on the next legisla- House Republicans; but something hap- the phone; we don’t want what they are tive day the House shall, immediately after pened, and it began in that last week of doing.’’ the third daily order of business under clause June 2009. The Senate, which was fully invested 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of Now, a lot of people will credit the in passing a cap-and-trade bill—you the Whole for further consideration of the change in the House majority to the had Senators who thought cap-and- bill. trade was the be-all and end-all, and SEC. 7. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not President’s healthcare law—and, in- apply to the consideration of H.R. 1031. deed, it was ill-advised; and, indeed, it that was the reason they were in the did upset a lot of people very quickly— United States Senate—didn’t bring it THE VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION: WHAT but prior to that, even before we began up. It never came up for a vote. IT REALLY MEANS having the big debates on the Afford- Here was a situation in which the This vote, the vote on whether to order the able Care Act—the big debates on what Democrats had—I don’t remember previous question on a special rule, is not became ObamaCare—the then-Speaker what—a 55-seat majority on us here in merely a procedural vote. A vote against or- of the House brought to the floor of the House of Representatives and a 60- dering the previous question is a vote vote—filibuster-proof—majority over against the Republican majority agenda and this House Waxman-Markey. a vote to allow the Democratic minority to When people started to look at it, in the Senate, and they couldn’t get offer an alternative plan. It is a vote about Waxman-Markey, we started to get this done. They couldn’t get this done what the House should be debating. phone calls. People said: ‘‘I can’t sell because the people said: ‘‘No. No. Don’t Mr. Clarence Cannon’s Precedents of the my house unless the Department of En- do this to me.’’ House of Representatives (VI, 308–311), de- ergy certifies it as reaching certain The legislative process worked. The scribes the vote on the previous question on levels of energy efficiency. How am I Senate said, ‘‘I haven’t got the courage the rule as ‘‘a motion to direct or control the to do this right before the 2010 elec- consideration of the subject before the House supposed to be able to do that? That is being made by the Member in charge.’’ To not a free society. That is not a free tion,’’ and the proposition died at the defeat the previous question is to give the country when I am prohibited from end of the session that concluded on opposition a chance to decide the subject be- selling the one possession that I had December 31, 2010. I would just submit fore the House. Cannon cites the Speaker’s used to accumulate dollars in my es- that that is a good thing. ruling of January 13, 1920, to the effect that tate over my entire life, and I can’t sell Here we have before us a bill today to ‘‘the refusal of the House to sustain the de- it without permission from the Depart- provide, in some measure, some of the mand for the previous question passes the ment of Energy.’’ protections about things that people control of the resolution to the opposition’’ were worried about 6 years ago, but it in order to offer an amendment. On March People were legitimately asking 15, 1909, a member of the majority party of- questions about what this cap-and- is precisely because we were where we fered a rule resolution. The House defeated trade bill will do. were 6 years ago that we are now con- the previous question and a member of the Madam Speaker, I have got to tell sidering a bill that will hold back some opposition rose to a parliamentary inquiry, you that there are times in this body of the rulemaking authority from the asking who was entitled to recognition. when there is one of those moments Environmental Protection Agency. Speaker Joseph G. Cannon (R–Illinois) said: when the incandescent lightbulb goes Madam Speaker, under today’s rule, ‘‘The previous question having been refused, off. One of those was last night. We we are providing for the consideration the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitz- were sitting in the Rules Committee, of two important bills, bills that pre- gerald, who had asked the gentleman to yield to him for an amendment, is entitled to and we were hearing testimony from vent the Environmental Protection the first recognition.’’ two Members from Kentucky, one in Agency from doing irreversible damage The Republican majority may say ‘‘the the majority and one in the minority. to our economy through dozens of ill- vote on the previous question is simply a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:35 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 094046 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.029 H24JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE June 24, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4615 vote on whether to proceed to an immediate DesJarlais Kinzinger (IL) Rogers (AL) Larson (CT) Nolan Sewell (AL) vote on adopting the resolution . . . [and] Diaz-Balart Kline Rogers (KY) Lawrence Norcross Sherman has no substantive legislative or policy im- Dold Knight Rohrabacher Lee O’Rourke Sinema Levin Pallone plications whatsoever.’’ But that is not what Donovan Labrador Rokita Sires Duffy LaMalfa Lewis Pascrell they have always said. Listen to the Repub- Rooney (FL) Slaughter Duncan (SC) Lamborn Ros-Lehtinen Lieu, Ted Pelosi Smith (WA) lican Leadership Manual on the Legislative Duncan (TN) Lance Roskam Lipinski Perlmutter Speier Process in the United States House of Rep- Ellmers (NC) Latta Ross Loebsack Peters Swalwell (CA) resentatives, (6th edition, page 135). Here’s Emmer (MN) LoBiondo Rothfus Lofgren Peterson Takai how the Republicans describe the previous Farenthold Long Rouzer Lowenthal Pingree Takano Lowey Pocan question vote in their own manual: ‘‘Al- Fincher Loudermilk Royce Thompson (CA) Lujan Grisham Polis though it is generally not possible to amend Fitzpatrick Love Russell Thompson (MS) Fleischmann Lucas (NM) Price (NC) Ryan (WI) Titus the rule because the majority Member con- Fleming Luetkemeyer Luja´ n, Ben Ray Quigley Salmon Tonko trolling the time will not yield for the pur- Flores Lummis (NM) Rangel Sanford Torres pose of offering an amendment, the same re- Forbes MacArthur Lynch Rice (NY) sult may be achieved by voting down the pre- Fortenberry Marchant Scalise Maloney, Richmond Tsongas Foxx Marino Schweikert Carolyn Roybal-Allard Van Hollen vious question on the rule. . . . When the Scott, Austin Vargas motion for the previous question is defeated, Franks (AZ) Massie Maloney, Sean Ruiz Sensenbrenner Matsui Ruppersberger Veasey control of the time passes to the Member Frelinghuysen McCarthy Garrett McCaul Sessions McCollum Rush Vela who led the opposition to ordering the pre- Gibbs McClintock Shimkus McDermott Ryan (OH) Vela´ zquez vious question. That Member, because he Gibson McHenry Shuster McGovern Sa´ nchez, Linda Visclosky then controls the time, may offer an amend- Gohmert McKinley Simpson McNerney T. Walz ment to the rule, or yield for the purpose of Goodlatte McMorris Smith (MO) Meeks Sanchez, Loretta Wasserman amendment.’’ Gosar Rodgers Smith (NE) Meng Schakowsky Schultz Waters, Maxine In Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House Gowdy McSally Smith (NJ) Moore Schiff Granger Meadows Smith (TX) Moulton Schrader Watson Coleman of Representatives, the subchapter titled Graves (GA) Meehan Stefanik Murphy (FL) Scott (VA) Welch ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal Graves (LA) Messer Stewart Nadler Scott, David Wilson (FL) to order the previous question on such a rule Graves (MO) Mica Stivers Neal Serrano Yarmuth [a special rule reported from the Committee Griffith Miller (FL) Stutzman NOT VOTING—9 on Rules] opens the resolution to amend- Grothman Miller (MI) Thompson (PA) ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- Guinta Moolenaar Thornberry Clyburn Hanna Napolitano tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: ‘‘Upon re- Guthrie Mooney (WV) Tiberi Courtney Hinojosa Payne Hardy Mullin Tipton Delaney Kelly (MS) Sarbanes jection of the motion for the previous ques- Harper Mulvaney tion on a resolution reported from the Com- Trott b 1408 Harris Murphy (PA) Turner mittee on Rules, control shifts to the Mem- Hartzler Neugebauer Upton Mr. CARSON of Indiana changed his ber leading the opposition to the previous Heck (NV) Newhouse Valadao vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ question, who may offer a proper amendment Hensarling Noem Wagner Mr. NEUGEBAUER changed his vote or motion and who controls the time for de- Herrera Beutler Nugent Walberg bate thereon.’’ Hice, Jody B. Nunes Walden from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Hill Olson Walker So the previous question was ordered. Clearly, the vote on the previous question Holding Palazzo Walorski The result of the vote was announced on a rule does have substantive policy impli- Hudson Palmer Walters, Mimi cations. It is one of the only available tools Huelskamp Paulsen as above recorded. Weber (TX) for those who oppose the Republican major- Huizenga (MI) Pearce Stated against: Webster (FL) ity’s agenda and allows those with alter- Hultgren Perry Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, on Hunter Pittenger Wenstrup native views the opportunity to offer an al- Westerman Wednesday, June 24th, 2015, I was absent ternative plan. Hurd (TX) Pitts Hurt (VA) Poe (TX) Westmoreland during rollcall No. 379. Had I been present, I Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I Issa Poliquin Whitfield would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on ordering the pre- Jenkins (KS) Pompeo Williams vious question on H. Res. 333—Rule pro- yield back the balance of my time, and Wilson (SC) Jenkins (WV) Posey viding for consideration of both H.R. 2042— I move the previous question on the Johnson (OH) Price, Tom Wittman resolution. Johnson, Sam Ratcliffe Womack Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 and H.R. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Jolly Reed Woodall 2822—Department of the Interior, Environ- Jones Reichert Yoder ment, and Related Agencies Appropriations HARTZLER). The question is on ordering Jordan Renacci Yoho the previous question. Young (AK) Act, 2016. Joyce Ribble (By unanimous consent, Mr. BAR- The question was taken; and the Katko Rice (SC) Young (IA) TON was allowed to speak out of Speaker pro tempore announced that Kelly (PA) Rigell Young (IN) King (IA) Roby Zeldin order.) the ayes appeared to have it. King (NY) Roe (TN) Zinke 54TH ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME Mr. POLIS. Madam Speaker, on that NAYS—181 Mr. BARTON. Madam Speaker, I rise I demand the yeas and nays. with an extremely heavy heart to, once The yeas and nays were ordered. Adams Cohen Gallego Aguilar Connolly Garamendi again, have to congratulate my good The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Ashford Conyers Graham friend MIKE DOYLE, the manager of the ant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair Bass Cooper Grayson Democratic baseball team, for another will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum Beatty Costa Green, Al victory. It is sad, but true. Sad, but time for any electronic vote on the Becerra Crowley Green, Gene Bera Cuellar Grijalva true. question of adoption. Beyer Cummings Gutie´rrez On June 11, the Republicans and the The vote was taken by electronic de- Bishop (GA) Davis (CA) Hahn Democrats played the Annual Congres- vice, and there were—yeas 243, nays Blumenauer Davis, Danny Hastings sional Baseball Game. It was a spirited Bonamici DeFazio Heck (WA) 181, not voting 9, as follows: Boyle, Brendan DeGette Higgins game, but for the seventh year in a [Roll No. 379] F. DeLauro Himes row, Mr. DOYLE’s team won. I don’t Brady (PA) DelBene Honda YEAS—243 know how to say that. Brown (FL) DeSaulnier Hoyer I will say that our team is back. Abraham Boustany Coffman Brownley (CA) Deutch Huffman Aderholt Brady (TX) Cole Bustos Dingell Israel MARK WALKER, our MVP from North Allen Brat Collins (GA) Butterfield Doggett Jackson Lee Carolina, pitched a good game. He Amash Bridenstine Collins (NY) Capps Doyle, Michael Jeffries struck out CEDRIC RICHMOND, which I Amodei Brooks (AL) Comstock Capuano F. Johnson (GA) Babin Brooks (IN) Conaway Ca´ rdenas Duckworth Johnson, E. B. think is probably the first time CEDRIC Barletta Buchanan Cook Carney Edwards Kaptur has not gotten a hit. Barr Buck Costello (PA) Carson (IN) Ellison Keating We had new blood: Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. Barton Bucshon Cramer Cartwright Engel Kelly (IL) MOOLENAAR, and several others. Of Benishek Burgess Crawford Castor (FL) Eshoo Kennedy Bilirakis Byrne Crenshaw Castro (TX) Esty Kildee course, we had our stalwarts: JOHN Bishop (MI) Calvert Culberson Chu, Judy Farr Kilmer SHIMKUS; KEVIN BRADY; our whip, Bishop (UT) Carter (GA) Curbelo (FL) Cicilline Fattah Kind STEVE SCALISE. Black Carter (TX) Davis, Rodney Clark (MA) Foster Kirkpatrick So we played a good game, but the Blackburn Chabot Denham Clarke (NY) Frankel (FL) Kuster Blum Chaffetz Dent Clay Fudge Langevin Democrats deserved to win. They beat Bost Clawson (FL) DeSantis Cleaver Gabbard Larsen (WA) us, 5–20.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:03 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 094046 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JN7.004 H24JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4616 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2015 I will say that it was a pretty low there. So both leadership supported the Rohrabacher Sinema Walorski blow to have the President of the game. Rokita Smith (MO) Walters, Mimi Rooney (FL) Smith (NE) Weber (TX) United States come and interrupt the It was a good game. We did raise a lot Ros-Lehtinen Smith (NJ) Webster (FL) game, take away our momentum right of money for charity. Roskam Smith (TX) Wenstrup Ross Stefanik when we had a big rally. But I will put you on notice, MIKE Westerman Rothfus Stewart I am very proud of the Republican DOYLE, the shoe is going to be on the Westmoreland Rouzer Stivers Whitfield team, but I do want to congratulate Royce Stutzman other foot next year. Be ready. Williams Russell Thompson (PA) MIKE DOYLE and the Democrats. Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsyl- Wilson (SC) I yield to the gentleman from Penn- Ryan (WI) Thornberry vania. Talk is cheap, JOE. Bring it on. Salmon Tiberi Wittman sylvania (Mr. DOYLE). The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Sanford Tipton Womack Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsyl- objection, 5-minute voting will con- Scalise Trott Woodall vania. First off, I want to thank my Schweikert Turner Yoder tinue. Scott, Austin Upton Yoho good friend, JOE BARTON. JOE, you There was no objection. Sensenbrenner Valadao Young (AK) know, you used the tools that are at The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Sessions Wagner Young (IA) your disposal. question is on the resolution. Shimkus Walberg Young (IN) This was a great game. It was good. I Shuster Walden Zeldin The question was taken; and the Simpson Walker Zinke think all the fans were treated to a Speaker pro tempore announced that NOES—178 very competitive game this year. We the noes appeared to have it. had almost 10,000 people attend the Adams Gabbard Neal RECORDED VOTE game this year. Aguilar Gallego Nolan Ashford Garamendi As we all know, the real winners here Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I de- Norcross mand a recorded vote. Bass Graham O’Rourke are our charities. This game helps raise Beatty Grayson Pallone money for the Washington Boys & A recorded vote was ordered. Becerra Green, Al Pascrell Girls Clubs, the Washington Literacy The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Bera Green, Gene Pelosi will be a 5-minute vote. Beyer Grijalva Perlmutter Council, and the Nationals Dream Bishop (GA) Gutie´rrez The vote was taken by electronic de- Peters Foundation. I am happy to report, Blumenauer Hahn Peterson after expenses, we were able to write vice, and there were—ayes 244, noes 178, Bonamici Hastings Pingree not voting 11, as follows: Boyle, Brendan Heck (WA) Pocan checks in excess of $100,000 to each of F. Higgins [Roll No. 380] Polis the three charities. So those are the Brady (PA) Himes Price (NC) big winners of the game. AYES—244 Brown (FL) Honda Quigley This was a hard-fought game. In the Brownley (CA) Hoyer Rangel Abraham Fincher Lance Bustos Huffman last 3 years that we have played this Aderholt Fitzpatrick Latta Rice (NY) Butterfield Israel Richmond Allen Fleischmann LoBiondo Capuano Jackson Lee game, our team has made only one Roybal-Allard Amash Fleming Long Ca´ rdenas Jeffries error. We made that this game, but I Ruiz Amodei Flores Loudermilk Carney Johnson (GA) Ruppersberger think the difference in the score was Babin Forbes Love Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. Rush that we made the plays in the field. Barletta Fortenberry Lucas Cartwright Kaptur Ryan (OH) Barr Foxx Luetkemeyer Castor (FL) Keating Both pitchers were outstanding. Your Sa´ nchez, Linda Barton Franks (AZ) Lummis Castro (TX) Kennedy new pitcher, MARK, we weren’t used to T. Benishek Frelinghuysen MacArthur Chu, Judy Kildee Sanchez, Loretta that knuckle ball and some of those Bilirakis Garrett Marchant Cicilline Kilmer Schakowsky curves. He kept us off balance, and he Bishop (MI) Gibbs Marino Clark (MA) Kind Schiff Bishop (UT) Gibson Massie Clay Kirkpatrick pitched a brilliant game. I believe you Schrader Black Gohmert McCarthy Cleaver Kuster guys actually had one more hit than Blackburn Goodlatte McCaul Cohen Langevin Scott (VA) we did. You had six and we had five. Blum Gosar McClintock Connolly Larsen (WA) Scott, David Bost Gowdy McHenry Serrano CEDRIC RICHMOND, coming off of Conyers Larson (CT) Boustany Granger McKinley Sewell (AL) shoulder surgery, pitched a gutsy game Cooper Lawrence Brady (TX) Graves (GA) McMorris Costa Lee Sherman for seven innings. And I should also Brat Graves (LA) Rodgers Crowley Levin Sires mention that, after striking out, he hit Bridenstine Graves (MO) McSally Cuellar Lewis Slaughter a double over the center fielder’s head, Brooks (AL) Griffith Meadows Cummings Lieu, Ted Smith (WA) Brooks (IN) Grothman Meehan Davis (CA) Lipinski Speier just to throw that in. Buchanan Guinta Messer Davis, Danny Loebsack Swalwell (CA) I want to also note JOE DONNELLY, Buck Guthrie Mica DeFazio Lofgren Takai our first baseman, made some unbe- Bucshon Hardy Miller (FL) DeGette Lowenthal Takano Burgess Harper Miller (MI) lievable plays at first base that, I Delaney Lowey Thompson (CA) Byrne Harris Moolenaar DeLauro Lujan Grisham Thompson (MS) think, saved the game for us. Calvert Hartzler Mooney (WV) DelBene (NM) Titus And then, as always, anytime I ask Carter (GA) Heck (NV) Mullin DeSaulnier Luja´ n, Ben Ray Tonko ´ Carter (TX) Hensarling Mulvaney Deutch (NM) Torres LINDA SANCHEZ to put a batting helmet Chabot Herrera Beutler Murphy (PA) on, she gets a hit. So those three indi- Dingell Lynch Tsongas Chaffetz Hice, Jody B. Neugebauer Doggett Maloney, Van Hollen viduals share our team MVPs. Clawson (FL) Hill Newhouse Doyle, Michael Carolyn Vargas Also, there are lots of ways to con- Coffman Holding Noem F. Maloney, Sean Veasey Cole Hudson Nugent tribute, and ERIC SWALWELL stole three Duckworth Matsui Vela Collins (GA) Huelskamp Nunes Edwards McCollum Vela´ zquez bases for us and scored. He did it all on Collins (NY) Huizenga (MI) Olson Ellison McDermott Visclosky the base pads, and he deserves some no- Comstock Hultgren Palazzo Engel McGovern Walz tice for that, too. Conaway Hunter Palmer Eshoo McNerney Wasserman Cook Hurd (TX) Paulsen JOE, I just want to say it was a great Esty Meeks Schultz Costello (PA) Hurt (VA) Pearce Farr Meng Waters, Maxine game. I want to thank you for how Cramer Issa Perry Fattah Moore Watson Coleman hard your team fought, and we look Crawford Jenkins (KS) Pittenger Foster Moulton Welch forward to a competitive game next Crenshaw Jenkins (WV) Pitts Frankel (FL) Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) Culberson Johnson (OH) Poe (TX) Fudge Nadler Yarmuth year. Curbelo (FL) Johnson, Sam Poliquin We know some day, you know, the Davis, Rodney Jolly Pompeo NOT VOTING—11 Denham Jones Posey shoe will be on the other foot. But for Capps Hanna Napolitano Dent Jordan Price, Tom Clarke (NY) Hinojosa Payne the past 7 years, we are kind of enjoy- DeSantis Joyce Ratcliffe Clyburn Kelly (IL) DesJarlais Katko Reed Sarbanes ing this. So God bless. Courtney Kelly (MS) Mr. BARTON. Madam Speaker, I Diaz-Balart Kelly (PA) Reichert Dold King (IA) Renacci b 1422 want to thank leadership on both sides: Donovan King (NY) Ribble our Speaker, JOHN BOEHNER; our major- Duffy Kinzinger (IL) Rice (SC) So the resolution was agreed to. ity leader, KEVIN MCCARTHY; and our Duncan (SC) Kline Rigell The result of the vote was announced whip, STEVE SCALISE, who played in the Duncan (TN) Knight Roby as above recorded. Ellmers (NC) Labrador Roe (TN) game. On their side, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. Emmer (MN) LaMalfa Rogers (AL) A motion to reconsider was laid on HOYER, and Mr. CLYBURN were all Farenthold Lamborn Rogers (KY) the table.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:03 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 094046 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.034 H24JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE June 24, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4617 Stated against: called the existing coal plant rule. But b 1430 Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on because of this regulation, once it be- This bill is simple. It simply gives Wednesday, June 24th, 2015, I was absent comes final, it is only the first step in States more time. We are not repealing during rollcall vote No. 380. Had I been the administration’s plan to regulate this power grab of a regulation, but present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on H. Res. other areas of our economy, including simply responding to requests from the 333—Rule providing for consideration of both sources such as refineries, industrial States and other entities. H.R. 2042—Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 boilers, cement plants, pulp and paper I reserve the balance of my time. and H.R. 2822—Department of the Interior, mills, and steel mills. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I re- Environment, and Related Agencies Appro- Since its proposal in June 2014, the serve the balance of my time. priations Act, 2016. Subcommittee on Energy and Power Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Chairman, at f has held five hearings on the proposed this time, I yield such time as he may rule, where we heard from EPA, FERC, consume to the gentleman from Geor- RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT OF entities within the States, legal ex- 2015 gia (Mr. BISHOP). perts, and industry stakeholders and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. I thank the GENERAL LEAVE manufacturers. gentleman for yielding. Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I ask Now, when Mrs. McCarthy comes to Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to be an unanimous consent that all Members Congress, she always says that this original cosponsor of the Ratepayer may have 5 legislative days to revise proposed rule gives maximum flexi- Protection Act, and I want to com- and extend their remarks and to in- bility to the States, but what she does mend Representative ED WHITFIELD for clude extraneous material on the bill, not say is that EPA, and EPA alone, his leadership on this important issue. H.R. 2042. sets the emissions standard for every We all agree that it is vital that we The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. POE State, and there is no flexibility in protect our environment today and for of Texas). Is there objection to the re- that. future generations. At the same time, quest of the gentleman from Ken- Even Harvard Law School Professor though, we must ensure that we are tucky? Laurence Tribe, who taught President acting within the law, as well as safe- There was no objection. Obama constitutional law at Harvard, guarding American jobs and the econ- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- testified at one of the hearings that omy. ant to House Resolution 333 and rule ‘‘EPA’s proposal raises grave constitu- I have serious concerns that the En- XVIII, the Chair declares the House in tional questions, exceeds EPA’s statu- vironmental Protection Agency’s pro- the Committee of the Whole House on tory authority, and violates the Clean posed clean power rule will be a vast the state of the Union for the consider- Air Act.’’ and unprecedented regulatory over- ation of the bill, H.R. 2042. The hearings also identified imple- reach, resulting in high energy costs; The Chair appoints the gentleman mentation challenges, risks to electric loss of jobs; and a disruption in the from Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN) to pre- reliability, and significantly higher en- states’ ability to generate, transmit, side over the Committee of the Whole. ergy costs under the rule. distribute, and use electricity. For example, economist Eugene b 1424 As the gentleman from Kentucky Trisko estimated that, for 31 geo- (Mr. WHITFIELD) noted earlier, no less IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE graphically diverse States, electricity than the renowned Harvard Law School Accordingly, the House resolved rates under the rule could increase by professor Laurence Tribe has testified itself into the Committee of the Whole an average of 15 percent, with peak that ‘‘the EPA lacks the statutory and House on the state of the Union for the year increases of 22 percent during the constitutional authority to adopt its consideration of the bill (H.R. 2042) to period 2017–2031. plan.’’ He described the proposed clean allow for judicial review of any final State officials also appeared, express- power plan as a ‘‘power grab’’ from the rule addressing carbon dioxide emis- ing the same concerns. And I might three branches of government. sions from existing fossil fuel-fired say, this rule is so complicated that, I am especially concerned, Mr. Chair- electric utility generating units before generally, EPA allows States 3 years to man, about the impact that the EPA’s requiring compliance with such rule, develop their State implementation proposed rule will have on Georgia and to allow States to protect house- plans. But under this proposed rule, ratepayers. The State of Georgia al- holds and businesses from significant which we know will be final soon, they ready has reduced CO2 emissions by 33 adverse effects on electricity rate- are giving States 16 months, which is percent between 2005 and 2012 but will payers or reliability, with Mr. DUNCAN going to be extremely difficult for have no credit for these reductions. of Tennessee in the chair. them to meet. Under the proposed regulation, Georgia The Clerk read the title of the bill. So the States are not only filing law- would be required to reduce emissions The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the suits, as are other entities, to try to by an additional 44 percent, the sixth bill is considered read the first time. slow this process down, but they are largest reduction of any State. The gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. coming to Congress and saying, you Georgia also will receive no credit to- WHITFIELD) and the gentleman from know, Congress didn’t pass this regula- wards achieving EPA’s mandated State New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) each will tion, Congress has not asked for this, goal for the two nuclear plants that are control 30 minutes. but the administration, unilaterally, is being constructed. The Chair recognizes the gentleman imposing it upon the American people, Ratepayers in Georgia served by from Kentucky. and so they are asking us to give them Georgia Power, MEAG, and the Elec- Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Chairman, I some more time. tric Membership Corporation would yield myself such time as I may con- So this legislation does specifically face hundreds of dollars in higher en- sume. that. It does two things: One, it delays ergy bills, which would be especially Mr. Chairman, the bill before us the time for the States to submit their devastating to rural households in the today addresses EPA’s proposed clean implementation plans until after the Second Congressional District, which I power plan for existing power plants courts have rendered a decision on represent. under section 111(d) of the Clean Air whether or not the rule is legal. And I believe that this legislation takes a Act. then, if it is found to be legal, the commonsense approach that the issue Unfortunately, the Obama adminis- State Governors have an option, after that allows for the completion of judi- tration has made a decision that they consulting with their economic devel- cial review before States are required are not going to work with Congress, opment people, the EPA people, the At- to comply with the clean power plan. and in order to accomplish his public torney General, and other authorities In addition, the Ratepayer Protec- policy goals, he has indicated that he is in the States. They have the option, if tion Act provides for a safe harbor if a going to use executive orders and regu- they find that it significantly and ad- Governor determines that the proposed lations. versely affects their electricity prices rule’s implementation will have an ad- Now, this proposed regulation focuses and the reliability of electricity, they verse impact on ratepayers or on the on power plants. That is why it is can opt out of the program. reliability of this electrical system.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:12 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 094046 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JN7.008 H24JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4618 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2015 I urge my colleagues to support this move forward in the fight against cli- a year to comply with Federal regula- bill to ensure that ratepayers as well mate change. Effectively, this bill tions. It has been radical proposals like as our Nation’s economy are protected would amend the Clean Air Act in a these which have caused our economy from an overzealous EPA. harmful and dangerous fashion. to stagnate throughout this adminis- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield This bill establishes an unprece- tration. myself such time as I may consume. I dented extension for every clean power Even the EPA admits that the rule rise in opposition to this legislation. plan deadline until all litigation is con- will cost our economy more than $7 bil- The bill before us is dangerous, un- cluded. This blanket extension would lion a year by the year 2030. Wash- necessary, and premature. It under- be given to all polluters, incentivizing ington bureaucrats may be able to af- mines the cornerstone of the adminis- opponents of the rule to run the clock ford this assault on our economy, but tration’s plan to tackle unchecked cli- on frivolous litigation, simply to put my constituents cannot. mate change, and the President has off having to reduce their carbon emis- The EPA also promotes these regula- made clear that he will veto this legis- sions. tions with a promise that they would lation. The bill also allows a Governor to cut 30 percent of carbon pollution by Yesterday, we passed a bipartisan bill say: ‘‘The requirements of the clean the year 2030. The inconvenient truth amending the Toxic Substances Con- power plan don’t apply to me.’’ Under is my State has already reduced its trol Act. That is the type of legislation the bill, a Governor can opt out of a carbon emissions by 33 percent from that we should be spending our time Federal plan, giving certain States a 2005 to 2012. on, not messaging bills aimed at gut- free ride to pollute without any con- Why is the administration pursuing ting draft EPA rules. sequences. It is one thing to encourage these unrealistic regulations when As we sit here today, climate change States to just say no, but to let a Gov- Georgia and other States have already continues to reshape our world. Ac- ernor declare that his State is not sub- dramatically reduced their pollution cording to NOAA, 2014 was the warmest ject to the Federal Clean Air Act at levels? year ever recorded, and 9 of the 10 hot- all? Mr. Chairman, I think that just The bill we are considering today, test years have occurred since 2000, and goes too far. H.R. 2042, would halt the rule’s compli- that trend shows no sign of slowing As I have said before, EPA’s proposed ance deadlines until litigation on the down. clean power plan is both modest and rule has been completed. This bill We know this warming is due to car- flexible and will help us tackle our ur- would also allow the Governor of any bon pollution from fossil fuels accumu- gent need to reduce our carbon emis- State to opt out of the rule’s require- lating in the atmosphere, trapping sions. Just saying no, as this bill would ments if their State’s electricity rates more heat, and changing our climate. have us do, and condemning future gen- would increase significantly, as they Last week, the Pope highlighted our erations is simply not an option. I would in my home State. This commonsense piece of legisla- worldwide moral obligation to address strongly oppose the bill and urge a tion would help to bring the U.S. envi- climate change. This week, EPA re- ‘‘no’’ vote. I reserve the balance of my time. ronmental policy back into the real leased a report which confirms what Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Chairman, I world and allow us to remain economi- many in the country are already expe- yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from cally competitive. riencing, that failing to address cli- Georgia (Mr. LOUDERMILK). I urge my colleagues to support this mate change will have enormous finan- Mr. LOUDERMILK. Mr. Chairman, I bill. cial costs. rise to support the Ratepayer Protec- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield Just look at the skyrocketing costs tion Act, which is a critical piece of 5 minutes to the gentleman from Illi- of fighting wildfires, the mounting legislation that helps protect our Na- nois (Mr. RUSH), the ranking member costs to farmers of losing their crops tion’s consumers and businesses from of our subcommittee. and cattle to more frequent and severe skyrocketing electricity costs. Mr. RUSH. Mr. Chair, I thank the droughts, the enormous costs of re- Last year, the EPA proposed a new gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAL- building infrastructure swept away by set of regulations on existing power LONE), the fine ranking member of the more intense storms or threatened by plants which will dramatically effect full committee, for yielding me this steadily rising seas. our economy if implemented. time. Ignoring these costs won’t make The Obama administration has been Mr. Chair, I applaud the Obama ad- them go away; and the longer we wait doing its best to convince the Amer- ministration for its veto threat of this to act, the more we allow the risks to ican people that these new standards abhorrent legislation that we are now compound and accumulate, the more would achieve great progress for our considering, this just say no bill, which costly it will be to solve the problem. Nation, calling the proposal the clean would effectively give Governors the In fact, the projected costs of climate power plan. Despite the illusions of power to sabotage EPA’s proposed change impacts dwarf any projected good intentions, the devil is in the de- clean power plan by allowing them to short-term costs associated with tails of this proposed rule. opt out of the Federal requirements of transitioning to a clean energy econ- What the administration does not the plan based on arbitrary and ambig- omy, which is happening already. want us to know is that these stand- uous determinations. Mr. Chairman, EPA has proposed a ards would wreak havoc on our econ- Mr. Chair, when implemented, the workable plan to reduce emissions of omy and inflict enormous costs on the clean power plan will allow the EPA to carbon pollution from power plants, American consumer. According to the cut common pollution from some of which are the largest uncontrolled National Economic Research Associ- the Nation’s oldest, dirtiest, and most source of manmade greenhouse gases in ates, these regulations would increase inefficient power plants. the United States. electricity prices in my home State of We know, Mr. Chair, that these same The clean power plan outlines a path Georgia by 12 percent. power plants account for the largest to cleaner air, better health, a safer While this would be a problem for share of greenhouse gases from sta- climate, and a stronger economy. The any State, it is especially alarming for tionary sources in the country, and proposed rule also gives States a lot of me, given that Georgia already has the they are responsible for about one- flexibility to choose how to achieve tenth highest average electricity bill third of the total U.S. greenhouse gas their emission reduction goals, which in the Nation. emissions. are State specific and cost effective. Mr. Chairman, right now, the tem- Currently, Mr. Chair, there are no This is a moderate and reasonable ap- perature in my State is 95 degrees. My Federal limits on the amount of carbon proach and falls well within the legal constituents depend on affordable elec- pollution that these very same power authority and responsibility of the tricity to stay cool all summer long, plants are allowed to emit. The clean EPA to address carbon pollution from and the administration’s assault on our power plan would decrease power sec- power plants. Nation’s power plants is totally unac- tor carbon emissions by 30 percent This bill we are considering today ceptable. from 2005 levels by the year 2030. would dismiss all of this progress and What is more, the average American However, Mr. Chair, this bill is an at- would cripple the efforts of the EPA to household already spends about $15,000 tempt to abort EPA’s efforts before

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It was my responsibility to make Mr. Chair, the proposed clean power I urge all of my colleagues, Mr. sure North Dakotans had reliable elec- plan could not be more timely, as we Chairman, to heed the warning of our tricity, that a grid system and a dis- are experiencing more and more fre- scientists, of our doctors, and one of tribution system was reliable and could quent extreme weather events due to the world’s foremost moral authorities, deliver on a regular basis, as needed, climate change, with disastrous effects the Pope himself. electricity and that the rates remained being felt in our economy and in our Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Chairman, I as they are still today in North Da- communities all across our Nation. yield myself such time as I may con- kota, among the very lowest in this In fact, no region in America has sume. country. been safe from the impacts of climate Mr. Chairman, I would like to say I also had regulation over the coal in- change, with nearly annual record that, obviously, you can’t have a dis- dustry. I am also very proud of the fact wildfires and heat waves in the West cussion about this regulation without that, while North Dakota is a major and the Southwest, perennial flooding climate change, and frequently, we coal-producing State that generates along the coasts, and damaging and hear that climate change is responsible over 4,000 megawatts of electricity at costly droughts and crop loss in the for every extreme weather condition. the mine mouth and distributes it Plains and the Midwestern portions of I would point out that The Econo- throughout a robust transmission and our Nation. mist magazine, in its May 5 issue, stat- distribution system that generates lots Mr. Chair, when implemented, the ed that it is impossible to say categori- of low-cost electricity, it also creates clean power plan would help to reduce cally that climate change has caused lots and lots of good-paying, important carbon pollution by hundreds of mil- any individual storm, flood, drought, jobs. lions of tons, decreasing particle pollu- heat wave, tornado, or hurricane. Sci- The chairman also in response ref- tion, such as sulfur dioxide and nitro- entists agree that it is impossible to erenced the importance that Repub- gen oxides by hundreds of thousands of say that. licans are placing on other things be- tons annually. Mr. Chairman, I would like to make sides climate change, things like job Additionally, Mr. Chair, the clean one other comment. The President of creation. Well, the clean power plan is power plan would help protect the the United States believes that climate a jobs killer, and it makes us less com- health of our most vulnerable citizens, change is the number one issue facing petitive in the global marketplace. our children, older Americans, and low- mankind. It is really, in many respects, a uni- income and minority communities. All of us recognize that the climate lateral disarmament of the American Mr. Chair, not only do the vast ma- has been changing since the beginning economy at a time when the only real- jority of the American people believe of time, but where we fundamentally ly great thing going on in the Amer- that climate change is a serious prob- disagree with the President is we think ican economy is energy development. lem and that the government—our gov- there are other, more pressing issues A rule like the clean power plan goes ernment, this Federal Government, we dealing with poverty, creating jobs, exactly against the one robust and in this Congress—should take action to economic growth, access to clean positive in the American economy, and address it and take it now, but also, water, access to health care, and fight- that is energy development. the overwhelming majority of our Na- ing diseases like pancreatic cancer. We Let’s get back to the issue of the con- tion’s doctors believe so, also. think those are more urgent. stitutionality, the judicial question. But this President has got 61 indi- Our bill simply provides an oppor- b 1445 vidual government programs and is tunity for a judicial review, something Earlier this year, the American Tho- spending $23 billion a year on climate that the President and the EPA should racic Society found that, by a huge change in addition to trying to push have done before doing this rule, fin- margin, most doctors believe that cli- regulations like this without any in- ishing this rule, and putting this rule mate change is already negatively im- volvement of Congress. out. pacting their patients’ health. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to I find, frankly, the Ratepayer Protec- Fully 77 percent of responding doc- the distinguished gentleman from tion Act to be a rather modest response tors reported that increases in air pol- North Dakota (Mr. CRAMER), a member to the overreach and the zeal of the lution caused by climate change is of the Energy and Commerce Com- EPA and this administration. making their patients’ illnesses even mittee. Mr. Chairman, I thank the chairman more severe, a trend, I might add, Mr. Mr. CRAMER. I thank the chairman again for his leadership on this impor- Chairman, that they expect will stead- for yielding and for your leadership on tant issue. ily increase in the future. this issue. Let me pick up where the Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield The CHAIR. The time of the gen- gentleman left off relating to the com- 21⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman from tleman has expired. ments made by the opposition to cli- California (Mrs. CAPPS). Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield mate change’s role in extreme weather Mrs. CAPPS. I thank my colleague the gentleman an additional 1 minute. conditions. for yielding. Mr. RUSH. Mr. Chairman, these find- Mr. Chairman, a couple of years ago, Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposi- ings are in line with a similar study there was a weather condition that tion to H.R. 2042. The so-called Rate- conducted by the National Medical As- many people out here refer to as the payer Protection Act does nothing to sociation last year which found that polar vortex; in North Dakota, we call protect any of us. In fact, it does just older Americans, low-income commu- that winter, but I think what a lot of the opposite. nities, and the sick will all be dis- people don’t know is that, during that This bill would simply continue this proportionately impacted by climate cold snap, they don’t know how very majority’s policy of sticking their head change if we fail to act. susceptible and fragile our system of in the sand and doing nothing to ad- Mr. Chairman, this is not just a po- transmitting and distributing elec- dress the serious problems of climate litical issue. This is not just a partisan tricity was, largely because we don’t change. The Pope has said that climate issue. This is also a moral issue. Just have the base load generation that we change is a reality. It is impacting our last week, in a landmark encyclical, once had largely because of this attack lives every day. It is impacting our Pope Francis himself warned of the on base load fuels like coal, and that is economy, and it is only going to get grave implications of climate change really what we are talking about. worse. when he stated: Mr. Chairman, I spent 10 years prior Mr. Chairman, we are confronted al- Climate change is a global problem with to coming to Congress as one of those most daily with new evidence that cli- grave implications: environmental, social, energy regulators, one of those people mate change is leading to increased

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I yield 3 minutes to More severe droughts are threatening but this bill doesn’t accomplish that. the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. drinking and agriculture water sup- Congress should create a regulatory GRIFFITH), one of the original cospon- plies in many locations, while warmer framework for the 21st century econ- sors of this legislation, who is a mem- climates are increasing the severity omy and environment. We should rec- ber of the Energy and Commerce Com- and frequency of storms in others. A ognize that human activity has im- mittee. recent study also showed that climate pacted the climate, but that does not Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Chairman, ladies change could undo many of the im- mean regulating sectors of our econ- and gentlemen, earlier, we heard the provements that we have seen in omy out of existence. gentleman from Illinois say that this human well-being and life expectancy Regardless of the public outreach was a just say no bill. You bet it is. over the last half century. The power conducted by the Agency, regulatory That is exactly what it is. sector is the largest source of U.S. overreach can occur. I don’t think al- It is the just say no bill—no to a greenhouse gas emissions, accounting lowing each successive administration weaker electric grid; no to fewer jobs, for nearly one-third of the U.S. total. to prescribe policies that affect so particularly in manufacturing and also Mr. Chairman, while we will continue much of our way of life is a correct in the coal and energy industries; no to to depend on fossil fuels for some time, course of action. regulations that do little to help the we can and we must do more to limit We need to recognize our industries, environment, but do a lot to raise your their impacts on our climate. The and more importantly, our workers electric rates. clean power plan does just that by set- need time to adjust to the new environ- When we are talking about pro- ting carbon reduction goals for each mental realities and implement tecting the ratepayer—that is who we State and allowing States to imple- changes, both technological and edu- are talking about, the average man and ment customized plans to meet those cational. woman in this country, the families goals. Mr. Chairman, I know many of our that are out there struggling, trying to The clean power plan will help main- colleagues agree that our job as legis- make ends meet in an economy that is tain an affordable, reliable energy sys- lators is to ensure each of our constitu- flat—this bill says no, we are not going tem while cutting pollution and pro- encies are equally represented. I prefer to pass a bill on to you for little gain tecting public health and the environ- we sit down and craft a bill that ad- in the environment, but to raise your ment now and for future generations; dresses the many challenges we face electric rates tremendously. The Amer- yet H.R. 2042 would derail the clean not only domestically, but as a world ican families cannot afford it. power plan and all the health and eco- leader. Mr. Chairman, as an example, we nomic benefits that will come with it. Unfortunately, the present bill heard from a former regulator earlier, The bill is full of excuses to support in- doesn’t address those issues I have laid but the Virginia State Corporation action, but does nothing to solve the out in a balanced and complete way. Commission—and that is the organiza- problem. Allowing for endless legal challenges or tion in Virginia—appointed judges who Mr. Chairman, this inaction on cli- partisan political decisions is not the make the decisions on what you are mate change is putting our constitu- proper way to handle an issue that af- going to pay for power in Virginia ents and our future generations at risk. fects the entire scope of the environ- based on what is an appropriate It is long past time to acknowledge the ment and the economy. amount. causes of climate change and to tackle Today’s bill is only a part of the They said that customers in Virginia the issue head on. It is time for us to challenge, the part that is directly in will likely pay significantly more for work together to address this problem, front of us, and I don’t agree with that their electricity. not to pass legislation that continues approach. I would like the opportunity b 1500 to ignore it. to sit down with my colleagues to draft For these reasons and so many oth- a fair and comprehensive legislation The incremental cost of compliance ers, I strongly oppose H.R. 2042, and I that reasonably balances the interests for one utility alone—Dominion Vir- urge my colleagues to vote against it of all parties rather than a sector-by- ginia Power—would likely be between as well. sector approach that balances none. $5.5 billion and $6 billion on a net Mr. WHITFIELD. I continue to re- I want to make sure that the folks present value basis. That is just for one serve the balance of my time, Mr. back home get what they need, and I of the companies providing power. Chairman. think it is an opportunity to bring all Let me give you an idea, Mr. Chair- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield sides together. I have heard certainly man, of exactly what that means to the 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas from many groups they all want the people of Virginia. In my district, I (Mr. GENE GREEN). same thing, but they want certainty. have 29 geopolitical subdivisions, 29 Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. The CHAIR. The time of the gen- different jurisdictions. Only two of Chairman, I rise in opposition to H.R. tleman has expired. those jurisdictions get their power 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act of Mr. PALLONE. I yield the gentleman from Dominion Virginia Power. Now, 2015. an additional 30 seconds. remember, Dominion Virginia Power is The EPA’s clean power plan has Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. going to cost the ratepayers $5.5 billion raised a number of justifiable concerns. Chairman, we want to be certain that to $6 billion, but that doesn’t cover the However, while I would like to find a their companies will be profitable, that whole State and doesn’t cover very solution to the issues raised by today’s their livelihoods will be protected, and much in my district at all. bill, I don’t believe the present bill is their grandchildren have a clean envi- And, accordingly, again going back the correct solution. For more than a ronment. We can accomplish these to the statements of the Virginia State decade, the focus of environmental de- goals not with endless delay or agency Corporation Commission, they say bate has been on greenhouse gas emis- decree. that, contrary to the claim that rates sions. In that time, we have passed two I want to thank my colleague, Chair- will go up but that bills will go down, comprehensive bills, while the EPA has man WHITFIELD, for addressing part of experience and costs in Virginia make promulgated dozens of rules. the problem, but let’s work together to it extremely unlikely that either elec- Now, I am not raising Cain with the solve the whole problem. tric rates or bills in Virginia will go EPA. The Agency, backed by the Su- For this reason, I oppose the bill and down as a result of the proposed regu- preme Court, has the authority to reg- urge my colleagues to do the same. lations.

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Mr. Chairman, I get started. This bill invites some or in our Commonwealth, as the case yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from States to continue to avoid doing their would be with Virginia. That is impor- Florida (Mr. BILIRAKIS). fair share to address the serious envi- tant. Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Chairman, I ronmental and economic threat posed And maybe if we get this bill passed, thank the chairman. I appreciate it by climate change. we can sit down and find some way to very much. New York State will continue to compromise between the regulators at This bill is about commonsense safe- work on this problem, as will a number the EPA and the interests of the rate- guards to ensure my constituents are of other States that have already payers. But because they are going to protected from the EPA’s overreach taken the steps that I mentioned ear- come out with this rule sometime later and higher energy prices. lier, but it would be nice if our neigh- this summer, and the States have The EPA’s proposal under this rule bors also helped to address the problem roughly 13 months thereafter to come has drawn widespread concern. It that we all had a role in creating. up with their plan to meet the regula- places a heavier burden on Florida This bill should be defeated. It cer- tions, we do not have the ability to than other States, despite the fact that tainly will not go far in the Senate, give that time. Florida has reduced its carbon emis- and it would not get signed by our Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield sions by 20 percent since 2005. President. Its consideration is, indeed, 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Congress must act now to protect the a waste of time. We should be using our Florida (Ms. CASTOR). everyday American who faces the po- time to find real solutions to the prob- Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair- tential threat of unreliable services lems we all face. This bill offers no so- man, I thank the ranking member. and ballooning electricity costs. lutions, just another way to avoid ad- Mr. Chairman, this is the climate With the economy growing at a fee- dressing our problems. change denial bill. Don’t be fooled by ble pace, my constituents cannot afford With that, I urge defeat of H.R. 2042. its name. Ignoring the impact of cli- to have their power bill increase. We Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Chairman, I mate change will heap huge costs on should be working to support new tech- yield myself such time as I may con- taxpayers. This bill is a disservice to nologies to safely harness America’s sume. America. And in addition to being very energy boom, not saddle our constitu- We have heard a lot of discussions costly to consumers, it shirks our re- ents with regulations that will increase today about how important it is with a sponsibility for addressing the costly their cost of living. clean energy plan to address CO emis- impacts of the changing climate. 2 Let’s focus on an all-the-above en- sions in the U.S. You would think that The bill we are considering today ergy strategy, unleashing America’s shows that the Republicans’ plan is to this clean energy plan is going to make domestic, renewable, and nonrenewable just say no and to let our children and a tremendous difference. I would just like to point out that grandchildren suffer the consequences resources to reduce the costs of gro- of the changing climate without doing ceries and the costs for heating and the Energy Information Administra- anything meaningful to protect them. cooling your home. tion recently reported that U.S. en- This position is indefensible, and it will This bill will allow each State to ergy-related CO2 emissions will remain prove very costly, indeed. have their own opportunity to assess flat through 2040 and below their 2005 Today’s bill would essentially amend the proposed plan for their State. Thir- levels without the clean energy plan. the Clean Air Act to give a free pass to ty-two States have made legal objec- So this clean energy plan is being ele- States that refuse to comply with the tions to this rule; 34 States have ob- vated to do some dramatic good. The requirements of the clean power plan. jected to EPA’s rushed timeline. fact is the U.S. is already doing more Unless we work together to meet the I am glad that we are taking action than most countries. And I would point modern challenge of the changing cli- here today in a bipartisan fashion. I out that, in the coming decades, more mate, this is going to be very expensive commend Chairman WHITFIELD, Rep- than two-thirds of the world’s energy- for our friends back home, especially in resentative GRIFFITH, Representative related CO2 emissions will come from States like mine—Florida. BISHOP, and Representative PETERSON the developing countries of the world. Here are some of the huge costs we for their bipartisan work on the Rate- So we are being penalized in Amer- are looking at already: rising property payer Protection Act. Please vote for ica, although we have already made insurance rates and flood insurance this bill. great strides. That is why we are try- rates because of extreme weather Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield ing to give States more time to address events; Federal emergency aid that we 21⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from New this very complex regulation. have to pay out for things like York (Mr. TONKO). At this time, I yield 3 minutes to the Superstorm Sandy and other storms, Mr. TONKO. Mr. Chairman, this bill distinguished gentleman from Ohio tornadoes, electrical storms, tropical represents a misguided attempt to hold (Mr. JOHNSON), who is a member of the storms, drought, fire, and extreme back change and progress. Energy and Commerce Committee. heat. Climate change is a problem. We Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. Chair- In addition to property insurance and must deal with it. The clean power man, I rise today in strong support of flood insurance, property taxes are plan is an important step in that direc- Chairman WHITFIELD’s legislation, H.R. going to go up because our local com- tion. 2041, the Ratepayer Protection Act. munities are going to be saddled with It is very disappointing to hear such This rule, the clean power plan, by the cost of repairing storm water infra- a ‘‘can’t do’’ attitude. We have always the EPA is an unprecedented rule, one structure and addressing drinking been a nation that tackles big prob- that has the potential to devastate water. This is going to be very expen- lems rather than denying them. Ohio’s coal industry. That is the very sive. In Florida, we already see salt- Many States have already achieved same industry that employs thousands water intrusion into our drinking significant reductions of greenhouse of people throughout eastern and water aquifers because of rising tides. gas emissions through regional carbon southeastern Ohio and provides homes There is a terrible drought in Cali- trading, renewable portfolio standards, and businesses with affordable, reliable fornia. These are going to require very energy efficient programming, and in- electricity. expensive solutions unless we tackle it vestments in clean energy. The Ratepayer Protection Act will on the front end. My home State has made great stop this devastation. Almost 70 per- And I am fearful that there will be strides. And if there is a flaw in the cent of Ohio’s electricity today—70 per- economic harm to coastal communities proposed rule, it is that the proposal cent of Ohio’s electricity—is currently

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Mr. Chairman, I carbon pollution—as we will, no doubt, essential check on the EPA’s extreme would like to inquire on the remaining hear from the Pope in 3 months in this emission standards. It allows Gov- time. Chamber—but it is part of what is ernors to use common sense to opt The CHAIR. The gentleman from going to happen with other countries their State out of the rule should they Kentucky has 71⁄2 minutes remaining, in the world. determine that it will negatively affect and the gentleman from New Jersey If the richest, most powerful nation its ratepayers or grid reliability. has 9 minutes remaining. in the world can’t step up to do its The legislation also extends the Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Chairman, I part, how can we expect to exert global rule’s compliance dates, pending judi- yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman leadership and prevent catastrophic cial review. That is just common sense, from California (Mrs. MIMI WALTERS). events elsewhere? The notion that somehow this is Mr. Chairman, because shouldn’t our Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California. going to be an economic catastrophe is States have a say in our energy future? Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support balderdash. The reason the coal indus- Especially when you consider that over of H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection try is in trouble is that coal is dirty, 32 States have already raised legal ob- Act. This bill would protect States and inefficient, and it is more expensive jections to the rule, and 34 have ob- families from EPA regulatory over- than natural gas. It is not a foundation jected to the EPA’s rush regulatory reach and significant spikes in elec- for our energy future. Being able to timelines. tricity costs. Last June, the EPA proposed a rule move to a low carbon future is a bed- EPA’s carbon emission regulations rock for economic prosperity in the fu- have already made it economically for existing power plants known as the clean power plan. This rule would man- ture. unfeasible to build a new coal-fired The CHAIR. The time of the gen- date new carbon reduction goals for power plant in America. We cannot af- tleman has expired. ford to shut down existing plants and each State, effectively changing the Mr. PALLONE. I yield the gentleman this very important industry as well. way electricity is generated, distrib- an additional 1 minute. I support the legislation, and I urge uted, and consumed in the United Mr. BLUMENAUER. We just heard my colleagues to. States. from the gentlewoman from California, Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield The economic impact of this rule is a State that has proven to be an inter- very troubling. It could mean increased 21⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from national leader. Its economy is going California (Mr. LOWENTHAL). electricity costs and reduced reli- great guns. It is reducing its carbon Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Chairman, ability for consumers. In fact, under footprint, its carbon use. first, I thank the distinguished gen- the clean power plan, electricity rates People confuse the price of energy tleman from New Jersey for yielding. would increase by an average of 15 per- with the cost of energy, and what has I also rise in strong opposition to cent in a majority of States. happened in States like California, This bill would protect ratepayers H.R. 2042. which have been creative in terms of and exempt States from complying No one wants to see new rules and energy conservation and in pricing it with the rule until all judicial reviews regulations just for the fun of it, and properly, is that use goes down. are complete. It would also allow Gov- we should not take this EPA rule light- Some of the people with the lowest ernors to opt out of compliance with ly. But here is why we must let this rates waste the most energy. They ac- the rule if there would be a significant rule move forward: one, climate change tually spend more. Part of what we did impact on states’ ratepayers. with climate legislation, as the gen- is real; two, it is caused by greenhouse Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues gases that are released from human ac- tleman from New Jersey well knows, to join me in supporting this bipar- actually would have reduced the cost tivities; and three, it has already been tisan, commonsense bill. changing the world as we know it. for most people. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield We don’t want to be on the wrong Pope Francis, in his encyclical, 21⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from Or- side of history on this because it will ‘‘Laudato Si,’’ or, ‘‘Praise Be to You,’’ egon (Mr. BLUMENAUER). have a devastating effect. The adminis- points out that ‘‘reducing greenhouse Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, I tration’s modest proposal ought to be gases requires honesty, courage, and find this whole conversation somewhat supported. We ought not to pretend responsibility, above all on the part of surreal because, in my community in that we can shatter it and piecemeal it those countries which are more power- Portland, Oregon, the city is unveiling out for the States to undercut it. We ful and pollute the most.’’ a new climate action plan to reduce ought not to pretend that this is not a The Pope is right. We need to be hon- local carbon emissions even more. real problem that deserves our atten- est about climate change, we need to We are already below 1999 levels on a tion going forward. be courageous and face the future, and per capita basis, but our community To waste time today with something we need to take responsibility for our has committed, in going forward, to a that would turn the clock back and carbon pollution. clean energy future in order to do our that won’t pass the Senate—if it did, it That is exactly why we need to work part. would be vetoed—is sad. We ought to be with the EPA, with States, with our It is jarring that, at the same time, working together on a low carbon fu- great research centers, and with our we would consider on the floor of the ture to be able to make it work right energy sector to increase efficiency House rolling back the modest, bal- for each and every community. and to transition to cleaner fuels and anced approach that the administra- Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Chairman, I renewable energy sources. tion has undertaken with the carbon yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from The clean power plan and the author- rule—a carbon rule that is not yet fi- Louisiana (Mr. SCALISE), the distin- ity granted by the Clean Air Act is the nalized, a carbon rule that is dedicated guished majority whip. vehicle we have right now to cut green- to working with local States to try and Mr. SCALISE. I want to thank my house gas emissions and to clean up fine-tune it to make sure that it works friend from Kentucky, the chairman of polluted air. But my colleagues are right and with more public input. the Energy and Power Subcommittee, telling States they should just say no Nonetheless, even though it is a little for yielding and for bringing forward and completely opt out of doing their late in coming, the United States must the Ratepayer Protection Act. part and subject this rule, which, by step up. Mr. Chairman, this bill goes directly the way, we have not even seen it in its We have a major responsibility as we to the heart of these radical regula- final place, to years and years of delay. are the largest contributor to carbon tions, which are coming out of agencies

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The esti- have a Clean Air Act in place. The fact Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Chairman, once mates show you will see an over 12 per- of the matter is the Clean Air Act was again, I ask how much time is remain- cent increase in household electricity passed by both Democrats and Repub- ing. rates if the EPA is allowed to move for- licans back in 1970. The CHAIR. The gentleman from ward. It has been amended and changed Kentucky has 31⁄2 minutes remaining, When you look at what this legisla- several times since then, but the EPA and the gentleman from New Jersey tion does, at least it stands up and pro- is simply acting on a law that was has 21⁄2 minutes remaining. tects hard-working taxpayers who are passed by the Congress. There is no Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Chairman, I retired of all of these regulations—one such thing here that the EPA is some- serve the balance of my time. after the other—coming forward, not how doing something that they Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I yield through legislation passed by Con- shouldn’t be doing, which is what is myself the balance of my time. gress—in open, public settings like this being suggested by some of my col- The other question that I keep hear- that you can watch on C–SPAN—but leagues on the Republican side and, I ing from the other side of the aisle is coming forward through unelected bu- guess, is the basis for this legislation. that, somehow, they just ignore the reaucrats at the EPA who want to The EPA is regulating based on laws public health aspects of this. Obvi- carry out their own agenda. that were passed by Congress—that is ously, we are concerned about climate They can’t pass it through Congress, what an agency does—but many of my change, but it is also the question of so they try to just ram it through in colleagues on the Republican side con- public health. regulations that aren’t backed up by tinue to raise the false specter of job There are consequences to inaction. science but that would, in fact, actu- losses and high economic costs in order In other words, if this bill were to pass ally, lead to more jobs being shipped to try to block the President and the and if the clean power plan were not to out of this country. EPA from implementing the clean go into effect, there are consequences. Where would those jobs go, Mr. power plan to curb power plant carbon The EPA estimates that, in 2030, the Chairman? They would go to places pollution. clean power plan will avoid up to 3,300 like China and India and Brazil and to I just want to say again, in going heart attacks, prevent 150,000 asthma other countries that don’t have the en- back to the original Clean Air Act, the attacks in children, lead to 2,800 fewer vironmental standards that we have. history of the Clean Air Act shows that hospital admissions, and avert 490,000 You will actually see more carbon they are wrong, that we can have both missed work or schooldays each year. emitted if the EPA is successful in a clean environment and a strong econ- These benefits are worth an esti- moving forward with regulations like omy. mated $93 billion per year, Mr. Chair- this that this bill is addressing. This is an argument that industry man. These are human health benefits I want to commend the chairman for has used every time the Clean Air Act that could be delayed or, perhaps, per- bringing this forward. I think you are has been strengthened. Every time new manently lost if this bill takes effect. going to see a large, bipartisan vote in regulations come out that are trying to The health benefits potentially blocked support of this legislation because peo- address the problems with clean air by the bill are especially important for ple across the country are saying and that are trying to make the air the most vulnerable among us, our ba- enough is enough. healthier for all Americans, we hear in- bies, our kids, our seniors, and those If the proposal is so good by the EPA, dustry argue that somehow there are with asthma. why not move it through Congress? going to be job losses or that there are The legislation grants a blanket ex- Why not have public hearings on C– going to be huge rate increases. tension for all clean power plan com- SPAN and present the facts and point When Congress debated the 1990 pliant States until all opportunities for out and defend the increases that fami- Clean Air Act amendments, the oil in- legal challenges have been exhausted, lies are going to have in their house- dustry said that the technology to and this unprecedented suspension of hold electricity rates? meet these standards simply does not critical clean air regulations would They want to hide, Mr. Chairman. exist today, and they predicted major occur regardless of a lawsuit’s merits They want to hide and try to just supply disruptions, and chemical com- or its likelihood of success. What the sneak this through with the regulation panies said the law would cause severe Republicans are doing with this bill is and not have any public vote on the economic and social disruption. None denying the health benefits that come bill. of these gloom-and-doom predictions from the clean power plan. Here you have a bill, a bill that says came true. Instead, our air got cleaner, I just want to close, Mr. Chairman, let’s slow this process down, that says and our economy flourished. by reminding everyone that the Presi- let’s actually give States the ability to The history of the Clean Air Act dent has said he will veto this legisla- opt out if they realize just how dev- shows that the United States can re- tion, so this effort with the legislation astating it will be not only to the duce carbon pollution while creating is totally in vain, as it probably won’t states’ economies, but to the taxpayers jobs and strengthening the economy. pass the Senate. in each State. Since its adoption in 1970, the Clean The President would veto it, and In my State of Louisiana, this pro- Air Act has reduced key air pollutants there are no votes to override his veto. posal by the EPA that we are trying to by two-thirds while the economy has Let me just read what the President stop would yield about a 13 percent in- tripled in size. The Clean Air Act has says in his statement when he says he crease in people’s household electricity also made the United States a world will veto the bill. rates. We are already paying too much. leader in pollution control technology, b 1530 The costs of things are already too generating hundreds of billions of dol- high because of regulations coming out lars for U.S. companies and creating He says: of Washington not imposed by Con- millions of jobs. The bill is premature and unnecessary. It gress, but imposed by unelected bu- I want to stress that I think we are is premature because the clean power plan reaucrats. at a critical crossroads here. If we con- has yet to be finalized; it is unnecessary be- Enough is enough. Let’s rein in these tinue to ignore the science, we will cause EPA has made clear its commitment to address concerns raised during the public unelected bureaucrats, and let’s bring cause catastrophic climate change and comment period (including concerns related some common sense back to the proc- saddle our economy with soaring bills to cost and reliability) when issuing the final ess of getting our economy back on for disaster relief; but, if we invest in clean power plan. The effect of the bill track. I urge the approval of this legis- the clean energy technologies of the fu- would, therefore, be a wholly unnecessary

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To do so here, before the rule stringent standards. latory overreach has defined this administra- is even final, would be an unprecedented in- So it is a complex rule. EPA usually tion and it is time we all stood up to protect terference with EPA’s efforts to fulfill its du- gives States 3 years to come up with affordable energy. Vote yes in support of ties under the Clean Air Act. their State implementation plan, but every American ratepayer and lower bills. Once again, my colleagues on the Re- in this instance, they are giving them The CHAIR. All time for general de- publican side have said that this is 13 months, which is unheard of. bate has expired. only a proposed rule. Why are they This legislation is very simple. Let’s Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be passing legislation to deal with a rule delay the State implementation plans considered for amendment under the 5- that hasn’t even been finalized? until the courts render a decision. I minute rule. I yield back the balance of my time, urge our Members to support this com- It shall be in order to consider as an Mr. Chairman. monsense legislation. original bill for the purpose of amend- Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Chair, I yield I yield back the balance of my time. ment under the 5-minute rule an myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chair, today we fight to amendment in the nature of a sub- The reason we are acting is because keep electricity affordable with the Ratepayer stitute consisting of the text of Rules the 5 years that I have been chairman Protection Act, a bill that protects folks all Committee Print 114–20. That amend- of this subcommittee, we have had across the country from the potential rate in- ment in the nature of a substitute shall many hearings on proposed rules and creases and reliability risks that experts pre- be considered as read. regulations coming out of EPA, and dict will occur under the EPA’s proposed The text of the amendment in the na- only one time did they actually sit Clean Power Plan. I applaud my colleague ED ture of a substitute is as follows: down with the affected parties and try WHITFIELD for his efforts on this important bill H.R. 2042 to work out a real compromise, and and I urge my colleagues to support it. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- that was on the cement rule. In my home state of Michigan, the American resentatives of the United States of America in Other than that, they have made it Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity estimates Congress assembled, very clear they intend to move forward SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. that the EPA’s proposed plan would increase This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Ratepayer Pro- with this regulation. Lawsuits have electricity prices by 12%. The last thing fami- tection Act of 2015’’. been filed, but the courts have said it is lies in Michigan and across the country can af- SEC. 2. EXTENDING COMPLIANCE DATES OF not right yet. So if we don’t take ac- ford right now are higher bills just as they are RULES ADDRESSING CARBON DIOX- tion, it is going to become final, and finally feeling as if they have turned the corner IDE EMISSIONS FROM EXISTING then you go to court, and then it takes POWER PLANTS PENDING JUDICIAL following the extended economic downturn. REVIEW. years. Legal experts, including President Obama’s (a) EXTENSION OF COMPLIANCE DATES.— So we are simply saying let’s pass own law professor, Laurence Tribe have testi- (1) EXTENSION.—Each compliance date of any this legislation to delay the implemen- fied that the proposal raises grave constitu- final rule described in subsection (b) is deemed tation until the court makes a decision tional questions, exceeds EPA’s statutory au- to be extended by the time period equal to the on whether or not it is legal. We have thority, and violates the Clean Air Act. In fact, time period described in subsection (c). real reason to believe that it is not (2) DEFINITION.—In this subsection, the term Professor Tribe equated the administration’s ‘‘compliance date’’— legal because never have they ever at- action to ‘‘burning the Constitution.’’ (A) means, with respect to any requirement of tempted to regulate an existing source Low-income households and those on fixed a final rule described in subsection (b), the date under section 111(d) except in very incomes get hit the hardest when electric bills by which any State, local, or tribal government minute circumstances. go up. In Michigan, there are nearly 2 million or other person is first required to comply; and Now, I agree that since the original lower-income and middle-income families— (B) includes the date by which State plans are Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, our representing 52% of the state’s households. required to be submitted to the Environmental economy has improved. We have had a Protection Agency under any such final rule. Unfortunately, the costs of this proposed rule (b) FINAL RULES DESCRIBED.—A final rule de- lot more jobs. But the Global Markets would fall disproportionately on the most vul- scribed in this subsection is any final rule to ad- Institute last month issued a report—it nerable. dress carbon dioxide emissions from existing is an arm of Goldman Sachs, a re- Small businesses would also face increased sources that are fossil fuel-fired electric utility spected institution—and they pointed electricity costs that could harm their bottom generating units under section 111(d) of the out that in the Obama administration, line. And every extra dollar that goes toward Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7411(d)), including any since 2009, the number of small busi- higher energy cost is money that can’t be final rule that succeeds— (1) the proposed rule entitled ‘‘Carbon Pollu- nesses in America are 600,000 less today spent on new hiring. tion Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary than in 2009; 6 million fewer jobs today For manufacturers, affordable energy is im- Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units’’ pub- than in 2009. They also went on to say perative to stay competitive in a global market. lished at 79 Fed. Reg. 34830 (June 18, 2014); or that the reason for this is the over- That is why the Chamber of Commerce, Na- (2) the supplemental proposed rule entitled zealous issue of regulations in this ad- tional Association of Manufacturers, and many ‘‘Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Ex- ministration. other representatives of job-creating busi- isting Stationary Sources: EGUs in Indian That is why the Hispanic Chamber of nesses have sounded the alarm on the seri- Country and U.S. Territories; Multi-Jurisdic- Commerce, representing thousands of tional Partnerships’’ published at 79 Fed. Reg. ous threat posed by the administration’s plan. 65482 (November 4, 2014). small-business men and women around I would also note that higher costs are not (c) PERIOD DESCRIBED.—The time period de- the country has endorsed this legisla- the only menace looming on the horizon— scribed in this subsection is the period of days tion. That is why the African American what’s worse than expensive electricity is no that— Chamber of Commerce has written a electricity at all. But that is a real possibility. (1) begins on the date that is 60 days after the letter explaining the detrimental im- The North American Electric Reliability Cor- day on which notice of promulgation of a final pacts of this regulation. That is why poration and others have warned that the rule described in subsection (b) appears in the Federal Register; and over 30-some States have come to us EPA’s proposed plan poses a serious threat to (2) ends on the date on which judgment be- and asked us to give them more time. electric reliability as power sources are forced comes final, and no longer subject to further ap- As I said in the beginning, this is a offline. peal or review, in all actions (including actions complex rule. It certainly applies to The Ratepayer Protection Act is a thoughtful that are filed pursuant to section 307 of the more than just coal, because it is the and straightforward answer to the potential Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7607))— first time that EPA has ever attempted rate shocks and blackouts. The legislation (A) that are filed during the 60 days described in paragraph (1); and to go outside the source of the emis- would allow for the completion of judicial re- (B) that seek review of any aspect of such sion to reduce the emission. So we are view of any rule before requiring states to im- rule. not talking about only coal-powered plement it, and if a governor of a state finds SEC. 3. RATEPAYER PROTECTION. electricity plants, but the EPA sets the that the rule poses a significant threat to elec- (a) EFFECTS OF PLANS.—No State shall be re- standard for every State, the emission tricity affordability and reliability they would quired to adopt or submit a State plan, and no

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The gentleman from State’s residential, commercial, or industrial ment recently offered by Senator BEN- Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes. ratepayers, taking into account— NET and approved during the Senate Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Chair, I want (A) rate increases that would be necessary to budget process. It is simple enough. In to say that I have the utmost respect implement, or are associated with, the State or order to opt out, a Governor must cer- for my colleague from New Jersey, Mr. Federal plan; and tify that the State or Federal plan PALLONE, who is the ranking member (B) other rate increases that have been or are anticipated to be necessary to implement, or are would ‘‘promote national security, eco- of the Committee on Energy and Com- associated with, other Federal or State environ- nomic growth and public health by ad- merce. He is always thoroughly pre- mental requirements; or dressing human induced climate pared and does a great job, but I re- (2) have a significant adverse effect on the re- change through the increased use of spectfully must disagree with him on liability of the State’s electricity system, taking clean energy, energy efficiency and re- this amendment. into account the effects on the State’s— ductions in carbon pollution.’’ Just reading the amendment, there (A) existing and planned generation and re- This clear and concise language doesn’t seem to be that much wrong tirements; (B) existing and planned transmission and passed the Senate in the budget bill with it, and really there is not that distribution infrastructure; and with the support of seven Republican much wrong with it; but I would point (C) projected electricity demands. Senators along with all the Democratic out that this amendment suggests that (b) CONSULTATION.—In making a determina- Senators. Republican Senators like the Federal Government is not taking tion under subsection (a), the Governor of a DEAN HELLER, MARK KIRK, and ROB action about climate change. The fact State shall consult with— PORTMAN voted for this language, as is, we have 18 Federal agencies admin- (1) the public utility commission or public did the chair of the Senate Energy and istering 61 separate programs on cli- service commission of the State; (2) the environmental protection, public Natural Resources Committee, Senator mate change, and since 2008, we have health, and economic development departments MURKOWSKI, who is from Alaska, where spent over $77 billion addressing it. or agencies of the State; and the impacts of climate change are un- That is not even including the regula- (3) the Electric Reliability Organization (as deniable. tions coming out of EPA. Last year defined in section 215 of the Federal Power Act Let me just start by quoting pro-coal alone, the Federal Government spent (16 U.S.C. 824o)). Senator MANCHIN from West Virginia: $23 billion on climate change. The CHAIR. No amendment to that ‘‘There is no question that climate I would just point out that this bill is amendment in the nature of a sub- change is real and that billions of peo- about responding to States who are stitute shall be in order except those ple have impacted the world’s climate. asking us for help. They need more printed in House Report 114–177. Each This amendment supports investment time to address this very complex regu- such amendment may be offered only in clean energy technology, including lation that will be coming out of EPA in the order printed in the report, by a advanced fossil energy, and supports very soon. We can’t have a debate Member designated in the report, shall energy efficiency, which reduces car- about it without talking about climate be considered read, shall be debatable bon while saving customers money. We change. But as I said earlier, everyone for the time specified in the report can protect the environment for future recognizes the climate has been chang- equally divided and controlled by the generations while ensuring that we ing since the beginning of time. I read proponent and an opponent, shall not have affordable and reliable energy an article the other day, in the 13th be subject to amendment, and shall not sources today.’’ century, they had grape vineyards in be subject to a demand for division of That is a quote from Senator northern England. That is not true the question. MANCHIN from West Virginia. today. AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. PALLONE Mr. Chairman, I think we should be Where we differ with the President is The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- clear about where Members of this es- that the President has made it very sider amendment No. 1 printed in teemed committee stand on the reality clear that he thinks climate change is House Report 114–177. of human-induced climate change and the number one issue facing mankind. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I have whether or not it needs to be ad- We recognize that it is a problem, but an amendment at the desk. dressed. Senators have had to stand up we think there are other more pressing The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate and be counted, so we here in the issues out there and that this adminis- the amendment. House should do the same. tration seems to be obsessed with cli- The text of the amendment is as fol- Some on the Republican side of the mate change. lows: aisle have said that they are not cli- We think creating jobs, economic Page 4, after line 15, insert the following mate deniers. Well, if that is the case, growth, clean water, health care, and (and redesignate subsection (b) as subsection then this should be a very easy vote for trying to solve pancreatic cancer are (c)): them, in my opinion. But it wouldn’t more important. We have countries in (b) ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION REGARDING surprise me if some or all on the Re- Africa, representatives in Africa and COSTS OF RESPONDING TO HUMAN-CAUSED CLI- MATE CHANGE.—For a Governor’s determina- publican side oppose this amendment. Bangladesh telling us we are more con- tion to have the effect described in sub- In the Committee on Energy and Com- cerned about just having electricity, section (a), such determination shall include merce, it was voted down twice: first in just having enough food. So that is the a certification that— the subcommittee, and then in the full big difference between us and the (1) electricity generating units are sources committee along party lines. President. of carbon pollution that contribute to Let me be clear, Mr. Chairman. This Like I said, we are simply trying to human-induced climate change; and amendment still allows the Governor give States more time, giving them the (2) the State or Federal plan to reduce car- to opt out of the Federal plan. It option to opt out if they need to. We bon emissions from electric utility generating units would promote national security, doesn’t really change the substance of want the courts to render a decision economic growth, and public health by ad- the bill. This amendment is for anyone that this is legal before they have to dressing human-induced climate change who believes in human-induced climate start spending the resources and the through the increased use of clean energy, change, regardless of their views on money to respond to it. For that rea- energy efficiency, and reductions in carbon various approaches to deal with the son, I would respectfully disagree with pollution. problem. You can vote for my amend- this amendment and ask that our The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- ment and, if you must, still oppose the Members vote against it. lution 333, the gentleman from New clean power plan. But if you vote I yield back the balance of my time. Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) and a Member against my amendment, it can only Mr. PALLONE. I yield myself the re- opposed each will control 5 minutes. mean, in my opinion, that you are mainder of my time to close.

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It is simply saying that it should be ad- taking into account any costs necessary to— The analysis also looked at the im- dressed in the context of any Gov- (1) adapt or respond to increased sea level pact of climate change on health, elec- ernor’s effort to opt out. Now, I don’t rise or flooding; tricity, infrastructure, water re- think that Governors should be opting (2) prepare for or respond to more frequent sources, agriculture, forestry, and the out, but at least if they decide to do so, and intense storms; ecosystem. It found that if we acted to then they should be able to certify the (3) fight or otherwise respond to more fre- reduce emissions, we could avert loss of reference to these various issues, in- quent and intense wildfires; and life, reduce the number of droughts and (4) adapt or respond to increased drought. cluding public health and climate floods, and save up to $34 billion in change. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- power system costs in the year 2050 Again, we talk about climate change. lution 333, the gentleman from Illinois alone. I understand what the gentleman is (Mr. RUSH) and a Member opposed each So, Mr. Chairman, with all of these saying, but in terms of priorities, keep will control 5 minutes. dire warnings coming from both the ex- in mind that public health is a pri- The Chair recognizes the gentleman perts as well as from Mother Nature ority. The gentleman mentioned pan- from Illinois. herself, we cannot allow Governors to creatic cancer. I was thinking that the Mr. RUSH. Mr. Chairman, the legis- ‘‘just say no’’ to reducing harmful pol- group that are advocates for trying to lation before us, which I prefer to call lutants from their States and simply cure pancreatic cancer probably came the ‘‘Just Say No’’ bill, would effec- put their heads in the sand. to see him yesterday as they came to tively give Governors the power to opt Mr. Chairman, I urge all of my col- see me. We don’t even know what the out of the Federal requirements of the leagues to support this amendment to cause of it is. It may very well be that EPA’s proposed clean power plan if ensure that Governors are held ac- there are environmental causes in the they decide that complying with the countable for their failure to act to re- air that lead to pancreatic cancer. So I plan would have an adverse effect on duce harmful pollutants that impact think that it does need to be a priority. either rates or reliability. the overall public good. Climate change does need to be a pri- Unfortunately, Mr. Chairman, the The CHAIR. The time of the gen- ority. language allowing a Governor to opt tleman from Illinois has expired. But again, you can vote for this out is ambiguous and does not take Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Chairman, I amendment without saying that cli- into account other costs that States rise in opposition to the amendment. mate change is your biggest priority. are already paying due to the impacts The CHAIR. The gentleman from We are simply saying that when a Gov- of climate change. Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes. ernor decides to opt out, which I don’t So, Mr. Chairman, in order to address Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Chairman, with think they should, that they have to this issue, I am offering a straight- great respect to my friend, the gen- say that they certify that they have forward amendment that simply states tleman from Illinois (Mr. RUSH), whom looked at the public health, that they that a Governor must certify that, I have had the privilege of sitting have looked at climate change, that within his or her State, any ratepayer through 5 years, it seems like, of hear- they have looked at increased use of increases associated with imple- ings almost every day, while I have the clean energy and other issues. I see no menting a State or Federal plan would greatest respect for him, I do rise in reason why anyone on either side of be greater than any costs associated opposition to this amendment. the aisle shouldn’t support the amend- with responding to extreme weather His amendment would basically say ment for that reason. conditions associated with human- that State Governors must certify that I yield back the balance of my time caused climate change. the cost to the ratepayers under EPA’s and urge passage of the amendment, Mr. Chairman, this would include the 111(d) rule would exceed the costs asso- Mr. Chairman. costs associated with cleaning up after ciated with responding to extreme The CHAIR. The question is on the mass flooding, intense wildfires, more weather events. amendment offered by the gentleman frequent and intense storms, as well as I point out once again that in The from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE). the costs associated with loss of crops Economist magazine just this May, a The question was taken; and the and livestock due to increased drought. few weeks ago, they were quoting sci- Chair announced that the noes ap- Mr. Chairman, as any State that has entists who were saying it is impos- peared to have it. had to deal with the aftermath of any sible to say categorically that climate Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I de- of these destructive extreme weather change has caused any individual mand a recorded vote. events can attest, Americans are al- storm, flood, drought, heat wave, tor- The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of ready shouldering the costs of climate nado, hurricane, or any other adverse rule XVIII, further proceedings on the change—and these costs are getting weather effect. So that correlation has amendment offered by the gentleman worse and worse. In fact, according to simply not been established scientif- from New Jersey will be postponed. the National Climate Assessment, if we ically. do not seriously invest in addressing This amendment would require State b 1545 climate change impacts now, we can Governors to make a certification on AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. RUSH expect to see more expensive and cost- something that they cannot do, even The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- ly future damages associated with al- the EPA itself will not and cannot do, sider amendment No. 2 printed in most every facet of our society, from which is to show any direct benefit on House Report 114–177. negative health impacts, to stressing climate events from their rule. Mr. RUSH. Mr. Chairman, I have an our infrastructure and water system, EPA has said in their own testimony amendment at the desk. to harming our national security, up to that this rule, this regulation, will not The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate and including hurting our overall long- have a significant impact on climate the amendment. term economic growth. events in the U.S. As a matter of fact, The text of the amendment is as fol- Mr. Chairman, just 2 days ago, on in April testimony before Congress, lows: Monday, the EPA, in collaboration Acting Assistant Administrator Page 4, after line 15, insert the following with the Massachusetts Institute of McCabe indicated that EPA could not (and redesignate subsection (b) as subsection Technology, the Pacific Northwest Na- predict the impact of the rule on any of (c)): tional Lab, and the National Renew- its climate indicators. So they are (b) ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION REGARDING COSTS OF RESPONDING TO HUMAN-CAUSED CLI- able Energy Laboratory, released a adopting this rule as simply following MATE CHANGE.—For a Governor’s determina- peer-reviewed study detailing the costs up on the President’s Georgetown tion to have the effect described in sub- if we fail to address climate change. speech in which he laid out his climate section (a), such determination shall include This report stated that failure to act plan.

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This bill is simply to give States of the importance of energy storage via Mr. KILDEE. I thank my friend for enough time to respond to this very the Ludington Pumped Storage res- yielding. complex regulation until after the ervoir in west Michigan, in the Second He has his photo of the hydroelectric courts have rendered a decision. District. pump storage facility. His is from the And so, with that, I would respect- Ludington Pumped Storage was the right. I have a picture from the left. It fully request Members to oppose the largest pumped storage hydroelectric is a different view, but it is the same Rush amendment, and I yield back the facility in the world when it was con- facility. balance of my time. structed. I remember as a young man, This is really important. I support The CHAIR. The question is on the my dad was in construction, and we this amendment. With electricity de- amendment offered by the gentleman would do Sunday drives an hour and a mands varying, as Mr. HUIZENGA said, from Illinois (Mr. RUSH). half north just to see progress on this. throughout peak and nonpeak times, The question was taken; and the It is an 842-acre reservoir that is 21⁄2 Michigan companies produce and store Chair announced that the noes ap- miles long and holds 27 billion gallons reserve energy in this facility for fu- peared to have it. of water. In the last couple of years, it ture use when demand is high, which Mr. RUSH. Mr. Chairman, I demand a now includes a wind farm with 56 tur- provides, as was said, energy literally recorded vote. bines that are generating an additional at a moment’s notice, which is critical The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of 100 megawatts. Ludington can generate for grid stability and also critical to rule XVIII, further proceedings on the up to 1,872 megawatts, which is enough keep prices low for our consumers. amendment offered by the gentleman electricity to serve a community of 1.4 This technology allows our compa- from Illinois will be postponed. million residential customers. nies to respond quickly when demand AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. HUIZENGA Here is how the pump storage works. exceeds base load capacity, especially OF MICHIGAN At night, when electric rates are low— during extreme weather events such as The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- and oftentimes the wind is blowing in heat waves and polar vortexes. sider amendment No. 3 printed in west Michigan, and those turbines are The EPA has repeatedly recognized House Report 114–177. going—Ludington’s reversible turbines the need for large-scale storage facili- Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. down at the lake level pump water up ties like Ludington’s and how pumped Chairman, I have an amendment at the the 363-foot hill from Lake Michigan to hydroelectric storage can fill this role, desk. the reservoir. Then, during the day, but the EPA’s proposed rule compli- The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate when electric demand is high, the res- ance formula does not include a way to the amendment. ervoir releases water to flow downhill calculate the benefits of pumped hy- The text of the amendment is as fol- and it turns the turbines to make car- droelectric storage. lows: bon-free electricity. And that is very, b 1600 At the end of section 2 of the bill, add the very helpful, obviously especially in following: the summertime when we have peak With this amendment, we would like (d) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—The Congress en- times. to encourage the EPA to address spe- courages the Administrator of the Environ- In fact, when I was in the State legis- cifically how pumped hydroelectric mental Protection Agency, in promulgating, lature, I was standing next to those storage will be counted in Michigan implementing, or enforcing any final rule de- and other States, so the consumers will scribed in subsection (b), to specifically ad- turbines and they got the call that dress how the megawatt hours discharged they needed peak electricity because a have access. This is important for from a pumped hydroelectric storage system substation had gone down in southeast Michigan. will be incorporated into State and Federal Michigan. Literally, within 10 minutes, The CHAIR. The time of the gen- implementation plans adopted pursuant to those turbines were spinning and pro- tleman from Michigan has expired. any such final rule. ducing electricity and putting it back Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Chairman, I The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- out on the grid, thereby saving a whole rise in opposition to the amendment. I lution 333, the gentleman from Michi- lot of expenses they were going to look am not going to oppose the amend- gan (Mr. HUIZENGA) and a Member op- at in needing to go out on the MISO ment, but I would like to speak to the posed each will control 5 minutes. system to purchase that electricity. amendment. The Chair recognizes the gentleman In addition to it being carbon-free, The CHAIR. Without objection, the from Michigan. there are no other emissions being gentleman from Kentucky is recog- Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. pumped from the storage generation ei- nized for 5 minutes. Chairman, I would like to thank my ther. There was no objection. colleague, the gentleman from Ken- Ironically, the proposed rule would Mr. WHITFIELD. First, I yield 2 min- tucky, for bringing this important bill penalize States like Michigan and Vir- utes to the gentleman from Georgia to the floor to empower States to pro- ginia that have prudently invested in (Mr. COLLINS). tect consumers from higher electric energy storage technology because the Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Chair, I rates and to ensure grid reliability. In emissions and megawatt hours from am not going to take the time, maybe fact, when I was in the State legisla- plants used to charge the system are give it back to the two gentlemen ture back in Michigan, I served as the included in the EPA’s equation. How- whom I joined on this amendment as vice chair of our Energy and Tech- ever, the megawatt hours discharged well. nology Committee and spent a lot of from the storage system are not. Thus, This is one of those things that is time and work on grid reliability and according to the EPA, a State’s emis- common sense—at least, we believe in. cost issues. sions intensity actually increases if Our people back home, they don’t un- Under the clean power plan, the EPA they utilize clean energy storage. That derstand this in dealing with some reg- would set mandatory carbon dioxide is the exact opposite of what I hope is ulation on why we are trying to en- emission levels for each State and re- the EPA’s goal of this rule. courage this clean resource and this quire that they submit State plans to This amendment simply encourages energy and pumping the hydroelectric meet their EPA-established ‘‘goals.’’ the EPA to explicitly authorize States and not getting the credit for it. While I have many concerns about to include clean energy storage in their I have had to deal with this on the the proposed rule, I am offering this compliance plans. core issues on some others where we amendment to highlight how the EPA’s I encourage my colleagues to support are actually trying to do what is right approach to calculating emissions ac- this bipartisan amendment and the unfor the environment and also trying to

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Reg. 34830 (June The analysis that my amendment this’’ is the positive way we look at 18, 2014); or calls for must include effects on re- this and we work forward toward using (2) the supplemental proposed rule entitled gional electric reliability and resource all the resources and all the energy ‘‘Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for adequacy, operation of wholesale elec- sources that we have and using those in Existing Stationary Sources: EDUs in Indian tric markets, transmission and dis- a very productive way. Country and U.S. Territories; Multi-Jurisdic- tribution infrastructure, and projected I just wanted to put my support to tional Partnerships’’ published at 79 Fed. electricity demands. Reg 65482 (November 4, 2014). this and look forward to this amend- Federal agencies have varied exper- (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the term tise and missions and not all are ment being approved. I join with my ‘‘Electric Reliability Organization’’ has the two other cosponsors on this as well. meaning given to such term in section 215(a) equipped to properly assess potential Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Chairman, I of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824o(a)). impacts that a rule may have on a par- want to thank the gentleman from The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- ticular industry. Consequently, we Michigan for raising the issue and the lution 333, the gentleman from Cali- need collaboration at all levels. In a letter to the EPA earlier this gentleman from Georgia. fornia (Mr. MCNERNEY) and a Member year, FERC stated that working to- It does illustrate some of the short- opposed each will control 5 minutes. gether with the EPA, ISOs, RTOs, and comings of this proposed regulation be- The Chair recognizes the gentleman the States will be essential as plans are cause, instead of encouraging clean re- from California. developed. FERC wrote that, ‘‘its rate newable energy, it, in effect, is discour- Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Chairman, first, jurisdiction, at times, has effects on re- aging it because they are not getting I want to commend my colleague from liability issues. But, reliability also de- credit for it. That is another problem. Kentucky on his efforts to protect con- pends on factors beyond the Commis- For that reason, we would be happy sumers and ratepayers. I share that sion’s jurisdiction, such as State au- to accept this amendment and include goal. However, we also need to reduce thority over local distribution and in- it as part of this bill. Thank you all greenhouse gas emissions; and we can tegrated resource planning.’’ very much for bringing it to our atten- protect customers, consumers, and re- So I think it is an overstatement to tion. duce greenhouse gas emissions simulta- claim that the clean power plan or the I yield back the balance of my time. neously. ozone standard would be the sole cause My amendment is intended as a com- The CHAIR. The question is on the of impacts on rates or reliability. amendment offered by the gentleman promise that is practical and would My amendment mirrors FERC’s com- from Michigan (Mr. HUIZENGA). both protect consumers and reduce ments and ensures that an independent The amendment was agreed to. greenhouse gas emissions. analysis is conducted by experts who AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. MCNERNEY I worked in the energy industry for deal with the grid on a daily basis be- The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- two decades before coming to Congress. cause the EPA is not an expert on grid sider amendment No. 4 printed in I worked with the utilities sector, with reliability. House Report 114–177. the national laboratories, and with If we want to add safeguards to add Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Chairman, I other stakeholders. I know these transparency and accountability, we have an amendment at the desk. issues. I have been on the ground. So I need to ensure that States and regions The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate can appreciate the need for a secure, have their voices heard. A practical the amendment. reliable electric grid. I clearly under- way to accomplish that is by having The text of the amendment is as fol- stand the need for certainty and flexi- the PUC and ISO submit a reliability lows: bility. report to the EPA. That is one of the reasons I co- Strike section 2. Grid reliability is a bipartisan issue. Redesignate section 3 as section 2 and founded the bipartisan Grid Innovation If my amendment is adopted, it will amend such section (as so redesignated) to Caucus, to help address the pressing help move the ball forward on this im- read as follows: issues affecting our Nation’s electric portant issue. If not, H.R. 2042 will just SEC. 2. RATEPAYER PROTECTION. grid. We are focusing on hardening the be another messaging bill that the (a) EFFECTS OF PLANS.—In developing a grid, protecting against cyber threats, President will almost certainly veto. I State or Federal plan pursuant to any final responsiveness to extreme weather urge my colleagues to adopt this rule described in subsection (c), a State or events, and ensuring grid reliability amendment. the Administrator shall— and resiliency. I reserve the balance of my time. (1) consult with the State’s public utility H.R. 2042 will stop the EPA’s pro- Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Chairman, I commission or public service commission, posed clean power plan and proposed and the Electric Reliability Organization; claim the time in opposition to the and ozone standard from taking effect. This amendment. (2) to the extent available, consider any would sharply limit our Nation’s abil- The CHAIR. The gentleman from independent reliability analysis prepared by ity to address climate change and the Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes. such entities during development of such growing negative consequences it has Mr. WHITFIELD. Once again, I would plan. on public health and our economy. like to thank Mr. MCNERNEY for this (b) INDEPENDENT RELIABILITY ANALYSIS.— To address this, my amendment will amendment. I have certainly enjoyed In preparing an independent reliability anal- make two changes: working with him on our committee. ysis for purposes of subsection (a), a State’s First, it strikes section 2 of the bill, He certainly understands energy. public utility commission or public service which prevents any rule from taking I must say that I have to respectfully commission, and the Electric Reliability Or- ganization, shall evaluate the anticipated ef- place until all litigation is complete. disagree with him on this amendment. fects of implementation and enforcement of That provision would add considerable His amendment would basically strike the final rule on— uncertainty to the entire process and the substantive part of our bill. As I (1) regional electric reliability and re- introduce a significant precedent into have said in the beginning, this pro- source adequacy; the Federal rulemaking process. If a posed regulation is so far outside the (2) operation of wholesale electricity mar- delay is appropriate, let’s introduce a bounds of anything EPA has ever at- kets within the region involved; simple delay. tempted before because these plants (3) existing and planned transmission and Second, my amendment replaces the are already regulated under section 112. distribution infrastructure; and ability of States to opt out of the plan (4) projected electricity demands. It specifically states if they are regu- (c) FINAL RULES DESCRIBED.—A final rule with the requirement that the State lated there, they can’t be regulated described in this subsection is any final rule public utility commissions or public under 111(d). to address carbon dioxide emissions from ex- service commissions, as well as the ap- So we are trying to respond to the isting sources that are fossil fuel-fired elec- propriate electric reliability organiza- States. EPA, we expect, is going to

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Mr. Chairman, I b 1615 State implementation plans until after would like to thank the good gen- the courts have made a decision. tleman from Kentucky for his work on Additionally, the EPA’s plan uses the Also, his amendment would eliminate this bill. year 2012 as its baseline for each the Governor’s finding of a signifi- I rise today in support of my amend- State’s carbon reduction goals, and cantly adverse impact on electricity ment to H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Pro- this will also negatively impact my rates and reliability and simply say tection Act of 2015, and urge my col- home State and others in the North- that they have got to come up with leagues to support its adoption. west. this State implementation plan by This amendment, which I am proud In 2012, Oregon and Washington expe- working with utility commissioners to introduce with my friend and col- rienced unusually high levels of rain- and NERC, which they will be doing league from the State of Washington, fall, unfortunately, unlike this year, anyway. So if our bill is vetoed, that is Congresswoman JAIME HERRERA which led to a sharp increase in hydro- where they are going to be anyway. BEUTLER, would very simply direct the power production; and, therefore, we So I would respectfully oppose this Environmental Protection Agency to used less energy from fossil fuel amendment as certainly defeating consider hydropower as a renewable en- sources. what we are trying to do. With great ergy source when issuing, imple- As a result, the proposed rule seri- menting, and enforcing any final rule respect to Mr. MCNERNEY, I would op- ously underestimates the average pose the amendment. regarding carbon dioxide emissions amount of carbon used by my State in I yield back the balance of my time. from existing power plants under the its power production which, in reality, Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Chairman, I Clean Air Act. is much higher than the EPA 2012 base- certainly appreciate the chairman’s EPA’s misguided proposed clean line. Because hydropower is not viewed thoughtful remarks and his concern power plan, which the Agency an- as a renewable, we will have to utilize about the effects of the clean power nounced in June of 2014, attempts to impractical amounts of other renew- plan. regulate and reduce the amount of car- able energy sources, such as wind and My recommendation is that, if a bon emitted from the power sector by solar, to meet the EPA’s goals. delay is required, let’s just introduce a setting emission guidelines for each in- Mr. Chair, the effects of this decision specific delay, 1 year or 2 years. Intro- dividual State. Under the proposed in States with large amounts of exist- ducing a bill that requires all the judi- rule, my home State of Washington ing hydroelectric power, such as mine, cial matters to be settled before a plan would be responsible for an unattain- Oregon, South Dakota, and Idaho, are able 72 percent reduction in its carbon can come into effect is just too vague. significantly disadvantaged under the emissions by the year 2030. It doesn’t make sense. I think it will do rule and will not get credit for their ex- To put this into context, the State of isting hydroelectric generation and in- a lot more damage. Iowa would be required to reduce car- What we are asking for is that the frastructure. bon emissions by 16 percent, the State States and the local authorities However, my amendment would ad- of Kentucky by 18 percent, and the produce a reliability plan so that they State of North Dakota by 11 percent. I dress this issue by directing EPA to will understand the effects of the clean believe the proposed clean power plan simply recognize hydropower as a re- power plan. It is really a compromise would have devastating consequences newable energy source. This would in position. If we want to move forward, for each and every State, as well as for no way restrict the goals of H.R. 2042, then, let’s adopt a compromise. If we the country at large, which is why I am which I fully support, nor would it neg- want to make a message bill, let’s proud to cosponsor and support H.R. atively affect other nonhydropower move forward with the existing plan. 2042. States. It just highlights the misguided I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. Chairman, the requirements rule put forth by the Agency. The CHAIR. The question is on the placed on Washington by this mis- Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to amendment offered by the gentleman guided rule are simply unachievable. It support the Newhouse-Herrera Beutler from California (Mr. MCNERNEY). will hurt our families and our small amendment and the underlying bill, The question was taken; and the businesses by raising the cost of elec- and I urge the amendment’s adoption. Chair announced that the noes ap- tricity, and it will cost our economy I yield back the balance of my time. peared to have it. billions of dollars just to comply. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I rise Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Chairman, I de- My amendment would seek to pro- in opposition to the amendment. mand a recorded vote. vide a reality check to EPA and high- The CHAIR. The gentleman from The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of light the effect this regulation would New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes. rule XVIII, further proceedings on the have on such States as Washington, Or- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, the amendment offered by the gentleman egon, Idaho, and South Dakota, which Newhouse amendment seeks to legisla- from California will be postponed. are blessed with abundant sources of tively adjust an element of the EPA’s AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. NEWHOUSE hydropower, a nonemitting energy clean power plan, but the amendment The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- source. However, under the EPA’s plan, does nothing to fix the problems in the sider amendment No. 5 printed in hydropower is not treated as a renew- rest of the bill, which was actually de- House Report 114–177. able energy source, despite the fact signed to cripple the EPA’s ability to Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Chairman, I that the Obama administration has re- curb emissions from power plants and have an amendment at the desk. cently been touting the potential of allows Governors to thumb their noses The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate hydropower as part of its all-the-above at the Clean Air Act. the amendment. energy strategy. The Newhouse amendment would The text of the amendment is as fol- In fact, Mr. Chair, last April, Sec- make more sense if it were a comment lows: retary Moniz discussed the importance submitted to the EPA on the proposed At the end of the bill, add the following of hydropower and described it as a re- rule, rather than being attached to leg- new section: newable in an address to the National islation that would gut the clean power SEC. 4. TREATMENT OF HYDROPOWER AS RE- Hydropower Association. In his re- plan altogether. NEWABLE ENERGY. marks, the Secretary stated: ‘‘We have In fact, the EPA is actively consid- In issuing, implementing, and enforcing any final rule described in section 2(b), the to pick up the covers off of this hidden ering this issue already. The proposed Administrator of the Environmental Protec- renewable that is right in front of our clean power plan would have allowed tion Agency shall treat hydropower as re- eyes and continues to have significant new and incremental hydropower to newable energy. potential.’’ count towards compliance with the

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Quigley EPA has engaged in outreach to nu- Clarke (NY) Jeffries Rangel Lummis Price, Tom Thompson (PA) Clay Johnson (GA) Rice (NY) MacArthur Ratcliffe Thornberry merous stakeholders about hydro- Cleaver Johnson, E. B. Richmond Marchant Reed Tiberi power, renewable energy, and other Cohen Kaptur Roybal-Allard Marino Reichert Tipton low- and zero-emitting sources of Connolly Keating Ruiz Massie Renacci Trott Conyers Kelly (IL) Ruppersberger McCarthy Ribble Turner power to better understand issues McCaul Rice (SC) Upton Cooper Kennedy Rush Costa Kildee McClintock Rigell Valadao raised in their comments; and it is giv- Ryan (OH) Courtney Kilmer McHenry Roby Wagner ing careful consideration to all com- Sa´ nchez, Linda Crowley Kind McKinley Roe (TN) Walberg T. ments received. Cummings Kirkpatrick McMorris Rogers (AL) Walden Sanchez, Loretta There are varying views on this Davis (CA) Kuster Rodgers Rogers (KY) Walker Schakowsky Davis, Danny Langevin McSally Rohrabacher Walorski topic, and it should be left, in my opin- Schiff DeFazio Larsen (WA) Meadows Rokita Walters, Mimi ion, to the rulemaking process to sort Schrader DeGette Larson (CT) Meehan Rooney (FL) Weber (TX) out the best approach. Delaney Lawrence Scott (VA) Messer Ros-Lehtinen Webster (FL) Since EPA is actively considering the DeLauro Lee Scott, David Mica Roskam Wenstrup Serrano comments received on hydropower, the DelBene Levin Miller (FL) Ross Westerman DeSaulnier Lewis Sherman Miller (MI) Rothfus Westmoreland amendment is not necessary, and in Deutch Lieu, Ted Sinema Moolenaar Rouzer Whitfield fact, it could be counterproductive. Ul- Dingell Lipinski Sires Mooney (WV) Royce Williams timately, approval of the Newhouse Doggett Loebsack Slaughter Mullin Russell Wilson (SC) Dold Lofgren Smith (WA) Mulvaney Ryan (WI) Wittman amendment would do nothing to Doyle, Michael Lowenthal Speier Murphy (PA) Salmon Womack change the fundamental flaws of the F. Lowey Swalwell (CA) Neugebauer Sanford Woodall underlying bill. I urge my colleagues to Duckworth Lujan Grisham Takai Newhouse Scalise Yoder vote against the amendment. Edwards (NM) Takano Noem Schweikert Yoho Ellison Luja´ n, Ben Ray Thompson (CA) Nugent Scott, Austin Young (AK) I yield back the balance of my time. Engel (NM) Thompson (MS) Nunes Sensenbrenner Young (IA) The CHAIR. The question is on the Eshoo Lynch Titus Olson Sessions Young (IN) amendment offered by the gentleman Esty Maloney, Tonko Palazzo Sewell (AL) Zeldin Farr Carolyn Torres Palmer Shimkus Zinke from Washington (Mr. NEWHOUSE). Tsongas Fattah Maloney, Sean NOT VOTING—7 The amendment was agreed to. Foster Matsui Van Hollen Frankel (FL) McCollum Vargas Clyburn Napolitano Sarbanes ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIR Fudge McDermott Veasey Hanna Payne The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of Gabbard McGovern Vela Kelly (MS) Pelosi rule XVIII, proceedings will now re- Gallego McNerney Vela´ zquez b 1649 sume on those amendments printed in Garamendi Meeks Visclosky Gibson Meng Walz Mrs. WALORSKI, Messrs. MULLIN, House Report 114–177 on which further Graham Moore Wasserman proceedings were postponed, in the fol- Grayson Moulton Schultz WALKER, BARLETTA, RYAN of Wis- lowing order: Green, Al Murphy (FL) Waters, Maxine consin, POE of Texas, CHAFFETZ, Green, Gene Nadler Watson Coleman Amendment No. 1 by Mr. PALLONE of HUELSKAMP, Mses. GRANGER and Grijalva Neal Welch SEWELL of Alabama changed their New Jersey. Gutie´rrez Nolan Wilson (FL) vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Amendment No. 2 by Mr. RUSH of Illi- Hahn Norcross Yarmuth Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of nois. NOES—245 Texas, Messrs. CROWLEY, HUFFMAN, Amendment No. 4 by Mr. MCNERNEY Mesdames LAWRENCE and TORRES of California. Abraham Conaway Graves (LA) Aderholt Cook Graves (MO) changed their vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes Allen Costello (PA) Griffith So the amendment was rejected. the minimum time for any electronic Amash Cramer Grothman The result of the vote was announced vote after the first vote in this series. Amodei Crawford Guinta Babin Crenshaw Guthrie as above recorded. AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. PALLONE Barletta Cuellar Hardy Stated for: The CHAIR. The unfinished business Barr Culberson Harper Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chair, on Wednes- Barton Curbelo (FL) Harris is the demand for a recorded vote on Benishek Davis, Rodney Hartzler day, June 24th, 2015, I was absent during roll- the amendment offered by the gen- Bilirakis Denham Heck (NV) call vote No. 381. Had I been present, I would tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) Bishop (GA) Dent Hensarling have voted ‘‘aye’’ on agreeing to the Pallone on which further proceedings were Bishop (MI) DeSantis Herrera Beutler Amendment. Bishop (UT) DesJarlais Hice, Jody B. postponed and on which the noes pre- Black Diaz-Balart Hill AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. RUSH vailed by voice vote. Blackburn Donovan Holding The Acting CHAIR (Mr. HOLDING). The Clerk will redesignate the Blum Duffy Hudson The unfinished business is the demand Bost Duncan (SC) Huelskamp amendment. Boustany Duncan (TN) Huizenga (MI) for a recorded vote on the amendment The Clerk redesignated the amend- Brady (TX) Ellmers (NC) Hultgren offered by the gentleman from Illinois ment. Brat Emmer (MN) Hunter (Mr. RUSH) on which further pro- Bridenstine Farenthold Hurd (TX) ceedings were postponed and on which RECORDED VOTE Brooks (AL) Fincher Hurt (VA) The CHAIR. A recorded vote has been Brooks (IN) Fitzpatrick Issa the noes prevailed by voice vote. The Clerk will redesignate the demanded. Buchanan Fleischmann Jenkins (KS) Buck Fleming Jenkins (WV) amendment. A recorded vote was ordered. Bucshon Flores Johnson (OH) The Clerk redesignated the amend- The vote was taken by electronic de- Burgess Forbes Johnson, Sam ment. vice, and there were—ayes 181, noes 245, Byrne Fortenberry Jolly RECORDED VOTE not voting 7, as follows: Calvert Foxx Jones Carter (GA) Franks (AZ) Jordan The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote [Roll No. 381] Carter (TX) Frelinghuysen Joyce Chabot Garrett Katko has been demanded. AYES—181 Chaffetz Gibbs Kelly (PA) A recorded vote was ordered. Adams Bera Brady (PA) Clawson (FL) Gohmert King (IA) The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Aguilar Beyer Brown (FL) Coffman Goodlatte King (NY) minute vote. Ashford Blumenauer Brownley (CA) Cole Gosar Kinzinger (IL) The vote was taken by electronic de- Bass Bonamici Bustos Collins (GA) Gowdy Kline Beatty Boyle, Brendan Butterfield Collins (NY) Granger Knight vice, and there were—ayes 182, noes 243, Becerra F. Capps Comstock Graves (GA) Labrador not voting 8, as follows:

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[Roll No. 382] Hice, Jody B. Mica Scalise RECORDED VOTE Hill Miller (FL) Schweikert The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote AYES—182 Holding Miller (MI) Scott, Austin Adams Gabbard Moore Hudson Moolenaar Sensenbrenner has been demanded. Ashford Gallego Moulton Huelskamp Mooney (WV) Sessions A recorded vote was ordered. Bass Garamendi Murphy (FL) Huizenga (MI) Mullin Sewell (AL) The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Hultgren Mulvaney Beatty Gibson Nadler Shimkus minute vote. Becerra Graham Neal Hunter Murphy (PA) Shuster Bera Grayson Nolan Hurd (TX) Neugebauer Simpson The vote was taken by electronic de- Beyer Green, Al Norcross Hurt (VA) Newhouse Smith (MO) vice, and there were—ayes 177, noes 250, Issa Noem Blumenauer Green, Gene O’Rourke Smith (NE) Jenkins (KS) Nugent not voting 6, as follows: Bonamici Griffith Pallone Smith (NJ) Jenkins (WV) Nunes [Roll No. 383] Boyle, Brendan Grijalva Pascrell Smith (TX) Johnson (OH) Olson F. Gutie´rrez Perlmutter Stefanik AYES—177 Brady (PA) Hahn Peters Johnson, Sam Palazzo Stewart Adams Gallego Neal Brown (FL) Hastings Pingree Jolly Palmer Stivers Aguilar Garamendi Brownley (CA) Heck (WA) Pocan Jones Paulsen Nolan Stutzman Bass Graham Bustos Higgins Polis Jordan Pearce Norcross Thompson (PA) Beatty Grayson Butterfield Himes Price (NC) Joyce Perry O’Rourke Thornberry Becerra Green, Al Capps Hinojosa Quigley Katko Peterson Pallone Tiberi Bera Green, Gene Capuano Honda Rangel Kelly (PA) Pittenger Pascrell Beyer Gutie´rrez Ca´ rdenas Hoyer Rice (NY) King (IA) Pitts Tipton Pelosi Blumenauer Hahn Carney Huffman Richmond Kinzinger (IL) Poe (TX) Trott Perlmutter Bonamici Hastings Carson (IN) Israel Roybal-Allard Kline Poliquin Turner Peters Boyle, Brendan Heck (WA) Cartwright Jackson Lee Ruiz Knight Pompeo Upton Pingree F. Higgins Castor (FL) Jeffries Ruppersberger Labrador Posey Valadao Pocan Brady (PA) Himes Castro (TX) Johnson (GA) Rush LaMalfa Price, Tom Wagner Polis Brown (FL) Hinojosa Chu, Judy Johnson, E. B. Ryan (OH) Lamborn Ratcliffe Walberg Price (NC) Brownley (CA) Honda Cicilline Kaptur Sa´ nchez, Linda Lance Reed Walden Quigley Bustos Hoyer Clark (MA) Keating T. Latta Reichert Walker Butterfield Huffman Rangel Clarke (NY) Kelly (IL) Sanchez, Loretta Long Renacci Walorski Capps Israel Rice (NY) Clay Kennedy Schakowsky Loudermilk Ribble Walters, Mimi Capuano Jackson Lee Richmond Cleaver Kildee Schiff Love Rice (SC) Weber (TX) Ca´ rdenas Jeffries Roybal-Allard Cohen Kilmer Schrader Lucas Rigell Webster (FL) Carney Johnson (GA) Ruiz Connolly Kind Scott (VA) Luetkemeyer Roby Wenstrup Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. Ruppersberger Conyers King (NY) Scott, David Lummis Roe (TN) Westerman Cartwright Kaptur Rush Cooper Kirkpatrick Serrano MacArthur Rogers (AL) Westmoreland Castor (FL) Keating Ryan (OH) Costa Kuster Sherman Marchant Rogers (KY) Whitfield Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) Sa´ nchez, Linda Courtney Langevin Sinema Marino Rohrabacher Williams Chu, Judy Kennedy T. Crowley Larsen (WA) Sires Massie Rokita Wilson (SC) Cicilline Kildee Sanchez, Loretta Cummings Lawrence Slaughter McCarthy Rooney (FL) Wittman Clark (MA) Kilmer Davis (CA) Lee Smith (WA) McCaul Ros-Lehtinen Schakowsky Womack Clarke (NY) Kind Davis, Danny Levin Speier McClintock Roskam Schiff Woodall Clay Kirkpatrick DeFazio Lewis Swalwell (CA) McHenry Ross Schrader Yoder Cleaver Kuster DeGette Lieu, Ted Takai McKinley Rothfus Scott (VA) Yoho Cohen Langevin Delaney Lipinski Takano McMorris Rouzer Scott, David Connolly Larsen (WA) DeLauro LoBiondo Thompson (CA) Rodgers Royce Young (AK) Serrano Conyers Larson (CT) DelBene Loebsack Thompson (MS) McSally Russell Young (IA) Sherman Cooper Lawrence DeSaulnier Lofgren Titus Meadows Ryan (WI) Young (IN) Sinema Costa Lee Deutch Lowenthal Tonko Meehan Salmon Zeldin Sires Courtney Levin Dingell Lowey Torres Messer Sanford Zinke Slaughter Crowley Lewis Doggett Lujan Grisham Tsongas Smith (WA) NOT VOTING—8 Cummings Lieu, Ted Dold (NM) Van Hollen Speier Davis (CA) Lipinski Doyle, Michael Luja´ n, Ben Ray Vargas Clyburn Larson (CT) Pelosi Swalwell (CA) Davis, Danny Loebsack F. (NM) Veasey Hanna Napolitano Sarbanes Takai DeFazio Lofgren Duckworth Lynch Vela Kelly (MS) Payne Takano DeGette Lowenthal Edwards Maloney, Vela´ zquez Thompson (CA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Delaney Lowey Ellison Carolyn Visclosky Thompson (MS) DeLauro Lujan Grisham Engel Maloney, Sean Walz The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Titus DelBene (NM) Eshoo Matsui Wasserman There is 1 minute remaining. DeSaulnier Luja´ n, Ben Ray Tonko Esty McCollum Schultz Deutch (NM) Torres Farr McDermott Waters, Maxine b 1655 Dingell Lynch Tsongas Fattah McGovern Watson Coleman Doggett Maloney, Van Hollen Foster McNerney Welch So the amendment was rejected. Doyle, Michael Carolyn Vargas Frankel (FL) Meeks Wilson (FL) The result of the vote was announced F. Maloney, Sean Veasey Fudge Meng Yarmuth as above recorded. Duckworth Matsui Vela Stated for: Vela´ zquez NOES—243 Edwards McCollum Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chair, on Wednes- Ellison McDermott Visclosky Abraham Carter (GA) Farenthold day, June 24th, 2015, I was absent during roll- Eshoo McGovern Walz Aderholt Carter (TX) Fincher Esty McNerney Wasserman Aguilar Chabot Fitzpatrick call vote No. 382. Had I been present, I would Farr Meeks Schultz Allen Chaffetz Fleischmann have voted ‘‘aye’’ on agreeing to the Rush of Fattah Meng Waters, Maxine Amash Clawson (FL) Fleming Illinois Amendment #2. Foster Moore Watson Coleman Amodei Coffman Flores Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Chair, on Frankel (FL) Moulton Welch Babin Cole Forbes Fudge Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) Barletta Collins (GA) Fortenberry June 24, 2015—I was not present for rollcall Gabbard Nadler Yarmuth Barr Collins (NY) Foxx vote 382. If I had been present for this vote, Barton Comstock Franks (AZ) I would have voted: ‘‘yay’’ on rollcall vote 382. NOES—250 Benishek Conaway Frelinghuysen Stated against: Abraham Brady (TX) Comstock Bilirakis Cook Garrett Aderholt Brat Conaway Bishop (GA) Costello (PA) Gibbs Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 382 Allen Bridenstine Cook Bishop (MI) Cramer Gohmert I inadvertently voted ‘‘yes’’, when I wanted to Amash Brooks (AL) Costello (PA) Bishop (UT) Crawford Goodlatte vote ‘‘no.’’ Amodei Brooks (IN) Cramer Black Crenshaw Gosar Ashford Buchanan Crawford AMENDMENT NO 4 OFFERED BY MR MCNERNEY Blackburn Cuellar Gowdy . . Babin Buck Crenshaw Blum Culberson Granger The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Barletta Bucshon Cuellar Bost Curbelo (FL) Graves (GA) business is the demand for a recorded Barr Burgess Culberson Boustany Davis, Rodney Graves (LA) vote on the amendment offered by the Barton Byrne Curbelo (FL) Brady (TX) Denham Graves (MO) Benishek Calvert Davis, Rodney Brat Dent Grothman gentleman from California (Mr. Bilirakis Carter (GA) Denham Bridenstine DeSantis Guinta MCNERNEY) on which further pro- Bishop (GA) Carter (TX) Dent Brooks (AL) DesJarlais Guthrie ceedings were postponed and on which Bishop (MI) Chabot DeSantis Brooks (IN) Diaz-Balart Hardy Bishop (UT) Chaffetz DesJarlais Buchanan Donovan Harper the noes prevailed by voice vote. Black Clawson (FL) Diaz-Balart Buck Duffy Harris The Clerk will redesignate the Blackburn Coffman Dold Bucshon Duncan (SC) Hartzler amendment. Blum Cole Donovan Burgess Duncan (TN) Heck (NV) The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bost Collins (GA) Duffy Byrne Ellmers (NC) Hensarling Boustany Collins (NY) Duncan (SC) Calvert Emmer (MN) Herrera Beutler ment.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:03 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 094046 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JN7.019 H24JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4632 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2015 Duncan (TN) Labrador Rogers (KY) mittee of the Whole House on the state If not, the question is on the amend- Ellmers (NC) LaMalfa Rohrabacher of the Union, reported that that Com- ment in the nature of a substitute, as Emmer (MN) Lamborn Rokita Engel Lance Rooney (FL) mittee, having had under consideration amended. Farenthold Latta Ros-Lehtinen the bill (H.R. 2042) to allow for judicial The amendment was agreed to. Fincher LoBiondo Roskam review of any final rule addressing car- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Fitzpatrick Long Ross bon dioxide emissions from existing question is on the engrossment and Fleischmann Loudermilk Rothfus Fleming Love Rouzer fossil fuel-fired electric utility gener- third reading of the bill. Flores Lucas Royce ating units before requiring compli- The bill was ordered to be engrossed Forbes Luetkemeyer Russell ance with such rule, and to allow and read a third time, and was read the Fortenberry Lummis Ryan (WI) Foxx MacArthur Salmon States to protect households and busi- third time. Franks (AZ) Marchant Sanford nesses from significant adverse effects The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Frelinghuysen Marino Scalise on electricity ratepayers or reliability, question is on the passage of the bill. Garrett Massie Schweikert and, pursuant to House Resolution 333, The question was taken; and the Gibbs McCarthy Scott, Austin Gibson McCaul Sensenbrenner he reported the bill back to the House Speaker pro tempore announced that Gohmert McClintock Sessions with an amendment adopted in the the ayes appeared to have it. Goodlatte McHenry Sewell (AL) Gosar McKinley Committee of the Whole. RECORDED VOTE Shimkus The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Gowdy McMorris Shuster Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I de- Granger Rodgers Simpson the rule, the previous question is or- mand a recorded vote. Graves (GA) McSally Smith (MO) dered. Graves (LA) Meadows A recorded vote was ordered. Smith (NE) Graves (MO) Meehan (By unanimous consent, Mrs. ROBY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Smith (NJ) Griffith Messer was allowed to speak out of order.) Smith (TX) objection, this will be a 5-minute vote. Grijalva Mica Stefanik SEVENTH ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL WOMEN’S Grothman Miller (FL) There was no objection. Stewart SOFTBALL GAME Guinta Miller (MI) The vote was taken by electronic de- Stivers Guthrie Moolenaar Mrs. ROBY. Mr. Speaker, I rise with Stutzman vice, and there were—ayes 247, noes 180, Hardy Mooney (WV) my colleagues this afternoon to remind Thompson (PA) not voting 6, as follows: Harper Mullin all that today is a very special day. Harris Mulvaney Thornberry [Roll No. 384] Tiberi Today is the Seventh Annual Congres- Hartzler Murphy (PA) AYES—247 Heck (NV) Neugebauer Tipton sional Women’s Softball Game that we Hensarling Newhouse Trott play for the Young Survival Coalition. Abraham Fitzpatrick Love Turner Aderholt Fleischmann Lucas Herrera Beutler Noem Each of us is playing either in memory Hice, Jody B. Nugent Upton Allen Fleming Luetkemeyer Hill Nunes Valadao of or in honor of a survivor. Amash Flores Lummis Holding Olson Wagner No one in this room is untouched by Amodei Forbes MacArthur Hudson Palazzo Walberg cancer, so I would just encourage all of Ashford Fortenberry Marchant Huelskamp Palmer Walden Babin Foxx Marino Huizenga (MI) Paulsen Walker my colleagues to join us tonight. The Barletta Franks (AZ) Massie Hultgren Pearce Walorski first pitch is at 7 o’clock at the Wat- Barr Frelinghuysen McCarthy Hunter Perry Walters, Mimi kins Recreation Center. Barton Garrett McCaul Hurd (TX) Peterson Weber (TX) Members can bring all of their staffs Benishek Gibbs McClintock Hurt (VA) Pittenger Webster (FL) Bilirakis Gohmert McHenry Issa Pitts Wenstrup and their interns and their friends and Bishop (GA) Goodlatte McKinley Jenkins (KS) Poe (TX) Westerman their families. It will be a great event. Bishop (MI) Gosar McMorris Jenkins (WV) Poliquin Westmoreland Beat cancer, and beat the press. Bishop (UT) Gowdy Rodgers Black Granger McSally Johnson (OH) Pompeo Whitfield Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- Johnson, Sam Posey Williams Blackburn Graves (GA) Meadows Jolly Price, Tom Wilson (SC) woman from Florida (Ms. WASSERMAN Blum Graves (LA) Meehan Jones Ratcliffe Wittman SCHULTZ). Bost Graves (MO) Messer Jordan Reed Womack Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Boustany Griffith Mica Brady (TX) Grothman Miller (FL) Joyce Reichert Woodall Speaker and my colleagues, we are Katko Renacci Yoder Brat Guinta Miller (MI) Kelly (PA) Ribble Yoho really so gratified to have been able to Bridenstine Guthrie Moolenaar King (IA) Rice (SC) Young (AK) have spent the last 3 months practicing Brooks (AL) Hardy Mooney (WV) King (NY) Rigell Young (IA) every morning at 7 a.m. Brooks (IN) Harper Mullin Kinzinger (IL) Roby Young (IN) Buchanan Harris Mulvaney Kline Roe (TN) Zeldin Our team—I just keep repeating that Buck Hartzler Murphy (PA) Knight Rogers (AL) Zinke over and over, and maybe it will come Bucshon Heck (NV) Neugebauer true—is bipartisan. It is an oppor- Burgess Hensarling Newhouse NOT VOTING—6 Byrne Herrera Beutler Noem tunity every year for us to come to- Clyburn Kelly (MS) Payne Calvert Hice, Jody B. Nugent Hanna Napolitano Sarbanes gether and bridge the divide around a Carson (IN) Hill Nunes cause that is so meaningful and impor- Carter (GA) Holding Olson ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR tant for so many women all across Carter (TX) Hudson Palazzo The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Chabot Huelskamp Palmer America. Chaffetz Huizenga (MI) Paulsen There is 1 minute remaining. I thank all of you every year for your Clawson (FL) Hultgren Pearce b 1701 support and for the turnout and for the Coffman Hunter Perry Cole Hurd (TX) Peterson So the amendment was rejected. love and affection that we have for one Collins (GA) Hurt (VA) Pittenger The result of the vote was announced another in that we are able to put aside Collins (NY) Issa Pitts our differences. As a breast cancer sur- Comstock Jenkins (KS) Poe (TX) as above recorded. Conaway Jenkins (WV) Poliquin Stated for: vivor myself—diagnosed at 41—I just Cook Johnson (OH) Pompeo Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on can’t thank my colleagues enough for Costello (PA) Johnson, Sam Posey Wednesday, June 24th, 2015, I was absent their time. Cramer Jolly Price, Tom I will close by saying that the Mem- Crawford Jones Ratcliffe during rollcall vote No. 383. Had I been Crenshaw Jordan Reed present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on agreeing ber team is the defending champion; Cuellar Joyce Reichert to the McNerney of California Amendment No. and, tonight, we will keep the trophy. Culberson Katko Renacci 4. Go, Members. Beat the press. Beat can- Davis, Rodney Kelly (PA) Ribble cer. Denham King (IA) Rice (SC) The Acting CHAIR. The question is Dent King (NY) Rigell on the amendment in the nature of a Please join us at 420 12th Street DeSantis Kinzinger (IL) Roby substitute, as amended. Southeast, at the Watkins Recreation DesJarlais Kirkpatrick Roe (TN) The amendment was agreed to. Center. The first pitch is at 7 p.m. It is Diaz-Balart Kline Rogers (AL) Donovan Knight Rogers (KY) The Acting CHAIR. Under the rule, a great game. Come by. Eat hot dogs. Duffy Labrador Rohrabacher the Committee rises. Cheer us on. Duncan (SC) LaMalfa Rokita Accordingly, the Committee rose; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is a sep- Duncan (TN) Lamborn Rooney (FL) and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. arate vote demanded on any amend- Ellmers (NC) Lance Ros-Lehtinen Emmer (MN) Latta Roskam HULTGREN) having assumed the chair, ment to the amendment reported from Farenthold Long Ross Mr. HOLDING, Acting Chair of the Com- the Committee of the Whole? Fincher Loudermilk Rothfus

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Mr. Speaker, on recognize the Confederate States of Wittman Sensenbrenner Trott Womack Wednesday, June 24th, 2015, I was absent America as a sovereign nation, but Sessions Turner Woodall during rollcall vote No. 384. Had I been rather as a rebel insurrection, and took Sewell (AL) Upton Shimkus Valadao Yoder present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on passage to military battle to bring the rogue Shuster Wagner Yoho of H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act of states back into the Union; Simpson Walberg Young (AK) 2015. Whereas on April 9, 1865, General Sinema Walden Young (IA) Smith (MO) Walker Young (IN) f Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Smith (NE) Walorski Zeldin MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court Smith (NJ) Walters, Mimi Zinke House in Virginia, effectively, ending A message from the Senate by Ms. NOES—180 the Civil War and preserving the Curtis, one of its clerks, announced Union; Adams Gabbard Murphy (FL) that the Senate concurs in the House Aguilar Gallego Nadler Whereas during the Civil War, the Bass Garamendi Neal amendment to the Senate amendment Confederate States of America used the Beatty Gibson Nolan to the bill (H.R. 2146) ‘‘An Act to Navy Jack, Battle Flag, and other im- Becerra Graham Norcross amend the Internal Revenue Code of agery as a symbols of the Confederate Bera Grayson O’Rourke 1986 to allow Federal law enforcement Beyer Green, Al Pallone armed forces; Blumenauer Green, Gene Pascrell officers, firefighters, and air traffic Whereas since the end of the Civil Bonamici Grijalva Pelosi controllers to make penalty-free with- ´ War, the Navy Jack, Confederate battle Boyle, Brendan Gutierrez Perlmutter drawals from governmental plans after F. Hahn flag, and other imagery of the Confed- Peters Brady (PA) Hastings age 50, and for other purposes.’’. eracy have been appropriated by groups Pingree Brown (FL) Heck (WA) The message also announced pursu- Pocan as a symbols of hate, terror, intoler- Brownley (CA) Higgins Polis ant to section 4355(a) of title 10, United ance, and as supportive of the institu- Bustos Himes States Code, the Chair, on behalf of the Butterfield Hinojosa Price (NC) tion of slavery; Capps Honda Quigley Vice President, appoints the following Whereas groups such as the Ku Klux Rangel Capuano Hoyer Senators to the Board of Visitors of the Klan and other white supremacist Ca´ rdenas Huffman Rice (NY) U.S. Military Academy: Carney Israel Richmond groups utilize Confederate imagery to Cartwright Jackson Lee Roybal-Allard The Senator from New York (Mrs. frighten, terrorize, and cause harm to Castor (FL) Jeffries Ruiz GILLIBRAND), designee of the Com- groups of people toward whom they Castro (TX) Johnson (GA) Ruppersberger mittee on Armed Services. have hateful intent, including African Chu, Judy Johnson, E. B. Rush The Senator from Connecticut (Mr. Cicilline Kaptur Ryan (OH) Americans, Hispanic Americans, and MURPHY), designee of the Committee Clark (MA) Keating Sa´ nchez, Linda Jewish Americans; Clarke (NY) Kelly (IL) T. on Appropriations. Whereas many State and Federal po- Clay Kennedy Sanchez, Loretta f litical leaders, including United States Cleaver Kildee Schakowsky Cohen Kilmer Schiff HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Connolly Kind Schrader Wicker, along with Mississippi House Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- Conyers Kuster Scott (VA) Speaker Philip Gunn and other State Cooper Langevin imous consent that when the House ad- Scott, David leaders, have spoken out and advocated Costa Larsen (WA) Serrano journs today, it adjourn to meet at 9 Courtney Larson (CT) Sherman for the removal of the imagery of the Crowley Lawrence a.m. tomorrow. Sires The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Confederacy on Mississippi’s state flag; Cummings Lee Slaughter Whereas many Members of Congress, Curbelo (FL) Levin objection to the request of the gen- Smith (WA) including Speaker John Boehner, sup- Davis (CA) Lewis Speier tleman from Pennsylvania? Davis, Danny Lieu, Ted Swalwell (CA) port the removal of the Confederate DeFazio Lipinski There was no objection. Takai flag from the grounds of South Caro- DeGette LoBiondo Takano f Delaney Loebsack lina’s capitol; Thompson (CA) DeLauro Lofgren NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER Whereas Speaker John Boehner re- Thompson (MS) DelBene Lowenthal Titus RESOLUTION RAISING A QUES- leased a statement on the issue saying, DeSaulnier Lowey TION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF ‘‘I commend Governor Nikki Haley and Deutch Lujan Grisham Tonko Dingell (NM) Torres THE HOUSE other South Carolina leaders in their Doggett Luja´ n, Ben Ray Tsongas effort to remove the Confederate flag Van Hollen Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Dold (NM) from Statehouse grounds. In his second Doyle, Michael Lynch Vargas Speaker, pursuant to the clause 2(a)(1) F. Maloney, Veasey of rule IX, I rise to give notice of my inaugural address 150 years ago, and a Duckworth Carolyn Vela intent to raise a question of the privi- month before his assassination, Presi- Edwards Maloney, Sean Vela´ zquez dent Abraham Lincoln ended his speech Visclosky leges of the House. The form of my res- Ellison Matsui with these powerful words, which are Engel McCollum Walz olution is as follows: Eshoo McDermott Wasserman Whereas on December 20, 1860, South as meaningful today as when they were Esty McGovern Schultz Carolina became the first State to se- spoken on the East Front of the Cap- Farr McNerney Waters, Maxine itol on March 4, 1865: ‘With malice to- Fattah Meeks Watson Coleman cede from the Union; Foster Meng Welch Whereas on January 9, 1861, Mis- ward none, with charity for all, with Frankel (FL) Moore Wilson (FL) sissippi seceded from the Union, stat- firmness in the right as God gives us to Fudge Moulton Yarmuth ing in its ‘‘Declaration of Immediate see the right, let us strive on to finish NOT VOTING—6 Causes’’ that ‘‘[olur position is thor- the work we are in, to bind up the na- Clyburn Kelly (MS) Payne oughly identified with the institution tion’s wounds, to care for him who Hanna Napolitano Sarbanes of slavery—the greatest material inter- shall have borne the battle and for his est of the world.’’; widow and his orphan, to do all which b 1719 Whereas on February 9, 1861, the Con- may achieve and cherish a just and Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER changed federate States of America was formed lasting peace among ourselves and with her vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ with a group of 11 States as a purported all nations.’ ’’; So the bill was passed. sovereign nation and with Jefferson Whereas the House of Representa- The result of the vote was announced Davis of Mississippi as its president; tives has several State flags with im- as above recorded. Whereas on March 11, 1861, the Con- agery of the Confederacy throughout A motion to reconsider was laid on federate States of America adopted its its main structures and House office the table. own constitution; buildings;

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This im- symbols of sovereign nations with deeds will not be forgotten. pedes the flow of traffic and wastes val- whom it has gone to war or rogue enti- f uable time and money. ties such as the Confederate States of A connection between the two high- America; b 1730 ways south of Tucson would reduce Whereas continuing to display a sym- REMEMBERING WILLIAM WHITE this congestion, help attract businesses bol of hatred, oppression, and insurrec- to southern Arizona, and expand trade tion that nearly tore our Union apart (Ms. DUCKWORTH asked and was connectivity for the southwestern and that is known to offend many given permission to address the House United States and Mexico. groups throughout the country would for 1 minute and to revise and extend My bill, the Sonoran Corridor Inter- irreparably damage the reputation of her remarks.) state Development Act, would des- this august institution and offend the Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. Speaker, re- ignate this proposed connection a high- very dignity of the House of Represent- cently, we lost William White to can- priority corridor on the National High- atives; and cer, but his contributions to his com- way System. It has the support of the Whereas this impairment of the dig- munity and dedication to his friends entire Arizona delegation. nity of the House and its Members con- and family will not be forgotten. His Its passage is in the best interest of stitutes a violation under rule IX of life is yet another example of the southern Arizona, our State, and our the Rules of the House of Representa- American Dream realized. country; and I look forward to working tives of the One Hundred Fourteenth Born in 1930, in Brooklyn, Bill start- with my colleagues to move this im- Congress: Now, therefore, be it ed out selling printing presses in New portant project forward. Resolved, That the Speaker of the York. Eventually, he would join forces f House of Representatives shall remove with his brother Tom to build some of any State flag containing any portion New York City’s most impressive res- AURORA POLICE OFFICER DAVID of the Confederate battle flag, other taurants. BEMER than a flag displayed by the office of a While he was well known for his suc- (Mr. FOSTER asked and was given Member of the House, from any area cess in business, Bill was also an im- permission to address the House for 1 within the House wing of the Capitol or portant member of his community in minute and to revise and extend his re- any House office building, and shall do- Point Lookout, New York. There, he marks.) nate any such flag to the Library of established the chamber of commerce Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, in the Congress. and was an active member of the Point last year, we have seen far too many The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Lookout Civic Association. He was a examples of conflict and violence in rule IX, a resolution offered from the true example that we can all find a way our communities. While we cannot for- floor by a Member other than the ma- to serve and give something back to get or ignore these tragedies, it is im- jority leader or the minority leader as this great Nation. portant that we recognize the good a question of the privileges of the He met his wife of almost 60 years, that is happening throughout our coun- House has immediate precedence only Patricia, at a dance near West Point in try every day. at a time designated by the Chair with- 1955. He and Pat traveled the world, al- I would like to take a moment to in 2 legislative days after the resolu- ways excited to explore culture and share with you one example. While out tion is properly noticed. cuisine on their next great adventure. on patrol, Aurora, Illinois, Police Offi- Pending that designation, the form of They had one child, Bill, who works cer David Bemer stopped when he saw the resolution noticed by the gen- in philanthropy and has helped raise a group of teens in the street. Some of tleman from Mississippi will appear in hundreds of millions of dollars for our the kids said they were alarmed, not the RECORD at this point. Nation’s veterans. I know that Bill was knowing why he was stopping or what The Chair will not at this point de- very proud of his son. His legacy of might happen next. termine whether the resolution con- service, carried on by his son, has They explained that they were all stitutes a question of privilege. That meant that thousands of veterans—our part of a dance group called Simply determination will be made at the time Nation’s heroes—have received help Destinee and were practicing in the designated for consideration of the res- they otherwise would not have re- alley because their dance studio had olution. ceived. lost electrical power. What happened f While this is a painful time for all next was something that we would all HONORING THE LIFE OF OFFICER who knew Bill, I know his family and love to see much more of. Officer Bemer got out of his car and SONNY KIM friends can be proud of the life he lived danced with the kids. The video from and his dedication to his family and his (Mr. WENSTRUP asked and was this apparently went viral, high- country. given permission to address the House lighting exactly the kind of commu- for 1 minute and to revise and extend f nity engagement that we would love to his remarks.) SONORAN CORRIDOR see more of. Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, last This is what happens when police of- week, Cincinnati lost a hero in blue. A (Ms. MCSALLY asked and was given ficers like those in my district get to 27-year veteran of the Cincinnati Po- permission to address the House for 1 know their communities and commu- lice Department, Officer Sonny Kim minute and to revise and extend her re- nities get to know their police officers. lived a life of service to his family, his marks.) It is only when we work together— department, and his city. Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, the police officers, side by side with mem- We mourn for a life cut short while number one priority I hear from my bers of the community—that we make serving in the line of duty. Officer Kim constituents is creating more jobs and real and lasting progress. is remembered as a model police offi- economic opportunity in southern Ari- Mr. Speaker, that leaves a smile on cer, husband, and father, an officer zona, and this week, I introduced legis- my face. with 22 commendations during his lation, along with my Arizona col- f decorated career. His lasting memory leagues, to do just that. stands as a testament to the best of our Southern Arizona already plays a CONGRATULATING WAYZATA HIGH community and society. vital role in our Nation’s trade part- SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD Mr. Speaker, police officers deal with nership with Mexico through its prox- (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given people every day, usually people at imity to the border and key interstate permission to address the House for 1

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Mr. Speaker, I rise to lier this week on June 22. had a gun but was able to destroy the congratulate the Wayzata High School This great accomplishment gives all lives of nine amazing people who wel- boys track and field team on winning Floridians an opportunity to recognize comed him into their church in South the Minnesota State championship. this special institution and all who Carolina—I know it is time for Amer- After coming up just short the last 2 have contributed to FIU’s success ica to embrace commonsense gun con- years, the Trojans were boosted by throughout the years should be proud. trol. strong performances from distance run- FIU is located in Florida’s 26th Con- In the span of about 24 hours, 27 peo- ners Jaret Carpenter and Connor Olson. gressional District, where over 17,000 of ple were shot and 3 were killed in De- In addition, Wayzata was led by Wesley my constituents are enrolled as stu- troit, Michigan. It is a city that I rep- Jackson’s second-place finish in the dents and an additional 2,400 graduated resent, along with my esteemed col- long jump, Tyler Didier’s third-place last year. In my time serving south league Congressman JOHN CONYERS. finish in the 400-meter dash, and a Florida in Congress, I have witnessed The FBI and the Detroit Police Depart- number of strong relay teams. It abso- this university’s passion for helping ment confirm that, in the city of De- lutely was a complete team effort. students seek higher education to bet- troit, overall crime is down; yet gun These athletes spend practice after ter themselves while giving back to our deaths are on the rise. practice pushing themselves and each community. Ninety percent of Americans who other to reach their personal bests. In Mr. Speaker, south Florida is a place were polled want universal background addition, every single one of these stu- where people from all over the world checks for gun purchases. That is 90 dent athletes still manage to meet and come seeking opportunity and success; percent. What are we waiting for? excel at other school, family, and so- many find it at FIU. There is not a Member of Congress cial obligations. On the occasion of FIU’s 50th anni- who has not been touched by gun vio- Mr. Speaker, the families, teachers, versary, I salute all those who have lence. That includes one of our own, a friends, and entire community are very dedicated their careers to improving colleague that was highly respected, proud of these high school champs. the lives of scholars. I know many Gabby Giffords. Congratulations to Coach Aaron proud graduates who today are leaders How many more deaths must families Berndt and the Wayzata High School in our community. and communities endure? How many boys track and field team on a job well Once again, congratulations. I know more funerals must we attend? How done. that the next 50 years will bring even many children must be orphaned? How f greater success and achievement. many parents must suffer the unspeak- Go Panthers. able heartbreak of losing a child? ISIS PROMOTES SLAVERY f There is no question that we must (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was act, and we must act now. How many given permission to address the House PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS: ADDRESSING GUN VIOLENCE times must we watch on national news for 1 minute.) what uncontrolled gun violence can do Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, ac- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. to our country? cording to news reports, ISIS is holding JODY B. HICE of Georgia). Under the That action must focus on three prin- competitions at mosques to celebrate Speaker’s announced policy of January ciples: establish universal background Ramadan. Here is the challenge: 6, 2015, the gentlewoman from New Jer- checks; eliminate the gun show loop- memorize the Koran. The prize—get sey (Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN) is recog- holes that allow a person to walk in, this—is a young female sex slave. nized for 60 minutes as the designee of pick up a gun, and walk out the door; As a father and a grandfather, I am the minority leader. and enforce our existing gun control repulsed by the fact that young GENERAL LEAVE laws. women—just kids—are being handed Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. We have seen countries all over the out like door prizes in a Koran contest. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that globe who are not experiencing the gun Second and third place apparently re- all Members have 5 legislative days to violence that we have here in America, ceive the same reward, kidnapped revise and extend their remarks and in- and their citizens have the right to young teenage girls. clude extraneous material on the sub- own guns. This competition is advertised on fly- ject of my Special Order. It is time for us to awaken from a ers and marketed to young males. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there sleep of the past and address this issue arrogance, barbarity, and brutality of objection to the request of the gentle- and address it now. this terrorist enterprise has no limits. woman from New Jersey? Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. I thank ISIS pillages, rapes, and kills their way There was no objection. the gentlewoman for taking the time across the Middle East. They brazenly Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. As we do to join us and sharing that important broadcast decapitations, slowly drown almost every week, my colleagues and message. I join her in her sentiments. people in cages, and burn captors alive. I are here on the floor this evening to I now yield to the gentlewoman from ISIS is an enemy of all states. Its ter- urge the people’s House to take up the Illinois (Ms. KELLY). rorist reign of religious genocide issues that matter to the people. Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I threatens all humanity in a path of This week, we are still reeling from thank my colleague for yielding as we murderous anarchy. The world must the tragedy in South Carolina. My col- continue this important conversation. ban together to destroy these sub- leagues and I are urging Members on Every day in America, we navigate human radical jihadists. both sides of the aisle to take a look at the threat of gun violence. From metal Justice demands these killers be held an issue we have consistently and pain- detectors in public buildings to shoot- accountable for their crimes against fully avoided for years, what we are ing safety drills at schools and movie all peoples of the world, including lit- doing to prevent gun violence. theaters, guns affect how we live and tle girls. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- whether we live at all; yet, when gun And that is just the way it is. woman from Michigan (Mrs. LAW- violence intruded into the most sacred f RENCE). of places, piercing the peace of prayer Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise at Emanuel AME Church in Charles- FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL today in strong support of the Second UNIVERSITY 50TH ANNIVERSARY ton, it stirred a sickening sadness Amendment and Americans’ rights to within us. (Mr. CURBELO of Florida asked and reasonable, responsible gun ownership; was given permission to address the but it is time for us in America to b 1745 House for 1 minute and to revise and admit we have a problem. It was a searing reminder that there extend his remarks.) When I see more than two dozen peo- is no corner of our country that offers Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speak- ple shot in one weekend in my home- a haven for us when guns end up in the er, I rise today to recognize Florida town of Detroit, when I see the face of wrong hands.

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What we have lacked in Congress is the nine Americans murdered for the color While Federal law clearly prohibits courage to do the right thing. The of their skin in the midst of worship, at the sale of a gun to a felon or other Charleston 9 are victims of this lack of a church that was part of the fight for persons deemed not eligible to possess courage, as are the 30,000 Americans our civil rights. a firearm, the standard required to who die each year from gun violence. In what has become a disturbingly prosecute violators is so high that law For the first time in history, this routine order of events, we watch, hor- enforcement is rarely able to bring year, gun deaths are on pace to be the rified, as the helicopter circles a charges. Only if the prosecutor can leading cause of death of Americans church, a movie theater, a college cam- prove the seller knew the buyer was aged 15–24. We are losing a generation pus, or a school. A breaking news head- prohibited from purchasing a gun are of young Americans to guns. The fu- line parades across the screen, keeping they able to successfully prosecute. So ture of our Nation is, quite literally, at track of the developing details. The unenforceable is the current statute stake. next day, we debate the mental sta- that, on average, only 75 such prosecu- All across America, children are bility or motive of the shooter. We ask tions occur every year. growing up in fear. Kids play tag in- where they purchased the weapon. We My bill would make it easier to pros- doors. Mothers second-guess on letting ponder the merits of changing our Na- ecute these bad actors by making the their children walk to school. Some tion’s laws to keep more Americans sale of a firearm a strict liability. It is studies suggest that repeated exposure safe. And then, inevitably, we do noth- a crime, and the onus is on the seller to to shootings in some communities is ing, and the cycle repeats. know whether the buyer is in the pro- akin to the trauma suffered by soldiers The rate of mass shootings has stead- hibited class of customers. No longer in war zones. ily risen since 2000. President Barack would a gun trafficker or irresponsible We as a nation have accepted gun vi- Obama has himself addressed the Na- gun seller be able to claim they didn’t olence as a fact of life. But we are bet- tion for at least a dozen of these inci- know a purchaser was a criminal or ter than this. dents since the beginning of his first had a restraining order against them or In the Kelly Report on Gun Violence term. We are the only developed nation was on a terrorist watch list. No longer in America, I outlined a number of ef- in the world that has this problem, and would we be tying the hands of law en- fective strategies to stop the blood- we need to wake up and ask ourselves forcement and preventing them from shed, which includes expanding gun why. enforcing laws to protect our children. background checks. We are told that more guns will keep No longer would a prosecutor have to I implore my colleagues to listen to us safe. We are told that requiring prove the intention or knowledge of your conscience and the conscience of background checks for every purchase, wrongdoing required under current the country you represent and work with no exceptions, is too intrusive. We law. with me to chart a new course for a are told that our constitutional right Mr. Speaker, no doubt, one of the ar- safer America. There is overwhelming to bear arms should cover every weap- guments against this bill will be a com- public support for commonsense gun on, from a simple handgun to a ma- plaint that a background check places reform. Responsible gun owners sup- chine gun, whose only purpose is to an onerous burden upon the seller. But port responsible gun laws. We can cause massive and irreparable harm. consider this: the seller and prospec- strike a sensible balance on gun reform Mr. Speaker, we are here tonight be- tive buyer need only go to one of the that protects our Second Amendment cause we know that these statements many Federal Firearms Licensees, or rights while also ensuring the basic are, at the very least, misleading and, FFL, who provide a private property human right of all Americans to live more likely, outright falsehoods. transfer with a background check for free from gun violence. We stand together on behalf of the only about $30. How many more massacres must we millions of Americans who agree that And consider that there are 130,000 endure? How many more innocent peo- the shooting in Tucson, Arizona, that FFLs in the United States. That is ple will we allow to be murdered on our wounded one of our own should have roughly nine times as many McDon- watch? been our last; that the lives lost in Au- ald’s as there are. The time has come for Congress to rora, Colorado, should have been the Mr. Speaker, everyone, even the Na- have the courage of our convictions, to last; that the babies we lost in New- tional Rifle Association, agrees that we honor through action by expanding town, Connecticut, should have moved have a responsibility to keep guns out background checks to keep these de- us to change the ease with which we of the hands of dangerous criminals. praved killers from getting their hands allow access to firearms. This legislation is a step in that direc- on guns, and the other gun safety laws We are asking our colleagues on both tion, and I encourage my colleagues to that we have talked about in the past. sides of the aisle whether they are will- please support it. We have the power to stop the next ing to make this newest addition to a Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. Charleston, Newtown, and Aurora so painful list the very last. I hope when Speaker, I thank the gentleman for that no other American city becomes we close our remarks this evening that those remarks. synonymous with gun tragedy. We every one of us will see the need for Mr. Speaker, last Wednesday, Dylann have the moral imperative to stop an change. Roof walked into Emanuel AME and epidemic that claims more casualties Mr. Speaker, it is now my pleasure to stole the lives of nine innocent Ameri- than war and disease, combined. yield to a fellow freshman, who has in- cans. In the days since, somehow we Congress must put saving American troduced legislation today that would have lost track of the real problems. lives at the top of our agenda. We owe keep firearms out of the hands of We keep talking about a flag, a flag it to the Charleston 9 and to all who criminals, the gentleman from Virginia that is a symbol of many our Nation’s have fallen before them, as we owe it to (Mr. BEYER). most glaring problems, but it is only a a generation of young people at risk of Mr. BEYER. Mr. Speaker, every day, symbol. meeting a similar fate. 88 Americans are killed by guns. The I don’t want to get too far off track, I thank the gentlewoman from New gun homicide rate in the U.S. is 20 but I do want to make something per- Jersey. times higher than other developed na- fectly clear. Symbols may matter, but Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. I thank tions. How long before enough is they don’t matter as much as the ac- the gentlewoman for her remarks, and enough? tions of police who consistently treat I associate myself with the concerns Today, I am introducing the Keeping black men and women with clear and raised through them. Guns from Criminals Act, common- biased disregard. Symbols don’t matter

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In fact, they class, practices that banks were never Word. all are heroes. truly held accountable for. I said in a memorial service in Hous- So I come for two reasons. I come to So, alongside those calls to take ton, it is a time of joy, a time of pain, indicate that much of what we heard down the flag, I would appreciate calls a time of explaining one’s self, and a here today is true, that for us to do to acknowledge that persistent racism time of redemption. And you feel good, honor to those who died in this disas- is not the only problem here. Pervasive for you join with your fellow travelers, trous massacre, murderous, blood flow- and unnecessary gun violence is also and in a weary week, midweek, you ing from the church, that it will have one of our Nation’s most pronounced come and restore yourself. to be our actions. It will have to be flaws. I can imagine that during the time what we do about education and crimi- Mr. Speaker, let me say this: I fully that this evildoer was there, there was nal justice reform. support the permanent removal of the a lot of laughing or asking questions I almost want to stop myself for the Confederate flag. It represents one the about the Scripture; might have been broken recordness of this because we darkest stains on our Nation’s history. some joyful, argumentative interpreta- will only do it in unity. We will only do It represents baseless hate, disrespect tion, where Bible study participants it after we put aside contentious votes for the civil rights and freedoms this give their perception or their interpre- and we begin to say, What will heal Nation was founded upon, and enduring tation. I know this because, if you have America? We will not heal—and we mistreatment in communities of color. gone, you know what Bible study is all have said this before—on the issue of But if we are really about the busi- about. cancerous racism unless we admit that ness of ending discrimination once and In the course of that, the evildoer, it exists. for all, we need to enact policies that filled with the sickness—and I hesitate Many of us will present to this Con- will counteract everything that that to say ‘‘cancer.’’ Cancer is something gress a resolution that calls upon the flag represents: job training that en- that people do not voluntarily seek, recognition that there are some sym- sures all of our communities are quali- but we know that cancer can eat at a bols of hate that we cannot deny. We fied for the jobs of the future; edu- body and kill someone. will frame it in America’s unity, as has cation that lets our students succeed, So the cancerous racism that this in- been noted already earlier today, Gov- regardless of where they live; and af- dividual possessed and internalized ernors and State representatives and fordable housing that exists outside of and, in fact, duped himself and took others of good thought. Mitt Romney, the urban centers, in the communities the medicine and continued to fill him- for example, joined with President that can offer folks the jobs they need self with a deadly concoction that was Obama’s tweet that it is the right to get on their feet and to climb to the going to do nothing but kill him, but thing to do, to take down that rebel middle class. before it killed him, he felt compelled symbol that has been used to run onto Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- to kill someone else. the plantations of yesteryear with indi- woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). The money that he received for the viduals clothed in white clothing, pro- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, let celebrating of his 21st year, very young viding fear, intimidation, and evil- me thank the gentlewoman from New years—I guess what breaks my heart is doing. Jersey for her consistent leadership how, in those young years, he could be- Certainly we know the threats that and, particularly, her friendship, her come so hateful. For as I said, he came Dr. King received during his life, or passion for her district, and her com- into a place that did not reject him. He Medgar Evers during his life, who was mitment to policies that will lift all of went down the stairs in a place where murdered on his front porch, were all us together as Americans. people were rejoicing. circling around people not talking This is the first time, Mr. Speaker, about slavery. They were talking about 1800 that I have had an opportunity to b desegregation and their opposition to speak on the floor of the House since And he, at the conclusion, after sit- desegregation and their support of up- the moving and horrific tragedy that ting next to Reverend Doctor Senator holding segregation. occurred in Charleston, South Caro- Pinckney, took out a gun and methodi- This symbol of evil is not far from lina, to be able to first publicly express cally killed those wonderful families— our life of 2015. Many of us lived my deepest sympathy to the families mothers and grandfathers and grand- through it and saw the disaster of such. that now mourn. mothers and a son and father—without Many of us saw the killing of civil I think this may be the longest pe- a pain. rights workers, bound in hatred and riod of time that I have had a chance He took a gun that none of us would not wanting to change what did not to speak. My recollection may be that raise to any Member on this floor or unify America but divided America. I offered sympathies last week. none of us in our houses of worship So the guns that I have addressed But to take a moment to explore the would raise to any forlorn traveler, any now for the period of time that I have heinousness of the acts of the perpe- weary person that would come into our been here—I passed one of the few gun trator who knocked on a door that was place of worship, whether a mosque, a ordinances in a lawmaking body, the not closed, entered a sanctuary that Catholic parish, a synagogue, a Hindu city council, which most people don’t did not reject him, walked down some temple, or any form of Protestant realize that some city governments stairs to a historic basement that re- church, big or small. give lawmaking legislative authority minds all of us of our church base- Houston prides itself on having to their elected representatives. Hous- ments across the Nation, being that many, many denominations. In fact, we ton, a noncity manager government, houses of worship, in particular, Afri- are now in the middle of Ramadan. does that. can American churches, will have their Houston has many, many places of And I remember that ordinance, Sunday or Sabbath school in areas that worship. I wouldn’t venture to say I amongst the mayor and city council are basements, particularly along the have been to all all over the world, but persons, packed the chambers. People northern and eastern coasts. I have been to all in the city of Hous- with revolutionary outfits, gun enthu- We know that Sunday or Sabbath ton, my own congressional district, and siasts, the NRA, all opposing a simple school is particular to all of our many each place, in their own faith, have gun ordinance that said that, if a par- denominations in the Protestant faith, welcomed people in. ent allowed a child to get a gun in and every one of us understands that We only see where there are evildoers their hand and a horrific incident hap- weekly Bible study that, through the that people would blow up temples, pened, a shooting or the child shot traditions of our lives, we have seen mosques, synagogues, and churches. themselves, the parent would be held

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It is not over yet, as these we also need to address the broader culture against the Second Amendment and families bury their loved ones. of violence that pervades our society. the National Rifle Association, and But I think it is upon us—it is an on- The Members of the Congressional Progres- that this is going to be the under- erous responsibility—to confront this sive Caucus recognize the need for a com- mining of this powerful organization if whole question of racism, as the Presi- prehensive approach to addressing the prob- we even utter the words ‘‘gun responsi- dent has charged us to do, and not do it lem of gun violence in America. bility’’? Why? with another round of conversation, Guns and the harm perpetrated by them im- Why in Newtown? but confronting the fact that we can pact every American and the events at Sandy I thought I had seen enough, heard begin by removing symbols and doing Hook and Aurora only underscore how ran- enough when 20 little babies in a cor- something proactively on changing dom gun violence events can be; but it is im- ner, no less, 6 adults murdered in a lives. portant to appreciate that regular gun violence murderous fashion from someone who Then it is upon us to take on this gun has a particularly devastating impact on the absolutely did not deserve a gun for responsibility question, to call the communities we represent. whatever the reason, as they took their NRA to a table of reconciliation, to We must use the tragedy in Charleston, own life, or someone who now stands master a legislative agenda and an om- which took the lives of nine innocent church on trial in Colorado who decided that a nibus initiative that doesn’t have any- members, as an opportunity to take action to night out with a dad and his daughter one hiding under tables, that there will improve the lives of all Americans. in a theater—something that Ameri- be no indictment of whether you are We need to reform current gun laws and im- cans know is part of our American cul- for or against. But we hope the major- plementing change that will prevent these ture. We are just moviegoers. We make ity would move this legislation forward types of events in the future. the movie industry. to change the way young people, people As the Founder and Co-Chair of the Con- In the old days, in those outdoor who are on the edge, people who gressional Children’s Caucus and as a senior drive-ins that many remember were shouldn’t have guns get guns and kill Member of the Judiciary Committee, I have lis- some of the best times with your fam- people. It is time for this Congress to tened far too often to the tragic testimony of ily—and thank God they didn’t cost a pass the legislation. It is time for the individuals who have survived or lost loved lot—or the sophisticated high-tech the- President to be able to sign the legisla- ones as a result of gun violence. aters of today, it is still the same. Dads tion. We respect the Second Amendment, but we and little girls are going to theaters to- Let me thank the gentlewoman from understand that supporting universal back- gether. And this criminally minded New Jersey for her genuine courtesy ground checks for all gun sales is not incon- person, evildoer, decided to kill 12 or, extended this evening to allow me to sistent with supporting responsible gun owner- to our very distinguished colleague, both mourn and condemn racism that ship. With rights come responsibilities. the Congresswoman from Arizona, who has been the plight of many of our peo- And responsible gun ownership requires at was maintaining the dignity of her of- ple in this country and to, as well, re- a minimum that guns in the home be stored fice, was shot down in the street by a mind us that we are derelict in our safely out of reach of unsupervised children gun, killed a Federal judge and many duty if we do not pass real serious gun and making sure that guns are not transferred others, a 9-year-old girl, her staff, responsibility legislation. to non law abiding citizens or the mentally ill. whose memory that we continue to Mr. Speaker, last weekend we were faced My bill, H.R. 65 ‘‘The Child Gun Safety and mourn. with another example of what damage results Gun Access Prevention Act of 2013’’, would So, Mr. Speaker, I would offer to say from easy access to guns. The violence that do just that. that I joined with Congresswoman took place in Charleston, South Carolina last Mr. Speaker, gun violence has reached epi- WATSON COLEMAN to indicate that the week is something that is not new to our na- demic proportions. issue of gun responsibility legislation tion but is something that we can and must We must pass responsible gun violence pre- is not even overdue. We are crying out come together to prevent from happening in vention legislation like H.R. 65 and require for relief. The violence that is used the future. universal background checks for all gun sales. As a senior member of the Judiciary Com- with handguns and AK–47s and auto- Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. mittee and the Ranking Member of its sub- matic weapons is unspeakable. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman We need to close the gun show loop- committee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Se- from Texas. She has always been a hole that allows people to go and get curity, and Investigations, and the author of source of information and history. She guns at gun shows. The name of my H.R. 65, ‘‘Child Gun Safety and Gun Access has always tied our history into our good friend Carolyn McCarthy and Prevention Act, I am in support of our Con- current situation as she has always John Dingell, they worked together gress coming together to find solutions to the been someone who has motivated us to and had compromises. We could not get issue of gun violence, through gun law reform think sincerely about the issues of the them on the floor of the House. and active engagement of our communities to day and how we can become part of the We need to go even further. We need get to the heart of these problems. solution. Today, homicide is the second leading to be able to assure that where this Mr. Speaker, in closing, I just want cause of death for young people ages 15 to evildoer brought the gun, his exposure to reiterate that I associate myself 24 years old. with every recommendation that this to the criminal justice system should Even more disturbing is the fact that homi- gentlewoman has put forth here. I do have disallowed him from purchase cide is the leading cause of death for African indeed believe that we need some sen- until he was completely vetted. Some Americans between ages io and 24, and the sible gun control legislation. I have say that he would have stolen one or second leading cause of death for Hispanic even introduced legislation that makes gotten one out of the back of a pickup Americans. truck, but maybe, Mr. Speaker, he The leading weapon of choice used to kill it more difficult to secure ammunition. would not have been able to go on that those victims was a firearm. (82.8% were I do think that that is a very impor- fateful night down those stairs through killed with a firearm.) tant component of creating a safer en- that open door to kill those blessed Many guns are in the wrong hands, and end vironment in this country for all citi- souls who were studying the word of up being the highly efficient tools of criminals zens. the Lord. and mass murderers. I think also that we need to take a So it is a challenge now. I know that Every 30 minutes, a child or teenager in serious look at what this type of do- those of us in the Congressional Pro- America is injured by a gun. mestic terrorism is doing and whether gressive Caucus are Americans. I know Every 3 hours and 15 minutes, a child or or not we are devoting the type of re- that those who adhere to the Tea Party teenager loses their life to a firearm. sources that are necessary to ensure philosophy are Americans. To our var- In 2010, 82 children under 5 years of age that our people are as safe as they can ious conservative caucuses that are in lost their lives due to guns. be.

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Unseen by most Americans who are whether or not we are sufficiently en- I am deeply embarrassed that this body not paying attention, but are paying gaging in oversight, interventions, and cannot manage to pass—or even vote on— attention to the important things in creating tools in order to look at the legislation that would protect our families, their lives: their children, their fami- sites that kind of generate the willing- friends, and fellow citizens Tragedy after trag- lies, their jobs, their schools, and their ness of people such as Mr. Roof and his edy happens, and yet we do not act. I am ter- churches; but they have been basically desire to do what he did. rified at the thought of what it will take to fi- unaware that there is an attempt by So I hope that in consort with what nally bring this body to action. mega-multinational corporations to Mr. THOMPSON had earlier released that f undermine and, yes, destroy a constitu- we are willing to hold hearings on the INNOVATION ACT tional right of our citizens—this in issue of domestic terrorism. I hope that order to fill their pockets at the ex- we are willing to look at policies and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under pense of the American people who don’t procedures that create opportunities the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- really understand and even know this and jobs and safer communities and uary 6, 2015, the gentleman from Cali- power play is going on. good public education. fornia (Mr. ROHRABACHER) is recognized I am referring to an attack on the Mr. Speaker, I thank you for your infor 60 minutes as the designee of the fundamental constitutional right of dulgence. I yield the balance of my majority leader. the American people to own what they Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, time. have created. This is a right that has today I rise to draw the attention of Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I would like been written into the law at the Con- my colleagues and, yes, the American to thank my friend from New Jersey, Con- stitutional Convention—it is in our people to a legislative threat to the gresswoman WATSON COLEMAN, for organizing Constitution—that is under attack in a safety and well-being of the American this very important special order. clandestine legal maneuver that would people. Mr. Speaker, we have a right to safety and We dodged a bullet in the last session neuter America’s inventors the protec- to reasonably expect that we will be free from of Congress about this very same issue tion that they were granted by the gun violence in our homes, schools, places of that I will be discussing this evening. Constitution and permit powerful mul- worship, workplaces, and communities. Unfor- But today, again, we are in serious tinational corporations to steal what tunately, we are not safe. As I said on the jeopardy of having an important right rightfully belongs to American inven- House floor the morning after the devastating of the American people neutered from tors as granted to them as a right in murders in Charleston, ‘‘there are no more them, taken away from them by a the Constitution. sanctuaries in the United States from gun vio- Thus, Mr. Speaker, ordinary Ameri- power play here in Washington, D.C., lence.’’ cans, of course, are not as able to get being conducted by multinational cor- There is no question that we are not doing their voices heard at times here in Con- porations who have done everything enough. We see the evidence in the news gress and big corporations are. They they can to impact on this system every day. Across the country, guns are the have whole stables of lobbyists. To- while the American people do not know number two killer of children under 19 years of night, we need to mobilize the Amer- that there is an attempted move age. After Charleston, Newtown, the DC Navy ican people and have them make sure against their constitutional rights. Yard, Aurora, Fort Hood, Virginia Tech—the Alerted by an aggressive yet an un- that they contact their Member of Con- list goes on—it is clear that we need a com- successful attempt to stop this rig- gress. prehensive approach to preventing gun vio- orous and rancorous legislation in the I will alert my fellow colleagues to lence. House, the Senate was inundated last make sure that they pay attention to Just like my colleagues, I have heard from year about a similar bill that was sup- what is happening in this piece of legis- hundreds of my constituents urging me to supposed to be reform, and it was very lation that is now being rammed port commonsense policies that would help similar to the one that I will be dis- through Congress. save lives from this senseless violence. I have It isn’t just about, of course, discussing today. cosponsored legislation to strengthen back- possessing. This issue isn’t just dis- ground checks, improve mental health serv- b 1815 possessing individual inventors. It is a ices, ensure criminals and dangerous individ- There was so much opposition to that power grab that, if they are successful uals cannot purchase guns or ammunition, bill in the Senate that they simply rein undermining the constitutional ban military-style assault weapons, and pro- fused to bring it up to the floor for con- rights of inventors to own for a given hibit large capacity magazines, and yet, none sideration. The bill had already passed period of time what they have created, of these commonsense policies have even re- the House; and as I say, today, a simi- this change in our constitutional law ceived a vote on the House floor. lar bill now is making its way through will undermine the prosperity that we I refuse to stop fighting for this cause as the House and will be on the floor, and have enjoyed as Americans. long as 30,000 Americans needlessly die be- it is a great threat to the freedom, se- The less than forthright attack on cause of guns every year. curity, and well-being of the American our patent system will undermine the In 2013, West Webster firefighter Ted people. economic well-being of our working Scardino came to Washington to give testi- What was that issue that was people who depend on the United mony on gun trafficking prevention. On the rammed through the House and once it States to be technologically superior in previous Christmas Eve, when Ted responded was exposed that the Senate turned it order so that they can outcompete to a fire in the early morning hours along the back? Well, it has been an ongoing other peoples in other countries who shores of Lake Ontario, he had no way of fight over 20 years, a classic case of come from poor societies who work knowing that a gunman had set the fire as crony capitalism that plagues our just as hard, but don’t have the techno- part of a murderous plot that would leave him country. The big guys are trying to di- logical advantage that we Americans as well as fellow firefighter Joseph Hofstetter minish the rights of the little guys in have. injured, and take the lives of two more fire- order to make more money—surprise, Mr. Speaker, the American working fighters, Mike Chiapperini and Tomasz surprise. people have always had the advantage Kaczowka. In this case, however, what we are that they can be more productive be- The gunman in this case was already a con- talking about, they will not only make cause our country permitted the tech- victed killer. He was not able to legally pur- more money and take that from the nological development of the means of chase a gun himself, but was able to easily little guys, but it will undermine production that made our workers the obtain one after recruiting a young woman America’s prosperity and security in most productive in the world. who lived nearby. He took her to a sporting the long run. People are working hard all over the goods store where he picked out a Bush- Mr. Speaker, I am certainly not op- world, but it was the people of the master semiautomatic rifle and a shotgun, and posed to the profit motive, but first United States who coupled that with

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They wrote into our that, after 18 months, anybody who ap- changed, from our country’s founding, Constitution a guarantee of the prop- plies for a patent over there has a dif- it was always the first person to invent erty rights of inventors and authors. ferent situation than our patent appli- something and can prove they invented It is the only place in the body of our cants. it, they will get the patent. Constitution where the word ‘‘right’’ is An inventor who applies for a patent Well, they have changed it to the used, in article I, section 8, clause 8 of in the United States knows that his first not to invent, they changed that the Constitution of the United States: patent application will be totally con- to the first one to file for a patent is The Congress shall have power to promote fidential until the moment he is issued going to get the patent, so that smaller the progress of science and useful arts, by se- the patent. When that patent is issued, and independent inventors who can’t curing for limited times to authors and in- then it can be published, but he then afford to go over and over again and ventors the exclusive right to their respec- has the legal power to protect his pat- tive writings and discoveries. every new twist of their invention get ent rights for a given period of time. a separate patent for, these small in- This provision has served America Traditionally, that has been 17 years of ventors have been facing major cor- well. It has led to a general prosperity guaranteed protection. porations that then immediately will and national security, and it has per- Well, that is not the way the rest of go in and file for patent after patent mitted average people in our country the world works. The rest of the world after patent because they can afford it. to live decent lives and to have good wants 18 months. Eighteen months Mr. Speaker, what they have done jobs; but instead, now, we are putting after you apply for a patent, they pub- now is these corporations are flooding all of that at risk because some multi- lish it for the whole world to see, even the Patent Office with applications. Of national corporations want to steal the if the patent has not been issued; thus course, there are not more people technology that has been developed by any inventor in that case, everything working in the Patent Office; thus they our little guys, our small inventors. that he or she has invented and all of are feeling a dramatic reduction in Our small and independent inventors the research is now made available to are where the new ideas come from. their ability to get the job done be- one’s competitors. That destroys incen- cause they are being flooded with pat- These big meganational corporations tive, and in fact, that was the goal 20 have huge bureaucracies that are not ent application because we have years ago that MARCY KAPTUR of Ohio changed the basic rules of the game, the source of the great discoveries that and I were able to stop that provision we have had over the last two cen- and it has worked against techno- from being put in the law. logical development in our country. turies. Mr. Speaker, because of what they Americans work hard, as I say, but so The onslaught, as I said, of course, is were trying to do in harmonizing this aimed at neutering the rights of the do all the other people in the world. It law, was that every American today— is technology that makes the dif- small inventor. We have barely turned think about it—every American inven- back this latest attempt which, last ference. Our technology has multiplied tor today, anybody who didn’t get their year, we passed through the House and results of that hard work. Yes, that is patent in 18 months, it would be pub- went to the Senate, but when the Sen- the secret of our success, technology lished to the world, and we would have ators, of course, got a message from and freedom. a massive stealing of our technology their own colleges and universities as That was put in place not just be- and undercutting of our technological to what this would do and the damage cause we talk about it, but because we superiority. wrote that into our law, our basic fun- I might add the other thing they that it would do to the universities, we damental law, the Constitution, and we were trying to accomplish was they were able to stop it and stop the effort have developed from that moment the said—and overseas, they don’t have in the Senate. strongest patent system in the world, this guarantee—and that is, if you Now, we have the American Innova- and that is what has made all the dif- apply for a patent, if it takes you 10 tion Act that has been presented here. ference. years to get your patent, you still have This is yet the most recent onslaught. Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jef- 17 years of guaranteed patent protec- Over a 20-year battle of trying to pro- ferson were men who believed in tech- tion from the time it is issued. tect the interests of the little guy, now nology, believed in liberty and free- Overseas, they start the clock tick- we have the American Innovation Act. dom, and believed that we could uplift ing at 20 years when you file. If you file Let me just suggest that these big every human being, not just the elite for a patent and it takes you, let’s say, megacorporations over the years, who in our society; thus they made sure 10 years to get your patent, in the have stepped up with these proposals that, in our Constitution, we had this United States, you would have 17 years that would diminish the right of the provision that we set our course toward of protection. Overseas, you end up small inventor, didn’t say: We are try- uplifting all people through tech- with 10, sometimes 5 years of protec- ing to diminish the rights of the small nology, hard work, freedom, and the tion. inventor. profit motive. Mr. Speaker, we have the strongest That is not what was being sold to Yet, today, multinational corpora- system in the world. It has worked for the Members of Congress. Instead, tions run by Americans—and maybe by us. Now, we have people over the last what was sold in the first onslaught 20 some multinational corporations that 20 years who have tried everything years ago was the submarine patent. just have Americans working for they could to undermine it. We won That is why we have got to eliminate them—want to diminish the patent those early fights against the two pro- the ability for people to have a patent protection our Founding Fathers put in visions I just described. application that is secret until it is place, want to diminish the patent pro- Well, after a few years of this, of granted. That is why, at 20 years from tection that has served us so well, and course, MARCY KAPTUR, a strong coali- filing, you don’t have any more patent over the years, we fought and turned tion, and I managed to thwart those ef- protection. back several efforts to weaken the pat- forts, but today, we see another—an- Well, that was a derogatory term ent system. other—effort to try to undermine and that was used to confuse the public in The American people are unaware of diminish the patent protection that we order to try to secure their goal of di- this. They are unaware that, for the have been fighting to preserve for these minishing the right of all inventors, es- last 20 years, there has been this at- last 20 years. pecially small inventors. They are in- tempt—and they call it harmonizing Mr. Speaker, 31⁄2 years ago, the House sisting, of course, now that there is an- our patent system with the rest of the passed the America Invents Act which other threat and that we should pay at- world, when we have the strongest sys- we warned fundamentally diminished tention to this other threat that has tem, and they were trying to weaken the patent system, weakening its pro- emerged that should motivate us to, it. tection for ordinary citizens. again, diminish the rights of American

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They have affirmed to me that mainly in the electronics industry. are frivolous lawsuits that take place the legislation now being proposed in Those people may want to take away throughout the American system. We H.R. 9, the bill that was already passed some of these patent rights and let have a system of justice. You can sue through the Judiciary Committee, that them sue, but that is not true in many someone if that person has damaged that bill disadvantages the little guy others. You have got pharmaceuticals you. Yet there are frivolous lawsuits. against deep-pocketed corporations. and biotech and many other industries Lawyers will do that. And we know And, in fact, every provision in the that will be impacted in a horrible way that that is something we have got to name of stopping patent trolls is a pro- because of H.R. 9. deal with. Judges need to be stronger vision that would undermine the ef- Now, what we need to do is make in that case. But they exist. forts of people who own legitimate pat- sure that the American people speak to And yes, there are frivolous lawsuits ents and have legitimate patent their Member of Congress and talk to that are presented by lawyers over pat- claims, and undermine their ability to them about we do not want to make it ent right infringement. And sometimes enforce those claims. more difficult for people who have de- these frivolous lawsuits—and many So, basically, we are saying, and veloped new technologies to defend times—are just based on phony claims what is being said about patent trolls, their technologies against infringers. that they claim they have the right in yes, there are frivolous lawsuits and We don’t want to make it more dif- the patent to this and they sue some trolls sometimes are involved with ficult for people who are the innovators businessman hoping he will just pay frivolous lawsuits; but, by and large, to innovate, to come up with the new off. That is indeed a problem. It is not that does not mean that the over- ideas, to basically make sure that a major problem in the sense that it is whelming number of lawsuits are not America is on the cutting edge and a minor part of all of the litigation legitimate and they should have every leading the way. that goes on. right to call on someone to help them And if we have harmonized with the Almost all the patent litigation that in their effort, basically, to defend rest of the world, as has been their goal goes on, and most of the lawyers who their patent rights. for a long time—and, I might add, one Proponents of this legislation are are involved in this who are called pat- of the things that we have to be very covering the fact that what we really ent trolls, are involved with legitimate concerned about when we look at the have here is a bill on H.R. 9 that makes claims against people who have in- trade bill that is being shoved through it easier for big corporations to steal fringed on the patent rights of espe- Congress is whether or not it will con- the technology secrets of the little cially small inventors. They are basi- tain a provision that I helped defeat 20 guys. They would have us believe that cally getting involved with the small years ago, which I just mentioned, that all lawsuits are frivolous and the frivo- inventor who does not have the re- will make sure that our patent applica- lous lawsuits are throughout our sys- sources to basically defend his patent tions are published after 18 months. tem. And instead of focusing just on against some large mega-multinational Now, I have been told that that is in frivolous lawsuits, they want us to corporation. But, of course, big cor- the trade bill, and there have been all have an overall diminishing of the porations would have us believe that sorts of denials and some people are rights to our inventors to enforce their what we are really talking about are coming to me whispering, yes, it is in patents and make it more difficult for frivolous lawsuits against them. there. Well, we know we are operating No, there are many, many positive them to do so. So tonight I draw the attention of under secrecy. We have been operating lawsuits that are totally justified. The the American people to H.R. 9. The In- under secrecy here, so it is impossible vast majority of all lawsuits that come novation Act, as I say, was introduced for me to tell the public I know abso- into play against these major corpora- by Chairman GOODLATTE and was lutely because I read it. Because had I tions are based on a legitimate claim passed through just a week ago or 2 read about this in that bill, I wouldn’t by someone who owns a legitimate pat- weeks ago in the Judiciary Committee. be permitted to talk about it. ent who these big companies have just In the last Congress, the House Judi- But that is another one of those tried to rip off. ciary Committee held hearings on this things that you have got to be very And so what they are trying to do bill and witnesses at that hearing in- careful. What are you going to pass in now is what? They are trying to make cluded Director Kappos and others. this trade bill? It might be exactly it more difficult for those little guys, That was when we were discussing the what I am talking about, which is a di- even with any type of help from what America Invents Act. And people said: minishing of the patent rights of the they call a patent troll, to be able to Let’s go slow on this. Why are we try- little guy. And who is pushing that? actually bring their case of infringe- ing to push this through in such a hur- Megacorporations, multinational cor- ment against large corporations. ried manner? porations, the same guys who are push- What this basically is saying is we Well, they are trying to push it ing this trade bill on us and not letting have got to change our justice system. through in a hurried manner because, us even know what is in the trade bill, We have got to change the rules of the once people understand the implica- which we are supposed to give up our game for every lawsuit because some tions of diminishing the right of people right for an up-or-down vote not even people have been manipulating the law to protect their patents, they are going knowing what is in that bill. and having frivolous lawsuits. to find it has dramatic changes to the So what we need to do is make sure I don’t think that that is what we American way of life. we go through all of those items in this want in America. We don’t want to For example, our universities now bill, H.R. 9. And people have to under- take away the right, the legitimate have discovered that if, indeed, H.R. 9 stand that every one of those provi- right, to go and defend yourself in passes, that it will have a huge impact sions in this bill are aimed at making court because some people use the on the viability of their own scientific it more difficult for the small inventor courts in a frivolous or a manipulative research and their own patents that to go up against a major corporation manner. they own by these various universities. who is infringing on that inventor’s If the small inventor doesn’t have the It will diminish the value of patents creation. resources, for example, to enforce his across the board if we say that it is So how come we have got bills now or her own patent, and if they have going to be more difficult to fight in- that we can be bringing to the floor been granted this patent legitimately fringers and more costly for someone and that are aimed at helping the big by the Federal Government that they to fight someone who is infringing on guy steal from the little guy? This is own this technology that they have de- that patent. not what America is all about. This

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Our the picture tube—and it has had so what they are developing stolen from rights are diminished. much impact on the American way of them and, thus, there will be less in- You can count on the fact, with the life since everything we have—cell centive for the geniuses in our society diminished rights of our inventors, phones, computers, you name it—is to use that genius to create the new wages in this country will go down. Our based on a picture tube—was Philo technologies that keep us safe—safe. It competitiveness will go down. We will Farnsworth. is our technological edge that keeps us not be secure. We will not be pros- This independent inventor, this farm- safe, that makes us prosperous. perous. This is an important issue, yet er from Utah, discovered the secret. He We can’t be prosperous unless we are they are trying to get this by with as wrote RCA, naively believing that this the innovators, unless we are the guys little debate and as little attention as big corporation would honor his dis- with the new ideas rather than the peo- possible. covery and permit him to at least have ple who are just copying other people. Now, how important is this? Well, it the benefit of being recognized as the Our working people will not have a de- has always been important to our person who made this discovery. cent standard of living. This will re- country. If we didn’t have this patent Then RCA, when they got the letter duce the legal remedies for those who protection that I am talking about, our from Philo Farnsworth, sent a rep- have been infringed upon. country would be totally different. resentative to the laboratory there in It will reduce investment into small Let me suggest this. If you look back Utah, which was in his barn, I believe. businesses that are aimed at techno- and see what our Founding Fathers had When he described to these top engi- logical development. Why would any- in mind, they wanted the little guys to neers from RCA what he had found, the body want to invest with a small in- be protected and have legal rights. This scientists from RCA went away, say- ventor or a small company that is de- is what our country was all about. And ing: Oh, yes. We will be back in touch veloping technology if you are going to the innovation and the rights of owner- with you. make it more and more difficult for ship, this was our innovation. This is Of course, they never did get back in that investor to get that money back if what Benjamin Franklin talked about touch once they learned of his secret, someone is stealing that technology? and put into our Constitution, and that the thing that Philo knew was his. He And, of course, it will do irreparable has worked so well for us. ends up reading an announcement in a damage to our research universities, magazine of how RCA had made this 1845 our inventors, our entrepreneurs, our b major breakthrough, this discovery, economy, and our Nation. If we cut off the little guys and if we except Philo knew. He was the one who Every part of the so-called reform is make sure that they are not going to had discovered it, and he was the one detrimental to the patent owners, and profit from their hard work and their who had transmitted that information especially individual innovators will be struggle, we will not have the new to RCA. This became one of the great damaged. Every provision bolsters the technologies. We will not be the leader jury and great legal battles of the 20th patent thieves, the infringers, at the in technology in the world, and we will century. expense of the legal owners. All this fall behind, and every one of us will be Philo Farnsworth, an individual per- done, covered by the idea, well, we hurt by this. son—not a wealthy person, the little have got to get at the trolls. One only needs to see how important guy—was up against the most powerful I would like to share with you and technology was to our society. One American corporation of the day, RCA, with my colleagues just the story of only needs to take a look here in the which had one of the strongest and exactly how that word ‘‘troll’’ came up. Halls of Congress. There is a statue toughest leaders. This corporate lead- There is a head of a major corpora- here in the Capitol of Philo er, David Sarnoff, had a whole stable tion who changed his mind on this bill, Farnsworth. full of tough, well-paid lawyers, all of who years ago was part of the clique Now, who the heck knows who Philo whom vowed not to give one penny to pushing this sort of diminishing of pat- Farnsworth was? They have done a spe- Philo Farnsworth and not to recognize ent rights. He told me that he sat in a cial on him on education TV, I under- him because RCA deserved to get the room with other corporate executives stand, on the History Channel. Philo credit and the money. to come up with the strategy: How are Farnsworth was someone who really Philo Farnsworth was able to mobi- we going to get the American people to was important to our country, and lize support behind his claim. People support legislation that actually hurts there is a statue to Philo Farnsworth invested in Philo Farnsworth’s claim, the little guy and helps the big guy right here in the Capitol. and it went all the way to the Supreme steal from the little guy? How are we He was a farmer in Utah, a man who Court. He was able to have people in- going to do that? was educated in engineering, but who vest in his lawsuit. Slowly but surely, Well, we need a straw man. We need had very little resources. In fact, he they made their way through the court something to get attention that is was a farmer. He set out between farm- system—as I say, all the way to the Su- going to make it look like that is real- ing to try to find out and discover a preme Court. ly the goal is to take care of that evil, technological secret that had perplexed God bless the United States of Amer- sinister person over there. They went some of the most powerful and finan- ica. A poor, single man—an individual around the circle trying to come up cial interests in our country. farmer—came up against one of the with a name that was so sinister that RCA at that time—this was back at most powerful corporations in America would help them accomplish their mis- the turn of the century in 1910 and at the time because he had invented sion. This is how cynical these people 1920—was under a man named David something. are who are offering this argument Sarnoff. He was America’s premier ex- The Supreme Court decided with about trolls. And finally, the guy who ecutive at the premier technology com- Philo Farnsworth over this brutally was talking to me said: I suggested pany of the United States, a company powerful corporation in America. RCA ‘‘patent pirate,’’ but by the time it got that had vast resources and was deeply was beaten by an individual farmer, around, ‘‘patent troll’’ sounded so involved with trying to find out how to but he had people who had invested in much more sinister, they decided they invent a picture tube. him. Had the same laws they are trying would accept that. They knew what the radio tube was, to promote now in H.R. 9 been in place, Well, this is absolutely absurd. The but they didn’t know how to make im- Philo Farnsworth and the other little fact is that if we are going to beat this ages on it. How could they make that guys who have invented things like onslaught of the big guys against the radio tube show images? This is what this throughout our country’s history little guys, we little guys have got to they really were looking for, and they would have been betrayed. There would stick together. We have got to make had invested so much in it. It was a have been nothing he could have done sure that we notify our Members of huge challenge—an historic chal- because H.R. 9 would have prevented

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I was forced to ride at If something happens where the big American people because they are mul- the back of the bus. I was a son of the guys win—even if you are right and tinational corporations now. segregated South, and as a son of the they win because they have better law- We want to make sure our people segregated South, I learned early in yers—anybody who invests in you has maintain their rights, that we keep life what invidious discrimination was to pay part of the legal fees of these big being the leaders of innovation, and like. corporations, which are millions of dol- that we are able to outcompete the I learned what it smelled like be- lars of legal fees. world and not just take all of our jobs cause I had to go to filthy toilet facili- No one is going to want to invest in overseas and give them to cheap labor. ties. I learned what it looked like be- a little guy like that. The Philo We want to make sure that Americans cause I saw the Klan burn crosses. I Farnsworths would be left out in the benefit because this is what America is learned what it sounded like because I cold. The nature of our system would all about. It is where the little guy has was called names that we no longer use have been totally different than what the same rights legally, and they are in polite society. I am a son of the seg- it is today if we were to have had the protected. regated South, and I know what dis- provisions of H.R. 9, which they are That is what this fight is all about crimination looks like, feels like, trying to foist on us now. when it comes to H.R. 9. People need to smells like; I know what it hurts like. Let me give you another example. talk to their congressmen, and the con- I know of the people who lost their Black Americans happen to be some of gressmen need to talk to each other lives in the effort to try to bring about about what this is really all about. It is the most inventive people in the justice and equality for all. Medgar easy to yawn when someone says: ‘‘I United States. A lot of people don’t Evers lost his life, and Myrlie Evers am going to discuss patent rights.’’ know that. If you look back in the his- still suffers to this day because she lost tory of the Patent Office, as I have ‘‘Oh, yeah, patent law. How boring.’’ It is not boring. It is going to make her husband in a worthy cause, in a been looking, what you will find is, all the difference as to whether our cause for justice. while Black Americans were being dis- country stays safe because we have to I know what it is like, and I know criminated against in general through- have the technological edge to be safe that, notwithstanding my cir- out our whole system, the Patent Of- in the world we are getting into now. cumstance as a straight guy, I didn’t fice was the one place that they had Our people are not going to have de- get here by myself. There were people equal rights to come up with their cent housing or a decent standard of who lived and died so that I could have ideas and to say, ‘‘This is what I have living because the wealth that is pro- the blessings that I have. Schwerner, discovered.’’ duced isn’t produced just by hard work, Goodman, and Chaney died. Schwerner Because of that, we have many great it is produced by technological effi- and Goodman were not Black. John Black inventors. Maybe that is the rea- ciency, and we have to be on the cut- Shillady died in Austin, Texas, fighting son former chairman of the Judiciary ting edge, or we will be outcompeted by for the rights of Black people. John Committee, JOHN CONYERS, is taking people overseas. This is going to deter- Shillady was not Black. Of the people my side in this debate on H.R. 9. He is mine what America is going to be like. who formed the NAACP in an effort to opposed to that. I would ask my colleagues to join me stop lynchings, which were almost We have a Black inventor, for exam- in opposing H.R. 9. Let’s talk to the commonplace, a good many of them ple, who was the guy who invented the universities. Let’s talk to the other in- were not Black. machine that permitted us to mass dustries that are being hurt dramati- I have been the beneficiary of the ef- produce shoes. Before that time, Amer- cally by this. Just talk to the inven- forts of people who do not look like me, icans had one pair of shoes. We started tors. Let the inventors know. of people who had blessings such that to mass produce them because this Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance they could have gone on with their Black American, struggling on his own of my time. lives. There was no reason other than because he was discriminated against f they wanted ‘‘justice for all’’ for them like all Black Americans were in that to take up my cause. day, managed to get his patent accept- LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH I believe that, when you are blessed, ed, and he changed not only himself, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. there is a reason for it. You are blessed but the whole country had shoes after KNIGHT). Under the Speaker’s an- so that you may be a blessing to oth- that. Isn’t that wonderful? nounced policy of January 6, 2015, the ers. You have such that you may help That is what happens when you have Chair recognizes the gentleman from those who have less or who have not. freedom for the little guy and not just Texas (Mr. AL GREEN) for 30 minutes. Hence, I find myself standing on the for the big guys. They come up with Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speak- floor tonight of the Congress of the the new ideas. They can uplift every- er, I would like to thank the leadership United States of America, proud to body and make sure everybody’s feet for allowing this time on the floor to sponsor a resolution to encourage the feel better. We are on the verge of los- take up H. Res. 329. H. Res. 329 encour- celebration of the month of June as ing that now. We are on the verge of ages the celebration of the month of LGBTQ Pride Month. losing that. June as LGBTQ Pride Month. This resolution celebrates and recog- When I go out in the hallway of Con- I bring this to the floor, Mr. Speaker, nizes some of the most notable events gress here, I see a statue to Philo because I have had some experiences in of the LGBTQ movement. Farnsworth. That is where it is. It is life that have caused me to understand the statue of this Utah farmer who in- why it is important that we do this. b 1900 vented the picture tube and who had to Someone might ask, Mr. Speaker: Why What I would like to do is explain take on the biggest company and the would you, AL GREEN—a person who is what this resolution actually does, H. biggest corporate powers in the world, not gay, a person who is considered Res. 329. H. Res. 329 celebrates the ac- and he won. I will tell you that there is straight—bring a resolution to the complishments of Houston mayor his statue there and that there is no floor, a resolution to celebrate and rec- Annise Parker, the first lesbian elected statue to David Sarnoff, the corporate ognize some of the most notable events as mayor of Houston, Texas. leader who tried to beat him down and in the movement of the LGBTQ com- I am proud that it does because not steal his technology. munity? only was she elected mayor of Houston, I do not care how rich and powerful Let me explain why. I am a son of the Texas, before she was mayor, she he was; we respect the little guy in this South. More specifically, I am a son of served as the city’s controller for 6

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That is why he is listed as an ored that the Colorado amendment pre- transgender community has done to honorary sponsor or cosponsor of the venting the enactment of protections spread awareness about tolerance and resolution. for gays and lesbians was found uncon- inclusion and encouraging the commu- This resolution highlights the impor- stitutional. nity to keep on working toward broad- tance of the Civil Service Commission It celebrates Vermont becoming the er inclusion. We live in a society that eliminating the ban on hiring homo- first State to legally recognize civil has within its Pledge of Allegiance the sexuals in most Federal jobs in 1975. It unions between gay and lesbian couples words ‘‘liberty and justice for all.’’ seems unimaginable and unthinkable in 2000; and, my, have we come a long I salute the flag of the United States that we had to have a civil rights com- ways since 2000. We have come a long of America, and I am proud to do so be- mission to eliminate the ban on hiring way because a good many people in cause I am a proud American. Liberty persons because of their sexual pref- this country now understand that the and justice for all, that means that we erence, because of their sexual orienta- laws ought to apply equally to all, that have to encourage liberty and justice tion. It just seems unimaginable, but it the 14th Amendment is not for some, it for those who are in the transgender had to happen, and it did. is for all. community and encourage them to The resolution celebrates Harvey The judges who interpret these laws, keep on fighting for liberty and justice. Milk making national news when he who are indicating that these laws This resolution recognizes the pro- was sworn in as an openly gay member should apply appropriately to the testers who stood for human rights and of the San Francisco Board of Super- LGBTQ community, these judges are dignity at Stonewall Inn on June 28, visors on January 8, 1978. I remember not all gay judges. These are judges 1968, as some of the pioneers of the when it happened. It was really big who are sworn to uphold the Constitu- movement. It celebrates the gay rights news in this country. Quite frankly, it tion of the United States of America, organizations in major cities in the took courage for him to do this, and and they are doing it because they aftermath of the Stonewall uprising. the kind of courage that he showed, know that it is the right thing to do. After Stonewall, there was an upris- that he exemplified, has merited his The Supreme Court will be taking up ing in a very positive way that took being mentioned in this resolution, H. the case of gay marriage—in fact, is place. People realized that there was Res. 329. taking it up and will make a ruling something they could do and should do It praises the thousands of activists sometime in the very near future. My to make sure that justice and equality who participated in the National hope is that the Supreme Court will were more than words for those who March on Washington for Lesbian and honor the 14th Amendment and will are members of the LGBTQ commu- Gay Rights to demand equal civil allow the Constitution of the United nity. rights in 1979 and the National March States to apply to the members of the This resolution highlights the impor- on Washington to demand that Presi- LGBTQ community to the same extent tance of the American Psychiatric As- dent Reagan address the AIDS crisis in that it applies to people in other com- sociation removing homosexuality 1987. munities. from its list of mental illnesses in De- There were some people who, because The law should be blind to who you cember of 1973. There is a recognition they thought that the disease impacted are; it ought to give you justice be- in the medical community that we a certain segment of society, did not cause you happen to be a person that is should not have and that we must undo readily respond with the hand of help a subject of the Constitution. It ought what has been done by labeling people that was available. I am grateful that not peek to see if you are of a different as mentally ill because they were being President Reagan did take up this hue or of a different sexual orientation. the persons that God created them to cause to help with the fight against It ought to weigh equally all people be. AIDS. and mete out justice to all the same. We have a saying in my community AIDS can impact anyone in our soci- This resolution recognizes the impor- that God didn’t create any junk, and ety, and I am proud that our govern- tance of the Matthew Shepard and people who are homosexuals are not ment has spent money on this disease James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Preven- junk; they are not persons with a men- to help eliminate it, but we haven’t tion Act, which was signed into law on tal illness; they are people who deserve spent enough, and we haven’t done October 28, 2009, by President Obama, the dignity and respect of all human enough. I think we can do more, and we as it expanded the Federal hate crime beings and the dignity and respect that should do more. laws to include crimes motivated by a we accord other human beings, and I The resolution highlights the impor- victim’s actual or perceived gender, stand here tonight as a friend of the tance of the 1980 Democratic National sexual orientation, or disability. Peo- community to make it known that Convention, where Democrats took a ple ought not be assaulted because of there are people who are willing to stance in support of gay rights. I am who they are. stand alone and fight for the rights of proud of my party. I happen to be a What this does is it recognizes that, others, notwithstanding any con- Democrat, but this is not a partisan ef- if you assault a police officer because sequences that may be put upon them. fort, and the Democratic Party took you know that person is a police offi- This resolution recognizes Elaine that stance at a time when it wasn’t cer, then the crime that you will be Noble as the first LGBT candidate popular to take the stance. charged with is enhanced, the punish- elected to a State legislature in 1974 It has become popular now, to a cer- ment is enhanced. You will be punished and Barney Frank as the first Rep- tain extent and to a certain degree, to more severely because you have as- resentative to come out as an openly support gay rights and the rights of saulted a peace officer. This is a law in gay Member of Congress in 1987. I had gay people, but in 1980, it was not near- the State of Texas. the preeminent privilege of knowing ly as popular as it is today, and the Well, if you assault a person because the Honorable Barney Frank. party took the step forward and in so of who that person happens to be and I served on the Committee on Finan- doing brought a lot of others along because you don’t happen to like that cial Services when he was the chair- with us. person because of the person’s gender, person of that committee. He was a The resolution highlights the impor- because of the person’s ethnicity, person committed to human rights for tance of the Supreme Court ruling in color, there ought to be a special pun- all, to human dignity for all. I am Romer v. Evans in May of 1996, which ishment for you because you have gone proud to stand here tonight and say found a Colorado constitutional out of your way to hurt somebody that that he has become an honorary mem- amendment preventing the enactment you don’t know in a good many cir- ber of the persons who are sponsoring of protection for gays and lesbians un- cumstances and you want to do it sim- this resolution. constitutional. ply because you don’t like the way the

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I forgive you.’’ you if you decide that you are going to States recognize same-sex marriage be- Time and time again, persons said, ‘‘I commit this type of crime. cause of judges in those States who forgive you.’’ This resolution celebrates 2012 as the have made rulings, because of legisla- I had tears well in my eyes because it first year in which all 50 States had at tures in those States who have legis- takes a special person to say ‘‘I forgive least one LGBTQ elected official. All 50 lated, and because of people in those you’’ so close to the event that is being States have now at least one person States who have voted. forgiven or that the forgiveness ad- who is a part of the LGBTQ community There are 37 States. The States in- dresses. It takes a special person. holding public trust. People have come clude Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Cali- And I want to compliment the fami- to understand that it is not the color of fornia, Colorado, Connecticut. They are lies of the persons who lost their lives skin, it is not sexual orientation; it is all States that recognize same-sex mar- in church. My God, in church, lost the character within a person that de- riage. Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, and their lives in church. I want to com- termines whether or not a person Idaho are States that recognize same- mend those families for having what ought to hold public trust, whether or sex marriage. Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Dr. Martin Luther King called the not a person ought to be respected ap- Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachu- strength to love. The strength to love. propriately. It is the character, not the setts, and Minnesota all recognize He wrote the book, ‘‘Strength to way the person is perceived in terms of same-sex marriage. Montana, Nevada, Love.’’ It is a collection of his sermons. color or sexual orientation. New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mex- And he makes it known to us in that This resolution celebrates Senator ico, New York, North Carolina, Okla- book that it is not easy to love your TAMMY BALDWIN being sworn in as the homa, and Ohio all recognize same-sex enemy. It is not easy to forgive those first openly gay United States Senator marriage. Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode who would persecute you. But he also in January of 2013, and she has served Island, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, makes it known in the book ‘‘Strength her country well and merits this sort of Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, to Love’’ that that is what love is all recognition. and Wisconsin are all States in the about: loving those who would do ugly The resolution highlights the impor- United States of America that recog- things to you, who would be spiteful, tance of the Supreme Court ruling in nize same-sex marriage. who would be evil. I think that the family members in the United States v. Windsor on June So, Mr. Speaker, I am honored to Charleston who have shown the 26, 2013, which found that section 3 of present the resolution. And I am hon- strength to love are a supreme, superb, the Defense of Marriage Act, DOMA, ored to do so because I know the im- sterling example to the rest of this found it unconstitutional and deter- portance of having people who were not country of what we must do if we are mined that the Federal Government of African ancestry who supported to continue to live together such that cannot discriminate against married causes that made it possible for me to we will have a future that will be void be here. lesbian and gay couples for the purpose of the kind of behavior—the ugly, das- of determining Federal benefits and I have a debt that I owe. I hope that tonight I have made a down payment tardly deed, if you will—that took protections. place in that church. on the retirement of that debt. Because This is the Supreme Court of the Dr. King reminded us also that we somebody suffered so that I could have United States of America, the same Su- have a duty—an obligation, if you preme Court with conservative and lib- the opportunity to stand in the Con- will—to learn to live together as broth- eral Justices on it. We don’t have to gress of the United States of America ers and sisters. We must learn to live agree with everything the Supreme and make this floor speech. No one together as brothers and sisters. Be- Court does, but I thank God I live in a could have—or would have—predicted cause if we don’t learn to live together country where we respect the deci- at my birth that I would have the op- as brothers and sisters, we will perish sions. We can differ with them. Even portunity to be a Member of the Con- together as fools. the Justices themselves differ about gress of the United States of America. I thank the people of South Carolina various opinions, but they respect the For me to be here, somebody had to for exhibiting the ultimate in the rulings of the Court. This Supreme find out what a 90-pound German Shep- strength to love, and I thank God that Court has made such a ruling as it re- herd bites like; somebody had to found I have been blessed. I pray that God lates to the Defense of Marriage Act. out what a high-pressure water hose will continue to give me the strength This resolution celebrates the 37 stings like; somebody had to find out to be a blessing to others. States and the District of Columbia what going to jail feels like; somebody I yield back the balance of my time. had to find out what losing someone where it is now legal for same-sex cou- f ples to get married. Literally, more that you love dearly to a cause hurts than half of the States in the United like. FAITH THROUGH THE BIBLE States of America now permit same- I am not here because I am so smart. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under sex couples to get married—more than I am here because there are people who the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- half of the States. were willing to make great sacrifices uary 6, 2015, the Chair recognizes the This means that this country is mov- so that I could have the opportunities gentleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) ing toward, without a ruling from the that I have. And because I have them, for 30 minutes. Supreme Court, the notion that same- I have a debt that I owe. And I am here Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I enjoy sex couples should be allowed to not tonight to say that I am proud to stand hearing my friend from Texas, a former only love each other, but to marry with the LGBTQ community to help judge down in Houston, talk about each other, to have the same benefits bring about the kind of justice for this love. I do love him as a Christian that heterosexual couples have when community that I have enjoyed. brother. We can disagree and still love they marry. Now let me be perspicuously clear each other. about one thing. I am not saying that I have been surprised in recent years b 1915 we have reached the panacea as it re- to find some of those of us who believe Marriage is a great institution. I cel- lates to the African American commu- in the Book that used to be read here. ebrate the institution of marriage. But nity. There is still great work to be It was a pretty common practice on the the law, under the 14th Amendment, done as evidenced by what happened in floor of the House on Sundays down in seems to indicate that we cannot pre- Charleston, South Carolina. There is Statuary Hall, and even in this room, vent people who are of the same sex still work to be done and still heavy back when church services were held in and who love each other from having lifting to do. But I am also very proud the former House Chamber. the same opportunities that benefit of some things that happened there. It was attended by the man that first from the institution of marriage that I happened to be in a position to be coined the phrase, ‘‘separation of other people who are heterosexual have at the bond hearing that took place, church and State.’’ It is not in the Con- the opportunity of benefiting from. and as I listened, I could not believe stitution. It was in his letter to the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:02 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 094046 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.090 H24JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H4646 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 24, 2015 Danbury Baptists. He came to a non- woman and burned in their desire for one an- hatemonger this, hatemonger that. denominational Christian worship serv- other, men with men committing indecent That is not the case. ice down the hall. Of course, Thomas acts. I would like to congratulate our own Jefferson would even bring the Marine Because I believe the Scripture—love leadership, Mr. Speaker. This is The Band and have them play hymns. Be- those who don’t, love those because we Hill: ‘‘Obama Poised for Huge Win on cause although he made clear he be- have all sinned one way or another— Trade.’’ lieved in separation of church and there is no room to hate anybody that I would like to congratulate our State, and used that phrase, he didn’t has sinned, because we all have. We Speaker, our Republican leadership, for see any problem with singing hymns have all fallen short. pushing through the trade deal, leader and having the Marine Band play the But I am sure my office, Mr. Speaker, MCCONNELL, down the hall. The Presi- hymns to accompany right here in the will be getting nasty, angry, bitter dent could not have gotten this ability U.S. Capitol. calls, as we often do when we refer to to fast-track, to make deals that we I have been surprised in recent years the Bible that helped give us our found- won’t know about, without the Repub- at how prominent the Bible was in our ing. lican leadership making that happen founding, so much so that toward the b 1930 for him. Of course, nobody that I know end of June 1787, the Constitutional of on the Republican side ran prom- But that is what the Bible said, and ising that we would get such ability for Convention was at wits’ end, having a I am deeply concerned that we have great deal of trouble, and Randolph President Obama, but congratulations Supreme Court Justices, two of whom go there. from Virginia made a motion that they who have actually participated in all convene together on the Nation’s Some people say I am not quick same-sex weddings, thereby showing enough to congratulate my own Repub- birthday and worship God together in how biased and partial they are in services under the auspices of the lican leadership. I mean, I have con- favor of such things, against the dig- gratulated our Speaker before when he Bible. They came back and were able to nity and history of marriage in the reach a conclusion that we call the was chairman of the Education Com- country, marriage in the Bible. mittee. As President Bush cited in his Constitution. People like Alexander It has been said many times here Hamilton said that clearly the finger of book, our now-Speaker was very impor- over our history, Moses said it came tant, very instrumental in getting No God was in that, and it all came into from God, that Moses, depicted right Child Left Behind pushed through. place after they worshipped the Lord up above the center door, that a man Of course, when we won the majority and used the Bible in worship there in shall leave his father and mother and a in November 2010, got it back that De- 1787. woman leave her home and the two will cember, deals were worked out that But it is amazing now, after the Bible become one flesh. cost the country a lot of spending, was such a prominent part of our When Jesus was asked about mar- raised the debt a great deal. Since founding throughout our history, now riage, he repeated it: For a man shall then, although we continue to promise those of us that believe what is in the leave his father and mother, and a that we are going to do something Bible are the ones who are now dis- woman leave her home, and the two about the debt, we continue to give the criminated against. I have suffered it will become one flesh. And Jesus added: President almost a blank check. right here in this town, not to the ex- What God has joined together, let no But congratulations on all these. tent of being harmed physically, of man put asunder. Congratulations on enabling the Presi- course. Physical threats are not un- So we have two Justices that have al- dent to make these kind of deals. Then common, but they were there when I ready indicated they believe otherwise we will see if this law, TPA, is finally was a judge as well. than the law of Moses and Jesus, and one the President abides by and gives So I am just going to read without they have shown themselves to be any- us notice, timely, as he hasn’t done in comment the Book that has been read thing but impartial. so many other areas, like Guantanamo in this Capitol throughout our history, So, under the law, 28 United States and releasing people from Guanta- Romans 1:16: Code 455, it is mandatory, they shall namo. For I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it disqualify themselves. And if it turns But we have an article here, I guess, is the power of God for salvation to everyone out that they sit in judgment on a case congratulations then would go to the who believes, to the Jew first and also to the in which they are clearly disqualified Commander-in-Chief. Because I don’t Greek. For in the righteousness of God is re- and a part of the majority, that cannot vealed from faith for faith, as it is written know that this would be the lion lying ‘‘The righteous shall live by faith.’’ possibly be a legitimate law change, down with the lamb, if this lamb is the For the wrath of God is revealed from judges substituting their law for the Iranian military-backed forces. heaven against all ungodliness and unright- law that this country has utilized But this article from Bloomberg, eousness of men, who suppressed the truth throughout its history. June 22, Josh Rogin and Eli Lake, says: and unrighteousness, because that which is Yes, courts all over the country have The U.S. military and Iranian-backed Shi- known about God is evident within them, for substituted their judgment for State ite militias are getting closer and closer in God made it evident to them. For since the constitutions and laws. And for those Iraq, even sharing a base, while Iran uses creation of the world, His invisible at- who don’t believe the Bible, you have those militias to expand its influence in Iraq tributes, His eternal power, divine nature, got nothing to worry about. But the in- and fight alongside the Bashar al-Assad re- have been clearly seen, being understood gime in neighboring Syria. through what has been made so that they are dications are, in Romans 1, God’s pro- Two senior administration officials con- without excuse. tective hand will be withdrawn when firmed to us the U.S. soldiers and Shiite mi- For even though they knew God, they did we continue to abandon the Nation’s litia groups are both using the Taqaddum not honor Him as God or give thanks, but founding. military base in Anbar, the same Iraqi base they became futile in their speculations, and Thank God churches fought for, so where President Obama is sending an addi- their foolish heart was darkened. Professing many were involved in, the movement tional 450 U.S. military personnel to help to be wise, they became fools and exchanged to make the Constitution mean just train the local forces fighting against the Is- the glory of the incorruptible God for an lamic State. Some of the Iran-backed Shiite image in the form of corruptible man and of what it said. We really shouldn’t have militias at the base have killed American birds, four-footed animals, crawling crea- had to have a 14th Amendment. Every- soldiers in the past. tures. body should have been equal under the Some inside the Obama administration Therefore, God gave them over in the lust law. But it took an amendment, took a fear that sharing the base puts U.S. soldiers of their hearts to impurity that their bodies civil rights movement, to apply it at risk. The U.S. intelligence community has might be dishonored among them, for they across the board. reported back to Washington that represent- exchanged the truth of God for a lie and wor- Now we have judges that will be atives of some of the more extreme militias shipped and served the creature rather than oligarchs, as they have been, and they have been spying on U.S. operations at the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. Taqaddum, one senior administration offi- For this reason, God gave them over to de- will be making decisions, rather than cial told us. That could be calamitous if the grading passions. For their women ex- elected officials, and we will see how fragile relationship between the U.S. mili- changed the natural function for that which much longer the Nation lasts. tary and the Shiite militia comes apart and is unnatural; and in the same way, also the There is no hate, just a broken heart Iran-backed forces decide to again target men abandoned the natural function of the in me, but I will be accused of being U.S. troops.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:42 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 094046 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24JN7.092 H24JNPT1 rfrederick on DSK6VPTVN1PROD with HOUSE June 24, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4647 American critics of this growing coopera- supported forces are fighting against those In any event, that is great news. tion between the U.S. military and the Ira- same militias. The tragedy of this policy is Of course, the Senate and House nian-backed militias call it a betrayal of the that the Islamic State has been able to hold passed a bill that turned requirements U.S. personnel who fought against the mili- and expand its territory in Iraq and Syria, for authorization of treaties upside tias during the 10-year U.S. occupation of while Iran has been able to tighten its grip Iraq. on Baghdad. down. Instead of having two-thirds of ‘‘It’s an insult to the families of the Amer- the Senate required to approve a deal, Then another article from Daniel we have flipped it. Now, it will take ican soldiers that were wounded and killed in Horowitz, Conservative Review: battles in which the Shia militias were the two-thirds of a vote in the House and enemy,’’ Senate Armed Services Chairman Anyone who visits Walter Reed Hospital Senate to disapprove a deal. That JOHN MCCAIN told us. ‘‘Now, providing arms will immediately see the irrevocable destruc- makes it easier for the President to tion of Hezbollah. Thousands of our troops to them and supporting them, it’s very hard give Iran the nuclear reactors they are for those families to understand.’’ have been incapacitated and mangled by The U.S. is not directly training Shiite IEDs from Hezbollah and other Shiite groups hoping. units of what are known as the Popular Mo- in Iraq, all funded by Obama’s ally, Iran. Mr. Speaker, I brought this up in bilization Forces, which include tens of thou- Anyone who was around in 1983 will remem- past years; but here, in negotiating sands of Iraqis who have volunteered to fight ber the 241 American servicemen who were with Iran, one of our lead negotiators against the Islamic State as well as thou- killed in the Hezbollah terror attack in Bei- was the same person who was involved sands of hardened militants who ultimately rut. in the Clinton administration negotia- answer to militia leaders loyal to Tehran. Guess what Obama is doing with them? Eli Lake reports at Bloomberg News that tions with North Korea, where they cut But the U.S. is flying close air support mis- this wonderful deal basically saying, in sions for those forces. our troops are sharing a base with Hezbollah- The U.S. gives weapons directly only to controlled Shiite forces, and we are bailing essence, we will give you nuclear reac- the Iraqi Government and the Iraqi Security them out of their humiliating loss to the Is- tors for power if you will just promise Forces, but the lines between them and the lamic State. that you won’t use them to make nu- militias are blurry. U.S. weapons often fall b 1945 clear weapons. into the hands of militias, like Iraqi This dishonest, evil leader said: All Hezbollah. Sometimes the military coopera- The article goes on, but it is just ex- you want is a promise from a dishonest tion is even more explicit. Commanders of ceedingly tragic; but it explains why leader that I won’t use them to make some of the hard-line militias sit in on U.S. the President has been unable to state nukes? Sure, I will promise you that. military briefings on operations that were that we have a clear strategy in the meant for the government-controlled Iraqi Bring on the nuclear power plants. Middle East because, on the one hand, Those came, and they were con- Security Forces, a senior administration of- we have had the United States military ficial said. verted. Now, North Korea is helping This collaboration with terrorist groups give their lives fighting against the with parts of the evil empire to develop that have killed Americans was seen as un- tyranny and the atrocities of nuclear weapons of their own. avoidable as the U.S. marshaled Iraqis Hezbollah. When you have somebody involved in against the Islamic State, but could prove On the other hand, we now have the that kind of deal with North Korea counterproductive to U.S. interests in the President, the Commander in Chief, sent to negotiate with Iran, we should long term, this official said. who commands over our forces that he have known that this would be coming: The militias comprise largely Shiite volun- has put in the same camp with teers and are headed by the leader of the Hey, we will give you nuclear reactors. Iraqi Hezbollah, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. He Hezbollah. The hope, apparently, of the We will help you make it happen. We was sanctioned in 2009 by the Treasury De- administration is, even though they just don’t want you to use them to partment for destabilizing Iraq. Al-Muhandis are still bragging in Hezbollah about make nuclear weapons. is a close associate of Qasem Suleimani, the killing American soldiers, that maybe Since Iran has been—at least the Iranian Quds Force commander, who has by having them camp in the same leaders have been so evil in the way snapped selfies with the militia leader at key camp, they won’t be killing them now. they have pursued Israel, in the way battles. You have got to love that optimism. they have pursued Americans, con- Other militias that have participated in As we see the Commander in Chief’s the fighting against the Islamic State in- tinuing to brag about killing Ameri- clude the League of the Righteous which, in troops being forced to come together cans, I don’t think anybody should 2007, carried out a brutal roadside execution with people like Hezbollah—that want really be surprised if this deal gets cut of five U.S. soldiers near Karbala. The group to kill them, have killed them, have and then Iran goes ahead and uses what to this day boasts of its killing of U.S. sol- maimed them, Hezbollah is clearly sup- we provide them or the P5+1 provides diers. In an interview in February, a spokes- ported by Iran—then we get this, ‘‘AP them in order to make nuclear weapons man for the militia defended the killings and Exclusive: Document outlines big- more quickly than they could have said his militia had killed many more Amer- power nuke help to Iran,’’ George Jahn, ican soldiers. without this kind of deal. Members of these groups have also been de- dated today, from Vienna. But ‘‘congratulations’’ again go to ployed by Iran to defend the Assad regime in The United States and other nations nego- the Republican leaders in the House neighboring Syria. James Clapper, the Direc- tiating a nuclear deal with Iran are ready to and Senate for pushing through the au- tor of National Intelligence, confirmed in a offer high-tech reactors and other state-of- thority for the President to have the June 3 letter to seven Republican Senators, the-art equipment to Tehran if it agrees to crimp programs that can make atomic ability to make these kinds of deals. which we obtained, that ‘‘Iran and Hezbollah Who says I can’t be magnanimous and have also leveraged allied Iraqi Shia mili- bombs, according to a confidential document tant and terrorist groups, which receive obtained Tuesday by the Associated Press. thank Republican leaders? training in Iran, to participate in the pro- The draft document—one of several tech- I hope the American public will wake Assad operations.’’ nical appendixes meant to accompany the up and understand, the deal that has The militias also stand accused of gross main text of any deal—has dozens of brack- been negotiated is deadly to our ally human rights abuses and battlefield atroc- eted texts where disagreements remain. Israel; it is deadly to the United ities in Sunni areas where they have fought. Technical cooperation is the least controver- States. Make it clear that any party The State Department heavily criticized sial issue at the talks, and the number of brackets suggest the sides have a ways to go that hopes to have any chance of hav- Iran’s support for the Iraqi militias and ing a President elected from their those militias’ behavior in its annual report not only on the topic but also more conten- on worldwide terrorism, released last week. tious disputes with little more than a week party better not be part of the deal Further down: until the June 30 deadline for a deal. with Iran because it is going to get With the deadline approaching for a nu- With that deadline looming, Iran’s top more Americans and Israelis killed. clear deal that would place up to $150 billion leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Tuesday Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance in the hands of Iran, the U.S. is now openly rejected a long-term freeze on nuclear re- of my time. acknowledging in its annual report on inter- search and supported banning international national terrorism that Iran is supporting a inspectors from accessing military sites. f foreign legion, comprising Afghans, Iraqis, Khamenei, in comments broadcast on Ira- FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE and Lebanese fighters to defend Iranian in- nian state television, also said Iran will sign SENATE terests throughout the Middle East. a final deal provided all economic sanctions But the U.S. response to this is incon- now in Iran are first lifted—in a sign the Is- A further message from the Senate sistent. In Iraq, America is fighting along- lamic Republic may be toughening its stance by Ms. Curtis, one of its clerks, an- side Iranian-backed militias. In Syria, U.S.- ahead of the deadline. nounced that the Senate has passed

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A letter from the Assistant Secretary 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Mr. SESSIONS, from the Committee for Legislation, Department of Health and Committee on Oversight and Government Human Services, transmitting the Depart- Reform. on Rules, submitted a privileged report ment’s ‘‘Report to Congress on the Child 1914. A letter from the Director, Office of (Rept. No. 114–179) on the resolution (H. Care and Development Fund (CCDF) for Fis- Management and Budget, Executive Office of Res. 338) providing for consideration of cal Years 2012 and 2013’’, pursuant to Pub. L. The President, transmitting the ‘‘2014 Report the Senate amendment to the House 113-186, Sec. 658L; to the Committee on Edu- to Congress on the Benefits and Costs of Fed- amendment to the Senate amendment cation and the Workforce. eral Regulations and Unfunded Mandates on to the bill (H.R. 1295) to extend the Af- 1904. A letter from the Director, Regula- State, Local, and Tribal Entities’’, as re- rican Growth and Opportunity Act, the tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, quired by 31 U.S.C. 1105 note and 2 U.S.C. Generalized System of Preferences, the Department of Health and Human Services, 1531-1538; to the Committee on Oversight and transmitting the Department’s final rule — Government Reform. preferential duty treatment program Food Additives Permitted in Feed and 1915. A letter from the Senior Vice Presi- for Haiti, and for other purposes, which Drinking Water of Animals; Gamma-Lino- dent and Chief Accounting Officer, Federal was referred to the House Calendar and lenic Acid Safflower Meal [Docket No.: FDA- Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, transmit- ordered to be printed. 2010-F-0537] received June 22, 2015, pursuant ting the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des

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A letter from the Officer, Equal Em- transmitting a report on compliance within Displays [Docket No.: FAA-2015-2191; Direc- ployment Opportunity, International Bound- the time limitations established for deciding torate Identifier 2015-CE-019-AD; Amendment ary and Water Commission, U.S. Section, habeas corpus death penalty petitions under 39-18183; AD 2015-10-51] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- transmitting the Commission’s FY 2014 an- Title I of the Antiterrorism and Effective ceived June 22, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. nual report, pursuant to Sec. 203 of the Noti- Death Penalty Act of 1996, in accordance 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- fication and Federal Employee Antidiscrimi- with 28 U.S.C. 2266 subsections (b)(5) and tation and Infrastructure. nation and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR (c)(5); to the Committee on the Judiciary. 1934. A letter from the FMCSA Division Act), Pub. L. 107-174; to the Committee on 1926. A letter from the Assistant Attorney Chief, Regulatory Development, Department Oversight and Government Reform. General, Office of Legislative Affairs, De- of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 1917. A letter from the Auditor, Office of partment of Justice, transmitting the 2014 ment’s final rule — Medical Examiner’s Cer- the District of Columbia Auditor, transmit- Report to Congress on the STOP (Services, tification Integration [Docket No.: FMCSA- ting a report entitled ‘‘District of Columbia Training, Officers, Prosecutors) Violence 2012-0178] (RIN: 2126-AB40) received June 19, Agencies’ Compliance with Fiscal Year 2015 Against Women Formula Grants Program 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Small Business Enterprise Expenditure (STOP Program), as required by the Violence Committee on Transportation and Infra- Goals through the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year Against Women Act, codified as amended at structure. 2015’’; to the Committee on Oversight and 42 U.S.C. 3796gg-3, and the 2014 Report to 1935. A letter from the Regulations Officer, Government Reform. Congress on the Sexual Assault Services For- Federal Highway Administration, Depart- 1918. A letter from the Executive Analyst, mula Grants Program, as required by Sec. ment of Transportation, transmitting the Office of the Secretary, Department of 1003(b) of the Violence Against Women Act of Department’s final rule — Procurement, Health and Human Services, transmitting 2000, codified at 42 U.S.C. 3789p; to the Com- Management, and Administration of Engi- two reports pursuant to the Federal Vacan- mittee on the Judiciary. neering and Design Related Services [FHWA cies Reform Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105-277; to 1927. A letter from the Management and Docket No.: FHWA-2012-0043] (RIN: 2125- the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of AF44) received June 19, 2015, pursuant to 5 ment Reform. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 1919. A letter from the Acting Commis- ment’s final rule — Amendment to the Titles Transportation and Infrastructure. sioner, Social Security Administration, of Restricted Areas R-5301, R-5302A, R-5302B, 1936. A letter from the Chief, Publications transmitting the semiannual report to Con- and R-5302C; North Carolina [Docket No.: and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue gress from the Social Security Administra- FAA-2015-1862; Airspace Docket No.: 15-ASO- Service, transmitting the Service’s tem- tion Office of Inspector General during the 6] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received June 22, 2015, porary regulations — Suspension of Benefits period from October 1, 2014, through March pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- under the Multiemployer Pension Reform 31, 2015, pursuant to the Inspector General mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Act of 2014 [TD 9723] (RIN: 1545-BM73) re- Act of 1978, as amended; to the Committee on ture. ceived June 22, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Oversight and Government Reform. 1928. A letter from the Management and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and 1920. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Means. ment of the Interior, transmitting a notifica- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 1937. A letter from the Chief, Publications tion that the Department, through the Bu- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue reau of Land Management, intends to accept tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- Service, transmitting the Service’s final reg- a gift of land in Tulare County, California, et No.: FAA-2014-0485; Directorate Identifier ulations and removal of temporary regula- from the Mojave Desert Land Trust, pursu- 2014-NM-093-AD; Amendment 39-18176; AD tions — Portability of a Deceased Spousal ant to Sec. 6 of the Wilderness Act of 1964, as 2015-12-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 22, Unused Exclusion Amount [TD 9725] (RIN: amended (16 U.S.C. 1135); to the Committee 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 1545-BK74) received June 22, 2015, pursuant to on Natural Resources. Committee on Transportation and Infra- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 1921. A letter from the Deputy Assistant structure. Ways and Means. Administrator for Regulatory Programs, 1929. A letter from the Management and 1938. A letter from the Chief, Publications NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Service, transmitting the Service’s final and tion, transmitting the Administration’s in- ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E temporary regulations — Partnership Trans- terim rule — International Fisheries; West- Airspace; Tribune, KS [Docket No.: FAA- actions Involving Equity Interests of a Part- ern and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly 2014-0744; Airspace Docket No.: 14-ACE-5] re- ner [TD 9722] (RIN: 1545-BM35) received June Migratory Species; Fishing Effort Limits in ceived June 22, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 22, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Purse Seine Fisheries for 2015 [Docket No.: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the Committee on Ways and Means. 150406346-5346-01] (RIN: 0648-BF03) received tation and Infrastructure. 1939. A letter from the Chief, Publications June 22, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1930. A letter from the Management and and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only Resources. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- rule — Credit for Carbon Dioxide Sequestra- 1922. A letter from the Principal Deputy ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- tion: 2015 Section 45Q Inflation Adjustment Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and tives; Learjet Inc. Airplanes [Docket No.: Factor [Notice 2015-44] received June 22, 2015, Parks, National Park Service, Department of FAA-2014-0249; Directorate Identifier 2012- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Interior, transmitting the Department’s NM-211-AD; Amendment 39-18180; AD 2015-12- mittee on Ways and Means. final rule — Technical Edits [NPS-WASO- 06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 22, 2015, 1940. A letter from the Chief, Publications 18005; PPWOVPADU0, PPMPSPD1Y.YM0000] pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue (RIN: 1024-AE25) received June 19, 2015, pur- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ture. rule — 2014 Section 45K(d)(2)(C) Reference mittee on Natural Resources. 1931. A letter from the Management and Price [Notice 2015-45] received June 22, 2015, 1923. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Program Analyst, FAA, Department of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Transportation, transmitting the Depart- mittee on Ways and Means. NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 1941. A letter from the Chief, Publications tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue tion, transmitting the Administration’s final 2014-0585; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-248- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule — Fisheries of the Northeastern United AD; Amendment 39-18182; AD 2015-12-08] (RIN: rules — Summary of Benefits and Coverage States; Special Management Zones for Dela- 2120-AA64) received June 22, 2015, pursuant to and Uniform Glossary [TD 9724] (RIN: 1545- ware Artificial Reefs [Docket No.: 130702585- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on BM53) received June 22, 2015, pursuant to 5 5454-02] (RIN: 0648-BD42) received June 22, Transportation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 1932. A letter from the Management and Ways and Means. Committee on Natural Resources. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of f 1924. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Administrator for Regulatory Programs, ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 2014-0618; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-171- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final AD; Amendment 39-18178; AD 2015-12-05] (RIN: Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of rule — Fisheries of the Northeastern United 2120-AA64) received June 22, 2015, pursuant to committees were delivered to the Clerk States; Small-Mesh Multispecies Specifica- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on for printing and reference to the proper tions [Docket No.: 150205118-5443-02] (RIN: Transportation and Infrastructure. calendar, as follows:

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Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Committee on By Mr. CROWLEY (for himself, Ms. York, Ms. HAHN, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. Ways and Means. S. 984. An act to amend LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. LEE, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, title XVIII of the Social Security Act to pro- ELLISON, and Mr. POCAN): Mr. NADLER, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. ISRAEL, vide Medicare beneficiary access to eye H.R. 2873. A bill to prohibit employers from Mr. MEEKS, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, tracking accessories for speech generating requiring low-wage employees to enter into Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- devices and to remove the rental cap for du- covenants not to compete, to require em- gia, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. rable medical equipment under the Medicare ployers to notify potential employees of any COHEN, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. Program with respect to speech generating requirement to enter into a covenant not to RANGEL, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. JACKSON devices (Rept. 114–178 Pt. 1). Ordered to be compete, and for other purposes; to the Com- LEE, and Mr. SERRANO): printed. mittee on Education and the Workforce. H.R. 2880. A bill to redesignate the Martin Mr. SESSIONS: Committee on Rules. H. By Mr. DESJARLAIS (for himself, Mrs. Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site Res. 338. A resolution providing for consider- BLACKBURN, Mr. COOPER, Mr. DUNCAN in the State of Georgia, and for other pur- ation of the Senate amendment to the House of Tennessee, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- amendment to the Senate amendment to the ROE of Tennessee, Mr. POLIQUIN, Mr. sources. bill (H.R. 1295) to extend the African Growth FINCHER, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. JORDAN, By Mr. MESSER (for himself, Mr. and Opportunity Act, the Generalized Sys- and Mr. MASSIE): YOUNG of Indiana, Mr. FRANKS of Ari- tem of Preferences, the preferential duty H.R. 2874. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- zona, and Mr. MEADOWS): treatment program for Haiti, and for other enue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross in- H.R. 2881. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- purposes (Rept. 114–179). Referred to the come any discharge of indebtedness income enue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of House Calendar. on education loans of deceased veterans; to applicable large employer for purposes of the the Committee on Ways and Means. f employer mandate in the Patient Protection By Mr. CONYERS (for himself, Ms. and Affordable Care Act; to the Committee PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS JACKSON LEE, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. HOYER, on Ways and Means. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Mr. CLYBURN, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- By Mr. PAYNE (for himself, Mr. CON- bills and resolutions of the following fornia, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. YERS, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, BUTTERFIELD, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. NAD- Ms. NORTON, Ms. BROWN of Florida, titles were introduced and severally re- LER, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. COHEN, Mr. Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. ferred, as follows: JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. PIERLUISI, RICHMOND, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, By Ms. SEWELL of Alabama (for her- Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Ms. Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. self, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Ms. BASS, Mr. RICHMOND, Ms. DELBENE, TAKANO, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. WILSON of LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. Florida, Ms. PLASKETT, Mr. MEEKS, LEWIS, and Mr. VEASEY): RANGEL, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. Ms. LEE, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. H.R. 2867. A bill to amend the Voting NORTON, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. RUSH, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. THOMPSON of Ms. CLARKE of New York): determining which States and political sub- Mississippi, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. H.R. 2882. A bill to support Promise Neigh- divisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, LEE, Mr. CLAY, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. borhoods; to the Committee on Education and for other purposes; to the Committee on MOORE, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. and the Workforce. the Judiciary. EDWARDS, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. By Mr. POE of Texas (for himself, Mr. By Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas: DESAULNIER, Mrs. LAWRENCE, and Ms. THOMPSON of California, Mr. AMODEI, H.R. 2868. A bill to amend title I of the Em- PLASKETT): Mr. WELCH, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. BLU- ployee Retirement Income Security Act of H.R. 2875. A bill to encourage greater com- MENAUER, Mr. COFFMAN, and Mr. 1974 to improve access and choice for entre- munity accountability of law enforcement MCNERNEY): preneurs with small businesses with respect agencies, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 2883. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- to medical care for their employees; to the mittee on the Judiciary. enue Code of 1986 to extend the publicly trad- Committee on Education and the Workforce. By Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana (for him- ed partnership ownership structure to energy By Mr. MARCHANT (for himself, Mr. self, Mr. HUNTER, and Mr. VELA): power generation projects and transpor- THORNBERRY, and Mr. OLSON): H.R. 2876. A bill to promote the recycling tation fuels, and for other purposes; to the H.R. 2869. A bill to amend title XXVII of of vessels in the United States and for other Committee on Ways and Means. the Public Health Service Act to permit co- purposes; to the Committee on Armed Serv- By Mr. RIBBLE: operative governing of public entity health ices, and in addition to the Committee on H.R. 2884. A bill to amend the Balanced benefits through local governments in sec- Energy and Commerce, for a period to be Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act ondary States; to the Committee on Energy subsequently determined by the Speaker, in of 1985 to eliminate the firewalls between de- and Commerce. each case for consideration of such provi- fense and nondefense discretionary spending By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for him- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the limits; to the Committee on the Budget. self and Mr. MCGOVERN): committee concerned. By Ms. TSONGAS (for herself, Mr. H.R. 2870. A bill to amend the Torture Vic- By Mr. HUNTER (for himself and Mr. NEAL, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. KENNEDY, tims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appro- DELANEY): Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Mr. priations to provide assistance for domestic H.R. 2877. A bill to designate an existing MOULTON, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. LYNCH, and foreign programs and centers for the Federal officer to coordinate efforts to se- and Mr. KEATING): treatment of victims of torture, and for cure the release of United States persons H.R. 2885. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign who are hostages of hostile groups or state enue Code of 1986 to exclude from income and Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on sponsors of terrorism, and for other pur- employment taxes real property tax abate- Energy and Commerce, for a period to be poses; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. ments for seniors and disabled individuals in subsequently determined by the Speaker, in By Ms. JENKINS of Kansas (for herself exchange for services; to the Committee on each case for consideration of such provi- and Mr. LOEBSACK): Ways and Means. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H.R. 2878. A bill to provide for the exten- By Mr. SCHIFF (for himself, Mr. CART- committee concerned. sion of the enforcement instruction on super- WRIGHT, Mr. COHEN, Mr. DESAULNIER, By Mr. BEYER (for himself, Mr. VAN vision requirements for outpatient thera- Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. HIMES, Ms. LEE, HOLLEN, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. MEEKS, peutic services in critical access and small Mr. LYNCH, Ms. NORTON, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. DESAULNIER, Miss RICE of New rural hospitals through 2015; to the Com- Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. York, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. BLU- mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- WELCH, and Mr. KEATING): MENAUER): dition to the Committee on Ways and Means, H.J. Res. 58. A joint resolution proposing H.R. 2871. A bill to provide an incentive for for a period to be subsequently determined an amendment to the Constitution of the firearm owners to sell their firearms safely by the Speaker, in each case for consider- United States relating to the authority of and responsibly; to the Committee on the ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- Congress and the States to regulate con- Judiciary. risdiction of the committee concerned. tributions and expenditures in political cam- By Mr. BUCSHON (for himself and Mr. By Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois (for paigns and to enact public financing systems WOMACK): himself, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. RODNEY for such campaigns; to the Committee on the H.R. 2872. A bill to amend the Controlled DAVIS of Illinois, Mrs. BUSTOS, and Judiciary. Substances Act to modernize the treatment Mr. BOST): By Mr. NOLAN: of opioid addiction, and for other purposes; H.R. 2879. A bill to include Livingston H. Res. 336. A resolution expressing the to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, County, the city of Jonesboro in Union sense of the House of Representatives regard- and in addition to the Committee on the Ju- County, and the city of Freeport in Stephen- ing the need to create a small donor and pub- diciary, for a period to be subsequently de- son County, Illinois, to the Lincoln National lic finance system for Congressional elec- termined by the Speaker, in each case for Heritage Area, and for other purposes; to the tions; to the Committee on House Adminis- consideration of such provisions as fall with- Committee on Natural Resources. tration. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- By Mr. LEWIS (for himself, Ms. MOORE, By Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Mr. SALM- cerned. Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. CLARKE of New ON, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. PITTS, Mr.

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MCGOVERN, Ms. CLARKE of New York, By Mr. CROWLEY: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. CHABOT, Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. CON- H.R. 2873. lation pursuant to the following: NOLLY, Mr. SIRES, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section, 9, Clause 7 CAPUANO, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. TSONGAS: LEWIS, Mr. BEYER, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: ‘‘The Con- H.R. 2885. Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. gress shall have Power [...] To regulate Com- Congress has the power to enact this legis- LOWENTHAL, Mr. POLIS, Mr. SHERMAN, merce with foreign Nations, and among the lation pursuant to the following: Mr. HONDA, Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. RANGEL, several States...’’ Amendment XVI to the Constitution. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. ROHR- By Mr. DESJARLAIS: By Mr. SCHIFF: ABACHER, Ms. CLARK of Massachu- H.R. 2874. H.J. Res. 58. setts, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- BERA): lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H. Res. 337. A resolution calling for sub- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: Congress has the power to enact this legis- stantive dialogue, without preconditions, in The Congress shall have Power To lay and lation pursuant to Article V of the United order to address Tibetan grievances and se- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, States Constitution. cure a negotiated agreement for the Tibetan to pay the Debts and provide for the common f people; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Defence and general Welfare of the United By Mr. PITTS (for himself and Mr. States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises ADDITIONAL SPONSORS MCDERMOTT): shall be uniform throughout the United Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H. Res. 339. A resolution expressing the States; By Mr. CONYERS: were added to public bills and resolu- sense of the House of Representatives regard- tions, as follows: ing the 25th anniversary of democracy in H.R. 2875. Mongolia; to the Committee on Foreign Af- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 6: Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. fairs. lation pursuant to the following: LIPINSKI, Miss RICE of New York, Mr. PAUL- 1) Section 5 of the Fourteenth Amendment SEN, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. COOK, Mr. LANGEVIN, f to the United States Constitution. This pro- Mr. STIVERS, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. COLLINS of CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY vision grants Congress the authority to Georgia, Mr. HUNTER, Ms. HAHN, Mr. RIGELL, STATEMENT enact appropriate laws protecting the civil Mr. CHABOT, Ms. DELBENE, and Mr. LOBI- rights of all Americans; and ONDO. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of 2) The Fourth Amendment to the United H.R. 20: Ms. BASS and Mr. MOULTON. the Rules of the House of Representa- States Constitution. This provision prohibits H.R. 21: Mr. DENT. tives, the following statements are sub- unreasonable searches and seizures. H.R. 167: Mr. GUINTA. mitted regarding the specific powers By Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana: H.R. 213: Mr. VARGAS and Ms. JENKINS of granted to Congress in the Constitu- H.R. 2876. Kansas. tion to enact the accompanying bill or Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 223: Mr. TROTT. joint resolution. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 224: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Article I, Section 9, Clause 7 of the United Texas. By Ms. SEWELL of Alabama: States Constitution. H.R. 282: Mr. PETERS. H.R. 2867. By Mr. HUNTER: H.R. 379: Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. WHITFIELD, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2877. SLAUGHTER, and Ms. SPEIER. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 403: Mr. BLUMENAUER. Fifteenth Amendment, Section 2 Section 1: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 430: Mr. PETERS. The right of citizens of the United States to Article I, Section VIII, Clause XVIII H.R. 465: Mr. BOUSTANY. vote shall not be denied or abridged by the By Ms. JENKINS of Kansas: H.R. 539: Mr. COHEN, Mr. POSEY, Ms. LEE, U.S. or by any state on account of race, H.R. 2878. Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. MCGOVERN, and Mr. BLU- color, or previous condition of servitude. Congress has the power to enact this legis- MENAUER. By Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 540: Mr. SERRANO, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. H.R. 2868. Article I, Section 8: ROSKAM, and Mr. NORCROSS. Congress has the power to enact this legis- The Congress shall have Power To lay and H.R. 564: Mr. SIMPSON. lation pursuant to the following: collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, H.R. 611: Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. FORBES, Mr. Article I, Section 8 of the United States to pay the Debts and provide for the common KING of Iowa, and Mr. LAMALFA. Constitution, specifically Clause 1 (relating Defense and general Welfare of the United H.R. 634: Mr. BLUMENAUER. to providing for the general welfare of the States. H.R. 635: Mr. BLUMENAUER. United States), Clause 3 (relating to the By Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois: H.R. 680: Mr. NADLER. power to regulate Commerce with foreign H.R. 2879. H.R. 686: Ms. KUSTER. Nations, and among the several States, and Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 692: Mr. DUFFY, Mr. PITTS, Mr. KLINE, with the Indian Tribes), and Clause 18 (relat- lation pursuant to the following: Mr. BABIN, Mr. POSEY, Mr. RIBBLE, and Mr. ing to the power to make all laws necessary Article I Section 8 providing for the gen- POMPEO. and proper for carrying out the powers vest- eral welfare of the United States H.R. 700: Mr. MCGOVERN. ed in Congress). By Mr. LEWIS: H.R. 702: Mr. KLINE. By Mr. MARCHANT: H.R. 2880. H.R. 707: Mr. SALMON. H.R. 2869. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 716: Ms. LOFGREN. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: H.R. 759: Mr. FARENTHOLD. lation pursuant to the following: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H.R. 771: Ms. MCCOLLUM. 1. regulate commerce . . . among the sev- granted to Congress under Article I of the H.R. 775: Mr. VALADAO, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS eral states . . . as enumerated in Article I, United States Constitution and its subse- of Illinois, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Ms. Section 8, Clause 3 of the United States Con- quent amendments, and further clarified and MATSUI, Mr. MULLIN, and Ms. WASSERMAN stitution, and interpreted by the Supreme Court of the SCHULTZ. 2. provide for the general welfare of the United States. H.R. 789: Mr. PETERSON. United States as enumerated in Article I, By Mr. MESSER: H.R. 790: Mr. BRAT. Section 8, Clause I of the Constitution. H.R. 2881. H.R. 824: Mr. HULTGREN. By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 840: Mr. SMITH of Washington and Ms. H.R. 2870. lation pursuant to the following: MATSUI. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 H.R. 842: Ms. DUCKWORTH. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. PAYNE: H.R. 845: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 10 H.R. 2882. H.R. 879: Mr. FLEMING. By Mr. BEYER: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 885: Mr. SARBANES and Mr. HASTINGS. H.R. 2871. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 915: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I Section 8 Clause 14—Congress has Texas. lation pursuant to the following: the ability to make rules for the government H.R. 918: Mr. ISSA, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. Clause 3 of Section 8 or Article I fo the and regulation of the land and naval forces. BRADY of Texas, and Mr. LAMALFA. U.S. Constitution By Mr. POE of Texas: H.R. 920: Mr. NORCROSS. By Mr. BUCSHON: H.R. 2883. H.R. 930: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 2872. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 969: Mr. SCHRADER and Mrs. NAPOLI- Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: TANO. lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 H.R. 980: Mr. BOUSTANY. According to Article I, Section 8 of the By Mr. RIBBLE: H.R. 985: Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. COSTELLO of Constittuion of the United States H.R. 2884. Pennsylvania, and Mr. MEADOWS.

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H.R. 986: Mr. JOLLY. H.R. 1901: Mr. RIBBLE. H.R. 2805: Mr. GUINTA. H.R. 1019: Mr. MACARTHUR, Mr. OLSON, Ms. H.R. 1937: Mr. RENACCI. H.R. 2809: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. LEE, Mr. BERA, and Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of H.R. 1950: Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. BLUM, Mrs. H.R. 2825: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas California. BLACK and Mr. GROTHMAN. H.R. 2826: Mr. WELCH, Mr. MURPHY of Flor- H.R. 1062: Mr. DESANTIS. H.R. 1994: Mr. GUINTA, Mr. PITTENGER and ida, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. DAVID SCOTT H.R. 1078: Mr. PAYNE. Mr. HUDSON. of Georgia, Mr. ASHFORD, and Mr. COSTA. H.R. 1086: Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. H.R. 2013: Mrs. DAVIS of California. H.R. 2835: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. LATTA, and Mr. BRAT. H.R. 2016: Mr. LARSEN of Washington. H.R. 2838: Mr. COLE. H.R. 1089: Mr. VARGAS. H.R. 2023: Mr. PETERS. H.R. 2850: Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 1091: Mr. BYRNE. H.R. 2037: Mr. POE of Texas. H.R. 2856: Mr. BRIDENSTINE. H.R. 1095: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. H.R. 2043: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. H.R. 2866: Mr. FATTAH. H.R. 1120: Mr. SMITH of Texas, and Mr. H.R. 2061: Ms. MENG. H.J. Res. 47: Mrs. BEATTY. ROKITA. H.R. 2123: Mr. HUNTER. H.J. Res. 51: Mr. MOULTON. H.R. 1132: Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, H.R. 2125: Mrs. BUSTOS. H.J. Res. 54: Mr. BRAT. Mr. DENHAM, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. NUNES, Ms. H.R. 2134: Mr. POE of Texas. H. Con. Res. 17: Ms. MCSALLY. BROWNLEY of California, Ms. BASS, Mr. H.R. 2140: Mr. DOGGETT and Mr. RUSSELL H. Con. Res. 19: Mr. DESJARLAIS. ROYCE, Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California, H.R. 2148: Mr. WEBER of Texas. H. Con. Res. 50: Mr. GALLEGO and Mr. and Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California. H.R. 2169: Mr. CONYERS, Mr. POCAN and Mr. WALZ. H.R. 1141: Mr. PASCRELL. FARR. H. Res. 54: Mr. FOSTER. H.R. 1194: Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 2191: Ms. ESHOO and Mr. MCKINLEY. H. Res. 82: Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. H.R. 1218: Mr. SHUSTER. H.R. 2216: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. H. Res. 112: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Ms. LOF- H.R. 1233: Mr. KLINE and Mr. WITTMAN. H.R. 2233: Mr. OLSON. GREN. H.R. 1258: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. H.R. 2280: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina and H. Res. 209: Mr. STIVERS and Mr. WEBER of H.R. 1299: Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mrs. BEATTY. Texas. RAVES H.R. 1300: Mr. G of Georgia. H.R. 2285: Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. H. Res. 227: Mr. PASCRELL. H.R. 1301: Ms. HAHN and Mr. ROUZER. HIGGINS, and Mr. ROYCE. H. Res. 291: Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. H.R. 1309: Mr. WOMACK, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, H.R. 2290: Mr. CRENSHAW and Mr. EMMER of O’ROURKE, Mr. SABLAN, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN and Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. Minnesota. GRISHAM of New Mexico, and Ms. MENG. H.R. 1321: Mr. WELCH. H.R. 2304: Mr. HUFFMAN. H. Res. 294: Mr. UPTON, Mr. LAMALFA, and H.R. 1328: Mr. NUGENT. H.R. 2315: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mrs. BUSTOS. H.R. 1342: Mr. AMODEI. Mr. NEWHOUSE, Mr. YOHO, and Mr. LOEBSACK. H. Res. 310: Ms. JENKINS of Kansas, Mrs. H.R. 1384: Ms. BROWNLEY of California. H.R. 2355: Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. PETERS and MILLER of Michigan, and Mr. CARSON of Indi- H.R. 1434: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- Mr. BLUMENAUER. ana. fornia. H.R. 2362: Mr. AMODEI and Mr. HIMES. H. Res. 318: Mr. TED LIEU of California and H.R. 1439: Mr. SABLAN. H.R. 2371: Mr. DESAULNIER and Mr. Mr. DIAZ-BALART. H.R. 1453: Mrs. BEATTY. GARAMENDI. H. Res. 324: Ms. LEE, Ms. ADAMS, and Mr. H.R. 1462: Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. DUNCAN of H.R. 2380: Mr. LYNCH. HONDA. Tennessee, Mr. NEAL, and Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 2400: Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia and H. Res. 329: Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. LEWIS, Mrs. H.R. 1475: Mr. TROTT. Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. ATSON OLEMAN SRAEL AVIS H.R. 1502: Ms. MCCOLLUM. W C , Mr. I , Mrs. D of H.R. 2403: Mr. CRAMER. H.R. 1516: Ms. TITUS, Mr. BARLETTA, and California, and Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 2404: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. WITTMAN. f H.R. 2406: Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. EMMER of Min- H.R. 1559: Mr. FOSTER nesota, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, and Mr. AMENDMENTS H.R. 1566: Mr. MULVANEY. WESTMORELAND. H.R. 1567: Mr. CRAMER. Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- H.R. 2407: Mr. MARINO. H.R. 1594: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mrs. H.R. 2466: Mr. CURBELO of Florida. posed amendments were submitted as BLACKBURN, and Mr. RUIZ. H.R. 2524: Mr. MURPHY of Florida. follows: H.R. 1598: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York. H.R. 2530: Mrs. DAVIS of California and Mr. H.R. 2822 GARAMENDI. H.R. 1600: Ms. LEE. OFFERED BY: MR. POLIQUIN H.R. 2560: Mr. ROE of Tennessee and Mr. H.R. 1603: Mr. WHITFIELD. AMENDMENT NO. 4: At the end of the bill KING of New York. H.R. 1604: Mr. POLIQUIN. (before the short title), insert the following: H.R. 2595: Mr. HUFFMAN and Ms. BROWNLEY H.R. 1610: Mr. ASHFORD. SEC. lll. None of the funds made avail- of California. H.R. 1624: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. able by this Act may be used to implement H.R. 2602: Ms. TSONGAS, Ms. ESTY, and Mr. KATKO, and Mr. DUFFY. or enforce section 63.7570(b)(2) of title 40, MEEKS. H.R. 1653: Mr. GRIJALVA and Ms. MCCOL- Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on H.R. 2612: Ms. MCCOLLUM. LUM. the date of enactment of this Act). H.R. 1654: Mr. PITTENGER and Mr. COSTELLO H.R. 2615: Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. O’ROURKE, H.R. 2822 of Pennsylvania. Mr. SABLAN, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of H.R. 1655: Ms. NORTON, Mr. KILMER, and Mr. New Mexico, and Ms. MENG. OFFERED BY: MRS. BLACKBURN MACARTHUR. H.R. 2636: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. AMENDMENT NO. 5: Page 70, line 3, after the H.R. 1680: Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. MURPHY of H.R. 2646: Mr. AMODEI, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. dollar amount, insert ‘‘(reduced to $0)’’. WILSON of South Carolina, Ms. MCSALLY, Mr. Florida, Ms. GABBARD, Ms. SLAUGHTER, and H.R. 2822 Ms. CLARKE of New York. JEFFRIES, and Ms. BASS. OFFERED BY: MRS. BLACKBURN H.R. 1684: Mr. JOLLY. H.R. 2650: Mr. ALLEN. H.R. 1686: Mr. ISRAEL. H.R. 2652: Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. AMENDMENT NO. 6: At the end of the bill H.R. 1722: Mr. GARAMENDI. H.R. 2653: Mr. FLEISCHMANN and Mr. LATTA. (before the short title), insert the following: H.R. 1725: Mr. MOULTON. H.R. 2660: Mr. DESAULNIER. ACROSS-THE-BOARD REDUCTION H.R. 2662: Mr. COOPER and Mr. WITTMAN. H.R. 1728: Mr. DESAULNIER and Ms. MOORE. SEC. ll. Each amount made available by H.R. 2691: Mr. WALZ. H.R. 1743: Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. POLIS, and this Act is hereby reduced by 1 percent. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. H.R. 2710: Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. POLIQUIN, Mr. H.R. 2822 H.R. 1752: Mr. TOM PRICE of Georgia, Mr. GUINTA, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. AUS- FITZPATRICK, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. TIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. OFFERED BY: MR. WEBER OF TEXAS NEUGEBAUER, and Mr. RENACCI. BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, AMENDMENT NO. 7: At the end of the bill H.R. 1769: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- Mr. STUTZMAN, Mr. GIBBS, and Mr. MOONEY of (before the short title), insert the following: West Virginia. sylvania. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS H.R. 1774: Mr. CONYERS. H.R. 2726: Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. JOLLY, EC H.R. 1801: Mr. RANGEL, Ms. LEE, and Mr. Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. DIAZ- S . ll. None of the funds made available HONDA. BALART, Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. ROONEY of Flor- by this Act may be used in contravention of H.R. 1818: Mr. BLUMENAUER. ida, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. FARENTHOLD, and Mr. Section 321(a) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. H.R. 1832: Mr. PETERS. MURPHY of Florida. 7621(a)). H.R. 1853: Mr. BISHOP of Utah and Ms. ROS- H.R. 2742: Mr. WALZ, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. H.R. 2822 ´ LEHTINEN. CARDENAS, and Ms. TITUS. OFFERED BY: MR. WEBER OF TEXAS H.R. 1859: Mr. AMODEI. H.R. 2762: Ms. ESHOO and Ms. MATSUI. AMENDMENT NO. 8: At the end of the bill H.R. 1861: Mr. NORCROSS. H.R. 2763: Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Mr. (before the short title), insert the following: H.R. 1882: Mr. COURTNEY. ISRAEL, and Mr. POLIS. H.R. 1893: Mr. BUCK, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. FLO- H.R. 2775: Mr. JOYCE and Mr. DENT. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS RES, Mr. HARPER, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. OLSON, H.R. 2802: Mr. BUCK, Mr. BRIDENSTINE, Mr. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Mr. POMPEO and Mr. ROKITA. HURT of Virginia, Mr. ZINKE, and Mr. BYRNE. by this Act may be used to issue any final

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WALBERG further, That none of such funds and appro- before the short title, add the following new priations may be used to enforce any prohi- AMENDMENT NO. 9: At the end of the bill section: (before the short title), insert the following: bition under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act SAGE-GROUSE (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.) or the Act of June 8, LIMITATION ON FUNDS SEC. ll. (a) None of the funds made avail- 1940 (chapter 278; 16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.; popu- SEC. . None of the funds made available ll able by this Act may be used by the Sec- larly known as the Bald Eagle Protection by this Act may be used by the Environ- retary of the Interior to develop, propose, fi- Act) on the accidental taking of birds, before mental Protection Agency to lobby in con- nalize, implement, enforce, or administer the date of the issuance of a rule that ex- travention of section 1913 of title 18, United any action to withdraw lands pursuant to empts such takings from such prohibitions’’. States Code, on behalf of the proposed rule section 204 of the Federal Land Policy and entitled ‘‘Definition of ‘Waters of the United Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1714) for H.R. 2822 States’ Under the Clean Water Act’’ (79 Fed. the purpose of managing the greater sage- OFFERED BY: MR. HUDSON Reg. 22188; April 21, 2014). grouse or greater sage-grouse habitat. H.R. 2822 (b) None of the funds made available by AMENDMENT NO. 18: At the end of the bill OFFERED BY: MR. KILDEE this Act may be used by the Secretary of the (before the short title), insert the following: MENDMENT O Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture to A N . 10: Page 68, strike lines 1 LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO REMOVE OIL and 2 and insert the following: ‘‘: Provided finalize, approve, or implement the Great AND GAS LEASE SALE 260 FROM LEASING PRO- further, That an entity shall not be an eligi- Basin Region Greater Sage-Grouse Proposed GRAM ble recipient for a grant under this para- Land Use Plan Amendments for the Sub-Re- graph unless the entity has experienced at gions of Idaho and Southwestern Montana, SEC. ll. None of the funds made available least 15 percent population loss since 1970, as Nevada and Northeastern California, Oregon by this Act may be used to remove oil and measured by data from the 2010 decennial and Utah; the Rocky Mountain Region gas lease sale 260 from the Draft Proposed census and has experienced prolonged popu- Greater Sage-Grouse Proposed Land Use Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas lation, income, and employment loss result- Plan Amendments for the Wyoming, North- Leasing Program for 2017-2022 (DPP), or from ing in substantial levels of housing vacancy west Colorado, Lewistown, and North Da- any subsequent proposed or final iteration of and abandonment and such housing vacan- kota Sub-Regions; the Proposed Resource such Program. cies and abandonments are concentrated in Management Plan for the Billings and H.R. 2822 more than one neighborhood or geographic Pompeys Pillar National Monument Re- area within a jurisdiction or jurisdictions.’’. source Management Plan Revision; the OFFERED BY: MR. NEWHOUSE H.R. 2822 HiLine District Proposed Resource Manage- ment Plan; the Miles City Field Office Pro- AMENDMENT NO. 19: At the end of the bill OFFERED BY: MRS. LAWRENCE posed Resource Management Plan; Proposed (before the short title), insert the following: AMENDMENT NO. 11: Strike section 418. Resource Management Plan for the Bighorn LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO TREAT GRAY H.R. 2822 Basin Resource Management Plan Revision; WOLVES IN WASHINGTON, OREGON, AND UTAH OFFERED BY: MRS. LAWRENCE the Proposed Resource Management Plan for AS ENDANGERED SPECIES OR THREATENED the Buffalo, Wyoming Resource Management AMENDMENT NO. 12: Strike section 422. SPECIES H.R. 2822 Plan Revision; and the South Dakota Field Office Proposed Resource Management Plan SEC. ll. None of the funds made available OFFERED BY: MRS. LAWRENCE developed pursuant to section 202 of the Fed- by this Act may be used to used to treat any AMENDMENT NO. 13: Strike section 439. eral Land Policy and Management Act of gray wolf (Canis lupus) in Washington, Or- H.R. 2822 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712) or section 6 of the Forest egon, or Utah as an endangered species or OFFERED BY: MRS. LAWRENCE and Rangeland Renewable Resources Plan- threatened species under the Endangered AMENDMENT NO. 14: Strike section 417. ning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604). Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

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Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2015 No. 102 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was victory for the American worker and pass will assert Congress’s authority called to order by the President pro the American middle class. It was not throughout the trade negotiation proc- tempore (Mr. HATCH). easy. Many thought it would never ess. It will ensure that we have the f happen. We even saw corks pop in the tools we need to properly scrutinize facts-optional lobby a few weeks ago. whatever trade agreements are ulti- PRAYER But that proved to be premature be- mately negotiated. It will make clear The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- cause here is what we have always that the final say rests with us. fered the following prayer: known about the legislation we will We had plenty of bumps along the Let us pray. vote to send to the President today. It road—frankly, a few big potholes, too— Eternal Lord God, sustainer of na- is underpinned by a simple but power- but we worked across the aisle to get tions, continue to heal our land. We ful idea: For American workers to have through all of them. That is an exam- claim Your promise that if people of a fair shot in the 21st-century econ- ple of how a new Congress is back to faith will humble themselves and fer- omy, it makes sense to remove the un- work for the American people. I thank vently seek You in prayer as they turn fair barriers that discriminate against everyone who helped us get where we from evil, that You will hear their them and the products they make. are. Now let’s vote again to support the intercession, forgive their sins, and Some may disagree. They certainly American worker and the American heal their land. were not quiet in voicing their opin- middle class by approving the bipar- Use our lawmakers as instruments of ions. It is OK if they do not share our tisan TPA bill. unity. As they model the bridge build- passion for ending this unfair discrimi- f ing necessary to bring harmony and nation against American workers. It is CYBER SECURITY healing to nations, may their positive OK if they would rather rail against example transform lives. Lord, lead our them tomorrow. But a bipartisan coali- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, on Senators in righteous paths that will tion in the House and the Senate another matter, here is a headline from keep our Nation strong. Equip them to thought it was time for forward an Associated Press article that ran conduct the work of freedom with jus- progress instead. yesterday: ‘‘Federal Agencies Are Wide tice and humility. We were very pleased to see Presi- Open to Hackers, Cyberspies.’’ That Teach us all to disagree without dent Obama pursue an idea we have headline is scary enough, but read just being disagreeable, to seek to under- long believed in. We thank him for his a little further, and it gets even worse. stand before being understood, to plant efforts to help us advance this meas- Passwords written down on desks. Out- seeds of love to counteract hate, and to ure. We thank all of our friends across dated anti-virus software. ‘‘Perceived inepti- sow seeds of hope to eliminate despair. the aisle for their efforts, too, Senator tude’’ in information-technology depart- We pray in Your sacred Name. Amen. ments. WYDEN most of all. Over in the House, The federal government, which holds se- f I commend Speaker BOEHNER and crets and sensitive information ranging from PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman RYAN for everything they nuclear blueprints to the tax returns of hun- have done. It hasn’t been easy, and dreds of millions of Americans, has for years The President pro tempore led the without them it would not have been failed to take basic steps to protect its data Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: possible. Of course, let me thank Chair- from hackers and thieves, records show. In I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the the latest example, the Office of Personnel man ORRIN HATCH for demonstrating Management is under fire for allowing its United States of America, and to the Repub- such patience, persistence, and deter- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, databases to be plundered by suspected Chi- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. mination throughout this process. He nese cyberspies in what is being called one of never lost sight of the goal. He never f the worst breaches in U.S. history. OPM re- gave up. The people of Utah are lucky peatedly neglected to implement basic cy- RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY to have him. bersecurity protections, its internal watch- LEADER The Senate’s work on trade does not dog told Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. end today. I said the Senate would fin- Let me repeat that—‘‘one of the PAUL). The majority leader is recog- ish pursuing the rest of the full trade worst breaches in U.S. history.’’ If you nized. package, and it will. We will take an- are looking for something scary to tell f other cloture vote today to that end. the kids around the campfire tonight, I That process continues. But the key would suggest reading the rest of the TRADE victory for American workers and article. It gets a lot worse. To call this Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, yes- products stamped ‘‘Made in the U.S.A.’’ alarming would be quite an understate- terday’s TPA vote was a long-overdue comes today. The bill we are about to ment.

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But instructions were given from licans on a long-term reauthorization would think she said this could never the Chamber of Commerce, and the Re- of the highway program. I know there ever be allowed to happen again under publicans dutifully walked down here are Members of the majority who want her watch. That is what the American and voted no, stopping us from moving to do something about this. people expect when a breach happens in forward on the bill. The Chamber The Presiding Officer has a plan to the private sector and information is said—and obviously Republicans take care of highways. Is it a perfect stolen. Why should they not expect as agreed—this is not something for the plan? Of course it is not perfect, but it much from the public sector? But what government. It should be done in- sure is a good step forward to do some- did we hear instead? World-class buck- house. thing about this program, something passing. World-class buck-passing. A Well, my friend the Republican lead- that is long term. complete lack of accountability and er rails against the government, but he This crisis is about jobs, hundreds of urgency. That tired and predicable ex- should also understand that this is a thousands, if not millions, of high-pay- cuse that the absence of leadership can situation which involves the private ing construction jobs throughout the be solved by throwing a few more dol- sector also. We could name 25 compa- country. That is why we challenged the lars at the problem. nies, 50 companies, 100 companies that Republican leader to move forward Well, Congress can certainly look at have been hacked and hacked very with a robust, long-term surface trans- the funding angle. I know we will. But badly, not the least of which are Sony portation bill ahead of that deadline. I am pleased Republicans have joined as we learned yesterday, it was not just and Target. with Democrats to schedule a mark- the old stuff that was breached, it was It is hard for me to comprehend that up—in fact, it is going on right now in the new stuff, too. More money is not my friend, my counterpart, is here the Environment and Public Works going to solve a management problem, talking about the need to do something Committee—on a 6-year surface trans- about cyber security when he is the either. Let’s be honest. This appears portation bill. This, of course, is an au- leader of the Republicans who have primarily to be a management prob- thorization only, but what terrific lem. This appears primarily to be a stopped us from doing this. work done by Senators BOXER and management problem. There is a bill—it is not a perfect INHOFE. They are an unmatched pair Here is what the American people bill; it is far from it—a bipartisan bill. It has the support of the chairman and usually in all issues that come before were really looking for the OPM Direc- this body, but on this legislation they ranking member of the Intelligence tor to address: Accountability. Ac- are a matched pair. I admire and appre- Committee. We could get to work on countability. A plan for the future. ciate what they are going to mark up that right now. We should do that. I re- Confidence in the ability of the bu- in just a few minutes. It is an author- peat, it is not perfect legislation, but it reaucracy they hired and rarely, if ization but a big step forward. ever, can fire to break out of the is certainly a step forward. But next comes the need for funding My friend said he wants heads to roll. stereotype and show they can put the what they authorize and maybe a little If that were the case, then there are a people’s concerns first. more. Their legislation will modernize I thank Chairman BOOZMAN for hold- lot of heads to roll in the public sector our Nation’s crumbling infrastructure. ing that hearing. We learned a lot, but and the private sector because they do The bill the EPW Committee will con- it is not the end of the story. The OPM not have the tools to do much about sider is $275 billion. That includes mod- Director will testify tomorrow before this hacking. We need to help them est increases of funding over the next 6 Chairman RON JOHNSON’s homeland se- with appropriate legislation. I hope we years. But modest increases, while im- curity committee, too. I hope she will can do that and do it very soon. I re- portant, will not allow us to make the take that opportunity to articulate a main committed to turning to cyber investments our transportation system credible plan of action. I hope she will security as quickly as we can. We need really needs. Every day we learn of new better address the legitimate concerns to get that done. I hope we can get that examples about the state of disrepair of of the American people. That means a done. On that issue, we could go to that our roads, bridges, our highways, and resolve to get to the bottom of what legislation right now. Do you know of course our transit systems. happened. That means giving the why we are not going to go to it right The highway trust fund is no longer American people renewed confidence in now? Because the Republicans have sufficient to fund the investments we a creaking bureaucracy. And that holds on the bill. So the Republican so desperately need to rebuild them. means pledging to work with policy- leader will file a motion to invoke clo- Why? Because people’s habits have makers to enact real reforms rather ture on moving forward on this legisla- changed. Vehicles have changed. Peo- than simply accepting failure. tion. We are ready to move on it now. ple don’t drive—every car they have is Whatever happens tomorrow, one Again, the problem is on the Repub- not a gas guzzler. We have a lot of elec- thing does not change: the need for the lican side, not our side. tric cars. We have cars that run some- Intelligence Committee’s cyber secu- f times on gasoline, sometimes on elec- rity bill we tried to pass earlier this TRANSPORTATION FUNDING tricity. We have cars that run on gaso- month. I am going to continue working line all the time, but they don’t burn with my colleagues toward that end. In Mr. REID. Mr. President, our great much gasoline. the meantime, I look forward to seeing country faces yet another manufac- So the trust fund, which was set to what happens in tomorrow’s committee tured crisis. In just a few weeks from take care of all the road needs we have, meeting. now, the end of July—and that is com- surface transportation needs—we sim- ing quickly—on July 31, the authority f ply don’t have the resources anymore, for the recent extension of the highway so we have to look for other resources RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY trust fund will expire. The U.S. Depart- because, I repeat, the highway trust LEADER ment of Transportation will not be able fund is no longer sufficient to fund The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to make payments to our States for these investments we so desperately Democratic leader is recognized. highways, bridges, railways. All trans- need to rebuild them. We know this be- f portation agencies will likely postpone cause over the past few years Congress or cancel roadwork during the busy has transferred billions of dollars to CYBER SECURITY summer construction season. Why? Be- make up the shortfall in the trust fund Mr. REID. Mr. President, the senior cause they have no money. They know revenues. Senator from Kentucky is certainly the highway Surface Transportation Today, it is important to thank right that we need to move on cyber se- Program has been stymied as a result again Senators INHOFE and BOXER for

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Despite the common anyone other than Dwight Eisenhower. repeat the mistakes of the past. knowledge about the expiration of sur- So temporary funding for the high- We actually got to honor two of our face transportation funding, Repub- way trust fund leads only to uncer- colleagues there. We honored Senator licans have delayed the important tainty, slowing construction, and of PAT TOOMEY for his work 2 years ago work of writing a bipartisan bill for far course hurting economic development on the background checks bill, as well too long. in every State of our Nation. The Re- as Senator STABENOW, who, of course, Our good citizens don’t deserve an- publican leadership should act now to has been a great advocate for increas- other exercise in crisis management avoid this looming deadline and sup- ing resources in our mental health sys- like we are seeing this week in the Ex- port long-term investment into our Na- tem. And as wonderful a night as it was port-Import Bank. Democrats have laid tion’s crumbling infrastructure. to honor these champions of change, it out a clear timetable and process for Mr. President, I see no one on the also was a night in which we were re- bipartisan negotiations. A long-term, floor so I would ask what the business minded about that terrible morning in robust bill can pass before the August of the day is. December of 2012. recess. We watched a short video of the news To recap, we requested a number of f coverage, and we listened to the par- things, but let me mention a few of RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME ents of Daniel Barden and Dylan them: hearings in each of the author- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Hockley. The husband of Mary izing committees by June 23—we know the previous order, the leadership time Sherlach talked to us about what their how that has already passed—bipar- is reserved. lives have been like in the years since tisan markups in all authorizing com- that shooting at Sandy Hook. mittees by July 10 that include robust f I remember the hours and days after increases for highways, transit, pas- DEFENDING PUBLIC SAFETY the shooting. I remember feeling like I senger rail, and of course all kinds of EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT ACT needed to be really restrained about new safety programs and maintain talking about the obvious policy issues those we have; and basically a long- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under that, to me, were due for airing and term bill on the Senate floor by July the previous order, the Senate will re- that sort of tumbled out of the facts 20. sume consideration of the House mes- surrounding that tragedy. I mean, this If the Republican leader continues to sage to accompany H.R. 2146, which the kid—this really troubled young man— avoid conducting business on Fridays, clerk will report. walked into a school with a semiauto- we have only 15 session days in the The legislative clerk read as follows: matic weapon designed for the military month of July; that is, 15 days to ad- House message to accompany H.R. 2146, an and shot 20 kids in less than 5 minutes. dress our country’s major surface act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of This gun was designed for the military, transportation needs and help our 1986 to allow Federal law enforcement offi- designed to kill as many people as cers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers struggling economy by providing lots to make penalty-free withdrawals from gov- quickly as possible, and it killed every and lots of jobs. The clock is ticking. ernmental plans after age 50, and for other single kid it hit. There were 20 kids At a hearing on the funding gap last purposes. shot. Twenty kids were dead in a mat- week, Senator HATCH said: ‘‘As chair- Pending: ter of minutes. man of the [Finance] committee, I in- So it seemed to me we should have an McConnell motion to concur in the amend- immediate discussion about why this tend to solve this problem.’’ ment of the House to the amendment of the Well, I appreciate that very much. I Senate to the bill. kind of gun is still legal. But I held am taking him at his word. Senate McConnell motion to concur in the amend- back because it felt like the mourning Democrats are ready to work with Re- ment of the House to the amendment of the and the grieving should take prece- publicans to grow, not cut, our trans- Senate to the bill, with amendment No. 2060 dence over action. It took me only up portation funding. But I say to my (to the House amendment to the Senate to the first wake that I attended to re- friend the senior Senator from Utah, amendment to the bill), to change the enact- alize I was wrong. Senator please, please do something that is ment date. BLUMENTHAL and I went to every single more than another short-term exten- McConnell amendment No. 2061 (to amend- wake and every funeral we could over ment No. 2060), of a perfecting nature. sion. We need a 6-year bill. Every State the course of that first week—and in the Union needs that. We have had Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a there were dozens. them in the past, but now the Repub- quorum. At first, I remember waiting in a licans, learning how to filibuster—they The PRESIDING OFFICER. The really long line, standing next to Sen- have stopped, basically, everything we clerk will call the roll. ator BLUMENTHAL. I remember as if it have tried to do in this regard. The legislative clerk proceeded to were yesterday, talking to a sobbing We cannot—I say to my friend from call the roll. mother, who was standing in front of Utah—we cannot have another exten- Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, I ask us waiting in that line and telling us sion. I repeat, this would be the 34th unanimous consent that the order for about how her child survived the shoot- short-term extension. Enough is the quorum call be rescinded. ing only because she had been sick that enough. We need to move forward with The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. COT- day and she stayed home from school. a plan that funds our Nation’s infra- TON). Without objection, it is so or- But all her daughters’ friends were structure, supports jobs, and grows our dered. dead. As we approached that family, I economy, creating hundreds of thou- Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, I ask remember struggling with what to say. sands of jobs. Americans rely on a unanimous consent to speak as in I am lucky that the senior Senator strong transportation system to travel. morning business. from Connecticut, who sits behind me They do this to commute and also, of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without in the Chamber, had the right words course, to move goods across the coun- objection, it is so ordered. ready. He said to the parents some- try. GUN VIOLENCE thing like this: If you are ever ready or This program was the brainchild of Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, we had willing to talk about how we make Dwight D. Eisenhower, the President of a wonderful event last night here in sure this doesn’t happen again, we will the United States, when he called upon Washington that I was able to attend. be waiting. The dad didn’t pause more his experience as a young military offi- It was a night honoring champions for than a few seconds before he said, clear cer in trying to bring military equip- anti-gun violence measures across the as day: We are ready now.

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After each one, madman such as Dylann Root or Adam those hanging on the edge of reason, the forces of the status quo—the de- Lanza from perpetrating violence. those contemplating the unthinkable fenders of the gun industry—tell us we Some of my colleagues say the only re- take a cue that we don’t really mean it can’t talk about policy reform in the course is to close our eyes and pray when we condemn mass violence, be- days after a shooting. One prominent this doesn’t happen again. But again, cause if we did, we would, at the very commentator called those of us who these stubborn facts betray that argu- least, try to do something—anything— dared talk about change in the wake of ment. As I said, now that we have to stop it, and we don’t. Charleston ‘‘sick.’’ How convenient States that have loose gun laws and Quite frankly, removing one flag that is. How convenient that, at the States that have tougher gun laws, we from one building in South Carolina moment when the world is watching, can see what happens. Over and over doesn’t cut it, and neither does a hand- when the country is asking itself what research shows us that jurisdictions ful of retailers ceasing to sell Confed- we can do to make sure another mass that make it a little bit harder for bad erate flag paraphernalia. Don’t get me slaughter doesn’t happen again, the guys to get guns have less gun deaths. wrong. I actually think the tidal wave rules say we can’t say a word. In my State of Connecticut, Johns of sentiment to remove the last But think about how these rules Hopkins researchers concluded that vestiges of this symbol of slavery and would work, because Charleston hap- our permit-to-carry laws have reduced racism is significant. That flag has pens 10 times over, every single day, gun crimes by 40 percent. Similarly, quietly endorsed conscious and sub- across this country. Eighty-six people they concluded that in Missouri, the conscious racism, particularly in the die, on average, every day because of repeal of a similar law increased gun South—but really all across the coun- guns. homicides by 25 percent. Now, both try—for as long as it has continued to Last Thursday the families of studies controlled for all other possible be perceived as a mainstream Amer- Clementa Pinckney, Cynthia Hurd, factors influencing gun crimes, and ican symbol. Tywanza Sanders, Sharonda Coleman they still found these shocking results. The events of the last few days are Singleton, Myra Thompson, Ethel Lee While the facts are still fresh out of also important because they show that Lance, Susie Jackson, Daniel Lee Sim- Charleston, there is evidence that a dif- people of all political stripes—conserv- mons, Sr., and DePayne Middleton- ferent set of laws could have—not atives and liberals, Democrats and Re- Doctor mourned the loss of their loved would have—stopped Dylann Root publicans—have been so emotionally ones in Charleston. without having any effect on law-abid- moved by the shooting in Charleston But the day before, on Wednesday, ing gun owners in South Carolina. that they were inspired to some sort of the families of Angel Feliciano, Malik Root had charges pending for tres- action. That matters. Mercer, Eric Ferguson, Michael Kidd, passing and drug crimes. Alone, neither But removing the Confederate flag is Jr., Thomas Whitaker, Roy Brown, would have disqualified him from own- a necessary but totally, completely in- Martarese Gentry, Keith Battle, and ing a gun. But what if our laws were sufficient response to Charleston. Tak- Ronald Collins mourned their loss. And different so that multiple mis- ing down a flag from a building is a those were just nine. There were dozens demeanors—a pattern of criminal be- pretty easy giveback. Deciding to more on Wednesday, the day before the havior—disqualified you from buying a spend billions of dollars to make sure Charleston shooting, who were killed firearm? Or what about a permit-to- that troubled young men get the help by guns. carry law? they need for their sickness is harder, If we can’t talk about anti-gun vio- Maybe local law enforcement knew and so is taking on the gun industry lence policy the day after a large num- enough about Root—his criminal past and listening to the 90 percent of ber of Americans are shot, then we will or his association with extremist right- Americans who want to make sure never talk about anti-gun violence pol- wing organizations—to know he criminals aren’t a continued profit cen- icy, because on average 86 people die shouldn’t carry a weapon. Now, maybe ter for the gun makers and sellers. from gun violence every single day. not, but if South Carolina had a per- Now, Walmart should be congratu- But even if we accept that there is mit-to-carry law, at least there would lated for ceasing sales of the Confed- never a bad time to talk about how we have been a chance law enforcement erate flag, but they still advertise an can end this carnage, then we also have would have withheld a permit from a assault weapon online that even their to have the courage to take on all the young man as plainly unstable as Root. description concedes is designed for use other ridiculous arguments about why But even if you don’t believe that by law enforcement and the military. we can’t act. any specific law could have prevented Did you know that last year there were Now, the first one is familiar because the tragedy in Charleston or in New- at least 92 shootings in Walmart? Some it comes right after the mass shooting town, I am not sure that it matters, be- 16 people died, and 42 people were in- happens. A former NRA board member cause separate and aside from the spe- jured by guns in Walmart. Getting rid trotted this one out within hours of cific case-by-case impact of any law is of the Confederate flag from their Charleston: He said that the solution the collective moral and psychological shelves isn’t going to help that unbe- was to just arm more pastors and pa- effect of nonaction. No matter how ma- lievably disturbing trend. rishioners in churches so they can de- ligned Congress becomes, we still set So we need real action, a real debate. fend themselves. The more there are the moral tone for the Nation. When We need a real, honest policy to happen people who have guns, the less people we declare something to be morally out here. And, no, it is not all about guns. will die from guns—so goes this logic. of bounds, especially when we do it in It is about mental health, it is about So don’t act. a bipartisan or nonpartisan manner, law enforcement, and it is about a cul- The simple argument is that more Americans listen. They take cues from ture of violence and hate that we have good guys with guns equals less gun our endorsements and from our appro- just become immune to. deaths. The problem with that argu- bations. In South Carolina, Reverend Pinck- ment is it is a boldfaced lie. Study That is why, in my heart of hearts, I ney knew something about real action. after study shows that the more guns believe that our silence has made us He supported things like expanded there are in a community, the more complicit in these murders. I don’t care background checks and body cameras crime there is. The more guns there that an assault weapons ban or uni- for police, maybe because he came are, the more gun homicides there are. versal background check maybe from a family of action. His father and New evidence makes the case even wouldn’t have stopped the slaughter in grandfather were both pastors who clearer. As States more clearly sepa- Charleston. When we do nothing year fought to end White-only political pri- rate between those with lax gun laws after year, our silence sends a silent maries and segregated school busing. and those with stricter gun laws, we message of endorsement to the killers. He wasn’t just about condemnation. He can look to see what happens. I am not saying we are in conscious lived his life to effectuate political

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His son, Daniel, thority under the Constitution—a prac- burdens, such as ObamaCare and un- massacred at Sandy Hook Elementary tice that has become disturbingly rou- necessary regulations, are imposed on School by a young man wielding a mili- tine. the private sector, those jobs and those tary-style assault weapon with car- This administration and our friends rising wages are simply not going to tridges of 30 bullets apiece, would have across the aisle have failed to own up exist. just finished third grade last week. to the repeated demonstrations of the This week, many are rightly con- Mark recalled how special Danny was flaws of ObamaCare since it passed in cerned that, depending on what the Su- and how Daniel, just 6 years old, lived March of 2010. The biggest problem is preme Court decides, millions of people a life of action, too. Daniel was that that this is partisan legislation will lose their access to health care kid who sensed when other children jammed through Congress that no Re- should the Court rule against the were hurting. His dad told me last publican in the Senate voted for, so the President. I must point out that is a night how Daniel would see little kids responsibility lies clearly at their feet. feature of ObamaCare. That is not the sitting alone at lunch with no one to Through this law, the administration fault of the Supreme Court, and it is talk to, and Daniel would go over, sit has wasted billions of dollars on ex- not the fault of the opponents of down next to them, and make a new changes that have failed to function ObamaCare; it is the fault of the Presi- friend, just because it was the right properly. My colleagues may recall dent and of the people who passed thing to do. that the President even called the ObamaCare because this will be a fea- Reverend Pinckney and little Daniel healthcare.gov exchange—which was so ture of ObamaCare, this failed law. Barden knew the difference between broken and just didn’t work—a dis- Having said where the responsibility words and actions. They understood aster. The President himself said that. lies, while we didn’t contribute to get- that actions are what really count. It is also based on a system that ting the country in this mess, we are The U.S. gun homicide rate is 20 grows the bureaucracy at the expense ready, willing, and able to provide an times higher than that of our 22 peer of legitimate, needed health care deliv- off-ramp for the millions of people who nations. And 86 people die every day ery. I would have thought that if Con- may have their health care inter- from guns—that is 4 Sandy Hooks, 10 gress was going to reform health care, rupted. My State, as I indicated ear- Charlestons every day. Since Sandy it would certainly include reducing the lier, is not immune. Close to 1 million Hook, there has been a school shooting, cost and making it more affordable. Texans could suddenly see their costs on average, every week. However, time after time, we have seen shoot up. So I am here to emphatically How on Earth can we live with our- that ObamaCare has actually driven up say to the Texans whose health care selves if we do nothing or, worse, if we costs. Just last month, one study noted coverage may be disrupted: We will not don’t even try. that nearly $274 billion of projected leave you out in the cold as a casualty I yield the floor. ObamaCare spending will end up going of this flawed law, and we will no I suggest the absence of a quorum. to its implementation—bureaucratic longer allow this flawed piece of legis- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The and administrative costs—and not ac- lation to cause additional hardship for clerk will call the roll. tually for health care. That is $274 bil- hard-working Texas families. The senior assistant legislative clerk lion. Do we think that money could In order to protect Americans and proceeded to call the roll. have been better spent providing people Texans who may lose their health care Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask with health care policies they can af- coverage if the Court decides against unanimous consent that the order for ford and access to the doctors and the the President and against the IRS, we the quorum call be rescinded. hospitals they need? are prepared, having worked for The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. SUL- Today, ObamaCare has utterly failed months now, to protect those who need LIVAN). Without objection, it is so or- to live up to the many promises the it as they transition out of ObamaCare. dered. President and congressional Democrats Make no mistake about it—this will KING V. BURWELL DECISION made to the American people. Seeing be the beginning of the end of Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I wish the Presiding Officer in the chair re- ObamaCare if the Court rules for the to spend the next few minutes speaking minds me that both he and I served as plaintiff in King v. Burwell. about the Supreme Court and particu- attorneys general in our States. One of At the same time, we plan to provide larly the fact that the Supreme Court my responsibilities in Texas—and no an end to the individual and employer has some big cases they are going to doubt the Presiding Officer’s as well— mandates, the opportunity for States hand down probably tomorrow, Friday, was to enforce our consumer protection to opt out of ObamaCare, and finally, and Monday, before they adjourn for laws. Can my colleagues imagine, if an end to government-backed health the summer. anybody other than the Federal Gov- care that the American people don’t I particularly wish to speak about ernment had made the series of prom- want, don’t need, and cannot afford. King v. Burwell, which, as the Pre- ises the President and congressional There is a better alternative. If the siding Officer knows, could be the be- Democrats made under ObamaCare Supreme Court rules for King, we will ginning of the end of ObamaCare. In that proved over time to be demon- offer the American people what the process, it also will potentially dis- strably false, whether a company in ObamaCare never could—options, rupt the health care coverage for more the private sector could withstand the choices, and the freedom to choose the than 6 million Americans. The Court flood of lawsuits by the Attorney Gen- health care coverage they want at a could issue its decision, as I said, as eral and other consumer protection of- price they can afford. Most impor- early as tomorrow. What they will de- ficials against that company? tantly, we want to allow individuals as cide is whether the IRS is bound by the I guess the fact is that there is very well as the States to opt out of this law which Congress writes and which is little recourse to the American peo- disastrous law all across the country. signed by the President or whether ple—certainly the courts—to enforce In doing so, Americans can get what they can make it up on their own. our consumer protection laws against they actually need and not what gov- Specifically, the case challenges the the outright deceit and misleading ernment tells them they must buy. By legality of subsidies provided to 6 mil- promises that were made in order to empowering States to opt out, we put lion people in up to 37 States that they sell ObamaCare, which are clearly, as the States back in the driver’s seat. I have depended on to buy their time has demonstrated, not true. must say, every public opinion poll I ObamaCare-approved policies, includ- The President’s trail of broken prom- have seen indicates that the people ing about 1 million in my State of ises has instead led us to a damaged have a lot more confidence in the abil- Texas. health care system and a limping econ- ity of the States to deal with their If the Court rules against the IRS, it omy. There is a reason why the econ- health care needs than they do the will literally be the third strike omy shrunk last quarter by 0.7 percent. Federal Government, particularly in against ObamaCare from the Supreme What that means is that fewer people light of the failed experiment over the Court of the United States. It would can find work and their wages are de- last 5 years. We put the States back in

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The American people de- forts to fill that vacuum with policies Just consider the following estimates serve real, patient-centered reforms and programs crafted from their own from the Asian Development Bank. By which, again, lower costs, making it vision of what is beneficial for them- 2050, Asia will account for over half of more affordable, and increase access to selves and their region. the global population and over half of care—not the opposite. Let’s take China’s recent establish- the world’s gross domestic product. If the Court delivers what could be a ment of the Asian Infrastructure and The Asian middle class will rise to a third strike against ObamaCare, my Investment Bank, the AIIB, as an ex- staggering 3 billion people. Per capita colleagues and I are eager to provide ample. On the face of it, the AIIB is a GDP income in the region will rise to the American people with the freedom positive response to address the infra- around $40,000, making it similar to the and the options they need in order to structure challenges in the region. It is Europe of today. get the best health care available at a also the clearest evidence yet that the We cannot miss the opportunity to be price they can afford. United States faces a very serious a part of this historic transformation. Mr. President, I yield the floor. credibility gap in the Asia-Pacific re- Working with Japan and regional part- I suggest the absence of a quorum. gion. The AIIB is envisioned as a $100 ners, we must ensure that our policies The PRESIDING OFFICER. The billion enterprise, with China as the strengthen existing friendships and clerk will call the roll. largest shareholder that will hold veto build new partnerships that will be The legislative clerk proceeded to power over major investment decisions. critical to U.S. national security and call the roll. Its rules of governance and standards economic well-being for generations to Mr. GARDNER. Mr. President, I ask remain unclear. come. Unfortunately, the administra- unanimous consent that the order for Yet 56 nations, including some of the tion’s efforts to date with regard to the the quorum call be rescinded. strongest U.S. allies, including the Asia-Pacific region have fallen short. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without United Kingdom, Australia, South While I commend the President’s objection, it is so ordered. Korea, have indicated they will join leadership on TPP and our Asia rebal- Mr. GARDNER. Mr. President, as we the Chinese-led AIIB. We need to un- ance, which many of us agreed to, the are moving toward concluding debate derstand why. Do they believe the AIIB Asia rebalance policy has yielded few on trade promotion authority, I rise to is primarily an economic opportunity tangible results, and it is in need of a speak about what the Trans-Pacific for their companies? They might. But I serious overhaul. The administration Partnership will mean for our Nation’s would contend that the reason is a lack has consistently stated that the rebal- global standing. As we have heard of leadership from the United States, ance represented a ‘‘whole-of-govern- throughout this debate, the potential again going back to that credibility ment’’ effort to redirect U.S. military, economic benefits from TPP for our gap. diplomatic, and commercial service re- Nation are simply enormous. Accord- China is also part of ongoing negotia- sources toward the Asia-Pacific region. ing to the Congressional Research tions for another regional trade pact, But in April of 2014, just a year ago, Service, total trade in goods between the Regional Comprehensive Economic the Senate Foreign Relations Com- TPP member countries reached $1.6 Partnership, which would join China, mittee released a report stating that trillion in 2014; that is, the nations rep- Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand, ‘‘while the United States has success- resented in TPP, $1.6 trillion in trade and South Korea with nations com- fully moved forward with the initial between those countries, representing prising the Association of Southeast phases of implementing the military nearly 40 percent of all global trade. Asian Nations or ASEAN. In addition aspects of the rebalance,’’ the State In my own State of Colorado, trade to the Regional Comprehensive Eco- Department and the Department of with countries involved in TPP cur- nomic Partnership, Beijing is also en- Commerce have not substantially rently supports over 265,000 jobs. The tering negotiations to consider 6 agree- prioritized their resources to increase nations represented by the TPP agreements comprised of an additional 11 engagement with the Asia-Pacific re- ment—the negotiations that are taking countries. gion. place right now—265,000 jobs in Colo- That brings China’s total trade The report concluded that ‘‘the ad- rado result from those nations. But we agreement portfolio to 33 countries. ministration can improve the effective- know the TPP is more than just an While the United States should con- ness and sustainability of the rebal- economic agreement. It is a critical tinue bilateral and multilateral eco- ance policy by increasing civilian en- test of U.S. strategic leadership in the nomic engagement with China that gagement, strengthening diplomatic Asia-Pacific region, a region that will brings high levels of transparency and partnerships, and empowering US busi- be integral to our economic and na- accountability, the fundamental ques- nesses.’’ tional security for generations to tion before us today is this: Do we want It is clear we need an integrated, come. the United States or do we want China multiyear planning and budget strat- As stated in the 2015 National Secu- writing the rules? egy for a rebalancing of the U.S. policy rity Strategy: It is clear that while our partners in Asia. That is why I was proud to Sustaining our leadership depends on shap- and allies in the region may welcome offer an amendment to the National ing an emerging global economic order that additional Chinese investment, they Defense Authorization Act that passed continues to reflect our interests and our unanimously that would require the values. Despite its success, our rules-based want more American leadership, not system is now competing against alter- less. They want more American stand- President to submit a strategy within native, less-open models. . . . To meet this ards, not fewer. 120 days to promote U.S. interests in challenge, we must be strategic in the use of We know the standards TPP and U.S. the Asia-Pacific region. Our partners in our economic strength to set new rules of engagement brings include not only the region must know every day that the road, strengthen our partnerships, and important economic benefits, such as the United States is here to stay. The promote inclusive development. removal of tariff or nontariff barriers, TPP is the first step in the process. Those are important words from the but fundamental American values such This is an important debate that we National Security Strategy issued just as transparency, good governance, re- have this week. Later on today, we will this year. Defense Secretary Ash Car- spect for the rule of law, and basic have the opportunity to vote for trade ter echoed that sentiment when he said human rights. promotion authority. I hope this on April 6, 2015, the ‘‘TPP is as impor- U.S. economic statecraft in the Asia- Chamber will see the wisdom of passing tant to me as another aircraft carrier.’’ Pacific reflects our values and cements that legislation—265,000 jobs in Colo- If we fail to pass the TPP, we know our leadership in the critically impor- rado from a region responsible for TPP,

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Congress should consider say, well, it really does not make any in opposition to fast-track trade pro- trade legislation and amendments difference. It makes a big difference— motion authority. using the same procedures we use to on average $150 a month. For families I am a blue-collar Senator. My heart consider other legislation. living paycheck to paycheck and strug- and soul lies with blue-collar America. I have to base my decision on the gling who qualify for this tax credit, it I spent most of my life in a blue-collar facts and what I know to be true in my is a big problem. Many of them will not neighborhood. My mother and father State. I know that proponents of fast- be able to afford health insurance. owned a neighborhood grocery store track say it is inevitable that there So what happens next? We go back to and when Bethlehem Steel went on will be winners and losers. The problem where we were before: More uninsured strike, my dad gave those workers with these big trade deals is that Americans. I don’t know how many credit. America’s workers and their families people in the Senate Chamber who Blue-collar workers in the labor always seem to be the losers. They lose serve here have ever been in a position movement stood with me during my their jobs. If they keep their jobs, or in their lives where they did not have first campaign for the House in 1976. I find new jobs, they lose the wage rates health insurance and needed it. I have. wish there were more of them left to they have earned. Working people have Newly married, my wife and I had a stand with me now, but the great man- faced the loss of jobs, lower wages, and baby with a serious health issue. We ufacturing unions have been whittled a reduced standard of living, and a had no health insurance. It is a hum- away. On this fast-track trade vote, shrinking manufacturing base. bling experience, as a father, as a hus- and in my last years in the Senate, I I have to stand with my constituents band, to be in that position. It means will continue to stand with the unions. who have felt repeatedly betrayed by hoping you get the best medical care Let me be very clear that I support the trade deals. I have to vote against and hoping you can pay for it. and encourage trade. Trade is very im- fast-track trade authority. For many families across America, portant to my State. It is vital to The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that was the standard before the Af- Port of Baltimore and Maryland’s agri- ator from Illinois. fordable Care Act. But because of the cultural industries such as poultry on KING V. BURWELL DECISION Affordable Care Act, ObamaCare, we the Eastern Shore. In the past I have supported bilateral Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, across now have fewer people uninsured in trade agreements. We have leverage in the street from the Senate Chamber is America. That is a good thing, not just those situations to get strong enforce- the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court because it gives you peace of mind and able labor and environmental provi- this week has several important cases access to quality health care but be- sions into those agreements. We can pending. We are waiting anxiously for cause uninsured people still get sick. improve living standards and stop child decisions, but probably the one that af- When they get sick and go to the hos- labor in sweatshops. And Maryland fects as many Americans as any other pital, their expenses that they can’t workers can compete successfully in a is a case called King v. Burwell. King is cover because they don’t have health global marketplace if they are given a a case that was brought by someone insurance are passed along to everyone level playing field. who was objecting to the Affordable else. How can that possibly be a good But I have always been suspicious of Care Act—ObamaCare. outcome? multilateral agreements such as They are arguing that the bill we So the Affordable Care Act has in- NAFTA. I have seen too many of these passed in the Senate and the House did creased the number of people across big deals fail to deliver the promises of not include a subsidy, a tax credit, for America who have health insurance by new jobs and businesses. Every time those who are under Federal market- about 11 million people—not insubstan- somebody talks about a big multilat- place plans. My State of Illinois is one tial. It has reduced the uninsured rate, eral trade agreement that will provide of those States. In Illinois, there are as I mentioned, 31⁄2 percent in just a 1- a cornucopia of opportunity, we lose about 232,000 individuals who receive a or 2-year period of time. Six million re- jobs in Baltimore. And my constituents tax credit that allows them to pay for ceive these tax credits. So there are 6 in Dundalk don’t have a steel industry their health insurance. Their income million families who may not know it, anymore. They wonder why Congress levels are such that they need a help- but what happens across the street at didn’t do more to protect them from ing hand, otherwise the health insur- the Supreme Court this week or next the effects of trade. ance premium would be too expensive. week could have a big impact on the I believe that a renewal of fast-track In my State, the average tax credit family budget. trade authority for the Trans-Pacific that goes to these 232,000 is $1,800 a I struggle to try to understand those Partnership and the Transatlantic year—not insubstantial—$150 a month. who hate the Affordable Care Act like Trade and Investment Partnership Now, those who brought the lawsuit the devil hates Holy water. They can- means more Americans will lose their say that the law does not provide this not stand this notion that 11 million jobs. tax credit. I believe it clearly does. No people have health insurance. They We should use the leverage of our one during the course of debating this want to get rid of it. There are pro- trade agreements to ensure fair com- bill ever suggested otherwise. In fact, posals from the other side of the aisle petition. That means workers in other there were many times when we cal- to get rid of the Affordable Care Act. countries should have the right to or- culated the impact of this law. We al- They want to eliminate the individual ganize into unions. Without the ways assumed the tax credit would be mandate. What does that mean? That strength of collective bargaining, their there for families, whether their State is the part of the law that says: You wages will always be below ours. They had its own State insurance exchange have a personal responsibility to have should also have worker safety protec- or used the Federal exchange, as we do health insurance. tion and retirement and health care in the State of Illinois. Now, do we run into any other aspect benefits. But the big problem we have is that of life where we are required to have We should use the leverage of our if the Court rules the other way, if insurance? Drive a car in my State, trade agreements to encourage coun- those who are critical of the Affordable you better have automobile insurance. tries to respect the basic human rights Care Act—and some of my colleagues Buy a home in my State, virtually of their citizens. Everyone deserves the on the other side of the aisle have been every bank requires fire insurance. It is right to live in a healthy, clean, on the floor this morning talking about a matter of responsibility. So the indi- unpolluted environment. And every getting rid of the Affordable Care Act— vidual mandate not only says to every- worker should be guaranteed funda- if the Court rules in that direction, we one: You need to buy health insurance, mental rights at work. are going to have a problem on our it helps those who are in low-income

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It may be the most important get all tied up over the philosophy of no health insurance company can dis- thing we have done in Congress when it this legislation deal with the reality of criminate against you because of a pre- comes to this family. family life in America. existing condition that you have or I got in a debate back in my own Jean Terrien and her husband Mi- that someone in your family has—if we hometown once with a group who op- chael live in Evanston, IL. They are are going to say that, the only way it poses this law. They were of the oppo- both cancer survivors. Jean had breast works in the insurance business is if site political faith, and I knew it. They cancer at age 45, and Michael had pros- you have a lot of people who are in had some pretty strong feelings about tate cancer at the same age. Neither that insurance pool. That includes peo- the role and the size of government, could purchase insurance before the Af- ple with preexisting conditions. and they said as much. I would answer fordable Care Act because of pre- So when the Republicans argue: We them by saying: Well, let me tell you existing medical conditions in their are going to get rid of the individual about a family I met. Let me tell you family. Because of this law, they have mandate, you can sign up if you want about this family. an affordable policy, and Jean is able to, the people who run insurance com- Finally, one man stood, raised his to do freelance work without having to panies say: It doesn’t work. You have hand, and said: Stop telling stories. We worry about health insurance. She told to have a pool with a lot of people in it: don’t want to hear these stories. me she worries about losing her cov- healthy and those not so healthy. Oth- I know why they didn’t want to hear erage if the Supreme Court goes the erwise, you cannot write insurance it—because these stories are reality. wrong way or if the majority party that is going to work. What else has These stories don’t reflect political here gets their wish and abolishes the happened because of the Affordable philosophy so much as the reality of Affordable Care Act. I think we owe it Care Act? The rate of growth in health life for a lot of people across America. to them to strengthen the law and not care costs has started—just started—to We know that discriminating against to repeal it. come down. It does not have to come families because of preexisting condi- The Affordable Care Act, inciden- down much to have a dramatic impact tions is a real problem. We know there tally, has been very good when it on our economy. are many families, for example, with a comes to Medicare. Because of the Af- This Affordable Care Act, inciden- history of some illness, even mental fordable Care Act and the slowdown in tally, which many on the other side are illness, who in days gone by had no the rate of growth in health care costs, cheering to have it abolished—this Af- chance to have health insurance. Medicare will have an additional 13 fordable Care Act, according to the There were two other things we did years of solvency. How about that. I Congressional Budget Office, is going in this law, and I don’t understand why worried about it for many years. I still to cut $353 billion in deficit. How could the other party wants to get rid of do. But it is good news to us, to know that be? these provisions. The Affordable Care that we have, in the Medicare Part A Because one of the largest drivers of Act says that if you have a child grad- trust fund, 13 years more solvency cost to the Federal Government is the uating from college, your family since the passage of the Affordable cost of health care. If the rate of health insurance plan can cover them Care Act. The trustees of the Medicare growth in the cost of health care just until they reach the age of 26. Why is Program in 2010 said that the Afford- takes a little dip down and you project that important? Because many times able Care Act ‘‘substantially im- it out, it is big dollars. young people coming fresh out of col- proved’’ the financial status of Medi- We even used what many Republicans lege have a lot of student debt and no care. Is that a good thing for America? believe is holy writ called dynamic job—no full-time job—and very few of Forty million Americans think it is. scoring. We even said: Take a look. Use them have health insurance imme- Those are the people who depend on dynamic scoring, and tell us what im- diately, and they think they are invin- Medicare. pact it has on the deficit. cible. The law is helping seniors with their It turns out that even with dynamic I remember reaching out to my prescription drugs, as I mentioned ear- scoring, our Affordable Care Act re- daughter when she graduated from collier, and it is a savings of about $925 a duces the deficit by $137 billion. It lege. year for each senior in America. works. More people are being insured. I said: Jen, what about health insur- So for those who are cheering and Folks cannot be denied insurance be- ance? hoping the Supreme Court will some- cause of a preexisting condition. The Dad, don’t worry about it. I feel fine. how derail the Affordable Care Act, my overall cost of health care is starting Well, I did worry about it, and a lot questions are very direct: What do you to dip down. It brings down the deficit. of parents do. So our law says you can have to replace it? What will you do to What part of that isn’t good news? I keep your recent college graduate deal with preexisting conditions and think it is all good news. under your family plan until they denying health insurance? What will For a lot of individuals who live in reach the age of 26. Why would you you do to make sure parents can keep my home State of Illinois, it is pretty want to get rid of that? Why would their kids under their health insurance personal. I have met with them. Last someone want to eliminate that provi- plans until the kids reach age 26? What week, in my newsletter I asked people sion in the law? will you do to fill the doughnut hole? to share with me their experiences The other thing it says is that if you What will you do to replace the deficit with the Affordable Care Act. The re- are a senior and you are on Medicare— reduction the Affordable Care Act has sponse was overwhelming, and the ma- the Part D, which provides your pre- achieved? What will you do in terms of jority was positive. scription drugs, used to have what is the long-term solvency of Medicare to Danny Blight lives in Germantown called a doughnut hole in it. What that make up for the 13 years the Affordable Hills, IL. He was diagnosed with blad- meant was Medicare would cover your Care Act has purchased? der cancer in 2005. At the time, he was prescription drugs to a certain point And the answer is, they don’t have an lucky enough to have a job with health and then stop, and you had to go to idea. They just don’t like it. They insurance, but then he was fired and let your savings account, pull out about don’t like ObamaCare, and they don’t go. He lost his health insurance, and he $1,200, pay for your prescription drugs, want to hear these stories, just like the couldn’t afford coverage because of his and then coverage would start again. folks whom I debated with in my home- preexisting condition, his history of The doughnut hole is what we called it. town, because these stories reflect the cancer, and he required surgery to We filled it. We filled it so seniors reality of life. treat his cancer. According to Danny, don’t have to worry about going to NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS TORNADOES he relied on the local sisters of St. their savings to make sure they can Mr. President, it was 2 months ago Francis to provide basic care for him keep taking prescriptions that keep when I came to the floor and talked and his family when he couldn’t afford them independent, strong, and healthy. about tornadoes in my State of Illinois, health insurance until the Affordable What is wrong with that idea? Why do the north central part of the State. We

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A few hail, flooding rains, and wind damage. speak a little bit about an agreement weeks ago, when the United States said Grundy, Lee, Kankakee, Will, and that very well could be reached be- what our understanding of the frame- Whiteside Counties all experienced se- tween now and the time that the Sen- work moving forward would be—it vere damage. ate returns right after the Fourth of seems to be about 180 degrees different One of the towns that was hardest hit July. The agreement has been nego- from what Iran is announcing every was Coal City in Grundy County, IL. tiated for 2 years now with Iran, al- day. They want immediate sanctions Here is a photo of Grundy County and though it seems to me that using the relief. We say they are only going to some of the damage. You can see the term ‘‘negotiation’’ is a stretch. As to get sanctions relief when they begin to destruction. The National Weather most of what we said we wanted to comply. They don’t want to have in- Service said the tornado that struck achieve in this so-called negotiation, spections at military sites. We say one this town was an EF–3, winds of 160 the Iranians have said they didn’t want of the reasons we want to have this miles an hour. Some of the homes had to achieve it. We seem then to move agreement is so we can ensure that the roofs ripped off and others were forward to the next point once we con- nothing happens at military sites. just flattened. Debris was scattered cede that point. Meanwhile, Iran advances violence across the town. Many roads were im- Yesterday, I read in press reports and instability around the world. Sup- passible. There were downed power that the State Department has now deported by Iran, Assad in Syria is mas- lines and trees, and there was flooding. cided it will not demand a full account- sacring his own people. So far, at least This is the second tornado to hit Coal ability for the past nuclear research on 190,000 Syrians have been killed in City in 2 years. the part of Iran before they conclude a what is going on in Syria today. Iran is As soon as the twister passed Monday deal. One of the early statements was: supporting that regime. Shiite militias night, the first responders—God bless We want to know what Iran did, how support Assad. They promote division them—went door to door to try to long they had been doing it, what sci- and wage violence outside of Syria, make sure the 5,000 people there were entists were involved, what material, now into Iraq, encouraged by Iran. accounted for. Thank goodness there and what information they had Supported by Iran, Houthi rebels have were no fatalities or life-threatening achieved in their efforts to actually seized key territory in Yemen and seek injuries. have a nuclear weapon. to overthrow the government. This tight-knit community is pulling It appears now that we are happy if By the way, I remind the President together to help the victims. One man Iran is just nuclear-weapons capable, that this was something which less who lives in Coal City, Rick Druse, said with a clock that would start at some than a year ago President Obama said he was lucky that one of his neighbors time, and we seem to feel we suddenly was a great example of how our foreign came to find him and his family—they have a new ability to monitor every- policy under his leadership was work- were trapped in a crawl space. The thing Iran does even though we don’t ing, that Yemen was an example. Only homeowner across from Rick also was appear to have the ability to get them a few months later, we are fleeing the trapped in his home, which had been to tell us what they have done. country and closing our Embassy. Ac- flattened by the storm. Power was As I have said before, this is one of tually, the President may have been knocked out for roughly 61,000 cus- the areas where there is no question right. Maybe Yemen is a great example tomers, and some are still waiting for that no deal is better than a bad deal. of how our foreign policy is working. it to be restored. According to the State Department, Hezbollah and Lebanon wage ter- Yesterday, we reached out to Terri which recently reported again that rorism against Israel, encouraged by Halliday, the mayor of Coal City. We Iran should still be considered a coun- Iran. have spoken with Grundy County try that encourages terrorism; that, in Palestinian terrorists in Gaza, en- Board chair David Welter and Lee fact, you can make the case that there couraged by Iran, continue to lob mor- County Board chair Rick Ketchum. is no greater encourager of terrorist tars and rockets into Israel. My staff connected with Sterling activities in the world today than Last April, Iran’s Islamic Revolu- mayor Skip Lee and Whiteside County Iran—but all of those things seem to be tionary Guard stopped a Marshall Is- Board chair Jim Duffy about the tor- off the table as we talk to Iran. lands-flagged ship in the Strait of nado that struck Sterling. That is an- The true nature of the regime, and Hormuz. other town which is also dealing with why we want to have an agreement on Iran continues to hold hostages with- flooding. I reached out to each of them just a nuclear program and not all of out any reasonable charge. Three last night and, not surprisingly, had to the other things Iran has going on, American citizens—Pastor Saeed leave voice mails. I know they were out continues to be of great concern to me. Abedini, former U.S. marine Amir and about. But we are there to help The news reports today were that the Hekmati, and Washington Post jour- them if we can. Iranian Parliament, the Iranian legis- nalist Jason Rezaian—are being held As is so often the case with disasters lature will now finalize legislation de- by Iran. A fourth American, former such as this, first responders, friends, manding that we not be able to look at FBI official Robert Levinson, is miss- and family waste no time helping their military sites as part of our inspection. ing and is in Iran, with no assistance neighbors. It isn’t just a Midwestern If the goal here is to stop Iran from from Iran to find him. In fact, they thing, but we are pretty proud of it in having a nuclear capability, having a don’t know exactly where he is. I have the Midwest. I have no doubt that the nuclear weapon, having a military ca- repeatedly called, as others in the Con- people in Coal City, Sublette, Sterling, pacity to use a nuclear weapon, why gress have, on the administration to and all of the others are going to stand would we take military sites off the just stop negotiations until there is a up and help one another clean up, re- list of things we are supposed to pay show of good faith to let these Ameri- build, and get on with their lives. attention to? Where would we expect cans go. My thoughts are with the many peo- them to be finally developing a weapon I saw a few days ago that Pastor ple today who have lost their homes if not at a military site? Abedini was beaten again in the prison and other property. The Iranian Parliament appears to he has been put in, the most dangerous I yield the floor. have a whole lot more to say about this prison in Iran. I suggest the absence of a quorum. negotiation than the Senate. In fact, I How could we not get three people The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. am afraid we are going to find with the whom they are holding under charges LANKFORD). The clerk will call the roll. legislation that we did vote on that it that will not stand up to any public The legislative clerk proceeded to is going to be a lot easier to prevent view? How could we allow them to con- call the roll. disapproval than it would have ever tinue to hold these people while we Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask been to get approval of this agreement continue to have talks about some- unanimous consent that the order for that looks like it is headed toward a thing like letting this country become the quorum call be rescinded. very bad agreement. nuclear capable?

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His moth- I am greatly concerned that the country, to advance the cause of men- er is concerned—as we all should be— agreement on Iran’s nuclear program tal health and wellness, and to make about his health, which is deterio- will not be presented to the Congress in sure that no one is alone, no one eats rating as he is being imprisoned. Re- a way that allows the Congress to real- alone, no one suffers alone, and no one cent reports would suggest that this ly weigh in, and I am concerned that endures mental illness alone. Washington Post reporter is being this program as it will be presented to Sandy Hook Promise is a wonderful, charged with espionage. the Congress will establish Iran as a inspiring organization, and I was proud Pastor Abedini was imprisoned in nuclear-capable, nuclear-threshold to serve as the cochairman of this September of 2012. In January of 2013, state. When that happens, Egypt, Saudi event, along with my great colleague, he was sentenced to 8 years in prison Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan have all CHRIS MURPHY, who has been a partner for ‘‘practicing his religion.’’ That is stated they will claim the exact same in efforts to stop gun violence in this his crime—practicing his religion. The rights to do whatever it is we allow Chamber and in Connecticut and Iranian Government charged that Pas- Iran to do. If we come up with an around the country. I was also proud tor Abedini was undermining the Ira- agreement that says Iran will be with- that the dinner and evening honored nian Government by creating a net- in 6 months of having a nuclear weapon two of our colleagues, Senator DEBBIE work of Christian house churches and and that they have to tell us when they STABENOW, a wonderful friend and dis- attempting to sway Iranian youth start that 6-month clock, other coun- tinguished Member of this body from away from Islam. In August of 2013, his tries will also want to be within 6 Michigan, and PAT TOOMEY, our friend appeal was denied. He was then put in months of a nuclear weapon. from Pennsylvania, who added his the worst prison in the country. He has If we believe we can monitor Iran name and the weight of his support to been beaten up in prison. I think he within 6 months or 12 months or what- a measure in the last session that was beaten in the hospital when he had ever the number is, I think we are kid- seeks to protect children against gun to be taken there, as his life had al- ding ourselves, and most of the world violence by imposing a universal back- most ended with prison beatings. Why doesn’t believe we can do this either. ground check. The evening was designed to honor do they still have him? Turkey and other countries outside our two colleagues, but it was also so Why do they have Amir Hekmati, a of the immediate neighborhood will inspiring for me to hear from Nicole former U.S. marine who was arrested also want to view nuclear weapons ca- Hockley, Mark Barden, and Bill while visiting his family in Iran in Au- pability as a new status quo in a dan- Sherlach, whose lives were transformed gust of 2011? The Iranian Government gerous world. and changed forever on that horrific sentenced him to death for espionage. An agreement that doesn’t change the terror threat from Iran, an agree- day. Fortunately, his death sentence was I will never forget that day when I overturned by an appeals court in ment that doesn’t allow inspection of military facilities, an agreement that arrived at the firehouse in Sandy Hook March of 2012. However, he was still and seeing the grief and pain experi- doesn’t disclose past secret research for convicted of aiding a hostile nation— enced by those families who learned for nuclear weapons, an agreement that that would be us, by the way—and was the first time that their beautiful chil- doesn’t ensure long-term inspections, found guilty of espionage. dren would not be coming home that an agreement that doesn’t maintain Bob Levinson, who is a retired DEA night. The searing memory of their sanctions in place until important and FBI agent, disappeared in March of faces and voices will be with me for- compliance benchmarks are made is 2007 while visiting Iran’s Kish Island. It ever. Their courage and strength in the not an agreement that would be good is very likely, many people believe, wake of that tragedy will inspire me enough. that Mr. Levinson is currently a pris- forever. oner in Iran. Just 3 weeks after he dis- We are facing a dangerous time. Iran It inspired many of our colleagues to appeared, Iranian state television re- is one of the chief perpetrators of ter- vote for the commonsense, sensible rorism in the world today. How we let ported that he was in the hands of Ira- measures that Senator TOOMEY and that country that has one example of nian security forces. Senator MANCHIN of West Virginia Why are we assuming that the Ira- bad behavior after another, one exam- helped to spearhead. It was a bipar- nians will agree to something much ple of hatred for Israel after another, tisan package of measures that was ad- more complicated when they will not one example of contempt for the vanced and advocated so ably by them let these four people go? Why wouldn’t United States after another, how we let and many of us tirelessly in those days we insist on that? that country become nuclear capable is before the vote. A majority of Senators Finally, Iran is responsible for kill- amazing to me, as it is to the world. voted in favor of that package of meas- ing and maiming thousands of Amer- That is why our friends question ures. Unfortunately, that majority did ican service men and women in Iraq whether they can depend on the United not reach 60 votes. But last night was and Iran from deadly, armor-piercing States of America any longer and why a time to renew and redouble our ef- improvised explosive devices that our enemies aren’t afraid of us, as you forts to prevent gun violence and to originated in Iran. They don’t deny it. would want your enemies to be. take positive, constructive, common- I think they take pride in it. I hope we don’t settle for a bad deal. sense, sensible steps to help prevent it The destabilizing impact of a nuclear I will say again that a bad deal is worse around the country. weapons-capable Iran is hard to over- than no deal at all. At the very outset of the evening, state. If you want to do one thing to I yield the floor. both Senator MURPHY and I requested a cast a huge shadow over the next dec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- moment of silence to honor the loved ade and perhaps decades of this cen- ator from Connecticut. ones and families in Charleston, SC. tury—unless that shadow somehow is GUN VIOLENCE Our hearts and prayers go out to them, removed before the end of the decade, Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, as they have since that unimaginable it is hard to imagine. last night a number of us from this tragedy. It was a violation of not only Sanctions, with the credible threat of Chamber and many of us from across human life but the sanctity of a place military force, were doing good until the country gathered for a remarkable of worship, just as Newtown involved we decided we would ease those sanc- evening to support and honor an orga- the violation of a place we regard as tions if Iran would come to the negoti- nization called Sandy Hook Promise. It among the safest, our schoolhouse— ating table. That began 2 years ago. is an organization that was created in killing our schoolchildren. Two years ago we said things we would the wake of the horrific, unspeakable When we finished that moment of si- insist on. Two years later, none of tragedy in Newtown that involved the lence, I am sure all of us retained the

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He meant to terrify, not just that has been ignored as of late, but we we were on that day in Newtown. kill. He meant to start a race war. He are unable to move forward with any But the message of last night was not was a racist and White supremacist, kind of constructive solution to this one of despair or desperation, it was and, rightly, has been regarded as problem or putting us on a path to deal one of hope and energy. That message someone who came to that church not with this because the President of the came from Nicole Hockley, Mark just to target innocent worshippers but United States simply refuses to come Barden, and Bill Sherlach, the families an entire community. He targeted the to an agreement in terms of how to of the Sandy Hook tragedy who came town of Charleston, the State of South deal with this and, in fact, doesn’t even here to Washington. They have contin- Carolina, and our Nation. His message bother to mention it. ued their work through Sandy Hook was not about hate for specific individ- We also have an issue that is part of Promise and other organizations to uals, it was hate for an entire race. make some good come from that evil. the problem; that is, an inefficient, in- We should recognize domestic ter- effective use of taxpayer money here in We can do it. We can make sure this rorism and racism for what it is. We country does more than grieve and re- Washington. The money that was hard- are not the only country with racists, earned by the people back home and member. We need to redouble our com- but we are a country with a uniquely mitment as a nation to make our Na- then deducted from their payroll in- high number of gun violence incidents. come and sent to the Federal Govern- tion safer and better, not just for those The shooting in Charleston was a 9 innocent people in the church in ment. It is not always used in an effec- physical manifestation of ideas that go tive, efficient way to address the nec- Charleston or the 26 innocent people in beyond this murderer. To prevent fu- a schoolhouse in Sandy Hook but for essary and essential issues the Federal ture shootings, we must understand Government deals with and that we the 11,000 people who are killed every and undercut the ideas for which he year on the streets of Hartford, New talk about here every day. Instead, it killed so he could advance. We need to goes into programs that can only be Haven, Stamford, in our rural and sub- call this problem for what it is and un- urban communities, and on our mili- deemed as waste, fraud, and abuse, and derstand it and fight it. Hate-inspired that is what I have been trying to high- tary bases. Every year, 11,000 people domestic terrorism is an evil all its throughout our country die from gun light for the past 15 weeks as we deal own. with the waste of the week. violence. We can make progress against gun vi- We will never eliminate all gun vio- olence. We know we can, just as surely Today, what I would like to talk lence. We will never stop all of the as 10 days ago no one thought the Con- about is a sweet deal. Everyone likes a deaths and killings, but we can save federate flag on State grounds in South sweet deal, right? Well, no, not quite lives. That is what the families of New- Carolina would ever be removed. No everyone and not always. But, unfortu- town said to me in the wake of their one ever thought, plausibly, that the nately, in this case what is a sweet tragedy, and that is what I hope our Governor of South Carolina would ever deal for some is actually a raw deal for Nation will say to itself in the wake of advocate it, and now that has hap- the American taxpayer. I am talking the Charleston tragedy. We will never pened, just as commonsense, sensible about the sugar subsidy. stop all evil, but we can take a stand measures against gun violence can hap- Currently, the U.S. Department of and stop some of it. pen. We can prevail. Nobody thought Agriculture, the USDA, issues loans to Last night, I recalled the conversa- sugar producers and allows them to tion I had with one of the moms when before Ronald Reagan was almost assassinated and Jim Brady was para- repay those loans with raw sugar if I was at the funeral of her child. When sugar prices fall below a certain price. I approached her, I said, somewhat ap- lyzed that the Brady bill would ever be passed. In fact, it took 10 years. After obtaining the sugar through this prehensively: When you are ready, I so-called loan, the USDA ends up with would like to talk to you about what So we are here in a marathon, not a sprint. We are here for the long haul. a bunch of sugar that it needs to resell, we can do together to stop gun violence and it resells that sugar at a dis- in this country. And she said, with We are not going away, not giving up, not abandoning this fight, and not sur- counted price. As a result, these loans tears in her eyes: I am ready now. That function as a price support for sugar, was the spirit the families from New- rendering to the forces of domestic ter- ensuring that sugar producers never town brought to our Capitol. That is rorism or racial hatred or gun violence. sell their product below the price de- the spirit I hope we can honor with ac- We are better than that as a nation. termined by the government—not the tion and not just with words on the As we leave and go back home for fair market but by the government. floor of the Senate or in the eulogies this recess, I hope we will not only This cost taxpayers nearly $300 million that will be given tomorrow. share the grief and pain of those brave We need to have an answer for those and courageous families in South Caro- in 2013 alone. I don’t have the figures victims of Charleston and Newtown lina who were so heroic in the face of yet for 2014. I assume that they are the and the 11,000 people who die needlessly evil but resolve that we will redouble same or that they may have fluctuated and senselessly every year from gun vi- our efforts to raise awareness and orga- a little bit up or down, depending on olence. We need to answer the question nize people who are of good will and the world sugar price. that all of us have: What can we do to want to stop gun violence and who If this sweet loan deal for sugar pro- stop gun violence? And there are some need to be heard because the vast ma- ducers isn’t enough—$300 million a answers, such as background checks, a jority of the American people want us year in cost—there is more. In addition ban on illegal trafficking, an end to to take commonsense, sensible meas- to providing a subsidy to sugar pro- straw purchases, mental health initia- ures to make America safer and better. ducers through the program I just de- tives, and school safety. Those are I thank the Presiding Officer. scribed, the Federal Government also some answers, and we should think of I yield the floor. enforces a system of quotas and tariffs other solutions. We need to work to- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. on imported sugar, thereby blocking gether, just as Sandy Hook Promise TILLIS). The Senator from Indiana. Americans’ fair-market access to has done, regardless of party, race or WASTEFUL SPENDING cheaper sugar and resulting in a large religion, where we live or what our in- Mr. COATS. Mr. President, today, I difference between the international or terest is because we have a common, am back on the floor of the Senate for global price of sugar and domestic shared interest in making our Nation the 15th installment of the waste of the sugar prices. In fact, the USDA’s sugar safer and better. week. We all know the debt clock is program has caused the price of Amer- That is why honoring both PAT ticking and that the Federal Govern- ican sugar to be about 40 percent high- TOOMEY and DEBBIE STABENOW was so ment is racking up trillions of dollars er than the global price, resulting in an

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Better sumers and provides a double benefit to issue. yet, why don’t we let the taxpayers the sugar industry. Artificially high sugar prices con- keep their hard-earned money rather As a result of these two sweet poli- tribute directly to increased costs that than send it to Washington to pay for cies, thousands of jobs in sugar-using hamstring budgets of businesses such waste and abuse that occurs almost on industries, particularly candy manu- as Lewis Bakeries and other bakeries a daily basis. facturers, have been lost, and the throughout Indiana. We are gradually creeping up to our American taxpayer pays for it all. Artificially high sugar prices affect $100 billion goal. I think we are going Now, why were these policies put in the large companies also, such as Kraft to have to go way beyond that, because place in the first place? Well, the glob- Foods. It has a marshmallow and car- these examples just keep rolling in. al price of sugar was much higher in amel plant in Kendallville, IN. They They are documented through non- the early 1980s. So the idea was that say that dismantling the sugar pro- partisan agencies related to Congress higher sugar prices would result in gram would enhance the competitive- and related to the Federal Govern- more sugar growers, and the more ness of U.S. food manufacturers. ment, including inspectors general and sugar growers we had, the more sugar If Congress were to terminate the various programs. Why are we spending would be produced, thus lowering the sugar subsidy program, which we have this money in the first place? The pro- price. That is how fair and free mar- tried to do year after year after year gram is wasted, it is abused, and it is kets work. It is a supply-and-demand and have not succeeded in passing it, misused. It doesn’t need to be in place. issue. But government interference we could save billions of dollars for So we are going to keep coming to through subsidies distorts the free- U.S. taxpayers, not just from the U.S. the floor week after week talking market price of goods, and in the case Treasury but also in the grocery bills about the waste of the week. No. 16 is of sugar, it results in a direct hit to the of American families. These savings on the way. Stay tuned. taxpayer and much higher costs for the could have extremely positive con- With that, I yield the floor. consumer of sugar-based products. sequences for our economy if they were I suggest the absence of a quorum. To this day, the sugar subsidy re- allowed to be used to support the econ- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mains a giveaway to sugar producers omy. clerk will call the roll. and a raw deal for sugar consumers. Ice According to an Iowa State Univer- The bill clerk proceeded to call the cream, doughnuts, cakes, pies—we sity study, if the sugar program were roll. know they are not the healthiest foods abolished, domestic sugar prices would Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask to eat, but they are some of the more fall by roughly a third—earlier we were unanimous consent that the order for desirable foods that we like to eat, par- talking about 40 percent—saving con- the quorum call be rescinded. ticularly after we have been forced to sumers, said this study, at least $2.9 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without eat broccoli and greens. Our mothers billion to $3.5 billion a year. And ac- objection, it is so ordered. raised us saying that you can’t have cording to a recent report by the non- Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, in ice cream or cake or pie after dinner partisan Congressional Budget Office, just a short period of time here in the unless you eat what is on your plate. eliminating this subsidy could save the Senate Chamber we will be voting on And so we should suffer through eating Federal Government at least $116 mil- fast-track legislation designed to cre- some of that green stuff—I don’t mean lion over 10 years. ate a very quick path through the Sen- to belittle that, it is healthy and we So here we have a subsidized program ate for the Trans-Pacific Partnership should do that, but I’m not going to by the Federal Government that is and for trade agreements to come tell the public what to eat. Neverthe- costing consumers billions per year. thereafter. less, it is these products and many oth- And here we have a second subsidized So I rise now to share with my col- ers that incorporate the cost of sugar program by the Federal Government leagues and to share with the Amer- in making the product that drive up that through its policies of pricing and ican people my concerns about this the price of the product simply because unfair practices, in my opinion, is cost- course of action. It is President Ken- of the subsidies that are provided by ing nearly $116 million a year to Amer- nedy who once said: ‘‘The trade of a na- this government through its policies to ican taxpayers. This is a perfect exam- tion expresses, in a very concrete way, sugar producers. ple of an outdated government program its aims and aspirations.’’ What are our The end result is companies not that is hurting consumers and wasting aims and aspirations in the context of being able to provide the jobs they taxpayer dollars. The net effect of the this trade agreement and fast-track? would like to provide or to be the dy- program is that Americans are paying From my perspective, the thing that namic industry they would like to be, higher prices for sugar and more taxes really matters is whether this trade and that puts them in a less than com- to pay for the sugar subsidy. agreement will create good-paying jobs petitive position against our overseas So what is a sweet deal for the sugar or will destroy good-paying jobs. Will producers. Many companies in my producers is a raw deal for the Amer- this trade agreement make the Amer- home State of Indiana have been af- ican consumer. It is a subsidy—a pack- ican economy work better for working fected by this subsidy. Let me give a age of subsidies that only go to the Americans? I feel it fails the test. I am couple of examples. producers and deny the consumers the going to explain why. The Albanese Confectionery Group, right to have reasonable prices for Now, it is true that the trade agree- Inc., is a renowned Indiana-based man- sugar in accordance with international ment is complex. It is multidimen- ufacturer of confections, including the pricing. sional. It has a dimension that deals World’s Best Gummi Bears—in Ger- I have joined with a bipartisan group with intellectual property, with the ex- many they call them Gooies; here we of my colleagues in supporting legisla- tension of copyrights and patents and call them Gummis—Gold Label Choco- tion, the Sugar Reform Act, introduced protections for trade secrets. That is lates, and other products. They are a by Senator SHAHEEN from New Hamp- certainly a win for protecting an inno- very successful manufacturer. They es- shire, that would end the sugar sub- vation economy and innovation by timate they could save $3 million annu- sidy. If we could pass this legislation, Americans and American companies. ally by having access to sugar from the it would result in a savings of at least It has an agricultural section. We world market price. But, no, they are $116 million, according to the Congres- have sought out an analysis of the ag- not allowed to do that. They are forced sional Budget Office. ricultural section, but don’t have one to buy it at the U.S.-subsidized pro- So today I add to our chart $116 mil- yet. But those in the know say there is ducer price, which is, as I indicated lion of savings that the government a good chance that the tariffs that are

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By various estimates that re- ards, you raise your costs, you raise is about manufacturing. We have mul- sulted in job losses of between 2.7 mil- your pay, and you raise your standard tinational companies that are seeking lion and 3.2 million American jobs. of living. So we are going to move to be able to make things at the lowest Or let’s look at South Korea. Re- those jobs to Mexico. possible cost. That is the heart of this member how folks said that this would This is tremendous leverage if you trade agreement, as with other trade facilitate so much access to consumers are an owner of a multinational, if you agreements. That means being able to in South Korea, and it would not have own stock in a multinational, if you incorporate into an economic circle a big impact on our trade deficit? The are an investor in a multinational, be- countries where the costs are very low South Korea agreement was signed in cause you can sell—you can produce to make things. That is certainly the 2011 or ratified. So comparing 2010 to your product at lower costs by playing case with this trade agreement. 2014—just 4 years—the trade deficit off economy against economy—at the This trade agreement includes a cou- ballooned. It ballooned from $10 billion world market price and you make more ple of countries that have no minimum to $25 billion. The resulting job losses money. wage and others that have a very low are estimated to have been between But if you are a worker in the United minimum wage. We are really talking 75,000 and 150,000 jobs. Now, when I say States who is being played against a about Vietnam, Malaysia, and Mexico. jobs, maybe that is abstract. So let’s worker in Vietnam, it is a bad deal. If In Vietnam they have a regional min- translate this to families. Between the you are a worker in Vietnam being imum wage. So it varies from place to low estimates and the high estimates, played off against a worker in Malay- place. You hear different amounts, but we are talking about 3.3 to 4 million sia, it is a bad deal. roughly it is 60 to 75 cents per hour. In American families losing their jobs— That is not all that is wrong with Malaysia it is $1.54. In Mexico it is 66 good-paying manufacturing jobs. You this arrangement. Let’s look at the cents. Well, those are all incredibly low know, there is no better foundation for various things that could have made compared to the American minimum a family than a good-paying job. fast-track stronger and that are not in wage of $7.25. So when we pull away that founda- fast-track. We have heard a lot of con- Of course, many of our States have tion by striking agreements that send versation and a lot of presentation that State minimum wages that are higher. our jobs overseas, that is utterly dev- this is a gold-standard framework, that But the minimum wage is only a part astating to families across our Nation this is a new style of trade agreement. of the puzzle. When you include the and certainly to families in my home But the fact is that key provisions that cost of labor in the United States, you State of Oregon and certainly to fami- could have made it a gold standard or have to include such things as workers’ lies in every single State. So you can- a new strategy are not there. compensation and set aside expenses not be pro-family and also be for ship- Let’s start with the fact that there is for Social Security and disability in- ping our good-paying jobs overseas. no minimum wage required in this surance and the cost of maintaining There is no government program that agreement—not even a minimum wage safe working standards, which are rig- substitutes for a good-paying job. of $1 an hour, which would have cer- orously enforced. That is why I am so deeply disturbed tainly affected Mexico or Vietnam— So when you compare all of that, you about the outline of the agreement and no mechanism for where there is a probably have a labor ratio that is on that we are undertaking. Each and minimum wage, to increase it gradu- the order of about 20 to 1. That is a every time that improvements to ally over time to help lift up workers playing field tilted against the Amer- wages here in the U.S. come up, the in our poorest nations and to reduce ican worker at a 20-to-1 ratio for manu- makers will say: If you raise your the gap and level out the playing field facturing. That is certainly not a level wages, if you add family vacation or between low-wage countries and high- playing field. Our companies will say family leave or sick leave or medical wage countries such as the United time and again: Here in America, we leave or help with daycare for your States. will thrive with anyone in the world on children—you know what—we may just Second, the agreement does not ad- a level playing field. But when the have to move our manufacturing over- dress currency manipulation. Everyone costs are 20 to 1—that is, when the seas or we may have to move our sup- in international trade understands that costs overseas in countries such as ply chain overseas or we may have to tariffs can be replaced by a pseudo-tar- Vietnam, Malaysia, and Mexico are produce less at the factory here and iff through currency manipulation, lower than in the United States on a more at the factory overseas. through intervention in the currency 20-to-1 ratio—that is a playing field It does not stop there. The construc- market. In 2009, when I came to the steeply tilted against the United tion that is envisioned by our multi- Senate, our Congress estimated that States. national manufacturers in pursuit of the currency manipulation by China So it is no wonder that in previous their low-cost production is not just to amounted to a 25-percent tariff on agreements we have seen an increase in play off the United States against Ma- American products and a 25-percent trade deficits and a big loss of jobs here laysia or the United States against subsidy to Chinese products. Why in the United States of America. Let’s Mexico or the United States against would we agree to an arrangement take a look at three of those cases. Vietnam—although all of that will hap- where currency manipulation can In 1993, we signed the North America pen—it is also to play off each of those produce a tariff against our products Free Trade Agreement. That incor- low-cost countries against each of and a subsidy to our competitors with- porated Mexico into our economic cir- them. in that framework? cle. So let’s compare the trade deficit So they can say to China, which has Third, we have had a problem with in 1992, a year before, with 2014. In the a certain cost structure and is not yet the loss of our sovereignty on health course of those years, the trade deficit envisioned to be part of the Trans-Pa- issues, environmental issues, and con- increased from $5.3 billion to $53.8 bil- cific Partnership but does benefit from sumer issues by giving that sov- lion. That is a massive, massive WTO access: China, your costs are ereignty away and that decision- change. Now, by various estimates that going up. Oh, you are enforcing those making away to an international translates into a job loss of between environmental laws, and your costs are panel. Just weeks ago, under the World 480,000 to 680,000 jobs. So half a million going up. Oh, you are adding health Trade Organization structure—the Americans lost good-paying jobs as a standards, labor standards, and your WTO structure—we lost a case, and the result of NAFTA. costs are going up. You are paying outcome of that case was that here in Let’s take a look at China. China overtime, and your costs are going up. America we are not allowed to label came into the World Trade Organiza- We are going to shift more of our man- our meat ‘‘Produced in America.’’

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It is terest of this Nation for our consumers It is virtually impossible, after a coun- this: When you create trade agree- to be able to know where their meat is try has failed to come up to standards, ments that are great for investors but raised, if our consumers want to exer- to go back and retroactively enforce are terrible for workers, that drives in- cise some patriotic decisionmaking and those standards without some new equality. That is why I encourage my support American ranchers, they ought mechanism, some new strategy. But colleagues to vote no when it comes to to be able to do so. We ought to be able there is no new mechanism or strategy the fast-track legislation being voted to have that law and not give away our that applies in this situation, nothing on later today. It is wrong for America lawmaking authority to an inter- that would solve the Guatamala case because it is wrong as far as solving in- national panel. and actually end with it being adju- equality. It is wrong for America be- So this is an investor-state dispute dicated. cause it is wrong for working families settlement panel of three corporate To continue with the challenges to to have their jobs shipped overseas. It lawyers, who can be advocates in one this fast-track, the failures of this fast- is wrong because it does not fulfill the case and the judges in the next. It does track, there is nothing in this that provision of working for working Ameri- not provide anything close to an appro- vides for Congress to be consulted when cans. priate mechanism to decide issues of other nations dock; that is, tie on to Thank you, Mr. President. health, safety, and the environment. the framework that will exist in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- We could have taken those off the table Trans-Pacific Partnership. ator from Rhode Island. so that if we wanted to control a dan- We had an amendment here on the Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I gerous environmental toxin such as floor that if China was to try to dock ask unanimous consent to speak for up cancer-causing flame retardants in our with the TPP and become a TPP fully to 15 minutes as in morning business. carpets, we could do so without going privileged member, it would have to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without afoul of trade agreements. come back to the United States for objection, it is so ordered. But there was no effort to protect our consideration. That would give us a CLIMATE CHANGE health and safety here in America in chance to look at China’s currency ma- Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I this trade agreement. If we really be- nipulation or China’s cheating on am on the floor today for the 104th lieved that we were going to have a international intellectual property. time—one of these days, I am going to new-order agreement, we would have That would give us a chance to exam- get it right—to urge that we wake up an enforcement mechanism for labor ine a whole facet of things. But no re- to the dangers of climate change. standards and for environmental stand- quirement like that exists. The scientific community has been ards. We have heard folks talk on the To add on to everything else, now, sounding the alarm for decades. Our floor that there are such new enforce- because of the way this process has most respected scientific institutions ment standards. So I am aggrieved to proceeded, there is no guarantee that are virtually unanimous in their ver- report to you that that is simply not there will be trade adjustment assist- dict: Carbon pollution from humans’ the case. ance for families who lose their jobs burning of fossil fuels is warming our Now, let’s start with the fact that we when their jobs go overseas, no assist- atmosphere and oceans, raising and could have required the passage of laws ance in training. acidifying our seas, loading the dice for before countries are admitted into the I find it absurd that the same folks more extreme weather, and disrupting trade agreement and required that who say that there will be virtually no the natural systems upon which we all they bring their environmental stand- jobs lost proceed to say that the cost of depend. They are not alone. ards, their legal standards, and their compensating families by giving some Our defense and intelligence commu- labor standards up to snuff before ad- minimal training to them when they nities warn us of the threats these cli- mission and then show that they were lose their jobs will be vastly expensive mate disruptions pose to our national actually implementing them and have and that America can’t afford it. So on security and to international stability. a 2-year demonstration period to show the one hand they say there will be no Public health officials warn that that they were actually enforcing jobs lost. On the other hand they say greenhouse gas pollution and its effects them. Because that is the easiest point that so many jobs will be lost that it trigger human health risks. at which to bring nations accountable will be too expensive for our Nation to Economists—even very conservative before they are members of the trade afford. So they are OK with leaving ones—have long recognized the distor- agreement, before they get the lower American families not only stranded tion of energy markets ignoring the tariffs. That is the point you have in- without jobs but stranded with no true cost of carbon pollution. centive. That is the point you have le- training to try to find new jobs in the Our government’s accountants now verage. But there was no effort to force economy. list climate change as one of the most countries, to require countries to meet If we go back to where I started with significant threats to America’s fiscal those minimum standards before being President Kennedy and his vision that stability. The new Republican CBO admitted into this trade agreement. the trade of a nation expresses in a chief even put sea level rise and in- We could have had some form of concrete way its aims and aspirations, creased storm activity from climate snapback provision that said: If you our aim should be to create good-pay- change into his budget outlook just fail in bringing your laws into according jobs here in America. Our aspira- last week. ance on the environmental side or the tion should be to create a trade agree- Of course, voices of faith call to us. labor side, if you fail to enforce your ment that works for working families. They plead that we heed the moral im- laws, then tariffs snap back. But there Unfortunately, this trade agreement is peratives of protecting God’s creation, is no snapback provision in this agree- constructed around a different aspira- seeking justice for all people, and ment. tion, one of maximizing the value of meeting our own responsibilities to fu- We could have expanded the dumping stock in the multinational manufacture generations. provisions in international law to give turing corporations, and that is done His Holiness the Dalai Lama has a way to take on situations where by shipping our jobs overseas. That is called for us to ‘‘develop a sense of the countries are producing at low cost be- the wrong aim for this Nation. That is oneness of humanity’’ and address cli- cause they are not abiding by the goals the wrong aim for our working fami- mate change. in the environmental or the labor area, lies. We have seen the impact of Korea. The Archbishop of Canterbury re- but there is no such provision envi- We have seen the impact of China join- cently issued a declaration, along with sioned or required in fast-track or an- ing the WTO. We have seen the impact other British religious leaders, warning ticipated in the Trans-Pacific Partner- of Mexico and NAFTA. As a result, we of the ‘‘huge challenge’’ of climate ship. have lost millions of good-paying jobs change and supporting an international In the course of our trade agree- in our Nation and undermined the suc- climate treaty to be negotiated in ments, there has been only one situa- cess of millions of American families. Paris this December.

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Ever since calling for vigorous action against cli- most directly. As a result, Pope the Citizens United ruling gave pol- mate disruption and global socio- Francis says, we who have profited luters the ability to inject unlimited economic injustice, reminding us that most from burning fossil fuels owe a and untold amounts of money into our ‘‘social justice, sustainable abundance, debt to the rest of the world. He calls elections, the tsunami of their slime a healthy Earth, and spiritual fulfill- it our ‘‘ecological debt.’’ has drowned honest debate on climate ment are inseparable.’’ The United States has produced more change. Senators who once supported Last week, Pope Francis, the world- carbon dioxide than any other nation. commonsense legislation have gone si- wide leader of the Catholic Church, Our historical responsibility calls us to lent as stones under the threat of the which is the largest Christian denomi- help other nations develop cleaner en- polluters’ spending. Getting past the nation in the world, the largest Chris- ergy, relieve their systematized pov- dark influence of the fossil fuel indus- tian denomination in the United erty, and soften the blow of climate try will indeed take some light and States, and the largest Christian de- change. This responsibility, this call some courage, especially on the part of nomination in my home State of Rhode from Pope Francis matters particu- the Republican majority whom they so Island, added his charismatic voice to larly for America, the indispensable relentlessly bully and cajole. But we the call. and the exceptional nation. Years ago, must do it. Again, mankind will not In the Roman Catholic Church, an Daniel Webster described the work of forget this failure of conscience and re- encyclical is a papal letter sent to all our Founding Fathers as having ‘‘set sponsibility. bishops. It is considered among the the world an example.’’ From John Senator SCHATZ and I have even of- most authoritative documents of Winthrop to Ronald Reagan, we have fered legislation rooted in conservative Catholic teaching. Rather than just an called ourselves a city on a hill, set free-market principles. We would put a internal communication to the clergy, high for the world to witness, to emu- fee on carbon pollution and return all however, this encyclical of Pope late. the revenue to the American people. It Francis on climate change is explicitly would reduce carbon pollution 40 per- addressed to ‘‘every single living per- Should we ignore the climate disrup- cent by 2025 and be a significant down- son on this planet.’’ It is entitled tion we have caused, Pope Francis payment on our ecological debt to the ‘‘Laudato Si’,’’ or ‘‘Praise Be to You,’’ warns, ‘‘those who will have to suffer world and, by the way, it would gen- a reference to the ‘‘Canticle of the the consequences of what we are trying erate significant tax cuts and economic Sun’’ by St. Francis of Assisi, the pa- to hide will not forget this failure of benefits for American families and tron saint of the environment, friend of conscience and responsibility.’’ In say- businesses in the process. I urge friends the poor, and namesake of this Pope. ing that, Pope Francis aligns squarely This encyclical accepts and affirms with Daniel Webster’s warning from across the aisle, please, take a serious what we know about climate change: that same speech—his warning about look at our bill. In seeking a solution to the climate that most is due to the greenhouse our American experiment in popular crisis, Pope Francis asks each of us to gases emitted by human activity; that liberty: ‘‘The last hopes of mankind, ‘‘draw constantly from [our] deepest seas are rising, oceans acidifying, polar therefore, rest with us; and if it should convictions about love, justice, and ice melting; that weather is worsening be proclaimed that our example had be- peace.’’ He dares us even ‘‘to turn what at the extremes; and that basic sys- come an argument against the experi- is happening to the world into our own tems of life on our planet home are ment, the knell of popular liberty personal suffering’’—into our own per- being disrupted. would be sounded throughout the He writes: earth.’’ sonal suffering—‘‘and thus discover [W]e need only take a frank look at the Pope Francis’s encyclical even has what each of us can do about it.’’ He facts to see that our common home is falling something to say directly to us in Con- urges us to recognize the systems into serious disrepair. . . . [T]hings are now gress. He says: around us—the financial systems, the reaching a breaking point. . . . [H]umanity To take up these responsibilities, and the industrial systems, the economic sys- has disappointed God’s expectations. costs they entail, politicians will inevitably tems, the political systems—are draw- The Earth herself, he says, ‘‘groans clash with the mindset of short-term gain ing us down a destructive and unjust in travail.’’ and results which dominates present-day ec- path. Pope Francis tells us that ‘‘humanity onomics and politics. But if they are coura- But his encyclical to the world illu- is called to recognize the need for geous, they will attest to their God-given minates another path—a compas- changes of lifestyle, production, and dignity and leave behind a testimony of self- sionate path, blazed with abiding faith less responsibility. consumption, in order to combat this in the human family, a path toward the warming or at least the human causes Remember the Pharisees. Remember preservation of our common home and which produce or aggravate it.’’ Spe- the traders and the money changers in our common decency. The choice of cifically, he says that ‘‘technology the temple. If we choose to ignore the which path we take will be a fateful based on the use of highly polluting call of the Pope and of leaders of faith one. fossil fuels needs to be progressively around the world and choose to protect I yield the floor. replaced without delay.’’ the side that is polluting and destroy- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. The Pope reminds us that as we in ing, even when we see right before our CRUZ). The Senator from Oregon. power sleepwalk through this crisis, we faces its ravage of our natural world, Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, before he are hurting people who have no voice its harm to the poor, its robbery of fu- leaves the floor, let me just commend today. First, we harm future genera- ture generations, what are we then? the Senator from Rhode Island. He has tions, leaving them a world that, to use What are we then? Jesus himself, the made a number of important points his own words, ‘‘is beginning to look Lamb of God, lost his temper twice, the this afternoon, but I am particularly more and more like an immense pile of Bible tells us; once at the Pharisees pleased my colleague has laid out, in filth.’’ and once at the traders and money such a thoughtful way, the implica- ‘‘[T]he world is a gift which we have changers in the temple. He went after tions of the Pope’s encyclical. This was freely received and must share with them with a lash, actually. Are we to very important as a major new focus of others,’’ the Pope writes. ‘‘Intergenera- take their side now? Must we, in the the debate, and I really commend my tional solidarity is not optional, but Senate, serve Caesar in every single colleague. rather a basic question of justice.’’ thing? Is there no light left here at all? I suspect we are now on 101 or 102— The Pope also emphasizes that when Here in the Senate, the hand of greed oh, 104. I was there for 100, so I must we damage that gift, we inflict par- lies so heavily upon us. Please, may have missed one along the way. But I

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Mr. President, I tices that cost our workers good-pay- some of our priorities with respect to thank the Senator very kindly. ing jobs. My colleagues and I believe enforcing the Customs law. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, today the Senate has offered now the right So after the pro-trade Democrats met the Senate is taking major steps to- plan to fight back against the trade on Monday night, I talked with Chair- ward a new, more progressive trade cheats and protect American jobs and man RYAN with respect to these issues. policy that will shut the door on the protect our companies from abuse. We intend to champion provisions by 1990s North American Free Trade It really starts with what is called Senator SHAHEEN which will help our Agreement once and for all. the ENFORCE Act, which is a proposal small businesses take full advantage of One of the major ways this overall I first offered years ago that will give trade. A lot of people say, oh, trade package accomplishes this goal is by our Customs agency more tools to bills are for the big guys; the big guys kicking our trade enforcement into crack down on the cheaters. Then, we are the ones who are going to benefit. high gear. Later today, the Senate is have a bipartisan, bicameral agree- I have always thought big guys can going to vote to go to conference with ment on the need for an unfair trade take care of themselves. They have lots the House on strong bipartisan legisla- alert. That is another major upgrade of people to stand up for them. But tion that was passed by the Chamber that responds to what we heard compa- what Senator SHAHEEN is saying—and only a few weeks ago by a vote of 78 to nies and labor folks say again and it is particularly important in my 20. again. What they would say is that home State, where we have mostly It has long been my view that vig- trade enforcement laws get there too small businesses. Senator SHAHEEN is saying she is going to make sure, as orous enforcement of our trade laws late. They get there too late. The plant part of the enforcement efforts, we beef must be at the forefront of any modern is closed, the jobs are gone, the hopes up the effort to help small businesses, approach to trade at this unique time and dreams of working families are particularly at the State level—not at in history. One of the first questions shattered. So what we said is we are the Federal level, at the State level— many citizens ask is, I hear there is going to start using some of the data promote these efforts to have more talk in Washington, DC, about passing and the information we have to have a markets for our small businesses in the a new trade law. How about first en- real trade alert so we can spot what is export field. forcing the laws that are on the books? coming up and get that information to This has been an area I long have In addition to Senator SHAHEEN’s our communities and our working fam- amendment, as far as those Customs sought to change, and we are beginning ilies and our companies to protect our markers are concerned, we are also to do this with this legislation and I workers. So this unfair trade alert is going to make the environmental pro- want to describe it. For me, this goes another major upgrade in how we tack- tection provisions I just described au- back to the days when I chaired the le enforcing our trade laws. thored by Senator BENNET a priority Senate’s Subcommittee on Inter- My view is that any bill that comes and Senator CANTWELL’s trade enforce- national Trade and Competitiveness. out of that enforcement conference, ment trust fund. I am very hopeful We saw such widespread cheating, such the Customs conference, needs to re- about the trade enforcement trust fund widespread flouting of our trade laws, flect important American priorities, as well. Suffice it to say, there is inter- my staff and I set up a sting operation. and that should certainly include est on both sides of the aisle because We set up a sting operation to catch smart protection of our environmental there is an awareness that, again, we the cheats; in effect, almost inviting treasures. When our trade agreements can have some trade laws, but we are these people to try to use a Web site to establish rules on environmental pro- going to need some resources in order evade the laws. They came out of no- tection, they have to be enforced with to make sure they are implemented. So where because they said: Hey, cheating the same vigor as the rules that knock I think that trade enforcement trust has gotten pretty easy. Let’s sign up. down barriers for businesses overseas. fund is another very important pri- And we caught a lot of people. Our colleague from Colorado Senator ority, and it is one that the pro-trade So we said, from that point on, that BENNET offered, in my view, a very con- Democrats have said would be part of we were going to make sure any new structive proposal that is going to ac- our short list in terms of our Customs trade legislation took, right at the cen- complish this important goal. It was markers. ter, an approach that would protect overwhelmingly agreed to by the Com- As I noted, when I have town meet- hard-working Americans from the mis- mittee on Finance and passed by the ings at home—I have had more than 730 deeds of trade cheats. In fact, the core Senate, and I would like to note that of them and am going to have more of of the bipartisan legislation that heads much of the good work done by Sen- them this upcoming week—I do find into conference is a jobs bill—a jobs ator BENNET mirrors what my col- people say that everybody in Wash- bill that will protect American workers league in the other body, Congressman ington talks about new laws, new pro- and our exporters from those kinds of BLUMENAUER, is doing on this issue as posals, trade ideas: Enforce the laws on rip-offs by those who would flout the well. the books first. It has been too hard— trade laws. It is my view—and why it was impor- too hard in the past—for our busi- The fact is, when you finally get tant to hear from Senator WHITE- nesses, particularly our small busi- tough enforcement of our trade laws, it HOUSE—that climate change is one of nesses, to get the enforcement that is a jobs bill—a true jobs bill—because the premier challenges of our time. It matters, enforcement with teeth, en- you are doing a better job of enforcing is critical to make sure this enforce- forcement that serves as a real deter- the laws that protect the good-paying ment package sends the right message rent to cheating. jobs of American workers. on environmental issues. Whether the So this legislation is our chance to I guess some people think we are issue at hand is climate change, fish- demonstrate that strengthening trade going to get that tougher enforcement eries or conservation, this package— enforcement—enforcement of the trade by osmosis. We are going to get it be- the package we are going to be dealing laws—will now be an integral part of a cause we are going to pass a law, start- with in the Customs conference— new modern approach to trade, an ap- ing today with the conference agree- strikes the right balance for the envi- proach that says we are not part of the ment that is going to have real teeth in ronment. 1990s on trade, where nobody had Web it—real teeth in it—to enforce our I also want to take a moment to sites and iPhones and the like. We have trade laws. build on what I discussed yesterday a modern trade policy with the center- Foreign companies and nations em- with respect to the Democratic prior- piece enforcing our trade laws. ploy a whole host of complicated ities that my colleagues and I are Our policies are going to give Amer- schemes and shadowy tactics to break going to fight for in conference. This ica’s trade enforcers the tools they

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Getting behind vote yes later today on the motion to about whether the bills will get paid or SHERROD BROWN’s proposal to strength- send the enforcement bill to conference if they are going to have food on their en our trade laws, to stop unfair trade and work on a bipartisan basis, as we table. so foreign companies do not undercut did in the Finance Committee, to put Along with trade adjustment assist- American workers and manufacturers strong trade enforcement legislation ance, this legislation will reinstate the ought to be an American priority—a on the President’s desk. health coverage tax credit that expired red, white, and blue priority, a priority Now, I would also like to briefly at the end of last year. The majority of for every Member of this body. make some remarks on the trade ad- workers in this country—tens of mil- I am proud to have worked with Sen- justment assistance package. As we lions of middle-class people and their ator BROWN on this important issue. I have said, later today, the Senate is families—get health insurance through thank him for the fact that he has going to take a series of votes that their employer. The health coverage brought this up again and again and again speak to how we kick off a new tax credit guarantees that workers and again. I said quite some time ago that progressive era in trade policy that families affected by trade are going to we weren’t going to let this package closes the books on the trade ideas of still be able to see their doctor. If they become law without the Leveling the the 1990s once and for all. get sick or suffer an injury, they aren’t Playing Field Act authored by Senator Once again, a key part of that effort going to face colossal medical bills or BROWN at the outset. That is going to is protecting our workers and ensuring the threat of bankruptcy. They get be the case, and I thank him for his that more trade means everybody has protection, and they get it until they work. an opportunity to get ahead. That is are back on their feet. The three programs—the Trade Ad- why the package of legislation under In the process of bringing this legis- justment Assistance Program, the debate expands and extends the support lation together, my friend and col- health coverage tax credit, Senator system for America’s workers called league on the Finance Committee Sen- BROWN’s Leveling the Playing Field trade adjustment assistance. ator BROWN offered a proposal that Act—are now moving through the Sen- Now, this program dates back to the goes a long way, in my view, to ate alongside legislation that creates days of President Kennedy. President strengthening our enforcement of key new economic opportunities for impov- Kennedy, during his push for the Trade trade laws. It is called the Leveling the erished countries in Africa and other Expansion Act of 1962, called it ‘‘a pro- Playing Field Act. I urge the Senate places around the world. This trade gram to afford time for American ini- majority leader to include this impor- package will extend the biggest of tiative, American adaptability and tant legislation in the TAA bill, both these programs, the African Growth American resiliency to assert them- because it is a good policy and it is a and Opportunity Act—what is called selves.’’ Since then, this program has sign that both parties are working on AGOA—for 10 years. I am a strong be- been extended by Republican and issues that are logical bipartisan prior- liever in AGOA. It works for our coun- Democratic Presidents. The program is ities. Leveling the playing field—and I try, it works for Africa, and it builds a now a lifeline for more than 100,000 can say this at this point in the debate. stronger economic future for so many Americans, including 3,000 Oregonians If we look at the Senate Finance Com- around the world. We worked hard who receive job training and financial mittee files, leveling the playing field again on a bipartisan basis in the Fi- support. The heart of it is to provide a was a top priority for those in the nance Committee to find ways to springboard to new opportunities, and unions—the steel unions and others— strengthen AGOA. That was the point it guarantees that workers and their and it was also a top priority for their of our hearing, to find ways to families don’t get knocked off stride companies. So having this policy in strengthen it, extend it for another when times are tough. In my view, it is trade adjustment assistance is exactly decade, and the committee came to- a core element of what I call trade the kind of bipartisan work the Amer- gether on a bipartisan basis to make done right. ican people want done—business, labor, smart improvements. As I noted yesterday, Tim Nesbitt, Democrats, Republicans—a strong Once again, we see the value of a pro- former past president of the Oregon record of evidence as to why it is need- gressive trade policy. Two of our very AFL–CIO, essentially said our legisla- ed. This legislation is going to be the outstanding colleagues—my colleague tion was a blueprint for trade done difference between steelworkers and Senator COONS on this side of the aisle right. paper workers being on the job or being and our friend Senator ISAKSON on the Now, for 11⁄2 years, the Trade Adjust- laid off because it ensures that the other side of the aisle—are always ment Assistance Program has been remedies of trade law—what is called working in a bipartisan way, pointing running at reduced strength. But that countervailing duty law, anti-dumping out that this is what our country is all is going to change once this legislation law—is going to be available to work- about, and certainly creating opportu- becomes law. The funding for trade ad- ers and their companies earlier and in nities for impoverished parts of the justment assistance goes back up to a a more comprehensive way. It is going world is a core American priority. level that will cover everybody who to protect jobs, which is a priority of Hearts and minds around the world are qualifies. Once again, service workers both political parties. hoping we will have this kind of leader- will be eligible for the program because I made mention how important this ship. in today’s economy they are facing was to me. My first hearing—my first I will close, and I think this will be competition from overseas as well. hearing when I became chairman of the my last comment before the vote. It is Trade adjustment assistance would Finance Committee’s trade sub- my view that for all who want to see take into account competition from committee—was on trade enforcement. trade done right, for all who want anywhere in the world, not just from So I could have chosen a lot of topics. American workers to thrive in the 21st our trade agreement partners. We could have talked about exports, century, getting behind these key pro- These are significant improvements hugely important to my State. We grams is an ideal way to do it. By sup- that I will tell the Presiding Officer could have talked about the fact that porting this legislation, the Congress and colleagues I fought very hard for in the trade laws haven’t kept up with the reaffirms what President Kennedy real- what were negotiations that really digital age, hugely important to my ly rhapsodized over half a century ago: lasted well over 6 months with Chair- State. I said my first hearing was going You get behind these programs, and it man HATCH and Chairman RYAN. I be- to be on trade enforcement. reaffirms America’s commitment to lieve these changes are going to make My good friend from United Steel- American initiative, to adaptability, a big difference for workers across our workers, Leo Gerard, together with the and resiliency. Nation who fall on tough times. If U.S. Steel chairman, Mario Longhi, I encourage all of my colleagues to China manages to lure a manufacturer spoke at length about how American vote yes to support these important away from the United States, for exam- workers wanted to see the Senate and programs when we vote later today.

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I will be sup- Once we are done with that bill, we deficit almost literally exploded since porting the TAA bill. will consider the trade adjustment as- 2000, when this body and the other body TRIBUTE TO CASEY ADEN-WANSBURY sistance bill that was originally pack- moved forward on PNTR. We saw it But before I talk about that, I would aged together with the fast-track bill. I with the Central American Free Trade like to recognize my chief of staff, will support TAA. It is far from per- Agreement, when President Bush had Casey Aden-Wansbury, who has never fect. For one thing, it simply does not to wake in the middle of the night and been on the floor before. She asked to provide enough assistance. But it will get on the phone with Republican be on the floor today, since she is leav- go a long way toward providing help Member after Republican Member to ing. Of course, I said yes. for workers who are displaced by trade, get them to change their vote on fast- But I said that so that I could talk as we know some will be. track so he could get the Central about you, Casey. You didn’t know I also strongly support the Leveling American Free Trade Agreement, that. You have to sit through this. the Playing Field Act, which is in- which he sold in the name of counter- Casey has served in my office since I cluded in this package along with TAA. terrorism. We saw it in the South Ko- joined the Senate in July of 2009. She is Senator BROWN’s bill, of which I am rean trade agreement, when this Presi- leaving Washington next week and is proud to be a cosponsor, would help dent made promises of more job cre- heading to San Francisco, where her strengthen our trade remedy laws—the ation and higher wages, neither of husband will be starting an amazing laws that enforce our trade policies and which has borne out. new job. Jamo has a great job, and he protect our domestic industries from We have seen big promises and bad has been so supportive of you, Casey, dumped and subsidized imports from results on trade issue after trade issue and also of Casey’s parents. You will other countries. after trade issue after trade issue. We now be much closer to them. In Minnesota, I have seen firsthand have seen it through the Presidencies I am very excited for Casey, but I the damage that happens when we of George Bush 1, Bill Clinton, George wish she weren’t leaving. Everyone in don’t have—and just as importantly, Bush 2, and now Barack Obama. my office is going to miss you—no one can’t enforce—strong trade protec- As I said, this body should not give more than me. tions. In the last few months alone, we up its authority to make better trade When my grandson was 30 minutes have seen what happens when countries agreements. In essence, what we are old, I held him in my arms, and I said unfairly dump their goods here. Nearly saying in this body with this vote, to him: It is all staff. 1,000 Minnesotans in the Iron Range which will take place within the hour It is true. It is all staff. Casey has are losing their jobs after a flood of or so, is that we are willing to give up been an amazing chief of staff. She is dumped steel imports. these powers to the executive branch the most focused, determined person I The Leveling the Playing Field Act to give us more of the same, trade know. would help improve our anti-dumping agreements that don’t work for our I am a member of the Writers Guild laws, including restoring Congress’s communities, don’t work for our work- and the Screen Actors Guild. I get original intent in setting the standard ers, don’t work for our families, and screeners. We got ‘‘Zero Dark Thirty’’ for when a domestic industry is materi- don’t work for our small businesses. sent to me during the awards season. ally injured by unfairly traded foreign While this Chamber will vote on My wife and I were in our living room. imports. We need to be able to respond trade promotion authority today, so- We put ‘‘Zero Dark Thirty’’ on. At a effectively when dumped imports are called fast-track, it doesn’t mean we certain point in the movie, I said to harming our domestic iron and steel throw in the towel on the congres- Franni: The lead character reminds me industry and the workers in that indus- sional oversight of our Nation’s trade of someone. Finally, I said: It is Casey. try or when those imports are harming policy. Moving forward with fast-track If Casey had been in the CIA, I think other industries, as is happening now. means it is more critical than ever we would have gotten bin Laden a lit- This bill will be an important step in that we protect Congress’s prerogative tle earlier. enabling that more effective response. to have a say on a deal that could off- Casey deserves an enormous amount With these provisions, we are standing set 40 percent of the world’s economy. of credit for all the work that I and our up for American manufacturers by put- Members on both sides of the aisle, office have been able to get done in my ting in place and enforcing fair trade Members on both sides of this debate, first term—the day-to-day work that practices. supporters and opponents, Republicans we do to improve the lives of people in For these reasons, I will be voting for and Democrats, a good mix of each, Minnesota and across the country. the trade adjustment assistance bill, have had conversations with me and Whether it was mental health in and I look forward to its being enacted many others about how this deal, the schools or improving workforce train- into law. Trans-Pacific Partnership, is too secre- ing or protecting net neutrality or de- Thank you, Mr. President, for allow- tive. feating the Comcast-Time Warner ing me to say a few words about Casey We have had conversations about Cable deal, I am so proud of the work and about TAA. how the U.S. Trade Representative is we have done in the Senate. And it is I suggest the absence of a quorum. not answering the concerns of Mem- all staff. Casey has led that staff bril- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bers, even supporters of TPA and TPP, liantly every step of the way. I will clerk will call the roll. on issues such as currency, workers’ miss Casey more than anyone, includ- The senior assistant legislative clerk protections, workers’ rights, tobacco, ing myself, really knows. proceeded to call the roll. and public health. Starting today, we Whoever gets Casey next will be very, Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I ask need to make sure any Trans-Pacific very lucky indeed. unanimous consent that the order for Partnership deal—and that is the deal Casey, I cannot express how deeply the quorum call be rescinded. we will vote on later. I am assuming thankful I am for all you have done for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without TPA will pass today. I hope not. I as- me, for our office, and for the State of objection, it is so ordered. sume it will pass, go to the President, Minnesota. Thank you. Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I have and I assume he will sign it. Now, Mr. President, I would like to come to this floor a number of times The next question is, What happens turn briefly to the trade adjustment arguing against trade promotion au- with the Trans-Pacific Partnership, assistance package. I believe that when thority. I have done that for months. which is 12 countries coming together. trade is done right, it can benefit our This body should not give up its au- It includes a handful of countries in workers, our communities, and our thority to amend trade agreements, the Western Hemisphere, including the businesses. But I was concerned that and it should not pave the way for a three NAFTA countries—Canada, the

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If China is added to it, we hope member of the House Energy and Com- The Australian Legislature passed the there is a vote in the Congress, al- merce Subcommittee on Health, I re- plain packaging consumer protection though there is no promise of that member seven tobacco executives came anti-addicting children tobacco law in from the administration—but we need to our committee. There was a picture 2011. Then, they sued, and it went to to make sure any deal on the Trans-Pa- on just about every front page of news- the Australian supreme court. Big To- cific Partnership includes strong labor papers in the country, where the seven bacco lost that case too. protections. There are always big CEOs of the biggest tobacco companies So you know what they did? I give promises about labor protections, but a in the country, some of the biggest in President has yet to deliver on these the world, raised their right hands and them credit for being pretty clever. labor protections. pledged to tell the truth, the whole They paid their lawyers a lot of money. I am particularly concerned about truth, and nothing but the truth, and Big Tobacco challenged this new law Vietnam, a large country of tens of out and out lied to that committee under the Australia-Hong Kong Bilat- millions—approaching 100 million peo- about nicotine and cigarettes and the eral Investment Treaty in a World ple. Vietnam is a country that has one addictive qualities of nicotine. Trade Organization dispute settlement labor union controlled by the Com- These same tobacco companies, over proceeding. That means although Aus- munist Party. It is a country that time, pledged that they would no tralian courts had ruled in favor of this doesn’t have collective bargaining longer put billboards near schoolyards, law—their legislature passed it and the rights. Yet we are assuming somehow pledged that they would no longer hand supreme court said it is constitu- that wages will come up high enough in out sample packages of cigarettes near tional—Big Tobacco, from the platform Vietnam that they don’t undercut U.S. schools, pledged that they would stop of Hong Kong, sued the Australian wages, even though they don’t have their Joe Camel promotions. Government, saying, fundamentally, free trade unions, they don’t have col- I remember the ranking member of that was takings, that would under- lective bargaining, and there is no the Finance Committee, Senator mine their profits. mechanism so far in these trade agree- WYDEN, was as outraged as I was with I believe a three-person tribunal will ments, whether it is TPA or Trans-Pa- Big Tobacco. hear this case. These are not Aus- I asked them a question at this hear- cific Partnership, that Vietnam reach tralian lawyers. Australia has nothing ing. I said: You are willing to do that these wage levels and begins to move to do with this case except that they in this country? You are willing to say toward collective bargaining and free are going to be victimized. trade unionism prior to its admission that you will no longer have billboards to TPP. near high schools, and you will no I know the Presiding Officer cares We need to figure out all of those longer hand out samples of cigarette about sovereignty for our country. I questions. We need to make sure that packs near schools, and you will stop know this cuts across party lines. Con- any TPP deal has strong environ- your Joe Camel ads? I then said: Are servatives, as much as progressives, mental protections. Again, there were you willing to do that in other coun- care about sovereignty and public big promises on other agreements, but tries around the world? health. What we are doing is turning there is never much on the delivery The answer was: No, no, no, no, no, over the sovereignty of our Nation to side of these promises. no, no. these tribunals that can undercut our We want to see strong currency pro- When these tobacco companies go to sovereignty. visions. Again, there have been big the developing world and peddle their Tobacco companies have launched promises on TPP but with little results poisons, they know public health in the similar cases against Uruguay and in the past, and so far we have an ad- developing world is about fighting Togo over proposed laws. Cases like ministration that is not willing to cholera, fighting AIDS, fighting ma- these can bankrupt small countries. carry it out. laria, and fighting tuberculosis. They We need to make sure we protect simply don’t have the public health re- Togo is one of the 10 poorest countries Medicare and Medicaid from investor- sources that we do in our country to on Earth. It was forced to give up its state dispute resolution, and we need fight Big Tobacco. That is my concern tobacco labeling laws, bowing under to preserve access to medicines. We about what could happen. pressure from Philip Morris, a com- know citizens in the developing world I will talk for a moment about how pany whose sales, I believe, are larger simply can’t afford the high cost of Big Tobacco uses trade agreements than the GDP of Togo—bowing under Western medicines. Much of the time generally to undermine public health. pressure from Philip Morris, which Americans can’t afford the high cost of We know tobacco use is the world’s threatened an ‘‘incalculable amount of medicines, and we are an affluent coun- leading cause of preventable death. It trade litigation.’’ try. is why countries around the world are So here are some U.S. trade lawyers When we look at some of these TPP passing stricter laws to protect their who threatened to sue a poor African countries in South America and Asia, citizens from the massive health risks government or, in some cases, Latin they can afford them even less. We tobacco poses. Big Tobacco has turned American government which, once it need to make sure there are strong pre- trade deals into a tool for defeating exercised its sovereignty to protect its serve-access-to-medicine provisions. commonsense international public children against potential addictive to- We need to include protections that health efforts. bacco marketing—marketing that will prevent this deal from being a tool for How could that happen? Why would a lead to children being addicted to to- tobacco, which is perhaps the simplest trade deal be a vehicle to weaken anti- bacco—but they back off because they to understand and one of the most tobacco laws, the laws that especially can’t afford to go to court against the troubling because of its moral bank- protect children against addictive to- deep pockets of Philip Morris. This is ruptcy. bacco? Here is how it happens: It uses Big Tobacco’s strategy: Litigate and This body is about to vote for fast- a trade agreement provision known as bankrupt countries into submission. track legislation. If we don’t stop this investor-state dispute settlement to at- train from going down the track on tack a nation’s public health law. What we are facing is huge corpora- which it seems to be heading, we are Under this process, corporations use tions using trade laws to blackmail handing Big Tobacco even more power trade agreements to dispute domestic countries—call it another word if you to addict children to tobacco in the de- laws that they say undermine their in- want; I think ‘‘blackmail’’ is about as veloping world and countries that don’t vestments. close as it gets—into overturning laws have nearly the public health system I will use the best example, but there that were passed by their legislature we do and don’t have the affluence to are several. Not many years ago, Aus- and usually ratified by their court sys- be able to fight back against Big To- tralia passed the Tobacco Plain Pack- tem. People from another country—a

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We the uninsured nationwide are—and than protecting your children in Togo are cutting those workers 20 percent. they were prior to ObamaCare—work- or your children in Uruguay, than pro- Last, we have an opportunity in this ing families; 71 percent in 2013. They ei- tecting your children’s health. That is bill today to once again support the ther couldn’t afford the cost-sharing of fundamentally what they are saying. Leveling the Playing Field Act and en- their employer plan or their employer So a vote today—since we haven’t sure it gets to the President’s desk. didn’t offer a plan. Of those who got in- fixed tobacco—on fast-track is essen- This will be the vote after the TPA surance under ObamaCare, too many tially saying—unless the people voting vote. This bill is essential to protect were working families who actually for it are going to go to bat, for a our manufacturers from illegal foreign didn’t get private insurance under change, against Big Tobacco—fun- competition. We can’t have trade pro- ObamaCare; they were ultimately damentally, we are saying it is OK for motion without trade enforcement. forced into Medicaid, which is supposed Big Tobacco and it is the privilege of This is not controversial. It shouldn’t to be a safety net, not a permanent so- the Big Tobacco lawyers to go to court be partisan. Regardless of how one lution for working families. and choose large tobacco profits over votes on TPA, we need to make sure Is Medicaid the quality, affordable 15- and 16—or may I say 12- and 13-year- our deals are enforced. insurance that we all want for Ameri- old children’s health in poor countries Leveling the playing field will in- cans and that people thought they were in the developing world. That is a rath- crease U.S. companies’ ability to fight getting with ObamaCare? I don’t think er uneven match. Yet we ratify that back against unfair trade practices. It so. The provider payment rates in Med- with a ‘‘yes’’ vote today. is critical for our businesses, and it is icaid are so low that many doctors (Mr. TOOMEY assumed the Chair.) critical for our workers who are drown- refuse to see patients and participate We also have a responsibility to look ing under a flood of illegally subsidized in the plans. I don’t really begrudge out for the American worker who we imports. It has the support of busi- the doctors and the health care pro- know will be hurt by this deal. We nesses and workers, Republicans and viders for this because the cost of care know that—while I may disagree with Democrats. oftentimes exceeds the Medicaid reim- the Presiding Officer from Pennsyl- I want to particularly thank Sen- bursement rates, and the redtape that vania over whether these trade agree- ators PORTMAN and GRAHAM and CASEY comes with it absolutely is destroying ments produce net jobs or what he, I for their work in support of this issue. the administrative side of health care. think, believes—I believe these trade No matter where we stand on TPA, we That is why doctors don’t participate agreements produce a net loss of jobs. should all be able to come together to That aside, people on both sides of in the plan. That is why the doctors are demand enforcement of our trade laws. this debate understand and have ac- not available for the people who actu- We cannot have trade promotion with- knowledged that because of our ac- ally need good, quality health care. out trade enforcement and without It is not for lack of investment tions, because of what we do here in protecting those workers who we know though. States are drowning in this body and in the House and in the unaffordable Medicaid Programs that White House—what we do here with will be left behind. We know these agreements cause this trade agreement will throw some eat more and more of their budgets at wages to stagnate. We know these people out of jobs. We know there will the expense of other essential services. agreements cause factories to close. be dislocation. People will lose their States are throwing everything they They cause imports to increase. They jobs because of our decisions. So how in can and then some at Medicaid, but it devastate families and communities. the world could we possibly pass this is still unacceptable in terms of cost, This is a terrible mistake we will without first taking care of those quality, and access. That is exactly workers who lose their jobs? We make make—which we have made over and why North Carolina refused to partici- a decision; you get thrown out of work. over and over and over—if we pass this pate in ObamaCare’s Medicaid expan- My colleague makes a decision; you get today. If we pass TPA, it is the same sion. I was speaker of the house in thrown out of work. We are just going mistake we made with NAFTA—big North Carolina at the time. to turn our backs because we don’t promises of job increases, wages going We know that if we are going to solve really care about helping you even up. Bad results. We did it when we the health care problem, it has to be a though you lost your job because of our passed PNTR. We did it when we passed real solution. We have to bring back a decision. CAFTA, the Central America Free vibrant, robust, patient-centered, pri- So TAA is particularly important. It Trade Agreement. And we are about to vate insurance system, customized for is not that we should pass the trade ad- do it again. Shame on us. At least take our State rather than dictated by bu- justment assistance; it is what we care of workers if we are going to pass reaucrats in Washington. should do with it. I am disappointed this legislation. My constituents deserve a plan that that the TAA bill being considered I yield the floor. pays doctors fairly so that provider today is significantly less generous to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- networks are big enough to ensure that those workers than it should be. There ator from North Carolina. people don’t get turned away at the will be many workers who lose their KING V. BURWELL DECISION door. Herding more of our hard-work- jobs. Even if we pass TAA, there will be Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, there is a ing, proud neighbors into a sub- many workers who lose their jobs who lot of talk about the imminent deci- standard welfare plan designed to be a will not be taken care of under TAA. It sion of the Supreme Court ruling in temporary safety net is no solution at does not make the program available King v. Burwell. I will get to that a lit- all, but that is exactly what to all workers. tle bit later in my speech, but I wish to ObamaCare has done. The President I am disappointed that the bipartisan start by talking about how we got here. even brags about it. funding levels—which almost every I would like to review what Ameri- In North Carolina, prior to the imple- Democrat in this body cosponsored—in cans were told were the reasons for mentation of ObamaCare, there were my legislation that included a more ObamaCare. It was supposed to help some 1.9 million of our citizens who generous level for TAA—we agreed to the 15 million people who are currently were uninsured. Who are these people? it in 2011 in this body, but for no reason uninsured to get covered with quality, Ten percent were already Medicaid eli- at all, those numbers were cut. I want affordable insurance. Everyone else, we gible before ObamaCare. Most of them to expand eligibility. I want to increase were promised, would be left alone. Re- are children. We could have enrolled its funding. member that promise: If you like your them without ever passing ObamaCare We are making it easier to pass TPP, doctor, you can keep him. If you like and disrupting and destroying health but we are cutting the TAA Program your health care, you can keep it. That care for everyone else. About a third

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Are those the same people, from the program than the cost of pay- was insured under ObamaCare, people the same ones who were insured before ing for services. could go to their doctors in outpatient ObamaCare? It turns out that even So far, I have been talking about peo- settings and not show up at the ER. In- more than that—473,000 people—had ple who were targeted by ObamaCare, stead, people can’t afford the copays their plans canceled by ObamaCare. including the population of previously and deductibles or they can’t get an Again, 473,000 North Carolinians re- uninsured, as well as those who became outpatient appointment, so they wait ceived a letter saying: The Affordable uninsured because ObamaCare forced until their problem is critical and end Care Act has determined you can’t them into the exchange. Again, up in the ER. keep your plan. They didn’t like it, ObamaCare didn’t really make a dent In fact, Kaiser Family Foundation even though those who were insured in our uninsured numbers—not to this reports that emergency room utiliza- were satisfied with their plans. point in North Carolina—and it actu- tion is up significantly among This was a nationwide trend. The As- ally harmed many who were forced ObamaCare participants. In a survey of sociated Press reported that 4.7 million onto the exchange. It turns out that more than 2,000 emergency room doc- people had their plans canceled because ObamaCare is an equal opportunity tors, three-quarters of them said emer- of ObamaCare. There was such an out- wrecking ball. It hurt the people it was gency room visits have risen since Jan- cry that the President, by Executive supposed to help. It forced working uary 1, 2014. Medicaid recipients cov- fiat, actually instructed the insurers to families who needed quality, afford- ered under ObamaCare are struggling continue to allow the plans for a period able, permanent care into a program to find doctors who will accept their of time. So how many people lost their that provides the lowest quality access coverage, so they have no choice but to plan this time is still not clear. But there is—Medicaid. end up at an emergency room, where what is clear is that the individual ObamaCare took over and removed the costs skyrocket. mandate is going to cause problems the insurance options, the individual A spokesman for the Emergency down the road because those who lost market for people who didn’t have em- Room Doctors Association, Dr. Howard their plan or who will lose their plan, ployer coverage, leaving those Wash- Mell, noted: are going to be required by law to buy ington-approved ObamaCare plans with There was a grand theory the law would re- a Washington-approved insurance plan increased premiums, increased duce emergency room visits. Well, guess no matter how unaffordable deductibles, and increased copays. You what, it hasn’t happened. Visits are going up ObamaCare has made insurance. see, increased coverage doesn’t nec- despite the ACA, and in a lot of cases be- Again, in North Carolina, more peo- essarily mean better health care. If you cause of it. ple received cancellation notices for can’t afford your plan or you can’t find One of the most troubling elements plans they liked than have actually the doctor, then your health care suf- of ObamaCare to me is the intergenera- signed up for ObamaCare. Between the fers. tional wealth transfer from the young half million whose plans were initially But that is not all. ObamaCare broke and the poor to the older and the canceled by ObamaCare and the 1.9 health care for everyone else. Those of wealthier. When I say ‘‘older,’’ I don’t million people who were already unin- us who were supposedly happy with our mean elderly and frail or the popu- sured prior to ObamaCare, we should doctors and happy with our health lation who may be on Medicare; I am end up with a wash—with no change in plans have been affected and will con- talking about a wealth transfer from the uninsured figures for my State of tinue to be negatively affected. young people in their twenties to peo- North Carolina, but, actually, we don’t. What about the majority of Ameri- ple like me in their fifties. I would The uninsured rate has gone down 2.7 cans who actually have insurance never ask my daughter, who is about to percent—from 19.9 percent in 2013 to through their employer? They haven’t start a career in nursing, to pay for her 17.2 percent in 2014—after the first full necessarily lost coverage yet, but they mother’s insurance or for my insur- year of the ObamaCare implementa- have been harmed. Despite the Presi- ance, neither would any of you or any tion, so roughly equivalent to about dent’s promise to lower insurance pre- other American. That is not how par- 200,000 people in North Carolina. But miums, the average family premium ents are wired. But an impersonal law were all of those people getting qual- for employer-sponsored coverage has that empowers an impersonal bureauc- ity, affordable plans on the exchange as risen $3,500 a year between 2009 and racy does not have the same moral promised by ObamaCare? Hardly. The 2014. compass as a parent. reason is Medicaid enrollment. The In North Carolina, during the first For example, ObamaCare’s mandates majority of the people who the admin- full year of the exchange rollout, pre- have jacked up premiums for young istration claims ObamaCare covered mium price increases outpaced in- people to keep premiums down for have been those who went to the ex- creases in wages and inflation, losing older people like me. I am not sure change to get insurance but were then ground to the working family. Even ‘‘let’s fleece our children and grand- forced to enroll in Medicaid. And when worse, premium prices in individual in- children’’ is a winning talking point, so I say forced, I mean forced. The law re- surance markets—a market my daugh- the supporters of the bill try to hide quires them to have insurance, but the ter was a part of—went up 147 percent the truth in Washington-speak. They exchange doesn’t allow them to buy a as a result of a plan that promised to call this ‘‘age rating bands.’’ private plan if they are eligible for reduce our health care insurance costs. Another talking point that tends to Medicaid. It shows them one option: I know I am not the only one who re- not fly too well with folks is ‘‘Let’s Medicaid. members what President Obama said kick seniors off of their Medicare Ad- Well, wait. You said North Carolina about ObamaCare. He said the average vantage plans.’’ That is exactly what didn’t expand Medicaid, so how did this premiums would go down $2,500. The re- happened in North Carolina late last happen? It is true. Medicaid enrollment ality is they have gone up an average year. Many who know about Medicare for my State has increased by 300,000 of $3,500 a year. All of this leads to the Advantage plans know they are very people—the biggest enrollment in- problem of people having insurance important and popular among seniors. crease of any of the States that didn’t they can’t afford, and they are not able In my State last year, 57,000 seniors— expand Medicaid. What that means is to use it because their deductibles and more than any other State in the Na- much if not all of the drop in the unin- copays are simply too high. tion—were sent cancellation letters sured rate is due to North Carolinians Between this group and the people from the Medicare Advantage plans enrolling in Medicaid through the ex- who are now on Medicaid who can’t get they liked. Many of these seniors were change. These are the same people who appointments with the small number of offered a minimum benefit plan with

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Does Medicare Advan- into the pool to subsidize the sicker going around the will of the people in tage somehow give seniors too much and poorer members of the pool. That the States that wanted to opt out of es- control, stability, and convenience in is how insurance works. But virtually tablishing a State exchange, like we their Medicare benefits? I suspect my no one is signing up who isn’t eligible did in North Carolina? mom is watching me right now in for the subsidies. Mr. President, what I just finished Nashville, TN. I bet if she was asked CMS released data yesterday showing was a very long list of broken promises that question, she would say no. that 2015 exchange enrollment is 30 per- and the fiscal disaster we call Just when you think it is really bad, cent below projections made just 3 ObamaCare. But now I want to talk realize that some of the toughest years ago. And of those who do enroll, about the King v. Burwell decision. ObamaCare hits haven’t even been they are doing it because of the lure of The question is this: Did the Presi- taken yet. the subsidy. Ninety-three percent of dent break the law by going around the First, the individual mandate pen- the North Carolinians who are on the will of the people in the States that alty. The penalty for not having insur- exchange have received those subsidies. wanted to opt out of establishing a ance increases next year to almost $700 That means the plans are unaffordable State exchange, such as North Caro- per adult or 2.5 percent of one’s annual without massive subsidies. Those ineli- lina? income, whichever is greater. This is a gible for the subsidy don’t bother to I am not interested in litigating this. penalty which many people will be sur- sign up. That is why we have seen al- I am not an attorney; I am a business- prised to see when they get their tax most no movement in our State for man. I will leave the lawyering to oth- return and they are expecting this uninsureds. ers. When I look at King v. Burwell, I amount and it is $700 or $1,000 less to ObamaCare is forcing employers to don’t see a legal battle; I see an oppor- pay for the mandated care. If an indi- cut jobs and move full-time workers tunity. It may sound trite, but I see vidual’s income is $50,000, they will pay into part-time positions. New data hope. The Court may give us the a penalty of $1,000. A family with two show a decline in the average hours chance of a generation—the chance to adults with an income of $50,000 will worked per week by lower wage em- fix health care once and for all. We pay $1,400. When adding a college kid to ployees, and many workers are just can’t fix ObamaCare, but we can fix the mix, the penalty is $2,100. A lot of below that 30-hour threshold, 30 hours health care. But here is the thing. We don’t come people are in for a shock when they per week. I was at a restaurant in North Caro- up with the solution ourselves. The open up that tax refund and they see lina a couple months back, and I was press is counting on us to come up with the additional hidden costs of talking with a manager, who said it a solution. Others are pressuring us on ObamaCare on working families. That was heartbreaking for her to go and the other side of the aisle. But here is penalty, however, is still dramatically talk to a single mom who was able to what I think we need to do. I think we lower than the out-of-pocket costs of make ends meet between the tips and need to look beyond the traditional an ObamaCare plan. So we are forcing her salary at 40 hours a week and tell way of trying to solve health care to a Americans to pick between bad and her that she can now only work 30 new way, and it starts with something worse. hours a week because the restaurant fairly simple—humility. Second, the employer mandate and simply cannot afford to be exposed to I won’t read the definition, but I penalty. President Obama knows the the mandates. think it is something that is some- devastation the employer mandate will Now you have people who may have times missed in Washington. The solu- cause not only for businesses but, more been able to make it on 40 hours a tion is that we take the power out of importantly, for workers. Employers week or 45 hours a week having to get Washington and we let the States do it. will be forced to cut workers. They will two jobs to make ends meet. I hear em- We give States, which are closer to the be forced to reduce wages and drop employers talking about how they are people, the chance—the privilege, real- ployer-sponsored health plans alto- having to call each other to try to ly—to offer health care solutions that gether and pay the penalty because the work out the schedules for these hard- are local, accountable, and affordable. penalty will cost less than the man- working folks. Every State is different. Let’s respect dates will to provide the care, and The CBO projects that ObamaCare those differences. I believe the solution many employers simply can’t afford it. will reduce employment as a result of is one that will give States the flexi- So far, people with employer-spon- all this by 2 million full-time equiva- bility, the funding, and the control to sored coverage have been harmed only lent jobs in 2017. decide how best to serve the people of by rising costs and shrinking provider President Obama campaigned saying their particular State. networks, but they haven’t for the he wouldn’t raise taxes on families I just went through the long list of most part lost their plans yet. The day making less than $250,000 a year. Let’s problems with ObamaCare. It has been is coming when the President can no talk a little bit more about that. problematic from the start, with high- longer delay the employer mandate, ObamaCare broke that promise as well er costs, lower quality, less freedom, and that is when the plans they were by creating or raising 20 different taxes and people losing their coverage. It is a promising you can keep will be can- amounting to more than $1 trillion in badly written law, and it hurts almost celed. We will see a massive disruption the first decade. Several taxes directly everyone. in the group market where most North punished families making less than Washington had its chance. Now it is Carolinians get their health insurance. $250,000 a year. time to let the States decide what is Premiums are going up every year University of Chicago economist best for their people, and let the people because fewer younger, healthier peo- Casey Mulligan modeled the macro- decide what is best for their health ple are enrolling than projected. This economic effects of ObamaCare and es- care. To do that, we are going to have was completely predictable. Young timated that the damage would be to do something we don’t always do up people are no dummies. They know this twice as large. He expects Obamacare here. We are going to have to jump on is a terrible deal for them. As a result, to cause a 3-percent drop in employ- this opportunity and work together— insurance companies recalculate pre- ment and work hours and a 2-percent Republicans and Democrats, the Fed- miums based on the cost of the pool ac- drop in our gross domestic product and eral Government and the States—to tually enrolled. The largest insurer in worker income. If he is right, the total find commonsense solutions that are my State announced premium hikes for loss of worker compensation caused by truly patient-centered. next year in the individual market of the President’s health care law will ex- That is the type of patient-first ap- at least 26 percent. You know it is a ceed $2 trillion between 2017 and 2024. proach that will give patients more

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I do not think our responsibility is to come up with solutions. We will work Renewing TPA has been a top pri- the institution of the Senate or the together to return power to the States, ority for me for many years, and as prerogatives of the Federal legislative to the people, and really to the kitchen chairman of the Senate Finance Com- branch. table, where most health care decisions mittee, I am pleased that with the help I think our responsibility is to the are made. of Ranking Member WYDEN, we have patients who deserve the highest qual- I know what you are thinking: I am been able to deliver a robust and bipar- ity care; to the patients who want the new and have been here for 6 months. tisan bill. It has also been a high pri- best treatments for their children; to Maybe I am a little bit naive. But I ority for the Senate majority leader. the nurses and doctors who deserve have herded a lot of cats in the North Thanks to his strong support and lead- freedom to heal according to their wis- Carolina legislature. I have stepped up ership, we are one step away from com- dom, their experience, and their con- to very serious challenges, and we pro- pleting this important task. science; and to the businesses that de- duced a lot of good results for my This bill will help farmers, ranchers, serve the freedom to design affordable friends and colleagues and citizens in manufacturers, and our entrepreneurs coverage that fits their workforce. North Carolina. I know it can be done throughout our country get better ac- Finally, I think we are responsible to at the State level when policies are on cess to foreign markets and allow them to compete on a level playing field. the seniors who have paved America’s the line that have a real impact on our This bill will help give these job cre- road to prosperity before us and who neighbors—neighbors we have to face ators and the workers they employ deserve a strong, secure Medicare pro- in the checkout line and in the church greater opportunities to grow their gram. The Court may just give us the pews. opportunity to firmly and finally reject I am looking forward to providing a businesses, which will help create a ObamaCare so that we can deliver what solution to the health care problems in healthier American economy. The business and agricultural communities un- everyone in America deserves—a the United States. I am looking for- derstand the importance of strong health care solution. ward to seeing bipartisan cooperation, trade agreements. That is why they The law has not worked. It cannot to delivering on the promises that we came together in strong support of this work. It is time we return the power of make here, and to fulfilling the prom- important legislation. We have heard medicine to the people. It is time to ise of fixing health care for our great from all of them throughout this de- stop fighting and to start cooperating country. bate. I appreciate their enthusiasm and and to find a permanent solution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- support. Patients deserve portability in their jority leader. This has, from the outset, been a bi- health insurance, and they deserve af- ORDER OF PROCEDURE partisan effort, and I am glad that it fordability. They deserve their peace of Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I has remained that way. Throughout mind when their parent or their child ask unanimous consent that notwith- this entire debate—here in the Senate or they themselves are in their hour of standing rule XXII, at 4 p.m. today, and over in the House and here in the crisis and when they can count on get- June 24, all postcloture time on the Senate again—we have been able to ting the best health care America has motion to concur with respect to H.R. maintain a bipartisan coalition in sup- to offer. 2146 be considered expired, the pending port of TPA, fair trade, and expanded Sometimes politicians in Washington motion to concur with amendment be market access to U.S. exporters. This forget that health care is not about withdrawn, and the Senate vote on the is no small feat. I am appreciative of systems or rules and structure or even motion to concur; that if cloture on everyone who has worked so hard to markets. It is about real people and H.R. 1295 is invoked, all postcloture make this possible. real families and real lives. So my time be considered expired, all motions With this final vote, we can complete commitment is simple. Our commit- and amendments be withdrawn except the work we began so many years ago. ment should be simple. No one who has the motion to concur with amendment, But let’s be clear. Passing TPA is not ObamaCare-subsidized care today will and the Senate immediately vote on the end of the story; it is just the be- lose that coverage tomorrow. We are the motion to concur with amendment; ginning. As chairman of the Finance equally committed to providing long- further, that following the disposition Committee, I intend to remain vigilant term, State-designed, patient-empow- of H.R. 1295, all time on the compound in our oversight as the administration ering solutions that deliver better motion to go to conference under rule pursues the negotiating objectives that long-term results, and safe, secure, and XXVIII on H.R. 644 be yielded back and Congress has set with this legislation. affordable health care and an improved the Senate vote on the motion to in- If they fall short, I will be among the economy. voke cloture with the mandatory first to hold them accountable. But We commit that every patient with a quorum waived. that is for another day. preexisting condition will be able to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Today, I urge my colleagues to help find affordable coverage. No one will objection? us finalize this historic achievement hit a cap on benefits. Anyone can Without objection, it is so ordered. and join me in voting in favor of this renew their health plan. That is our The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- bipartisan TPA bill. If the vote moves commitment. Health care is about pa- ator from Utah. the way I think it will, today will be tients, not politics. It is about doctors Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, we are remembered as a good day for the Sen- and nurses, not politicians. For the now one vote away from final passage ate, the President, and the American millions who have been affected, from of our bill to renew trade promotion people. the cancelled plans to the higher costs, authority. One more vote and we can Once we vote to pass TPA, we will we are committed to real solutions to finally, and at long last, send this im- then be voting to invoke cloture on the protect patients and make health care portant bill to the President’s desk. Trade Preferences Extension Act of genuinely personal and genuinely af- That vote is expected to take place 2015. This bill will reauthorize and im- fordable. within the next 25 minutes. prove three of our trade preference pro- Hard-working taxpayers deserve cer- This is a critical day for our country. grams: the Generalized System of Pref- tainty, stability, and peace of mind In fact, I would call it a historic day. It erences, or GSP; the African Growth when it comes to health care. A tem- has taken us a while to get there, and Opportunity Act, or AGOA; and porary extension of subsidies alone longer than many of us would have tariff preferences for Haiti. I want to would not be enough. It would just be liked. But we all know that anything take some time to reiterate why each another Washington gimmick. It would worth doing takes effort. Believe me, of these programs is important.

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It also helps manufacturers efit from these laws, which allow them for their work in building and main- and importers in the United States to to compete against imports that un- taining a coalition of support for this receive inputs and raw materials at fairly benefit from the support of for- entire undertaking. lower costs. eign governments. I am pleased we Ultimately, I need to thank everyone Approximately three-quarters of U.S. were able to include this legislation in who supported our work on these bills imports under the GSP are raw mate- the preferences bill. in the Senate, in the House, in the ad- rials, parts and components, or ma- Finally, also included in this bill is ministration, and elsewhere, but that chinery and equipment used by U.S. an extension of the trade adjustment list is too long for me to go through on companies to manufacture goods here assistance, or TAA, Program. I think I the floor. I just hope everyone who had at home. have said enough about my opposition a hand in today’s success knows I am The program expired in 2013. As a re- to this program here on the floor over grateful for the work they have put in. sult, businesses that would typically the past several weeks. I will not delve I hope we can build on this success and benefit from this program have had to too deeply into that issue here. How- that we can find more ways to work to- deal with high tariffs on these imports ever, I do understand that for many of gether to help the American people for the last 2 years. Last year alone, my colleagues who want to support solve our Nation’s problems. American companies paid over $600 TPA and free trade, passage of TAA is I also praise my chief trade counsel million in tariffs that would otherwise a prerequisite. on this matter, Everett Eissenstat, have been eliminated with the GSP in From the outset of this debate over who with his vast foreign policy experi- place. Once we finally pass this bill, we trade promotion authority, I have com- ence and trade experience has been will take a long overdue step toward mitted to my colleagues to working to nothing but a tremendous help to me. solving these problems. ensure that both TAA and TPA move Chris Campbell, who is our chief of The preferences bill also includes a on parallel tracks. I plan to make good staff on the Finance Committee, has long-term renewal of the AGOA Pro- on this commitment, and today will played another role; Jay Khosla, who is gram, which lowers U.S. tariffs on the show that. That is why, despite my one of my chief policy advisers; and the exports of qualified sub-Saharan Afri- misgivings about TAA, and with the rest of my staff: Mark Prater, Jeff can countries, encouraging them to entire picture in view, I plan to vote Wrase, Bryan Hickman, Shane Warren, further develop their economy. Since for this latest version of the trade pref- Rebecca Eubank, Kevin Rosenbaum. AGOA was enacted in 2000, trade with erences bill. I compliment Senator WYDEN’s staff beneficiary countries has more than Back in April, the Senate Finance as well: Joshua Sheinkman, Jayme tripled, with U.S. direct investment in Committee reported four separate White, Elissa Alben, Greta Peisch, An- beneficiary countries growing more trade bills. All of these bills have en- derson Heiman, and Michael Evans. than sixfold during that time. joyed bipartisan support and are prior- They have worked long and hard and, The program has also helped to cre- ities for many Members of Congress. I really, we have had a lot of good days ate more than 1 million jobs in those committed to doing all that I could to together and a lot of tough days to- countries. The AGOA authorization in get all of these bills through Congress gether, but hopefully it will come out this preferences bill will improve on and onto the President’s desk. While all right. this past success. the path has taken some unexpected I can say without reservation that I Some of our colleagues here in the turns, I think the light at the end of look forward to tackling the bipartisan Congress have voiced concerns about the tunnel at this point is very visible. challenges that lie ahead. the AGOA Program and the failure of Once again, we will shortly be voting I yield the floor. some beneficiary countries to live up to pass our TPA bill and send it to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- to their commitments. I share many of President. Shortly thereafter, I expect ator from South Dakota. these concerns. We tried to address that we will pass our trade preferences OBAMACARE them with this bill. Most notably, the bill, which includes TAA, and send it to Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, it has bill creates a mechanism under the the House, where I think it will pass, been said that there is nothing certain AGOA Program to allow for benefits to hopefully, without much difficulty. in life but death and taxes. be scaled back if a country is found not Then we expect to appoint conferees I would suggest there is a third item to be making good faith progress on on the Customs bill, which will get us that can be included in that saying, eligibility criteria. We expect the ad- closer to the finish line on that impor- and that is bad news about ObamaCare, ministration to use this new tool ag- tant legislation. Needless to say, I am because if there is one thing that can gressively. pleased with these developments. I be counted on, it is the regular revela- Finally, the preferences bill will also think they speak well of what Congress tion of new ObamaCare failures. extend preferential access to the U.S. is able to do when Members work to- This past week, we learned that the market for Haiti. As we all know, Haiti gether to address important issues and Obama administration cannot verify is one of the poorest countries in the solve real problems. whether almost $3 billion in subsidies Western Hemisphere. The Haiti pref- Once again, I thank my colleagues that it paid to insurance companies erence programs support the creation for working with us on the bipartisan during the first 4 months of 2014 was of jobs and stability in a country deal- effort to update and improve U.S. trade properly paid. Thanks to the governing with debilitating poverty and un- policy. Most notably, I once again ment’s failure to ensure that a report- employment. I hope this extension will thank Senator WYDEN for his assisting system was in place by the time ex- encourage continued economic develop- ance and support throughout this ef- change plans went into effect in 2014, ment and democracy in Haiti. fort and on all of these trade bills. He the government made payments to in- It is easy to see why these programs has been a great partner and deserves surance companies without any way of have all received bipartisan support. I much of the credit for getting us this verifying if the payments were correct expect that support to continue. In ad- far. I also thank our distinguished ma- or if the people it made payments for dition to those preferences programs, jority leader for his unwavering sup- were still enrolled in their plans. the bill we will be voting on includes port, even in the most difficult times. I Unfortunately, missing systems are legislation introduced by Senators also need to thank Chairman RYAN of just par for the course when it comes PORTMAN and BROWN to strengthen the the House Ways and Means Committee, to the President’s health care law. enforcement and administration of our who has been a coauthor and a key I don’t need to remind anyone of the antidumping and countervailing duty partner in this endeavor. Of course, I massive breakdowns that occurred

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Our plan will protect hiring completely. Due to the 30-hour purchasing health care as easy as shop- families while we move away from workweek rule inside ObamaCare, ping on Amazon, they are just the tip costly, top-down, government-man- many people are being forced to move of the iceberg when it comes to dated health care and toward a system from full-time to part-time work. This ObamaCare. that will actually drive down costs and is devastating the families already Two weeks ago, I came to the floor to increase choices for American families. struggling to get from payday to pay- talk about the massive rate hikes cus- President Obama promised that his day. Without a full workweek, many tomers on exchanges are facing for health care law would be a solution to 2016. Let me just read a couple head- moms and dads are juggling multiple the problems plaguing our health care part-time jobs to provide for their fam- lines from the first week in June. CNN: system. The last 5 years have proved ‘‘Obamacare sticker shock: Big rate ilies and try to save for the future. that ObamaCare is anything but. Not Next year, for example, 2.6 million peo- hikes proposed for 2016.’’ From the New only did ObamaCare fail to solve the York Times: ‘‘Many Health Insurers Go ple are in danger of having their hours existing problems in our health care cut because of ObamaCare. Sixty per- Big With Initial 2016 Rate Requests.’’ system, it has created entirely new From the Wall Street Journal: ‘‘More cent of those individuals are female ones, and American families are those and over 60 percent are the young, Health-Care Insurers Seek Big Pre- who are suffering as a result. mium Increases.’’ From the Associated first-time workers between 18 and 35 It is time for Democrats to stop de- years of age. Press: ‘‘8 Minnesota Health Plans Pro- fending this broken law and start Third, given the growing, aging popu- pose Big Premium Hikes for 2016.’’ working with Republicans to replace it lation, ObamaCare is contributing to a From the Newark Star-Ledger: ‘‘Pre- with real health care reform that will dangerous doctor shortage. The Asso- miums to jump more than 10 percent lower costs, put patients back in ciation of American Medical Colleges is on many Obamacare policies.’’ charge, and provide greater access to I could go on. Nationwide, insurers predicting a shortage of as many as quality care. That is what we should be have requested double-digit premium 90,000 doctors by 2025. working on. That is what the American increases on hundreds of individual and people expect, and it is long overdue. Another survey by the Physicians small group plans for 2016. More than 6 I yield the floor. Foundation found that 81 percent of million people are enrolled in plans The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- doctors describe themselves as either facing average rate increases of 10 per- ator from North Carolina. overextended or at full capacity, and 44 cent or more. Around the country, rate Mr. PERDUE. Mr. President, I ask percent said they planned to cut back increases of 20, 30, and even 40 percent unanimous consent to be able to speak on the number of patients they see, re- are common. for up to 4 minutes. tire, work part time or actually close Yet the President promised that his The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there their practice to new patients. health care plan ‘‘would bring down the objection? cost of healthcare for millions.’’ Well, Ultimately, ObamaCare is raising Without objection, it is so ordered. in fact, the President’s health care law costs, not lowering them; cutting Mr. PERDUE. Mr. President, I rise to has been driving up the cost of health workers’ wages, not growing them; de- speak about the greatest domestic pol- care for millions since its inception. creasing access, not expanding it; and icy train wreck we have seen in our The average family health care pre- making it harder on the middle class, lifetime, a fundamentally flawed law mium has increased by almost $3,500 not easier. that is holding back our economy and since 2009, despite the President’s While the sentiment of the Supreme limiting people’s freedom when it promise that health insurance costs for Court on ObamaCare is still to be de- comes to choices in health care. Of families would decrease by $2,500 if his termined, one thing is crystal clear: course, I am talking about the Afford- law were passed. ObamaCare is hurting people and our I could go on about ObamaCare’s able Care Act, ObamaCare. economy. It must be fully repealed and many failures. I could talk about the ObamaCare was the creation of a replaced. State exchanges that are failing or Democratic supermajority that crammed ObamaCare through Congress We have to stop allowing Washington those that have already failed. I could to dictate what is best for individuals talk about the individuals who lost without open debate by the American people. In the last 5 years since and their families. Putting bureaucrats their health insurance plans—plans, I between patients and their doctors, be- might add, that they liked—as a result ObamaCare became law, the American people have not yielded in their strong tween patients and their insurance proof this law. I could talk about the peo- vider, and between doctors and the in- ple who no longer can see doctors they opposition to ObamaCare. In fact, today, more than a majority of Ameri- surance providers is what created this saw for years because their new catastrophe in the first place. ObamaCare plans have severely limited cans continue to disapprove of this law, ObamaCare was wrong from the the network of doctors they can see. I and there is no wonder why. start. We have seen the growing unin- could talk about the small businesses When I am back home in Georgia, tended consequences of this flawed law that are struggling with the costs im- one of the most frequent and sobering in its implementation over the last 5 posed by ObamaCare or the fact that concerns I hear about is the insidious, years. We now have the power to the Congressional Budget Office has negative economic impact of this law. change course and create a better stated that the law will reduce work The consequences of ObamaCare are health care system for all Americans. I hours equivalent to 2 million full-time hurting Georgians in many ways and remain committed to using every tool workers by the year 2017. millions of Americans. I think every American gets the First, the individual mandate is forc- at our disposal to repeal ObamaCare. point. ObamaCare is broken. It has ing people onto ObamaCare, whether Achieving consensus on repealing been broken from the beginning. It has they can afford it or not. Like my wife ObamaCare with a patient-based alter- failed to deliver on the promise—the Bonnie and I, many people have had native will require diligence and robust President’s promise—of more afford- their insurance plans actually can- debate, but I am hopeful we can able, accessible health care, and it has celed, lost access to their preferred achieve that goal. I urge my colleagues made things worse for American fami- doctors or were forced onto insurance to continue to work not just to fight lies. plans that cost more, not less. In Geor- against ObamaCare but to fight to pro- In the next few days, the Supreme gia alone, dozens of ObamaCare plans tect the millions of people who are Court will release its decision in the are expected to have double-digit rate hurt by it every day.

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Is there cause one person decided to murder by putting patients first and getting objection? nine. It has been changed because the Washington out of the way. Without objection, it is so ordered. response of those nine families has It won’t be easy, but is achievable. It f been so courageous and so inspiring. must be achievable. For the sake of our If you permit me, I will read the CONDEMNING THE ATTACK ON kids and grandkids we must do this. We names of those nine individuals. EMANUEL AFRICAN METHODIST must get rid of ObamaCare once and We honor the Reverend Sharonda EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN for all. Coleman-Singleton, beloved teacher CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA I yield the floor. and coach at Goose Greek High School. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, I ask Her son Chris has shown us all what an GARDNER). Under the previous order, unanimous consent that the Senate amazing mother she was through his all postcloture time is expired. proceed to the consideration of S. Res. strength over the past 6 days. Under the previous order, the motion 212, submitted earlier today. We honor Cynthia Hurd, whose love to concur in the House amendment to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The for education has been shared for over the Senate amendment to H.R. 2146, clerk will report the resolution by 31 years as a librarian in the public li- with an amendment, is withdrawn. title. brary system. VOTE ON MOTION TO CONCUR The bill clerk read as follows: We honor Susie Jackson, who at 87 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The A resolution (S. Res. 212) condemning the years young still offered her beautiful question is on agreeing to the motion attack on Emanuel African Methodist Epis- voice to the choir and had recently re- copal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, turned from visiting her family in to concur in the House amendment to and expressing encouragement and prayers the Senate amendment to H.R. 2146. Ohio. for all affected by this evil assault. We honor Ethel Lee Lance, who Mr. HATCH. I ask for the yeas and There being no objection, the Senate nays. served her church with pride and whose proceeded to consider the resolution. daughter calls her the strong woman The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, I ask sufficient second? who just tried to keep her family to- unanimous consent that the resolution gether. There appears to be a sufficient sec- be agreed to, the preamble be agreed ond. We honor Depayne Middleton-Doctor, to, and the motions to reconsider be who dedicated her life to serving the The clerk will call the roll. laid upon the table with no intervening The bill clerk called the roll. poor and helping her students as an en- action or debate. rollment counselor at Southern Wes- Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there are necessarily absent: the Senator leyan University. objection? We honor my good friend, the Rev- from Utah (Mr. LEE) and the Senator Without objection, it is so ordered. erend Clementa Pinckney, an amazing from Florida (Mr. RUBIO). The resolution (S. Res. 212) was man of faith, a great dad, and a won- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there agreed to. any other Senators in the Chamber de- derful father. The preamble was agreed to. We honor Tywanza Sanders, beloved siring to vote? (The resolution, with its preamble, is son of Tyrone and Felicia, whose The result was announced—yeas 60, printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- warmth and heartfelt spirit has kept us nays 38, as follows: mitted Resolutions.’’) moving. [Rollcall Vote No. 219 Leg.] Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, I stand We honor the Reverend Daniel Sim- YEAS—60 before you today and before the Nation mons, Sr., whose granddaughter said: Alexander Ernst Moran not as a Senator, not as an elected offi- My granddaddy was an amazing man. Ayotte Feinstein Murkowski cial but as a humble South Carolinian. Barrasso Fischer Murray It seemed like every time he spoke, it Bennet Flake Nelson The past week has been one of terrible was pure wisdom. Blunt Gardner Perdue tragedy and amazing unity. And we honor Pastor Myra Thomp- Boozman Graham Portman Last Wednesday night, we experi- son, who served the Lord with grace Burr Grassley Risch enced an unimaginable tragedy. Nine Cantwell Hatch Roberts and dignity. She loved her children, her Capito Heitkamp Rounds men and women—nine mothers, fa- grandchildren, and her great grand- Carper Heller Sasse thers, sisters, brothers, sons, daugh- children. Cassidy Hoeven Scott ters—were lost forever. The hateful and If you would pause for 9 seconds, I Coats Inhofe Shaheen Cochran Isakson Sullivan racist actions of one deranged man would appreciate it. Coons Johnson Thune have changed nine families forever. It (Moment of Silence.) Corker Kaine Tillis has changed South Carolina forever Thank you. Cornyn Kirk Toomey and Charleston forever. But what we Cotton Lankford Vitter In closing, I want to thank all of my Crapo McCain Warner saw from the nine families at last Fri- colleagues in the Senate and the House Daines McCaskill Wicker day’s bond hearing was simple. It was for their kind words over the past week Enzi McConnell Wyden powerful and absolutely the best of and for the prayers that continue to NAYS—38 who we are as Americans. come into our city from across the Na- Baldwin Heinrich Reed A few minutes ago I was in the cloak- tion. Blumenthal Hirono Reid room, and I had the opportunity to We are Charleston, we are South Booker King Sanders talk to one of the victim’s sons, Daniel Carolina, and we are absolutely united. Boxer Klobuchar Schatz Simmons, Jr. I was talking to him We are committed to replacing hate Brown Leahy Schumer Cardin Manchin Sessions back there. with love, pain with kindness, and ill Casey Markey Shelby I said: Is there anything you want me will and hostility with goodwill and Collins Menendez Stabenow to share when I go on the floor of the comfort. Cruz Merkley Tester Donnelly Mikulski Senate? I yield to Senator GRAHAM. Udall Durbin Murphy He said: Please share that God cares The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Warren Franken Paul Whitehouse for his people. God still lives. ator from South Carolina. Gillibrand Peters I was amazed. Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, I want NOT VOTING—2 Then he said with great enthusiasm to recognize Senator SCOTT. We all Lee Rubio and energy and a sense of excitement: know Senator SCOTT is a man of quiet

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Senator SCOTT has been a great com- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- fort to our State because he is truly a ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the f man of God. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby ORDER OF PROCEDURE To the rest of you, I want to tell peo- move to bring to a close debate on the mo- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ple in South Carolina that in the Sen- tion to concur in the House amendment to ask unanimous consent that the clo- ate we have a lot of differences and we the Senate amendment to H.R. 1295, an act to extend the African Growth and Oppor- ture motion with respect to the com- display them a lot. I wish you could tunity Act, the Generalized System of Pref- pound motion to go to conference with have heard what was said to me and erences, the preferential duty treatment pro- respect to H.R. 644 be withdrawn and Senator SCOTT. Everybody in this body gram for Haiti, and for other purposes, with has come up to us in one way or an- that following the disposition of H.R. an amendment. 1295, the Senate vote on the compound other and said the most kind things. In Mitch McConnell, Johnny Isakson, David the Senate we have our problems, but Perdue, Chuck Grassley, Thom Tillis, motion to go to conference with re- we are still a family. Thank you all, Marco Rubio, Daniel Coats, John Cor- spect to H.R. 644. from all over this country, for the nyn, Michael B. Enzi, Kelly Ayotte, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there kindness you have shown during these Orrin G. Hatch, Roger F. Wicker, Deb objection? Fischer, Rob Portman, Cory Gardner, Without objection, it is so ordered. difficult times. Richard Burr, Roy Blunt. Very quickly, I don’t know how you Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, let can sit with somebody for an hour in a The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- me just tell everybody what that church and pray with them and get up imous consent, the mandatory quorum means. For the information of all Sen- and shoot them. That is Mideast hate. call has been waived. ators, this means that we will be able I didn’t think it was something we had The question is, Is it the sense of the to process all of the other votes on here, but apparently we do. Senate that debate on the motion to trade by voice vote, and so there will I just can’t imagine what it takes of concur in the House amendment to the be no further rollcall votes this week. an individual to be welcomed in a Senate amendment to H.R. 1295, with Having said that, the Senate will be in church—here is what happened. He an amendment, shall be brought to a session tomorrow. There are multiple went to Charleston with a plan. The close? committee meetings that are going to people in the church had no idea who The yeas and nays are mandatory occur, but no votes will be expected to- he was or what he had in mind. He under the rule. morrow. came into the church, and he was sit- The clerk will call the roll. f ting in the pews by himself and they The senior assistant legislative clerk UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREE- invited him up for the Bible study and called the roll. MENT—EXECUTIVE CALENDAR spent an hour with him. Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators And he said: They were so nice, I al- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I are necessarily absent: the Senator most backed out. ask unanimous consent that following from Utah (Mr. LEE) and the Senator That says a lot about them. It says a the vote on the compound motion, the from Florida (Mr. RUBIO). lot about him. But Senator SCOTT men- Senate proceed to executive session to tioned something that I cannot get The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 76, consider the following nominations en over. Within 48 hours of having your nays 22, as follows: bloc: Calendar Nos. 129, 130, 149, 150, 151, family member murdered, to appear in [Rollcall Vote No. 220 Leg.] 152, and 154; that the Senate proceed to a public setting, looking at the guy in YEAS—76 vote without intervening action or debate; the motions to reconsider be con- the eye and to say: You ruined my life Alexander Flake Murphy but I love you and I forgive you—that Ayotte Franken Murray sidered made and laid upon the table is a level of love and understanding Baldwin Gillibrand Nelson with no intervening action or debate; that can only come from some higher Bennet Graham Peters that no further motions be in order to Blumenthal Grassley Portman authority. I don’t have that within me. Blunt Hatch the nominations; that any statements Reed related to the nominations be printed When it comes to representing South Booker Heinrich Reid Carolina, Senator SCOTT and I will do Boozman Heitkamp Rounds in the RECORD; and that the President Boxer Heller Sanders be immediately notified of the Senate’s our best. But on our best day, we are Brown Hirono Schatz nowhere close to these people. There is Burr Isakson action, and the Senate then resume Cantwell Johnson Schumer legislative session. no politician in America who can rep- Shaheen resent their State better than the peo- Capito Kaine The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Cardin King Stabenow ple of Mother Emanuel AME Church Carper Kirk Sullivan objection? when they went to a public place, Casey Klobuchar Tester Without objection, it is so ordered. looked the killer in the eye and said: I Coats Leahy Thune Tillis f forgive you; I am praying for you. Cochran Manchin Collins Markey Toomey TRADE PREFERENCES EXTENSION I wish we could muster that kind of Coons McCain Udall love for each other, just for a little bit. Corker McCaskill Warner ACT OF 2015 What would America be like? Cornyn McConnell Warren The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Donnelly Menendez Thank you all for your kindness. Whitehouse clerk will report. Durbin Merkley Wicker f Ernst Mikulski Wyden The legislative clerk read as follows: Feinstein Murkowski ORDER OF PROCEDURE House message to accompany H.R. 1295, an NAYS—22 act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, I ask 1986 to improve the process for making deter- Barrasso Gardner Roberts minations with respect to whether organiza- unanimous consent that the votes fol- Cassidy Hoeven Sasse lowing the first vote in the series be 10 Cotton Inhofe Scott tions are exempt from taxation under sec- minutes in length. Crapo Lankford Sessions tion 501(c)(4) of such Code. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Cruz Moran Shelby Pending: Daines Paul Vitter objection? Enzi Perdue McConnell motion to concur in the amend- Without objection, it is so ordered. Fischer Risch ment of the House to the amendment of the

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PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE be Ambassador Extraordinary and McConnell motion to refer the bill to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO Plenipotentiary of the United States of Committee on Finance, with instructions, THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND America to Georgia; Julieta Valls McConnell amendment No. 2067, to change Noyes, of Virginia, a Career Member of the enactment date. the Senior Foreign Service, Class of NOMINATION OF MARY CATHERINE Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador McConnell amendment No. 2068 (to (the in- PHEE TO BE AMBASSADOR EX- Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of structions) amendment No. 2067), of a per- TRAORDINARY AND PLENI- fecting nature. the United States of America to the POTENTIARY OF THE UNITED Republic of Croatia; and Anne Eliza- McConnell amendment No. 2069 (to amend- STATES OF AMERICA TO THE beth Wall, of Illinois, to be a Deputy ment No. 2068), of a perfecting nature. REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN Under Secretary of the Treasury. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under VOTE ON ADAMS NOMINATION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the previous order, all postcloture time NOMINATION OF NANCY BIKOFF question is, Will the Senate advise and is expired. PETTIT TO BE AMBASSADOR EX- consent to the nomination of Charles TRAORDINARY AND PLENI- Under the previous order, all motions C. Adams, Jr., of Maryland, to be Am- POTENTIARY OF THE UNITED and amendments with the exception of bassador Extraordinary and Pleni- STATES OF AMERICA TO THE the motion to concur in the House potentiary of the United States of REPUBLIC OF LATVIA amendment to the Senate amendment America to the Republic of Finland? to H.R. 1295, with an amendment, are The nomination was confirmed. withdrawn. NOMINATION OF GREGORY T. VOTE ON PHEE NOMINATION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The VOTE ON MOTION TO CONCUR DELAWIE TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENI- question is, Will the Senate advise and Under the previous order, the ques- POTENTIARY OF THE UNITED consent to the nomination of Mary tion occurs on the motion to concur, STATES OF AMERICA TO THE Catherine Phee, of Illinois, a Career with the amendment. REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Is there further debate? Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Am- bassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Hearing none, the question is on NOMINATION OF IAN C. KELLY TO potentiary of the United States of agreeing to the motion. BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- America to the Republic of South The motion was agreed to. DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY Sudan? OF THE UNITED STATES OF The nomination was confirmed. f AMERICA TO GEORGIA VOTE ON PETTIT NOMINATION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and TRADE FACILITATION AND TRADE NOMINATION OF JULIETA VALLS consent to the nomination of Nancy ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2015 NOYES TO BE AMBASSADOR EX- Bikoff Pettit, of Virginia, a Career The PRESIDING OFFICER. The TRAORDINARY AND PLENI- Member of the Senior Foreign Service, clerk will report. POTENTIARY OF THE UNITED Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador STATES OF AMERICA TO THE Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of The legislative clerk read as follows: REPUBLIC OF CROATIA the United States of America to the House message to accompany H.R. 644, an Republic of Latvia? act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of The nomination was confirmed. 1986 to permanently extend and expand the NOMINATION OF ANNE ELIZABETH VOTE ON DELAWIE NOMINATION charitable deduction for contributions of WALL TO BE A DEPUTY UNDER The PRESIDING OFFICER. The food inventory. SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Gregory Pending: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the Senate will pro- T. Delawie, of Virginia, a Career Mem- McConnell motion to insist upon the Sen- ceed to executive session to consider ber of the Senior Foreign Service, ate amendment, request a conference with the following nominations, which the Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Am- the House of Representatives, and authorize clerk will report. bassador Extraordinary and Pleni- the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees. The legislative clerk read the nomi- potentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Kosovo? VOTE ON COMPOUND MOTION nations of Charles C. Adams, Jr., of Maryland, to be Ambassador Extraor- The nomination was confirmed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under dinary and Plenipotentiary of the VOTE ON KELLY NOMINATION the previous order, the question occurs United States of America to the Repub- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The on the compound motion to go to con- lic of Finland; Mary Catherine Phee, of question is, Will the Senate advise and ference on H.R. 644. Illinois, a Career Member of the Senior consent to the nomination of Ian C. Is there further debate? Foreign Service, Class of Minister- Kelly, of Illinois, a Career Member of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraor- the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Hearing none, the question is on dinary and Plenipotentiary of the Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador agreeing to the motion. United States of America to the Repub- Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of The motion was agreed to. lic of South Sudan; Nancy Bikoff the United States of America to Geor- Pettit, of Virginia, a Career Member of gia? the Senior Foreign Service, Class of The nomination was confirmed. Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraor- VOTE ON NOYES NOMINATION dinary and Plenipotentiary of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The United States of America to the Repub- question is, Will the Senate advise and lic of Latvia; Gregory T. Delawie, of consent to the nomination of Julieta Virginia, a Career Member of the Sen- Valls Noyes, of Virginia, a Career ior Foreign Service, Class of Minister- Member of the Senior Foreign Service,

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The fear that we will return from our Inde- formation from Iran about the past nu- question is, Will the Senate advise and pendence Day celebrations to take up a clear weapons programs for years. Re- consent to the nomination of Anne pending Iran nuclear deal that neither cently, the IAEA Director General ex- Elizabeth Wall, of Illinois, to be a Dep- permanently foils Iran’s nuclear weap- plained the importance of the issue this way: uty Under Secretary of the Treasury? ons ambitions nor makes us or the The nomination was confirmed. world more secure. I fear this adminis- What we don’t know [is] whether they have tration, so seemingly desperately eager undeclared activities or something else. We The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under don’t know what they did in the past. So, we the previous order, the motions to re- for a legacy, will choose to define any know a part of their activities, but we can- consider are considered made and laid Iranian deal at all as a great success not tell we know all of their activities. And upon the table and the President will for diplomacy, no matter how much it that is why we cannot say that all the activi- be immediately notified of the Senate’s concedes to Iranian positions. ties in Iran is in peaceful purposes . . . the action. In May, I and many of my colleagues Agency is not in a position to provide credible assurance about the absence of f worked hard to impose a requirement for the administration to present any undeclared nuclear material and activities in LEGISLATIVE SESSION Iran, and therefore to conclude that all nu- Iran deal to Congress. Despite strong clear material in Iran is in peaceful activi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under opposition from the Obama administra- ties. the previous order, the Senate will now tion, 99 of the 100 Senators were con- The Obama administration has long resume legislative session. vinced that Congress must have the agreed with the IAEA that Iran needs The majority whip. ability to evaluate in detail every as- to come clean on its past activities to f pect of a negotiated settlement and create a baseline for understanding fu- how it is to be imposed, how it is to be MORNING BUSINESS ture activities under any agreement— monitored, and verified. That is our an absolutely essential standard that Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask core task once a deal is presented to has to be met. unanimous consent that the Senate us. It is an immensely important duty The U.S. head negotiator, Wendy proceed to a period of morning busi- of historic dimensions. Sherman—who, incidentally, nego- ness, with Senators permitted to speak I hope and pray that each of us will tiated the utterly failed deal with therein for up to 10 minutes each. evaluate the proposed deal on its mer- North Korea as well—told a Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without its alone and what it would mean for committee in 2013 that ‘‘Iran must objection, it is so ordered. our Nation’s security, both now and in agree to address past and present prac- The Senator from Indiana. the future when the terms have ex- tices, which is the IAEA terminology Mr. COATS. Mr. President, I ask pired. Unfortunately, to take up that for possible military dimensions . . . unanimous consent to speak for up to duty and perform that task, we will we intend to support the IAEA in its 20 minutes in morning business. have to immerse ourselves in some of efforts to deal with possible military The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the arcane technical details that lie dimensions.’’ Later, she told the SFRC objection, it is so ordered. near the heart of such negotiations. I that ‘‘in the Joint Plan of Action we Mr. COATS. Mr. President, I under- say ‘‘near’’ the heart rather than ‘‘at’’ have required that Iran come clean.’’ stand that Senators have some busi- the heart because the very central These are the statements of our ne- ness to wrap up and are expecting an issue for me—and hopefully for my col- gotiators. These are the commitments early out here today, and this Senator leagues—is the nature of the Iranian they made to the Senate and to the is letting some of them finish their regime, their proven, demonstrated ill American people that these were the conversations. I do want to speak, and will revealed by decades of murderous standards that could not be breached I appreciate the unanimous consent re- aggression and lying deceit. That is the and that if it was not a part of the ar- quest to go forward. proven record of our negotiating part- rangement, then we would not accept f ner, and all their claimed commit- this deal. So we are quoting here from the NUCLEAR AGREEMENT WITH IRAN ments will have to be evaluated in that light. record of what policy and what condi- Mr. COATS. Mr. President, the nu- However, evaluating the technical tions the United States has laid out be- clear negotiations with Iran are now details will present its own challenges fore the Iranians that, if not achieved, approaching a self-imposed deadline of and we need to prepare ourselves for are a nonstarter of a deal. June 30, just a few days from now. The those challenges. We need to take Secretary Kerry has repeatedly said negotiators chose that deadline when stock now of some of those details as that the possible military dimensions they concluded the interim accord 6 they appear at the moment any deal is of the Iranian nuclear program ‘‘will months ago and have reportedly been finalized. To do that, we will have to have to be addressed’’ and ‘‘that Ira- determined to stick to it to focus their look through a fog of claims and coun- nians will have to do it.’’ efforts. terclaims to see the outlines of some- ‘‘It will be done,’’ he said. However, I was shocked to read last At the same time, it may be the case thing that is still evolving, even as it week that Secretary Kerry told this to that a brief extension deadline rather remains in the shadows. But with just the Department of State press corps: than a rush to a conclusion that would those partial images, I have some deep bring us to a bad deal is something we We are not fixated on Iran specifically ac- concerns. counting for what they did at one point in ought to consider. Senator CORKER has First, it now appears from public time or another. We know what they did. We told Secretary Kerry exactly that, cau- comments that our negotiators—and have no doubt. We have absolute knowledge tioning him that there is no need so especially Secretary Kerry himself— with respect to the certain military activi- desperate that requires either accept- are no longer insisting that Iran come ties they were engaged in. What we are con- ing a bad deal or yielding to unaccept- clean on its past nuclear weapons de- cerned about is going forward. able Iranian demands. I don’t nec- velopment activities. This has long First of all, this is completely mis- essarily oppose a short-term extension been a central demand by our side, as leading. It is a complete 180-degree to reach a better conclusion or a better often confirmed by our negotiators turn from what had been committed to deal, but I have deep concerns about themselves. To cave on this demand earlier. As a member of the Senate In- whether that will be the case, even if would be a fatal flaw and should all by telligence Committee, I can state em- we extend for a small amount of time. itself lead to rejection of the deal. phatically that we do not have abso- I fear the Obama administration is Let me state that again. To cave on lute knowledge of anything. That is not hearing the message that a poten- this demand that Iran come clean on not how intelligence works.

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Those advocating If we did have absolute knowledge of listic weapons research, and campaign for the emerging deal are actually what the Iranians had done and have claims of bolstering the Assad regime boasting that this artful dodging is a done to this date, we would not have in Syria. Removing sanctions applied negotiating victory. spent the past years joining with the to these banks will give Iran hundreds Is there anything more we need to IAEA and the responsible international of billions of dollars that could be used say about the weak and compromising community to demand that Iran come for their terrorism activities in re- negotiating strategy of those who are clean. For the life of me, I cannot un- gional proxy wars. currently at the table representing the derstand what the Secretary is think- These reports, if true, constitute yet United States? I have just named and ing about when making such a claim. another reversal of clearly stated pol- spelled out three major concerns re- It is in total contradiction of a key icy and yet another capitulation to the garding these negotiations, but there facet—maybe the key facet of this deal. Iranians. are many other aspects of the appar- Now, suddenly we are backing away, No. 3, it appears that negotiators ently emerging deal that separately saying ‘‘We know everything’’ when we may be aiming at an arrangement to and together show a pattern—a very have for years been pursuing with the set aside the dispute about open, free disturbing pattern of constant retreat IAEA to get the knowledge of what we access to Iranian facilities. We have and capitulation by this administra- do know and the IAEA basically saying long maintained that any agreement tion in the negotiations with the Ira- to us: No, we don’t know everything. would have to give the IAEA such ac- nians. I won’t go into the details of There is a lot we do not know. cess—stated over and over to us each of these, but let me just run off In any case, I regard this new posi- through our briefings, by the Sec- several other issues of major concern. tion as a blatant reversal of a key part retary, and by others negotiating this. One, the clearly inadequate time- of our negotiating objectives and a ca- What this means is open, free access frame for any agreement, the sunset pitulation to the Iranians—a capitula- anytime, anywhere. It appears this is clause—it is no longer a part of the ne- tion that reveals, perhaps, how des- not now the case. We have long main- gotiations; two, outrageously generous perate the administration is to secure tained that the IAEA have access any- details of sanctions relief, both scale a deal—any deal. time, anyplace, as their spokesmen and timing; the almost laughable, spe- The next point of concern is the type have often emphasized. President cious claims of sanctions snapback pro- and pace of sanctions relief we seem to Obama himself reassured the region’s visions—whatever that means—once be dangling as an incentive for the Ira- nervous Arab leaders on this very point the sanctions regime has been disman- nians to accept any deal. This issue is in an effort to gain their acceptance of tled; the number of and types of enrich- very complex technically, legally, and the deal. ment equipment to be retained by the legislatively. One key point is that In the meantime, once again Aya- Iranians; the types of enrichment ac- throughout these negotiations, the ad- tollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader, tivities that will be permitted in the ministration has consistently argued has stated emphatically that no such thousands of modern centrifuges in the that any deal would lead only to sanc- access would be granted, and other Ira- most fortified, bunkered facilities; tions relief regarding nuclear issues. nian authorities repeated this redline fatal limitations on our ability to mon- But the fact sheet that the White that the Iranians have drawn in the itor and verify compliance; and the House put out following the interim deal and that we are capitulating to, Joint Plan of Action provisions that deal framework stated that U.S. sanc- one after another. Their Parliament Iran has already blatantly violated tions on Iran for terrorism, human even recently passed a law to this ef- without any White House comment. rights abuses, and ballistic missiles fect. It looked like an unbridgeable My colleagues, once a deal is an- will remain in place under the deal. gap. Khamenei repeated this firm posi- nounced, it will be critical that we ex- Let me say that again. The adminis- tion again just yesterday. ercise the wisdom and courage to tration put out this fact sheet fol- Some argue that Khamenei’s declara- evaluate it honestly. My doubts about lowing the interim deal stating that tions are part of the negotiating strat- our ability to do so are aggravated by U.S. sanctions on Iran for terrorism, egy. Well, if so, it seems to have the public relations campaign we can human rights abuses, and ballistic mis- worked. Anyplace access for intrusive foresee. Indeed, we have seen it before siles will remain in place under the inspection has been taken out. We have when the Clinton administration told deal. dropped ‘‘anytime, anyplace.’’ us the nuclear deal with North Korea Now it seems this limitation was not The buzzword phrase that now is was ‘‘good for America.’’ I was a Mem- good enough for the Iranians, and we being giving to us is ‘‘managed access.’’ ber of the Senate at that time. I raised have caved again. When I first heard that, I said, what in a number of issues and concerns about Yesterday, the so-called Supreme the world does that mean, ‘‘managed whether this deal with North Korea Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, included access’’? With this concept, it appears was good for America. I did not vote to this matter in his expanded list of red- there would now be a mechanism that support that effort. Nevertheless, the lines. He said that all economic, finan- would evaluate requests for access to treaty was agreed to. cial, and banking sanctions imple- determine if there is a genuine need. The framework agreement with mented either by the United Nations Instead of anytime, anyplace, any- North Korea, President Clinton said in Security Council, the United States where, for any reason, in order to 1994, ‘‘is a good deal for the United Congress, or the administration must verify that the Iranians are not cheat- States. North Korea will freeze and dis- be lifted immediately when the deal is ing, that has turned into now a request mantle its nuclear programs.’’ North signed. for a search or for access at their time Korea will freeze and dismantle its nu- According to media reports, which and their decision as to what the place clear programs. ‘‘South Korea and our have not been refuted by the adminis- will be or what the place will not be. other allies will be better protected. tration since they began appearing last This makes a mockery of the state of The entire world will be safer as we month, the Supreme Leader has won the original required demand for access slow the spread of nuclear weapons. again. at anytime, anyplace. ‘‘Access where . . . The United States and inter- The emerging deal may roll back needed, when needed’’ seems to be the national inspectors will carefully mon- sanctions that had been imposed for new mantra—where needed, when need- itor North Korea to make sure it keeps these other nonnuclear reasons. Ac- ed, giving them plenty of time to make its commitments. Only as it does so cording to these reports, based on leaks a decision as to yea or nay or to re- will North Korea fully join the commu- from the negotiating teams, 23 out of move from those sites damning evi- nity of nations.’’ the 24 currently sanctioned Iranian dence of their pursuit of nuclear capa- That is what was promised in 1994. banks will be delisted as sanctions tar- bilities. That is what was stated to Senators on

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We now know the remind people about the prevalence of is covered. Inspections will take place. agreement with North Korea was not a mental illnesses such as PTSD among They won’t be able to cheat. We will diplomatic victory but a diplomatic our Active-Duty troops and our vet- know it if they do. The sanctions will and policy failure, an absolute failure. erans. By generating more awareness, come back on. We will snap back those My deep concern is that this time we can help remove the stigma about sanctions, et cetera, et cetera. many will, once again, see the emerg- PTSD and encourage people to seek Some Members took a bite of that ing deal as a great victory for diplo- treatment and, in turn, save lives. apple and regret that. I did not. I am macy, no matter what it contains. PTSD is a serious problem affecting sure not going to take another bite of too many of our country’s bravest indi- that apple, and no one else should view The utterly false claim that it pre- viduals, and we must do more to help this current negotiation with Iran sents a choice between peaceful resolu- our heroes. without putting it in the context of tion of a dispute and war, as a con- According to a study by the RAND what was done before. We have been sequence of not arranging and agreeing Corporation, 20 percent of Iraq and Af- here before. We need to learn the les- to a deal, will be a central part of the ghanistan war veterans report symp- sons from that. We now know that discourse and salesmanship that will toms of PTSD and, of those, only about North Korea possesses dozens of nu- confront us as Senators. Those opposed half actually seek treatment. clear weapons and the ballistic missile will potentially be labeled as war mon- Our Nation made a promise to our capacity to deliver those weapons. We gers. men and women in uniform: When they now know they cheated blatantly and It is good of us to remember some- come home from war and their time in we did not know it. The so-called guar- thing that was said by Winston Church- service to our country, we will be there antee of verification was not accom- ill leading up to World War II: Peace at for them. We need to have the same plished and not achieved. any price does not lead to peace. It concern for our servicemembers’ men- So before making a final decision on only lengthens the path for war with tal health as we do for their physical the Iran so-called deal, we need to far greater consequences in terms of health. For far too long, we have been learn the lessons from the Clinton ad- cost or blood. focused on the physical wounds of war, ministration and the agreement with So, for us, we are going to have to but as many of our veterans know too North Korea. The similarities between stand up to those who posit the false well, the mental wounds also inflict the secret negotiations then and the choice between peace and between war. great damage. I am proud to serve as a Senator secret ones now are remarkable. We have a more difficult obligation of In 1994, a key sticking point was from a State with a rich legacy of serv- historic consequences, looking to the complete access to nuclear sites, and ice. I am proud to be the son of a U.S. following decade. Such a duty must not then, too, we caved in order to get the marine. One in ten Montanans have be guided by party. It must not be deal. proudly served in our Armed Forces, guided by politics. It must not be guid- In 1994, the White House and major making the Treasure State home to ed by deference either to the White media outlets trumpeted a deal that more veterans per capita than almost House, our own leadership or even our would make the world safer—a victory any other State in our Nation. Accord- constituents. for diplomacy over force and hostility. ing to the VA, Montana is home to Those who did not see this as some- We must look at each and every de- nearly 100,000 veterans, 75,000 of whom thing that was going to be enforced tail of any agreement presented to us served our Nation during wartime. were called warmongers. to reach a judgment on whether this As the son of a marine, I strongly be- Here is the choice, war or peace. so-called deal with Iran will prevent lieve we have a duty to ensure that the Some choice. North Korea promised to Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons promises we have made to these men forgo their nuclear weapons ambitions, capability. Then, and only then, we and these women are kept. There is no and although I could not vote to sup- must decide on that basis whether to greater honor or responsibility than port President Clinton’s request, approve or reject the deal that will be fighting for our veterans. We owe them enough of the Senate did to approve presented to us by the President and our freedom. We owe them nothing but the agreement with North Korea. his Secretary of State. To do anything our best. Anything less is unaccept- Now we know they have between 20 less than fulfilling this obligation and able. to 40 nuclear weapons, possibly minia- this duty that each one of us has, will I have had many conversations with turized, ICBMs—intercontinental bal- be a failure of our duty as a U.S. Sen- the brave men and women who have listic missiles—to put them on and re- ator, with historic consequences if we gone overseas in the name of freedom, cently tested submarine launch mis- get it wrong. and one of the many concerns they siles. My hope, prayer, wish, desire, and ad- have expressed is the negative stigma Another lesson is the time gap be- monition is that each one of us sees surrounding post-traumatic stress in tween the heralded diplomatic break- this as something with historic con- our military. For too long, our service through and the revelation that we had sequences that will affect not only the men and women have attempted to been taken to the cleaners. It took future of our Nation and our people but hide mental health issues from their years to learn what we had really done will affect the future of the world. superiors out of fear of being dis- in North Korea and not done in North Therefore, we must give full attention charged. That is why I am committed Korea. and every ounce of our best wisdom to raising PTSD awareness to over- The failure of a bad deal with Iran and judgment in determining, not for come the misinformation and the stig- will not be evident to most of us for political or party or any other reason— ma surrounding these mental health years perhaps—perhaps even 10, 11 or 12 other than finding out and determining challenges. years, even when President Obama con- whether this deal is acceptable or not I am proud to be working on S. 1567 cedes that Iran’s nuclear breakout acceptable and make our yes be yes with GARY PETERS and THOM TILLIS to time will be zero. and our no be no and well reasoned, ensure due process for veterans who In fact, such a delay—in the unlikely well judged, and well decided. suffer from mental health illnesses and event Iran actually complies with a may have been erroneously given an deal—is the stated objective of the With that, I yield the floor. administrative discharge rather than P5+1 negotiators—to impose a delay of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- an honorable discharge. It helps ensure a decade or so on Iran’s nuclear weap- ator from Montana. that Active-Duty servicemembers who

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This one is struggling with mental illness or weapons-grade plutonium, as the bill is just a small step that Congress PTSD, there is help available. framework requires Iran’s heavy water can take toward ensuring that the stig- You can visit www.ptsd.va.gov— reactor to be redesigned so that it no ma facing PTSD is lifted and hopefully www.ptsd.va.gov—where they will find longer generates a plutonium byprod- allowing more veterans to seek out resources that are available for our uct needed for a bomb. treatment for PTSD. veterans. Mental illness is not something any- Iran would lose one path to acquiring In the last few years, I am pleased to enough enriched uranium to build a see that our country has taken steps to one should have to go through alone. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness, bomb by being forced to reduce its cur- ensure that our troops and veterans get rent centrifuge inventory of almost the mental health services they need but instead it is a testament to individual character. 20,000 down to 5,000 units. Moreover, upon their return home. More than the remaining 5,000 centrifuges would ever, troops and veterans are seeking I yield back. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- be Iran’s oldest and least capable treatment. They are receiving timely ator from Delaware. variants, making it almost impossible diagnosis, they are getting needed care. for Iran to restart weapons-grade en- We have a long way to go. Too many f richment activities. veterans are taking their own lines NUCLEAR AGREEMENT WITH IRAN Under the framework, Iran would and, unfortunately, Montana consist- Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I wish ently ranks at the top for suicides in lose its other path to acquiring enough to begin by talking about two subjects. enriched uranium for a nuclear weap- our country. One story from Montana The first of those is the nuclear agree- particularly resonated with me. In on. Iran will be required to dramati- ment that our Nation and five other cally reduce its stockpile of enriched fact, it occurred in my hometown of nations are seeking to negotiate with Bozeman. I went from kindergarten uranium from 10 tons to just 300 kilo- Iran, and the second is I wish to do grams and will not be able to enrich through college in Bozeman. On May something we don’t do often enough 29, 2013, U.S. Army PFC Wade above 3.7 percent. and thank some people, people who Lastly, the framework eliminates the Christiansen took his own life. He was serve all of us, some folks in the Coast 23 years old. Private First Class ability of Iran to covertly develop a nu- Guard. clear weapon by monitoring not just Christiansen served his country as a But I wish to start with the agree- the declared facilities but also sub- paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Divi- ment that we and part of the five per- jecting the country’s entire nuclear sion and was deployed to Afghanistan manent members of the Security Coun- supply chain to inspections and contin- with his unit in 2009. During an am- cil, plus one—Germany—are attempt- uous surveillance. bush, he sustained severe injuries to ing to negotiate with the country of his face and to his arms. Iran. We are closing in, I hope, on a If a final agreement makes good on After his return to Montana, Wade historic nuclear agreement with Iran. these promises in a verifiable way—in a struggled with both the physical and Today, the United States, the United verifiable way—then it will earn my the mental healing process. Wade’s Kingdom, Russia, China, France, and support. brother Matt talked about how Wade’s Germany are hard at work trying to Some have argued that a final agree- mood would change when he wouldn’t hammer out a final nuclear deal with ment must require Iran to dismantle be able to take his medication when Iran that will hopefully put an end to its entire nuclear infrastructure so the VA failed to get him his medica- that country’s pursuit of nuclear weap- that it cannot enrich uranium even for tions on time. ons. We have a key role to play in the peaceful nuclear energy. This is an un- I wish I could stand here and tell you fate of this potential nuclear deal. necessary requirement on Iran in my that Wade Christiansen’s story is If the P5+1 and Iran can forge a final view. If that country agrees to these unique. Unfortunately, he is just one of deal, then Congress will have its four roadblocks to a nuclear weapon, the many veterans who committed sui- chance to support or reject it by voting then Iran should be able to maintain cide in my State that year. In fact, be- on a resolution that would prohibit an enrichment program that is tween 2004 and 2013, there were 566 sui- lifting the sanctions against Iran. So it verifiably limited to producing only cides by Montana veterans. In Montana is my great hope that when Congress peaceful nuclear energy. and across the Nation, too many of our comes back from our Fourth of July re- That brings me to my second require- veterans struggle with PTSD, they cess—holiday recess—we will be return- ment. In any final agreement, Iran struggle with depression. Veteran de- ing to the news that the negotiators must submit to uncomfortable and in- pression not only affects the individual have succeeded in striking what they trusive inspections. but also the loved ones closest to the believe to be a fair deal. If weapons inspectors for the Inter- veteran as well. The emotional toll on We will then begin our job of consid- national Atomic Energy Agency iden- the family is immense. To have a loved ering whether that deal represents the tify a facility they suspect of housing one serve overseas, only to come back best path forward for our Nation’s se- illicit nuclear activity, then these in- as a shell of what they once were is dif- curity and the security of other na- spectors should be granted access to ficult. tions, including our allies. these undeclared sites. If Iran fails to PTSD Awareness Day invites us to Should this agreement come to- grant access to the inspectors, then face the larger issues of veterans who gether, I will assess the final nuclear Iran should be in violation of the are suffering from post-traumatic deal on how it implements three key agreement, and that should trigger ex- stress. We do everything in our power requirements that were articulated in pedited and appropriate consequences to protect our servicemembers while last April’s nuclear framework. Let me for Iran. they are overseas. We must do the just take a moment and explain these same to address their needs once they three requirements. In the weeks since the announcement return home. That includes reducing First, any final agreement must of the April framework agreement, we the stigma attached to PTSD and block all of Iran’s pathways to devel- have heard some contradictory claims doing more to help our brave veterans oping a nuclear weapon. The Iranians coming from Iran’s Supreme Leader, find good-paying jobs and transition will have to agree to measures that the Ayatollah Khamenei. He has said back into civilian life. prohibit them from acquiring weapons- that Iran will not allow inspections of Now is the time to act to work to- grade plutonium, enriching enough military sites. ward real solutions that protect our uranium to build a bomb and devel- Well, perhaps the Supreme Leader is veterans here at home. They are an oping a covert nuclear program. only playing to a hard-line domestic embodiment of the ideals this Nation Fortunately, as part of April’s nu- audience in Iran. Perhaps he is at- holds dear, and I believe it is our job to clear framework, the P5+1 agreed in tempting to return and to rhetorically

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Moreover, I think if These three brave individuals have honest. each Senator and Representative eval- each demonstrated outstanding cour- Whatever the case may be, I cer- uates this deal on its merits, forgets age in the face of perilous cir- tainly do not trust the Iranian Su- about the rhetoric, forgets about the cumstances, acting selflessly and with- preme Leader nor do I want my accept- preconceived notions and considers the out hesitation to render lifesaving aid ance of a deal to be based solely on his alternatives, then this deal will enjoy to their fellow Americans. Simply put, rhetoric. To borrow a phrase from broad support in this Congress. they were, in the words of the Coast President Reagan—a phrase we have Mr. President, I want to set these re- Guard motto, ‘‘Semper Paratus’’—‘‘Al- heard in this Chamber hundreds of marks aside now. Before our current ways Ready.’’ times since I came here 14 years ago— Presiding Officer took the Chair, I I want to extend my congratulations final deals should not be predicated on mentioned to our colleague before him to these three officers, Petty Officers the mantra ‘‘trust but verify.’’ Rather that I had a two-part address. This is Kaczmarek, Leon, and Worden, and to they should embody the principle of like a day-night doubleheader. all of the recipients of this year’s DHS ‘‘distrust and verify.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Valor awards. These devoted public To that end, the final deal must have DAINES). The Senator has used his 10 servants are an inspiration for me, and a system of consequences and incen- minutes. I think for all of us, and I encourage tives in place to ensure that Iran com- Mr. CARPER. I ask unanimous con- my colleagues to learn more about plies with its promises to submit to in- sent to proceed for an extra 6 minutes. their heroic stories. spections. May I prevail on the Senator from JOSCELYN GREENWELL Third, any lifting of sanctions Ohio? For the 42,000 Active-Duty Coast against Iran must be conditional on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Guard men and women, their mission the Iranians meeting and imple- objection? may take them to ports and waterways menting core requirements of the nu- Mr. PORTMAN. I have no objection. across our country and around the clear deal. Iran must prove to us they The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without globe. For Petty Officer Joscelyn are serious about following through on objection, it is so ordered. Greenwell, her service with the Coast their commitments. If they live up to Mr. CARPER. I thank the Senator Guard has taken her from California to their promises, only then should they from Ohio for his kindness. Hawaii to my home State of Delaware. be rewarded with phased sanctions re- f Originally from Cape Canaveral, FL, lief. Petty Officer Greenwell, pictured here Fortunately, the administration has TRIBUTE TO FEDERAL made this a sticking point in the nego- EMPLOYEES to my left, has served our country for tiations. As the President said upon over 7 years at three different Coast Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, over the Guard units and stations. She first the announcement of the nuclear past few months I have been coming to framework on April 2, ‘‘[Sanctions] re- spent 3 years on the high endurance the floor to recognize the work of a few cutter Hamilton and home ported in lief will be phased in as Iran takes of the outstanding employees of the steps to adhere to the deal. If Iran vio- San Diego, CA. Department of Homeland Security. While aboard the Coast Guard cutter lates the deal, sanctions can be There are over 200,000 men and Hamilton, Petty Officer Greenwell was snapped back into place.’’ women who work at the Department’s one of our many brave servicemembers Additionally, after announcing the 22 components. They secure our bor- nuclear framework, Secretary Kerry assigned to provide disaster relief folders and secure our skies. They respond lowing the catastrophic 2010 Haiti made clear that the Iranians will not to natural disasters. They protect us in get sanctions relief until they have im- earthquake, which we all remember. In cyber space. Few other Federal agen- Haiti, Petty Officer Greenwell and her plemented their obligation to the satis- cies touch the lives of Americans on a faction of the international inspectors fellow crew members transported clean daily basis more than the Department drinking water and other resources to and the United States. These are the of Homeland Security. words of Secretary Kerry: the island to save lives. She received a Although the jobs they do every day Unit Commendation award for her out- Iran has a responsibility to get the break- may be diverse, all DHS employees go standing efforts in that mission. out time to the one year . . . . When that is to work with one critical mission, and done and certified by the IAEA that [Iran] After her time in San Diego, Petty has lived up to that nuclear responsibility, that is to ensure our country is a safe, Officer Greenwell spent 2 years aboard and we make that judgment with them, at secure, and resilient place where the the patrol boat Galveston Island, home that point we would begin the phasing of American way of life can thrive. ported in Honolulu, HI. sanctions relief. Today I recognize the outstanding Today Petty Officer Greenwell calls Now, Secretary Kerry and President service of several officers from the U.S. Lewes, DE, her home and now serves at Obama are right to insist on this point. Coast Guard. As a law enforcement the U.S. Coast Guard Station Indian They are right to insist on this point. agency and one of our Nation’s five River Inlet in Rehoboth Beach, DE. I imagine this is one of the details still armed services, the Coast Guard has With summer in full swing, Dela- being worked out in talks. But if Iran safeguarded our interests on the high wareans and people from across the is serious about abandoning its nuclear seas for over two centuries. country—actually, from around the weapons ambitions—I hope they are— The thousands of brave men and world—are flocking to our Nation’s they must agree to take action before women who honorably serve our Nation pristine five-star beaches. Thankfully, being rewarded with sanctions relief. at the Coast Guard dedicate their lives day and night, Petty Officer Greenwell For 21⁄2 years—21⁄2 years—our negoti- to its important missions. These mis- and her crew stand diligent watch over ating team has been working tirelessly sions range from maritime law enforce- parts of Delaware Bay, Rehoboth Bay, to strike a deal with Iran that ment and military operations to search Indian River Bay, and the Atlantic strengthens our Nation’s security, our and rescue and environmental protec- Ocean. We Delawareans can rest as- allies’ security, and the security of the tion. sured that Petty Officer Greenwell and broader Middle East. Whatever the out- MAX KACZMAREK, CHRIS LEON, AND MATTHEW her unit stand ready to answer our call, come next week, we owe these nego- WORDEN if ever we need their assistance. tiators a debt of gratitude for their Last month, Homeland Security Sec- According to her superiors, Petty Of- service and their dedication. retary Jeh Johnson recognized three ficer Greenwell takes ownership of her At the end of the day, however, I feel individuals from the Coast Guard for responsibilities and is committed to confident that we will reach a deal that their valor: Petty Officer Max the safety of the public. Her colleagues blocks Iran’s pathways to a bomb, sub- Kaczmarek, Petty Officer Chris Leon, say that she always goes above and be- jects Iran to intrusive inspections, and and Petty Officer Matthew Worden. In yond what is expected of her. only provides sanctions relief after pictures right here next to me are For example, in addition to her usual Iran takes action. Petty Officer Matt Worden, Petty Offi- responsibilities, Petty Officer

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And, crowd goes.’’ tification process. these programs support production That song was recorded live at Bohe- She has also served as a mentor to here in the U.S. as many of the goods mian Caverns in Washington, DC, with junior personnel and assisted multiple eligible under preference programs are almost no rehearsal. It sounds like a shipmates in receiving their qualifica- raw materials and inputs that fuel fable but it is true. That afternoon tions as watch standers, boat crew American manufacturing. These pro- Ramsey and his bandmates—drummer members, boarding team members, and grams build a trading relationship that Isaac ‘‘Redd’’ Holt and bassist Eldee as coxswains. Petty Officer Greenwell’s is the first stepping stone towards de- Young—were sitting in a Washington, commitment to her team and the pub- veloping a full, bilateral trading rela- DC, coffee shop, debating what they lic she serves every day exemplifies— tionship that will further grow and could add to their set that night to truly exemplifies—the Coast Guard’s support the U.S. economy. Particularly make the recording stand out. Their core values of honor, respect, and devo- for some of our trading partners bene- waitress, a woman by the name of Net- tion to duty. fiting under the AGOA Program, we tie Gray, asked what was wrong. They Petty Officer Greenwell, I just want look forward to our trading relation- explained their predicament. you to know tonight that your service ship developing to the next phase, full Miss Nettie Gray walked over to the to our Nation has taken you around bilateral trade agreements, during this jukebox, dropped a coin in the slot and the world, and I know you will con- authorization of the program. said: ‘‘Listen to this.’’ It was ‘‘The In tinue to go far—both literally and figu- But none of this would have been pos- Crowd,’’ sung by Dobie Gray—a popular ratively—in all your endeavors. Every sible without the dedicated work of hit at the time. The trio quickly day, you help to ensure the safety of many people. I would like to recognize worked out a jazz arrangement and your fellow Americans and the security the staff of the Senate Finance Com- used the song to end their set that of our Nation. From the bottom of my mittee. I would like to recognize Sen- evening. The crowd loved it. Audiences heart, I thank you for your tireless ator WYDEN and his staff, especially everywhere loved it. ‘‘The In Crowd’’ dedication, your invaluable service to Joshua Sheinkman, Jayme White, became the first of seven gold records the State and the Nation that we call Elissa Alben, Greta Peisch, and Ander- by the Ramsey Lewis Trio. What makes that story even more home, and as we say in the Navy, son Heiman. Our work was supported amazing is that ‘‘The In Crowd’’ was ‘‘Bravo Zulu.’’ by the outstanding efforts of the Inter- just one of four albums the Ramsey Finally, to the thousands of brave national Trade Commission and the Of- Lewis Trio recorded that year, 1964. men and women across the Department fice of the United States Trade Rep- Talk about prolific. of Homeland Security who dedicate resentative. I would like to particu- All told, this jazz legend has recorded their lives to serving and protecting larly thank Florie Liser, Constance 80 albums in an illustrious career that America and Americans, please know Hamilton, Behnaz Kibria, Bill Jackson, has spanned more than half a century. that what you do every day is impor- and Ben Kostrzewa from the Office of He has earned 3 Grammy Awards, 7 tant. I hope it fills your work with the USTR. gold records, and hosted a nationally meaning and your life with happiness. I would like to especially thank my syndicated radio show and a 13-episode On behalf of the people we all serve to- staff for all their dedicated work on ‘‘Legends of Jazz’’ TV series on PBS. gether, thank you for your service. this legislation. Our international In addition, he has served as artistic Sometimes we ask people—whether trade staff has worked tirelessly on director of Jazz at Ravinia since 1992. the Coast Guard or Department of this legislation and I thank them for He also helped organize Ravinia’s Jazz Homeland Security, any part of the their efforts: Everett Eissenstat, Shane Mentor Program. He serves on the Federal Government—what they would Warren, and Rebecca Eubank. We have board of trustees for the Merit School like. Sometimes people say they would had the excellent support of detailees of Music in Chicago and The Chicago like more money, they would like more from the U.S. Patent and Trademark High School for the Arts. And a decade of this, or they would like more of Office, Kevin Rosenbaum, and U.S. Cus- ago he created the Ramsey Lewis that. What more than half the people toms and Border Protection, Andrew Foundation to help connect at-risk say, though, is, I would just like to be Rollo, as well as Sahra Park Su and children to the world of music. thanked. Kenneth Schmidt. I would like to Many artists might decide that such So to all the people I mentioned to- thank my senior staff: Chris Campbell, a resume was long and impressive night and those with whom they serve Mark Prater, Jay Khosla, Jeff Wrase, enough—but not Ramsey Lewis. At the at the Department of Homeland Secu- and Bryan Hickman. age of 80, Ramsey Lewis is preparing to rity, thank you, and God bless you. We can all be proud of the broad sup- fulfill the dream of a lifetime. On Au- I especially thank my colleague from port this bill has received in both gust 8, he will serve as conductor and Ohio for his generosity and kindness Houses of Congress. This legislation soloist with the Chicago Symphony Or- tonight. demonstrates that trade is a bipartisan chestra at the Ravinia Festival in To the leader, good work. ‘‘Bravo issue. I look forward to President Highland Park, IL, just outside of Chi- Zulu’’ on the good work done here this Obama signing this legislation into law cago. week. as soon as possible. Ravinia is the oldest music festival I yield the floor. f in North America. Over the years it f has hosted such musical giants as CONGRATULATING RAMSEY LEWIS Louis Armstrong, Pablo Casals, Aaron TRADE PREFERENCES EXTENSION Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I wish to Copland, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitz- ACT OF 2015 take a moment to congratulate a na- gerald, George Gershwin, Luciano Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, today I tive son of Chicago who has earned Pavarotti, and Yoyo Ma. It is also the rise to commend my colleagues on pas- worldwide acclaim as a jazz pianist and summer home of the Chicago Sym- sage of the Trade Preferences Exten- who will soon achieve a lifelong dream phony Orchestra. sion Act of 2015. This legislation proof conducting and soloing with the Chi- Ramsey Lewis’ debut as conductor vides timely extension of the African cago Symphony Orchestra. and soloist with the CSO is a testa- Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, Ramsey Lewis is a true American ment to his musical genius and dex- Program, and preferential treatment original—a virtuoso pianist and musi- terity. It is also a testament to his for products from Haiti. And, this leg- cal innovator who helped pioneer the ability to see beyond narrow expecta- islation finally reauthorizes the Gener- sound many refer to as ‘‘smooth jazz.’’ tions about what is possible for musi- alized System of Preferences, or GSP, Fifty-one years ago he and his band, cians of color.

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We have not con- majority compared to 4 under the Re- sicians with skin the color of firmed a single judge this work period. publican majority. That is nearly five Ramsey’s. Not one. This is simply unacceptable. times as many judges confirmed under Fortunately for all of us, Ramsey In addition to Ms. Farnandez Stoll, a Democratic majority with a Presi- Lewis had the good sense to know that there are 11 other consensus judicial dent of the opposite party than today’s was nonsense. He has played and re- nominations pending on the Senate Ex- Senate Republican majority. corded countless forms of music—and ecutive Calendar. Nevertheless, the Republican major- The other nominees pending on the helped to invent new forms. In doing ity continues to make excuses for their calendar include five U.S. Court of Fed- so, he has helped to create a world continued obstruction and delay on eral Claims, CFC, nominees. We are where every child is freer to pursue his confirming President Obama’s judicial well past the 1 year anniversary of or her own dreams. nominees. Their excuse is that the when each were first nominated and Mr. Lewis’ August 8 performance Democratic majority was able to con- with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra are closing in on the anniversary of all five having had hearings before they firm those 18 judges by this date in 2007 at Ravinia is a continuation of what only because those nominees were held the Chicago Tribune has called a were first reported unanimously out of committee. The five CFC nominees over from the previous year. What the ‘‘Ramsey Renaissance’’ as a composer. Republicans fail to note is that 6 of the His collaborator in this new chapter of were again reported out of committee unanimously at the beginning of this 18 judges confirmed by June 24, 2007 his career is Ravinia president and CEO first had their hearing in 2007, were re- Welz Kauffman, who commissioned Mr. year. We have heard no opposition to any of these nominees, yet they have ported out of committee without need- Lewis to write a piano concerto for his less delay, and were confirmed prompt- CSO debut. In recent years, Mr. been in limbo for months and months because the Republican leader has rely. Kauffman has commissioned Mr. Lewis We began this Congress with 38 dis- to write other pieces, including a jazz fused to schedule a vote. The U.S. Court of Federal Claims is where our trict and circuit court vacancies, in- ballet for the Joffrey Ballet Company, cluding 12 vacancies deemed ‘‘judicial and ‘‘Proclamation of Hope,’’ a celebra- citizens go to seek redress against the Federal Government for monetary emergencies’’ by the nonpartisan Ad- tion of Abraham Lincoln on the bicen- ministrative Office of the U.S. Courts. tennial of his birth. Both works made claims. The cases this court hears include claims of unlawful takings of pri- While 38 is the lowest number of vacan- their world premieres at Ravinia. cies during the entire Obama adminis- In 2002 Ramsey Lewis was chosen to vate land by the U.S. Government tration, it is still higher than the low carry the Olympic torch as it passed without proper compensation under the of 28 district and circuit court vacan- through Chicago on its run to Salt fifth Amendment, claims of veterans cies during the Bush administration, Lake City. With his debut with the seeking disability benefits for combat- which was achieved due to Democratic CSO at Ravinia, Ramsey Lewis will related injuries, and vaccine compensa- cooperation. light up the night sky again with his tion claims. We are debating trade policy in the There are now 55 district and circuit own special brilliance. What a joyous Senate, yet the nomination to fill one court vacancies, including 27 that have celebration it will be. of four current vacancies on the U.S. been deemed ‘‘judicial emergency’’ va- f Court of International Trade—CIT—has cancies. Of the 55 vacancies, 41 are in JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS sat idle on the Senate Executive Cal- States with at least one Republican Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, earlier endar for months. Like the CFC nomi- home State Senator. Of great concern this month, the Senate Judiciary Com- nees, the CIT nominee had a hearing to the timely administration of justice mittee approved the PATENT Act with last year, was favorably reported out of are four circuit court vacancies that a strong bipartisan vote. As the Senate the Judiciary Committee unanimously are ‘‘judicial emergencies’’—two in continues to consider this important, by voice vote last Congress, and again Texas, one in Alabama, and one in Ken- balanced legislation aimed at curbing earlier this year. tucky—that have each been vacant and Also pending on the calendar are abusive patent litigation practices, it without nominees for well over a year, nominees to fill vacancies on the West- is critical that the court of appeals including one Texas circuit court va- ern District of Missouri, the Western cancy that has been vacant for nearly that considers patent claims be at full District of New York, and three nomi- strength. Legislation alone cannot 3 years. These 3 States alone also ac- nees to fill judicial emergency vacan- count for 12 district court vacancies solve the problems facing Main Street cies—two on the Eastern District of businesses from abuses of the patent without a currently pending nominee, New York and one on the Eastern Dis- half of which are ‘‘judicial emergency’’ system; we also need dedicated judges, trict of California, all but one of whom such as Kara Farnandez Stoll, on the vacancies. were first nominated last year. While I know that the senior Senator bench to faithfully apply the law. There is nothing keeping the Senate from Texas, who is also the assistant Ms. Farnandez Stoll was first nomi- from confirming all 12 nominees—noth- republican leader, likes to say that it nated to serve on the U.S. Court of Ap- ing, except for the mindset of delay for is the President who ‘‘has to nominate peals for the Federal circuit more than delay’s sake, which is unfortunately the judges,’’ we are all well aware of 7 months ago. Her hearing was held the hallmark of the majority’s leader- the central role home State Senators more than 3 months ago and 2 months ship on judicial nominations. ago she was unanimously reported by The Senate has a duty to consider ju- have in making recommendations to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The dicial vacancies no matter which party the President to fill vacancies in our American Bar Association’s Standing holds the majority. In the 17 months I States. I urge all Senators to work Committee on the Federal Judiciary chaired the Senate Judiciary Com- meaningfully with President Obama to unanimously rated her ‘‘well qualified’’ mittee during President Bush’s first 2 get these vacancies filled. to serve on the Federal circuit—its years in office, the Senate confirmed As we head into July 4 recess, the highest possible rating. The Hispanic 100 Federal circuit and district court Senate Republican leadership should be National Bar Association, the Federal judges. I also served as chairman dur- allowing us to clear the calendar of the Circuit Bar Association, and the Amer- ing the last 2 years of the Bush admin- 12 noncontroversial consensus judicial ican Intellectual Property Law Asso- istration and we confirmed another 68 nominees to let them get to work for ciation strongly support her confirma- district and circuit court judges. the American people. tion. Once confirmed, Ms. Farnandez In contrast to the 4 district judges we I would remind the current majority Stoll will be the first woman of color have confirmed this year, when the leader of his floor remarks from June

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Res. 11, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for On the issue of judicial confirmations, my Fiscal Year 2016) Veterans Affairs, VA. good friend the majority leader and I dis- Let me begin by thanking Chairman cussed this matter publicly at the beginning $ Millions 2016 ISAKSON for making the confirmation of this Congress, and we agreed that Presi- of Dr. Shulkin and Ms. Council a pri- Revised Aggregates: dent Bush, in the last 2 years of his term, Budget Authority ...... 3,032,788 ority for this Congress. should be treated as well as President Outlays ...... 3,091,273 Dr. Shulkin comes to the Veterans Reagan, Bush 41, and President Clinton were Health Administration, VHA, with sig- treated in the last 2 years of their tenures in office because there was one common thread, BUDGET AGGREGATE REVENUES nificant experience managing complex and that was that the Senate was controlled (Pursuant to Section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and Sec- health care organizations. Prior to tion 4311 of S. Con. Res. 11, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for by the opposition party. Fiscal Year 2016) being confirmed as Undersecretary of I hope he stays true to the words he Health Dr. Shulkin was the president spoke when the shoe was on the other $ Millions 2016 2016–2020 2016–2025 of Morristown Medical Center where he oversaw a 658-bed facility that has re- foot. I urge the majority leader to im- Current Revenue Aggre- mediately schedule a vote for Kara gate ...... 2,676,733 14,412,516 32,237,371 ceived countless awards for its excel- Adjustment ...... ¥766 3,398 ¥4,272 lence in care. During his confirmation Farnandez Stoll and the CFC and CIT Revised Revenue Aggre- nominees so they can get to work serv- gate ...... 2,675,967 14,415,914 32,233,099 hearing before the committee, Dr. ing the American people. Shulkin stated, ‘‘We all agree that the f status quo is simply not acceptable. I f SHULKIN CONFIRMATION want to assure you that, if confirmed, it would be my sole mission each and BUDGETARY REVISIONS Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I rise every day to transform the VA health Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, section 4311 today to speak on the nomination of system into one that provides our vet- of S. Con. Res. 11, the concurrent reso- Dr. David J. Shulkin to be the next erans with the highest level of quality lution on the budget for fiscal year Under Secretary for Health for the U.S. care.’’ Given the challenges that face 2016, allows the chairman of the Senate Department of Veterans Affairs. VA, I look forward to working with Dr. Budget Committee to revise the alloca- I was pleased that Dr. Shulkin’s nom- Shulkin to ensure the status quo does tions, aggregates, and levels in the ination was confirmed by the Senate not persist. I am committed to ensur- budget resolution for legislation that last night. The Veterans Health Ad- ing VA provides high-quality care op- would promote jobs in the United ministration, which he will oversee, States through international trade. tions to veterans. has not had a permanent leader for Ms. Council has significant private The authority to adjust is contingent more than 1 year. In my view, it is im- sector experience in managing global on the legislation not increasing the portant to have permanent leadership information and technology programs, deficit over either the period of the in place to address a number of ongoing including service as the first global total of fiscal years 2016 to 2020 or the issues at the Veterans Health Adminis- chief information officer at Johnson & period of the total of fiscal years 2016 tration, including properly imple- Johnson and leading the consolidation to 2025. menting the Veterans Access, Choice, of 250 operating companies across 57 I find that Senate amendment 2065 and Accountability Act of 2014, to give countries in the world. I trust that her fulfills the conditions of deficit neu- veterans the option of accessing care in experience will allow her to navigate trality found in section 4311 of S. Con. their communities and ensure man- ongoing issues around health data Res. 11. Accordingly, I am revising the agers are held accountable for any interoperability between VA and DOD, allocation to the Committee on Fi- lapses in customer service; improving and I look forward to collaborating nance and the budgetary aggregates to care and support for victims of mili- with her to make this a practical re- account for the budget effects of the tary sexual trauma; helping to eradi- ality for VA and DOD clinicians and amendment. cate homelessness among veterans; en- veteran patients. At a time when data I ask unanimous consent that this suring that veterans have access to security is being tested by dramatic in- notice and the accompanying tables, timely and adequate mental health creases in malware and intrusion at- which provide details about the adjust- care; reducing the systemic problems tempts, it is more critical than ever to ment, be printed in the RECORD. with over-prescription of opioids; and have a permanent leader in place to re- There being no objection, the mate- providing appropriate gender-specific mediate known security deficiencies rial was ordered to be printed in the services for the growing population of and ensure that health and personal RECORD, as follows: women veterans. data remains secure in VA systems. I Dr. Shulkin has roughly 20 years of am committed to doing right by vet- REVISION TO THE ALLOCATION TO THE COMMITTEE ON experience serving in leadership roles FINANCE erans on this critical issue. at hospitals and health care systems. I VA continues to lurch from crisis to (Pursuant to Section 302 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and Sec- hope he can use that experience to pro- tion 4311 of S. Con. Res. 11, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for crisis, facing health care funding short- Fiscal Year 2016) vide the stability and leadership need- falls, construction cost overruns, grow- ed to start overcoming the serious $ Millions 2016 2016–2020 2016–2025 ing patient wait times, insufficient col- challenges that the Veterans Health laboration between VA and DOD, and a Current Allocation: Administration continues to face. Pro- Budget Authority 2,179,304 12,340,566 29,433,590 backlog of disability compensation Outlays ...... 2,169,584 12,321,005 29,408,581 viding a permanent leader is a signifi- claims and appeals. In the face of these Adjustments: cant step in ensuring that the Veterans Budget Authority 445 1,985 ¥5,414 crises, these nominees will assume two Outlays ...... 175 1,700 ¥5,382 Health Administration is providing our of the toughest jobs in government Revised Allocation: Nation’s veterans with the level of care Budget Authority 2,179,749 12,342,551 29,428,176 given all of the attention VA has re- Outlays ...... 2,169,759 12,322,705 29,403,199 and service they have earned and they ceived of late. VA’s culture has been deserve. described as corrosive and nonrespon- I thank my colleagues for their as- BUDGET AGGREGATES BUDGET AUTHORITY AND OUTLAYS sive, and there continues to be a need sistance in filling this important role (Pursuant to Section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and Sec- for a significant change in the culture tion 4311 of S. Con. Res. 11, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for at VA. at VA. I expect both Dr. Shulkin and Fiscal Year 2016) f Ms. Council to use their expertise and experience to make these changes and $ Millions 2016 SHULKIN AND COUNCIL improve VA services for veterans. Current Aggregates: CONFIRMATIONS Budget Authority ...... 3,032,343 Finally, I would like to highlight one Outlays ...... 3,091,098 Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, additional area of concern. There are Adjustments: Budget Authority ...... 445 last night, the Senate confirmed David far too many key leadership positions Outlays ...... 175 Shulkin to be the Under Secretary for at VA that remain unfilled. There are

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A permanent, Senate-con- its economy as well as strengthen ties hold a High Level Conference to mark firmed leadership team is vital to to the United States and other allies. the 10th anniversary of the seminal make the significant and necessary Rhode Island is fortunate to have one OSCE Berlin Conference on Anti-Semi- changes to the culture of an organiza- of the two largest Cabo Verdean-Amer- tism and adopt a ministerial decision tion of the size and scope of VA. The ican populations in the country, and calling on all 57 participating states of bottom line is VA needs permanent, continues to be enriched by the herit- the OSCE to implement commitments Senate-confirmed leadership in place in age and contributions of Cabo Verde. I to combat anti-Semitism. In this vein, order to meet the significant chal- am very pleased that earlier this I recently led efforts to provide funding lenges that continue to face the De- month, T.F. Green Airport in Rhode Is- for U.S. and European civil society to partment. The Senate needs the names land began welcoming direct flights work with youth to combat anti-Semi- of qualified nominees to fill VA’s many from Cabo Verde, which will lead to tism and other forms of intolerance. vacancies. greater exchange and new opportuni- Of course, we must be vigilant to en- As the ranking member of the Senate ties between Rhode Island and Cabo sure that such efforts do not degen- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, I con- Verde. erate into anti-Muslim backlash. Meas- gratulate Mr. Shulkin and Ms. Council, As we near July 5th, I send my best ures that are framed in ways that fuel and thank them for their willingness to wishes to all those of Cabo Verdean de- anti-Muslim prejudice will ultimately serve the veterans of this great Nation. scent in Rhode Island and throughout be counterproductive. Moreover, we f the country on the 40th anniversary of need diverse coalitions working to- Cabo Verde’s independence. 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF gether to address the threats we face INDEPENDENCE IN CABO VERDE f today. This month, fringe extremist parties from seven different countries Mr. REED. Mr. President, the 40th COMBATTING ANTI-SEMITISM, RACISM AND INTOLERANCE formed a block in the EU Parliament. anniversary of Cabo Verde’s independ- They are now eligible to receive EU Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, as our ence, on July 5th, comes just one day money to disseminate toxic views that Nation continues to mourn the tragic after our country’s own Independence combine anti-Semitism with anti-Mus- loss of life at the Mother Emmanuel Day. As we near Cabo Verde’s 40th an- lim bigotry. niversary, this small country of 500,000 AME Church in Charleston, I wish to merits our recognition for its long- discuss international efforts that can I have also introduced legislation to standing ties to the United States and assist in addressing the prejudice and end racial profiling in the United for serving as a beacon for democracy discrimination that fuels violence and States. The End Racial Profiling Act, in Africa. acts of extremism in our country and S. 1056, prohibits racial profiling by law While the existence of Cabo Verde’s abroad. enforcement, mandates law enforce- islands was first acknowledged by the Following the horrific attacks in ment bias training, requires data col- Romans, it was not until 1456 that the Paris and Copenhagen earlier this year, lection on all police stops, and creates uninhabited islands were rediscovered the president of the OSCE Parliamen- procedures for receiving, investigating, and settled by Portuguese explorers. tary Assembly, Ilkka Kanerva, ap- and resolving profiling complaints. Over the next several hundred years, as pointed me to serve as the assembly’s Tragic events in Baltimore and New a colony of the Portuguese Empire, first special representative on anti- York, North Charleston and Ferguson, Cabo Verde was a lucrative trading Semitism, racism, and intolerance. As and elsewhere around the country have post between Europe, Africa, and the a Member of Congress, the U.S. Hel- shown us that Federal legislation fi- Americas. Towards the end of the 18th sinki Commission, and the OSCE Par- nally ending racial profiling is essen- century, many Cabo Verdeans came to liamentary Assembly, I have long tial. New England, particularly Rhode Is- fought to counter prejudice and dis- It is also essential that we restore land and Massachusetts, where some crimination and to advance more effec- confidence between communities and found success working in the whaling tive measures against hate crimes. I the police, and the criminal justice industry. This immigration strength- was therefore extremely honored that system at large. To that end, I have ened the ties between the United President Kanerva entrusted me with also introduced the ‘‘Baltimore Act,’’ States and Cabo Verde and, in 1818, this responsibility. S. 1610 named after my home city, to Cabo Verde became the site of the first Given the breadth of my mandate, I provide strategies and resources to U.S. consulate in sub-Saharan Africa. am focusing my work this year on strengthen police-community relations As a result of the 1974 Carnation Revo- three areas: first, the urgent issue of and restore justice. lution in Portugal, and after centuries anti-Semitism and community secu- Discriminatory policing is undoubt- of colonial rule, Cabo Verde was able to rity; second, discrimination against edly a challenge that many govern- formally gain independence on July 5, Muslims and anti-Muslim backlash; fi- ments face. In some European coun- 1975, and soon established diplomatic nally, in light of events in our own tries, minorities are 10 times more ties with the United States. country and the salience of these likely to be stopped by the police than Since that time, Cabo Verde has struggles for minorities in Europe, dis- members of the majority. In France— worked for a democratic government. criminatory policing. the country with some of Europe’s It has made great strides in this regard As my first initiative, I visited the largest Muslim and Black popu- and, today, Cabo Verde is a leader in sites of the Paris and Copenhagen trag- lations—police officers were recently good governance, receiving top marks edies in April, where I met with people acquitted in connection with the death from the Freedom House for political directly affected by the violence as of two teenagers. That incident 10 rights and civil liberties. Cabo Verde well as government officials and civil years ago sparked riots across France; has also made significant economic and society representatives. In my con- the acquittal this year has prompted social progress in the past several sultations with Jewish, Muslim, Afri- protests and comparisons with Fer- years. Additionally, given Cabo Verde’s can-descent, and other community guson. In Germany, a human rights strong ties to the United States and leaders, we discussed Jewish commu- group is petitioning the government to our shared commitment to democracy nity security and civil society coali- end profiling after a Black student was and economic freedom, Cabo Verde was tion efforts to combat all forms of prej- arrested solely because his skin color awarded and successfully undertook a udice and discrimination. The horrific led them to presume he was in the Millennium Challenge Corporation, attacks in those two capitals—simulta- country illegally. In Slovakia, 10 police MCC, compact for private sector, agri- neously targeting Jewish communities officers were acquitted in February of cultural, and transportation reforms, and expressions of free speech—under- forcing Romani boys to strip and fight and is currently implementing a second scored the urgent need to address secu- each other, even though this notorious MCC compact in the areas of water, rity threats to Jewish individuals and incident was captured on cell phone

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:55 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G24JN6.056 S24JNPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S4594 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2015 video. As we know from our own expe- Marguerite spent much of her profes- The cost is also significant for the rience, racial bigotry, if unaddressed, sional life dedicated to the city of Federal Government. Nearly one in only metastasizes. Providence. She began her career in every five Medicare dollars is spent on The United States and our European the Building Inspector’s Office, and someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, partners have a lot to learn from one later moved to the Providence School and by 2050, it will be nearly $1 of every another. We have learned—and con- Department, where she worked until $3. In the years between 2015 and 2050, tinue to learn—from the civil rights she retired. caring for people with Alzheimer’s will struggle and, as a country founded and Marguerite married Franklin Rich- cost our country $20.8 trillion. Re- built by people seeking freedom and ard McKay in 1950, and together they search funding is critical, and action is opportunity, about immigration and had one child, Bernard. Franklin needed to provide to support for newly integration. Many European countries served as a city councilman and city diagnosed patients and families. are working hard to address discrimi- solicitor in Attleboro, MA, and both he The HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act would nation and advance civil rights and Marguerite were active in the At- ensure patients and their families have through the creation of national tleboro community and their church access to a care planning session with human rights institutions and targeted parish, St. John the Evangelist. their doctor to help them understand strategies. Additionally, there are After Franklin’s passing in 1968, Mar- the diagnosis, treatment options, and many lessons learned from hate-based guerite spent her time living in Bar- what medical and community services violence reduction and gun laws. rington, RI, and on Prudence Island in are available. Studies have shown that The United States and Europe have Narragansett Bay. She enjoyed cook- providing patients and families with a worked on both sides of the Atlantic to ing, gardening, swimming, and fol- full range of information and support address issues of prejudice and dis- lowing politics. In her retirement, she results in better outcomes for those crimination and foster diversity, but traveled extensively and remained ac- living with Alzheimer’s, including on a largely ad hoc basis. I recently in- tive in her church, St. Luke’s in Bar- higher quality of care, increased use of troduced provisions in the Senate for a rington. In 2005, she moved to Reston, needed community services, reduced Joint Action Plan between the United VA to be closer to her family. patient behavioral and psychiatric States and European Union to for- Marguerite passed away in Reston in symptoms, and reduced caregiver malize and coordinate such consulta- May. Her funeral was held on June 20 stress and depression. According to the tions and ensure that the necessary ex- at her childhood church, St. Patrick’s, Alzheimer’s Association, only 45 per- perts and stakeholders from the public in the Smith Hill neighborhood of and private sectors are involved. It cent of people with Alzheimer’s disease Providence. She was predeceased by or their caregivers report being told of would also improve transparency and her beloved grandson Brendan, who access to information generated by their diagnosis. passed away last year. This legislation provides for Medi- these exchanges. I have also urged the I would like to offer my heartfelt OSCE chair-in-office to convene a high- care coverage for comprehensive Alz- condolences to Marguerite’s son Ber- heimer’s disease care planning serv- level conference on racism and xeno- nard and his wife Mary; her grand- phobia to elevate understanding of ices. While Medicare covers Alz- children Patrick, Conor, and Rose- heimer’s disease diagnostic services, it these issues and advance additional mary; her three great-grandchildren; concrete steps by the OSCE partici- currently does not provide coverage for and her two surviving siblings, pating states. The recent events in comprehensive care planning following Cornelius Bernard McCrudden and Charleston, Paris, and Copenhagen un- a diagnosis. These critical services will Mary McCrudden Broome. Marguerite derscore the urgent need for shared ef- allow patients and families to under- led a life of service to her community, forts to combat hate and foster inclu- stand the diagnosis, receive informa- and our State is better for it. I know sion on both sides of the Atlantic. tion about medical and non-medical In 1991, just days after the failed her example of good will and selfless- options for ongoing treatment, services Moscow coup, the United States met in ness will continue to sustain and in- and supports and how to access care. Russia with other OSCE participating spire her family. As a member of the Committee on states. Our countries agreed that f Aging, I am committed to working ‘‘issues relating to human rights, fun- ALZHEIMER’S & BRAIN with my colleagues to raise awareness damental freedoms, democracy and the AWARENESS MONTH about this devastating disease, and rule of law are of international con- thank the Alzheimer’s Association and Mr. KAINE. Mr. President. I wish to cern, as respect for these rights and other advocates for their strong voices commemorate Alzheimer’s & Brain freedoms constitutes one of the founda- during June and throughout the year. Awareness month. The impact of Alz- tions of the international order.’’ Such heimer’s is felt in families and commu- f matters are ‘‘of direct and legitimate nities across Virginia and the Nation, ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS concern to all participating States and and this month provides an oppor- do not belong exclusively to the inter- tunity to stand with those suffering nal affairs of the state concerned.’’ TRIBUTE TO WALLACE ‘‘WALLY’’ That is as true today as it was 20 some from Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases to raise awareness. I am also RENEY years ago. It is in that spirit that I will ∑ continue to work with other parlia- proud to cosponsor S. 857, the Health Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, today I mentarians to combat anti-Semitism, Outcomes, Planning, and Education, wish to honor one of New Hampshire’s racism, and other forms of intoler- HOPE, for Alzheimer’s Act today. most respected, accomplished, and be- ance—in the United States and else- The challenges Alzheimer’s poses for loved citizens, Wallace ‘‘Wally’’ Reney, where in the OSCE region. families are real. Financially and emo- as he enters into retirement. I am tionally, Alzheimer’s disease has a dev- proud to recognize his illustrious pro- f astating impact as patients need to fessional career and continued service REMEMBERING MARGUERITE navigate medical information, access to many communities across the Gran- MCKAY community services and prepare for ite State and our country. Mr. REED. Mr. President, today I pay living with this disease. In Virginia Originally from Bellows Falls, VT, tribute to a great Rhode Islander, Mar- there are over 130,000 people living with Wally has been a resident of Surry, NH guerite K. McKay, who passed away Alzheimer’s and that number is ex- for the past five decades. During his 50- last month at the age of 96. pected to grow to as many as 190,000 by year career as a community banker, Marguerite Katherine McCrudden 2025. Alzheimer’s does not only impact Wally has helped thousands of Granite was born in Providence on September the individual patient, but also Staters become homeowners, serviced 15, 1918, and grew up in the Smith Hill changes the lives of family caregivers. their financial needs, and helped neighborhood of the city. One of six In 2014, an estimated 452,000 family strengthen and develop the Monadnock children, she attended St. Patrick’s caregivers provided 514 million hours of Region. Before becoming a business High School in Providence and grad- care for individuals with Alzheimer’s leader in the community, Wally spent 8 uated from Bryant College in 1938. disease and dementia in Virginia. years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Serving

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Mr. Shower currently serves as the cochair of the ciation for serving people and a knack has two beloved daughters, Suzanne Knight Commission on Intercollegiate for communication that would lend Shower and Michelle Proctor, along Athletics; chair of the College Board’s itself to Wally’s own work and char- with two granddaughters and five Commission on Access, Admissions, acter years later. great-granddaughters. and Success in Education; a member of Wally tells everyone he meets that Forty-seven of Mr. Shower’s relatives the Business Higher Education Forum he has what money cannot buy. He is will be traveling to the St. Louis area and as chair of the National Research revered as one of the most generous to celebrate his long and accomplished Council Board of Higher Education and and selfless individuals who has de- life. It sounds like it will be a truly the Workforce. voted his life to giving back, not just special celebration. His work is not without recognition to the community, but to others who Ralph Shower has touched the lives by the citizens of our State. Among his gave him the opportunity to be suc- of so many people over the past cen- many accolades but not an exhaustive cessful in life. Wally lent his time and tury, and his service to his country and list after his numerous years of service, energy to over 50 nonprofits and has community deserves our recognition Dr. Kirwan is the recipient of the been a member of the Lions Club for and appreciation. I congratulate Ralph TIAA-CREF Theodore M. Hesburgh over 40 years. He sent dozens of chil- Shower for his service to his family, Award for Leadership, the Carnegie dren to summer camp, often paying for community, and this great country. Corporation Leadership Award, the their experience himself. Since 1969, Happy Birthday!∑ 16th recipient of the Maryland House of Wally has helped expand the local Toys f Delegates Speaker’s Medallion in rec- for Tots program, where he has do- ognition of his contributions to the TRIBUTE TO DR. WILLIAM E. nated gifts and toys to ensure a joyful State of Maryland, the Maryland Sen- ‘‘BRIT’’ KIRWAN holiday season for all children. ate First Citizen Award in recognition Wally Reney embodies the true spirit ∑ Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, as you of his ongoing commitment and service of the American dream, and, in turn, know, when Senators converse in the to our State, the Lifetime Achieve- has encouraged countless others to cloakroom between votes, we often ment Award in Education from the achieve their own dreams. Wally has claim bragging rights—who represents Tech Council of Maryland, the Cham- improved the quality of life in the the State with the best crab cake, pion of Children Award from the Mary- Granite State and epitomizes the great which State has the best hiking trails, land State Department of Education, New Hampshire tradition of being a and which baseball team will win the the Regional Visionary Award of the good neighbor. I am extraordinarily American League East division for ex- Greater Baltimore Committee, and the proud to recognize and celebrate Wally. ample. Everyone likes to chime in and Public Service Award from the Mary- I wish him the best for a happy and claim his or her State as the best in land Chamber of Commerce. healthy retirement.∑ some regard. But if anyone mentions As impressive as Dr. Kirwan’s resume f leaders in higher education, the con- may be, it does not define who he is as versation just stops. Every Senator an individual. Dr. Kirwan is a man of TRIBUTE TO RALPH SHOWER knows what the senior Senator from integrity and loyalty who maintains a ∑ Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I wish to Maryland and I are going to say—Dr. passion for ensuring access to a quality honor Ralph Shower of St. Louis, MO, William E. ‘‘Brit’’ Kirwan. That ends education for all. He has been visionary on his upcoming 100th birthday on July the competition right there. Today I in all things academic and believer in 6, 2015. As a dedicated family man, he- wish to honor this man who can right- the well-being of young men and roic World War II veteran, and successfully be called one of the Nation’s most women. I would also like to thank Dr. ful business professional, he has made respected leaders in higher education. Kirwan’s family for the support they his family, community, and the entire After 51 years in the field of edu- have given to him throughout his aca- State of Missouri proud to call him one cation—spending 25 years as a faculty demic career and for allowing him to so of our own. member and administrator at the Uni- greatly share his talents with the peo- Born and raised in St. Louis, Mr. versity of Maryland, College Park, ple of Maryland. Shower attended Soldan High School, president of both the University of Dr. Kirwan’s efforts have left the where he participated in varsity track Maryland, College Park and The Ohio University System of Maryland and the and field. His dad ran a hotel and res- State University, and now as the chan- State of Maryland both stronger aca- taurant supply business, and in his cellor of the University System of demically and better prepared to edu- younger years, he worked with his fa- Maryland for the past 12 years—Dr. cate students for the challenges of to- ther at the family business. Kirwan will be retiring on June 30, 2015. morrow. He has made social justice a As mentioned before, Mr. Shower Under Dr. Kirwan’s extraordinary genuine priority, which has elevated honorably served in the U.S. Army’s leadership, the University System of the university system even further. 517 Signal Company, 17th Airborne Di- Maryland has thrived. Our State’s uni- Through his vision and actions to es- vision, during World War II. While versities are among the best in the Na- tablish the then Center for Academic serving, he suffered from serious inju- tion, with cutting-edge research pro- Innovation at the University of Mary- ries in a paratrooper glider accident grams which support the work of pri- land, College Park, and the legacy of from which he fully recovered, and he vate businesses and Federal agencies the newly commissioned William E. has continued to live a full and healthy located nearby, internationally re- Kirwan Center for Academic Innova- life. To this day, he has remained ac- nowned academic programs, and dition will advance the priorities of Dr. tively involved in his community verse student bodies. Dr. Kirwan also Kirwan to address barriers to a college through the local veterans service or- paved the way for innovative solutions education for decades to come. ganizations. to cut the university system’s costs Today, I ask my colleagues to join After leaving the Army, Mr. Shower while improving quality, expanding me in congratulating Dr. Kirwan on his began a career in public relations man- educational access for minorities, and well-deserved retirement and thanking agement, serving various charity orga- initiating other successful strategies, Dr. Kirwan for his service and commit- nizations, including the Leukemia such as the University System of ment to higher education.∑ Guild of Missouri and the City of Hope Maryland’s ‘‘Closing the Achievement f Hospital in Durate, CA. Gap’’ program. Even with his military and profes- Outside of Maryland, Dr. Kirwan’s NATIONAL ROOFING WEEK sional successes, Shower has always expertise has been sought by Presi- ∑ Mr. KIRK. Mr. President, today I prioritized his family above all else. He dents of both parties and the U.S. Con- would like to recognize the National and Ethel, his late wife of 70 years, had gress to offer his input on national Roofing Contractors Association, three children. Michael Shower, his higher education efforts. Even after he NRCA, headquartered in Rosemont, IL,

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Week, Megan devotes her energy to said. ‘‘My dad loved Alaska and that’s why Yet, despite its importance, it is often comforting the families of other fallen he came up here. He came up with the intent taken for granted until it falls into dis- officers. But who is there to recognize on wanting to be a State Trooper.’’ James repair. National Roofing Week is a val- and comfort Megan, herself a survivor Arthur Moen was a productive Alaska State uable reminder of the significance that of a law enforcement tragedy? That Trooper. For 18 years he served The State of Alaska. A member of the Special Emergency quality roofing has on our commu- irony was not lost on Mallory Peebles, Response Team, SERT and dive unit, Moen nities and honors the thousands of con- a reporter from KTUU Television in assisted in numerous rescues and recovery tractors in the roofing industry across Anchorage. During the 2013 ceremony, missions. Today, he is still remembered for the United States. Mallory devoted a segment of Channel his contributions across the state. A trooper NRCA’s 3,800 members, located across 2 News to telling Megan’s story—then boat is named after Moen and still operates all 50 States, play a significant role in and now. out of Petersburg. While serving Alaskans, the installation and maintenance of So this year, through this message in Moen also served as a strong role model for his daughter. She decided to follow in her fa- roofing systems. With a vast network the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, it is my ther’s footsteps and is now working with the of roofing contractors and industry-re- intention to honor both father and State Troopers. Peters joined the Troopers lated members, NRCA handles a major- daughter. The legacy of Trooper James in 2007 where she is tasked with writing a ity of new construction and replace- A. Moen very much lives on in the press release each time a plane crashes in ment roof systems on commercial and work of his daughter Megan. I didn’t Alaska and troopers respond. Just like her residential structures in America. know Trooper Moen, but I have to be- father’s hat that sits on her desk in the of- However, the organization’s activities lieve that he would be very proud of fice, each press release serves as a constant extend beyond its construction duties. Megan’s work. and often painful reminder of the high cost National Roofing Week provides an My staff and I rely on Megan of duty. ‘‘I might not understand what it is that the troopers are doing every single day opportunity to recognize the thousands throughout the year for information on and what they’re facing but I grew up around of NRCA members and their commit- public safety issues in Alaska. She is it enough to know what their jobs do entail,’’ ment to supporting their local commu- the go-to person and gets us the an- said Peters, ‘‘and to know what it’s like to nities. As part of its outreach efforts swers we need on short deadline. We be in that environment.’’ Alaska Peace Offi- last year, NRCA members worked to- appreciate her knowledge and dili- cers Memorial Day serves as a stark re- gether to raise funds and repair the gence, but rarely do we think to take a minder of the life and death situations law roof for a local nonprofit organization moment to say thank you. enforcement officers face every day while on I ask unanimous consent that Mal- duty. The harsh realities that come along that provides health services and hous- with the responsibilities of duty in Alaska ing options for mistreated and abused lory Peebles report on the work of can mean it’s possible they may not come children in Chicago. I commend the Megan Peters be printed in the home. Moen’s name was added to this memo- NRCA and the vital role the organiza- RECORD. rial more than a decade ago and joins many tion and its members play in every There being no objection, the mate- like it. This year 40-year-old State Trooper community and I ask my colleagues to rial was ordered to be printed in the Tage Toll of Talkeetna had his name added. join me in acknowledging their con- RECORD, as follows: He died only two months ago when Helo-One [From Channel 2 News, May 20, 2013] crashed while executing the rescue of a tributions during National Roofing stranded snowmachiner. Village Public Safe- LOST IN THE LINE OF DUTY: A STATE Week.∑ ty Officer Thomas Madole also had his TROOPER’S STORY 12 YEARS LATER f named added to the memorial this year. He (By Mallory Peebles and Photojournalist was shot and killed while responding to a 911 REMEMBERING TROOPER JAMES Shawn Wilson) call in Manokotak. All the names added A. MOEN AND RECOGNIZING ANCHORAGE, AK.—When a service member serve as a reminder of the lives sacrificed for MEGAN PETERS or civilian in uniform makes the ultimate a job, country and state they loved. ‘‘My dad ∑ Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, on sacrifice, they are officially considered lost was a trooper and a pilot and he loved both, in the line of duty. Channel Two is looking Thursday, the Alaska State Troopers and you could see it every day when he came back at three Alaskans and their families home,’’ Peters said. ‘‘He was happy, he loved will pause to recognize the 14th anni- who have paid the ultimate price. On May 10, his life.’’ versary of the loss of Trooper James A. The State of Alaska recognized Peace Offi- Ms. MURKOWSKI. Very touching Moen. Trooper Moen, assigned to fish cers Memorial Day. It’s a somber yet iconic story. This year, once again, we reflect and wildlife protection duties, was event to mark and mourn Alaska’s law en- on the service of Trooper James A. killed in an aircraft accident while on forcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. This year the annual Moen to our State. At the same time law enforcement patrol near Lake we recognize the continuing contribu- Iliamna, AK. Trooper Moen was pilot- event was organized by State Trooper spokeswoman Megan Peters. For Peters it’s tions of his daughter, Megan, without ing the single-engine Piper Cub float more than just a work assignment, it’s per- whom we would not know as much plane when it crashed for unknown rea- sonal. ‘‘My dad was a fish cop, fish and wild- about the triumphs, the risks and the sons. His remains were recovered by life. So he was a brown shirt,’’ Peters said. sacrifices made by the troopers who troopers who hiked in to the scene. Peters said growing up she always knew her keep Alaskans safe.∑ Trooper Moen had served with the father did important work with the Alaska Alaska State Troopers—fish and wild- Troopers—sometimes even dangerous work— f life protection for over 18 years and but as a child she didn’t focus on the dangers RECOGNIZING CONVERSATIONS had over 4,000 hours of flight time as of the job. ‘‘He would go out on the boat all ∑ the time. He loved flying,’’ Peters said. Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, small both a military and civilian pilot. He ‘‘People say yeah, it’s something that you businesses have the unique ability to was survived by his wife and four chil- know could happen but I was a little kid, and recognize emerging service gaps in dren. my dad was a trooper the whole time, so why their local economies. Often, these One of Trooper Moen’s children is would something happen?’’ When Peters was small businesses fill these unique serv- Megan Peters, a spokesperson for the just 18-years-old something did happen. Her ice gaps in targeted, innovative ways. Alaska State Troopers. Megan’s name father was flying on a routine sport fishing One such entity is this week’s Small is perhaps better known among Alas- patrol near Iliamna when his plane crashed. Business of the Week, Conversations of kans than her father’s was. But one It was May 25, 2001. Megan was studying New Orleans, LA. thing that Alaskans may not know is abroad in Finland when her mother called In 2010, Megan Hargroder noticed a with the news. ‘‘I was just walking down the that Megan plays a leading role in or- street, and I’ll never forget the first thing lack in social media and online engage- ganizing the Alaska police memorial she said was ‘I’m so sorry Megan,’ ’’ Peters ment consulting for startups, small ceremony each May. While all Alaska’s said. ‘‘I don’t remember anything after that businesses, and nonprofits in the great- law enforcement officers who gave phone call. I don’t remember packing. I er New Orleans area. Eager to fill the

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Con- Mr. Collins has undoubtedly left his of Homeland Security to research how cer- versations has been an integral compo- mark on the Commonwealth, and I am tain commercially available small and me- nent in the online presence of hundreds honored to celebrate his achievements. dium sized unmanned aircraft systems could of local organizations, businesses, and I know that many throughout Virginia be used in an attack, how to prevent or miti- campaigns, such as the Junior League will join me in congratulating him on gate the risk of such an attack, and for other purposes. of New Orleans, the League of Women his service to the Nation and this great H.R. 1698. An act to amend design and con- Voters, Tobacco Free Living, and State.∑ tent requirements for certain gold and silver former New Orleans Saints safety f coins, and for other purposes. Steve Gleason. Additionally, the Con- H.R. 2390. An act to require a review of uni- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT versations team maintains an online versity-based centers for homeland security, journal and steady calendar of speak- Messages from the President of the and for other purposes. ing engagements in their quest to con- United States were communicated to H.R. 2576. An act to modernize the Toxic tinually educate and engage folks in the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- Substances Control Act, and for other pur- retaries. poses. social media outreach techniques. H.R. 2620. An act to amend the United Like many startups, Hargroder ini- f States Cotton Futures Act to exclude certain tially struggled with transforming her EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED cotton futures contracts from coverage innovative ideas into a profitable, ef- under such Act. As in executive session the Presiding fective business. She turned to the ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Greater New Orleans Region’s Lou- Officer laid before the Senate messages At 5:45 p.m., a message from the isiana Small Business Development from the President of the United House of Representatives, delivered by Center, LSBDC, which helped her navi- States submitting sundry nominations Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- gate the nuances of starting and main- which were referred to the appropriate nounced that the Speaker has signed taining a healthy, thriving business. In committees. the following enrolled bills: the years since, Conversations’ five- (The messages received today are printed at the end of the Senate pro- H.R. 615. An act to amend the Homeland person team of bright and driven Security Act of 2002 to require the Under innovators in the realm of media con- ceedings.) Secretary for Management of the Depart- sulting has transformed online media f ment of Homeland Security to take adminis- engagement in the State—creating eco- MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE trative action to achieve and maintain inter- nomic opportunities for scores of busi- operable communications capabilities among At 1:33 p.m., a message from the nesses in Louisiana and beyond. the components of the Department of Home- Congratulations again to Conversa- House of Representatives, delivered by land Security, and for other purposes. Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- H.R. 2146. An act to amend the Internal tions for being selected as Small Busi- Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal law ness of the Week. Thank you for your nounced that the House has agreed to the amendment of the Senate to the enforcement officers, firefighters, and air commitment to help local small busi- traffic controllers to make penalty-free nesses connect with clients and cus- bill (H.R. 615) to amend the Homeland withdrawals from governmental plans after tomers and foster economic growth.∑ Security Act of 2002 to require the age 50, and for other purposes. Under Secretary for Management of f The enrolled bills were subsequently the Department of Homeland Security signed by the President pro tempore TRIBUTE TO HERBERT COLLINS to take administrative action to (Mr. HATCH). ∑ Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I achieve and maintain interoperable f wish to pay tribute to one of my con- communications capabilities among stituents. Mr. Herbert Collins, a native the components of the Department of MEASURES REFERRED member of the Caroline County com- Homeland Security, and for other pur- The following bills were read the first munity, has dedicated his life to the poses. and the second times by unanimous protection and preservation of the The message also announced that the consent, and referred as indicated: unique history of the region and of the House has passed the following bills, in H.R. 1190. An act to repeal the provisions of Commonwealth of Virginia. which it requests the concurrence of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Mr. Collins is a historian who served the Senate: Act providing for the Independent Payment as a curator for the Smithsonian Insti- H.R. 805. An act to provide for certain re- Advisory Board; to the Committee on Fi- tution here in Washington, DC. During quirements relating to the Internet Assigned nance. his time at the museum, he was the ex- Numbers Authority stewardship transition. H.R. 1626. An act to reduce duplication of ecutive director of the National Mu- H.R. 893. An act to require the Secretary of information technology at the Department the Treasury to mint coins in commemora- of Homeland Security, and for other pur- seum of American History. He also tion of the centennial of Boys Town, and for poses; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- helped found the National Postal Mu- other purposes. rity and Governmental Affairs. seum, established a security system for H.R. 1190. An act to repeal the provisions of H.R. 1633. An act to provide for certain im- the National Philatelic Museum, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care provements relating to the tracking and re- was integral to the establishment of Act providing for the Independent Payment porting of employees of the Department of the National Museum of the American Advisory Board. Homeland Security placed on administrative Indian. H.R. 1626. An act to reduce duplication of leave, or any other type of paid non-duty Mr. Collins has committed his life to information technology at the Department status without charge to leave, for personnel of Homeland Security, and for other pur- matters, and for other purposes; to the Com- serving the United States, both as a poses. mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- member of the U.S. Army in his youth H.R. 1633. An act to provide for certain im- mental Affairs. and in his service as a historian. This provements relating to the tracking and re- H.R. 1637. An act to require annual reports is exemplified in the transformation of porting of employees of the Department of on the activities and accomplishments of his historic home into a personal mu- Homeland Security placed on administrative federally funded research and development seum, furnished with dozens of historic leave, or any other type of paid non-duty centers within the Department of Homeland artifacts and antiques open to the pub- status without charge to leave, for personnel Security, and for other purposes; to the Com- lic. Mr. Collins has also developed rela- matters, and for other purposes. mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- H.R. 1637. An act to require annual reports mental Affairs. tionships with Presidents dating back on the activities and accomplishments of H.R. 1640. An act to direct the Secretary of to President Harry Truman. He con- federally funded research and development Homeland Security to submit to Congress a tributed his military uniform, com- centers within the Department of Homeland report on the Department of Homeland Secu- plete with his laundry mark, for the fu- Security, and for other purposes. rity headquarters consolidation project in

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A communication from the Chief dium sized unmanned aerial systems could ‘Marriage’ Following the Supreme Court’s of the Publications and Regulations Branch, be used in an attack, how to prevent or miti- Decision in United States v. Windsor’’ (17 Internal Revenue Service, Department of the gate the risk of such an attack, and for other CFR Parts 231, 241, 271, and 276) received in Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Se- the Office of the President of the Senate on report of a rule entitled ‘‘Partnership Trans- curity and Governmental Affairs. June 22, 2015; to the Committee on Banking, actions Equity Interests of a Partner’’ H.R. 1698. An act to amend design and con- Housing, and Urban Affairs. ((RIN1545–BM35) (TD 9722)) received in the tent requirements for certain gold and silver EC–2036. A communication from the Coun- Office of the President of the Senate on June coins, and for other purposes; to the Com- sel, Legal Division, Bureau of Consumer Fi- 22, 2015; to the Committee on Finance. mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- nancial Protection, transmitting, pursuant EC–2047. A communication from the Chief fairs. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, H.R. 2390. An act to require a review of uni- ments to the 2013 Integrated Mortgage Dis- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the versity-based centers for homeland security, closures Rule Under the Real Estate Settle- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the and for other purposes; to the Committee on ment Procedures Act (Regulation X) and the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Ben- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Truth In Lending Act (Regulation Z) and the efits Under the Multiemployer Pension Re- fairs. 2013 Loan Originator Rule Under the Truth form Act of 2014’’ ((RIN1545–BM73) (TD 9723)) received in the Office of the President of the f in Lending Act (Regulation Z)’’ (RIN3170– AA48) received in the Office of the President Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on EXECUTIVE AND OTHER of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Com- Finance. EC–2048. A communication from the Chief COMMUNICATIONS mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, The following communications were fairs. EC–2037. A communication from the Presi- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the laid before the Senate, together with Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal accompanying papers, reports, and doc- suant to law, a report on the continuation of Rates - July 2015’’ (Rev. Rul. 2015–15) received uments, and were referred as indicated: the national emergency that was originally in the Office of the President of the Senate EC–2028. A communication from the Direc- declared in Executive Order 13466 of June 26, on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on Fi- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, 2008, with respect to North Korea; to the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- nance . Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban EC–2049. A communication from the Chief ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Affairs. of the Publications and Regulations Branch, titled ‘‘Thiram; Pesticide Tolerance’’ (FRL EC–2038. A communication from the Presi- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the No. 9928–82) received in the Office of the dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the President of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to suant to law, a report on the continuation of report of a rule entitled ‘‘Probability of a the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, the national emergency that was originally Deceased Spousal Unused Exclusion and Forestry. declared in Executive Order 13219 of June 26, Amount’’ ((RIN1545–BK74) (TD 9725)) received EC–2029. A communication from the Ad- 2001, with respect to the Western Balkans; to in the Office of the President of the Senate ministrator, Rural Business-Cooperative the Committee on Banking, Housing, and on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on Fi- Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- Urban Affairs. nance. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–2039. A communication from the Sec- EC–2050. A communication from the Chief entitled ‘‘Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, retary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant of the Publications and Regulations Branch, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assist- to law, a report relative to the export to the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the ance Program’’ (RIN0570–AA73) received in People’s Republic of China of items not det- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the the Office of the President of the Senate on rimental to the U.S. space launch industry; report of a rule entitled ‘‘Credit for Carbon June 22, 2015; to the Committee on Agri- to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Dioxide Sequestration 2015 Section 45Q Infla- culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Urban Affairs. tion Adjustment Factor’’ (Notice 2015–44) re- EC–2030. A communication from the Acting EC–2040. A communication from the Sec- ceived in the Office of the President of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and retary of the Interior, transmitting, pursu- Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on Readiness), transmitting the report of three ant to law, a report relative to the accept- Finance. (3) officers authorized to wear the insignia of ance of gifted land in Tulare County, Cali- EC–2051. A communication from the Chief the grade of rear admiral or rear admiral fornia; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, (lower half), as indicated, in accordance with ural Resources. Internal Revenue Service, Department of the title 10, United States Code, section 777; to EC–2041. A communication from the Prin- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the the Committee on Armed Services. cipal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rulings and Deter- EC–2031. A communication from the Acting and Wildlife and Parks, National Park Serv- mination Letters’’ (Rev. Proc. 2015–37) re- Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and ice, Department of the Interior, transmit- ceived in the Office of the President of the Readiness), transmitting a report on the ap- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on proved retirement of Lieutenant General titled ‘‘Technical Edits’’ (RIN1024–AE25) re- Finance. John M. Bednarek, United States Army, and ceived in the Office of the President of the EC–2052. A communication from the Sec- his advancement to the grade of lieutenant Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on retary of Health and Human Services, trans- general on the retired list; to the Committee Energy and Natural Resources. mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled on Armed Services. EC–2042. A communication from the Acting ‘‘Child Welfare Outcomes 2010–2013: Report to EC–2032. A communication from the Under Commissioner of the Social Security Admin- Congress’’; to the Committee on Finance. Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Tech- istration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–2053. A communication from the Assist- nology, and Logistics), transmitting, pursu- Semiannual Report of the Inspector General ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- ant to law, a report of a delay in submission for the period from October 1, 2014 through ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to of a report relative to the inventory of con- March 31, 2015; to the Committee on Home- law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the tracts for services for fiscal year 2014; to the land Security and Governmental Affairs. Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14–050); to Committee on Armed Services. EC–2043. A communication from the In- the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC–2033. A communication from the Acting spector General, Department of Health and EC–2054. A communication from the Assist- Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- Readiness), transmitting a report on the ap- law, a report entitled ‘‘Report on External ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the proved retirement of Lieutenant General Quality Control Review’’; to the Committee Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, William T. Grisoli, United States Army, and on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- the report of the texts and background state- his advancement to the grade of lieutenant fairs. ments of international agreements, other general on the retired list; to the Committee EC–2044. A communication from the Sec- than treaties (List 2015–0067—2015–0072); to on Armed Services. retary of Housing and Urban Development, the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC–2034. A communication from the Acting transmitting, pursuant to law, the Depart- EC–2055. A communication from the Direc- Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and ment of Housing and Urban Development tor of Regulations and Policy Management Readiness), transmitting a report on the ap- Semiannual Report of the Inspector General Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- proved retirement of Lieutenant General for the period from October 1, 2014, through partment of Health and Human Services, Ronnie D. Hawkins, United States Air Force, March 31, 2015; to the Committee on Home- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of and his advancement to the grade of lieuten- land Security and Governmental Affairs. a rule entitled ‘‘Food Additives Permitted ant general on the retired list; to the Com- EC–2045. A communication from the Assist- for Direct Addition to Food for Human Con- mittee on Armed Services. ant Secretary for Legislation, Department of sumption; TBHQ’’ (Docket No. FDA–2014–F–

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A communication from the Direc- Ambient Air Quality Standards’’ (FRL No. FAA–2015–1650)) received in the Office of the tor of Regulations and Policy Management 9925–88–Region 1) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- President of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and partment of Health and Human Services, the Committee on Environment and Public Transportation. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Works. EC–2073. A communication from the Man- a rule entitled ‘‘Food Additives Permitted in EC–2065. A communication from the Direc- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Feed and Drinking Water of Animals; tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Aviation Administration, Department of Gamma-Linolenic Acid Safflower Meal’’ Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to (Docket No. FDA–2010–F–0537) received in the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revoca- Office of the President of the Senate on June titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air tion of Class E Airspace; Forrest City, AR’’ 22, 2015; to the Committee on Health, Edu- Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsyl- ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0879)) cation, Labor, and Pensions. vania; Revision to Allegheny County Regula- received in the Office of the President of the EC–2057. A communication from the Assist- tions for Esablishing Permit Fees’’ (FRL No. Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on ant Secretary for Legislation, Department of 9929–40–Region 3) received in the Office of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Health and Human Services, transmitting, President of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to EC–2074. A communication from the Man- pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Report to the Committee on Environment and Public agement and Program Analyst, Federal Congress on the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Pro- Works. Aviation Administration, Department of gram Parts A and B Supplemental Funds for EC–2066. A communication from the Direc- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Fiscal Years 2011 through 2014’’; to the Com- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ment of Class E Airspace; Eufaula, AL’’ Pensions. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0970)) EC–2058. A communication from the Assist- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air received in the Office of the President of the ant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Quality Implementation Plans; Ohio; Ohio Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on Health and Human Services, transmitting, PM2.5 NSR’’ (FRL No. 9928–57–Region 5) re- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘2012–2013 ceived in the Office of the President of the EC–2075. A communication from the Man- Report to Congress on Organ Donation and Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on agement and Program Analyst, Federal the Recovery, Preservation, and Transpor- Environment and Public Works. Aviation Administration, Department of tation of Organs’’; to the Committee on EC–2067. A communication from the Direc- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- EC–2059. A communication from the Assist- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ment of Class E Airspace; Clark, SD’’ ant Secretary for Legislation, Department of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0724)) Health and Human Services, transmitting, titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air received in the Office of the President of the pursuant to law, the Performance Report for Quality Implementation Plans; North Da- Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on fiscal year 2014 for the Generic Drug User kota; Alternative Monitoring Plan for Mil- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Fee Amendments; to the Committee on ton R. Young Station’’ (FRL No. 9928–81–Re- EC–2076. A communication from the Man- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–2060. A communication from the Direc- gion 8) received in the Office of the President Aviation Administration, Department of tor, Administrative Office of the United of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Com- States Courts, transmitting, pursuant to mittee on Environment and Public Works. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to compliance by the EC–2068. A communication from the Direc- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modifica- United States courts of appeals and district tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tion of Restricted Areas R–4501A, R–4501B, R– courts with the time limitations established Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 4501C, R–4501D, R–4501F, and R–4501H; Fort for deciding habeas corpus death penalty pe- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Leonard Wood, MO’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket titions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air No. FAA–2014–0640)) received in the Office of EC–2061. A communication from the Direc- Quality Implementation Plans; West Vir- the President of the Senate on June 22, 2015; tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ginia; Permits for Construction and Major to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Modification of Major Stationary Sources and Transportation. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- for the Prevention of Significant Deteriora- EC–2077. A communication from the Man- titled ‘‘National Emissions Standards for tion’’ (FRL No. 9929–34–Region 3) received in agement and Program Analyst, Federal Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ferroalloys Pro- the Office of the President of the Senate on Aviation Administration, Department of duction’’ ((RIN2060–AQ11) (FRL No. 9928–66– June 22, 2015; to the Committee on Environ- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to OAR)) received in the Office of the President ment and Public Works. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Com- EC–2069. A communication from the Man- ment of Class D and Class E Airspace; mittee on Environment and Public Works. agement and Program Analyst, Federal Clarksburg, WV’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket EC–2062. A communication from the Direc- Aviation Administration, Department of No. FAA–2014–1003)) received in the Office of tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to the President of the Senate on June 22, 2015; Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘IFR Alti- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tudes; Miscellaneous Amendments’’ and Transportation. titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air (RIN2120–AA63) received in the Office of the EC–2078. A communication from the Man- Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsyl- President of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to agement and Program Analyst, Federal vania; Adoption of Control Technique Guide- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Aviation Administration, Department of lines for Offset Lithographic Printing and Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Letterpress Printing; Flexible Package EC–2070. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Printing; and Adhesives, Sealants, Primers, agement and Program Analyst, Federal Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- and Solvents’’ (FRL No. 9929–39–Region 3) re- Aviation Administration, Department of off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- ceived in the Office of the President of the Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (23); Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- Amdt. No. 3641’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in Environment and Public Works. ment of Class D Airspace; Jupiter, FL’’ the Office of the President of the Senate on EC–2063. A communication from the Direc- ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2015–0794)) June 22, 2015; to the Committee on Com- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, received in the Office of the President of the merce, Science, and Transportation. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on EC–2079. A communication from the Man- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. agement and Program Analyst, Federal titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air EC–2071. A communication from the Man- Aviation Administration, Department of Quality Implementation Plans; State of New agement and Program Analyst, Federal Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Mexico; Infrastructure Requirements for the Aviation Administration, Department of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard 2008 Ozone and 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide Na- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- tional Ambient Air Quality Standards and law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revoca- off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate tion of Class E Airspace; Lexington, TN’’ dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (47); Matter Air Pollution Affecting Visibility’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0969)) Amdt. No. 3643’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in (FRL No. 9929–38–Region 6) received in the received in the Office of the President of the the Office of the President of the Senate on Office of the President of the Senate on June Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on Com- 22, 2015; to the Committee on Environment Commerce, Science, and Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. and Public Works. EC–2072. A communication from the Man- EC–2080. A communication from the Man- EC–2064. A communication from the Direc- agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of

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No. 3644’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in of the President of the Senate on June 22, ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– the Office of the President of the Senate on 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0584)) received June 22, 2015; to the Committee on Com- Science, and Transportation. in the Office of the President of the Senate merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–2089. A communication from the Acting on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on Com- EC–2081. A communication from the Man- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- merce, Science, and Transportation. agement and Program Analyst, Federal partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- EC–2097. A communication from the Man- Aviation Administration, Department of ant to law, the report of a rule entitled agement and Program Analyst, Federal Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ‘‘International Fisheries; Western and Cen- Aviation Administration, Department of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard tral Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- Species; Closure of Purse Seine Fishery in law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- the ELAPS in 2015’’ (RIN0648–XD972) received ness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (169); in the Office of the President of the Senate Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter Amdt. No. 3646’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on Com- France)’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– the Office of the President of the Senate on merce, Science, and Transportation. 2014–0464)) received in the Office of the Presi- June 22, 2015; to the Committee on Com- EC–2090. A communication from the Acting dent of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to the merce, Science, and Transportation. Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–2082. A communication from the Man- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Transportation. agement and Program Analyst, Federal ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2098. A communication from the Man- Aviation Administration, Department of ‘‘Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fish- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to eries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Aviation Administration, Department of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Groundfish Fishery; 2015–2016 Biennial Speci- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- fications and Management Measures; law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- Inseason Adjustments’’ (RIN0648–BF08) re- ness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (3645)’’ ceived in the Office of the President of the Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter (RIN2120–AA65) received in the Office of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on France)’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– President of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 2015–1570)) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–2091. A communication from the Dep- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and dent of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to the uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Transportation. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, EC–2083. A communication from the Man- Transportation. agement and Program Analyst, Federal Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- EC–2099. A communication from the Man- Aviation Administration, Department of suant to law, the report of a rule entitled agement and Program Analyst, Federal Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ‘‘Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, Aviation Administration, Department of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fish- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- ery Off the Southern Atlantic States; law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Amendment 29’’ (RIN0648–BE55) received in off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- ness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type the Office of the President of the Senate on dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (254); Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter June 22, 2015; to the Committee on Com- Amdt. No. 3642’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in France)’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– the Office of the President of the Senate on merce, Science, and Transportation. 2014–0646)) received in the Office of the Presi- June 22, 2015; to the Committee on Com- EC–2092. A communication from the Dep- dent of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to the merce, Science, and Transportation. uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory EC–2084. A communication from the Man- Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Committee on Commerce, Science, and agement and Program Analyst, Federal Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- Transportation. EC–2100. A communication from the Man- Aviation Administration, Department of suant to law, the report of a rule entitled agement and Program Analyst, Federal Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ‘‘Fisheries Off West Coast States; the Highly Aviation Administration, Department of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Exclusion Migratory Species Fishery; Closure’’ Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to of Tethered Launches From Licensing Re- (RIN0648–XD945) received in the Office of the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- quirements’’ (RIN2120–AJ90) received in the President of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to ness Directives; ATR—GIE Avions de Trans- Office of the President of the Senate on June the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 22, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Transportation. port Regional Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) Science, and Transportation. EC–2093. A communication from the Dep- (Docket No. FAA–2014–0568)) received in the EC–2085. A communication from the Direc- uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Office of the President of the Senate on June tor, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Depart- Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, 22, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- Science, and Transportation. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Inter- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2101. A communication from the Man- national Services Surveys: BE–I80, Bench- ‘‘Pacific Island Fisheries; 2014–15 Annual agement and Program Analyst, Federal mark Survey of Financial Services Trans- Catch Limits and Accountability Measures; Aviation Administration, Department of actions Between U.S. Financial Services Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Bottomfish’’ Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Providers and Foreign Persons’’ (RIN0691– (RIN0648–XD082) received in the Office of the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- AA84) received in the Office of the President President of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to ness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Heli- of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Com- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and copters’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Transportation. 2015–1937)) received in the Office of the Presi- tation. EC–2094. A communication from the Dep- dent of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to the EC–2086. A communication from the Regu- uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Committee on Commerce, Science, and latory Ombudsman, Federal Motor Carrier Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Transportation. Safety Administration, Department of Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- EC–2102. A communication from the Man- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to suant to law, the report of a rule entitled agement and Program Analyst, Federal law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Lease and ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United Aviation Administration, Department of Interchange of Vehicles; Motor Carriers of States; Blueline Tilefish Fishery; Secretarial Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Passengers’’ (RIN2126–AB44) received in the Emergency Action’’ (RIN0648–BE97) received law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Office of the President of the Senate on June in the Office of the President of the Senate ness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Heli- 22, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on Com- copters’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Science, and Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. 2015–1936)) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–2087. A communication from the Regu- EC–2095. A communication from the Dep- dent of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to the lations Officer, Federal Highway Adminis- uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Committee on Commerce, Science, and tration, Department of Transportation, Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Transportation. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- EC–2103. A communication from the Man- a rule entitled ‘‘Procurement, Management, suant to law, the report of a rule entitled agement and Program Analyst, Federal and Administration of Engineering and De- ‘‘International Fisheries; Western and Cen- Aviation Administration, Department of sign Related Services’’ (RIN2125–AF44) re- tral Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ceived in the Office of the President of the Species; Fishing Effort Limits in Purse law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on Seine Fisheries for 2015’’ (RIN0648–BF03) re- ness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Can- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ceived in the Office of the President of the ada Limited’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. EC–2088. A communication from the Divi- Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on FAA–2013–0489)) received in the Office of the sion Chief of Regulatory Development, Fed- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. President of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to

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A communication from the Man- at 442 East 167th Street in Bronx, New York, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to agement and Program Analyst, Federal as the ‘‘Herman Badillo Post Office Build- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Aviation Administration, Department of ing’’. ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to f planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- 2014–0756)) received in the Office of the Presi- ness Directives; Lycoming Engines Recipro- EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF dent of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to the cating Engines (Type Certificate Previously COMMITTEE Committee on Commerce, Science, and Held by Textron Lycoming Division, AVCO Transportation. Corporation)’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. The following executive reports of EC–2105. A communication from the Man- FAA–2014–0940)) received in the Office of the nominations were submitted: agement and Program Analyst, Federal President of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to By Mr. JOHNSON for the Committee on Aviation Administration, Department of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation. fairs. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- EC–2113. A communication from the Man- *Carol Fortine Ochoa, of Virginia, to be In- ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- agement and Program Analyst, Federal spector General, General Services Adminis- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Aviation Administration, Department of tration. 2014–0575)) received in the Office of the Presi- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to *Steven M. Wellner, of the District of Co- dent of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- lumbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Su- Committee on Commerce, Science, and ness Directives; Slingsby Aviation Limited perior Court of the District of Columbia for Transportation. Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. the term of fifteen years. EC–2106. A communication from the Man- FAA–2015–1737)) received in the Office of the *William Ward Nooter, of the District of agement and Program Analyst, Federal President of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Aviation Administration, Department of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Superior Court of the District of Columbia Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation. for the term of fifteen years. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- EC–2114. A communication from the Man- *Nomination was reported with rec- ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- agement and Program Analyst, Federal planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Aviation Administration, Department of ommendation that it be confirmed sub- 2014–0342)) received in the Office of the Presi- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ject to the nominee’s commitment to dent of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- respond to requests to appear and tes- Committee on Commerce, Science, and ness Directives; International Aero Turbofan tify before any duly constituted com- Transportation. Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– mittee of the Senate. EC–2107. A communication from the Man- 2014–0386)) received in the Office of the Presi- f agement and Program Analyst, Federal dent of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Aviation Administration, Department of Committee on Commerce, Science, and INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation. JOINT RESOLUTIONS law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- EC–2115. A communication from the Man- ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes’’ agement and Program Analyst, Federal The following bills and joint resolu- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0754)) Aviation Administration, Department of tions were introduced, read the first received in the Office of the President of the Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to and second times by unanimous con- Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- sent, and referred as indicated: Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ness Directives; Zodiac Seats France (for- EC–2108. A communication from the Man- By Mr. PERDUE: merly Sicma Aero Seat) Passenger Seat As- S. 1655. A bill to amend the United States agement and Program Analyst, Federal semblies’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Aviation Administration, Department of Cotton Futures Act to exclude certain cot- 2015–1282)) received in the Office of the Presi- ton futures contracts from coverage under Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to dent of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- that Act; to the Committee on Agriculture, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Nutrition, and Forestry. ness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corpora- Transportation. tion/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company By Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. f MORAN, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Ms. STABE- FAA–2014–0227)) received in the Office of the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES NOW, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. BENNET, Mr. President of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to GARDNER, and Mr. KING): the Committee on Commerce, Science, and The following reports of committees S. 1656. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Transportation. were submitted: enue Code of 1986 to extend the publicly trad- EC–2109. A communication from the Man- By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on ed partnership ownership structure to energy agement and Program Analyst, Federal Homeland Security and Governmental Af- power generation projects and transpor- Aviation Administration, Department of fairs, with an amendment in the nature of a tation fuels, and for other purposes; to the Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to substitute: Committee on Finance. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- S. 282. A bill to provide taxpayers with an By Mr. BARRASSO: ness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corpora- annual report disclosing the cost and per- S. 1657. A bill to amend the Reclamation tion (Sikorsky) Model Helicopters’’ formance of Government programs and areas Safety of Dams Act of 1978; to the Com- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0493)) of duplication among them, and for other mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. received in the Office of the President of the purposes (Rept. No. 114–71). By Mrs. MCCASKILL (for herself, Mr. Senate on June 22, 2015; to the Committee on By Mr. COCHRAN, from the Committee on BLUNT, Mr. KIRK, and Mr. DURBIN): Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Appropriations: S. 1658. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- EC–2110. A communication from the Man- Special Report entitled ‘‘Further Revised enue Code of 1986 to protect employees in the agement and Program Analyst, Federal Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget To- building and construction industry who are Aviation Administration, Department of tals from the Concurrent Resolution for Fis- participants in multiemployer plans, and for Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to cal Year 2016’’ (Rept. No. 114–72). other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on nance. ness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corpora- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- By Mr. LEAHY (for himself, Mr. DUR- tion (Type Certificate Previously Held by fairs, without amendment: BIN, Mr. COONS, Mr. REID, Mrs. FEIN- Schweizer Aircraft Corporation) Heli- H.R. 728. An act to designate the facility of STEIN, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. WHITE- copters’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– the United States Postal Service located at HOUSE, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. FRANKEN, 2014–1020)) received in the Office of the Presi- 7050 Highway BB in Cedar Hill, Missouri, as Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mrs. MURRAY, Ms. dent of the Senate on June 22, 2015; to the the ‘‘Sergeant First Class William B. Woods, STABENOW, Mr. BROWN, Mr. CASEY, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Jr. Post Office’’. Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. WARNER, Mr. Transportation. H.R. 891. An act to designate the facility of MERKLEY, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. KAINE, EC–2111. A communication from the Man- the United States Postal Service located at Ms. WARREN, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. SAND- agement and Program Analyst, Federal 141 Paloma Drive in Floresville, Texas, as ERS, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, and Mr. Aviation Administration, Department of the ‘‘Floresville Veterans Post Office Build- WYDEN): Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ing’’. S. 1659. A bill to amend the Voting Rights law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- H.R. 1326. An act to designate the facility Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for deter- ness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft of the United States Postal Service located mining which States and political subdivi- Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as sions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and

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for other purposes; to the Committee on the S. 1668. A bill to restore long-standing Ms. COLLINS, Mr. COONS, Mr. CORKER, Judiciary. United States policy that the Wire Act pro- Mr. CORNYN, Mr. COTTON, Mr. CRAPO, By Mr. ROBERTS (for himself, Mr. hibits all forms of Internet gambling, and for Mr. CRUZ, Mr. DAINES, Mr. DONNELLY, ISAKSON, Mr. BLUNT, and Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- Mr. DURBIN, Mr. ENZI, Mrs. ERNST, TOOMEY): diciary. Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. S. 1660. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mrs. FISCHER: FLAKE, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. GARDNER, enue Code of 1986 to modify and make perma- S. 1669. A bill to reform the Federal Motor Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. nent bonus depreciation; to the Committee Carrier Safety Administration; to the Com- HATCH, Mr. HEINRICH, Ms. HEITKAMP, on Finance. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Mr. HELLER, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. HOEVEN, By Mr. ISAKSON (for himself and Mr. tation. Mr. INHOFE, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. JOHN- COONS): By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and SON, Mr. KAINE, Mr. KING, Mr. KIRK, S. 1661. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Mr. FRANKEN): Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. Public Health Service Act to preserve con- S. 1670. A bill to amend the Torture Vic- LEAHY, Mr. LEE, Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. sumer and employer access to licensed inde- tims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appro- MARKEY, Mr. MCCAIN, Mrs. MCCAS- pendent insurance producers; to the Com- priations to provide assistance for domestic KILL, Mr. MCCONNELL, Mr. MENENDEZ, mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and and foreign programs and centers for the Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. Pensions. treatment of victims of torture, and for MORAN, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. MURPHY, By Mr. KIRK (for himself and Mr. DUR- other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. NELSON, Mr. PAUL, BIN): Relations. Mr. PERDUE, Mr. PETERS, Mr. S. 1662. A bill to include Livingston Coun- By Mr. BENNET: PORTMAN, Mr. REED, Mr. REID, Mr. ty, the city of Jonesboro in Union County, and the city of Freeport in Stephenson Coun- S. 1671. A bill to reauthorize the National RISCH, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. ty, Illinois, to the Lincoln National Heritage Forest Foundation Act, and for other pur- RUBIO, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SASSE, Mr. Area, and for other purposes; to the Com- poses; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- SCHATZ, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. SESSIONS, mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. trition, and Forestry. Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. SHELBY, Ms. STA- By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself and By Mrs. FISCHER: BENOW, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. TESTER, Ms. AYOTTE): S. 1672. A bill to authorize States to enter Mr. THUNE, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. TOOMEY, S. 1663. A bill to better protect, serve, and into interstate compacts regarding Class A Mr. UDALL, Mr. VITTER, Mr. WARNER, advance the rights of victims of elder abuse commercial driver’s licenses; to the Com- Ms. WARREN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. and financial exploitation by encouraging mittee on the Judiciary. WICKER, and Mr. WYDEN): States and other qualified entities to hold of- By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself and S. Res. 212. A resolution condemning the fenders accountable, enhance the capacity of Mr. MARKEY): attack on Emanuel African Methodist Epis- the justice system to investigate, pursue, S. 1673. A bill to improve passenger vessel copal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, and prosecute elder abuse cases, identify ex- security and safety, and for other purposes; and expressing encouragement and prayers isting resources to leverage to the extent to the Committee on Commerce, Science, for all affected by this evil assault; consid- possible, and assure data collection, re- and Transportation. ered and agreed to. search, and evaluation to promote the effi- By Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself, Mr. By Mr. ALEXANDER (for himself, Mr. cacy and efficiency of the activities de- SCHUMER, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, and Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. CORKER, Mr. MCCON- scribed in this Act; to the Committee on the MURPHY): NELL, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. BROWN, Mr. Judiciary. S. 1674. A bill to amend and reauthorize GRAHAM, Mr. REID, Mr. UDALL, and By Mr. CARPER (for himself, Mr. DUR- certain provisions relating to Long Island Ms. MURKOWSKI): BIN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mrs. MURRAY, Sound restoration and stewardship; to the S. Res. 213. A resolution designating Octo- Mr. BROWN, Mr. SCHUMER, Mrs. Committee on Environment and Public ber 30, 2015, as a national day of remem- MCCASKILL, Mr. FRANKEN, Ms. STABE- Works. brance for nuclear weapons program work- NOW, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. BOXER, Ms. By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, ers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. BALDWIN, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. MURPHY, and Mrs. By Mr. MCCONNELL: Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. REED, Mr. GILLIBRAND): S. Con. Res. 19. A concurrent resolution MERKLEY, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. COONS, S. 1675. A bill to amend certain appropria- providing for a conditional adjournment or Mr. PETERS, Ms. WARREN, Ms. tions Acts to repeal the requirement direct- recess of the Senate and an adjournment of HIRONO, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. CARDIN, ing the Administrator of General Services to the House of Representatives; considered and Mrs. GILLIBRAND, and Mr. WHITE- sell Federal property and assets that support agreed to. HOUSE): the operations of the Plum Island Animal f S. 1664. A bill to count revenues from mili- Disease Center in Plum Island, New York, to tary and veteran education programs toward provide for a report on the potential transfer ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS the limit on Federal revenues that certain of Plum Island, and for other purposes; to S. 310 proprietary institutions of higher education the Committee on Homeland Security and At the request of Mr. CASSIDY, the are allowed to receive for purposes of section Governmental Affairs. name of the Senator from Wisconsin 487 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and By Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mrs. (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a cosponsor for other purposes; to the Committee on MCCASKILL): Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. S. 1676. A bill to increase the number of of S. 310, a bill to prohibit the use of By Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself, Mr. graduate medical education positions treat- Federal funds for the costs of painting HELLER, and Mrs. FEINSTEIN): ing veterans, to improve the compensation of portraits of officers and employees of S. 1665. A bill to amend the Elementary health care providers, medical directors, and the Federal Government. and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to au- directors of Veterans Integrated Service Net- S. 311 thorize local educational agencies and works of the Department of Veterans Affairs, At the request of Mr. CASEY, the schools to carry out child sexual abuse and for other purposes; to the Committee on awareness and prevention programs or ac- Veterans’ Affairs. name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. tivities; to the Committee on Health, Edu- SCHATZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. cation, Labor, and Pensions. f 311, a bill to amend the Elementary By Ms. STABENOW (for herself, Mr. SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ROBERTS, Mr. BROWN, and Mr. address and take action to prevent bul- BLUNT): SENATE RESOLUTIONS lying and harassment of students. S. 1666. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- The following concurrent resolutions enue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation and Senate resolutions were read, and S. 314 on the election to accelerate the AMT credit referred (or acted upon), as indicated: At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the in lieu of bonus depreciation for 2015 and name of the Senator from California 2016, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. CARDIN: (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor mittee on Finance. S. Res. 211. A resolution expressing the By Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, Mr. sense of the Senate regarding Srebrenica; to of S. 314, a bill to amend title XVIII of CRAPO, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, and Mrs. the Committee on Foreign Relations. the Social Security Act to provide for MURRAY): By Mr. SCOTT (for himself, Mr. GRA- coverage under the Medicare program S. 1667. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- HAM, Mr. ALEXANDER, Ms. AYOTTE, of pharmacist services. enue Code of 1986 to clarify the special rules Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. S. 512 for accident and health plans of certain gov- BENNET, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. At the request of Mr. HATCH, the ernmental entities, and for other purposes; BLUNT, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. BOOZMAN, to the Committee on Finance. Mrs. BOXER, Mr. BROWN, Mr. BURR, name of the Senator from Colorado By Mr. GRAHAM (for himself, Mrs. Ms. CANTWELL, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. (Mr. GARDNER) was added as a cospon- FEINSTEIN, Mr. LEE, Ms. AYOTTE, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. CASEY, Mr. sor of S. 512, a bill to amend title 18, RUBIO, Mr. COATS, and Mr. TILLIS): CASSIDY, Mr. COATS, Mr. COCHRAN, United States Code, to safeguard data

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Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow At the request of Mr. CARPER, the S. 1203 employers a credit against income tax name of the Senator from Montana At the request of Mr. HELLER, the for employees who participate in quali- (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Mississippi fied apprenticeship programs. of S. 861, a bill to amend titles XVIII (Mr. COCHRAN) was added as a cospon- S. 578 and XIX of the Social Security Act to sor of S. 1203, a bill to amend title 38, At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the curb waste, fraud, and abuse in the United States Code, to improve the name of the Senator from Wisconsin Medicare and Medicaid programs. processing by the Department of Vet- (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- S. 885 erans Affairs of claims for benefits sor of S. 578, a bill to amend title XVIII At the request of Ms. WARREN, the under laws administered by the Sec- of the Social Security Act to ensure name of the Senator from Mississippi retary of Veterans Affairs, and for more timely access to home health (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor other purposes. services for Medicare beneficiaries of S. 885, a bill to direct the Architect S. 1300 under the Medicare program. of the Capitol to place in the United At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the S. 667 States Capitol a chair honoring Amer- name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. ican Prisoners of War/Missing in Ac- At the request of Mr. ENZI, the name CORNYN) was added as a cosponsor of S. of the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. tion. 1300, a bill to amend the section 221 of S. 891 WICKER) was added as a cosponsor of S. the Immigration and Nationality Act 667, a bill to ensure that organizations At the request of Mr. BROWN, the to provide relief for adoptive families with religious or moral convictions are name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. from immigrant visa feeds in certain allowed to continue to provide services DONNELLY) was added as a cosponsor of situations. for children. S. 891, a bill to amend the Tariff Act of S. 1324 1930 to facilitate the administration S. 681 At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the and enforcement of antidumping and At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, name of the Senator from Arizona (Mr. countervailing duty orders, and for the names of the Senator from New MCCAIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. other purposes. Jersey (Mr. MENENDEZ) and the Sen- 1324, a bill to require the Adminis- S. 928 ator from California (Mrs. BOXER) were trator of the Environmental Protection added as cosponsors of S. 681, a bill to At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Agency to fulfill certain requirements amend title 38, United States Code, to the name of the Senator from Massa- before regulating standards of perform- clarify presumptions relating to the ex- chusetts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a ance for new, modified, and recon- posure of certain veterans who served cosponsor of S. 928, a bill to reauthor- structed fossil fuel-fired electric utility in the vicinity of the Republic of Viet- ize the World Trade Center Health Pro- generating units, and for other pur- nam, and for other purposes. gram and the September 11th Victim poses. Compensation Fund of 2001, and for S. 1387 S. 711 other purposes. At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the At the request of Mr. BROWN, the S. 991 name of the Senator from Michigan names of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the SCHATZ) and the Senator from Oregon (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Wisconsin of S. 711, a bill to amend section 520J of (Mr. MERKLEY) were added as cospon- (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cosponsors of S. 1387, a bill to amend title XVI the Public Service Health Act to au- sor of S. 991, a bill to establish the of the Social Security Act to update thorize grants for mental health first Commission on Evidence-Based Policy- eligibility for the supplemental secu- aid training programs. making, and for other purposes. S. 713 rity income program, and for other S. 1040 purposes. At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the At the request of Mr. HELLER, the S. 1445 name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. name of the Senator from Oklahoma At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. LANKFORD) was added as a cospon- 713, a bill to prevent international vio- sor of S. 1040, a bill to direct the Con- name of the Senator from Michigan lence against women, and for other sumer Product Safety Commission and (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor purposes. the National Academy of Sciences to of S. 1445, a bill to improve the S. 743 study the vehicle handling require- Microloan Program of the Small Busi- At the request of Mr. BOOZMAN, the ments proposed by the Commission for ness Administration. name of the Senator from Pennsyl- recreational off-highway vehicles and S. 1455 vania (Mr. TOOMEY) was added as a co- to prohibit the adoption of any such re- At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the sponsor of S. 743, a bill to amend title quirements until the completion of the name of the Senator from Minnesota 38, United States Code, to recognize the study, and for other purposes. (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- service in the reserve components of S. 1081 sor of S. 1455, a bill to provide access to the Armed Forces of certain persons by At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the medication-assisted therapy, and for honoring them with status as veterans name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. other purposes. under law, and for other purposes. MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1458 S. 746 S. 1081, a bill to end the use of body- At the request of Mr. COATS, the At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, gripping traps in the National Wildlife name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. the name of the Senator from Mary- Refuge System. HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. land (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a co- S. 1119 1458, a bill to amend the Surface Min- sponsor of S. 746, a bill to provide for At the request of Mr. PETERS, the ing Control and Reclamation Act of the establishment of a Commission to name of the Senator from Mississippi 1977 to ensure scientific transparency Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer. (Mr. COCHRAN) was added as a cospon- in the development of environmental S. 843 sor of S. 1119, a bill to establish the Na- regulations and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. BROWN, the tional Criminal Justice Commission. S. 1512 name of the Senator from Minnesota S. 1170 At the request of Mr. CASEY, the (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the names of the Senator from Michigan sor of S. 843, a bill to amend title XVIII name of the Senator from California (Ms. STABENOW), the Senator from

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:55 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JN6.022 S24JNPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S4604 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2015 Maine (Mr. KING) and the Senator from RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. of the original Voting Rights Act. Un- Oregon (Mr. MERKLEY) were added as 1652, a bill to designate an existing fortunately, two years ago, the Su- cosponsors of S. 1512, a bill to elimi- Federal officer to coordinate efforts to preme Court voted to dismantle a core nate discrimination and promote wom- secure the release of United States per- piece of that vital legislation. In en’s health and economic security by sons who are hostages of hostile groups Shelby County v. Holder, five Repub- ensuring reasonable workplace accom- or state sponsors of terrorism, and for lican-appointed justices on the Su- modations for workers whose ability to other purposes. preme Court drove a stake through the perform the functions of a job are lim- S. CON. RES. 4 heart of the Voting Rights Act. Under ited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a re- At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the Section 5 of the Act, the Federal gov- lated medical condition. name of the Senator from Wisconsin ernment has the authority to examine S. 1524 (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a cosponsor and prevent racially discriminatory At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the of S. Con. Res. 4, a concurrent resolu- voting changes from being enacted be- names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. tion supporting the Local Radio Free- fore those changes disenfranchise vot- DURBIN) and the Senator from New Jer- dom Act. ers in covered jurisdictions. By strik- sey (Mr. MENENDEZ) were added as co- S. RES. 200 ing down the coverage formula that de- sponsors of S. 1524, a bill to enable con- At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the termined which States and jurisdic- crete masonry products manufacturers names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. tions were subject to Federal review, to establish, finance, and carry out a RUBIO), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. the Court effectively gutted Section 5. coordinated program of research, edu- MCCAIN) and the Senator from Nevada And in holding that the formula was cation, and promotion to improve, (Mr. REID) were added as cosponsors of based on outdated information, the maintain, and develop markets for con- S. Res. 200, a resolution wishing His Roberts Court disregarded thousands of crete masonry products. Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama a happy pages of testimony and evidence from S. 1576 80th birthday on July 6, 2015, and rec- nearly 20 congressional hearings held At the request of Mr. LANKFORD, the ognizing the outstanding contributions when the law was reauthorized in 2006. name of the Senator from Wisconsin His Holiness has made to the pro- Within weeks of the Supreme Court’s (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a cosponsor motion of nonviolence, human rights, devastating ruling, Republican gov- of S. 1576, a bill to amend title 5, interfaith dialogue, environmental ernors and State legislatures exploited United States Code, to prevent fraud awareness, and democracy. the Shelby County decision. Several by representative payees. S. RES. 204 States with a documented history of S. 1578 At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the racial discrimination in voting imple- At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the name of the Senator from Michigan mented sweeping laws that dispropor- name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor tionately suppressed the voting rights ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. of S. Res. 204, a resolution recognizing of minorities, the elderly, and young 1578, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- June 20, 2015 as ‘‘World Refugee Day’’ . people. enue Code of 1986 to enhance taxpayer f For example, Texas immediately im- rights, and for other purposes. plemented the most restrictive photo S. 1598 STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED identification law in the country. Al- At the request of Mr. LEE, the names BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS though, a Federal judge found the law of the Senator from Alabama (Mr. By Mr. LEAHY (for himself, Mr. to be an ‘‘unconstitutional poll tax’’ SHELBY), the Senator from South Da- DURBIN, Mr. COONS, Mr. REID, that could disenfranchise up to 600,000 kota (Mr. THUNE) and the Senator from Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. SCHUMER, voters and disproportionately impact Oklahoma (Mr. LANKFORD) were added Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Ms. KLO- African Americans and Latinos, the as cosponsors of S. 1598, a bill to pre- BUCHAR, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. law was allowed to disenfranchise vot- vent discriminatory treatment of any BLUMENTHAL, Mrs. MURRAY, Ms. ers this past election. person on the basis of views held with STABENOW, Mr. BROWN, Mr. In North Carolina, the Republican respect to marriage. CASEY, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. WAR- legislature and Republican governor S. 1631 NER, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. BALD- passed a far-reaching bill that re- At the request of Mr. SANDERS, the WIN, Mr. KAINE, Ms. WARREN, stricted its citizens’ right to vote. The name of the Senator from Michigan Mr. BOOKER, Mr. SANDERS, Mrs. bill cut early voting down from 17 days (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- GILLIBRAND, and Mr. WYDEN): to 10 days, eliminated teenagers’ abil- sor of S. 1631, a bill to amend the Em- S. 1659. A bill to amend the Voting ity to preregister before their 18th ployee Retirement Income Security Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria birthday, and eliminated same day Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue for determining which States and polit- voter registration. It also enacted a Code of 1986 to modify certain provi- ical subdivisions are subject to section strict photo identification require- sions relating to multiemployer pen- 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; to ment, which is currently being chal- sions, and for other purposes. the Committee on the Judiciary. lenged in court. S. 1634 Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, this year These are just a few of the numerous At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the marks the 50th anniversaries of the discriminatory voting restrictions that name of the Senator from Minnesota March from Selma to Montgomery and have been enacted since Shelby County (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- the passage of the landmark Voting was decided. We cannot sit by as the sor of S. 1634, a bill to amend the Fed- Rights Act. Passage of the Voting fundamental right to vote is systemati- eral antitrust laws to provide expanded Rights Act was the result of the blood, cally undermined. We must not retreat coverage and to eliminate exemptions sweat, and tears of so many brave from our commitment to civil rights from such laws that are contrary to the Americans who marched for justice— and the great accomplishments we cel- public interest with respect to rail- and the decades-long work of countless ebrate this year. As my friend Con- roads. other men and women committed to gressman JOHN LEWIS has stated, vot- S. 1651 seeing our country live up to its prom- ing ‘‘is the most powerful, nonviolent At the request of Mr. BROWN, the ise of equality and justice for all. Their tool we have to create a more perfect names of the Senator from New Jersey actions transformed our Nation. On union.’’ (Mr. MENENDEZ) and the Senator from this 50th anniversary year, we pay spe- Similarly, in 1962, Martin Luther Vermont (Mr. LEAHY) were added as co- cial tribute to their legacy, but there is King, Jr., delivered a speech at the sponsors of S. 1651, a bill to amend title still work to be done. Each generation Mother Emanuel Church in Charles- II of the Social Security Act to repeal must contribute to the fight for equal- ton—the scene of the horrific tragedy the Government pension offset and ity. Each of us must answer the call to last week—where he noted that voting windfall elimination provisions. move this Nation toward a more per- rights was the key to achieving the S. 1652 fect union. American dream for all. Their state- At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the In the coming weeks there will be ments are as true today as they were name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. continued celebrations of the passage fifty years ago, and that is why we

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:55 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JN6.023 S24JNPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 24, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4605 must do all we can to protect that a limited set of voting changes that accessible polling locations and voter right for all Americans. have historically been found to dis- registration agencies; permitting ab- I challenge anyone to claim that ra- criminate against minority voters. For sentee voting where polling locations cial discrimination no longer exists. example, a racially diverse county that are too remote; and ensuring ballots Even Chief Justice Roberts acknowl- seeks to change a single-member dis- are translated into all written Native edged in the Shelby County decision trict seat into an at-large seat will re- languages where current law already that ‘‘voting discrimination still ex- quire preclearance because that kind of requires bilingual voting materials. ists; no one doubts that.’’ The Court change has historically been used to We are introducing this bill today be- further said that Congress may respond marginalize minority voters. Racial cause the persistent and evolving forms with legislation based on current con- gerrymandering, annexations that di- of voting discrimination require a ditions. The bill we introduce today, lute minority voting strength, strict strong response. I am proud to be the Voting Rights Advancement Act of photo identification requirements, re- joined by so many lawmakers from 2015, is that response. It reflects the duction of multilingual voting mate- both sides of the Capitol and all parts very real, current conditions that rials, and the elimination of polling lo- of the country. I am joined by Senator Americans face when trying to partici- cations in jurisdictions that are ra- DURBIN, who worked with me in 2006 to pate in our democracy. cially, ethnically, or linguistically di- reauthorize the Voting Rights Act. We We have heard from Americans verse, will also receive greater scrutiny are also joined by Senator COONS, across the country whose voting rights under this bill. Leader REID, all Democratic Senators have been diminished and suppressed Our bill would also improve the Vot- on the Judiciary Committee, and many since the Shelby County decision. We ing Rights Act to allow Federal courts others. In addition, the House of Rep- have also heard from numerous voting to bail-in specific jurisdictions where resentatives is today introducing a rights experts and civil rights leaders the effect of a particular voting change companion bill, led by my friend JOHN who have called for strong legislation is to deny citizens their right to vote. LEWIS and leaders of the House Tri- that would fully restore the protec- Under this provision, a Federal court Caucus—Representative TERRI SEWELL tions gutted by the Court’s decision. could subject to preclearance any State of the Congressional Black Caucus, The legislation we are introducing ´ or local jurisdiction that the court de- Representative LINDA SANCHEZ of the today responds to those calls from the termines violated the Voting Rights Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and grassroots and the community leaders Act or any other Federal law that pro- Representative JUDY CHU of the Con- on the ground who are today’s foot sol- hibits discrimination in voting on the gressional Asian Pacific American Cau- diers for justice. This bill also rep- basis of race, color, or membership in a cus. resents the hard work and commitment I hope that Senate Republicans will language minority group. of civil rights organizations like the The bill we introduce today will also join us soon as well. The Voting Rights Leadership Conference on Civil and ensure that voters are made aware of Act has always been bipartisan. In 2006, Human Rights, the NAACP, the when we last reauthorized the Voting changes in laws affecting their right to NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Rights Act, I worked closely with the vote. Justice Brandeis once observed Fund, the Lawyers’ Committee for Republican chairmen of the Senate and that sunlight is the best disinfectant Civil Rights Under Law, the Brennan House Judiciary Committees—former and I believe that applies here as well. Center for Justice, the Mexican Amer- Senator Arlen Specter and Representa- Transparency is a strong deterrent to ican Legal Defense and Educational tive JIM SENSENBRENNER. Past reau- voting discrimination. Under our bill, Fund, the National Association of thorizations have been signed into law the public must be notified of late- Latino Elected and Appointed Officials by Republican presidents. Yet over the breaking changes to standards and vot- Educational Fund, Asian Americans past year, I have not found a Repub- ing procedures in Federal elections. In- Advancing Justice, the American Civil lican in the Senate willing to join me Liberties Union, the Native American formation on polling place resource al- in proposing a meaningful reinstate- Rights Fund, the Alaska Federation of location for Federal elections must ment of voter protections. Natives, the National Congress of also be made public, including informa- In marking the 50th anniversary of American Indians, LatinoJustice, the tion about accessibility for persons the march in Selma this past March, Advancement Project, and many oth- with disabilities. Finally, information President Obama issued a call to action ers. I thank all of these organizations on changes to electoral districts must on the Voting Rights Act. He observed and the tireless individuals who have be made available to the general pub- that: ‘‘One hundred members of Con- helped us shape this legislation. lic. This includes demographic infor- gress have come here today to honor This bill is a voting rights bill for all mation, to prevent racial gerry- people who were willing to die for the Americans. It is a bill for the next gen- mandering, impermissible redis- right to protect it. If we want to honor eration, and helps protect the legacy of tricting, and infringement on minority this day, let that hundred go back to the previous generation who fought so voters at the Federal, State and local Washington and gather four hundred hard five decades ago for these voting levels. more, and together, pledge to make it rights protections. The bill makes other commonsense their mission to restore that law this Under this bill, all States and local improvements, such as amending cur- year. That is how we honor those on jurisdictions are eligible for Section 5 rent law to allow the Attorney General this bridge.’’ protections under a new coverage for- to request Federal observers in those I agree with the President. The best mula, which is based on a finding of re- jurisdictions where racial discrimina- way we can honor those individuals peated voting rights violations in the tion in voting remains a serious threat. and the countless others who gave so preceding 25 years. Significantly, the It revises the preliminary injunction much to make this a more perfect 25-year period ‘‘rolls’’ or continuously standard for voting rights actions to union is not with platitudes or long moves to keep up with ‘‘current condi- recognize the principle that often- overdue symbolic gestures. No, we tions,’’ as the Supreme Court stated times, obtaining relief after the elec- must act—just as they did. We must must be a basis for any new coverage tion has already concluded is too late continue to agitate, to organize, to provision. States that have repeated to vindicate the individuals’ voting educate, and to build momentum so and persistent violations will be cov- rights. Thus, such temporary relief that this legislation becomes law. This ered for a period of 10 years, but if a may be obtained where the complain- bill, just as the Voting Rights Act be- State establishes a clean record mov- ant raises a ‘‘serious question’’ that— fore it, is necessary if we believe in a ing forward, it emerges from on balance—the hardship the voting democracy that reflects our ideals of preclearance coverage. In addition, the change imposes on the complainant equality and justice. This legislation existing bailout provision would still outweighs the hardship imposed upon will protect the constitutional rights be available so that States or local ju- the state or jurisdiction. of all Americans and advance the prin- risdictions that establish a clean In addition, this bill addresses the ciples of those who marched a genera- record can also emerge from coverage. unique challenges that Native Amer- tion ago. The bill also establishes a nation- ican and Alaska Native voting popu- Much attention is focused on the Su- wide, targeted preclearance process for lations encounter by: allowing for more preme Court this week as it is poised to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:01 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JN6.031 S24JNPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S4606 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 24, 2015 hand down decisions that will affect northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina under sense of the House of Representatives that millions of Americans. The decisions of their control, and then summarily executed the aggression and ethnic cleansing com- those nine women and men will impact these captives and buried them in mass mitted by Serb forces in Bosnia and graves; Herzegovina meets the terms defining geno- the security of our health care, the Whereas Bosnian Serb forces, hoping to cide according to the 1949 Genocide Conven- sanctity of our marriages and the qual- conceal evidence of the massacre at tion; ity of the air we breathe. What the Su- Srebrenica, subsequently moved corpses Whereas the United Nations has largely ac- preme Court does matters. Its decisions from initial mass grave sites to many sec- knowledged its failure to fulfill its responsi- affect us all. Nowhere in recent years ondary sites scattered throughout parts of bility to take actions and make decisions has that been more clear than in its eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina under their that could have deterred the assault on Shelby County decision. That destruc- control; Srebrenica and prevented the subsequent tive ruling made the fundamental right Whereas the International Commission for genocide from occurring; Missing Persons (ICMP) deserves recognition Whereas some prominent Serbian and Bos- to vote vulnerable. It is long past time for its assistance to the relevant institutions nian Serb officials, among others, have de- for Congress to respond with meaning- in Bosnia and Herzegovina in accounting for nied or at least refused to acknowledge that ful action. close to 90 percent of those individuals re- the massacre at Srebrenica constituted a f ported missing from Srebrenica, despite ac- genocide, or have sought otherwise to tive attempts to conceal evidence of the trivialize the extent and importance of the SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS massacre, through the careful excavation of massacre; and mass graves sites and subsequent DNA anal- Whereas the international community, in- ysis which confirmed the true extent of the cluding the United States, has continued to SENATE RESOLUTION 211—EX- massacre; provide personnel and resources, including PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE Whereas the massacre at Srebrenica was through direct military intervention, to pre- SENATE REGARDING among the worst of many atrocities to occur vent further aggression and ethnic cleansing, SREBRENICA in the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina to negotiate the General Framework Agree- from April 1992 to November 1995, during ment for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina Mr. CARDIN submitted the following which the policies of aggression and ethnic (initialed in Dayton, Ohio, on November 21, resolution; which was referred to the cleansing pursued by Bosnian Serb forces 1995, and signed in Paris on December 14, Committee on Foreign Relations: with the direct support of the Serbian re- 1995), and to help ensure its fullest imple- S. RES. 211 gime of Slobodan Milosevic and its followers mentation, including cooperation with the ultimately led to the displacement of more International Criminal Tribunal for the Whereas July 2015 will mark 20 years since than 2,000,000 people, more than 100,000 former Yugoslavia as well as reconciliation the genocide at Srebrenica in Bosnia and killed, tens of thousands raped or otherwise among all of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s citi- Herzegovina; tortured and abused, including at concentra- zens: Now, therefore, be it Whereas, beginning in April 1992, aggres- tion camps in the Prijedor area, with the in- Resolved, That the Senate— sion and ethnic cleansing perpetrated by nocent civilians of Sarajevo and other urban (1) affirms that the policies of aggression Bosnian Serb forces resulted in a massive in- centers repeatedly subjected to traumatic and ethnic cleansing as implemented by Serb flux of Bosniaks seeking protection in shelling and sniper attacks; forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 Srebrenica and its environs, which the Whereas, in addition to being the primary to 1995 meet the terms defining the crime of United Nations Security Council designated victims at Srebrenica, individuals with genocide in Article 2 of the Convention on a ‘‘safe area’’ within the Srebrenica enclave Bosniak heritage comprise the vast majority the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime in Resolution 819 on April 16, 1993, under the of the victims during the conflict in Bosnia of Genocide; protection of the United Nations Protection and Herzegovina as a whole, especially (2) condemns statements that deny or Force (UNPROFOR); among the civilian population; question that the massacre at Srebrenica Whereas the UNPROFOR presence in Whereas Article 2 of the Convention on the constituted a genocide; Srebrenica consisted of a Dutch peace- Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of (3) urges the Atrocities Prevention Board, keeping battalion, with representatives of Genocide defines genocide as ‘‘any of the fol- a United States interagency committee es- the United Nations High Commissioner for lowing acts committed with intent to de- tablished by the President in 2012, to study Refugees, the International Committee of stroy, in whole or in part, a national, eth- the lessons of Srebrenica and issue informed the Red Cross, and the humanitarian medical nical, racial or religious group, as such: (a) guidance on how to prevent similar incidents aid agency Me´decins Sans Frontie`res (Doc- killing members of the group; (b) causing se- from recurring in the future, paying par- tors Without Borders) helping to provide hu- rious bodily or mental harm to members of ticular regard to troubled countries, includ- manitarian relief to the displaced population the group; (c) deliberately inflicting on the ing Syria, the Central African Republic and living in conditions of massive overcrowding, group conditions of life calculated to bring Burundi; destitution, and disease; about its physical destruction in whole or in (4) encourages the United States to main- Whereas, early in 1995, an intensified part; (d) imposing measures intended to pre- tain and reaffirm its policy of supporting the blockade of the enclave by Bosnian Serb vent births within the group; and (e) forcibly independence and territorial integrity of forces deprived the entire population of hu- transferring children of the group to another Bosnia and Herzegovina, peace and stability manitarian aid and outside communication group’’; in southeastern Europe as a whole, and the and contact, and effectively reduced the abil- Whereas, on May 25, 1993, the United Na- right of all people living in the region, re- ity of the Dutch peacekeeping battalion to tions Security Council adopted Resolution gardless of national, racial, ethnic or reli- deter aggression or otherwise respond effec- 827 establishing the International Criminal gious background, to return to their homes tively to a deteriorating situation; Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), and enjoy the benefits of democratic institu- Whereas, beginning on July 6, 1995, Bosnian based in The Hague, the Netherlands, and tions, the rule of law, and economic oppor- Serb forces attacked UNPROFOR outposts, charging the ICTY with responsibility for in- tunity, as well as to know the fate of missing seized control of the isolated enclave, held vestigating and prosecuting individuals sus- relatives and friends; captured Dutch soldiers hostage and, after pected of committing war crimes, genocide, (5) recognizes the achievement of the skirmishes with local defenders, took con- crimes against humanity and grave breaches International Commission for Missing Per- trol of the town of Srebrenica on July 11, of the 1949 Geneva Conventions on the terri- sons (ICMP) in accounting for those missing 1995; tory of the former Yugoslavia since 1991; in conflicts or natural disasters around the Whereas an estimated one-third of the pop- Whereas the ICTY, along with courts in world and believes that the ICMP deserves ulation of Srebrenica at the time, including Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as in Serbia, justified recognition for its assistance to a relatively small number of soldiers, at- has indicted and in most cases convicted ap- Bosnia and Herzegovina and its relevant in- tempted to pass through the lines of Bosnian proximately three dozen individuals at var- stitutions in accounting for approximately Serb forces to the relative safety of Bosnian- ious levels of responsibility for grave 90 percent of those reported missing after the government controlled territory, but many breaches of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, Srebrenica massacre and 70 percent of those were killed by patrols and ambushes; violations of the laws or customs of war, reported missing during the whole of the Whereas the remaining population sought crimes against humanity, genocide, and conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina; protection with the Dutch peacekeeping bat- complicity in genocide associated with the (6) welcomes the arrest and transfer to the talion at its headquarters in the village of massacre at Srebrenica, most notably International Criminal Tribunal for the Potocari north of Srebrenica, but many of Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic, whose former Yugoslavia (ICTY) of all persons in- these individuals were with seeming random- trials are ongoing; dicted for war crimes, crimes against human- ness seized by Bosnian Serb forces to be Whereas both the ICTY and the Inter- ity, genocide and grave breaches of the 1949 beaten, raped, or executed; national Court of Justice (ICJ) have ruled Geneva Conventions, particularly those of Whereas Bosnian Serb forces deported that the actions of Bosnian Serb forces in Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic, which women, children, and the elderly in buses, Srebrenica in July 1995 constitute genocide; has helped strengthen peace and encouraged but held over 8,000 primarily Bosniak men Whereas House Resolution 199 (109th Con- reconciliation between the countries of the and boys at collection points and sites in gress), passed on June 27, 2005, expressed the region and their citizens;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:55 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JN6.031 S24JNPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE June 24, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4607 (7) asserts that it is in the national inter- Nation of the individuals taken that night: weapons program and uranium enrichment est of the United States that those individ- State Senator Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Rev. workers of the United States, including the uals who are responsible for these crimes and DePayne Middleton-Doctor, Rev. Daniel uranium miners, millers, and haulers; and breaches should continue to be held account- Simmons Sr., Rev. Sharonda Singleton, Cyn- (2) encourages the people of the United able for their actions, and that the work of thia Hurd, Susie Jackson, Ethel Lance, States to support and participate in appro- the ICTY therefore warrants continued sup- Tywanza Sanders, and Myra Thompson; and priate ceremonies, programs, and other ac- port until all trials and appeals have been Whereas the church, community, and State tivities to commemorate October 30, 2015, as completed; and have come together to offer support, faith, a national day of remembrance for past and (8) honors the thousands of innocent people and prayers for those lost and for those who present workers in the nuclear weapons pro- killed or executed at Srebrenica in Bosnia will work to soothe this terrible wound and gram of the United States. and Herzegovina in July 1995, along with all overcome the hatred and racism that led to f individuals who were victimized during the this attack: Now, therefore, be it conflict and genocide in Bosnia and Resolved, That the Senate— SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- Herzegovina from 1992 to 1995, as well as for- (1) condemns the attack of June 17, 2015, on TION 19—PROVIDING FOR A CON- eign nationals, including United States citi- Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal DITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OR RE- zens, and those individuals in Serbia, Bosnia Church in Charleston, South Carolina and CESS OF THE SENATE AND AN and Herzegovina, and other countries of the the hate and racist bigotry that motivated ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE it; region who risked and in some cases lost OF REPRESENTATIVES their lives during their brave defense of (2) offers condolences to the families and human rights and fundamental freedoms, loved ones of those killed and to the staff Mr. MCCONNELL submitted the fol- and advocacy of respect for ethnic identity and congregation of Mother Emanuel; and lowing concurrent resolution; which without discrimination. (3) supports community efforts towards was considered and agreed to: healing from this terrible crime and nation- f S. CON. RES. 19 wide efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- SENATE RESOLUTION 212—CON- violence. resentatives concurring), That when the Sen- DEMNING THE ATTACK ON f ate recesses or adjourns on any day from EMANUEL AFRICAN METHODIST Thursday, June 25, 2015, through Friday, EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN SENATE RESOLUTION 213—DESIG- NATING OCTOBER 30, 2015, AS A July 3, 2015, on a motion offered pursuant to CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, this concurrent resolution by its Majority AND EXPRESSING ENCOURAGE- NATIONAL DAY OF REMEM- Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or MENT AND PRAYERS FOR ALL BRANCE FOR NUCLEAR WEAP- adjourned until 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July AFFECTED BY THIS EVIL AS- ONS PROGRAM WORKERS 7, 2015, or such other time on that day as SAULT Mr. ALEXANDER (for himself, Mr. may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or ad- HEINRICH, Mr. CORKER, Mr. MCCONNELL, Mr. SCOTT (for himself, Mr. GRAHAM, journ, or until the time of any reassembly Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. BROWN, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. ALEXANDER, Ms. AYOTTE, Ms. pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent reso- Mr. REID of Nevada, Mr. UDALL, and BALDWIN, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. BENNET, lution, whichever occurs first; and that when URKOWSKI Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. Ms. M ) submitted the fol- the House adjourns on any legislative day BOOKER, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. lowing resolution; which was referred from Thursday, June 25, 2015, through Fri- day, July 3, 2015, on a motion offered pursu- BROWN, Mr. BURR, Ms. CANTWELL, Mrs. to the Committee on the Judiciary: S. RES. 213 ant to this concurrent resolution by its Ma- CAPITO, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. jority Leader or his designee, it stand ad- Whereas, since World War II, hundreds of CASEY, Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. COATS, Mr. journed until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, thousands of men and women, including ura- COCHRAN, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. COONS, Mr. 2015, or until the time of any reassembly pur- nium miners, millers, and haulers, have CORKER, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. COTTON, Mr. suant to section 3 of this concurrent resolu- served the United States by building nuclear CRAPO, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. DAINES, Mr. DON- tion, whichever occurs first. weapons for the defense of the United States; SEC. 2. (a) The Majority Leader of the Sen- NELLY, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. ENZI, Mrs. Whereas dedicated workers paid a high ERNST, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. FISCHER, ate or his designee, after concurrence with price for developing a nuclear weapons pro- the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall no- Mr. FLAKE, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. GARD- gram at the service, and for the benefit of, tify the Members of the Senate to reassem- NER, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. GRASSLEY, the United States, including by developing ble at such place and time as he may des- Mr. HATCH, Mr. HEINRICH, Ms. disabling or fatal illnesses; ignate if, in his opinion, the public interest HEITKAMP, Mr. HELLER, Ms. HIRONO, Whereas the Senate recognized the con- shall warrant it. Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. ISAKSON, tributions, services, and sacrifices that those (b) After reassembling pursuant to sub- patriotic men and women made for the de- Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. KAINE, Mr. KING, Mr. section (a), when the Senate adjourns on a fense of the United States in— KIRK, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. LANKFORD, motion offered pursuant to this subsection (1) Senate Resolution 151, 111th Congress, by its Majority Leader or his designee, the Mr. LEAHY, Mr. LEE, Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. agreed to May 20, 2009; Senate shall again stand adjourned pursuant (2) Senate Resolution 653, 111th Congress, MARKEY, Mr. MCCAIN, Mrs. MCCASKILL, to the first section of this concurrent resolu- Mr. MCCONNELL, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. agreed to September 28, 2010; (3) Senate Resolution 275, 112th Congress, tion. MERKLEY, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. MORAN, SEC. 3. (a) The Speaker or his designee, agreed to September 26, 2011; Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. MURPHY, Mrs. (4) Senate Resolution 519, 112th Congress, after consultation with the Minority Leader MURRAY, Mr. NELSON, Mr. PAUL, Mr. agreed to August 1, 2012; of the House, shall notify the Members of the PERDUE, Mr. PETERS, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. (5) Senate Resolution 164, 113th Congress, House to reassemble at such place and time REED of Rhode Island, Mr. REID of Ne- agreed to September 18, 2013; and as he may designate if, in his opinion, the (6) Senate Resolution 417, 113th Congress, public interest shall warrant it. vada, Mr. RISCH, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. (b) After reassembling pursuant to sub- ROUNDS, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. agreed to July 9, 2014; Whereas a national day of remembrance section (a), when the House adjourns on a SASSE, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. time capsule has been crossing the United motion offered pursuant to this subsection SESSIONS, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. SHELBY, States, collecting stories and artifacts of nu- by its Majority Leader or his designee, the Ms. STABENOW, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. clear weapons program workers relating to House shall again stand adjourned pursuant TESTER, Mr. THUNE, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. the nuclear defense era of the United States, to the first section of this concurrent resolu- TOOMEY, Mr. UDALL, Mr. VITTER, Mr. and a remembrance quilt has been con- tion. WARNER, Ms. WARREN, Mr. WHITE- structed to memorialize the contribution of f HOUSE, Mr. WICKER, and Mr. WYDEN) those workers; AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO Whereas the stories and artifacts reflected submitted the following resolution; MEET which was considered and agreed to: in the time capsule and the remembrance quilt reinforce the importance of recognizing COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC S. RES. 212 nuclear weapons program workers; and WORKS Whereas on June 17, 2015, a horrific mass Whereas those patriotic men and women Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask shooting took place during a Bible study deserve to be recognized for the contribu- unanimous consent that the Com- class at ‘‘Mother Emanuel’’, the Emanuel Af- tions, services, and sacrifices they made for mittee on Environment and Public rican Methodist Episcopal Church in the defense of the United States: Now, there- Charleston, South Carolina, where 9 inno- fore, be it Works be authorized to meet during cent lives were ended in bloodshed; Resolved, That the Senate— the session of the Senate on June 24, Whereas the people of the United States (1) designates October 30, 2015, as a na- 2015, at 9:30 a.m., in room SD–406 of the mourn the loss to the community and to our tional day of remembrance for the nuclear Dirksen Senate Office Building.

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Building. f The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without clerk will report the concurrent resolu- UNANIMOUS CONSENT objection, it is so ordered. tion by title. AGREEMENT—S. 1177 COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS The senior assistant legislative clerk Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I read as follows: unanimous consent that the Com- ask unanimous consent that following A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 19) mittee on Foreign Relations be author- leader remarks on Tuesday, July 7, the providing for a conditional adjournment or ized to meet during the session of the Senate proceed to the consideration of recess of the Senate and an adjournment of Senate on June 24, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., to Calendar No. 63, S. 1177, the Every the House of Representatives. conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘Lessons Child Achieves Act of 2015. There being no objection, the Senate Learned from Past WMD Negotia- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there proceeded to consider the concurrent tions.’’ objection? resolution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I objection, it is so ordered. f ask unanimous consent that the con- COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREE- current resolution be agreed to and the GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS MENT—EXECUTIVE CALENDAR motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I unanimous consent that the Com- intervening action or debate. ask unanimous consent that on Tues- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- day, July 7, at 5:30 p.m., the Senate ernmental Affairs be authorized to objection, it is so ordered. proceed to executive session to con- The concurrent resolution (S. Con. meet during the session of the Senate sider Executive Calendar No. 81; that on June 24, 2015, at 10 a.m. Res. 19) was agreed to. the Senate vote on the nomination (The concurrent resolution is printed The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without without intervening action or debate; objection, it is so ordered. in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Submitted and that following disposition of the Resolutions.’’) COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS nomination, the motion to reconsider The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask be considered made and laid upon the ator from Ohio. unanimous consent that the Com- table; that no further motions be in mittee on Indian Affairs be authorized order to the nomination; that any f to meet during the session of the Sen- statements related to the nomination TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY ate on June 24, 2015, in room SD–628 of be printed in the RECORD; and that the the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at President be immediately notified of Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I rise 2:15 p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled the Senate’s action, and the Senate today to talk about what just happened ‘‘Demanding Results to End Native then resume legislative session. on the floor, which was passing in the Youth Suicides.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Senate the trade promotion authority The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection? for the President of the United States objection, it is so ordered. Without objection, it is so ordered. and for our good country to be able to get out there and expand markets for COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS f our exporters and for our farmers, our Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask REVOKING THE CHARTER OF IN- workers, and our service providers. unanimous consent that the Com- CORPORATION OF THE MIAMI This is a significant change because mittee on Veterans’ Affairs be author- TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA for the last 8 years the United States of ized to meet during the session of the America has not been engaged in open- Senate on June 24, 2015, at 2:30 p.m., in Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Com- ing up these markets. While other room SR–418 of the Russell Senate Of- countries have completed these trade fice Building. mittee on Indian Affairs be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 533 agreements, we have not been able to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without So this gives us as a country the abil- objection, it is so ordered. and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. ity to be able to open up markets. That SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without is a good thing, and it is significant Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask objection, it is so ordered. and will have an impact on our econ- unanimous consent that the Select The clerk will report the bill by title. omy that is positive because exports Committee on Intelligence be author- The senior assistant legislative clerk mean not only more jobs but better ized to meet during the session of the read as follows: jobs. So we will see more jobs that are, Senate on June 24, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. A bill (H.R. 533) to revoke the charter of on average, 15 to 18 percent higher pay The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without incorporation of the Miami Tribe of Okla- and have better benefits, and we will be objection, it is so ordered. homa at the request of that tribe, and for able to compete more globally. This is SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING other purposes. important to get America off the side- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask There being no objection, the Senate lines. unanimous consent that the Special proceeded to consider the bill. There is also a benefit of getting us Committee on Aging be authorized to Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I back involved in trade because it en- meet during the session of the Senate ask unanimous consent that the bill be ables America to be able to set some of on June 24, 2015, at 2 p.m., in room SD– read a third time and passed and the the rules of trade rather than other 562 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- motion to reconsider be considered countries. And while we have not had ing, to conduct a hearing entitled made and laid upon the table. this ability to be able to open up new ‘‘Work in Retirement: Career Reinven- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without markets, what has happened? Other tions and the New Retirement objection, it is so ordered. countries have been completing agree- Workscape.’’ The bill (H.R. 533) was ordered to a ments, shutting us out—our farmers, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without third reading, was read the third time, our workers, our service providers—but objection, it is so ordered. and passed. they also have been setting the rules of

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This is a really important of the bill that says that countries that ought to be the rule of law, and that amendment, the leveling the playing engage in boycotts or sanctions or di- the standards we have—which are high field amendment. vestment of Israel in a trade agreement standards in terms of getting tariffs I want to thank my colleagues for with the United States of America down but also not being able to un- supporting it. I know there were some would not be able to get the benefits of fairly send imports to another coun- concerns and questions about it. We trade with us. try—that those are upheld. So this is a spent the last couple of months talking We think this is incredibly important positive step. about it. Tonight it actually passed. I leverage to help protect Israel from What I am also really happy about is am told that legislation is now going what, unfortunately, is happening that after we passed the trade pro- to go to the House and that it will be around the world too often now, which motion authority for the first time in 8 passed in the House. I am told that is a double standard—telling the State years, sending it for signature to the Speaker PELOSI has said today that she of Israel that somehow it is going to be President, which he has indicated he is going to support that legislation. treated differently than other coun- will sign, we then passed legislation This is the trade adjustment assistance tries are treated. with regard to trade adjustment assist- legislation with the leveling the play- I think it is part of a larger effort to ance, which is extending benefits to ing field amendment as a part of it. try to delegitimize the State of Israel, people who are displaced. So if some- Finally, as part of the TAA, there is and it is one where the United States one in any particular trade agreement another really important measure that ought to stand up. Why is this being loses a job or a company gets hurt, I appreciate my colleagues supporting. done in the context of trade? Because they have the ability to get the worker It is one that I offered in committee, it works. It is an area where we do have retraining they need, get the help they and I have offered it over the years in leverage. need to be able to get the skills they committee. It is to help workers who When I was U.S. Trade Representa- need to find a job and to get them- were left behind. Back when it was nec- tive, I had the honor to be able to nego- selves back on their feet. So trade ad- essary for the U.S. Government to in- tiate agreements with various coun- justment assistance is important. tervene and help our auto companies, tries. One was Oman, one was Bahrain, But within trade adjustment assist- there were some people who weren’t and one was Saudi Arabia. In all three ance there is something even more in- helped. cases, we were able to make great teresting. We included an amendment This provides a health care tax credit progress in the case of boycotts of which Senator BROWN—my colleague to those individuals who through no Israel by telling those countries: If you from Ohio—and I had promoted pre- fault of their own lost health care and want to do business with the United viously. This is to help all of our work- lost pensions. This is when their plans States and have a free-trade agreement ers all around America because it en- went into the PBGC. This includes Del- with us, then you have to treat all ables us to have the ability to go after phi workers in my home State of Ohio. countries fairly. You have to follow the countries that send their products to There are several thousand of them. It MFN, or most favored nation status, us unfairly, meaning that they sub- includes some United Steelworkers. It which means you treat countries fairly sidize them, which is not fair under the includes some other employees who and you don’t discriminate against rules of trade, or that they dump them, were left behind when other workers countries. meaning they sell them at below their were given their pensions and given Initially, they would say: No, gosh, cost, which is also unfair. their health care. politically that is too hard for us. But So this is a very important amend- Every year we have fought for this. after discussions and after the United ment. We call it the leveling the play- We have now been able to put in place States stood tall with Israel, we were ing field amendment because as we are an extension of the health care tax able to succeed in all three cases: Bah- expanding exports—which we, of credit they desperately need. For most rain and Oman with trade agreements course, should do because that creates of these people, it is to provide them and Saudi Arabia with regard to their more good jobs in my home State of the ability between the age they are accession agreement to the World Ohio and around the country—we now—say, in their late 50s—and when Trade Organization. I know it works. I should also be sure that we are more they get on Medicare. It is a critical have seen it. aggressively enforcing the trade laws time for them to be able to have this Again, that is in the legislation that that are in place, the international bridge and to be able to provide health was passed today here on the floor of rules and our domestic rules. This care for themselves and for their fami- this Senate. I am proud of us because amendment that just passed the Senate lies. we are actually doing some of this tonight enables us to do that. The health care tax credit is part of work on a bipartisan basis to help our I am excited about it because it gives this broader TAA, or trade adjustment country, to help our workers, to help us the chance to be able to compete. It assistance, legislation that was passed our service providers, our farmers but gives the steelworker in Ohio who is here on the floor of the Senate this also to ensure that these rules of trade playing by the rules and doing all the afternoon. I thank my colleagues for are fair globally. right things—being more efficient, working with me on this over the past Finally, I will say that we are not being more productive—and companies several years but also over the past done. There is another bill that we that are using technology to our ad- several weeks with regard to this spe- were told would be part of this whole vantage the chance to be productive, cific provision. Again, that will go to package. It is currently being nego- not to be undercut when other coun- the House now, and we are told that tiated in conference after this after- tries dump their products—say, their will pass the House as it is. In other noon because we named conferees be- steel products, their tubes, and other words, the House will take up this tween the House and Senate. It is the products, structural steel—into the exact bill and pass it and send it to Customs bill. United States of America because they President for signature. In that legislation, there are addi- want to get market share. We are going This is also a really important oppor- tional provisions that I think are very to be able to stop that with this tunity for us to reach out to people important that we passed, including amendment because it enables us to be who are hurting today through no fault one called the ENFORCE Act. This is able to not just file lawsuits against of their own and to provide them the to avoid the situation where a country these countries but actually get them health care tax credit they deserve. is told: You are dumping products in resolved more quickly. In the legislation that we passed this the United States or you are sub- Right now, my concern is that too afternoon, we also did something else sidizing your product in the United often with these trade laws, by the really important that we have never States, and you can’t do that anymore. time you bring a case and are success- done before, and that is to help protect Instead, they figure out a way to divert ful at it, you have lost so many jobs Israel from discrimination. We in- their product to another country and

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That is the year that I in the Customs bill, as one example. fairly done. created the bipartisan Congressional There are other important provisions Again, I thank my colleagues for the Alzheimer’s Task Force. The reason I in the Customs bill, as well. work that has been done today, and I did it was that it is very hard—as peo- I would urge my colleagues to work also urge my colleagues to move quick- ple who have an Alzheimer’s patient in with us to get that conference done as ly, passing trade adjustment assistance their family know—to deal with this quickly as possible because the House in the House and then passing the con- disease while my mother had it. But and Senate versions are a little bit difference report on the Customs bill so for me, it became something very im- ferent and to be sure that we can come we can keep this package together and portant, something that I felt that up with a way to resolve those dif- actually give our economy a shot in Congress had a responsibility to deal ferences and bring that back to the the arm and give American workers with. For 13 years, my mother just floor as part of this package. the chance to compete. stayed in our living room, being cared for by my father. My mother was quite The final one in that package is If they are given that chance, we fortunate because my father had been a something that is very important to have the best work force in the world. milkman. The right arm of a milkman manufacturers in my State. This is to We will be able not just to compete but carrying milk bottles for decades is the enable us to bring products in from to win the global competition. strongest right arm you can have. My overseas that were not made anywhere I yield back my time. father could care for my mother. My in America under what is called mis- Mr. President, I have been asked to father could keep my mother in our cellaneous tariff bill. This is something do the closing script, and then the Sen- home. But not every family has a that we have not had the opportunity ator from Massachusetts will be recog- strong right arm of a milkman. to do in several years because there are nized. concerns about earmarks. I agree with Keeping an Alzheimer’s patient at f home is a difficult task. We have to ac- those concerns. We should not have cept the fact that statistically, we now earmarks, whether it is in trade or ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 25, have more than 5 million Americans whether it is in appropriations or else- 2015 with Alzheimer’s. Let me say that where. Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I ask We have resolved that issue by not again: 5 million Americans, as we gath- unanimous consent that when the Sen- having it be earmarked under the defi- er here on the Senate floor, have Alz- ate completes its business today, it ad- heimer’s in our country, but that is be- nition we have in the House and Senate journ until 9:50 a.m., Thursday, June fore all the baby boomers have retired. but rather have it go through the 25; that following the prayer and By the time all of the baby boomers in International Trade Commission and pledge, the morning hour be deemed America have retired, 15 million of have them be the ones that determine expired, the Journal of proceedings be them are going to have Alzheimer’s. whether a particular product fits with- approved to date, and the time for the Like my family, someone else in each in a miscellaneous tariff bill or not. two leaders be reserved for their use one of those families is going to have This will help in terms of adding em- later in the day; further, that following Alzheimer’s as well because they will ployment in America, reducing the leader remarks, the Senate be in a pe- be the family caregiver. That will be cost to consumers, making our econ- riod of morning business, with Sen- about 30 million people by the time all omy more productive and more effi- ators permitted to speak therein for up the baby boomers have retired whose cient, and adding economic growth. It to 10 minutes each, and that the first principal reality in life will be this one is another example that when once we hour be equally divided, with the disease. complete this package, it includes ex- Democrats controlling the first half How big is this disease as a drain on panding exports, which was very im- and the majority controlling the final our country? This year we are going to portant. We had to do that today behalf. spend in Medicare and Medicaid dollars cause America has been sitting on the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there $153 billion on Alzheimer’s patients. sidelines for too long. We were losing objection? I will say that again. This year in market share for our farmers, our Without objection, it is so ordered. America, with 5 million people with workers, our service providers. We the disease, we are going to spend $153 needed to get back in the game and f billion. How big is that number? While send more products stamped ‘‘Made in ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT we are debating the Defense bill for our America’’ around the world. That cre- country—how big is the Defense bill to Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, if ates jobs here. That is good. protect our entire country here and there is no further business to come be- Second, we need to be sure that we overseas? It is $560 billion. One disease, fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- have a level playing field, that we work Alzheimer’s, is going to cost us $153 bil- sent that it stand adjourned under the on this issue of currency manipulation, lion. By the time all 15 million baby previous order, following the remarks which has some unprecedented lan- boomers have the disease, the amount of Senator MARKEY and Senator SHA- guage, and also on these other issues of Federal money in Medicare and Med- HEEN. we talked about today with the level icaid that we will be spending will be the playing field amendment to ensure The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without equal to the entire defense budget of that products are not being sold un- objection, it is so ordered. our country. That is obviously not sus- fairly and that we do provide workers The Senator from Massachusetts. tainable. with trade adjustment assistance. f We have to find a cure for Alz- Then finally, we move forward with heimer’s not just for our country but this final bill called the Customs bill to ALZHEIMER’S & BRAIN for every other country in the world. ensure that we include all these provi- AWARENESS MONTH We have to be the leader. Our care- sions which are so important as a pack- Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, June is givers are the heroes today, but even age and to make sure that yes, we are Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness heroes need help. As the true neuro- expanding exports at the same time Month—an opportunity to join the logical wasting effects take hold of the and we are letting people know that global conversation about this equal next generation of Alzheimer’s pa- they are going to get a fair shake. opportunity killer, Alzheimer’s. tients, the costs to our society will When they work hard and play by the Everyone with a brain is at risk to mount unless we make the smart in- rules here in America, our workers are develop Alzheimer’s. Worldwide right vestments to treat and defeat this dis- going to be told: You are in the global now there are 47 million people living ease. We have an opportunity here in marketplace; we are going to watch with Alzheimer’s and with other de- the Senate to provide the leadership.

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For every $27,000 of Fed- Medicare money over the next decade, dent Vladimir Putin as opportunistic, eral money this year on an Alzheimer’s and at the same time it also improves determined to expand Russia’s sphere patient, we are spending $100 to try to the quality of care for Medicare bene- of influence, and ready to exploit any find a cure. ficiaries. This is a win-win situation. It vulnerabilities in nearby European The NIH budget has to increase, and is possible to design Medicare so that it countries. it has to increase dramatically because works smarter, saves money, and im- Our friends on the frontlines in Cen- in the long run we cannot balance the proves the lives of beneficiaries. tral and Eastern Europe want more Federal budget if in 30 years one dis- Patients want to be cared for in their than words of solidarity from the Euro- ease is going to consume as much Fed- living rooms, not in the emergency pean Union, NATO, and the United eral money as the entire defense budg- room. That is what my father, John States; they want a more robust re- et in our country. Markey the milkman, was able to pro- sponse and concrete actions to counter Every 67 seconds, someone new in vide for my mother with Alzheimer’s. the Russian threat and deter further this country develops Alzheimer’s. In That is what the Independence at Russian aggression. my State of Massachusetts, 12 percent Home Program does. It is a program The crucible for this effort must of all seniors have Alzheimer’s. where nurse practitioners, physicians, come in Ukraine. With the Euromaidan We need a breakthrough in research. and nursing homes are able to say: We Revolution of 2013 and the subsequent Research is medicine’s field of dreams are going to help to keep your loved election of President Petro from which we harness the findings one at home. We will give you the help Poroshenko, the Ukrainian people have that give hope to families so that one that makes that possible. made it clear that their future is with day children will have to look to the Independence at Home is steering our the West, with democracy, with respon- history books to find that there ever health care system toward a focus of sive and transparent governance. Presi- was such a disease as Alzheimer’s. quality and not simply the quantity of dent Putin responded by invading east- Right now is not the time to cut care. ern Ukraine, annexing Crimea, and de- funding at the National Institutes of As we build a future free of Alz- stabilizing the entire Ukrainian State. Ukraine today is a symbol of demo- Health. They are not only the National heimer’s disease, Congress and the cratic Europe’s resistance to Russian Institutes of Health, they are also the American people need a blueprint on domination in the same way that Ber- national institutes of hope, and we how to be more effective at prioritizing lin was in 1948. The Ukrainian army must give that hope to American fami- Federal resources to reach our goal. has performed commendably under in- lies that we can find a cure. We cannot When America makes a plan, America credibly challenging circumstances, cut that budget. We cannot allow se- can do great things. We need an action but it is no match for Russia’s mili- questration to come in and slash the plan to cure Alzheimer’s and to care NIH budget once again. In 2015, NIH has tary. for those who suffer from it. However, as we witnessed throughout buying power that is 20 percent lower In the 1960s, President Kennedy than it was 10 years ago. This is at a the Communist era in Eastern Europe, called for a mission to the Moon, and military power is not the only kind of point where it should be ramped up 20 we accomplished great things to make power, nor does it necessarily always percent higher, not lower. that happen. In the 21st century, it is prevail. There is also the moral power This is a debate which we should be not a mission to the Moon, it is a mis- having. The terrorist call that people of those who dare to resist, people like sion to the mind which is our chal- Andrei Sakhorov, Vaclav Havel, and fear is that some doctor will call their lenge, and we must make the same house to them that yet another mem- Lech Walesa. As dissidents, they didn’t kind of investment in research that command armies; instead, they com- ber of their family has Alzheimer’s or was made in the 1960s. manded immense moral authority. some other tragic disease. We did not allow the Soviet Union to They stood for freedom, and ultimately We need to increase the NIH budget. dominate. We cannot allow this disease We need to give that hope to American they triumphed. to devastate 15 million lives with Alz- Last Friday, at that forum in families. And that is why Senator heimer’s in this baby boom generation. Wroclaw, I had the privilege of pre- CRAPO and I worked to pass the Alz- The legacy we should be leaving is that senting Freedom Awards to Ukrainians heimer’s Accountability Act into law. we found the cure. It was first identi- who embodied their nation’s coura- It requires the Director of NIH to sub- fied more than 100 years ago. We now geous resistance and indomitable spir- mit an annual budget directly to Con- have to make sure that our legacy in it. One of the awardees was Nadiya gress outlining what resources are the 21st century is that we have been Savchenko. She has been well known in needed to meet the goal of preventing able to build the momentum to fund Ukraine for many years as one of the and treating Alzheimer’s disease by the research that ensures families in first women to serve as a pilot in the 2025. That is why my colleagues, Sen- our country have hope. Ukrainian Air Force. In 2014, she joined ator STABENOW, Senator COLLINS, Sen- I thank the Presiding Officer. a volunteer battalion to fight sepa- ator CAPITO, and I introduced the Hope I yield back the remainder of my ratist forces in the country’s east. for Alzheimer’s Act, which will allow time. Nadiya Savchenko was not present to Medicare beneficiaries to receive com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- receive her Freedom Award because prehensive care-planning services when ator from New Hampshire. tragically, outrageously, this hero of they are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. f the fight for Ukrainian independence is That is also why Senator WYDEN and I imprisoned in a Russian jail. At every U.S. AND EUROPEAN SUPPORT included the Independence at Home turn, Nadiya Savchenko has been cou- FOR ALLIES THREATENED BY Program as part of the Affordable Care rageous and unbowed—the embodiment RUSSIA Act. This program allows chronically of Ukraine’s defiance of Russian ag- ill Medicare beneficiaries, such as Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, last gression. those with Alzheimer’s, to receive pri- week I returned from 3 days in Poland Captured while fighting in the east, mary care services in the comfort of and Latvia. I participated in the global she was handcuffed to a metal pipe, their home. Independence at Home al- security forum in Wroclaw, Poland, surrounded by armed men, and interro- lows teams of doctors and nurses to where I met with key foreign leaders gated. When asked who was fighting continue to care for severely ill Medi- from Eastern Europe in particular. I the pro-Russian separatists, she an- care patients in their home by bringing also visited U.S. and allied forces par- swered, ‘‘All of Ukraine.’’ the house calls of the yesteryear physi- ticipating in military exercises in Lat- Held as a prisoner in Russia, she went cians into the 21st century. via. on an 83-day hunger strike. Appearing

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He has mobi- BIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE EN- VIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, VICE REGINA President Poroshenko awarded her lized a vast propaganda campaign MCCARTHY, RESIGNED. the title ‘‘Hero of Ukraine,’’ and her against what he calls ‘‘decadent’’ West- IN THE ARMY ern values and Western-style democ- fellow citizens elected her to Par- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT liament. But, truly, she is a hero to all racy. The United States, along with IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED of us who seek to restore a Europe that our allies, must go on the offensive to WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND champion our values and our democ- RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: is whole and free. To be lieutenant general I presented the second Freedom racy. Just as we did during the Cold Award to the Donetsk National Univer- War, we must develop a 21st-century MAJ. GEN. MICHAEL H. SHIELDS THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE sity. Last year, pro-Russian separatists United States Information Agency and UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RE- seized the city of Donetsk and declared a Radio Free Europe-style campaign to SERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: a Soviet-style people’s republic. Armed counter Russia in the information To be major general rebels took over the Donetsk’s national space, including in the competition of university, the region’s most pres- ideas and values. BRIG. GEN. VICTOR J. BRADEN tigious college. They ousted the While American leadership is essen- IN THE NAVY school’s Ukrainian rector, ordered the tial, our European allies must also step THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED Russification of the curriculum, and up. NATO leaders made important spending pledges at the Wales Summit WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND destroyed any semblance of academic RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: last September. Now we all need to freedom. Rather than submit, the rec- To be vice admiral make good on those commitments, in- tor and core faculty members left REAR ADM. RICHARD P. BRECKENRIDGE cluding increasing defense budgets to Donetsk and they transplanted the IN THE COAST GUARD respond to Russian threats. school roughly 500 miles to the west. As we confront a newly aggressive THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT Donetsk National University became AS VICE COMMANDANT, UNITED STATES COAST GUARD, Russia, we should also take heart from AND TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., Ukraine’s first university in exile. It the Transatlantic Alliance’s remark- SECTION 47: has been a struggle to survive, but this able track record of achievement, To be vice admiral university has become a proud symbol thanks in large part to American lead- VICE ADM. CHARLES D. MICHEL of both academic freedom and Ukrain- ership. Over the last seven decades, we IN THE AIR FORCE ian independence. have risen to every major challenge— THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT The attack on Ukraine has not only rebuilding Europe after World War II; TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR galvanized Europe, it also focused the maintaining a united front during the FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: attention of Congress on European af- Cold War; liberating the captive na- To be colonel fairs like no other event perhaps since tions of Eastern Europe and inte- JANE E. BOOMER the end of the Cold War, certainly like SETH R. DEAM grating them into a Europe whole and JOSEPH F. DENE no other event since I have been in the free; and today, standing united ROBERT S. HALL Senate. ROBERT S. HUME against the challenges of terrorism, JULIE J. R. HUYGEN On a bipartisan basis, Members of Russian aggression, and a nuclear Iran. JOSEPH S. IMBURGIA Congress admire and support Ukraine’s The Russian threat to Eastern and MATTHEW T. JARREAU JOHN C. JOHNSON stand for universal values and inde- Central Europe is very real. President RICHARD H. LADUE, JR. pendence, and Congress has responded. Putin is an autocrat whose popularity LINELL A. LETENDRE DEBRA A. LUKER In December, we passed the Ukraine is based largely on his determination MATTHEW J. MULBARGER Freedom Support Act authorizing the to reassert Russia’s domination over MYNDA L. G. OHMAN SHELLY W. SCHOOLS President to provide defensive military its neighbors. But we have the means SUZETTE D. SEUELL assistance to Ukraine and to tighten to counter this threat. SHANNON L. SHERWIN To support Ukraine and other front- MATTHEW D. VAN DALEN economic sanctions against Russia. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT Through the European Reassurance line states, we need vigorous U.S. lead- TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR Initiative, the administration has ership of the Transatlantic Alliance, FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: pledged $1 billion to bolster U.S. mili- we need a robust mobilization of the al- To be lieutenant colonel tary deployments, to increase our liance’s military and financial re- BRANDON R. ABEL sources, and we need to engage Vladi- ALICIA D. ABRAMS training exercises, and to step up our LUIS J. ADAMES partnerships with allies, including the mir Putin aggressively in the competi- GEORGE E. ADAMS tion of ideas and ideals. ISAAC E. ADAMS Baltic States, Poland, Ukraine, JOHN F. ADAMS, JR. Moldavia, and Georgia as they Our friends in Ukraine are already in BRIAN S. ADCOCK this fight. Our allies elsewhere in Cen- JOHN T. AGNEW strengthen their own defenses. I was ROBERT A. AIKMAN II pleased to learn last week that the ad- tral and Eastern Europe fear that they DANIEL O. AKEREDOLU ministration is planning to preposition could be next. For the West to rise to ADAM T. AKERS this new challenge, the United States JAMES D. AKERS II tanks and other heavy weaponry in the MICHAEL S. ALBERS Baltic States and in Eastern Europe to once again must be the indispensable MELISSA M. ALBLINGER Nation, and I know that here in the JOHN E. ALDERMAN support training with regional allies JAMES D. ALDRICH and to show resolve in the face of Rus- Senate we support that effort. STEPHEN C. ALDRIDGE Mr. President, I yield the floor. DAVID S. ALEXANDER sian threats. GARRY J. ALEXANDER f KERRI V. ALEXANDER These are all important steps for- PERRY D. ALEXANDER ward, but they are not sufficient. With- ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:50 A.M. DANIEL M. ALFORD PERRY G. ALFRED in the Transatlantic Alliance and TOMORROW BILLY S. ALLEN NATO, the United States remains the CHRISTOPHER B. ALLEN The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- CHRISTOPHER IAN ALLEN indispensable Nation. If there is going ate stands adjourned until 9:50 a.m. to- CHRISTOPHER W. ALLEN to be a renaissance of the alliance in KYLE S. ALLEN morrow morning. JEARL C. ALLMAN the face of the Russian threat, then the Thereupon, the Senate, at 6:53 p.m., LANCE P. ALLRED United States must lead it with our adjourned until Thursday, June 25, BRADLEY D. ALTMAN MARK A. AMENDT European allies. 2015, at 9:50 a.m. MATTHEW B. AMIG The United States must mobilize the CRAIG A. ANDERS f alliance, our European partners, and KELLY S. ANDERSON MATTHEW E. ANDERSON international financial institutions, NOMINATIONS RYAN J. ANDERSON such as the IMF, to provide generous STEPHEN G. ANDERSON Executive nominations received by TODD R. ANDREWSEN economic support to Ukraine because the Senate: CHRISTOPHER J. ANGLIN

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CASSANDRA P. ANTWINE NATHAN D. BROSHEAR JESSICA C. COREA JAYVIN L. ARBORE STEVEN M. BROUSSARD JOHN W. CORNETT STEPHEN P. ARNOTT MARK EDWARD BROW JESUS M. COSME SETH W. ASAY AARON B. BROWN LOREN M. COULTER ALBERT J. ASHBY GABRIEL C. BROWN CLAUDIO G. COVACCI GEOFFREY MICHAEL ASHBY KEVIN L. BROWN ANDREW P. CRABTREE SAMUEL L. ASTON LEROY BROWN, JR. DANIEL A. CRAIG MICHAEL L. AUL RHETT W. BROWN BARRY A. CROKER JENNIFER M. AUPKE JAMES R. BROWNING BRIAN O. CROOKS JAMES H. AUSTIN PHILIP N. BROYLES BARRY D. CROSBY NELSON AVILESFIGUEROA MATTHEW P. BRUNO RAY E. CROTTS II GABRIEL C. AVILLA CHRISTOPHER L. BRYANT JAMES S. CRUM GERRED J. AYRES PHILIP A. BRYANT KAVERI T. CRUM FRANK A. AZARAVICH MATTHEW J. BUBAR ERNEST CSOMA PAUL T. BABIARZ DOUGLAS C. BUCHHOLZ PEDRO CUADRA III MARCOS MANUEL BACA BOBBY D. BUCKNER, JR. RUSSELL B. CUENCA NANCY L. BACCHESCHI JOHN T. BUCKREIS ANDREW J. CULLEN ERIC D. BADGER HANS NICHOLAS BUCKWALTER DEVIN J. CUMMINGS JAMES A. BADGETT CHERYL N. BUEHN SHANNON CHRISTOPHER CUMMINS NANCY E. BADGETT JONATHAN J. BUIE CHRISTOPHER K. CUNNINGHAM JASON F. BAGGETT TRACY A. BUNKO JAMES A. CUNNINGHAM JOHN M. BAKER DONALD S. BURKE ROBERT M. CURETON JUDD W. BAKER BRYON J. BURKS DOUGLAS M. CURRAN MICHAEL B. BAKER MATTHEW M. BURY ROBERT D. CURRAN MICHAEL BALLAK KEVIN R. BUSH BRENT W. CURTIS WILLIAM H. BALLARD TOMMY R. BUTLER KATRINA L. CURTIS JUSTIN D. BALLINGER BRIAN E. BUTSON DAVID M. CZESAK RICKIE A. BANISTER STEVEN S. BYRUM JUSTIN T. DAHMAN AARON B. BANKS EMERSONN C. CABATU KENNY W. DAILEY BENJAMIN P. BARBOUR JOSHUA A. CADICE TIMOTHY D. DALBY JEFFREY L. BARKER JARED R. CAFFEY DAVID C. DAMMEIER JOSEPH F. BARNARD PATRICK D. CAIN JOHN J. DAMRON NATHAN E. BARRETT PAUL J. CALHOUN TRACY A. DANIEL TRACIE A. BARRETT SEAN M. CALLAHAN ERIC C. DANIELSEN SUZANNE M. BARROQUEIRO SEAN M. CALLAHAN MARY B. DANNER JONES JASON R. BARTA RICARDO L. A. CAMEL SEPTEMBER SHANNON DASILVA JASON R. BARTELS LOUIS M. CAMILLI KEVIN J. DAVIS CAROLYN R. BARTLEY KEVIN F. CAMPBELL LINDA L. DAVIS DAVID R. BARTLEY III CHRISTOPHER C. CANNON MARK E. DAVIS ZACHARY D. BARTOE PEGGY L. CANOPY MATTHEW T. DAVIS CHARLES J. BARTON KATHRYN RHONDA CANTU ROBERT D. DAVIS JAMES R. BARTRAN II ELLEN T. CANUPP JERRY ALVIN DAVISSON PATRICK J. BASS JUSTIN RICHARD CAPPER MINDY A. P. DAVITCH MICHAEL T. BATCHELOR, JR. CHRIS E. CARDEN JEFFERY H. DAY CLIFFORD M. BAYNE JONATHAN J. H. CARLE TIMOTHY J. DAY RICHARD A. BAYSINGER RANDALL E. CARLSON KENNETH A. DECHELLIS JONATHAN R. BEACH MARISSA ANNE CARLTON DANIEL DEVON DECKER JOSEPH DELANE BEAL KENNETH R. CARMICHAEL STEPHAN R. DEHAAS ROBERT J. BEAL JENNIFER A. BRANIGAN CARNS DELFIN ARIEL C. DELACRUZ THOMAS M. BEAN ANDREW D. CARR CIRO E. DELAVEGA III CHRISTOPHER J. BEATTIE RENE N. CARRILLO ARMANDO DELEON, JR. JOHN DONALD BEATTY MICHEAL CARRIZALES NORA E. DELOSRIOS WILLIAM M. BEAUTER BENJAMIN L. CARROLL JEFFREY R. DENNIS CHRISTOPHER D. BEAVER PATRICK G. CARROLL SCOTT E. DENNY PETER L. BECK THOMAS M. CARSON RANDALL D. DEPPENSMITH BRIAN D. BEECHER JOHN D. CARTER SCOTT WILLIAM DERENZY BRANDON C. BEERS RYAN D. CARVILLE ANDREW C. DESANTIS, JR. MEREDITH S. BEG MATTHEW S. CASPERS NATHAN K. DEVONSHIRE JOHNATHAN E. BENNETT DAVID J. CASWELL KEVIN G. DEWEVER JOHN D. BENSON JONATHAN B. CATO HEIDI L. DEXTER ASHLEY J. BERG KRISTEN L. CAVALLARO WILLIAM T. DEXTER MET M. BERISHA DAWN RENEE CECIL RICARDO M. DIAZ DAVID BERRIOS JOHN M. CHAMBERLIN V ROBERT L. DIAZ ANDREW P. BERVEN MARK D. CHANG NICHOLAS K. DICAPUA SHAWN P. BESKAR MARK A. CHAPA JACK T. DICKENSON MIRCEA M. BIAGINI GEORGE L. CHAPMAN JUSTIN L. DIEHL ERNEST T. BICE MICHELLE M. CHARLESTON VIRGINIA MARIE DIEHL STEPHEN F. BICHLER CHRISTOPHER M. CHASE BEAU EUGENE DIERS JOSHUA M. BIEDERMANN ANNALAURA CHAVEZ HOLLIE N. DIESSELHORST TIMOTHY S. BIGGS STEPHEN J. CHENELLE JEFFREY T. DIGSBY GARRET J. BILBO MICHAEL V. CHIARAMONTE MAXWELL D. DIPIETRO RONNIE H. BIRGE, JR. LOYD G. CHILDS WAYNE K. DIRKES GARY L. BISHOP II JASON C. CHISM KURT J. DISTELZWEIG KEVIN J. BISHOP MYRON LEE CHIVIS JAMES J. DO SCOTT P. BLACK KELII H. CHOCK LEROY J. DOBY EDMUND J. BLANCHET PAUL J. CHOI GENE DOLLARHIDE MICHAEL J. BLAUSER LISA H. CHRISTENSEN BRANDON L. DONALDSON JAMES J. BLECH MICHAEL WAYNE CHRISTENSEN PETER J. DONNELLY ZAK S. BLOM SCOTT D. CHRISTENSEN ABION C. DORHOSTI NATHAN D. BOARDMAN TRAVIS E. CHRISTENSEN TRACE E. DOTSON PAUL A. BOBNOCK TY CHRISTIAN JOSHUA R. DOTY TODD F. BODE JOHN A. CHRISTIANSON CURTIS W. DOUGHERTY RYAN A. BODGE ALEXANDER C. CHRISTY KYLE W. DOUGLAS MICHAEL DAREN BOE DONOVAN CIRINO NATHANIEL J. DOUGLAS JAMES T. BOEHM CORY L. CLAGETT BRANDON K. DOW STEVEN M. BOFFERDING MICHAEL D. CLAPPER DAVID J. DRASS JASON M. BOISVERT NATHAN D. CLARK MATTHEW S. DROSSNER JOSEPH S. BOOKER, JR. THOMAS B. CLARK EPHANE B. DUBOSE JEFFREY K. BOSQUE MATTHEW R. CLAUSEN PATRICK O. DUGAN JASON M. BOSWELL WILLIAM J. CLAYTON III JOHN E. DUNLAP MICHAEL L. BOSWELL JASON D. CLENDENIN STEPHEN R. DURAN CARL B. BOTTOLFSON MICHAEL R. CLINE ERIK L. DUTKIEWICZ JORDAN T. BOUNDS SCOTT D. CLINE BRET ECHARD JASON T. BOWDEN RONALD V. CLOUGH JOHN F. ECK, JR. ARNOLD H. BOWEN JASON E. CLUCHE DANIEL A. EDGAR GEOFFREY G. BOWMAN BRETT W. COCHRAN COREY K. EDMONDS JAMES D. BOYD KEVIN W. CODRINGTON ALEX C. EDWARDS RONALD G. BOYD STEVEN L. COFFEE NICHOLAS S. EDWARDS JOE T. BOZARTH IV DANIEL J. COIL SHAY L. EDWARDS WESLEY P. BRADFORD ANTHONY C. COLELLA ANAMARIA ORTEGA EHRLER KENNETH C. BRADLEY HECTOR L. COLLAZO STEPHEN T. EIDE JEFFERY R. BRANDENBURG STEPHEN F. COLLETTI ADELEKE O. EKUNDAYO BROOKE K. BRANDER JOHN M. COLLIER BRIAN ELLIS SCOTT D. BRANDIMORE JORDAN S. COLLINS ELLEN M. ELLIS ANTHONY BRANICK MATTHEW L. COLLINS MICHAEL P. ELLIS MICHAEL J. BRANNON RAYMOND S. COLLINS BRIAN A. ELMERICK GEOFFREY R. BRASSE JEREMY W. COLVIN WENDY A. EMMINGER SEAN C. BRAZEL ANDREW B. CONGDON JONATHON C. ENGEMANN MARK W. BREED MICHAEL A. CONLAN ROCKWELL T. ENTWISTLE DAVID K. BREGAND KIT R. CONN MICHAEL J. EPPER MATTHEW A. BRICE WILLIAM G. CONNELLY, JR. MATTHEW D. ERNEST DAVID S. BRISTOW TIMOTHY J. COOK RICHARD D. ERNEST JACOB A. C. BRITTINGHAM TODD M. COOK DAVID R. ERPELDING MATTHEW F. BROCKHAUS JAMES A. COOPER JOSHUA M. EVANS TIMOTHY J. BRONDER CHRISTOPHER J. COPE SEAN M. EVANS BENTLEY A. BROOKS BRIAN L. COPPER, JR. KEITH W. EVELAND FRANK BROOKS PAUL E. COPPER JOSE E. FADUL

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CHARLES A. FALLON CHAD M. GUGAS HAYLEY S. JAMES OLUYOMI T. FAMINU ERIK R. GUSTAFSON JOHN W. JANSHESKI KENNETH C. FANN ERICA MARIE L. HAAS RODGER A. JENNRICH SCOTT S. FANN CURT A. HAASE BENJAMIN DENMARK JENSEN JAMES R. FARROW CHRISTOPHER HAGEMEYER JAMES C. JENSEN TIMOTHY W. FAST AARON S. HAGER MATTHEW V. JENSEN JOHN J. FAY, JR. CARMEN JAIME HALE COREY A. JEWELL STACEY L. FERGUSON DOUGLAS R. HALE MICHAEL J. JEWELL KENNETH H. FETTERS AMY N. HALL WILLIAM D. JIMENEZ JASON A. FEURING DAVID MICHAEL HALL PETER F. JOHNCOUR JEFFREY C. FEURING JENNIFER H. HALL BENJAMIN A. JOHNSEN ROBB B. FIECHTNER LEVI B. HALL BENJI L. JOHNSON CLARENCE FIELDER, JR. TIMOTHY S. HALL CHARLES C. JOHNSON JASON N. FIELDS ZACHARY G. HALL CREG A. JOHNSON MICHAEL E. FIELDS JAMES D. HALLAGIN LEONARD W. JOHNSON, JR. JESUS R. FIGUEROA KENNY W. HAMLETT NICHOLAS J. JOHNSON SHANA S. FIGUEROA JOHN S. HAMPEL SCOTT C. JOHNSON AARON W. FINKE ERIN L. HANCOCK WILLIAM R. JOHNSON ANDREW J. FINKLER LANCE C. HANNAN JEREMY A. JOHNSTON SHAWN R. FINNICUM CHRISTOPHER M. HANSON ROBERT L. JOHNSTON BRETT W. FISH MARK A. HANSON CHRISTOPHER JONES ANDREW T. FISHER MATTHEW E. HANSON DAVID NATHANIEL JONES DUANE L. FISHER MICHAEL O. HANSON II HENRY L. JONES, JR. GARRETT C. FISHER MATTHEW D. HARGIS NEVAH M. JONES JOHN J. FLORKO WILLIAM R. HARGROVE SEANA ARNETTE JONES BRYAN R. FOLEY THOMAS P. HARLEY MICKEY JORDAN ROBERT D. FOLKER, JR. KENNETH M. HARNEY THOMAS A. JOYNER CHRISTOPHER J. FONTANA JARED R. HARRIS MICHAEL J. JUNGQUIST JOHN V. FONTEJON NATHAN S. HARRIS BENJAMIN S. KALLEMYN MATHEW L. FONTINEL CARINA R. HARRISON BENJAMIN A. KAMINSKY TIMOTHY J. FORBES MELISSA A. HARRISON DINA L. KAMPA ROBERT B. FORE JAMEY L. HARTSEL ASHOK N. KAPADIA JENNIFER L. FORMELL DAVID W. HATTON CHRISTOPHER S. KAPP TIMOTHY P. FOSTER JASON A. HAUFSCHILD MIROSLAV P. KARAMARINOV GRANT M. FOWLER JESSICA M. HAUGLAND ANDREW S. KARAS JOHN D. FOWLER JOSHUA B. HAWKINS NATHANAEL L. KARRS KIMBERLY A. FOX BRIAN D. HAWS WILLIAM R. KASTNER JOHN D. FOY CASEY P. HAYDEN DAVID M. KAYA JOSHUA T. FRAKES ROBERT W. HEBERT MICHAEL A. KEARNEY DERRICK R. FRANCK JEFFREY L. HEDGPETH NATHAN T. KEETHLER JERRY L. FRANKLIN, JR. DANIEL H. HEIL LANCE M. KEITHLEY PAUL A. FRANTZ CHRISTIAN P. HELMS ELIZABETH GAYLE KELLER PAUL W. FREDIN FREDDIE L. HELTON GREGORY G. KELLER NATHAN P. FREDRICKSON JASON W. HELTON MATTHEW D. KELLEY JAMES A. FREEMAN MARTIN D. HEMMINGSEN BROOKE C. KELLY RACHEL G. FREESTROM RICHARD W. HENDERSON MICHAEL S. KELLY ANDREW M. FREY, JR. CONSTANCE D. HENDRIX PAULA A. KELLY FRANCIS D. FRIEDMAN CARMAN E. HENRY DEBORAH A. KENDALL SAMUEL A. FRIEND HENRY G. HEREN IV ROME E. KENNEDY TIMOTHY J. FRITZ SCOTT J. HERMANN ANDREW J. KENNEY BRIAN J. FRY CARLOS A. HERNANDEZ PHYLLIS H. KENT IAN FRYMAN TAYLOR O. HERRON JOSHUA J. KENYON CHRISTIAN M. FULLER MICHAEL P. HETHCOCK CHRISTOPHER G. KEOWN KATHRYN K. GAETKE RANDALL J. HEUSSER CHRISTOPHER D. KETTERER JARRETT R. GAFFORD ELIA B. HICKIE THOMAS R. KETTLES, JR. DAVID E. GALLAGHER MARK M. HICKIE UMAR M. KHAN JEFFREY E. GALLAGHER NATHAN A. HIGGINS KORY S. KIEFER BRENT K. GALLANT GREG A. HIGNITE TERRENCE R. KILGORE FREDRICK GALLEGOS GENE H. HILDEBRAND NATHANIEL D. KILIAN MICHAEL L. GALLUCCI NEAL H. HINSON JOHNPAUL KILKER ERIC C. GAMAUF KRISTIN B. HIPPS KATHRYN M. KILKER JOSEPH M. GAONA BRIAN G. HOBBS CHRISTOPHER J. KILLEEN ANDREW M. GARCIA SHAWN HOBBS MARK E. KIMBALL EVAN H. GARDNER STEPHEN A. HOBBS KYLE F. KIMBERLIN JEFFREY A. GARNER HAROLD E. HOBGOOD JENNIFER L. KIMBROUGH VIDAL S. GARZA KELLY K. HOBGOOD RICHARD K. KIND JONATHAN J. GAUSTAD GARRETT K. HOGAN BARBARA A. KING LESLIE K. M. GEBHARDT JEFFREY N. HOGER NORBERT A. KING II THOMAS J. GEFFERT MCARTHUR HOGLUND TERESA A. KING CHRISTOPHER D. GEISEL ANDREW J. HOISINGTON WAYNE C. KINSEL MEGAN L. GENTRY COURTNEY R. HOLLAND DOUGLAS KISBY BLAKE H. GEORGE TREVOR C. HOLLIS CHARLES E. KISTLER JASON ROBERT GERARD JOSHUA M. HOLMES JOHN M. KLOHR MICHAEL P. GERMANY KENNETH W. HOLMES JULIE A. KNECHTEL CHRISTOPHER G. GIBBS DAMION L. HOLTZCLAW DANIEL J. KNERL ANDREW P. GILBERT PATRICK J. HOOK SCOTT F. KNERR JONATHAN M. GILBERT ROBERT E. HORN JASON D. KNEUER JUSTIN M. GILBRETH ERIC M. HORST DAVID M. KNIGHT KENDALL D. GILLESPIE DANIEL C. HOSLER DENNIS W. KNIGHT PATRICK D. GILLETTE DOUGLAS H. HOUSE EMILY A. KNIGHT JASON F. GINEZ BRAD N. HOWELL JANELLE L. KOCH JAMES M. GINGRAS GARY L. HOWELL II PATRICK J. KOLESIAK ROBERT G. GIOVANNETTI LISA M. HOWELL JOSEPH J. KOMENSKY, JR. JEFFREY A. GIPSON JAMES W. HUDSON BRANDON D. KOONCE ANDREW J. GLASS BRAD S. HUEBINGER JOHN K. KOSOBUD ARCHIE E. GODWIN JAMES D. HUGHES ALEXANDER J. KOUTSOHERAS SPENCER E. GODWIN JASON G. HUGHES SETH M. KOVASKITZ JOSEPH E. GOLDSWORTHY RYAN J. HUGHES MATTHEW C. KOZAK MICHELLE L. GOMBAR SCOTT T. HUGHES SHERI L. KRAUS THOMAS E. GONZALEZ GREGORY P. HUHMANN ANDREW B. KREBS SEAN C. GOODE MATTHEW J. HUIBREGTSE CHAUNCY V. KROL ADAM E. GOODPASTURE RICHARD J. HULUN JOSHUA L. KUBACZ PAUL A. GOOSSEN CLAY J. HUMPHREYS JASON E. KULCHAR EARTHAN J. GOULDING STEPHEN M. HUNT PAUL B. KULPA MICHAEL E. GRAFF ANDREW P. HUNTER AARON S. KUSTER ANNIE JENKINS GRAHAM RONALD D. HURT MEHTAP KUYKENDALL NICHOLAS C. GRAHAM AMY S. HUSMANN ERIC J. LACOUTURE PAUL R. GRAHAM JAMES M. HUSO CHRISTOPHER R. LAIRD SHARONDA L. GRAHAM ALLEN D. HUSTED ZACHARY M. LAIRD MONICA DZIUBINSKI GRAMLING DAVID D. HUSTON DANIEL S. LAMBERT AARON T. GRAY ANDREW W. HYATT RODNEY W. LAMMERT ANDREW J. GRAY MILO W. HYDE IV ROBERT E. LAMONTAGNE MARK C. GRAY JASON W. IDLEMAN KRISTINA L. LAMOTHE STEPHEN E. GRAY ROBERT D. IHRIG KAREN ANNEFISHER LANDALE BRIAN M. GREEN RYAN C. INGLE MARK M. LANDEZ JASON H. GREEN MICHAEL A. INGRAM JAMES E. LANDRETH JOHNNIE C. GREEN MATTHEW L. INSCOE CHRISTOPHER M. LANDWEHR JOSEPH GREEN JOHN J. ISACCO AARON M. LANE MATTHEW B. GREENWOOD RYAN W. ISOKANE ERIC S. LANE ROGER T. GREENWOOD TRACEY L. IVERSON ADAM V. LANGBORGH SCOTT A. GREGG DERRICK J. IWANENKO TREVOR J. LARIBEE CASEY M. GRIDER GREGORY L. IZDEPSKI CRAIG D. LARSON CHRISTIAN L. GRIMM DEAN R. JACKSON REID ALLEN LARSON JONATHAN P. GRIMM JANELLE T. H. JACKSON CHAD J. LASSERE JEFFREY T. GRITTER JOSHUA A. JACKSON JOSE L. LASSO JOHN A. GROFF MARCUS J. JACKSON IV CRAIG P. LAUDERDALE, JR. MICHAEL A. GROWDEN MARK D. JACOBSEN CLAYTON R. LAUGHLIN

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JONATHAN M. LAWSON MICHAEL L. MCLEOD HECTOR M. ORTEGA DARRYL M. LAYE KEVIN A. MCMAHON MICHAEL L. ORTEGO ANDREW T. LAZAR BRIAN R. MCMENAMY RICHARD C. ORZECHOWSKI DUNG T. LE CHARLES L. MCMULLEN NATHANIEL S. OSBORNE JEREMY D. LEACH PETER R. MCWILLIAM COREY C. OTOOL JOHN R. LEACHMAN CLIFFORD ALAN MEADOWS WILLIAM F. OTT, JR. SEAN A. LEAMAN WILLIAM P. MEDLICOTT JERRY OTTINGER JONATHAN A. LEATHERWOOD STANLEY MEDYKOWSKI NATHAN L. OWEN ADAM T. LEE TIMOTHY J. MEERSTEIN RYAN K. OWEN ANDY C. LEE MARIE L. MEIHLS JEREMY J. OWENS JONATHAN C. LEE STEPHEN L. MEISTER GRANT M. PAAP ROBERT A. LEE, JR. RYAN T. MENATH ERICK PACHECO DEREK ANTONIO LEGGIO ANDREW S. MENSCHNER MICHAEL S. PADILLA CHRISTOPHER N. LEHTO LACRESHA A. MERKLE CHRISTOPHER M. PALACIOS BRANDON R. LEIFER TREVOR T. MERRELL DOUGLAS J. PALAGI ELLIOTT J. LEIGH MATTHEW D. MESHANKO LAUREN W. PALAGI PETE A. LEIJA ANGELA M. MESSING CLINTON N. PALMER SHANE LENSGRAF CLINT A. MICHAELSON MAXX E. PALMER II SEANNA M. LESS KENT T. MICKELSON SILA PANG ANGELA M. LEWIS ALEX D. MIGNERY JEREMY PANKOSKI SCOTT S. LEWIS JAMES A. MIKES JOHN J. PANTAGES SEAN R. LEWIS BENJAMIN A. MILARCH SCOTT R. PAPINEAU SUSANNAH B. LEWIS CARL F. MILLER JORGE A. PARGAS RYAN B. LEY CHRISTOPHER J. MILLER SEAN PARK MATTHEW J. LIEBER MICHAEL A. MILLER JASON H. PARKER DEREK L. LIGON NATHANIEL J. MILLER STEVEN J. PARKER BRANDON J. LINGLE PAUL A. MILLER ANTHONY J. PARKINSON DAVID M. LINTON ROBERT D. MILLER STEPHEN R. PARKS RICHARD C. LINTON SAMUEL R. MINK MELISSA M. PARRY JUSTIN D. LITTIG ADAM L. MINNICH JOSEPH J. PARSONS GIBB P. LITTLE CLINTON P. MINTZ ALAN J. PARTRIDGE JOSEPH O. LITTLE ANDREW C. MISCISIN JEREMIAH W. PARVIN NEKITHA M. LITTLE MELODY H. MITCHELL JAMES M. PASQUINO WARDRIAS D. LITTLE ROBERT B. MITCHELL MICHAEL PASTUZYN MORGAN PARK LOHSE CARY D. MITTELMARK JAMES A. PATE ANTHONY B. LOMEDICO MERRELL D. MOBLEY AANAN N. PATEL JAMES EDWIN LONG III KYLE A. MOE JASON VICTOR PAUL JEFFREY D. LONG CHRISTOPHER L. MOELLER MICHAEL W. PAULUS ANDRES I. LOPEZ JOSEPH E. MONACO PAUL R. PAWLUK ERICK DEAN LORD VINCENT J. MONTANO, JR. WILLIAM P. PEARSALL SUSAN M. LOVELAND KELLY M. MONTIER JOHN M. PECARINA BRIAN S. LOVELESS DAVID P. MONTMINY ALEXANDER J. PELBATH STEVEN R. LOVETT KELLI R. MOON RANDAL W. PENDLETON PATRICK R. LOWE BRAD W. MOONEY DAVID PENNINGTON CRAIG A. LOWERY CRISTINA M. MOORE URRUTIA DAVID PENUELA KARALYNE SUZANNE LOWERY CHRISTOPHER M. MOORE WILHEM A. PEREZ RYAN E. LUCERO GARY J. MOORE PAUL A. PERRY ALFREDO LUGO NICHOLAS J. MOORE SABINE U. PETERS JOSHUA D. LUNDEBY ROBERT L. MOORE ANDREW S. PETERSON DOUGLAS C. LUNDIN THOMAS R. MOORE GINA A. PETERSON WILLIAM D. LUTMER JAMES E. MORAN NICHOLAS J. PETREN CHARLES W. LUTTER III CRAIG L. MORASH DAVID J. PETRUCCI MICHAEL D. LYNN MATTHEW R. MORELLO NICOLE M. PETRUCCI STEPHEN G. LYON BRYAN K. MORGAN JASON F. PFLUG AUDRA LYONS NATHAN L. MORGAN NICOLE L. PHELAN FRANCIS R. LYONS IV TODD J. MORIN ROBERT A. PHELPS MASON E. MACGARVEY BRADLEY J. MORRELL WILLIAM W. PHILLIPS JEFFREY M. MACK MICHAEL R. MORRIS BRYAN MICHAEL PICKETT ADAM S. MACKENZIE PAUL J. MORRIS MICHAEL V. PICKETT SALLY C. MADDOCKS WYATT E. MORRISE JOHN W. PICKLESIMER ROBERT P. MAGEE JAMIE R. MORRISON APRIL D. PIERCE DANIEL L. MAGRUDER ARTHUR L. MORSE III TROY B. PIERCE MAX T. MAI MATTHEW R. MOUNTCASTLE JESSE A. PIETZ VALENTIN MALDONADO III CHRISTOPHER P. MULDER NATHAN J. PIFER LISA W. MANDES ERIC C. MULLER LOUIS S. PINE MATTHEW R. MANNING PAUL L. MULLER JASON T. PINKERTON MICHAEL J. MANNING CREIGHTON A. MULLINS RALPH E. PIPER II BRIAN J. MANSFIELD ZENSAKU M. MUNN STEPHEN G. PIPPEL DAVID W. MARCE DENNIS P. MURPHY II EDUARDO H. PIRES SHANE C. MARCHAND JONATHAN D. MURPHY CARL B. PITTS NATHAN P. MARESH PAUL B. MURPHY JON A. PITTS FRANCIS R. MARINO NATHAN M. MURRAY THOMAS B. PLACE ADAM T. MARKEL JAMIL I. MUSA MICHAEL C. POCHET MICHAEL A. MARLATT ERIC M. MUSIC BRADY J. POE JEFFERY S. MARLER SEAN S. MUSIL WILLIAM J. POGUE KENNETH MARSHALL DAVID W. MYRICK ANGELA M. POLSINELLI TOMMY V. MARSHALL II MICHELLE I. NASH MATTHEW L. POMMER LEO A. MARTIN, JR. JEFFERY A. NAYLOR MICHAEL S. PONTIUS MELVIN A. MARTIN ANGELIQUE NELSON JEFFREY MICHAEL POPLIN SCOTT C. MARTIN THOMAS A. NELSON NEIL B. POPPE TRACIE L. MARTIN JENNIFER R. NERIS JON W. PORATH DIMITRI C. MARTINI PAUL N. NETCHAEFF ALEC E. PORTER JOHN P. MASTERSON SEAN D. NEYLON ANTHONY J. POSADA BENJAMIN D. MATHER JOSEPH EMRON NICHOLAS RANDALL R. POULIOT ROBERT G. MATHIS TYLER A. NIEBUHR DAVID A. POUSKA DAMON C. MATLOCK MATTHEW J. NIENDORF MICHAEL WILLIAM POVILUS CHARLES W. MAUZE RONALD F. NIGRO TRAVIS RICHARD PRATER CARL WILLIAM MAYMI JAMES K. NILSEN JUSTIN K. PRESTON DAVID A. MAYS WILLIAM H. NODINE, JR. MELANIE M. PRESUTO CHRISTOPHER M. MAZZEI MEERA ANNE DAROY NOE MICHAEL D. PROVINS JOHN S. MCAFEE DANIEL J. NOEL ANDREW GRAHAM PRUE CHRISTOPHER R. MCALEAR RANDALL B. NOEL KRISTOPHER A. PRUITT JOSEPH D. MCCANE SCOTT E. NOKE MATTHEW A. PSILOS BETHANY JOY MCCARTHY TREVOR C. NOLAN TOMASZ A. PUDLO MICHAEL A. MCCARTNEY RONALD E. NOLTE LANDON E. QUAN PATRICK K. MCCLINTOCK BRIAN M. NOVCHICH JEFFREY J. QUICK SEAN R. MCCLUNE GEORGE B. NUNO KEITH E. QUICK ROBERT C. MCCONNELL MATTHEW E. NUSSBAUM WENDY L. QUICK JESSE S. MCCULLOCH MARK D. NYBERG ERIC B. QUIDLEY CRAIG A. MCDOWELL MATTHEW B. OBENCHAIN JOSEPH A. QUINN ROBERT J. MCFARLAND CHRISTOPHER OCCHIUZZO QAIS RABADI MICHAEL P. MCFEETERS THOMAS P. OHARA MATTHEW R. RABE JENNIFER A. MCGEE STEVEN K. OHLMEYER JOHN R. RACZKOWSKI JOSEPH A. MCGILL ANDREW D. OILAND TRIGG E. RANDALL KEVIN T. MCGLONE AMANDA L. OKESON MICHAEL F. RASINSKI RYAN S. MCGOUGH KENDALL W. OKESON TIMOTHY DANIEL RAY DAVID J. MCGRAW JASON K. OKUMURA STEVEN W. READY MATTHEW S. MCGUINNESS JEREMY V. OLDHAM PATRICK M. REAGAN BRYAN T. MCGUIRE STEPHEN T. OLEARY JOHANNA KATHRYN REAM DANIEL J. MCGUIRE JAMAL OLIVER EMIL LAWRENCE REBIK DOUGLAS P. MCHAM DOUGLAS J. OLSON KARL H. RECKSIEK JEFFREY A. MCKIERNAN DUSTIN E. OLSON RICHARD J. REED SAMUEL L. MCKINSEY MATTHEW T. OLSON CARRIE E. REGISTER ZACHARIAH D. MCKISSICK ROBERT BRYAN OLVIS JESSICA L. REGNI WILLIAM J. MCLAUGHLIN III TARA L. OPIELOWSKI CHRISTOPHER R. REHM DOUGLAS R. MCLEAN JAMES R. ORD JEREMY R. REICH KEAGAN L. MCLEESE WILFRED G. OREILLY SCOTT J. REIN

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MICHAEL S. RELLICK RYAN S. SIMMS MICHAEL S. UEDA STACIE A. REMBOLD MICHAEL ANDREW SIMONICH VINCENT N. ULLOA KARIN E. REYNOLDS MICHAEL J. SIMONS JEFFREY M. ULMER MATTHEW E. REYNOLDS BRYAN P. SIMPSON JOHN M. URSO ERIK PAUL RHYLANDER CHAD S. SITZMANN VHANCE V. VALENCIA PRESTON L. RHYMER MARK D. SKALKO KEITH W. VANDERHOEVEN DUANE E. RICHARDSON JACK SKILES III GEORGE H. VANDEVERE LLOYD S. RICHARDSON IV ROBERT J. SKOPECK, JR. LANCE A. VANN JAMISON L. RIDDLE CHRISTOPHER A. SKOW RYAN M. VANVEELEN PATRICK D. RIENZI JAMES SLATON JONATHAN A. VAROLI JOHN J. RIESTER MARTIN J. SLOVINSKY CLINTON B. VARTY DANIEL C. RIGSBEE JONATHAN R. SMITH LEWIS M. VAUGHN III EDWARD T. RIVERA PETER M. SMITH JAVIER VELAZQUEZ JOEL RIVERA RACHEL K. SMITH PETER J. VENTRES, JR. ERIC J. RIVERO REGINALD L. SMITH MARTIN D. VERMEULEN JEFFREY J. RIVERS ROBERT SHELBY SMITH STEVEN L. VESTEL TERESA D. RIVERS ROCHELLE D. SMITH ANTHONY L. VIEIRA NEAL R. ROACH SCOTT E. SMITH JOSEPH R. VIGUERIA TYLER W. ROBARGE WILLIAM CHARLES SMITH DERRICK S. VINCENT BRIAN V. ROBERTS SOL R. SNEDEKER SETH K. VOLK MICHAEL L. ROBERTS RYAN E. SNIDER PAUL K. VOSS GREGORY C. ROCKWOOD SAMUEL M. SNODDY ANDREW R. VRABEC BREANNE C. ROECKERS DAVID N. SNODGRASS ERIC S. WADDELL SHANE D. ROGERS MATTHEW P. SNYDER JOHN P. WAGEMANN ALAN T. ROHRER JASON G. SOMERS JEREMY C. WAGNER MARK C. ROMAN PAUL N. SOMERS TERRY L. WAGNER JASON B. ROOKS THOMAS E. SONNE TIMOTHY S. WAGNER DEREK A. ROOT PAUL RUSSELL SORTOR ROBERT D. WAIDER DARNELL ROPER LEWIS G. SORVILLO STEVEN D. WALD ALFRED J. ROSALES WILLIAM G. SOTO CORY WILLIAM WALDROUP DOMINIC A. ROSS JOEL R. SOUKUP IAN N. WALKER JASON F. ROSSI BOONE C. SPENCER THOMAS V. WALKER CARL B. ROTERMUND KENDALL W. SPENCER JOSEPH D. WALL STEWART L. ROUNTREE RAYMOND H. K. SPOHR BRIAN D. WALLER FRANK W. ROVELLO BRIAN J. SPORYSZ BRYAN J. WALTER ADAM C. RUDOLPHI JULIE SPOSITO SALCEIES ERIC J. WARD BEN M. RUDOLPHI ZAN A. SPROLES ROBERT A. WARD DANIEL E. RUETH BERNARD R. SPRUTE RANDY D. WARREN NICOLE K. RUFF JEREMY E. ST LOUIS DAVID L. WASHER WILFREDO RUIZ CHEO F. STALLWORTH ANGELA MARIE WATERS AARON L. RUONA DAWN STANDRIDGE RICHARD H. WATERS KAREN P. RUPP MATTHEW F. STANLEY JOSEPH P. WATSON ANGELINDA D. RUSH STUART A. STANTON JUSTIN T. WATSON CON A. RUSLING EDWARD J. STAPANON III ERIN OWENS WEATHERLY JEREMY J. RUSSELL BROC L. STARRETT BARRY S. WEAVER NICHOLAS J. RUSSO BRUCE A. STAUFER JEFFREY S. WEBB KYLENE L. RUTH TROY T. STAUTER TIMOTHY R. WEBB JEFFREY L. RUTHERFORD CHAD J. STEEL JESSICA A. WEDINGTON ANDREW R. RUTKOWSKI ERIC D. STEELE MARK A. WEGER JESSICA N. RUTTENBER MICHAEL D. STEFANOVIC KRISTIN J. WEHLE TIMOTHY M. RYAN TRAVIS H. STEPHENS SHANE A. WEHUNT CHRISTOPHER J. RYDER KAREN L. STEVENS HAYES J. WEIDMAN ROBERT W. RYDER, JR. ROBERT D. STEVENS JOSEF R. WEIN WILLIAM R. RYERSON HELEN STEWART JEFFREY E. WEISLER REBECCA SADLER ZACHARY ROY STEWART CHRISTOPHER M. WELCH TROY R. SAECHAO MICHAEL J. STOCK JOSHUA N. WENNRICH DON R. SALVATORE ERIK STEVEN STOCKHAM CARRIE E. WENTZEL DALE S. SANDERS JAMES L. STONE DANIEL C. WERNER JEREMIAH B. SANDERS SCOTT J. STONE JOHNNY L. WEST LEE T. SANDUSKY RANDON L. STORMS KELLY WEST RYAN A. SANFORD JEFFREY P. STRANGE DANIEL L. WESTER TRACI A. SARMIENTO BRIAN K. STRICKLAND INGEMAR S. WESTPHALL JACQUELINE A. SARTORI RICHARD R. STRINGER GLENDON C. WHELAN MARTHA J. SASNETT MATTHEW D. STROHMEYER JENNIFER L. WHETSTONE LUKE M. SAUTER PAUL B. STROM DOUGLAS W. WHITE JOSHUA M. SCHAAD CHRISTOPHER S. STROUP TIMOTHY G. WHITE JESSI R. SCHAEFER PAUL D. STUCKI TANDY R. WHITEHEAD JOHN R. SCHANTZ JACQUELINE M. SUKHLALL JASON A. WHITFORD JOSH C. SCHECHT DAVID A. SULHOFF BENJIMAN C. WHITTEN BENJAMIN SCHEUTZOW JOEY P. SULLIVAN NICHOLAS J. WHRITENOUR JAMES E. SCHIESER MARK A. SULLIVAN RYAN M. WICK NICHOLAS S. SCHINDLER MICHAEL J. SULLIVAN TONY M. WICKMAN TRACY A. SCHMIDT JOSE R. SURITA, JR. RAY BLAINE WIDDISON ERNEST R. SCHMITT TIMOTHY P. SUTTON DORSEY C. WILKIN ROBERT N. SCHOENEBERG WALTER B. SWAIN III MICHAEL J. WILLEN ANDREW SCHOFIELD MICHAEL DAVID SWARD JASON P. WILLEY MATTHEW KENNETH SCHROEDER LAYLA M. SWEET DAVID W. WILLHARDT SCOTT J. SCHROEDER RICHARD W. SWENGROS CRAIG L. WILLIAMS GREGORY N. SCHULKE JENNIE A. Y. SWIECHOWICZ EDWARD C. WILLIAMS, JR. PAUL D. SCHULTZ MARK T. SZATKOWSKI KELLEN M. WILLIAMS AVERY D. SCHUTT EDWARD V. SZCZEPANIK RYAN R. WILLIAMS KARL R. SCHWENN YURI P. TAITANO SCOTT J. WILLIAMS GEORGE W. SCONYERS III JOHN A. TALAFUSE TIMOTHY S. WILLIAMS AMANDA K. SCOUGHTON KATHERINE A. TANNER TODD C. WILLIAMS CLIFFORD N. SCRUGGS DARIN R. TATE DEREK L. WILLIAMSON JONATHON S. SEAL THOMAS M. TAUER CHRISTOPHER M. WILLIS CHRISTOPHER G. SEAMAN YOLANDA S. TAYLOR SHAWN M. WILLIS JUSTIN D. SECREST BRANDON J. TELLEZ WILLIAM S. WILLIS WILLIAM A. SEEFELDT BRIAN S. TEMPLE BILLY R. WILSON, JR. JASON L. SEELHORST LINDA J. THIERAUF JOHN D. WILSON ANTHONY EDWARD K. SEKI JASON T. THIRY LARA L. WILSON LESLIE L. SEMRAU ILLYA K. THOMAS STEPHANIE Q. WILSON NEIL R. SENKOWSKI JAMES J. THOMAS STEPHEN W. WILSON ADAM J. SERAFIN JEREMEY T. THOMAS THOMAS K. WILSON CARLOS A. SERBIA WILLIAM D. THOMAS JEREMY D. WIMER RYAN D. SERRILL MICHAEL A. THOMPSON JAMES L. WINKELHAKE BRIAN R. SERVANT SHAUNDAL T. THOMPSON TRAVIS M. WINSLOW BRENDAN M. SHANNON WILBUR L. THOMPSON CYNTHIA E. WITTNAM RICHARD R. SHARPE LEE C. THOMSON JASON B. WOLFF ROBERT R. SHAW, JR. SCOT A. THORNHILL BRYAN K. WONG ADAM W. SHELTON PAUL B. THORNTON RYAN M. WONG NATHAN G. SHELTON DYLAN G. THORPE KRISTEN N. WOOD FRANKLYN K. SHEPHERD, JR. JOSEPH W. TIMBERLAKE MICHAEL R. WOODRUFF JOHN C. SHERINIAN II DAVID W. TIPTON MARC A. WOODWORTH MICHAEL J. SHIELDS JOSEPH C. TOBIN WILLIAM D. WOOTEN BORIS SHIF JUSTIN C. TOLLIVER BRADLEY R. WORDEN DAN J. SHINOHARA PHOENIX L. TORRIJOS DAVID A. WRAY MATTHEW P. SHIPSTEAD LINDSAY M. TOTTEN STEVEN P. WYATT JOSHUA N. SHONKWILER KELLY R. TRAVIS REBECCA A. WYFFELS MATTHEW R. SHRULL KEVIN M. TREAT DAVID J. WYRICK JEFFREY D. SHULMAN BRIAN J. TREBOLD MICHAEL L. YAMZON JOSEPH H. SHUPERT ROBERT J. TREST ROBERT J. YATES III WESLEY R. SIDES JOSHUA J. TROSCLAIR ROWDY E. YATES PAUL D. SIEGLER JOSHUA W. TULL EDWARD F. YONCE MICHAEL S. SIMIC THOMAS A. TURNER MATTHEW J. YOUNGMEYER CHRISTOPHER E. SIMMONS MATTHEW L. TUZEL FERNANDO L. ZAPATA JEFFREY D. SIMMONS MARK C. UBERUAGA GREGORY M. ZELINSKI

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JASON M. ZEMLER JASON MICHAEL HARLEY THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF NICHOLAS G. ZERVOS THERESA LYNN HILTON THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO MATTHEW J. ZIEMANN NOEL E. HORTON THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY JOHN C. ZINGARELLI CHRISTIE A. JONES UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: BARBARA L. ZISKA KELBY DANIEL KERSHNER CAROLOS J. ZOURDOS AARON DOUGLAS KIRK To be colonel DEAN W. KORSAK BRANDON A. ZUERCHER MICHAEL N. CLEVELAND SARAH LORETTA KRESS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MICHAEL W. SUMMERS MALCOLM LAFRANCE LANGLOIS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR JEFFREY JOSEPH LOREK THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ALEXANDER LEONARDO LOWRY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY To be lieutenant colonel KURT ALAN MABIS MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SEC- MEGAN CRAMER MALLONE TIONS 624 AND 3064: AFSANA AHMED JACOB ROBERT MARSHALL KENNETH A. ARTZ MICAH MCMILLAN To be major ANDREW R. BARKER TED ADAM NEWSOME MATTHEW H. BROOKS CHELSEA L. BARTOE MICHAEL EDWARD OBRIEN JAY D. HANSON PETER THOMAS BEAUDETTE, JR. STELLA JEAN PHILLIPS NAOMI PORTERFIELD DENNIS BRIANNE ELIZABETH RAHN THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF LAUREN N. DIDOMENICO MATTHEW WALLACE RAMAGEWHITE THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO PAUL E. DURKES JACOB ALLEN RAMER THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY SEAN M. ELAMETO MATTHEW GAYLORD REAM UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: TODD J. FANNIFF CHRISTOPHER LANE SANDERS To be colonel MICHAEL J. FELSEN MICHAEL ALAN SCHRAMA THOMAS A. GABRIELE RICHARD JOSEPH SCHRIDER GIL A. DIAZCRUZ BRIAN R. GAGNE MICHAEL AARON SCHWARTZ DAVID S. RASMUSSEN CHARLES J. GARTLAND LAURENANN L. SHURE YESENIA R. ROQUE JAMES G. GENTRY JEREMY NATHANIEL SNYDER RICHARD T. SCHUTE, JR. RYAN A. HENDRICKS JAMES RONALD STEELMAN III SOLIMAN G. VALDEZ MATTHEW EDWARD HILL JARROD H. STUARD SCOTT A. HODGES JESSICA L. SWITZER IN THE NAVY MICHAEL TODD HOPKINS ROBERT MATHEWS THOMPSON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CHRISTOPHER DAVID JONES RACHEL LYNNE VAN MAASDAM TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY JACK M. JONES, JR. MATTHEW D. VAN MAASDAM UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JASON F. KEEN MELVIN ARTHUR VAUGHN II TYSON D. KINDNESS KARL JEFFREY VOGEL To be captain MICHAEL G. KING DAVID LEE WALKER MATTHEW T. LUND MARY JEAN WOOD THOMAS F. MURPHY III AMER MAHMUD THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINT- KRISTIN K. MCCALL TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY MATTHEW N. MCCALL FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: NICHOLAS WILLIAM MCCUE SARAH M. MOUNTIN To be major To be lieutenant commander JOHN MERRITT PAGE JESSE L. JOHNSON ARSLAN S. CHAUDHRY TRACY A. PARK ANDREW D. SILVESTRI LISA M. RICHARD IN THE ARMY DAVID R. SCHICHTLE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH SCHUBBE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY PATRICK M. SCHWOMEYER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JUSTIN A. SILVERMAN To be lieutenant commander MAXWELL S. SMART To be colonel JACQUELINE M. STINGL BENJAMIN M. BOCHE FELIX I. SUTANTO DAVID G. JONES THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- SARA A. SWART THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES BRIAN D. TETER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY NAVY RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: GREGORY J. THOMPSON MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SCOTT A. VAN SCHOYCK SECTIONS 624 AND 3064: To be captain ROBERT EUGENE VORHEES II CHARLES G. WARREN To be colonel MICHAEL J. ELLIOTT DANIEL J. WATSON RAYMOND L. PHUA IN THE MARINE CORPS REGGIE D. YAGER THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR REGULAR THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR TEMPORARY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR FORCE UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS UNDER UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: SECTION 6222: To be lieutenant colonel To be major To be lieutenant colonel JOHN C. ROCKWELL JOHN M. BRADFORD NEIL L. SCHWIMLEY JOHN R. BARCLAY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT To be major TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 f TRAVIS A. ARNOLD LLOYD AND 3064: JENNIFER J. BARTLETT MAX M. CHAE To be major CHARLES H. CHESNUT III CONFIRMATIONS STEVE J. CHUN JOONE H. CHOI CHRISTOPHER J. COCHRANE MELANIE E. DEYSS Executive nominations confirmed by BRYAN S. NEWBROUGH PHILIP V. PARRY LUCKEY C. REED CRAIG S. POSTER the Senate June 24, 2015: BENJAMIN R. SIEBERT KEVIN J. RYCYNA DEPARTMENT OF STATE MARION M. SWALL THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT STEPHEN J. TORRES TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY CHARLES C. ADAMS, JR., OF MARYLAND, TO BE AMBAS- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINT- THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR To be colonel FINLAND. FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: STEVEN L. ISENHOUR MARY CATHERINE PHEE, OF ILLINOIS, A CAREER MEM- To be major BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY ANA M. APOLTAN DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 ALDO TTINOCO OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN. AND 3064: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT NANCY BIKOFF PETTIT, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEM- TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR To be colonel BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUN- FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: SELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND JOSEPH D. GRAMLING PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA To be major THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA. BRIAN H. ADAMS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY GREGORY T. DELAWIE, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEM- RONALD SCOTT ADAMS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- BRADLY ADAM CARLSON To be colonel ISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- MARC G. CARNS DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES ANDREA R. CARROLL MARK S. SNYDER OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO. IAN C. KELLY, OF ILLINOIS, A CAREER MEMBER OF THE MARK E. COON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT HEATHER NOELLE CORROTHERS SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER–COUN- TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY SELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND TERRY LEE COULTER UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ALLISON ANNE DEVITO PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HUGH HAMMOND DUBOSE III To be colonel TO GEORGIA. CHRISTOPHER M. DYKSTRA JULIETA VALLS NOYES, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEM- KEITH J. MCVEIGH PHILLIP LEE ERVIE BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- BENJAMIN D. FORD THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- ISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- ERIC HOWARD FRENCK POINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES NICHOLAS C. FROMMELT STATES ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS UNDER TITLE OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA. 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: KEVIN WAYNE GOTFREDSON DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY ANDREW G. HALLDIN To be major AIMEE ROCHELLE HANEY ANNE ELIZABETH WALL, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE A DEPUTY JEFFREY J. HANNON LISA M. STREMEL UNDER SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.

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HONORING COMCAST FOUNDER recognize how critical the work of Mr. RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF RALPH ROBERTS Levesque and MRRA is to my Second District EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT U.S. AT- constituents, the businesses that employ TORNEY JOHN DUNCAN HON. THOMAS MacARTHUR them, and the overall health of Maine’s economy. OF NEW JERSEY HON. JOHN KATKO It is an honor to recognize Mr. Levesque on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK his leadership and ingenuity as the Executive Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Director of MRRA. Our great state thanks and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MACARTHUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today applauds Mr. Levesque for his hard work as Wednesday, June 24, 2015 to pay tribute to a great man, Ralph Roberts, he accepts the Community Excellence Award. who passed away last week at 95. Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of Executive Assistant U.S. Mr. Roberts is a true example of the Amer- f ican Dream. He was born to a family of Rus- Attorney John Duncan. Duncan bravely served sian immigrants, and grew up watching his fa- IN RECOGNITION OF MR. NICK our nation as a soldier in the U.S. Army before ther manage a chain of drugstores in New MANGANARO ON HIS 90TH BIRTH- serving our nation in the U.S. Attorney’s Office York City. He inherited his father’s work ethic, DAY for 27 years. As Mr. Duncan retires, it is my and following his service in the Navy, he honor to recognize such a distinguished cit- bought a small cable company in 1963 and HON. LOU BARLETTA izen and civil servant. founded Comcast. Assistant Attorney Duncan, after graduating OF PENNSYLVANIA Today, Comcast is headquartered in Phila- from the University of Buffalo in 1969, served delphia, and many of my constituents are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the U.S. Army from 1969 through 1972, proud Comcast employees. It’s the largest Wednesday, June 24, 2015 being stationed at the White House from 1970 Internet, cable, and telephone service provider to 1972. During his time in the military, Dun- Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to residential homes in our country, and has can earned the Presidential Service Medal to recognize Mr. Nick Manganaro as he cele- led the way in the telecommunications indus- and the Joint Service Accommodation Medal. brates his 90th birthday. Nick began working try. Following his time in the military, Assistant at Medico Industries at the young age of 13, Mr. Roberts’ spirit will live on not only in his Attorney Duncan attended Syracuse University and he has continually served my local com- successful business, but in his legacy of char- Law School where he is still heavily involved munity in his duties at the company’s Hanover ity and generosity in the Philadelphia area. He today as an adjunct professor. Following his Township facility. was truly a remarkable and inspiring man, and graduation from Syracuse University Law, he will be sorely missed. The son of Italian immigrants, Nick grad- Duncan began working in private practice in uated from Pittston High School in 1943. He f 1975 and continued through 1978. He then proudly went on to serve in the Navy during moved to the public sector working in the On- IN RECOGNITION OF THE LEADER- WWII and was stationed in Panama until ondaga County District Attorney’s office as the SHIP AND INGENUITY OF STE- 1946. Upon returning to Pittston, Nick imme- Chief Assistant District Attorney from 1978 VEN LEVESQUE diately resumed his work at Medico Electric through 1988 and was named the Chief Homi- Motor Company. cide Prosecutor in 1985 and served until 1988. HON. BRUCE POLIQUIN To this day, Nick is still employed by Medico Duncan then moved to the U.S. Attorney’s of- Industries, where he has worked for 77 years. OF MAINE fice as an Assistant U.S. Attorney until 1999 His work ethic is unparalleled. A wearer of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES when he was promoted to Executive Assistant. many hats, Nick has worked on the rigging Assistant Attorney Duncan has received nu- Wednesday, June 24, 2015 crew, operated cranes, drove tractor trailers, merous commendations and awards through- Mr. POLIQUIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- and maneuvered all of the construction equip- out his career in Central New York, including: gratulate Steven Levesque on earning the ment. Within the company, Nick is considered an Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department prestigious Community Excellence Award. I to be a father figure to many employees, al- Commendation for the prosecution of People join the Association of Defense Communities ways willing to provide support and guidance v. Billy Blake in 1987, the U.S. Department of (ADC) in recognizing Mr. Levesque’s tireless to those in need. He is admired by his cowork- Justice, Executive Office of United States At- efforts to cultivate business and employ ers and customers for his bright attitude, mod- torneys Director’s Award for Outstanding Per- Mainers at the former Naval Air Station Bruns- est demeanor, and dedication to the company. formance in Law Enforcement in 1994, the wick, now known as Brunswick Landing, and Though he cannot perform all the job func- Above and Beyond the Call Award from CON- the former Topsham Annex, now known as tions he once could, Nick continues to work TACT Community Services for leadership and the Topsham Commerce Park. seven days per week—a habit that is indic- volunteer service to community substance As Executive Director of Midcoast Regional ative of his tireless, hard-working character. abuse prevention in 1996, the Edward J. Redevelopment Authority (MRRA), Mr. He still lives at the Manganaro family home- Speno Award from the New York State Fed- Levesque has worked with an exceptional stead, where he resides next door to his sis- eration of Professional Health Educators for team to swiftly transform the base property ter, Maria Capolarella Montante. The two have distinguished community service in support of from military to civilian functionality. one living brother, Joe Manganaro. Outside of substance abuse prevention programs in The success of MRRA’s Reuse Master work, Nick is a member of St. Rocco’s Parish 1996, a Department of Defense Office of the Plans for the former military installation serves in Pittston, and is a life-long member of the Inspector General commendation for the pros- as a model for innovative business practice in San Cataldo Society in Pittston, a social orga- ecution of Oneida Research Services, Inc. in the state of Maine and beyond. Already, Mr. nization that is united in celebrating its mem- 1998, the American Bar Association Division Levesque and MRRA have helped to bring 72 ber’s Italian heritage, familial values, and reli- for Public Education Award for commitment to total businesses to Brunswick Landing and the gious principles. Youth Court Programs in 2004, the American result of their extraordinary efforts is 617 new Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Mr. Probation and Parole Association award for Maine jobs. In addition to the Brunswick Land- Nick Manganaro on this important milestone, outstanding service to Youth Courts in 2005, ing, the Topsham Commerce Park provides and I admire his diligent work ethic and sense the U.S. District Court Recognition Award for residential space as well as office, retail and of commitment. I thank Nick for his service to support to the Open Door to Justice Program civic uses for residents. our country and community, and I hope that in 2006, and a Syracuse Police Department Although the surrounding community of this he will celebrate this year in the company of Commendation for the prosecution of the ‘‘Elk project is not in my Congressional district, I his family and friends. Block’’ Syracuse street gang in 2006.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:45 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K24JN8.001 E24JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E958 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2015 During his career, Assistant Attorney Dun- during last Saturday’s 14th annual Pride of attended the University of Richmond where can has played an active role in the commu- Middlesex award banquet. Most involved he met and married Sally Gayle Shepherd. nity through his board and chair memberships good-natured ribbing. Sprinkled among the Sally Gayle grew up in Lynchburg and is a humor were heartfelt affirmations of a graduate of E.C. Glass High School. She at- of several organizations and commissions, grateful community. tended Westhampton College of the Univer- such as: the United Cerebral Palsy Associa- Sallie Belle Benedetti, a longtime friend, sity of Richmond, and graduated from Phil- tion, the Onondaga County Criminal Justice shared memories of their college years at the lips Business College. Advisory Board, the City of Syracuse and University of Richmond, where Charles and After Charles graduated from the Univer- County of Onondaga Drug and Alcohol Abuse Sally Gayle met. sity of Richmond and completed infantry Commission, the Onondaga County Youth On a serious note, Benedetti said, ‘‘You’ve training in the U.S. Army, the couple moved Court Advisory Board, and the Town of Dewitt shared your time and talent so unselfishly. to Fort Ord, California, until Charles com- You have touched us in so many ways and we Police Commission. pleted his two-year military obligation. are better for knowing you.’’ Charles elected to participate in the Na- Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney John Benedetti closed with a quote she said de- tional Guard program for four years after Duncan has gone well beyond the call of duty scribes the Reveres so well. ‘‘The real pur- which he was discharged as a captain. while serving and protecting the 24th district. pose of our existence is not to make a living, Upon returning to Middlesex, Charles I wish Mr. Duncan well in his retirement and but to make a life . . . a worthy well-rounded joined Revere Gas, a business his father would like to thank him for his years of hard useful and loving life. If anyone has done started as Middlesex Bottled Gas in 1942 by work, dedication, and service to our commu- that well, I think Sally Gayle and Charlie delivering bottled gas from Richmond to a nity. have.’’ few Middlesex customers. Today, Revere Gas Johnny Fleet of Hartfield, who grew up serves customers in 17 counties from six lo- f with Charles, told several stories. However, cations. Revere Gas is a family business. IN MEMORY OF CHARLES RYLAND he also had this to say. ‘‘The word ‘generous’ Sally Gayle is the firm’s secretary/treasurer comes to mind when I think about Charlie REVERE and for many years she handled the payroll. and Sally . . . generous, not just in mone- Both of the Reveres’ sons, Craig and Carlton, tary things. In today’s world, generosity is work for the company. HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN better judged by the time spent and time In 1999–2000, Charles was president of the OF VIRGINIA given. And it truly applies to them. I don’t National Propane Gas Association. During know how they keep up. They are absolutely IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the same period, Sally Gayle was chairman tireless in their efforts and the time they of the Scholarship Foundation of the Na- Wednesday, June 24, 2015 spend with their family and this community tional Propane Gas Association. Charles has Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to for all the things they are involved in.’’ continued the family interest and service to Fleet made a point of noting Sally Gayle’s the Hartfield Volunteer Fire Department. reflect on the life of Charles Ryland Revere, many acts of kindness. ‘‘She has made more known by most as ‘‘Charlie,’’ a native son and His father was one of the five original found- visits, sent more cards, sent more birthday ers. lifelong resident of Middlesex County in Vir- acknowledgments, sent more get-well cards Charles was a member of the Middlesex ginia’s First District. It was a privilege to be and more food than anyone I can imagine.’’ Board of Supervisors from 1980 to 1988. He is among the hundreds upon hundreds of admir- The Reveres are ‘‘friends to the commu- a past president of Middlesex Lions Club, and ing friends who joined Charlie’s family in cele- nity,’’ said Fleet. is currently a director on the boards of EVB brating his life on June 7, 2015, in what many In selecting the Reveres, the Middlesex Ro- Bank, Riverside Health System, Riverside tary Club ‘‘brought the cream to the top,’’ Tappahannock Hospital (chairman), and the congregants noted to be perhaps the largest said Jimmy Pitts of Urbanna. ‘‘No two better funeral gathering in the history of Lower Northern Neck Free Health Clinic. people could have been picked for what Sally Gayle’s past services include: presi- United Methodist Church, a sanctuary that has they’ve done for the county of Middlesex and dent/chair of American Cancer Society (Mid- stood across four centuries in Hartfield. As all of us in it. We thank you so much.’’ dlesex); chair of the first Middlesex Relay for Charlie’s eulogist noted, his lifelong contribu- Charles Bristow of Urbanna said, ‘‘I don’t Life; president of Middlesex Junior Woman’s tions to his family, his community, and his be- know of anyone else that is more deserving.’’ Club; volunteer work with the Middlesex loved church were ‘‘incalculable.’’ Another of The Pride of Middlesex (POM) award is YMCA (Middlesex Capital Campaign); RGH given annually to recognize and honor indi- Charlie’s grateful friends observed, ‘‘Charlie’s Hospital volunteer; president of the Middle viduals or groups that exemplify the Rotary Peninsula Community Concert Association; passion for life and his Christian compassion motto of ‘‘Service Above Self.’’ for others were beyond measure.’’ Charlie’s chair of the first county rescue squad drive; In accepting the award, Charles said, ‘‘It’s and a volunteer at the Northern Neck Free dedication to humbly serving, uplifting, and very humbling to be recognized by your Health Clinic and with Red Cross Blood- caring for others took many forms—Army offi- peers. It’s an honor and we do appreciate this mobiles. cer, county supervisor, hospital board chair, more than you know.’’ Charles and Sally Gayle have and continue youth league booster, free health clinic advo- Charles said his family is thankful to live to serve and support Lower United Methodist in Middlesex where there is a true sense of Church in many capacities. cate, volunteer firefighter, bank board mem- community. ‘‘This county has some very ber, farmer, employer, and church leader, to Previous POM recipients have included the kind people. They are very, very generous following notable county residents and orga- name a few. His commitment to the profes- when there is a need, and they all have the nizations: Louise Gray, Sherman Holmes, sional men and women of Revere Gas best interests of the county and the commu- Ruth Barr, Middlesex Volunteer Fire Depart- touched thousands of families over the more nity.’’ ment, Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad, than 50 years of operation. Charlie did not Sally Gayle thanked all those involved in Joe Fears, Jack Fackler, Tom Hardin, allow tragedy or any adversity to deter his lov- the event. ‘‘We’re very humbled to receive Charles Bristow, Dave and Linda Cryer, sis- ing embrace of life and all those who were this honor. Thank you so much.’’ ters Rachel Norris Bridger and Ruby Lee Charles also recognized the 37-year career Norris, and Aubrey and Margie Hall. blessed to know him. As a person of extraor- of Reverend Chauncey Mann, Jr., who re- dinary humor yet humility, Charlie was never cently retired as pastor of Grafton Baptist f concerned with accolades or recognition. His Church. Rev. Mann, a Rotarian, was the POLICY INITIATIVE ON IRAN: life certainly reflected a notion often associ- emcee of the banquet, which was held in the BREAKING THE STALEMATE, EN- Hartfield Firehouse pavilion. ated with Presidents Reagan and Truman— GAGING WITH THE IRANIAN OP- that there is no limit to what can be accom- ‘‘Chauncey is someone I admire,’’ said Charles. ‘‘He’s always been a great friend, POSITION plished and the good that can be done when he’s always been community minded, he al- we don’t worry about who gets the credit. We ways puts the best interest of the county for- HON. TOM McCLINTOCK in the First District will miss him dearly but we ward, and he’s worked tirelessly for the OF CALIFORNIA will long note and take heart from his selfless county. He’s just been a model citizen for devotion to his community, his country, his our county. We are going to miss you.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family, and his faith. I submit the text of an ar- The Reveres selected two organizations to Wednesday, June 24, 2015 receive a charitable donation from the pro- ticle from the Southside Sentinel that gives a Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, with a long small glimpse of the impact of the lives of ceeds of the Pride of Middlesex award banquet. Donations will be given to the Grafton history of serving the American people and the Charlie and his remarkable wife, Sally Gayle. Baptist Church’s after-school program and U.S. national interest, we stand together today [From the Southside Sentinel, Apr. 18, 2012] the Northern Neck Free Health Clinic, which to call for a new approach in our country’s pol- ‘‘FRIENDS TO THE COMMUNITY’’ also serves Middlesex County. icy toward Iran and the Iranian opposition. (By Tom Chilemmi) BACKGROUND Ours is an independent initiative, motivated HARTFIELD.—Many stories were told about Charles Revere, a native of Middlesex, by our concerns for United States national se- Charles and Sally Gayle Revere of Hartfield graduated from Middlesex High School. He curity, as well as justice and opportunity for

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We also recog- We are also concerned about the safety and It is by now beyond dispute that the regime nize that the fundamentalist regime in Tehran, security of the approximately 2,500 Iranian opin Tehran is fomenting instability and conflict in violating so many norms of political govern- position members trapped in Camp Liberty in throughout the region, most notably in Syria, ance and international behavior since the Iraq, whom our government, through its mili- Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq. Its campaign to un- 1979 revolution, survives not through the bal- tary, has pledged in writing to protect. Their dermine stability was launched because the lot box but only by absolute suppression and safety while being processed for onward relo- regime sought to enhance its influence its false claim to religious authority—a formula cation by the United Nations remains a moral throughout the region and because it feared which has now been repeated by Sunni ex- obligation for the United States, arising not the emergence of more open political systems tremists attempting to create an Islamic State only from our written guarantee but also from in nearby countries that could revive the in Iraq and Syria. No one should misunder- the valuable help and intelligence—including democratic forces behind the Persian Spring stand why the National Council of Resistance information about Iran’s nuclear program—proof 2009. Iran shares responsibility for the rise of Iran is the single entity feared most by the vided by these opposition members. Our of ISIS; this phenomenon was cynically facili- rulers in Tehran: it is because the MEK and country’s failure to uphold its solemn promises tated by Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad and NCRI directly challenge the religious claim of to these defenseless men and women is inex- then-Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Iraq to authority that the mullahs have used to exer- cusable, and is a by-product of our govern- divert the focus from their own divisive sec- cise and maintain political power. The ayatollahs’ thirty-five-year war against ment’s misreading of the Iranian regime’s in- tarian actions, supported by Iran, about which the MEK and the NCRI; the repeated deadly tentions. we have repeatedly warned in previous years. We are united in our understanding of the Iran’s regime has sustained a leader in Da- assaults against the residents of Camp Ashraf nature of the regime in Iran, a subject about mascus guilty of major war crimes against his and Camp Liberty; their intelligence services’ covert influence and propaganda campaigns which many of our colleagues in Washington own people and in defiance of a Presidential against the Resistance in Western countries; seem uncertain. While we share the goal of ‘‘red line,’’ a UN-brokered transition process their constant diplomatic requests over the seeking an end to Iran’s nuclear weapons ac- and the united stance of Arab League govern- past two decades for the U.S., France, and tivities through diplomacy if such an outcome ments insisting on his departure. It has sup- other governments to place the MEK on their can be negotiated, we believe it is a mistake plied military-grade weapons to Hizballah, a lists of terrorist organizations; their confisca- for Iran’s actions in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Lebanese non-state actor with the blood of tion of satellite dishes and jamming of Iran Na- elsewhere to be overlooked, minimized, ex- American diplomats and Marines on its hands. tional TV signals reaching the population in- cused or even welcomed. We also believe it It has supported and led sectarian militias in side Iran; their arbitrary arrest, imprisonment, will better serve our country’s interests to pay Iraq assaulting Sunni villages and towns. It and execution of anyone supporting the Re- closer attention to the human rights and aspi- has provided long-range rockets to Hamas in sistance—all these aspects of the regime’s ob- rations of the Iranian people. Gaza to be aimed at population centers in sessive focus on the Resistance are due to Today we call for an end to the misguided Israel, destabilizing efforts at a negotiated two- one fact. position of those in Washington who seek to state solution. And it has supplied arms, ex- This is not about terrorism, not about cul- isolate, exclude or otherwise ignore Iran’s larg- plosives, and funds to an insurgent group in ture, not about the Iran-Iraq War or the after- est, most established and best organized polit- Yemen that has driven out foreign Embassies, math of the 1991 Gulf War. All the propa- ical opposition, the National Council of Resist- including our own, seized power and provoked ganda generated by the regime to defame and ance of Iran, led by Mrs. Maryam Rajavi. In a new regional military conflict. criminalize the Resistance has now been ex- recent years we have come to know Mrs. In all of these actions, while the U.S. Admin- posed, and the NCRI has challenged every Rajavi and the NCRI, and we know the resist- istration has exercised restraint in the appar- terrorist listing and won. No, this obsession of ance far better than many in Washington who ent hope of moderating Iran’s behavior, Iran’s the mullahs with the Resistance is about believe that the NCRI should be kept at arm’s leaders have shown nothing but contempt for Islam, and the desire of millions of Iranians to length for one reason or another. longstanding American, European, and Arab exercise their faith while living in a modern so- We call as well for immediate pressure by interests throughout the Middle East. They ciety with higher education, and economic and our government on the government of Iraq, have also clearly demonstrated that money is political empowerment for women and men which depends on United States military and no object in their efforts to quell popular move- alike. The concept of Velayat e-faqih in the financial aid, to end the systematic torment of ments for more open and democratic govern- new regime’s constitution—forcefully imposed the MEK members still in Iraq that has thus far ance, both domestically and in neighboring by Ayatollah Khomeini after the fall of the resulted in 142 deaths (101 outright murdered, Arab countries. Shah to place total religious and political 15 victims of rocket attacks, and 26 denied ac- Inside Iran, while many Americans have for power in the hands of one man—has been a cess to proper medical treatment) and the on- years detected signs of moderation, the re- disaster for the Iranian people, for Iran, and going denial of livable health, sanitary and nu- gime has become, if anything, more repres- for the world. You will not hear any debate in trition conditions. This cessation of harass- sive since Hassan Rouhani became President Washington that ISIS must be stopped; it is ment should be followed immediately by their in 2013. Imprisonment and executions have high time Americans also recognized that if physical removal from Iraq to countries in increased. Information, including access to the ISIS succeeds, what the world will get is a which Iranian opposition members are already internet, radio, and television, as well as social Sunni version of Khomeini’s Iran. leading productive lives, including the United media, are now substantially controlled by the We recommend the following four initiatives States. Revolutionary Guards. The 2013 elections to our government and to presidential can- Mrs. Rajavi’s steadfast message, to political were carefully managed by the regime to didates and prospective candidates in both and religious leaders around the world over a avoid a repeat of the open rebellion in the parties, aimed at de-escalating conflict period of many years, is a 10-point plan for streets in 2009, after which many were exe- throughout the Middle East, in part by recog- the future of Iran that would resolve Iran’s cuted and more have been imprisoned. nizing these realities, standing for American most dangerous and destabilizing challenges. The editors of The Washington Post, writing principles and basic international norms, and The plan would restore political legitimacy about its reporter, whom they say is ‘‘entirely opposing the destructive role of Iran in the re- through universal suffrage, guarantee rights innocent of the charges’’ for which he has gion. for all citizens and particularly women and mi- been imprisoned in Iran since July of 2014, First, on the nuclear issue, we support a norities, end the cruel excesses of the judici- write that this ‘‘blatant abuse of the human peaceful solution if it can be achieved through ary and establish the rule of law, end the rights of an American journalist’’ raises ‘‘dis- diplomacy. However, we strongly believe that nightmare of fundamentalist Islamic dictator- turbing questions about a regime that Mr. such a solution cannot be achieved by making ship by once again separating church and Obama is counting on to implement a complex concessions to Iran but rather by making clear state, protect property rights, promote equal and multifaceted accord limiting its nuclear ac- that Iran will be denied any potential oppor- opportunity and environmental protections, tivities.’’ The Post editors ask, ‘‘If [Foreign Min- tunity to obtain a nuclear bomb. Iran under the and—last but certainly not least—seek a non- ister] Zarif and President Hassan Rouhani ei- ayatollahs has consistently shown that it can- nuclear Iran, free of weapons of mass destruc- ther countenance or cannot stop such bla- not be trusted. Verification, not blind trust in

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Former Chairman of U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Second, Iran’s destructive role throughout Hon. J. Kenneth Blackwell—Former U.S. Hon. Eugene R. Sullivan—Retired Federal the region must be curbed and deterred. Far Ambassador, UN Human Rights Commission Judge, Lt. Col., U.S. Army (Ret.) from being part of the solution, Iran is a major Hon. Lincoln P. Bloomfield, Jr.—Former Hon. Raymond Tanter—Former Personal part of the problem. There should be no direct Special Envoy and Asst. Secretary of State Representative of Secretary of Defense to or indirect cooperation with Iran under the pre- Hon. John Bolton—Former U.S. Ambas- Arms Control Negotiations text of fighting ISIS. Iran has been a major en- sador to the UN Hon. Robert Torricelli—Former Senator from gine of the spread of Islamic extremism and Col., U.S. Army (Ret.) Thomas V. Cant- New Jersey fundamentalism. It is globally recognized to be well—Former U.S. Military Commander for Hon. Frances Townsend—Former Home- the primary state sponsor of terrorism. The Camp Ashraf land Security Advisor to the President Gen., U.S. Air Force (Ret.) Charles (Chuck) success of a long-term stabilization strategy in Hon. Marc Ginsberg—Former U.S. Ambas- Wald—Former Deputy Commander U.S. Euro- the region hinges on ending Iran’s cynical and sador to Morocco pean Command destructive meddling in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Hon. Rudy Giuliani—Former Mayor of New Lebanon, and other countries. York City, Presidential Candidate f Third, we should be more vigilant and vocal Hon. Porter Goss—Former Director of CIA, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- about the serious human rights abuses by the Former Chairman of House Intel Committee CURITY INTEROPERABLE COM- regime that continue inside Iran. Our policy on Hon. Newt Gingrich—Former Speaker of the MUNICATIONS ACT Iran’s internal and external transgressions House against universal international norms can no Brig. Gen., U.S. Army (Ret.) David D. Phil- SPEECH OF longer be held hostage to the nuclear issue. lips—Former U.S. Military Commander for HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS Indeed, our failure to stand for basic principles Camp Ashraf OF INDIANA and rights only encourages the regime to vio- Hon. Mitchell B. Reiss—Former Ambas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES late them further with impunity. Nuclear nego- sador, Former Special Envoy to the Northern tiations, which many have taken as an indica- Ireland Peace Process Tuesday, June 23, 2015 tion of moderation within the theocratic re- Hon. Bill Richardson—Former NM Gov- Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I gime, must not inadvertently provide it an ernor, Secretary of Energy, UN Ambassador, rise today in support of H.R. 615, the Depart- undeserved veneer of legitimacy and abet its Presidential Candidate ment of Homeland Security Interoperable suppression of the Iranian people. During Mr. Hon. Glenn Carle—Former Deputy National Communications Act. I want to commend Mr. Rouhani’s tenure as President, the human Intelligence Officer for Transnational Threats, PAYNE on this momentous day for the hard rights situation in Iran has measurably deterio- National Intelligence Council work he has spent crafting and shaping this rated, while illicit arms trafficking and support Gen., U.S. Army George Casey—Former bill. for terrorist non-state actors has continued Chief of Staff and Commander of Multi-Na- A year ago, when I was Chairman of the unabated. A successful policy toward Iran and tional Forces—Iraq Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, the Middle East cannot be based on denial of Hon. Linda Chavez—Former Assistant to Response, and Communications, Mr. PAYNE these realities. the President for Public Liaison, Chairman of approached me with concern after learning Ultimately, the core of our approach is to the Center for Equal Opportunity that DHS has not achieved Department-wide side with 80 million Iranian people and their Gen., U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) James interoperability. He told me that although na- desire, along with people everywhere, for free- Conway—Former Commandant tionwide over $13 billion has been invested in dom and popular sovereignty based on demo- Hon. Howard Dean—Former Governor of achieving interoperable communications at the cratic principles. Engaging with the democratic Vermont, DNC Chairman, Presidential Can- State and local level, the DHS Office of In- opposition has been the missing piece of U.S. didate spector General, found that ‘‘personnel do not policy for many years under both Republican Dr. Alan Dershowitz—Professor of Law, have reliable interoperable communications for and Democratic leadership. Thus, as our Harvard Law School daily operations, planned events, and emer- fourth initiative, we call on our government to Lt. Gen., U.S. Air Force (Ret.) David gencies.’’ break the stalemate and engage in respectful Deptula—Former Deputy Chief of Staff for As a former U.S. Attorney, who helped set dialogue with the Iranian opposition, consistent Intel, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance up Indiana’s Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council with our country’s policy of dialogue with all Hon. Paula J. Dobriansky—Former Under and Fusion Center, I was astounded by this political groups. Whatever the outcome of nu- Secretary of State for Democracy and Global persistent information gap and pledged to clear negotiations and in virtually any possible Affairs work with the gentleman on producing and scenario, the wishes of the Iranian people and Hon. Louis J. Freeh—Former FBI Director moving a bill that puts DHS on the path to their desire for change must be taken into Gen., U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) James L. achieving interoperability. consideration. Jones—Former Commandant, NATO Com- The bill before us does this by requiring the The fact is that Washington officials, ex- mander, National Security Advisor to the Department’s Under Secretary for Manage- perts, and expatriates cannot possibly know President ment to develop a strategy for achieving and what Iranians living under a violently repres- Hon. Robert Joseph—Former Under Sec- maintaining interoperable communications be- sive dictatorship truly believe about their cir- retary of State for Arms Control and Inter- tween the DHS components. Moreover, it re- cumstances or whom they would support in an national Security quires DHS to report to Congress on the open political process. We disrespect a great Hon. Patrick Kennedy—Former Congress- progress it is making toward achieving these people by assuming that a democratic and man from Rhode Island milestones. non-nuclear Iran is impossible. It is not impos- Hon. Joseph I. Lieberman—Former Senator Seamless communication between first re- sible; to the contrary, it is the only way to a from Connecticut sponders in the aftermath of a disaster is ab- future of regional stability. Col., U.S. Army (Ret.) Wesley M. Martin— solutely vital to coordinating an effective re- Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, as a Muslim woman Former U.S. Military Commander for Camp sponse. As we learned on 9/11, inoperability advocating a tolerant and democratic interpre- Ashraf, Senior Antiterrorism Officer—Iraq of first responders’ communication systems tation of Islam enabling Muslims to be accept- Lt. Col., U.S. Army (Ret.) Leo McCloskey— led to confusion, duplication, and discord that ed and respected by all cultures and faiths, Former U.S. Military Commander for Camp cost some brave men and women their lives. represents the very opposite of the Ashraf The federal government must take the lead in misogynous Iranian regime’s dictatorial nature Hon. R. Bruce McColm—President, Institute this effort and develop a system that will allow and that of all Islamic fundamentalists and ex- for Democratic Strategies DHS’s own components to effectively commu- tremists. We need to align our policies with Col., U.S. Army (Ret.) Gary Morsch— nicate both day to day and, most importantly, our principles, and begin listening to the Former Senior Medical Officer, Camp Ashraf during emergencies. voices of brave Iranians, many of whom have Hon. Michael B. Mukasey—Former U.S. At- After nearly a year and three votes on the waited more than three decades, as their torney General House floor, I’m proud of the tenacity and

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CARRIE MAE eral major Detroit-area businesses among PACE-WILLIAMS THOMPSON those they serve, including Ford Motor Com- Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, congratula- pany, General Motors, and all of Detroit’s pro- tions to the Levittown-Fairless Hills Rotary HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. fessional sport teams. This diverse client base Club on its 60th anniversary. Yours is a global service organization, founded in 1905 in Chi- OF GEORGIA exemplifies KLA’s leadership in the commu- cago and since then has grown to more than IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nications field and has warranted them the 34,000 clubs and 1.2 million members, world- Wednesday, June 24, 2015 coveted ‘‘Best Audio/Visual Provider in Michi- gan Award’’ on numerous occasions. wide. Rotary International has contributed to Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I many service projects on the local and global Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me scale and consistently worked toward the submit the following Proclamation: today in honoring KLA Laboratories for com- Whereas, Ms. Carrie Mae Pace-Williams elimination of polio, which is a major Rotary bining best business practices and a com- Thompson was born on December 10, 1920 in project. In forming your clubs, you gather to- mitted partnership with our community. I thank Taliaferro County, Georgia and this year she gether business and professional leaders, who them for their great work in our region and is celebrating a remarkable milestone reaching will strive to advance high ethical standards hope it will continue for many years to come. 95 years of age; and and dedicate themselves to humanitarian serv- Whereas, Ms. Pace-Williams Thompson has ice. Rotarians contribute to their communities f been blessed with a long, happy life, devoted through individual local chapters, such as the to God and credits it all to the Will of God; she COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF Levittown-Fairless Hills Club that each year is a strong woman of God and a sister in the RAYMOND SHELTON awards scholarships to local, high school Hall Order of Eastern Stars; and graduates and takes part in the international Whereas, Ms. Pace-Williams Thompson is efforts. In so doing, you are upholding the Ro- celebrating her 95th Birthday with family mem- HON. ROBERT HURT tary International motto: Service Above Self. Again, congratulations to the Levittown- bers at this year’s Pace-Williams Family Re- OF VIRGINIA union in Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Fairless Hills Rotary Club for 60 years of com- Whereas, she celebrates a life of blessings IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity service and best wishes for continued as a Mother, Grandmother, Great Grand- Wednesday, June 24, 2015 success. mother, Great-Great Grandmother, friend, f community servant and leader; and Mr. HURT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I submit RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF Whereas, the Lord has been her Shepherd these remarks to commemorate the life of Buf- JANUSZ BORZUCHOWSKI throughout her 95 years and she prays daily falo Soldier Raymond Shelton of Halifax Coun- and leads by example serving as an advocate, ty, Virginia, who passed away June 12, 2015 faithful matriarch and a community leader; and at age 100. HON. MARCY KAPTUR OF OHIO Whereas, we are honored that she is cele- Raymond Shelton served as a medic in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brating her birthday today with family and 92nd Infantry Buffalo Division, the last seg- friends giving generations of loved ones the regated Army division and the only African- Wednesday, June 24, 2015 opportunity to give thanks and display their American division to fight in Europe during Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to love for the blessings that God has bestowed World War II. This division suffered 3,200 dev- recognize Janusz Borzuchowski of Bialystok, upon the Pace-Williams family; and astating casualties between August 1944 and Poland, who helped keep the flame of liberty Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the May 1945, as it fought to liberate Italy from alive in one of this country’s most important al- Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this Nazi occupation. Mr. Shelton served as a lies since the birth of the American Revolution. day to honor and recognize Ms. Pace-Williams chaplain assistant for an Army medical corps, As the 2016 election cycle roars into our tel- Thompson for an exemplary life which is an where he played music at services in the field, evision sets and permeates our conscious- inspiration to all; now therefore, I, HENRY C. fought in combat, guarded a German POW ness, I am pleased to be able to report from ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim June camp, and had the somber task of collecting time to time on the sometimes secret heroes 26th and December 10th, 2015 as Ms. Carrie personal belongings of deceased soldiers to whose lives we can all celebrate in the most Mae Pace-Williams Thompson Day in the 4th return to their families. bipartisan fashion. Congressional District of Georgia. Mr. Shelton was awarded four medals for Many of their stories we find in our civil and Proclaimed, this 26th day of June, 2015. his dedicated service: a good conduct medal, human rights movements, on our factory f the European-African-Middle Eastern Cam- floors, in our military and police, in our hospitals, and myriad other places—all bearing IN RECOGNITION OF KLA LABORA- paign Service Medal, American Service Medal, and World War II Victory Medal. In 1946, the stamp: MADE IN THE USA. TORIES’ 85TH ANNIVERSARY AND However, it is also important to remember GRAND OPENING OF THEIR NEW Shelton was honorably discharged as a tech corporal and later settled in Hampton, where those around the world who, while not sharing TECHNICAL CENTER IN DEAR- our sacred citizenship, do share our values— BORN he worked his way up from bag boy to store manager at the Bi-Lo Market. often at the greatest risk and greatest potential cost to themselves. HON. DEBBIE DINGELL He retired to South Boston with his wife, Janusz Borzuchowski was not quite six Mabel, but his service to others did not end OF MICHIGAN years old when his father, Lieutenant Tadeusz with his military career. In his retirement, he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Borzuchowski, was taken from their home by often visited nursing homes, sharing his love a Soviet Union then allied with Hitler’s Ger- Wednesday, June 24, 2015 of music by playing the piano and entertaining many. He, along with thousands of others of Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to residents with his stories. He was a pillar in Poland’s intelligencia, was murdered on Sta- recognize KLA Laboratories on their 85th anni- the community and will forever be remem- lin’s orders in Katyn Forest. versary as well as for the opening of their new bered as a hero to South Boston and our As a young man, Janusz Borzuchowski be- facility in Dearborn, Michigan. As a Member of great nation for his compassion, dedication, came a civil engineer and well-known out- Congress it is both my privilege and honor to and patriotism. doorsman, teaching at the local university and recognize KLA for their dedication and service On the occasion of the passing of Raymond marrying a woman with whom he deeply fell in in the IT and communications field. Shelton, I ask that the members of this House love, Halina Dworakowska, who herself re- In today’s technological climate, a skilled of Representatives join with me and the com- turned to Poland very young after being born and dependable communication provider is an munity of South Boston, Virginia in honoring in Kazakhstan, where her parents had been invaluable asset. Over the course of 85 years, the memory of a great American hero. sent into exile by the Soviet regime.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:45 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JN8.001 E24JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2015 As the Polish motto, ‘‘For Our Freedom— would have directed the President to remove Raised near Atlanta in segregated schools, and Yours,’’ slowly resurrected itself from be- United States Armed Forces deployed to Iraq she would go on to graduate from Spelman hind the Iron Curtain, Janusz went on to be a or Syria on or after August 7, 2015. I appre- College, a historically black liberal arts college key clandestine figure in the Solidarity move- ciate the Congressman’s sustained work on for women and later received a master’s de- ment in Eastern Poland. Working out of Bialy- this issue. I continue to believe Congress gree from Atlanta University. stok, he was in charge of collecting money to should vote on a new Authorization for Use of Mrs. Goode arrived in Phoenix in the 1950s, support the cause—distributing in the process Military Force and have previously voted in where she would marry Mr. Calvin C. Goode. beautiful clandestine postage stamps for se- favor of revoking the existing AUMF. However, In her time in Phoenix, she was a tremendous cret sale among liberty’s partisans—and se- I am not comfortable requiring that the Presi- leader, serving as a City of Phoenix Council- cretly running the region’s printing press from dent remove troops in the short time frame woman for 22 years. She was passionately one of his apartments. provided in this legislation, especially given committed to strengthening education and did At the same time, his sister Agnieszka, who the difficult job those troops face in combating so through her work on the board of the Phoe- passed away three years ago, was a fabled ISIL and training our allies in Iraq and the re- nix Elementary School District and Phoenix physician in the Medical University of Bialystok gion. Union High School District, as well as a teach- who hid Solidarity movement fugitives from f er in the Roosevelt School District. Communist authorities—disguising them as Mrs. Goode was also a very active member patients in her hospital ward for infectious dis- TRIBUTE TO THE MCCORMICK FAMILY of several community boards, where she was eases. She was also the premier and pio- instrumental in providing basic amenities for neering figure in the largest city in north- several neighborhoods, such as paved roads, eastern Poland in the fight against HIV/AIDS. HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. streetlights, and a library. OF GEORGIA Just last year, Bialystok named a local park Mr. Speaker, Georgia Goode was a pillar of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES after Agnieszka in recognition of her vast fol- the Phoenix community. Her lifelong commit- lowing of well-wishers and her many medical, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 ment to education, building strong neighbor- social, and political contributions to Poland. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I hoods, and mentoring those around her will Agnieszka’s passing was followed last year submit the following Proclamation: live on. I am deeply honored to recognize by that of Janusz’s oldest daughter, Dorota, Whereas, the arrival of John Dominy and Georgie Goode’s storied life. She will be an architect in Warsaw who was very well his two sons Tom Ball and Abraham McCor- missed by many, but her impact on our com- known for her designing of the interiors of mick to America in 1830 began the McCor- munities will endure for generations to come. some of the most famous gambling casinos in mick family lineage which has blessed us with Poland’s capital. His other daughter, Polish descendants that have helped to shape our f American Congress Washington Director Dr. nation; and Barbara Borzuchowski Andersen, is one of the Whereas, the McCormick Family has pro- HONORING THE GRAND OPENING Polish American community advocates best duced many well respected citizens, and the OF THE PALM BEACH RENEW- known for her work with both Congress and patriarchs and matriarchs of the McCormick ABLE ENERGY FACILITY 2 the White House. family are pillars of strength that have touched Unfortunately Janusz—a devoted husband, the lives of many; and HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH father, brother and advocate for liberty—is Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congres- himself now facing major health problems. I sional District of Georgia, we are honored to OF FLORIDA cannot think of a better tribute to him now have members of the McCormick family for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES than to salute him: ‘‘W imie¸ Boga za Nasza¸ i they are some of our most honorable citizens Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Wasza¸ Wolnos´c´’’—thanking God, for our free- in our District; and dom, yours, and that of people around the Whereas, family is one of the most honored Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to world. and cherished institutions in the world and we recognize the Solid Waste Authority of Palm f take pride in knowing that families such as the Beach County as they open the Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 2. Today, the facil- PERSONAL EXPLANATION McCormick family have set aside this time to fellowship with each other, honor one another ity will celebrate its public grand opening as and to pass along history to each other the most environmentally friendly waste-to-en- HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD through their family reunion in DeKalb County, ergy power plant in North America. It is also OF CALIFORNIA Georgia; and the first waste-to-energy power plant built in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the the United States in more than 15 years. As Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this a member of Congress representing Palm day to honor and recognize the McCormick Beach County, I am proud to recognize the Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I was family; now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ County’s commitment to alternative forms of unavoidably detained due to a delayed flight JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim August 1, energy and reducing the accumulation of and was not present for two roll call votes on 2015 as McCormick Family Reunion Day in waste. Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Had I been present, the 4th Congressional District of Georgia. The Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility I would have voted in this manner: Proclaimed, this 1st day of August, 2015. 2 will reduce our reliance on the County’s Rollcall Vote # 376—Protecting Seniors’ Ac- f landfill by up to 90 percent while providing cess to Medicare Act of 2015—‘‘no.’’ enough energy to power an estimated 44,000 Rollcall Vote # 377—Domain Openness IN RECOGNITION OF GEORGIE homes and businesses. Each year, this facility Through Continued Oversight Matters Act of GOODE 2015—‘‘yes.’’ will process over one million tons of post-recy- Rollcall Vote # 378—TSCA Modernization HON. RUBEN GALLEGO cled waste as well as recycle an estimated Act—‘‘yes.’’ 27,000 tons of metal. Not only will the Palm OF ARIZONA Beach Renewable Energy Facility 2 repurpose f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our waste, but it will do so in an efficient way PERSONAL EXPLANATION Wednesday, June 24, 2015 using advanced air pollution controls and Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to water conservation measures. HON. JOHN C. CARNEY, JR. recognize Mrs. Georgie Goode, a longtime I especially look forward to visiting the facili- OF DELAWARE Phoenix educator, and community activist, ty’s Education Center. This Center will provide countless opportunities to educate our stu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who passed away recently at the age of 87. Born to Horace H.S. and Georgia Stroud in dents and the greater public on the benefits of Wednesday, June 24, 2015 1928, Mrs. Goode led a remarkable life that preserving our environment and investing in Mr. CARNEY. Mr. Speaker, I wish to clarify can serve as an example to young people in innovative energy solutions. my position on the vote cast for H. Con. Res. our communities. She was a Phoenix treas- I congratulate the Solid Waste Authority of 55 (Roll no. 371). ure—an educator, school board leader, activ- Palm Beach County, its partners, and its em- On June 17, 2015 I voted against Rep- ist, mother and grandmother who inspired our ployees on this momentous occasion and resentative MCGOVERN’s Resolution which community in countless, immeasurable ways. honor them.

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ROD BLUM By focusing on economic growth and help- He was then asked to document the 1983 OF IOWA ing the communities in which they are in- Conference of Liberators, which brought to- volved, Pioneer has built a strong reputation. gether men and women from across the world IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This company will continue expanding and who had played a role in liberating Nazi con- Thursday, June 18, 2015 practicing smart business tactics that will bring centration camps. The resulting work, To Bear Mr. BLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sup- about more jobs and enrich the lives of Tex- Witness, brought the Department critical ac- port of the wellbeing of seniors in my district. ans and many others. Pioneer has brought claim, winning an Emmy in 1983. The House passed H.R. 1190, which would pride to the 24th district of Texas and con- From the 1990s until today, Mr. Hankin con- repeal provisions in the Patient Protection and tinues to be a positive influence in the state tinued to approach the Department’s use of Affordable Care Act, more commonly known and our country. various forms of media with great innovation. as ObamaCare, to create an unelected Inde- Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to recognize Among many other projects, he produced pendent Patient Advisory Board (IPAB) to de- Pioneer Natural Resources as a member of emergency PSAs for victims of Hurricane termine Medicare benefits. the Forbes 500 list. I ask all of my distin- Katrina, and Up From Zero, a program docu- Currently, ObamaCare grants the IPAB the guished colleagues to join me in celebrating menting the heroic workers in New York City authority to unilaterally cut Medicare spending, such an accomplishment. who reclaimed and recovered the World Trade risking the solvency and stability of the pro- f Center site. Considered by Mr. Hankin to be gram, without an Act of Congress. Simply put, one of the Department’s crowning achieve- the unelected and unaccountable Washington TRIBUTE TO STANLEY HANKIN ments, Up From Zero won numerous awards, bureaucrats, not patients and doctors, control including the coveted CINE Golden Eagle the level of benefits at the most important HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Award. His most recent plans include making health care system for seniors. OF MARYLAND video-streaming a regular component of the Like millions of seniors, my late mother de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Department’s events and maintaining the pended on Medicare for quality health care to Wednesday, June 24, 2015 standard of excellence expected of the De- meet her needs during her golden years. Be- partment’s television facility. cause this issue is so personal to me, I am Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Whether he was training Department em- proud to join Representative ROE (R–TN) and to salute the career of a distinguished public ployees on how to better communicate the 233 other bipartisan cosponsors in the House servant, Stanley Hankin, after a remarkable 53 goals of their new programs and initiatives or to vote in favor of this critical legislation. years of service to our country. On July 3, producing PSAs to help the unemployed, at- I look forward to working with my colleagues 2015, Mr. Hankin will be retiring from the U.S. risk youth, or veterans suffering from Post- in the House to protect Medicare for today’s Department of Labor, leaving a legacy of ex- Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mr. Hankin always seniors, while providing a fiscally sound pro- traordinary dedication to the Department and has supported the mission of the Department gram to assist future generations. Our seniors to the American worker. to assist and protect the rights of American deserve the best health care, and the right to Mr. Hankin arrived at the U.S. Department workers. Over the course of his career, he make their own choices and not rely on unac- of Labor in 1962 as a graduate student at the produced or directed more than 1000 video countable executive appointments to make de- University of Maryland. He began in the Divi- programs and projects. cisions for them. sion of State and Federal Relations within the Through his leadership, infectious energy, I urge my colleagues in the Senate to sup- Bureau of Employment Security, where he de- and enthusiasm, Mr. Hankin has inspired a port the bipartisan Protecting Seniors’ Access veloped national training programs for workers standard of excellence in the creative dis- to Medicare Act of 2015 and the repeal of the in the State Employment Security system. At ciplines throughout the Department of Labor. IPAB. that time, videotape technology was just being A truly remarkable and accomplished public introduced, although its uses were largely un- f servant, he has received well-deserved rec- known within the government. Using his initia- ognition and the love and respect of employ- CONGRATULATING PIONEER NAT- tive and foresight, Mr. Hankin transformed ees throughout the decades. URAL RESOURCES ON EARNING video into an integral part of the Department’s I ask my colleagues to join me in expressing PLACEMENT ON THE FORTUNE strategy to convey its messages to the Amer- our deepest gratitude and appreciation to 500 LIST ican public. Stanley Hankin for his 53 years of outstanding As an innovator and forward-thinker, Mr. service to our country. Hankin’s talents as an Audiovisual Producer HON. KENNY MARCHANT f OF TEXAS were well-known. He ran nationwide training A TRIBUTE TO PAMELA THIEVON— IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES workshops on how to videotape and produce programs, and he began videotaping signifi- DECADES OF SERVICE Wednesday, June 24, 2015 cant meetings and sending the recordings to Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today employees in the field. Mr. Hankin also per- HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN to recognize Pioneer Natural Resources of Ir- suaded the Job Corps and the Bureau of Ap- OF NEW JERSEY ving, Texas, on having a successful fiscal year prenticeship to utilize video PSAs as tools for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and joining an elite group of businesses on promoting their good work. After Jobs Corps the Fortune 500 list. began to collaborate with the National Football Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Pioneer is a strong and driven company set League, Mr. Hankin produced the first in- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, Mem- on providing oil and natural gas to the world. house Department of Labor PSA, which fea- bers of this House come from all backgrounds, They work to meet the needs and demands of tured Rosey Grier and Ron Jaworski of the walks of life, and political philosophies. We are the oil and natural gas market that drives Philadelphia Eagles and Franco Harris of the truly a diverse group. However, each and much of the energy industry. Pioneer has pro- Pittsburgh Steelers. every one of us has at least one thing in com- vided many years of stable economic growth, Mr. Hankin continued his work with video mon—the desire to provide quality service to producing jobs and opportunities worldwide. It into the 1970s, a period when the technology the hundreds of thousands of constituents who is an incredibly active and enriching company, was gaining popularity. During this time, he call us ‘‘Representative.’’ and I am honored to have such a business began efforts to use video as a means of My predecessor, the late Representative within the 24th district of Texas. communicating with workers, and also started Dean A. Gallo, established a well-earned rep- This company was not built overnight. Pio- a program to coach Department of Labor ex- utation for prompt and accurate constituent neer came to be by hardworking individuals ecutives for on-camera appearances and inter- service, helping thousands of New Jersey resi- and tactical strategic intelligent business ma- views. In the 1980s, when the Department of dents over his two decades of service in Con- neuvers. With large oil and natural gas oper- Labor was given a fully operational Ampex gress. I would like to think that I have been ations, its economic impact is felt far and Television studio, Mr. Hankin seized the op- successful in emulating Dean’s stellar record. wide. But its positive impact on local commu- portunity. Before long, he was producing There is no mystery about this continuity nities is just as meaningful. Pioneer’s employ- award-winning programs for both employees and I would like to identify and pay tribute to

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In this important IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES capacity, she has helped thousands of fami- Wednesday, June 24, 2015 lies, taxpayers, veterans, citizen organizations HON. DONNA F. EDWARDS and service groups in their daily struggle to OF MARYLAND Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on work through the federal bureaucracy. I take IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2015, I was unable to be present for all votes due to multiple flight delays. casework—resolving your problems with the Wednesday, June 24, 2015 federal government—very seriously and work If present, I would have voted accordingly enormously hard to get you the answers you Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I on the following votes: deserve. Pam helps me to ensure that con- reintroduced the Stop Overdose Stat (S.O.S.) H.R. 1190, Protecting Seniors’ Access to stituents are heard and are given an adequate Act, legislation that will curb the nation’s grow- Medicare Act—Aye. response in a timely manner. ing opioid overdose rates. H.R. 805, Domain Openness Through Con- In addition, over the past two decades Pam Joined by Sen. JACK REED of Rhode Island, tinued Oversight Matters (DOTCOM) Act— has mentored dozens of caseworkers and field our legislation will establish a grant program Aye. staff, making an indelible impression on their that funds efforts to educate and train the pub- H.R. 2576, TSCA Modernization Act—Aye. careers and, indeed, their lives. Just as impor- lic, first responders, and caregivers of those f tant, she has provided responsible and sound at-risk of overdose on how to administer PERSONAL EXPLANATION advice to me as I work to serve the diverse naloxone, a drug that reverses the effects of communities of the 11th Congressional Dis- heroin and opioid overdoses until proper med- trict. ical care can be provided. HON. JUDY CHU Of course, retirement itself is a great gift. We remain encouraged that this important OF CALIFORNIA After decades of selfless effort, Pamela legislation can be funded during the Fiscal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Year 2016 appropriations cycle, a reflection of Thievon will retire at month’s end. She cer- Wednesday, June 24, 2015 tainly earned this new chapter in her life. We the Obama Administration’s priority to expand will miss her, but hope she will enjoy her naloxone access across our nation. Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Mr. Speaker, ‘‘golden years’’ surrounded by family and Since I first introduced this bill in 2009, on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, I was unable to friends. nearly 140,000 Americans have died from vote due to travel delays. Had I been present I am confident that my friend, Dean Gallo, opioid related deaths, including more than on the House floor, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ would join me in uttering a heartfelt, ‘‘thank 4,000 from my home state of Maryland. on roll call No. 376, final passage of H.R. you’’ to Mrs. Pamela Thievon. I thank Sen. REED for leading this effort on 1190, the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medi- f the Senate side, committing to the idea that care Act of 2015. I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on Washington lawmakers have a responsibility roll call No. 377, H.R. 805, the Domain Open- PERSONAL EXPLANATION to fund proven programs that make a real dif- ness Through Continued Oversight Matters ference in treating and preventing overdose, Act of 2015, and ‘‘aye’’ on roll call No. 378, HON. ZOE LOFGREN and ultimately saving lives. H.R. 2576, TSCA Modernization Act of 2015. OF CALIFORNIA And while I understand that there is much f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES work to be done in order to address substance abuse before it gets to the point of overdose, TRIBUTE TO MS. PHYLLIS DANIEL Wednesday, June 24, 2015 each year hundreds of Maryland families and Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I tens of thousands of American families need HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. was unavoidably detained from voting when immediate assistance. OF GEORGIA my D.C. bound flight was diverted to Rich- I urge my colleagues on both sides of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aisle to cosponsor this important and much mond, VA due to the severe weather in this Wednesday, June 24, 2015 region. Had I been present, I would have needed piece of legislation. voted as follows: f Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Rollcall #376: ‘‘no.’’ submit the following Proclamation: Rollcall #377: ‘‘no.’’ HONORING THE OLDENBURG INDI- Whereas, Thirty five years ago a virtuous Rollcall #378: ‘‘yes.’’ ANA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPART- woman of God accepted her calling to serve MENT’S 150 YEARS OF SERVICE f as a teacher, administrator and principal; and Whereas, Ms. Phyllis E. Daniel has en- PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. LUKE MESSER hanced the academic curriculum of Public OF INDIANA Schools in DeKalb County, Georgia and has HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES increased the good will of the schools in my district. Her work resonates throughout the OF TEXAS Wednesday, June 24, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community and she has created a legacy for Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to students through scholarships and servitude; Wednesday, June 24, 2015 honor the Oldenburg Indiana Volunteer Fire and Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, my Department’s 150 years of service to the com- Whereas, this phenomenal woman has vote was not recorded on Rollcall #376 on munity. shared her time and talents as a friend, a fear- H.R. 1190, Protecting Seniors’ Access to Being a volunteer firefighter is a special call- less leader and a servant to ensure that all Medicare Act. I was not present for this vote ing. These brave men and women who serve students receive the best education and skills due to travel in Texas at the ICE detention fa- obviously don’t do it for the money. They vol- to become outstanding leaders of our commu- cilities and subsequent flight delay. I intended unteer for this job because they love their nities and nation; and to vote ‘‘no.’’ community and want to give back. Whereas, Ms. Phyllis E. Daniel is a corner- Mr. Speaker, my vote was not recorded on Firefighters put their lives on the line every stone in our community who has enhanced Rollcall #377 on H.R. 805, Domain Openness day to protect their neighbors. And, for that, the lives of thousands for the betterment of my Through Continued Oversight Matters their community owes them a tremendous District and our Nation; and (DOTCOM) Act of 2015. I was not present for debt of gratitude. Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the this vote due to travel in Texas at the ICE de- It is my privilege to recognize Oldenburg’s Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this tention facilities and subsequent flight delay. 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in her new endeavors; now therefore, I, HENRY On Passage of H.R. 805—Domain Open- COMMENDING THE NORTH ATTLE- C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim ness Through Continued Oversight Matters BORO POLICE DEPARTMENT AND May 26, 2015 as Ms. Phyllis E. Daniel Day in Act of 2015 (Roll Call Vote #377), had I been CHIEF JOHN REILLY the 4th Congressional District. present I would have voted yes. Proclaimed, this 26th day of May, 2015. On Passage of H.R. 2576—TSCA Mod- HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY III f ernization Act of 2015 (Roll Call Vote #378), OF MASSACHUSETTS 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HERO had I been present I would have voted yes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CAMPAIGN Wednesday, June 24, 2015 f Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF commend the North Attleboro Police Depart- OF NEW JERSEY ADDISON, TEXAS ON THIRTY ment and Chief John Reilly on achieving ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES YEARS OF ADDISON KABOOM creditation and demonstrating the department Wednesday, June 24, 2015 TOWN! goes above and beyond state and national standards. Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I come to the Under the strong leadership of Chief Reilly, floor to recognize the 15th Anniversary of the HON. KENNY MARCHANT the department has revamped their policies John R. Elliot HERO Campaign for Designated and practices to come in compliance with the Drivers. OF TEXAS requirements of the Massachusetts Police Ac- The HERO Campaign was created by Bill IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES creditation Commission. and Muriel Elliot in honor of their son John, a For two years, the entire department worked Naval Academy graduate, that seeks to end Wednesday, June 24, 2015 together to ensure that they met the highest drunken driving tragedies nationwide by pro- possible standards in their service to the town moting the use of safe and sober designated Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today of North Attleboro. This is no small feat, nor is drivers. This campaign, which began as a rein recognition of the city of Addison, Texas, lo- it an easy task for a department facing budget sult of the death of John at the hands of a cated in my Congressional district, for this cuts. drunk driver who was arrested and released year’s Addison Kaboom Town! fireworks show. Earning this recognition is about more than while still intoxicated, resulted in the enact- July 3rd marks the 30th consecutive fireworks the preparation and readiness of the North At- ment of John’s Law which allows police to show for the town, which is expected to draw tleboro Police Department, it’s about guaran- hold a driver’s vehicle for up to 12 hours if over 500,000 spectators, a remarkable accom- teeing their officers are committed to the safe- they are arrested for driving while under the plishment as Addison is home to 19,000 resi- ty and protection of their community. influence. dents and is only 4.4 sq miles. With each traffic stop and every distress Since the organization’s founding in 2000, Addison Kaboom Town! began in 1985 and call, our police officers face a challenging, of- the HERO Campaign has organized more has quickly grown into the nationally renowned tentimes evolving situation with courage and than 100,000 designated drivers to end drunk event it is today. Addison Kaboom Town! has bravery. driving and has extended its reach to over received accolades from the American Pyro- They never ask who is calling for their help seven states, from Massachusetts to Ken- technics Associations, USA Today, the Wall or whether their service is necessary. Instead, tucky, through its partnerships with the NFL they race to the scene and risk their safety for and NASCAR. In 2005, I was a co-sponsor of Street Journal, and AOL, each naming it one of the top fireworks shows in the country. The that of the community. H.R. 3—the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Effi- Thank you Chief Reilly and your entire force fireworks show has been simulcast over Dal- cient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy For for your work day and night to ensure that our las-Fort Worth radio, which broadcasts a Users (SAFETEA-LU) that included this need- citizens can walk around North Attleboro music program that accompanies the fire- ed provision and ensured John’s legacy would knowing you will always answer their call. works. live on through the protection of drivers across f the nation In addition to the fireworks show, this year Finally, I would like to extend my apprecia- will also feature the Addison Airport Air Show THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF GRACE tion to Bill and Muriel for their many years of in addition to live performances by the 36th In- LEE BOGGS hard work on this very important issue. The fantry Division Band, Rhythm and Boots, and strength they have shown in turning tragedy the Dallas Wind Symphony. Addison Kaboom HON. DEBBIE DINGELL into a worthwhile cause is a testament to their Town! is truly a remarkable fixture of the Dal- OF MICHIGAN son’s memory and the noble and needed las-Fort Worth Metroplex, and the display of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cause to end drunk driving. patriotism from Addison and the plethora of Wednesday, June 24, 2015 f visitors it attracts is second to none. I look forward to this year’s celebration as well as its Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to PERSONAL EXPLANATION continued success into the future. recognize Mrs. Grace Lee Boggs who will celebrate her 100th birthday on June 27, 2015. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congres- As a Member of Congress it is both my privi- HON. ANN WAGNER sional District of Texas, I ask all my distin- OF MISSOURI lege and honor to recognize Mrs. Boggs for guished colleagues to join me in honoring the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her service and contributions to the cause of 30th anniversary of Addison Kaboom Town! civil rights throughout the 20th and 21st cen- Wednesday, June 24, 2015 turies. Mrs. WAGNER. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, f Born to Chinese immigrants in Providence, June 23, 2015, my family and I said goodbye Rhode Island, Mrs. Boggs graduated from to a remarkable woman, my mother-in-law, PERSONAL EXPLANATION Barnard College in 1935 before going on to Loretto Wagner. While she will be greatly receive her Ph.D. in philosophy from Bryn missed, we are comforted in knowing that she Mawr College in 1940. Mrs. Boggs moved to lived a full and blessed life as a voice for the HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO Detroit in 1953 and immediately identified with voiceless, and is now in Jesus’ embrace as OF CALIFORNIA issues facing the city’s African American popu- his good and faithful servant. lation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Due to the extraordinary nature of this In an era known for the greatest civil rights event, I was unable to be in Washington, D.C. Wednesday, June 24, 2015 advancements in our nation’s history, Grace and vote on legislative business during this Lee Boggs became an indispensible ally. Her time. Had I been present, I would have voted Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Tues- unique approach to the power struggle affect- in the following manner: day, June 23, 2015, I was absent during roll ing minorities and women in the middle of the On Passage of H.R. 1190—Protecting Sen- call vote #376. Had I been present, I would 20th century stood out as innovative even iors’ Access to Medicare Act of 2015 (Roll Call have voted ‘‘NO’’ on passage of H.R. 1190, amongst the leading civil rights thinkers of the Vote #376), had I been present I would have the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare time. At the core of Mrs. Boggs understanding voted yes. Act of 2015. of social relations is the idea that small groups

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:45 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JN8.022 E24JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E966 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2015 of people working together are the key to partners in the P5+1, as they have worked Let us work together to ensure that we choose bringing about social change, as opposed to diligently to reach a framework agreement that neither ‘‘no deal’’ nor ‘‘a bad deal,’’ but a the idea that total revolution is the only option. will halt Iran’s ability to develop a nuclear strong deal that denies the Iranians all paths Mrs. Boggs’ belief in starting with localized weapon. We must ensure that any agreement to a nuclear weapon. change is one which all Americans can sup- reached has as its aim a framework that al- f port, as our nation was founded on the idea of lows for unobstructed verification and enforce- change coming from the bottom, rather than ability. Such an agreement is not only in our KILLEN’S KNOWS BRISKET the top. best interest, but also in the best interest of Mrs. Boggs’ legacy in Detroit has been en- the region at-large. We need such a frame- HON. PETE OLSON shrined in The James & Grace Lee Boggs work because it is no secret that the Iranians OF TEXAS School, the Boggs Center, and programs like have engaged, over the years, in deceitful ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Detroit Summer, which brings members of tions that are cause for much concern. This Wednesday, June 24, 2015 all ages and backgrounds together to think reality of course does not mean that we creatively about the problems their commu- should not engage fully in negotiations, but Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nities face and fulfilling the dream of making simply, that we must weave this reality into congratulate Killen’s Barbeque in Pearland for positive change one small group at a time. our final agreement. Buyers beware, Mr. being named one of the top barbeque destina- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Speaker. tions in the country. The Food Network finally today in honoring Mrs. Boggs for her service It is my belief that as we move closer to a recognized what Pearland residents have to our community and her leadership in ad- final agreement, we must ensure that Iran al- known since Chef Ronnie Killen opened his vancing the rights of all Americans. She has lows United Nations’ inspectors the necessary doors. made an indelible mark on our nation for and sufficient access to nuclear sites. This A new Food Network series, ‘‘Top 5 Res- which we owe a tremendous debt of gratitude. must include military sites. Along similar lines, taurants,’’ named Killen’s Barbeque the sec- f we must be allowed a full accounting of Iran’s ond best barbeque restaurant in the nation for previous efforts at weaponization. In knowing its delicious smoked brisket. After millions of IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVER- their past progress, we will be better able to fan recommendations, our hometown SARY OF CENTER WEST MIS- discern their compliance with the agreement. barbeque hero’s brisket came second only to SIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH These factors are essential if we are to deter- a pork rib joint in Memphis. Killen’s brisket is mine whether Iran is meeting its obligations. truly the best of the best. I can’t wait to get HON. MIKE ROGERS Although these elements are needed, we back to Texas and order up some delicious OF ALABAMA must also have a strong mechanism that al- brisket! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lows sanctions to be re-imposed should Iran On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- Wednesday, June 24, 2015 violate the agreement. The political calculus of sional District of Texas, congratulations to the reimposing sanctions could be quite difficult entire team at Killen’s Barbeque on being rec- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I and, therefore, it is not enough that sanctions ognized as a top barbeque destination in ask for the House’s attention today to recog- be able to be ‘‘snapped back,’’ but we must America. nize the 100th anniversary of Center West also ensure that any sanctions in place now Missionary Baptist Church in Delta, Alabama, f are lifted gently and deliberately. We cannot located in Randolph County. lose sight of the fact that Iran continues to STATEMENT ON INTRODUCTION OF The church was founded on July 11, 1915 fund terrorist organizations the world over. Any A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR under Rev. B.W. Matthews. sanctions relief will undoubtedly increase their SUBSTANTIVE DIALOGUE, WITH- The original church building was built in OUT PRECONDITIONS, IN ORDER 1915 and burned in 1946. It was rebuilt that ability to fund such organizations. The final deal must spell out the immediate con- TO ADDRESS TIBETAN GRIEV- same year in the same location. In 1973, a ANCES AND SECURE A NEGO- new more modern building was constructed sequences for Iran should it violate the agreement, and sanctions must only be reduced TIATED AGREEMENT FOR THE across the road where services are still held TIBETAN PEOPLE today. when Iran provides unequivocal proof of com- On July 11th, the congregation will gather to pliance with the negotiated agreement. Furthermore, this ought to be clear as day commemorate their 100th anniversary. Former HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL to all involved—any agreement must block OF NEW YORK pastors, leaders and members will join the Iran’s path to a nuclear weapon not for a year, present Center West family to reminisce about IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not for five years, but for decades to come. It the past and prepare for the future in this rural Wednesday, June 24, 2015 concerns me that Iran’s breakout time will be community focused on God’s word. just a matter of days after twelve or thirteen Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing introduce this resolution along with my friends this milestone for Center West Missionary years. It is important to remember that should and colleagues Representatives MATT SALM- Baptist Church and congratulate them all on we need to re-impose sanctions that we will ON, NANCY PELOSI, JOSEPH R. PITTS, JAMES P. their 100th anniversary. certainly need more than a few days to do so. Any deal worth signing, therefore, must man- MCGOVERN, YVETTE D. CLARKE, STEVE f date that Iran demonstrate that it has entirely CHABOT, ALAN GRAYSON, GERALD CONNOLLY, THE NUCLEAR NEGOTIATIONS abandoned its desire for nuclear weapons ca- ALBIO SIRES, ALCEE L. HASTINGS, MICHAEL E. BETWEEN THE P5+1 AND IRAN pabilities. CAPUANO, SHEILA JACKSON LEE, JOHN LEWIS, Similarly, a final deal must insist that Iran DONALD S. BEYER, Jr., BETTY MCCOLLUM, HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS dismantle its nuclear infrastructure. Allowing SCOTT DESJARLAIS, DAVID N. CICILLINE, ALAN S. LOWENTHAL, JARED POLIS, BRAD SHERMAN, OF FLORIDA such infrastructure to remain simply courts MICHAEL M. HONDA, REID J. RIBBLE, CHARLES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trouble further down the road. Should Iran’s nuclear infrastructure remain in place, it will be B. RANGEL, ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, DANA ROHR- Wednesday, June 24, 2015 far too easy for Iran to not only skirt its re- ABACHER, KATHERINE M. CLARK, TRENT Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sponsibilities under the agreement, but to rein- FRANKS, and AMI BERA. highlight the ongoing negotiations between the vest in its nuclear weapons ambitions quickly This resolution calls for meaningful dialogue P5+1 and Iran concerning Iran’s nuclear and meaningfully. and a negotiated settlement for the people of weapons program. In today’s polarized envi- Mr. Speaker, I applaud President Obama Tibet and acknowledges the contributions of ronment there are few areas where we can all and Secretary Kerry for working diligently to His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama in advance reach agreement, but certainly Democrats and find a diplomatic solution that stops Iran from of his 80th birthday. The 14th Dalai Lama has Republicans alike can agree that Iran must not obtaining a nuclear weapon. The United tirelessly promoted, through peaceful means, be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. I be- States must certainly continue to negotiate genuine autonomy for the people of Tibet. lieve that every single pathway available to from a position of strength. Such a position is Throughout his life, His Holiness, the 14th Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon must be com- clearly strengthened when Congress continues Dalai Lama, has championed greater under- pletely blocked. to weigh in on what a final agreement must standing, harmony and respect among all reli- I commend the efforts of President Obama entail. At the end of the day, however, I do be- gious faiths. As the spiritual and temporal and Secretary of State Kerry, as well as our lieve that no deal is better than a bad deal. leader of the Tibetan people, he has been a

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OF MISSOURI teau, to promote democracy among the Ti- Before dedicating his career to Georgia’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES betan people, and to champion non-violent convenience store industry, Mr. Jim Tudor Wednesday, June 24, 2015 conflict resolution. With this resolution, we re- worked for nine years at 7-Eleven, followed by affirm the unwavering friendship between the two years of committed service in the United Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Tibetan people and the United States and call States Army. He is also a 1972 graduate from ognize and honor Judge Dan Conklin’s 29 on the government of the United States to up- the University of Cincinnati. years of service with Missouri’s 31st Circuit Court in Greene County. hold its commitment to preserving the human In 2000, Jim Tudor was honored with the rights, political and religious freedom of the Judge Conklin was elected Circuit 31, Divi- Liberty Award from Brown & Williamson, a sion 3 judge in 2004 after serving as an asso- people of Tibet. Additionally, it calls on the now-retired American tobacco company re- People’s Republic of China to enter into ciate circuit judge since 1987. The great work sponsible for producing many of the United and contributions to the judicial system and meaningful dialogue with the Dalai Lama and States’ popular cigarette brands. Jim has also his representatives, without any preconditions, community have not gone unrecognized, dem- received various Pigeon Awards presented by onstrated with his 2010 re-election and getting in order to produce negotiated settlement for The Pigeon Committee, a group of fellow the Tibetan people. 78 percent of the vote. Prior to his time with Georgia lobbyists. Namely, in 2012, Jim re- the 31st Circuit, Judge Conklin was the Re- I encourage my colleagues to join me in ceived the annual Pigeon Award for his work supporting this resolution. public, Mo., city attorney and worked as a towards the legalization of Sunday alcohol partner in a private practice, Conklin, Holden f sales in Georgia. Mr. Tudor was again recog- and Wagner. nized by James Magazine as one of the Top RECOGNIZING JIM TUDOR Judge Conklin is known for his passion for 10 Lobbyists and Associations in Georgia for the court, and he is respected far and wide for three consecutive years, 2012, 2013 and it. Colleagues and attorneys have all men- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. 2014. tioned the humor he brings to the bench. He OF GEORGIA Aside from his notable career and presence has been dedicated to improving the quality IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the Georgia Association of Convenience and speed of the legal system, putting in 45 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Stores, Jim maintains a strong presence in the weeks per year for jury trials. Judge Conklin Covington Rotary, and, previously, the South Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I has no plans of slowing down as he ap- Dekalb Rotary. Within his community he acts proaches his 70th birthday, and plans to con- rise to recognize and thank Jim Tudor with the as an active mentor and leader, dedicating his Georgia Association of Convenience Stores tinue his record of service with a transition time to the Georgia Youth Assembly and The back to private practice. who is retiring this week after 29 years of out- YMCA, amongst various other youth groups. standing service to the people of Georgia. I urge my colleagues to join me in thanking Jim is also a devout Christian and has served Judge Dan Conklin for his decades of service Jim and his wife Sandra Tudor have 4 chil- in various leadership roles in his church. dren, James, Kelly, Bobby & Bill, and 5 grand- to Greene County and the State of Missouri. Jim and his wife, Sandra Tudor, have four children. I wish him all the very best in his future children—James, Kelly, Bobby and Bill—and In addition to working for 29 years on behalf endeavors. five grandchildren to whom Jim, known better of Georgia consumers at the Georgia Associa- f (more affectionately?) as ‘‘Poppy’’ to his tion of Convenience Stores, Jim worked for 7- grandkids, refers to as ‘‘the reward you get for INTRODUCTION OF LAW ENFORCE- Eleven for nine years and served his country not killing your children’’. Upon retirement, MENT TRUST AND INTEGRITY as a member of the U.S. Army for two years. Georgia natives Jim and Sandra Tudor plan to ACT OF 2015 An active member of my community, Jim roam the countryside in their beloved retro- donated his time through the Covington Rotary style 2015 Mellow Yellow Winnebago. HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. and previously the South Dekalb Rotary. OF MICHIGAN Over the years Jim has received a number Over the past three decades, James E. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of awards, including the Liberty Award from Tudor has been a crucial and unforgettable Brown & Williamson in 2000 and various Pi- part of the Georgia Association of Conven- Wednesday, June 24, 2015 geon Awards from The Pigeon Committee—a ience Stores. His service in and out of the Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of workplace has left a lasting impact, and I am group of fellow lobbyists for the State of Geor- myself and Ms. JACKSON LEE, I am pleased to gia. pleased to have had the opportunity to meet introduce the Law Enforcement Trust and In- Jim was recognized by James Magazine as such a devoted Georgia citizen. A leader, tegrity Act of 2015, along with additional co- one of the Top Ten Lobbyists or Trade Orga- mentor, veteran and friend—Jim, on behalf of sponsors. This legislation has a history of sup- nizations for 3 straight years: 2012–2013– the Georgia community, I offer the sincerest port by both police and civil rights organiza- 2014. thank you and best wishes on your retirement. tions around the country and is focused on He gives back to his community and has building trust between law enforcement agen- been extremely active with Georgia Youth As- f cies, officials and the people they serve. sembly, the YMCA, and various other youth OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL Over the past two decades, tensions be- groups as a mentor and leader. DEBT tween police and communities of color have Upon retirement, Jim and Sandra plan to grown as allegations of bias-based policing by roam the countryside in their retro-style 2015 law enforcement agents, sometimes supported Mellow Yellow Winnebago. HON. MIKE COFFMAN by data collection efforts and video evidence, I wish Jim, Sandra, and the entire Tudor OF COLORADO have increased in number and frequency. family lots of happiness as they embark on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Since the tragic police-involved shooting of Mi- this new adventure. Wednesday, June 24, 2015 chael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, there has f been public outcry for Congressional action to Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January address police accountability and public safety HONORING JAMES ‘‘JIM’’ E. TUDOR 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- issues through the adoption of substantive law fice, the national debt was enforcement policy reforms. HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND $10,626,877,048,913.08. Despite the fact that the majority of law en- OF GEORGIA Today, it is $18,152,658,501,837.30. We’ve forcement officers perform their duties profes- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES added $7,525,781,452,924.22 to our debt in 6 sionally and without bias, the relationship be- years. This is over $7.5 trillion in debt our na- tween the police and some of minority com- Wednesday, June 24, 2015 tion, our economy, and our children could munities has deteriorated to such a degree Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, it is have avoided with a balanced budget amend- that federal action is required to begin ad- with great pleasure that I honor today a dedi- ment. dressing the issue. With recent Washington

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Dr. Martin’s long career in public serv- The Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity self in supporting legislation that initiates the ice reveals her dedication to the betterment of Act is designed to provide incentives for local reforms necessary to restore public trust and the State of Michigan and her capacity to in- police organizations to voluntarily adopt stand- accountability to law enforcement. spire others to achieve academic excellence. ards to ensure that incidents of deadly force or f Dr. Martin’s passion for higher education misconduct will be minimized through appro- began when she worked as an administrator priate management and training protocols and PERSONAL EXPLANATION at Grand Valley State University. For 18 years, properly investigated, should they occur. The she worked in several faculty and administra- bill authorizes the Department of Justice to HON. DAVID W. JOLLY tive positions, including Assistant and Asso- work cooperatively with independent accredita- OF FLORIDA ciate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Spe- tion, law enforcement and community-based IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cial Assistant to the Provost, and Executive organizations to further develop and refine ac- Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. Wednesday, June 24, 2015 creditation standards, and further authorizes She later served as the Provost and Vice the Attorney General to make grants to law Mr. JOLLY. Mr. Speaker, on roll call no. President of Academic Affairs at The Univer- enforcement agencies for the purpose of ob- 375. sity of Michigan-Dearborn. taining accreditation from certified law enforce- Had I been present, I would have voted Dr. Martin’s seven years as the first female ment accreditation organizations. YEA. president of Eastern Michigan University are Beyond the human toll created by law en- f marked by many accomplishments. Under her forcement accountability issues, there remains leadership, the university has experienced en- HOUSE MAJORITY TURNING ITS the fiscal impact created by the high cost of rollment growth, the expansion of the Honors BACK ON COMPETITIVENESS litigation settlements for police abuse claims. College, increased financial aid assistance, Currently, there are no federally recognized student-focused academic advising, collabora- minimum standards for operating a law en- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY tion with public safety agencies in the sur- forcement agency. The ad hoc nature of police OF VIRGINIA rounding community, the creation of living and management has accordingly left many offi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES learning spaces, and massive construction cers and agencies in the dark about how to Wednesday, June 24, 2015 projects. cope with changes in their communities. While Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me most cities fail to systematically track the cost Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I and many today to honor Dr. Susan Martin for her seven of litigation, the cost reports for major cities business leaders are having trouble fathoming years as president of Eastern Michigan Uni- have proven staggering. In New York City this foolhardy decision by House Republicans versity and her dedication to quality, afford- alone, during Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s to allow the Export-Import Bank to expire. able, public education. I thank her for her three term tenure, NYPD payouts were in ex- I thought my Republican colleagues wanted leadership, and wish her many years of success of $1 billion for policing claims. For small to support small businesses and create jobs. cess. departments, the cost of a single high profile Well, last year, the Bank helped 121 Virginia f incident could prove crippling in its impact on businesses, and thousands more nationwide, public safety. reach new global markets with their American- TRIBUTE TO MS. GLADYS While the Department of Justice has a made products and services. Nearly 90% of its OPELOUSAS range of criminal and civil authority to address loans benefit small businesses, and those policing issues, the Civil Rights Division will loans supported 164,000 jobs, most of which HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. never have the resources necessary to inves- had higher-than-average wages. OF GEORGIA tigate more than a small fraction of those de- I also thought my Republican colleagues IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES partments engaged in unconstitutional con- wanted to help reduce the deficit. Wednesday, June 24, 2015 duct, even with the enhanced funding and task The Bank returned $675 million to the force authority granted by this legislation. Treasury last year and more than $1 billion in Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Through the support of a robust accreditation each of the previous two years. submit the following Proclamation: regime, like that existing in healthcare, Con- By allowing the Bank to expire, House Re- Whereas, reaching the age of 90 years is a gress can ensure that all communities have publicans are casting aside a program that remarkable milestone; and the best trained and managed police depart- has consistently created jobs, strengthened Whereas, Ms. Gladys Opelousas was born ments. Only by establishing acceptable police small businesses, and helped reduce the def- on August 30, 1925 in Marks, Mississippi and operations standards can we begin to preemp- icit. today she is celebrating reaching that mile- tively address issues like use of force and Every other industrialized nation has an ex- stone of reaching 90 years of age; and heal the rifts within our communities. port-import bank, and this unilateral disar- Whereas, Ms. Opelousas has been blessed Media reports from Baltimore and other cit- mament cedes American competitiveness. with a long, happy life, devoted to God and ies depicting confrontations between Mr. Speaker, there is a bipartisan majority credits it all to the Will of God; she is a de- protestors and their police departments illus- that supports the Ex-Im Bank. I urge you to voted aunt and sister that blesses the lives of trate the current divide between law enforce- bring up a clean extension and let the House others with her kindness and charm; and ment and the communities they police. In the work its will. Whereas, Ms. Opelousas is celebrating her past years, cities from New York to Cincinnati f 90th Birthday with family members and friends and Miami to Los Angeles have experienced in Chicago, Illinois; and unrest following controversial use of force inci- IN RECOGNITION OF DR. SUSAN Whereas, she celebrates a life of blessings dents by their police. Absent a climate of trust MARTIN’S SERVICE AS PRESI- and through her goodwill, communities across and accountability, community needs are not DENT OF EASTERN MICHIGAN the nation have been enhanced; and served and the jobs of the police officers be- UNIVERSITY Whereas, the Lord has been her Shepherd come more difficult and dangerous. throughout 90 years and she is leading by ex- The energies of Congress should be fo- HON. DEBBIE DINGELL ample a blessed life by serving as a faithful cused on the adoption of legislative priorities OF MICHIGAN matriarch to her family and a precious jewel to that address the substance of law enforce- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our nation; and ment management and strengthen the current Whereas, we are honored that she is cele- battery of tools available to sanction mis- Wednesday, June 24, 2015 brating the milestone of her birthday today conduct. As a Congress we have been enthu- Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to with family that hail from the 4th District of siastic about supporting programs designed to recognize Dr. Susan Martin for her seven Georgia; and get officers on the street. We must be just as years of service as President of Eastern Michi- Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the willing to support programs designed to train gan University and her long career as a public Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this and manage them after they get there. The servant to the State of Michigan. Dr. Martin’s day to honor and recognize Ms. Gladys current national climate requires decisive ac- commitment to EMU and higher education has Opelousas for an exemplary life which is an

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inspiration to all; now therefore, I, HENRY C. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Frank Kameny’s courageous demonstrations ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim Au- inspired others to resist mistreatment, and we gust 30, 2015 as Ms. Gladys Opelousas Day HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO witnessed in 1969 what happens when a com- in the 4th Congressional District of Georgia. OF CALIFORNIA munity says enough is enough. Proclaimed, this 15th day of August, 2015. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Our country has made progress since the Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Stonewall uprising of 1969, and with the sup- f port of equal rights for all communities by Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on Tues- leaders such as President Barack Obama, PERSONAL EXPLANATION day, June 23rd, 2015, I was absent during roll more and more voices are being heard. call vote #377. Had I been present, I would Mr. Speaker, although more remains to be have voted ‘‘YEA’’ On Motion to Suspend the done to realize the full promise of America HON. JOE COURTNEY Rules and Pass, as Amended, H.R. 805, Do- that all are equally treated and protected by main Openness Through Continued Oversight OF CONNECTICUT the law, it is undeniable that America is closer Matters Act of 2015 (DOTCOM Act of 2015). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to realizing that promise than it was during the f dark days of Stonewall. Wednesday, June 24, 2015 IN SUPPORT OF THE INTRODUC- So there is much reason for joy and opti- Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I was unable TION OF H. RES. 329 ‘‘LGBTQ mism as my home city of Houston celebrates to be present for votes on June 23, 2015 due PRIDE MONTH’’ Houston Pride Week right now. to responsibilities back in my district. Had I According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the been present, I would have voted: HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE 16th largest LGBTQ community in the nation ‘‘No’’ on roll call no. 376, passage of H.R. OF TEXAS is located in the Houston metropolitan area, 1190, the Protecting Seniors Access to Medi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which I am privileged to represent. care Act of 2015; Wednesday, June 24, 2015 The Houston LGBTQ community is culturally diverse, economically dynamic, and artistically ‘‘Yes’’ on roll call no. 377, on the Motion to Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to vibrant. Suspend the Rules and Pass, as amended, commemorate LGBTQ Pride Month and the H.R. 805, the Domain Openness Through remarkable progress that has been made in Houston Pride Week has been an annual Continued Oversight Matters Act of 2015 making our country more diverse and tolerant event for the last 36 years, since 1979, and (DOTCOM Act of 2015); and, and embracing differences in the 17 years promotes the individuality of Houston’s ever- ‘‘Yes’’ on roll call no. 378, on the Motion to since the cruel murder of Matthew Shepherd, growing LGBTQ community. Suspend the Rules and Pass, as amended, a college student from Laramie, Wyoming, and The Pride Festival and Parade are at the H.R. 2576, the TSCA Modernization Act of 12 years since the historic case of Lawrence center of the Celebration and are annually at- 2015. v. Texas that laid the groundwork for the Su- tended by more than 400,000 people from preme Court decision in United States v. Houston and around the world. I am a proud f Windsor, which held that the Defense of Mar- participant and previous grand marshal of the riage Act was unconstitutional. event. HONORING LOUIS WILLIAMS As a country, America has made and con- Mr. Speaker, progress is made through the tinues to make great progress in the area of efforts of courageous leaders who actively en- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON social equality, as evidenced most dramati- gage their communities and face adversity to cally by the seismic shift in public support for ensure that the rights of all are clearly recog- OF MISSISSIPPI marriage equality over the past decade. nized and protected. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Today, supporters of marriage equality dra- People like the legendary Bayard Rustin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 matically outnumber opponents by 61%–35%; who organized the 1947 Journey of Reconcili- a near total reversal from 2004, when oppo- ation which inspired the Freedom Rides of the Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- nents outnumbered supporters 58–39 percent. 1960s and helped Dr. King organize the er, I rise today to honor a tremendous public Currently, we await a critical ruling from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference servant who has dedicated his life to serving Supreme Court which could legalize same-sex and who was the driving force behind the his- the needs of his community. Louis Williams, of marriage nationwide later this month. toric 1963 March on Washington. Edwards, Mississippi, is retiring from the po- Our country made progress in bringing our Texas natives such as Sheryl Swoopes, a lice force after 39 years of service, 38 of LGBTQ brothers and sisters, mothers and fa- 3-time WNBA Most Valuable Player and which he spent as chief of police. As an offi- thers, out of the shadows with the repeal of champion for the Houston Comets, as well as cer, Williams has served as a vital link be- ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’’ which I was proud to Houston Mayor Annise Parker, whose election tween law enforcement and the youth of his support. made Houston the largest city in the U.S. to community as a figure both highly respected Our nation is now stronger and our people have an openly gay mayor. are safer thanks to the sacrifices made by and admired. These leaders have set an example of what these brave Americans, who no longer need Before joining the police force, Williams can happen when we lift the limits of inequality to choose between service and silence. coached Edwards’ youth baseball and basket- and support our fellow Americans in pursuit of There have been other changes for the bet- ball and has continued doing so over the their inalienable rights. years. His mentorship gave him the relatability ter. In April 2015, President Obama issued a Other members of the LGBTQ community necessary to effectively police his city and whose contributions have enriched American maintain a healthy relationship with its citi- landmark Executive Order prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ persons in the work- culture and made our country better include zens. The number of adolescents he has the great poet Langston Hughes; Mandy Car- coached now spans three generations for place. This civil rights victory ensures the tax dol- ter, 2008 national co-chair of Obama Pride many families whom Williams has gotten to lars used to pay government contractors sup- and lifelong activist; Billy Strayhorn, the musi- know over his decades of service. port contractors that are committed to equal cian and gifted composer whose 30-year col- As police chief, his dedication is unques- employment opportunity for all persons regard- laboration with Duke Ellington gave the world tioned, as he has made the concerted effort to less of sexual orientation or gender identity. some of the greatest jazz music ever; Tom maintain round-the-clock availability. While This legislation marks a major shift from a Waddell, army medical doctor and Olympic Williams views that as a condition of the job, time when the U.S. Civil Service Commission athlete; and James Baldwin, one of the tow- he is greatly appreciated for it by all who have prohibited the hiring of LGBTQ persons to a ering figures in the history of American lit- ever given him a call. His career has exempli- time when the Secretary of Defense has se- erature. fied how policemen and women can govern lected an openly gay man as his chief of staff. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to acknowledge efficiently by truly committing their time and ef- Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 46th anni- the achievements of just a few of the count- fort to their citizens. versary of the LGBTQ Civil Rights Movement, less number of Americans who overcame prej- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me where activists such as Frank Kameny led the udice and discrimination to make America a in recognizing Chief Williams for his dedication struggle for the voices of the LGBTQ commu- more welcoming place for succeeding genera- to serving others. nity to be heard. tions of LGBTQ community members.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:45 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JN8.041 E24JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2015 CALIFORNIA DROUGHT the year there is somewhere between 15 and a total collapse of the estuary ecosystem is 20 thousand cubic feet per second (cfs) of possible if the current water pumping program SPEECH OF water flowing in the Sacramento River. This continues. Rising sea levels and deferred HON. JOHN GARAMENDI proposal has the potential to suck the river dry maintenance threaten the Delta levees which OF CALIFORNIA and destroy the largest delta estuary on the protect nearly 500,000 people, thousands of acres of valuable farm land, and miles of crit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES west coast of the Western Hemisphere. Crit- ical habitat for dozens of fish species like ical highways, gas and water transmission Tuesday, June 23, 2015 salmon, striped bass, and sturgeon would be lines, and water delivery channels. Major up- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, we need to threatened. These fish and the water they live grades are needed. think in a comprehensive way about water in in are crucial for jobs, agriculture and fishing For these reasons, California must take off California. The controversial California Water businesses, and the region’s economy. its blinders and expand its scope when think- Fix, formerly known as the Bay Delta Con- We should never build a water system that ing about ways to manage its water supply. It servation Plan (BDCP), is an outdated and de- has such destructive potential. It is never safe must be a holistic approach that is applied to structive plumbing system. It does not create to assume that ecological concerns will trump every project that will impact the water needs any new water nor does it provide the water greed and thirst. We should keep in mind that of all Californians. and the ecological protection that the Golden in 2012 the U.S. House of Representatives To achieve this comprehensive approach, State must have. California and the federal voted on H.R. 1837, the euphemistically titled here are six specific actions to provide a foun- government must set aside this big, expen- Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Reliability dation for California’s water future. If California sive, destructive plumbing plan and imme- Act. The bill passed by a vote of 246 to 175 does all of these, we will create new water diately move forward with a comprehensive and swept away all environmental protections supplies and better use the resources we al- approach that includes: for the Delta while stealing 800,000 acre feet ready have: 1) Conservation, of water from the aquatic environment. Luckily, 1) Conservation, 2) Recycling, 2) Recycling, the legislation was derailed in the U.S. Sen- 3) The creation of new storage systems, 3) The creation of new storage systems, ate, but H.R. 1837 in one form or another is 4) Fix the Delta—right sized conveyance, 4) Fix the Delta—right sized conveyance, likely to return in future legislative battles. levee improvements, and habitat restoration, levee improvements, and habitat restoration, California must move beyond a patched 5) Science driven process, 5) Science driven process, plumbing system. We need to think about 6) Protection of existing water rights 6) Protection of existing water rights. what California really needs, and what it The quickest and cheapest source of new This combination of projects constitutes a needs is a comprehensive water plan. Big water is to stretch our current supplies by con- comprehensive water plan for the state. changes are coming that threaten our water serving what we have. Californians have been Through a comprehensive plan that brings supply and our economy. A short list of these at this for years in our cities, in our industries, all stakeholders to the table, California can challenges include: climate change and re- on the farm, and in our homes. We have en- solve its water needs, and it can avoid the lated weather events, population growth, world gaged in serious water conservation, yet more continuous water wars that have long divided food supplies, and earthquakes. can and should be done everywhere. our state. Unfortunately, California is once Climate change is real and its effect on Cali- There are many conservation strategies. again embroiled in a bitter water war brought fornia will be significant. The Colorado River One conservation strategy is to use devices about by the California Water Fix (BDCP), the Basin is in a prolonged drought, and likely to that measure the moisture in the soil to pro- most recent attempt to fix California’s water be much drier in the future. Based on today’s vide real time monitoring of the exact amount supply. After more than five years of study water flows, the water in the Colorado River is of water needed for ideal growing conditions. and over $200,000,000 spent on consultants, oversubscribed by a third and projections indi- These devices are connected to a computer the process has become bogged down and cate less water in the future. This is a big, big that automatically turns on just the right turned into another battle pitting north vs. problem for the seven states that rely on the amount of water. These systems are in use south, water exporters vs. environmentalists, river, and especially for Southern California. and conserve at least ten percent with a finan- and senior water right holders vs. new The Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Central cial payback in less than one year. If they comers. A classic California water brawl is in Valley, and the coastal ranges will also be were deployed widely perhaps at least 1 per- full bloom. drastically impacted by climate change. We cent of the 30 million acre feet of water con- The governor’s water plan for California is to know that the timing of the precipitation is sumed by agriculture could be saved each take water out of the Sacramento River just going to change and the snow is already melt- year (300,000 acre feet). south of Sacramento and put it into two tun- ing earlier. As a result, the snowpack is mov- All of us are going to do a lot more water nels each 40 miles long, 40 feet in diameter ing up the mountains and while it may be conservation, not just the agriculture commu- and with a potential capacity of moving 15,000 deeper at the higher altitudes, the amount of nity. The water conservation mandate set by cubic feet per second (cfs). While the current land it covers is greatly reduced. It’s the lower the state is a 20 percent reduction per capita proposal is set up to move 9000 cfs, the twin snowpack that has the greatest volumes of by 2020 which equals 1,600,000 acre feet. In tunnels have a much larger capacity therefore water and if that continues to recede, we will a very real way conservation can create new setting the system up for future expansion. have less and less water. The 2009 ‘‘Cali- water that was not previously available for Pumping would also continue directly from the fornia Water Plan,’’ published by the California use. To be on the conservative side, let us as- southern Delta at the Tracy pumps. The sys- Department of Water Resources, estimates sume that just one quarter of the State’s goal tem will be able to deliver up to 5.3 million that the snowpack will decrease 25–40 per- could be obtained in the next decade, thereby acre feet of water to the pumps in Tracy and cent by 2050. We must also anticipate more adding 400,000 acre feet of new water to our then on to the San Joaquin Valley farmers and severe storms and flooding. All of this means supplies each year. Los Angeles. the natural and man-made storage systems Can you name the fifth biggest river on the So what is wrong with the Water Fix will hold less water. Putting the denial of sci- west coast of the Western Hemisphere? It’s (BDCP)? It is not a water plan for California. entific facts aside, California has to deal with the water that flows out of the sanitation plants It does not create one gallon of new water. It the reality of climate change and its water pol- in Southern California and is dumped into the does not solve the long term needs of the icy implications. Pacific Ocean. state. With a minimum estimated construction We know California’s population will con- Why would any sane government take water and operating cost over 50 years of $24.5 bil- tinue to grow and therefore, the demand for from the Sacramento River, pump it 500 miles lion, it is an extraordinarily expensive plumbing water will increase. We know the world will be south, lift it 5,000 feet in the air, clean it, use system dressed up with a coating of habitat very hungry in the future, and we know that it once, clean it to a higher standard than the restoration. The plan simply takes water from the role of agriculture in California is going to day it arrives in Southern California, then one region and delivers it to another while be exceedingly important. California agri- dump it in the ocean? California does just this tearing up acres of prime agricultural farm culture not only fills our own desire for diverse as it discharges over 3.5 million acre feet of land in the process. All of this while stoking and nutritious foods, but it will also continue to water to the ocean each year, much of which the fire of divisiveness over water that has meet basic food needs for people around the could be reused. plagued our state for years. world and will continue to serve as an essen- We need to think seriously about recycling, A quick look at the water flow in the Sac- tial component of our nation’s economy. not just in Southern California, but every- ramento River over the last two decades We know the Delta is in serious trouble. The where. The State of California currently recy- shows that approximately six months out of fish species are threatened with extinction and cles approximately 650,000 acre feet of water

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Evaluate the effect on the Delta as of recycling available that rely on existing Water storage north of the Delta is also im- these projects come on line. technologies. portant, and three proposals are on the books Then, and only if necessary, proceed with a Another option is desalination of the ocean. today. An off stream reservoir at Sites, located conveyance system that is much smaller and This is feasible and used extensively through- west of Williams, has great promise for stor- with a reduced capacity to destroy. out the world, however it is not a viable option age and for creating greater flexibility in man- A much smaller facility with a capacity of no for all communities. It costs about 40 percent aging the Sacramento River for salmon runs, more than 3,000 cubic feet per second could more to desalinate sea water than to recycle water demand, and Delta outflow. This res- be built to deliver water from the Sacramento water using current technology. However, ervoir can deliver 500,000 acre feet of annual River to the Tracy pumps. With the normal technological advances are being pursued for yield and the additional flexibility that it offers minimum flows in the Sacramento River above both recycling and desalination that could can under some scenarios save another 15,000 cfs, a small 3,000 cfs facility could op- lower the costs of both. 500,000 acre feet of water that would other- erate at least 300 days in most years, deliv- In the next ten years, conservation and re- wise be released into the river systems. Rais- ering approximately two million acre feet of cycling in California can create approximately ing Shasta Dam is also possible, as is better water south to the pumps at Tracy where it 2.2 million acre feet of new water to use each conjunctive management of the many aquifers would be pumped south to the new and ex- year, and that can increase to 3.2 million acre in the Sacramento Valley. State and federal panded storage facilities. There are several alternative ways to build feet in twenty years. This is new water that is agencies have already commenced studies for this smaller system. One alternative is found not available today because it is wasted or these projects. A quick completion of these with a careful look at the Delta map which re- pumped out to sea. It can be developed at a studies is essential. reasonable cost when compared to all other The current plan for the California Water Fix veals that two thirds of this Delta friendly system is already built. Two miles from the State alternatives that might be out there. Conserva- (BDCP) is a dual use facility with the main Capital is the Port of Sacramento and the tion and recycling are steps one and two in a focus on the twin tunnels with a capacity of shipping channel that ends 25 miles south comprehensive water program for California. 15,000 cubic feet per second, and the contin- near Rio Vista. From there it is thirteen miles Water storage south of the Delta is possible ued use of the Delta channels for moving to existing channels and the Tracy pumps. and necessary. The capacity of the great water from the Sacramento and San Joaquin The Federal Government already owns the Delta pumps near Tracy is 15,000 cubic feet rivers to the Tracy pumps. This dual use sys- land along the river where an intake and fish per second. They are designed to meet max- tem adds another layer of risk to the eco-sys- screen could be built, allowing 3000 cfs of imum demand south of the Delta. They do not tem and agricultural economy of the Delta with Sacramento River water to enter the channel operate year round, only when there is suffi- the potential for the massive tunnels to suck and flow south to a shipping lock at the south- cient water in the Delta, when threatened fish the Delta dry from the north and from the ern end of the channel. Then, pumps could are not near the pumps, and when there is ag- south with the thirsty pumps. In scale, the cost deliver the water into a short 12-mile pipe be- ricultural and urban demand south of the and destructive potential of this project will neath the Sacramento and San Joaquin Riv- Tracy pumps. There is very limited water stor- rival the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze ers and into the existing Delta channels that age capacity south of the Delta. We must River in China. The twin tunnel proposal is a lead to the Tracy Pumps. The threatened build more. San Luis and Los Vaqueros res- large scale, destructive project that does not Delta fish could be protected by sealing the ervoirs could be expanded. New dams could create one gallon of new water for a thirsty channel from the Delta. Such a smaller facility be built at Los Banos Grandes, Temperance California. is less costly than two 40-foot diameter, 40- Flats, and numerous smaller off stream sites The location of the intakes for the twin tun- mile long tunnels that devastate large swaths throughout the San Joaquin Valley. There are nels is in the heart of the rich farm lands of of the Delta and put the entire Delta at risk. extensive and numerous aquifers throughout the northern Delta, near the small community It is correct that this smaller facility like the the San Joaquin Valley that may prove suit- of Courtland. Thousands of acres of valuable twin tunnels is insufficient to quench the thirst able to store additional water that would be farmland essential to California agriculture proof the Southern water contractors. This is used in a conjunctive water management sys- duction will be destroyed during construction where the southern reservoirs and the ‘‘Little tem. With these water storage facilities in of the project, and, following completion, a Sip, Big Gulp’’ strategy comes into play. In place and a smaller cross Delta facility oper- vast industrial zone of pumping stations, fish normal water years there is sufficient water in ating year round, the need for havoc causing, screens, reservoirs, and electrical stations will the Delta to allow the pumps to take a big excessive pumping in the Delta could be impede on one of California’s great agricultural gulp of two million acre feet of water. This avoided. regions. Along the forty mile route of the twin amount together with the two million acre feet When coupled with recycling, the under- tunnels the construction process will produce delivered through the 3,000 cfs facility and the ground aquifers in Southern California are an- a total of 22 million cubic yards of tunnel new water developed from conservation and other key to our water future. The under- muck. This combination of soil and condi- recycling efforts could add up to six million ground aquifers of the Santa Ana River in Or- tioning agents will have to be stored and man- acre feet. This plan would create far more new ange County, the San Fernando Basin, Chino aged and the latest draft of the plan calls for water than will ever be available with the cur- Basin, San Bernardino, San Gabriel Basin, storage areas along the tunnel ranging in size rent California Water Fix (BDCP) plan, which and others have a combined capacity larger from 100 to 570 acres. The amount of muck in its current state creates nothing new, except than Shasta Reservoir, the largest man made extracted would be enough to cover 100 foot- new destruction. reservoir in the state. Today, some recycled ball fields to a height of roughly 100 feet, and This small 3,000 cfs proposal and the cur- water is put into the underground water basins in the end will destroy close to 1600 acres of rent twin tunnel proposal envision the contin- to be stored for those inevitably dry years. farm land while disrupting domestic and agri- ued use of the existing Delta levee system as When needed, it is pumped out, used, cleaned cultural water wells. water conveyance channels for the delivery of and returned to storage. On a larger scale this Go forward carefully; start small; use water to the big pumps at Tracy. However, the recycling system could create as much as 2.5 science to evaluate each step; then proceed California Water Fix (BDCP) has neither a million acre feet of new water, and thereby re- to the next step. Remember the Delta is a plan nor funding for the maintenance of the duce the need for shifting Colorado River sup- unique and precious environmental asset. We levees that are crucial for their proposed water plies and imports from the Sacramento River. must take care of it. A narrowly focused conveyance system. The Delta levees must be Surface and underground storage should be plumbing system like the California Water Fix/ upgraded and maintained if water is to be used in a conjunctive water management pro- BDCP will not achieve progress in creating a transported through the Delta and if the Delta gram. Use the rivers when there is lots of water supply sufficient for California’s future. agriculture, infrastructure, ecology and people water and use the reservoirs when there is lit- We must pursue a holistic, comprehensive ap- are to be protected. tle. Another way to describe this strategy is proach that will achieve a bigger bang for our No sane homeowner would go fifty years ‘‘big gulp’’ and ‘‘little sips.’’ When there are low buck. without maintaining their plumbing system. For flows in the Delta the system would take a lit- First, reduce demand on the Delta with more than fifty years, the Bureau of Reclama- tle sip. When there is excessive water in the steps one, two and three: water conservation, tion and the California Department of Water

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:45 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24JN8.047 E24JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E972 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2015 Resources have used the Delta levees as a We have the technology today to better un- habitat restoration. Not one gallon of new plumbing system to deliver water from the derstand what is happening, in real time, in water supply is created for our thirsty state. Sacramento River to the Tracy pumps. Yet, every river basin in this state. Satellites and California water needs can be met with a they have spent virtually no money maintain- unmanned aircraft using infrared and ground comprehensive program that over the next 10 ing these critical levees, the failure of which sensing radar, together with terrestrial stations years can create more than 5 million acre- could shut down water deliveries for an ex- collecting soil conditions, snow temperature feet of new water at a cost no greater than tended period of time. The Federal and State and moisture content coupled with telemetry the twin tunnels. Here are the keys to our water future: agencies have relied upon the local reclama- will soon be deployed in the American River tion agencies to do the repairs, literally giving basin. Collecting this data and using it in real 1. Conservation the exporters a free ride. When a levee does time to predict river flows allows for better op- 2. Recycling/desalinization give way and an island is flooded, it is the eration of the dams so that additional flood 3. Creation of new surface and aquifer stor- local agency and Federal and State govern- storage capacity could be available by low- age ments that foot the bill to repair the levees, ering the reservoir ahead of the storm or 4. Science-driven process often at a much greater cost than would have keeping water in the reservoir if a major storm been necessary with basic maintenance. is heading for a different river basin or if it is 5. Fixing the Delta—right-sized conveyance, levee improvements and habitat res- Legislation is necessary to require that the a cold snow storm. Using the best science can toration Federal and State water contractors, who simultaneously deliver increased flood protec- have for years and will continue for even more tion and greater water storage. Go forward carefully; start small; use years depended upon the Delta levees for the Soon after gold was discovered in Cali- science to evaluate each step; then proceed delivery of water to their fields and cities, pay to the next step. The Delta is a unique and fornia, the miners discovered that water could precious environmental asset. a part of the levee maintenance cost. be used to separate gold from gravel and The California Water Fix (BDCP) envisions soon after, the right to the water flowing in the First, reduce demand on the Delta with restoring flood plains and the salt and fresh- rivers became as valuable as the gold. Today, water conservation, recycling and desaliniza- water marsh habitat of the Delta in an effort to tion, and strategic use of surface and aquifer water is California’s gold. The classic water storage. Move forward with habitat improve- restore the fisheries. However, a series of war in California is usually about one group at- ments for the floodplain and fresh and salt- questions are raised: where to do it, how tempting to take another group’s water. It is water marshes. Repair and improve the key much to do, what type, at what cost and who reasonable to view the current twin tunnels Delta levees. Evaluate the effect on the is to pay for the restoration? Those who have conflict in this way: southern exporters taking Delta as these projects come online. Then, created the ecological problem should pay for water belonging to northern water right holders and only if necessary, proceed with a convey- the restoration of the problem. All this will re- and water necessary for the aquatic river envi- ance system that is much smaller and with a quire careful attention to science, and a care- ronment. Any water plan that ignores the prior reduced capacity to destroy. ful balance between competing goals. Current and existing water rights is destined to be em- A much smaller facility with a capacity of science indicates that no amount of habitat broiled in a vicious and contracted water war. no more than 3,000 cubic feet per second restoration can compensate for the damage If a project is to be built, then existing rights could be built to deliver water from the Sac- done to fish from excessive water exports. must be honored. ramento River to the Tracy pumps. With the normal minimum flows in the Sacramento The California Water Fix (BDCP) and any California must develop a comprehensive other proposal must be based and driven by River above 15,000 cubic feet per second, a water program. The current California Water 3,000–cfs facility could operate at least 300 quality science that measures and informs de- Fix (BDCP) is an outdated and destructive days in most years, delivering about 2 mil- cisions. California and federal law require that plumbing system. It does not create any new lion acre feet of water to the pumps at Tracy the Delta aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems water. It does not provide the water and the and on south to new and expanded storage fa- be protected. We must do so, not just be- ecological protection the Golden State must cilities. cause the laws demand it, but because our have. California and the federal government Half of this Delta-friendly system is al- status as human beings on this planet de- must set aside the big, expensive, destructive ready built. Two miles from the state Cap- mands that we pay attention and protect pre- plumbing plan and immediately move forward itol is the Port of Sacramento. A fish screen cious and rare ecosystems. Also, healthy eco- with a comprehensive program that includes: could be built at the existing opening on the systems provide a valuable asset to our com- 1) Conservation, Sacramento River, allowing 3,000 cubic feet munities because healthy ecosystems help to 2) Recycling, per second of Sacramento River water to ensure we have healthy water. If we let the 3) The creation of new storage systems, enter the deep water channel and flow 25 miles south to a shipping lock at the south- ecosystems fall by the wayside, our water will 4) Fix the Delta—right sized conveyance, get dirtier making it increasingly difficult and ern end of the channel. Then, pumps could levee improvements, and habitat restoration, deliver the water into a 12-mile pipe beneath costly to clean it up enough to use. For all of 5) Science driven process, the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers and these reasons, we must let science govern. 6) Protection of existing water rights into a new aqueduct alongside the Old River The California Water Fix (BDCP) anticipates California is once again embroiled in a channel that leads to the Tracy pumps. 50-year permits from state and federal agen- water war. The California Water Fix/BDCP is An alternative route could take the water cies to allow incidental takes of endangered not a comprehensive plan; it is a plumbing out at the southern end of the shipping chan- fish species. Once granted, the water export- system that seeks to extract water from one nel, delivering it into an aqueduct around ers will have assurances that the project can part of the state and deliver it to another part. the town of Rio Vista, across the Sac- take covered species and pump Delta water If history is any indication, water wars are ex- ramento River at Sherman Island and despite changes in the environment. To date, pensive and fruitless. Only by embracing a through Contra Costa County to the Tracy the California Water Fix (BDCP) has not built comprehensive plan that creates new water pumps. This route would intersect six vital in flexibility to address the inevitable changes for the entire state can we avoid gridlock and San Francisco Bay aqueducts, thus creating a safety system for 8 million Bay residents. that will occur and the damage that could be a water war. This paper presents a plan that done if the plan does not account for climate emphasizes using the best available science The ‘‘Little Sip, Big Gulp’’ strategy com- change. and a portfolio of water projects to create a pletes the program to meet California’s fu- We must also use science to understand positive solution to the water challenge facing ture water needs. our river basins in the age of climate change. California. It’s time to move forward and en- In normal water years, there is sufficient Dams on California Rivers serve multiple pur- sure a reliable water supply for the entire water in the Delta to allow the pumps to poses of water storage, flood protection, elec- state. take a ‘‘big gulp’’ of 2 million acre-feet of water. This amount together with the 2 mil- tric power generation, recreation, and environ- [From sacbee.com] mental river flows. Current dam operations on lion acre-feet delivered through the 3,000-cfs WATER SOLUTION FOR CALIFORNIA: ‘LITTLE facility would meet the annual water de- California Rivers place flood protection as the SIP, BIG GULP’ mand south of the Delta. first priority followed by water storage. The de- (By John Garamendi) cisions to release water to create greater flood The new water developed from surface and Don’t be fooled. The dreaded twin tunnels underground storage, conservation, and recy- storage are based on the average river flows through the heart of the Sacramento-San cling and desalinization efforts could add up compiled from the last 60 years. Climate Joaquin Delta did not die. The governor’s to 5 million acre-feet, and together with an change and resulting river flow change is cer- new ‘‘California Water Fix’’ plan is the same eco-friendly Delta solution would be enough tain and one can only imagine how rare it will destructive twin tunnel $17 billion boon- to serve the future needs of a thriving Cali- be for the historic average to actually occur. doggle, just without the fig leaf cover of fornia.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:45 Jun 25, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24JN8.048 E24JNPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 24, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E973 CONGRATULATING ARAPAHOE/ tials, and spent the next twenty years teaching RECOGNIZING SANDI ADAMS- DOUGLAS WORKS! (ADW) at-risk youth at the center now known as Hill- SLESCH sides. But she didn’t stop there. She founded HON. MIKE COFFMAN the Tutor-Friend Volunteer program, which HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK OF COLORADO brings together the young residents of Hill- OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sides with high school and college students in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Pasadena. This unique program allows stu- Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dents to build close-knit communities as they Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today congratulate Arapahoe/Douglas Works! help each other reach their highest potential. in recognition of Sandi Adams-Slesch’s 30 (ADW). ADW was selected as the NAWB That was Mary Lois’ strength since she saw years of committed service to the people of 2015 WIB Excellence Award Winner and was the best in everyone she met. The students at Tullytown Borough. recognized during the 2015 NAWB Forum in Hillsides, many in the foster care system, were Tullytown lays on the southern edge of Washington, D.C. no exception. She was determined that they Lower Bucks County along the Delaware The WIB Excellence Award honors work- receive every opportunity regardless of their River, between Falls and Bristol Townships, and includes part of historic Levittown—the force investment boards that have dem- background, and her legacy with the Hillsides embodiment of the American dream for fami- onstrated an ongoing ability to develop com- program will never be forgotten. prehensive workforce solutions and innova- lies who returned home after World War II. tions for its community by creating proactive After she retired from Hillsides in 1986, Levittown—and Tullytown—has an important program initiatives, engaging businesses, di- Mary Lois remained active in Pasadena. She place in our local history, and one that is only versifying funding, and ensuring accountability. was devoted to the Mother’s Club Family strengthened by the individuals that live and Not only did ADW fulfill and exceed its Work- Learning Center, and served as the President work there. force Investment Act responsibilities, but it has of the Board from 1988 to 1992. She pro- For three decades, Sandi has attended to continuously demonstrated its dedication and moted the revolutionary concept of two-gen- the needs of her neighbors and community through her service as Police Secretary of leadership in promoting workforce develop- eration learning, which focuses on educating Tullytown Borough. Her thoughtful and dedi- ment strategies. both the child and his or her caregiver. She cated work has earned the praise of her peers By developing partnerships and initiatives believed that educating a child during the first that serve the entire community, ADW has and added to the success of her hometown. years of life is critical to a healthy future, but The continued efforts of involved individuals, proven to be a critical resource to south- it is just as important to educate the child’s like Sandi, make my District of Bucks County, eastern Colorado. I am proud to hold my an- caregiver. Thanks to her dedication, the Moth- Pennsylvania, a special one to represent. nual Relevant Job Skills Seminar in conjunc- er’s Club is now a nationally recognized model I thank Sandi for dutifully executing her role tion with ADW to better prepare those looking as Police Secretary for the last 30 years and for jobs. for two-generation family learning. wish her all the best in her next 30. Mr. Speaker, Arapahoe/Douglas Works! is a Mary Lois is truly a shining example of ac- testament to how public service can help build tivism. She firmly believed that everyone f a community and I am honored to represent should be engaged in their government, edu- REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF MR. them in Congress. cated about the issues affecting them and PATRICK J. CARANO f their community, and that ordinary citizens MARY LOIS NEVINS putting their minds together could make a dif- HON. TIM RYAN ference. We are thankful for her many years OF OHIO HON. JUDY CHU of service, and will continue to honor her leg- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES acy and commitment to her community. Wednesday, June 24, 2015 OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today f to honor and celebrate the life of Patrick J. Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Carano, who passed away peacefully on June Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Mr. Speaker, HONORING MR. FRANK KOGUT 5, 2015. Mr. Carano was highly regarded for I rise today to celebrate the life and work of his commitment to social justice, his edu- my close friend, Mary Lois Nevins, who cational determination, his devotion to his passed away on May 25, 2015. HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH work, and most of all his unconditional love for A resident of Pasadena for over seventy OF FLORIDA family and friends. As a member of the Sum- years, Mary Lois embodied civic engagement mit County community, Mr. Carano attended IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as she was an active supporter of the Alta- St. Martha’s Catholic Grade School and North dena-Pasadena Young Democrats, the Cali- Wednesday, June 24, 2015 High School prior to graduating from Akron fornia Democratic Council, the League of University. As a devoted public servant, Mr. Women Voters, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Carano worked vigilantly for Summit County Club, and the National Women’s Political Cau- honor of Mr. Frank Kogut, a 100-year-old vet- and the Summit County Port Authority until ul- cus of Greater Pasadena. She walked the pre- eran of World War II, who served in the Army timately retiring in 2011 as the head of eco- cincts, knocked on doors to engage voters, from 1941 to 1946. nomic development for the City of Tallmadge, and volunteered her time to monitor polling Ohio. stations on Election Day. In fact, she was As the Representative of a district home to Mr. Carano was an esteemed member of gearing up for the 2016 elections during her veterans of every major conflict since World our community. In his early years, he created last weeks. War II, I know very well the sacrifices that our the St. Martha’s Social Committee. He later I met Mary Lois when I won a seat on the veterans, military men and women, and their served on the board of the Akron Catholic California Board of Equalization, which was families have made for our country. I speak for Commission and dedicated his time to working previously held by her husband, Richard Nev- our district and the Nation when I sincerely with the non-profit Genneserat, Inc. He was a ins. From that time, she was my most enthusi- thank Mr. Kogut for his service to our country. man who championed his fellow workers and astic supporter in Pasadena, and I owe so Mr. Kogut, who held the rank of First Lieuten- fought for better wages and fairer contracts for much of my connection to the Pasadena com- ant, captured a German Admiral and fought in union members. Mr. Carano understood the munity to her. After I came to the House of the 746th Tank Battalion on D-Day. importance of being politically involved and Representatives and redistricting placed Pasa- proved himself to be a leader within his party. Mr. Kogut’s courage and resolve reflect the dena in my district, Mary was the first one to He participated in numerous campaigns for express her excitement and support. dedication of a generation of men and women Democratic candidates, organized the Summit But my longstanding friendship with Mary who served during one of history’s darkest pe- County Progressive Democrats, and reinvigo- Lois is just an example of the passion and riods. His patriotism is truly admirable and ex- rated the Tallmadge Democratic Club. positive change she brought to Pasadena. hibits a level of dedication and self-sacrifice Patrick Carano aimed to make his commu- After raising three sons with Richard, she went worthy of recognition. It is with great pleasure nity a better place to call home, and he un- back to school to earn her teaching creden- and gratitude that I honor Frank Kogut. doubtedly succeeded. Patrick is survived by

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HIGHLIGHTS Senate agreed to the motion to concur in the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees’ Retirement Act. Senate agreed to the motion to concur in the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 1295, Trade Preferences Ex- tension Act, with an amendment. Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 19, Adjournment Resolution. Senate Chamber Action Measures Passed: Condemning the Attack in South Carolina: Sen- Routine Proceedings, pages S4557–S4617 ate agreed to S. Res. 212, condemning the attack on Measures Introduced: Twenty-two bills and four Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. Charleston, South Carolina, and expressing encour- 1655–1676, S. Res. 211–213, and S. Con. Res. 19. agement and prayers for all affected by this evil as- Pages S4601–02 sault. Pages S4582–3 Measures Reported: Revoking the Charter of the Miami Tribe of Special Report entitled ‘‘Further Revised Alloca- Oklahoma: Committee on Indian Affairs was dis- tion to Subcommittees of Budget Totals from the charged from further consideration of H.R. 533, to Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 2016’’. (S. revoke the charter of incorporation of the Miami Rept. No. 114–72) Tribe of Oklahoma at the request of that tribe, and S. 282, to provide taxpayers with an annual report the bill was then passed. Page S4608 disclosing the cost and performance of Government Adjournment Resolution: Senate agreed to S. programs and areas of duplication among them, with Con. Res. 19, providing for a conditional adjourn- an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. ment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of Rept. No. 114–71) the House of Representatives. Page S4608 H.R. 728, to designate the facility of the United House Messages: States Postal Service located at 7050 Highway BB in Defending Public Safety Employees’ Retirement Cedar Hill, Missouri, as the ‘‘Sergeant First Class Act House Message: By 60 yeas to 38 nays (Vote William B. Woods, Jr. Post Office’’. No. 219) Senate agreed to the motion to concur in H.R. 891, to designate the facility of the United the amendment of the House to the amendment of States Postal Service located at 141 Paloma Drive in the Senate to H.R. 2146, to amend the Internal Floresville, Texas, as the ‘‘Floresville Veterans Post Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal law enforce- Office Building’’. ment officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers H.R. 1326, to designate the facility of the United to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road plans after age 50, after taking action on the fol- in Mulberry, Florida, as the ‘‘Sergeant First Class lowing motion and amendment proposed thereto: Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office’’. Pages S4559–82 H.R. 1350, to designate the facility of the United Withdrawn: States Postal Service located at 442 East 167th Street McConnell motion to concur in the amendment of in Bronx, New York, as the ‘‘Herman Badillo Post the House to the amendment of the Senate to the Office Building’’. Page S4601 bill, with Amendment No. 2060 (to the House D756

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Messages from the House: Page S4597 viders allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements Measures Referred: Pages S4597–98 under Medicare; S. 1253, to amend title XVIII of the Social Secu- Executive Communications: Pages S4598–S4601 rity Act to provide coverage of certain disposable Executive Reports of Committees: Page S4601 medical technologies under the Medicare program; S. 1347, to amend title XVIII of the Social Secu- Additional Cosponsors: Pages S4602–04 rity Act with respect to the treatment of patient en- Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: counters in ambulatory surgical centers in deter- Pages S4604–07 mining meaningful EHR use; Additional Statements: Pages S4504–97 S. 704, to establish a Community-Based Institu- Authorities for Committees to Meet: tional Special Needs Plan demonstration program to target home and community-based care to eligible Pages S4607–08 Medicare beneficiaries; Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. S. 1362, to amend title XI of the Social Security (Total—220) Pages S4582, S4583 Act to clarify waiver authority regarding programs of Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE programs); adjourned at 6:53 p.m., until 9:50 a.m. on Thurs- S. 861, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the So- day, June 25, 2015. (For Senate’s program, see the cial Security Act to curb waste, fraud, and abuse in remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s the Medicare and Medicaid programs; Record on page S4610.) S. 349, to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to empower individuals with disabilities to establish their own supplemental needs trusts; Committee Meetings S. 466, to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality, health outcomes, and (Committees not listed did not meet) value of maternity care under the Medicaid and THE FAIRNESS FOR CRIME VICTIMS ACT CHIP programs by developing maternity care qual- OF 2015 ity measures and supporting maternity care quality collaboratives; and Committee on the Budget: Committee ordered favorably S. 599, to extend and expand the Medicaid emer- reported S. 1495, to curtail the use of changes in gency psychiatric demonstration project. mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund to inflate spending. WMD NEGOTIATIONS BUSINESS MEETING Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded a hearing to examine lessons learned from past Committee on Environment and Public Works: Com- WMD negotiations, after receiving testimony from mittee ordered favorably reported S. 1647, to amend William Tobey, and Graham T. Allison, both of title 23, United States Code, to authorize funds for Harvard University Belfer Center for Science and Federal-aid highways and highway safety construc- International Affairs, Cambridge, Massachusetts. tion programs, with amendments. BUSINESS MEETING BUSINESS MEETING Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Committee on Finance: Committee ordered favorably fairs: Committee ordered favorably reported the fol- reported the following business items: lowing business items: S. 607, to amend title XVIII of the Social Secu- S. 1629, to revise certain authorities of the Dis- rity Act to provide for a five-year extension of the trict of Columbia courts, the Court Services and Of- rural community hospital demonstration program; fender Supervision Agency for the District of Colum- S. 1349, to amend title XVIII of the Social Secu- bia, and the Public Defender Service for the District rity Act to require hospitals to provide certain noti- of Columbia; fications to individuals classified by such hospitals S. 1576, to amend title 5, United States Code, to under observation status rather than admitted as in- prevent fraud by representative payees; patients of such hospitals; S. 742, to appropriately limit the authority to S. 1461, to provide for the extension of the en- award bonuses to employees, with an amendment in forcement instruction on supervision requirements the nature of a substitute; for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access S. 1550, to amend title 31, United States Code, and small rural hospitals through 2015; to establish entities tasked with improving program S. 313, to amend title XVIII of the Social Secu- and project management in certain Federal agencies, rity Act to add physical therapists to the list of pro- with an amendment in the nature of a substitute;

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Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide eli- HEALTH CARE AND BENEFITS gibility for broadcasting facilities to receive certain LEGISLATION disaster assistance; S. 1603, to actively recruit members of the Armed Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Committee concluded a Forces who are separating from military service to hearing to examine S. 469, to improve the reproduc- serve as Customs and Border Protection Officers, tive assistance provided by the Department of De- with an amendment in the nature of a substitute; fense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to se- S. 1115, to close out expired, empty grant ac- verely wounded, ill, or injured members of the counts, with an amendment in the nature of a sub- Armed Forces, veterans, and their spouses or part- stitute; ners, S. 901, to establish in the Department of Vet- S. 310, to prohibit the use of Federal funds for erans Affairs a national center for research on the di- the costs of painting portraits of officers and employ- agnosis and treatment of health conditions of the de- ees of the Federal Government; scendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances S. 991, to establish the Commission on Evidence- during service in the Armed Forces that are related Based Policymaking, with an amendment in the na- to that exposure, to establish an advisory board on ture of a substitute; such health conditions, S. 1082, to amend title 38, S. 1620, to reduce duplication of information United States Code, to provide for the removal or technology at the Department of Homeland Security; demotion of employees of the Department of Vet- S. 1638, to direct the Secretary of Homeland Se- erans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, S. curity to submit to Congress information on the De- 1085, to expand eligibility for the program of com- partment of Homeland Security headquarters consoli- prehensive assistance for family caregivers of the De- dation project in the National Capital Region; partment of Veterans Affairs, to expand benefits H.R. 728, to designate the facility of the United available to participants under such program, to en- States Postal Service located at 7050 Highway BB in hance special compensation for members of the uni- Cedar Hill, Missouri, as the ‘‘Sergeant First Class formed services who require assistance in everyday William B. Woods, Jr. Post Office’’; life, S. 1117, to amend title 38, United States Code, H.R. 891, to designate the facility of the United to expand the authority of the Secretary of Veterans States Postal Service located at 141 Paloma Drive in Affairs to remove senior executives of the Depart- Floresville, Texas, as the ‘‘Floresville Veterans Post ment of Veterans Affairs for performance or mis- Office Building’’; H.R. 1326, to designate the facility of the United conduct to include removal of certain other employ- States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road ees of the Department, H.R. 91, to amend title 38, in Mulberry, Florida, as the ‘‘Sergeant First Class United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Vet- Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office’’; erans Affairs to issue, upon request, veteran identi- H.R. 1350, to designate the facility of the United fication cards to certain veterans, an original bill en- States Postal Service located at 442 East 167th Street titled, ‘‘Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety in Bronx, New York, as the ‘‘Herman Badillo Post Act’’, and an original bill entitled, ‘‘Biological Im- Office Building’’; and plant Tracking and Veterans Safety Act’’, after re- The nominations of Carol Fortine Ochoa, of Vir- ceiving testimony from Rajiv Jain, Assistant Deputy ginia, to be Inspector General, General Services Ad- Under Secretary Veterans Affairs for Health for Pa- ministration, and Steven M. Wellner, and William tient Care Services, Veterans Health Administration; Ward Nooter, both to be an Associate Judge of the Ian de Planque, The American Legion, Peter B. Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Hegseth, Concerned Veterans for America, Adrian M. Atizado, Disabled American Veterans, Carl NATIVE YOUTH SUICIDE Blake, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and Max Stier, Committee on Indian Affairs: Committee concluded an Partnership for Public Service, all of Washington, oversight hearing to examine demanding results to D.C.; and John Rowan, Vietnam Veterans of Amer- end Native youth suicides, after receiving testimony ica, Queens, New York.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 15:14 Mar 04, 2016 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\RECORD15\JUN 15\D24JN5.REC D24JN5 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE D760 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST June 24, 2015 BUSINESS MEETING CANNABIDIOL Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee ordered fa- United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics vorably reported an original bill entitled, ‘‘Intel- Control: Caucus concluded a hearing to examine ligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016’’. cannabidiol, focusing on barriers to research and potential medical benefits, after receiving testimony CAREER REINVENTIONS AND THE NEW from Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Ad- RETIREMENT WORKSCAPE ministrator, Drug Enforcement Administration, De- partment of Justice; Douglas C. Throckmorton, Dep- Special Committee on Aging: Committee concluded a uty Director for Regulatory Programs, Center for hearing to examine work in retirement, focusing on Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Ad- career reinventions and the new retirement ministration, and Nora D. Volkow, Director, Na- workscape, after receiving testimony from Sara E. tional Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes Rix, Work and Aging, and Kerry Hannon, Forbes, of Health, both of the Department of Health and both of Washington, D.C.; Susan E. Nordman, Erda, Human Services; John Bradford Ingram, University Dexter, Maine; and James C. Godwin, Jr., Bon of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson; Kevin A. Secours Virginia Health System, Richmond. Sabet, SAM, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Thomas Minahan, Arrowhead Regional Medical Cen- ter, Colton, California. h House of Representatives Sai Cultural & Community Center, Seattle, Wash- Chamber Action ington. Pages H4602–03 Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 18 pub- Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015: The House lic bills, H.R. 2867–2885; and 4 resolutions, H.J. passed H.R. 2042, to allow for judicial review of any Res. 58; and H. Res. 336–337, 339, were intro- final rule addressing carbon dioxide emissions from duced. Pages H4650–51 existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating Additional Cosponsors: Pages H4651–52 units before requiring compliance with such rule, Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: and to allow States to protect households and busi- S. 984, to amend title XVIII of the Social Secu- nesses from significant adverse effects on electricity rity Act to provide Medicare beneficiary access to eye ratepayers or reliability, by a recorded vote of 247 tracking accessories for speech generating devices and ayes to 180 noes, Roll No. 384. Pages H4617–33 to remove the rental cap for durable medical equip- Pursuant to the Rule, an amendment in the na- ment under the Medicare Program with respect to ture of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules speech generating devices (H. Rept. 114–178, Part Committee Print 114–20 shall be considered as an 1); and original bill for the purpose of amendment under the H. Res. 338, providing for consideration of the five-minute rule. Page H4624 Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Agreed to: Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1295) to extend Huizenga (MI) amendment (No. 3 printed in H. the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Gen- Rept. 114–177) that offers a sense of Congress that eralized System of Preferences, the preferential duty the EPA should specifically address how the mega- treatment program for Haiti, and for other purposes watt hours discharged from pumped hydroelectric (H. Rept. 114–179). Pages H4649–50 storage will be incorporated in State and Federal im- Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he plementation plans created by final rules made under appointed Representative Duncan (TN) to act as section (2)(b) of this bill; and Pages H4627–28 Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H4595 Newhouse amendment (No. 5 printed in H. Rept. Recess: The House recessed at 11:04 a.m. and re- 114–177) that directs the EPA to recognize hydro- convened at 12 noon. Page H4602 power as a renewable energy source when issuing, Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy, Shri

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 15:14 Mar 04, 2016 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\RECORD15\JUN 15\D24JN5.REC D24JN5 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE D762 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST June 24, 2015 EXAMINING THE ADMINISTRATION’S GAO REPORT DOCUMENTS BLM’S CHRONIC APPROVAL OF MEDICAID MISMANAGEMENT OF WIND AND SOLAR DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS RECLAMATION BONDS Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Health held a hearing entitled ‘‘Examining the Ad- Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled ministration’s Approval of Medicaid Demonstration ‘‘GAO Report Documents BLM’s Chronic Mis- Projects’’. Testimony was heard from Katherine management of Wind and Solar Reclamation Iritani, Director, Health Care, Government Account- Bonds’’. Testimony was heard from Anne-Marie ability Office; and public witnesses. Fennell, Director, Natural Resources and Environ- ment Team, Government Accountability Office; and EVALUATING THE SECURITY OF THE U.S. Steven A. Ellis, Deputy Director for Operations, Bu- FINANCIAL SECTOR reau of Land Management, Department of the Inte- Committee on Financial Services: Task Force to Inves- rior. tigate Terrorism Financing held a hearing entitled EXAMINING PROCEDURES REGARDING ‘‘Evaluating the Security of the U.S. Financial Sec- PUERTO RICO’S POLITICAL STATUS AND tor’’. Testimony was heard from Cyrus Vance, Jr., ECONOMIC OUTLOOK District Attorney, New York County District Attor- Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on In- ney’s Office; and public witnesses. dian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs held a hear- COLOMBIA: PEACE WITH THE FARC? ing entitled ‘‘Examining Procedures Regarding Puer- to Rico’s Political Status and Economic Outlook’’. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on the Testimony was heard from Resident Commissioner Western Hemisphere held a hearing entitled ‘‘Co- Pierluisi; Ce´sar A. Miranda Rodrı´guez, Attorney lombia: Peace with the FARC?’’. Testimony was General of Puerto Rico, testifying on behalf of Gov- heard from Bernard Aronson, Special Envoy to the ernor Alejandro Garcı´a Padilla; Carmen Yulı´n Cruz Colombian Peace Process, Department of State; and Soto, Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico; and public Alex Lee, Deputy Assistant Secretary for South witnesses. America and Cuba, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Department of State. OPM DATA BREACH: PART II Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full ADMITTING SYRIAN REFUGEES: THE Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘OPM Data INTELLIGENCE VOID AND THE EMERGING Breach: Part II’’. Testimony was heard from Kath- HOMELAND SECURITY THREAT erine Archuleta, Director, Office of Personnel Man- Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on agement; Patrick E. McFarland, Inspector General, Counterterrorism and Intelligence held a hearing en- Office of Personnel Management; Donna K. Sey- titled ‘‘Admitting Syrian Refugees: The Intelligence mour, Chief Information Officer, Office of Personnel Void and the Emerging Homeland Security Threat’’. Management; Ann Barron-DiCamillo, Director, U.S. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. Computer Emergency Readiness Team, Department of Homeland Security; and public witnesses. DHS’ EFFORTS TO SECURE .GOV SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE TRADE Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Cy- PREFERENCES EXTENSION ACT OF 2015 bersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on Technologies held a hearing entitled ‘‘DHS’ Efforts Senate Amendment to H.R. 1295, the ‘‘Trade Pref- to Secure .Gov’’. Testimony was heard from Andy erences Extension Act of 2015’’ (meeting II). The Ozment, Assistant Security, Office of Cybersecurity committee granted, by voice vote, a rule that pro- and Communications, National Protections and Pro- vides for the consideration of the Senate amendment grams Directorate, Department of Homeland Secu- to H.R. 1295. The rule makes in order a motion of- rity; Gregory C. Wilshusen, Director, Information fered by the chair of the Committee on Ways and Security Issues, Government Accountability Office; Means or his designee that the House concur in the and a public witness. Senate amendment. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the motion. The rule MISCELLANEOUS MEASURE provides that the Senate amendment and the motion Committee on the Judiciary: Full Committee held a shall be considered as read. The rule provides one markup on H.R. 1927, the ‘‘Fairness in Class Action hour of debate on the motion equally divided and Litigation Act of 2015’’. H.R. 1927 was ordered re- controlled by the chair and ranking minority mem- ported, as amended. ber of the Committee on Ways and Means.

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Mammal Commission, and routine lists in the Coast Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Guard, 10:30 a.m., SR–253. Health, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining Public Health Leg- Committee on Finance: to hold hearings to examine the islation: H.R. 2820, H.R. 1344, and H.R. 1462’’, 10:15 private sector, focusing on state innovations in financing a.m., 2322 Rayburn. transportation infrastructure, 10 a.m., SD–215. Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Committee on Foreign Relations: business meeting to con- Trade, hearing entitled ‘‘Vehicle to Vehicle Communica- sider S. Res. 204, recognizing June 20, 2015 as ‘‘World tions and Connected Roadways of the Future’’, 10 a.m., Refugee Day’’, S. Res. 207, recognizing threats to free- 2123 Rayburn. dom of the press and expression around the world and re- Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Over- affirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of sight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining the United States Government to promote democracy and Continuing Allegations of Discrimination and Retaliation good governance, S. 1643, to require a report on actions at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’’, 10 a.m., to secure the safety and security of dissidents housed at 2128 Rayburn. Camp Liberty, Iraq, S. 1632, to require a regional strat- Committee on Foreign Affairs, Full Committee, markup egy to address the threat posed by Boko Haram, S. Res. on H.R. 2037, the ‘‘United States Commission on Inter- 211, expressing the sense of the Senate regarding national Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of Srebrenica, and the nominations of Janet L. Yellen, of 2015’’; and H.R. 2494, the ‘‘Global Anti-Poaching Act’’, California, to be United States Alternate Governor of the 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. International Monetary Fund, Brian James Egan, of Mary- Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global land, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State, Human Rights, and International Organizations, hearing Gayle Smith, of Ohio, to be Administrator of the United entitled ‘‘Is Academic Freedom Threatened by China’s In- States Agency for International Development, and Jen- fluence on U.S. Universities?’’, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. nifer Zimdahl Galt, of Colorado, to be Ambassador to Committee on Homeland Security, Full Committee, mark- Mongolia; to be immediately followed by a hearing to ex- up on H.R. 158, the ‘‘Visa Waiver Program Improve- amine evaluating key components of a joint comprehen- ment Act of 2015’’; H.R. 455, the ‘‘Northern Border Se- sive plan of action with Iran, 10 a.m., SD–419. curity Review Act’’; H.R. 998, the ‘‘Preclearance Author- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: ization Act of 2015’’; H.R. 1073, the ‘‘Critical Infrastruc- to hold hearings to examine federal cybersecurity and the ture Protection Act’’; H.R. 1634, the ‘‘Border Security Office of Personnel Management data breach, 9:30 a.m., Technology Accountability Act of 2015’’; H.R. 2127, the SD–342. ‘‘Securing Expedited Screening Act’’; H.R. 2750, the Committee on the Judiciary: business meeting to consider ‘‘Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of S. 1482, to improve and reauthorize provisions relating to 2015’’; H.R. 2770, the ‘‘Keeping our Travelers Safe and the application of the antitrust laws to the award of need- Secure Act’’; H.R. 2786, the ‘‘Cross-Border Rail Security based educational aid, S. 1300, to amend the section 221 Act of 2015’’; and H.R. 2843, the ‘‘TSA PreCheck Ex- of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide relief pansion Act’’, 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. for adoptive families from immigrant visa fees in certain Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, situations, and the nominations of Luis Felipe Restrepo, Power and Oceans, hearing on H.R. 1107, the ‘‘Bureau of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the of Reclamation Transparency Act’’; H.R. 1406, the ‘‘New Third Circuit, Travis Randall McDonough, of Tennessee, Mexico Navajo Water Settlement Technical Corrections to be United States District Judge for the Eastern Dis- Act’’; H.R. 2273, to amend the Colorado River Storage trict of Tennessee, and Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr., of Ten- Project Act to authorize the use of the active capacity of nessee, to be United States District Judge for the Middle the Fontenelle Reservoir; H.R. 2749, the ‘‘Dam Author- District of Tennessee, 9:45 a.m., SD–226. ization, Maintenance, and Safety (DAMS) Act of 2015’’, Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: to hold 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. hearings to examine economic opportunity for our vet- Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, hear- erans and their families through entrepreneurship, 9:30 ing on H.R. 1937, the ‘‘National Strategic and Critical a.m., SR–428A. Minerals Production Act of 2015’’, 10:30 a.m., 1334 Longworth.

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Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Full Com- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Full Committee, business mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘IRS: TIGTA Update Part II’’, meeting—Committee Photo for the 114th Congress; 9 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. hearing entitled ‘‘The State of VA’s Fiscal Year 2015 Subcommittee on National Security, hearing entitled Budget’’, 10:15 a.m., 334 Cannon. ‘‘A Review of Veterans Affairs Major Lease Procurement’’, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, markup on 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. pending legislation, 2 p.m., 334 Cannon. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on on Oversight; and Subcommittee on Research and Tech- Human Resources; and Subcommittee on Nutrition of the nology, joint hearing entitled ‘‘Is NSF Properly Managing House Committee on Agriculture, joint hearing entitled Its Rotating Staff?’’, 9:30 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. ‘‘Past, Present, and Future of SNAP: How Our Welfare Committee on Small Business, Subcommittee on Con- System Can Discourage Work’’, 9:30 a.m., 1100 Long- tracting and Workforce, hearing entitled ‘‘GSA’s Pro- worth. posed Transactional Data Rule and its Effect on Small Businesses’’, 10 a.m., 2360 Rayburn.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:50 a.m., Thursday, June 25 9 a.m., Thursday, June 25

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: Senate will be in a period of Program for Thursday: Consideration of the Senate morning business. amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1295)—Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 (Subject to a Rule). Begin consideration of H.R. 2822—Department of the Interior, Envi- ronment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (Subject to a Rule).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Engel, Eliot L., N.Y., E966 Long, Billy, Mo., E967 Fitzpatrick, Michael G., Pa., E961, E973 MacArthur, Thomas, N.J., E957 Barletta, Lou, Pa., E957 Frelinghuysen, Rodney P., N.J., E963 Marchant, Kenny, Tex., E963, E965 Blum, Rod, Iowa, E963 Gallego, Ruben, Ariz., E962 McClintock, Tom, Calif., E958 Brooks, Susan W., Ind., E960 Garamendi, John, Calif., E970 Messer, Luke, Ind., E964 Carney, John C., Jr., E962 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E966 Napolitano, Grace F., Calif., E965, E969 Carter, John R., Tex., E964 Hurt, Robert, Va., E961 Olson, Pete, Tex., E966 Castro, Joaquin, Tex., E964 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E969 Poliquin, Bruce, Me., E957 Chu, Judy, Calif, E964, E973 Johnson, Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’, Jr., Ga., E961, E962, E964, Rogers, Mike, Ala., E966 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E967, E973 E967, E968 Roybal-Allard, Lucille, Calif., E962 Connolly, Gerald E., Va., E968 Jolly, David W., Fla., E968 Ryan, Tim, Ohio, E973 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E967 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E961 Thompson, Bennie G., Miss., E969 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E969 Kato, John, N.Y., E957 Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E963 Deutch, Theodore E., Fla., E962, E973 Kennedy, Joseph P., III, Mass., E965 Wagner, Ann, Mo., E965 Dingell, Debbie, Mich., E961, E965, E968 LoBiondo, Frank A., N.J., E965 Westmoreland, Lynn A., Ga., E967 Edwards, Donna F., Md., E964 Lofgren, Zoe, Calif., E964 Wittman, Robert J., Va., E958

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