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Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014 No. 38 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was come forward and lead the House in the partner of the United States. I com- called to order by the Speaker. Pledge of Allegiance. mend Congresswoman ROS-LEHTINEN on f Mr. CICILLINE led the Pledge of Al- her leadership in expanding U.S.-Israel legiance as follows: cooperation in defense, energy, and PRAYER I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the science. The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick United States of America, and to the Repub- As the Iranian regime continues to J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: lic for which it stands, one nation under God, advance its nuclear ambitions and cur- Eternal God, we give You thanks for indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. rent events continually demonstrate giving us another day. f that we live in a dangerous world, it is We come to the end of a short week. important that Congress reaffirm our MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT For many, the winter has outlived its support for and commitment to our welcome and the longing for spring and A message in writing from the Presi- close friend and ally, Israel. its warmth is palpable. May the long- dent of the United States was commu- f ing for comity and good will in the nicated to the House by Mr. Brian fashioning of policies benefiting our Pate, one of his secretaries. OLNEYVILLE NEW YORK SYSTEM Nation be equally manifest in the ac- f (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given tions marking these days. permission to address the House for 1 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Now we approach a weekend during minute.) which many Members of this assembly The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I stand will gather to remember a historic tain up to 5 requests for 1-minute to congratulate Olneyville New York event in Selma, Alabama. Forty-nine speeches on each side of the aisle. System, an iconic Rhode Island res- years ago, brave men and women, f taurant which last week received the Americans of all races, colors, and James Beard Foundation’s America’s AMERICAN-ISRAEL PUBLIC AF- faiths, walked together to help guar- Classics award—a prestigious national FAIRS COMMITTEE POLICY CON- antee freedom still denied the descend- award. FERENCE ants of those who were slaves. The America’s Classics award honors Bless the Members of this assembly (Mr. LANCE asked and was given per- ‘‘restaurants that have timeless appeal and us all, that we would be worthy of mission to address the House for 1 and are beloved for quality food that the call we have been given as Ameri- minute and to revise and extend his re- reflects the character of their commu- cans, to nurture and guarantee demo- marks.) nity.’’ cratic freedoms to all who dwell in our Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, this week Despite its name, this restaurant is a great Nation. Help us all to be truly in Washington we welcome representa- uniquely Rhode Island culinary treas- thankful and appropriately generous in tives from across the country attend- ure and is beloved by Rhode Islanders our response. ing the American-Israel Public Affairs and visitors alike. May all that is done this day be for Committee Policy Conference, the This national recognition confirms Your greater honor and glory. largest gathering in our Nation of what Rhode Islanders already knew: we Amen. friends of the Jewish State. Represent- have some of the best food and res- f atives come to the Nation’s Capital to taurants in the country, and Olneyville highlight the importance of the part- New York System is a classic. THE JOURNAL nership between the United States and Every Rhode Islander knows the dis- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- Israel and work together toward com- tinctive smells and sights of this local ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- mon interests and goals. business. As mayor of Providence, I ceedings and announces to the House I have the honor of serving as cochair was proud Olneyville New York System his approval thereof. of the House Republican Israel Caucus, played a leading role in my Main Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- where protecting, strengthening, and Street initiative to improve Provi- nal stands approved. promoting the U.S.-Israel relationship dence’s commercial districts. f is the top priority. Indeed, for nearly 70 years, three gen- Just this week, under the leadership erations of the Stevens family have run PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE of Congresswoman ILEANA ROS- this local establishment at the same The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman LEHTINEN, the House passed legislation location in Providence. Although the from Rhode Island (Mr. CICILLINE) designating Israel as a major strategic neighborhood has changed over time,

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Con- sylvania, in the Fifth District of Penn- f gratulations. sylvania, with facilities in Erie, Penn- sylvania, and New York, Better Baked LET’S RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE f Foods is currently celebrating its 50th (Mr. TAKANO asked and was given IMMIGRATION COVERAGE BIASED anniversary. permission to address the House for 1 Over the years, Better Baked has minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was built a reputation as an affordable op- marks.) given permission to address the House tion for nutritious snack foods. Today, Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise for 1 minute and to revise and extend the company proudly employs over 300 today, once again, to call for this body his remarks.) associates who produce over 325,000 to bring H.R. 1010 to the floor and raise Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, pieces of frozen French bread pizzas, the Federal minimum wage. the issue of immigration continues to flatbreads, and breakfast sandwiches. My colleagues on the other side of simmer, but it is not because of any By devoting the necessary resources the aisle will falsely claim that this substantive news in Congress. It is to its people, equipment, and facilities, will kill jobs. They misrepresent the driven by the media and the coverage Better Baked is continually working to findings of a recent CBO report. The is slanted. ensure that it meets consumer demand important takeaway from that CBO re- In the last 3 months, the three Cap- and grows its operation. port is that raising the minimum wage itol Hill publications have run over 30 I am proud to honor a company that to $10.10 an hour will raise the wages of stories about immigration. By a 10 to 1 is constantly innovating to improve its more than 16 million Americans and ratio, they promoted amnesty for ille- products while also recognizing the bring nearly 1 million Americans out of gal immigrants over the need for bor- hard work and the efforts of its em- poverty. der security. ployees. In the 1990s, when the Clinton admin- Articles in The Washington Post and Mr. Speaker, in celebration of Na- istration raised the minimum wage, The Wall Street Journal reflect the tional Frozen Food Month, I wish to the Republicans also argued that doing same media agenda. These publications applaud Better Baked Foods and the so would kill jobs, but the exact oppo- also published over 30 pro-amnesty ar- entire frozen food industry for their site happened. What we saw following ticles, but not a single pro-enforcement hard work and continued contributions the minimum wage increase in the article. to strong local economies, through jobs 1990s was the greatest number of jobs The national media should give the and quality, affordable meals for our created in a 4-year period. American people the facts, not tell Nation’s consumers. A rising tide lifts all boats, Mr. them what to think. We need more ob- f Speaker. Let’s raise the minimum jective news stories and fewer opinion wage. Let’s grow our economy, and pieces masquerading as news reports. BOYS 2 MEN let’s put people back to work. (Mr. FOSTER asked and was given f f permission to address the House for 1 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION TEAM 26’S RIDE ON WASHINGTON minute.) Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF H.R. 2824, PREVENTING GOV- (Ms. ESTY asked and was given per- ERNMENT WASTE AND PRO- mission to address the House for 1 today to applaud President Obama’s new initiative, My Brother’s Keeper, TECTING COAL MINING JOBS IN minute and to revise and extend her re- AMERICA; PROVIDING FOR CON- marks.) and to highlight one organization in our district doing outstanding work to SIDERATION OF H.R. 2641, RE- Ms. ESTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today SPONSIBLY AND PROFES- to thank Team 26 for continuing the mentor young men. Boys 2 Men was created in November SIONALLY INVIGORATING DE- call for commonsense gun violence pre- 2002 by Clayton Muhammad, with the VELOPMENT ACT OF 2013; AND vention. mission of bringing young Black and PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION This Saturday, Team 26 begins their Latino men together to build a bond of OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE second Ride on Washington. This cou- brotherhood and to redefine manhood. RULES rageous group of men and women will The organization has been a phe- Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speak- be biking 400 miles from Newtown, nomenal success. er, by direction of the Committee on Connecticut, in my district, to Wash- The members of Boys 2 Men are grad- Rules, I call up House Resolution 501 ington, D.C. uating from high school, going to col- and ask for its immediate consider- Team 26 is made up of parents whose lege, and serving our country in the ation. children attend or attended Sandy military. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Hook Elementary School and folks who Boys 2 Men has produced outstanding lows: have lost loved ones to gun violence. young men like Gilberto Chaidez, a H. RES. 501 They ride to honor the victims of gun graduate of West Aurora High School Resolved, That at any time after adoption violence from Newtown and from and a senior at the University of Illi- of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant across the country, and they ride to nois majoring in civil engineering. to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the urge Congress to act. Gilberto was named the National Star House resolved into the Committee of the Team 26 rides to bring the message of Student of the Year by the Society of Whole House on the state of the Union for peace, hope, and love. Let’s listen to consideration of the bill (H.R. 2824) to amend Hispanic Professional Engineers. the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Team 26 and put politics aside. Jamario Taylor is a graduate of East Mr. Speaker, let us vote to enact Act of 1977 to stop the ongoing waste by the Aurora High School and a senior at Department of the Interior of taxpayer re- meaningful gun violence prevention Western Illinois University. Jamario is sources and implement the final rule on ex- legislation this year. a record-holder in the high jump and a cess spoil, mining waste, and buffers for pe- f top-ranked NCAA athlete. rennial and intermittent streams, and for Alexander Sewell is a graduate of other purposes. The first reading of the bill NATIONAL FROZEN FOOD MONTH Roosevelt University in Chicago. Alex shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania went on to work in the office of Leader General debate shall be confined to the bill asked and was given permission to ad- PELOSI; for the Secretary of Energy, and shall not exceed one hour equally di- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Steven Chu; and now in the office of vided and controlled by the chair and rank- vise and extend his remarks.) Senator LANDRIEU. ing minority member of the Committee on

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:16 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MR7.002 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2203 Natural Resources. After general debate the have been adopted. Any Member may de- Committee on Natural Resources, by a bill shall be considered for amendment under mand a separate vote in the House on any bipartisan vote, voted favorably for the the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to amendment adopted in the Committee of the bill and reported it out. consider as an original bill for the purpose of Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the Mr. Speaker, the bills before us today amendment under the five-minute rule an nature of a substitute made in order as origi- garnered majority support and bipar- amendment in the nature of a substitute nal text. The previous question shall be con- consisting of the text of Rules Committee sidered as ordered on the bill and amend- tisan support for one simple reason: Print 113–41 modified by the amendment ments thereto to final passage without inter- they ensure the regulatory process printed in part A of the report of the Com- vening motion except one motion to recom- works for Americans, as intended by mittee on Rules accompanying this resolu- mit with or without instructions. Congress. tion. That amendment in the nature of a SEC. 3. It shall be in order at any time on Across the Nation, energy and infra- substitute shall be considered as read. All the legislative day of March 6, 2014, for the structure projects are being signifi- points of order against that amendment in Speaker to entertain motions that the House cantly delayed. In some cases, the envi- the nature of a substitute are waived. No suspend the rules, as though under clause 1 ronmental reviews have continued on amendment to that amendment in the na- of rule XV, relating to a measure addressing for a decade or more. According to a ture of a substitute shall be in order except loan guarantees to Ukraine. those printed in part B of the report of the study by the Chamber of Commerce, Committee on Rules. Each such amendment The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. current delays are costing more than $1 may be offered only in the order printed in HASTINGS of Washington). The gen- trillion in economic development; and the report, may be offered only by a Member tleman from Florida is recognized for 1 those delays are also prohibiting the designated in the report, shall be considered hour. creation of 1.9 million jobs. as read, shall be debatable for the time speci- As our country continues to struggle fied in the report equally divided and con- b 0915 through a lackluster recovery, ensur- trolled by the proponent and an opponent, Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speak- ing these beleaguered studies are com- shall not be subject to amendment, and shall er, for the purpose of debate only, I pleted would help generate jobs and not be subject to a demand for division of the create economic growth. question in the House or in the Committee of yield the customary 30 minutes to the the Whole. All points of order against such gentleman from Florida (Mr. HAS- Mr. Speaker, in 2011, President amendments are waived. At the conclusion TINGS), pending which I yield myself Obama’s Council on Jobs and Competi- of consideration of the bill for amendment such time as I may consume. During tiveness recommended action to sim- the Committee shall rise and report the bill consideration of this resolution, all plify regulatory review and streamline to the House with such amendments as may time yielded is for the purpose of de- project approvals to accelerate jobs have been adopted. Any Member may de- bate only. and growth. mand a separate vote in the House on any Just this year, in his State of the GENERAL LEAVE amendment adopted in the Committee of the Union, President Obama called for per- Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speak- mit streamlining. He said action must nature of a substitute made in order as origi- er, I ask unanimous consent that all be taken to ‘‘slash bureaucracy and nal text. The previous question shall be con- Members have 5 legislative days to re- sidered as ordered on the bill and amend- streamline the permitting process for vise and extend their remarks. key projects so we can get more con- ments thereto to final passage without inter- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there vening motion except one motion to recom- struction workers on the job as fast as mit with or without instructions. objection to the request of the gen- possible.’’ SEC. 2. At any time after adoption of this tleman from Florida? News reports like to highlight our resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to There was no objection. disagreements. In fact, it often seems clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speak- that there is nothing that we can agree resolved into the Committee of the Whole er, I rise today in support of the rule on. That is not true. Earlier this term, House on the state of the Union for consider- and the underlying bills. ation of the bill (H.R. 2641) to provide for im- the House of Representatives passed proved coordination of agency actions in the House Resolution 501 provides a H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform preparation and adoption of environmental structured rule for consideration of and Development Act. That bill passed documents for permitting determinations, H.R. 2641, the Responsibility of Profes- by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote and for other purposes. The first reading of sionally Invigorating Development of 417–3. the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of Act, known as the RAPID Act. The res- The RAPID Act is nearly identical order against consideration of the bill are olution also provides a structured rule legislation to streamlining provisions waived. General debate shall be confined to for consideration of H.R. 2824, Pre- contained in H.R. 3080 and the stream- the bill and shall not exceed one hour equal- venting Government Waste and Pro- lining proposals from the President. ly divided and controlled by the chair and tecting Coal Mining Jobs in America. The House-passed WRRDA provided a ranking minority member of the Committee process for Army Corps of Engineers- on the Judiciary. After general debate the Lastly, the resolution provides sus- bill shall be considered for amendment under pension authority for legislation to led studies to be concurrently reviewed the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to provide much-needed financial relief to in more of a parallel, as opposed to a consider as an original bill for the purpose of the government of Ukraine. linear fashion by multiple agencies. amendment under the five-minute rule an The resolution makes in order all of The President initiated a similar pro- amendment in the nature of a substitute the amendments submitted to the posal, where studies had to be com- consisting of the text of Rules Committee Committee on Rules regarding the pleted within 3 years. Print 113–39. That amendment in the nature The President and each Member of RAPID Act. It makes in order half of of a substitute shall be considered as read. Congress who supported WRRDA the amendments submitted to the All points of order against that amendment should support this bill. The RAPID Committee on Rules regarding the coal in the nature of a substitute are waived. No Act is simple. It allows multiple agen- amendment to that amendment in the na- jobs bill. cies to study the environmental im- ture of a substitute shall be in order except Of the amendments made in order, pacts of a project at the same time. Be- those printed in part C of the report of the more than half are sponsored by my Committee on Rules accompanying this res- cause the agencies will have a better colleagues across the aisle. The resolu- process by which to study a project, olution. Each such amendment may be of- tion provides for a robust debate in the fered only in the order printed in the report, the RAPID Act establishes a reason- may be offered only by a Member designated House of Representatives. able and efficient timeline for comple- in the report, shall be considered as read, In July, the Subcommittee on Regu- tion of the study. shall be debatable for the time specified in latory Reform, Commercial, and Anti- That is it. The RAPID Act provides a the report equally divided and controlled by trust Law held a hearing on H.R. 2641. better process and a better timeline. the proponent and an opponent, shall not be The subcommittee reported the bill fa- The RAPID Act does not alter or weak- subject to amendment, and shall not be sub- vorably, without amendment, by voice en any of our environmental laws. The ject to a demand for division of the question vote. On July 31, the Committee on the RAPID Act does not require that envi- in the House or in the Committee of the Judiciary ordered H.R. 2641 favorably Whole. All points of order against such ronmentally sensitive areas be devel- amendments are waived. At the conclusion reported without amendment. oped. of consideration of the bill for amendment In August, the Subcommittee on En- The RAPID Act does not force agen- the Committee shall rise and report the bill ergy and Mineral Resources held hear- cies to approve projects. It simply re- to the House with such amendments as may ings on H.R. 2824. In November, the forms our permitting and regulatory

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These als ‘‘are more often tied to local, State, The President has asked for this to were votes against clear air, against and project-specific factors.’’ These happen. 417 House Democrats and Re- clean water, and to destroy our planet factors include ‘‘primarily local/State publicans have supported this already. for future generations. agency priorities, project funding lev- The bill should pass the House over- Under Republican leadership, we els, local opposition to a project, whelmingly with bipartisan support. have also voted to repeal, as we did a project complexity, or late changes in This bill will get Washington out of the day or so ago, the Affordable Care Act project scope,’’ not to mention the liti- way of our economic growth and put 50 different times, a law that, in many gation that goes on surrounding these unemployed Americans on a pathway respects, has led to millions of Ameri- measures. back to work. cans signing up for health insurance CRS goes even further, reporting The rule also provides for consider- that didn’t have it before. that even most environmental project ation of H.R. 2824, Preventing Govern- And I will continue to ask my col- delays are not the result of NEPA, but ment Waste and Protecting Coal Min- leagues: If you don’t like that par- actually due to ‘‘laws other than ing Jobs in America. H.R. 2824 sta- ticular measure, where is yours that NEPA.’’ The measure undermines cur- bilizes the out-of-control regulatory would replace it? And apparently, rent regulatory protections and could scheme involving the Department of nothing is forthcoming, at least until jeopardize public health and safety by the Interior. this time. prioritizing speed over meaningful In 2008, after a 5-year exhaustive Based on the frequency of these quix- analysis. process, the Office of Surface Mining fi- otic votes, it is obvious that my friends Now, turning to H.R. 2824, the other nalized a rule to protect our streams across the aisle have given up or are measure included in today’s rule, from excessive coal waste. The rule was not interested in governing or address- which, like the 50 times that we voted supposed to go into effect on January ing any of the issues that are most to repeal the Affordable Care Act, my 12, 2009. pressing to this Nation. Republican friends have done that, However, the process was sidelined Consider, for instance, that there are they have also offered 50 rules which by a sue-and-settle gambit that the 2 million Americans relying on Con- are not open rules in spite of the fact OSM, under President Obama’s admin- gress to extend unemployment insur- that we began this session by the istration, used to attempt to rewrite ance, with close to 200,000 of them Speaker of the House saying that this the already finalized rule. being unemployed veterans who have would be the most open House that we Since that settlement, the adminis- sacrificed time and again for our coun- have had. tration has spent 5 additional years try. H.R. 2824 included in this rule is no and billed hardworking American tax- Last week, I said the following: more productive than the previous leg- payers an additional $10 million at- We should be spending the House’s time on islation offered. The legislation would tempting to rewrite the rule. extending unemployment insurance, working overturn a court decision in order to H.R. 2824 is simple. It tells OSM to on comprehensive immigration reform, and block a buffer requirement designed to put in place the 2008 rule, study the re- raising the minimum wage. prevent damage to waterways from sults, and report to Congress. If the My friends on the other side of the surface coal mining operations. These study reveals a need to draft a new aisle have continued to ignore the are protections that President Ronald rule, then a new rule should be drafted. plight of middle class and working poor Reagan put in place. By putting in place the already final- Americans, immigrants hoping for a The Environmental Protection Agen- ized 2008 rule, H.R. 2824 ensures that better life for their families, and deny- cy estimates that over 500 mountains our streams are safe while further ing the undeniable impact of climate have been destroyed by the practice of study is conducted. change, just to name a few. mountaintop removal mining, more It is easy to see why these underlying We should be raising the minimum than 1.2 million acres of forest has been bills should garner strong bipartisan wage in order to give millions of hard- eliminated, and nearly 2,000 miles of support. They are measured and bal- working Americans the pay they have streams have been buried or polluted anced in their approach to our project earned. Nearly 5 years have passed by these mining projects. I wonder study and regulatory processes. For since the last increase in the Federal what part of knocking a mountaintop these reasons, Mr. Speaker, I rise in minimum wage. Currently, a full-time off do people not understand as de- support of the rule and the underlying minimum wage worker makes less than struction, and if it is to be, that it pieces of legislation. $16,000 per year, which is below the should be done carefully. I encourage my colleagues to vote poverty line for a family of two or These are protections for all of us in ‘‘yes’’ on the rule and ‘‘yes’’ on the un- more. our society. As many as 60,000 addi- derlying bills. My friends did not take my sugges- tional cases of cancer in central Appa- I reserve the balance of my time. tions last week, and I doubt they will lachia are directly linked to mountain- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. take them this week. Instead, we are top removal, and more than 700 addi- Speaker, I thank the gentleman, my considering two more pointless bills tional deaths from heart disease occur good friend from Florida, for yielding that will go nowhere. One of them, the each year. me the customary 30 minutes. acronym for it is RAPID. That is cor- Last month, West Virginia Univer- Just last week, I found myself stand- rect. Rapidly and fastly, it will go no- sity scientists published a study con- ing here, managing a rule for two very where. firming high air pollution levels similar bills. At the time, I thought we The first of today’s bills, H.R. 2641, around mountaintop removal coal were on a merry-go-round, aimlessly ignores the fact that, for more than 40 mines, suggesting a link to the higher moving in useless circles. I will stand years, the National Environmental rates of cardiovascular disease, birth by that analogy again today. Policy Act has provided an effective defects, and cancer that is seen in When similar bills came before Con- framework for all types of proposed ac- these communities. gress last session, the Senate didn’t tions that require Federal approval Instead of addressing these issues, pass them. The President said he would pursuant to a Federal law, such as the H.R. 2824 would reinstate a George W. not sign them, as he has this particular Clean Water Act. Bush administration rule that essen- legislation. It seems to me that these tially prohibits the United States De- measures are a foregone conclusion. b 0930 partment of the Interior from imple- Ultimately, the same tired talking H.R. 2641 is based on the assumption menting any protections for streams points might be a fun ride for some, that the NEPA environmental review against mountaintop removal and coal but they will never actually take you and permitting process results in mining. anywhere. This kind of spinning in cir- project delays. Let me lift the comment of Judge cles is a favorite tactic, it seems, of my However, when we considered this Charles Haden in a case called Bragg v. friends on the other side of the aisle. measure last Congress, the Congres- Robertson. The judge says:

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We should not be considering is any life form that cannot acclimate to life rule, and even the Director of OSM de- measures that will help destroy this deep in a rubble pile, it is eliminated. No ef- manding that the contractors change planet for our children and grand- fect on related environmental values is more the job loss estimates because it would children. We need strong environ- adverse than obliteration. Under a valley look bad politically for the administra- mental protections to ensure that we fill, the water quality of the stream becomes tion. But, look, don’t take my word for have clean air, clean water, and clean zero. Because there is no stream, there is no it. You can go out and read the Depart- food. water quality. ment’s own inspector general’s report Mr. Speaker, if we defeat the pre- The Bush rule in ’08 was vacated by that highlights the administration’s vious question, I will offer an amend- the District of Columbia District Court problems rewriting this rule. ment to the rule to bring up H.R. 3546, on February 20, 2014. The Obama ad- This legislation would put an end to Mr. LEVIN’s bill to extend emergency ministration started to draft new this nonsense and implement the 2008 unemployment insurance for the long- stream protections upon taking office, rule. It would save taxpayers millions term unemployed across this country into which the minority has conducted of dollars that are being wasted on this for whom it has run out. a long, fruitless investigation. Indeed, frivolous rewrite. It also would protect Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- the years of investigation have uncov- the thousands of direct jobs that the sent to insert the text of the amend- ered no misconduct. The only results of administration admitted would be de- ment in the RECORD along with extra- the investigation are wasted time and stroyed by this rule and thousands neous material immediately prior to taxpayer money, sending over 13,500 more indirect jobs that would also be the vote on the previous question. pages of documents, 25 hours of audio lost. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there recordings, 19,000 staff hours, and cost- In eastern and southeastern Ohio, my objection to the request of the gen- ing the United States Department of constituents are the ones mining the tleman from Florida? the Interior and Office of Surface Min- coal that powers the economic engine There was no objection. ing approximately $1.5 million. in the Midwest, not to mention that Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. We saw an example yesterday in one America gets over 40 percent of its en- Speaker, it is a very sad thing that we of our committees investigating the In- ergy from coal, the State of Ohio gets continue to let people languish without ternal Revenue Service for something over 80 percent of its energy from coal. fulfilling our responsibility to them that just simply has not occurred in This rule would put not only those jobs with reference to unemployment insur- any partisan fashion. And I can dem- at risk, but also cause electricity ance. It is a detriment to this Nation, onstrate that because, if one believes prices to skyrocket and endanger the and it serves us no useful purpose to that the IRS only went after conserv- low electricity rates that manufac- continue delaying this particular ef- ative organizations within the time pe- turing in this country relies on to keep fort. riod that was being investigated by the moving forward. While I do have the floor for a mo- Committee on Oversight and Govern- The rule from the Department must ment, I do wish to address legislation ment Reform, then it was not during be stopped in order to protect hard- that I hope does come here with ref- that period that my church, Mt. working coal miners across America erence to our offering assistance to the Hermon AME Church in Fort Lauder- and to stop the waste of taxpayer dol- people in Ukraine who should have an dale, received the same kind of notices lars by the Department of the Interior. opportunity to make their own deter- that are being complained about; and I urge all of my colleagues to support mination regarding their future and what we did was what everybody has this rule today and to support this leg- that we should stand with and, I am every right to do, which is make the islation when it comes to the floor. sure, are prepared to do so in an effort necessary appeal, and we were success- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. to assist them. ful in that regard. Speaker, I would advise my good friend Mr. Speaker, I had the good fortune All of these partisan witch hunts from Florida that I have no additional of being the president of the Par- need to stop. We are a better people speakers at this time and would be pre- liamentary Assembly for the Organiza- than this, and we should be about the pared to close. So I reserve the balance tion for Security and Cooperation in business of the people of the United of my time if you have additional Europe. During that time, I went to States of America. speakers. Ukraine on three different occasions, Mr. Speaker, today’s measure exists Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speak- and during that time, I had the good as partisan talking points, bumper er, I am prepared to close. fortune to be the lead monitor after sticker talk by my Republican col- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. the Orange Revolution; so it is not that leagues, rather than serious legislation Speaker, I yield myself such time as I I don’t have a clear understanding of to move this country forward. may consume. much that is going on. But what I hope I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, one of the sages of my colleagues here will do is recognize Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speak- America who is often quoted is Will that the Baltics, the Balkans, and the er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman Rogers. One of the things that I para- near abroad of Russia and Europe are from Ohio (Mr. JOHNSON). phrase that he said was: Buy land, be- in need of clarity with reference to Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, cause we are not making any more of matters and not simpleminded, non- today I rise in strong support for this that. And I use it as an analogy for complex answers to very difficult prob- rule which will govern debate on im- mountaintop mining, knocking off the lems that Ukraine is now faced with. It portant legislation that my colleague, tops of these mountains. We ain’t mak- is a nationwide, continuing problem for DOUG LAMBORN, and I have introduced. ing no more mountains. Although I us. This legislation, the Preventing Gov- guess we can because in Florida we Mr. Speaker, apparently, we do have ernment Waste and Protecting Coal have what we call trash mountains. So some other speaker en route, so I am Mining Jobs in America, would stop I guess we can build something up, but required to reserve the balance of my the administration from destroying I doubt very seriously that the quality time, as I anticipated I might be. thousands of direct and indirect coal of it will be of the kind that we see Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speak- mining jobs and stop the price of elec- with the mountain ranges of this great er, we had someone show up, and so the tricity in places like Ohio from sky- America. gentleman from Florida has allowed rocketing. Mr. Speaker, these bills are about the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Since the early days of this adminis- protecting special interests that hap- LAMBORN) to speak. tration, Mr. Speaker, the Office of Sur- pen to be near and dear to some of my I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman face Mining at the Department of the friends across the aisle. We are here from Colorado.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:59 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MR7.007 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2206 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 6, 2014 Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I thank We need look no further than West we do, we will release economic activ- both of the gentlemen for yielding. Virginia and accidents that have oc- ity. We will strengthen our economy, Mr. Speaker, we just need to adopt curred there. Nobody wanted that to and we will put Americans to work. H.R. 2824 and the rule supporting it. happen. Indeed, what we saw were cor- Mr. Speaker, the underlying bills are This is a good piece of legislation. porate dodges of people who had taken good. I urge Members of this House to Unfortunately, this administration is advantage of smaller communities. vote for the rule, vote for the bills, and waging what appears to many of us to That needs to stop. move our country forward. be a war on coal. The stream buffer I believe my colleagues here want to Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in zone rule that has been proposed by see to it that we have a situation opposition to the Rule for H.R. 2641, the ‘‘Re- OSM, the Office of Surface Mining Rec- where those who are working in these sponsible and Professionally Invigorating De- lamation, is a very troubling rule. It environments have an opportunity for velopment Act of 2013, or as some have would have adverse effects on all kinds safety and have an opportunity for termed it, the ‘‘Regrettably Another Partisan of coal mining way beyond what the clean air in their regions as well as Ideological Distraction Act.’’ stated intention is. water and food. If the RAPID Act were to become law in its present form, a permit or license for project b 0945 Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ and defeat the previous ques- would be ‘‘deemed’’ approved if the reviewing The stated intention is to protect the agency does not issue the requested permit or quality of streams in the Appalachian tion, and to vote ‘‘no’’ on the under- lying bill. license within 90–120 days. area, but this rule goes way beyond Mr. Speaker, I share some of the frustra- I yield back the balance of my time. that. This would have the effect of tions expressed by many members of the Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speak- closing down much of the coal mining House Judiciary Committee, which marked up er, I yield myself such time as I may in that part of the country. So it is this bill last summer, with the NEPA process. overkill. It is way beyond what is nec- consume. There is something odd about a system in This rule provides for ample and open essary. which it can take half a year or more to ap- The whole rulemaking process, Mr. debate. It makes in order amendments prove the siting plan for a wind farm but Speaker, is flawed. We had a very good from both sides of the aisle. Further, it fracking operations regulations can be ap- rewrite of the rules that was done in advances bills that were favorably re- proved and conducted a few hundred feet the last administration. That went ported out of committee and will re- from somebody’s home with no community through millions of dollars of effort, ceive bipartisan support. oversight process in just a few months. many years of rulemaking, taking The RAPID Act is good for our infra- Something is wrong with this picture. comments, and the end result was a structure needs. It puts in place a good But I strongly believe that this bill is a solu- very satisfactory rewrite of the older process that helps our agencies conduct tion in search of a problem. rule. Yet, without even letting that quality and timely environmental re- The bill in its current form is an example of fully take effect, this administration is views. a medicine that is worse than a disease. throwing that rule out and wanting to This bill should receive over- There is a major problem with the section go to an overly stringent and unreal- whelming bipartisan support. Repub- that my amendment addresses, namely auto- istic rule. Let’s go back to the last rule licans and Democrats have supported matic approval of projects with the need for that was done through the proper pro- these same provisions already in this positive agency action. cedures. Congress. I expect to speak on my amendment shortly So H.R. 2824 is a good piece of legisla- The Florida delegation knows all too but suffice it-to-say, this bill goes out of its tion. I commend Representative JOHN- well the impact that delayed studies way to ensure that some projects might be SON for carrying this piece of legisla- have on moving our critical projects prematurely approved. tion. We have looked at this in detail forward. Port Everglades, which is in That’s because under H.R. 2641, if a federal in our full committee and in the Sub- the district of the gentleman from agency fails to approve or disapprove the committee on Energy and Mineral Re- Florida (Mr. HASTINGS), has been under project or make the required finding of the ter- sources, and this is a much better ap- review for 17 years. That is too long. It mination within the applicable deadline, which proach. So I urge the full House to is too much. It needs to be completed. is either 90 days or 180 days, depending on adopt H.R. 2824 and the rule. The study of the project at Port Ever- the situation, then the project is automatically Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. glades is a prime example of Wash- deemed approved, deemed approved by such Speaker, I am prepared to close, and ington bureaucracy crushing America’s agency. will. I will close with what I said yes- jobs and America’s future. This creates a set of perverse incentives. terday. When I was a child, Tennessee The RAPID Act would make it pos- First, as an agency is up against that deadline Ernie Ford sang a song about coal min- sible to move projects forward while and legitimate work is yet to be completed, it is likely to disapprove the project simply be- ing. It was that you load 16 tons and protecting our environment. Mr. cause the issues have not been vetted. what do you get? Another day older Speaker, the President has proposed a Second, frequently there are times when it similar solution. The House passed a and deeper in debt. is the case that the complexity of issues that I have been in Appalachia, as have similar solution in the WRDA bill. We need to be resolved necessitates a longer re- many of my friends. I went to school in should pass this bill and give our infra- view period, rather than an arbitrary limit. Tennessee, and often had an oppor- structure projects a good review proc- So if H.R. 2641 were to become law the tunity to travel to Kentucky and other ess. most likely outcome is that federal agencies areas during that period of time, and I Our Nation’s economy is sagging would be required to make decisions based on have been in West Virginia. I have seen under an inefficient government. Our incomplete information, or information that the conditions that many people work unemployed friends and neighbors are may not be available within the stringent dead- in. being hurt by our stagnant regulatory lines, and to deny applications that otherwise I would only hope that they know review system. The RAPID Act pro- would have been approved, but for lack of suf- that there are voices here who believe, vides a better process and a better ficient review time. just like throughout the rest of this timeline. It does not change our envi- In other words, fewer projects would be ap- Nation, in spite of the awesomeness of ronmental standards. It does not re- proved, not more. the work that they do in coal mining— quire agency approval of projects. It Mr. Speaker, the new requirements con- and I might add as a footnote, there simply reforms our permitting process. tained in H.R. 2641 amend the environmental has been no deterioration in the job The coal jobs bill puts in place an al- review process under the National Environ- market with reference to coal mining— ready approved rule. It ends the regu- mental Policy Act (NEPA), even though the bill all that is being sought is that coal latory limbo that has existed since is drafted as an amendment to the APA. mining be done in a safe manner, and 2009. It gives certainty to those who The bill ignores the fact that NEPA has for that the people living in those sur- work in the coal industry. more than 40 years provided an effective roundings have the same kind of qual- Let’s reform our review methods. framework for all types of projects (not just ity air, quality water, and quality food Let’s give our government the tools construction projects) that require federal ap- that is desperately needed by every- and the incentives to move America’s proval pursuant to a federal law, such as the body. infrastructure projects forward. When Clean Air Act.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:59 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06MR7.008 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2207 I urge my colleagues to reject this Rule and no substantive legislative or policy implica- Flores LoBiondo Rooney tions whatsoever.’’ But that is not what they Forbes Long Ros-Lehtinen the underlying bill. Fortenberry Lucas Ross The material previously referred to have always said. Listen to the Republican Leadership Manual on the Legislative Proc- Foxx Luetkemeyer Rothfus by Mr. HASTINGS of Florida is as fol- Franks (AZ) Lummis ess in the United States House of Represent- Royce lows: Frelinghuysen Marchant Runyan atives, (6th edition, page 135). Here’s how the Gardner Marino Salmon AN AMENDMENT TO H. RES. 501 OFFERED BY Republicans describe the previous question Garrett Massie Sanford MR. HASTINGS OF FLORIDA vote in their own manual: ‘‘Although it is Gerlach McCarthy (CA) Scalise At the end of the resolution, add the fol- generally not possible to amend the rule be- Gibbs McCaul Schock lowing new sections: cause the majority Member controlling the Gibson McClintock Schweikert Gingrey (GA) McHenry SEC. 4. Immediately upon adoption of this time will not yield for the purpose of offering Scott, Austin Gohmert McKeon Sensenbrenner resolution the Speaker shall, pursuant to an amendment, the same result may be Goodlatte McKinley Sessions clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House achieved by voting down the previous ques- Gowdy McMorris Shimkus resolved into the Committee of the Whole tion on the rule. . .When the motion for the Granger Rodgers House on the state of the Union for consider- previous question is defeated, control of the Graves (GA) Meadows Shuster Simpson ation of the bill (H.R. 3546) to provide for the time passes to the Member who led the oppo- Graves (MO) Meehan Griffin (AR) Messer Smith (MO) extension of certain unemployment benefits, sition to ordering the previous question. Smith (NE) and for other purposes. The first reading of That Member, because he then controls the Griffith (VA) Mica Grimm Miller (FL) Smith (NJ) the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of time, may offer an amendment to the rule, Guthrie Miller (MI) Smith (TX) order against consideration of the bill are or yield for the purpose of amendment.’’ Hall Miller, Gary Southerland waived. General debate shall be confined to In Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House Hanna Mullin Stewart the bill and shall not exceed one hour equal- of Representatives, the subchapter titled Harper Mulvaney Stivers ly divided among and controlled by the chair ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal Harris Murphy (PA) Stockman and ranking minority member of the Com- to order the previous question on such a rule Hartzler Neugebauer Stutzman mittee on Ways and Means and the chair and Hastings (WA) Noem Terry [a special rule reported from the Committee Heck (NV) Nugent ranking minority member of the Committee Thompson (PA) on Rules] opens the resolution to amend- Hensarling Nunes Thornberry on Transportation and Infrastructure. After ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- Herrera Beutler Nunnelee Tiberi general debate the bill shall be considered tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: ‘‘Upon re- Holding Olson Tipton for amendment under the five-minute rule. jection of the motion for the previous ques- Hudson Palazzo Turner All points of order against provisions in the tion on a resolution reported from the Com- Huelskamp Paulsen Upton bill are waived. At the conclusion of consid- mittee on Rules, control shifts to the Mem- Huizenga (MI) Pearce Valadao eration of the bill for amendment the Com- Hultgren Perry Wagner ber leading the opposition to the previous Hunter Petri Walberg mittee shall rise and report the bill to the question, who may offer a proper amendment Hurt Pittenger Walden House with such amendments as may have or motion and who controls the time for de- Issa Pitts Walorski been adopted. The previous question shall be bate thereon.’’ Jenkins Poe (TX) considered as ordered on the bill and amend- Johnson (OH) Pompeo Weber (TX) Clearly, the vote on the previous question Webster (FL) ments thereto to final passage without inter- on a rule does have substantive policy impli- Jordan Posey Joyce Price (GA) Wenstrup vening motion except one motion to recom- cations. It is one of the only available tools Westmoreland mit with or without instructions. If the Kelly (PA) Reed for those who oppose the Republican major- King (NY) Reichert Whitfield Committee of the Whole rises and reports ity’s agenda and allows those with alter- Kingston Renacci Williams that it has come to no resolution on the bill, native views the opportunity to offer an al- Kinzinger (IL) Ribble Wilson (SC) then on the next legislative day the House ternative plan. Kline Rice (SC) Wittman shall, immediately after the third daily Labrador Rigell Wolf order of business under clause 1 of rule XIV, Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. I yield LaMalfa Roby Womack resolve into the Committee of the Whole for back the balance of my time, and I Lamborn Roe (TN) Woodall further consideration of the bill. move the previous question on the res- Lance Rogers (AL) Yoder Lankford Rogers (KY) Yoho SEC. 5. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not olution. Latham Rohrabacher Young (AK) apply to the consideration of H.R. 3546. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Latta Rokita Young (IN) THE VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION: WHAT IT question is on ordering the previous REALLY MEANS question. NAYS—191 This vote, the vote on whether to order the The question was taken; and the Barber DeFazio Johnson (GA) previous question on a special rule, is not Speaker pro tempore announced that Barrow (GA) DeGette Johnson, E. B. merely a procedural vote. A vote against or- Bass Delaney Kaptur dering the previous question is a vote the ayes appeared to have it. Beatty DeLauro Keating against the Republican majority agenda and Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Becerra DelBene Kelly (IL) Speaker, on that I demand the yeas Bera (CA) Deutch Kennedy a vote to allow the Democratic minority to Bishop (GA) Dingell Kildee offer an alternative plan. It is a vote about and nays. Bishop (NY) Doggett Kilmer what the House should be debating. The yeas and nays were ordered. Blumenauer Doyle Kind Mr. Clarence Cannon’s Precedents of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bonamici Duckworth Kirkpatrick Brady (PA) Edwards Kuster House of Representatives (VI, 308–311), de- ant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair scribes the vote on the previous question on Braley (IA) Ellison Langevin the rule as ‘‘a motion to direct or control the will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum Brown (FL) Engel Larsen (WA) time for any electronic vote on the Brownley (CA) Enyart Larson (CT) consideration of the subject before the House Bustos Eshoo Lee (CA) being made by the Member in charge.’’ To question of adoption of the resolution. Butterfield Esty Levin defeat the previous question is to give the The vote was taken by electronic de- Capps Farr Lewis opposition a chance to decide the subject be- vice, and there were—yeas 219, nays Capuano Fattah Lipinski ´ fore the House. Cannon cites the Speaker’s 191, not voting 20, as follows: Cardenas Foster Loebsack ruling of January 13, 1920, to the effect that Carney Frankel (FL) Lofgren ‘‘the refusal of the House to sustain the de- [Roll No. 99] Carson (IN) Fudge Lowenthal Cartwright Gabbard Lowey mand for the previous question passes the YEAS—219 Castor (FL) Gallego Lujan Grisham control of the resolution to the opposition’’ Aderholt Broun (GA) Cotton Castro (TX) Garamendi (NM) in order to offer an amendment. On March Amash Buchanan Cramer Chu Garcia Luja´ n, Ben Ray 15, 1909, a member of the majority party of- Amodei Bucshon Crenshaw Cicilline Grayson (NM) fered a rule resolution. The House defeated Bachmann Burgess Culberson Clark (MA) Grijalva Lynch the previous question and a member of the Bachus Byrne Daines Clarke (NY) Gutie´rrez Maffei opposition rose to a parliamentary inquiry, Barletta Calvert Davis, Rodney Clay Hahn Maloney, Barr Camp Denham Cleaver Hanabusa Carolyn asking who was entitled to recognition. Barton Campbell Dent Clyburn Hastings (FL) Maloney, Sean Speaker Joseph G. Cannon (R-Illinois) said: Benishek Cantor DeSantis Cohen Heck (WA) Matheson ‘‘The previous question having been refused, Bentivolio Capito DesJarlais Connolly Higgins Matsui the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitz- Bilirakis Carter Duffy Conyers Himes McCollum gerald, who had asked the gentleman to Bishop (UT) Cassidy Duncan (SC) Cooper Holt McDermott yield to him for an amendment, is entitled to Black Chabot Duncan (TN) Costa Honda McGovern the first recognition.’’ Blackburn Coble Ellmers Courtney Horsford McIntyre Boustany Coffman Farenthold Crowley Hoyer McNerney The Republican majority may say ‘‘the Brady (TX) Cole Fincher Cuellar Huffman Meeks vote on the previous question is simply a Bridenstine Collins (GA) Fitzpatrick Cummings Israel Meng vote on whether to proceed to an immediate Brooks (AL) Conaway Fleischmann Davis (CA) Jackson Lee Michaud vote on adopting the resolution. . . [and] has Brooks (IN) Cook Fleming Davis, Danny Jeffries Miller, George

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Tsongas Huelskamp Mullin Shimkus Ryan (OH) Slaughter Visclosky Owens Sanchez, Loretta Sa´ nchez, Linda Smith (WA) Walz Van Hollen Huizenga (MI) Mulvaney Shuster Pallone Sarbanes Hultgren Murphy (PA) T. Speier Wasserman Vargas Simpson Pascrell Schakowsky Hunter Neugebauer Sanchez, Loretta Swalwell (CA) Schultz Veasey Smith (MO) Payne Schiff Hurt Noem Sarbanes Takano Waters Vela Smith (NE) Pelosi Schrader Issa Nugent Schakowsky Thompson (CA) Waxman ´ Perlmutter Scott (VA) Velazquez Jenkins Nunes Smith (NJ) Schiff Thompson (MS) Welch Peters (CA) Scott, David Visclosky Johnson (OH) Nunnelee Smith (TX) Schrader Tierney Wilson (FL) Peters (MI) Serrano Walz Jordan Olson Southerland Scott (VA) Titus Yarmuth Peterson Sewell (AL) Wasserman Stewart Joyce Palazzo NOT VOTING—15 Pingree (ME) Shea-Porter Schultz Kelly (PA) Paulsen Stivers Pocan Sherman Waters King (IA) Pearce Stockman Chaffetz Green, Gene Negrete McLeod Polis Sinema Waxman King (NY) Perry Stutzman Collins (NY) Hinojosa Pastor (AZ) Price (NC) Sires Welch Kingston Petri Terry Crawford Johnson, Sam Roskam Quigley Slaughter Wilson (FL) Kinzinger (IL) Pittenger Thompson (PA) Gosar Jones Schneider Rahall Smith (WA) Yarmuth Kline Pitts Thornberry Green, Al McCarthy (NY) Schwartz Rangel Speier Labrador Poe (TX) Tiberi LaMalfa Pompeo Tipton b 1028 NOT VOTING—20 Lamborn Posey Turner So the resolution was agreed to. Chaffetz Hinojosa Pastor (AZ) Lance Price (GA) Upton The result of the vote was announced Collins (NY) Johnson, Sam Rogers (MI) Lankford Reed Valadao Crawford Jones Roskam Latham Reichert Wagner as above recorded. Diaz-Balart King (IA) Ryan (WI) Latta Renacci Walberg A motion to reconsider was laid on Gosar McAllister Schneider LoBiondo Ribble Walden the table. Green, Al McCarthy (NY) Long Rice (SC) Schwartz Walorski f Green, Gene Negrete McLeod Lucas Rigell Weber (TX) Luetkemeyer Roby Webster (FL) ELECTRICITY SECURITY AND Lummis Roe (TN) Wenstrup b 1018 Marchant Rogers (AL) AFFORDABILITY ACT Westmoreland Messrs. SCHRADER and RUPPERS- Marino Rogers (KY) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. POE Massie Rogers (MI) Whitfield BERGER changed their vote from McAllister Rohrabacher Williams of Texas). Pursuant to House Resolu- ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ McCarthy (CA) Rokita Wilson (SC) tion 497 and rule XVIII, the Chair de- So the previous question was ordered. McCaul Rooney Wittman clares the House in the Committee of McClintock Ros-Lehtinen Wolf the Whole House on the state of the The result of the vote was announced McHenry Ross Womack as above recorded. McIntyre Rothfus Woodall Union for the further consideration of Stated for: McKeon Royce Yoder the bill, H.R. 3826. Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall McKinley Runyan Yoho Will the gentleman from Washington McMorris Ryan (WI) Young (AK) (Mr. HASTINGS) kindly take the chair. No. 99 I was not present due to unavoidable Rodgers Salmon Young (IN) air travel delays. Had I been present, I would b 1030 NAYS—190 have voted ‘‘yes.’’ IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Barber Doggett Lee (CA) Accordingly, the House resolved question is on the resolution. Barrow (GA) Doyle Levin Bass Duckworth Lewis itself into the Committee of the Whole The question was taken; and the Beatty Edwards Lipinski House on the state of the Union for the Speaker pro tempore announced that Becerra Ellison Loebsack further consideration of the bill (H.R. the ayes appeared to have it. Bera (CA) Engel Lofgren 3826) to provide direction to the Admin- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Bishop (GA) Enyart Lowenthal Bishop (NY) Eshoo Lowey istrator of the Environmental Protec- Speaker, on that I demand the yeas Blumenauer Esty Lujan Grisham tion Agency regarding the establish- and nays. Bonamici Farr (NM) ment of standards for emissions of any The yeas and nays were ordered. Brady (PA) Fattah Luja´ n, Ben Ray greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired Braley (IA) Foster (NM) The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Brown (FL) Frankel (FL) Lynch electric utility generating units, and 5-minute vote. Brownley (CA) Fudge Maffei for other purposes, with Mr. HASTINGS The vote was taken by electronic de- Bustos Gabbard Maloney, of Washington (Acting Chair) in the vice, and there were—yeas 225, nays Butterfield Gallego Carolyn Capps Garamendi Maloney, Sean chair. 190, not voting 15, as follows: Capuano Garcia Matheson The Clerk read the title of the bill. [Roll No. 100] Ca´ rdenas Grayson Matsui The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- Carney Grijalva McCollum YEAS—225 mittee of the Whole rose on Wednes- Carson (IN) Gutie´rrez McDermott day, March 5, 2014, a request for a re- Aderholt Capito Fleischmann Cartwright Hahn McGovern Amash Carter Fleming Castor (FL) Hanabusa McNerney corded vote on amendment No. 8 print- Amodei Cassidy Flores Castro (TX) Hastings (FL) Meeks ed in House Report 113–373, offered by Bachmann Chabot Forbes Chu Heck (WA) Meng the gentleman from California (Mr. Bachus Coble Fortenberry Cicilline Higgins Michaud WAXMAN) had been postponed. Barletta Coffman Foxx Clark (MA) Himes Miller, George Barr Cole Franks (AZ) Clarke (NY) Holt Moore ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Barton Collins (GA) Frelinghuysen Clay Honda Moran The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Benishek Conaway Gardner Cleaver Horsford Murphy (FL) clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will Bentivolio Cook Garrett Clyburn Hoyer Nadler Bilirakis Cotton Gerlach Cohen Huffman Napolitano now resume on those amendments Bishop (UT) Cramer Gibbs Connolly Israel Neal printed in House Report 113–373 on Black Crenshaw Gibson Conyers Jackson Lee Nolan which further proceedings were post- Blackburn Culberson Gingrey (GA) Cooper Jeffries O’Rourke poned, in the following order: Boustany Daines Gohmert Costa Johnson (GA) Owens Brady (TX) Davis, Rodney Goodlatte Courtney Johnson, E. B. Pallone Amendment No. 1 by Mr. SMITH of Bridenstine Denham Gowdy Crowley Kaptur Pascrell Texas. Brooks (AL) Dent Granger Cuellar Keating Payne Amendment No. 2 by Mrs. CAPPS of Brooks (IN) DeSantis Graves (GA) Cummings Kelly (IL) Pelosi California. Broun (GA) DesJarlais Graves (MO) Davis (CA) Kennedy Perlmutter Buchanan Diaz-Balart Griffin (AR) Davis, Danny Kildee Peters (CA) Amendment No. 6 by Ms. SCHA- Bucshon Duffy Griffith (VA) DeFazio Kilmer Peters (MI) KOWSKY of Illinois. Burgess Duncan (SC) Grimm DeGette Kind Peterson Amendment No. 8 by Mr. WAXMAN of Byrne Duncan (TN) Guthrie Delaney Kirkpatrick Pingree (ME) California. Calvert Ellmers Hall DeLauro Kuster Pocan The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes Camp Farenthold Hanna DelBene Langevin Polis Campbell Fincher Harper Deutch Larsen (WA) Price (NC) the minimum time for each electronic Cantor Fitzpatrick Harris Dingell Larson (CT) Quigley vote in this series.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:16 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR7.005 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2209 AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF Terry Walberg Wilson (SC) vote on the amendment offered by the TEXAS Thompson (PA) Walden Wittman Thornberry Walorski Wolf gentlewoman from California (Mrs. The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Tiberi Weber (TX) Womack CAPPS) on which further proceedings business is the demand for a recorded Tipton Webster (FL) Woodall were postponed and on which the noes vote on the amendment offered by the Turner Wenstrup Yoder prevailed by voice vote. Upton Westmoreland Yoho gentleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH) on Valadao Whitfield Young (AK) The Clerk will redesignate the which further proceedings were post- Wagner Williams Young (IN) amendment. poned and on which the ayes prevailed NOES—184 The Clerk redesignated the amend- by voice vote. ment. The Clerk will redesignate the Barber Gibson Napolitano Bass Grayson Neal RECORDED VOTE amendment. Beatty Grijalva Nolan The Clerk redesignated the amend- Becerra Gutie´rrez O’Rourke The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote ment. Bera (CA) Hahn Owens has been demanded. Bishop (NY) Hanabusa Pallone A recorded vote was ordered. RECORDED VOTE Blumenauer Hastings (FL) Pascrell The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bonamici Heck (WA) Payne Brady (PA) Higgins Pelosi minute vote. has been demanded. Braley (IA) Himes Perlmutter A recorded vote was ordered. The vote was taken by electronic de- Brown (FL) Holt Peters (CA) vice, and there were—ayes 184, noes 228, The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Brownley (CA) Honda Peters (MI) minute vote. Bustos Horsford Pingree (ME) not voting 18, as follows: Butterfield Hoyer Pocan [Roll No. 102] The vote was taken by electronic de- Capps Huffman Polis vice, and there were—ayes 230, noes 184, Capuano Israel Price (NC) AYES—184 ´ not voting 16, as follows: Cardenas Jackson Lee Quigley Barber Garamendi Napolitano Carney Jeffries Richmond [Roll No. 101] Bass Garcia Neal Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) Roybal-Allard Beatty Grayson Nolan AYES—230 Cartwright Johnson, E. B. Ruiz Becerra Grijalva O’Rourke Castor (FL) Kaptur Ruppersberger Aderholt Gardner Meehan Bera (CA) Gutie´rrez Owens Castro (TX) Keating Rush Amash Garrett Messer Bishop (NY) Hahn Pallone Chu Kelly (IL) Ryan (OH) Amodei Gerlach Mica Blumenauer Hanabusa Pascrell Cicilline Kennedy Sa´ nchez, Linda Bachmann Gibbs Miller (FL) Bonamici Hastings (FL) Payne Clark (MA) Kildee T. Bachus Gingrey (GA) Miller (MI) Brady (PA) Heck (WA) Pelosi Clarke (NY) Kilmer Sanchez, Loretta Barletta Gohmert Miller, Gary Braley (IA) Herrera Beutler Perlmutter Clay Kind Sarbanes Barr Goodlatte Mullin Brown (FL) Higgins Peters (CA) Cleaver Kirkpatrick Schakowsky Barrow (GA) Gowdy Mulvaney Brownley (CA) Himes Peters (MI) Clyburn Kuster Schiff Barton Granger Murphy (PA) Bustos Holt Pingree (ME) Cohen Langevin Schrader Benishek Graves (GA) Neugebauer Butterfield Honda Pocan Connolly Larsen (WA) Scott (VA) Bentivolio Graves (MO) Noem Capps Horsford Polis Conyers Larson (CT) Scott, David Bilirakis Griffin (AR) Nunes Capuano Hoyer Price (NC) Cooper Lee (CA) Serrano Bishop (GA) Griffith (VA) Nunnelee Ca´ rdenas Huffman Quigley Courtney Levin Sewell (AL) Bishop (UT) Grimm Olson Carney Israel Rangel Crowley Lewis Shea-Porter Black Guthrie Palazzo Carson (IN) Jackson Lee Richmond Cummings Lipinski Sherman Blackburn Hall Paulsen Cartwright Jeffries Roybal-Allard Davis (CA) LoBiondo Sinema Boustany Hanna Pearce Castor (FL) Johnson, E. B. Ruiz Davis, Danny Loebsack Sires Brady (TX) Harper Perry Castro (TX) Kaptur Ruppersberger DeFazio Lofgren Slaughter Bridenstine Harris Peterson Chu Keating Rush DeGette Lowenthal Smith (WA) Brooks (AL) Hartzler Petri Cicilline Kelly (IL) Ryan (OH) Delaney Lowey Speier Brooks (IN) Hastings (WA) Pittenger Clark (MA) Kennedy Sa´ nchez, Linda DeLauro Lujan Grisham Swalwell (CA) Broun (GA) Heck (NV) Pitts Clarke (NY) Kildee T. DelBene (NM) Takano Buchanan Hensarling Poe (TX) Clay Kilmer Sanchez, Loretta Deutch Luja´ n, Ben Ray Thompson (CA) Bucshon Herrera Beutler Pompeo Cleaver Kind Sarbanes Dingell (NM) Thompson (MS) Burgess Holding Posey Clyburn Kirkpatrick Schakowsky Doggett Lynch Tierney Byrne Hudson Price (GA) Cohen Kuster Schiff Doyle Maffei Titus Calvert Huelskamp Rahall Connolly Langevin Scott (VA) Duckworth Maloney, Tonko Camp Huizenga (MI) Reed Conyers Larsen (WA) Scott, David Edwards Carolyn Tsongas Campbell Hultgren Reichert Cooper Larson (CT) Serrano Ellison Maloney, Sean Van Hollen Cantor Hunter Renacci Costa Lee (CA) Sewell (AL) Engel Matsui Vargas Capito Hurt Ribble Courtney Levin Shea-Porter Enyart McCollum Veasey Carter Issa Rice (SC) Crowley Lewis Sherman Eshoo McDermott Vela Cassidy Jenkins Rigell Cuellar Lipinski Sinema Esty McGovern Vela´ zquez Chabot Johnson (OH) Roby Cummings Loebsack Sires Farr McNerney Visclosky Coble Jordan Roe (TN) Davis (CA) Lofgren Slaughter Fattah Meeks Walz Coffman Joyce Rogers (AL) Davis, Danny Lowenthal Smith (WA) Foster Meng Wasserman Cole Kelly (PA) Rogers (KY) DeFazio Lowey Speier Frankel (FL) Michaud Schultz Collins (GA) King (IA) Rogers (MI) DeGette Lujan Grisham Swalwell (CA) Fudge Miller, George Waters Conaway King (NY) Rohrabacher Delaney (NM) Takano Gabbard Moore Waxman Cook Kingston Rokita DeLauro Luja´ n, Ben Ray Thompson (CA) Gallego Moran Welch Costa Kinzinger (IL) Rooney DelBene (NM) Thompson (MS) Garamendi Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) Cotton Kline Ros-Lehtinen Deutch Lynch Tierney Garcia Nadler Yarmuth Cramer Labrador Roskam Dingell Maffei Titus Crenshaw LaMalfa Ross NOT VOTING—16 Doggett Maloney, Tonko Cuellar Lamborn Rothfus Doyle Carolyn Tsongas Chaffetz Hinojosa Pastor (AZ) Culberson Lance Royce Duckworth Maloney, Sean Van Hollen Collins (NY) Johnson, Sam Daines Lankford Runyan Rangel Edwards Matsui Vargas Crawford Jones Davis, Rodney Latham Ryan (WI) Schneider Engel McCollum Veasey Gosar McCarthy (NY) Denham Latta Salmon Schwartz Enyart McDermott Vela Green, Al Negrete McLeod Dent Long Sanford Eshoo McGovern Vela´ zquez Green, Gene Nugent DeSantis Lucas Scalise Esty McNerney Visclosky Farr Meeks Walz DesJarlais Luetkemeyer Schock ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Diaz-Balart Lummis Schweikert Fattah Meng Wasserman Duffy Marchant Scott, Austin The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Fitzpatrick Michaud Schultz Duncan (SC) Marino Sensenbrenner There is 1 minute remaining. Foster Miller, George Waters Duncan (TN) Massie Sessions Frankel (FL) Moore Waxman Ellmers Matheson Shimkus b 1034 Fudge Moran Welch Farenthold McAllister Shuster Gabbard Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) Fincher McCarthy (CA) Simpson Mr. RICE of South Carolina changed Gallego Nadler Yarmuth Fitzpatrick McCaul Smith (MO) his vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ NOES—228 Fleischmann McClintock Smith (NE) So the amendment was agreed to. Fleming McHenry Smith (NJ) Aderholt Barrow (GA) Black Flores McIntyre Smith (TX) The result of the vote was announced Amash Barton Blackburn Forbes McKeon Southerland as above recorded. Amodei Benishek Boustany Fortenberry McKinley Stewart AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MRS. CAPPS Bachmann Bentivolio Brady (TX) Foxx McMorris Stivers Bachus Bilirakis Bridenstine Franks (AZ) Rodgers Stockman The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Barletta Bishop (GA) Brooks (AL) Frelinghuysen Meadows Stutzman business is the demand for a recorded Barr Bishop (UT) Brooks (IN)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:16 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MR7.015 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2210 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 6, 2014 Broun (GA) Huelskamp Reichert The Clerk will redesignate the Conaway Jordan Rigell Buchanan Huizenga (MI) Renacci amendment. Cook Joyce Roby Bucshon Hultgren Ribble Cotton Kelly (PA) Roe (TN) Burgess Hunter Rice (SC) The Clerk redesignated the amend- Cramer King (IA) Rogers (AL) Byrne Hurt Rigell ment. Crenshaw King (NY) Rogers (KY) Calvert Issa Roby Culberson Kingston Rogers (MI) RECORDED VOTE Camp Jenkins Roe (TN) Daines Kinzinger (IL) Rohrabacher Campbell Johnson (OH) Rogers (AL) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Davis, Rodney Kline Rokita Cantor Jordan Rogers (KY) has been demanded. Denham Labrador Rooney Capito Joyce Dent LaMalfa Ros-Lehtinen Rogers (MI) A recorded vote was ordered. Carter Kelly (PA) Rohrabacher DeSantis Lamborn Roskam Cassidy King (IA) Rokita The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- DesJarlais Lance Ross Chabot King (NY) Diaz-Balart Lankford Rooney minute vote. Rothfus Coble Kingston Duffy Latham Royce Ros-Lehtinen Coffman Kinzinger (IL) The vote was taken by electronic de- Duncan (SC) Latta Runyan Roskam Cole Kline vice, and there were—ayes 190, noes 221, Duncan (TN) LoBiondo Ryan (WI) Ross Collins (GA) Labrador Ellmers Long Salmon Rothfus not voting 19, as follows: Conaway LaMalfa Farenthold Lucas Scalise Royce Cook Lamborn [Roll No. 103] Fincher Luetkemeyer Schock Cotton Lance Runyan AYES—190 Fitzpatrick Lummis Schweikert Cramer Lankford Ryan (WI) Fleischmann Marchant Scott, Austin Barber Garcia Neal Crenshaw Latham Salmon Fleming Marino Sensenbrenner Barrow (GA) Gibson Nolan Culberson Latta Sanford Flores Massie Sessions Bass Grayson O’Rourke Daines LoBiondo Scalise Forbes McCarthy (CA) Shimkus Beatty Grijalva Owens Davis, Rodney Long Schock Fortenberry McCaul Shuster Becerra Gutie´rrez Pallone Denham Lucas Schrader Foxx McClintock Simpson Bera (CA) Hahn Pascrell Dent Luetkemeyer Schweikert Franks (AZ) McHenry Smith (MO) Bishop (GA) Hanabusa Payne DeSantis Lummis Scott, Austin Frelinghuysen McKeon Smith (NE) Bishop (NY) Hastings (FL) Pelosi DesJarlais Marchant Sensenbrenner Gardner McKinley Smith (NJ) Blumenauer Heck (WA) Perlmutter Diaz-Balart Marino Sessions Garrett McMorris Smith (TX) Bonamici Higgins Peters (CA) Duffy Massie Shimkus Gerlach Rodgers Southerland Brady (PA) Himes Peters (MI) Duncan (SC) Matheson Shuster Gibbs Meadows Stewart Braley (IA) Holt Pingree (ME) Duncan (TN) McCarthy (CA) Simpson Gingrey (GA) Meehan Stivers Brown (FL) Honda Pocan Ellmers McCaul Smith (MO) Gohmert Messer Stockman Brownley (CA) Horsford Polis Farenthold McClintock Smith (NE) Goodlatte Mica Stutzman Bustos Hoyer Price (NC) Fincher McHenry Smith (NJ) Gowdy Miller (FL) Terry Butterfield Huffman Quigley Fleischmann McIntyre Smith (TX) Granger Miller (MI) Thompson (PA) Capps Israel Rangel Fleming McKeon Graves (GA) Miller, Gary Thornberry Southerland Capuano Jackson Lee Reichert Flores McKinley Graves (MO) Mullin Tiberi Stewart Carney Jeffries Richmond Forbes McMorris Griffin (AR) Mulvaney Tipton Stivers Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) Roybal-Allard Fortenberry Rodgers Griffith (VA) Murphy (PA) Turner Stockman Cartwright Johnson, E. B. Ruiz Foxx Meadows Grimm Neugebauer Upton Stutzman Castor (FL) Kaptur Ruppersberger Franks (AZ) Meehan Guthrie Noem Valadao Terry Castro (TX) Keating Rush Frelinghuysen Messer Hall Nugent Wagner Thompson (PA) Chu Kelly (IL) Ryan (OH) Gardner Mica Hanna Nunes Walberg Thornberry Cicilline Kennedy Sa´ nchez, Linda Garrett Miller (FL) Harper Nunnelee Walden Tiberi Clark (MA) Kildee T. Gerlach Miller (MI) Harris Olson Walorski Tipton Clarke (NY) Kilmer Sanchez, Loretta Gibbs Miller, Gary Hartzler Palazzo Weber (TX) Turner Clay Kind Sanford Gibson Mullin Hastings (WA) Paulsen Webster (FL) Upton Cleaver Kirkpatrick Sarbanes Gingrey (GA) Mulvaney Heck (NV) Pearce Wenstrup Valadao Clyburn Kuster Schakowsky Gohmert Murphy (PA) Hensarling Perry Westmoreland Wagner Cohen Langevin Schiff Goodlatte Neugebauer Herrera Beutler Peterson Whitfield Walberg Connolly Larsen (WA) Schrader Gowdy Noem Holding Petri Williams Walden Conyers Larson (CT) Scott (VA) Granger Nugent Hudson Pittenger Wilson (SC) Walorski Cooper Lee (CA) Scott, David Graves (GA) Nunes Huelskamp Pitts Wittman Costa Levin Serrano Graves (MO) Nunnelee Weber (TX) Huizenga (MI) Pompeo Wolf Courtney Lewis Sewell (AL) Griffin (AR) Olson Webster (FL) Hultgren Posey Womack Crowley Lipinski Shea-Porter Griffith (VA) Palazzo Wenstrup Hunter Rahall Woodall Cuellar Loebsack Sherman Grimm Paulsen Westmoreland Hurt Reed Yoder Cummings Lofgren Sinema Guthrie Pearce Whitfield Issa Renacci Yoho Davis (CA) Lowenthal Sires Hall Perry Williams Jenkins Ribble Young (AK) Davis, Danny Lowey Slaughter Hanna Peterson Wilson (SC) Johnson (OH) Rice (SC) Young (IN) DeFazio Lujan Grisham Smith (WA) Harper Petri Wittman DeGette (NM) Speier Harris Pittenger Wolf NOT VOTING—19 Delaney Luja´ n, Ben Ray Swalwell (CA) Hartzler Poe (TX) Womack DeLauro (NM) Takano Ca´ rdenas Hinojosa Pastor (AZ) Hastings (WA) Pompeo Woodall DelBene Lynch Thompson (CA) Chaffetz Johnson, Sam Poe (TX) Heck (NV) Posey Yoder Deutch Maffei Thompson (MS) Collins (NY) Jones Price (GA) Hensarling Price (GA) Yoho Dingell Maloney, Tierney Crawford McAllister Schneider Holding Rahall Young (AK) Doggett Carolyn Titus Gosar McCarthy (NY) Schwartz Hudson Reed Young (IN) Doyle Maloney, Sean Tonko Green, Al McIntyre NOT VOTING—18 Duckworth Matheson Tsongas Green, Gene Negrete McLeod Edwards Matsui Van Hollen Chaffetz Green, Gene McCarthy (NY) Ellison McCollum Vargas ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Collins (NY) Hinojosa Negrete McLeod Engel McDermott Veasey Crawford Johnson (GA) Pastor (AZ) The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Enyart McGovern Vela Ellison Johnson, Sam Pitts There is 1 minute remaining. Eshoo McNerney Vela´ zquez Gosar Jones Schneider Esty Meeks Visclosky Green, Al McAllister Schwartz Farr Meng Walz b 1042 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Fattah Michaud Wasserman The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Foster Miller, George Schultz So the amendment was rejected. Frankel (FL) Moore Waters There is 1 minute remaining. Fudge Moran Waxman The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. 1038 Gabbard Murphy (FL) Welch b Gallego Nadler Wilson (FL) AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. WAXMAN So the amendment was rejected. Garamendi Napolitano Yarmuth The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished The result of the vote was announced NOES—221 as above recorded. business is the demand for a recorded Aderholt Black Calvert vote on the amendment offered by the AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MS. Amash Blackburn Camp SCHAKOWSKY Amodei Boustany Campbell gentleman from California (Mr. WAX- The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Bachmann Brady (TX) Cantor MAN) on which further proceedings Bachus Bridenstine Capito were postponed and on which the noes business is the demand for a recorded Barletta Brooks (AL) Carter vote on the amendment offered by the Barr Brooks (IN) Cassidy prevailed by voice vote. gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. SCHA- Barton Broun (GA) Chabot The Clerk will redesignate the KOWSKY) on which further proceedings Benishek Buchanan Coble amendment. Bentivolio Bucshon Coffman were postponed and on which the noes Bilirakis Burgess Cole The Clerk redesignated the amend- prevailed by voice vote. Bishop (UT) Byrne Collins (GA) ment.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:26 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR7.007 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2211 RECORDED VOTE Forbes Luetkemeyer Ros-Lehtinen reported that that Committee, having Fortenberry Lummis Roskam had under consideration the bill (H.R. The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Foxx Marchant Ross has been demanded. Franks (AZ) Marino Rothfus 3826) to provide direction to the Admin- A recorded vote was ordered. Frelinghuysen Massie Royce istrator of the Environmental Protec- Gardner Matheson Runyan tion Agency regarding the establish- The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Garrett McAllister Ryan (WI) ment of standards for emissions of any minute vote. Gibbs McCarthy (CA) Salmon The vote was taken by electronic de- Gibson McCaul Sanford greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired Gingrey (GA) McClintock Scalise electric utility generating units, and vice, and there were—ayes 178, noes 231, Gohmert McHenry Schock not voting 21, as follows: Goodlatte McIntyre for other purposes, and, pursuant to Schrader Gowdy McKeon House Resolution 497, he reported the [Roll No. 104] Schweikert Granger McKinley Scott, Austin bill back to the House with an amend- AYES—178 Graves (GA) McMorris ment adopted in the Committee of the Graves (MO) Rodgers Sensenbrenner Barber Garamendi O’Rourke Griffin (AR) Meadows Sessions Whole. Bass Garcia Owens Griffith (VA) Meehan Shimkus The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Beatty Grayson Pallone Grimm Messer Shuster Becerra Grijalva Pascrell the rule, the previous question is or- Guthrie Mica Simpson Bera (CA) Gutie´rrez dered. Payne Hall Miller (FL) Smith (MO) Bishop (NY) Hahn Pelosi Hanna Miller (MI) Smith (NE) Is a separate vote demanded on any Blumenauer Hanabusa Perlmutter Harper Miller, Gary Smith (NJ) Bonamici Hastings (FL) amendment to the amendment re- Peters (CA) Harris Mullin Smith (TX) Brady (PA) Heck (WA) ported from the Committee of the Peters (MI) Hartzler Mulvaney Southerland Braley (IA) Higgins Pingree (ME) Hastings (WA) Murphy (PA) Stewart Whole? Brown (FL) Himes Pocan Heck (NV) Neugebauer If not, the question is on the amend- Brownley (CA) Holt Stivers Polis Hensarling Noem Bustos Honda Stockman ment in the nature of a substitute, as Price (NC) Herrera Beutler Nugent Butterfield Horsford Stutzman amended. Quigley Holding Nunes Capps Hoyer Terry Rangel Hudson Nunnelee The amendment was agreed to. Capuano Huffman Thompson (PA) Richmond Huelskamp Olson The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Ca´ rdenas Israel Thornberry Roybal-Allard Huizenga (MI) Palazzo Carney Jackson Lee Tiberi question is on the engrossment and Ruiz Hultgren Pearce Carson (IN) Jeffries Tipton third reading of the bill. Ruppersberger Hunter Perry Cartwright Johnson, E. B. Turner Rush Hurt Peterson The bill was ordered to be engrossed Castor (FL) Keating Upton Ryan (OH) Issa Petri Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) Valadao and read a third time, and was read the Sa´ nchez, Linda Jenkins Pittenger Chu Kennedy Wagner third time. T. Johnson (OH) Pitts Cicilline Kildee Walberg Sanchez, Loretta Jordan Poe (TX) MOTION TO RECOMMIT Clark (MA) Kilmer Walden Sarbanes Joyce Pompeo Clarke (NY) Kind Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Schakowsky Kelly (PA) Posey Walorski Clay Kirkpatrick Speaker, I have a motion to recommit Schiff King (IA) Rahall Weber (TX) Cleaver Langevin Scott (VA) King (NY) Reed Webster (FL) at the desk. Clyburn Larsen (WA) Kingston Reichert Wenstrup The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Cohen Larson (CT) Scott, David Kinzinger (IL) Renacci Westmoreland Connolly Lee (CA) Serrano HASTINGS of Washington). Is the gentle- Kline Ribble Whitfield Conyers Levin Sewell (AL) woman opposed to the bill? Labrador Rice (SC) Williams Cooper Lewis Shea-Porter LaMalfa Rigell Wilson (SC) Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Courtney Lipinski Sherman Lamborn Roby Wittman Crowley Loebsack Sinema Speaker, I am opposed. Lance Roe (TN) Wolf Cuellar Lofgren Sires The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Lankford Rogers (AL) Womack Cummings Lowenthal Slaughter Latham Rogers (KY) Woodall Clerk will report the motion to recom- Davis (CA) Lowey Smith (WA) Latta Rogers (MI) Yoder mit. Davis, Danny Lujan Grisham Speier LoBiondo Rohrabacher Yoho DeFazio (NM) Swalwell (CA) The Clerk read as follows: Long Rokita Young (AK) DeGette Luja´ n, Ben Ray Takano Ms. Brownley of California moves to re- Lucas Rooney Young (IN) Delaney (NM) Thompson (CA) commit the bill H.R. 3826 to the Committee DeLauro Lynch Thompson (MS) NOT VOTING—21 Tierney on Energy and Commerce with instructions DelBene Maffei to report the same back to the House forth- Deutch Maloney, Sean Titus Chaffetz Johnson (GA) Negrete McLeod Dingell Matsui Tonko Collins (NY) Johnson, Sam Pastor (AZ) with with the following amendment: Doggett McCollum Tsongas Crawford Jones Paulsen Redesignate section 5 as section 6 and in- Doyle McDermott Van Hollen Gerlach Kaptur Price (GA) sert after section 4 the following: Gosar Kuster Duckworth McGovern Vargas Schneider SEC. 5. SAVING CONSUMERS MONEY ON THEIR Green, Al Maloney, Edwards McNerney Veasey Schwartz ELECTRICITY BILLS. Green, Gene Carolyn Ellison Meeks Vela This Act shall not apply with respect to Engel Meng Vela´ zquez Hinojosa McCarthy (NY) Visclosky rules that save consumers money on elec- Eshoo Michaud ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Esty Miller, George Walz tricity bills, including rules that allow for or Farr Moore Wasserman The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). encourage energy efficiency, demand re- Fattah Moran Schultz There is 1 minute remaining. sponse, and other approaches to lower the Foster Murphy (FL) Waters cost of electricity for consumers. Frankel (FL) Nadler Waxman b 1046 Fudge Napolitano Welch The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Gabbard Neal Wilson (FL) So the amendment was rejected. tlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes. Gallego Nolan Yarmuth The result of the vote was announced Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. NOES—231 as above recorded. Speaker, this is the final amendment Stated against: to H.R. 3826, which will not kill the bill Aderholt Broun (GA) Cramer Amash Buchanan Crenshaw Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 104 or send it back to committee. If adopt- Amodei Bucshon Culberson I was detained while meeting with a con- ed, the bill will immediately proceed to Bachmann Burgess Daines stituent. Had I been present, I would have final passage, as amended. Bachus Byrne Davis, Rodney Barletta Calvert Denham voted ‘‘no.’’ My amendment is a simple, straight- Barr Camp Dent The Acting CHAIR. The question is forward improvement that I believe Barrow (GA) Campbell DeSantis on the amendment in the nature of a both sides of the aisle can agree is ab- Barton Cantor DesJarlais substitute, as amended. solutely necessary, and would be over- Benishek Capito Diaz-Balart Bentivolio Carter Duffy The amendment was agreed to. whelmingly supported by the American Bilirakis Cassidy Duncan (SC) The Acting CHAIR. Under the rule, people. Bishop (GA) Chabot Duncan (TN) the Committee rises. If my amendment passes, it will en- Bishop (UT) Coble Ellmers Black Coffman Enyart Accordingly, the Committee rose; sure that the American people and Blackburn Cole Farenthold and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. American businesses throughout our Boustany Collins (GA) Fincher FLEISCHMANN) having assumed the country will be protected from avoid- Brady (TX) Conaway Fitzpatrick chair, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, able energy price increases. Bridenstine Cook Fleischmann Brooks (AL) Costa Fleming Acting Chair of the Committee of the Specifically, my amendment ensures Brooks (IN) Cotton Flores Whole House on the state of the Union, that nothing in this act would limit

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:26 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MR7.021 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2212 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 6, 2014 the ability of regulators to issue rules Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance fired power plants going forward. With simi- that save consumers money on their of my time. lar regulations on existing power plants due electricity bills, including rules that Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I in June, followed immediately by regula- allow for or encourage energy effi- claim time in opposition to the motion tions on other energy-intensive industries, the EPA’s heavy-handed approach is not an ciency, demand response, and other ap- to recommit. encouraging sign for the regulated commu- proaches to lower the cost of elec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- nity. tricity for consumers. tleman from Kentucky is recognized H.R. 3826 provides a reasonable path for- Making our homes and businesses for 5 minutes. ward for the EPA’s power plant GHG regula- more energy-efficient will save Ameri- Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, if tions, allowing the agency to regulate while cans trillions of dollars and, simulta- there was ever a motion to recommit also protecting a diverse energy mix. For neously, fight climate change by reduc- that we don’t need, it is this one. The new power plants, the bill requires separate ing our country’s carbon footprint. standards for coal and gas, with the coal entire purpose of the Electricity Secu- standard subcategorized for coal types and Energy efficiency standards have al- rity and Affordability Act, H.R. 3826, is aligned with the best-performing commer- ready saved Americans $40 billion, and to ensure that America remains com- cially available generation technologies. It we are on track to save $1.7 trillion in petitive in the global marketplace by provides a reasonable path forward for car- energy costs by 2035. Proven Federal lowering electricity costs. bon dioxide capture and sequestration (CCS), programs, like Energy Star, boost en- The Energy Information Agency re- prohibiting the EPA from mandating its use ergy efficiency and have conserved en- ported recently that 41 out of 50 States until the technology has been deployed by at ergy by helping consumers and busi- have higher electricity rates today least six units located at different commer- nesses find energy-efficient appliances cial power plants in the United States—in than they did 4 years ago. Primarily, other words, until it is truly ready. Finally, and products. these electricity rates are going up be- it allows the EPA to craft rules or guidelines In fact, commercial buildings which cause of the policies of the Obama ad- for existing power plants, but requires Con- used Energy Star technology show an ministration. gress to review them and set a start date be- average of 7 percent energy savings. This act specifically allows in the fu- fore they can take effect. Progress in energy efficiency is a win/ ture the opportunity to build a new The members of the Partnership support win that is good for our pocketbooks coal-powered plant in America the way regulations that are cost-effective, techno- and good for our environment. We can coal-powered plants are being built logically achievable and allow for a robust do more. ‘‘all-of-the-above’’ energy strategy. H.R. 3826 around the world. We don’t anticipate would achieve these goals by allowing the If just 1 in 10 households used current one to be built as long as natural gas technology to upgrade their home EPA to regulate in a balanced, reasonable prices are low, but if they go up, as fashion. The Partnership urges your support heating systems, we could keep 17 bil- they have in Europe, we want the flexi- for H.R. 3826. lion pounds of pollution out of our air. bility to build a coal-powered plant in Sincerely, A vote for my amendment is a vote America. Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigera- to ensure that we keep every tool The President talks frequently about tion Institute; Alabama Automotive Manu- available to conserve energy and help facturer’s Association; Alaska Chamber of an all-of-the-above energy policy, and Commerce; American Coalition for Clean consumers avoid needless energy costs. yet, his policies, his regulations, his Mr. Speaker, price increases in the Coal Electricity; American Farm Bureau executive orders do not allow us to use energy sector are a very real and very Federation; American Fuel and Petro- as much coal. We simply want that serious problem. It hurts working fami- chemical Manufacturers; American Knife flexibility. We are not mandating it, Manufacturers Association; American Petro- lies struggling to make ends meet. It but it gives us additional flexibility. leum Institute; American Road and Trans- hurts homeowners who struggle every For that reason, I would ask us to de- portation Builders Association; Arkansas month to pay their mortgage and util- feat the motion to recommit and adopt State Chamber of Commerce; Associated In- ity bills, including many of my hard- H.R. 3826. dustries of Florida; Associated Industries of Missouri; Association of American Railroads; working families in Ventura County. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance It hurts small and large businesses, Automotive Recyclers Association; Balanced of my time. driving up the price of doing business Energy for Texas; Baltimore Washington and impacting their ability to invest in PARTNERSHIP FOR A Corridor Chamber; Bettisworth North Archi- BETTER ENERGY FUTURE, new equipment and hire new workers. tects and Planners; Bismarck-Mandan Cham- February 28, 2014. ber of Commerce; Brick Industry Associa- It hurts our military and impacts TO THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REP- tion; Buckeye Power, Inc. military readiness, including Naval RESENTATIVES: The Partnership for a Better California Cotton Ginners Association; Base Ventura County, costing more to Energy Future (the Partnership), a coalition California Cotton Growers Association; Cali- keep the lights on and operate critical of more than 100 organizations representing fornia Manufacturers & Technology Associa- facilities at Point Mugu and Port Hue- over 80 percent of the U.S. economy, urges tion; Colorado Association of Commerce and neme. your support for H.R. 3826, the ‘‘Electricity Industry; Consumer Energy Alliance; It hurts our seniors who live on fixed Security and Affordability Act,’’ which is ex- CropLife America; Dallas Regional Chamber; incomes and cannot afford an increase pected to receive a vote in the House next Electric Reliability Coordinating Council; week. H.R. 3826 provides a more reasonable Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Com- in their utility bills. path forward in relation to the Environ- merce; Forging Industry Association; Fort It hurts the specialty crop growers in mental Protection Agency’s (EPA) green- Worth Chamber of Commerce; Georgia Asso- Ventura County, our lemon, straw- house gas (GHG) regulations, while also pro- ciation of Manufacturers; Georgia Chamber berry, avocado, and lettuce growers, as tecting jobs, economic growth and inter- of Commerce; Greater Houston Partnership; well as our cut flower producers, whose national competitiveness. Greater North Dakota Chamber; Greater bottom line is so closely tied to the The Partnership’s fundamental mission is Phoenix Chamber of Commerce; Greater price of energy. to promote an ‘‘all-of-the-above’’ energy Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce; Gulf It also hurts our overall national strategy that ensures the continued avail- Coast Lignite Coalition; Illinois Coal Asso- economy and threatens to slow job cre- ability of reliable and affordable energy for ciation; Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. Independent Petroleum Association of ation and the recovery of our very frag- American families and businesses while also protecting the environment. Unfortunately, America; Indiana Chamber of Commerce; In- ile economy. the EPA’s proposed GHG regulations on new diana Manufacturers Association; Industrial This is why it is so important that power plants fail to meet this test. Minerals Association—North America; Insti- we allow regulators, like the EPA, to The EPA has begun implementing a suite tute for 21st Century Energy; Iowa Associa- move forward with rules that can save of new regulations designed to address GHG tion of Business and Industry; Kansas Cham- consumers money on their electricity emissions from the electric power sector. By ber of Commerce; Kentucky Coal Associa- bills, encourage energy efficiency, and law, these regulations are supposed to be tion; Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce; lower the cost of electricity for all of flexible and take into account cost and com- Longview Chamber of Commerce; Louisiana our consumers. mercial availability; however, in practice Association of Business and Industry; Lub- I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ the EPA’s proposed GHG regulations have bock Chamber of Commerce; Metals Service been the exact opposite. The very first regu- Center Institute; Michigan Manufacturers on the motion to recommit to ensure a lation the EPA unveiled, which applies to Association; Michigan Railroads Associa- better and cleaner America for our new power plants, mandates technologies tion; Midwest Food Processors Association children, our grandchildren, and many, that are not yet commercially available—ef- Inc.; Minnesota Chamber of Commerce; Mis- many more generations to come. fectively banning the construction of coal- sissippi Manufacturers Association; Missouri

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:26 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MR7.024 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2213 Chamber of Commerce; Montana Chamber of impact the loss of jobs in coal mining, util- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Commerce. ity and transportation sectors will have on objection, the previous question is or- Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce; Na- rural coalfield communities. dered on the motion to recommit. tional Association of Home Builders; Na- As these well paying jobs disappear, how tional Association of Manufacturers; Na- do we continue to provide wages, pensions, There was no objection. tional Cattlemen’s Beef Association; Na- and health care benefits that miners and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tional Marine Manufacturers Association; others have worked a lifetime to earn? How question is on the motion to recommit. National Mining Association; National Oil- will the loss of these jobs impact the local The question was taken; and the seed Processors; Association; National Rural tax base, school systems and health care fa- Speaker pro tempore announced that Electric Cooperative Association; Natural cilities in these rural communities? UMWA the noes appeared to have it. Gas Supply Association; Nebraska Chamber contracts alone pump billions of dollars an- Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. of Commerce & Industry; Non-Ferrous nually into these communities through our Speaker, on that I demand the yeas Founders’ Society; North Carolina Chamber wages, pensions and health care. If that dis- of Commerce; Oklahoma Railroad Associa- appears, there will be nothing to replace it. and nays. tion; Ohio Chamber of Commerce; Ohio Coal The UMWA urges you to vote for H.R. 3826, The yeas and nays were ordered. Association; Ohio Manufacturers’ Associa- the Electricity and Affordability Act. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tion; Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc.; Sincerely yours, ant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- Partnership for Affordable Clean Energy; CECIL E. ROBERTS, minute vote on the motion to recom- Pennsylvania Coal Alliance; Pennsylvania International President. mit will be followed by a 5-minute vote Manufacturers Association. on the passage of the bill, if ordered. Portland Cement Association; Printing In- AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE, dustries of America; Railway Supply Indus- March 5, 2014 The vote was taken by electronic de- try, Inc.; Small Business & Entrepreneurship To: Members of the U.S. House of Represent- vice, and there were—yeas 184, nays Council; South Carolina Chamber of Com- atives, House staff assigned to steel and/ 223, not voting 23, as follows: merce; Southwest Louisiana Economic De- or energy issues. [Roll No. 105] velopment Alliance; SPI: The Plastics Indus- SUPPORT H.R. 3826—THE ELECTRICITY YEAS—184 try Trade Association; Tennessee Chamber of SECURITY AND AFFORDABILITY ACT Commerce & Industry; Texas Association of Barber Gallego Napolitano BACKGROUND Business; Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association; Barrow (GA) Garamendi Neal Texas Railroad Association; The Chamber of As the production of steel is energy-inten- Bass Garcia Nolan Beatty Grayson O’Rourke Sparks, Reno & Northern Nevada; The Fer- sive, the availability and reliability of en- ergy is essential to the international com- Becerra Grijalva Owens tilizer Institute; The Vinyl Institute; U.S. Bera (CA) Gutie´rrez Pallone Chamber of Commerce; United Transpor- petitiveness of the domestic steel industry. Bishop (GA) Hahn Pascrell tation Union; Valve Manufacturers Associa- In order to reduce costs and improve its com- Bishop (NY) Hanabusa Payne tion of America; Virginia Chamber of Com- petitiveness, the industry in the U.S. has re- Blumenauer Hastings (FL) Pelosi merce; West Virginia Chamber of Commerce; duced its energy-intensity by 27% since 1990. Bonamici Heck (WA) Perlmutter Western Agricultural Processors Associa- In fact, a recent Department of Energy-spon- Brady (PA) Higgins Peters (CA) Braley (IA) Himes Peters (MI) tion; Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group sored report concluded that the steel indus- try in the U.S. is the most energy efficient of Brown (FL) Holt Peterson Inc.; Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce; Brownley (CA) Honda Pocan Wyoming Chamber Partnership. any major steel producing country. Bustos Horsford Polis The steel industry in the U.S. is subject to Butterfield Huffman Price (NC) UNITED MINE WORKERS substantial international competition, often Capps Israel Rangel OF AMERICA, from nations such as China, where the indus- Capuano Jackson Lee Richmond ´ Triangle, VA, March 4, 2014. try is largely state-owned, controlled, and Cardenas Jeffries Roybal-Allard Carney Johnson (GA) Ruiz DEAR MEMBER: On behalf of the United subsidized. In fact, in two recent cases, the Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. Ruppersberger Mine Workers of America (UMWA) and our Department of Commerce determined that Chinese steel producers were receiving below Cartwright Kaptur Rush members I want to ask you to vote for H.R. Castor (FL) Keating Ryan (OH) 3826, the Electricity Security and Afford- market rates for electricity, which con- Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) Sa´ nchez, Linda ability Act introduced by Representative Ed stitutes a subsidy. Given these challenges, Chu Kildee T. Whitfield. policies enacted in the U.S. that raise energy Cicilline Kilmer Sanchez, Loretta The UMWA is gravely concerned that the costs on domestic companies threaten the in- Clark (MA) Kind Sarbanes EPA has proposed an emission rate limit for dustry’s ability to remain competitive inter- Clarke (NY) Kirkpatrick Schakowsky new coal electric generation plants that re- nationally. Clay Kuster Schiff Cleaver Langevin Schrader quires carbon capture and sequestration SITUATION Clyburn Larsen (WA) Scott (VA) (CCS) that has not been adequately dem- The Environmental Protection Agency Cohen Larson (CT) Scott, David onstrated nor is commercially available at (EPA) has undertaken a two-pronged ap- Connolly Lee (CA) Serrano this time. Furthermore, EPA has based this proach to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) Conyers Levin Sewell (AL) requirement on federally-subsidized coal Cooper Lewis Shea-Porter emissions from electric generating utilities. Costa Lipinski Sherman generation plants still under construction It has proposed a rule to limit GHGs from and that have yet to produce one kilowatt of Courtney Loebsack Sinema new power plants that will likely be finalized Crowley Lofgren Sires electricity. soon, while the Agency plans to issue a draft Cuellar Lowenthal Slaughter EPA has estimated that the CCS require- rule on GHG emissions from existing power Cummings Lowey Smith (WA) ment will increase the cost of new coal gen- plants later this year. Although these regu- Davis (CA) Lujan Grisham Speier eration by 30 to 80 percent. Adding this in- lations are placed directly on the utility sec- Davis, Danny (NM) Swalwell (CA) DeFazio Luja´ n, Ben Ray Takano creased cost to building new coal generation tor, electricity customers will bear the costs clearly demonstrates that coal is not part of DeGette (NM) Thompson (CA) associated with compliance. The rules will Delaney Lynch Thompson (MS) the Administration’s ‘‘All of the Above’’ en- likely raise the cost of electricity to large ergy policy. Myself, along with five other DeLauro Maffei Tierney industrial customers like steel producers, DelBene Maloney, Titus Union Presidents, wrote President Obama while potentially lessening the quality and Deutch Carolyn Tonko last year with our recommendations on ways reliability of our nation’s electricity supply. Dingell Maloney, Sean Tsongas to build new efficient coal generation that H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Af- Doggett Matheson Van Hollen would reduce carbon emissions without re- Doyle McCollum Vargas fordability Act, directs EPA to use achiev- Duckworth McDermott Veasey quiring CCS. able and realistic standards when setting The Edison Electric Institute estimates Edwards McGovern Vela GHG limits for new power plants and would that over 60 gigawatts of coal generation will Ellison McIntyre Vela´ zquez ensure a role for Congress in determining Engel McNerney Visclosky close between now and 2015 as a result of when the GHG rule for existing plants goes Eshoo Meeks Walz EPA’s final Mercury regulation and lower into effect. Esty Meng Wasserman natural gas prices. It is important to point Farr Michaud Schultz out that most of these plants were required REQUEST Fattah Miller, George Waters to run to meet demand during the recent AISI urges all members of the House to Foster Moore Waxman polar vortex. support H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security Frankel (FL) Moran Welch The UMWA is very concerned about the and Affordability Act, when it is considered Fudge Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) impact the proposed NSPS regulation for ex- by the full House. Doing so will help uphold Gabbard Nadler Yarmuth isting coal plants scheduled to be released in the international competitiveness of the do- NAYS—223 June will have on the remaining fleet of coal mestic steel industry by maintaining an af- Aderholt Bachus Benishek plants and on UMWA members and other fordable and reliable supply of electricity. Amash Barletta Bentivolio jobs in our rural communities. The EPA and Sincerely, Amodei Barr Bilirakis the Administration consistently ignore the THOMAS J. GIBSON. Bachmann Barton Bishop (UT)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:26 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR7.027 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2214 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 6, 2014 Black Harris Posey Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Wittman Woodall Young (AK) Blackburn Hartzler Rahall Wolf Yoder Young (IN) Boustany Hastings (WA) Reed No. 105 Motion to Recommit, had I been Womack Yoho Brady (TX) Heck (NV) present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Reichert NOES—183 Bridenstine Hensarling Renacci The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Brooks (AL) Herrera Beutler Ribble question is on the passage of the bill. Barber Grayson Neal Brooks (IN) Holding Rice (SC) Bass Grijalva Nolan Broun (GA) Hudson Rigell The question was taken; and the Beatty Gutie´rrez O’Rourke Buchanan Huelskamp Roby Speaker pro tempore announced that Becerra Hahn Owens Bucshon Huizenga (MI) Roe (TN) the ayes appeared to have it. Bera (CA) Hanabusa Pallone Burgess Hultgren Rogers (AL) Bishop (NY) Hastings (FL) Pascrell Byrne Hunter Rogers (KY) RECORDED VOTE Blumenauer Heck (WA) Payne Calvert Hurt Rogers (MI) Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I de- Bonamici Herrera Beutler Pelosi Camp Issa Rohrabacher mand a recorded vote. Brady (PA) Higgins Perlmutter Campbell Jenkins Rokita Braley (IA) Himes Peters (CA) Cantor Johnson (OH) Rooney A recorded vote was ordered. Brown (FL) Holt Peters (MI) Capito Jordan Ros-Lehtinen The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Brownley (CA) Honda Pingree (ME) Carter Joyce Roskam 5-minute vote. Bustos Horsford Pocan Cassidy Kelly (PA) Butterfield Hoyer Ross The vote was taken by electronic de- Polis Chabot King (IA) Rothfus Capps Huffman Price (NC) Coble King (NY) Royce vice, and there were—ayes 229, noes 183, Capuano Israel Quigley ´ Coffman Kingston Runyan not voting 18, as follows: Cardenas Jackson Lee Rangel Cole Kinzinger (IL) Ryan (WI) Carney Jeffries Richmond Collins (GA) Kline [Roll No. 106] Salmon Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. Roybal-Allard Conaway Labrador Cartwright Kaptur Sanford AYES—229 Ruiz Cook LaMalfa Castor (FL) Keating Scalise Ruppersberger Cotton Lamborn Aderholt Gohmert Nunes Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) Schock Rush Cramer Lance Amash Goodlatte Nunnelee Chu Kennedy Schweikert Ryan (OH) Crenshaw Lankford Amodei Gowdy Olson Cicilline Kildee Scott, Austin Sa´ nchez, Linda Culberson Latham Bachmann Granger Palazzo Clark (MA) Kilmer Sensenbrenner T. Daines Latta Bachus Graves (GA) Paulsen Clarke (NY) Kind Sessions Sanchez, Loretta Davis, Rodney LoBiondo Barletta Graves (MO) Perry Clay Kirkpatrick Shimkus Sarbanes Denham Long Barr Griffin (AR) Peterson Cleaver Kuster Shuster Schakowsky Dent Lucas Barrow (GA) Griffith (VA) Petri Clyburn Langevin Simpson Schiff DeSantis Luetkemeyer Barton Grimm Pittenger Cohen Larsen (WA) Smith (MO) Schrader Diaz-Balart Lummis Benishek Guthrie Pitts Connolly Larson (CT) Smith (NE) Duffy Marchant Bentivolio Hall Poe (TX) Conyers Lee (CA) Scott (VA) Smith (NJ) Duncan (SC) Marino Bilirakis Hanna Pompeo Cooper Levin Scott, David Smith (TX) Duncan (TN) Massie Bishop (GA) Harper Posey Courtney Lewis Serrano Southerland Ellmers McCarthy (CA) Bishop (UT) Harris Rahall Crowley Lipinski Shea-Porter Stewart Enyart McCaul Black Hartzler Reed Cummings LoBiondo Sherman Stivers Farenthold McClintock Blackburn Hastings (WA) Reichert Davis (CA) Loebsack Sinema Fincher McHenry Stockman Boustany Heck (NV) Renacci Davis, Danny Lofgren Sires Fitzpatrick McKeon Stutzman Brady (TX) Hensarling Ribble DeFazio Lowenthal Slaughter Fleischmann McKinley Terry Bridenstine Holding Rice (SC) DeGette Lowey Smith (WA) Fleming McMorris Thompson (PA) Brooks (AL) Hudson Rigell Delaney Lujan Grisham Speier Flores Rodgers Thornberry Brooks (IN) Huelskamp Roby DeLauro (NM) Swalwell (CA) Forbes Meadows Tiberi Broun (GA) Huizenga (MI) Roe (TN) DelBene Luja´ n, Ben Ray Takano Fortenberry Meehan Tipton Buchanan Hultgren Rogers (AL) Deutch (NM) Thompson (CA) Foxx Messer Turner Bucshon Hunter Rogers (KY) Dingell Lynch Thompson (MS) Franks (AZ) Mica Upton Burgess Hurt Rogers (MI) Doggett Maffei Tierney Frelinghuysen Miller (FL) Valadao Byrne Issa Rohrabacher Doyle Maloney, Titus Gardner Miller (MI) Wagner Calvert Jenkins Rokita Duckworth Carolyn Tonko Garrett Miller, Gary Walberg Camp Johnson (OH) Rooney Edwards Maloney, Sean Tsongas Gerlach Mulvaney Walden Campbell Jordan Roskam Ellison Matsui Van Hollen Gibbs Murphy (PA) Walorski Cantor Joyce Ross Engel McCollum Vargas Gibson Neugebauer Weber (TX) Capito Kelly (PA) Rothfus Eshoo McDermott Veasey Gingrey (GA) Noem Webster (FL) Carter King (IA) Royce Esty McGovern Vela Gohmert Nugent Wenstrup Cassidy King (NY) Runyan Farr McNerney Vela´ zquez Goodlatte Nunes Westmoreland Chabot Kingston Ryan (WI) Fattah Meeks Visclosky Gowdy Nunnelee Whitfield Coble Kinzinger (IL) Salmon Foster Meng Walz Granger Olson Williams Coffman Kline Sanford Frankel (FL) Michaud Wasserman Graves (GA) Palazzo Wilson (SC) Cole Labrador Scalise Fudge Miller, George Schultz Graves (MO) Paulsen Wittman Collins (GA) LaMalfa Schock Gabbard Moore Waters Griffin (AR) Pearce Wolf Conaway Lamborn Schweikert Gallego Moran Waxman Griffith (VA) Perry Womack Cook Lance Scott, Austin Garamendi Murphy (FL) Welch Grimm Petri Woodall Costa Lankford Sensenbrenner Garcia Nadler Wilson (FL) Guthrie Pingree (ME) Yoder Cotton Latham Sessions Gibson Napolitano Yarmuth Hall Pittenger Yoho Cramer Latta Sewell (AL) Hanna Pitts Young (AK) Crenshaw Long Shimkus NOT VOTING—18 Harper Pompeo Young (IN) Cuellar Lucas Shuster Chaffetz Hinojosa Pastor (AZ) Culberson Luetkemeyer Simpson NOT VOTING—23 Collins (NY) Johnson (GA) Pearce Daines Lummis Smith (MO) Crawford Johnson, Sam Price (GA) Chaffetz Hoyer Negrete McLeod Davis, Rodney Marchant Smith (NE) Gosar Jones Ros-Lehtinen Collins (NY) Johnson, Sam Pastor (AZ) Denham Marino Smith (NJ) Green, Al McCarthy (NY) Schneider Crawford Jones Poe (TX) Dent Massie Smith (TX) Green, Gene Negrete McLeod Schwartz DeSantis Matheson Southerland DesJarlais Kennedy Price (GA) DesJarlais McAllister Stewart ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Gosar Matsui Quigley Green, Al McAllister Diaz-Balart McCarthy (CA) Stivers The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Schneider Duffy McCaul Stockman Green, Gene McCarthy (NY) Schwartz the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Hinojosa Mullin Duncan (SC) McClintock Stutzman Duncan (TN) McHenry Terry ing. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Ellmers McIntyre Thompson (PA) b 1111 The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Enyart McKeon Thornberry WOMACK) (during the vote). There are 2 Farenthold McKinley Tiberi So the bill was passed. Fincher McMorris Tipton minutes remaining. The result of the vote was announced Fitzpatrick Rodgers Turner as above recorded. 1104 Fleischmann Meadows Upton b Fleming Meehan Valadao A motion to reconsider was laid on So the motion to recommit was re- Flores Messer Wagner the table. jected. Forbes Mica Walberg Stated for: Fortenberry Miller (FL) Walden Mr. PRICE of George. Mr. Speaker, on roll- The result of the vote was announced Foxx Miller (MI) Walorski as above recorded. Franks (AZ) Miller, Gary Weber (TX) call No. 106 I was not able to participate in Stated against: Frelinghuysen Mullin Webster (FL) this vote. Had I been present, I would have Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, on roll- Gardner Mulvaney Wenstrup voted ‘‘yes.’’ call No. 105 I was not able to participate in Garrett Murphy (PA) Westmoreland Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Mr. Gerlach Neugebauer Whitfield this vote. Had I been present, I would have Gibbs Noem Williams Speaker, on March 6, 2014 I was inad- voted ‘‘no.’’ Gingrey (GA) Nugent Wilson (SC) vertently recorded as a ‘‘no’’ vote on

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:26 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR7.015 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2215 rollcall 106—H.R. 3826, the Electricity ing Member while he was speaking and ad- Kentucky (Mr. ROGERS) and the gentle- Security and Affordability Act. I sup- journed the hearing without a vote or a woman from New York (Mrs. LOWEY) port H.R. 3826 and fully intended on unanimous consent agreement. each will control 20 minutes. voting in favor of the legislation. b 1115 The Chair recognizes the gentleman f from Kentucky. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under GENERAL LEAVE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER rule IX, a resolution offered from the Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. RESOLUTION RAISING A QUES- floor by a Member other than the ma- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that TION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF jority leader or the minority leader as all Members may have 5 legislative THE HOUSE a question of the privileges of the days in which to revise and extend Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, under rule House has immediate precedence only their remarks on the consideration of IX, I hereby give notice of my inten- at a time designated by the Chair with- H.R. 4152. tion to offer a question of the privi- in 2 legislative days after the resolu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there leges of the House. tion is properly noticed. objection to the request of the gen- The form of the resolution is as fol- Pending that designation, the form of tleman from Kentucky? lows: the resolution noticed by the gentle- There was no objection. woman from Ohio will appear in the Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Whereas on March 5, 2014, during a hearing RECORD at this point. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Committee Chair- The Chair will not at this point de- may consume. man Darrell E. Issa gave a statement and termine whether the resolution con- Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to bring to then posed ten questions to former Internal stitutes a question of privilege. That the floor H.R. 4152, a bill providing the Revenue Service official Lois Lerner, who determination will be made at the time authority for loan guarantees for stated that she was invoking her Fifth designated for consideration of the res- Ukraine. Amendment right not to testify; olution. As we all sadly know, Ukraine is fac- Whereas the Committee’s Ranking Mem- ing an extraordinarily difficult time. ber, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, clearly sought f As a valued partner and friend of the recognition to take his turn for questions ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER United States, our Nation has a duty to under Committee and House Rules; provide the people of Ukraine with help Whereas, Chairman Issa then quickly ad- PRO TEMPORE journed the hearing and refused to allow him The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- when they now need it most. This bill will provide some stability to make any statement or ask any questions; ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair for the government and the people of Whereas Ranking Member Cummings pro- will postpone further proceedings Ukraine as they navigate through tested immediately, stating: ‘‘Mr. Chairman, today on the motion to suspend the you cannot run a Committee like this. You these troubled waters. The legislation rules on which a recorded vote or the just cannot do this. This is, we are better before us will allow funds to be used to yeas and nays are ordered, or on which than that as a country, we are better than guarantee loans for the Government of the vote incurs objection under clause that as a Committee.’’ Ukraine, in support of the Secretary of Whereas, Chairman Issa then returned and 6 of rule XX. State’s $1 billion pledge this week. This allowed Ranking Member Cummings to Any record vote on the postponed bill does not appropriate new funds, begin his statement, but when it became question will be taken later. clear that Chairman Issa did not want to but simply allows funds to be used hear what Ranking Member Cummings was f from existing State Department re- saying, turned off Ranking Member Cum- PROVISION OF COSTS OF LOAN sources. mings’ microphone, ordered Republican staff Ukraine’s economy has been in a dif- GUARANTEES FOR UKRAINE to ‘‘close it down,’’ and repeatedly signaled ficult position for years, but now the to end the hearing with his hand across his Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. country faces, of course, real risks. neck; Speaker, I move to suspend the rules Russia has punished Ukraine for lean- Whereas Ranking Member Cummings ob- and pass the bill (H.R. 4152) to provide ing toward the West and has suspended jected again, stating: ‘‘You cannot have a for the costs of loan guarantees for one-sided investigation. There is absolutely the assistance they planned to provide. something wrong with that’’; Ukraine. This bill will not solve all of Whereas Chairman Issa made a statement The Clerk read the title of the bill. Ukraine’s problems, obviously, but it is of his own and posed questions during the The text of the bill is as follows: an important first step that will allow hearing, but refused to allow other members H.R. 4152 the country to shore up its finances of the Committee, and in particular the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of and begin to make its economy more Ranking Member who had sought recogni- Representatives of the United States of America efficient. tion, to make statements under the five- in Congress assembled, With this legislation, Congress—and minute rule in violation of House Rule XI; the United States—will show that we Whereas Chairman Issa instructed the SECTION 1. PROVISION OF COSTS OF LOAN GUARANTEES FOR UKRAINE. microphones to be turned off and adjourned stand by those that oppose authori- From amounts appropriated or otherwise the hearing without a vote or a unanimous tarian rule. It will show that, as a na- made available under ‘‘Economic Support consent agreement in violation of Rule XVI tion, we will step up to help the people Fund’’ in division K of the Consolidated Ap- because he did not want to permit Ranking of Ukraine not only with our words, propriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113–76), Member Cummings to speak; and prior Acts making appropriations for the but with our deeds. Whereas Chairman Issa’s abusive behavior Department of State, foreign operations, and Ukraine is facing an uncertain eco- on March 5 is part of a continuing pattern in related programs, funding from unobligated nomic future, Mr. Speaker, but they which he has routinely excluded members of balances shall be made available for the are choosing the right path of democ- the Committee from investigative meetings, costs, as defined in section 502 of the Con- racy and reform. The American people and has routinely provided information to gressional Budget Act of 1974, of loan guar- the press before sharing it with Committee will stand with the Ukrainian people as antees for Ukraine, which are authorized to members; they chart this new course, and today be provided in an appropriations Act, in ac- Whereas Chairman Issa has violated Clause we will take a first step to quickly re- cordance with section 504 of the Congres- 1 of Rule XXIII of the Code of Official Con- spond to their present need. sional Budget Act of 1974: Provided, That duct which states that ‘‘A Member, Delegate, amounts made available for the costs of such Mr. Speaker, this is a critically im- Resident Commissioner, officer or employee guarantees shall not be considered ‘‘assist- portant bill and one that should pass of the House shall behave at all times in a ance’’ for the purpose of provisions of law the House and the Senate and be en- manner that shall reflect creditably on the limiting assistance to such country: Provided acted into law without delay. I urge a House’’: Now, therefore, be it further, That none of the funds may be made Resolved, That the House of Representa- ‘‘yes’’ vote. available from amounts designated pursuant tives strongly condemns the offensive and I reserve the balance of my time. to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budg- disrespectful manner in which Chairman Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield et and Emergency Deficit Control Act of Darrell E. Issa conducted the hearing of the myself as much time as I may con- 1985. House Committee on Oversight and Govern- sume. ment Reform on March 5, 2014, during which The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- We must come together today on a he turned off the microphones of the Rank- ant to the rule, the gentleman from bipartisan basis to support the people

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Now, more than ever, Ukraine is now making that call as its the Ukrainian people were met with the United States needs to dem- people are seeking to defend their sov- violent crackdowns against activists, onstrate bold leadership and stand up ereignty and territorial integrity and harassment of journalists, and restric- for those who choose democracy over build a more democratic, prosperous, tive legislation limiting basic demo- tyranny. and just future for themselves and cratic freedoms. The bloody images This bill does not mean the end of their country. We must answer. This from the city square and rising death Ukraine’s serious challenges, but it is bill is our first step. toll are horrific. an important first step that will allow I urge my colleagues to support H.R. Last month, the Ukrainian Par- the government to begin to repair the 4152. liament, the democratically elected in- economic damage caused by the former Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. stitution, responsibly exercised its leadership and will help bring stability Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- mandate and took action on behalf of back to a nation that values freedom. tleman from New Jersey (Mr. FRELING- the people of Ukraine. Within days, This legislation also sends a clear HUYSEN), the distinguished chairman of hope returned as the Parliament signal to Ukraine and the world that the Defense Subcommittee on Appro- ousted the reckless and dangerous the United States stands by our priations. former President Yanukovych, began friends. The Ukrainian people want de- b 1130 discussions with the IMF on a financial mocracy, justice, reform, and peace. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, support package, and formed a transi- The American people will stand with I rise in strong support of this legisla- tional government with early elections Ukraine as they chart a new course for- tion to provide critical loan guarantees scheduled for May. ward. to Ukraine as it struggles against Rus- But Russia, through its dangerous I want to thank Chairman ROGERS sian oppression. and illegal military occupation of Cri- and Ranking Member LOWEY for their A large and proud Ukrainian commu- mea, has imperiled this progress and immediate, bipartisan response to this nity has been part of my congressional unnecessarily escalated this crisis. crisis in Ukraine. district for well over a century. Ini- Russia has violated international law Mr. Speaker, this is important legis- tially, Ukrainians came to New Jersey and its own treaty obligations with lation at a very important time. I urge in waves of immigration because of Ukraine. Ukraine now teeters on the my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ so we can persecution under the czars, then later brink of disaster and bloodshed, and I send this bill to the President’s desk after the Soviet Union crushed an inde- urgently call upon President Putin to for his signature without delay. pendent Ukraine in the 1920s. work with Kiev and the international Mrs. LOWEY. I am pleased to yield 2 Yes, from the days of my youth I community to deescalate the situation minutes to the gentleman from New have come to understand that Ukrain- immediately. York (Mr. ENGEL), the ranking member ians have always cherished freedom al- Now is the time for us to support the of the Foreign Affairs Committee. most more than any descendants of people of Ukraine. I strongly support Mr. ENGEL. I thank my friend, the other Nations, peoples, and cultures. President Obama’s comprehensive aid gentlewoman from New York, for yield- Even after living in America for dec- package to support Ukraine, which in- ing me this time. ades, they remain devoted to their cludes $1 billion in loan guarantees, Mr. Speaker, as the ranking member homeland, to independence. technical assistance on trade, and re- of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I Fiercely proud of their independent covery of stolen assets. rise in strong support of H.R. 4152, leg- Nation, my constituents are now The IMF is working with the transi- islation that would provide the Govern- watching history repeat itself as Vladi- tional government in Kiev and is in- ment of Ukraine with urgently needed mir Putin occupies Crimea, and seems strumental in stabilizing the Ukrain- funds to address pressing needs at a to be threatening other parts of east- ian economy. This crisis illustrates the critical moment. The Ukrainian people ern and southern Ukraine. importance of the IMF to our national bravely confronted a brutal and cor- Mr. Speaker, the people have the and global security interests, and I rupt regime and stood up for democ- right and obligation to decide what hope the final assistance package we racy and justice. They need our help they feel is best for their Nation—ei- enact for Ukraine will include support now. This bill is a first step in answer- ther closer ties to the EU, the Euro- for the IMF. ing their call. pean Community, and the West, or In addition, I urge my colleagues in The bill authorizes the United States shift back to Russia. That is their Congress to support the IMF quota re- to provide repayment guarantees for choice, and it cannot and must not be forms in the President’s budget re- bonds that the Ukrainian Government decided through the force of arms. quest, which would expand the IMF’s plans to issue to raise cash. These Mr. Speaker and my colleagues, I am capacity to respond to these kinds of guarantees will make it easier for pleased that the President has pro- crises and maintain U.S. leadership, in- Ukraine to sell the bonds at the lowest posed and the House will soon approve stead of continuing to pursue short- possible price and at the longest term. these loan guarantees for Ukraine. sighted, isolationist attacks on the Our guarantees would be backed up by This measure is not enough. The IMF. reserves, using existing appropriated Ukrainian people need strong leader- In the meantime, however, we should funds that the Congress provided for ship from the United States. not let the perfect stand as the enemy exactly this type of emergency. This bill sends the right message, it of the good. In the bipartisan spirit of This bill is the initial contribution to sends the needed loan guarantees, and I this bill, I urge my colleagues to vote sustaining Ukraine’s new government urge strong support for its passage. ‘‘yes’’ to stand beside the people of as it seeks to restore stability and re- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I am Ukraine in their hour of darkness. turn Ukraine to political and economic pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gen- I reserve the balance of my time. health. It is part of a larger financial tleman from California (Mr. SCHIFF), a Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. commitment from the EU and other member of the Foreign Operations Sub- Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- states, and will also help Ukraine’s ef- committee of Appropriations. tlewoman from Texas (Ms. GRANGER), forts to reach agreement with the IMF Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I stand the committee’s chairman of the State and to implement needed reforms. today with the people of Ukraine and and Foreign Operations Subcommittee. Without this support, Ukraine’s in strong support of this legislation, Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in progress could stall in the face of unre- which will provide the administration support of H.R. 4152 and strongly sup- lenting pressure from Russia, which with additional and immediate flexi- port this bipartisan legislation before has illegally occupied the Crimea, is bility to assist Ukraine. I look forward

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It must also be about re- tleman from Michigan (Mr. LEVIN), the ing IMF ratification authority. versing Russian aggression, curbing ranking member of the Ways and I also support, Mr. Speaker, Presi- Vladimir Putin’s revanchist policies in Means Committee. dent Obama’s action this morning to Russia’s ‘‘Near Abroad.’’ President Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in fer- impose sanctions again Russian and Obama’s action this morning to cut off vent support of this legislation. This Crimean officials who are exacerbating access to assets and place travel re- bills comes at a clearly crucial time. the crisis and put in place visa restric- strictions on those involved in the vio- The people of Ukraine need to be able tions. lation of Ukraine’s sovereign is a posi- to preserve their Nation. We need to Mr. Speaker, I chaired the Commis- tive first step. The pressure must be in- help. sion on Security and Cooperation in creased in the coming days if Russia The people of Ukraine fought for Europe from 1985 to 1995. The final act fails to reverse course. their long-desired independence. We says that borders cannot be changed I support a slate of economic sanc- need to help them keep it. In my capac- other than by political means. The tions led by the United States and Eu- ity as cochair of the Congressional Russians need to comply with that ad- rope to isolate Russia’s economy and Ukrainian Caucus, I have had many monition. I commend the administra- its leadership, so that Putin is made to chances to dialogue with the Ukrainian tion’s efforts to broker a diplomatic understand that his violation of inter- American community and members of process that can resolve this dangerous national law and the sovereignty of his the current Ukraine Parliament. situation in Ukraine. The steps taken today are integral to neighbors will not be tolerated. They have outlined in detail their de- The collapse of the Soviet Union was termination to maintain and sustain that effort. We will stand hopefully as one of the seminal events of the 20th one Ukraine against Russian aggres- one in this Congress on behalf of this century. The Cold War is over. Terri- sion and any other force. The President bill. Russia has violated the sovereignty torial aggression by Russia will not has taken strong steps to support that and territorial integrity of Ukraine in resurrect its empire but only diminish endeavor. its unlawful and unwarranted military its standing in the world and the future We today should join together in uni- occupation of Crimea and its threats of its people. son with the President, and with, I be- against the government in Kiev. Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. lieve, the overwhelming majority of I do not purport to say this is a sim- Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- the American people. ple situation that we confront. I would ARRIS), a Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. tleman from Maryland (Mr. H commend to my colleagues an article distinguished member of our com- Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- by Henry Kissinger in today’s Wash- mittee. tleman from Colorado (Mr. LAMBORN). ington Post. Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, thank you Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise The complexities of this situation are for yielding me time to speak on this today in support of H.R. 4152, which real, but the actions of the Russians bill before us. provides loan guarantees for Ukraine. I are an unacceptable response and we Mr. Speaker, the situation in am deeply concerned about the crisis in must take action. As a former chair- Ukraine is important to all of us, but Ukraine. Vladimir Putin is clearly the man of the Helsinki Commission dur- for me it has a personal aspect. My aggressor, but the United States and ing the waning days of the Cold War, I mother, now 90 years old, escaped from our European allies have not done have seen firsthand the yearning for Ukraine and the Communists after enough to support freedom, self deter- freedom by the people of the former World War II. She understood firsthand mination, and human rights in Soviet Union. how Joseph Stalin suppressed freedoms Ukraine. When America does not pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and liberties in Ukraine—much as Mr. vide strong and reliable leadership, bad time of the gentleman has expired. Putin desires to do likewise now. things are more likely to happen. Mrs. LOWEY. I yield 1 minute to the We are faced with a situation in Unfortunately, President Obama’s gentleman. which a new Government of Ukraine is foreign policy of leading from behind is Mr. HOYER. There are deep lin- being threatened with Russian expan- a failure. Even the liberal Washington guistic and political divisions within sion into its sovereign territories. It is Post this week said that, ‘‘President Ukraine. Frankly, that is true of many as if the Budapest agreement of 1994, Obama’s foreign policy is based on fan- other countries as well. Democracy by which involved both Russia and the tasy.’’ its nature provides an avenue to over- United States, had not guaranteed We in Congress must do all we can to come those differences through peace- Ukraine safe borders from invasion. It restore missing American leadership on ful cooperation and dialogue. That is is as if the Cold War never ended. Per- foreign policy, and that starts with what must prevail in Ukraine, and haps to Mr. Putin and other Russian Ukraine. what must guide all parties forward. nationalists it never has. The people of Ukraine should not be Not force, not intimidation, and not Ukraine, situated between Russia pawns in Vladimir Putin’s hands. We separatism. The United States remains and the rest of Europe, is of obvious must stand with our European and our committed, Mr. Speaker, to standing strategic and economic importance, other allies and do all we can to sup- with all of the people of Ukraine as not only to Russia but to the United port freedom, self determination, and they seek the better future they de- States and Western Europe. human rights in Ukraine. I ask my col- serve. That is why this bill is so important. leagues to support H.R. 4152. Therefore, I urge my colleagues to It allows Ukraine to be allowed access Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I am overwhelmingly support this resolution to ESF funding. The ESF was estab- pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gen- and again thank Mr. ROGERS and Mrs. lished to, ‘‘provide assistance to allies tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER), LOWEY for bringing this to the floor so and countries in the transition to de- the minority whip of the House. quickly and decisively. mocracy.’’ Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. I reserve Mr. Speaker, that is exactly the situ- the gentlewoman for yielding. I want the balance of my time. ation in which Ukraine finds itself to thank Chairman ROGERS and Rank- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I am today—in need of our help to advance ing Member LOWEY for bringing this pleased to yield 1 minute to the gen- democracy and resist the invasion, eco- bill to the floor in a very timely fash- tleman from Florida (Mr. HASTINGS), a nomically and physically, from Russia, ion. member of the Rules Committee and attempting to relitigate the Cold War. Mr. Speaker, Congress is coming to- the ranking member of the Helsinki We can’t let that happen. They des- gether today to support loan guarantee Commission. perately need these loan guarantees. authority for Ukraine that will be in- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. For the sake of freedom, democracy, strumental in stabilizing its economy Speaker, I rise in very strong support

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I Russian Federation’s clear violation of the resentative from the OSCE Conflict Preven- had the good fortune of being an elec- sovereignty and territorial integrity of tion Centre is also participating. tion monitor immediately after the Or- Ukraine, in contravention of Russia’s obliga- Vienna, 5 March 2014.—Eighteen OSCE par- ange Revolution, and I spent a lot of tions under the UN Charter and its 1997 bas- ticipating States decided to send 35 unarmed time talking to the people there. What ing agreement with Ukraine. military personnel to Ukraine in response to I learned, if nothing more, is that they The SPEAKER pro tempore. The its request. The matter was discussed at a joint meet- do have the courage of their convic- time of the gentlewoman has expired. Mrs. LOWEY. I yield the gentle- ing of the Permanent Council and the Forum tions. for Security Co-operation (FSC) in Vienna on What I want us to do, and what I beg woman an additional 3 minutes. 4 March 2014. my colleagues that speak about this Ms. KAPTUR. This diverse group of The visit is taking place under Chapter III matter to understand, is that it is ex- nations from throughout the world of the Vienna Document 2011, which allows tremely complex. It is nothing that coming together further illustrates the for voluntary hosting of visits to dispel con- you can put on a bumper sticker, and it isolation Russia is certain to face if she cerns about unusual military activities. is unfair to President Obama for people does not relent and fall back from its Ukraine has requested all OSCE partici- pating States to send military representa- to take to this floor and allow that he aggressive push into Crimea. In summarizing my remarks today, tives from 5 to 12 March 2014, starting in is ‘‘leading from behind,’’ as I just Odessa. This is the first time this mechanism heard a Member say. What that Mem- let me place on the RECORD, from the has been activated. ber needs to understand is that it is not last century, no place in the world suf- As of now, eighteen OSCE participating easy to make a determination in these fered more than the land of Ukraine, States have responded positively to the re- kinds of matters. Whereas Putin is a no place had more people forcibly quest sending up to two representatives dictator, Obama is in a democracy. starved, murdered, brutally beaten, each. Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Es- Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. I reserve buried alive, imprisoned, arrested into tonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, the balance of my time. forced labor, including some of my an- cestors. Slovakia, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I am very and the United States. One representative pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gen- I know, having traveled to Ukraine, from the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre tlewoman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR), the how much the people of that great will also be participating. The military visit ranking member of the Energy and country want liberty. This is a moment participants are on their way to Ukraine Water Subcommittee on Appropria- that history will record in our new cen- now. tions. tury the 21st. Joining with nations OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I thank around the world, let us give Ukraine a said: ‘‘It Is my hope that this military visit the ranking member of the full com- bit of a lift to get her over this critical will help to de-escalate tensions in Ukraine. period she is facing. By providing an objective assessment of the mittee, Mrs. LOWEY, for yielding me facts on the ground, the OSCE will be better this time. I also wish to place into the RECORD placed to foster a political solution to the I am very proud of the Appropria- information about what the Organiza- current crisis through dialogue.’’ tions Committee at this moment for tion for Security and Co-operation in ‘‘Confidence-building and transparency are bringing the first bill to the floor that Europe has done in Ukraine to date. I key elements of the OSCE approach to secu- stands with freedom-lovers in Ukraine will tell the body today that journal- rity, which seeks to foster openness and dia- and around our world. We know a ists are not being allowed to report logue as the best way to resolve conflicts in from Crimea. They are being blocked our region,’’ he added. threat to liberty anywhere is a threat The Vienna Document 2011 is one of the to liberty everywhere, and I rise in and beaten by the government of Rus- main confidence-building measures devel- heartfelt support of this loan guar- sia, from the reports we are getting on oped by the OSCE. Under this document, all antee legislation to allow Ukraine time the ground. How is the world commu- participating States are required to share in- to stabilize and secure its liberty. nity to know the full truth of what is formation on their military forces, equip- This money will be repaid, and I com- occurring? ment and defence planning. The Document mend the bipartisan leadership of this Russia is moving the world back- also provides for inspections and evaluation House in acting with dispatch. Presi- wards, not forwards. This bill is an im- visits that can be conducted on the territory dent Obama and Secretary Kerry have portant step in helping Ukraine to of any participating State that has armed forces. been working overtime on Ukraine’s transition as we join with countries Note to editors: Chapter III of the Vienna crisis to exert every effort to bring the from throughout the world to condemn Document 2011 (full text see at http:// nations of the free world together in the violation of Ukraine’s sovereign www.osce.org/fsc/86597) their mutual self-interest, and that in- borders and to help give her the cour- VOLUNTARY HOSTING OF VISITS TO DISPEL terest is liberty. age to stand up to those who would CONCERNS ABOUT MILITARY ACTIVITIES There are some Russian violations of take her liberty away. (18) In order to help to dispel concerns international law in treaties that are This will be the first time in modern about military activities in the zone of ap- so abhorrent they demand the strong- history that that country has a chance plication for CSBMs, participating States est action. Russia’s invasion of its to become the truly borderland great are encouraged to invite other participating undefended neighbor, Ukraine, cannot nation that she is meant to be, reach- States to take part in visits to areas on the be allowed to stand. The now-20-year- ing west and north and east and south. territory of the host State in which there I urge my colleagues to support this may be cause for such concerns. Such invita- old Budapest Memorandum on Security tions will be without prejudice to any action Assurance, signed in 1994 by the United important legislation, which is a loan taken under paragraphs (16) to (16.3). States, Russia, the United Kingdom, guarantee to help lift that country (18.1) States invited to participate in such and Ukraine, set the path for Ukraine over this most trying time and difficult visits will include those which are under- to give up thousands of nuclear weap- crisis in its recent history. stood to have concerns. At the time invita- ons, and she remains undefended be- I thank the gentlelady for yielding tions are issued, the host State will commu- cause of it. me this time. nicate to all other participating States its intention to conduct the visit, indicating the [From Organization for Security and Co-op- b 1145 reasons for the visit, the area to be visited, eration in Europe, Secretary General, the States invited and the general arrange- The Budapest Accords welcomed the March 6, 2014] accession of Ukraine to the treaty of ments to be adopted. OSCE TO SEND MILITARY AND CIVILIAN (18.2) Arrangements for such visits, includ- nonproliferation of nuclear weapons as PERSONNEL TO UKRAINE ing the number of the representatives from a nonnuclear weapons state, so her in- Update at 12:00, 6 March: As of now, twen- other participating States to be invited, will ability to defend herself against such a ty-two OSCE participating States are par- be at the discretion of the host State, which powerful neighbor is very clear. ticipating in the activity, having sent up to will bear the in-country costs. However, the

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The host State and doesn’t seem to me that we have addi- antees, helping to bolster Ukraine’s struggling the States which provide visiting personnel tional speakers. We may have an addi- economy. Strong financial aid for Ukraine will may circulate joint or individual comments tional speaker on the way. send a message that the United States and on the visit to all other participating States. Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. I reserve the international community are backing the the balance of my time. Ukrainian people with more than words. This THE WHITE HOUSE Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield step will help free Ukraine from Russia’s eco- Office of the Press Secretary myself such time as I may consume. nomic coercion. [For Immediate Release—March 6, 2014] As we wait for the additional speak- Russia’s aggressive campaign to seize TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: er, I want to thank the chairman Ukrainian territory in the Crimean Peninsula Pursuant to the International Emergency again. I think it is very important that and beyond presents a grave threat to Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) we have been able to act so expedi- Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. (IEEPA), I hereby report that I have issued tiously in a bipartisan way to send a This is a crucial moment for Ukraine—any an Executive Order (the ‘‘order’’) declaring a very strong message to Russia and to national emergency with respect to the un- misstep from either side at this moment could usual and extraordinary threat to the na- the people of Ukraine. lead to all-out war. It is critical that the United tional security and foreign policy of the The people of Ukraine, as was ex- States and the international community act de- United States posed by the situation in plained so eloquently by my colleague, cisively to support the Ukrainian people and Ukraine. Ms. KAPTUR, who has been there many isolate Russia for its transgressions. The order does not target the country of times, are standing up for freedom. I appreciate the work that the Obama Ad- Ukraine, but rather is aimed at persons—in- There are many challenges they ministration has already undertaken to sus- cluding persons who have asserted govern- have, the challenge of adequate hous- pend trade talks and military cooperation with mental authority in the Crimean region ing, the challenge of adequate food, the without the authorization of the Govern- Russia—as well as to assemble an economic ment of Ukraine—who undermine demo- challenge of strengthening an econ- aid package for Ukraine. It is fitting that the cratic processes and institutions in Ukraine; omy; yet the fact that we must respond United States has quickly recognized the legit- threaten its peace, security, stability, sov- as our great democracy to a situation imacy of Ukraine’s new government, reflecting ereignty, and territorial integrity; and con- that has been imposed by Putin is very, the right of the Ukrainian people to choose tribute to the misappropriation of its assets. very troubling, when there are so many their own future. The order blocks the property and interests real issues to which our resources can However, we must recognize that tough talk in property and suspends entry into the be extended. alone will not persuade Russia to change its United States of any person determined by My grandparents came from Kiev a course. Russia needs to feel tangible con- the Secretary of the Treasury, in consulta- long time ago at the turn of the cen- tion with the Secretary of State: sequences for deploying troops in Ukraine. to be responsible for or complicit in, or to tury. They escaped from the pogroms; Our partners in Europe, particularly Germany, have engaged in, directly or indirectly, any they escaped from the lack of democ- are positioned to have a large economic im- of the following: racy and the impact of intolerance and pact on Russia through sanctions. It will be actions or policies that undermine demo- brutality that existed there. When you critical to bring them along in our efforts. Rus- cratic processes or institutions in Ukraine; look back upon these years and you sia should also be stripped of its current G8 actions or policies that threaten the peace, look at the struggles that the Ukrain- presidency and suspended from the G8. G8 security, stability, sovereignty, or terri- ian people have endured, to see the un- torial integrity of Ukraine; or members should boycott the 40th G8 Summit, misappropriation of state assets of Ukraine necessary brutality that has occurred scheduled for June 4 and 5, 2014 in Sochi. or of an economically significant entity in is unacceptable. I represent New Jersey’s Ninth Congres- Ukraine; Mr. Chairman, again, I want to thank sional District, which is home to a large and to have asserted governmental authority you that we are working together in a active community of Ukrainian Americans. I over any part or region of Ukraine without bipartisan way to stand up for freedom, am proud to have a productive and long- the authorization of the Government of to stand up for democracy, to stand up standing relationship with New Jersey’s Ukraine; for the people who are seeking a good Ukrainian Americans. Since this crisis to be a leader of an entity that has, or future for their families. whose members have, engaged in any activ- emerged, I have hosted meetings in my office ity described above or of an entity whose I yield back the balance of my time. and listened to the advice of those with close property and interest in property are Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. ties to Ukraine. The Ukrainian American com- blocked; Speaker, I yield myself such time as I munity has proven to be an invaluable re- to be owned or controlled by, or to have may consume. source, and I am grateful for their guidance. acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, I want to thank the gentlelady for The people of Ukraine need support to real- directly or indirectly, any person whose cosponsoring this legislation and work- ize a peaceful, democratic solution to this cri- property and interests in property are ing in a bipartisan fashion to be sure sis. That’s why it is so fitting that the United blocked pursuant to the order. that it is brought up in the quickest I have delegated to the Secretary of the States act to support Ukraine. Once again, I Treasury the authority, in consultation with possible manner, which this is. Like urge my colleagues to support this vital meas- the Secretary of State, to take such actions, you and the others who have spoken, I ure for Ukraine in its time of need. including the promulgation of rules and reg- am proud of our committee for acting The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ulations, and to employ all powers granted expeditiously and doing the right thing question is on the motion offered by to the President by IEEPA as may be nec- at the right time. the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. essary to carry out the purposes of the order. It is really a sad, sad, sad state of af- ROGERS) that the House suspend the All agencies of the United States Govern- fairs that we find in Ukraine. I remem- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4152. ment are directed to take all appropriate ber going there many years before measures within their authority to carry out The question was taken. the provisions of the order. when it was still a part of the Soviet The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the I am enclosing a copy of the Executive Union under Communist rule and vis- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Order I have issued. iting the wonderful church where the in the affirmative, the ayes have it. BARACK OBAMA, Eastern Orthodox Church was born in Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. THE WHITE HOUSE, Kiev and going through the labyrinth, Speaker, on that I demand the yeas March 6, 2014. the catacombs; and today, to realize and nays. Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. that that peaceful, wonderful place, the The yeas and nays were ordered. Speaker, might I inquire as to how home of Christianity, really, in that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- much time is remaining? part of the world, is being torn apart ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- by people of no faith is doubly trou- ceedings on this motion will be post- tleman from Kentucky has 111⁄2 min- bling. poned.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:26 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR7.022 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2220 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 6, 2014 RESPONSIBLY AND PROFES- long for approval from Federal bureau- limitations for lawsuits challenging SIONALLY INVIGORATING DE- crats. permitting decisions and limiting VELOPMENT ACT OF 2013 The United States now ranks a dis- claims to those presented during the GENERAL LEAVE mal 34th in the world in the proce- permit’s public notice-and-comment Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask dures, time, and costs needed to obtain process, and it consolidates who man- unanimous consent that all Members governmental approval of new con- ages the process by empowering lead may have 5 legislative days in which to struction permits. agencies to manage environmental re- revise and extend their remarks and in- The heart of the problem lies with views efficiently from start to finish in clude extraneous materials on H.R. delay in the completion of reviews order to avoid waste and duplication of 2641. under the National Environmental Pol- effort among bureaucratic agencies. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. icy Act, commonly known as NEPA. In many respects, the bill is modeled KINGston). Is there objection to the re- When NEPA was first implemented, on the permit streamlining sections of quest of the gentleman from Virginia? neither Congress nor the executive Congress’ SAFETEA-LU and MAP–21 There was no objection. branch contemplated that the NEPA transportation legislation, which com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- process would bog down responsible manded bipartisan support. A study by ant to House Resolution 501 and rule Federal permitting. the Federal Highway Administration XVIII, the Chair declares the House in On the contrary, when Congress de- found that this legislation has cut the the Committee of the Whole House on bated the issue, it talked about time- time for completing an environmental the state of the Union for the consider- frames like 90 days to complete review. impact statement nearly in half. ation of the bill, H.R. 2641. In 1981, the Council on Environmental President Obama, himself, moreover, The Chair appoints the gentleman Quality, or CEQ, thought all review strongly supports permit streamlining from Arkansas (Mr. WOMACK) to preside could be done in a year. consistent with the recommendations over the Committee of the Whole. A recent study, however, found that of his Jobs Council. In his 2014 State of the average length of time to complete the Union Address, the President ex- b 1155 just one part of the process, the prepa- pressed his desire ‘‘to slash bureauc- IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ration of an environmental impact racy and to streamline the permitting Accordingly, the House resolved statement, was 3.4 years and growing. process for key projects so that we can itself into the Committee of the Whole Examples abound of cases in which it get more construction workers on the House on the state of the Union for the takes far longer. job as fast as possible.’’ consideration of the bill (H.R. 2641) to The port of Savannah, Georgia, for Congress should transform the Presi- provide for improved coordination of example, has seen a potential dredging dent’s rhetoric into action and enact agency actions in the preparation and project mired in review for over 13 this legislation to streamline permit- adoption of environmental documents years, with no end to review in sight. ting on all federally funded and feder- for permitting determinations, and for Cape Wind, a significant wind energy ally permitted construction projects. other purposes, with Mr. WOMACK in project in Massachusetts, took 12 years I want to thank the gentleman from the chair. to reach the end of review. Pennsylvania (Mr. MARINO) for his The Clerk read the title of the bill. Making matters worse, many leadership on this issue, and I urge all The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the projects that finally emerge from the of my colleagues to support this crit- bill is considered read the first time. administrative review process only be- ical legislation and cut down the time The gentleman from Virginia (Mr. come bogged down again in lengthy it takes America’s workers to see a GOODLATTE) and the gentleman from litigation challenging agencies’ per- real jobs recovery. Georgia (Mr. JOHNSON) each will con- mitting decisions. I reserve the balance of my time. trol 30 minutes. Clearly, the system needs to be re- COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND The Chair recognizes the gentleman formed. Vice President BIDEN summed INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSE OF REP- from Virginia. it up dramatically during a visit to the RESENTATIVES, Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I Savannah port in 2013 when he said: Washington, DC, February 27, 2014. Hon. BOB GOODLATTE, yield myself such time as I may con- What are we doing? We’re arguing about Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, Wash- sume. whether or not to deepen this port. It’s time ington, DC. 51⁄2 years after the financial crisis we get moving. I’m sick of this. Folks, this DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I write concerning struck in 2008, America remains in a isn’t a partisan issue. It’s an economic issue. H.R. 2641, the Responsibly And Profes- jobs recession. Millions of Americans How do we get moving? The key is to sionally Invigorating Development Act of would call it a jobs depression. find the right balance between eco- 2013, as ordered reported by the Committee The RAPID Act responds to Amer- nomic progress and the proper level of on the Judiciary on July 31, 2013. There are ica’s urgent need for new jobs with analysis. The RAPID Act strikes this certain provisions in the legislation that fall critical help. According to testimony balance. It does not force agencies to within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Com- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- received by the Regulatory Reform approve or deny any projects. It simply Subcommittee, the RAPID Act would ture. ensures that the process agencies use In order to expedite this legislation for help to stimulate the creation of 3 mil- to make permitting decisions, and the floor consideration, the Committee will lion jobs. timeline for subsequent litigation, are forgo action on this bill. However, this is In an economy in which the labor transparent, logical, and efficient. conditional on our mutual understanding force participation rate has reached To do that, the RAPID Act draws that forgoing consideration of the bill does record lows, there is little more urgent upon established definitions and con- not alter or diminish the jurisdiction of the jobs legislation that Congress could cepts from existing NEPA regulations. Committee with respect to the appointment pass than the RAPID Act. of conferees or to any future jurisdictional It also draws upon commonsense sug- claim over the subject matters contained in The jobs the RAPID Act would cre- gestions from across the political spec- ate, moreover, are high-wage, highly- the bill or similar legislation. I request you trum, including from the President’s urge the Speaker to name members of the skilled construction jobs. This is not Jobs Council and the administration’s Committee to any conference committee just sure-fire legislation to create mil- Council on Environmental Quality. named to consider such provisions. lions of jobs; it is sure-fire legislation Most significantly, the RAPID Act I would appreciate your response to this to create higher wages for hardworking sets hard deadlines, including an 18- letter, confirming this understanding and ac- Americans. month maximum deadline for an envi- knowledging our jurisdictional interest, and Why do we need legislation to create would request that you insert our exchange ronmental assessment and a 36-month of letters on this matter into the committee these jobs? The reason is simple. Since maximum deadline for an environ- before the financial crisis began and up report on H.R. 2641 and the Congressional mental impact statement. Record during any consideration of this bill to this day, the Federal Government’s b 1200 on the House floor. outdated and overly burdensome envi- Sincerely, ronmental review process has kept le- It cracks down on prolonged lawsuits BILL SHUSTER, gions of jobs and workers waiting too by establishing a 180-day statute of Chairman.

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The Washington, DC. cy has thoroughly reviewed the President then issued another memo- DEAR CHAIRMAN SHUSTER, Thank you for project’s risks. randum in June of 2013, further direct- your letter regarding H.R. 2641, the ‘‘Respon- These failings of the bill, along with ing Federal agencies to develop an in- sibly and Professionally Invigorating Devel- many others, explain why the Presi- tegrated interagency pre-application opment Act of 2013,’’ which was ordered re- dent’s Council on Environmental Qual- process for significant offshore electric ported favorably by the Committee on the ity and more than 20 respected environ- transmission projects requiring Fed- Judiciary on July 31, 2013. It is my understanding that the Committee mental groups vigorously oppose this eral approval. on Transportation and Infrastructure has bill. It is also the reason, yesterday, Mr. Chairman, my Republican col- Rule X jurisdiction over portions of H.R. the administration issued a Statement leagues often claim to want to get 2641. I am, therefore, most appreciative of of Administration Policy, whereby the Americans back to work, so I have to your decision to forego consideration of the recommendation to the President, in ask: bill so that it may move expeditiously to the noting that these new rules would ac- Why do we need legislation that does House floor. I acknowledge that although tually cause more confusion, would be not create a single job—a bill that will you are waiving formal consideration of the to veto the bill if passed by this House pick winners and losers and a bill that bill, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is in no way waiving its juris- and the Senate and once it arrives at makes the process less clear and less diction over the subject matter contained in his desk. protective of public health and safety? the bill. In addition, if a conference is nec- Last but not least, H.R. 2641 fails to Why do we need that legislation? Why essary on this legislation, I will support any address the real problem with con- must we continue to waste this Cham- request that your committee be represented struction projects. The RAPID Act is ber’s precious time on bills that do therein. clearly intended to apply to infrastruc- nothing? Finally, I am pleased to include your letter ture projects. Yet this bill does nothing Mr. Chairman, we should work to- and this reply letter memorializing our mu- to address the actual causes of con- gether to address the real causes for tual understanding in the Congressional Record during floor consideration of H.R. struction delays, which is the lack of delay in the NEPA process instead of 2641. funding. debating this dangerous bill. In light of Sincerely, Insofar as the Savannah River port the bill’s many serious flaws, I urge my BOB GOODLATTE, dredging is concerned, the Corps of En- colleagues to oppose the legislation. Chairman. gineers approved that project back in I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- 2012. Of course, since 2012, in addition Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I man, I yield myself such time as I may to shutting down the government for 16 yield myself 30 seconds just to say to consume. days, we have been cutting funds for the gentleman from Georgia that the I rise in strong opposition to H.R. these kinds of projects. So, today, for provisions on the projects that he men- 2641, the so-called Responsibly and Pro- politicians to clamor for a spotlight tioned are exactly why we need this fessionally Invigorating Development and then denounce the lack of funding legislation. It is because this legisla- Act of 2013. for these very important and crucial tion incorporates those ideas which Contrary to the bill’s short title, projects for the Nation’s economic started, by the way, in this House with H.R. 2641 would result in confusion and well-being, it is really ridiculous that the work of the Transportation Com- delay in the review and permitting we would stand here and act like it is mittee, in the transportation bills, and process for certain construction regulations that are holding things that now needs to be codified and put projects. Most importantly, it would back. No. It is the money. into law so that it can be made avail- pose serious threats to public health For example, there is currently a $60 able not just in those projects but in and safety. By carving out a separate billion backlog of projects authorized every project in which the Federal environmental review process for con- under the Water Resources Act. Al- Government has a regulatory role. struction projects, which this bill though every single one of these At this time, it is my pleasure to doesn’t even define, by the way, this projects has been successfully approved yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from bill would effectively create two dif- using existing review procedures under Alabama (Mr. BACHUS), the chairman ferent environmental review processes NEPA, not a single one of these of the Regulatory Reform Sub- for the same project: one that applies projects has begun construction. Why? committee. to the construction phase of the Because the most recent appropria- Mr. BACHUS. I thank the chairman. project, whatever that means under the tions for the Corps’ construction budg- Mr. Chairman, one thing that I think bill, and one that applies to every et was only $1.2 billion. That is $60 bil- we all, Republicans and Democrats, other phase of the project. lion in approved projects that would agree on is that you can’t have a For instance, the bill’s requirements improve the Nation’s infrastructure world-class economy with a third world would apply to building a nuclear reac- had they not been delayed. infrastructure, and in many cases, that tor but not to decommissioning the re- Clearing this backlog would be a is what we have today. Putting money actor or transporting or storing the re- force multiplier in creating jobs, spur- into highways, bridges, and other infra- actor’s spent fuel after it has been de- ring innovation, and growing the econ- structure improvements is one of the commissioned. Worse yet, this measure omy. That is a jobs bill, Mr. Chairman. best investments that the Federal Gov- could jeopardize public health and safe- What is more, the Obama administra- ernment can make. The gentleman ty by prioritizing project approval over tion is doing everything that it can to from Georgia said that, that it is a meaningful analysis. It does this by re- improve the performance of Federal great investment, but when we put the stricting the opportunity for meaning- permitting and the review of infra- money in for the projects, we need to ful public participation, and it imposes structure projects. get those projects underway. deadlines that may be unrealistic In March 2012, the administration Each infrastructure project in our under certain circumstances. In doing issued Executive Order 13604 to mod- country creates jobs—high-paying so, H.R. 2641 forecloses potentially crit- ernize the Federal infrastructure per- jobs—and they modernize our transpor- ical input from Federal, State, and mitting process and cut in half the tation system. Not only does it create local agencies and other interested par- timeline for approving infrastructure jobs, but it increases fuel efficiency be- ties for construction projects that are projects. This order incentivized better cause it increases velocity. It saves federally funded or that require Fed- outcomes for communities and the en- fuel, which is good for our economy, eral approval. vironment while cutting red tape. and it makes us less dependent on for- This is why I have offered an amend- Since implementing this order, agen- eign oil. It improves safety, which not ment ensuring that the public’s right cies have expedited permits for over 50 only reduces costs but saves lives. Un- to participate in the review process is major projects. In one instance, agen- fortunately, there is a major roadblock

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He says Why in this Congress are we suddenly posed to these anti-regulatory bills there is not a problem. out here calling things dangerous that that come forth—it looks like about Let me quote President Obama: used to be bipartisan? I don’t under- five or six every week are coming by— One of the problems we’ve had in the past stand that. I don’t think the American plus, we have to pepper in a dose of the is that sometimes it takes too long to get people understand this dysfunction. repeal of the Affordable Care Act every projects off the ground. I thank the Judiciary Committee, its once in awhile. Fifty times we have That is not I. That is President members, Chairman GOODLATTE, and done that. Not one job created. Obama. Mr. MARINO. This was too late for the That is the problem that we have. There are all these permits and red tape people along the Northern Beltline, but Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance and planning and this and that, and some of it won’t be too late the next time. of my time. it’s important to do, but we could do it fast- You cannot have a first-world economy with Mr. MARINO. Mr. Chairman, I yield er. a third-world infrastructure. Putting money into myself such time as I may consume. That is the essence of this bill. We highway, bridge, and other infrastructure im- Mr. Chairman, the American histor- can do it faster. We both acknowledge provements is one of the best investments ical record has always been ‘‘the worse it creates jobs. We both acknowledge it that the federal government—or state govern- the recession, the stronger the recov- helps our economy, our fuel efficiency, ments—can make. Each infrastructure project ery.’’ However, although the National and it saves lives. We can do that fast- in our Country creates jobs—high-paying jobs. Bureau of Economic Research states er. That means less fuel wasted, less And modernizing our transportation and infra- the recession ended 5 years ago, we can time wasted, jobs created. Boy, we need structure system not only creates jobs—high- agree the recovery has been anything those jobs now. Let me tell you how paying jobs. It increases fuel efficiency, which but strong. difficult it is on projects. is good for the environment. It improves safe- Facts are something this administra- The Northern Beltline, which is part ty, reduces costs, and saves time. tion fights with vehement opposition. of the loop around Birmingham, was Unfortunately, there is a major roadblock out Nevertheless, the simple fact is this is first added to the National Highway there to completing all of the work that we the slowest ‘‘recovery’’ our country has System in 1995. Only this month, 19 desperately need to get done, and that is the witnessed since the Truman Presi- years later, did we commence that excruciatingly slow process imposed by Wash- dency. project when a Federal judge finally ington on the permitting of new construction After the deep recession that began said enough is enough—enough delays, projects. in December of 2007, employment has President Obama has even said, ‘‘one of enough court challenges, enough road- risen sluggishly, at best, and has risen the problems we’ve had in the past is, is that blocks—and he ordered the project to much more slowly than in the last four sometimes it takes too long to get projects off begin. During that period of time, recoveries, for certain. According to the ground. There are all these permits and there were four environmental studies the CBO, employment at the end of 2013 red tape and planning, and this and that, and done. Look, our tax dollars are limited. was about 6 million jobs short of where some of it’s important to do, but we could do There were four environmental studies it would be if the unemployment rate it faster.’’ that had to be redone from start to fin- had returned to its pre-recession level. ish because they became too old. They Today, it sometimes seems incredibly dif- ficult to get permission in a timely manner for This is why I have introduced H.R. became outdated. That is money that 2641, the Responsibly and Profes- is wasted. We can’t afford to waste even a small project. And when it comes to large projects—such as the construction of the sionally Invigorating Development Act money or time or lives in making this of 2013, also known as the RAPID Act. economy better and in creating jobs. Northern Beltline in the Birmingham area that I represent—the challenges are even greater. The RAPID Act creates a stream- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Will the lined Federal environmental review gentleman yield? While construction on the Northern Beltline has finally begun this month, it took too long and permitting process that establishes Mr. BACHUS. I will yield to the gen- transparency and certainty for job cre- tleman in just a minute. If I have time to get there, almost two decades from first being added to the National Highway System ators. Furthermore, this bill would em- left, I would be glad to. power lead agencies to manage envi- Mr. Chairman, imagine. This project and over ten years since funding was author- ronmental reviews from start to finish, in 1998 began to receive authorization ized, and that has delayed the economic ben- as well as establish time constraints on and funding, but it just started this efits that the project will generate for the re- the review process and period in which month. These were people, constitu- gion. a claim can be filed. ents—and not only those people living Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- man, I yield myself such time as I may A recent study by the U.S. Chamber in central and north Alabama—whose of Commerce identified 351 State-level commutes were longer. They were peo- consume. I point out to my friend from Ala- projects that, if approved for construc- ple traveling through Alabama. tion, could have created 1.9 million The CHAIR. The time of the gen- bama that you cannot do construction jobs annually during the projected 7 tleman has expired. projects without Federal funding. If Mr. MARINO. I yield the gentleman there is no funding that has been ap- years of construction. While these an additional 1 minute. propriated, then the projects don’t get numbers help put the issue in perspec- done. That is what we have had here in tive, I don’t need to see a study to b 1215 this Congress. know that bureaucracy is holding up Mr. BACHUS. I want to thank the Currently, we have a $60 billion back- projects and preventing job growth. I gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. log of projects authorized under the see it every day in my district. MARINO) for introducing this legisla- Water Resources Development Act. For example, one of my constituents, tion. It will reduce the time it takes to Each and every one of those projects PPL Corporation, filed an application review new construction projects and has great importance. All of the regu- with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Com- ensure that the permitting process is latory work has been done. The mission for a license to build and oper- not endlessly held up in courts. projects are cleared. We just simply do ate a state-of-the-art nuclear plant That is what the judge said in the not fund them here because this Con- near the company’s existing two-unit case of the Northern Beltline. He said gress does not want it to be said by the Susquehanna nuclear power plant. The that this has been before the courts. American people that the current ad- plant would produce 1,600 megawatts of Sometimes it takes people years to get ministration is responsible for an eco- electricity, enough to power more than their case to court. We don’t need these nomic turnaround. 1 million homes. PPL predicted this unnecessary delays, legal expenses, and Despite their best efforts and most one project would create 400 construc- added environmental expenses. insistent efforts, the economy con- tion jobs and 400 permanent jobs.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:26 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MR7.040 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2223 In addition, early estimates by PPL mitting process and a system that allows & Contractors—Rhode Island Chapter, Asso- were that the project would cost $15 limitless challenges by opponents of develop- ciated Equipment Distributors, Associated billion to construct. These estimates ment, millions of jobs are not created. For General Contractors, Associated Wire Rope include escalation, financing costs, ini- example, 351 stalled energy projects reviewed Fabricators, Association of American Rail- in one 2010 study (Project No Project) had a roads, Association of Equipment Manufac- tial nuclear fuel, and contingencies and total economic value of over $1 trillion and turers, Construction Industry Round Table, reserves. represented 1.9 American jobs not created. Edison Electric Institute, Electronic Secu- Imagine for a moment, if you will, Project No Project showed that in the en- rity Association, Forging Industry Associa- the positive impact of a $15 billion in- ergy sector alone, one year of delay trans- tion, Foundry Association of Michigan, Inde- vestment in my district in Pennsyl- lates into millions of jobs not created. pendent Electrical Contractors, Industrial vania, the 10th Congressional District. The Responsibly And Professionally Invig- Energy Consumers of America, Industrial However, Washington bureaucrats orating Development Act of 2013 would im- Fasteners Institute, Industrial Minerals As- sociation—North America, Metals Service have prevented this project from cre- prove the environmental review and permit- ting process by: Center Institute. ating jobs, and it has yet to break Coordinating responsibilities among mul- Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Asso- ground. Six years after the application tiple agencies involved in environmental re- ciation, National Association of Electrical was first filed in 2008, the Nuclear Reg- views to ensure that ‘‘the trains run on Distributors, National Association of Home ulatory Commission claims they are time;’’ Builders, National Association of Manufac- still reviewing the company’s request Providing for concurrent reviews by agen- turers, National Association of Wholesaler- Distributors, National Black Chamber of for a combined operating license. If cies, rather than serial reviews; Allowing state-level environmental re- Commerce, National Electrical Manufactur- these individuals that are reviewing views to be used where the state has done a ers Association, National Federation of Inde- this after 6 years were working in pri- competent job, thereby avoiding needless du- pendent Business, National Industrial Sand vate industry, they would have been plication of state work by federal reviewers; Association, National Mining Association, fired in the first year. In fact, PPL Requiring that agencies involve them- National Oilseed Processors Association, Na- says, realistically, a final decision on selves in the process early and comment tional Ready Mixed Concrete Association, the project is still several years away. early, avoiding eleventh-hour objections National Roofing Contractors Association, This is ridiculous. that can restart the entire review timetable; National Shippers Strategic Transportation Establishing a reasonable process for de- Council. Let me be clear. The National Envi- termining the scope of project alternatives, National Stone, Sand & Gravel Associa- ronmental Policy Act of 1969 serves so that the environmental review does not tion, Non-Ferrous Founders’ Society, North worthy goals, which should be pre- devolve into an endless quest to evaluate in- American Equipment Dealers Association, served. I live out in the country. I get feasible alternatives; Nuclear Energy Institute, Ohio Cast Metals my water from a well. I love to see the Consolidating the process into a single En- Association, Pacific-West Fastener Associa- deer and the bear come through my vironmental Impact Statement (EIS) and tion, Pennsylvania Foundry Association, Pe- land. I raised my children there. If my single Environmental Assessment (EA) for a troleum Marketers Association of America, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, colleagues on the other side of the aisle project, except as otherwise provided by law; Imposing reasonable fixed deadlines for South Carolina Timber Producers Associa- think that I would do anything to hurt completion of an EIS or EA; and tion, Texas Cast Metals Association, Textile my children, whether it is water, air, Reducing the statute of limitations to Rental Services Association, U.S. Chamber or the environment in general, they challenge a final EIS or EA from six years to of Commerce, Washington Retail Associa- really should think again. 180 days. tion, Wisconsin Cast Metals Association, Federal agencies should be able to The RAPID Act is a practical, industry- Wisconsin Grocers Association. evaluate new projects to ensure that wide approach that builds on successful pro- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- they don’t pose a threat to the environ- visions for environmental review manage- man, my friend and colleague from ment found in the Moving Ahead for ment or to the public. However, over Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), Pennsylvania pointed out in the Rules time, NEPA regulations have turned Section 6002 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexi- Committee last night that it was the into an outdated, burdensome, and con- ble, Efficient Transportation Act: A Legacy approval process that was holding up voluted Federal permitting process for Users (SAFETEA-LU), and Section 1609 of the dredging project for the Port of Sa- that must be reined in. the American Recovery and Reinvestment vannah. The good news is that a bipartisan Act. The RAPID Act also embodies the pro- Just yesterday, The Atlanta Journal- consensus exists on the need to reform cedural improvements to ‘‘cut red tape’’ as Constitution refuted this claim. In re- the permitting process. In fact, the ad- called for by the Obama administration, in- ality, this project—and countless oth- cluding, most recently, in his January 28, ers like it—are held up by a lack of ministration, the President’s Council 2014, State of the Union Address. on Jobs and Competitiveness, and leg- The RAPID Act addresses the problem far funding. islation adopted by a strong bipartisan too many shovel-ready projects face today: To quote the article: majority in the 109th and 112th Con- lengthy project delays from endless environ- In the old days, a Congress that didn’t gresses all recognize that an overly mental reviews and challenges result in lost agree with White House priorities simply burdensome and lengthy environ- opportunities to create jobs and grow the loaded its own projects into the budget, in a economy. Every year of delay results in mil- bit of horse-trading. mental review and permitting process But Republicans, particularly in the undermines economic growth. lions of jobs not created. The creation of mil- lions of jobs is worth ensuring that our House, have placed such bargaining out of The time for these reforms is now, governinent works faster and more effi- bounds—a self-imposed restriction on their because Americans are ready to get ciently. own influence. back to work. The RAPID Act of 2013 The undersigned groups strongly support Because, under the House rules, this is an will remove the red tape and allow job H.R. 2641. The RAPID Act would be the earmark. creators to take projects off the draw- strong action needed to speed up the permit- The Savannah River Port dredging ing board and onto the worksite. ting process and let important projects move would be an earmark. I urge my colleagues to join me in forward, allowing millions of workers to get And so for us to place something in the back to work. We urge you to support this budget which is not in the budget already— supporting this commonsense reform, important bill. and I reserve the balance of my time. it’s not allowed. Sincerely, That is quoting from my colleague, MARCH 5, 2014. American Architectural Manufacturers As- TO THE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF sociation, American Bakers Association, Representative KINGSTON. Because it is REPRESENTATIVES: The undersigned groups American Chemistry Council, American an earmark, in other words, Congress strongly support H.R. 2641, the ‘‘Responsibly Coating Association, American Concrete or its representatives would be barred And Professionally Invigorating Develop- Pressure Pipe Association, American Council by our own rules from placing funding ment (RAPID) Act of 2013,’’ which would pro- of Engineering Companies, American Forest in the budget for a project. vide a streamlined process for developers, & Paper Association, American Foundry So- It is unfortunate that my colleagues builders, and designers to obtain environ- ciety, American Highway Users Alliance, from Georgia on the other side of the mental permits and approvals for their American Iron and Steel Institute, American aisle, aided and abetted by their col- projects in a timely and efficient manner, al- Petroleum Institute, American Rental Asso- lowing jobs to be created and the economy to ciation, American Road & Transportation leagues on the other side of the aisle grow. Builders Association. from across the country, can’t seem to Every year that major projects are stalled American Supply Association, Associated adjust their legislative actions to suit or cancelled because of a dysfunctional per- Builders & Contractors, Associated Builders the people that they represent.

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It doesn’t matter whether House. these legislators and the big, bad Tea you trample on farmland in Texas or Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to H.R. 2641, Party has them afraid to do what is in whether or not you are, in essence, lev- the ‘‘Responsible and Professionally Invig- the best interest of their States. That eling suburban homes in Pennsylvania orating Development Act of 2013, or as some is a shame. or whether or not you are in the moun- have termed it, the ‘‘Regrettably Another Par- I yield 5 minutes to my colleague tains of Georgia and cause havoc. tisan Ideological Distraction Act.’’ from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). So I would make the argument that If the RAPID Act were to become law in its Ms. JACKSON LEE. Let me thank this is not an act that is answering the present form, a permit or license for project the manager, my friend, Congressman question. It is a solution searching for would be ‘‘deemed’’ approved if the reviewing JOHNSON, Mr. MARINO, our colleagues a problem. Frankly, the argument agency does not issue the requested permit or on the floor of the House, and as well made by many of us is the principal license within 90–120 days. on the Judiciary Committee. causes of unjustified delay in imple- Mr. Chair, I share some of the frustrations Mr. Chair, I rise to accept the fact menting the NEPA review process are expressed by many members of the House that there are opportunities for discus- inadequate agency resources. And the Judiciary Committee, which marked up this bill sion on streamlining and effectively Bush administration noted that NEPA last summer, with the NEPA process. expediting processes in a collaborative was not a cause for delay. Why are we wasting time with this bill when way in the Federal Government to con- I would ask my colleagues, how can we could be passing H.R. 3546, a bill intro- tinue to move forward the Federal Gov- we work together? duced by my colleague SANDY LEVIN, the dis- ernment, as it is responsible to the I think for a moment I will just tinguished Ranking Member of the Ways and American people. Unfortunately, I be- pause and say that yesterday was an Means Committee which amends the Supple- lieve that we are not at that place unfortunate incident in the House mental Appropriations Act, 2008 to extend today with H.R. 2641. Oversight Committee. It did not reflect emergency unemployment compensation President Obama has been cited re- well on this institution or chairmen (EUC) payments for eligible individuals to peatedly. I believe that his words at who lead committees. weeks of employment ending on or before that time and today are accurate. No I pause to say that because I believe January 1, 2015. one would want the Federal Govern- it is an important statement to make Or we could bring up and pass H.R. 3888, ment to stall moving projects forward. on the Floor of the House, that we ‘‘The New Chance For a New Start in Life I might ask my colleagues, however, should never have a setting in a com- Act,’’ a bill I introduced which provides grants if they would join me in fully funding mittee where a ranking member is si- for training to those out of work—who are infrastructure and rebuilding this lenced, or that a hand is used across merely seeking to pull themselves up by their country, which we have not been able one’s neck to make a comment about bootstraps—the American way. to do for almost 5 years. an individual not being able to speak. But here we are on the Floor of the House By reading the Statement of Admin- All of us are equal. of Representatives voting and speaking on the istration Policy, the administration I raise that here because we are talk- ‘‘Regrettably Another Partisan Ideological Dis- strongly rejects the legislation’s ing about process and procedure. And traction Act.’’ premise in H.R. 2641 that public input even though one might argue that There is something odd about a system in and responsible agency decisionmaking there was a regular process of this par- which it can take half a year or more to ap- under current law hinders job creation. ticular legislation, we could have been prove the siting plan for a wind farm but The administration believes that H.R. more collaborative, because I am em- fracking operations regulations can be ap- 2641, if enacted, will lead to more con- pathetic and I am sympathetic that we proved and conducted a few hundred feet fusion and delay, limit public partici- all want to make sure that projects from somebody’s home with no community pation in the permitting process, and move quickly, that jobs are created. oversight process in just a few months. ultimately hamper economic growth. But the administration has made an Something is wrong with this picture. There lies, Mr. Chairman, the assessment that NEPA is not the delay; But I strongly believe that this bill is a solu- underpinnings of the President’s veto the Bush administration has done so. tion in search of a problem. threat. And what we need is to fully fund the The bill in its current form is an example of government with adequate resources so a medicine that is worse than a disease. b 1230 that our agencies with the appropriate There is a major problem with the section Where is this bill going? staff can move forward. that my amendment addresses, namely auto- I will, at the appropriate time, place The CHAIR. The time of the gentle- matic approval of projects with the need for the administration’s statement into woman has expired. positive agency action. the RECORD. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- I expect to speak on my amendment shortly So what are we talking about with man, I yield the gentlewoman an addi- but suffice it-to-say, this bill goes out of its this legislation? One, this legislation tional 30 seconds. way to ensure that some projects might be would narrow the scope of judicial re- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I prematurely. approved. view. In addition, this legislation am from the region of the oil spill of That’s because under H.R. 2641, if a federal would narrow the review by one Fed- 2010, and that oil spill, at that time agency fails to approve or disapprove the eral agency, who would allegedly co- voices that were Republican and Demo- project or make the required finding of the ter- ordinate other Federal and State agen- crat from the gulf region were raising mination within the applicable deadline, which cies. their voices about the process of re- is either 90 days or 180 days, depending on Let me tell you what the problem view. the situation, then the project is automatically with that is, Mr. Chairman; that is What happened with BOMA? Why deemed approved, deemed approved by such that each of the agencies have their wasn’t there some understanding that agency. own extra expertise, so you are snuff- there were some cracks in the system? This creates a set of perverse incentives. ing their expertise. You are quashing Even the industry recognized that we First, as an agency is up against that deadline their expertise. You are forcing one must work on best practices, not less and legitimate work is yet to be completed, it agency to be the giant understander of regulation—not bad practices, but best is likely to disapprove the project simply be- all the nuances of the other agencies practices. cause the issues have not been vetted. which have a responsibility to their And what did we do? We have put in Second, frequently there are times when it constituency and to the American peo- regulations that would enhance over- is the case that the complexity of issues that ple. sight of the issues of drilling. need to be resolved necessitates a longer re- Then you have a set of circumstances So, Mr. Chairman, let me say that I view period, rather than an arbitrary limit. that suggests, as my amendment will rise to oppose this legislation. We So if H.R. 2641 were to become law the hope to correct, that you are going to could do it more collaboratively, and most likely outcome is that federal agencies

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A few weeks ago, my home- Rather than effectuating real reforms to the incomplete information, or information that town paper, the Richmond Times-Dis- process by which federal agencies undertake may not be available within the stringent dead- patch, reported on record-high propane environmental impact reviews as required by lines, and to deny applications that otherwise prices and the impact it has had on the the National Environmental Policy Act, or would have been approved, but for lack of suf- 135,000 Virginia families who heat their NEPA, this legislation will actually result in ficient review time. homes with propane. making this process less responsible, less pro- In other words, fewer projects would be ap- Unfortunately, cost increases are af- fessional, and less accountable. proved, not more. fecting families, whether they use pro- Worse yet, this measure could jeopardize Mr. Chair, the new requirements contained pane, natural gas, or electricity to heat public health and safety by prioritizing project in H.R. 2641 amend the environmental review their homes. Right now, moms and approval over meaningful analysis. process under the National Environmental Pol- dads all across America are sitting at To begin with, the bill—under the guise of icy Act (NEPA), even though the bill is drafted their kitchen table looking at one of streamlining the approval process—forecloses as an amendment to the APA. the largest home heating bills they potentially critical input from federal, state, and The bill ignores the fact that NEPA has for have ever seen. local agencies as well as from members of the more than 40 years provided an effective We in Congress can’t do much about public to comment on environmentally-sen- framework for all types of projects (not just the cold weather, but we can enact sen- sitive construction projects that are federally- construction projects) that require federal ap- sible policies that expand energy sup- funded or that require federal approval. proval pursuant to a federal law, such as the plies and reduce costs, and that is ex- The bill also imposes hard and fast dead- Clean Air Act. actly what we are doing in the House lines that may be unrealistic under certain cir- I urge my colleagues to reject this flawed this week. cumstances. and jaded legislation. If you heat your home with propane, Moreover, if an agency fails to meet these STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY our bills tackle the infrastructure unrealistic deadlines, the bill simply declares H.R. 2641—RESPONSIBLY AND PROFESSIONALLY problems that have led to record price that a project must be deemed approved, re- INVIGORATING DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2013 increases. If you heat your home with gardless of whether the agency has thor- (Rep. Marino, R-Pennsylvania, and 10 natural gas, we are trying to make it oughly assessed risks. cosponsors, Mar. 5, 2014) easier to move the natural gas that is As a result, this measure could allow The Administration strongly opposes H.R. being developed throughout the coun- projects to proceed that put public health and 2641, which would undercut responsible deci- try to your home. If you heat your safety at risk. sion-making and public involvement in the home with electricity, we are halting For example, as the Minority’s witness as- Federal environmental review and permit- excessive and unnecessary regulations tutely noted at the Committee’s hearing on this ting processes. As the Administration said when this legislation was considered pre- that are expected to drive up the costs bill, H.R. 2641 could effectively prevent the viously, H.R. 2641 will increase litigation, of electricity. Nuclear Regulatory Commission from exer- regulatory delays, and potentially force The bottom line? We are reducing en- cising its licensing authority pertaining to nu- agencies to approve a project if the review ergy costs for America’s families. Mid- clear power reactors, waste management and analysis cannot be completed before the dle class families in Virginia and sites, and nuclear waste disposal facilities. proposed arbitrary deadlines. This legisla- throughout America have enough to And, the bill could allow such projects to be tion complicates the regulatory process and focus on without having to worry about approved before the safety review is com- creates two sets of standards for Federal Washington making it more expensive pleted. agencies to follow to review projects—one for This failing of the bill, along with many oth- ‘‘construction projects’’ and one for all other for them to heat their homes. Federal actions, such as rulemakings or This is an opportunity for Members ers, explains why the Administration and the management plans. of the House to stand together and to President’s Council on Environmental Quality, The Administration strongly rejects the offer some relief to struggling Ameri- along with more than 20 respected environ- legislation’s premise that public input and cans who are simply trying to pay mental groups vigorously oppose this legisla- responsible agency decision-making under their energy bills and provide for their tion. current law hinders job creation. The Admin- families. These organizations include the Audubon istration believes that H.R. 2641, if enacted, I want to thank Chairman GOOD- Society, League of Conservation Voters, Nat- will lead to more confusion and delay, limit LATTE, Representative MARINO, and the ural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club, public participation in the permitting proc- ess, and ultimately hamper economic rest of the Judiciary Committee for and The Wilderness Society. growth. The Administration supports efforts their hard work on this issue, and I In issuing its veto threat, the Administration to improve the efficiency of the environ- urge my colleagues to support this bill. warns that the bill ‘‘would undercut responsible mental review processes without diminishing I would also like to thank Chairmen decision-making and public involvement in the requirements for rigorous analyses, agency UPTON and WHITFIELD, Chairman SHU- Federal review and permitting processes.’’ consultation, and public participation. This STER and Congressman MCKINLEY for In addition, the Administration observes that includes an Interagency Steering Committee their work on all the legislation deal- the bill will ‘‘increase litigation, regulatory that will publish a plan with 15 reforms and ing with energy costs this week. delays, and potentially force agencies to ap- over 80 actions to modernize the Federal per- mitting and review of major infrastructure Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speak- prove a project if the review and analysis can- projects. er, it is now my pleasure to yield 1 not be completed before the proposed arbi- If the President were presented with H.R. minute to the distinguished gentleman trary deadlines.’’ 2641, his senior advisors would recommend from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS), the Another concern that I have with this bill— that he veto the bill. ranking member of the full Judiciary like other measures that we have consid- Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 Committee. ered—is that it is a flawed solution in search minute to the gentleman from Virginia Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Chairman, I want of an imaginary problem. (Mr. CANTOR). to commend my colleague on the Judi- And, that is not just my opinion. The non- Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Chairman, I thank ciary Committee, Mr. JOHNSON, for the partisan Congressional Research Service the gentleman from Pennsylvania for leadership that he has exercised here in issued a report last year stating that the pri- his leadership in bringing this bill for- bringing this discussion forward on a mary source of approval delays for construc- ward. bill that is very disappointing to me. tion projects ‘‘are more often tied to local/state Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support This bill imposes hard-and-fast dead- and project-specific factors, primarily local/ of the RAPID Act. It is hard enough for lines that will be unrealistic in certain state agency priorities, project funding levels, working middle class wage earners, circumstances and would undercut re- local opposition to a project, project com- many of whom haven’t seen a raise in sponsible decisionmaking and public plexity, or late changes in project scope.’’ years, to get by. With record low tem- involvement in the Federal review and CRS further notes that project delays based peratures, polar vortexes, and dam- permitting processes. on environmental requirements stem not from aging snowstorms, this brutal winter Mr. Chair, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. NEPA, but from ‘‘laws other than NEPA.’’ has created even bigger problems for 2641 for various reasons. So I have to ask, why do we need a meas- America’s families. Let’s begin with the very misleading short ure like the so-called RAPID Act that will un- For too many, just paying the title of this bill, namely, the ‘‘Responsibly and doubtedly make the process less clear and monthly heating bill has become a real Professionally Invigorating Development Act.’’ less protective of public health and safety?

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:12 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06MR7.031 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2226 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 6, 2014 My final major concern with this bill is that— pay. And who is picking up the tab on At the beginning of the debate, they rather than streamlining the environmental re- this? It is hardworking American tax- were talking about transportation and view process—it will sow utter confusion. payers. It is just not that much-ma- infrastructure. I happen to be on that H.R. 2641 does this by creating a separate, ligned 1 percent that doesn’t want to committee also. First off, we already but only partly parallel environmental review pay their fair share. This is every sin- did some streamlining in the last high- process for construction projects that will only gle American woman and man that is way reauthorization. There is pending cause confusion, delay, and litigation. out there. It affects how they live their streamlining in the Water Resources As I noted at the outset, the changes to the lives. It affects how they pay their Development Act. But let’s drill down NEPA review process contemplated by this bills. It affects the future of our econ- a little. What is the real problem? measure apply only to certain construction omy. The real problem is that this side of projects. So I know we have to have debates, the aisle, the Republicans, don’t want NEPA, however, applies to a broad panoply and this is not a debate that is heated, to make the investments necessary to of federal actions, including fishing, hunting, but it is about heat in a way. This put people back to work. The highway and grazing permits, land management plans, week we have talked about: let’s heat trust fund is going broke on October 1. Base Realignment and Closure activities, and American homes; let’s make sure that Not a word from that side, except the treaties. we have a sustainable path; let’s make brave chairman of the Ways and Means As a result of the bill, there could potentially sure that we are not putting on the Committee who proposed to fund it be 2 different environmental review processes backs of these folks too much. with some tax reform. But nothing else for the same project. For instance, the bill’s re- There is an old saying where I come from that side. No proposal on how we quirements would apply to the construction of from. It is: Don’t worry about the are going to continue to fund transpor- a nuclear reactor, but not to its decommis- mule, just load the wagon. tation and infrastructure in this coun- sioning or to the transportation and storage of Gentlemen, I have got to tell you, try. its spent fuel. right now, the mule is about ready to Water Resources Development Act, Rather than improving the environmental re- unhook himself from the wagon and we have got a bill pending with some view process, this bill will complicate it and say: You have asked me to pull too streamlining, but guess what? There generate litigation. much for far too long. are 60 billion—‘‘b,’’ billion—dollars of So, with Mr. MARINO and what he has But, more importantly, this bill is yet another backlogged authorized water resources brought forth today, a commonsense effort by my friends on the other side of the development projects that have gone approach to creating jobs and getting aisle to undermine regulatory protections. through the full NEPA process and improvements in our country, not im- As with all the other regulatory bills, this been approved, but the annual con- provements for just Republicans but measure is a thinly disguised effort to hobble struction budget, thanks to my friends improvements for every single Amer- the ability of federal agencies to do the work on the other side of the aisle, is $1.2 bil- ican, isn’t that why we are all here? lion a year. Let’s see. I guess that fig- that Congress requires them to do. I know I represent 705,687 western Accordingly, I strenuously oppose this seri- ures out to a 50-year backlog, so it Pennsylvanians. I don’t know how they really isn’t going to matter how much ously flawed bill. are registered; I don’t know how they Mr. MARINO. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 you eliminate NEPA review here, vote; I don’t know how they worship; minutes to the gentleman from Penn- which is, essentially, what this bill is but I do know this: they sent me to sylvania (Mr. KELLY). about, which cuts out the public and Washington to represent their best in- Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. Mr. other small things like that. A 50-year terests and, in a larger sense, the State Chairman, I thank the gentleman, a backlog. of Pennsylvania and the whole coun- good friend and great colleague, for try. If we cannot agree on things like b 1245 bringing this RAPID Act forward be- this, my goodness, where do we go from But this will solve that problem. We cause I strongly support it. here? will be building those—well, no, we I want to just reflect. Go out of these So I would just ask my colleagues— won’t, really, because we don’t have hallowed Chambers and go into the pri- and this is a truly a bipartisan effort. the money. Well, how about roads, vate sector, and think about going Mr. MARINO, thank you so much for bridges, highways, transit? There is an through a permitting process and think what you have done. This just makes $80 billion backlog in transit. NEPA? about the longer you delay, the more sense. And Lord, in a town where com- No, not NEPA. No money. you have to pay. It is just that simple. mon sense is found in so few places, Federal highways. We have 140,000 You can drag these things out and let’s look at this and understand the bridges on the Federal system that drag these things out and drag these uplift for the American people and for need replacement or substantial reha- things out. And when you ask people: our economy. bilitation or repair. No money. It isn’t What is it that I have to do? I have al- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- a NEPA review that is stopping that. It ready done everything you required me man, to blame the lack of job creation is a lack of funding. We are not making to do. It is just a little bit more. So the on the inefficiency of regulations is the necessary investments. answer is: How long is a piece of kind of like—it reminds me of when So you are not addressing jobs here. string? We don’t know. you are downstairs in the bathroom Don’t pretend you are addressing jobs, What we are doing by not getting and something is leaking from the up- don’t pretend you are addressing util- this done, and we have talked about stairs bathroom and then someone tells ity rates, and don’t even pretend that the number of jobs that are waiting. If you that it is raining. It just doesn’t this bill is going anywhere. we are talking about improving the make sense. You know, the Republican majority economy—and these are not Repub- Mr. Chairman, I yield 5 minutes to repeals NEPA every other day in the lican jobs or Democrat jobs. These are the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFA- Natural Resources Committee. It American jobs. And what are we doing? ZIO), my good friend and ranking mem- hasn’t happened yet; and now, this is a American projects to help the Amer- ber on the Natural Resources Com- new way to come at it, through the Ju- ican economy. mittee. diciary Committee. So today to even have a debate—and Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I thank I guess they get tired. I mean, we this is a bipartisan effort; there is no the gentleman for the time. have had a lot of bills on the floor to question about it. We both feel the I am a bit confused. If you are listen- repeal NEPA that have been passed and same way. We both know what the ing to the debate, you have got to be have gone to the Senate, and nothing problems are in our country right now. confused about what this bill is really has happened. So let’s try to fool them. We have too many people unemployed. about. Now, it is apparently about We will cloak it in a Judiciary bill, in- In fact, we have too many people who rapid siting of nuclear plants or about stead of in a Resources bill, and we will have given up even looking for a job. constructing of pipelines through your pretend that it is not really about That is the unreported number that we backyard without you being allowed to NEPA or that it is about something never reflect. comment or any environmental review, else. But in this case we know that delay- and somehow this is going to lead to Actually, this bill is really bizarre ing only increases what we have to job creation in America. because it creates an entirely new

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:44 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR7.033 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2227 process for reviewing projects by You know, my colleagues had control being voted on; and it should be amending the Administrative Proce- of the House prior to the Republicans brought to the floor, so they know dures Act. It doesn’t repeal NEPA. controlling it 4 years ago. They what is going on here. So, wow, how are those conflicts touched none of these issues. With that, Mr. Chairman, I have no going to work out? What are the agen- And I want to ask the American peo- further requests for time. I have the cies really going to do? I mean, it is ple—not my colleagues on the other right to close, so I will reserve the bal- gobbledygook legislation on top of side of the aisle—how has this Federal ance of my time. making a number of false assertions regulation system been going over the Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair, about what it will accomplish. last 5 years? the Federal Government does not cre- What it is accomplishing is it has got Virtually no jobs created, agencies ate a single job. I don’t know exactly a great name. It sounds good. RAPID, I stopping everything they can under how many jobs we are talking about love that name. That is good. We are this administration, but yet they stand cutting in the Federal Government really good at names around here, but up and give a good speech about co- from the drawdown of the defense, but we are not really good at getting operation. I have rarely seen it here. there will certainly be less federally things done. I have seen obstructionists because it employed Army, Navy, Air Force, and There should be a bipartisan con- is a power play. You know, when some- Marine personnel and those who work sensus, and there has been during my one comes up with a good idea—and I in the Department of Defense to sup- long tenure in Congress on building blame both sides over the years for port their efforts to defend this Nation things and rebuilding things and build- this—it is not what is in the best inter- to keep us strong. ing an infrastructure. ests of the American people. It is who The Federal Government does not You know, it is embarrassing. The is in power that wants to keep it and create a single job. Delivering our mail United States of America is investing who is not in power that wants to take provides good-paying jobs, middle less money in its infrastructure—which it away. And you know something? The class. is falling apart—than many third-world American people are completely for- But I must rise in opposition to this countries, and I talked about how we gotten about. legislation, Mr. Chair, because it would are developing a third-world infrastruc- Well, one of the reasons—the main just sow utter confusion. H.R. 2641 does ture. reason I came to Washington was to that by creating a separate, but only I had a colleague who is very knowl- work for the American people, not to partly parallel environmental review edgeable on the issue who has come up preserve my job, not to keep power, not process for construction projects that and said to me: You know, that is in- to take power; but it was to do what is will only cause confusion, delay, and sulting. I said: Do you know how bad right. And if you would listen to what litigation. the state of our infrastructure is? He has taken place in some of the hearings As a result of this bill, there could said: No, it is insulting to third-world over the past 3.5 years that I have been potentially be two different environ- countries because they are investing a involved in, you don’t hear coopera- mental review processes for the same larger percentage of their gross domes- tion. You don’t hear it at all. project. Rather than improving the en- tic product in infrastructure than the So now, I ask my colleagues on the vironmental review process, this bill United States of America is investing. other side: How is that Federal system will complicate it and generate litiga- It is plain and simple. You can dodge. going? How is that permitting system tion. You can weave. You can come up with going—that regulating system going? But more importantly, the bill is yet great names. You can make unbeliev- It is not going well at all. Just ask another effort by my friends on the able assertions on the floor. The bot- industry how much it has been slowed other side of the aisle to gum up the tom line facts, we need to invest in re- down because of regulation, and thou- regulatory process and, thus, under- building America; and for every billion sands and thousands of more regula- mine regulatory protections. dollars we spend on infrastructure, it is tions have been implemented by this As with all other anti-regulatory somewhere between 15,000 and 20,000 administration than ever before. So bills that this Congress has considered jobs that are created, and these are pri- let’s get serious, okay? Let’s be honest over the last few weeks, this measure vate sector jobs. with the American people about what is simply another thinly disguised ef- Private sector jobs, they do the work this is about. fort to hobble the ability of Federal when the government provides the The Federal government doesn’t cre- agencies to do the work that Congress money to the States, which goes out ate jobs. Private sector creates jobs. requires them to do. and competitively bids projects; and The responsibility of the Federal Gov- Accordingly, I strenuously oppose they build them, but without money, ernment is to remove obstacles that this seriously flawed bill, and I yield they aren’t going to build them. It allow private industry to do what they back the balance of my time. doesn’t matter what the environmental do best—better than the Federal Gov- Mr. MARINO. I yield myself the re- review process is. No money, no ernment. mainder of the time, Mr. Chairman. projects. And as I said before, I have met a lot You know, Mr. Chairman, to bring Drop it, guys. Come on. Let’s do of good people here in Congress. I have about real and durable job recovery, something real around here for a met a lot of good people in the Federal there can be only one conclusion about change. system. But there is a fair number of what the House can do today, and it Mr. MARINO. Mr. Chairman, I yield people in the Federal system, in these should vote to pass the RAPID Act. myself as much time as I may con- agencies, that go out and say ‘‘no,’’ My friend on the other side talks sume. just for the sake of saying ‘‘no,’’ that if about the post office, and I support It is almost amusing to hear my col- they had to go to work in private in- them. My mother worked for the post leagues from the other side say how dustry and operated under the same office. But you know something? The much they want to work together, how premise that they did in the Federal post office is self-funded, okay? much they want to get this country Government, they would be fired. Where is the $1 trillion that this ad- moving, how much they want to create It is about time we start standing up ministration put into the so-called jobs. for the American people and create stimulus? It did nothing. It wasn’t ap- Since I have been here—this is my jobs; and I hear from this administra- plied properly. It wasn’t utilized. second term, fourth year—I have seen tion constantly, but there are always This doesn’t cut regulations, this leg- virtually no cooperation from the obstacles. There are 40-some pieces of islation. It doesn’t cut regulations. It other side in creating jobs. They get legislation sitting on HARRY REID’s cuts making a decision from 15 years up, and they give a good speech about desk, the leader of the Senate, the down to 4.5 years. Just think in our names, but there is no substance to it. Democrat who won’t even bring it to households, how many of us would have There is no substance to it at all. the floor for a vote. delayed by years making decisions, As a matter of fact, this is a bipar- That is a disgrace. Bring it to the were it be. tisan piece of legislation. Both sides floor for a vote. Vote it up or down, but This is bipartisan legislation that support this. let the American people know what is would transform into immediate action

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The reason is a lack of investment ‘‘(B) aid an agency’s compliance with NEPA delays and litigation and recommended from the federal government. At the Army when no environmental impact statement is nec- in 2011 that the process be streamlined. Corps of Engineers, there is a $60 billion essary; and The RAPID Act does that. backlog of authorized water resources projects ‘‘(C) facilitate preparation of an environ- President Obama, in his 2014 State of that were successfully approved under NEPA, mental impact statement when one is necessary; the Union Address, promised action to but have not been built due to lack of funding. ‘‘(4) ‘environmental impact statement’ means slash bureaucracy and streamline the At the same time, our roads and bridges are the detailed statement of significant environ- mental impacts required to be prepared under permitting process, so we can get more in disrepair, not due to NEPA, but because the NEPA; construction workers on the job as fast federal government is short of resources, with ‘‘(5) ‘environmental review’ means the Federal as possible. The RAPID Act delivers the Highway Trust Fund projected to need agency procedures for preparing an environ- that. $100 billion in additional revenue over the next mental impact statement, environmental assess- Let’s come together, Republicans and six years just to stay solvent. ment, categorical exclusion, or other document Democrats, for the hardworking Amer- NEPA’s positive impact has been unques- under NEPA; icans desperate for new and high-pay- tionable—it has been one of the nation’s most ‘‘(6) ‘environmental decisionmaking process’ ing jobs. The RAPID Act allows that to important environmental laws, ensuring careful means the Federal agency procedures for under- happen. decision making and the right of the public to taking and completion of any environmental permit, decision, approval, review, or study On average, it takes the Federal Gov- participate in planning efforts that would di- under any Federal law other than NEPA for a ernment 10 to 15 years to approve per- rectly impact their communities. I will be dis- project subject to an environmental review; mitting. If private industry operated in appointed to see H.R. 2641 pass, which will ‘‘(7) ‘environmental document’ means an envi- such an irresponsible manner, it would only limit the public’s participation, increase ronmental assessment or environmental impact be bankrupt. confusion, and undermine responsible agency statement, and includes any supplemental docu- Instead of talking the talk, it is time reviews. ment or document prepared pursuant to a court to walk the walk and pass this legisla- The CHAIR. All time for general de- order; tion that will create excellent-paying bate has expired. ‘‘(8) ‘finding of no significant impact’ means a jobs. Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be document by a Federal agency briefly pre- considered for amendment under the 5- senting the reasons why a project, not otherwise My legislation reduces permitting subject to a categorical exclusion, will not have down to 4.5 years, and it doesn’t take minute rule. a significant effect on the human environment any authority away. It appoints a sin- It shall be in order to consider as an and for which an environmental impact state- gle entity, a Federal agency that has a original bill for the purpose of amend- ment therefore will not be prepared; major hand in this for oversight. ment under the 5-minute rule an ‘‘(9) ‘lead agency’ means the Federal agency And if my colleagues are saying: amendment in the nature of a sub- preparing or responsible for preparing the envi- well, it is not the Federal Government, stitute consisting of the text of Rules ronmental document; it is the State and local governments. Committee Print 113–39. That amend- ‘‘(10) ‘NEPA’ means the National Environ- Then that agency can light the fire ment in the nature of a substitute shall mental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); under that local or State government be considered as read. The text of the amendment in the na- ‘‘(11) ‘project’ means major Federal actions and tell them: you must get your ap- that are construction activities undertaken with provals in or, by a certain time, your ture of a substitute is as follows: Federal funds or that are construction activities opportunity to do that will be waived. H.R. 2641 that require approval by a permit or regulatory So still, in an effort to reach across Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- decision issued by a Federal agency; the aisle and work with my colleagues resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘(12) ‘project sponsor’ means the agency or and create hundreds of thousands of Congress assembled, other entity, including any private or public- jobs, let’s cut the red tape. Ask the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. private entity, that seeks approval for a project This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Responsibly or is otherwise responsible for undertaking a people in my district about red tape— And Professionally Invigorating Development project; and those from the VA, those from Social Act of 2013’’ or as the ‘‘RAPID Act’’. ‘‘(13) ‘record of decision’ means a document Security—what they have to go SEC. 2. COORDINATION OF AGENCY ADMINISTRA- prepared by a lead agency under NEPA fol- through with agencies—those from TIVE OPERATIONS FOR EFFICIENT lowing an environmental impact statement that EPA, those from OSHA. It is a disaster. DECISIONMAKING. states the lead agency’s decision, identifies the So let’s come together, Republicans (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 5 of part 1 of title alternatives considered by the agency in reach- and Democrats, for the hardworking 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ing its decision and states whether all prac- after subchapter II the following: Americans. I urge my colleagues to ticable means to avoid or minimize environ- ‘‘SUBCHAPTER IIA—INTERAGENCY support this legislation. mental harm from the alternative selected have COORDINATION REGARDING PERMITTING been adopted, and if not, why they were not I yield back the balance of my time. ‘‘§ 560. Coordination of agency administrative adopted. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chair, today, the operations for efficient decisionmaking ‘‘(c) PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCU- House will pass yet another bill that weakens ‘‘(a) CONGRESSIONAL DECLARATION OF PUR- MENTS.—Upon the request of the lead agency, important environmental laws. I will vote POSE.—The purpose of this subchapter is to es- the project sponsor shall be authorized to pre- against this legislation—H.R. 2641—which if tablish a framework and procedures to stream- pare any document for purposes of an environ- enacted would gut the National Environmental line, increase the efficiency of, and enhance co- mental review required in support of any project Policy Act (NEPA). The NEPA process re- ordination of agency administration of the regu- or approval by the lead agency if the lead agen- quires federal agencies to go through a public latory review, environmental decisionmaking, cy furnishes oversight in such preparation and and permitting process for projects undertaken, independently evaluates such document and the assessment of the environmental impacts of document is approved and adopted by the lead certain proposed federal actions. As part of reviewed, or funded by Federal agencies. This subchapter will ensure that agencies administer agency prior to taking any action or making this, it mandates the consideration of alter- the regulatory process in a manner that is effi- any approval based on such document. natives to those actions. The process can cient so that citizens are not burdened with reg- ‘‘(d) ADOPTION AND USE OF DOCUMENTS.— identify alternatives that are often less costly ulatory excuses and time delays. ‘‘(1) DOCUMENTS PREPARED UNDER NEPA.— with fewer impacts to the environment. ‘‘(b) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sub- ‘‘(A) Not more than 1 environmental impact H.R. 2641 undermines this important proc- chapter, the term— statement and 1 environmental assessment shall ess, by placing restrictions on alternatives that ‘‘(1) ‘agency’ means any agency, department, be prepared under NEPA for a project (except for supplemental environmental documents pre- can be considered, and allowing parties with or other unit of Federal, State, local, or Indian tribal government; pared under NEPA or environmental documents vested interests in projects to prepare environ- ‘‘(2) ‘category of projects’ means 2 or more prepared pursuant to a court order), and, except mental review documents, creating potential projects related by project type, potential envi- as otherwise provided by law, the lead agency conflicts of interest. It could also force agen- ronmental impacts, geographic location, or an- shall prepare the environmental impact state- cies to approve projects if review and analysis other similar project feature or characteristic; ment or environmental assessment. After the

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The invitation shall set a tunity for involvement by cooperating agencies lead agency may adopt a document that has deadline of 30 days for responses to be sub- in determining the range of alternatives to be been prepared for a project under State laws mitted, which may only be extended by the lead considered for a project. and procedures as the environmental impact agency for good cause shown. Any agency that ‘‘(2) RANGE OF ALTERNATIVES.—Following par- statement or environmental assessment for the fails to respond prior to the deadline shall be ticipation under paragraph (1), the lead agency project, provided that the State laws and proce- deemed to have declined the invitation. shall determine the range of alternatives for dures under which the document was prepared ‘‘(4) EFFECT OF DECLINING PARTICIPATING consideration in any document which the lead provide environmental protection and opportu- AGENCY INVITATION.—Any agency that declines agency is responsible for preparing for the nities for public involvement that are substan- a designation or invitation by the lead agency project, subject to the following limitations: tially equivalent to NEPA. to be a participating agency shall be precluded ‘‘(A) NO EVALUATION OF CERTAIN ALTER- ‘‘(B) An environmental document adopted from submitting comments on any document pre- NATIVES.—No Federal agency shall evaluate any under subparagraph (A) is deemed to satisfy the pared under NEPA for that project or taking alternative that was identified but not carried lead agency’s obligation under NEPA to prepare any measures to oppose, based on the environ- forward for detailed evaluation in an environ- an environmental impact statement or environ- mental review, any permit, license, or approval mental document or evaluated and not selected mental assessment. ‘‘(C) In the case of a document described in related to that project. in any environmental document prepared under subparagraph (A), during the period after prep- ‘‘(5) EFFECT OF DESIGNATION.—Designation as NEPA for the same project. ‘‘(B) ONLY FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVES EVALU- aration of the document but before its adoption a participating agency under this subsection ATED.—Where a project is being constructed, by the lead agency, the lead agency shall pre- does not imply that the participating agency— pare and publish a supplement to that document ‘‘(A) supports a proposed project; or managed, funded, or undertaken by a project ‘‘(B) has any jurisdiction over, or special ex- if the lead agency determines that— sponsor that is not a Federal agency, Federal ‘‘(i) a significant change has been made to the pertise with respect to evaluation of, the project. agencies shall only be required to evaluate alter- project that is relevant for purposes of environ- ‘‘(6) COOPERATING AGENCY.—A participating natives that the project sponsor could feasibly mental review of the project; or agency may also be designated by a lead agency undertake, consistent with the purpose of and ‘‘(ii) there have been significant changes in as a ‘cooperating agency’ under the regulations the need for the project, including alternatives circumstances or availability of information rel- contained in part 1500 of title 40, Code of Fed- that can be undertaken by the project sponsor evant to the environmental review for the eral Regulations, as in effect on January 1, 2011. and that are technically and economically fea- project. Designation as a cooperating agency shall have sible. ‘‘(D) If the agency prepares and publishes a no effect on designation as participating agen- ‘‘(3) METHODOLOGIES.— supplemental document under subparagraph cy. No agency that is not a participating agency ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The lead agency shall de- (C), the lead agency may solicit comments from may be designated as a cooperating agency. termine, in collaboration with cooperating agen- agencies and the public on the supplemental ‘‘(7) CONCURRENT REVIEWS.—Each Federal cies at appropriate times during the environ- document for a period of not more than 45 days agency shall— mental review, the methodologies to be used and beginning on the date of the publication of the ‘‘(A) carry out obligations of the Federal the level of detail required in the analysis of supplement. agency under other applicable law concurrently each alternative for a project. The lead agency ‘‘(E) A lead agency shall issue its record of de- and in conjunction with the review required shall include in the environmental document a cision or finding of no significant impact, as ap- under NEPA; and description of the methodologies used and how propriate, based upon the document adopted ‘‘(B) in accordance with the rules made by the the methodologies were selected. under subparagraph (A), and any supplements Council on Environmental Quality pursuant to ‘‘(B) NO EVALUATION OF INAPPROPRIATE AL- thereto. subsection (n)(1), make and carry out such TERNATIVES.—When a lead agency determines ‘‘(3) CONTEMPORANEOUS PROJECTS.—If the rules, policies, and procedures as may be rea- that an alternative does not meet the purpose lead agency determines that there is a reason- sonably necessary to enable the agency to en- and need for a project, that alternative is not able likelihood that the project will have similar sure completion of the environmental review required to be evaluated in detail in an environ- environmental impacts as a similar project in and environmental decisionmaking process in a mental document. geographical proximity to the project, and that timely, coordinated, and environmentally re- ‘‘(4) PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE.—At the discre- similar project was subject to environmental re- sponsible manner. tion of the lead agency, the preferred alter- view or similar State procedures within the 5- ‘‘(8) COMMENTS.—Each participating agency native for a project, after being identified, may year period immediately preceding the date that shall limit its comments on a project to areas be developed to a higher level of detail than the lead agency makes that determination, the that are within the authority and expertise of other alternatives in order to facilitate the de- lead agency may adopt the environmental docu- such participating agency. Each participating velopment of mitigation measures or concurrent ment that resulted from that environmental re- agency shall identify in such comments the stat- compliance with other applicable laws if the view or similar State procedure. The lead agen- utory authority of the participating agency per- lead agency determines that the development of cy may adopt such an environmental document, taining to the subject matter of its comments. such higher level of detail will not prevent the if it is prepared under State laws and proce- The lead agency shall not act upon, respond to lead agency from making an impartial decision dures only upon making a favorable determina- or include in any document prepared under as to whether to accept another alternative tion on such environmental document pursuant NEPA, any comment submitted by a partici- which is being considered in the environmental to paragraph (2)(A). pating agency that concerns matters that are review. ‘‘(e) PARTICIPATING AGENCIES.— outside of the authority and expertise of the ‘‘(5) EMPLOYMENT ANALYSIS.—The evaluation ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The lead agency shall be commenting participating agency. of each alternative in an environmental impact responsible for inviting and designating partici- ‘‘(f) PROJECT INITIATION REQUEST.— statement or an environmental assessment shall pating agencies in accordance with this sub- ‘‘(1) NOTICE.—A project sponsor shall provide identify the potential effects of the alternative section. The lead agency shall provide the invi- the Federal agency responsible for undertaking on employment, including potential short-term tation or notice of the designation in writing. a project with notice of the initiation of the and long-term employment increases and reduc- ‘‘(2) FEDERAL PARTICIPATING AGENCIES.—Any project by providing a description of the pro- tions and shifts in employment. Federal agency that is required to adopt the en- posed project, the general location of the pro- ‘‘(h) COORDINATION AND SCHEDULING.— vironmental document of the lead agency for a posed project, and a statement of any Federal ‘‘(1) COORDINATION PLAN.— project shall be designated as a participating approvals anticipated to be necessary for the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The lead agency shall es- agency and shall collaborate on the preparation proposed project, for the purpose of informing tablish and implement a plan for coordinating of the environmental document, unless the Fed- the Federal agency that the environmental re- public and agency participation in and comment eral agency informs the lead agency, in writing, view should be initiated. on the environmental review for a project or cat- by a time specified by the lead agency in the ‘‘(2) LEAD AGENCY INITIATION.—The agency egory of projects to facilitate the expeditious designation of the Federal agency that the Fed- receiving a project initiation notice under para- resolution of the environmental review. eral agency— graph (1) shall promptly identify the lead agen- ‘‘(B) SCHEDULE.—

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‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The lead agency shall es- project initiation request or a Notice of Intent to a Federal agency that is not subject to subpara- tablish as part of the coordination plan for a Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement is graph (A), each Federal agency shall approve or project, after consultation with each partici- published in the Federal Register; and otherwise act not later than the end of a period pating agency and, where applicable, the ‘‘(ii) in circumstances where the lead agency of 180 days beginning— project sponsor, a schedule for completion of the has prepared an environmental assessment and ‘‘(i) after all other relevant agency review re- environmental review. The schedule shall in- determined that an environmental impact state- lated to the project is complete; and clude deadlines, consistent with subsection (i), ment will be required, the lead agency shall ‘‘(ii) after the lead agency issues the record of for decisions under any other Federal laws (in- issue the environmental impact statement within decision or finding of no significant impact, un- cluding the issuance or denial of a permit or li- 2 years after the date of publication of the No- less a different deadline is established by agree- cense) relating to the project that is covered by tice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Im- ment of the Federal agency, lead agency, and the schedule. pact Statement in the Federal Register. the project sponsor, where applicable, or the ‘‘(ii) FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION.—In estab- ‘‘(B) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROJECTS.— deadline is extended by the Federal agency for lishing the schedule, the lead agency shall con- For projects requiring preparation of an envi- good cause, provided that such extension shall sider factors such as— ronmental assessment, the lead agency shall not extend beyond a period that is 1 year after ‘‘(I) the responsibilities of participating agen- issue a finding of no significant impact or pub- the lead agency issues the record of decision or cies under applicable laws; lish a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environ- finding of no significant impact. ‘‘(II) resources available to the participating mental Impact Statement in the Federal Register ‘‘(C) FAILURE TO ACT.—In the event that any agencies; within 1 year after the earlier of the date the Federal agency fails to approve, or otherwise to ‘‘(III) overall size and complexity of the lead agency receives the project initiation re- act upon, a permit, license, or other similar ap- project; quest, makes a decision to prepare an environ- plication for approval related to a project within ‘‘(IV) overall schedule for and cost of the mental assessment, or sends out participating the applicable deadline described in subpara- project; agency invitations. graph (A) or (B), the permit, license, or other similar application shall be deemed approved by ‘‘(V) the sensitivity of the natural and historic ‘‘(2) EXTENSIONS.— resources that could be affected by the project; ‘‘(A) REQUIREMENTS.—The environmental re- such agency and the agency shall take action in and view deadlines may be extended only if— accordance with such approval within 30 days ‘‘(VI) the extent to which similar projects in ‘‘(i) a different deadline is established by of the applicable deadline described in subpara- geographic proximity were recently subject to agreement of the lead agency, the project spon- graph (A) or (B). ‘‘(D) FINAL AGENCY ACTION.—Any approval environmental review or similar State proce- sor, and all participating agencies; or under subparagraph (C) is deemed to be final dures. ‘‘(ii) the deadline is extended by the lead agency action, and may not be reversed by any ‘‘(iii) COMPLIANCE WITH THE SCHEDULE.— agency for good cause. agency. In any action under chapter 7 seeking ‘‘(I) All participating agencies shall comply ‘‘(B) LIMITATION.—The environmental review with the time periods established in the schedule shall not be extended by more than 1 year for a review of such a final agency action, the court may not set aside such agency action by reason or with any modified time periods, where the project requiring preparation of an environ- of that agency action having occurred under lead agency modifies the schedule pursuant to mental impact statement or by more than 180 this paragraph. subparagraph (D). days for a project requiring preparation of an ‘‘(j) ISSUE IDENTIFICATION AND RESOLUTION.— ‘‘(II) The lead agency shall disregard and environmental assessment. ‘‘(1) COOPERATION.—The lead agency and the shall not respond to or include in any document ‘‘(3) ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMENTS.— participating agencies shall work cooperatively prepared under NEPA, any comment or infor- ‘‘(A) COMMENTS ON DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL in accordance with this section to identify and mation submitted or any finding made by a par- IMPACT STATEMENT.—For comments by agencies resolve issues that could delay completion of the ticipating agency that is outside of the time pe- and the public on a draft environmental impact environmental review or could result in denial riod established in the schedule or modification statement, the lead agency shall establish a of any approvals required for the project under pursuant to subparagraph (D) for that agency’s comment period of not more than 60 days after applicable laws. comment, submission or finding. publication in the Federal Register of notice of ‘‘(2) LEAD AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES.—The ‘‘(III) If a participating agency fails to object the date of public availability of such document, lead agency shall make information available to in writing to a lead agency decision, finding or unless— the participating agencies as early as prac- request for concurrence within the time period ‘‘(i) a different deadline is established by ticable in the environmental review regarding established under law or by the lead agency, the agreement of the lead agency, the project spon- the environmental, historic, and socioeconomic agency shall be deemed to have concurred in the sor, and all participating agencies; or resources located within the project area and decision, finding or request. ‘‘(ii) the deadline is extended by the lead the general locations of the alternatives under ‘‘(C) CONSISTENCY WITH OTHER TIME PERI- agency for good cause. consideration. Such information may be based ODS.—A schedule under subparagraph (B) shall ‘‘(B) OTHER COMMENTS.—For all other com- on existing data sources, including geographic be consistent with any other relevant time peri- ment periods for agency or public comments in information systems mapping. ods established under Federal law. the environmental review process, the lead ‘‘(3) PARTICIPATING AGENCY RESPONSIBIL- ‘‘(D) MODIFICATION.—The lead agency may— agency shall establish a comment period of no ITIES.—Based on information received from the ‘‘(i) lengthen a schedule established under more than 30 days from availability of the mate- lead agency, participating agencies shall iden- subparagraph (B) for good cause; and rials on which comment is requested, unless— tify, as early as practicable, any issues of con- ‘‘(ii) shorten a schedule only with the concur- ‘‘(i) a different deadline is established by cern regarding the project’s potential environ- rence of the cooperating agencies. agreement of the lead agency, the project spon- mental, historic, or socioeconomic impacts. In ‘‘(E) DISSEMINATION.—A copy of a schedule sor, and all participating agencies; or this paragraph, issues of concern include any under subparagraph (B), and of any modifica- ‘‘(ii) the deadline is extended by the lead issues that could substantially delay or prevent tions to the schedule, shall be— agency for good cause. an agency from granting a permit or other ap- ‘‘(i) provided within 15 days of completion or ‘‘(4) DEADLINES FOR DECISIONS UNDER OTHER proval that is needed for the project. modification of such schedule to all partici- LAWS.—Notwithstanding any other provision of ‘‘(4) ISSUE RESOLUTION.— pating agencies and to the project sponsor; and law, in any case in which a decision under any ‘‘(A) MEETING OF PARTICIPATING AGENCIES.— ‘‘(ii) made available to the public. other Federal law relating to the undertaking of At any time upon request of a project sponsor, ‘‘(F) ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY OF LEAD a project being reviewed under NEPA (including the lead agency shall promptly convene a meet- AGENCY.—With respect to the environmental re- the issuance or denial of a permit or license) is ing with the relevant participating agencies and view for any project, the lead agency shall have required to be made, the following deadlines the project sponsor, to resolve issues that could authority and responsibility to take such ac- shall apply: delay completion of the environmental review or tions as are necessary and proper, within the ‘‘(A) DECISIONS PRIOR TO RECORD OF DECISION could result in denial of any approvals required authority of the lead agency, to facilitate the OR FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT.—If a for the project under applicable laws. expeditious resolution of the environmental re- Federal agency is required to approve, or other- ‘‘(B) NOTICE THAT RESOLUTION CANNOT BE view for the project. wise to act upon, a permit, license, or other simi- ACHIEVED.—If a resolution cannot be achieved ‘‘(i) DEADLINES.—The following deadlines lar application for approval related to a project within 30 days following such a meeting and a shall apply to any project subject to review prior to the record of decision or finding of no determination by the lead agency that all infor- under NEPA and any decision under any Fed- significant impact, such Federal agency shall mation necessary to resolve the issue has been eral law relating to such project (including the approve or otherwise act not later than the end obtained, the lead agency shall notify the heads issuance or denial of a permit or license or any of a 90-day period beginning— of all participating agencies, the project spon- required finding): ‘‘(i) after all other relevant agency review re- sor, and the Council on Environmental Quality ‘‘(1) ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW DEADLINES.—The lated to the project is complete; and for further proceedings in accordance with sec- lead agency shall complete the environmental ‘‘(ii) after the lead agency publishes a notice tion 204 of NEPA, and shall publish such notifi- review within the following deadlines: of the availability of the final environmental im- cation in the Federal Register. ‘‘(A) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT pact statement or issuance of other final envi- ‘‘(k) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The head of each PROJECTS.—For projects requiring preparation of ronmental documents, or no later than such Federal agency shall report annually to Con- an environmental impact statement— other date that is otherwise required by law, gress— ‘‘(i) the lead agency shall issue an environ- whichever event occurs first. ‘‘(1) the projects for which the agency initi- mental impact statement within 2 years after the ‘‘(B) OTHER DECISIONS.—With regard to any ated preparation of an environmental impact earlier of the date the lead agency receives the approval or other action related to a project by statement or environmental assessment;

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The CEQ, ‘‘(3) the filing of any lawsuits against the (1) COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.— general counsel for 25 years during the agency seeking judicial review of a permit, li- Not later than 180 days after the date of en- cense, or approval issued by the agency for an actment of this title, the Council on Envi- Reagan, George H. W. Bush, Clinton, action subject to NEPA, including the date the ronmental Quality shall amend the regula- and George W. Bush administrations, complaint was filed, the court in which the com- tions contained in part 1500 of title 40, Code who was intimately involved in the im- plaint was filed, and a summary of the claims of Federal Regulations, to implement the plementation of NEPA through the ex- for which judicial review was sought; and provisions of this title and the amendments ecutive branch, observed most delays ‘‘(4) the resolution of any lawsuits against the made by this title, and shall by rule des- in the environmental review processes agency that sought judicial review of a permit, ignate States with laws and procedures that are caused by factors other than NEPA license, or approval issued by the agency for an satisfy the criteria under section 560(d)(2)(A) or justified by the nature of the of title 5, United States Code. action subject to NEPA. project. ‘‘(l) LIMITATIONS ON CLAIMS.— (2) FEDERAL AGENCIES.—Not later than 120 days after the date that the Council on Envi- But yet this bill would indicate that ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other ronmental Quality amends the regulations if by the time that this bill designates provision of law, a claim arising under Federal contained in part 1500 of title 40, Code of the oversight has not been finished— law seeking judicial review of a permit, license, Federal Regulations, to implement the pro- or approval issued by a Federal agency for an that could be an oversight for a nu- visions of this title and the amendments action subject to NEPA shall be barred unless— clear-fired plant; it could be an over- made by this title, each Federal agency with ‘‘(A) in the case of a claim pertaining to a sight dealing with some of the energy regulations implementing the National Envi- resources that we have that require project for which an environmental review was ronmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 conducted and an opportunity for comment was et seq.) shall amend such regulations to im- that kind of oversight; it could be the provided, the claim is filed by a party that sub- plement the provisions of this subchapter. oversight of building a major construc- mitted a comment during the environmental re- tion project through a heavily popu- The CHAIR. No amendment to that view on the issue on which the party seeks judi- lated neighborhood; or it could be over- amendment in the nature of a sub- cial review, and such comment was sufficiently sight on many aspects of America’s stitute shall be in order except those detailed to put the lead agency on notice of the business—then this bill says it is sim- issue upon which the party seeks judicial re- printed in part C of House Report 113– ply deemed up—deemed up, Mr. Chair- view; and 374. Each such amendment may be of- man. ‘‘(B) filed within 180 days after publication of fered only in the order printed in the So how can one believe that problems a notice in the Federal Register announcing report, by a Member designated in the will be solved by just ignoring—ignor- that the permit, license, or approval is final pur- report, shall be considered read, shall ing—the process? suant to the law under which the agency action be debatable for the time specified in is taken, unless a shorter time is specified in the There is a major problem with the Federal law pursuant to which judicial review is the report, equally divided and con- section that my amendment addresses, allowed. trolled by the proponent and an oppo- and that is that automatic approval, ‘‘(2) NEW INFORMATION.—The preparation of a nent, shall not be subject to amend- that deeming up, that beaming up. And supplemental environmental impact statement, ment, and shall not be subject to a de- so I would ask my colleagues to sup- when required, is deemed a separate final agen- mand for division of the question. port the Jackson Lee amendment cy action and the deadline for filing a claim for AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON judicial review of such action shall be 180 days which relieves us of that burden of LEE fearfully passing legislation that after the date of publication of a notice in the The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- Federal Register announcing the record of deci- would, in fact, deem up. sion for such action. Any claim challenging sider amendment No. 1 printed in part I reserve the balance of my time. agency action on the basis of information in a C of House Report 113–374. Mr. MARINO. Mr. Chair, I rise in op- supplemental environmental impact statement Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I position to the amendment. shall be limited to challenges on the basis of have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The gentleman from that information. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 min- ‘‘(3) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this the amendment. utes. subsection shall be construed to create a right to The text of the amendment is as fol- Mr. MARINO. Mr. Chair, with all due judicial review or place any limit on filing a lows: respect to my colleague with whom we claim that a person has violated the terms of a Page 25, strike lines 1 through 19. permit, license, or approval. have worked closely on several matters on several committees, Mr. Chairman, ‘‘(m) CATEGORIES OF PROJECTS.—The authori- The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- ties granted under this subchapter may be exer- lution 501, the gentlewoman from the American people desperately need cised for an individual project or a category of Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE) and a Member new jobs. Just this week, the Bureau of projects. opposed each will control 5 minutes. Labor Statistics reported that Amer- ‘‘(n) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The requirements of The Chair recognizes the gentle- ica’s labor force participation rate is at this subchapter shall apply only to environ- woman from Texas. a 35-year low. Over 92 million Ameri- mental reviews and environmental decision- cans who could work are outside of the making processes initiated after the date of en- b 1300 workforce. That is more than the popu- actment of this subchapter. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, lation of all but 14 of the world’s 228 ‘‘(o) APPLICABILITY.—Except as provided in my amendment strikes the provision countries—and more than every coun- subsection (p), this subchapter applies, accord- deeming approved any project in which try in the Western Hemisphere but ing to the provisions thereof, to all projects for the agency does not meet deadlines which a Federal agency is required to undertake Brazil and Mexico. an environmental review or make a decision contained in the bill. As we have lis- We face this historically low rate not under an environmental law for a project for tened to the discussion, as I indicated because Americans don’t want to work, which a Federal agency is undertaking an envi- in my earlier time on the floor, there is but because so many Americans have ronmental review. much that we can agree to on the issue despaired of any hope of finding a new ‘‘(p) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in this section of making more effective our Federal full-time job and have abandoned the shall be construed to supersede, amend, or mod- Government, making it work for the workforce. The RAPID Act offers ify sections 134, 135, 139, 325, 326, and 327 of title people. We all agree to that. In fact, I strong help to reverse this tragedy, re- 23, sections 5303 and 5304 of title 49, or subtitle had suggested that we provide full store hope, and produce millions of new C of title I of division A of the Moving Ahead funding for infrastructure rebuild. jobs. for Progress in the 21st Century Act and the But this bill ignores the value of We must pass the bill, not weaken it, amendments made by such subtitle (Public Law 112–141).’’. oversight. The bill also ignores the fact to provide these new, high-wage jobs. (b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec- that NEPA has, for more than 40 years, But the gentlelady’s amendment would tions for chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, provided an effective framework for all weaken the bill in one of the worst pos- is amended by inserting after the items relating types of projects—not just construc- sible ways. It would remove the clear to subchapter II the following: tion projects—that require Federal ap- consequence in the bill for agencies

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That consequence is to deem per- solute hatchet that says your neck is a medicine that is worse than a disease. mits approved if agencies refuse to ap- cut off if, in fact, you are not finished There is a major problem with the section prove or deny them within those dead- with your work; the heck with it, we that my amendment addresses, namely auto- lines. are going on to produce this project. matic approval of projects with the need for Mr. Chairman, the bill provides 41⁄2 I know that the American people be- positive agency action. years for agencies to complete their lieve in the spirit of my good friend Under H.R. 2641, if a federal agency fails to environmental reviews for new permit from Pennsylvania’s intentions. We approve or disapprove the project or make the applications and reasonable additional can work together. We can put legisla- required finding of the termination within the time for agencies to wrap up final per- tion forward that can be constructive. applicable deadline, which is either 90 days or mit approvals or denials after that. 41⁄2 But a shortened time of 4 years is noth- 180 days, depending on the situation, then the years is more time than it took the ing to celebrate if, in essence, the time project is automatically deemed approved, United States to fight and win World is needed for review. deemed approved by such agency. War II. I have cited some of the challenges This creates a set of perverse incentives. If agencies can’t wrap up their envi- that we face: oil spills; construction First, as an agency is up against that deadline ronmental reviews in that much time projects that have seen large numbers and legitimate work is yet to be completed, it and then meet the bill’s remaining of deaths because of the way it was is likely to disapprove the project simply be- deadlines, there is something terribly done; collapse of buildings, as we have cause the issues have not been vetted. wrong with the agencies. The prospect seen in the tragedy of the building that Second, frequently there are times when it of facing a default approval at the end was collapsed in Pennsylvania; and is the case that the complexity of issues that of the substantial time the bill grants other terrible disasters that have oc- need to be resolved necessitates a longer re- is an eminently responsible, reasonable curred that require the rebuild of cer- view period, rather than an arbitrary limit. way to assure that agencies will con- tain facilities in the United States. So if H.R. 2641 were to become law the duct full reviews and wrap their work I cannot imagine—again, I might say most likely outcome is that federal agencies up in time to make up-or-down deci- that the general counsel that was gen- would be required to make decisions based on sions on their own. eral counsel for the CEQ to all of the incomplete information, or information that I urge my colleagues to oppose the last four Presidents has indicated may not be available within the stringent dead- amendment, and, reserve the balance of NEPA is not a problem. lines, and to deny applications that otherwise my time. I ask that my amendment, the Jack- would have been approved, but for lack of suf- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, son Lee amendment, be supported and ficient review time. how much time remains on each side? make this legislation a step better and In other words, fewer projects would be ap- The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from a step in a direction to get it where it proved, not more. should be. I ask my colleagues to sup- Texas has 21⁄2 minutes remaining. The The Jackson Lee Amendment sets up a trig- gentleman from Pennsylvania has 3 port my amendment. ger after a period of time for a process, which minutes remaining. Mr. Chair, for this opportunity to explain my is not automatic approval, but is rather a con- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Let me restate amendment to H.R. 2641, the ‘‘Responsible vening of the stakeholders around figuring out again what is in this legislation. and Professionally Invigorating Development what is standing in the way of the NEPA deci- If a Federal agency fails to approve Act of 2013.’’ sion. or disapprove the project or make the If the RAPID Act were to become law in its Mr. Chair, the new requirements contained required finding of the determination present form, a permit or license for project in H.R. 2641 amend the environmental review within the applicable deadline, which would be ‘‘deemed’’ approved if the reviewing process under the National Environmental Pol- is either 90 days or 180 days, depending agency does not issue the requested permit or icy Act (NEPA), even though the bill is drafted on the situation, then the project is license within 90–120 days. as an amendment to the APA. My amendment strikes the provision deem- automatically deemed approved— The bill ignores the fact that NEPA has for ing approved any project for which agency deemed approved—by such agency. more than 40 years provided an effective Mr. Chairman, do the American peo- does not meet deadlines contained in the bill. Mr. Chair, I share some of the frustrations framework for all types of projects (not just ple want something deemed approved expressed by many members of this com- construction projects) that require federal ap- that might be a dangerous and unsuit- mittee with the NEPA process. proval pursuant to a federal law, such as the able project in their community? There is something odd about a system in Clean Air Act. And as it relates to the creation of which it can take half a year or more to ap- I urge my colleagues to support the Jackson jobs, I thank the gentleman for his ex- prove the siting plan for a wind farm but Lee Amendment to H.R. 2641 and keep Amer- planation, but I will tell you that it is fracking operations regulations can be ap- icans working. Mr. MARINO. Mr. Chairman, I am said by the Federal Highway Adminis- proved and conducted a few hundred feet just going to close on this thought tration, the majority of the approved from somebody’s home with no community projects required limited documenta- here. My colleague on the other side oversight process in just a few months. 1 tion or analysis under NEPA. Further, Something is wrong with this picture. says that 4 ⁄2 years is just simply not when environmental requirements have But I strongly believe that this bill is a solu- enough time to go through the permit- caused project delays, requirements es- tion in search of a problem. ting and licensing project. Just think tablished under laws other than NEPA Mr. Chair, why are we wasting time with this about this: ask the people in the pri- have generally been the fault. NEPA bill when we could be passing H.R. 3546, a vate sector when you see buildings has not stopped the creation of jobs. bill introduced by my colleague Sandy Levin, going up, before they are going up But what I can tell my good friend is the distinguished Ranking Member of the when there is a statement on the land that, if we could pass the unemploy- Ways and Means Committee, which amends where the building is going to go up as ment insurance extension, we can give the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to to this project is going to take place in opportunity to Americans to keep extend emergency unemployment compensa- so much time, ask those people, get in- looking for jobs; and if we pass an in- tion (EUC) payments for eligible individuals to formation to see how long it takes the frastructure bill, we would have jobs. weeks of employment ending on or before private sector to do the same thing So my point is that my amendment January 1, 2015. that the Federal Government is sup- is very simple. It is just to eliminate Or we could bring up and pass H.R. 3888, posed to be doing. At most, a couple of that provision that might dangerously ‘‘The New Chance For a New Start in Life years—not 10 years, not 12 years, not 15 put Americans in jeopardy by, in es- Act,’’ a bill I introduced which provides grants years. Private industry can have this sence, allowing projects to be approved for training to those out of work—who are done in a couple of years with all the while there is a studious, conscientious merely seeking to pull themselves up by their research, with all the permitting, with review of that project that is to gen- bootstraps—the American way. all the licensing, and with all the hear- erate jobs but to provide for the safety, But here we are on the Floor of the House ings. the security, the tranquility, and the of Representatives voting and speaking on the I think one of my colleagues said this peace of the American people. I can’t ‘‘Regrettably Another Partisan Ideological Dis- blocks out the public from hearing or imagine that we would want to throw traction Act.’’ making any statements. That is simply

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When you shut down the resents manufacturers in pollution amendment offered by the gentle- fossil fuel industry in a community—in cases, acknowledged that the ‘‘only woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). particular, a coal mine—you shut down real cost of carbon that I know is The question was taken; and the an entire community. Railroad work- wrong is zero.’’ Chair announced that the noes ap- ers, machinists, timber and coal indus- b 1315 peared to have it. tries, pharmacists, and schoolteachers Perhaps most importantly for pur- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I all are effected by these kinds of poli- poses of this amendment is that there demand a recorded vote. cies. Entire communities, the social is overwhelming consensus that every The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of fabric of our Nation, are on edge while ton of carbon dioxide emitted into the rule XVIII, further proceedings on the this administration’s ideologically amendment offered by the gentle- atmosphere has very real costs to driven policies are threatening hun- human health, ecosystems, and the woman from Texas will be postponed. dreds of thousands of jobs all across economy. AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. MCKINLEY America. The SCC estimates involve extensive The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- This is the same President who, in analysis of the best available peer-re- sider amendment No. 2 printed in part 2008, said he would bankrupt the coal viewed literature and climate eco- C of House Report 113–374. industry. This has become personal to nomic assessment models. They in- Mr. MCKINLEY. Mr. Chairman, I me, Mr. Chairman, and many people clude a broad range of costs associated have an amendment at the desk. throughout the coalfields of America. with anticipated climate impacts on The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate The rest of the world is investing in society, such as the property damage the amendment. coal, building new plants, and increas- from increased flood risks, or the addi- The text of the amendment is as fol- ing their consumption of coal—but not tional energy costs associated with cli- lows: here in America. mate oscillations. Page 27, insert after line 17 the following, This President is gambling with our Since 2009 alone, there have been a and redesignate succeeding subsections ac- economy and risking America’s future. series of major climatic events that cordingly: For a President who likes to talk about demonstrate the costly effects of cli- ‘‘(k) LIMITATION ON USE OF SOCIAL COST OF fairness, Mr. Chairman, blaming our mate change. How many so-called CARBON .— fossil fuels as a health risk isn’t fair. ‘‘hundred-year storms’’ have to hit a ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of any envi- But then again, is it fair for the EPA ronmental review or environmental decision- major city like New York before cli- making process, a lead agency may not use to require standards that can’t be mate skeptics will wake up? the social cost of carbon. achieved? Is it fair to blame man for The 2011 Texas drought alone cost ‘‘(2) DEFINITION.—In this subsection, the climate change when naturally occur- farmers and ranchers over $5 billion. term ‘social cost of carbon’ means the social ring CO2 emissions represent 96 percent How many farmer’s crops must wither cost of carbon as described in the technical naturally, while U.S. coal emissions on the vine before we face up to the support document entitled ‘Technical Sup- contributed only two-tenths? Let me real costs inaction? port Document: Technical Update of the So- say that again. Two-tenths of 1 percent I ask my colleagues to oppose this cial Cost of Carbon for Regulatory Impact of the emissions occur from coal-fired Analysis Under Executive Order 12866’, pub- very detrimental amendment. lished by the Interagency Working Group on powerhouses. I yield back the balance of my time. Social Cost of Carbon, United States Govern- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Mr. MCKINLEY. Mr. Chairman, I ment, in May 2013, revised in November 2013, of my time. think we all can admit that CO2 emis- or any successor thereto or substantially re- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- sions have increased. In the last num- lated document, or any other estimate of the man, I rise in opposition to the amend- bers of years, 200 years, CO2 emissions monetized damages associated with an incre- ment. have increased from 320 parts per mil- mental increase in carbon dioxide emissions The CHAIR. The gentleman is recog- lion to 400 parts per million. During in a given year.’’. nized for 5 minutes. this same period of time, however, pop- The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speak- ulation has expanded by eight times. lution 501, the gentleman from West er, this amendment would prohibit an Life expectancy across the world has Virginia (Mr. MCKINLEY) and a Member agency from considering the social cost doubled. Human cancers and viral dis- opposed each will control 5 minutes. of carbon—social cost of carbon—in an eases have decreased. Do opponents of The Chair recognizes the gentleman agency’s environmental review of a our fossil fuels truly believe our soci- from West Virginia. proposed construction project. ety will be developed on anything other Mr. MCKINLEY. Mr. Chairman, this This amendment ignores the funda- than cheap, abundant, and reliable amendment would prohibit agencies mental reality that climate change is sources of energy such as coal and nat- under this legislation from using the real and we need to do something about ural gas? social cost of carbon that this adminis- it. The social cost of carbon, or SCC, is Fossil fuels have lifted billions of tration implemented under executive an estimate of the social and economic people out of poverty. CO2 is essential order. Late on a Friday afternoon in benefits of reducing carbon dioxide to human life. In The New York Times, June of 2013, this increase in the cost emissions that began under the Bush Bill Gates was quoted as saying: estimate for the social cost of carbon administration and has been upheld by If you could pick just one thing to reduce showed up in an obscure rule regarding the courts. For example, the U.S. Court poverty, by far you would pick energy. microwave ovens. In typical fashion of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit or- According to statistics from the EIA, with this administration, there was no dered the National Highway Traffic in 2010, 80 percent of the world’s GDP is public debate, no stakeholder com- Safety Administration to include SCC attributed to fossil fuels. This rep- ment, and no vote in Congress for this in its light-truck fuel economy stand- resents $60 trillion. estimate which increased the cost over ards in 2007. However, the opponents of this 50 percent. But they didn’t consider the Thomas Sterner, an economist with amendment and fossil fuels in general social cost of mental anguish and the Environmental Defense Fund, cited turn a blind eye to the suffering of over health care for those that lose their job the Obama administration’s SCC esti- 1.3 billion people across the world who as a result. mates as ‘‘a welcome step forward, re- have no access to electricity for heat- Then again, this is the same adminis- flecting the latest versions of the un- ing, cooking, and water supplies. That tration who issued a de facto ban on derlying models.’’ Billy Pizer, a Duke is a social travesty. new coal-fired powerhouses and refused University economist, notes that the To quote one climate scientist we to hold listening sessions in the areas ‘‘key thing is we are recognizing the spoke with:

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Pursuant to House Reso- so-called RAPID Act, which, by the That, Mr. Chairman, is immoral. lution 501, the gentleman from Florida way, I would rename, as our caucus has In closing, I would like to thank (Mr. WEBSTER) and a Member opposed done, the Regrettably Another Par- Chairman GOODLATTE for his staunch each will control 5 minutes. tisan Ideological Distraction Act. support of this amendment and his The Chair recognizes the gentleman. This RAPID Act will apply retro- Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Chair- hard work on the underlying legisla- actively to construction projects that man, I yield myself such time as I may tion. I urge all of my colleagues to ac- are currently under review. As a result, consume. cept this amendment and the legisla- all of the bill’s problematic provisions I thank Chairman GOODLATTE and tion. Poverty is not just the number that we have cited, including its arbi- one threat to the environment and Mr. MARINO for putting forth this bill, the RAPID Act. This bill is a giant step trary deadlines for environmental re- health in our society, but throughout view and restrictions on public com- the world in general. toward implementing an environ- mental review process that works. I ment, would apply to pending construc- Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gen- tion projects that require Federal ap- tleman from Virginia, Chairman GOOD- offer an amendment today not to alter the process, but to ensure that projects proval or Federal permitting. LATTE. This amendment, like the RAPID Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chair, I rise in that are currently languishing in cur- rent environmental review have an op- Act, ignores the fact that NEPA is not support of the gentleman’s amend- the problem. According to the Congres- ment. portunity to access the tools provided in this bill. sional Research Service, which is non- Mr. Chair, I support the amendment. partisan, project approval delays based It is bad enough that agencies already take Infrastructure projects are vital to my home State of Florida. From port on environmental requirements are not too much time to conclude construction permit caused by NEPA. Rather, CRS reports reviews. It is even worse for them to draw out infrastructure to airports to seaports, road projects, even the Everglades res- that these delays are caused by State the process on the basis of junk science. And and local factors like project funding that is precisely what the Obama Administra- toration projects, my State’s economy is supported by wise in investment in levels, local opposition to a project, a tion’s pronouncements on the ‘‘Social Cost of project’s complexity, or late changes in Carbon’’ appear to be. infrastructure. Two projects in my State have suf- the project scope. To be specific, multiple commenters on the fered greatly under the current envi- This amendment would do nothing to Administration’s latest ‘‘findings’’ argue that ronmental review process. Orlando address the underlying problem, and ‘‘carbon’s social cost is an unknown quantity; International Airport has had plans to that underlying problem is the lack of that [social-cost-of-carbon] analysts can get develop a piece of property for airport funding. So we need to address, Mr. just about any result they desire by fiddling services for more than a decade. The Chairman, the root causes of the delays with non-validated climate parameters, made- expansion would create skilled, high- in the process, not threaten public up damage functions, and below-market dis- paying jobs, and would be a boost to health and safety by automatically ap- count rates; and that [social-cost-of-carbon] central Florida’s economy. The plans proving projects when agencies fail to analysis is computer-aided sophistry, its polit- have been under environmental review meet arbitrary deadlines. ical function being to make renewable energy since 2008. A simple environmental as- I reserve the balance of my time. look like a bargain at any price and fossil en- sessment should not take more than 6 Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Chair- ergy look unaffordable no matter how cheap.’’ years. man, I want to make sure everyone un- Junk science and sophistry have no place Another project in our State, Port derstands what this does. It would standing between hardworking Americans and 1 Everglades, involves deepening an ex- limit to 4 ⁄2 more years. So we have a new, high-paying jobs. I urge my colleagues to isting channel by a few feet. The deep- project 17 years in. Now we are saying, support the amendment. ening of the channel at Port Ever- all right, can you give us an answer in Mr. MCKINLEY. Mr. Chairman, I glades will allow more exports to flow 41⁄2 more years? Over two decades, and yield back the balance of my time. out of our State on Post Panamax we can’t get an answer? I don’t know; The CHAIR. The question is on the maybe we won’t. But if the answer is amendment offered by the gentleman ships. This project is vital to our State as a whole, but also important to cen- ‘‘no,’’ say it. That is all they have to from West Virginia (Mr. MCKINLEY). do. This doesn’t automatically approve The question was taken; and the tral Florida due to the large amounts of citrus that ships out of our State anything. What it says is, Give us an Chair announced that the ayes ap- answer. Isn’t 21 years long enough? peared to have it. through Port Everglades. The more cit- rus we can ship, the more jobs we cre- I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- man, I demand a recorded vote. ate. However, the channel deepening has been under environmental review man, I think it is appropriate that I The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of utter this saying: Show me the money. rule XVIII, further proceedings on the for more than 17 years. For nearly two decades, Port Everglades has been When the money is there, projects can amendment offered by the gentleman start being funded and work can begin. from West Virginia will be postponed. caught in an endless cycle of review. The Florida delegation is committed, Workers can start working and getting AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. WEBSTER OF both Republicans and Democrats, to paychecks. In that way, we will rein- FLORIDA vigorate this economy. We have got to The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- getting this project complete. My amendment today is offered with have—instead of anti-regulatory bills, sider amendment No. 3 printed in part these projects in mind. This amend- we need job-creation bills. C of House Report 113–374. ment simply applies the same With that, I yield back the balance of Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Chair- timelines that the RAPID Act estab- my time. man, I have an amendment at the desk. lishes for new projects to projects that Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Chair- The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate are currently under review. man, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- the amendment. Does it mean that they would be tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. The text of the amendment is as fol- automatically, if it is already 41⁄2 years MARINO). lows: into the project? No, it just means that Mr. MARINO. Mr. Chair, just to high- Page 30, line 9, insert after ‘‘subchapter.’’ timeline would not go beyond another light some construction that has taken the following: ‘‘In the case of a project for 41⁄2 years. place in the past before we had all this which an environmental review or environ- regulation: San Francisco Bay Bridge mental decisionmaking process was initiated Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance prior to the date of enactment of this sub- of my time. construction started July 9, 1933, and chapter, the provisions of subsection (i) shall Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- the bridge opened up on November 12, apply, except that, notwithstanding any man, I rise in opposition to this amend- 1936. Chesapeake Bay Bridge construc- other provision of this section, in deter- ment. tion started in January of 1949 and the

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One of my favor- lution 501, the gentleman from New My amendment would ensure that ites: the new Yankee Stadium York (Mr. NADLER) and a Member op- the inclusive and prudential construc- groundbreaking was in August of 2006; posed each will control 5 minutes. tion approval process that currently opening day was April of 2009. The Chair recognizes the gentleman exists under the National Environ- There are thousands of comedians from New York. mental Policy Act will continue to out of business. If my colleagues on the Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I yield apply to any construction projects for other side of the aisle would get serious myself such time as I may consume. a nuclear facility planned in an area about following the premise that the Mr. Chairman, my amendment ex- designated as an earthquake fault zone. American people want—less red tape— empts from the bill any construction The procedures in this bill that instead of trying to be funny, we would project for a nuclear facility planned in would short-circuit the NEPA proce- be in good shape. an area designated as an earthquake dures are just too dangerous when you Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. I yield 30 fault zone. are considering an application to con- seconds to the gentleman from Vir- The RAPID Act would prevent mean- struct a nuclear facility in an earth- ginia (Mr. GOODLATTE), the chairman of ingful input on complicated construc- quake fault zone. the Judiciary Committee. tion projects that have the potential to I urge everyone to support the Mr. GOODLATTE. I thank the gen- have disastrous impact on individuals amendment because, when it comes to tleman, and I rise in strong support of living near them. constructing a nuclear facility in an the gentleman’s amendment. The meltdown of the nuclear reactors earthquake fault zone, we really can- Mr. Chair, I support the amendment. at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant not be too careful. The RAPID Act includes important reforms in Japan in the aftermath of a dev- I reserve the balance of my time. to assure that agencies wrap up their environ- astating earthquake and tsunami high- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I mental reviews for construction permits within lights the dangers of regulatory failure rise in opposition to the amendment. a generous four-and-one-half years. The cur- when it comes to ensuring the safe op- The CHAIR. The gentleman from Vir- rent language of the bill applies these reforms eration of nuclear reactors. In par- ginia is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, the to all ‘‘environmental reviews’’ and all ‘‘envi- ticular, the Fukushima disaster illus- amendment is unnecessary and could ronmental decisionmaking processes’’ begun trates the failure in planning a con- needlessly block important energy con- after the bill’s enactment. struction project in an area susceptible struction projects from breaking The amendment takes the next step and ap- to earthquakes and tsunamis. ground. plies the bill to environmental reviews and en- March 11, 2014, next week, marks the vironmental decisionmaking processes begun The March 2011 ‘‘Project No Project’’ 3-year anniversary of the Fukushima study identified 351 energy projects, in- before enactment. But it also generously pro- meltdown. A recent reporter visiting vides that the time remaining for agencies to cluding nuclear projects, that, if ap- the site described it like this: proved, could generate $1.1 trillion for conclude a review or decisionmaking process The site of Fukushima nuclear disaster in will be calculated as if the review or process the economy and create 1.9 million jobs Japan remains a post-apocalyptic landscape annually. had begun on the date of enactment—just as of abandoned towns, frozen in time. with a new permit application. Other deadlines I appreciate that my colleague is in the bill will likewise be calculated as if the b 1330 concerned about the safety of nuclear power, including in earthquake fault relevant timeframe began on the date of en- Now, consider the Indian Point Nu- zones. The RAPID Act does not require actment, not before enactment. clear Power Plant, which is only 24 agencies to approve or deny any par- The amendment thus represents a very rea- miles from New York City and, accord- ticular project or permit application. sonable balance between assuring that pend- ing to the Nuclear Regulatory Commis- ing permit applications will at last be wrapped It simply ensures that the environ- sion, could be at risk of reactor core mental review and permitting process up and providing agencies with adequate time damage from an earthquake. An esti- to wrap them up. is conducted by agencies in an efficient mated 17 million people live within a and transparent manner. It is con- I urge my colleagues to support the amend- 50-mile radius of the Indian Point Nu- ment. sistent with the administration’s own clear Power Plant. guidance, the President’s Jobs Coun- Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Chair- By imposing strict deadlines and lim- man, I thank the chairman for his sup- cil’s recommendations, prior, bipar- iting opportunities for agencies and the tisan legislation, and the all-of-the- port, and I urge Members to vote for public to participate in the approval this amendment. It is a good amend- above energy strategy that America process, this bill could prevent the Nu- needs. ment. clear Regulatory Commission from I yield back the balance of my time. I urge my colleagues to oppose the being able to protect the tens of mil- The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment, and I reserve the balance lions who live in the greater New York amendment offered by the gentleman of my time. Metropolitan area and millions of from Florida (Mr. WEBSTER). Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I would The amendment was agreed to. Americans who live near nuclear power simply point out that, no, the RAPID plants from a catastrophe akin to what AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. NADLER Act does not guarantee any nuclear The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- happened at Fukushima in Japan. power plant or anything else, but it sider amendment No. 4 printed in part I want to point out that we have al- does short-circuit the proper review. C of House Report 113–374. ready had nuclear accidents right here It, for instance, says that if certain Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I have in the United States. Just last month, procedures are not completed within a an amendment at the desk. night shift workers inhaled plutonium certain period of time, the application The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate that was leaked from a nuclear waste is deemed approved. It means that the the amendment. burial site in Carlsbad, New Mexico. applicant can slow-walk information The text of the amendment is as fol- Radioactive materials reached the and get an approval automatically be- lows: surface and were inhaled by several cause the review is not complete with- Page 30, line 23, insert after ‘‘112-141).’’ the workers. Those workers face the possi- in a period of time. following: bility of subatomic particles bom- It is just too dangerous. The present ‘‘(q) EXCEPTION.— barding their internal organs for the procedures that we have have, in fact, ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any rest of their lives. other provision of this section, the provi- allowed us to build the nuclear power sions of this section shall not apply in the Now, imagine the immense risk to plants, and other facilities have been case of a project described in paragraph (2), human health that would result from a built. or an environmental document pertaining to large-scale leak caused by an earth- We should not play Russian roulette such a project. quake. It would be catastrophic. We with the lives of millions of Americans

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I yield back the balance of my time. by reducing opportunities for public Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I input; and, second, by fast-tracking the man, I demand a recorded vote. urge my colleagues to oppose this approval process through arbitrary The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to amendment, and I yield back the bal- deadlines. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- ance of my time. The NEPA approval process has pro- ceedings on the amendment offered by The CHAIR. The question is on the tected the environment for more than the gentleman from Georgia will be amendment offered by the gentleman 20 years, Mr. Chairman, and it is de- postponed. from New York (Mr. NADLER). signed to be smart from the start. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I The question was taken; and the Through an open, flexible, and timely move that the Committee do now rise. Chair announced that the noes ap- process, NEPA empowers the public to The motion was agreed to. peared to have it. weigh in on decisions. That means that Accordingly, the Committee rose; Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I de- the local farmer who owns land that and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. mand a recorded vote. would be affected by a Federal con- WOMACK) having assumed the chair, The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of struction project has equal footing as Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, Acting Chair rule XVIII, further proceedings on the the company that would stand to ben- of the Committee of the Whole House amendment offered by the gentleman efit from that project. My amendment on the state of the Union, reported that from New York will be postponed. is vital to ensuring that the RAPID that Committee, having had under con- Act doesn’t shut the public out of this sideration the bill (H.R. 2641) to pro- AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. JOHNSON OF process. GEORGIA vide for improved coordination of agen- I hope that my colleagues on the cy actions in the preparation and adop- The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- other side of the aisle will join me in sider amendment No. 5 printed in part tion of environmental documents for ensuring that the RAPID Act does not permitting determinations, and for C of House Report 113–374. foreclose public participation. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- other purposes, had come to no resolu- Accordingly, I urge that this com- tion thereon. man, I have an amendment at the desk. mittee make my amendment in order, The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate and I yield back the balance of my f the amendment. time. RAISING A QUESTION OF THE The text of the amendment is as fol- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE lows: rise in opposition to the amendment. Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, I have a Page 32, after line 2, insert the following: The CHAIR. The gentleman from Vir- resolution at the desk previously no- (d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in ginia is recognized for 5 minutes. ticed under rule IX. this Act or the amendments made by this Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Chairman, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Act shall have the effect of changing or lim- yield myself such time as I may con- iting any law or regulation that requires or Clerk will report the resolution. sume. The Clerk read as follows: provides for public comment or public par- The RAPID Act will create jobs by Whereas on March 5, 2014, during a hearing ticipation in an agency decision making ensuring that the Federal environ- process. before the House Committee on Oversight mental review and permitting process and Government Reform, Committee Chair- The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- works like it should. The RAPID Act is lution 501, the gentleman from Georgia man Darrell E. Issa gave a statement and drafted to make agencies operate effi- then posed ten questions to former Internal (Mr. JOHNSON) and a Member opposed ciently and transparently; it does not Revenue Service official Lois Lerner, who each will control 5 minutes. prevent citizens from participating in stated that she was invoking her Fifth The Chair recognizes the gentleman this process. Amendment right not to testify; from Georgia. In fact, the bill makes sure that Whereas the Committee’s Ranking Mem- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Chair- agencies provide the public with rea- ber, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, clearly sought recognition to take his turn for questions man, I thank the Rules Committee for sonable public comment periods. It au- making my amendment in order and under Committee and House Rules; thorizes up to 60 days of public com- Whereas, Chairman Issa then quickly ad- urge my colleagues to support my com- ment on Environmental Impact State- journed the hearing and refused to allow him monsense amendment to protect the ments, up to 30 days of comment on en- to make any statement or ask any questions; right of the public to comment on Fed- vironmental assessments and other Whereas Ranking Member Cummings pro- eral projects under the NEPA review documents, and grants the lead agency tested immediately, stating: ‘‘Mr. Chairman, process. authority to negotiate extensions or you cannot run a Committee like this. You just cannot do this. This is, we are better The purpose of my amendment is provide them on its own for good cause. simple. It protects the right of the pub- than that as a country, we are better than This is more than fair. By compari- that as a Committee.’’ lic to comment. This amendment son, the National Environmental Pol- Whereas, Chairman Issa then returned and would ensure that H.R. 2641, the so- icy Act, or NEPA, regulations only re- allowed Ranking Member Cummings to called RAPID Act of 2013, does not re- quire agencies to allow 45 days for pub- begin his statement, but when it became strict the right of any member of the lic comment on draft Environmental clear that Chairman Issa did not want to public to comment on construction Impact Statements and 30 days for pub- hear what Ranking Member Cummings was projects that may have an environ- lic comments on final Environmental saying, turned off Ranking Member Cum- mings’ microphone, ordered Republican staff mental impact. Impact Statements. Like the administration and more to ‘‘close it down,’’ and repeatedly signaled The RAPID Act also reasonably re- to end the hearing with his hand across his than 20 well-respected environmental quires that a person comment on an neck; groups, I oppose the RAPID Act. This environmental document before chal- Whereas Ranking Member Cummings ob- bill threatens public health and safety lenging it in court, and bring any suit jected again, stating: ‘‘You cannot have a by putting a thumb on the scales in within 6 months, as opposed to 6 years. one-sided investigation. There is absolutely favor of private sector businesses in Opponents should not be able to delay something wrong with that’’; the project approval process. a project indefinitely by playing hide- Whereas Chairman Issa made a statement It is yet another antiregulatory of his own and posed questions during the the-ball with agencies or by resting on hearing, but refused to allow other members measure whose sole purpose is to their rights. of the Committee, and in particular the grease the wheels of the approval proc- I urge my colleagues to oppose this Ranking Member who had sought recogni- ess for projects that are environ- amendment, and I yield back the bal- tion, to make statements under the five- mentally sensitive. ance of my time. minute rule in violation of House Rule XI;

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CARNEY and SCHRADER Nunes Salmon Webster (FL) changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to of the House shall behave at all times in a Nunnelee Sanford Wenstrup manner that shall reflect creditably on the Palazzo Scalise Westmoreland ‘‘nay.’’ House’’: Now, therefore, be it Paulsen Schock Whitfield Messrs. NUNES, MULVANEY, Resolved, That the House of Representa- Pearce Schweikert Williams PEARCE, DUNCAN of South Carolina, tives strongly condemns the offensive and Perry Scott, Austin Wilson (SC) HARRIS, MEADOWS, GINGREY of Wittman disrespectful manner in which Chairman Petri Sensenbrenner Wolf Georgia, MILLER of Florida, Mrs. Darrell E. Issa conducted the hearing of the Pittenger Sessions Pitts Shimkus Womack HARTZLER, Messrs. MCKINLEY, House Committee on Oversight and Govern- Poe (TX) Shuster Woodall CRAMER, BRADY of Texas, WALDEN, ment Reform on March 5, 2014, during which Yoder Pompeo Simpson MCALLISTER, DUFFY, and AUSTIN he turned off the microphones of the Rank- Posey Smith (MO) Yoho ing Member while he was speaking and ad- Price (GA) Smith (NJ) Young (AK) SCOTT of Georgia changed their vote journed the hearing without a vote or a Reed Smith (TX) Young (IN) from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ unanimous consent agreement. Mmes. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- NAYS—186 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The res- fornia, CLARKE of New York, Messrs. olution qualifies. Barber Grayson Neal CAPUANO and DEUTCH changed their Barrow (GA) Grijalva Nolan vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘present.’’ Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I move to ´ Bass Gutierrez O’Rourke Messrs. CONAWAY, GOWDY, DENT, lay the resolution on the table. Beatty Hahn Owens Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, and Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Becerra Hanabusa Pallone Bera (CA) Hastings (FL) Pascrell MEEHAN changed their vote from question is on the motion to lay the Bishop (GA) Heck (WA) Payne ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘present.’’ resolution on the table. Bishop (NY) Higgins Pelosi Blumenauer Himes So the motion to table was agreed to. The question was taken; and the Perlmutter The result of the vote was announced Bonamici Holt Peters (CA) Speaker pro tempore announced that Brady (PA) Honda Peters (MI) as above recorded. the noes appeared to have it. Braley (IA) Horsford Peterson A motion to reconsider was laid on Brown (FL) Hoyer RECORDED VOTE Pingree (ME) Brownley (CA) Huffman the table. Pocan Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I demand Bustos Israel Stated for: a recorded vote. Butterfield Jackson Lee Polis Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, on Price (NC) A recorded vote was ordered. Capps Jeffries rollcall No. 107, had I been present, I would Ca´ rdenas Johnson (GA) Quigley The vote was taken by electronic de- Carney Johnson, E. B. Rahall have voted ‘‘yes.’’ vice, and there were—‘‘ayes’’ 211, Carson (IN) Kaptur Rangel f ‘‘noes’’ 186, answered ‘‘present’’ 10, Cartwright Keating Richmond Castor (FL) Kelly (IL) Roybal-Allard RESPONSIBLY AND PROFES- ‘‘not voting’’ 23, as follows: Castro (TX) Kennedy Ruiz SIONALLY INVIGORATING DE- [Roll No. 107] Chu Kildee Ruppersberger VELOPMENT ACT OF 2013 Cicilline Kilmer Rush YEAS—211 Clark (MA) Kind Ryan (OH) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Aderholt Daines Harper Clay Kirkpatrick Sanchez, Loretta ant to House Resolution 501 and rule Amash Davis, Rodney Harris Cleaver Kuster Sarbanes Amodei Denham Hartzler Clyburn Langevin Schakowsky XVIII, the Chair declares the House in Bachmann DeSantis Heck (NV) Cohen Larsen (WA) Schiff the Committee of the Whole House on Barletta DesJarlais Hensarling Connolly Larson (CT) Schrader the state of the Union for the further Barr Diaz-Balart Herrera Beutler Conyers Lee (CA) Scott (VA) consideration of the bill, H.R. 2641. Barton Duffy Holding Cooper Levin Scott, David Will the gentlewoman from Florida Benishek Duncan (SC) Hudson Costa Lewis Serrano Bentivolio Duncan (TN) Huelskamp Courtney Lipinski Sewell (AL) (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) kindly take the Bilirakis Ellmers Huizenga (MI) Crowley Loebsack Shea-Porter chair. Bishop (UT) Farenthold Hultgren Cuellar Lofgren Sherman Black Fincher Hunter Cummings Lowenthal Sinema b 1410 Blackburn Fitzpatrick Hurt Davis (CA) Lowey Sires IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Boustany Fleischmann Jenkins Davis, Danny Lujan Grisham Slaughter Brady (TX) Fleming Johnson (OH) DeFazio (NM) Smith (WA) Accordingly, the House resolved Bridenstine Flores Jordan DeGette Luja´ n, Ben Ray Speier itself into the Committee of the Whole Brooks (AL) Forbes Joyce Delaney (NM) Swalwell (CA) Broun (GA) Fortenberry Kelly (PA) DeLauro Lynch House on the state of the Union for the Takano Buchanan Foxx King (IA) DelBene Maffei further consideration of the bill (H.R. Thompson (CA) Bucshon Franks (AZ) King (NY) Dingell Maloney, Thompson (MS) 2641) to provide for improved coordina- Burgess Frelinghuysen Kingston Doggett Carolyn tion of agency actions in the prepara- Byrne Gardner Kinzinger (IL) Doyle Maloney, Sean Tierney Calvert Garrett Kline Duckworth Matheson Titus tion and adoption of environmental Camp Gerlach Labrador Edwards Matsui Tonko documents for permitting determina- Campbell Gibbs LaMalfa Ellison McCollum Tsongas tions, and for other purposes, with Ms. Cantor Gibson Lamborn Engel McDermott Van Hollen Capito Gingrey (GA) Lance Enyart McGovern Veasey ROS-LEHTINEN (Acting CHAIR) in the Carter Gohmert Lankford Eshoo McIntyre Vela chair. Cassidy Goodlatte Latham Esty McNerney Vela´ zquez The Clerk read the title of the bill. Chabot Granger Latta Farr Meeks Visclosky The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- Coffman Graves (GA) LoBiondo Fattah Meng Walz Cole Graves (MO) Long Foster Michaud Wasserman mittee of the Whole rose earlier today, Collins (GA) Griffin (AR) Lucas Frankel (FL) Miller, George Schultz a request for a recorded vote on amend- Cook Griffith (VA) Luetkemeyer Fudge Moore Waters ment No. 5 printed in part C of House Cotton Grimm Lummis Gabbard Moran Waxman Report 113–374, offered by the gen- Cramer Guthrie Marchant Gallego Murphy (FL) Welch Crenshaw Hall Marino Garamendi Nadler Wilson (FL) tleman from Georgia (Mr. JOHNSON), Culberson Hanna Massie Garcia Napolitano Yarmuth had been postponed.

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ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Peters (CA) Schiff Titus NOT VOTING—22 Peters (MI) Schrader Tonko The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Chaffetz Hastings (WA) Negrete McLeod Pingree (ME) Scott (VA) Tsongas Coble Hinojosa Olson clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will Pocan Scott, David Van Hollen Collins (NY) Johnson, Sam Pastor (AZ) now resume on those amendments Polis Serrano Vargas Conyers Jones Sa´ nchez, Linda Price (NC) Sewell (AL) Veasey printed in part C of House Report 113– Crawford Joyce T. Quigley Shea-Porter Vela 374 on which further proceedings were Gosar McCarthy (NY) Schneider Rahall Sherman Vela´ zquez postponed, in the following order: Green, Al McHenry Schwartz Rangel Sinema Walz Green, Gene Messer Amendment No. 1 by Ms. JACKSON Richmond Sires Wasserman LEE of Texas. Roybal-Allard Slaughter Schultz b 1415 Amendment No. 2 by Mr. MCKINLEY Ruiz Smith (WA) Waters So the amendment was rejected. of West Virginia. Ruppersberger Speier Waxman Rush Swalwell (CA) Welch The result of the vote was announced Amendment No. 4 by Mr. NADLER of Ryan (OH) Takano Wilson (FL) as above recorded. Sanchez, Loretta Thompson (CA) Yarmuth New York. AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. MCKINLEY Amendment No. 5 by Mr. JOHNSON of Sarbanes Thompson (MS) Schakowsky Tierney The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Georgia. business is the demand for a recorded The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes NOES—228 vote on the amendment offered by the the minimum time for any electronic Aderholt Graves (MO) Pittenger gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. vote in this series. Amash Griffin (AR) Pitts MCKINLEY) on which further pro- AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON Amodei Griffith (VA) Poe (TX) ceedings were postponed and on which LEE Bachmann Grimm Pompeo Bachus Guthrie Posey the ayes prevailed by voice vote. The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Barletta Hall Price (GA) The Clerk will redesignate the business is the demand for a recorded Barr Hanna Reed amendment. vote on the amendment offered by the Barrow (GA) Harper Reichert The Clerk redesignated the amend- gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON Barton Harris Renacci Benishek Hartzler ment. LEE) on which further proceedings were Ribble Bentivolio Heck (NV) Rice (SC) RECORDED VOTE postponed and on which the noes pre- Bilirakis Hensarling Rigell The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote vailed by voice vote. Bishop (GA) Herrera Beutler Roby has been demanded. Bishop (UT) Holding The Clerk will redesignate the Roe (TN) A recorded vote was ordered. amendment. Black Hudson Rogers (AL) Blackburn Huelskamp The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- The Clerk redesignated the amend- Rogers (KY) Boustany Huizenga (MI) Rogers (MI) minute vote. ment. Brady (TX) Hultgren Rohrabacher The vote was taken by electronic de- Bridenstine Hunter RECORDED VOTE Rokita Brooks (AL) Hurt vice, and there were—ayes 222, noes 188, The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Rooney Brooks (IN) Issa Ros-Lehtinen not voting 20, as follows: has been demanded. Broun (GA) Jenkins Roskam [Roll No. 109] Buchanan Johnson (OH) A recorded vote was ordered. Ross AYES—222 The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Bucshon Jordan Rothfus Burgess Kelly (PA) Aderholt Fincher Lamborn minute vote. Royce Byrne King (IA) Runyan Amash Fitzpatrick Lance The vote was taken by electronic de- Calvert King (NY) Ryan (WI) Amodei Fleischmann Lankford Bachmann Fleming Latham vice, and there were—ayes 180, noes 228, Camp Kingston Salmon Bachus Flores Latta Campbell Kinzinger (IL) Sanford not voting 22, as follows: Barletta Forbes LoBiondo Cantor Kline Scalise [Roll No. 108] Capito Labrador Barr Fortenberry Long Schock Carter LaMalfa Barton Foxx Lucas AYES—180 Schweikert Cassidy Lamborn Benishek Franks (AZ) Luetkemeyer Scott, Austin Barber Doggett Kind Chabot Lance Bentivolio Frelinghuysen Lummis Sensenbrenner Bass Doyle Kirkpatrick Coffman Lankford Bilirakis Gardner Marino Sessions Beatty Duckworth Kuster Cole Latham Bishop (UT) Garrett Massie Becerra Edwards Langevin Shimkus Black Gerlach Matheson Collins (GA) Latta Bera (CA) Ellison Larsen (WA) Shuster Blackburn Gibbs McAllister Conaway LoBiondo Bishop (NY) Engel Larson (CT) Simpson Boustany Gingrey (GA) McCarthy (CA) Cook Long Blumenauer Enyart Lee (CA) Smith (MO) Brady (TX) Gohmert McCaul Costa Lucas Bonamici Eshoo Levin Smith (NE) Bridenstine Goodlatte McClintock Cotton Luetkemeyer Brady (PA) Esty Lewis Smith (NJ) Brooks (AL) Gowdy McIntyre Cramer Lummis Braley (IA) Farr Lipinski Smith (TX) Brooks (IN) Granger McKeon Crenshaw Marchant Brown (FL) Fattah Loebsack Southerland Broun (GA) Graves (GA) McKinley Cuellar Marino Brownley (CA) Foster Lofgren Stewart Buchanan Graves (MO) McMorris Bustos Frankel (FL) Lowenthal Culberson Massie Bucshon Griffin (AR) Stivers Rodgers Butterfield Fudge Lowey Daines Matheson Burgess Griffith (VA) Meadows Stockman Capps Gabbard Lujan Grisham Davis, Rodney McAllister Byrne Grimm Meehan Stutzman Capuano Gallego (NM) Denham McCarthy (CA) Calvert Guthrie Mica Ca´ rdenas Garamendi Luja´ n, Ben Ray Dent McCaul Terry Camp Hall Miller (FL) Carney Garcia (NM) DeSantis McClintock Thompson (PA) Campbell Hanna Miller (MI) Carson (IN) Gibson Lynch DesJarlais McIntyre Thornberry Cantor Harper Miller, Gary Cartwright Grayson Maffei Diaz-Balart McKeon Tiberi Capito Harris Mullin Castor (FL) Grijalva Maloney, Duffy McKinley Tipton Carter Hartzler Mulvaney Castro (TX) Gutie´rrez Carolyn Duncan (SC) McMorris Turner Cassidy Heck (NV) Murphy (PA) Chu Hahn Maloney, Sean Duncan (TN) Rodgers Upton Chabot Hensarling Neugebauer Cicilline Hanabusa Matsui Ellmers Meadows Valadao Coffman Herrera Beutler Noem Clark (MA) Hastings (FL) McCollum Farenthold Meehan Visclosky Cole Holding Nugent Clarke (NY) Heck (WA) McDermott Fincher Mica Wagner Collins (GA) Hudson Nunes Clay Higgins McGovern Fitzpatrick Miller (FL) Walberg Conaway Huelskamp Nunnelee Cleaver Himes McNerney Cook Huizenga (MI) Palazzo Fleischmann Miller (MI) Walden Clyburn Holt Meeks Cotton Hultgren Paulsen Fleming Miller, Gary Walorski Cohen Honda Meng Cramer Hunter Pearce Flores Mullin Weber (TX) Connolly Horsford Michaud Crenshaw Hurt Perry Forbes Mulvaney Webster (FL) Cooper Hoyer Miller, George Culberson Issa Peterson Murphy (FL) Wenstrup Courtney Huffman Moore Fortenberry Daines Jenkins Petri Westmoreland Crowley Israel Moran Foxx Murphy (PA) Davis, Rodney Johnson (OH) Pittenger Whitfield Cummings Jackson Lee Nadler Franks (AZ) Neugebauer Denham Jordan Pitts Davis (CA) Jeffries Napolitano Frelinghuysen Noem Williams Dent Joyce Poe (TX) Davis, Danny Johnson (GA) Neal Gardner Nugent Wilson (SC) DeSantis Kelly (PA) Pompeo DeFazio Johnson, E. B. Nolan Garrett Nunes Wittman DesJarlais King (IA) Posey DeGette Kaptur O’Rourke Gerlach Nunnelee Wolf Diaz-Balart King (NY) Price (GA) Delaney Keating Pallone Gibbs Owens Womack Duffy Kingston Rahall DeLauro Kelly (IL) Pascrell Gingrey (GA) Palazzo Woodall Duncan (SC) Kinzinger (IL) Reed DelBene Kennedy Payne Gohmert Paulsen Yoder Duncan (TN) Kline Reichert Deutch Kildee Pelosi Goodlatte Pearce Yoho Ellmers Labrador Renacci Dingell Kilmer Perlmutter Gowdy Perry Young (AK) Farenthold LaMalfa Ribble Granger Peterson Young (IN) Graves (GA) Petri

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Rice (SC) Scott, Austin Valadao ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Smith (WA) Tonko Walz Rigell Sensenbrenner Wagner The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Speier Tsongas Wasserman Roby Sessions Walberg Swalwell (CA) Van Hollen Schultz Roe (TN) Shimkus Walden There is 1 minute remaining. Takano Vargas Waters Rogers (AL) Shuster Walorski Thompson (CA) Veasey Waxman Rogers (KY) Simpson Weber (TX) b 1420 Thompson (MS) Vela Welch Tierney Vela´ zquez Wilson (FL) Rogers (MI) Smith (MO) Webster (FL) Mr. COFFMAN changed his vote from Rohrabacher Smith (NE) Titus Visclosky Yarmuth Wenstrup ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Rokita Smith (NJ) Westmoreland NOES—220 Rooney Smith (TX) Whitfield So the amendment was agreed to. Ros-Lehtinen Southerland Williams The result of the vote was announced Aderholt Griffin (AR) Pitts Amash Griffith (VA) Poe (TX) Roskam Stewart Wilson (SC) as above recorded. Amodei Grimm Pompeo Ross Stivers Wittman Rothfus Stockman AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. NADLER Bachmann Guthrie Posey Wolf Royce Stutzman Bachus Hall Price (GA) Womack The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Runyan Terry Barletta Hanna Reed Woodall Ryan (WI) Thompson (PA) business is the demand for a recorded Barr Harper Reichert Yoder Salmon Thornberry vote on the amendment offered by the Barrow (GA) Harris Renacci Yoho Sanford Tiberi gentleman from New York (Mr. NAD- Benishek Hartzler Ribble Young (AK) Bentivolio Heck (NV) Rice (SC) Scalise Tipton LER) on which further proceedings were Schock Turner Young (IN) Bilirakis Hensarling Rigell Schweikert Upton postponed and on which the noes pre- Bishop (UT) Herrera Beutler Roby vailed by voice vote. Black Holding Roe (TN) NOES—188 The Clerk will redesignate the Blackburn Hudson Rogers (AL) Boustany Huelskamp Rogers (KY) Barber Garamendi Neal amendment. Brady (TX) Huizenga (MI) Rogers (MI) Barrow (GA) Garcia Nolan The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bridenstine Hultgren Rohrabacher Bass Gibson O’Rourke ment. Brooks (AL) Hunter Rokita Beatty Grayson Owens Brooks (IN) Hurt Rooney Becerra Grijalva Pallone RECORDED VOTE Broun (GA) Issa Ros-Lehtinen ´ Bera (CA) Gutierrez Pascrell The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Buchanan Jenkins Roskam Bishop (GA) Hahn Payne Bucshon Johnson (OH) Ross Bishop (NY) Hanabusa has been demanded. Burgess Jordan Pelosi A recorded vote was ordered. Rothfus Blumenauer Hastings (FL) Perlmutter Byrne Joyce Royce Bonamici Heck (WA) Peters (CA) The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Calvert Kelly (PA) Runyan Brady (PA) Higgins Peters (MI) minute vote. Camp King (IA) Ryan (WI) Braley (IA) Himes Pingree (ME) Campbell King (NY) Salmon Brown (FL) Holt The vote was taken by electronic de- Cantor Kingston Pocan Sanford Brownley (CA) Honda vice, and there were—ayes 187, noes 220, Capito Kinzinger (IL) Polis Scalise Bustos Horsford Carter Kline Price (NC) not voting 23, as follows: Schock Butterfield Hoyer Cassidy Labrador Quigley Schrader Capps Huffman [Roll No. 110] Chabot LaMalfa Schweikert Capuano Israel Rangel Coffman Lamborn AYES—187 Scott, Austin Ca´ rdenas Jackson Lee Richmond Cole Lance Bass Fattah Maloney, Sean Scott, David Carney Jeffries Roybal-Allard Collins (GA) Lankford Beatty Fitzpatrick Matheson Sensenbrenner Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) Ruiz Conaway Latham Becerra Foster Matsui Sessions Cartwright Johnson, E. B. Ruppersberger Cook Latta Bera (CA) Frankel (FL) McCollum Shimkus Castor (FL) Kaptur Rush Costa LoBiondo Bishop (GA) Fudge McDermott Shuster Castro (TX) Keating Ryan (OH) Cotton Long Bishop (NY) Gabbard McGovern Simpson Chu Kelly (IL) Sa´ nchez, Linda Cramer Lucas Blumenauer Gallego McIntyre Smith (MO) Cicilline Kennedy T. Crenshaw Luetkemeyer Bonamici Garamendi McNerney Smith (NE) Clark (MA) Kildee Sanchez, Loretta Culberson Lummis Brady (PA) Garcia Meeks Clarke (NY) Kilmer Sarbanes Daines Marchant Smith (TX) Braley (IA) Gibson Meng Clay Kind Schakowsky Davis, Rodney Marino Southerland Brown (FL) Grayson Michaud Cleaver Kirkpatrick Schiff Denham Massie Stewart Brownley (CA) Grijalva Miller, George Clyburn Kuster Schrader Dent McAllister Stivers Bustos Hahn Moore Cohen Langevin Scott (VA) DeSantis McCarthy (CA) Stutzman Butterfield Hanabusa Moran Connolly Larsen (WA) Scott, David DesJarlais McCaul Terry Capps Hastings (FL) Nadler Conyers Larson (CT) Serrano Diaz-Balart McClintock Thompson (PA) Capuano Heck (WA) Napolitano Thornberry Cooper Lee (CA) Sewell (AL) Duffy McKeon Ca´ rdenas Higgins Neal Costa Levin Duncan (SC) McKinley Tiberi Shea-Porter Carney Himes Nolan Courtney Lewis Duncan (TN) McMorris Tipton Sherman Carson (IN) Holt O’Rourke Crowley Lipinski Ellmers Rodgers Turner Sinema Cartwright Honda Owens Cuellar Loebsack Farenthold Meadows Upton Sires Castor (FL) Horsford Pallone Cummings Lofgren Fincher Meehan Valadao Slaughter Castro (TX) Hoyer Pascrell Davis (CA) Lowenthal Fleischmann Mica Wagner Smith (WA) Chu Huffman Payne Davis, Danny Lowey Fleming Miller (FL) Walberg Speier Cicilline Israel Pelosi DeFazio Lujan Grisham Flores Miller (MI) Walden Swalwell (CA) Clark (MA) Jackson Lee Perlmutter DeGette (NM) Forbes Miller, Gary Walorski Takano Clarke (NY) Jeffries Peters (CA) Delaney Luja´ n, Ben Ray Fortenberry Mullin Weber (TX) Thompson (CA) Clay Johnson (GA) Peters (MI) DeLauro (NM) Foxx Mulvaney Webster (FL) Thompson (MS) Cleaver Johnson, E. B. Peterson DelBene Lynch Franks (AZ) Murphy (FL) Wenstrup Tierney Clyburn Kaptur Pingree (ME) Deutch Maffei Frelinghuysen Murphy (PA) Westmoreland Titus Cohen Keating Pocan Dingell Maloney, Gardner Neugebauer Whitfield Tonko Connolly Kelly (IL) Polis Doggett Carolyn Garrett Noem Williams Tsongas Conyers Kennedy Price (NC) Doyle Maloney, Sean Gerlach Nugent Wilson (SC) Cooper Kildee Quigley Duckworth Marchant Van Hollen Gibbs Nunes Wittman Courtney Kilmer Rahall Edwards Matsui Vargas Gingrey (GA) Nunnelee Wolf Crowley Kind Rangel Ellison McCollum Veasey Gohmert Palazzo Womack Cuellar Kirkpatrick Richmond Engel McGovern Vela Goodlatte Paulsen Woodall Cummings Kuster Roybal-Allard Enyart McNerney Vela´ zquez Gowdy Pearce Yoder Davis (CA) Langevin Ruiz Eshoo Meeks Visclosky Granger Perry Yoho Davis, Danny Larsen (WA) Ruppersberger Esty Meng Walz Graves (GA) Petri Young (AK) DeFazio Larson (CT) Rush Farr Michaud Wasserman Graves (MO) Pittenger Young (IN) Fattah Miller, George Schultz DeGette Lee (CA) Ryan (OH) ´ Foster Moore Waters Delaney Levin Sanchez, Linda NOT VOTING—23 DeLauro Lewis T. Frankel (FL) Moran Waxman Barber Green, Gene Messer DelBene Lipinski Sanchez, Loretta Fudge Murphy (FL) Welch Barton Gutie´rrez Deutch Loebsack Sarbanes Negrete McLeod Gabbard Nadler Wilson (FL) Chaffetz Hastings (WA) Dingell Lofgren Schakowsky Olson Gallego Napolitano Yarmuth Coble Hinojosa Doggett Lowenthal Schiff Pastor (AZ) Collins (NY) Johnson, Sam Doyle Lowey Scott (VA) Schneider NOT VOTING—20 Crawford Jones Duckworth Lujan Grisham Serrano Schwartz Gosar McCarthy (NY) Chaffetz Hastings (WA) Messer Edwards (NM) Sewell (AL) Stockman Green, Al McHenry Coble Hinojosa Negrete McLeod Ellison Luja´ n, Ben Ray Shea-Porter Collins (NY) Johnson, Sam Olson Engel (NM) Sherman Crawford Jones Pastor (AZ) Enyart Lynch Sinema b 1424 Gosar McCarthy (NY) Eshoo Maffei Sires Schneider Mr. RICE of South Carolina changed Green, Al McDermott Schwartz Esty Maloney, Slaughter Green, Gene McHenry Farr Carolyn Smith (NJ) his vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’

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The unfinished Amodei Griffith (VA) Price (GA) business is the demand for a recorded Bachmann Grimm Reed Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Acting Chair of the vote on the amendment offered by the Bachus Guthrie Reichert Committee of the Whole House on the Barletta Hall Renacci state of the Union, reported that that gentleman from Georgia (Mr. JOHNSON) Barr Harper Ribble on which further proceedings were Benishek Harris Rice (SC) Committee, having had under consider- postponed and on which the noes pre- Bentivolio Hartzler Rigell ation the bill (H.R. 2641) to provide for vailed by voice vote. Bilirakis Heck (NV) Roby improved coordination of agency ac- Bishop (UT) Hensarling Roe (TN) tions in the preparation and adoption The Clerk will redesignate the Black Holding Rogers (AL) amendment. Blackburn Hudson Rogers (KY) of environmental documents for per- The Clerk redesignated the amend- Boustany Huelskamp Rogers (MI) mitting determinations, and for other Brady (TX) Huizenga (MI) Rohrabacher purposes, and, pursuant to House Reso- ment. Bridenstine Hultgren Rokita Brooks (AL) Hunter lution 501, she reported the bill back to RECORDED VOTE Rooney Brooks (IN) Issa Ros-Lehtinen the House with an amendment adopted The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Broun (GA) Jenkins Roskam in the Committee of the Whole. has been demanded. Buchanan Johnson (OH) Ross Bucshon Jordan The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under A recorded vote was ordered. Rothfus the rule, the previous question is or- Burgess Joyce Royce The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Byrne Kelly (PA) Runyan dered. minute vote. Calvert King (IA) Ryan (WI) Is a separate vote demanded on any Camp King (NY) Salmon The vote was taken by electronic de- Campbell Kingston amendment to the amendment re- vice, and there were—ayes 192, noes 217, Sanford Cantor Kinzinger (IL) Scalise ported from the Committee of the not voting 21, as follows: Capito Kline Schock Whole? Carter Labrador [Roll No. 111] Schrader If not, the question is on the amend- Cassidy LaMalfa Schweikert Chabot Lamborn ment in the nature of a substitute, as AYES—192 Scott, Austin Coffman Lance Sensenbrenner amended. Barber Gabbard Michaud Cole Lankford Sessions The amendment was agreed to. Barrow (GA) Gallego Miller, George Collins (GA) Latham Shimkus Bass Garamendi Moore Conaway Latta The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Shuster Beatty Garcia Moran Cook LoBiondo question is on the engrossment and Simpson Becerra Grayson Murphy (FL) Costa Long Smith (MO) third reading of the bill. Bera (CA) Grijalva Nadler Cotton Lucas ´ Smith (NE) The bill was ordered to be engrossed Bishop (GA) Gutierrez Napolitano Cramer Luetkemeyer Smith (NJ) Bishop (NY) Hahn Neal Crenshaw Lummis and read a third time, and was read the Smith (TX) Blumenauer Hanabusa Nolan Culberson Marchant third time. Southerland Bonamici Hanna O’Rourke Daines Marino MOTION TO RECOMMIT Brady (PA) Hastings (FL) Pallone Davis, Rodney Massie Stewart Braley (IA) Heck (WA) Pascrell Denham McAllister Stivers Ms. DELBENE. Mr. Speaker, I have a Brown (FL) Herrera Beutler Paulsen Dent McCarthy (CA) Stockman motion to recommit at the desk. Brownley (CA) Higgins Payne Stutzman DeSantis McCaul The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the Bustos Himes Pelosi DesJarlais McClintock Terry Butterfield Holt Perlmutter Diaz-Balart McKeon Thompson (PA) gentlewoman opposed to the bill? Capps Honda Peters (CA) Duffy McKinley Thornberry Ms. DELBENE. I am opposed in its Capuano Horsford Peters (MI) Duncan (SC) McMorris Tiberi ´ current form. Cardenas Hoyer Peterson Duncan (TN) Rodgers Tipton Carney Huffman Pingree (ME) Ellmers Meadows Turner The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Carson (IN) Israel Pocan Farenthold Meehan Upton Clerk will report the motion to recom- Cartwright Jackson Lee Polis Fincher Mica Valadao mit. Castor (FL) Jeffries Price (NC) Wagner Fleischmann Miller (FL) The Clerk read as follows: Castro (TX) Johnson (GA) Quigley Fleming Miller (MI) Walberg Chu Johnson, E. B. Rahall Flores Miller, Gary Walden Ms. DelBene moves to recommit the bill Cicilline Kaptur Rangel Forbes Mullin Walorski H.R. 2641 to the Committee on the Judiciary Clark (MA) Keating Richmond Fortenberry Mulvaney Weber (TX) Clarke (NY) Kelly (IL) Roybal-Allard with instructions to report the same back to Foxx Murphy (PA) Webster (FL) the House forthwith, with the following Clay Kennedy Ruiz Wenstrup Franks (AZ) Neugebauer amendment: Cleaver Kildee Ruppersberger Frelinghuysen Noem Westmoreland Clyburn Kilmer Rush Gardner Nugent Whitfield Page 30, line 23, insert after ‘‘112-141).’’ the Cohen Kind Ryan (OH) Garrett Nunes Williams following: ´ Connolly Kirkpatrick Sanchez, Linda Gerlach Nunnelee Wilson (SC) ‘‘(q) PROTECTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES, PRI- Conyers Kuster T. Gibbs Owens Wittman VATE PROPERTY RIGHTS AND TRIBAL SOV- Cooper Langevin Sanchez, Loretta Gibson Palazzo Wolf EREIGNTY.— Courtney Larsen (WA) Sarbanes Gingrey (GA) Pearce Womack Crowley Larson (CT) Schakowsky ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any Gohmert Perry Woodall other provision of this section, the provi- Cuellar Lee (CA) Schiff Goodlatte Petri Yoder Cummings Levin Scott (VA) Gowdy Pittenger Yoho sions of this section shall not apply in the Davis (CA) Lewis Scott, David Granger Pitts Young (AK) case of a project described in paragraph (2) , Davis, Danny Lipinski Serrano Graves (GA) Poe (TX) Young (IN) or an environmental document pertaining to DeFazio Loebsack Sewell (AL) such a project. DeGette Lofgren Shea-Porter NOT VOTING—21 Delaney Lowenthal Sherman ‘‘(2) PROJECT DESCRIBED.—A project de- Barton Green, Gene McHenry DeLauro Lowey Sinema scribed in this paragraph is any project Chaffetz Hastings (WA) Messer DelBene Lujan Grisham Sires that— Coble Hinojosa Negrete McLeod Deutch (NM) Slaughter ‘‘(A) affects the safe drinking water supply Collins (NY) Hurt Olson Dingell Luja´ n, Ben Ray Smith (WA) Crawford Johnson, Sam Pastor (AZ) or air quality of local communities that are Doggett (NM) Speier Gosar Jones Schneider located near the project; Doyle Lynch Swalwell (CA) Green, Al McCarthy (NY) Schwartz ‘‘(B) involves condemnation or infringing Duckworth Maffei Takano the private property rights of American citi- Edwards Maloney, Thompson (CA) b 1429 Ellison Carolyn Thompson (MS) zens; or Engel Maloney, Sean Tierney Mr. YOUNG of Indiana changed his ‘‘(C) affects the health, safety, or sov- Enyart Matheson Titus vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ ereignty of Native American tribes. Eshoo Matsui Tonko ‘‘(r) MAKING ITINAMERICA AND PROVIDING Esty McCollum Tsongas So the amendment was rejected. The result of the vote was announced JOBS FOR UNEMPLOYED WORKERS.—Any envi- Farr McDermott Van Hollen ronmental document approved pursuant to Fattah McGovern Vargas as above recorded. this act shall assess whether a construction Fitzpatrick McIntyre Veasey The Acting CHAIR. The question is Foster McNerney Vela project— Frankel (FL) Meeks Vela´ zquez on the amendment in the nature of a ‘‘(1) will utilize equipment and materials Fudge Meng Visclosky substitute, as amended. manufactured in the United States; and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:01 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MR7.075 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2241 ‘‘(2) will result in the hiring of unemployed Act and the Clean Water Act—impede The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- workers, including veterans, who are ac- economic growth. In fact, these laws tleman from Pennsylvania is recog- tively seeking work and for whom unemploy- serve important purposes, such as pro- nized for 5 minutes. ment taxes were paid during prior employ- tecting private property owners, local Mr. MARINO. ‘‘Let us develop the re- ment.’’. communities, and tribal governments sources of our land, call forth its pow- Mr. MARINO (during the reading). that may be impacted by Federal ac- ers, build up its institutions, promote Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent tions. all its great interests, and see whether to dispense with the reading. While this bill has a worthy goal—to we also, in our day and generation, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there prevent delays in the approval of pro- may not perform something worthy to objection to the request of the gen- posed construction projects—this can- be remembered,’’ words of Representa- tleman from Pennsylvania? not come at the expense of our public tive DANIEL WEBSTER, right up there. There was no objection. health and safety, our environment, or Mr. Speaker, this motion to recom- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- the rights of private property owners. mit isn’t about improving legislation. tlewoman from Washington is recog- My amendment would ensure that It is about imposing roadblocks, erect- nized for 5 minutes. this bill does not override the current ing hurdles, pointing to excuses to Ms. DELBENE. Mr. Speaker, this is regulatory protections governing cer- keep us from doing what we were sent the final amendment to the bill, which tain construction projects. here to do, which is to set the wheels of will not kill the bill or send it back to Just weeks after a hazardous chem- progress turning to lift the American committee. If adopted, the bill will im- ical spill harmed the water supply for people out of crisis and economic ca- mediately proceed to final passage, as residents of West Virginia, we cannot lamity, to lift the American people amended. afford to undermine regulatory protec- into prosperity and high-paying jobs. Infrastructure improvements and tions that have been in place for dec- People have hungered for months and construction projects are crucial not ades as a result of the Clean Air and years for good, new high-paying jobs. only for safety, but also for a robust Clean Water Acts. Americans want to know that Wash- and strong economy. Unfortunately, So my amendment excludes construc- ington hears them, Washington cares many of our roads and bridges are in a tion projects affecting our drinking about them, and Washington knows state of disrepair. This isn’t the result water or air quality from the weaker how to get the red tape out of the way of environmental review processes, but, regulatory procedures established by so they can get back to work. The families that depend every day unfortunately, a shortsighted failure to this legislation. This amendment will on their breadwinners, finding some invest in our crumbling infrastructure. help ensure that Americans continue way to make ends meet, want to know We need to invest in safety improve- to have access to clean air and water. that we can deliver on the job we were ments for our bridges and renovations My amendment also makes clear sent here to do. along major highways, so that we don’t that, when a Federal construction For 3 years, the President’s Jobs experience tragedies like the Skagit project would condemn or infringe on Valley I–5 bridge collapse in my dis- Council recommended that we stream- the private property rights of any line the Federal permitting process. trict last year. American, it could not sidestep the re- For Washington State, moving for- Vice President BIDEN’s urgent words view process, as provided under this have been echoing: ward on construction and infrastruc- legislation. ture projects that efficiently move peo- It’s time we get moving. Folks, this isn’t a Additionally, gutting the NEPA re- partisan issue. It’s an economic issue. ple and goods will improve connections quirements under current law for con- Less than 2 months ago, President to Washington’s ports, support trade, struction projects could pose unique Obama stood in the House and prom- help connect people to their jobs, and challenges for Indian country, which is ised action to slash bureaucracy and spur economic growth. why my amendment would continue I understand that these projects are a streamline the permitting process so the current NEPA process for construc- we can get more construction workers valuable driver of job growth and can tion projects that would impact health, put people back to work; and I agree on the job as fast as possible. safety, or tribal sovereignty of Native Mr. Speaker, colleagues, this legisla- with supporters of this legislation, that American tribes. tion does this. The RAPID Act is ex- Congress must do everything possible The RAPID Act, as currently drafted, actly what our private and public sec- to remove barriers to our economic re- fails to ensure meaningful tribal con- tor leaders have called for. It is what covery and to job creation. sultation on these types of projects. millions of American workers yearning But we simply don’t have data to Finally, my amendment ensures that for new work and hoping for higher suggest that regulatory red tape and we are prioritizing our investments ef- wages need. overregulation through the National fectively. There are too many Ameri- But what do we have before us now Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, cans who continue to look for work, with this motion to recommit? It is the are hampering construction projects or and my amendment would require that exact mirror image of everything that impeding job growth. every construction project assess is wrong with the Federal permitting In fact, a 2012 Congressional Research whether we will help long-term unem- process and keeps jobs from the Amer- Service report called into question the ployed Americans, including veterans, ican people. idea that NEPA compliance is a source get back to work. We have a trumped up argument, a of delay in Federal highway projects This amendment is an opportunity procedural device, a tried and true tac- and found that delays in permitting for for us to reduce unemployment and as- tic of delay—an excuse for Members of construction projects are more often sist our veterans struggling to find ci- Congress to duck a vote and not make tied to, among other things, a lack of vilian job opportunities. a needed decision that will bring mil- project funding, whether from State, The approval process should consider lions of good, high-paying jobs to the local, or Federal sources. whether the project will utilize equip- American people. This is a real problem and one that ment and materials manufactured in It is time that the bureaucrats in Congress can help solve by making tar- the United States and whether it will D.C. and it is time that we, elected offi- geted investments in our Nation’s in- result in the hiring of unemployed cials, clearly understand that we work frastructure, whether by passing a workers who are actively seeking for the American people and that the final Water Resources Development work. We should always do our best to American people are the government of Act reauthorization bill or by reform- support American jobs and American the United States. ing the highway trust fund to provide products when spending taxpayer dol- It is time for we, the Members of the more adequate funding for roads and lars. House and the Senate, to take the bridge construction. I urge my colleagues to support this handcuffs off private industry, the job Instead, the RAPID Act, in its cur- amendment, and I yield back the bal- creators, and remove the boot of delay rent form, is based on the flawed ance of my time. and procrastination from the throat of premise that our current laws—not Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in prosperity. Vote against this motion, only NEPA, but laws like the Clean Air opposition to the motion. and vote for the RAPID Act.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:01 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR7.060 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2242 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 6, 2014 I yield back the balance of my time. NOES—217 RECORDED VOTE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Aderholt Graves (MO) Pitts Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speak- objection, the previous question is or- Amash Griffin (AR) Poe (TX) er, I demand a recorded vote. Amodei Griffith (VA) Pompeo dered on the motion to recommit. Bachmann Grimm Posey A recorded vote was ordered. There was no objection. Bachus Guthrie Price (GA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. This The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Barletta Hall Reed will be a 5-minute vote. question is on the motion to recommit. Barr Hanna Reichert Benishek Harper Renacci The vote was taken by electronic de- The question was taken; and the Bentivolio Harris Ribble vice, and there were—ayes 229, noes 179, Speaker pro tempore announced that Bilirakis Hartzler Rice (SC) not voting 22, as follows: the noes appeared to have it. Bishop (UT) Heck (NV) Rigell Black Hensarling Roby [Roll No. 113] RECORDED VOTE Blackburn Herrera Beutler Roe (TN) AYES—229 Ms. DELBENE. Mr. Speaker, I de- Boustany Holding Rogers (AL) Aderholt Griffith (VA) Pittenger mand a recorded vote. Brady (TX) Hudson Rogers (KY) Bridenstine Huelskamp Rogers (MI) Amash Grimm Pitts A recorded vote was ordered. Brooks (AL) Huizenga (MI) Rohrabacher Amodei Guthrie Poe (TX) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Brooks (IN) Hultgren Rokita Bachmann Hall Pompeo ant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, Broun (GA) Hunter Rooney Bachus Hanna Posey Buchanan Hurt Barletta Harper Price (GA) this 5-minute vote on the motion to re- Ros-Lehtinen Bucshon Issa Ross Barr Harris Rahall commit will be followed by 5-minute Burgess Jenkins Rothfus Barrow (GA) Hartzler Reed votes on passage of H.R. 2641, if or- Byrne Johnson (OH) Royce Benishek Heck (NV) Reichert Bentivolio Hensarling Calvert Jordan Runyan Renacci dered, and suspension of the rules with Bilirakis Herrera Beutler Camp Joyce Ryan (WI) Ribble Bishop (GA) Holding regard to H.R. 4152. Campbell Kelly (PA) Salmon Rice (SC) Bishop (UT) Hudson The vote was taken by electronic de- Cantor King (IA) Sanford Rigell Black Huelskamp Capito King (NY) Scalise Roby vice, and there were—ayes 190, noes 217, Blackburn Huizenga (MI) Carter Kingston Schock Roe (TN) not voting 23, as follows: Boustany Hultgren Cassidy Kinzinger (IL) Schweikert Rogers (AL) Chabot Kline Brady (TX) Hunter [Roll No. 112] Scott, Austin Rogers (KY) Coffman Labrador Bridenstine Hurt Sensenbrenner Rogers (MI) AYES—190 Cole LaMalfa Brooks (AL) Issa Sessions Rohrabacher Collins (GA) Lamborn Brooks (IN) Jenkins Barber Garcia Neal Shimkus Rokita Conaway Lance Broun (GA) Johnson (OH) Barrow (GA) Grayson Nolan Shuster Rooney Cook Lankford Buchanan Jordan Bass Grijalva O’Rourke Simpson Ros-Lehtinen ´ Cotton Latham Bucshon Joyce Beatty Gutierrez Owens Smith (MO) Roskam Cramer Latta Burgess Kelly (PA) Becerra Hahn Pallone Smith (NE) Ross Crenshaw LoBiondo Byrne King (IA) Bera (CA) Hanabusa Pascrell Smith (NJ) Rothfus Culberson Long Calvert King (NY) Bishop (GA) Hastings (FL) Payne Smith (TX) Royce Bishop (NY) Heck (WA) Daines Lucas Camp Kingston Pelosi Southerland Runyan Blumenauer Higgins Perlmutter Davis, Rodney Luetkemeyer Campbell Kinzinger (IL) Stewart Ryan (WI) Bonamici Himes Peters (CA) Denham Lummis Cantor Kline Stivers Salmon Brady (PA) Holt Peters (MI) Dent Marchant Capito Labrador Sanford Stockman Carter LaMalfa Braley (IA) Honda Peterson DeSantis Marino Scalise Stutzman Cassidy Lamborn Brown (FL) Horsford Pingree (ME) DesJarlais Massie Schock Terry Chabot Lance Brownley (CA) Hoyer Pocan Diaz-Balart McAllister Schrader Thompson (PA) Coffman Lankford Bustos Huffman Polis Duffy McCarthy (CA) Schweikert Thornberry Cole Latham Butterfield Israel Price (NC) Duncan (SC) McCaul Scott, Austin Tiberi Collins (GA) Latta Capps Jackson Lee Quigley Duncan (TN) McClintock Sensenbrenner Tipton Conaway LoBiondo Capuano Jeffries Rahall Ellmers McKinley Sessions Farenthold Turner Cook Long Ca´ rdenas Johnson (GA) Rangel McMorris Shimkus Fincher Rodgers Upton Costa Lucas Carney Johnson, E. B. Richmond Shuster Fitzpatrick Meadows Valadao Cotton Luetkemeyer Carson (IN) Kaptur Roybal-Allard Simpson Fleischmann Meehan Wagner Cramer Lummis Cartwright Keating Ruiz Smith (MO) Fleming Mica Walberg Crenshaw Marchant Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) Ruppersberger Smith (NE) Flores Miller (FL) Walden Cuellar Marino Chu Kennedy Rush Smith (NJ) Forbes Miller (MI) Walorski Daines Massie Cicilline Kildee Ryan (OH) Smith (TX) ´ Fortenberry Miller, Gary Weber (TX) Denham Matheson Clark (MA) Kilmer Sanchez, Linda Southerland Foxx Mullin Webster (FL) Dent McAllister Clarke (NY) Kind T. Stewart Franks (AZ) Mulvaney Wenstrup DeSantis McCarthy (CA) Clay Kirkpatrick Sanchez, Loretta Stivers Cleaver Kuster Frelinghuysen Murphy (PA) Westmoreland DesJarlais McCaul Sarbanes Stockman Clyburn Langevin Schakowsky Gardner Neugebauer Whitfield Diaz-Balart McClintock Stutzman Cohen Larsen (WA) Schiff Garrett Noem Williams Duffy McIntyre Terry Connolly Larson (CT) Schrader Gerlach Nugent Wilson (SC) Duncan (SC) McKeon Thompson (PA) Conyers Lee (CA) Scott (VA) Gibbs Nunes Wittman Duncan (TN) McKinley Thornberry Cooper Levin Scott, David Gibson Nunnelee Wolf Ellmers McMorris Tiberi Costa Lewis Serrano Gingrey (GA) Palazzo Womack Farenthold Rodgers Tipton Courtney Lipinski Sewell (AL) Gohmert Paulsen Woodall Fincher Meadows Turner Crowley Loebsack Shea-Porter Goodlatte Pearce Yoder Fitzpatrick Meehan Upton Cuellar Lofgren Sherman Gowdy Perry Yoho Fleischmann Mica Valadao Cummings Lowenthal Sinema Granger Petri Young (AK) Fleming Miller (FL) Wagner Davis (CA) Lowey Sires Graves (GA) Pittenger Young (IN) Flores Miller (MI) Davis, Danny Lujan Grisham Slaughter Forbes Miller, Gary Walberg DeFazio (NM) Smith (WA) NOT VOTING—23 Fortenberry Mullin Walden DeGette Luja´ n, Ben Ray Speier Barton Green, Gene Messer Foxx Mulvaney Walorski Weber (TX) Delaney (NM) Swalwell (CA) Castor (FL) Hastings (WA) Negrete McLeod Franks (AZ) Murphy (FL) Webster (FL) DeLauro Lynch Takano Chaffetz Hinojosa Olson Frelinghuysen Murphy (PA) Gardner Neugebauer Wenstrup DelBene Maffei Thompson (CA) Coble Johnson, Sam Pastor (AZ) Garrett Noem Westmoreland Deutch Maloney, Thompson (MS) Collins (NY) Jones Roskam Gerlach Nugent Whitfield Dingell Carolyn Tierney Crawford McCarthy (NY) Schneider Gibbs Nunes Williams Doggett Maloney, Sean Titus Gosar McHenry Schwartz Doyle Matheson Tonko Green, Al McKeon Gibson Nunnelee Wilson (SC) Duckworth Matsui Tsongas Gingrey (GA) Owens Wittman Edwards McCollum Van Hollen Gohmert Palazzo Wolf Ellison McDermott Vargas b 1447 Goodlatte Paulsen Womack Engel McGovern Veasey Gowdy Pearce Woodall Enyart McIntyre Vela So the motion to recommit was re- Granger Perry Yoder Eshoo McNerney Vela´ zquez jected. Graves (GA) Peters (CA) Yoho Esty Meeks Visclosky The result of the vote was announced Graves (MO) Peterson Young (AK) Farr Meng Walz Griffin (AR) Petri Young (IN) Fattah Michaud Wasserman as above recorded. Foster Miller, George Schultz The SPEAKER pro tempore. The NOES—179 Frankel (FL) Moore Waters question is on the passage of the bill. Barber Bishop (NY) Brown (FL) Fudge Moran Waxman The question was taken; and the Bass Blumenauer Brownley (CA) Gabbard Murphy (FL) Welch Beatty Bonamici Bustos Gallego Nadler Wilson (FL) Speaker pro tempore announced that Becerra Brady (PA) Butterfield Garamendi Napolitano Yarmuth the ayes appeared to have it. Bera (CA) Braley (IA) Capps

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:01 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MR7.079 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2243 Capuano Holt Payne The vote was taken by electronic de- Pitts Scalise Tierney ´ Cardenas Honda Pelosi vice, and there were—yeas 385, nays 23, Pocan Schakowsky Tipton Carney Horsford Perlmutter Polis Schiff Titus Carson (IN) Hoyer Peters (MI) not voting 22, as follows: Pompeo Schock Tonko Cartwright Huffman Posey Schrader Pingree (ME) [Roll No. 114] Tsongas Castor (FL) Israel Pocan Price (GA) Schweikert Turner Castro (TX) Jackson Lee Polis YEAS—385 Price (NC) Scott (VA) Upton Chu Jeffries Price (NC) Quigley Scott, Austin Valadao Cicilline Johnson (GA) Aderholt Duckworth Kirkpatrick Rahall Scott, David Quigley Van Hollen Clark (MA) Johnson, E. B. Bachmann Duffy Kline Rangel Sensenbrenner Rangel Vargas Clarke (NY) Kaptur Bachus Duncan (SC) Kuster Richmond Reed Serrano Clay Keating Barber Edwards Labrador Reichert Sessions Veasey Roybal-Allard Cleaver Kelly (IL) Barletta Ellison LaMalfa Renacci Sewell (AL) Vela Ruiz Clyburn Kennedy Barr Ellmers Lamborn Ribble Shea-Porter Vela´ zquez Ruppersberger Cohen Kildee Barrow (GA) Engel Lance Richmond Sherman Visclosky Connolly Kilmer Rush Bass Enyart Langevin Rigell Shimkus Wagner Conyers Kind Ryan (OH) Beatty Eshoo Lankford Roby Shuster Walberg Cooper Kirkpatrick Sa´ nchez, Linda Becerra Esty Larsen (WA) Roe (TN) Simpson Walden Courtney Kuster T. Benishek Farenthold Larson (CT) Rogers (AL) Sinema Walorski Crowley Langevin Sanchez, Loretta Bera (CA) Farr Latham Rogers (KY) Sires Walz Cummings Larsen (WA) Sarbanes Bilirakis Fattah Latta Rogers (MI) Slaughter Wasserman Davis (CA) Larson (CT) Schakowsky Bishop (GA) Fincher Lee (CA) Rokita Smith (MO) Schultz Bishop (NY) Fitzpatrick Levin Davis, Danny Lee (CA) Schiff Ros-Lehtinen Smith (NE) Waters Bishop (UT) Fleischmann Lewis DeFazio Levin Scott (VA) Roskam Smith (NJ) Waxman Black Fleming Lipinski DeGette Lewis Scott, David Ross Smith (TX) Webster (FL) Delaney Lipinski Serrano Blackburn Flores LoBiondo Rothfus Smith (WA) Blumenauer Forbes Loebsack Welch DeLauro Loebsack Sewell (AL) Roybal-Allard Southerland Wenstrup DelBene Lofgren Bonamici Fortenberry Lofgren Royce Shea-Porter Speier Whitfield Deutch Lowenthal Sherman Boustany Foster Long Ruiz Stewart Brady (PA) Foxx Lowenthal Williams Dingell Lowey Sinema Runyan Stivers Brady (TX) Frankel (FL) Lowey Wilson (FL) Doggett Lujan Grisham Sires Ruppersberger Stutzman Braley (IA) Franks (AZ) Lucas Wilson (SC) Doyle (NM) Slaughter Rush Swalwell (CA) Bridenstine Frelinghuysen Luetkemeyer Wittman Duckworth Luja´ n, Ben Ray Smith (WA) Ryan (OH) Takano Brooks (AL) Fudge Lujan Grisham Wolf Edwards (NM) Speier Ryan (WI) Terry Brooks (IN) Gabbard (NM) Womack Ellison Lynch Swalwell (CA) Salmon Thompson (CA) Brown (FL) Gallego Luja´ n, Ben Ray ´ Woodall Engel Maffei Takano Sanchez, Linda Thompson (MS) Enyart Maloney, Brownley (CA) Garamendi (NM) T. Thompson (PA) Yarmuth Thompson (CA) Eshoo Carolyn Buchanan Garcia Lummis Sanchez, Loretta Thornberry Yoder Thompson (MS) Esty Maloney, Sean Bucshon Gardner Lynch Sarbanes Tiberi Young (IN) Tierney Farr Matsui Burgess Garrett Maffei Fattah McCollum Titus Bustos Gerlach Maloney, NAYS—23 Tonko Foster McDermott Butterfield Gibbs Carolyn Amash Graves (MO) Rooney Tsongas Byrne Gibson Maloney, Sean Frankel (FL) McGovern Bentivolio Griffin (AR) Sanford Van Hollen Calvert Gingrey (GA) Marchant Fudge McNerney Broun (GA) Kingston Stockman Vargas Camp Goodlatte Marino Gabbard Meeks Campbell Massie Weber (TX) Gallego Meng Veasey Cantor Gowdy Matheson DesJarlais McAllister Vela Capito Granger Matsui Westmoreland Garamendi Michaud Duncan (TN) Mulvaney Yoho Garcia Miller, George Vela´ zquez Capps Grayson McCarthy (CA) Gohmert Rice (SC) Young (AK) Grayson Moore Visclosky Capuano Griffith (VA) McCaul Graves (GA) Rohrabacher Grijalva Moran Walz Ca´ rdenas Grijalva McClintock Gutie´rrez Nadler Wasserman Carney Grimm McCollum NOT VOTING—22 Carson (IN) Guthrie McDermott Hahn Napolitano Schultz Amodei Green, Gene Negrete McLeod Carter Gutie´rrez McGovern Hanabusa Neal Waters Barton Hastings (WA) Cartwright Hahn McIntyre Olson Hastings (FL) Nolan Waxman Chaffetz Hinojosa Cassidy Hall McKeon Pastor (AZ) Heck (WA) O’Rourke Welch Coble Johnson, Sam Castor (FL) Hanabusa McKinley Poe (TX) Higgins Pallone Wilson (FL) Collins (NY) Jones Castro (TX) Hanna McMorris Schneider Himes Pascrell Yarmuth Crawford McCarthy (NY) Chabot Harper Rodgers Schwartz Gosar McHenry NOT VOTING—22 Chu Harris McNerney Green, Al Messer Barton Green, Al Messer Cicilline Hartzler Meadows Clark (MA) Hastings (FL) Meehan Chaffetz Green, Gene Negrete McLeod Clarke (NY) Heck (NV) Meeks b 1501 Coble Hastings (WA) Olson Clay Heck (WA) Meng Collins (NY) Hinojosa Pastor (AZ) So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Crawford Johnson, Sam Cleaver Hensarling Mica Schneider Clyburn Herrera Beutler Michaud tive) the rules were suspended and the Culberson Jones Schwartz Davis, Rodney McCarthy (NY) Coffman Higgins Miller (FL) bill was passed. Gosar McHenry Cohen Himes Miller (MI) Cole Holding Miller, Gary The result of the vote was announced Collins (GA) Holt Miller, George as above recorded. b 1454 Conaway Honda Moore A motion to reconsider was laid on Connolly Horsford Moran the table. So the bill was passed. Conyers Hoyer Mullin The result of the vote was announced Cook Hudson Murphy (FL) Stated for: as above recorded. Cooper Huelskamp Murphy (PA) Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker on A motion to reconsider was laid on Costa Huffman Nadler rollcall vote No. 114 on March 6, 2014, for Cotton Huizenga (MI) Napolitano the table. Courtney Hultgren Neal H.R. 4152, to provide for the costs of loan Cramer Hunter Neugebauer guarantees for Ukraine, I was recorded as vot- f Crenshaw Hurt Noem ing ‘‘no’’ when I wanted to be recorded as vot- Crowley Israel Nolan ing ‘‘yes.’’ Cuellar Issa Nugent PROVISION OF COSTS OF LOAN Culberson Jackson Lee Nunes PERSONAL EXPLANATION GUARANTEES FOR UKRAINE Cummings Jeffries Nunnelee Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Daines Jenkins O’Rourke The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Davis (CA) Johnson (GA) Owens today I was unable to vote in Washington, DC finished business is the vote on the mo- Davis, Danny Johnson (OH) Palazzo and missed the following votes: tion to suspend the rules and pass the Davis, Rodney Johnson, E. B. Pallone 1) Motion on Ordering the Previous Ques- bill (H.R. 4152) to provide for the costs DeFazio Jordan Pascrell tion on the Rule providing for consideration of DeGette Joyce Paulsen of loan guarantees for Ukraine, on Delaney Kaptur Payne H.R. 2641 and H.R. 2824. Had I been present, which the yeas and nays were ordered. DeLauro Keating Pearce I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on this bill. The Clerk read the title of the bill. DelBene Kelly (IL) Pelosi 2) H. Res. 501—Rule providing for consider- Denham Kelly (PA) Perlmutter The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Dent Kennedy Perry ation of both H.R. 2641 and H.R. 2824. Had question is on the motion offered by DeSantis Kildee Peters (CA) I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Deutch Kilmer Peters (MI) this bill. ROGERS) that the House suspend the Diaz-Balart Kind Peterson 3) Smith (TX)/Schweikert Amendment to Dingell King (IA) Petri rules and pass the bill. Doggett King (NY) Pingree (ME) H.R. 3826—Had I been present, I would have This is a 5-minute vote. Doyle Kinzinger (IL) Pittenger voted ‘‘no’’ on this amendment.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:15 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06MR7.059 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2244 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 6, 2014 4) Capps/McNerney Amendment to H.R. Building upon this support, I expect in it. Is it my understanding that that 3826—Had I been present, I would have voted the House to consider a resolution will be amended before it is brought to ‘‘yes’’ on this amendment. under suspension next week to express the floor, or will there be an amend- 5) Schakowsky/Lowenthal Amendment to our support for the people of Ukraine ment on the floor to add the pay-for? H.R. 3826—Had I been present, I would have and their territorial integrity. I yield to the gentleman voted ‘‘yes’’ on this amendment. In addition, the House will consider a Mr. CONAWAY. I thank the gen- 6) Waxman Amendment to H.R. 3826—Had number of bills to address the execu- tleman for yielding. I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on tive overreach of the Obama adminis- We all are concerned about the SGR this amendment. tration. Mr. Speaker, these bills are de- fix. We have seen this movie more than 7) Democratic Motion to Recommit H.R. signed to restore the balance of power four, five, six times. Physicians were in 3826. Had I been present, I would have voted created by our Founders and require town this week explaining to us ex- ‘‘yes’’ on the motion to recommit. that this President faithfully execute actly the impact of not getting this 8) Final Passage of H.R. 3826—Electricity our Nation’s laws. The House will con- done on time, so that their billing sys- Security and Affordability Act. Had I been sider the following bills to reestablish tems and their cash flows are not inter- present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on this bill. the rule of law: rupted. We have a keen interest in 9) Motion to Table the Fudge Privileged H.R. 3973, the Faithful Execution of small businesses, which are most phy- Resolution. Had I been present, I would have Law Act, authored by Representative sician offices, so there is a keen inter- voted ‘‘no’’ on this motion to table. RON DESANTIS, to require Federal offi- est to do that. That will be amended on 10) Jackson Lee Amendment to H.R. cials to report to Congress when the the floor to include the pay-for that 2641—Had I been present, I would have voted administration fails to faithfully en- will offset the SGR. ‘‘yes’’ on this amendment. force current law; Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman. 11) McKinley Amendment to H.R. 2641— H.R. 4138, the ENFORCE Act, spon- Let me clarify, Mr. Speaker, this will Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ sored by Representative TREY GOWDY, be under a rule and there will be an on this amendment. to establish procedures under which amendment made in order to add the 12) Nadler Amendment to H.R. 2641—Had the House, or the Senate, may author- pay-for; is that correct? I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on ize a lawsuit against the executive Mr. CONAWAY. No, the pay-for will this amendment. branch for failure to faithfully execute be added through the Rules Committee. 13) Johnson (GA) Amendment to H.R. laws; and Mr. HOYER. So before it comes to 2641—Had I been present, I would have voted H.R. 3189, the Water Rights Protec- the floor, it will be paid for. ‘‘yes’’ on this amendment. tion Act, authored by Representative I ask the gentleman, it is my under- 14) Democratic Motion to Recommit H.R. SCOTT TIPTON, to ensure privately held standing that the pay-for, I don’t know 2641—Had I been present, I would have voted water rights. if I am accurate on this, but my under- ‘‘yes’’ on the motion to recommit. standing is that the pay-for is the re- 15) Final Passage of H.R. 2641—Had I Finally, Mr. Speaker, as you know, peal of the individual mandate. If so, been present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on this the patch for the Medicare sustainable can the gentleman tell me whether he bill. growth rate expires at the end of the has any indication that the Senate 16) H.R. 4152—To Provide for the Cost of month. For this reason, I expect the would be in agreement on that, and I Loan Guarantees for Ukraine—Had I been House to consider H.R. 4015, the SGR say that because obviously there hasn’t present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on this bill. Repeal and Medicare Provider Pay- ment Modernization Act of 2014, spon- been agreement in the past, and if we f sored by Representative MICHAEL BUR- use that as a pay-for, it seems to me it LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM GESS, next week. This completely paid- puts at risk meeting the March 31 (Mr. HOYER asked and was given for bill will replace the flawed SGR for- deadline. permission to address the House for 1 mula. Mr. CONAWAY. The specifics of the minute.) Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman pay-for have not yet been finalized. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to for the information he has given to us. There are lots of things under consider- the gentleman from Texas (Mr. CON- Let me say that on Ukraine, I think ation. We, too, want this done in ad- AWAY) for the purpose of inquiring of the House acted properly. It acted in a vance of the March 31 date so, like I the schedule for the week to come. timely fashion to express the views of said earlier, physician offices can con- Mr. CONAWAY. I thank the gen- this House with respect to the Russian tinue their billing as is without the tleman from Maryland, the Democratic violation of international law and the interruption that a failure to extend or whip, for yielding. agreements that they have with fix the doc fix would cause. We are Mr. Speaker, on Monday the House is Ukraine, and I am pleased we were able keen on making that work, and the not in session. On Tuesday, the House to join together to pass that through specifics of what the pay-for will be are will meet at noon for morning-hour the House. Hopefully the Senate will currently under discussion. and 2 p.m. for legislative business. pass it quickly. Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman, Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. I just make the observation that the and I would say I am hopeful in light of On Wednesday and Thursday, the Senate I know believes that the reform the fact that the bill itself is a bipar- House will meet at 10 a.m. for morning- of IMF will be important to work with tisan, or at least the two committees hour and noon for legislative business. that extension. We will see what hap- have agreed on it, and I think there is On Friday, the House will meet at 9 pens on that. I thank the gentleman general agreement on the fix for the a.m. for legislative business. Last votes and his side of the aisle for acting SGR, but the pay-fors have been con- of the week are expected no later than promptly. We were pleased to join in tentious. I would hope that, as the bill 3 p.m. that action. has been a product of agreement, that Mr. Speaker, the House will consider Let me ask the gentleman, the gen- the pay-for, which is essential, would a few suspensions next week, a com- tleman mentioned as we know that by also be a product of that. I would hope plete list of which will be announced by March 31 the authorization for the sus- we would see a bill come to the floor close of business tomorrow. tainable growth rate payment will ex- that does have agreement of both sides Today, in a strong bipartisan vote, pire and the payment to physicians for of the aisle so we can, as the gentleman the House passed a bill to provide the Medicare services will be substantially points out and we fully agree, ensure administration with the authority to reduced under present law. There is, I that the SGR is fixed and put on a sus- extend loan guarantees to the govern- think, a strong feeling by many of us tainable path for our Medicare and for ment in Ukraine, and I want to thank that this needs to be fixed. It needs to the provider community prior to March the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. be fixed permanently, and it needs to 31. I would hope that could happen. HOYER) for his support, along with be paid for. Next, I don’t know whether the gen- Chairman HAL ROGERS and Ranking It is my understanding that the bill tleman has watched colloquies in the Member NITA LOWEY. I urge the Senate H.R. 4015, a bipartisan agreement on past, but the majority leader and I to act promptly on this bill and send it the SGR payment policy, as the gen- have had an ongoing discussion about to the President for his signature. tleman knows, does not have a pay-for immigration reform. Both of us believe

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:15 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR7.063 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2245 the immigration system is broken. for 1 minute and to revise and extend creasing the minimum wage if we are Both of us believe it needs to be fixed. her remarks.) truly going to end hunger in this coun- Can the gentleman tell me whether Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. Speaker, the try. there is any likelihood of an immigra- unemployment rate for veterans is f tion bill coming to the floor anytime more than 10 percent. 900,000 veterans soon? Again, we have a relatively short receive food stamps each month. Near- WELCOME HOME STAFF period of time left to go, and we believe ly $104 million in food stamps were re- SERGEANT NICHOLAS LAVERY this legislation is one of the most im- deemed at military commissaries in (Mr. KENNEDY asked and was given portant pieces that are pending on the fiscal year 2013, yet the majority has permission to address the House for 1 agenda, and I would be, as I told the repeatedly failed to bring the extension minute and to revise and extend his re- majority leader, very inclined to try to of unemployment insurance to a vote. marks.) work with the majority on behalf of Since it expired last year, more than Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise the minority, and I know the minority 2 million individuals, including 200,000 today to honor Staff Sergeant Nicholas would like to get an immigration re- veterans, have been cut off from this Lavery from Medway, Massachusetts. form bill that we can both agree on vital lifeline. Nick graduated from UMass with a passed as soon as possible. I know firsthand how important this degree in criminal justice and enrolled I yield to my friend. program is for hardworking veterans. Mr. CONAWAY. I thank the gen- in the Special Forces in 2007. After After I completed flight school and re- graduating as a distinguished honor tleman for yielding. turned home to Illinois, I relied on un- There is nothing scheduled for next graduate from the Special Forces Qual- employment insurance to help me tran- ification Course, he became a Green week, and I would tell the minority sition back to civilian life. whip, beyond that I am not aware of Beret. The unemployment rate for veterans There is an excerpt from a letter that any further scheduling other than I recently separated from the military is know it is not next week. I wanted to share with you that Nick now sitting at 10 percent. 246,000 vet- left his loved ones when he first de- Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman. I erans who served since 9/11 are now out hope if it is not next week, it will be ployed. of work. If I should fall, do not let your heart fill soon. I thank the gentleman for his in- For those coming home from Iraq formation. with sadness. Know that I passed doing what and Afghanistan, this transition has I yield back the balance of my time. I love to do, what I believe in, what brings been especially challenging. They have me happiness, that is protecting those who f enough to worry about without suf- cannot fend for themselves, protecting the ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, fering from cuts to unemployment in- United States of America, and all those who MARCH 10, 2014 surance. I love so dearly. Look back on me with kind- ness and happiness, be happy knowing that I Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask Taking an up-or-down vote on ex- tending unemployment insurance is could not have chosen a better way to go. unanimous consent that when the With love filling my body for my friends House adjourns today, it adjourn to the right thing to do, Mr. Speaker. We and family, I tried to always be there for you meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 10, need to renew this for those searching all. Whether the shirt off my back or some- 2014, and that the order of the House of for jobs and those who are getting back body’s teeth, if you needed it, I would get it January 7, 2014, regarding morning- on their feet. for you. Happiness was brought to me hour debate not apply on that date. Our veterans and unemployed have through the eyes of my loved ones. Seeing The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. COT- not given up on finding work, and we you all happy brought me such joy. I live for you. I never wanted money, ac- TON). Is there objection to the request cannot give up on them. commodations, or even any sort of recogni- of the gentleman from Texas? f tion. None was necessary. I hope I served you There was no objection. MAKE COMMON SENSE CHANGES all well. I gave it my all. No need for thank f TO END HUNGER you. The pleasure was all mine. MILITARY SERVICE IS NOT (Mr. MCGOVERN asked and was Mr. Speaker, this weekend, Nick ENTITLEMENT TO CONGRESS given permission to address the House Lavery will be coming home, loved, (Mr. PERRY asked and was given for 1 minute and to revise and extend alive, and a hero. permission to address the House for 1 his remarks.) Since enlisting in 2007, Nick has been minute.) Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, House awarded three Purple Hearts. In the Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, recently Republicans, led by Budget Committee spring of 2013, Nick and his team were recorded in political dialogue was a Chairman PAUL RYAN, criticize our Na- involved in a green-on-blue attack, statement about one of my colleagues tion’s antipoverty programs. Some which is a strike against coalition somehow feeling that his military serv- want to drastically change them, and members by people dressed in their ice ‘‘entitled him to a seat in Con- others want to eliminate them alto- own uniform. Nick sustained injuries gress.’’ gether. Over the past 6 months, we to his right leg during that attack and Mr. Speaker, no one in the military have seen $19 billion in cuts to SNAP subsequently had it amputated below feels that their service entitles them to alone, our Nation’s premier antihunger his knee. anything. I am deeply disappointed in program. He will receive a Silver Star with the implication that because I served Participation in SNAP reached an Valor and a Bronze Star with Valor at my country, I feel entitled to serve in all-time high a few years ago because Fort Bragg on March 27. this esteemed body—or, for that mat- of the Great Recession, the worst eco- After over a year in Walter Reed, the ter, to anything. My colleague didn’t nomic period since the Great Depres- Commonwealth of Massachusetts and pledge an oath of service to God and sion. That is because people were ei- the town of Medway is proud to say to country because he felt he would get ther unemployed or underpaid. Nick: welcome home. something in return. If you want to reduce SNAP partici- f Mr. Speaker, this type of statement pation, it is simple: put more people not only is regrettable, reprehensible, back to work and better paying jobs. PLANT VOGTLE and offensive, but it diminishes the Yesterday, the Center for American (Mr. BARROW of Georgia asked and sanctity of military service and those Progress released a report showing how was given permission to address the who tirelessly and selflessly dedicate easy one step is. They found that in- House for 1 minute and to revise and themselves to it. creasing the minimum wage to $10.10 extend his remarks.) f would move about 3.5 million people off Mr. BARROW of Georgia. Mr. Speak- b 1515 of SNAP, simply because they wouldn’t er, I rise today in support of the De- need it. partment of Energy’s recent loan guar- VETERANS UNEMPLOYMENT We shouldn’t arbitrarily cut anti- antee for Plant Vogtle in Burke Coun- (Ms. DUCKWORTH asked and was poverty programs like SNAP. We must ty, Georgia. Plant Vogtle is the first given permission to address the House make commonsense changes like in- nuclear power plant built in the United

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:15 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MR7.086 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2246 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 6, 2014 States in almost 3 decades, and I am tion together to help build the beau- He served as Senior Advisor of the Youth proud to represent the district where tiful church that we have, he was there Convention of the General Baptist Convention our Nation’s nuclear renaissance has to support and grow that church. of Texas, Teacher of the Youth Department of begun. He, as well, was someone who en- the National Baptist Convention of America, Throughout my time in Congress, I joyed leadership in a variety of organi- Director of the Ushers and Nurses of the Inde- have supported the expanded use of nu- zations and was courageous enough to pendent General Association of Texas, mem- clear power as part of a comprehensive appoint the first female minister at the ber of the Evangelical Board of the General energy policy. Plant Vogtle will not Damascus Missionary Baptist Church, Baptist Convention of Texas, and President of only provide safe, reliable energy for Evangelist LaSandra Easter. Union Bible College in Houston. Georgians, but it will also create the I enjoyed, Mr. Speaker, my time with His crowning glory was completing his life kind of good-paying jobs that we need. Pastor Chaney and visiting him at his as Senior Pastor of Damascus Missionary The expansion of Plant Vogtle will last church commemoration—his anni- Baptist Church. During this time, he success- create 5,000 jobs at the height of con- versary and the church anniversary. It fully held the congregation together during the struction and 800 permanent jobs after was my pleasure to be with him to homeless years from May 25, 2003 through construction is complete. share in the glory of the celebration of September 2, 2007, while the church’s new The Federal Government’s guarantee his wonderful life. He has run a great home at its current location was being con- is expected to save Georgia electric race. He has finished the course. He has structed. customers nearly a quarter of a billion gone on to receive his great reward. Rev. Dr. Chaney also made history by ap- dollars in interest expense—a direct I ask this body to have a moment of pointing the first female minister at Damascus dollar-for-dollar savings for Georgia silence in his honor. Missionary Baptist Church, Evangelist customers, Georgia workers, and Geor- Thank you, Reverend Chaney, for LaSandra Easter. gia businesses. being a great Houstonian and a great Mr. Speaker, Rev. Dr. Chaney lived a con- This is exactly the sort of investment Texan and, yes, a great American. sequential life and made a difference. He has the Federal Government should be Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the late making. At virtually no risk to the Rev. Dr. Lafayette Fernandez Chaney, Sr., the run the great race; he has finished the course. Federal taxpayer, we save money for extraordinary leader who touched the lives of He has gone on to receive his great reward: Georgia taxpayers as they pay for the many through his educational and eccliastical a place in the Lord’s loving arms. infrastructure that will create good- endeavors. Under his leadership, Damascus I ask that a moment of silence be observed paying jobs that support the lifestyles Missionary Baptist Church in Houston experi- in memory of the Rev. Dr. Lafayette of virtually everyone else in the Geor- enced tremendous growth, both spiritually and Fernandez Chaney, Sr. gia economy. financially. The beloved Rev. Dr. Chaney was f I commend all of the stakeholders for requested to join our Lord on Friday, February PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION coming to this agreement, and I look 28, 2014 as he departed this life at 9:30am. THANK YOU forward to all of the good things that it He was 96 years old. (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given will lead to. Lafayette Fernandez Chaney, Sr., was born permission to address the House for 1 f March 27, 1917 in Waco, Texas to proud and loving parents, Adell and Tom W. Chaney. He minute.) HONORING REV. DR. LAFAYETTE was educated in the public schools of Waco Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise FERNANDEZ CHANEY, SR. and Le Vega Independent School District, today to applaud President Barack (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was graduating from Moore High School in Waco, Obama for signing the Presidential given permission to address the House Texas. proclamation recognizing March 2014 as for 1 minute.) Rev. Dr. Chaney received both his Bach- Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, elors of Arts and Bachelors of Divinity De- I would also like to give a special with great sympathy and sadness, I rise grees from Paul Quinn College. He received thanks to the 146 Members of Congress to pay tribute to the late Dr. Lafayette his Master of Arts Degree from Texas South- who signed onto the letter I authored Fernandez Chaney, Sr., the extraor- ern University and studied in the doctorate and sent to the President requesting dinary leader who touched the lives of program at Baylor University from 1968 to the issuance of this proclamation. many through his education and reli- 1975. In August 1982, he received his Doc- Finally, but more importantly, gious endeavors. torate Degree in Higher Education from Texas thank you to the colorectal cancer Under his leadership, Damascus Mis- Southern University. community who have given their time, sionary Baptist Church in Houston ex- Rev. Dr. Chaney taught mathematics and sweat, and tears to raise awareness perienced tremendous growth, both science at Moore High School in Waco, Texas about prevention and early detection. spiritually and financially. The beloved for twelve years and was principal of Oakwood Our efforts have not gone unnoticed. Rev. Dr. Chaney was requested to join Elementary School in Waco, Texas for eleven This month, the highest office in the our Lord on Friday, February 28, 2014; years. From 1972 to 1986, he taught mathe- land, the President of the United and he was 96 years old. matics and psychology at Waltrip Senior High States, brought national attention to He gained his bachelor of arts and his School in Houston. During the same period, our fight. bachelor of divinity from Paul Quinn, he was an adjunct professor of mathematics What better way to pay tribute by re- got a master of arts degree from Texas and psychology for Houston Community Col- membering those who have lost their Southern University, studied for his lege. battles to colon cancer, such as my doctorate at Baylor, and received his Reverend Dr. Chaney’s professional mem- late father, the honorable Congressman doctorate from Texas Southern Univer- berships and honors include: past president of Donald Payne, Sr., who I followed into sity. Waco Classroom Teachers Association, Waco Congress, who lost his battle with can- He was a teacher. He taught mathe- Administrators Association and the Central cer 2 years ago today. matics and science at Moore High Texas District Teachers Association. In 1965, This proclamation honors his mem- School. He taught it in Waco at the he was nominated for ‘‘Who’s Who’’ amongst ory and it honors those who are fight- Oakwood Elementary School. He professional men in Texas. He was a member ing the battle against colon cancer taught at Waltrip Senior High School. of the American Association of University Pro- today. He loved children. fessors, Phi Delta Kappa and Alpha Phi Alpha f He was someone who was a builder. Fraternities. He had professional memberships in a He was pastor of the following churches: Lit- MONEY AND POLITICS lot of educational associations. He was tle Tehuacana Baptist Church in rural Waco, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under pastor at a number of churches, but his Texas; Sweethome Baptist Church in Mexia, the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- greatest gift and his greatest cherished Texas; First Baptist Church in Thornton, uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from Mary- memory was the pastorship for 50 years Texas; Second Baptist Church in Itasca, land (Mr. SARBANES) is recognized for at Damascus Missionary Baptist Texas, Shiloh Baptist Church in Madisonville, 60 minutes as the designee of the mi- Church. Texas and served as Senior Pastor for 50 plus nority leader. Even when the church was without a years at Damascus Missionary Baptist Church Mr. SARBANES. Mr. Speaker, I rise home and he had to hold the congrega- in Houston, Texas. today to address the issue of money

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:15 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MR7.089 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2247 and politics. I address it knowing that nancial industry enjoys? The same an- Government by the People Act because many of my constituents and many swer applies. Look at how much influ- it is really designed to make sure that Americans across the country are in a ence is coming from the money that the voices of everyday citizens are as pretty bad mood about Washington, pours in from those industries. powerful as the voices of the Big about politics as usual, about Congress. When Americans feel in their gut Money campaign donors. They are angry because they feel like that somehow their voice isn’t being The first thing it does is to provide a their voice can’t be heard. They are heard and it is the interests of Big $25 tax credit, what we are calling the frustrated because they feel like some- Money that rules the roost around My Voice Tax Credit—a $25 refundable body else writes the rules, somebody here, there is a factual basis for that, tax credit—to any American who else makes the policy, and their opin- and it is something that we need to ad- makes a contribution to a congres- ions on issues don’t matter. dress. sional campaign in both of the 2 years A big part of the reason for that frus- of the election cycle. b 1530 tration and that anger is they look out Now, why did we do that? and they see these super-PACs and Whatever the priority is that Ameri- If you look at the numbers right now, other Big Money campaign donors and cans care about—whether it is jobs and you will see that a very small percent- PACs and special interests pouring the budget, whether it is health care age of Americans actually participates money into Washington, pouring and education, whether it is protecting in the funding of campaigns. The fund- money into our political system. our environment, whether it is reining ing is dominated by a small group that They feel like those are the folks in the influence of Wall Street and tends to be of the more wealthy citi- that call the shots here in Washington, making sure that important regula- zens in society, and ordinary Ameri- that when it comes time for us to make tions are in place—whatever the pri- cans out there are not getting into the public policy, too often the institution ority is that Americans want to see, role of helping to power campaigns on of Congress leans in the direction of the fact of the matter is that Big the funding side. We want to encourage the Big Money and the special interests Money gets in the way of those prior- them to do that. We want to say to and away from the priorities and the ities. It pours into campaigns; it pours those citizens who want to support a needs and the concerns and the de- into lobbying shops; and it stops often good candidate who is turning to them mands of everyday citizens. coming out of the gate these priorities and listening to their concerns: If you People are pretty smart. Americans that everyday Americans put at the are willing to put $15 or $20 or $25 be- are pretty smart. If they are feeling top of their lists. It is no wonder that hind that candidate who stands for the this way, there is probably a good rea- so many Americans are fed up. In fact, right thing, we will help you do that. son for it. When you do the research, when you talk to them, when you get We will provide this tax credit to make when you track the numbers, when you them to start talking about how they it a little bit easier for you to step up look at the amount of money that is really feel, the fact of the matter is and be a part of the solution. pouring in here, it is no wonder that that many are downright disgusted by So the My Voice Tax Credit does ex- Americans have become cynical and the influence that Big Money has on actly that. It gives a voice back to ev- angry and fed up and disillusioned. It is our politics and on our government. eryday citizens who feel right now like no wonder that the favorability rat- We have got figure out what to do their voices can’t be heard, like they ing—the approval rating of this insti- about this. If we want to reclaim some are not empowered to participate in tution is as low as it is. of the trust of the American people, if the system, to participate in the solu- Let’s look at some of those numbers. we want Americans to have confidence tion. That is why we created the My In the 2012 election cycle, Big Energy— that their government is actually Voice Tax Credit, and that is the first the big energy industry poured $140 working for them, we have got to ad- important element of the Government million into Congressional campaigns. dress this problem. The first step to by the People Act. That is in one election cycle. They any recovery is to recognize the prob- The second is that we want to make spent another $380 million on lobbying lem, and the fact of the matter is that sure that the voice of the everyday cit- expenditures here in the city of Wash- the institution of Congress is too de- izen can be loud enough to compete ington, here on Capitol Hill. pendent upon Big Money and special with the big money out there, so we Wall Street, they were at the top of interests. As a result, when it comes created something called the Freedom the list. Again, in one election cycle, in time to make public policy, it leans From Influence Matching Fund. This the 2012 election cycle, the financial in- away from the public’s interest and in would provide matching dollars that dustry contributed $660 million to Con- the direction of the special interests. would come in behind those grassroots gressional campaigns and spent an- So what can we do? donations and boost them up—amplify other $490 million—almost a half a bil- A month ago, joined by 128 original the voice of the grassroots—so that lion dollars—on lobbying up here on cosponsors, I introduced the Govern- now those everyday citizens can get Capitol Hill. ment by the People Act. This is a first the attention of candidates or of Mem- Sometimes, we ask ourselves—and I step. This will not cure all of the ills bers of Congress who might otherwise know my constituents ask me, and I that bedevil Congress and Washington, be inclined to go spend their time on K know Americans raise this from time and it is not waving a magic wand, but Street or on raising money from Big to time—how is it the case that an in- it is an important first step in Ameri- Money campaign donors. Now they dustry like the oil and gas industry in cans’ being able to say: We want to have an incentive to go do a house 2011 posted profits—the top five oil and take our government back from the party back in their districts and raise gas companies posted profits of $132 bil- special interests and Big Money. We small donations, knowing that those lion? want our government to work for us. matching funds will come in behind it, How is it that an industry like that The Government by the People Act is and they will be able to raise sufficient continues to get taxpayer subsidies premised on the idea that we have to dollars to run competitive campaigns. every year to the tune of $5 billion? put ordinary Americans—everyday So we combine those two elements to How are they able to preserve that citizens—at the center of the funding try to change the way campaigns are loophole when they are making all of campaigns and take that away from funded—the My Voice Tax Credit to those profits and they don’t need that the PACs and the special interests and promote those small donations, those taxpayer subsidy? How does that come the Big Money campaign donors. The grassroots donations, and the Freedom to pass? fact that we had so many cosponsors on From Influence Matching Funds to Well, I just read you the numbers. If this bill at the point of introduction, I come in behind it and amplify it so the you are pouring $140 million into cam- think, shows that Members of this in- voices of everyday people can actually paigns and you are spending another stitution are hearing from their con- be heard, can actually compete with $380 million on lobbying, you can keep stituents and understand the anger and the megaphone that Big Money has and those loopholes in place. frustration that is out there and recog- special interests have. That is what the Why can’t we close some of these nize that they need to do something Government by the People Act is de- loopholes that Wall Street and the fi- about it. Let me tell you about the signed to do—to empower everyday

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:15 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MR7.090 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2248 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 6, 2014 citizens to really have a voice again in ones who powered their campaigns in- terms of where these independent ex- their own democracy. stead of the special interests and Big penditures are coming from. I support The third piece is just as critical. Money being the ones to underwrite the DISCLOSE Act, which is sponsored Over the last two election cycles, their campaigns that that can begin to by my colleague, Representative CHRIS Americans have seen the spending by restore some confidence. It won’t VAN HOLLEN of Maryland, because super-PACs and by outside groups go change it overnight—it won’t cure all Americans deserve to know where this through the roof, and they have been the ills of this place—but it will begin big money comes from and who is turned off by it. They know that there to restore some confidence on the part spending it so they can make a judg- are good candidates who run for office of everyday citizens that their voices ment about whether that is fair and who make a strong case on issues that can actually be heard here, that when whether the people to whom that matter to the public but that they get the campaign is over and governing be- money is going ought to be rep- into those last 60 days—the home gins, this institution will continue to resenting them here in Washington. We stretch of a campaign—and suddenly a listen to them because they are the need that transparency and we need super-PAC comes in and pours money ones who helped to lift that candidate that disclosure. That is an important into negative advertising, and before up on his shoulders. reform. you know it that candidate’s voice is I want to come at it from another It is important also, I believe, to try wiped off the playing field. So we said angle for a moment. If you have a sys- to address the decisions of this Su- that, in that home stretch—in those 60 tem like this that allows a good, strong preme Court, in particular the Citizens days—we wanted to make sure, of a candidate who knows how to reach out United decision, which basically took candidate who chooses to participate in and network in his district to be com- the lid off of outside campaign spend- this system, who chooses to reach out petitive, you will see a different kind ing and expenditures by these super- to everyday citizens and lift their of person coming to Washington. Right PACs and other independent groups, voices up, that that candidate’s own now, more than half of the people who and has resulted in this flood of nega- voice would be able to stay in the mix, serve in Congress are millionaires. tive campaign commercials and adver- because that candidate’s voice rep- That is not surprising because, to run tising to come in in the final weeks and resents the voices of thousands of for office, you need a lot of money, and months of the campaign cycle. small donors and other supporters who you need to know a lot of people who 1545 have stepped up behind him. So, in the have a lot of money—that is the re- b last 60 days, candidates who choose to ality—but if you have a system where So we need to address that. participate in this system would get small donors and matching funds can There are proposals that have been the benefit of some additional dollars lift up a candidate and power his cam- introduced in this body for a constitu- to help them stay in the game, to help paign, you will get people running for tional amendment that would rein in keep their voices in the mix, up to Congress and being competitive who in the spending of these outside groups. I Election Day. the past would never have had a think we need to address that, too. There is evidence, Mr. Speaker, to chance. Those are important measures that we show that, of candidates who work I was recently in Maine or in New need to undertake. I also think it is hard to reach out and build relation- Hampshire, and I sat on a panel with a critically important that there be ships with their constituents, if they legislator from Maine. In Maine, they something that is part of the reform can get enough dollars in that final have a system that helps candidates agenda that has to do with empowering stage to stay in the game—to keep who reach out to the grassroots be able everyday citizens. their voices there, to keep representing to assemble the funds to be competi- If you think about it, disclosure and the interests of everyday citizens— tive. This legislator said, but for that putting limits on the spending of these then even if a super-PAC or some out- system, she would not be a member of outside groups and super PACs is about side group comes in and throws a lot of the Maine State Legislature because reining in the conduct and the behavior money at them, they can still prevail. she wouldn’t have been able to raise of the bad actors out there—the people That is the way it ought to be. Can- the dollars she needed to run for office who have kind of gone too far, but we didates who are doing the right thing— and represent the people in her dis- also have to do something to empower Members of Congress who are trying to trict, but because a system like that and lift up the good actors—everyday serve their constituents and lift up the existed, she is now in the Maine State citizens who just want to see their gov- voices of their constituents—ought to Legislature. ernment do the right thing and who be able to survive the process where I believe that we would see people have commonsense solutions and want some outside group is coming in and competing for Congress and succeeding the people they elect to Congress to re- trying to wipe them off the face of the and being elected who right now have flect that commonsense perspective. map. no way to access this place, and those That is why we need the Government So those are the three pieces of the are the kinds of people who represent by the People Act. It would create a Government by the People Act—the the broad American constituency. An- system that would empower everyday My Voice Tax Credit to encourage and other way to begin restoring people’s citizens. It would allow them to feel help everyday citizens participate on faith in this institution is if they look that their voice is being heard and that the funding side of campaigns, a Free- here and they say: Do you know what? they are not just standing back as ob- dom From Influence Matching Fund There is somebody who is a community servers watching the titans, the Big that will come in behind that and pro- activist in my district. There is some- Money players, the super PACs sort of vide matching dollars to amplify the body who volunteered at my church duking it out in the ring like two pro- voices of the grassroots and everyday who decided to get into politics, who fessional wrestlers, but that they can citizens, and then some extra dollars in decided to put his name in the ring. Be- participate. that final stretch for participating can- cause there is a system for funding Everyday citizens could step in the didates who suddenly face an attack campaigns now that combines small ring and say, You know what? My voice from a super-PAC or from some other donations with matching funds, that is just as important as the voice of outside group so that their voices and person was able to run and compete that big donor, and I demand to be the voices of the people they represent, and be elected. I think that that will heard. That is what that everyday cit- who have invested in them, can still be lift up many Americans and make izen is saying. They want their voice to heard. them believe that their voices actually be heard, but we have got to give them I have talked about why this is so make a difference here, that their a system that will allow for that. important in terms of changing the voices can be heard. We called this bill the Government perception that Americans have of I want to put this in another context by the People Act because when I, and Washington and Congress, the notion as well. There are many things that we others, listen to Americans across the that if everyday citizens feel that can do to try to address the influence country, we hear them saying, We are Members of Congress can continue to of Big Money in our politics. We need tired of a government that appears to represent them because they are the more disclosure and transparency in be of, by, and for the special interests

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:15 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MR7.091 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2249 and the Big Money. Put very simply, who announce their retirement and— adopt reforming the way campaigns are we want our government back. We sometimes within 24 hours—go to the funded as part of our own efforts. want it back. floor of the Senate or the House and Already, within the first 3 or 4 weeks The Government by the People Act is talk about the problem of money and since we introduced the bill, over an attempt to begin to change business politics and how corrosive it has be- 400,000 citizen cosponsors from across as usual and to create a system that come. Liberated finally from the cur- the country have signed petitions sup- will give government back to the peo- rent system by the fact that they have porting the Government by the People ple that it is supposed to represent. decided to move on, they are able to Act because they understand that this That is our only path back to rel- stand back and in a clear-eyed and can- reform is meaningful and will make a evancy, in the eyes of the general pub- did way talk about this problem of in- difference. lic. That is our only path back to re- fluence that comes from Big Money So I am optimistic that we can get storing a trust and confidence that we and special interests and what it is this done. We are not going to get it need as an institution in order to get doing to this place. done tomorrow. We are not going to things done, and let me tell you some- I want to read you a quote because I get it done next week. But with the op- thing: when it comes to relevancy and think this really goes right to the portunity to channel in a constructive trust and confidence, we are hanging heart of the matter. People are fed up way some of this anger and cynicism on by a thread right now. with the gridlock and dysfunction here. and frustration that the American peo- When you look at the polls and the We can connect a lot of that to this ple are feeling right now that their surveys in terms of what people think issue of money and politics. voice is not heard, if we have a vehicle about Washington, and they feel that Let me read you a quote from 1982: the priorities of this place have become to channel that and organize it into a When political action committees give strong momentum, then when the op- Big Money and special interests, in the money, they expect something in return portunity presents itself to actually minds of most Americans, our rel- other than good government. It is making it evancy is hanging by a thread. much more difficult to legislate. We may achieve this reform, I think we can do We need to do something. The Gov- reach a point where if everybody is buying it. ernment by the People Act is a reform something with PAC money, we can’t get I think that if we don’t do it, Ameri- that can begin to reclaim government anything done. cans will finally turn away completely and democracy and the political sys- Do you know who said that in 1982? from this place and say, You can’t help tem back for everyday citizens out Robert Dole, the minority leader at us any more. there that are so frustrated with what that time and a Republican Member of That is what is at stake here: the rel- is going on. the U.S. Senate. That was in 1982. evancy of this institution and the rel- So, Mr. Speaker, I am optimistic. I The influence of Big Money on our evancy of this, the people’s House, to am optimistic by nature. I think we politics and on our governing has me- the people, and until we address the can get this reform. When we intro- tastasized since then, but even then, on problem of the influence of Big Money duced the bill, we had 128 cosponsors at the front edge of this trend, Bob Dole over our system, we are not going to be the point of introduction. We have 140 could see what it would do to the insti- able to reclaim the confidence and the as of today. tution, and he was lamenting it. trust of the American people. I think Members of this body them- So a public that is upset about grid- lock and dysfunction of this place So, Mr. Speaker, as I close, I wanted selves are at a point where they want to tell the story of a person in my dis- to see something different. A lot of needs a solution that will address the influence Big Money has here. Because trict. A couple of years ago, he came to Members of Congress are exhausted by one of my house parties. He is a long- the current system. They wish they that will help, I think, change the whole way in which we operate. Other time supporter of mine. He came up to could raise money a different way. me after the House party was over and They wish they could run their cam- Members have made similar comments, as I mentioned a moment ago. said, Look, I would like to contribute paigns and fund their campaigns by $25 to your campaign. turning to the people they represent So, Mr. Speaker, as I said, I am opti- instead of having to chase the PAC mistic. I think we have a good piece of He said, I can’t do more than that. I money and the Big Money and the spe- legislation. I think it goes to the heart can’t afford more than that, but I cial interests all the time. and tries to address a lot of the cyni- would like to do it. I would be proud to There is something wrong with an cism that so many Americans have out do it. I just don’t know if it will make equation where people go into the vot- there that their voice can’t be heard. a difference. Will it matter? ing booth, they pull the lever for you I want to mention that we have at He was, I think, saying what many and send you to Washington to rep- this stage over 40 national organiza- Americans are saying, which is, Do our resent them, and the day you get to tions who have gotten behind this leg- voices count? Can we really compete Washington, you have to start rep- islation. This is a new development. We with the Big Money out there? Is any- resenting the Big Money and the spe- have had reform bills in the past—good body listening to us? cial interests because that is the only ones—but they didn’t have that kind of That is what he was saying to me. broad support from grassroots organi- way you can raise money to fund your If we can pass legislation like the zations across the country—civil rights campaign. Government by the People Act and cre- Let’s think about it in those terms. groups like the NAACP; environmental ate a new way of funding our campaign What happens to the franchise when groups like the Sierra Club and Green that puts everyday citizens in the mid- somebody gets here and they have to Peace; labor groups who have been out dle of the equation, make them the turn their back on the people who there trying to address the issues of ones to sort of solve this problem for elected them because they have got to working families, like CWA and others. us, and empower them, then I will be go raise the money from someplace Why are they coming to this? Be- able to say to constituents like that else? cause they figured out what the Amer- person who came up to me and was What if the place you went to power ican people have figured out. The good feeling marginalized by the current your campaigns was back to your con- things they want to see when it comes system, Not only are you relevant, not stituents—everyday citizens—because to the environment or to creating jobs only is your voice important, your you had a system that would match or to making sure people are treated voice is the most important part of the their small donations and be able to fairly in this society, all those good way we power campaigns in this coun- lift a candidate up and power them for- things are being thwarted by the influ- try. ward? That would change the way ence that Big Money has over the way things operate around here. this institution operates. That is the message we need to send. I invite people listening to this to go So they are coming to this fight now, That is the outreach we need to do. back through the CONGRESSIONAL saying, If we care about the environ- So we can move with this legislation RECORD and read the statements of ment, if we care about jobs, if we care from a system of politics, a democracy Members of the House and the Senate about economic justice, we have to that is too often of, by, and for the Big

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For exam- SAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF mulgation of rules and regulations, and to employ all powers granted to the ple, children with other speech and lan- THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. guage problems or developmental NO. 113–95) President by IEEPA as may be nec- essary to carry out the purposes of the delays are more likely to stutter; The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. order. All agencies of the United States Three, the makeup of the brain. An CRAMER) laid before the House the fol- Government are directed to take all ongoing research study by Dr. Anne lowing message from the President of appropriate measures within their au- Smith with the Purdue University the United States; which was read and, thority to carry out the provisions of Stuttering Project shows that people together with the accompanying pa- the order. who stutter seem to process speech and pers, referred to the Committee on For- I am enclosing a copy of the Execu- language differently than those who eign Affairs and ordered to be printed: tive Order I have issued. don’t; To the Congress of the United States: BARACK OBAMA. And four, lastly, family dynamics Pursuant to the International Emer- THE WHITE HOUSE, March 6, 2014. have an impact. High expectations and gency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. f fast-paced lifestyles can also con- 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), I hereby report b 1600 tribute to stuttering. that I have issued an Executive Order People who stutter are no different (the ‘‘order’’) declaring a national MARCH 6 FROM A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE from those who do not stutter. In fact, emergency with respect to the unusual studies by Dr. Ehud Yairi at the Uni- and extraordinary threat to the na- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under versity of Illinois show that people who tional security and foreign policy of the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- stutter are as intelligent and as well- the United States posed by the situa- uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from Texas adjusted as those who don’t. tion in Ukraine. (Mr. POE) is recognized for 60 minutes Contrary to what many people be- The order does not target the coun- as the designee of the majority leader. lieve, stuttering can be treated. I want Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, this try of Ukraine, but rather is aimed at to let anyone know out there who stut- is March 6, and I want to talk about persons—including persons who have ters or who has a child who stutters, March 6 in a historical perspective, his- asserted governmental authority in the much can be done. Crimean region without the authoriza- tory that is very important that Amer- Speech-language pathologists, thera- tion of the Government of Ukraine— icans know about. pists trained to help deal with speech who undermine democratic processes Yesterday, on the House floor, I issues like stuttering often work in and institutions in Ukraine; threaten talked about the things that are going schools, clinics, at universities, and in its peace, security, stability, sov- on in the Ukraine and compared Mr. private practice to help treat stut- ereignty, and territorial integrity; and Putin’s aggressive actions toward Eu- tering. contribute to the misappropriation of rope, similar to the actions of Adolf its assets. The order blocks the prop- Hitler and the Nazis. The most important thing, and many erty and interests in property and sus- Before I do that today, I would like experts agree: early intervention is pends entry into the United States of to yield some time to two of our Mem- key. The earlier we can identify stut- any person determined by the Sec- bers who have discussions on other tering in our children and get them the retary of the Treasury, in consultation issues. First, I would like to yield as help they need, the better chances we with the Secretary of State: much time as he wishes to consume on have at helping them to speak more ∑ to be responsible for or complicit a different issue to the gentleman from fluently. in, or to have engaged in, directly or Virginia (Mr. WOLF). If you stutter, or if a child or loved indirectly, any of the following: STUTTERING FOUNDATION one stutters, or if you even think they Æ actions or policies that undermine Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I want to might be stuttering, get help imme- democratic processes or institutions in thank the gentleman from Texas for diately. Ukraine; his courtesy. One of the best ways to help is by vis- Æ actions or policies that threaten Mr. Speaker, today I rise to discuss iting the Stuttering Foundation. The the peace, security, stability, sov- something very close to me. I want to foundation was started by Malcolm ereignty, or territorial integrity of talk about stuttering. I have been a Fraser more than 70 years ago. His Ukraine; or lifelong stutterer, and when I was book, called ‘‘Self-Therapy for the Æ misappropriation of state assets of young I experienced some very difficult Stutterer,’’ was originally published in Ukraine or of an economically signifi- times, but that is a story really for an- 1978, and still is one of the best books cant entity in Ukraine; other day. on stuttering available. ∑ to have asserted governmental au- More than 70 million people stutter. You can visit the foundation’s Web thority over any part or region of One in every 100 people in the world site at www.stutteringhelp.org. They Ukraine without the authorization of stutter. In the U.S., more than 3 mil- have lots of well-trusted, expert infor- the Government of Ukraine; lion Americans stutter. You probably mation available for free, including ∑ to be a leader of an entity that has, have a friend, a neighbor, a classmate, Malcolm Fraser’s book, as well as or whose members have, engaged in a coworker, or a family member who countless brochures and videos and any activity described above or of an stutters. Most people do. entity whose property and interests in About 5 percent of all children go other materials for parents and teach- property are blocked pursuant to the through a stuttering phase that lasts 6 ers. order; months or more. Some will recover by Unfortunately, there is no instant ∑ to have materially assisted, spon- late childhood, but one out of every 100 miracle cure for stuttering, no surgery, sored, or provided financial, material, children will be left with long-term no pills, no intensive weekend retreats. or technological support for, or goods stuttering. Stuttering takes time and effort and or services to or in support of, any ac- I would like to take this time to tell commitment to work through. tivity described above or any person you a little bit more about stuttering, Some people outgrow it. Some people whose property and interests in prop- what it is and how family members and respond well to years of therapy and erty are blocked pursuant to the order; friends can help. learn to speak fluently, with almost no or Stuttering is a disorder where the trace of difficulty. For many others, ∑ to be owned or controlled by, or to flow of speech is broken by repetition, stuttering becomes a lifelong struggle, have acted or purported to act for or on prolongations, or abnormal stoppages as it has for me.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:18 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MR7.094 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2251 For those of us who stutter, and for tator named Santa Anna. As history church that was 150 years old at the the millions of parents with children has shown, they all failed—except the time. It was a town called Bear. We who stutter, we all know stuttering be- Republic of Texas. know it now as San Antonio. comes more challenging for teenagers. That is what I would like to talk The place that they assembled them- Kids can be tough on classmates who about this evening, Mr. Speaker. What selves to fight off the invasion of the stutter and, for some, the teasing and happened in Texas was that the people dictator was the Alamo. the mocking can be too much. objected, people of all races, both This is an artist sketch of the way We must help people who stutter un- Tejanos—and Tejano is a uniquely the Alamo looked at the time that the derstand that there are many people Texan name; a Tejano is someone of 187 volunteers defended the place. who know firsthand how difficult it is Mexican or Spanish descent that is, or b 1615 for someone who stutters, and that was, born in what is now Texas—and help is available. the Anglos as well dissented, objected You will notice, Mr. Speaker, the flag We need to be patient, kind, under- to Santa Anna’s imperialistic dictator- that is flying over the Alamo was not standing, and attentive. We need to ship. what a lot of people think, the Lone know and show that we care. It started over a cannon. In October Star flag, which was the flag of the Re- If you stutter, let me just tell you of 1835, the Mexican government sent public of Texas, the flag of Texas now. something: Don’t give up. So much can some military over to the little town of It is the flag of 1824. It is very similar be done. Gonzalez, Texas, and demanded that to the Mexican flag. I thank the gentleman for giving me the colonists, the people there, give up But what the defenders had done was the time. their cannon, their arms, and they ob- remove the Mexican eagle and put the Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, as I jected. They refused to do it, and so number 1824. Why did they do that? Be- mentioned earlier, I believe history is there was a skirmish between the cause when they went into the Alamo, something that we should remember Mexican regulars and the colonists who what they were wanting—what they and talk about. lived in Gonzalez. were trying to do was reestablish a Today, is March 6. It probably Shots were fired on both sides. I constitutional government in Mexico, doesn’t mean much to a lot of folks in don’t know that anybody was really and they wanted the constitution of the United States, but to those of us hurt too bad. A couple of folks were 1824. That is why that flag flew over from the State of Texas, March 6 is an wounded. More importantly, the Mexi- the Alamo. important day. can military left, and they did not get The people who entered the Alamo I want to put it in context. There are the cannon, and thus started the Texas did so on February 23, 1826. They did so 3 important, very important days for War of Independence. before March 2, before the declaration those of us from Texas, March 2, March You may have heard of the flag, the of independence, because they knew 6, and April 21, and I will get to the sig- Come and Take It flag. The Texians, as that the invaders were coming under nificance in just a moment. they called themselves, painted a can- the direction of the president, the dic- Many, many years ago, parts of non on a white background and wrote tator, and the general, Santa Anna. Texas, Mexico, Central America, and underneath it, ‘‘Come and Take It,’’ It is interesting, these people who even South America, were controlled being defiant. were in the Alamo, they were all volun- by the European country of Spain. It In any event, that started the battle. teers, Mr. Speaker. They came from al- controlled all of that area. That started the Texas War of Inde- most every State in the United States The people of Mexico decided that pendence against a dictator, a person and 13 foreign countries, including they wanted to have their own inde- who had abolished, remember, the Con- Mexico; and I will just mention some of pendent country. It sounds familiar, stitution of the Republic of Mexico. the States that they came from. does it not? Santa Anna then decided he would They came from Alabama, Con- They rebelled against the Spanish, put down this rebellion, all of these re- necticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, and they formed the Republic of Mex- bellions that I talked about, and he Louisiana, Maryland, several from ico. They established a Constitution. It successfully did so in other parts of Massachusetts. They came from the was called the Constitution of 1824. Mexico, in those areas that I had men- State of Mississippi, Missouri, as far As sometimes happens with new de- tioned. Then he moves across the Rio away as New Hampshire, New Jersey, mocracies, the President takes over. Grande River with three different ar- several folks from New York, North His name was Santa Anna. Santa Anna, mies coming into Texas to put down Carolina, Ohio. when he took power legally, constitu- this so-called rebellion against his dic- A great number came from Pennsyl- tionally, under a democratic regime, tatorship. vania and, of course, South Carolina, did what some dictators, unfortu- So the first battles of Texas inde- even one from Rhode Island; and many, nately, still do. He abolished the gov- pendence were successful, in 1835, Octo- many came from the State of Ten- ernment. He abolished the Constitution ber of 1835, and that brought us into nessee. There were also native Texans of 1824. He created a centralist, author- 1836. in the Alamo, if you would refer to itarian government. Success was not the norm in 1836. On them as that; and they were the nine— But several areas, states, if you will, March 2, 1836, 54 Texans, including at least nine Tejanos that fell in the in Mexico dissented, objected, vocally Lorenzo De Zavala, Thomas Rusk, An- Alamo. There may have been more. We objected, even rebelled. Those areas of tonio Navarro, and that famous person, don’t know. There was also one from Mexico were Coahuila y Tejas, the Sam Houston, gathered not too far Vermont and several from Virginia. state of Coahuila and Texas; Durango; from San Antonio in a place called They were also from foreign coun- Jalisco; Nuevo Leon; Queretaro; San Washington-on-the-Brazos, declared tries, Denmark, several from England, Luis Potosi; Tamaulipas; Yucatan; their independence from Mexico, wrote Ireland, Germany, Scotland, Wales, Zacatecas; and a couple of others. a constitution, declaration of inde- France, and some other countries as Most of those areas, those states did pendence, rather, very similar to the well. nothing more than just object, dissent, American Declaration of Independence. Mr. Speaker, I will now place into ECORD a list of the defenders who and quickly Santa Anna moved in to It was signed by all of them on March the R fell at the Alamo and the States or quell any disruption or disturbances. 2, 1836. But there were three of those areas Turned out March 2 also happens to countries that they were from. that actually formed their own repub- be the birthday of Sam Houston. Imag- THE DEFENDERS OF THE ALAMO lics, if you will. There was the Republic ine that. That is the first important 1) Buchanan, James, Alabama; 2) of the Rio Grande, the Republic of the date. Fishbaugh, William, Alabama; 3) Fuqua, Yucatan, and the Republic of Texas. Meanwhile, assembled down the road Galba, Alabama; 4) White, Isaac, Alabama; 5) Baker, Isaac G., Arkansas; 6) Thompson, Santa Anna quickly, of course, from Texas, declaring independence at Jesse G., Arkansas; 7) Warnell, Henry, Ar- moved to stop these new countries, if Washington-on-the-Brazos, were a kansas; 8) Jennings, Gordon C., Connecticut; you will, areas, that were seeking inde- group of volunteers. They were all to- 9) Grimes, Albert (Alfred) Calvin, Georgia; pendence from this totalitarian dic- gether in this old, beat-up Spanish 10) Melton, Eliel, Georgia; 11) Shied, Manson,

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Spain, Tennessee; imperialistic dictator, and get Texas Wills, William, Georgia; 14) Lindley, Jona- 115) Summers, William E., Tennessee; 116) independence. than L., Illinois; 15) Bailey, Peter James III, Taylor, Edward, Tennessee; 117) Taylor, He sent his best friend, who also Kentucky; 16) Bowie, James, Kentucky; 17) George, Tennessee; 118) Taylor, James, Ten- came from South Carolina, Jim Cloud, Daniel William, Kentucky; 18) Darst, nessee; 119) Taylor, William, Tennessee; 120) Jacob C., Kentucky; 19) Davis John, Ken- Walker, Asa, Tennessee; 121) Walker, Jacob, Bonham, out as a scout, along with tucky; 20) Fauntleroy, William H., Ken- Tennessee. others—Juan Seguin was one—trying tucky. 122) Abamillo, Juan, Texas; 123) Badillo, to get folks to come to help out at the 21) Gaston, John E., Kentucky; 22) Harris, Juan Antonio, Texas; 124) Espalier, Carlos, Alamo. John, Kentucky; 23) Jackson, William Dan- Texas; 125) Esparza, Gregorio (Jose Maria), Unfortunately, only one small town iel, Kentucky; 24) Jameson, Green B., Ken- Texas; 126) Fuentes, Antonio, Texas; 127) Ji- responded in the affirmative, and that tucky; 25) Kellogg, John Benjamin, Ken- menez, Damacio, Texas; 128) King, William was Gonzales, Texas, where it all tucky; 26) Kent, Andrew, Kentucky; 27) Phillip, Texas; 129) Lewis, William Irvine, Rutherford, Joseph, Kentucky; 28) Thomas, began. There were 32 volunteers from Texas; 130) Lightfoot, William J., Texas; 131) Gonzalez, all men—young men—pri- B. Archer M., Kentucky; 29) Washington, Jo- Losoya, Jose Toribio, Texas; 132) Nava, An- seph G., Kentucky; 30) Despallier, Charles, dres, Texas; 133) Perry, Richardson, Texas; marily the entire population of Louisiana; 31) Kerr, Joseph, Louisiana; 32) 134) Andross, Miles Deforest, Vermont; 135) Gonzales, Texas, marched from Gon- Ryan, Isaac, Louisiana; 33) Garrand, James Allen, Robert, Virginia; 136) Baugh, John J., zalez to the Alamo. They were the only W., Louisiana; 34) Smith, Charles S., Mary- Virginia; 137) Carey, William R., Virginia; reinforcements that were there. land; 35) Flanders, John, Mass.; 36) Howell, 138) Garnett, William, Virginia; 139) Good- Now, if you would, Mr. Speaker, William D., Mass.; 37) Linn, William, Mass.; rich, John Camp, Virginia; 140) Herndon, think about frontier life, the harsh 38) Pollard, Amos. Mass. Patrick Henry, Virginia; 141) Kenny, James, 39) Clark, M.B., Mississippi; 40) Millsaps, frontier where the male population— Virginia; 142) Main, George Washington, Vir- Isaac, Mississippi; 41) Moore, Willis A., Mis- basically the entire male population of ginia; 143) Malone, William T., Virginia; 144) sissippi; 42) Pagan, George, Mississippi; 43) Mitchasson, Edward F., Virginia; 145) Moore, a small town leaves. They headed to Parker, Christopher Adams, Mississippi; 44) Robert B., Virginia; 146) Northcross, James, the Alamo where they figured that Baker, William Charles M., Missouri; 45) Virginia. they were not going to be able to re- Butler, George D., Missouri; 46) Clark, 147) Zanco, Charles, Denmark; 148) Blazeby, turn. Charles Henry, Missouri; 47) Cottle, George William, England; 149) Bourne, Daniel, Eng- The ones that were left were those Washington, Missouri; 48) Day, Jerry C., Mis- land; 150) Brown, George, England; 151) souri; 49) Tumlinson, George W., Missouri; strong-willed frontier women and their Dennison, Stephen (or Ireland), England; 152) 50) Cochran, Robert E., New Hampshire; 51) children, who later had to forge their Dimpkins, James R., England; 153) Gwynne, Stockton, Richard Lucius, New Jersey; 52) own history, absent their spouses—re- James C., England; 154) Hersee William Dan- Cunningham, Robert W., New York; 53) iel, England; 155) Nowlan, James, England; markable women, remarkable men who Dewall, Lewis, New York; 54) Evans, Samuel 156) Sewell, Marcus L., England; 157) Starr, went to the Alamo. B., New York; 55) Forsyth, John Hubbard, Richard, England; 158) Stewart, James E., It is said, in history, that when these New York; 56) Jones, John, New York; 57) England; 159) Waters, Thomas, England; 160) 32 defenders showed up at the Alamo, Tylee, James, New York. Wolfe, Anthony (Avram), England; 161) 58) Autry, Micajah, North Carolina; 59) Travis looked down and said to his Wolfe, son age 12, England; 162) Wolfe, son Floyd, Dolphin Ward, North Carolina; 60) friend: They came here to die. age 11, England. Parks, William, North Carolina; 61) Now, William Barret Travis, in his 163) Burns, Samuel E., Ireland; 164) Duvalt, Scurlock, Mial, North Carolina; 62) Smith, plea for help to go and fight for liberty, Andrew, Ireland; 165) Evans, Robert, Ireland; Joshua G., North Carolina; 63) Thomson, independence—as I told you, most of 166) Hawkins, Joseph M., Ireland; 167) Jack- John W., North Carolina; 64) Wright, Clai- son, Thomas, Ireland; 168) McGee, James, the folks did not go. They were there borne, North Carolina; 65) Harrison, William Ireland; 169) Rusk, Jackson J., Ireland; 170) already, the ones that were going to B., Ohio; 66) Holland, Tapely, Ohio; 67) Rusk, Jackson J., Ireland; 171) Ward, Wil- fight. He sent out many dispatches, Musselman, Robert, Ohio; 68) Rose, James liam B., Ireland; 172) Courtman, Henry, Ger- and he sent a letter asking the people M., Ohio; 69) Ballentine, John J., Pennsyl- many; 173) Thomas, Henry, Germany; 174) vania; 70) Brown, James Murry, Pennsyl- to go to the Alamo. Ballentine, Richard W., Scotland; 175) vania; 71) Cain (Cane), John, Pennsylvania; I have a copy of that letter, and I McGregor, John, Scotland; Robinson, Isaac, 72) Crossman, Robert, Pennsylvania; 73) have another copy on my wall in my Scotland; 177) Wilson, David L., Scotland; Cummings, David P., Pennsylvania; 74) office. I have had that since the days I 178) Johnson, Lewis, Wales; 179) Brown, Rob- Hannum, James, Pennsylvania; 75) Holloway, was a prosecutor and a judge in Texas, ert, France. Samuel, Pennsylvania; 76) Johnson, William, 180) Day, Freeman H.K.; 181) Garvin, John and many other Members from Texas Pennsylvania; 77) Kimble (Kimbell), George E.; 182) George, James; 183) McCafferty, Ed- have what I think is the most pas- C., Pennsylvania; 78) McDowell, William, ward; 184) Mitchell, William T.; 185) Mitchell, sionate plea for liberty written by any- Pennsylvania; 79) Reynolds, John Purdy, Napoleon B.; 186) Roberts, Thomas H.; 187) Pennsylvania; 80) Thurston, John M., Penn- body anywhere in the world. Smith, William H.; 188) Sutherland, William sylvania; 81) Williamson, Hiram James, So you see the surroundings, 186 men Depriest; 189) White, Robert; 190) John (last Pennsylvania; 82) Wilson, John, Pennsyl- surrounded by thousands of other en- name unknown). vania. emies, military. Here is what he said in 83) Martin, Albert, Rhode Island; 84) As I mentioned, they were all volun- that letter, Mr. Speaker. It is dated Bonham, James Butler, South Carolina; 85) teers. They did not look like an army. February 24, 1836, at the Alamo. Crawford, Lemuel, South Carolina; 86) They were everything from lawyers, To all the people of Texas, fellow citizens, Neggan, George, South Carolina; 87) Nelson, doctors, shopkeepers, frontiersmen, ad- and compatriots, I am besieged with 1,000 or Edward, South Carolina; 88) Nelson, George, venturers, people who had served in more of the enemy under Santa Anna. I have South Carolina; 89) Simmons, Cleveland sustained a continuous bombardment and Kinloch, South Carolina; 90) Travis, William other armies. They were all, though, cannon fire for over 24 hours, but I have not Barret, South Carolina; 91) Bayliss, Joseph, freedom fighters who volunteered to go into the Alamo on February 23. lost a man. Tennessee; 92) Blair, John, Tennessee; 93) The enemy has demanded surrender at its Blair, Samuel C., Tennessee; 94) Bowman, Commanding the Alamo was my fa- discretion. Otherwise, the fort will be put to Jesse B., Tennessee; 95) Campbell, James vorite person in all of history, William the sword. I have answered that demand with (Robert), Tennessee; 96) Crockett, David, Barret Travis. William Barret Travis a cannon shot, and the flag still waves Tennessee; 97) Daymon, Squire, Tennessee; was a lawyer. That is one reason I like proudly over the wall. I shall never sur- 98) Dearduff, William, Tennessee; 99) Dickin- him. I am a lawyer. But he was a 27- render. I shall never retreat. I call upon you son, Almeron, Tennessee; 100) Dillard, John in the name of liberty, patriotism, and ev- Henry, Tennessee; 101) Ewing, James L., Ten- year-old individual, first born in South Carolina, raised in Alabama, and found erything dear to our character to come to nessee; 102) Garrett, James Girard, Ten- my aid with all dispatch. nessee. his way to Texas; and he was a revolu- If this call is neglected, I am determined to 103) Harrison, Andrew Jackson, Tennessee; tionary. He wanted independence for sustain myself for as long as possible and die 104) Haskell, Charles, M., Tennessee; 105) the State of Texas—or the Republic of like a soldier that never forgets what is due Hays, John M., Tennessee; 106) Marshall, Texas. his honor and that of his country. William, Tennessee; 107) McCoy, Jesse, Ten- He took command of the Alamo, and Victory or death, William Barret Travis, nessee; 108) McKinney, Robert, Tennessee; commander of the Alamo. 109) Miller, Thomas R., Tennessee; 110) Mills, he sent out ‘‘scouts’’—would be the William, Tennessee; 111) Nelson, Andrew M., term—asking that people who lived in We all know what happened later. He Tennessee; 112) Robertson, James Waters, the area come to the Alamo and help and his fellow freedom fighters were Tennessee; 113) Smith, Andrew H., Ten- defend the Alamo, fight against this killed. Some historians say that before

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:07 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR7.065 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2253 it was impossible to leave the Alamo, quarter to anyone unless they surren- and clever, once again, as I have men- William Barret Travis brought the dered at a certain time. tioned, his Tejanos, of course, were whole group—garrison, 186 volunteers, They did not surrender. None of the fighting for Texas’ independence. They drew a line in the sand and said: if you men in the Alamo were given any quar- were pushing for Texas’ independence are with me, cross the line. ter. They were all killed. Santa Anna against the dictator Santa Anna. But Everybody crossed. They had the op- then continued his march through they weren’t wearing uniforms, not portunity to leave, but they did not. Texas. like the Mexican Army. They wore After 13 days of glory, if you will, at Remember, if you will, Mr. Speaker, whatever they had. They looked pretty the Alamo, Travis and his men sac- he had already established his domain rough and pretty tough. rificed their lives on the altar of free- militarily over other peoples in Mexico So Sam Houston, to make sure that dom. March 6, 1836, that is why I men- that had the desire to object to his dic- the Tejanos weren’t mistaken for tion March 6, because today is March 6. tatorship and suppressed them mili- Santa Anna’s army, he had all of them It is an anniversary of those people tarily. put a playing card in their hatband. In who gave up their lives willingly to Now, he had moved that experienced those days, playing cards weren’t little fight for freedom, similar to the his- army into Texas, one at the Alamo, like we have today; they were big. So tory of the United States. and was moving towards Sam Houston, they would stick a playing card in You know, America took 7 years to who was moving his army toward the their hatbands so they could be recog- gain independence from the British. eastern part of Texas, toward the nized. They lost a lot of lives, men and United States. That time in history is His cavalry protected the flanks. The women, during that. It seems as called the ‘‘Runaway Scrape.’’ Texas Army marched in one long col- though freedom always has a cost. The colonists, everybody between umn. They didn’t have enough for two Good things always do. Important San Antonio and the American/Texas columns. They marched down and in 18 things always do. border, was moving east. They were minutes defeated Santa Anna’s army, caught them by surprise, and captured You see, some people in history have leaving their property. It was being almost all of them. In fact, they cap- down in their soul, Mr. Speaker, that burned. They left in what is called the tured more than were in Sam Hous- living free is more important than any- Runaway Scrape, not only the volun- ton’s army. Casualties on the part of thing, including their own lives; and if teer army, but the families as well. the Texans were minor. Sam Houston they can’t live as free people, they will So Sam Houston kept moving toward was wounded in the leg. And the rest, fight and give up their lives in ex- the east. He did not pitch a battle right they say, was Texas history. It was change for that belief. Those are re- away. He formed the army, as I said, American. markable people who have done that all volunteers. Juan Seguin and his Texas quickly declared and set up its throughout history all over the world. band of scouts, cavalry, if you will, had own government and claimed a lot of But today, we remember those 186 de- ended up joining Sam Houston. Texas. Things have changed. When fenders of the Alamo, people like Wil- And then, in April 1836, on the plains Texas became a country in 1836, here is liam Barret Travis, Davy Crockett of San Jacinto—most Americans don’t a map of what they claimed was Texas. from Tennessee, Jim Bowie from Lou- even know where that is—but it is I won’t make any editorial comments isiana, the 11 Tejanos that I have men- down there near Houston, Texas. You about whether we think that still tioned, because they were willing to do probably have heard of that place. should be Texas or not, Mr. Speaker, that. In the marsh, in the swamp, these but, anyway, you see what is now mod- Travis said, in the last letter that he same type of individuals who were at ern-day Texas over here. But Texas sent from the Alamo, that victory will the Alamo were in Sam Houston’s claimed part of New Mexico, part of Ar- be worse for Santa Anna than defeat army. It was a little larger, almost 600, izona, all of Oklahoma, Colorado, and because of the losses. It turns out that and these were individuals of all races. up to Wyoming. And you may ask: was true. He was able to delay Santa They were people from the United Well, how did you lose that land? Well, Anna’s march into Texas while a Texas States, foreign countries, from Mexico, when Texas became part of the Union, Army was being built, surrounded by Tejanos; and they finally decided, on Texas sold that to the Federal Govern- their commander, General Sam Hous- April 20, that they were going to stop ment to pay off its debts for the war. ton, which I will get to in a minute. where they were on the plains of San So, anyway, that is the way Texas Jim Bonham is another person of in- Jacinto in the marsh and pitch a bat- used to look. It doesn’t look like that terest, I think. He was the scout, along tle. anymore. We have no plans to retake with Juan Seguin, who went out to b 1630 this territory, Mr. Speaker. I just send the word: come to the Alamo for thought I would mention it. Anyway, help. Now, the plan was to have the battle that was the Republic of Texas. And As legend says, when he got to Wash- held April 22. What had happened was Texas was an independent country for 9 ington-on-the-Brazos, where the Texas Santa Anna had already caught up years. Some say we should have stayed Republic was being formed, on March 2, with them. He had pitched his tents, he an independent country. I don’t know 1836, drafting the declaration of inde- had his thousand or so soldiers. He had about that. pendence, he asked for those men there two other armies still in Texas moving Texas wanted to join the Union. Fi- to come to their Alamo. in to reinforce him, and everyone ex- nally, after several votes, Texas got They refused to do it. They said pected this battle to take place on into the Union. After one Louisiana forming a government was more impor- April 22. Senator switched his vote, Texas joined tant than going to the Alamo. Bottom But history and war determines when the Union and became part of the line, they didn’t go. battles are to take place. Sam Houston United States. Because of the fact that So he gets on his horse, and he starts talked to his commanders. They de- Texas was a republic, Texas can divide to ride back to the Alamo. The men cided it was time on April 21 to do bat- into five States. I don’t see that hap- there at Washington-on-the-Brazos tle. Now, history has always shown pening, not like California, who is tried to stop him: What are you doing? that battles take place at dawn. They thinking about it. I don’t think that is You will be killed. still do. Well, these Texans they didn’t going to happen in Texas. Texas flies And he said: My friends have the get around to it until the afternoon on the Texas flag even with the American right to know that no one is coming. April 21. And they decided that they flag because Texas was a republic. I don’t know if that happened or not. would just attack the Mexican Army, I think Texans still have that inde- Some historians say it did. It just Santa Anna, who was not prepared for pendent spirit that our ancestors had. shows you the type of people that they an attack. And sure enough, in the Things are different in Texas. It is a were at the Alamo. middle of the afternoon, this out- whole different country, and the reason So after 13 days, Santa Anna did numbered Texas Army attacked Santa is because our history is different. The what he said he was going to do. He Anna’s army. reason, Mr. Speaker, is because the flew the red flag, blew the bugles. It The battle lasted 18 minutes. Some- people of Texas of all races, back- was said that they would not offer any thing that I thought was quite unique grounds, and religions still have that

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Like a statue on his pinto rides a cowboy all and promote minority ownership of insured That is why historically I think that alone. financial institutions; to the Committee on we appreciate those people who want He sees the cattle grazin’ where a century Financial Services. independence. We appreciate people before, 4913. A letter from the Director, Regu- who want liberty. Right now, it is Santa Anna’s guns were blazin’ and the can- latory Management Division, Environmental those folks in Ukraine trying to keep nons used to roar. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- out some dictator—I call him a dic- His eyes turn a little misty, and his heart be- cy’s final rule — Alkyl Alcohol Alkoxylate tator—President Putin of Russia. gins to glow, Phosphate and Sulfate Derivatives; Exemp- So, Mr. Speaker, we celebrate today And he takes his hat off slowly to those men tion from the Requirement of a Tolerance and honor today, March 6, because it is of the Alamo, [EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0862; FRL-9906-24] re- one of those three important days: To the 13 days of glory at the siege of Alamo. ceived February 20, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. March 2, Texas’ independence; March 6, And, Mr. Speaker, that’s just the way 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 1836, the Alamo failed, we remember it is. I yield back. 4914. A letter from the Director, Regu- those people; and then April 21, 1836, is latory Management Division, Environmental when Texas actually got independent f Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- and started its quest into being an LEAVE OF ABSENCE cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation independent entity. of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Okla- In closing, I would like to read the By unanimous consent, leave of ab- homa; Regional Haze and Interstate Trans- lyrics of a song that Marty Robbins sence was granted to: port Affecting Visibility State Implementa- wrote a long time ago. Mr. Speaker, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas (at the re- tions Plan Revisions; Withdrawal of Federal you are old enough to maybe even have quest of Ms. PELOSI) for today on ac- Implementation Plan for American Electric heard of this song, but Marty Robbins count of official business in the dis- Power/Public Service Company of Oklahoma wrote it in honor of the people at the trict. [EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0227; FRL-9906-81-OAR] received February 20, 2014, pursuant to 5 Alamo. It goes like this. It says: f U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- In the southern part of Texas in the town of ADJOURNMENT ergy and Commerce. San Antone, 4915. A letter from the Director, Regu- There’s a fortress all in ruin and the weeds Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I latory Management Division, Environmental have overgrown. move that the House do now adjourn. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- You may look in vain for crosses and you’ll The motion was agreed to; accord- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation never see a one, ingly (at 4 o’clock and 39 minutes of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Okla- But sometime between the setting and the p.m.), under its previous order, the homa; Regional Haze and Interstate Trans- rising of the sun, House adjourned until Monday, March port Affecting Visibility; State Implementa- You can hear a ghostly bugle as men go 10, 2014, at 2 p.m. tion Plan Revisions; Revised BART Deter- marching by; mination for American Electric Power/Pub- You can hear them as they answer to that f lic Service Company of Oklahoma North- roll call in the sky: EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, eastern Power Station Units 3 and 4 [EPA- Colonel Travis, Davy Crockett, and 180 more; ETC. R06-OAR-2013-0227; FRL-9906-93-Region 6] re- Captain Dickinson, Jim Bowie, stand present ceived February 20, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and accounted for. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Back in 1836, Sam Houston said to Travis: communications were taken from the Commerce. ‘‘Get some volunteers and go fortify Speaker’s table and referred as follows: 4916. A letter from the Director, Regu- the Alamo.’’ latory Management Division, Environmental Well, the men came from Texas and from old 4907. A letter from the Director, Defense Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Tennessee and a lot of other places. Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation They joined up with Travis just to fight for partment of Defense, transmitting the De- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Vir- the right to be free. partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- ginia; Prevention of Significant Deteriora- Indian scouts with squirrel guns, men with quisition Regulation Supplement: Enhance- tion and Nonattainment New Source Review; muzzle loaders, ment of Contractor Employee Whistleblower Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [EPA-R03- Stood together heel and toe to defend the Protections (DFARS Case 2013-D010) (RIN: OAR-2011-0927; FRL-9906-67-Region 3] re- Alamo. 0750-AH97) received February 25, 2014, pursu- ‘‘You may never see your loved ones,’’ Travis ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ceived February 20, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. told them that day. on Armed Services. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and ‘‘Those who want to can leave now, those 4908. A letter from the Director, Defense Commerce. who fight to the death, let ’em stay.’’ Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- 4917. A letter from the Director, Regu- So in the sand he drew a line with his army partment of Defense, transmitting the De- latory Management Division, Environmental sabre, partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Out of 185, not a soldier crossed the line. quisition Regulation Supplement: Acquisi- cy’s final rule — GS-omega/kappa-Hxtx- With his banners a-dancin’ in the dawn’s tions in Support of Operations in Afghani- Hv1a; Exemption from the Requirement of a golden light, stan (DFARS Case 2013-D009) (RIN: 0750- Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0389; FRL-9904- Santa Anna came prancin’ on a horse that AH98) received February 25, 2014, pursuant to 92] received February 20, 2014, pursuant to 5 was black as the night. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- He sent an officer to tell Travis to surrender. Armed Services. ergy and Commerce. Travis answered with a shell and a rousin’ 4909. A letter from the Director, Defense 4918. A letter from the Director, Regu- yell. Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- latory Management Division, Environmental Santa Anna turned scarlet: play Deguello, he partment of Defense, transmitting the De- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- roared. partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- cy’s final rule — N-(n-octyl)-2-pyrrolidone; ‘‘I will show them no quarter, every one will quisition Regulation Supplement; Disclosure Exemption from the Requirement of a Toler- be put to our sword.’’ to Litigation Support Contractors (DFARS ance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0093; FRL-9906-17] 185 holding back 5,000. Case 2012-D029) (RIN: 0750-AH54) received received February 20, 2014, pursuant to 5 Five days, 6 days, 8 days, 10; Travis kept February 25, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- holding again and again. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed ergy and Commerce. Then Travis sent for replacements for his Services. 4919. A letter from the Director, Regu- wounded and lame, 4910. A letter from the Chairman and Presi- latory Management Division, Environmental But the troops that were comin’, never came, dent, Export-Import Bank, transmitting a Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- never came, never came. report on transactions involving U.S. exports cy’s final rule — Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tol- So twice Santa Anna charged and then blew to Mexico pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of the erances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0775 and EPA-HQ- recall. Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended; OPP-2013-0008; FRL-9905-87] received Feb- But on that fatal third time, Santa Anna to the Committee on Financial Services. ruary 20, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. breached the wall and he killed them 4911. A letter from the Chairman and Presi- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and one and all. dent, Export-Import Bank, transmitting a Commerce.

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4920. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- H.R. 4157. A bill to protect the information ALLARD, Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. VARGAS, ment of Commerce, transmitting the Depart- of livestock producers, and for other pur- Ms. ESTY, Mr. ENYART, and Mr. ment’s report on Foreign Policy-Based Ex- poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- DELANEY): port Controls for 2014; to the Committee on merce, and in addition to the Committees on H.R. 4162. A bill to establish a Financing Foreign Affairs. Transportation and Infrastructure, Agri- Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program in 4921. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, culture, and Science, Space, and Technology, the Department of Energy to provide finan- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, for a period to be subsequently determined cial assistance to promote energy efficiency transmitting a report including matters re- by the Speaker, in each case for consider- and onsite renewable technologies in manu- lating to the interdiction of aircraft engaged ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- facturing and industrial facilities; to the in illicit drug trafficking; to the Committee risdiction of the committee concerned. Committee on Energy and Commerce. on Foreign Affairs. By Mr. ROSKAM (for himself, Mr. JOR- By Mr. SMITH of Washington (for him- 4922. A letter from the Acting Commis- DAN, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. MULVANEY, self, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. KILMER, Mr. RAN- sioner, Social Security Administration, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. RICE of South GEL, Mr. BERA of California, Mr. BLU- transmitting the Administration’s Agency Carolina, Mr. STUTZMAN, Mr. YOHO, MENAUER, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. CONNOLLY, Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2014-2018; to Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. FLEMING, Mr. Mr. COOPER, Mr. COURTNEY, Mrs. the Committee on Oversight and Govern- GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. GOWDY, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. DELANEY, ment Reform. LUMMIS, Mrs. BLACK, Mrs. BLACK- Ms. DELBENE, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. GAR- 4923. A letter from the Director of Legisla- BURN, Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. KELLY of CIA, Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. HECK of tive Affairs, Office of the Director of Na- Pennsylvania, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. Washington, Mr. KIND, Ms. KUSTER, tional Intelligence, transmitting a Congres- LANCE, Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. LAR- sional Notification: Integrated Mission Man- Mr. MCHENRY, Mrs. NOEM, Mr. SON of Connecticut, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. agement Committee and the National Intel- RIBBLE, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY ligence Management Council; to the Com- ROONEY, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. WALBERG, of New York, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New mittee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, Mr. York, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. MEEKS, 4924. A letter from the Director of Legisla- SOUTHERLAND, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. MORAN, Mr. MURPHY of Florida, tive Affairs, Office of the Director of Na- Mr. HARRIS, Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER, Mr. NEAL, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. OWENS, tional Intelligence, transmitting a Congres- Mr. MESSER, Mr. DUNCAN of South Mr. POLIS, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. RICH- sional Notification: Appointment of National Carolina, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illi- MOND, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. SCHRADER, Intelligence Managers for Europe/Eurasia nois, Mr. BYRNE, and Ms. JENKINS): Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Ms. SINEMA, and Africa; to the Committee on Intelligence H.R. 4158. A bill to establish the Office of Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. (Permanent Select). the Special Inspector General for Monitoring HIMES, and Ms. ESTY): the Affordable Care Act, and for other pur- H.R. 4163. A bill to extend the trade adjust- f poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- ment assistance program, and for other pur- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON merce, and in addition to the Committees on poses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Natural Resources, Education and the Work- By Mr. HURT (for himself and Ms. SE- force, Ways and Means, Oversight and Gov- WELL of Alabama): Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of ernment Reform, House Administration, the H.R. 4164. A bill to exempt smaller public committees were delivered to the Clerk Judiciary, Rules, and Appropriations, for a companies from requirements relating to the for printing and reference to the proper period to be subsequently determined by the use of Extensible Business Reporting Lan- calendar, as follows: Speaker, in each case for consideration of guage for periodic reporting to the Securi- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- ties and Exchange Commission, and for other Mr. SHUSTER: Committee on Transpor- tion of the committee concerned. purposes; to the Committee on Financial tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 311. A bill to By Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Services. direct the Administrator of the Environ- Texas (for herself, Mr. GEORGE MIL- By Mr. FRANKS of Arizona (for him- mental Protection Agency to change the LER of California, Mr. HOYER, Ms. self, Mr. COSTA, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. POE Spill Prevention, Control, and Counter- LOFGREN, Mr. LIPINSKI, Ms. EDWARDS, of Texas, and Mr. GOSAR): measure rule with respect to certain farms H.R. 4165. A bill to protect crime victims’ Ms. WILSON of Florida, Ms. BONAMICI, (Rept. 113–375). Referred to the Committee of rights; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. the Whole House on the state of the Union. By Mr. THOMPSON of California: MAFFEI, Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. KENNEDY, H.R. 4166. A bill to transfer recreational f Mr. PETERS of California, Mr. KIL- management authority for Lake Berryessa MER, Mr. BERA of California, Ms. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS in the State of California from the Bureau of ESTY, Mr. VEASEY, Ms. BROWNLEY of Reclamation to the Bureau of Land Manage- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public California, Mr. TAKANO, and Ms. ment, and for other purposes; to the Com- bills and resolutions of the following KELLY of Illinois): mittee on Natural Resources. H.R. 4159. A bill to provide for investment titles were introduced and severally re- By Mr. BARR: ferred, as follows: in innovation through research and develop- H.R. 4167. A bill to amend section 13 of the ment and STEM education, to improve the By Mr. GARDNER (for himself, Mr. Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, known as competitiveness of the United States, and for the Volcker Rule, to exclude certain debt se- RYAN of Ohio, Mr. UPTON, Mr. SHIM- other purposes; to the Committee on curities of collateralized loan obligations KUS, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. BARTON, Mr. Science, Space, and Technology, and in addi- from the prohibition against acquiring or re- OLSON, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. tion to the Committee on Education and the taining an ownership interest in a hedge GUTHRIE, Mrs. ELLMERS, Mr. GINGREY Workforce, for a period to be subsequently fund or private equity fund; to the Com- of Georgia, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. JOHN- determined by the Speaker, in each case for mittee on Financial Services. SON of Ohio, Mr. LANCE, Mr. CASSIDY, consideration of such provisions as fall with- By Mr. ISRAEL: Mr. SCALISE, Mr. LATTA, Mr. GRIF- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- H.R. 4168. A bill to provide payment for pa- FITH of Virginia, Mr. PITTS, Mr. ROG- cerned. tient navigator services under title XIX of ERS of Michigan, Mr. HALL, Mr. TUR- By Mrs. ELLMERS: the Social Security Act, and for other pur- NER, Mr. BOUSTANY, and Mr. H.R. 4160. A bill to prohibit further action poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- WOMACK): on the proposed rule regarding changes to merce. H.R. 6. A bill to provide for expedited ap- Medicare prescription drug benefit programs; By Ms. EDWARDS (for herself, Ms. proval of exportation of natural gas to World to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, BASS, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. Trade Organization countries, and for other and in addition to the Committee on Ways CUMMINGS, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. KEATING, purposes; to the Committee on Energy and and Means, for a period to be subsequently Ms. LEE of California, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. Commerce. determined by the Speaker, in each case for MICHAUD, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. RYAN of By Mr. SHUSTER (for himself, Mr. consideration of such provisions as fall with- Ohio, Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. SERRANO, DEFAZIO, Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. LOBIONDO, and Mr. LAR- cerned. TONKO, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. SEN of Washington): By Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ (for FOSTER, and Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of H.R. 4156. A bill to amend title 49, United herself and Ms. GRANGER): New Mexico): States Code, to allow advertisements and so- H.R. 4161. A bill to encourage and further H.R. 4169. A bill to prevent deaths occur- licitations for passenger air transportation research on the engagement of underrep- ring from drug overdoses; to the Committee to state the base airfare of the transpor- resented youth in the STEM fields; to the on Energy and Commerce. tation, and for other purposes; to the Com- Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- By Mr. FATTAH: mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- nology. H.R. 4170. A bill to provide for a Youth ture. By Mr. CARTWRIGHT (for himself, Mental Health Research Network; to the By Mr. CRAWFORD (for himself, Mr. Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. CONNOLLY, Committee on Energy and Commerce. COSTA, Mr. TERRY, and Mr. MCIN- Mr. HIMES, Mr. HOLT, Mr. HONDA, Mr. By Mr. FITZPATRICK (for himself, Mr. TYRE): NADLER, Mr. NOLAN, Ms. ROYBAL- WESTMORELAND, Mr. BURGESS, Mr.

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YOUNG of Indiana, Mr. MCINTYRE, and tered in accordance with the general man- port of a women’s economic bill of rights; to Mr. MATHESON): agement plan for that unit of the National the Committee on Education and the Work- H.R. 4171. A bill to establish a commission Park System, and for other purposes; to the force. to examine the processes used by the Bureau Committee on Natural Resources. By Ms. NORTON: of Labor Statistics to provide unemployment By Mr. TIERNEY: H. Res. 508. A resolution expressing support rates and to make recommendations to Con- H.R. 4183. A bill to amend the Truth in for designating October 6, 2014, through Oc- gress for any changes in methodology or im- Lending Act to empower the States to set tober 12, 2014, as ‘‘Naturopathic Medicine provements to such processes; to the Com- the maximum annual percentage rates appli- Week’’ to recognize the value of naturo- mittee on Education and the Workforce. cable to consumer credit transactions, and pathic medicine in providing safe, effective, By Mr. GIBSON (for himself and Ms. for other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- and affordable health care; to the Committee SINEMA): nancial Services. on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 4172. A bill to amend the Elementary By Ms. TITUS (for herself, Mr. COOK, By Mr. SHIMKUS: and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clar- Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. JOHNSON of H. Res. 509. A resolution expressing support ify when certain academic assessments shall Ohio, Mr. HONDA, Mr. O’ROURKE, Ms. for designation of August 23 as ‘‘Black Rib- be administered; to the Committee on Edu- BROWNLEY of California, Mr. MEEKS, bon Day‘‘ to recognize the victims of Soviet cation and the Workforce. Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. BENTIVOLIO, Communist and Nazi regimes; to the Com- By Ms. HAHN (for herself and Mr. GIB- and Mr. MCNERNEY): mittee on Oversight and Government Re- SON): H.R. 4184. A bill to amend title 38, United form. H.R. 4173. A bill to establish the Brownfield States Code, to clarify the manner in which Redevelopment and Economic Development an advance payment of initial educational f Innovative Financing program to promote assistance paid by the Secretary of Veterans MEMORIALS urban renewal, and for other purposes; to the Affairs is charged against the entitlement of Committee on Financial Services. a veteran to such assistance; to the Com- Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials By Mr. ISSA (for himself and Mr. mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. were presented and referred as follows: FARENTHOLD): By Mr. MEEHAN (for himself, Mr. 173. The SPEAKER presented a memorial H.R. 4174. A bill to amend title 39, United GRIMM, Mr. WAXMAN, and Mr. of the Legislature of the State of New Jer- States Code, to modernize and improve Alas- ISRAEL): sey, relative to supporting Senate Bill 1926 ka bypass freight mail transportation; to the H. Con. Res. 90. Concurrent resolution au- to delay implementation of certain provi- Committee on Oversight and Government thorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in sions of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform. the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as Reform Act of 2012; to the Committee on Fi- By Mr. LARSON of Connecticut: part of the commemoration of the days of re- nancial Services. H.R. 4175. A bill to provide for the issuance membrance of victims of the Holocaust; to 174. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the of a Victory for Veterans stamp, and for the Committee on House Administration. State of South Carolina, relative to a Con- other purposes; to the Committee on Over- By Mr. RANGEL (for himself, Mr. gressional Resolution consenting to the sight and Government Reform, and in addi- COBLE, Mr. CONYERS, and Mr. SAM Health Care Compact; to the Committee on tion to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, JOHNSON of Texas): the Judiciary. for a period to be subsequently determined H. Con. Res. 91. Concurrent resolution en- by the Speaker, in each case for consider- couraging reunions of divided Korean Amer- f ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- ican families; to the Committee on Foreign CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Affairs. risdiction of the committee concerned. STATEMENT By Ms. LOFGREN (for herself, Ms. By Ms. FUDGE: H. Res. 504. A resolution raising a question EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of of privileges of the House. SHEA-PORTER, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. the Rules of the House of Representa- By Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN (for herself, KENNEDY, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. CAPUANO, tives, the following statements are sub- Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. PETERS of Cali- mitted regarding the specific powers Mr. NADLER, Mr. COFFMAN, Mr. fornia, Mr. COLLINS of New York, Mr. GRIMM, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. granted to Congress in the Constitu- MICHAUD, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. CHABOT, Ms. TITUS, Mr. FRANKS of tion to enact the accompanying bill or DELANEY, Mr. POLIS, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. Arizona, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. joint resolution. GRIJALVA, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, KING of New York, Mr. WOLF, Mr. Ms. ESTY, and Ms. KUSTER): By Mr. GARDNER: H.R. 4176. A bill to establish a position of WEBER of Texas, Ms. FRANKEL of H.R. 6. Science Laureate of the United States; to Florida, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and Mr. MUR- lation pursuant to the following: nology. PHY of Florida): Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United By Mr. PAULSEN: H. Res. 505. A resolution strongly recom- States Constitution. H.R. 4177. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- mending that the United States renegotiate By Mr. SHUSTER: enue Code of 1986 to allow Medicare bene- the return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to H.R. 4156. ficiaries participating in a Medicare Advan- Iraq; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- tage MSA to contribute their own money to By Mr. ROYCE (for himself, Mr. ENGEL, lation pursuant to the following: their MSA; to the Committee on Ways and Mr. CANTOR, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. MCCAR- Article I, Section 8 of the United States Means. THY of California, Mr. HOYER, Mrs. Constitution, specifically Clause 3 (related By Mr. POLIS (for himself, Mr. SALM- LOWEY, and Mr. ROGERS of Ken- to regulation of Commerce among the sev- ON, Mr. GARCIA, and Mr. AMODEI): tucky): eral States). H.R. 4178. A bill to amend the Immigration H. Res. 506. A resolution honoring the life By Mr. CRAWFORD: and Nationality Act to provide for reforms and legacy of Va´ clav Havel by directing the H.R. 4157. to the EB-5 immigrant investor program, House of Representatives Fine Arts Board to Congress has the power to enact this legis- and for other purposes; to the Committee on provide for the display of a bust of Va´ clav lation pursuant to the following: the Judiciary. Havel in the United States Capitol; to the Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. POLIS: Committee on House Administration. lation pursuant to the enumerated powers H.R. 4179. A bill to amend title 23, United By Mr. BARBER (for himself, Mr. BAR- listed in Article I, Section 8, which include States Code, to establish requirements relat- ROW of Georgia, Ms. BROWNLEY of the power to ‘‘regulate commerce . . . among ing to marijuana impaired driving, and for California, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. CART- the several States . . .’’. other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- WRIGHT, Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, By Mr. ROSKAM: portation and Infrastructure. Ms. DELAURO, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. H.R. 4158. By Mr. ROSS: ENYART, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. GRI- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4180. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- JALVA, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: enue Code of 1986 to permit rollovers from HONDA, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON (a) Article I, Section 1, to exercise the leg- health savings accounts to Medicare Advan- of Texas, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Ms. islative powers vested in Congress as granted tage MSAs; to the Committee on Ways and KUSTER, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. MCCOL- in the Constitution; and Means. LUM, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- (b) Article I, Section 8, Clause 18, which By Mr. RUSH: fornia, Ms. NORTON, Mr. PETERS of gives Congress the authority ‘‘To make all H.R. 4181. A bill to appropriate funds for California, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying out certain provisions of the Public RANGEL, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. RUSH, Ms. carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- Health Service Act relating to emergency SCHWARTZ, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- care and trauma services; to the Committee SWALWELL of California, Ms. TITUS, stitution in the Government of the United on Appropriations. Mr. TONKO, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. States, or in any Department or Officer By Mr. SMITH of Missouri: VARGAS, and Ms. WILSON of Florida): thereof’’; and H.R. 4182. A bill to provide that the Ozark H. Res. 507. A resolution expressing the (c) Article I, Section 9, Clause 7, which National Scenic Riverways shall be adminis- sense of the House of Representatives in sup- states that ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from

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Constitution lished from time to time’’; and Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. POLIS: (d) Article II, Section 2, Clause 2, which lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4179. states that the President, ‘‘by and with the Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 Congress has the power to enact this legis- Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall ap- By Mr. ISRAEL: lation pursuant to the following: point Ambassadors, other public Ministers H.R. 4168. Article I, section 8, clause 1 (relating to and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, Congress has the power to enact this legis- the general welfare of the United States); and all other Officers of the United lation pursuant to the following: and Article I, section 8, clause 3 (relating to States. . .’’ Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United the power to regulate interstate commerce). By Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of States Constitution By Mr. ROSS: Texas: By Ms. EDWARDS: H.R. 4180. H.R. 4159. H.R. 4169. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of Congress is authorized to enact this legis- The Congress shall have the power to lay the United States. lation under the Commerce Clause, Article I, and collect Taxes, Duties, Imports and Ex- By Mrs. ELLMERS: Section 8, Clause 3, ‘‘to regulate Commerce cises, to pay the Debts and provide for the H.R. 4160. with foreign Nations, and among the several common Defense and general Welfare of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- States, and with the Indian Tribes.’’ Addi- United States; but all Duties, Imposts and lation pursuant to the following: tionally, Congress has the authority to enact Excises shall be uniform throughout the The authority to enact this bill is derived this legislation pursuant to the Preamble of United States. from, but may not be limited to, Clause 1 of the Constitution, ‘‘to promote the general By Mr. RUSH: Section 8 of Article I of the United States welfare.’’ H.R. 4181. Constitution. By Mr. FATTAH: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ: H.R. 4170. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4161. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1 Sec. 8 of the United States Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: stitution— lation pursuant to the following: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power The Congress shall have power to lay and The constitutional authority on which this granted to Congress under Article I Section collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to bill rests is the power of Congress to provide 8 Clause 3 of the United States Constitution, pay the debts and provide for the common for the general welfare of the United States, which states the United States Congress defense and general welfare of the United as enumerated in Article 1, Section 8, Clause shall have power ‘‘To regulate Commerce States; . . . 1 of the United States Constitution. with foreign Nations, and among the several By Mr. SMITH of Missouri: By Mr. CARTWRIGHT: States, and with the Indian Tribes’’. H.R. 4182. H.R. 4162. By Mr. FITZPATRICK: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4171. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 of the con- Article 1, Section 8 (relating to the power lation pursuant to the following: stitution states that: ‘‘The Congress shall of Congress to lay and collect taxes, duties, Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 have the power to dispose of and make all imposts and excises, to pay the debts and By Mr. GIBSON: needful rules and regulations respecting the provide for the common defense and general H.R. 4172. territory or other property belonging to the welfare of the United States.) Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States; and nothing in this Constitu- By Mr. SMITH of Washington: lation pursuant to the following: tion shall be so construed as to prejudice any H.R. 4163. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of claims of the United States, or of any par- Congress has the power to enact this legis- the United States ticular state.’’ lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. HAHN: By Mr. TIERNEY: Article I Section 8 Clause 3—‘‘To regulate H.R. 4173. H.R. 4183. Commerce with foreign Nations, and among Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- the several States, and within the Indian lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Tribes.’’ This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Article 1, Section 8. By Mr. HURT: granted to Congress under Article I, Section By Ms. TITUS: H.R. 4164. 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the United States Con- H.R. 4184. Congress has the power to enact this legis- stitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. ISSA: lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. H.R. 4174. The bill is enacted pursuant to the power Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- granted to Congress under Article I, Section By Mr. FRANKS of Arizona: lation pursuant to the following: 8, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution. H.R. 4165. Article I, Section 8 f Congress has the power to enact this legis- To establish Post Offices and post Roads; lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. LARSON of Connecticut: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Article I, Section 8 Clause 1, which reads: H.R. 4175. The Congress shall have Power To lay and Congress has the power to enact this legis- Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, lation pursuant to the following: were added to public bills and resolu- to pay the Debts and provide for the common Clause 7, section 8, of article I to establish tions, as follows: Defence and general Welfare of the United Post Offices and Post Roads, in combination H.R. 32: Mr. PERLMUTTER. States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises with clause 18, section 8, article I to make H.R. 118: Mr. CARTWRIGHT and Mr. SCHIFF. shall be uniform throughout the United all Laws which shall be necessary and proper H.R. 148: Mr. SARBANES. States; Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18, which for carrying into Execution the foregoing H.R. 411: Mr. CALVERT. reads: The Congress shall have Power To Powers, and all other Powers vested by this H.R. 460: Mr. SENSENBRENNER and Mr. CAR- make all Laws which shall be necessary and Constitution in the Government of the NEY. proper for carrying into Execution the fore- United States, or in any Department or Offi- H.R. 515: Mr. MEEKS. going Powers, and all other Powers vested by cer thereof. H.R. 522: Mr. BRIDENSTINE, Mr. POSEY, Mr. the Constitution in the Government of the By Ms. LOFGREN: CHABOT, Mr. GOODLATTE, and Mr. PEARCE. United States, or in any Department or Offi- H.R. 4176. H.R. 533: Ms. BORDALLO. cer thereof. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 647: Mr. MCALLISTER. By Mr. THOMPSON of California: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 688: Mr. RUIZ and Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 4166. Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 689: Mr. SHERMAN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- the United States. H.R. 778: Mr. WITTMAN. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. PAULSEN: H.R. 795: Mr. FARENTHOLD. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United H.R. 4177. H.R. 808: Mr. DEFAZIO. States Constitution: The Congress shall have Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 822: Mr. TIERNEY, Ms. BASS, Mr. CAPU- Power . . . To make all Laws which shall be lation pursuant to the following: ANO, Mr. TERRY, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, and Mr. necessary and proper for carrying into Exe- Article 1 Section 8 MAFFEI. cution the fonvoing Powers, and all other By Mr. POLIS: H.R. 863: Mr. WALZ, Ms. CHU, Ms. MCCOL- Powers vested by the Constitution in the H.R. 4178. LUM, Ms. MENG, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr.

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HANNA, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mrs. CAPITO, and H.R. 2939: Mr. DESANTIS, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, H.R. 4045: Mr. BARROW of Georgia, Mr. GRI- Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. PAULSEN, and Mr. KINGSTON. JALVA, Mr. KIND, Mr. OLSON, Ms. SLAUGHTER, H.R. 956: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Ms. H.R. 2996: Mr. MESSER. Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Ms. BROWN of Florida, SEWELL of Alabama, and Mr. DESJARLAIS. H.R. 3022: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. CAPUANO, H.R. 1084: Mr. CA´ RDENAS and Mr. MORAN. H.R. 3043: Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, H.R. 1201: Mr. STIVERS, Mr. MORAN, Mr. H.R. 3086: Mr. HIMES and Mr. CALVERT. Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. CROWLEY, BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mrs. H.R. 3116: Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. DANNY K. WALORSKI, and Ms. TITUS. H.R. 3118: Mr. QUIGLEY. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. DOYLE, H.R. 1249: Mr. PRICE of Georgia. H.R. 3155: Mr. KING of New York and Mr. Mr. ENGEL, Mr. FARR, Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. H.R. 1252: Mr. WITTMAN. BILIRAKIS. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. H.R. 1263: Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mex- H.R. 3211: Mr. HURT and Mr. SENSEN- KENNEDY, Mr. KILMER, Ms. KUSTER, Mr. ico. BRENNER. LEVIN, Mr. LEWIS, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. H.R. 1310: Mr. BISHOP of Utah. H.R. 3240: Mr. HECK of Nevada. LOWENTHAL, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of H.R. 1331: Mr. FARENTHOLD. H.R. 3305: Mr. HANNA. New Mexico, Mr. MAFFEI, Ms. MCCOLLUM, H.R. 1354: Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. SWALWELL of H.R. 3318: Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. MCINTYRE, Ms. MENG, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. California, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. H.R. 3384: Mr. SCHNEIDER and Mr. GOOD- GEORGE MILLER of California, Ms. MOORE, MULVANEY, and Mr. NOLAN. LATTE. Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. NEAL, Mr. PERL- H.R. 1386: Mr. ROE of Tennessee. H.R. 3397: Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. TONKO, Mr. MUTTER, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, Ms. ROYBAL- H.R. 1427: Mr. ROE of Tennessee. SIMPSON, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. ALLARD, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Ms. LINDA T. H.R. 1475: Mr. MCKINLEY. LAMALFA, Mr. STEWART, Mr. JOHNSON of SA´ NCHEZ of California, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ H.R. 1507: Mr. NEAL. Georgia, and Mr. CONYERS. of California, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. SCHRADER, H.R. 1528: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. H.R. 3431: Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. SWALWELL of H.R. 1551: Mrs. BLACK, Mr. BYRNE, Mr. H.R. 3464: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. California, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. FORBES, and Mr. POMPEO. H.R. 3474: Mr. SCHOCK, Ms. JENKINS, and VAN HOLLEN, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. WELCH, Ms. H.R. 1563: Mrs. WAGNER and Mr. AMODEI. Mr. LIPINSKI. WILSON of Florida, Mr. PIERLUISI, Mr. H.R. 1591: Mr. WITTMAN. H.R. 3482: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. GOWDY, and Mr. WIL- H.R. 1692: Mr. NADLER and Ms. CLARK of H.R. 3494: Ms. MATSUI and Mr. GIBSON. LIAMS. Massachusetts. H.R. 3505: Mr. Takano and Mr. HONDA. H.R. 4060: Mr. FINCHER, Mr. BARR, and Ms. H.R. 1701: Mr. BISHOP of Utah. H.R. 3508: Mr. BENTIVOLIO. GRANGER. H.R. 1726: Mr. ROTHFUS. H.R. 3530: Mr. SESSIONS and Mr. CARTER. H.R. 4068: Mr. TERRY and Mr. DUNCAN of H.R. 1751: Mr. HONDA. H.R. 3600: Mr. ROE of Tennessee and Mr. Tennessee. H.R. 1832: Mr. NEAL and Mr. COOK. PERRY. H.R. 4070: Mr. YOHO, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, H.R. 1915: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Ms. JACKSON H.R. 3620: Ms. LEE of California and Mr. Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, and Mr. LEE, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. BLU- ENYART. GIBBS. MENAUER, and Mr. ELLISON. H.R. 3663: Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. H.R. 4092: Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. HIMES, Mrs. H.R. 1953: Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. H.R. 3673: Mr. HARRIS and Mr. COHEN. NEGRETE MCLEOD, Mr. PALLONE, Mrs. H.R. 1998: Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mex- H.R. 3698: Mr. SESSIONS and Mr. CAPUANO. ico. CHRISTENSEN, Ms. NORTON, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, H.R. 3717: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio and Mr. H.R. 2005: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. and Mr. MCNERNEY. SCHWEIKERT. H.R. 2021: Mr. SCHWEIKERT and Mr. KING of H.R. 4106: Mr. COFFMAN and Mrs. CAPITO. H.R. 3725: Mr. ROKITA. Iowa. H.R. 4128: Mr. PERLMUTTER. H.R. 3732: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2235: Mr. KING of New York, Mr. H.R. 4137: Mr. TIBERI. H.R. 3740: Mr. MCNERNEY. MICHAUD, and Ms. NORTON. H.R. 4138: Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. POE of Texas, H.R. 3749: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2291: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. and Mr. WESTMORELAND. H.R. 3829: Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 2315: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 4139: Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. RYAN FRANKS of Arizona, and Mr. SESSIONS. H.R. 2364: Mr. HONDA. of Wisconsin, and Mr. FLEMING. H.R. 3873: Mr. SCHOCK and Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2377: Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois and Mr. H.R. 4140: Ms. BROWN of Florida. H.R. 3929: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY and Ms. BROWN HECK of Nevada. H.R. 4152: Ms. GRANGER, Ms. KAPTUR, and of Florida. H.R. 2452: Mr. PETERS of California. Mr. JEFFRIES. ING H.R. 2453: Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 3930: Mr. K of New York. H. J. Res. 68: Mr. WAXMAN. H.R. 2456: Mr. BROUN of Georgia. H.R. 3958: Mr. JONES, Mr. O’ROURKE, and H. Con. Res, 16: Mr. ENYART, Mr. ROHR- H.R. 2510: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. WITTMAN. ABACHER, Mr. SCHRADER, and Mr. BYRNE. H.R. 2529: Ms. PINGREE of Maine. H.R. 3978: Mr. MCGOVERN and Mr. BEN RAY H. Con. Res. 77: Mr. LIPINSKI. ´ H.R. 2560: Mr. LANGEVIN. LUJAN of New Mexico. H. Con. Res. 86: Mr. SOUTHERLAND and Ms. H.R. 2582: Ms. KUSTER. H.R. 3982: Mr. MORAN. DELBENE. H.R. 2591: Mr. RUNYAN and Mr. RUSH. H.R. 4015: Ms. ESHOO, Mr. KIND, Mr. DANNY H. Res. 36: Mrs. HARTZLER. H.R. 2646: Ms. SPEIER. K. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. PAUL- H. Res. 231: Mr. FARENTHOLD. H.R. 2654: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. SEN, Mr. REED, Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. HORSFORD, H. Res. 418: Mr. WAXMAN. BISHOP of New York, Mr. COOK, and Mr. Mr. COFFMAN, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. H. Res. 442: Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. OLSON, Mr. LAMALFA. COHEN, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. HONDA, Mr. MILLER of ROKITA, and Mr. HARPER. H.R. 2707: Mr. JONES and Mr. ROTHFUS. Florida, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. H. Res. 476: Mr. ROTHFUS. H.R. 2772: Mr. BACHUS. TONKO, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. HARPER, and Mr. H. Res. 494: Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 2825: Mr. SIRES. GINGREY of Georgia. H. Res. 498: Mr. POCAN. H.R. 2847: Mr. BISHOP of Utah and Mr. H.R. 4026: Mr. THOMPSON of California, Ms. H. Res. 499: Mr. SCHNEIDER. DELANEY. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Ms. KUSTER, Mr. H.R. 2901: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California f and Mr. HONDA. GARAMENDI, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. H.R. 2921: Mr. HANNA, Ms. DELBENE, and CROWLEY, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of Mr. TONKO. New Mexico, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. PASCRELL, DISCHARGE PETITIONS— H.R. 2932: Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Ms. Ms. TITUS, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, and Mr. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS ´ EDWARDS, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of CARDENAS. The following Member added his New Mexico, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, H.R. 4031: Mr. COLLINS of New York and Mr. Mr. MEEKS, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. SARBANES, JOHNSON of Ohio. name to the following discharge peti- and Ms. SINEMA. H.R. 4040: Mr. RYAN of Ohio and Ms. SHEA- tion: H.R. 2935: Ms. BASS, Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- PORTER. Petition 7 by Mr. BISHOP on the bill (H.R. gia, and Ms. LEE of California. H.R. 4041: Ms. KUSTER. 1010): Bobby L. Rush.

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Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014 No. 38 Senate The Senate met at 9:33 a.m. and was His Holiness the Dalai Lama is well kind whenever possible. It is always called to order by the President pro known throughout the world as the possible.’’ The Dalai Lama’s teachings tempore (Mr. LEAHY). spiritual leader of the Tibetan people contain lessons from people around the The PRESIDENT pro tempore. To- and for spreading the gospel of peace, world and certainly within this Cham- day’s prayer will be offered by His Holi- compassion, and love to our fellow ber. His Holiness also advises us: ‘‘The ness the Dalai Lama. human beings. But it is the tradition best way to resolve any problem in the when the Senate welcomes a guest human world is for all sides to sit down PRAYER Chaplain to say a few words about the and talk.’’ Pretty simple, but very His Holiness the Dalai Lama offered honored guest. true. It is advice that those of us fortu- the following prayer: My friendship with His Holiness has nate enough to serve our country and Firstly, as usual, I am a Buddhist roots from a good man from California our constituents in the Senate should monk—a simple Buddhist monk—so we by the name of Richard Blum who has take to heart and follow. pray to Buddha and all other Gods. done more, in my opinion, to help the The presence of His Holiness in this With our thoughts we make our Tibetan people and His Holiness than Chamber today inspires me as I hope it world. Our mind is central and precedes anyone else. His Holiness often says does all of us to renew our commit- our deeds. Speak or act with a pure that he is only a simple monk born to ment to speak and act with a pure mind, and happiness will follow you a farming family in northeastern mind and to help dispel the misery of like a shadow that never leaves. Tibet. the world. May there be joy in the world, with To millions of people in Tibet and f bountiful harvest and spiritual wealth. across the globe, he is much more. He CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT May every good fortune come to be, is a source of hope and inspiration in a BLOCK GRANT ACT OF 2014—MO- and may all our wishes be fulfilled. As world that can sometimes seem very TION TO PROCEED—Resumed long as space remains, and as long as dark. When he was only 2 years old, His Mr. REID. Mr. President, I move to sentient beings remain, until then, Holiness was recognized as the reincar- proceed to Calendar No. 309, S. 1086. may I too remain and help dispel the nation of the 13th Dalai Lama. Four misery of the world. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The years later, when he was a little boy, clerk will report. f he began his monastic education. He The assistant legislative clerk read PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE studied logic, art, Tibetan culture, and as follows: Buddhist philosophy, among many A bill (S. 1086) to reauthorize and improve The President pro tempore led the other things. Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: the Child Care and Development Block Grant At age 23 he passed his exam with Act of 1990, and for other purposes. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the honors and was awarded what would be SCHEDULE United States of America, and to the Repub- an equivalent of a Ph.D., a doctorate of lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Mr. REID. Following my remarks indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Buddhist philosophy. For more than and those of the Republican leader, the half a century, the Dalai Lama has f Senate will be in a period of morning been traveling the world raising aware- business until 10:30, with Republicans RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY ness about the concerns of 6 million controlling the first half and the ma- LEADER fellow Tibetans—as he would say: Mak- jority the final half. Following morn- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The ing new friends around the world. ing business, the Senate will proceed to majority leader is recognized. In Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, the executive session. At 11:20, there will f Dalai Lamas, all of them, are enlight- be up to three rollcall votes on execu- ened beings who have postponed their tive nominations. Following those WELCOMING HIS HOLINESS THE own nirvana, or liberation from the votes, there will be 2 hours of debate on DALAI LAMA cycle of reincarnation, in order to the military sexual assault bills. At Mr. REID. Mr. President, it is my serve humanity. This particular en- about 2 p.m., there will be a series of pleasure to welcome to the Senate his lightened being has chosen to serve hu- rollcall votes in relation to the mili- Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. I know I manity by spreading a message of tary sexual assault bills. We also ex- speak for the entire Senate family peace. pect to consider additional executive when I express our gratitude for the He motivates countless people nominations which may require votes prayer to open the Senate and his around the world, people of every faith, later in the day. words of encouragement and his bless- to practice compassion toward one an- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ing. other. His Holiness urges us all: ‘‘Be SCHATZ). The Senator from Vermont.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:34 Mar 06, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR6.000 S06MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S1330 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2014 Mr. LEAHY. I ask unanimous con- MORNING BUSINESS not only in Louisiana, not only in Flor- sent to be able to continue as in morn- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ida, and not only in the Superstorm ing business for about 3 minutes. the previous order, the Senate will be Sandy area, but in every State in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without in a period of morning business until country—every State. It is not a ques- objection, it is so ordered. 10:30 a.m., with Senators permitted to tion of if these issues are coming to WELCOMING THE DALAI LAMA speak therein for up to 10 minutes your State, it is a question of when and Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I feel each, with the time equally divided and exactly to what extent. Over 1 year ago, we passed the honored to be a Member of the Senate controlled between the two leaders or Biggert-Waters act. That was an im- and to be President pro tempore. But I their designees, with the Republicans portant reauthorization of the Na- cannot think of any greater honor than controlling the first half. this morning, when I was able to intro- tional Flood Insurance Program. It duce to the Senate an old and dear f also included reforms, and many of friend, His Holiness the Dalai Lama. UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREE- those reforms needed to happen to sta- Marcelle and I have been friends of His MENT—EXECUTIVE NOMINA- bilize the financing of the program. Holiness for decades. We count that as TIONS What no one understood adequately then, however, is that those well-in- a great treasure, as does Senator FEIN- Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent tended reforms, in practice, in imple- STEIN, whom I saw earlier on the floor, that following action on S. 1917, the another long-time friend of His Holi- mentation by FEMA, would lead to Senate proceed to executive session to unsustainable, completely unaffordable ness, along with her husband. consider the following nominations: I have watched him for so many rate increases in a significant number Nos. 504, 513, 640, and 547; that the Sen- years in his representation of the Ti- of cases. ate proceed to vote on confirmation of That only began to be understood in betan people. He is joined on the floor the nominations in the order listed; the months after the bill was passed as by another Buddhist, Senator HIRONO that there be 2 minutes for debate prior FEMA started to implement it, as of Hawaii. The gracious comments of to each vote, equally divided in the FEMA came to homeowners, came to Senator REID reflect how people feel usual form, and that the votes be 10 State authorities, came to Members of about him. I think of the faith of his minutes in length; the motions to re- Congress, and began to lay out some of people and how they are moved. I told consider be considered made and laid the rates we would see in certain areas. his Holiness of this story when I upon the table, with no intervening ac- I am not talking about modest rate walked through the streets of Lhasa, tion or debate; that no further motions increases. We need modest rate in- Tibet, years ago, and a man holding a be in order to any of the nominations; creases to stabilize the financing of the small child saw me and pointed to my that the President be immediately no- program. I am talking about com- camera and held up a picture of His Ho- tified of the Senate’s action, and the pletely unaffordable rate increases in liness. Senate resume legislative session. some cases—flood insurance rates He was risking being imprisoned for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without going from $300 a year to $11,000 a year having that. But he insisted I take his objection, it is so ordered. or $19,000 a year or $26,000 a year on a picture. I did. I have given that photo- Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a modest middle-class home and on a graph to His Holiness. I told him the quorum. middle-class family that followed the story, that when we asked the man The PRESIDING OFFICER. The rules every step of the way. We can’t why he risked prison to show the pic- clerk will call the roll. allow that to stand. ture of His Holiness, he said: Because The assistant legislative clerk pro- First, it is fundamentally unfair. As I people have to know. The world has to ceeded to call the roll. said, these middle-class families fol- know the great faith of the Tibetan Mr. VITTER. I ask unanimous con- lowed the rules every step of the way. people longing for the autonomy they sent that the order for the quorum call They built to the right elevation when deserve to practice their faith. be rescinded. they built their homes, never let their Fortunately, they have as a symbol premiums lapse, and never let their in- of that faith the Dalai Lama, a Nobel The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. surance lapse. Peace Prize recipient, a man who In that context, for them to be hit touches everybody’s conscience. He f with truly unaffordable rate in- touches this Catholic every time I see FLOOD INSURANCE AND creases—increases that could literally him. It goes beyond whatever faith you VETERANS MEDICAL CLINICS cause them to have to walk away from are. He is a gift to the world. I am so their home in some significant number honored to have been able to introduce Mr. VITTER. I rise to talk about two of cases and not be able to afford to him here today. very important issues for the country stay there—is just plain wrong. I yield the floor. and for Louisiana. The first is fixing Secondly, it is completely counter- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- the national flood insurance system, productive, because one of the ways we jority leader. getting it right. The good news is I have stabilized the National Flood In- RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR think we are well on a path to doing surance Program fiscally is to grow the Mr. REID. Mr. President, with His that effectively. The second is veterans program, to have more folks paying Holiness here in the Senate Chamber, medical clinics, two of which are in premiums, and to have more folks cov- there are a number of Senators who Louisiana. They have been held up for ered, not fewer. This aspect of Biggert- would like to say hello to him. So completely bureaucratic reasons and Waters, which would lead to truly based on that, I ask unanimous consent aren’t moving forward as they need to unaffordable rate increases in a signifi- that the Senate recess subject to the serve the veterans in Lafayette and cant number of cases, is unworkable call of the Chair. Lake Charles, LA, and in about 25 from the very vantage point of the goal There being no objection, the Senate, other locations around the country. of Biggert-Waters to stabilize the sys- at 9:44 a.m., recessed until 9:46 a.m. and First, flood insurance. Only a couple tem. So we can’t let that stand for that reassembled when called to order by of days ago the House passed by a huge reason either. the Presiding Officer. margin, over 300 votes, a strong bill to The good news is, because of those permanently fix the National Flood In- f very real problems, both the Senate, surance Program. Those aspects of the and now the House, have come together RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME so-called Biggert-Waters act passed in a major bipartisan way to fix the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- over 1 year ago but are unworkable, issue. The Senate acted about 1 month jority leader. clearly creating problems on the ago passing meaningful legislation. I Mr. REID. Would the Chair announce ground. was an original coauthor and a strong the business of the day. This is great news, because unless we supporter. As I said a few minutes ago, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under fix those very real problems, we would the House acted two nights ago—Mardi the previous order, the leadership time have major problems on our hands in Gras night in Louisiana terms—to take is reserved. the National Flood Insurance Program, strong action to fix this program.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:34 Mar 06, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.001 S06MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1331 The House bill is stronger and more dles. They passed it on the consent cal- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- significant in several respects, mostly endar by a whopping bipartisan mar- ator from Vermont. because the reforms in the House bill gin. Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I are permanent. It is not a timeout, as So I come to the floor urging all of us thank very much my colleague from the Senate bill was. It is a permanent to do the same. Specifically, I have an Louisiana for bringing forth this very fix that creates a much higher degree amendment to the bill that also makes important issue. Senator MARY LAN- of certainty and permanence imme- it even more fiscally sustainable by DRIEU from Louisiana has also raised diately. having a pay-for for any conceivable this issue, as have many colleagues. Also, the House bill is fully paid for cost to this bill, and that is what my My friend from Louisiana is abso- with a modest premium increase on amendment would do. lutely right; this is an important issue everybody’s premiums—very modest, This VA clinic legislation was in the and this is an issue that should be completely affordable—to make sure Sanders veterans bill last week and it passed. But I would say to my friend that all of these changes are paid for. was in the Burr alternative. It was in from Louisiana that last week we Because of these aspects of the House both the Democratic and the Repub- brought forth the most comprehensive bill, because of the permanent nature lican veterans packages. Neither of piece of veterans legislation in the of the fix, the fact that we create cer- those packages passed. The Sanders modern history of the United States of tainty and predictability immediately bill was defeated on a budget point of America, and that legislation dealt moving forward for homeowners and order, which I supported because I with many issues raised by veterans or- real estate markets is actually the don’t think it is properly paid for and ganizations that represent millions of preferable approach. is sustainable both in terms of our men and women who have put their I urge all of us in the Senate to take budget and, even more important for lives on the line to defend our country. up that bill at the soonest possible mo- veterans, how the veterans system Let me very briefly—very briefly— ment. Specifically, I urge the distin- works and handles its current patient touch on some of those issues included guished majority leader to put it on load. The Burr bill never even got a in this comprehensive piece of legisla- the floor, to create time on the floor, vote. tion that lacked three votes. We had 56 We have disagreements about those so we can deal with the House bill ab- votes. One Senator was absent and larger packages. Those are real, sub- solutely as soon as possible. would have voted, so we need three stantial disagreements, but in the I know there will be some attempt to votes to pass this. This would have ad- midst of that I would hope we can obtain unanimous consent to pass the dressed some of the serious problems in agree to what we can agree on, and House bill immediately. Of course, I the claims backlog that my friend from these VA clinics certainly fall into will consent; I am all for that. But, re- Louisiana is more than familiar with. that category. We have cleared all ob- alistically, I don’t think that is going It would have addressed the crisis of jections to this VA clinic piece specifi- to happen on the Senate floor. The advanced appropriations to make sure cally. We have addressed all issues hav- Senate bill had some objectors, the if there is ever again another govern- ing to do with these VA clinics, in part Senate bill had some opponents, and so through my amendment at the desk. ment shutdown that no veteran—dis- does the House bill. The only possible objection I know of is abled veteran and no veteran who is on Realistically, I urge the majority the fact that a larger package is not a pension—would fail to get their leader to create the time on the Senate passing. check. floor to take this up and move through I understand there are big arguments This legislation also included an the process absolutely as quickly and about that larger package. Those are enormously important provision ex- as expeditiously as possible. That is legitimate differences of opinion. I panding the caregivers program, so the way it is actually going to work don’t think that should stand in the wives and sisters and brothers taking and that is the way it is actually going way of our agreeing to what we can care of disabled vets finally get the at- to happen. agree to and moving forward with an tention they deserve. I hope we can do that as early as next important piece of the puzzle for vet- That legislation would have ad- week. I strongly support our consider- erans health care—these 27 commu- dressed a terrible problem facing some ation of this bill on the Senate floor as nity-based clinics around the country. 2,300 families, where men and women early as next week. In that spirit I will be asking for a who were injured in Iraq and Afghani- The second national and Louisiana unanimous consent agreement whereby stan and can no longer have babies re- issue I want to discuss has to do with we would take up the House-passed ceive help through in vitro fertilization veterans and veterans’ health care, bill. Again, this House-passed bill was or other processes or adoption, if they which we have been talking about on actually on the consent calendar, want the help, in order to have fami- the Senate floor for some time, specifi- passed with a whopping bipartisan ma- lies. cally the need to move forward with 27 jority. We would adopt my amendment The legislation also addressed the fully approved, fully authorized, VA at the desk, which addresses some fis- very serious problem that many of our community-based clinics that have cal concerns with the bill, and we young men and women are not getting been stalled because of bureaucratic would then pass it through the process. the education they need because States problems. Again, these clinics are This would be our coming together and are not allowing them to get instate around the country: two in Louisiana, agreeing to what we can agree on. That tuition. one in Lafayette, one in Lake Charles. is what the American people want us to That legislation addressed many These clinics have been approved by do as we work on all other aspects of other crises, which is why that legisla- the VA and have been in their plan for health care and veterans’ benefits cov- tion had the support of the American some time. They are fully authorized. ered by both the Burr and the Sanders Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the We thought they were fully paid for bill debated last week. Disabled American Veterans, the Viet- until, first, the VA made some bureau- UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—H.R. 3521 nam Veterans of America, the Iraq and cratic mistakes to delay the Lake I ask unanimous consent that the Afghanistan Veterans of America, and Charles and Lafayette clinics in par- Senate proceed to the immediate con- in fact virtually every veterans organi- ticular; and then, out of the blue, the sideration of H.R. 3521, which was re- zation in the country. CBO changed the way they score all of ceived from the House; that my amend- So let me say this to my friend from these clinics, all of these issues, and ment, which is at the desk, be agreed Louisiana, and I say this sincerely. created another bureaucratic hurdle. to; that the bill, as amended, be read a What I will not do is dismember this Again, the good news is we came to- third time and passed; and that the piece of legislation. What I will do is gether in a bipartisan way and have a motion to reconsider be laid upon the work with my colleague and other Re- solution to those purely bureaucratic table. publicans who voted against this com- hurdles so that all of these clinics can The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there prehensive piece of veterans legislation move forward expeditiously. The House objection? so we can bring to the floor a bill that specifically passed a bill that would Mr. SANDERS. Reserving the right reflects the needs of millions and mil- take care of these bureaucratic hur- to object. lions of veterans who are hurting.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:34 Mar 06, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.004 S06MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S1332 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2014 I look forward to working with my veterans, and I believe that it is the Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, let me colleague from Louisiana on a com- government’s duty to honor the prom- reiterate my hope that the Senator prehensive bill, but at this point I ob- ises made to our veterans. In Okla- from Louisiana will in fact work with ject to his proposal. homa, roughly 340,000 veterans call our us. It is my intention to see this bill The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- State home, attend our churches, and gets to the floor again before Memorial tion is heard. contribute to our communities. On be- Day. I think we owe it to the men and Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, reclaim- half of Oklahoma, we are humbled by women who have put their lives on the ing the floor and my time. the immeasurable dedication of each line to defend this country to address The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and every one of them. their serious needs. ator from Louisiana. Therefore, this legislation also au- The issue of these 27 medical facili- Mr. VITTER. I find that very regret- thorizes funds for an improved Vet- ties is one of those needs, but there are ful. Of course I will continue to work erans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in many more, and I look forward to with the Senator from Vermont. Of Tulsa, OK. The current building lacks working with the Senator from Lou- course I will continue to work on that the space to care adequately for the isiana and other Senators to do what larger package, which I have been ac- large number of veterans that receive the veterans communities want us to tively involved in for some time. I will their medical treatment at the facility. do and to go forward on what will be continue that. But basically the Sen- Due to the size of the facility, services the most significant piece of legisla- ator from Vermont is holding a very such as the Behavioral Health services tion to take care of the needs of our tiny piece of this hostage—a tiny piece are located several miles away. Lastly, veterans passed in several decades. that will have no impact whether it is the parking lot capacity is not accept- With that, I yield the floor. in or out in terms of passage of that able. This bill will improve this clinic The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- broader bill. to include primary care, women’s ator from South Dakota. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask What is happening is we have a piece health, imaging, specialty care, phys- unanimous consent to speak for up to that on its substance, on the substance ical therapy, audiology, optometry, of the clinics themselves, no one ob- 12 minutes. mental health, prosthetics, dentistry, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without jects to; a piece that passed the House and a pharmacy. objection, it is so ordered. by a huge overwhelmingly bipartisan Mr. VITTER. Yes, it is absolutely Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I, too, majority. Yet it is not going to pass critical for Louisiana veterans as well want to lend my voice—after listening here today or perhaps anytime soon be- that both of the clinics in Lafayette to the discussion that just occurred on cause it is held hostage over larger and Lake Charles are authorized and fi- the floor—because I don’t think there fights. nally built. To clarify, both of the Lou- is any group of Americans who are I will continue to work on that isiana clinics are not new projects. more deserving of our support than the broader veterans piece. I support a They would actually be nearing com- men and women who have worn the broader veterans bill, if it is styled the pletion, but because of bureaucratic uniform of this country and so bravely right way and if it is fiscally respon- mistakes committed by the Depart- and courageously defended America’s sible. I support the Burr alternative. I ment of Veterans Affairs, they have freedom and our democracy. I hope, will continue to look for common faced significant delays. Two years such as my colleagues who spoke just a ground between that Burr alternative ago, due to an unexpected change by minute ago, we can come to an agree- and the Sanders bill. But whether this the Congressional Budget Office— ment that would allow us to do the clinic piece is in or out of that discus- CBO—in how it estimates the cost of things on which we agree. sion will have zero impact on passing VA clinics, these two vital clinics were There are so many things on which that piece. I honestly think it will have then stripped out of a VA authorization we agree—I think 80 percent of the de- zero impact. bill. Veterans in Louisiana have waited bate last week between what the Sen- I find it very unfortunate we can’t long enough. It is time for the United ator from Vermont proposed and the get this done in the meantime; that States Senate to act. This legislation Senator from North Carolina proposed what my colleague considers the per- makes it so veterans are not forced to were the same—that we ought to be fect is now the enemy of the very good, drive a 100 miles to receive much need- able at least to do those we agree on and we can’t serve veterans by coming ed services. and address some of the very vital and together on what we do agree on and Mr. INHOFE. With the passage of urgent needs our veterans community acting in the meantime. this bill, there will be funding to im- has. So I would lend my voice to sup- With that, I urge my distinguished prove and expand our VA clinics in 19 porting efforts to get things moving. colleague from Vermont to reconsider States across the United States, in- There is a bill that has come over over time, as we work on this larger cluding Louisiana and Oklahoma. The from the House of Representatives that veterans bill, because we could pass facilities would then be able to provide addresses many of these issues, not as this today. The House would pass the the services that were promised to our comprehensively as was proposed last slightly modified version immediately, men and women that were willing to week by the Senator from Vermont and and we would be moving on with 27 make the personal sacrifices necessary the Senator from North Carolina. Obvi- community-based clinics around the to serve in the defense of our country. ously, we have some issues that need to country which veterans in all of those Many of our veterans have paid the be addressed that will support and help communities desperately need. price with scars, some visible while yet those Americans who have borne the Additionally, I wish to thank Sen- many go unseen such as post-traumatic cost of battle for our country and de- ator INHOFE for his active cooperation stress disorder—PTSD, depression, and fended America’s freedoms, but we in moving these clinics forward. traumatic brain injuries—TBI. I urge should work together to find that Mr. President, my good friend, the our colleagues to remember that it is agreement and to move legislation for- senior Senator from Oklahoma, is in our Nation’s duty to care for them in ward that would address those needs. support of vital legislation that re- return. THE BUDGET cently passed the House of Representa- Mr. VITTER. This legislation makes Mr. President, I come to the floor, tives, H.R. 3521 the Department of Vet- important reforms to the VA leasing however, to talk about the pain that erans Affairs Major Medical Facility process taking into account CBO con- ObamaCare and the Obama economy Lease Authorization Act of 2013. The cerns, and it has received vast bipar- are causing Americans. legislation authorizes 27 Department of tisan support in the House passing 346– CBS News/New York Times released a Veterans Affairs clinics across this 1. I urge my colleagues to provide the new poll last week finding there is country including much needed clinics same support for our veterans in the widespread dissatisfaction with Presi- in Lafayette and Lake Charles, LA. Senate and pass this legislation now by dent Obama: 59 percent of the Amer- Mr. INHOFE. I agree with my good unanimous consent. ican people are disappointed in the friend from Louisiana that this legisla- With that, I yield floor. President’s Presidency, the poll found, tion, H.R. 3521, is critical to providing The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- while 63 percent think the country is the best treatment for our country’s ator from Vermont. on the wrong track.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:34 Mar 06, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.005 S06MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1333 Just 38 percent of the people in this President’s health care law will reduce care Program on a stronger financial country approve of the President’s han- the number of full-time workers by up footing going forward. dling of the economy, and 39 percent to 2.5 million over the next 10 years. And as for balancing the budget, approve of his handling of foreign pol- Then there is last week’s report from well, that is a fantasy. The President’s icy. the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid budget doesn’t even pretend to balance. When it comes to the President’s sig- Services that found that 11 million With 2 years left in his Presidency, it nature law, ObamaCare, just 6 per- small businesses are going to see work- appears the President has given up on cent—6 percent—of the American peo- ers have their premiums increased as a governing and resigned himself to play- ple think the law is working well. A result of ObamaCare. ing election year politics. His lame- whopping 92 percent support changing Yesterday, in an attempt to improve duck budget will further grow the Fed- the health care law or repealing it alto- the Democrats’ steadily worsening eral Government while the middle gether. election prospects in November, the ad- class continues to shrink. In similar news, Gallup reported last ministration announced yet another— If the President and Democrats real- month that its Economic Confidence another—ObamaCare delay for select- ly want to help Americans the way Index was negative for every single ing health plans, as well as a pardon they claim, there are real steps they State. In other words, the majority of for the administration’s union friends. could take right now to start turning Americans in every State have a gen- It is no wonder Americans are so un- our economy around and putting Amer- erally negative view of the economy. happy. icans back to work. Instead of a job- Only in DC—in the District of Colum- Despite the abundance of evidence killing minimum wage hike, they could bia, home of too many disconnected that their policies have failed, the support initiatives to reduce the cost Democratic politicians—did Gallup Democrats and the President continue of hiring and give businesses incentives find a net positive view of the econ- to dismiss Americans’ stories. In fact, to hire workers. Instead of perpetually omy. the Senate majority leader had the gall extending unemployment benefits, Needless to say, the American people the other day to get up on the floor of they could support legislation, such as are, to put it mildly, dissatisfied. Why the Senate and say every single a bill I introduced to provide reloca- are they dissatisfied? Because they ObamaCare horror story is untrue. tion resources to allow the long-term spent 5 years waiting for the relief they That is right. Instead of looking at the unemployed to move to areas where were promised and it hasn’t arrived. A Pew Research Center poll in Sep- overwhelming evidence that Obama- the job market is stronger, and tember found that 63 percent of the Care just isn’t working, and maybe re- strengthen Federal worker training American people believe the Nation’s thinking his support of that law, the programs. This would help give the un- economic system is no more secure majority leader decided to accuse employed what they really want—not today than it was before the 2008 mar- every single American who has had a months of meager government benefits ket crash. The same poll also found the bad experience with ObamaCare of but steady, good-paying jobs with the majority of Americans report house- lying about his or her story. Now that potential for growth. hold incomes and the job situation is a lot of denial right there. Speaking of jobs, if the President have hardly recovered at all from the They say the definition of insanity is wanted to create jobs immediately, he recession. President Obama may have doing the same thing over and over and could easily do that today with a inherited a difficult economic situa- hoping for a different result. Yet that stroke of the pen that he talks about: tion, but he has had 5 years to make it is exactly what the Democrats and Approve the bipartisan Keystone Pipe- better. Instead, he is making things President are doing. Instead of looking line and the 42,000-plus jobs it would worse. at the evidence of the past 5 years and support. All it would take is a stroke of Over the past 5 years household in- rethinking their policies, Democrats the pen he keeps talking about. come has declined by $3,600. Income in- are piling on more of the same. For Then there is trade promotion au- equality is at its highest point literally Americans hurting for jobs and oppor- thority. The President did talk about since the Great Depression. The num- tunities, Democrats have recently trade promotion authority in his State ber of Americans receiving food stamps taken to advocating a hike in the min- of the Union Address, but he abandoned has soared from over 32 million to now imum wage—a policy, I might add, that it shortly afterwards as a result of more than 47 million—almost 48 mil- the Congressional Budget Office said some Democrats’ political concerns lion Americans receiving food stamps. would result in up to 1 million fewer about pushing the policy in an election That means that one in five—literally jobs and a policy that would hit the year. Trade promotion authority would one in five—American households is on lowest income workers the hardest. help farmers, ranchers, entrepreneurs, food stamps. Ten million Americans Then there is the President’s budget. and job creators gain access to 1 billion are unemployed, almost 4 million of The President’s budget proposal would new consumers around the globe. If the them for more than 6 months, and the have been a great opportunity for the President were serious about creating labor force participation rate is at President to rethink some of these jobs for Americans, he would be urging Jimmy Carter-era lows, thanks in part failed strategies of the past 5 years and the majority leader to take up this bi- to literally thousands of Americans to focus on controlling spending and partisan legislation today. who have simply given up hope of ever promoting economic growth. Instead Finally, the President should be sup- finding a job and dropped out of the the President produced a political doc- porting bipartisan efforts to repeal the labor force altogether. ument that panders to the far leftwing costly medical device tax in his health Then there is the President’s health of his party and eschews any type of care law, the tax on pacemakers and care law. The President promises a meaningful reform. insulin pumps. According to a recent health care law with lower costs while His budget won’t control spending. study, more than 30,000 jobs in the allowing you to keep the plan and the Instead, it increases spending by 63 per- medical device industry have been af- doctor you like. In reality health care cent over the next 10 years and it adds fected by this burdensome provision in costs have skyrocketed and Americans another $8.3 trillion to our $17 trillion the law. If this tax isn’t eliminated have been losing their doctors and debt. To pay for some of that spending, soon, even more jobs in the industry their health care plans in droves. Sen- the administration is proposing even are going to be lost or sent overseas. iors are being hit hard by cuts in the more tax increases, over $1 trillion It is not surprising that the Amer- Medicare Advantage Program and worth of new tax increases on top of ican people are unhappy. ObamaCare lower income seniors are being hit the the $1.7 trillion in tax increases the and the Obama economy have done hardest. Meanwhile, businesses are President has already gotten since he nothing to ease the struggles Ameri- struggling with the law’s burdensome came to office. cans have faced since the recession, taxes and regulations, while workers The administration has even backed and instead of proposing new initia- struggle with reduced hours and fewer away from changes to our broken enti- tives, the Democrats and the President opportunities. tlement programs, such as gradually continue to push for more of the same, A recent report from the Congres- raising the eligibility age for Medicare, and to double down on the same failed sional Budget Office found that the which would have helped put the Medi- policies.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:12 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.007 S06MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S1334 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2014 Well, 5 years is long enough. It is The Senator from New Jersey. continue to implement and verify the time for Democrats to abandon their Mr. MENENDEZ. It is always good to arms control treaties we have with failed economic experiments and to see my distinguished colleague from them, particularly the New START work with Republicans to pass legisla- New Jersey presiding before the Sen- treaty. These treaties are not some- tion that will actually create jobs and ate. thing we do as a favor to Russia; they opportunities and put Americans back I come to the floor to support the are a vital measure for limiting the po- to work. We can do that. We can do nomination of Rose Gottemoeller for tential dangerous nuclear escalation that today. The President can pick up Under Secretary of State for Arms that might occur in a crisis. the phone he talks about and call the Control and International Security. For all of these reasons and many majority leader. Ask him to bring up She has been the Acting Under Sec- others, we need to confirm the nomina- any one of these initiatives I have men- retary since February 2012. It has been tion of Rose Gottemoeller so she can tioned on which there is broad bipar- 2 years now. fully assume her new responsibilities tisan support: the Keystone Pipeline, She is a distinguished public servant as Under Secretary of State for Arms trade promotion authority—initiatives who over her long career has played a Control and International Security. that would grow jobs—repealing the vital role in addressing the critical She has all the authority necessary to medical device tax. There were 79 votes proliferation challenges the United represent U.S. security interests in the in the Senate on amendments to the States faces. In my mind, it would be international community. budget last year in support of appeal- difficult to find a person more appro- Having said that, I know there are ing that onerous tax. priate to take on the variety of new differences within the Senate about the There are things we can do together, and old proliferation threats we face. question as to how we should approach Rose Gottemoeller was the chief U.S. that we can do today to create jobs and nonproliferation issues, but regardless negotiator of the New Strategic Arms grow and expand this economy, lower of those differences, I believe there are Reduction Treaty with the Russian the cost of hiring people in this coun- a number of issues on which we can all Federation. During the Clinton admin- try, so we can get more Americans agree. istration she served in the Department back to work with good-paying jobs We can all agree that we face a new of Energy overseeing its nuclear pro- that will help lift them higher in their and more complex set of proliferation liferation portfolio. During the critical economic circumstances and give them threats—the threat of terrorists get- period of 1993 to 1994, she was at the ting their hands on nuclear, chemical, a better and a brighter future. I hope National Security Council overseeing or biological weapons, the danger of re- that is what the President will choose the denuclearization of Ukraine, gional armed nuclear adversaries, such to do rather than following through on Kazakhstan, and Belarus—a topic of as North Korea and Iran, using their so many of these election year ploys, if some importance given the current cri- nuclear capabilities to blackmail our you will, that are simply designed to sis in the Ukraine. partners and allies. help win elections come election day As we consider this nomination, it is In response to these threats, we all rather than doing something that is worthwhile reviewing the array of agree we need a more modern and flexi- meaningful to help middle-class fami- issues and nonproliferation threats we ble nuclear enterprise and updated lies and the American people. face. policies that can respond to these new Mr. President, I yield the floor. In Syria, we are facing ridding the re- threats as well as the old threats we I suggest the absence of a quorum. gime of its chemical weapons arsenal, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The face. I hope we can agree that we need seeking to keep the pressure on Assad to confirm this nominee to be in a posi- clerk will call the roll. to fulfill his commitments and verify The legislative clerk proceeded to tion with authority to help update and that Syria is in full compliance with call the roll. implement those policies with the full provisions to destroy its chemical Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I ask authority of the position. weapons production, mixing, and fill- unanimous consent that the quorum What I would say to the Senate is ing. The United States, along with the call be rescinded. that at the end of the day there are The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. rest of the international community, is some who may disagree on verification engaged in the complex process to BOOKER). Without objection, it is so or- and compliance procedures or on the transport and safely destroy Syria’s dered. nature of the modernization of our pro- chemical weapons stockpile. gram, but we cannot disagree on the f Second, on the issue of Iran’s nuclear significance of the threats we face and CONCLUSION OF MORNING program, we are entering a critical the need to have a team in place tasked BUSINESS stage in negotiations. As I noted in re- with representing our security inter- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning marks on the floor last month, we ests at the highest national level. business is closed. must, in my view, maintain the pres- This is not a time to say no to con- sure on Iran to dismantle its nuclear f firming a qualified, experienced non- weapons program. As part of our nego- proliferation expert when so much is at EXECUTIVE SESSION tiations, we must insist on the most stake in Syria, North Korea, and Iran, stringent measures to verify whether and negotiations with Russia—not Iran is in compliance with agreements NOMINATION OF ROSE EILENE when we imagine the consequences of it has signed. We need to ensure that what the spread of these weapons can GOTTEMOELLER TO BE UNDER any final deal that might be signed can SECRETARY OF STATE FOR bring. I urge my colleagues to confirm be precisely monitored, providing us a this nominee in the national security ARMS CONTROL AND INTER- warning signal at the first hint that NATIONAL SECURITY interest of the United States and look Iran is seeking to achieve nuclear forward to a strong support of her nom- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under breakout. ination. the previous order, the Senate will pro- Third, in terms of North Korea, the With that, I yield the floor and sug- ceed to executive session to consider United States has stated that we will gest the absence of a quorum. the following nomination, which the not accept North Korea as a nuclear The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. weapons state, which would potentially clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk read the nomi- unleash an arms race in the region and The legislative clerk proceeded to nation of Rose Eilene Gottemoeller, of threaten our security and the security call the roll. Virginia, to be Under Secretary of of our allies. Mr. JOHANNS. Mr. President, I ask State for Arms Control and Inter- Fourth, we have to maintain and unanimous consent that the order for national Security. sharpen our efforts to prevent terror- the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ists from getting their hands on and/or The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the previous order, the time until 11:20 using nuclear, chemical, or biological objection, it is so ordered. a.m. will be equally divided between weapons. Mr. JOHANNS. Mr. President, I ask the majority leader and the Republican Finally, despite all of our recent dif- unanimous consent to speak up to 7 leader or their designees. ficulties with Russia, it is vital that we minutes as if in morning business.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:34 Mar 06, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.008 S06MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1335 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Jim gave of himself in all he did. NOMINATION OF SUZANNE ELEA- objection, it is so ordered. From the boardroom to the ballfield, NOR SPAULDING TO BE UNDER TRIBUTE TO JIM YOUNG his presence is going to be so missed. SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF Mr. JOHANNS. Mr. President, I rise It is my sincere hope that Jimmy’s HOMELAND SECURITY today with a heavy heart that I pay wife Shirley, his children and his The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under tribute to the life and legacy of a grandchildren, find comfort knowing the previous order, the clerk will re- friend, Jim Young. Jim passed away on that so many lives were made better port the Spaulding nomination. February 15 after a courageous battle because of his efforts. The bill clerk read the nomination of with pancreatic cancer. My thoughts Jim leaves a vibrant legacy of lead- Suzanne Eleanor Spaulding, of Vir- and prayers are with his wife Shirley, ing by example, inspiring others by be- ginia, to be Under Secretary, Depart- his children, and his grandchildren dur- lieving in every single person’s poten- ment of Homeland Security. ing a very difficult time. tial, and of dedicating both time and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Even as we mourn his passing, treasure to opening doors of oppor- the previous order, there is 2 minutes though, we celebrate his deep love for tunity for those who just needed a of debate equally divided. his family, his tremendous commit- champion. It would be difficult to Mr. REID. I yield back the remainder ment to his community, and his im- imagine a more meaningful life legacy. of our time. pressive example of leadership. Jim’s Mr. President, I thank the Chair. I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without family, friends, coworkers, and admir- yield the floor, and I note the absence objection, all time is yielded back. ers from across Nebraska and our great of a quorum. The question is, Will the Senate ad- Nation are mourning the loss of a life The PRESIDING OFFICER. The vise and consent to the nomination of defined by great service and great lead- clerk will call the roll. Suzanne Eleanor Spaulding, of Vir- The legislative clerk proceeded to ership. It is my privilege today on the ginia, to be Under Secretary, Depart- call the roll. floor of the Senate to honor his legacy. ment of Homeland Security? Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I ask Jim knew the importance of hard The nomination was confirmed. unanimous consent that the order for work and commitment to purpose. the quorum call be rescinded. f That is how he climbed the ladder of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without success to become the president and NOMINATION OF JOHN ROTH TO objection, it is so ordered. chief executive officer and, later, chair- BE INSPECTOR GENERAL, DE- All time has expired. man of the board of Union Pacific Cor- PARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECU- The question is, Will the Senate ad- RITY poration. vise and consent to the nomination of Jimmy’s integrity was unquestioned. Rose Eilene Gottemoeller, of Virginia, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under He loved his work. He carried his en- to be Under Secretary of State for the previous order, the clerk will re- thusiasm beyond UP as he led the Arms Control and International Secu- port the Roth nomination. American Association of Railroads and rity? The bill clerk read the nomination of other professional organizations. Mr. BARRASSO. I ask for the yeas John Roth, of Michigan, to be Inspec- Jimmy’s leadership spurred impres- and nays. tor General, Department of Homeland sive reinvestment and growth in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a Security. railroad, but many would say his true sufficient second? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under accomplishment was his focus on a There appears to be a sufficient sec- the previous order, there is 2 minutes positive work environment and taking ond. of debate equally divided. care of his coworkers. His concern for The clerk will call the roll. Mr. REID. I yield back the remainder their well-being was genuine, and they The assistant legislative clerk called of our time. knew it. the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without It would be difficult to categorize The result was announced—yeas 58, objection, there is no further debate. Jimmy’s greatest contributions be- nays 42, as follows: The question is, Will the Senate ad- cause beyond his tremendous impact [Rollcall Vote No. 58 Ex.] vise and consent to the nomination of on UP and the rail industry, Jim did YEAS—58 John Roth, of Michigan, to be Inspec- everything. He loved our great State. tor General, Department of Homeland Alexander Gillibrand Murphy He loved his hometown of Omaha. He Baldwin Hagan Murray Security? set a shining example of what it means Begich Harkin Nelson The nomination was confirmed. to give back to the community. Bennet Heinrich Pryor The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Blumenthal Hirono Reed the previous order, the motions to re- The list of boards on which he served Booker Isakson and organizations for which he volun- Reid consider are considered made and laid Boxer Johnson (SD) Rockefeller teered could literally fill a book. From Brown Kaine Sanders upon the table, and the President will Cantwell King the Greater Omaha Chamber of Com- Schatz be immediately notified of the Senate’s Cardin Klobuchar Schumer merce to the Joslyn Art Museum, from Carper Landrieu action. Shaheen the University of Nebraska to the Sal- Casey Leahy f vation Army, Jimmy’s commitment to Collins Levin Stabenow Coons Manchin Udall (CO) LEGISLATIVE SESSION serving and to improving the lives of Corker Markey Udall (NM) others is just simply unmatched. Donnelly McCaskill Warner The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- He did not take for granted his suc- Durbin Menendez Warren ate will resume legislative session. cess, and he dedicated time and atten- Feinstein Merkley Whitehouse Flake Mikulski Wyden f tion to assisting those who had less— Franken Murkowski those with fewer resources. Evidence of MILITARY JUSTICE IMPROVEMENT NAYS—42 his generosity can be found in all cor- ACT ners of the community. It would range Ayotte Graham Paul Barrasso Grassley Portman The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under from the Jim and Shirley Young Schol- Blunt Hatch Risch the previous order, the Senate will pro- arship Program at Jimmy’s alma Boozman Heitkamp Roberts ceed to the consideration of S. 1752, mater, the University of Nebraska at Burr Heller Rubio Chambliss Hoeven Scott which the clerk will report. Omaha, to his involvement in the Coats Inhofe Sessions The bill clerk read as follows: Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben and his service Coburn Johanns Shelby A bill (S. 1752) to reform procedures for de- as a church elder and a youth sports Cochran Johnson (WI) Tester terminations to proceed to trial by court- coach. Cornyn Kirk Thune martial for certain offenses of the Uniform Crapo Lee Toomey I am so confident I speak for all Ne- Cruz McCain Vitter Code of Military Justice, and for other pur- braskans when I say we have lost a Enzi McConnell Walsh poses. great leader and a community partner. Fischer Moran Wicker The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- I feel as though I have lost a friend. The nomination was confirmed. jority leader.

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We are going to have two will have to come from existing billets. vious order remaining in effect. votes at 2 o’clock. I ask unanimous I received a personal letter from the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there consent that the additional time until Judge Advocate General of the Army, objection? 2 p.m. be equally divided and con- General Darpino. Without objection, it is so ordered. trolled. He said: CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The bill would not be cost neutral. Accord- Mr. REID. I have a cloture motion at objection. ing to initial estimates, the Army would re- the desk. The Senator from New York. quire an additional 50 judge advocate colo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- Mrs. GILLIBRAND. I rise today to nels along with the increase of about 200 speak about the need to strengthen our judge advocates of other ranks and about 150 ture motion having been presented legal support staff. under rule XXII, the Chair directs the military and stand by our brave men That is a quote. She went on to say: clerk to read the motion. and women in uniform by passing the The bill clerk read as follows: bipartisan Military Justice Improve- . . . this is happening at a time when the services are attempting to reduce their per- CLOTURE MOTION ment Act. I start by thanking all of my col- sonnel costs to accommodate shrinking We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- budgets. And that is just the impact in the ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the leagues on both sides of the aisle for Army. On November 18, 2013, the Department Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move the seriousness with which they have of Defense provided an assessment of the to bring to a close debate on S. 1752, a bill to approached this issue and the effort devastating impact of the Gillibrand bill. reform procedures for determinations to pro- they have put into looking at the solu- The Defense office of Cost Assessment and ceed to trial by court-martial for certain of- tion survivors of sexual assault in the Program Evaluation estimate a total cost of fenses under the Uniform Code of Military military are asking for. I specifically over $113 million per year— Justice, and for other purposes. thank my friends from Missouri and That is every year— Harry Reid, Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Bar- bara Boxer, John D. Rockefeller IV, New Hampshire for their determination to implement her bill in the Army, Navy, Air Tammy Baldwin, Benjamin L. Cardin, and leadership in fighting for victims Force and Marines. Not only is her bill not Patrick J. Leahy, Debbie Stabenow, of sexual assaults in our military. I executable in a cost-neutral basis, it is not Richard Blumenthal, Christopher A. look forward to voting for their bill on possible to grow the total inventory of near- Coons, Claire McCaskill, Jon Tester, the floor today. ly 600 judge advocate officers and legal as- Mark Begich, Barbara Mikulski, Maria I defer the colloquy to Senator sistants required by the bill within the 180 days of enactment. The decision we make Cantwell, Charles E. Schumer, Dianne INHOFE. Feinstein. today will have significant consequences for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the future of our military. More specifically, Mr. REID. Mr. President, when ator from Oklahoma. the bill we are debating this week threatens American men and women decide to de- Mr. INHOFE. Madam President, when to tear apart what I strongly believe is the fend our freedoms as members of the the majority leader said 1 minute ago fabric of our Armed Forces: the chain of U.S. Armed Forces, they do so with full that Congress cannot idly stand by and command. knowledge that they could make the not do anything, I have to remind him I can’t find people I can confide in ultimate sacrifice—the ultimate sac- that we have been doing so for quite and talk to personally, who have been rifice—on behalf of our county. These some time. We have been working on in the military, who don’t agree with are very courageous men and women. the problem of sexual assault, and the this. I was in the Uniform Code of Mili- While we can’t protect every member reality is that Congress has been ag- tary Justice when I was in the U.S. of our military from harm at the hands gressive in instituting reforms to tack- Army—not at the level of some of the of America’s enemies, we should at le sexual assault in the military since Senators who have been there more re- least guarantee them protection from the fiscal year 2009 Defense Authoriza- cently, such as Senator GRAHAM, for harm at the hands of their fellow serv- tion Act. We have enacted 47 provi- example, and at a higher level. I was an icemembers. sions, either directly addressing sexual enlisted man. But I was a reporter, and The need to address the problem of assault or instituting reforms to the a lot of times the reporters, the en- sexual assault is not lost on the mili- Uniform Code of Military Justice that listed personnel, really know more tary officers and officials with whom I will improve efforts to address allega- about the situation than some of the have met. They acknowledge there is a tions of misconduct. bosses. I was firmly convinced that— problem. I believe they are working in These reforms have strengthened the granted, this was years ago—you can’t good faith to fix it. protections and the care of the victims mess with the chain of command. The vast majority of U.S. military while preserving the rights of the ac- When you stop and think about what personnel are appalled by sexual as- cused. These historic reforms are vital a commander has to do—he is required sault in their ranks, as are their com- to ensuring a sound, effective, and fair to take care of the physical and med- manders. I applaud their dedication to military justice system. ical condition of our troops. He is re- this Nation and their fellow service- I look at the bill we are considering quired to oversee their training. He is members. I applaud the action of those that will be coming up in a short while. required to have medical care if they who have zero tolerance for these The bill would modify the court-mar- are wounded, and he has to make the crimes, but I am convinced that Con- tial convening authority in a way that decision of sending our troops into gress must act aggressively to elimi- I believe creates very serious proce- combat. It is inconceivable to me, with nate a military culture that not only dural problems. all of these responsibilities, that he be allows sexual assault to happen but too In a January 28, 2014, letter to the taken out of this chain. often punishes the victims when it Department, it cited—and I am going It is not just me. Others agree with does. to cite some very technical problems: this. I had conversation with Col. Ana We have already taken some action Potentially irreconcilable and could result Smythe of the Marine Corps. She said to combat the sexual assault in the De- in long delays from bringing some cases to at a press conference: fense authorization bill. I am pleased trial and, if a conviction ultimately results, What you don’t understand if you’re not in today we will vote on two proposals for could produce still more years of appellant the military is that the fabric and the es- further action. litigation, perhaps ultimately culminating sence of the military is built around the Congress cannot stand idly by while in the conviction’s reversal. chain of command. . . . If we dismantle or the blight of sexual assault continues. To make matters even worse, the bill weaken the chain of command, we are lost. Every military leader has the responsi- includes a requirement that the new The CMSgt Barbara Taylor said bility to take a stand with us for a zero military judge advocate billets re- about the Gillibrand bill:

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Ensuring which I totally reject is that we should military experience and who have been that survivors do not think twice about just wait a few more months for the re- involved in the military understand reporting an assault for fear of retalia- sult of a few more studies or wait a few the serious problems that would come tion or damage to their careers is still more years to see if the recently en- from the adoption of this bill. I strong- not part of the military culture. acted provisions have made a dif- ly recommend we defeat the Gillibrand In 2011 I joined our former colleague, ference. I strongly disagree. bill. John Kerry, in introducing the Defense How many more victims are required With that, I yield the floor. STRONG Act as an initial step to ad- to suffer before we act further? How The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who dress this crisis. The provisions of that many more lives must be ruined before yields time? bill, which were signed into law as part we take additional steps that we know The Senator from New York. of the fiscal year 2012 National Defense are required to solve this problem? Mrs. GILLIBRAND. I yield 10 min- Authorization Act, provide survivors of Rather than waiting for the results of utes to Senator COLLINS. sexual assault the assistance of advo- yet more studies, we must continue to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- cates with genuine confidentiality, enact real reforms to increase the con- ator from Maine. guaranteed access to an attorney, and fidence of survivors to come forward Ms. COLLINS. Madam President, I expedited consideration for the victim and report the crimes, to ensure that am relieved that legislation addressing to be transferred far away from the as- perpetrators will be dealt with appro- the crisis of military assault has fi- sailant. priately, and to strengthen prevention nally been brought to the Senate These were helpful first steps. But efforts right now. Floor, and I commend the Senator more than anything, the victims of Senator GILLIBRAND’s bill is a reason- from New York, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, and sexual assaults, the survivors, need to able proposal designed to communicate the Senator from Missouri, Mrs. have the confidence the legal system in to survivors and potential perpetrators MCCASKILL, for their leadership in which they report a crime will produce alike that when survivors are subjected bringing this important issue to the a just and fair result. We need to en- to these unacceptable, horrific crimes, forefront. courage more reporting, and that is they will have access to a legal system I also acknowledge the courage and what Senator GILLIBRAND’s bill will ac- that fully protects their interests. Pro- conviction of Jennifer Norris and Ruth complish. This is a goal that I believe viding our troops with that basic con- Moore—two Mainers who were sexually is shared by all Members of the Senate, fidence is the least we can do. assaulted while serving our country. despite our differing opinions on the I believe there is no question of Con- gress’ commitment to reducing the in- They have made it their mission to best path forward for achieving these stances of sexual assault in the mili- change the broken system that has not goals. put victims first. Through their advo- In the 113th Congress, a number of tary and providing appropriate redress cacy they have helped to shine a light proposals have been introduced aimed and care for survivors. While we debate on this crisis, and they deserve our at reducing the barriers to justice that various proposals, we are united by the gratitude. many survivors of sexual assault face need for serious reforms that will In fact, as Senator GILLIBRAND and I in our military. I have been pleased to strengthen the military’s response to sexual assaults. But for the leadership were coming on to the floor, we were work with both Senators GILLIBRAND of Senator GILLIBRAND and Senator stopped by a reporter who asked us: and MCCASKILL toward this end. As a MCCASKILL, and the courage of those What has made the difference? I said it result of our efforts, as well as those of survivors who were finally willing to had been the leadership of the Senator many others, including Chairman come forward and tell their stories and from New York and the Senator from LEVIN and Ranking Member INHOFE, know that we would listen to them, be- Missouri, but I also pointed to the sur- important provisions that all of us lieve them, and act, we would not be vivors of military sexual assault who agree on have been signed into law as here today. I am certain that our work have come forward and been willing to part of this past year’s National De- will reduce the unnecessary suffering tell their stories, painful though those fense Authorization Act. and injustice felt by those who have stories are. Among those provisions is legislation Since 2004, I have been sounding the survived these horrific crimes. that I coauthored to extend the I thank the Chair. alarm over the military’s ineffective STRONG Act to the Coast Guard. In The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- response to the growing crisis of sexual addition, Senator MCCASKILL and I ator from New York. assault in the military, including the wrote provisions mandating a dishon- Mrs. GILLIBRAND. I yield time to need to ensure appropriate punishment orable discharge or dismissal for any the Senator from Iowa. for the perpetrators of these crimes, to servicemember convicted of sexual as- Mr. GRASSLEY. I thank the Senator provide adequate care for the survivor, sault. We also allowed a commander to from New York. and to change the culture across the relocate an alleged perpetrator of a The Defense Department has been military so that sexual assault is un- sexual assault crime rather than the promising Congress and the American thinkable. survivor. Why should it be the survivor people for a long period of time that It was 10 years ago, during an Armed who has to move? they are working on this problem of Services Committee hearing, that I Senator GILLIBRAND and I authored a sexual assault, and we are still looking first brought up the alarming increase provision that eliminates the elements for results, and the statistics get in the number of sexual assaults in the of the character of the accused from worse. So I believe what Senator GILLI- military. Back then the attitude of the the factors a commander could con- BRAND is saying with her legislation is witness, GEN George Casey, Jr., then sider, making it more like what would enough is enough. Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, testi- occur in the civilian system. Senator I am proud to be a partner in this ef- fying at that hearing was completely GILLIBRAND, Senator MCCASKILL, and I fort. It fits into an overall principle of dismissive, even though these are seri- authored a provision that eliminates a government that I have: Greater trans- ous crimes that traumatize survivors commander’s ability to overturn a con- parency brings accountability. And I and erode the trust and discipline fun- viction by a jury post trial for major believe this legislation will make this damental to every military unit. I was offenses. whole problem much more transparent appalled at the reaction. I mention these reforms because I am and, with it, accountability to hope- While the attitude today among the encouraged that we have taken these fully get the issue solved. most senior military leaders is mark- steps to address this vitally important I appreciate the fact that a large edly different than the one that I en- issue. But more remains to be done. I number of commonsense reforms were countered a decade ago, the work of remain cognizant of the fact there are included in the national defense au- translating the military’s stated policy strong views at the Pentagon and with- thorization. These changes were long

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There is an organization ap- My perspective on prosecuting mili- don’t have the luxury of time to try pointed by the Secretary of Defense tary sexual assault comes from my 33 some new reforms of the current sys- which goes by the acronym years in the Montana National Guard. tem and hope they have an impact. We DACOWITS—the Defense Advisory My view on this is simple: The current have had those promises before. Committee on Women in the Services— system is failing the men and women What is more, the current system ap- which voted overwhelmingly in support in uniform. And failure is unaccept- pears to be part of the problem. I will of each and every one of the compo- able. elaborate on that. nents of the Gillibrand bill. While no legislation is perfect, I be- We know from the recent Defense De- DACOWITS was created back in 1951 lieve we must fundamentally change partment report that 50 percent of fe- under Defense Secretary Marshall. The how we deal with sexual assault in our male victims stated they did not report committee is composed of civilian and military. While I support the reforms the crime because they believed noth- retired military women and men ap- that passed last year, we have moved ing would be done as a result of their pointed by the Secretary to provide ad- too slowly. Today’s debate is about reporting; 74 percent of the females and vice and recommendations on matters where we go from here. 60 percent of the males perceived one and policies relating to the recruit- In the Armed Forces today, a mili- or more barriers to reporting sexual as- ment and retention, treatment, and tary commander is ultimately respon- sault; and 62 percent of the victims well-being of our highly qualified pro- sible for the prosecution of these who reported sexual assault indicated fessional women in the Armed Forces. crimes. In the Montana National they perceived some form of profes- Historically, the recommendations by Guard, except when federalized, we did sional, social, and/or administrative re- DACOWITS have been instrumental in things differently. If the unimaginable taliation. effecting changes to laws and policies happened, the prosecution of sexual as- We can talk about protecting vic- pertaining to women in the military. sault would occur outside the purview tims, and we can enact more protec- This isn’t an outside advocacy group or of a military commander. Senator tions, as we did in the national defense ad hoc panel; it is a longstanding advi- GILLIBRAND’s Military Justice Im- authorization, but the fact remains sory committee handpicked by the Sec- provement Act removes prosecutions that the current structure of the mili- retary of Defense, and it supports the from the purview of military com- tary justice system is having a deter- substance of this legislation. manders—much like the Montana Na- rent effect on the reporting of these as- It is easier to support incremental re- tional Guard system. saults. If sexual assault cases aren’t re- form. In fact, it is also prudent to try One of the arguments I have heard ported, they can’t be prosecuted. If sex- small reforms before making bigger against this bill is that if we shift the ual assault isn’t prosecuted, predators changes. I understand why some Sen- prosecution of sexual assault outside will remain in the military, which re- ators are nervous about a total over- the chain of command, military leaders sults in the perception that sexual as- haul of the military justice system. It will somehow lose their authority on sault is tolerated in this culture. That isn’t something I approach lightly. other matters. As a retired military destroys morale and it destroys lives. However, we have waited for years as commander, I am confident this is not If an enemy tried to sow that kind of various initiatives to tackle this prob- the case. I have never found myself in discord among our military, we lem have been tried. a situation with the units I com- wouldn’t tolerate it, but we are doing When we are talking about some- manded where discipline and devotion it to ourselves. thing as serious and life-altering as to a mission was jeopardized by com- The men and women who have volun- sexual assault, we cannot afford to pliance with the civilian justice sys- teered to place their lives on the line wait any longer than we already have. tem. I am not talking hypotheticals. deserve better, and our military readi- The time has come to act decisively to The chain of command’s function is not ness obviously demands it. change the military culture. We need a a mystery to me. I lived it. And it is Taking prosecutions out of the hands clean break from the system where sex- hard to convey how angry you feel of commanders and giving them to pro- ual assault isn’t reported because of a when the system fails your fellow sol- fessional prosecutors who are inde- perception that justice won’t be done. diers. pendent of the chain of command will Our men and women serving this coun- Today’s debate is part of a broader help ensure impartial justice for the try deserve nothing less, and they de- effort to improve our military and the men and women of our forces. serve it now. They shouldn’t have to lives of those who have served—from I know some Senators will be nervous wait any longer for justice. the justice system, to the VA claims about the fact that the military is lob- For those reluctant to take this step, backlog, to ensuring that veterans find bying against this legislation. I have I would say that if the more modest re- jobs when they complete their service. the greatest respect for our military forms proposed by others prove insuffi- We have the opportunity to guarantee leaders, but Congress has given the cient and we have to come back and justice for the men and women within military leadership more than enough enact our reforms at a later time, how our military and to correct its failures. time to fix this current system. We will you justify your vote today? Now it is time to get it done. can’t wait any longer. We should not be Now is the time for bold action, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- intimidated by people coming to the I urge my colleagues to join in the ef- ator from Kentucky. Hill because of their stars and ribbons. fort. Mr. PAUL. William Wilberforce They deserve our respect but not def- I yield the floor. wrote: erence to their opinion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Having heard all this you can choose to We also hear that this measure will ator from New York. look the other way, but you can never again affect the ability of commanders to re- Mrs. GILLIBRAND. I yield to the say, ‘‘I did not know.’’ tain ‘‘good order and discipline.’’ Our Senator from Montana, followed by the Having heard the stories of sexual as- legislation in no way takes away the Senator from Kentucky. sault in the military, we can look ability of commanders to punish troops The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- away, but we can never say that we under their command for military in- ator from Montana. have not heard of this problem, that we fractions. Commanders also can and Mr. WALSH. Madam President, I are going to ignore this problem. I should be held accountable for the cli- thank Senators GILLIBRAND and don’t think anybody in this body wants mate under their command. But the MCCASKILL for their dedication and to, but the definition of ‘‘insanity’’ is point here is that sexual assault is a commitment to dealing with sexual as- doing the same thing over and over and

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If that special pros- When I heard of a young military re- forts of Senator MCCASKILL and Sen- ecutor declines to prosecute, then it cruit from my State—a young woman ator GILLIBRAND have been so critical goes back to the company commander. who was raped, attacked, beaten to a and important. They have galvanized But the company or the battalion com- pulp, three nerves pinched in her back, this debate. They have forced action mander, given the level of jurisdiction, her legs and hips bruised such that she where action needs to be taken. Now cannot now impose nonjudicial punish- couldn’t walk, and she considered sui- the question is, What is the pathway ment for the simple fact that the ac- cide—when I heard her rape kit was forward that will achieve what we all cused has to accept the punishment, lost and the case was dismissed, I was want—the reduction of sexual assault but if there is no way he or she can be disheartened. Her assailant is still in in the military forces? court-martialed, that punishment will the Navy. We have to do something dif- I have expressed before concerns with not be accepted. ferent. We cannot ignore this problem. the approach Senator GILLIBRAND has For offenses that are properly tried To me it is as simple as this: Should taken because I firmly believe, based or adjudicated through the Article 15 you have to report your assault to your on experience in the Active military, process, those offenses will literally boss? This is what we are talking leadership has to be involved at every not only go unpunished, but the whole about. What if your boss goes drinking stage—recruitment, training, evalua- climate of command could be signifi- with the person who assaulted you, tion, promotion, and retention. When cantly changed. who is friends with them? Wouldn’t we we take the commanders out of any of Third, there is a constitutional issue, want the person you complained to these steps, we diminish their effec- which is that under this proposal, you completely outside the chain of com- tiveness in every one of these steps. have the creation of a single office— mand? Wouldn’t we want to have law- Removing the commander from these and again I will refer to it generically yers involved whose specialty is this responsibilities, in my view, will weak- as special prosecutors—with the au- type of situation? en his or her effectiveness, and the test thority to appoint counsel—defense I am not saying it is easy. Guilt and of that effectiveness is not in the counsel—and members of courts-mar- justice are sometimes hard to find. But courtroom, it is on the battlefield, and tial panels, and that raises constitu- we have evidence that people don’t the consequences of such weakness tional problems. Let me conclude by saying that we trust the system. They say there are could be significant to the forces of the have had a vigorous debate, and it has 26,000 episodes of unwanted sexual con- United States. So we have to continue been an important debate, but we have tact. They say 50 percent of the vic- to maintain a system that recognizes had the opportunity since that debate tims, though, go unreported. There are the need for constant attention to this to get the results of the Role of the a lot of reasons for this. Even in the issue, constant leadership and com- Commander Subcommittee from the private world, people are afraid or mand focus, on this issue. Response Systems Panel. These are ob- ashamed or don’t feel they can talk We also have to recognize that the jective members—in fact, many of about this publicly. But we should do proposal we are putting forward them have for years been in the fore- everything possible to make sure it is today—and I think this is critical—is front of urging sensible reforms in the easy to report this because we don’t not just about sexual assault; it covers military, of being the vanguard in pro- want this to occur. a wide range of offenses, offenses like tecting victims in many different This doesn’t mean, for our men and larceny of personal equipment in the forms. They have concluded that the women who serve, it is a problem that barracks. It covers a whole host of commander should remain within the overwhelms the military. It is still a crimes that are not directly related to loop, should remain as Senator MCCAS- small percentage. But for the 26,000 sexual assault. KILL, Senator AYOTTE, and Senator people having this happen to them, we As a result of this bifurcated system FISCHER proposed, with corrections and need to come up with a solution. that would be created, some traditional with improvements that I think are What Senator GILLIBRAND has done is charges, such as AWOL, have been re- an idea whose time has come. It is served for the commander, but a sig- very appropriate. I would urge that we support strong- about justice for victims, but it also is nificant amount of charges has been re- ly the provisions Senators AYOTTE, about finding due process. Getting this ferred to this new process. This bifur- MCCASKILL, and FISCHER have pro- out of the arbitrary nature of a com- cated system will cause practical prob- posed. They strengthen the system. mander making a decision and into a lems that will undercut the effective- But I must say that to remove the court with judges where there will be ness of units to perform their mission commander as proposed would in the arguments on both sides I think pro- and to do what is necessary to protect long run be detrimental not only to the tects the innocent as well as finds jus- their soldiers, sailors, airmen, and ma- effectiveness of the military forces but tice for the accused. rines. detrimental to our common goal, I overwhelmingly support this bill The service JAGs—very experienced which is to reduce sexual assault in the and this crusade Senator GILLIBRAND legal officers who have served in the military of the United States. If we do has led. I suggest to the Senate that we uniformed military justice system in not, if we allow it to continue—it is a understand the problem goes on, and the United States—have pointed out corrosive force that will undermine our tweaking this problem or nibbling several defects. First, the proposal fails to address forces more than anything else. around the edges and saying: Oh, we Committed to that goal, I think we are just going to wait and see if what the complexity of these cases. Some should support Senator MCCASKILL, cases will be referred to the special we are doing is better—we have been and I am pleased to do so. prosecutor, while others will remain doing this for 20 years. I think the time I yield the floor. is now to make the change. with the commander, creating a multi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I stand with Senator GILLIBRAND, and plicity of venues, multiplicity of inves- ator from New York. I wholeheartedly support her bill. tigations, and perhaps conflicting deci- Mrs. GILLIBRAND. I yield time to The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. sions; all of which not only impose sig- the Senator from California. HIRONO). The Senator from Missouri. nificant costs, but I think interferes The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mrs. MCCASKILL. I yield 8 minutes with the sense the soldiers should have ator from California. to the Senator from Rhode Island, Mr. that they know what the system is. Mrs. BOXER. Thank you very much, REED. Second, this proposal takes away one Madam President. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- of the most significant aspects of the I thank Senator GILLIBRAND for her ator from Rhode Island. military justice system; that is, non- extraordinary leadership. Mr. REED. Madam President, there judicial punishment. For example, as I Today you will hear two things: One is no doubt that when a sexual assault illustrated before in my remarks, you is to support both bills, which I believe

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Do you know what happens portunity to bring about the change 20 women—that we are facing a fili- to these folks who get out? They con- that the survivors of rape and the sur- buster on the Gillibrand bill. Do not tinue their activities either in the vivors of sexual assault are pushing filibuster justice. It is pretty simple. military or on the streets of our cities, for. You are going to hear a lot of words our counties, and our States. Yet these I ask unanimous consent to have from politicians like me. Fine. But I voices of the status quo in this Senate printed in the RECORD the names of 45 think it is important to listen to the will tell you ‘‘oh my goodness, we can- organizations that are supporting the words of the victims and find a little not make this change’’ even though 45 Gillibrand bill. humility—stories of victims such as organizations, including the Iraq and There being no objection, the mate- Amando Javier, who served in the Ma- Afghanistan fighters, are telling us to rial was ordered to be printed in the rine Corps in 1993. He was brutally do so. RECORD, as follows: raped and physically assaulted by a Here is the deal. This is another way VETERAN & WOMEN’S GROUPS SUPPORTING THE group of fellow marines. Ashamed and to look at it. There were 26,000 esti- MILITARY JUSTICE IMPROVEMENT ACT fearing for his life, he kept his rape a mated sexual assaults in 2012. We have Numerous organizations support the Mili- secret for 15 years. Do you know what a 90-percent problem—90 percent of tary Justice Improvement Act, including: it is like to keep a secret such as that, these cases go unreported. Guess what, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America to suffer the pain and humiliation for folks. Are you surprised they are afraid (IAVA), Vietnam Veterans of America, Serv- 15 years. to go to their commander, those of you ice Womens Action Network, Protect Our When he finally found the courage to who are supporting this status quo? Defenders, National Women’s Law Center, National Task Force to End Sexual and Do- share his story with a friend, he de- Just ask them. Do not listen to Sen- mestic Violence Against Women, National cided to write it down. I want you to ator GILLIBRAND or to me. We are not Alliance to End Sexual Violence, National listen to his words: in the military. The people who are in Research Center for Women & Families, Ja- My experience left me torn apart phys- the military are telling us, begging us, cobs Institute of Women’s Health, Our Bod- ically, mentally and spiritually. I was dehu- along with every organization that ies Ourselves, International Federation of manized and treated with ultimate cruelty stands for the survivors: Please change Professional and Technical Engineers, Mem- by my perpetrators. I was embarrassed. I was it. bers of the National Alliance to End Sexual ashamed. I didn’t know what to do. I was Now I ask you, if there was a rape in Violence, 9to5, Baha’is of the United States, young at the time, and being part of an elite your office in the Senate and somebody Equal Rights Advocates, Evangelical Lu- organization that valued brotherhood, integ- theran Church in America, Federally Em- rity and faithfulness made it hard to come upstairs yelled and screamed and you ployed Women, Feminist Majority, Futures forward and reveal what happened. went up there as a Senator, what would Without Violence, General Federation of Well, here we are two decades later you do? Would you decide whether the Women’s Clubs, GetEqual, Girls, Inc. and no one has been held accountable case ought to be prosecuted or would Hindu American Seva Communities, Insti- for that heinous crime. And it goes on. you call the police? Would you call the tute for Science and Human Values, Inc., experts? Jewish Women International, Joyful Heart I appreciate Senator PAUL reading what happened to one of his constitu- I do not think CEOs ought to deter- Foundation, National Capital Union Retir- mine whether a case of rape should be ees, National Center on Domestic and Sexual ents. But you will hear the voices of prosecuted. Do you? I don’t think so. Violence, National Coalition Against Domes- the status quo in this body, and let me tic Violence, National Congress of Black tell you, they are in great company, Yet that is what you are supporting Women, Inc, National Council of Churches, the voices of the status quo, the ones here with the commander who knows National Council of Jewish Women, National who are filibustering the Gillibrand all the players. Suppose he goes out to Council of Women’s Organizations, National bill. Let me tell you some of the voices drink with the perp, knows him well, Organization for Women, National Women’s thinks he is a great fighter. I know Health Network, OWL-The Voice of Midlife of the status quo—and notice this: They are Republicans and Democrats. Senator MCCASKILL is trying to fix and Older Women, Peaceful Families these problems around the edges— Project, Presbyterian Women in the Pres- Dick Cheney said in 1992: ‘‘We’ve got byterian Church (U.S.A.), Inc., Religious Co- a major effort underway to try and fine—but let’s get to the heart of the alition for Reproductive Choice, SPART*A, educate everybody . . . let them know matter. an LGBT Military Organization, The Na- that we’ve got a zero-tolerance policy.’’ In summation, we can continue the tional Congress of American Indians, United Secretary Bill Perry: ‘‘For all these 20 years of baloney and not make the Church of Christ, Justice and Witness Min- reasons, we have zero tolerance for sex- change that needs to be made under istries, V-Day, Woman’s National Demo- ual harassment.’’ the important Gillibrand bill. What we cratic Club, Women’s Research & Education do is we say we are keeping this in the Institute, YWCA USA. This has been going on for 20 years, and that spirit is being continued right military, but we are allowing the ex- Mrs. BOXER. So when people stand here today from those who want to fili- perts to make the decision. That is fair here and start attacking that bill and buster the Gillibrand proposal. to the accuser, and that is fair to the saying how awful it is, I want them to Secretary Cohen: ‘‘I intend to enforce accused. As a matter of fact, we have remember just a few of the organiza- a strict policy of zero tolerance.’’ people supporting us because they be- tions that stand with Senator GILLI- Secretary Rumsfeld: ‘‘Sexual assault lieve it is fair to both sides, not just BRAND: the Iraq and Afghanistan Vet- will not be tolerated.’’ the accuser. erans of America—do you want to lis- Secretary Gates: ‘‘I have zero toler- So let’s not filibuster justice. Do not ten to the bureaucrats or do you want ance.’’ stand here and say how you care about to listen to the people who know what Secretary Leon Panetta: ‘‘We have this and then filibuster the Gillibrand is going on—the Vietnam Veterans of no tolerance for this.’’ bill because you will be judged on that America; the Service Women’s Action Secretary Hagel: ‘‘These crimes have vote. If you have problems with the de- Network; the Evangelical Lutheran no place in the greatest military on tails of the bill, vote against the bill Church in America; the National Con- earth.’’ but do not filibuster justice. gress of Black Women, Inc.; the YWCA. Words are swell. Who can argue with This is a chance we have, an oppor- There are 45 organizations. these words? But let’s look at where we tunity we have. Yes, it will be revisited I have a very strong message for col- are today in terms of what is actually over and over because these problems, leagues: Do not filibuster justice. Do happening on the ground. I say to the if we do not make these changes, are not filibuster the Gillibrand bill. Do voices who are standing in the way of going to continue. Today is an amazing not filibuster the McCaskill bill. My an up-or-down vote on KIRSTEN GILLI- moment in time that we could come to- goodness, these women deserve an up- BRAND’s bill: Look at these facts. There gether and allow an up-or-down vote on

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I hope on today. change if—at the same time we demand we will stand with those victims, stand Here is what that subcommittee con- of our commanders that they change with those providers, and stand with cluded: the military culture to take on the sex- those advocacy groups and be humble There is no evidentiary basis at this time ual assault problem—we remove their and not say we know better than they. supporting a conclusion that removing sen- most powerful tool to achieve that Thank you very much, and I thank ior commanders as convening authority will change. Senator GILLIBRAND. reduce the incidence of sexual assault or in- Senator GILLIBRAND’s bill creates a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- crease sexual assault reporting. new, separate disposition authority to ator from Missouri. The subcommittee reached that con- deal with the sexual assault and other Mrs. MCCASKILL. I yield 10 minutes clusion, despite the fact that many serious crimes. Our focus throughout to the Senator from Michigan, the members began the process sympa- this debate has been, rightly, on how to chairman of the Senate Armed Serv- thetic—if not outright supportive—of improve our approach to sexual as- ices Committee, Mr. LEVIN. the notion that we should remove the sault. As a matter of fact, sexual as- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- commanders’ authority. sault would make up just a fraction of ator from Michigan. Here is what one member of the sub- the cases this new disposition author- Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, first committee, former Congresswoman ity would deal with. let me thank Senator MCCASKILL for Elizabeth Holtzman, said: In a letter to me, Under Secretary of her terrific leadership on this matter I’ve changed my mind, because I was just Defense for Personnel and Readiness and Senator AYOTTE and others on our listening to what we heard. I started out . . . Jessica Wright recently reported in fis- committee who worked so hard to thinking, why not change it and now I am cal year 2012, the Department of De- strengthen our laws against sexual as- saying, why change it. . . . Just turning it fense estimates it handled more than sault and strengthen the ability of our over to prosecutors doesn’t mean you are 5,600 cases that would be referred to commanders to act, as we did in our de- going to get the results you are looking for. this new disposition authority if it fense authorization bill and in the sec- ... were created, but two-thirds of those ond bill we will be voting on today. Congresswoman Holtzman authored cases did not involve sexual assault. We will be voting today on two bills the Federal rape shield law when she The Gillibrand bill would shift dozens regarding sexual assault in our mili- was a Member of Congress. of our top military lawyers to a new tary, and I believe the strongest, most Another member of the sub- authority that would spend only one- effective approach we can take to re- committee, former Federal Judge Bar- third of its time dealing with the prob- duce sexual assault is to hold com- bara Jones, said that if you remove lem we are trying to solve, the problem manders accountable for establishing this authority from commanders of sexual assault. and maintaining a command climate ‘‘there is no empirical evidence that re- The National Defense Authorization that does not tolerate sexual assault. porting is going to increase. . . . If I Act, which we enacted just a few In order to do that, we must maintain were persuaded that removing the con- months ago, provides our commanders the important authority to prosecute vening authority would encourage vic- with additional tools to meet this chal- sexual assaults that our military com- tims to report then this would be a dif- lenge and important new protections manders now have, and we must add ferent story. But I am not persuaded of for victims. It provides victims of sex- greater accountability for those com- that.’’ ual assault with their own legal coun- manders. Listen to Mai Fernandez, the execu- sel specially trained to assist them. It The evidence shows that removing tive director of the National Center for makes retaliation a crime when that this authority from our commanders Victims of Crime. She was a member of retaliation is against victims who re- would weaken, not strengthen, our re- the panel, and this is what she said port a sexual assault. It requires that sponse to this urgent problem. That is about the proposal to remove com- the inspector general investigate all why I believe the bill offered by Sen- manders’ authority to prosecute: complaints of retaliation. It requires ator GILLIBRAND and others, though of- When you hear it at first blush, you go, that any decision by a commander not fered in the hope that it would ‘‘Yeah, I want to go with that.’’ But when to prosecute a sexual assault complaint strengthen our efforts against sexual you hear the facts, like you would in a case, will have an automatic review by a assault, will in fact have the opposite it just doesn’t hold up. higher command authority—in nearly effect. The women making those statements all cases by a general or flag officer In the last year we have learned that had no stars on their shoulders; they and in certain cases by the service Sec- in scores of cases during the period are not Pentagon insiders. They are retary, the highest civilian authority study, commanders prosecuted sexual members of the independent panel that in each service. assault cases that civilian attorneys we in Congress tasked with reporting The second bill we are going to vote had declined to prosecute. We have to us on these issues. on today—offered by Senators MCCAS- learned our military allies, whose poli- Underlying the crisis of sexual as- KILL, AYOTTE, and others—provides ad- cies have been cited in support of re- sault in our military is a problem of ditional protections to those we just moving commanders’ authority, gen- culture, a culture that has been too added in the National Defense Author- erally made their changes to protect permissive of sexual misconduct, too ization Act. The McCaskill-Ayotte bill the rights of the accused, not the vic- unaware that a person who is success- ensures victims have a voice in decid- tim. We have learned there is no evi- ful in his professional life may also be ing whether their cases will be pros- dence that their changes resulted in a sexual predator. It is a culture too ecuted in the military or civilian jus- any increase in reporting of assaults. prone to ostracize or even act against tice system. Indeed, it requires that So when the allies made the change— those who report sexual assaults. special victims’ counsel established by not to protect victims but to increase The military has unique tools to ad- the National Defense Authorization the rights of the accused—it did not dress those problems. Foremost among Act advise victims on the pros and cons lead to any increase in the reporting of those tools is the authority of the com- of those two approaches. It requires assaults. mander to establish a command cli- that commanding officers be graded on On January 29, we received the con- mate by giving orders and enforcing their success or failure in creating a clusions of a report from the Response discipline. At every time in our history climate in which there is no tolerance Systems to Adult Sexual Assault when our military has faced such cul- for sexual misconduct and in which vic- Crimes Panel—an independent panel of tural challenges—such as the challenge tims can come forward without fear. legal and military experts of diverse of ending racial discrimination in the These additional protections in the backgrounds that was established by 1940s and 1950s or the challenge of end- McCaskill-Ayotte bill help us answer

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They don’t trust tection from retaliation. the very commanders who must be at that the chain of command will handle I ask Senator GRAHAM: If someone the heart of the solution. Powerful evi- their case objectively, a fact that has walks back into their unit after being dence should lead us to the conclusion been repeatedly acknowledged by mili- victimized and the unit knows the that we should not remove the author- tary leaders during Armed Services commander has said this case is going ity of commanders to prosecute these Committee hearings. Placing the deci- forward, how would that contrast to cases. sion on whether to go to trial in the walking back into his or her unit when I thank the Presiding Officer and hands of experienced military prosecu- the unit knows some lawyer in Fort yield the floor. tors is a commonsense reform that will Belvoir—hundreds of miles away—has The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- go a long way toward promoting trans- said whether this case should go for- ator from New York. parency and accountability within our ward? I am trying to figure out how re- Mrs. GILLIBRAND. I yield my time system. moving the commander provides any to the Senator from New Hampshire. Our military’s tradition of honor and additional protection from retaliation The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- respect is too important to continue to to that victim. ator from New Hampshire. be plagued by the status quo. We Mr. GRAHAM. That is a very good Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I strengthen our military when victims question. The commander in the mili- rise in strong support of Senator GILLI- of sexual assault have the confidence tary is just not somebody. The man or BRAND’s Military Justice Improvement to come forward and report crimes and woman in charge of that unit is the Act. I wish to recognize her and all of we remove fear and stigma from the person to whom we give the ultimate the Senators who have worked so hard process. We strengthen our military authority to decide life-and-death deci- on this legislation and all of the groups when we are able to deliver fair and im- sions for that unit. So if we deal the who have been involved. partial justice on behalf of victims. commander out, we have a rape in the I was very proud to be an original co- Victims’ eyes are on us today. There barracks. The worst thing that could sponsor of the legislation, and after is strong bipartisan support behind the happen in a unit is for the commander more than 1 year of meeting with mili- Gillibrand bill. It is on full display. I to say, This is no longer my problem. tary sexual assault survivors and certainly urge all of my colleagues to It is the commander’s problem. Every bringing attention to this ongoing cri- support this measure, and let’s make commander I have met wants it to con- sis, I am encouraged by the historic op- meaningful reform to what has hap- tinue to be their problem, because portunity we have today. pened for too long to victims of sexual when we have one member of a unit as- As Senator LEVIN said, this is an im- assault in the military. saulting the other, it affects everybody portant debate for us to be having. I I thank the Presiding Officer and in that unit. And the person we as a na- certainly applaud Senators MCCASKILL yield the floor. tion choose to run the finest military and AYOTTE and everyone who has been The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- in the world—the commander—has the involved in this effort because I think ator from Missouri. absolute authority to maintain that it sends a very important message to Mrs. MCCASKILL. Madam President, unit for readiness. If we don’t give that our leaders in the military and to those I rise, together with my colleagues commander the tools and hold them ac- who would perpetrate crimes of sexual Senator GRAHAM and Senator AYOTTE, countable, that unit will fall apart violence. and ask that the Chair advise when we right in front of our eyes, because some Today we not only have the oppor- have used 20 minutes of time. We are lawyer somewhere is no substitute for tunity to make meaningful, common- going to engage in a colloquy about the commander who is there every day. sense reforms to our military criminal this important decision that is in front Mrs. MCCASKILL. I would say to justice system but we also have a of the Senate. Senator AYOTTE, I am also struggling chance to send a very powerful message It is, in fact, with great humility with some of the practical problems in to the tens of thousands of victims— that I come to this policy debate. I this policy, and one of the things I many of whom have been suffering don’t think anyone in the Senate has can’t figure out is why the amendment quietly for decades—that what hap- spent more time in a courtroom put- limits the ability to add any additional pened to them is not acceptable; it is ting perpetrators in prison who have resources. It strictly prohibits the criminal, and it will no longer be toler- committed sexual crimes. I don’t think military from bringing additional re- ated. anybody has spent more time with vic- sources to bear on this problem, which Let’s be clear: Sexual assault is a tims of sexual assault. There is an in- is counterintuitive to me. If the goal crime. It is not an accident. It is not a credible amount of pressure that you here is to do our very best job to pro- mistake. It is a violent criminal act feel when you walk into a courtroom tect victims, and the practical problem often perpetrated by serial offenders. knowing that victim has placed trust is we do not have enough of the level of We can’t allow sexual assault perpetra- in you to bring the evidence forward, JAG officers right now to set up these tors to escape justice in any setting and I am forever marked by that expe- offices on a global basis, which means but particularly when these assaults rience. It is with that experience that I things are going to slow down because occur within our Nation’s military. have become convinced that the policy we don’t have enough—I know the Sen- Unfortunately, it has been 23 years changes that are being advocated will ator from New Hampshire has been a since the Tailhook scandal, and despite not work for victims. prosecutor. Certainly there is nothing the repeated assurances that the chain In fact, it is clear that when these harder for a victim than justice de- of command is committed to address- changes have been enacted other layed. ing this issue, we are no closer to a so- places, reporting has not increased. It So in addition to it not increasing re- lution. How long will we wait? How is clear that right now we have more porting, in addition to it not pro- many tens of thousands of our sons and cases going to court-martial over the tecting from retaliation, in addition to daughters will be victims? How many objections of prosecutors than the ob- removing commanders from their ac- will be victims without reliable access jections of commanders. Today there is countability, we also have some real to justice? a court-martial ongoing where a pros- practical implications. Today we have a rare opportunity to ecutor walked away from the serious Ms. AYOTTE. I thank the Senator end one of the fundamental structural charges and the commander said go from Missouri for her leadership. She is biases that persists in our military forward. There have been almost 100 correct. She has prosecuted more of criminal justice system. This is not cases over the last 2 years where pros- these cases than I think anyone in this about undermining battlefield com- ecutors said this case is too tough and body, so I appreciate her leadership.

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When we wanted to find the definition of our fleet commanders, our brigade someone is in Iraq or Afghanistan and leadership in 2014: MCCASKILL, AYOTTE, commanders—the people we entrust they are a victim, where are these JAG and the great Senator from Nebraska, and hold accountable for fighting and lawyers going to be? Will they be in three women taking on an issue head winning the war. Washington making these decisions? on. To those of my Democratic col- I say to my colleagues, if we care But we won’t be able to put any addi- leagues who are going to stick with about what military lawyers think, tional resources toward it. So is this making reforms without destroying a every judge advocate general is beg- system still deployable? commander’s role in the military: You ging us not to do this. The people we There are other problems with imple- deserve a lot of credit because people are going to give the power to don’t mentation. There are big concerns have been on your butt in the donor want it because they understand that about the right to a speedy trial. If community to vote the other way. the commander is different than the that happens, as we know, then the de- To these ladies—and there have been lawyer. The first female judge advocate fendant can’t be prosecuted. plenty of people helping—they don’t general of the Army has made an im- Eliminating the ability to plea bar- know how much it will be appreciated passioned plea: Do not do this. gain—we heard Senator REID speak in the military. This is not a legal de- This is not a legal issue alone; this is about that, because this proposal bate here. How many of my colleagues about how to maintain the best mili- eliminates two-thirds of the crimes have done courts-martial? How many tary in the world. from the UCMJ out of the authority of of my colleagues have court-martialed I would conclude that if we want to the commander, well beyond this issue anybody in the military? I have done create confusion in the ranks and if we of sexual assault, which we are com- hundreds, as a prosecutor and as a de- want to tell every enlisted person who mitted to addressing. It also creates se- fense attorney. This is not some casual has to—should be—looking up to the rious due process concerns. So there event to me. commander, the Senate just fired your are serious implementation questions What Senator GILLIBRAND is doing is boss when it comes to these kinds of about this. way off base. It will not get us to the matters, but you should still respect I wish to raise a question that keeps promised land of having a more victim- him, that is a very confusing message. coming up: We need to hold the com- friendly system to report sexual as- I wish to end my speech with this: We manders more accountable. I agree saults. That is being accomplished be- have had some bad commanders. How- with the Senator from Missouri. We cause of the people I have just named: ever, to those who command the mili- cannot allow them off the hook. If we Senators FISCHER, AYOTTE, MCCASKILL, tary, I have confidence in you. You will take them out of this equation, then and Senator LEVIN. They have brought take this system to a new level. You there will be less accountability. Our about reforms in terms of how a case is have to up your game, but I am not proposal actually has it as part of how reported in the military, allowing a going to fire you. Thank you for com- a commander is going to be judged, lawyer to be assigned to every victim. manding the finest military in the how the commanders handle these I cannot tell my colleagues how proud world. I will do nothing to say you are cases. That is not the status quo, be- I am of what they have been able to ac- morally bankrupt, because I don’t be- cause we want the chain of command complish. The U.S. military is going to lieve that. to be more accountable. But we keep have the most victim-friendly system Mrs. MCCASKILL. I have great re- hearing we want victims to come for- of every jurisdiction in the land, in- spect for the Senator’s time and for ward, and the Senator from Missouri cluding New York and South Carolina. working in the trenches as a military knows that from her experience as a But this is about the commander. prosecutor in the JAG corps. I will tell prosecutor. How many of my colleagues believe we my colleagues honestly, I am less con- I would say this: Does the evidence have the finest military in the entire cerned about the commanders than I support that more victims will come world? Every Member of this body am the victims. The Senator and I forward if we actually pass the Gilli- would raise their hand. The question is maybe don’t see it exactly the same brand proposal? Because why are we why. Because we have the best lawyers way in that regard. I believe there are here. We want more victims to come in the world? No. Because we have the commanders who deserve to be held ac- forward. Will more victims see justice best commanders—men and women countable for their failure to act, for if this proposal is passed? Because this who are given the responsibility to de- their want to sweep this crime under is ultimately what we are trying to get fend this Nation and have power and the rug throughout history, but I think at. responsibility that most of my col- we are handing the broom to the pros- Mrs. MCCASKILL. We have hard data leagues could never envision. And if ecutors at this point based on the data on that. In fact, I think that is one of this is about sexual assault, why the we have. the reasons, if we look at this quote: hell are we taking barracks theft out of One of the things I wanted to go over I went into this thinking Senator the commander’s purview? and mention to Senator AYOTTE is the Gillibrand’s legislation made sense, but when This is about liberal people wanting systems response panel. I think it is you hear the facts, it doesn’t hold up. to gut the military justice system—so- important to understand—the That is an important quote, but even cial engineering run amok. I want to DACOWITS panel was mentioned. I more important when we realize who help victims, but I also want a fair want everybody to understand the dif- said it. This is the woman who runs the trial. But the one thing I will not say ference between the DACOWITS panel National Center for Victims of Crime to our commanders who exist in 2014: and the systems response panel. The for our entire Nation. She heard 150 You are fired, because you are morally DACOWITS panel has been in place for witnesses, representing many of the bankrupt. You don’t have the ability to years, and they took up this matter groups that have been referenced in render justice in your unit because and heard no witnesses from the JAG this debate. She realized that when there is something wrong with you; corps. In fact, I think they heard two they looked at the data, our allies have your sense of justice is askew, so we witnesses or three witnesses and two of done this, and not in one nation, after are going to fire you and take away an them were me and KIRSTEN GILLI- years of experience with changing the authority you have had traditionally BRAND. They took no time to really go system, has the reporting increased. to make sure that your unit is ready to deeply into this very complex subject. The way we increase reporting is to go to war, because we feel as though The systems response panel was cre- give the victim a safe harbor, which we you are morally bankrupt. What other ated by Congress, and it was for the have done, to report outside the chain conclusion can we come to? purpose of giving us their clear eye of

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They heard from was changed or set up to deal with the Mr. GRAHAM. If the commander re- the JAGs. They heard from victim or- problem of sexual assault. So for those fuses the JAG’s recommendation, it ganizations. They came out over- allies who have taken it out of the goes to the Secretary of the service. If whelmingly rejecting this proposal. chain of command, this panel said that the JAG and the commander both say One of the most interesting mem- none of them can attribute any this is not a case we want to prosecute, bers—and I will be honest; when I went changes in the reporting of sexual as- when it is in the area of sexual assault, to testify in front of this response sault to changing the role of the com- it goes to the commander’s com- panel, I was very worried that Eliza- mander. mander. So there are built-in checks beth Holtzman maybe would not agree We were told from the beginning of and balances. with me. She has a long history in Con- this argument that our allies changed The key to fixing this problem is the gress. She wrote the Federal rape this so that more people would come commander. The key to maintaining a shield statute. I assumed she would forward. Well, they have not. In fact, well-run military is the commander. begin this process assuming that in the what we learned is many of our allies The key to fighting and winning wars simple equation of victims versus com- changed it to protect defendants. is the commander. The key to bringing manders, I take victims. If only it were Mrs. MCCASKILL. Isn’t it true that, justice to victims is the court-martial that simple. What the response panel in fact, our reporting is up? panel, the lawyers, the judge and the figured out is that it is not that sim- Ms. AYOTTE. Our reporting has ac- juries, and the commander. But the ple. tually—since 2013, in the Marine Corps key to American military success over Judge Holtzman, the judge who wrote it is up 80 percent and in the Army it time has been the commander. the decision overturning DOMA, said: is up 50 percent. That is even before the Madam President, 800 trials in Iraq Just turning it over to prosecutors doesn’t legislation that we have all worked on and Afghanistan since 9/11. This is a mean you are going to get the results you to have special victims counsels for nondeployable military justice system are looking for. every single victim that we have al- that Senator GILLIBRAND is trying to And Elizabeth—this is what Eliza- ready passed in this body. create. Please do not change the struc- beth Holtzman said: ‘‘Just turning it Mr. GRAHAM. Will the Senator yield ture of the military because of this over to prosecutors doesn’t mean you for just a second? issue. Fix this issue. Preserve the are going to get the results you are Ms. AYOTTE. Yes, I will. structure of the military that has looking for.’’ That is what Holtzman Mr. GRAHAM. Why is it nobody served us so well, and keep reforming. said. seems to think taking the commander To the Senators I have named, you Judge Jones: ‘‘There is no evidence out of the loop is going to help the have done those in the military—vic- that removing the convening authority problem? Because you cannot solve the tims—a great service. For God’s sake, is going to improve any of the parts of problem in the military unless the Members of the Senate, do not change the system.’’ commander buys in. I cannot think of the structure of the military at a time That is startling, this response, from any change in the military that is we need it the most. Hold it more ac- a panel that looked at it over months, major and substantial that can happen countable, not less. 150 witnesses, majority civilians, ma- without the chain of command being Mrs. MCCASKILL. Thank you, jority women. This is not a bumper held accountable and buying in. Madam President. sticker. It is not as simple as it sounds. I would like to say this. To those who The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I would never oppose anything that I believe our military is set up where a ator from New York. thought was going to help victims or victim’s case is never heard because Mrs. GILLIBRAND. Madam Presi- put more perpetrators in prison—ever. you have some distant figure called the dent, I yield my time to the Senator This will have the opposite impact that commander and they just put this stuff from Nevada. many of the advocates are indicating under the rug, O–6 commanders—the O– The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that it will. 6 level are special court-martial con- ator from Nevada. Ms. AYOTTE. Let me just say, this vening authorities. General court-mar- Mr. HELLER. Madam President, I panel took on the key question. That is tial convening authorities are flag offi- first would like to thank Senators why we are doing this. I am doing this cers. GILLIBRAND, MCCASKILL, AYOTTE, and because I believe victims will get jus- It is not rampant in the military, FISCHER for their hard work on this tice and there will be more account- folks, where a JAG will go in to the issue, and my friend from South Caro- ability. I want to hold commanders commander and say: This is a case that lina, who has worked passionately hard more accountable for not only how needs to be prosecuted, sir, madam; on this issue also. they handle these crimes but also for and the commander says: I don’t want As someone who strongly believes in that zero tolerance policy within their to fool with this. bipartisanship, I am glad to see the unit. That is why we want them judged The opposite is true, where the JAG Senate moving forward today on debat- on this basis. will say: Tough; and the commander ing and voting on this particular issue. That panel has looked at this issue of says: Move forward. While we may not all agree on how to reporting and found that there is no Well, what have we done here. We best solve this particular issue, we can evidentiary basis at this time to sup- have said to the command that if your all agree that it is too important not port a conclusion that removing senior judge advocate recommends prosecu- to debate and ultimately vote on ways commanders as the convening author- tion in the four areas in question—sex- to address it. ity will reduce the incidence of sexual ual assault—and the commander re- Our military is the greatest fighting assault—which we want them to estab- fuses to prosecute, that decision is ap- force the world has ever known. The lish that climate within their unit to pealed to the Secretary of the service. freedoms we enjoy as Americans are do so—or increase reporting of sexual So if you are wondering about rogue because men and women continue to assaults. commanders—and there are bad com- volunteer to serve and to protect our I would also say, if we want justice manders—you are indicting the whole Nation. for victims, what about those 93 vic- chain of command here, folks. That is The vast majority of these men and tims where the commander said: Bring why I am so emotional about this. You women serve with honor and integrity. the case forward, even though the JAG are indicting a class of Americans who However, there are a few bad actors in lawyer said no? They would not have deserve praise and a chance to get their our military who commit crimes gotten justice. So the evidence is the act together where they failed. against their fellow servicemembers.

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So although we may disagree, we a halt, and they can damage a legal After careful consideration, weighing do share the same goals. system. all the facts, I feel the military today Senator MCCASKILL and Senator That was the case in 2007, when Con- is not equipped, and that is why I sup- GILLIBRAND have both been real leaders gress, armed with the best of inten- port Senator GILLIBRAND’s approach. in the Senate Armed Services Com- tions, modified the rape statute. Those Like everyone else in this Chamber, I mittee, which held that landmark hasty changes disrupted the judicial am disappointed we ever got to this hearing with our top commanders to process and compelled Congress to re- point. No soldier should have their explore the problem of sexual violence write the language. Do you know what service degraded due to dishonorable in the ranks last June. happened? It delayed justice. conduct in the ranks. But there have The committee received input from So I urge my colleagues and anyone been ample opportunities for the mili- all sides, and we, along with our House interested in completely revamping tary to address this issue within its colleagues, passed a series of very that military justice system, you need own ranks, and too much time has meaningful reforms when we passed the to be certain that all the questions are passed without this problem being re- National Defense Authorization Act. resolved and you need to be certain solved. Those are reforms of which we can all that the implementation will be bullet- It is Congress’s responsibility now to be proud. proof because anything less means de- step in to protect the best America has We stripped commanders of the abil- layed justice or no justice at all for the to offer. Congress needs to address ity to overturn jury convictions. We victims. I can go on and talk about the com- what is currently lacking for victims. made retaliation against victims a mission that brought forth their rec- Victims need to feel confident in re- crime. We required dishonorable dis- porting crimes of sexual assault. Vic- ommendations that the justice remain charge or dismissal for those convicted with the commanders. They did not say tims must be protected from retalia- of sexual assault. tion, and victims must be confident take it away from the commanders. Now we are trying to strengthen And the makeup of that commission? that justice will be served. that. We are trying to strengthen those Senator GILLIBRAND’s legislation will Mostly civilian and mostly female. great reforms with the McCaskill- I hope my colleagues will remember accomplish these goals. Ayotte-Fischer legislation. I believe If the Senate passes this bill today, these things, look at the facts, look at our proposal will do more to strength- how we truly can address the needs of loopholes in the military structure will en the rights of victims, and it will en- no longer be an option to protect sex- the victims, truly find them justice. hance the tools to prosecute the crimi- Support the McCaskill-Ayotte-Fischer ual assailants. These changes are long nals. overdue and will hold the military to proposal, and I would ask that you not Specifically, our bill extends the cur- support the Gillibrand proposal. the highest standards that they strive rent protections to service academies. I yield the floor. towards. That is so important. That is in our The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I encourage the rest of my colleagues bill. It boosts the evaluation standards ator from Missouri. to join me in supporting her efforts and for commanders—also important. It al- Mrs. MCCASKILL. Madam President, keeping our commitment to protect lows the victims increased input—ex- I yield 5 minutes to my friend from Ar- the men and women who are honorably tremely important. So rather than re- izona, Senator MCCAIN. serving our Nation. vamping the entire military justice The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Thank you, Madam President. ator from Arizona. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- system, which I believe carries massive risk, our proposal improves and up- Mr. MCCAIN. I thank the Senator ator from New Hampshire. from Missouri. I want to profusely Ms. AYOTTE. Madam President, I dates the current system. Unfortunately, the Gillibrand pro- thank her and Senator AYOTTE and yield Senator MCCASKILL’s time to the Senator FISCHER for their leadership on Senator from Nebraska. posal, I believe, takes radical steps, and it undermines the commander’s re- this very difficult and emotional issue The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- which obviously is very unpleasant and ator from Nebraska. sponsibility for his or her troops. Under that proposal, almost all very controversial and understandably Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I so. We are talking about the livelihood, rise to speak in full support of the crimes—from forgery to sexual vio- lence—are removed from a com- the right to function as members of the McCaskill-Ayotte-Fischer proposal military, of women in the military. mander’s purview. It does not bring that is before us today. It will only It is a vital issue because there strengthen the historic reforms that that focus to the challenge we are fac- should be no organization that is at the have already been passed by this body ing. Our proposal does. level of the United States military for to combat sexual assault in the mili- The other proposal detaches the com- providing an equal opportunity and tary. mander from his or her unit, and it re- equal protection under the law than I also rise to express concerns with moves all responsibility. I do not want the United States military. When these the Gillibrand proposal to remove com- to remove the responsibility from a young men and women join the mili- manders from this process because I be- commander. We trust these people to tary, they do something very unique; lieve that is going to undermine credi- watch our best and our brightest, our that is, they are willing to put their bility and accountability. children and our grandchildren, as they lives on the line for the defense of this I am glad we are having this debate go into battle. We need to trust them country. on the floor because every Member of in this as well. Therefore, because of this unique as- this Senate agrees that this is a prob- Senator MCCASKILL brings a wealth pect of their lives, that they are will- lem that needs to be addressed. of experience to bear on this topic from ing to serve for the benefit of the rest Over the past year the members of her days as a prosecutor, and I believe of us, there is also the responsibility of the Armed Services Committee have we should all be listening to her. She those who command them. That is focused on this issue. It cuts across ide- mentioned in November that the other unique as well. Those who command in ology, across gender, and across re- proposal was ‘‘seductively simple.’’ I the military may have to make the gions. It also cuts across party lines. agree. I agree that its simplicity cloaks toughest decision of all and to send I was happy to work across the aisle a host of very complex policy problems. these young people into harm’s way. with Senator SHAHEEN on improving She has invested a lot of time on this No other—no other—person in Amer- the standards for personnel responsible issue. She has explained the technical ican society, outside of the President for sexual assault prevention. I was problems, and I echo her concerns. of the United States, has that responsi- pleased to join with Senator But I would like to underline one bility. BLUMENTHAL to ensure that victims’ critical point to my colleagues. Many So what we are really talking about rights are protected under the Uniform of our problems with the other pro- today here is, will we hold those com- Code of Military Justice. posal might appear to be minor proce- manders responsible for anything that

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I yield 5 minutes women, and allowing gays and lesbians have to try to find some way to fly a to the Senator from Hawaii. to serve openly—a familiar refrain lawyer in. I do not think that is either (Mrs. GILLIBRAND assumed the from senior military leadership to likely or agreeable. But the major Chair.) block such changes was to claim that point here is that we hold commanders Ms. HIRONO. Madam President, I the proposed changes would destroy responsible for what happens under rise today in support of the Military good order and discipline. their command. If they do not carry Justice Improvement Act. I commend By all accounts, I would say that out those duties, then we relieve them Senator GILLIBRAND for her out- these successful changes to military of that command. If they are respon- standing work on this effort and all the policies do not destroy good order and sible for egregious conduct, we pros- survivors of sexual assault in the mili- discipline. When these crimes do occur, ecute them. tary who have courageously worked survivors deserve the ability to seek I have had the great honor of com- with us on this bill. justice. They deserve a chain of com- mand. I have had the great honor of I also appreciate the bipartisan effort mand that will take their claims seri- commanding, at that time, the largest to stop military sexual assaults from ously and take appropriate action. We squadron in the U.S. Navy, some 1,000 happening. While we all do not agree have data that show that many victims people. There were a large number of on how to get there, I know that all of do not come forward because they do women in that organization, even then, us want to stop this terrible scourge in not trust that the chain of command because it was a shore-based squadron. our military. within the current system will act im- Now we have women throughout—I am Every few years, when interest in partially. happy to say—throughout the military, this topic picks up, it stays relevant They feel that they might suffer re- including combat roles. for a while, the military leadership taliatory actions and ultimately do not I can tell you that in those days we promises to stamp out sexual assault report the crime. This allows the per- had severe racial problems in the in the military, and says that zero tol- petrator to go free and commit addi- United States military. We had race erance is the policy in place. Unfortu- tional crimes. The Gillibrand bill will riots on aircraft carriers. We held com- nately, despite all of the good faith ac- increase trust and confidence in the manders responsible. We punished tions taken by the department as well system and help the survivors seek jus- those who practiced discrimination. We as Congress, we are still at 26,000 inci- tice. It is time to make fundamental had people in our chain of command dents of rape, sexual assault, and un- changes to how sexual assault cases are that alerted and were responsible for wanted sexual contact in the military. handled in the military. the indoctrination and the good con- This bill has nothing to do with tell- Senator GILLIBRAND’s bill would be a duct of people who in any way showed ing commanders they are fired or that big step in the right direction. Her a taint of discrimination. I am happy they are morally bankrupt. They amendment would take the decision to to say that I believe that the greatest should continue to be held accountable go forward with a trial out of the chain equal opportunity organization in for creating a command climate where of command and place it in the hands America today is the United States sexual assaults do not occur or cer- of an experienced military lawyer. This military. tainly not occur by the tens of thou- change would improve the traditional We can do that with this severe and sands. process by increasing transparency, by difficult and emotional issue of sexual This bill is focused on the victims, increasing trust. It would also elimi- assaults in the military. The exact the survivors of these crimes. When we nate potential bias and conflicts of in- wrong way to do that is to make the listen to them, they are in support of terest because unlike the commanding commanding officer less responsible be- the Gillibrand bill. We all agree that officer, the military lawyer would be cause if you take the responsibility commanders are responsible for main- unconnected to either the survivor or from that commanding officer, then taining good order and discipline in the accused. you are eroding his ability to lead and, their units. This includes creating an I commend our colleagues once I would argue, their ability to fight. atmosphere of dignity and respect for again, Senator GILLIBRAND and Senator We have the finest commanders in everyone under their command. MCCASKILL, for their tireless efforts to our military. We have the finest men Again, commanders must create an help survivors of sexual assault in the and women who are serving in the mili- environment where sexual crimes do military. I would also commend Sen- tary. We are the best military in the not occur. Our proposed changes to the ator LEVIN, my Armed Services Com- world. There is a reason for it. As we military justice system do not absolve mittee colleagues, and many other bring people up the ladder of promotion a commander of these responsibilities. Senators for working so hard on this to positions of command, they are test- It is still their job to prevent these difficult, painful issue. ed time after time. I trust these com- crimes. It is still their job to maintain We have instituted many positive manders. I trust them. good order and discipline. changes in this area, but I urge my col- With the provisions in the McCaskill I have heard opponents of this legis- leagues to take the next step and sup- bill as we have today, we will preserve lation say that good order and dis- port the Gillibrand Military Justice that command authority, but we will cipline would be lost if the commander Improvement Act. also have significant increases in over- no longer has the court martial dis- I yield the floor. sight and accountability. But to take position authority. I disagree. This is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- away that responsibility from the men similar to saying, a corporal, a ser- ator from Alaska. and women who command these people, geant or a junior officer in a unit Ms. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, these outstanding men and women, and would not act in a professional and or- I join my colleagues today in a discus- give to it a lawyer is not the way to go. derly manner with respect to their O–6 sion about an issue that I think we all I hope my colleagues understand it. I commander, because the commander would agree is an issue that really also would ask one other thing before could no longer decide whether to pro- tears at the heart, causes great an- this vote. If any of my colleagues ceed to trial for a rape or other felony- guish, as we think that those who have knows a member of the military whom level offense. That does not make volunteered to serve our great Nation, they respect, call them. Call them and sense. The commander is still respon- who have agreed to put themselves on ask them whether they would think sible for dolling out punishment for in- the front lines, would be in a situation this proposal of the Senator from New subordination or other negative behav- where they would be made a victim— York is in any way helpful to the good ior. The commander is still responsible made a victim of military sexual as- functioning of the military and the for maintaining the kind of good order sault and be put into a situation where

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Yet, when we face these very trou- shipman need not be driven across the to a difficult problem. In fact, many of bling and difficult issues of military State of Maryland searching for a hos- our allied modern militaries have sexual assault, it is an underside of the pital that has a sexual assault nurse moved the decision on whether to pros- military culture that we have not been examiner on duty. ecute sexual assault outside of the able to sufficiently address and eradi- In my State of Alaska, the headlines chain of command. They have done it. cate. over the past year, as they related to I believe it is high time we do as well. The most recent report of the De- military sexual assault within the Again, I commend those who have led fense Department Sexual Assault Pre- ranks of our National Guard units, so nobly on this effort to make sure vention and Response Office, which stunned us all. I recently received a that when those fine men and women covers 2012, speaks to the statistics. further briefing from our adjutant gen- stand to serve our country, there is en- These statistics have been reported so eral and folks within the Alaska Na- sured a level of justice, a level of uni- frequently on the floor of the Senate. tional Guard in terms of what they too formity of justice, and that we no We know them. We share them. We are doing to address, within their own longer see the devastating statistics we really agonize over them. An estimated system, the changes that are abso- have, unfortunately, been faced with 26,000 cases of unwanted sexual contact lutely necessary. for far too long. and sexual assault occurred in fiscal But the question is whether these I yield the floor. year 2012, a 37 percent increase from changes will move the needle on these The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. fiscal year 2011. statistics we have just recited. In my HIRONO). The Senator from New York. Some 25 percent of women and 27 per- view, it remains to be seen. Will they Mrs. GILLIBRAND. I ask that I be cent of men who received unwanted give the victims more confidence in the notified when 7 minutes remains. sexual contact indicated that the of- system? Will they deter offenders by The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- fender was someone within their mili- increasing the certainty that there is ator will be notified. The Senator has 1 tary chain of command. Then, the sta- going to be accountability if these acts 4 ⁄2 minutes remaining. tistics that really just go to the heart are taken? Mrs. GILLIBRAND. I suggest the ab- of what we are talking about here Today the Senate considers the Mili- sence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The today: Across the services, 74 percent tary Justice Improvement Act, a meas- clerk will call the roll. of females and 60 percent of males per- ure that provides victims with the cer- The bill clerk proceeded to call the ceived one or more barriers to report- tainty they need to have confidence in roll. ing the sexual assault; 50 percent of the system. If they don’t believe the Mrs. GILLIBRAND. I ask unanimous male victims stated that they did not system is going to be there for them, if consent that the order for the quorum report the crime because they believed they don’t believe it is going to work call be rescinded. nothing would be done. for them, they are not going to report The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without They have been victimized once, and it. They will not expose themselves objection, it is so ordered. now they do not believe that anything again. Mrs. GILLIBRAND. I ask to be noti- will happen if they speak. They do not As I said on the Senate floor before, fied when there is 2 minutes remaining. believe that anything will be done with this is strong medicine. It is very All of the arguments we have heard their report. Some 62 percent of vic- strong medicine to any offender who today are technical arguments, argu- tims who reported a sexual assault in- believes that the ‘‘good old boys’’ sys- ments about why we can’t possibly do dicated that they perceived some form tem will permit him to escape the con- this. But the victims and the survivors of professional, social or administra- sequence of his actions. In my judg- of sexual assault have been walking tive retaliation, retaliation from the ment, enactment of the Military Jus- this Congress for more than 1 year, system that they have been trained to tice Improvement Act will lead to asking that we do something to protect trust, to be there for one another, and greater consistency in charging deci- them, to give them a hope for justice. yet now fear retaliation. sions. This, again, is a very important It is not whether anyone in this This report was such an eye-opener aspect. It will ensure that those deci- Chamber trusts the chain of command. for many of us. It certainly has galva- sions are based on the facts, the law, The people who do not trust the chain nized the issue to address where we are and not any external factor. That too of command are the victims. Even Gen- today, to truly put on the front burner offers an increment of protection to eral Amos has admitted that. He said of this body, the issue of what has hap- victims as well as to the offenders. the reason why a female marine does pened with military sexual assaults The current system of military judg- not come forward is because she does and what we can do to address it. It has ment relies upon the individual deci- not trust the chain of command, that remained on the front burner, thanks sions of commanders as to whether an breach of trust. That fundamental to the persistent efforts of the Senator offense is to be punished and which breach of trust has been broken for vic- from New York to keep it there. She charges are to be brought. We recog- tims of sexual assault. has relentlessly pursued the vote that nize we have a complex military and Listen to the victims. Retired Marine we will take today. there are many commanders. While our LCpl Jeremiah Arbogast was drugged. Regardless of the outcome, I think code of military justice may be uni- He was raped. He got his perpetrator to that she should take pride, I think we form, recent history suggests that its tell what happened on tape and went should all take pride in what we have implementation is, unfortunately, any- through trial. His perpetrator got no collectively accomplished. thing but uniform. jail time. He saw no justice. I also note the very fine work of my Some have called the Gillibrand pro- He said: ‘‘I joined the Marines in colleague from Missouri, Senator posal a radical solution and one that order to serve my country as an honor- MCCASKILL, and her efforts, along with will make it impossible to maintain able man, instead I was thrown away Senator AYOTTE, Senator FISCHER, and good order and discipline in the mili- like a piece of garbage.’’ the Presiding Officer, to bring this tary. I don’t buy that. These were some He attempted suicide, severed his issue to a level where we have seen of the statements that were made sev- spine, and now advocates for this meas- changes made already, but the question eral years back when we were consid- ure from a wheelchair. that remains is, is there more that can ering don’t ask, don’t tell about 3 years Those are the stories we are hearing be done. ago. from victims over and over. This Congress has significantly im- The military is proving it is resilient Sarah Plummer, U.S. Marine Corps, proved the system through amend- enough to implement culture change— said having someone within your direct

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I yield the floor. pening in our military today. Let’s Mrs. GILLIBRAND. I defer my re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- focus on what U.S. Air Force veteran maining 2 minutes until after the Sen- ator from Missouri. Amn Jessica Hinves said: ator from Missouri. Mrs. MCCASKILL. Madam President, Two days before the court hearing, his Mrs. MCCASKILL. I yield 3 minutes I will take a couple of moments at the commander called me on a conference at the to the Senator from New Hampshire, close of this very difficult debate to ex- JAG office, and he said he didn’t believe that Senator AYOTTE. press my deep respect to the Senator he acted like a gentleman, but there wasn’t The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- from New York, Mrs. GILLIBRAND. a reason to prosecute. ator from New Hampshire. While many aspects of this debate She was speechless. She had been Ms. AYOTTE. I thank the Senator have been hard, perhaps the hardest promised a court hearing, and she was from Missouri, and I thank the Senator part of this debate has been that this told 2 days before the commander had from New York for her passionate and disagreement on policy has over- stopped it. important debate. Let’s not forget the shadowed the amazing work so many Trina McDonald, U.S. Navy veteran, work we have already done in the De- have done this year to enact a different said: fense authorization, ensuring that day in the U.S. military when it comes every victim will have his or her own At one point my attackers threw me in the to sexual assault and victims of sexual Bering Sea and left me for dead in the hopes attorney to represent their interests, that they silenced me forever. They made it taking commanders out of overturning assault. When the Sun sets today, this body very clear that they would kill me if I ever verdicts, and making retaliation a will have passed 35 major reforms in spoke up or reported what they had done. crime. So we have done very important less than 1 year, making the military She did not report these attacks. work. But why are we here today? The issue the most friendly victims organization Continuing: is will more cases be prosecuted if we in the world, giving victims more The people that were involved in my as- take it out of the chain of command? power, more leverage, holding com- saults were police personnel, security per- Actually, no. There would be 93 cases manders accountable, and holding per- sonnel, higher-ranking officers, the people that I would have to go and report. under the current situation that petrators accountable. It will elimi- wouldn’t have been brought where nate the ridiculous notion that how Last but not least is Lt. Ariana Klay, commanders actually made a different well one flies a plane should have any- U.S. Marine Corps. Her home was bro- decision than their military lawyer. thing to do with whether they com- ken into by two colleagues and she was What about those victims and those mitted a crime, professionalizing the raped brutally. She ultimately re- victims having their day in court? I process so that victims no longer en- ported the crime and attempted sui- want more victims to have their day in dure a ridiculous amount of inappro- cide. Her perpetrator was convicted— court. priate questioning at what should be and convicted of what? Not breaking As we think about it, why are we something like a preliminary hearing and entering, not rape—calling her a doing this? Some of our allies did it. to establish probable cause, as opposed slut. We looked at that issue. Our allies to some kind of rendering of ques- The thing that makes me most angry haven’t seen any greater reporting, so tioning, torture to a victim who has is not even the rape itself; it’s the com- there is no evidence that we are going come out of the shadows and is willing manders that were complicit in cov- to have reporting. Many of them did it to go forward. ering up everything that happened. to protect defendants. We are here to I know I can speak with confidence CLOTURE MOTION protect victims today. We certainly for Senator GILLIBRAND that she and I The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time want a system with due process, but have walked lockstep on those 35 re- for debate has expired. this is about having more victims com- forms. We have disagreed on one. I Under the previous order and pursu- ing forward. know in the future she and I will work ant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before I also want to make sure people un- very hard together to make sure our the Senate the pending cloture motion, derstand that under the system now military does the right thing by vic- which the clerk will state. they do not have to report to their tims and puts perpetrators where they The bill clerk read as follows: commander. We had people come to the belong—in prison—and out of the ranks CLOTURE MOTION floor and say they shouldn’t have to go of the military where they stain the We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- to their boss. They can go to a sexual good name of the bravest men and ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the assault response coordinator, clergy, women in the world. Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move minister, civilian medical personnel. I thank all of my colleagues for their to bring to a close debate on S. 1752, a bill to Already they can come forward if they patience during this debate. I know reform procedures for determinations to pro- don’t feel comfortable coming forward this has been tough for everyone. But I ceed to trial by court-martial for certain of- to the commander. stand with years of experience, holding fenses under the Uniform Code of Military No evidence has been presented that the hands and crying with victims, Justice, and for other purposes. we are going to help victims more or with many victims, who have spoken Harry Reid, Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Bar- bara Boxer, John D. Rockefeller IV, that more cases will be prosecuted or to me and other organizations, know- Tammy Baldwin, Benjamin L. Cardin, more will come forward if we take it ing that what we have done is right for Patrick J. Leahy, Debbie Stabenow, out of the chain of command. That is victims and right to hold perpetrators Richard Blumenthal, Christopher A. why I want to hold commanders more accountable. Coons, Claire McCaskill, Jon Tester, accountable, not less. That is what I respectfully request that people Mark Begich, Barbara Mikulski, Maria Senator MCCASKILL, Senator FISCHER, support our amendment today and re- Cantwell, Charles E. Schumer, Dianne and I do in our proposal. We want to ject the one area of policy on which the Feinstein. make sure they are not let off the great Senator from New York and I dis- The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- hook. We want to make sure the vic- agree. imous consent, the mandatory quorum tims can get not only justice but make I yield the floor. call has been waived. sure they get swift justice. This pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The question is, Is it the sense of the posal risks delaying that justice in the ator from New York. Senate that debate on S. 1752, a bill to system. Mrs. GILLIBRAND. I want the focus reform procedures for determinations I ask my colleagues to vote against where it needs to be. This is not an op- to proceed to trial by court-martial for Senator GILLIBRAND’s proposal. I ask portunity to congratulate ourselves on certain offenses under the Uniform

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Madam President, we ex- vote on passage of S. 1917 at 5:30 p.m. pect this next vote will be the last roll- [Rollcall Vote No. 59 Leg.] on Monday, March 10, with all other call vote until Monday. provisions of the previous order re- YEAS—55 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Baldwin Grassley Murphy maining in effect. the previous order and pursuant to rule The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Begich Hagan Murray XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate Bennet Harkin Paul objection? Blumenthal Heinrich Pryor the pending cloture motion, which the Without objection, it is so ordered. Booker Heitkamp Reid clerk will state. Boxer Heller Rockefeller f Brown Hirono CLOTURE MOTION Sanders EXECUTIVE SESSION Cantwell Johanns Schatz We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Cardin Johnson (SD) Schumer ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Mr. REID. Madam President, I now Casey Klobuchar Shaheen Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move Collins Landrieu ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Stabenow to bring to a close debate on S. 1917, a bill to Coons Leahy ate proceed to executive session to con- Udall (CO) provide for additional enhancements of the Cruz Markey sider Executive Calendar Nos. 504, 513, Donnelly McConnell Udall (NM) sexual assault prevention and response ac- Durbin Menendez Vitter tivities of the Armed Services. 640, and 547, as provided under a pre- Enzi Merkley Walsh Harry Reid, Claire McCaskill, Kirsten E. vious order entered by this body. Feinstein Mikulski Warren Gillibrand, Tammy Baldwin, John D. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Franken Moran Wyden Rockefeller IV, Benjamin L. Cardin, objection, it is so ordered. Gillibrand Murkowski Patrick J. Leahy, Debbie Stabenow, f NAYS—45 Richard Blumenthal, Christopher A. Alexander Flake Nelson Coons, Barbara Mikulski, Barbara NOMINATION OF KATHRYN D. SUL- Ayotte Graham Portman Boxer, Jon Tester, Mark Begich, Maria LIVAN TO BE UNDER SEC- Barrasso Hatch Reed Cantwell, Charles E. Schumer, Dianne RETARY OF COMMERCE FOR Blunt Hoeven Risch Feinstein. Boozman Inhofe Roberts OCEANS AND ATMOSPHERE Burr Isakson Rubio The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- Carper Johnson (WI) Scott imous consent, the mandatory quorum Chambliss Kaine Sessions call has been waived. NOMINATION OF RHONDA K. Coats King Shelby The question is, Is it the sense of the SCHMIDTLEIN TO BE A MEMBER Coburn Kirk Tester Cochran Lee Thune Senate that debate on S. 1917, a bill to OF THE UNITED STATES INTER- Corker Levin Toomey provide for additional enhancements of NATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Cornyn Manchin Warner the sexual assault prevention and re- Crapo McCain Whitehouse sponse activities of the Armed Forces, Fischer McCaskill Wicker shall be brought to a close? NOMINATION OF R. GIL The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this The yeas and nays are mandatory KERLIKOWSKE TO BE COMMIS- vote the ayes are 55, the nays are 45. under the rule. SIONER OF CUSTOMS, DEPART- Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- The clerk will call the roll. MENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY sen and sworn not having voted in the The legislative clerk called the roll. affirmative, the motion is rejected. The result was announced—yeas 100, The bill is returned to the calendar. nays 0, as follows: NOMINATION OF MICHAEL A. HAM- f [Rollcall Vote No. 60 Leg.] MER TO BE AMBASSADOR EX- TRAORDINARY AND PLENI- YEAS—100 VICTIMS PROTECTION ACT OF 2014 POTENTIARY OF THE UNITED Alexander Gillibrand Murphy STATES OF AMERICA TO THE The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Ayotte Graham Murray the previous order, the clerk will re- Baldwin Grassley Nelson REPUBLIC OF CHILE port S. 1917. Barrasso Hagan Paul The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under The bill clerk read as follows: Begich Harkin Portman Bennet Hatch Pryor the previous order, the Senate will pro- A bill (S. 1917) to provide for additional en- Blumenthal Heinrich Reed ceed to executive session to consider hancements of the sexual assault prevention Blunt Heitkamp Reid the following nominations, which the Booker Heller and response activities of the Armed Forces. Risch Boozman Hirono clerk will report. Roberts The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Boxer Hoeven The bill clerk read the nominations Rockefeller jority leader. Brown Inhofe of Kathryn D. Sullivan, of Ohio, to be Burr Isakson Rubio CLOTURE MOTION Cantwell Johanns Sanders Under Secretary of Commerce for Mr. REID. Madam President, I have a Cardin Johnson (SD) Schatz Oceans and Atmosphere; Rhonda K. cloture motion which has been filed at Carper Johnson (WI) Schumer Schmidtlein, of Missouri, to be a Mem- Casey Kaine Scott ber of the United States International the desk. Chambliss King Sessions The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- Coats Kirk Shaheen Trade Commission; R. Gil Kerlikowske, ture motion having been presented Coburn Klobuchar Shelby of the District of Columbia, to be Com- under rule XXII, the Chair directs the Cochran Landrieu Stabenow missioner of Customs, Department of Collins Leahy clerk to read the motion. Tester Homeland Security; Michael A. Ham- Coons Lee Thune The legislative clerk read as follows: Corker Levin Toomey mer, of the District of Columbia, to be Cornyn Manchin CLOTURE MOTION Udall (CO) Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Crapo Markey Udall (NM) potentiary of the United States of We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Cruz McCain Vitter ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Donnelly McCaskill America to the Republic of Chile. Walsh Durbin McConnell Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move Warner VOTE ON SULLIVAN NOMINATION Enzi Menendez to bring to a close debate on S. 1917, a bill to Warren The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under provide for additional enhancements of the Feinstein Merkley Fischer Mikulski Whitehouse the previous order, there will be 2 min- sexual assault prevention and response ac- Flake Moran Wicker utes of debate equally divided in the tivities of the Armed Services. Franken Murkowski Wyden Harry Reid, Claire McCaskill, Kirsten E. usual form prior to a vote on the Sul- Gillibrand, Tammy Baldwin, John D. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. WAR- livan nomination. Rockefeller IV, Benjamin L. Cardin, REN). On this vote the yeas are 100, the Mr. REID. Madam President, I yield Patrick J. Leahy, Debbie Stabenow, nays are 0. Three-fifths of the Senators back any time that is available.

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Photographs show the im- the House a bill, the text of which is Oceans and Atmosphere? mense destruction caused by Typhoon identical to S. 1821, as passed by the The nomination was confirmed. Haiyan. In some areas nearly all of the Senate, the Senate proceed to its im- VOTE ON SCHMIDTLEIN NOMINATION buildings were destroyed. mediate consideration, the bill be read The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Today, because of the magnitude of three times and passed, without any in- the previous order, there will be 2 min- the devastation, the Philippines has tervening action or debate; finally, utes of debate equally divided in the not yet recovered. It will take them a that passage of the Senate bill be viti- usual form prior to a vote on the long time. Relief efforts continue. ated and the bill be indefinitely post- Schmidtlein nomination. These efforts have been aided by direct poned, and all motions to reconsider be Who yields time? assistance from the U.S. Government considered made and laid upon the Mr. REID. Madam President, I yield to the Philippines, one of our closest table. back all time that is available. allies in Asia. Relief efforts have also The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without been funded by charitable donations objection? objection, all time is yielded back. made by individuals in the United The Senator from Alabama. The question is, Will the Senate ad- States. Many of these donations come Mr. SESSIONS. Madam President, re- vise and consent to the nomination of from Filipino Americans in this coun- serving the right to object, first, I com- Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, of Missouri, to try, part of the extensive diaspora here mend the Senator from Hawaii for her be a Member of the United States that is the foundation of the deep con- work and her concern over the Phil- International Trade Commission? nections between the Philippines and ippines. That country has suffered dra- The nomination was confirmed. the United States. matically from this typhoon. Having VOTE ON KERLIKOWSKE NOMINATION I am about to ask unanimous consent lived on the gulf coast and walked in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under to pass legislation that will encourage the places where 18 feet of water from the previous order, there will be 2 min- people to continue donating to typhoon Hurricane Katrina flooded us, washed utes of debate equally divided in the relief efforts in the Philippines. It has away whole structures, I can imagine usual form prior to a vote on the been 4 months since Typhoon Haiyan what it was like to have lost 6,000 lives. Kerlikowske nomination. but help is still desperately needed. And the country is hurting. It is a Mr. REID. Madam President, I yield Four months is a virtual eternity of great country with great people. They are excellent allies of the United back all time that is available. news cycles, and other crises in other States. I am very sympathetic to their The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without parts of the world demand our atten- needs and appreciative of the Senator’s objection, all time is yielded back. tion. But we should not forget the im- The question is, Will the Senate ad- efforts in seeking this way to further mense human suffering caused by Ty- vise and consent to the nomination of contributions for their relief. phoon Haiyan. The legislation has an emergency R. Gil Kerlikowske, of the District of This legislation, S. 1821, would allow declaration in it. That requires going Columbia, to be Commissioner of Cus- people who make donations after the through the Budget Committee and re- toms, Department of Homeland Secu- date of enactment to deduct those do- quires other findings that I am not rity? nations from last year’s taxes. In other The nomination was confirmed. sure are available here. I think the leg- words, they can reduce their 2013 tax islation could be perhaps drafted VOTE ON HAMMER NOMINATION bill by contributing now. It is a modest The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under slightly differently, I say to the Sen- step, but it is one we should take. ator, that would avoid the emergency the previous order, there will be 2 min- This is bipartisan legislation, cospon- designation part, and maybe we could utes of debate equally divided in the sored by Senator HELLER. This legisla- usual form prior to a vote on the Ham- reach an accord to get this done quick- tion is also cosponsored by Senator ly, as I know the Senator wants to mer nomination. MENENDEZ and the majority leader, Mr. REID. Madam President, I yield move on it as soon as possible. Senator REID. I thank them for their So, Madam President, I at this time back any time that is available. support. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without say I will object. But our staffs will im- Identical bipartisan legislation has mediately begin to discuss if we can objection, all time is yielded back. been introduced in the House of Rep- The question is, Will the Senate ad- put this in a little slightly different resentatives by Representatives vise and consent to the nomination of way that would accomplish the Sen- Swalwell and Thompson. That bill has Michael A. Hammer, of the District of ator’s goals without offending some of 35 cosponsors, including 9 Republicans: Columbia, to be Ambassador Extraor- the budget niceties. Being the ranking Representatives CALVERT, FRANKS, dinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republican on the Budget Committee, I GRIMM, HECK, ISSA, MILLER, ROYCE, United States of America to the Repub- feel very, very strongly that when we VALADAO, and YOUNG. I thank them for lic of Chile? make agreements about how we are The nomination was confirmed. their support. going to spend money and how it The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under After the earthquake in Haiti in 2010, should be processed, the more we erode the previous order, the motions to re- Congress passed nearly identical legis- those agreements and the more we consider are considered made and laid lation to encourage donations to that spend above the amount of money we upon the table, and the President will country. That legislation passed by agreed to spend or get around the be immediately notified of the Senate’s unanimous consent in the Senate. The spending limits we ourselves passed action. Senate companion bill, S. 2936, had 40 into law, the more we place at risk the cosponsors, 15 of whom were Repub- f financial future of the country. licans. They included Senators ALEX- This is not the most costly measure. LEGISLATIVE SESSION ANDER, CORNYN, ENZI, GRASSLEY, It is a step that would help the people HATCH, JOHANNS, ROBERTS, and THUNE. in the Philippines, I know. But with I hope the Senate will provide the same VICTIMS PROTECTION ACT OF that explanation, I object. support to the Philippines that it pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- 2014—Continued vided to Haiti. tion is heard. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Madam President, I ask unanimous The Senator from Hawaii. ate will resume legislative session. consent that the Finance Committee Ms. HIRONO. Madam President, I The Senator from Hawaii. be discharged from further consider- thank Senator SESSIONS very much for UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 1821 ation of S. 1821; that the Senate pro- his agreement regarding the concerns Ms. HIRONO. Madam President, ceed to its immediate consideration; we have for our friends in the Phil- nearly 4 months ago the most powerful that the Hirono-Heller amendment, ippines, and I look forward to working

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The do what we can to be cooperative. ators, Senators who perhaps go home cost to me with my current income would be The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- more often than the majority leader, a low end of $837 a month with a $4,000 de- ator from Wyoming. Senators who maybe listen to their ductible. With the high end, it would be over OBAMACARE constituents more and read the letters, $1,300 a month with a $1,000 deductible. Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, I are seeing the damage that is being Neither of those amounts are possible with have come to visit with you today and done by the health care law because my income range. I would not be able to af- the Members of this body with some ford to live. Now I refigured this with only the President is responding to their my Social Security income and found that it concerns I have about people who are claims, their concerns, and to the point would be very affordable, lower deductible, being impacted by the health care law. that the President himself has unilat- lower premiums, but I wouldn’t have the in- By ‘‘impacted’’ I mean hurt. Their lives erally delayed many components of the come. I could possibly afford that but would are being hurt as a result of the impact health care law. have to live in a very substandard poverty of the health care law. We are seeing it These are the delays from 2013. Here lifestyle by quitting working. around the country. As people are try- is the calendar for the year. All of the So he has these options: He can con- ing to comply with the law, we are X’s are different days when there have tinue what he does, but he cannot af- finding that many people are losing been different delays. There have been ford the insurance, or he can get af- their jobs or part of their jobs if they dozens of delays as a result of the fordable insurance by quitting working are working part time—to be held health care law impact on families but then cannot afford to live. This is under 30 hours a week because under across the country. I wish to read a what the President of the United that criteria, people working less than couple of emails about the impact on States and the Democrats have given 30 hours a week do not have to be pro- lives of people in Wyoming. the people of America. vided with health insurance. This is from a gentleman from Cas- He said: We have seen stories around the per, my hometown. I was there Mon- I would like to work and contribute as long country of municipalities, of public day. I will be there again tomorrow. as I’m able but things are looking pretty employees who are having their hours He writes: bleak for me. cut and as a result, obviously, their My wife and I just received our new month- This is a man who wants to work. take-home pay is cut, their wages are ly premium information for our health insur- This is a man who wants to work, but cut as a result of the impact of the ance. As of March 1, 2014 it will go from $505 the health care law is making it a lot health care law, as communities try to a month to $1,045 a month, an increase of over double. This is for a Bronze level plan harder for him to do so. He said: comply with all the aspects of the law. with a high deductible and high out of pock- I am giving you this information in the We have seen it with police forces, with et. hope that it will be of some value in com- teachers, with coaches, busdrivers, You know, I wish the President bating the unfairness of the Affordable Care Act. custodians, cafeteria workers, office would actually kind of understand clerks, sanitation workers, emergency what the impact of this law has been The unfairness of the Affordable Care personnel, university faculty—people on American families. I wish people Act. I have to believe that Senators on all around the country who are being who supported it, campaigned for it, both sides of the aisle who actually go hurt as a result of the law. would realize the impact on people’s home and listen to their constituents Members of the Senate come from lives. He has gotten his premiums hear about this, hear these stories, my side of the aisle to read letters of going from $505 to over $1,000, double hear these stories all around the coun- folks who have been harmed by the increase, Bronze level plan, what the try, of the unfairness of the Affordable health care law. The majority leader President wants people to have. It is Care Act. comes to the floor and says these sto- the minimum level. It has a high de- He then goes on and says: ries are lies. These are stories from ductible and a high out-of-pocket. Thank you so much for your service to people at home to whom I talk on He said: your country and the great State of Wyo- ming. weekends. I will be this weekend in It is also the cheapest plan I have found so Buffalo, WY, at the health fair, having far for us that is available in Wyoming and So here we have dozens of delays— a chance to visit with folks who are complies with the ACA. and this is last year. Now it has hap- from Wyoming who go to a health fair Because the law says this man needs pened again. Just yesterday the Presi- for low-cost blood screening; also go to a lot of insurance. Maybe he does not dent came up with another delay. It is visit booths that are there from the need it. The President does not know interesting the way it has made the heart association, the cancer society, this man, does not know his life, does front page of the New York Times, a the diabetes association, all taking ef- not know his history, does not know paper that has supported the President, forts to try to improve the quality of what he actually needs in terms of in- supported the law, front page, above their life, the quality of their care, and surance. But the President claims and the fold, story by Robert Pear. the quality of their overall health. the Democrats who voted for this The Obama administration, grappling with It is interesting to hear from these health care law believe they know bet- continued political fallout over its health people, because I do not think the ter than this man what he needs. care law, said Wednesday that it would allow President hears from them. When I But you know what we do find out, consumers to renew health insurance poli- hear the majority leader say the people cies that did not comply with the new law when he wants to comply with the law, for two more years— who come to the floor to talk about his insurance premiums more than them—that these stories are lies, it is double, for the cheapest plan which has This is the New York Times speak- calling the people of Wyoming who the highest deductible and the highest ing, front page, above the fold. This is have honest concerns about the way out-of-pocket. not me. But they are repeating the their lives are being impacted by the He says: kind of things I have been saying. health care law as being untruthful. This increase will mean that money we pushing the issue well beyond this fall’s mid- I have come to the floor with more would probably have spent elsewhere will term elections. letters today and to talk about some now need to be budgeted for the insurance So what is the idea here? Push it out things. It does make me wonder, when increase. beyond the elections, make people not the majority leader comes and says We go across the State to Moran, see the reality and the danger and the these things are not truthful if he is WY. Another resident of Wyoming damage that is coming their way until not hearing the stories from the police writes: after they vote. officers and the teachers, the coaches I am a resident of Wyoming and about half The article goes on, front page above and the bus drivers, the custodians, the of my income comes from Social Security. the fold, today’s New York Times:

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Now we have more in 2014. do some things unilaterally because a all of those things. —unilateral actions by the administration group of Democratic Senators who are It is about hospitals in States that that have drawn criticism from the law’s op- up for reelection are worried about are not part of any of these exchanges, ponents and supporters, many saying Presi- their political future, not about the fu- people in the communities cannot go dent Obama was testing the limits of his ture of the American people and the there, they have to travel further dis- powers. health care of the American people. tances. Nope, the President is not I believe that. I believe the President That is why they are doing this. doing this for any of those reasons, not has gone way beyond the limits of his You say: No, that seems like an exag- to help any of those people, he is doing powers. geration. it to help midterm Democrats because The action reflects the difficulties Mr. Well, let’s go on. This next paragraph they are afraid they are going to lose Obama— in the New York Times this morning: their States, their majority, afraid The President of the United States, The extension could help Democrats in they are going to be impacted and who told the American people, if they tight midterm election races because it may thrown out of office for absolutely like what they have they can keep it; if avoid the cancellation of policies that would otherwise have occurred at the height of the reckless behavior on the part of a Con- they like their doctor, they can keep political campaign season this fall. gress that did not work in a bipartisan their doctor; who said insurance pre- So the cancellations are still going to way, shoved the health care law down miums would go down—all of which are happen, people are still going to con- the throats of the American people in a untrue, one called the ‘‘lie of the tinue to be hurt. We have over 5 mil- way not to improve their lives, but to year.’’ lion people who have gotten letters of say that Congress knows better than The action reflects the difficulties Mr. cancellation. It is not saying: Oh, the people back home. Obama has faced in trying to build support I am going to continue to come to for the Affordable Care Act and the uproar cancellations are never going to hap- pen. It is saying: It will push them out the floor with letters and stories. I will over his promise—which he later acknowl- be at the health fair in Buffalo, WY, on edged has been overstated—that people who until after the election, so people will liked their insurance plans could keep them, not be so irritated, angry, and aggra- Saturday morning talking to folks in no matter what. vated at the Democrats who voted for my community, seeing what they have Over 5 million Americans got letters it, in an effort to try to save their elec- to say about their lives, their families, of cancellation, 3,500 in the State of tions, try to save their Senate seats, their jobs, their wages, those of them Wyoming. A woman with a wonderful but not to help the American people. who are losing jobs or losing hours as a policy that worked for her, worked for This goes on: result of the health care law, those who her family, lost her insurance because In announcing the new transition policy, cannot afford new insurance under the it did not cover maternity care. She the Department of Health and Human Serv- exchanges even though they had insur- writes to me as a doctor and says: ices said it had been devised ‘‘in close con- ance they liked—even though they did sultation with members of Congress,’’ and it not like the price, it was cheaper than Dr. BARRASSO, please explain to the Presi- gave credit to a number of Democrats in it is now. The President said it wasn’t dent of the United States that I have had a competitive races, including Senators Mary good enough for them. hysterectomy. I don’t need maternity cov- L. Landrieu of Louisiana, Jeanne Shaheen of erage. New Hampshire and Mark Udall of Colorado. I am going to continue to work for solutions to help patients all across You would think the President would So the reason that the White House this country have patient-centered understand that. You would think the goes time after time, all these delays, care—not government-centered care or Democrats who shoved this health care all this and that, is not to help the insurance company-centered care—to law down the throats of the American American people; it is not to help pa- help patients get the care they need people would understand that as well. tients; it is not to help the providers of from a doctor they chose at lower This is interesting. Still on the front health care; it is not to help the tax- cost—a complete failure by this admin- page of this morning’s New York payers; it is to help a couple of Demo- istration and by this health care law. Times: cratic Senators whom they name— Under pressure from Democratic can- whom the Secretary of Health and I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- didates who are struggling to defend the Human Services names as recipients of sence of a quorum. President’s signature domestic policy, Mr. the help because the President is wor- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. MAR- Obama in November announced a one-year ried about Democrats losing elections KEY). The clerk will call the roll. reprieve for insurance plans that did not this fall. The assistant legislative clerk pro- meet the minimum coverage requirements of ceeded to call the roll. the 2010 health care law. The Hill newspaper yesterday. ‘‘New Wednesday’s action goes much further, es- ObamaCare delay to help midterm Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, I ask sentially stalling for two more years one of Dems.’’ Not to help Americans, not to unanimous consent that the order for the central tenets of the much-debated law, help the people from my State who the quorum call be rescinded. which was supposed to eliminate what White write letters about the concerns of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without House officials called substandard insurance their lives, not to help all of those peo- objection, it is so ordered. and junk policies. ple about whom my colleagues and I If this is what the President believes, continue to come to the floor with let- f why is he now coming out and having a ters to tell their stories, to tell about delay announced—not coming to Con- their lives, to tell about the pain they MORNING BUSINESS gress, not saying: Hey, let’s try to do are suffering because of the health care something a little differently. Let me law. Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, I ask propose this. Let’s have a bipartisan It is not about the failed Web site. unanimous consent that the Senate agreement to come up with some solu- We all know the Web site. The Presi- proceed to a period of morning business tions to actually help people get what dent said: It will be as easy to use as with Senators permitted to speak for they wanted in the beginning with Amazon, cheaper than your cell phone up to 10 minutes each. health care reform, the care they need bill. You will be able to keep your doc- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without from a doctor they choose at lower tor—several days before the Web site objection, it is so ordered. costs. opened and crashed. No, it is more than Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, I ask The letters I am reading show people about the Web site. It is about people’s unanimous consent to be recognized for not being able to do that. They are lives. It is about if they are able to such time as I may consume. paying much higher rates for things keep their doctor. It is about cuts to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- they do not need, will never use. We Medicare Advantage and hurting our ator from Connecticut is recognized for are hearing from people all across the seniors who are having a harder time that purpose.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:07 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.043 S06MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1353 AFFORDABLE CARE ACT But as millions of families across about skimping on treatments, about Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, we now this country know, cancer can inter- cutting back on hospital stays that are in about the sixth month of the im- rupt your plans, and that is what hap- might harm the recovery or treatment plementation of the Affordable Care pened to the Treinens. Their doctors of the patient simply because they are Act. We have over 11 million people diagnosed their teenage son Michael in trying not to get above that annual or who have received health care—who 2007 with an aggressive form of leu- lifetime limit. previously had not been able to receive kemia. The treatment called for ten The benefits to cancer patients ex- it—either through the private ex- doses of chemotherapy that cost $10,000 tend beyond just that protection on changes, which have signed up 4 mil- per dose. A 56-day stay in an Intensive lifetime and annual limits. In addition, lion people all across the country; Care Unit alone cost about $400,000. So cancer patients are going to be able to through the expansion of Medicaid, Michael and his family reached that $1 keep their health care because of the ban on discrimination against families which has reached millions more; or million lifetime maximum in less than and individuals with preexisting condi- through all of the young people who 1 year, and it was then left to this tions. are able to stay on their parents’ plans brave family to go out and raise money in solicitations in their neighborhood, I have spoken about the Berger fam- until they are 26 years old. ily many times on this floor. They are Taxpayers are saving money. In fact, in their community and all across the a family that explains exactly why we CBO has redone their estimates for the country, which miraculously allowed need this protection. The Bergers, from 10-year period after the passage of the them to bring in $865,000 in 6 days to Meriden, CT, had a son who was diag- Affordable Care Act to suggest that we keep their son’s treatment going. nosed with cancer during the 2-week are now going to save $1.2 trillion on Needless to say, that avenue is not period in which the husband, through Federal health care spending, in large available to every family. But due to which the family had insurance, didn’t part because of the reforms in the Af- their ingenuity and their passion, the have a job. He switched jobs, and dur- fordable Care Act. Treinens were able to raise almost $1 ing that 2-week period in which he was Across this country millions of million from private donors in order to waiting to get insurance through his Americans who had been kept out of keep their son’s treatment going. But new job, their son was diagnosed with the ranks of the insured because of a the story doesn’t end well, however, for cancer. The new insurance policy de- preexisting condition now have access the Treinens. Even though money came cided it was a preexisting condition. to health care, and tens of millions of in from all over the United States, and The Bergers had to pay every dime of seniors are paying less for their health as far away as places such as Germany, that treatment and they lost every- care because they get checkups for free Michael’s cancer eventually stopped re- thing. They lost their savings, their and they are able to access prescription sponding to chemotherapy and he died home. Their lives were transformed be- drugs for 50 percent or less than the May 25, before he could receive the cause of the misfortune of having a original cost when they reach that transplant they all hoped would save cancer diagnosis at the wrong time. doughnut hole. So the Affordable Care his life. No family anywhere in the country The reality is that insurance compa- Act is changing lives. dealing with a cancer diagnosis will When you reorder one-sixth of the nies have been getting away with this ever have to go through what the American economy, there are going to practice for years—lifetime or annual Bergers went through because here be bumps along the road. No one should limits that for 105 million Americans ever after the law of this land says that come to the floor—even those of us who were preventing them from receiving if you have a preexisting condition, are the most vocal proponents of the care when they really got sick. That is you cannot be discriminated against. law—and suggest there are not going to what insurance really is supposed to be There are all sorts of other benefits be some people who are not going to for. For those of us who buy insurance, that matter, whether it be the fact you have the perfect experience. Of course we get it in the hopes that should we don’t have to pay for preventive health there is no excuse for the way in which get very sick, that insurance plan will care any longer so you can get a check- the Web site operated for the first sev- be there to help us. But with annual up without cost or clinical trials are eral months. But it is time for pro- and lifetime limits, when people got now covered which many cancer pa- ponents of this law to tell the real really sick, especially with cancer di- tients enjoy the benefit of. Life story, and the real story is that the Af- agnoses, that help wasn’t there. changed for cancer patients and fami- fordable Care Act is working. It is Tom Bocaccio, who is a retired police lies dealing with cancer when the Af- working for millions of Americans who officer in Newington, CT, is still deal- fordable Care Act passed. now have access to health care. It is ing with the consequences of lifetime Senator STABENOW, myself, and oth- working for taxpayers who are spend- caps. His wife past away after an 8-year ers had a press conference earlier this ing less than ever before as you look at struggle with adrenal cancer. After her week in which we heard the story of annual rates of growth in Federal death, the husband she left behind was David Weis, a senior at Georgetown health care spending. saddled with a $1.5 million bill because University who was diagnosed days be- Today and this week my colleagues the Bocaccios, over that 8-year period fore his 19th birthday with thyroid and I are focusing on the benefits for of fighting cancer, had exceeded their lymphatic cancer. David talks about one specific group of patients, one spe- lifetime cap. That changes Tom’s life the difference the Affordable Care Act cific set of families all across this in a myriad of ways. He has lost his makes for him, not only in financial country, and those are patients and wife, and there is no way to describe terms but in terms of how he thinks families dealing with cancer diagnoses. the pain that comes with that, espe- about his future. David now can go out So I will start this off—I will be cially after that brave, courageous bat- and get a job, search for and pursue a joined later by Senator STABENOW and tle of almost a decade, but now his en- career based on what he wants to do some of my other colleagues—and I tire life is upended by the fact that he with his life rather than based on what want to talk first about a family in In- has a $1.5 million bill he has to pay, job will provide him with adequate diana. I will talk about some families and he doesn’t have the resources to do benefits to treat his cancer should it in Connecticut as well, but the that. reoccur. Treinens have a story that is, frankly, So first and foremost, for cancer pa- I have a constituent who talks about not unique. They had insurance and tients all across this country, 105 mil- it the same way. He was 14 when he was they thought they had really good in- lion Americans no longer face lifetime diagnosed with a form of leukemia. He surance. They didn’t pay too much at- limits on health care benefits. For can- went through treatment for over 3 tention to the lifetime cap of $1 million cer patients, not only does that deliver years. His family now knows that with that was in their insurance policy be- financial security, but it delivers men- the Affordable Care Act—because he is cause they just figured, as a relatively tal and psychological security as well— only covered on his mom’s policy until healthy family, there was no way they to know in the midst of dealing with he is 26—after he ages out of his mom’s were ever going to spend $1 million on this diagnosis and all the pain that plan, he will be able to pursue his health care over the course of their comes with confronting this disease dreams no matter what kind of insur- time on that insurance plan. head on, they do not also have to worry ance plan his prospective employer has.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:07 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.046 S06MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S1354 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2014 What we have learned over the years There is an ad on TV which says peace of mind—priceless. Thanks to the is there is a connection between the something like: New car, $30,000; new Affordable Care Act, millions of women mind and the body. If you are stressed house, $150,000; peace of mind, price- have access to mammograms and other out about things such as how you are less. What we are talking about in preventive services. Thanks to the Af- going to pay for treatment of your dis- terms of access to affordable health fordable Care Act, millions of women ease, it does have an effect on your care, getting what you are paying for, similar to Chris will never have to body’s ability to fight that disease. Un- knowing you can’t get dropped just be- worry about annual or lifetime limits fortunately, for millions of families cause you get sick, knowing your child on their coverage, not being told: OK, dealing with cancer, their treatment with juvenile diabetes can get care cancer. You have eight visits. That is has been restrained, their body’s recov- even though it would be viewed as a it. I hope it works. That is it. No more. ery has been curtailed because they are preexisting condition, is peace of mind. In fact, the ACA flips that around. It obsessively—and appropriately—always I can’t imagine how scary it must be says cancer patients such as Chris will worried about what will happen if their to sit in a doctor’s office and have a never be asked to spend more than a insurance runs out. doctor come in and say: You have can- set amount of money in total on their The ACA says never again. No family cer. You have leukemia. You have treatment. Once they hit that number, will have to worry because that will be breast cancer. This is happening to the insurance company has to pick up guaranteed, and discriminatory poli- people every single day, and there are the rest of the cost of the treatments. cies of annual and lifetime limits dis- many thoughts going through their For women fighting cancer, this law is appear. minds at that time. At some point they a lifesaver. I will end with the notion that it is will turn to the doctor and want to There are 7,000 women in my State of important to remember every time our talk about: What kind of treatment do Michigan alone who will be newly diag- Republican friends come down to the I need? Is it going to be covered? How nosed with breast cancer this year. floor and talk about how awful they be- do I get it? What is going to happen? This is why it is so important for lieve the Affordable Care Act is, their One in every eight women in America women to get covered, to sign up before proposal is to return cancer patients will develop invasive breast cancer dur- March 31, so they can have the health and families dealing with cancer back ing their lives. It is not a statistic. care they need this year. This is lit- to the reality in which they had life- These are real women, such as my sis- erally a lifesaving day on March 31. time limits which ended their cov- ter-in-law, such as many other people I Once you are covered, you get no- know. They are our daughters, our sis- erage—for this family I talked about cost preventive services. So you can go ters, our mothers. Men as well are from Indiana, after only several in, get the checkup, get the mammo- being given diagnoses of breast can- months—and they want to go back to gram, get other cancer screenings, and cer—our friends. They now have the the days in which families such as the not have out-of-pocket costs. You get peace of mind of knowing they are Bergers lose everything, their savings, again the peace of mind of knowing going to be able to get the care they their home, because of a mistimed can- you are not going to go broke because need at an affordable price and they cer diagnosis. of health care. Even if you get diag- can’t be dropped. There is no cap on This week the House of Representa- nosed with cancer, it is not: Do I get how long they are going to be able to tives voted for the 50th time to repeal the treatments I need for breast cancer get treatment, and that is priceless. or do I have a home for my family? Do all or part of the Affordable Care Act. I will share a true story about a can- I go bankrupt or do I try to survive I was a Member of that body for 6 cer survivor whose life has been years, and I probably participated in changed thanks to the Affordable Care through treatments? Those are not the about 40 of those votes. Despite the Act. Her name is Chris G. choices available to women and fami- fact I heard lots of my Republican Chris found a lump in her breast. lies anymore, and there is access to friends come down to the floor and say: Every woman can imagine the your doctor instead of using the emer- We are voting to repeal and replace, thoughts which must have gone gency room. they never voted once to replace the through Chris’s mind. The fear must One of the fallacies of health care re- Affordable Care Act because their have been unimaginable. It was even form is this idea of somehow we ignore agenda is not to replace it. Their agen- worse for Chris because her husband when people get sick and somehow we da is simply to repeal it and go back to lost his job and they didn’t have insur- don’t pay for it. Yet we all know people the days in which cancer patients were ance—the worst of all possible situa- who don’t have insurance use emer- treated with this kind of carelessness. tions. Because she didn’t have insur- gency rooms. I think it is interesting Our colleagues on the Democratic ance, she couldn’t see a doctor to get to note there is a proposal, in Georgia, side who voted for the Affordable Care the tests she needed. Chris didn’t ig- where the Governor has said: The way Act understand there are places where nore her lump. You can’t ignore some- to fix the problem with emergency it can be better. We understand there is thing like that. It is on your mind rooms is to say you don’t have to treat a process of perfecting it. But we un- every single minute of every single people. That is one way to do it, to say derstand—because of families such as day. But at that moment she didn’t we are not going to treat people who the Barrows, because of families such feel she could do anything about it be- are sick, who are in a car accident or as the Weises, the Treinens, and the cause without insurance, if Chris went have a heart attack. Bergers—for cancer patients and the to a doctor, her breast cancer of course The other way is through the Afford- families who love them, they know the would count as a preexisting condition able Care Act, where we say: Instead of ACA is working, and they know they and then she would never be able to get people using emergency rooms without never want to go back to the days in insurance. insurance and then shifting all the which their lives were put in jeopardy But now, thanks to the Affordable costs onto everybody with insurance— by a health care system which didn’t Care Act, Chris and millions of women which is what happens now—we pay for work for them. like her can get the affordable insur- it. We all pay for it. Instead of that I yield the floor. ance they need, and marketplaces happening, we will set up a way for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- where insurance companies now have people to take personal responsibility ator from Michigan. to compete for her business give their for their health care and create a way Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I best price for her business. These are to make it as affordable and competi- thank my friend and colleague from good policies which cover treatment tive as possible. Then people will be Connecticut for his passion and his women need to beat cancer and sur- able to go to their doctor instead of the wonderful advocacy for people who just vive. But before the Affordable Care emergency room and be able to get the want to know they have health care for Act, cancer would haunt these women treatment they need on an ongoing themselves and their families, which is for the rest of their lives as insurance basis. pretty basic. I thank Senator MURPHY companies labeled their survival a pre- As women such as Chris can attest, for his vigilance, for speaking out and existing condition—no more. cancer sneaks up on you. You can’t being here and talking about what is at Thanks to the ACA, millions of can- predict it. You can’t avoid it. This is stake. cer survivors similar to Chris have not one of those events where you can

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:07 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.049 S06MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1355 say just buck it up and don’t get can- Thus, the United States must be pre- more funding for unnecessary addi- cer. We don’t want those costs, so just pared to accept these larger vessels by tional studies this year. Apparently don’t get sick. 2015, when the Panama Canal expan- the administration would rather pay We all know how ridiculous that is. sion is complete. The Port of Savannah lip service to Georgians than deliver on Yet in some ways this is sort of what in Savannah, Georgia, is the second their promises. The State of Georgia we keep hearing in some fashion. busiest U.S. container exporter, han- has done its part, and I commend Gov- The reality is you can’t predict it. dling 13.2 million tons in exports in ernor Deal and the Georgia legislature, You can’t avoid it. The only thing you 2012 alone. It is the busiest port on the who have committed $265 million to can do is survive it, which millions of East Coast. In order to accommodate start construction. We just need the women are now doing who have access the new larger ships at the Port of Sa- Federal Government to get out of our to the treatments and health care they vannah, the Savannah river must be way so Georgia can begin construction need. This is why this new health care deepened from its current depth of 42 on this very vital project. reform law is so important. feet to 47 feet. The administration can repair some It is two things. It is health insur- Georgia has been working on the Sa- of the damage that has been done by fi- ance reform, making sure those of us vannah Harbor Expansion Project for nalizing the agreement between the who have insurance are getting what well in excess of a dozen years. Envi- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the we are paying for—as we have said be- ronmental studies have been com- Georgia Ports Authority so that they fore, can’t get dropped, don’t put artifi- pleted, permits have been issued, and can begin construction with State cial limits on the number of treat- state funding has been secured for 40 money that under the leadership of ments. So it is insurance reform, so percent of the project. It has the sup- Governor Deal is now going to be avail- you are getting what you are paying port of every Member of the Georgia able. Without any Federal funding at for—what you thought you were paying congressional delegation and every sin- this point in time, the State is willing for. It is also creating a way for more gle leader in our State, Republican as to move forward. affordable insurance by creating a mar- well as Democrat. This is a unifying bi- I urge the administration to move ketplace where insurance companies partisan project for us, one that will ahead with the securing of that agree- then have to bid for your business and support hundreds of thousands of jobs ment between the Army Corps of Engi- provide you the best bed possible. We each year while generating billions of neers and the Ports Authority, and have competition to bring the costs dollars in revenue for the entire south- let’s begin construction. down. I know for Chris, I know for eastern United States. I yield the floor and suggest the ab- women in my own family, and I know Until recently we had the support of sence of a quorum. for people across Michigan, the peace the Obama administration as well. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of mind that comes with that is, in After all, this is exactly the type of clerk will call the roll. fact, priceless. project the President has been touting The legislative clerk proceeded to The debate on the other side is about as the secret to our economic recovery. call the roll. taking that all away—not making it He even included the Savannah Harbor Mr. MARKEY. Madam President, I better, not fixing it. Medicare over the Expansion Project as one of the four ask unanimous consent that the order year has been improved. Medicaid has port projects in his 2012 ‘‘We Can’t for the quorum call be rescinded. been improved. Social Security has Wait’’ initiative. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. been improved. Everything that is Vice President BIDEN visited the Port HEITKAMP). Without objection, it is so worth doing gets started and then has of Savannah along with Senator ISAK- ordered. to be worked on to get improved. We SON, myself, and Transportation Sec- Mr. MARKEY. Madam President, I are committed to doing that. But there retary Anthony Foxx last year, and in seek recognition to speak for 10 min- are 50 votes now happening in the comments while at the Port of Savan- utes. House to take it all away and to go nah to the public that was gathered, he The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without back to saying good luck. If you are a stated: ‘‘We are going to get this done, objection, it is so ordered. woman, good luck. By the way, being a come hell or high water.’’ ENERGY POLICY woman is probably viewed as being a Acting U.S. Deputy Secretary of Mr. MARKEY. Madam President, we preexisting condition. Trying to find Commerce Rebecca Blank visited the have now engaged in a debate over the insurance? Good luck. Good luck try- port in 2012, calling SHEP a national last couple of weeks over whether we ing to get what you need from the in- bipartisan priority for this administra- should begin to expand a massive ex- surance companies. Peace of mind is tion. Former Secretary of Transpor- portation of American natural gas—our worth fighting for, and that is what the tation Ray LaHood visited the Port of own natural gas—to put it out onto the Affordable Care Act is all about. Savannah in 2011 promising to find world market as a way of helping I yield the floor. funding for the port expansion. In fact, Ukraine deal with Russia. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- in every conversation I have had with This whole notion is constantly being ator from Georgia. various administration officials since invoked, like an incantation—a talis- SAVANNAH HARBOR EXPANSION PROJECT this project started in 1997, I have been man—that somehow or other this is Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I assured that we would find a way to get some kind of a magic bullet that will rise today to discuss promises made this project done. help solve the problems in Ukraine. In and promises broken, of hypocrisy and So you can see how confused I was to fact, it really is nothing more than an- politics, of the difference between the learn this week that the administra- other aggregation encyclopedically of photo op speeches, press releases, and tion is now stonewalling us on this discredited notions, nostrums, that real action. project by not including the project in have no relationship to the reality of Let me start at the beginning, for its 2015 budget. It is baffling to see this the global energy marketplace. These those who are just joining us in this administration choose to ignore a con- are actual arguments being made, false decade-and-a-half battle. The Panama gressional statute passed just 6 weeks premises that do not, in fact, have any Canal is about halfway through a $5.25 ago that cleared all remaining obstruc- likelihood of having any substantial billion expansion which will accommo- tions to moving forward with this impact on the totality of the Ukrain- date the larger post-Panamax vessels project. ian situation. that are too large to transit the cur- The Consolidated Appropriations Act Let me give a few facts as a way of rent Panama Canal. These new post- of 2014 gave clear direction to the ad- dealing with where we are right now. Panamax ships are the length of air- ministration to begin construction on The United States has already ap- craft carriers. From the waterline they the SHEP project and to request the proved five export terminals that could are 190 feet tall, or nearly twice the necessary funding. The administra- send 4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas height of the Lincoln Memorial. The tion’s position as evidenced by the Of- abroad. How much natural gas is that? ships can carry as many as 12,000 con- fice of Management and Budget is that Let me tell my colleagues: It is more tainers, or translated into TVs, a mil- they will ignore the clear guidance than twice what Ukraine uses in a lion flat screen TVs. from Congress and will instead request year. The United States has already

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:07 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.050 S06MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S1356 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2014 committed to doing that. More than a ments as a result of low-cost U.S. nat- that we are serious, that we are tired of quarter of all of the gas Europe im- ural gas. According to the American exporting young men and women over- ports in a year would be ascribable to Chemistry Council, those 148 new fac- seas and getting nothing in return. the amount of natural gas the United tories and expanded projects could gen- So let me summarize by saying this: States has already approved. It would erate $81 billion per year in new chem- No. 1, it is a $62 billion consumer tax. be nearly as much as every single U.S. ical industry output and 637,000 new No. 2, it slows our conversion from coal home uses yearly. That is how much jobs in manufacturing here in the over to oil in our utility industry. No. natural gas is part of the already ap- United States by the year 2023. 3, it slows the conversion of vehicles proved export terminals in this coun- Now let’s go to, in my opinion, some over to natural gas. No. 4, it slows our try. of the complete canards that are manufacturing revolution. No. 5, it The Department of Energy found thrown out about where this natural slows our economic recovery. Our real that exporting 4.4 trillion cubic feet—a gas will go if it is put out into the free strength is in our strong economy level we will reach within the next ap- market. First of all, let me say this: fueled by this low-cost oil and natural proved export terminal—could raise We are not Russia. We are not Ven- gas in our country. the price of domestic natural gas up to ezuela. We are not a Communist coun- We need a huge national debate in 54 percent. That could mean that try where the government controls our country about the impact on our American consumers would pay $2.50 where energy goes. No. We are a capi- economy before we start putting it out more per thousand cubic feet. That talist country. We are proud of it. The on the high seas believing, erroneously, translates into—listen to this number, decision as to where natural gas is it is going to have some huge impact I say to my colleagues—a $62 billion going to go is going to be made by the on Ukraine. energy tax every year on American CEOs of oil and gas companies in our Madam President, I yield the floor. consumers and businesses. country, and they are going to send it The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- What do I mean by energy tax? I to where they can get the highest dol- ator from Maryland. mean that but for that exportation, lar. Let me say this right now: The UKRAINE consumers’ bills, corporations’ bills, highest dollar is in China. The highest Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, Rus- would be $62 billion lower per year over dollar is in South America. The highest sia’s invasion of Ukraine is one of the the next 10 years. Can we imagine the dollar is not in Ukraine. So anyone most serious breaches of the OSCE debate here in the Senate over increas- who thinks that setting up these ex- principles since the signing of the 1975 ing $62 billion worth of taxes on Ameri- port terminals and sending our natural Helsinki Final Act. These principles cans in one year? We would come to a gas that could be helping our manufac- are at the foundation of the Organiza- standstill if we had that kind of debate. turing sector overseas is going to help tion for Security and Cooperation in But because it is part of energy policy, Ukraine’s geopolitical situation Europe. Russia, as a participating people assume it is something that is doesn’t understand the geo-economics state, agreed to hold these principles, outside the purview of what should be of it, the geology of it, or the geo- including territorial integrity of a great national debate which we are political implications of it. They have states, inviolability of frontiers, re- having. not thought through the totality of fraining from the threat of use of force, Let me tell my colleagues, low-cost what happens when we take our pre- peaceful settlements of disputes, and domestic natural gas has allowed the cious resource and we start spreading others. United States to add—let me say this— it around the world. With this invasion, which is based, as 530,000 manufacturing jobs since 2010, Some are going to argue that it helps Secretary Kerry has stated, on a com- according to Dow Chemical. If low Ukraine. Well, it is going to help China pletely trumped-up set of pretexts, prices continue, we could add 5 million more than it helps Ukraine. It is going Russia has shown its utter contempt more jobs in the manufacturing sector to help South America more than it for these core principles, indeed, for by 2020. Who says this? America’s En- helps Ukraine. It is for sure going to the entire OSCE process—not only the ergy Advantage. Who is in that organi- help the CEOs of big oil and gas compa- OSCE but the 1994 Budapest Memo- zation? Dow, Alcoa, Nucor, and other nies. That is what this debate is really randum signed by the United States, major corporations. To what do they going to be all about. Because we don’t the United Kingdom, Russia, and relate the manufacturing revival in our captain those ships. ExxonMobil has a country? Low prices. Energy that gives Ukraine that provides security assur- tiller for those ships, and those ships them a reason to return the manufac- ances for Ukraine, the 1997 Ukraine- are going to steer toward where the turing jobs from overseas. Russia bilateral treaty, and the U.N. Except for the cost of labor, what is highest price is on the world market- charter, and other international agree- the single largest component in a man- place. When those LNG tankers set sail ments. Russia’s military invasion of ufacturing job? The cost of energy. The for Asia or South America, we should Ukraine is also a gross violation of the lower it is, the more likely the manu- know what else we are sending abroad Vienna Document’s confidence and se- facturing company will have the jobs on those ships. American jobs will be curity building mechanisms which gov- here in America. If we increase the on those ships. They will be sailing to ern military relations and arms con- price by 54 percent or more, which is other countries. Fighting climate trol. what many people here are now pro- change is on those ships, because we So let’s examine Vladimir Putin’s posing, we reduce the incentive for a will burn more coal here in the United justification for this unprovoked inva- manufacturer to create those new jobs States rather than natural gas, which sion. He claims there is a need to pro- here in the United States. has half of the pollutants of coal. We tect Russian interests and the rights of Let me give my colleagues another will be increasing the greenhouse gases Russian-speaking minorities. They fact. Every dollar invested in domestic the United States of America is send- characterize it as a human rights pro- manufacturing creates $8 in finished ing up into the atmosphere. tection mission that it clearly is not. products. Manufacturing is at the When we are sending that natural gas Russian officials fail to show any real heart of who we are as a country. This overseas, we will be increasing the cost evidence that the rights of ethnic Rus- is something that right now is a discus- of a conversion of our large bus fleet sians in Crimea—where they actually sion we should have in this country— and our large truck fleet over to nat- constitute a majority and have the the relationship between low-cost en- ural gas as the fuel which makes it pos- most clout politically—and Ukraine at ergy and the new manufacturing jobs sible to drive them around our country. large have been violated. In fact, there we want to see. We can generate that Here are the statistics. It is quite sim- is overwhelming evidence that the pro- economic value here in America, but if ple. If we move one-third of our fleet tests in some Ukrainian cities is being we send our natural gas overseas, that off of oil and on to natural gas as a way stoked by the Russians. same kind of manufacturing future can of fueling large buses and large trucks, Putin and other Russian officials be constructed in China. Let’s have then we back out 1 million barrels of make all sorts of unfounded accusa- that debate here in our country. oil—1 million barrels of oil—per day. tions, including that masked militia Last month the U.S. chemical indus- That is a signal we should be sending are roaming the streets of Kiev, al- try topped $100 billion in new invest- to the Middle East. That is a signal though the Ukrainian capital and most

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This is tak- strictions on officials and individuals mitic provocations in Crimea. ing place under the Vienna Document, threatening Ukraine’s sovereignty and Mr. Putin accuses Ukraine’s new le- which allows for voluntary hosting of territorial integrity and financial sanc- gitimate transition government—not visits to dispel concerns about unusual tions against those ‘‘responsible for ac- yet 2 weeks old—of threatening ethnic military activities. tivities undermining democratic proc- Russians. Yet there is a myriad of cred- Various OSCE institutions are acti- esses or institutions in Ukraine.’’ ible reports to the contrary. Indeed, al- vating, at the request of the Ukrainian It was just a little while ago that we though there has been unrest in some Government, including the OSCE’s passed the Magnitsky Act. We did that cities, there has been no serious move- human rights office, known as the in response to gross human rights vio- ment in the mostly Russian-speaking ODIHR, to provide human rights moni- lations within Russia against an indi- eastern and southern regions to join toring as well as election observation vidual named Sergei Magnitsky. What with Russia. for the May 25 Presidential elections. we did is say that those who were re- The clear majority of Ukrainians The OSCE High Commissioner on Na- sponsible for these gross violations of wants to see their country remain uni- tional Minorities, Representative on internationally recognized rules should fied and do not welcome Russian inter- Freedom of the Media, and the head of be held accountable, and if they are not vention. All Ukrainian religious groups the Strategic Police Matters Unit, held accountable, the least we can do have come out against the Russian among others, are all in Kiev this week in the United States is not give them intervention and stand in support of conducting factfinding missions. A safe haven in our country, not allow Ukraine’s territorial integrity and in- full-scale, long-term OSCE Monitoring the corrupt dollars they have earned to violability of its borders, as have mi- Mission is being proposed, and this be housed in America—no visas, no use nority groups such as the Crimean Ta- mission needs to go forward. of our banking system. The President tars and the Roma. All of these OSCE efforts are aimed is taking a similar action against those I submit that the real threat posed at deescalating tensions, fostering responsible for the invasion and mili- by the new government is that it wants peace and stability, ensuring the ob- tary use against international rules in to assertively move Ukraine in the di- servance of OSCE principles, including Ukraine. rection of political and economic re- the human dimension, helping Ukraine These steps are in addition to many forms and in the direction of democ- in its transition, especially in the other actions, including the suspension of bilateral discussions with Russia on racy, respect for how human rights, the runup to the May elections. trade and investment, stopping United rule of law—away from the unbridled These OSCE on-the-ground efforts States-Russia military-to-military en- corruption of the previous regime and are being thwarted by the Russian-con- gagement, and suspending preparations the kind of autocratic rule found in to- trolled newly installed Crimean au- for the June G8 summit in Sochi. Both day’s Russia. thorities. The OSCE Unusual Military Chambers are working expeditiously on As for protecting Russian interests in Activities observers have been stopped legislation to help Ukraine in this deli- Crimea, the Russians have not pro- from entering Crimea by unidentified cate period of transition. We also need duced one iota of evidence that the men in military fatigues. to work expeditiously with our Euro- Russian Black Sea Fleet, based in the Also, the OSCE Media Freedom Rep- pean friends and allies, and I am en- Crimean city of Sevastopol, is under resentative and her staff were tempo- couraged by the news that the EU is any kind of threat. Indeed, when the rarily blocked from leaving a hotel in preparing a $15 billion aid package. Crimea where she was meeting with Ukrainians reached out to the Russians Ukraine has exercised amazing re- to try to engage them peacefully, they journalists and civil society activists. straint in not escalating the conflict, have been rebuffed. The U.N. special envoy was accosted by particularly in Crimea. I applaud their Russian authorities need to send unidentified gunmen after visiting a restraint and their action. The people their troops back to the barracks and naval headquarters in the Sevastopol. of Ukraine have suffered an incredibly The blocking of international mon- instead engage through diplomacy, not difficult history, and over the last cen- the threat or use of force. The Russian itors—who were invited by the Ukrain- tury they have been subjected to two actions pose a threat beyond Ukraine ian Government and who clearly are World Wars, 70 years of Soviet domina- and threaten to destabilize neighboring trying to seek peaceful resolutions to tion, including Stalin’s genocidal fam- states. the conflict—is completely unaccept- ine. They certainly do not need an- I pointed out at a hearing we had this able and we should hold Russia respon- other senseless war. Nothing justifies week in the subcommittee of the Sen- sible for their safety. Russia’s aggression—nothing. Our po- ate Foreign Relations Committee, and Russia is a member of the OSCE—one litical and economic assistance at this in a hearing of the Helsinki Commis- of the founding members—and they are time would be a testament to those sion, that if Russia can use force to try openly violating the core principles of who died at the Maidan just 2 weeks to change territories, what message the Helsinki Final Act. Russia signed ago and a concrete manifestation that does that send to the South China Sea, on to the institutions that are avail- our words mean something and that we what message does that send to the able under OSCE for this exact type of do indeed stand by the people of Western Balkans? circumstance—to give independent ob- Ukraine as they make their historic Just as Poland has already invoked servation as to what is happening on choice for freedom, democracy, and a article 4 NATO consultations, the Bal- the ground. Sending this mission, at better life. tic States and others in the region are the request of the host country, into I yield the floor. wary of Russian goals. Crimea is exactly the commitments The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- As chairman of the Helsinki Commis- made to reduce tensions in OSCE ator from Delaware. sion and a former vice president of the states, and Russia is blocking the use f OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, I am of that mechanism. encouraged to see active and wide- The United States and the inter- MANUFACTURING INNOVATION ranging engagement of the OSCE to de- national community are deploying HUBS escalate tensions and to foster peace wide-ranging resources to contain and Mr. COONS. Madam President, I and security in Ukraine. The OSCE has roll back Russia’s aggression and to as- come to the floor once again to talk the tools to address concerns with re- sist Ukraine’s transition to a demo- about good jobs—about manufacturing gard to security on the ground in Cri- cratic, secure, and prosperous country. jobs—and about what we can do to- mea, minority rights, and with regard Both the Executive and the Congress gether in this Chamber to strengthen

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It has ator ROY BLUNT came together in a bi- publicans such as ROY BLUNT, LINDSEY a significant secondary benefit in the partisan effort to cosponsor an impor- GRAHAM, and MARK KIRK—is because community as well as having higher tant bill, S. 1468, the Revitalize Amer- these hubs represent a great example of wages and benefits than jobs in any ican Manufacturing and Innovation how the Federal Government can help other sector. Act of 2013—an effort to build a na- foster partnerships between businesses, If we are looking for the key to a dy- tional network for manufacturing and universities, and communities in a namic innovation economy, we need to innovation, also known as manufac- hands-off way. look no further than manufacturers. turing innovation hubs. As to these first four hubs I men- They invest more in R&D than any This bill, if enacted, would allow us tioned, in these instances, the Federal other private sector within the coun- to build institutes across our country Government is also getting terrific le- try. When we think of manufacturing dedicated to discovering the next verage. There is a more than 1-to-1 and innovation today, we often picture breakthroughs in technology and match from private, State, and local researchers in the United States in- translating them to the next break- partnerships in these existing hubs— venting things and manufacturing fac- throughs in manufacturing. I have been partnerships, I might add, that have tories overseas. But that is not how so- proud to support and fight for this bill, national reach, giving the hubs the po- phisticated, advanced manufacturing and now, because of my colleagues’ tential to benefit not just their imme- innovation works anymore. The reality leadership and determination, we are diate regions or their immediate com- is that innovation is just not linear. close to getting a vote. munities but the whole country. R&D and manufacturing need to be We have heard about the importance General Dynamics and Honeywell, for closer together. It does not just start of these innovation hubs for manufac- example, are two of the partner compa- in the lab and then get sent to a fac- turing before. Last year two hubs nies in the Youngstown, OH, lab. They tory and then to a store and your opened—one in Youngstown, OH, and have footprints all across our country. home. More often R&D results in inno- another in Raleigh, NC. Just last week At the hub in Raleigh, NC, researchers vations that improve the products al- I was thrilled to hear about two more from other universities—such as Ari- ready in our home, that improve the opening—one in Detroit and another in zona State and Florida State—are col- manufacturing process to discover bet- Chicago. laborators as well, contributing their ter ways to make things faster, more These hubs are good first steps, but knowledge to the great work of these safely, more efficiently, and that inno- they are being done by the executive hubs and then also bringing back to vative cycle can speed up the more branch, without express and explicit their labs and their communities what closely connected and articulated it is. authorization for a whole and broader is being learned through this common By creating these manufacturing in- program through this bill, which would collaborative work. novation hubs, all of which focus on a extend this national network, would So the Youngstown and Raleigh specific sector or industry, we can help make its life longer and greater, and hubs—now well established—are about fuel the discoveries that will make give more specific details to the proc- more than just those two cities, and manufacturing a critical part of our ess by which they would be authorized the hubs in Detroit and Chicago will be long-term economic future, while en- going forward. about more than just Michigan and Il- suring that the discoveries that change It is my hope, having already seen linois, and the hubs we would create, our world are made here in America several demonstrations on a more mod- we would authorize, through this bill and the products that come out of est scale, this Congress will come to- would be about more than just the cit- them are manufactured here in Amer- gether in a bipartisan way and enact ies or States in which they are based. ica. this legislation to put a framework in By bringing together such a wide- These hubs focus on emerging areas place for the long term. ranging and diverse set of partners, where there is enormous potential. For These hubs, as I said, are good first hubs allow many different stakeholders example, the hub in Youngstown, OH, steps, but we in Congress can and to pool their resources, minimizing the is focused on 3D printing, which al- should do more. In my home State of risks of investing in the early stage re- ready has the potential to transform Delaware we are blessed to have some search that is critical to innovation how manufacturing, large-scale and remarkable institutions of higher but not feasible for one company alone small-scale, is done not just in the learning: Delaware State University, to invest in. United States but around the world. led by the great President Dr. Harry It is about the private sector coming We believe—I certainly believe we Williams; the University of Delaware— together with the university and public should continue to be at the cutting both research institutions which ben- sectors to solve tough problems with- edge of developing and deploying what efit from federally funded research and out just one firm bearing all the risk or 3D printing has to offer. both of which do work in energy and the burden. R&D—research and devel- The one in Raleigh, NC, is about wide engineering, relevant to manufac- opment—as we know, is critical to our bandgap semiconductors or energy-effi- turing. We also have Del Tech—Dela- economic future. These hubs offer an cient electronics and will likely domi- ware Technical & Community Col- innovative model for increasing our na- nate much of the next generation of lege—which does great workforce tional capacity for invention. electronics. Again, why would we not training and partners with manufac- The Federal Government acts as a want to be on the ground for not just turers. We also have a whole series of convener for private firms, nonprofits, the inventing of new technologies but manufacturers, large and small; some universities, and researchers, creating demonstrating how to manufacture iconic companies such as DuPont, some an environment where they can all do them? unknown outside my State that em- what they do best and share it. This In Detroit, researchers and busi- ploy dozens or hundreds. idea transcends ideology or party. That nesses and universities and other What a manufacturing hub would do is why I think Members of both parties stakeholders in this newest hub will is bring together a university that is should feel comfortable getting behind work together on advanced lightweight doing cutting-edge research in a new this bill. It has been endorsed by folks materials, on remarkable metals that field with companies looking to start ranging from the National Association are stronger, more durable, more duc- manufacturing using that technology, of Manufacturers to the Bio, which rep- tile, and more lightweight than other with those community colleges and resents the bio and pharmaceutical existing materials, with applications, others who would train the new work- community, and folks in the private of course, in automobiles but across a force, creating a network that would sector and public sector in my own very wide range of products and plat- do the innovative work in an iterative State and in States across the country. forms. way that would accelerate new manu- Manufacturing is at the heart of Lastly, in Chicago, small businesses, facturing opportunities. what can and should make this country universities, and larger companies are

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I now move to proceed to ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the about the work happening at the lab or executive session to consider Calendar Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move the institute itself; it is about how No. 563. to bring to a close debate on the nomination they then attract companies with a na- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of Matthew Frederick Leitman, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the tional reach to an area that is capable question is on agreeing to the motion. Eastern District of Michigan. of building sustainable and dynamic The motion was agreed to. Harry Reid, Patrick J. Leahy, Carl local economies. It is about bringing The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Levin, Richard J. Durbin, Barbara researchers and manufactures together clerk will report the nomination. Boxer, Debbie Stabenow, Charles E. to spur innovation, commercialize The bill clerk read the nomination of Schumer, Patty Murray, Jeanne Sha- Carolyn B. McHugh, of Utah, to be heen, Amy Klobuchar, Tom Udall, R&D, and create good jobs that do not United States District Judge for the Sheldon Whitehouse, Mazie K. Hirono, go somewhere else. It is about the larg- Tenth Circuit. Joe Donnelly, Jack Reed, Brian Schatz, er impact for our communities and our Tom Harkin. CLOTURE MOTION country, as innovation breeds new sup- Mr. REID. I send a cloture motion to Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent ply chains and new businesses locally the desk. that the mandatory quorum under rule and across our country. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- XXII be waived. Today’s global economy is more com- ture motion having been presented The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. petitive than it has ever been. We are under rule XXII, the Chair directs the competing not just with developing clerk to report the motion. f countries that have lower labor and en- The bill clerk read as follows: LEGISLATIVE SESSION vironmental standards or lower wages CLOTURE MOTION Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to but also with developed nations that We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- legislative session. are trying to out-educate, out-re- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move search, and out-innovate us. Germany, to bring to a close debate on the nomination question is on agreeing to the motion. for example, has a well-developed, well- of Carolyn B. McHugh, of Utah, to be United The motion was agreed to. established, well-deployed network of States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. f more than 60 manufacturing innova- Harry Reid, Patrick J. Leahy, Carl EXECUTIVE SESSION tion hubs exactly like the ones I have Levin, Richard J. Durbin, Barbara Boxer, Debbie Stabenow, Charles E. just described. It also has fairly high Schumer, Patty Murray, Jeanne Sha- NOMINATION OF JUDITH ELLEN labor and environmental standards but heen, Amy Klobuchar, Tom Udall, is the manufacturing powerhouse of Sheldon Whitehouse, Mazie K. Hirono, LEVY TO BE UNITED STATES Europe. It has nearly double the per- Joe Donnelly, Jack Reed, Brian Schatz, DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EAST- ERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN centage of its GDP in manufacturing as Tom Harkin. the United States. How are they able Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent The PRESIDING OFFICER. I move to do this? How can they sustain these that the mandatory quorum under rule to proceed to executive session to con- high levels of manufacturing? It is in XXII be waived. sider Calendar No. 578. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The no small part because of the manufac- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. question is on agreeing to the motion. turing innovation hubs they have de- f The motion was agreed to. veloped and deployed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The So let’s get this done. There is abso- LEGISLATIVE SESSION clerk will report the nomination. lutely no reason that the season of gov- Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to The bill clerk read the nomination of erning and of legislating here in Wash- legislative session. Judith Ellen Levy, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the ington needs to be over, especially The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Eastern District of Michigan. when there is so much important work question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. CLOTURE MOTION to do—work that I know we can and f Mr. REID. I send a cloture motion to should get done on a bipartisan basis. the desk. Senators BROWN and BLUNT have done EXECUTIVE SESSION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- great work and shown strong leader- ture motion having been presented ship in developing this bill, refining NOMINATION OF MATTHEW FRED- under rule XXII, the Chair directs the this bill, and getting it to this point. ERICK LEITMAN TO BE UNITED clerk to report the motion. The bill clerk read as follows: Let’s show that we can come to- STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR gether in areas where we do agree and THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CLOTURE MOTION put campaigns and politics aside for MICHIGAN We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the now and put American jobs and Amer- Mr. REID. I move to proceed to exec- Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move ican innovation first. utive session to consider Calendar No. to bring to a close debate on the nomination I yield the floor and suggest the ab- 577. of Judith Ellen Levy, of Michigan, to be sence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The United States District Judge for the Eastern question is on agreeing to the motion. District of Michigan. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. The motion was agreed to. Harry Reid, Patrick J. Leahy, Carl BEGICH.) The clerk will call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Levin, Richard J. Durbin, Barbara Boxer, Debbie Stabenow, Charles E. The bill clerk proceeded to call the clerk will report the nomination. Schumer, Patty Murray, Jeanne Sha- roll. The bill clerk read the nomination of heen, Amy Klobuchar, Tom Udall, Matthew Frederick Leitman, of Michi- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Sheldon Whitehouse, Mazie K. Hirono, gan, to be United States District Judge Joe Donnelly, Jack Reed, Brian Schatz, imous consent that the order for the for the Eastern District of Michigan. Tom Harkin. quorum call be rescinded. CLOTURE MOTION Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. REID. There is a cloture motion that the mandatory quorum under rule objection, it is so ordered. at the desk, Mr. President. XXII be waived.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:07 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.055 S06MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S1360 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2014 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The world, a woman’s ability to earn a sus- objection, it is so ordered. question is on agreeing to the motion. tained income is severely limited by f The motion was agreed to. cultural norms and a lack of oppor- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tunity. LEGISLATIVE SESSION clerk will report the nomination. Economically empowering women is Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to The bill clerk read the nomination of one of the most important tools we legislative session. Linda Vivienne Parker, of Michigan, to have to alleviate poverty. Women The PRESIDING OFFICER. The be United States District Judge for the around the world participate in the po- question is on agreeing to the motion. Eastern District of Michigan. litical, social, and economic life of The motion was agreed to. CLOTURE MOTION their communities and play a predomi- f Mr. REID. I send a cloture motion to nate role in providing and caring for EXECUTIVE SESSION the desk. their families. Research has shown The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- that men only reinvest 30–40 percent of ture motion having been presented their income into their households, NOMINATION OF LAURIE J. under rule XXII, the Chair directs the while women reinvest 90 percent— MICHELSON TO BE UNITED clerk to report the motion. choosing to spend their money on food, STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR The bill clerk read as follows: clean water, education and health care. THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF Greater economic opportunity and CLOTURE MOTION MICHIGAN earning capacity also increases equal- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the ity and mutual respect within house- executive session to consider Calendar Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move holds, reducing women’s vulnerability No. 579. to bring to a close debate on the nomination to domestic abuse. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of Linda Vivienne Parker, of Michigan, to be Until women around the world have question is on agreeing to the motion. United States District Judge for the Eastern improved access to economic, political, The motion was agreed to. District of Michigan. and social opportunities, many of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Harry Reid, Patrick J. Leahy, Carl great challenges we face today, from clerk will report the nomination. Levin, Richard J. Durbin, Barbara pervasive global poverty to violent ex- The bill clerk read the nomination of Boxer, Debbie Stabenow, Charles E. tremism, will go unresolved. Schumer, Patty Murray, Jeanne Sha- Laurie J. Michelson, of Michigan, to be heen, Amy Klobuchar, Tom Udall, We must continue to promote wom- United States District Judge for the Sheldon Whitehouse, Mazie K. Hirono, en’s leadership and integrate gender Eastern District of Michigan. Joe Donnelly, Jack Reed, Brian Schatz, perspectives in our development and CLOTURE MOTION Tom Harkin. foreign assistance programs. Advanc- Mr. REID. There is a cloture motion Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent ing gender equality and women’s em- at the desk I wish to have reported. that the mandatory quorum under rule powerment in this realm will not only The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- XXII be waived. lead to increased productivity and in- ture motion having been presented The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without come for women but can have a posi- under rule XXII, the Chair directs the objection, it is so ordered. tive impact for generations to come. clerk to report the motion. I urge all my colleagues to work to- The bill clerk read as follows: f gether to call attention to the injus- CLOTURE MOTION LEGISLATIVE SESSION tices women face around the world and to work to implement laws and policies We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the that advance the cause of women both legislative session. Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move at home and abroad. to bring to a close debate on the nomination The PRESIDING OFFICER. The f of Laurie J. Michelson, of Michigan, to be question is on agreeing to the motion. United States District Judge for the Eastern The motion was agreed to. DEAMONTE DRIVER’S PASSING District of Michigan. f Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, today I Harry Reid, Patrick J. Leahy, Carl rise to mark the seventh anniversary Levin, Richard J. Durbin, Barbara INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Boxer, Debbie Stabenow, Charles E. of Deamonte Driver’s death. Schumer, Patty Murray, Jeanne Sha- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, March 8 Deamonte Driver was a 12-year-old heen, Amy Klobuchar, Tom Udall, is International Women’s Day—a day child who lived in Prince George’s Sheldon Whitehouse, Mazie K. Hirono, when we can celebrate the enormous County, MD, whose border sits only a Joe Donnelly, Jack Reed, Brian Schatz, advances women have made while few miles from the U.S. Capitol Build- Tom Harkin. pledging to continue to work for great- ing. He died 7 years ago at the Chil- Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent er opportunity for all women. dren’s National Medical Center in that the mandatory quorum under rule Rooted in the long-term struggle for Washington, DC, from a brain infection XXII be waived. equality, International Women’s Day caused by an untreated tooth abscess. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without has been observed since a time when The Driver family, like many other objection, it is so ordered. American women were fighting for families across the country, lacked f basic rights, such as voting or fair em- dental insurance. At one time, the LEGISLATIVE SESSION ployment. Today, we see women break- Drivers were covered by the Medicaid ing ground and becoming leaders in Program, but they lost that coverage Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to business, government, and the mili- when they moved into a shelter and legislative session. tary—both here in the United States their paperwork fell through the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The and overseas. While this is encour- cracks. When advocates for the family question is on agreeing to the motion. aging, many women around the world tried to help the Drivers locate a den- The motion was agreed to. continue to face significant social and tist to treat Deamonte’s cavities and f economic obstacles. tooth pain, it took more than 20 calls EXECUTIVE SESSION The official United Nations theme for to find a dentist who would see him. this International Women’s Day is Around mid-January in 2007, ‘‘Equality for women is progress for Deamonte began to complain of severe LINDA VIVIENNE PARKER TO BE all.’’ I couldn’t agree more; empow- headaches. A subsequent evaluation at UNITED STATES DISTRICT ering women is one of the most critical Children’s Hospital led beyond the JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DIS- tools in our toolbox to fight poverty basic dental care that the family had TRICT OF MICHIGAN and injustice. anticipated to emergency brain sur- Mr. REID. I move to proceed to exec- According to some reports, women gery. Deamonte later experienced sei- utive session to consider Calendar No. represent nearly 70 percent of the zures, and a second operation was re- 580. world’s poor. In many regions of the quired. After additional treatment and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:50 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.057 S06MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1361 therapy, Deamonte appeared to be re- County, thanks to efforts conceived investments in prevention. Dental covering, but medical intervention had and launched by members of the Rob- sealants, clear plastic coatings applied come too late. By the end of his treat- ert T. Freeman Dental Society. An arm to the chewing surface of molars, have ment, the total cost to our health care of the National Dental Association, the been proven to prevent 60 percent of system exceeded one-quarter of a mil- society is named for Dr. Robert Tanner tooth decay at one-third the cost of lion dollars—more than 3,000 times the Freeman, who in 1869 became the first filling a cavity. So it is essential that $80 cost of a tooth extraction. Black graduate of the Harvard School prevention be part of every State’s ben- Deamonte Driver passed away on of Dental Medicine. efit package. Sunday, February 25, 2007. This child’s It was 2 years after Deamonte’s Further, in 2010, the U.S. Department death was a national tragedy because death, in 2009, that Congress reauthor- of Health and Human Services it could have been prevented had he re- ized the Children’s Health Insurance launched its Oral Health Initiative, ceived timely and proper basic dental Program. Some of my colleagues re- based on a bill I introduced with Sen- care. It was a tragedy because it hap- called the difficulty that Deamonte’s ator SUSAN COLLINS. The initiative es- pened right here in the United States, mother had finding him care. Hers was tablishes a coordinated multiagency ef- in a State that is one of the most afflu- not an isolated instance. For varied fort to improve access to care across ent in the Nation. It happened in the reasons, it is difficult for Medicaid and the Nation. State that is home to the first and one CHIP enrollees to find dental providers, One of the most effective organiza- of the best dental schools in the Na- and working parents whose children tions in tracking access to care is the tion, the University of Maryland’s den- qualify for those programs are likely to Pew Children’s Dental Campaign, tal school. It happened in Prince be employed at jobs where they can’t which produces report cards that grade George’s County, whose border is less afford to spend 2 hours a day on the the States on eight policies that are than 6 miles from where we are stand- phone searching for a provider. So part evidence-based solutions to the prob- ing in the U.S. Capitol. of the CHIP Reauthorization Act re- lem of tooth decay. In 2011, Maryland I have spoken on the Senate floor quires HHS to include on its Insure received an ‘‘A’’ grade in both reports about Deamonte Driver several times Kids Now Web site a list of partici- for meeting or exceeding these bench- since his death, and in the intervening pating dentists and benefit information marks, which include dental sealant years, both in Maryland and nation- for all 50 States and the District of Co- programs, community water fluorida- ally, we have made tremendous lumbia. tion, Medicaid reimbursement and en- progress. When Deamonte’s story was Also in 2009, Congress passed the Ed- rollment, and collection of data on brought to light, I believe it was a ward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, children’s dental health. Maryland’s wakeup call for our Nation. It brought which created the Healthy Futures grade is significant because in the late home the statement of former Surgeon Corps—a program that provides grants 1990s, my State had one of the worst General C. Everett Koop: ‘‘There is no to States and nonprofit organizations records in the Nation with respect to health without oral health.’’ so they can fund national service in oral health care for its underserved Medical research reinforces Dr. low-income communities. The law’s population. Now it is one of the top- Koop’s words. Scientists have discov- goal was to put into action key tools ranked States for oral health care. ered the nexus between tooth plaque that can help close the gaps in health Our State has just received even and heart disease, that chewing stimu- status—prevention and health pro- more good news. The number of chil- lates brain cell growth, and that gum motion. With the help of Senator MI- dren in Maryland with untreated tooth disease can signal diabetes, liver ail- KULSKI, we added language to that law decay dropped 41 percent from 2001 to ments, and hormone imbalances. They specifying oral health as an area of 2011, and the overall oral health status have identified the vital connection be- focus. Now, the Healthy Futures Corps of Maryland children has dramatically tween oral health research and ad- is recruiting young people to work in improved, according to a 2014 report vanced treatments like gene therapy, the dental profession, where severe conducted by the University of Mary- which can help patients with chronic shortages of providers exist in many land’s School of Dentistry. The State renal failure. They have found that in- urban and rural communities. The law assessment looked at 1,723 students in vesting in basic dental care for chil- is funding the work of individuals who 52 schools from the five regions of the dren and adults can reduce health care can help parents find oral health care State. About 33 percent of the children expenditures down the road for costly for themselves and their children. It is had at least one dental sealant on their medical interventions related to other making a difference in the lives of the permanent first molars, and this mile- diseases. Healthy Futures Corps members who stone exceeded Federal goals by 5 per- But for all their research findings, we work in underserved communities and cent. About 14 percent of students had also know that without insurance cov- in the lives and health of those who untreated dental caries, a drop from 23 erage and adequate access to providers, can now get care. percent in 2000, and the State’s the needs of millions of children and Then in 2010, Congress passed the Af- achievement exceeded Federal goals by adults will remain unmet, and the com- fordable Care Act, which guarantees 12 percent. According to the assess- plications resulting from poor oral pediatric dental coverage as part of ment, 75 percent of the children sur- health will persist. each State’s Essential Benefits health veyed had a regular dentist. That is why the progress we have care package. The ACA also established Another key player in our State’s ef- made over the past 7 years is so impor- an oral health care prevention edu- fort is the Baltimore Oral Health Im- tant to America’s health. I have come cation campaign at the Centers for Dis- pact Project, which provides care to to the floor today to talk about what ease Control and Prevention, which is children in Baltimore’s public schools. has been achieved and how we can targeted toward key populations, in- Since February 2010, its providers have move forward as a nation to ensure cluding children and pregnant women, seen more than 3,500 children and even greater access to oral health care. and it created demonstration programs treated more than 1,500 for dental dis- Since Deamonte’s passing, the State to encourage innovation in oral health ease. The program places a high value of Maryland has emerged as a national delivery. The law also significantly ex- on delivering comprehensive and com- leader in oral health—launching a $1.2 panded workforce training programs passionate oral health care. million oral health literacy campaign, for oral health professionals. This organization has also launched raising Medicaid reimbursement rates Moving forward, the States have a the Baltimore Oral Health Academy, for dentists in the program, and pro- critical role to play in ensuring that offering scholarships to students who viding allied health professionals and the ACA benefit is designed to choose to pursue careers as a clinical hygienists the opportunity to practice incentivize prevention, recognize that dental professional including dental as- outside clinics. The Deamonte Driver some children have greater risk of den- sistants and hygienists, and who agree Dental Project Van, which was dedi- tal disease than others, and deliver to serve in a public health setting. cated in front of the U.S. Capitol in care based on their level of risk. Nationally, HRSA’s National Health May 2010, provides care in underserved Among the most cost-effective ways Service Corps addresses the nationwide neighborhoods in Prince George’s to improve children’s dental health are shortage of primary care oral health

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The Corps has awarded more signs of hope for the future of oral the Five County Association of Govern- than 1,100 new loan repayment awards health care. I thank my colleagues for ments, AOG; only the third person to to dentists and nearly 300 new loan re- the role they have played in this proc- serve in that position since the associa- payment awards to registered dental ess and look forward to working with tion’s inception. This association was hygienists. But this is not nearly them in the months to come to formed to address the needs and chal- enough to erase the shortages. The strengthen oral health care access for lenges facing the southwest region of NHSC has also implemented a part- our Nation’s children. Utah—Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, time service program for providers who f and Washington Counties. As the direc- did not wish to make a full-time com- tor, John set a tone of hard work, com- TRIBUTE TO ANTONIA FERRIER mitment, and I am hopeful that this mitment, and a belief in the greatness new option will increase participation Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I wish to of southwest Utah. He was comfortable in the coming years. pay tribute to Antonia Ferrier on my not only in the director’s chair—but Our Nation has made significant staff. After 4 years of trying to keep rolling up his sleeves and getting the progress in improving children’s dental this tough old bird in line, she’ll be hard work done. health in the 7 years since Deamonte leaving my office in the coming days. He was a key figure in promoting died, but there is still much work to be She will most certainly be missed. economic development in southwest done. The access problem in some com- Antonia first came to Capitol Hill to Utah, as well as the whole State. He munities has become so severe that work for the former distinguished ma- helped formulate policy and address many people are forced to seek treat- jority leader and my good friend, Bill issues facing an increasingly expanding ment for tooth pain in the Nation’s Frist from Tennessee. After that, she region including: infrastructure, public emergency rooms, increasing the over- went on to serve on the staff of another lands issues, population growth, and all cost of care and receiving uncoordi- one of our former colleagues, Olympia quality of life. The Five County AOG nated care in the least cost-efficient Snowe. Now, Maine is pretty different has a reputation throughout Utah as setting. In fact, more people seek from Tennessee, but I’m sure it felt an association that makes a difference treatment in emergency rooms for like a bit of a homecoming for Antonia, and helps forge the way, largely in part tooth pain than they do for asthma. who is from Massachusetts. After more because of the strength of John’s lead- I will continue to work to increase than 3 years with Senator Snowe, An- ership for almost three decades. funding for grants to States and ex- tonia made her way across the Capitol While working with John on many pand training opportunities for den- Rotunda to work for Senator ROY occasions throughout my Senate serv- tists. We do not have enough profes- BLUNT during his time as the House Re- ice I have always found him as some- sionals who are trained and available publican Whip. one who deeply cared about those he to treat children and adults with den- For a Senate purist like Antonia, one served, and had ideas and solutions to tal problems, and it is our responsi- House Member probably felt like address the challenges facing a very bility to fix that. We must improve enough, but she then went on to serve important region of Utah. The example public reimbursement to dental pro- JOHN BOEHNER during his time as the he set will be felt for generations to viders in offices and clinics so that no House Republican leader. Finally, we come; and the five counties he served one who needs treatment will be turned were able to woo her back on this side are better prepared for the future chal- away. of the Capitol to come be a member of lenges and triumphs they will face in Soon, Congress will turn again to the our team. the coming years. Reauthorization of the CHIP program, As I said, Antonia is a Senate purist. Elaine and I convey our deepest sym- and I will be once again fighting for the She understands the Senate’s role in pathies to John’s wife Jamie, his five strongest possible language we can get our system of government, she appre- children, and many grandchildren. May to promote children’s oral health. For ciates the personalities and complex- our Heavenly Father bless them with my colleagues who may not be familiar ities of those that are honored to serve peace and comfort at this time. The with CHIP’s track record on oral here, and she knows how much the contributions and impact John made health, I would like to leave you with work we do here impacts the lives of on his family, his community, and our three facts: Americans from Tennessee to Maine, State will be felt and appreciated for First, tooth decay is the single most and Ohio to Utah. And, given her expe- generations to come. Utah is a better common chronic disease of childhood, rience, she understands the House very State because of the service John ren- and it is five times more common than much as well. dered throughout his life and his asthma. The complications of dental I’ll deeply miss having Antonia strong advocacy of southwest Utah. disease, which we now know can be around, not only for her sage advice f fatal, are completely and easily pre- and counsel, but also for her wit and ventable if we give children the care sense of humor, and her willingness for FREEDOM FOR BOB LEVINSON they need. Second, because of straight-talk. I think she would say Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, I rise Congress’s passage of the 2009 Chil- that the hardest part of her job is pro- today on the anniversary of Bob dren’s Health Insurance Program Reau- tecting me from myself. That’s a tough Levinson’s disappearance from Kish Is- thorization Act, in 2013, more than 8 job for anyone. And, I have to say that land off the coast of Iran. million American children had com- she’s been up to the task, even during March 9 will mark 7 excruciating prehensive dental coverage through those times when I’ve made it particu- years of waiting and wondering for CHIP. Third, CHIP has kept com- larly difficult. Bob’s family who have desperately prehensive coverage affordable. Under I want to thank Antonia for her serv- sought assistance from the Govern- CHIP, families cannot pay more than 5 ice to me, to Utah, and to the Senate ments of Iran and the United States in percent of their annual income in out- over these last several years. She has finding him and bringing him home. of-pocket costs for their children’s been an amazing asset, and I wish her Bob, a retired FBI agent, is now one medical and dental care. all the best in her future endeavors. of the longest held Americans in our What we have been able to achieve f Nation’s history. Bob’s safe return is for children is due to support in Con- his family’s highest priority—as it gress and also to the efforts of the REMEMBERING JOHN S. WILLIAMS must remain for the U.S. Government many nonprofit organizations, univer- Mr. HATCH. Mr. President. I am as well. sities, and providers who are also work- grateful for the opportunity to pay At the beginning of this year, this ing across the Nation to make sure tribute to a truly extraordinary public body unanimously passed a resolution

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The Friends three children, Ryan, Shelli and Tracy, United States and Iran. Quaker Church in Fort Fairfield stands in Rexburg. After the death of her hus- I continue to believe our two coun- today as a powerful memorial to that band in 1987, Shauna worked at Madi- tries share the same goal: as a humani- time of courage and compassion. Civil son School District’s Burton Elemen- tarian matter both governments can War monuments in villages throughout tary School as the school’s secretary. readily support bringing a father home Aroostook County stand in honor of She began working for Madison County to his children and grandchildren. the many heroes who gave their lives in 1992, and she served as a clerk of dis- I have said as much to officials in the so that all could be free. trict court, 7th Judicial District. She Iranian Government, and I rise today Throughout the 19th century, the moved to the Madison County Clerk’s to reiterate this same message. I will people of Aroostook County connected also continue to call on the U.S. Gov- their remote region to the world with office in 1996, and she worked both as ernment to raise Bob’s case with Ira- their own hands. Town by town, they deputy county clerk and as Madison nian officials at every opportunity and built roads and railroads with pick, County’s elections clerk. In 2004, she do all they can to end this ordeal. shovel, and wheelbarrow. These trans- joined the planning and zoning office. Bob and his wife Christine have seven portation networks, combined with the She has participated in emergency children and four grandchildren. region’s rich soil, made Aroostook management training and helped de- For their sake, after 7 heart-wrench- County an agricultural powerhouse. velop emergency plans for Madison ing years, we must all redouble our ef- The potato industry remains an essen- County. forts to bring Bob home. tial part of the Maine economy. The community and our State have f During World War II, Presque Isle been fortunate to have benefited from AROOSTOOK COUNTY, MAINE and Houlton both had U.S. Army bases. Houlton had a prisoner-of-war camp for her devoted assistance that includes Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, this German soldiers. Presque Isle’s base significant public service and volunteer year marks the 175th anniversary of was used to launch P–38s, C–47s, and B– work. She served as the co-chair of the the incorporation of Aroostook Coun- 17s to the European theater. During the Madison County Centennial Committee ty, ME. As one who was born and raised cold war, Loring Air Force Base in and coordinated a year of festivities in that wonderful place, I wish to cele- Limestone, due its proximity to North- recognizing the pioneer spirit of cur- brate its fascinating past, energetic ern Europe, became a crucial forward present, and bright future. rent and former residents of Madison post in America’s defense. County. She is also active in the local If the story of Aroostook County The closure of Loring Air Force base chapter of the American Red Cross could be summed up in one thought, it in 1994 was a difficult challenge. But would be this: We are the largest coun- the people of Aroostook County re- through which she has assisted her ty east of the Mississippi River, yet we sponded with the qualities that wrote friends and neighbors in Red Cross are all neighbors. From the frontier to their history: strength, a strong work evacuation centers for flooding and the front lines of innovation, the peo- ethic, and determination. They are wildfire emergencies. She assists fami- ple of ‘‘The County,’’ as it is known building a new economy with new jobs lies in the Upper Snake River Valley throughout Maine, have always worked and opportunities. Back then, biathlon whose lives are disrupted by house hard and worked together. was little-known, yet today Aroostook fires. Shauna was also deployed to New The story of Aroostook County be- County is a world-class center for win- Jersey to assist with the recovery after gins long before its incorporation in ter sports and Olympic training and 1839. For thousands of years, it has Hurricane Sandy, and she assisted with the home to an Olympian in the biath- recovery efforts in Montana after dev- been the home of the Micmac and lon. astating wildfires. Maliseet; the name Aroostook comes Aroostook’s hospitals have become from the Native American word for national models for expert and compas- Shauna is viewed as someone who ‘‘beautiful river.’’ sionate care in rural regions, particu- can be counted on to go the extra mile French explorers, led by Samuel de larly for our veterans. Educational in- and put the team ahead of herself. She Champlain, first visited the area in stitutions and industry have joined to- is respected for her steady, loyal and 1604. The settlements that followed laid gether to lead the way in the develop- reliable efforts. Madison County Com- the foundation for the vibrant Acadian ment of renewable energy sources. The culture that is so important in Maine, missioner Kimber Ricks characterized closed bases in Houlton and Presque Shauna as ‘‘a go to’ team player. She’s New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and as Isle, and Loring Air Force Base have always been hard working and reliable; far away as Louisiana. Under French, evolved into hubs of commerce and in- and later, English rule, Aroostook’s dustry. always counted on for good judgment rich natural resources drew hardy lum- Through the years, Aroostook Coun- and good nature; and always that sense berjacks and trappers to the area. ty has gone by many names—the of humor that helps so much in tough For decades after the American Rev- Crown of Maine, the Garden County, situations . . . Shauna will be missed, olution, Maine’s northernmost region the Last Frontier of the East, and, of but never forgotten.’’ was the site of a protracted and tense course, The County. A more recent ad- border dispute between our new Nation Thank you, Shauna, for your out- dition is the motto of the University of standing and dedicated service. I hope and British Canada. As negotiations, Maine at Presque Isle—‘‘North of Ordi- that retirement affords you more well- led by the great American statesman nary’’ is the perfect way to describe a deserved time with your friends and Daniel Webster, to end what is now place that is truly extraordinary. called the Bloodless Aroostook War family, including your children and f neared completion, families and entre- three grandsons, and opportunities to preneurs settled in the area, and Aroos- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS do all the activities you love the most. took County was incorporated. Among I congratulate you on your retirement those early settlers was my ancestor, and wish you all the best.∑ Samuel W. Collins, who built a lumber TRIBUTE TO SHAUNA JEAN mill in Caribou in 1844 that was the be- RINGEL ginning of our fifth-generation family ∑ Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I wish to business still in operation today. recognize the outstanding work of

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POSED BY THE SITUATION IN mulgation of rules and regulations, and f THE UKRAINE—PM 33 to employ all powers granted to the PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS President by IEEPA as may be nec- The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- The following petitions and memo- essary to carry out the purposes of the fore the Senate the following message rials were laid before the Senate and order. All agencies of the United States from the President of the United were referred or ordered to lie on the Government are directed to take all States, together with an accompanying table as indicated: report; which was referred to the Com- appropriate measures within their au- thority to carry out the provisions of POM–198. A resolution adopted by the Sen- mittee on Banking, Housing, and ate of the State of Michigan urging the Con- Urban Affairs: the order. gress of the United States to adopt House I am enclosing a copy of the Execu- Concurrent Resolution No. 50, regarding the To the Congress of the United States: tive Order I have issued. Pursuant to the International Emer- National Railroad Monument in Durand, BARACK OBAMA. Michigan; to the Committee on Energy and gency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. THE WHITE HOUSE, March 6, 2014. Natural Resources. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), I hereby report SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 88 that I have issued an Executive Order f (the ‘‘order’’) declaring a national MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE Whereas, Railroads are an integral part of our nation’s past, present, and future. The emergency with respect to the unusual At 11:49 a.m., a message from the railroad industry played a vital role in build- and extraordinary threat to the na- House of Representatives, delivered by ing and developing the United States. This tional security and foreign policy of Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- role should not be forgotten; and the United States posed by the situa- nounced that the House has passed the Whereas, Durand, Michigan, is at the his- tion in Ukraine. following bills, in which it requests the toric crossroads of three major railroads and The order does not target the coun- concurrence of the Senate: is home to one of the largest surviving train try of Ukraine, but rather is aimed at stations in the United States. The existing H.R. 938. An act to strengthen the strategic persons—including persons who have statuary, structures, and historic railroad alliance between the United States and equipment at Diamond District Park in asserted governmental authority in the Israel, and for other purposes. Crimean region without the authoriza- Durand make it an ideal location for a Na- H.R. 2126. An act to promote energy effi- tional Railroad Memorial; and tion of the Government of Ukraine— ciency, and for other purposes. Whereas, Congressional House Concurrent who undermine democratic processes H.R. 4118. An act to amend the Internal Resolution No. 50 would designate a National and institutions in Ukraine; threaten Revenue Code of 1986 to delay the implemen- Railroad Monument located in Diamond Dis- its peace, security, stability, sov- tation of the penalty for failure to comply trict Park in historic downtown Durand, ereignty, and territorial integrity; and with the individual health insurance man- Michigan, as the National Railroad Memo- date. contribute to the misappropriation of rial. This recognition would help draw visi- its assets. The order blocks the prop- f tors from around the world to the edu- erty and interests in property and sus- MEASURES REFERRED cational programming and exhibits in Durand. It would help ensure that current pends entry into the United States of The following bills were read the first and future generations do not forget the his- any person determined by the Sec- and the second times by unanimous torical importance of the railroad industry retary of the Treasury, in consultation consent, and referred as indicated: to our nation: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate, That we urge the with the Secretary of State: H.R. 938. An act to strengthen the strategic ∑ Congress of the United States to adopt House to be responsible for or complicit alliance between the United States and Concurrent Resolution No. 50, regarding the in, or to have engaged in, directly or Israel, and for other purposes; to the Com- National Railroad Monument in Durand; and indirectly, any of the following: mittee on Foreign Relations. be it further Æ actions or policies that undermine H.R. 2126. An act to promote energy effi- Resolved, That copies of this resolution be democratic processes or institutions in ciency, and for other purposes; to the Com- transmitted to the President of the United Ukraine; mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Æ States Senate, the Speaker of the United actions or policies that threaten f States House of Representatives, and the the peace, security, stability, sov- MEASURES PLACED ON THE members of the Michigan congressional dele- ereignty, or territorial integrity of CALENDAR gation. Ukraine; or Æ misappropriation of state assets of The following bill was read the sec- POM–199. A joint resolution adopted by the Ukraine or of an economically signifi- ond time, and placed on the calendar: General Assembly of the State of Colorado cant entity in Ukraine; H.R. 3370. An act to delay the implementa- relative to the U.S.S. Pueblo; to the Com- ∑ to have asserted governmental au- tion of certain provisions of the Biggert- mittee on the Judiciary. thority over any part or region of Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 14–1007 Ukraine without the authorization of and for other purposes. Whereas, The U.S.S. Pueblo was originally the Government of Ukraine; f launched as a United States Army cargo ship ∑ in 1944 but was transferred to the United to be a leader of an entity that has, MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME or whose members have, engaged in States Navy and renamed the U.S.S. Pueblo any activity described above or of an The following bills were read the first in 1966; and time: Whereas, The U.S.S. Pueblo was named for entity whose property and interests in the city of Pueblo, Colorado, and the county H.R. 4118. An act to amend the Internal property are blocked pursuant to the of Pueblo, Colorado, and was the third ship Revenue Code of 1986 to delay the implemen- order; in the naval fleet to bear the name Pueblo; tation of the penalty for failure to comply ∑ to have materially assisted, spon- and with the individual health insurance man- sored, or provided financial, material, Whereas, After leaving Japan in early Jan- date. uary 1968 on an intelligence mission, the or technological support for, or goods S. 2097. A bill to provide for the extension U.S.S. Pueblo was attacked by the North Ko- or services to or in support of, any ac- of certain unemployment benefits, and for rean military on January 23, 1968; and tivity described above or any person other purposes. Whereas, According to United States Naval whose property and interests in prop- f authorities and the crew of the U.S.S. Pueb- erty are blocked pursuant to the order; ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED lo, the ship was in international waters at or the time of the attack; and ∑ to be owned or controlled by, or to The Secretary of the Senate reported Whereas, One crew member of the U.S.S. have acted or purported to act for or on that on today, March 6, 2014, she had Pueblo was killed during the attack, and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR6.021 S06MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1365 eighty crew members and two civilian ocean- other Congress for an additional three years, and second times by unanimous con- ographers were captured and held for eleven thus establishing the precedent that Con- sent, and referred as indicated: months by the North Korean government; gress has the power to do so; and By Mr. THUNE (for himself, Ms. KLO- and Whereas, in the One Hundred Twelfth Con- BUCHAR, Mr. COATS, and Mr. BLUNT): Whereas, This year marks the forty-sixth gress, Senate Joint Resolution 39, introduced S. 2086. A bill to address current emer- anniversary of North Korea’s attack on the by Senator Ben Cardin, and House Joint Res- gency shortages of propane and other home U.S.S. Pueblo and her crew; and olution 47, introduced by Representative heating fuels and to provide greater flexi- Whereas, The U.S.S. Pueblo is still in com- Tammy Baldwin, would remove the deadline bility and information for Governors to ad- mission in the United States Navy but con- for ratification of the Amendment so that an dress such emergencies in the future; to the tinues to be held by the North Korean gov- additional three States may ratify it; and Committee on Commerce, Science, and ernment and is currently a museum in Whereas, New Mexicans feel justly proud Transportation. Pyongyang, North Korea: Now, therefore, be that New Mexico was one of the first states By Mr. PRYOR (for himself, Mr. it in the union to ratify the Equal Rights BROWN, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. MERKLEY, Resolved by the House of Representatives of Amendment in 1973, and it passed its own Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. UDALL the Sixty-ninth General Assembly of the State of Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitu- of New Mexico, Ms. WARREN, Mrs. Colorado, the Senate concurring herein: tion of New Mexico in 1972: Now, therefore, (1) That we, the members of the General be it HAGAN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Ms. LAN- Resolved by the Senate of the State of New Assembly, recognize the bravery and sac- DRIEU, and Mr. BEGICH): Mexico, That it call upon the New Mexico S. 2087. A bill to protect the Medicare pro- rifice of the crew of the U.S.S. Pueblo; and Congressional Delegation in Washington, (2) That we take pride in the fact that the gram under title XVIII of the Social Secu- D.C., to vote in favor of Legislation that U.S.S. Pueblo bears the name of a city and a rity Act with respect to reconciliation in- would remove the deadline for ratification of county in Colorado, and, therefore, the citi- volving changes to the Medicare program; to the Equal Rights Amendment so that efforts zens of Colorado should be aware of the inci- the Committee on the Budget. can proceed to get ratification by the nec- dent that occurred with the U.S.S. Pueblo By Mr. MARKEY: essary additional three states so that, fi- S. 2088. A bill to amend the Natural Gas forty-six years ago; and nally, the guarantee of equal rights for Act with respect to the exportation of nat- (3) That we continue the call for Kim Jong women and men in the United States will be- ural gas, and for other purposes; to the Com- Un and the North Korean government to re- come the Law of the Land; and be it further mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- turn the U.S.S. Pueblo to the people of the Resolved, That copies of this memorial be fairs. United States; and transmitted to each member of the New Mex- By Mr. BROWN (for himself and Ms. (4) That we hereby designate January 23 ico Congressional Delegation and to the each year as ‘‘U.S.S. Pueblo Day’’ as a day to WARREN): Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives S. 2089. A bill to amend title XVI of the So- remember and honor the brave crew of the and the Senate of the United States Con- cial Security Act to update eligibility for U.S.S. Pueblo. gress. the supplemental security income program, Be It Further Resolved, That copies of this and for other purposes; to the Committee on Joint Resolution be sent to President Barack POM–201. A resolution adopted by the Finance. Obama, Governor John W. Hickenlooper, Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Boonton, By Mr. WHITEHOUSE: President Pro Tempore of the United States New Jersey, urging Congress to dedicate ad- S. 2090. A bill to prohibit the export from Senate Patrick Leahy, Speaker of the United ditional federal funds for highway mainte- the United States of certain electronic States House of Representatives John Boeh- nance and infrastructure improvements in waste, and for other purposes; to the Com- ner, and the members of Colorado’s Congres- New Jersey; to the Committee on Commerce, mittee on Environment and Public Works. sional delegation. Science, and Transportation. By Mr. HELLER (for himself, Mr. POM–202. A resolution adopted by the CASEY, Mr. MORAN, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. POM–200. A memorial adopted by the Leg- Commission of the City of Pompano Beach, VITTER, and Mr. TESTER): islature of the State of New Mexico request- Florida, supporting efforts to reduce gun vio- S. 2091. A bill to amend title 38, United ing the New Mexico Congressional Delega- lence and illegal firearms trafficking States Code, to improve the processing by tion in Washington, D.C., to vote to support through more responsible gun sales and mar- the Department of Veterans Affairs of claims legislation that would remove the deadline keting practices; to the Committee on the for benefits under laws administered by the for ratification of the Equal Rights Amend- Judiciary. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other ment; to the Committee on the Judiciary. f purposes; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- SENATE MEMORIAL NO. 2 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES fairs. Whereas, equal rights for women are not By Mr. MARKEY: specifically included in the United States The following reports of committees S. 2092. A bill to provide certain protec- Constitution; and were submitted: tions from civil liability with respect to the Whereas, the rights of women in the By Mr. LEAHY, from the Committee on emergency administration of opioid overdose United States to receive equal pay for equal the Judiciary, without amendment: drugs; to the Committee on the Judiciary. work, be protected against domestic violence S. 149. A bill to provide effective criminal By Mr. WALSH: and have fair work-leave policies and access prosecutions for certain identity thefts, and S. 2093. A bill to amend the Foreign Intel- to the reproductive health care services of for other purposes. ligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to modify their choice, among others, are daily being f the purposes of authorized collection of busi- questioned and restricted; and ness records and to prohibit the bulk collec- Whereas, protection of women’s rights at EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF tion of metadata, to require judicial review present is through a patchwork of existing COMMITTEE of national security letters, and for other laws, executive actions and judicial decisions The following executive reports of purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- that address individual cases of discrimina- nominations were submitted: ary. tion one by one as they arise; and By Mr. BEGICH (for himself, Mr. By Mr. LEAHY for the Committee on the Whereas, each or all of these individual ex- RUBIO, Ms. AYOTTE, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. Judiciary. isting laws, executive actions and judicial Robin S. Rosenbaum, of Florida, to be BOOZMAN, Mr. CASEY, Mr. COCHRAN, decisions may be ignored, eroded or over- United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Ms. COLLINS, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. LAN- turned; and Circuit. DRIEU, Mrs. MCCASKILL, Mr. MARKEY, Whereas, an Amendment that would guar- Mark G. Mastroianni, of Massachusetts, to Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. NELSON, Mr. antee rights for women that are equal to be United States District Judge for the Dis- PRYOR, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. those of men would provide a fundamental trict of Massachusetts. SCHATZ, Mr. THUNE, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. legal remedy against all cases of discrimina- Bruce Howe Hendricks, of South Carolina, VITTER, Ms. WARREN, and Mr. tion based on gender; and to be United States District Judge for the WICKER): Whereas, Resolutions to pass an Amend- District of South Carolina. S. 2094. A bill to provide for the establish- ment to the United States Constitution that Leslie Ragon Caldwell, of New York, to be ment of nationally uniform and environ- would guarantee equal rights for women and an Assistant Attorney General. mentally sound standards governing dis- men have been introduced into Congress (Nominations without an asterisk charges incidental to the normal operation each year since 1923; and were reported with the recommenda- of a vessel; to the Committee on Commerce, Whereas, thirty-five of the thirty-eight tion that they be confirmed.) Science, and Transportation. states required for the Amendment to be- By Mr. MORAN (for himself, Ms. COL- come part of the Constitution ratified the f LINS, and Mr. KING): Equal Rights Amendment by the deadline of INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND S. 2095. A bill to reauthorize and modify 1982; and JOINT RESOLUTIONS the pilot program of the Department of Vet- Whereas, the deadline for ratification is erans Affairs under which the Secretary of not in the binding text of the document The following bills and joint resolu- Veterans Affairs provides health services to itself and, in fact, was later extended by an- tions were introduced, read the first veterans through qualifying non-Department

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A bill to amend the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act of 2004 to provide for the education. ment, and for other purposes. authorization of liquified natural gas termi- S. 607 S. 1318 nals and related facilities necessary for the At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the export of Alaska natural gas, and for other name of the Senator from New Hamp- name of the Senator from New Mexico purposes; to the Committee on Energy and shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- (Mr. UDALL) was added as a cosponsor Natural Resources. sponsor of S. 607, a bill to improve the of S. 1318, a bill to amend title XIX of By Mr. HELLER (for himself, Ms. COL- provisions relating to the privacy of the Social Security Act to cover physi- LINS, Mr. PORTMAN, Ms. MURKOWSKI, electronic communications. cian services delivered by podiatric Mr. COATS, Ms. AYOTTE, and Mr. KIRK): S. 727 physicians to ensure access by Med- S. 2097. A bill to provide for the extension At the request of Mr. MORAN, the icaid beneficiaries to appropriate qual- of certain unemployment benefits, and for name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. ity foot and ankle care, to amend title other purposes; read the first time. BEGICH) was added as a cosponsor of S. XVIII of such Act to modify the re- By Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. 727, a bill to improve the examination quirements for diabetic shoes to be in- WALSH): of depository institutions, and for cluded under Medicare, and for other S. 2098. A bill to ratify and approve certain other purposes. purposes. payments to school districts serving Yellow- stone National Park; to the Committee on S. 813 S. 1431 Energy and Natural Resources. At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the At the request of Mr. THUNE, the name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. name of the Senator from Louisiana f MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of (Mr. VITTER) was added as a cosponsor SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND S. 813, a bill to require that Peace of S. 1431, a bill to permanently extend SENATE RESOLUTIONS Corps volunteers be subject to the the Internet Tax Freedom Act. The following concurrent resolutions same limitations regarding coverage of S. 1456 and Senate resolutions were read, and abortion services as employees of the At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the referred (or acted upon), as indicated: Peace Corps with respect to coverage of name of the Senator from Michigan By Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Mr. such services, and for other purposes. (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- KIRK, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. CARDIN, Ms. S. 836 sor of S. 1456, a bill to award the Con- MIKULSKI, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. SCHATZ, At the request of Mr. BROWN, the gressional Gold Medal to Shimon Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mrs. FEIN- names of the Senator from Vermont Peres. STEIN, and Mr. BEGICH): (Mr. LEAHY) and the Senator from New S. 1507 S. Res. 376. A resolution supporting the Jersey (Mr. BOOKER) were added as co- At the request of Mr. MORAN, the goals of International Women’s Day; to the sponsors of S. 836, a bill to amend the name of the Senator from North Da- Committee on Foreign Relations. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to kota (Mr. HOEVEN) was added as a co- f strengthen the earned income tax cred- sponsor of S. 1507, a bill to amend the ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS it and make permanent certain tax Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify provisions under the American Recov- the treatment of general welfare bene- S. 37 ery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. fits provided by Indian tribes. At the request of Mr. TESTER, the S. 865 S. 1688 name of the Senator from Montana At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, At the request of Mr. KIRK, the (Mr. WALSH) was added as a cosponsor the name of the Senator from Vermont names of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. of S. 37, a bill to sustain the economic (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- BEGICH) and the Senator from West development and recreational use of sor of S. 865, a bill to provide for the es- Virginia (Mr. MANCHIN) were added as National Forest System land and other tablishment of a Commission to Accel- cosponsors of S. 1688, a bill to award public land in the State of Montana, to erate the End of Breast Cancer. the Congressional Gold Medal to the add certain land to the National Wil- S. 933 members of the Office of Strategic derness Preservation System, to re- At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the Services (OSS), collectively, in rec- lease certain wilderness study areas, to names of the Senator from New Hamp- ognition of their superior service and designate new areas for recreation, and shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) and the Senator major contributions during World War for other purposes. from New Mexico (Mr. HEINRICH) were II. S. 192 added as cosponsors of S. 933, a bill to S. 1708 At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the amend title I of the Omnibus Crime At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the names of the Senator from South Caro- Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to name of the Senator from Delaware lina (Mr. SCOTT) and the Senator from extend the authorization of the Bullet- (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor South Dakota (Mr. THUNE) were added proof Vest Partnership Grant Program of S. 1708, a bill to amend title 23, as cosponsors of S. 192, a bill to en- through fiscal year 2018. United States Code, with respect to the hance the energy security of United S. 972 establishment of performance meas- States allies, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. COBURN, the ures for the highway safety improve- S. 315 name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. ment program, and for other purposes. At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the RISCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1764 names of the Senator from South Caro- 972, a bill to prohibit the Secretary of At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the lina (Mr. GRAHAM) and the Senator Health and Human Services replacing name of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. from Delaware (Mr. COONS) were added ICD–9 with ICD–10 in implementing the GRASSLEY) was added as a cosponsor of as cosponsors of S. 315, a bill to reau- HIPAA code set standards. S. 1764, a bill to limit the retirement of thorize and extend the Paul D. S. 975 A–10 aircraft. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Com- At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the S. 1799 munity Assistance, Research, and Edu- name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. At the request of Mr. COONS, the cation Amendments of 2008. COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Nebraska S. 370 975, a bill to provide for the inclusion (Mr. JOHANNS) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. COCHRAN, the of court-appointed guardianship im- sor of S. 1799, a bill to reauthorize sub- name of the Senator from New Jersey provement and oversight activities title A of the Victims of Child Abuse (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- under the Elder Justice Act of 2009. Act of 1990. sor of S. 370, a bill to improve and ex- S. 1114 S. 1828 pand geographic literacy among kin- At the request of Mr. BROWN, the At the request of Mr. DONNELLY, the dergarten through grade 12 students in name of the Senator from Connecticut name of the Senator from Mississippi

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:59 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR6.013 S06MRPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1367 (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor economies and the prevention of conflict, workforce is female, yet, women entre- of S. 1828, a bill to amend the Truth in and, as both farmers and caregivers, play an preneurs and employers have disproportion- Lending Act to modify the definitions important role in advancing food security for ately less access to capital and other finan- of a mortgage originator and a high- their communities; cial services; Whereas the advancement of women Whereas despite strides in recent decades, cost mortgage. around the world is a foreign policy priority women around the world continue to face S. 1920 for the United States; significant obstacles in all aspects of their At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the Whereas on November 15, 2013, Secretary of lives, including underrepresentation in all name of the Senator from New York State John Kerry stated: ‘‘Creating opportu- aspects of public life, denial of basic human nities for women is not just the right thing (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- rights, and discrimination; to do. It’s also a strategic necessity. Soci- sor of S. 1920, a bill to amend the Inter- Whereas despite achievements by indi- eties where women are safe, where women vidual female leaders, women around the nal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and are empowered to exercise their rights and world are still vastly underrepresented in modify the research and development to move their communities forward—these high-level positions and in national and local credit to encourage innovation. societies are more prosperous and more sta- legislatures and governments and, according S. 1961 ble—not occasionally, but always.’’; to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, women Whereas on December 19, 2011, the Obama account for only 21.4 percent of national par- At the request of Mr. MANCHIN, the Administration launched the first United name of the Senator from New Mexico liamentarians; States National Action Plan on Women, Whereas 1 in 3 women around the world has (Mr. UDALL) was added as a cosponsor Peace, and Security (referred to in this pre- experienced some form of gender-based vio- of S. 1961, a bill to protect surface amble as the ‘‘National Action Plan’’) that lence, and 1 in 4 women has suffered abuse water from contamination by chemical included a comprehensive set of national during pregnancy; storage facilities, and for other pur- commitments to advance the active partici- Whereas according to UN Women, violence poses. pation of women in decision making relating against women causes more death and dis- to matters of war and peace; ability for women and girls between the ages S. 1998 Whereas the National Action Plan states: of 15 and 44 than cancer, war, traffic acci- At the request of Mr. HEINRICH, his ‘‘Deadly conflicts can be more effectively dents, and malaria combined; name was added as a cosponsor of S. avoided, and peace can be best forged and Whereas on August 10, 2012, President 1998, a bill to amend the Adult Edu- sustained, when women become equal part- Obama announced the first interagency cation and Family Literacy Act to re- ners in all aspects of peace-building and con- Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender- serve funds for American Indian, Alas- flict prevention, when their lives are pro- Based Violence Globally; tected, their experiences considered, and ka Native, Native Hawaiian, and Tribal Whereas violence against women and girls their voices heard.’’; impedes progress in meeting many inter- College or University adult education Whereas women remain underrepresented and literacy. national global development goals, including in conflict prevention and conflict resolution efforts to stem maternal mortality and the efforts, despite proven successes by women S. 2085 spread of HIV/AIDS; in conflict-affected regions in moderating At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the Whereas on October 11, 2013, President violent extremism, countering terrorism, re- Obama stated that the practice of child mar- name of the Senator from South Da- solving disputes through non-violent medi- riage was a ‘‘threat to fundamental human kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- ation and negotiation, and stabilizing their rights’’; sponsor of S. 2085, a bill to address societies by improving access to peace and Whereas according to the International shortages and interruptions in the security services, institutions, and decision- Center for Research on Women, one-third of making venues; availability of propane and other home girls worldwide are married before the age of Whereas the ability of women to realize heating fuels in the United States, and 18 and 1 in 9 girls are married before the age for other purposes. their full potential is critical to the ability of a country to achieve strong and lasting of 15; S. RES. 370 economic growth and political and social Whereas according to Save the Children, At the request of Mr. COATS, the stability; pregnancy-related complications are a lead- names of the Senator from Oklahoma Whereas according to the International ing cause of death among girls between the Monetary Fund, ‘‘focusing on the needs and ages of 15 and 19 in developing countries; (Mr. INHOFE), the Senator from Ala- Whereas according to the United Nations bama (Mr. SESSIONS), the Senator from empowerment of women is one of the keys to human development’’; Population Fund, women have access to Texas (Mr. CRUZ), the Senator from Whereas according to the Global Gender fewer income-earning opportunities and tend New Hampshire (Ms. AYOTTE), the Sen- Gap Report 2013 published by the World Eco- to manage the household and partake in ag- ator from Utah (Mr. HATCH), the Sen- nomic Forum, ‘‘reducing gender inequality ricultural work, thus increasing their vul- ator from Nebraska (Mr. JOHANNS) and enhances productivity and economic nerability to natural disasters and long-term the Senator from Georgia (Mr. ISAK- growth’’; changes in weather patterns; Whereas it is imperative to alleviate vio- SON) were added as cosponsors of S. Whereas according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organi- lence and discrimination against women and Res. 370, a resolution supporting the afford women every opportunity to be full territorial integrity of Ukraine and zation, two-thirds of the 774,000,000 illiterate people in the world are female; and productive members of their commu- condemning Russian military aggres- Whereas according to the United States nities; and sion in Ukraine. Agency for International Development, Whereas March 8 is recognized each year as f ‘‘educated women are less likely to marry International Women’s Day, a global day to early and more likely to have smaller and celebrate the economic, political, and social SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS healthier families. They are also more likely achievements of women past, present, and to get a job and earn a higher wage.’’; future, and a day to recognize the obstacles Whereas according to the United Nations that women still face in the struggle for SENATE RESOLUTION 376—SUP- Children Fund, ‘‘adolescent girls that attend equal rights and opportunities: Now, there- PORTING THE GOALS OF INTER- school [are more likely to] delay marriage fore, be it NATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY and childbearing, are less vulnerable to dis- Resolved, That the Senate— ease including HIV and AIDS, and [are more (1) supports the goals of International Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Mr. likely to] acquire information and skills Women’s Day; KIRK, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. CARDIN, Ms. MI- that lead to increased earning power. Evi- (2) recognizes that the empowerment of KULSKI, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. dence shows that the return to a year of sec- women is inextricably linked to the poten- UDALL of Colorado, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and ondary education for girls correlates to a 25 tial of countries to generate economic Mr. BEGICH) submitted the following percent increase in wages later in life.’’; growth, sustainable democracy, and inclu- resolution; which was referred to the Whereas according to the Food and Agri- sive security; Committee on Foreign Relations: culture Organization of the United Nations, (3) recognizes and honors the women in the the majority of women living in rural areas United States and around the world who S. RES. 376 of the developing world are heavily engaged have worked throughout history to ensure Whereas there are more than 3,500,000,000 in agricultural labor, yet they receive less that women are guaranteed equality and women in the world today; credit, land, agricultural inputs, and train- basic human rights; Whereas women around the world partici- ing than their male counterparts; (4) reaffirms the commitment to ending pate in the political, social, and economic Whereas according to the World Bank, discrimination and violence against women life of their communities, play a critical role women own or partly own over one-third of and girls, to ensuring the safety and welfare in providing and caring for their families, small and medium-sized enterprises in devel- of women and girls, to pursuing policies that contribute substantially to the growth of oping countries, and 40 percent of the global guarantee the basic human rights of women

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(D) The National Institute of Standards AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND and Technology, in collaboration with the f PROPOSED Federal Communications Commission, the NOTICE OF HEARING National Patient Safety Foundation, and the COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS SA 2805. Mrs. FISCHER (for herself, Mr. Office of the National Coordinator for Health KING, and Mr. RUBIO) submitted an amend- Information Technology, should work on Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, I would ment intended to be proposed by her to the next steps, beyond current oversight efforts, like to announce that the Committee bill S. 1086, to reauthorize and improve the regarding health information technology, on Indian Affairs will meet on Thurs- Child Care and Development Block Grant such as collaborating with nongovernmental day, March 13, 2014, in room SD–628 of Act of 1990, and for other purposes; which entities to develop certification processes the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at was ordered to lie on the table. and to promote best practice standards. SA 2806. Ms. HIRONO (for herself and Mr. 10 a.m., to conduct an oversight hear- (b) CLINICAL SOFTWARE AND HEALTH SOFT- ing to receive testimony on ‘‘Tribal HELLER) proposed an amendment to the bill WARE.— S. 1821, to accelerate the income tax benefits Transportation: Pathways to Infra- (1) DEFINITIONS.—Section 201 of the Federal structure and Economic Development for charitable cash contributions for the re- Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321) lief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the is amended by adding at the end the fol- in Indian Country.’’ Philippines. lowing: Those wishing additional information f ‘‘(ss)(1) The term ‘clinical software’ means may contact the Indian Affairs Com- clinical decision support software or other mittee at (202) 224–2251. TEXT OF AMENDMENTS software (including any associated hardware f Mrs. FISCHER (for herself, and process dependencies) intended for SA 2805. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO Mr. KING, and Mr. RUBIO) submitted an human or animal use that— MEET amendment intended to be proposed by ‘‘(A) captures, analyzes, changes, or pre- sents patient or population clinical data or her to the bill S. 1086, to reauthorize COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND information and may recommend courses of FORESTRY and improve the Child Care and Devel- clinical action, but does not directly change opment Block Grant Act of 1990, and Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- the structure or any function of the body of imous consent that the Committee on for other purposes; which was ordered man or other animals; and to lie on the table; as follows: ‘‘(B) is intended to be marketed for use Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry be authorized to meet during the session At the appropriate place, insert the fol- only by a health care provider in a health lowing: care setting. of the Senate on March 6, 2014, at 10 ‘‘(2) The term ‘health software’ means soft- a.m. in room SR–328A of the Russell ll SEC. . PREVENTING REGULATORY OVER- ware (including any associated hardware and REACH TO ENHANCE CARE TECH- Senate Office. NOLOGY. process dependencies) that is not clinical The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (a) FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS.— software and— objection, it is so ordered. ‘‘(A) that captures, analyzes, changes, or (1) FINDINGS.—Congress finds as follows: COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES presents patient or population clinical data (A) The mobile health and mobile applica- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- tion economy was created in the United or information; ‘‘(B) that supports administrative or oper- imous consent that the Committee on States and is now being exported globally, Armed Services be authorized to meet with the market expected to exceed ational aspects of health care and is not used $26,000,000,000 by 2017. in the direct delivery of patient care; or during the session of the Senate on (B) The United States mobile application ‘‘(C) whose primary purpose is to act as a March 6, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. economy is responsible for nearly 500,000 new platform for a secondary software, to run or The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without jobs in the United States. act as a mechanism for connectivity, or to objection, it is so ordered. (C) Consumer health information tech- store data. COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN ‘‘(3) The terms ‘clinical software’ and nologies, including smart phones and tablets, AFFAIRS have the potential to transform health care ‘health software’ do not include software— Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- ‘‘(A) that is intended to interpret patient- delivery through reduced systemic costs, im- imous consent that the Committee on proved patient safety, and better clinical specific device data and directly diagnose a patient or user without the intervention of a Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs outcomes. be authorized to meet during the ses- (D) Clinical and health software innovation health care provider; cycles evolve and move faster than the exist- ‘‘(B) that conducts analysis of radiological sion of the Senate on March 6, 2014, at ing regulatory approval processes. or imaging data in order to provide patient- 10 a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled (E) Consumers and innovators need a new specific diagnostic and treatment advice to a ‘‘Map-21 Reauthorization: The Federal risk-based framework for the oversight of health care provider; Role and Current Challenges to Public clinical and health software that improves ‘‘(C) whose primary purpose is integral to Transportation.’’ on the framework of the Food and Drug Ad- the function of a drug or device; or The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ministration. ‘‘(D) that is a component of a device.’’. objection, it is so ordered. (2) PROHIBITION.—Subchapter A of chapter (F) A working group convened jointly by COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND the Food and Drug Administration, the Fed- V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 351 et seq.) is amended by add- TRANSPORTATION eral Communications Commission, and the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Office of the National Coordinator for Health ing at the end the following: Information Technology identified in a re- ‘‘SEC. 524B. CLINICAL SOFTWARE AND HEALTH imous consent that the Committee on port that there are several major barriers to SOFTWARE. Commerce, Science, and Transpor- the effective regulation of health informa- ‘‘Clinical software and health software tation be authorized to meet during tion technology that cannot be alleviated shall not be subject to regulation under this the session of the Senate on March 6, without changes to existing law. Act.’’. 2014, at 10:30 a.m. in room 253 of the (c) EXCLUSION FROM DEFINITION OF DE- (2) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Russell Senate Office Building, to con- Congress that— VICE.—Section 201(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(h)) is duct a hearing entitled, ‘‘Enhancing (A) the President and Congress must inter- Our Rail Safety; Current Challenges for vene to facilitate interagency coordination amended by adding at the end ‘‘The term ‘de- vice’ does not include clinical software or Passenger and Freight Rail.’’ across regulators that focuses agency efforts THE PRESIDING OFFICER. Without on fostering health information technology health software.’’. and mobile health innovation while better objection, it is so ordered. protecting patient safety, improving health SA 2806. Ms. HIRONO (for herself and COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC care, and creating jobs in the United States; Mr. HELLER) proposed an amendment WORKS (B) the President and the Congress should to the bill S. 1821, to accelerate the in- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- work together to develop and enact legisla- come tax benefits for charitable cash imous consent that the Committee on

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Without the relief of victims in areas affected by Ty- phoon Haiyan, for which a charitable con- office building, to conduct a hearing objection, it is so ordered. tribution deduction is allowable under sec- entitled, ‘‘Preventing Potential Chem- f tion 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ical Threats and Improving Safety: UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREE- (c) RECORDKEEPING.—In the case of a con- Oversight of the President’s Executive tribution described in subsection (b), a tele- MENT—EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Order on Improving Chemical Facility phone bill showing the name of the donee or- Safety and Security.’’ Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- ganization, the date of the contribution, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without imous consent that at a time to be de- the amount of the contribution shall be objection, it is so ordered. termined by me, with the concurrence treated as meeting the recordkeeping re- quirements of section 170(f)(17) of the Inter- of Senator MCCONNELL, the Senate pro- COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS nal Revenue Code of 1986. ceed to executive session to consider Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- The bill (S. 1821), as amended, was or- the following nomination: Calendar No. imous consent that the Committee on dered to be engrossed for a third read- 512; there be 20 minutes of debate Foreign Relations be authorized to ing, was read the third time, and equally divided in the usual form; that meet during the session of the Senate passed, as follows: on March 6, 2014, at 11 a.m., to hold a upon the use or yielding back of the time the Senate proceed to vote, with- S. 1821 hearing entitled ‘‘Syria Spillover: The Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Growing Threat of Terrorism and Sec- out intervening action or debate on the nomination; the motion to reconsider Representatives of the United States of America tarianism in the Middle East.’’ in Congress assembled, be considered made and laid upon the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. table, with no intervening action or de- objection, it is so ordered. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Philippines COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS bate; that no further motions be in Charitable Giving Assistance Act’’. order; that any related statements be Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- SEC. 2. ACCELERATION OF INCOME TAX BENE- imous consent that the Committee on printed in the RECORD; that the Presi- FITS FOR CHARITABLE CASH CON- Foreign Relations be authorized to dent be immediately notified of the TRIBUTIONS FOR RELIEF OF VIC- Senate’s action and the Senate then re- TIMS OF TYPHOON HAIYAN IN THE meet during the session of the Senate PHILIPPINES. sume legislative session. on March 6, 2014, at 2:15 p.m. (a) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of section The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, a objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. taxpayer may treat any contribution de- scribed in subsection (b) made after the date COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY f of the enactment of this Act, and before Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- PHILIPPINES CHARITABLE GIVING April 15, 2014, as if such contribution was imous consent that the Committee on ASSISTANCE ACT made on December 31, 2013, and not in 2014. the Judiciary be authorized to meet Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- (b) CONTRIBUTION DESCRIBED.—A contribu- during the session of the Senate, on imous consent that the Senate Finance tion is described in this subsection if such March 6, 2014, at 10 a.m., in SD–226 of Committee be discharged from further contribution is a cash contribution made for the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to the relief of victims in areas affected by Ty- consideration of S. 1821 and the Senate phoon Haiyan, for which a charitable con- conduct an executive business meeting. proceed to its immediate consider- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tribution deduction is allowable under sec- ation; that a Hirono-Heller amend- tion 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. objection, it is so ordered. ment, which is at the desk, be agreed (c) RECORDKEEPING.—In the case of a con- COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS to; that the bill, as amended, be read a tribution described in subsection (b), a tele- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- third time and passed; further, that phone bill showing the name of the donee or- imous consent that the Committee on upon passage the bill be held at the ganization, the date of the contribution, and Veterans’ Affairs be authorized to meet desk and that if the Senate receives a the amount of the contribution shall be during the session of the Senate on treated as meeting the recordkeeping re- bill from the House, the text of which quirements of section 170(f)(17) of the Inter- March 6, 2014, at 9:30 a.m., in room 345 is identical to S. 1821, as passed by the nal Revenue Code of 1986. of the Cannon House Office Building. Senate, the Senate proceed to its im- f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mediate consideration, the bill be read objection, it is so ordered. three times and passed, without any in- MEASURE PLACED ON THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE tervening action or debate; finally, the CALENDAR—H.R. 3370 Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Senate bill be indefinitely postponed Mr. REID. Mr. President, I under- imous consent that the Select Com- and all motions to reconsider be con- stand that H.R. 3370 is at the desk and mittee on Intelligence be authorized to sidered made and laid upon the table. due for a second reading. meet during the session of the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The on March 6, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. objection, it is so ordered. clerk will read the bill by title for the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The amendment (No. 2806) was agreed second time. objection, it is so ordered. to, as follows: The bill clerk read as follows: SUBCOMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL AND (Purpose: To change the dates during which A bill (H.R. 3370) to delay the implementa- CONTRACTING OVERSIGHT contributions may be made to be treated tion of certain provisions of the Biggert- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- as made in 2013, and for other purposes) Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, imous consent that the Subcommittee On page 2, lines 7 and 8, strike ‘‘January 1, and for other purposes. on Financial and Contracting Over- 2014, and before March 1, 2014,’’ and inserting Mr. REID. I object to any further sight of the Committee on Homeland ‘‘the date of the enactment of this Act, and proceedings at this time. Security and Governmental Affairs be before April 15, 2014,’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- On page 2, beginning at line 23, strike all tion is heard, and the bill will be placed authorized to meet during the session through line 25. of the Senate on March 6, 2014, at 9:30 on the calendar. SEC. 2. ACCELERATION OF INCOME TAX BENE- a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled, FITS FOR CHARITABLE CASH CON- f ‘‘Oversight of Contractor Performance TRIBUTIONS FOR RELIEF OF VIC- MEASURES READ THE FIRST Information.’’ TIMS OF TYPHOON HAIYAN IN THE TIME—H.R. 4118 AND S. 2097 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without PHILIPPINES. (a) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of section objection, it is so ordered. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I under- 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, a stand there are two bills at the desk, f taxpayer may treat any contribution de- and I ask for their first reading en bloc. PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR scribed in subsection (b) made after the date of enactment of this Act, and before April 15, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I 2014, as if such contribution was made on De- clerk will read the bills by title for the ask unanimous consent that MAJ Mat- cember 31, 2013, and not in 2014. first time.

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TRIBUTE TO IOWA DONOR tions, governmental institutions and the busi- Health Association, about half of the U.S. pop- NETWORK ness community.’’ ulation lives in areas where air pollution is Mervin is a community treasure, and we are linked to illness, including asthma, heart at- HON. TOM LATHAM grateful for his long and impressive record of tacks, lung cancer, and stroke. Moreover, an service. Please join me in expressing deep OF IOWA overwhelming majority of climate scientists appreciation to Mr. Mervin Field for his many agree that carbon pollution is linked to climate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years of dedication and long-lasting impact on change, causing sea-level rise and more ex- Thursday, March 6, 2014 California politics. treme weather events across the globe. That Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f is why the Supreme Court has confirmed that the Environmental Protection Agency has the congratulate and recognize the Iowa Donor HONORING CARTER R. THOMPSON Network for twenty years of saving and en- authority under the Clean Air Act to address hancing lives in our great state through organ carbon pollution and safeguard our health and and tissue donation. HON. SAM GRAVES natural resources. The Iowa Donor Network plays a unique OF MISSOURI Power plants are the largest source of car- role in our state as the sole, federally des- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bon pollution in the United States, but their ignated organ procurement organization. For Thursday, March 6, 2014 carbon emissions are completely unregulated. two decades, this remarkable organization has Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Currently, the Environmental Protection Agen- saved and improved countless lives through proudly pause to recognize Carter R. Thomp- cy is engaged with stakeholders to develop a organ and tissue recovery. By expertly em- son. Carter is a very special young man who rule for emissions for new power plants, and ploying the five core values of care, responsi- has exemplified the finest qualities of citizen- they plan to address existing power plants as bility, adaptability, integrity, and respect, the ship and leadership by taking an active part in well. These rules would use available tech- Iowa Donor Network has made great strides the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 310, and nologies for carbon capture and sequestration. towards fulfilling its vision of increasing Iowa’s earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Today’s legislation would halt that process. viable donations and reducing waiting periods Scout. It leaves pollution controls on new power for those in need of transplants. Carter has been very active with his troop, plants to the discretion of the plants them- Mr. Speaker, the great work done every day participating in many scout activities. Over the selves, which are unlikely to take action un- by the Iowa Donor Network, and all organ pro- many years Carter has been involved with less an industry-wide standard is in place. And curement organizations across the country, scouting, he has not only earned numerous it effectively repeals the Environmental Protec- provides a crucial and life-changing service to merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- tion Agency’s authority to limit carbon pollution our communities. I invite my colleagues in the ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Car- from existing power plants. House to join me in saying ‘‘yes’’ to individual ter has earned the rank of Warrior in the Tribe By preventing any limitation on the largest organ donation and I thank all organ and tis- of Mic-O-Say, has become a Brotherhood source of carbon pollution in the United sue donors for their invaluable and selfless Member of the Order of the Arrow, and serves States, this bill recklessly endangers public contribution. It is a great honor to represent so as his troop’s Senior Patrol Leader. Carter has health and the environment. I urge a ‘‘no’’ many Iowans in the United States Congress also contributed to his community through his vote. who have been positively impacted by organ Eagle Scout project. Carter cleared a trail and f and tissue donation, and I look forward to replaced a vandalized handrail at the orga- HOMEOWNER FLOOD INSURANCE many more years of the Iowa Donor Network’s nized campground at Longview Lake in Lee’s AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2014 positive impact in Iowa. Summit, Missouri. f Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in SPEECH OF commending Carter R. Thompson for his ac- CELEBRATING MR. MERVIN FIELD complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- HON. RUSH HOLT ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the OF NEW JERSEY HON. JARED HUFFMAN highest distinction of Eagle Scout. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA f Tuesday, March 4, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ELECTRICITY SECURITY AND Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sup- Thursday, March 6, 2014 AFFORDABILITY ACT port of H.R. 3370, the Homeowner Flood In- Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleas- surance Affordability Act of 2014. In my home ure to recognize Mr. Mervin Field on the occa- SPEECH OF state of New Jersey, home and business own- sion of the Tiburon Heritage & Arts Commis- HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN ers are continuing to recover from the devas- sion event to be held on March 10, 2014 to OF MARYLAND tation caused by Superstorm Sandy, now honor more than seven decades of Mr. Fields’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more than a year ago. Even for property own- service. As founder of the Field Poll, the re- ers not affected by Sandy, premium increases Wednesday, March 5, 2014 sults of which could make or break careers, under the National Flood Insurance Program he has had tremendous influence in the polit- The House in Committee of the Whole (NFIP) have proven to be unaffordable and ical history of California and has been the re- House on the state of the Union had under unsustainable. Lawmakers on both sides of consideration the bill (H.R. 3826) to provide cipient of numerous awards for his work, in- direction to the Administrator of the Envi- the aisle have been working in recent months cluding the New York-based Market Research ronmental Protection Agency regarding the to craft the compromise before us today, and Council’s Hall of Fame award. establishment of standards for emissions of it is my hope that following bipartisan passage Mervin also served his country by joining any greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired here in the House, this legislation will quickly the Merchant Marines in 1942, where he was electric utility generating units, and for pass the Senate and be signed into law by the on active duty for three years in the North At- other purposes: President. lantic and South Pacific. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Chair, I rise in oppo- The Homeowner Flood Insurance Afford- After years of such impressive accomplish- sition to H.R. 3826, which would short-circuit ability Act will repeal certain rate increase ments, Mr. Field was awarded by the Trustees an ongoing process to engage stakeholders ‘‘triggers’’ that would result in dramatic pre- of the California State University with an hon- and develop reasonable, effective controls on mium increase from the sale of a home or orary Doctor of Laws degree, noting that he carbon pollution from power plants. lapse of a policy. The bill will restore ‘‘grand- had become ‘‘a highly respected leader’’ and This pollution poses a serious threat to pub- fathered’’ rates for home and business that ‘‘a trusted advisor to academia, civic associa- lic health. According to the American Public were remapped into higher risk areas, often

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Most notably, Dan- ability, while providing FEMA with the re- Clearly, H.R. 3370 is not perfect, but it is an iel has earned the rank of Firebuilder in the sources to complete a flood insurance afford- improvement over the status quo and that’s Tribe of Mic-O-Say, has become an Ordeal ability study within 18 months of the bill’s en- why I will vote for it. On balance, I feel that it Member of the Order of the Arrow, and earned actment. This legislation will provide relief to is better to accept an imperfect bill than wait the Ad Altari Dei religious award. Daniel has families that have already been hit with sub- for a perfect measure. However, we must con- also contributed to his community through his stantial premium increases, and to commu- tinue to seek opportunities to address these Eagle Scout project. Daniel dismantled an old nities that successfully challenge redrawn defects as we move forward. playground set, then expanded and mulched FEMA flood maps. Finally, these changes will f the playground area at the Hope House in be paid for by enacting a $25/year surcharge Lee’s Summit, Missouri, in order to prepare on insured primary residences, and a $250/ HONORING THE 10TH ANNUAL the site for a new playground. year surcharge on all other insured properties. VETERANS SNOWMOBILE RIDE Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in I expect that the passage of this bill will pro- commending Daniel J. Gilbert for his accom- vide relief and certainty to those in New Jer- HON. DAN BENISHEK plishments with the Boy Scouts of America sey and around the country dealing with pre- OF MICHIGAN and for his efforts put forth in achieving the mium increase, but we must not ignore the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES highest distinction of Eagle Scout. need to plan for a changing climate, sea level Thursday, March 6, 2014 f rise, and an increased risk of extreme weather and flooding. For those living in flood prone Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to H.R. 2548, ELECTRIFY AFRICA ACT areas the risk of flood will only increase, honor the 10th annual Veterans Snowmobile OF 2013 stressing the limited resources available under Ride, which will occur on Saturday, March 8, the NFIP, and continuing to devastate commu- 2014. HON. PETER J. ROSKAM nities and families. This event, founded by Don and Diane OF ILLINOIS I expect flood insurance is an issue that Reed, veterans and owners of the Fox River IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Motel and sponsored by the Seney Snow- Congress will need to continue to revisit in Thursday, March 6, 2014 coming years, but for now I believe the Home- mobile Association, leads riders through ap- owner Flood Insurance Affordability Act will proximately one hundred miles of the scenic Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I would like to serve to address many of the concerns I have Upper Peninsula of Michigan in honor of those rise in support of H.R. 2548, the Electrify Afri- heard from home and business owners, flood who have fought to defend the American way ca Act, which will help enrich the lives of the plain managers, insurers, and REALTORS in of life. some 589 million people who live in an elec- Central New Jersey. Beginning in 2004 with just 50 riders, it has tricity depleted part of Africa. This legislation will bring much needed sup- f grown to nearly 300 in the 2013 ride. The Vet- erans Snowmobile Ride has the distinction of port to a region that desperately needs it. As HOMEOWNER FLOOD INSURANCE being the largest veterans ride of this type in you are aware, 68 percent of the population in AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2014 the United States. sub-Saharan Africa does not have access to In addition to those who ride their snowmo- electricity. This bill, if enacted, would establish SPEECH OF biles in this event, I wish to commend all a base of infrastructure from which economies HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO those who help to realize the Veterans Snow- can grow, improve health and education out- OF MASSACHUSETTS mobile Ride motto of ‘‘be a Vet, bring a Vet, comes, and contribute to sustainable poverty IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thank a Vet.’’ reduction. I have visited Ghana and Liberia and seen Tuesday, March 4, 2014 This event is a poignant way to thank those who have defended our country and a continu- firsthand the struggles that people deal with Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I support H.R. ation of the Northern Michigan outdoorsman every day as they try to live a normal life. 3370, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Afford- tradition. Power outages are a regular occurrence, while ability Act of 2013, because we need to fix the f families may wait hours, days, or even weeks National Flood Insurance Program, create for electricity to be restored. A reliable elec- more transparency in how it is administered PERSONAL EXPLANATION trical grid will help give businesses looking to and get the program out of debt. This bill is a make investments in Africa a greater degree step forward in that direction. In addition to HON. ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ CRAWFORD of confidence in the infrastructure. The invest- lowering rates for some policyholders who OF ARKANSAS ments they make could help pull many out of have seen sharp spikes in their annual pre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES poverty and hunger as local economies grow miums, the bill requires FEMA to implement a and people gain steady employment. flood mapping program that results in tech- Thursday, March 6, 2014 There are not just economic benefits to con- nically credible flood hazard data; designate a Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, on Wednes- sider, though. Electricity is also crucial to flood insurance advocate to educate policy- day, March 5, 2014 I was inadvertently de- health outcomes. Certain medicines and vac- holders and coordinate with local officials; con- tained on rollcall vote 97. Had I been present cines require strict temperature regulation that sult with communities before using new flood to vote I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ is impossible to achieve without access to reli- maps; and make publicly available any f able electricity. Lifesaving devices and moni- changes to rate tables and underwriting guide- toring devices also require energy to function. lines before instituting any such changes. HONORING DANIEL J. GILBERT An improved electrical infrastructure could also I also believe, however, that we could do reduce the prevalence of illnesses like res- more. By rushing this bill through the Con- HON. SAM GRAVES piratory diseases that come from the use of gress we failed even to debate, let alone ad- OF MISSOURI harmful household fuels. On average, there dress, the Program’s impact on non-primary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are more than 3 million annual premature residences—moderately priced second homes, deaths from respiratory disease in sub-Saha- small businesses, houses of worship, schools, Thursday, March 6, 2014 ran Africa. Shockingly, this number is higher non-profits. While H.R. 3370 will stop the Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I than the annual number of deaths from HIV/ spike in premiums for some primary home- proudly pause to recognize Daniel J. Gilbert. AIDS and malaria. owners, it will do nothing to keep premiums af- Daniel is a very special young man who has One final benefit I want to highlight is the fordable for the small businesses that provide exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship educational improvement achievable as vital services to and strengthen the economies and leadership by taking an active part in the schools with a dependable source of energy of coastal communities; and it will do nothing Boy Scouts of America, Troop 865, and earn- can harness technology to educate the rap- to ensure that the churches, schools, and non- ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. idly-growing youth population in Africa. In

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In recent years, The end result: manufacturers of highly effi- could further contribute to dynamism and inno- this institution has grown to house historical cient air conditioning, furnace, boiler, heat vation in their countries’ economies. archives, public records, and special collec- pump and water heater products pay for three Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2548 will bring many tions such as the Arizona Memory Project, rounds of tests to effectuate the same result: positive opportunities to a continent that is in which is a collection of digitized records about making federal regulators happy. great need of assistance. I truly appreciate the history and geography of Arizona. It also That, my colleagues, smacks of inefficient you and the committee giving this bill the at- provides consulting services to county and government bureaucracy that serves no pur- tention it deserves. Electrifying Africa will not local libraries and other government agencies pose other than redirecting operational capital only create a brighter future for those who live to help them better manage public records. As to satisfy the whims of the Obama Administra- in the region, but will also strengthen Africa’s part of the Library of Congress’s Chronicling tion. We can and should do a better job of independence, promote continued economic America territorial newspaper collection, the incentivizing manufacturers to innovate and in- development, and ensure the continent re- State Library also houses the Arizona Digital vest in job creation—not to waste precious mains a vibrant source of art, culture, and his- Newspaper Project. It was recently recognized operational capital on complying with nonsen- tory for generations to come. as the Federal Depository Library of the Year sical bureaucratic mandates. I intend to eliminate this regulatory road- f for 2013 and is Arizona’s only complete fed- eral documents collection. block through legislation very similar to an RECOGNIZING LINDA MARTIN Congratulations to the Arizona State Library amendment introduced last September by for its many years of service to the people of Senators SESSIONS and PRYOR during debate HON. DANIEL WEBSTER Arizona. for S. 1392. That amendment, in the words of Senator SESSIONS, would have ‘‘require[d] the OF FLORIDA f Energy Department, when conducting routine IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ENERGY EFFICIENCY testing to verify product ratings, to rely on data Thursday, March 6, 2014 IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2013 submitted through voluntary, independent cer- Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am tification programs’’ that satisfy a robust test of pleased to recognize Mrs. Linda Martin, a fi- SPEECH OF independence and transparency. nalist for the 2014 School Counselor of the HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN f Year award. This distinguished award, pre- OF TENNESSEE COMMEMORATING THE 175TH ANNI- sented by the American School Counselor As- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VERSARY OF THE ST. PETER’S sociation, honors school counselors ‘‘who Tuesday, March 4, 2014 PARISH OF THE NEW YORK have made outstanding and exemplary con- ARCHDIOCESE tributions to students, the school community, Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I thank my and the school counseling profession.’’ colleagues on the House Energy and Com- HON. MICHAEL G. GRIMM Mrs. Martin has led the Comprehensive merce Committee for their leadership and OF NEW YORK Guidance Program at Palm Lake Elementary shared goal of promoting legislation that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School for 20 years. As an innovative teacher, incentivizes stakeholders to manufacture and she founded the Kids Who Care program to implement energy efficient technologies Thursday, March 6, 2014 serve Palm Lake Elementary, the Orlando throughout our economy. Congress should al- Mr. GRIMM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to community and Nkomo Primary School, a sis- ways be looking for creative ways to commemorate the 175th Anniversary of the ter school in South Africa. Her classroom les- incentivize our great American innovators like founding of St. Peter’s Parish, the mother par- sons cover a wide range of topics including A.O. Smith to manufacture energy efficient ish of Staten Island. The social vitality and character development and leadership. technologies that consumers clearly want. So spirit of community that the St. Peter’s Parish Mrs. Martin’s remarkable service has also I commend you on your dedication to this ef- brings to my district cannot possibly be over- been recognized on the county and state lev- fort and look forward to supporting H.R. 2126. stated and, as the oldest Roman Catholic par- els. In 2012, she was named Orange County Sometimes we don’t have to look too hard ish on Staten Island, this historic occasion is School Counselor of the Year, and, in 2013, for ways to unleash American innovation and of great significance to our entire community. was awarded Elementary School Counselor of promote energy efficiency. Sometimes, we just With the Catholic population of Staten Island the Year by the Florida School Counselor As- have to use common sense and get the Fed- consisting of only around 100 people at the sociation. eral Government out of the way. founding of the parish in 1839, Father School counselors play an invaluable role in One concrete way Congress can force the Ildefonso Madrano, the first minister of St. students’ academic and personal develop- government to get out of the way of our job Peter’s, was also tasked with serving the ment, teaching important life skills and com- creators would be to require the Department Catholic communities of Perth Amboy, New pelling them to strive toward their goals. It is of Energy and the Environmental Protection Brunswick, and Princeton, New Jersey. While my pleasure to recognize Mrs. Martin for her Agency to recognize independent test results the congregation met in an abandoned factory exemplary dedication to the students of Palm for air conditioning, furnace, boiler, heat pump for five years, construction on a dedicated Lake Elementary. and water heater products that are already church moved slowly yet steadily, made pos- f subject to the rigors of an independent vol- sible by a generous donation of land by the untary industry compliance program (or New Brighton Association. IN HONOR OF THE ARIZONA STATE ‘‘VICP’’). Quickly turning into a staple of life on Staten LIBRARY Through the VICP, manufacturers of these Island, the pastors of St. Peter’s directed the highly efficient products contract with an inde- construction of a grammar school as well as HON. PAUL A. GOSAR pendent, third-party laboratory to ensure their additional parishes on the island as the local OF ARIZONA products comply with federal efficiency and population continued to grow. At the same IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES conservation standards. Manufacturers spend time, church ministers showed their dedication millions to participate and run the VICP, and to the local community by tending to Staten Is- Thursday, March 6, 2014 the program has been a resounding success landers’ various spiritual and material needs. Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in for years. One of St. Peter’s early pastors, Father Pat- honor of the Arizona State Library. The 150th But the federal government won’t accept rick Murphy, gave his life in the service of anniversary of the Arizona Territorial Library, VICP data for compliance purposes. Instead, those in need, contracting cholera while tend- which was established in 1864 and became the DOE and EPA (which manages the En- ing to the thousands of Irish immigrants quar- the State Library in 1915, was celebrated this ergy Star program) force manufacturers that antined in a hospital in the nearby year. Next year is the State Library’s 100th participate in the VICP to subject their prod- Tompkinsville neighborhood of the Island. anniversary. ucts to two additional rounds of tests to satisfy It is in the same spirit that the parish of St. A department of the Secretary of State’s of- agency standards. But to make matters worse, Peter’s has exemplified the communal spirit of fice, the State Library provides access to his- the DOE and EPA tests aren’t any different caring and service over the past 175 years. torical records and operates the Arizona Cap- than the VICP tests. Each test takes place at Thanks to the resilience of community mem- itol Museum. In the beginning, the State Li- the same laboratories responsible for the bers and parishioners, St. Peter’s has survived

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, I am deeply humbled to rep- honor and pay tribute to a man who has dedi- resent this dedicated congregation in Con- Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I cated 50 years of his life in the service of the gress, and I would ask my esteemed col- rise today to raise awareness of the mass State of California and to the United States of leagues to join me in honoring and celebrating murder of Armenians during the state-spon- America. I say with the utmost sincerity there the virtues that the St. Peter’s parish has dis- sored pogroms 26 years ago in Sumgait, are few who have contributed more to the un- played over its long history. I cannot imagine Azerbaijan. These ethnically motivated mass derstanding and development of the chal- what the Staten Island community would be killings were an affront to basic human rights lenging and dangerous discipline of wildland like today without the contributions of the St. and the continued lack of international rec- firefighting as Thomas A. Sherman. Riverside Peter’s congregation, and I sincerely wish this ognition and acknowledgment represents a County is fortunate to have enjoyed the lead- incredible institution a happy 175th birthday, grave injustice. ership and experience that Tom Sherman has with hopefully just as many more to come. Peaceful demonstrations by Armenians of provided. On March 8, 2014, he will formally f Nagorno Karabakh, who sought freedom and retire from the Bureau of Land Management protested against policies that discriminated Fire Service as Division Chief of California COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND against Armenians, were met with violence Desert District Fire and Aviation. In total, Tom CONTRIBUTIONS OF PATRICK J. against the Armenians of Sumgait, who were has served in multiple capacities of the fire MCDONOUGH hundreds of miles away, defenseless, and tar- service at the county, state, and federal level. geted simply because they were Armenians. The roots of Tom’s service go back genera- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Nearby security forces allowed the violence to tions when the Sherman (Schermarm) Family OF VIRGINIA continue unabated and turned a blind eye to left Germany in the late 1800s to become IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the horrific violence directed against Armenian some of the first settlers of the San Jacinto Thursday, March 6, 2014 civilians. True democracies must respect the Mountains. Many years later, Tom was born in Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, Robert rights of the minority and the human rights of Upland, California on July 6, 1946 to Jack and Mansker, a longtime and now retired staff all residents. Georgette Sherman. He spent a great deal of member in the House, asked me to recognize On July 27, 1988, the U.S. Senate unani- his youth in the Santa Ana Canyon learning the passing of another longtime and dedicated mously passed Amendment 2690, which from his grandfather and attending elementary staff member of this body: Patrick J. called upon the Soviet government to ‘‘respect school in Corona. He began what would be- McDonough, as Chief of the Publications and the legitimate aspirations of the Armenian peo- come a long and thriving career in firefighting Distribution Service. ple’’, and noted that ‘‘dozens of Armenians in 1963 as a Seasonal Firefighter with the The House lost a fine citizen on Sunday, have been killed and hundreds injured during California Division of Forestry (CDF) in Co- November 10. Patrick J. McDonough of the recent unrest.’’ The U.S. Senate passed rona. After graduating from Blythe High School Friendship Heights passed away from a con- an amendment in July 1988, acknowledging in 1965, he worked as a Firefighter with CDF tinuing struggle with respiratory problems. His that even the Soviet authorities had described in San Jacinto, California until 1966. illness took him from us far too soon. He was these massacres as a ‘pogrom’. In September of 1966, Tom answered his a very familiar face to the long-time employ- Today, I remember the victims and ask this nation’s call and was drafted into the U.S. ees of the House. body to join me in honoring their memories. Army. He attended basic training at Fort Ord, When the House maintained the ‘‘Folding California and was subsequently sent to Viet- Room’’ in years past, Pat rose to the position f nam in 1967 as a soldier with the 1st Bat- of Chief of the Publications and Distribution talion, 84th Artillery of the 9th Infantry Division. Service, as it was formally known. He main- ECOGRAPHICS His potential was recognized by his superiors tained an incredibly personable demeanor, with a promotion to Sergeant and gun-crew and he worked well with both Democrats and HON. ED PERLMUTTER NCO in charge. He and his battalion earned two Presidential Unit Citations for their gallant Republicans. OF COLORADO Born October 25, 1943, Pat was originally service. Tom returned to the United States in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from Parkersburg, West Virginia, where he at- March of 1968 and took the knowledge tended the Parkersburg Catholic School Sys- Thursday, March 6, 2014 learned in Vietnam to train new artillery sol- diers at the Artillery School at Ft. Campbell, tem. He continued his higher education at The Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Pontifical College Josephinum, Catholic Uni- Kentucky. He was honorably discharged from today to recognize and applaud EcoGraphics the Army in June of 1968 as a Specialist 5th versity and American University. Printing and owner Scott Feavel for receiving Pat taught high school religion at St. Antho- Class. Tom returned to California and imme- the Small Business of the Year award from ny’s Catholic High School in Washington, DC, diately resumed his job at CDF as a Fire- the West Chamber serving Jefferson County. and coached junior varsity basketball during fighter in Orange County the period John Thompson, Sr. was head The Small Business of the Year is awarded Tom’s natural leadership led to the initiation coach. He was an avid supporter of the to a business with 50 employees or less and of numerous firefighting programs that exist to Georgetown Hoyas, always inviting friends to is involved and engaged in improving the busi- this day. He designed the Riverside County join him to share his mid-court seats at the ness community in Jefferson County. Fire Department emblem, which was formally Verizon Center for home games. EcoGraphics Printing produces excellent adopted in 1976 and is still used. That same Pat then began his career in government, work for their clients. As the leader of the year while buying guitar strings at the Corona when he came to the House of Representa- company, Scott Feavel is involved with the Music Center he met MaryAnn Colapinto. Not tives. He then served in the Clinton Adminis- community on many fronts. He generously long after they were walking down the aisle to tration in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, raises money for Children’s Hospital cancer be married. until his retirement. ward, donates to several associations through- As the 1970s progressed, he was appointed Pat was a proud member of The Society of out Jefferson County and mentors other cham- the first Fire Captain in the Riverside County the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in the City of ber members and small business people. Fire Department (RCFD). In that capacity he New York and joined with them each year I extend my deepest congratulations to further revolutionized wildland fire response when the group convened. EcoGraphics Printing and owner Scott Feavel through the development of rapidly deployable A celebration of his life was held at St. Mar- for this well deserved honor from the West hand-crews and a state-recognized crew relief garet Mary Church in Parkersburg on Sunday, Chamber serving Jefferson County. I have no driver program. His vast experience led the November 18, followed by his burial at Mt. doubt Scott and EcoGraphics Printing will ex- transformation of obsolete fire trucks into Carmel Cemetery. Our condolences are ex- hibit the same dedication and character in all ‘‘Brush Engines’’ specifically designed for the tended to his family and to his many friends. their future endeavors. unique terrain of Southern California. In 1985

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:40 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06MR8.009 E06MRPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E323 he was recognized as a California State Cer- would have allowed a vote to renew the emer- PERSONAL EXPLANATION tified Fire Captain for the impacts made gency unemployment insurance to help over across the county and state. Tom continued to 35,000 jobseekers in Connecticut; HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA advocate issues at the RCFD as both the OF CALIFORNIA President of the Riverside County Volunteer ‘‘No’’ on H. Res. 497 (roll #94), which pre- Fire Association and Vice President of the Riv- vented any amendments to H.R. 4118 from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erside County Fire Chiefs Association. being considered; Thursday, March 6, 2014 In the mid-1990s Tom expanded his influ- ‘‘Aye’’ on H.R. 938, the U.S.-Israel Strategic Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall vote ence when he was hired by the US Forest Partnership Act (roll #95), which I proudly co- No. 98 on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, I was Service. There he was promoted to the posi- sponsored; inadvertently recorded as ‘‘nay’’ when I in- tion of Fire Crew manager for the Cleveland National Forest’s Hotshot Crew. He ‘‘Aye’’ on the Motion to Recommit H.R. 4118 tended to vote ‘‘aye’’ on H.R. 2126, the En- transitioned to the Bureau of Land Manage- (roll #96) to prevent H.R. 4118 from altering, ergy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014, as ment (BLM) as a seasonal Fire Prevention weakening, or delaying the ACA’s prohibition amended. I’ve long been a proponent of improving en- Technician at the Barstow District, Apple Val- of discrimination based on pre-existing condi- ergy efficiency across the board. I know the ley Fire Center. His leadership was soon rec- tions or gender and tax credits and rebates; ognized, and he was promoted to Battalion cheapest and cleanest kilowatts are the ones Chief and permanent Fire Prevention Officer ‘‘No’’ on H.R. 4118 (roll #97). Back in July we don’t need to generate because we are for Palm Springs and South Coast Regions. In of last year, I was concerned that the federal using energy more efficiently. 2003 was promoted to Division Chief and filled marketplace would not be ready for the Octo- I’ve even authored my own bill to improve the position of California Desert District Fire ber 1, 2013, start date for enrollment under the energy efficiency of consumer electronics, Operations Supervisor. There, he was respon- the Affordable Care Act. And, in fact, as we the Smart Electronics Act. I whole heartedly sible for training, equipping, and standardizing saw last fall, the federal website was not support the package of measures that were in- engine crews, thus increasing professionalism ready to handle the volume from states that cluded in H.R. 2126, which include improving energy efficiency at federal data centers, in- of the teams and interoperability throughout didn’t set up their own exchange. The website creasing efficiency standards for grid-enabled the district. Most recently, Tom has acted as problems were unacceptable. Based on the California Desert District Fire and Aviation water heaters, promoting efficiency retrofits on situation that I saw eight months ago, I be- Manager, where he enhanced interagency co- low-income housing, and creating incentives lieved that giving folks an extra year to learn operation throughout the State of California, for landlords and tenants to boost energy sav- formalized federal air support to fire, and rein- about the benefits and responsibilities under ings in commercial properties. forced the reputation of BLM as a viable fire- the new law without penalty was a reasonable I hope that House passage of this bill will fighting service. modification, particularly with misinformation enable progress in the Senate on energy effi- Today, Tom and MaryAnn reside in Corona, spread about the Affordable Care Act and the ciency legislation; and I want to reiterate my where MaryAnn is a Librarian of 25 years at uncertainty about the readiness of the market- support for H.R. 2126, which I had intended to Jefferson Elementary and a member of the place. express through an ‘‘aye’’ vote. Corona Library Board of Trustees. Tom has I believe that my job is to solve problems also been a member of the Elks Club and f and vote based on actual facts in my state supports veterans issues as an active member CONGRATULATING THE OXFORD of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Their son, and district, not ideology. And the facts in HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Tom began following his father’s footsteps as Connecticut in March 2014 are quite different AWARD RECIPIENTS a volunteer firefighter until he entered the than they were in July 2013. The exchanges United States Air Force Academy in 1991. He have been up and running for five full months, is currently a Colonel-Select in the United and Connecticut is leading the way. With less HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD States Air Force’s Security Forces and a stu- than one month left in the enrollment period, OF MAINE dent at the National War College at Ft McNair. over 130,000 people in Connecticut have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Their daughter, Nancy, is a Global Clinical Re- signed up for health coverage through Access Thursday, March 6, 2014 search Program Manager at City of Hope in Health CT, exceeding the state and federal Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Pasadena, California. government’s goals. Now is not the time to Throughout his career, Tom’s unending love recognize the Oxford Hills Chamber of Com- retroactively delay the individual mandate. As for the fire service created a drive that never merce Business and Community Award Win- ceased to encourage those around him. Fortu- I’ve previously stated, the individual mandate, ners. The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce nately, his legacy will live on through the upheld by the Supreme Court, is a critical part serves the people and business communities countless firefighters he has mentored. I am of the Affordable Care Act. Since July 2013, of central and western Maine, working hard to proud to honor such a tremendous member of I’ve held workshops for small businesses and strengthen economic opportunity throughout our community. Passion of this level is rare, individuals to learn more about the Affordable the region and the state. but it is the standard that Tom has set for his Care Act and how to sign up for health insur- Each year, the Oxford Hills Chamber of family, his fellow firefighters, and his commu- ance. I’ve heard stories from constituents Commerce recognizes local businesses, busi- nity members. I believe I speak for the count- about how the Affordable Care Act has helped ness leaders, and individuals who promote less individuals who have benefited from them access affordable, quality health care. A and advance a vital and healthy business en- Tom’s service when I thank him for the con- woman from Canaan, a breast cancer sur- vironment. These individuals and businesses tributions he has made and salute him as he vivor, is now saving over $1,500 on her are committed to strengthening opportunity retires after 50 years of service. monthly premium; a former small business and prosperity in Maine. This year’s award recipients include: Oxford f owner in New Britain can afford health insur- Federal Credit Union, recipient of the Business PERSONAL EXPLANATION ance for the first time in 12 years. of the Year Award; Ronald Kugell, recipient of The law is not perfect, and improvements the Community Service Award; Catherine HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY can, should, and have been made. I will con- Fanjoy-Coffey, recipient of the Employee of OF CONNECTICUT tinue to raise concerns I’ve heard from folks in the Year Award; and Buy the Fire, recipient of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my district and to work with the Obama Ad- the Rising Star Award. Thursday, March 6, 2014 ministration to fix problems as they arise. But These recipients are among the best that Ms. ESTY. Mr. Speaker, I want to state for there is no question that the responsible Maine has to offer. Through their leadership the record that on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, course of action is to continue to move for- and incredible commitment to their commu- I unfortunately missed rollcall votes as I trav- ward; nities and the region, Maine is a better place eled to New Britain, CT, with President Barack in which to live and do business. Obama on official business. ‘‘Aye’’ on H.R. 2126, the Energy Efficiency Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- Had I been present I would have voted: Improvement Act (roll #98), which was a bipar- lating the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce ‘‘No’’ on the Previous Question (roll #93). tisan bill to expand energy efficiency stand- and these award recipients on their out- Had a majority of the House voted no, this bill ards. standing service and achievements.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:40 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR8.006 E06MRPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E324 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 2014 PERSONAL EXPLANATION championship game, Smith demanded that his mit these remarks to commemorate the life of defensive players bring their best to the court. Elizabeth Heim Haskell, who passed away HON. MARC A. VEASEY To earn their spot in the championship February 11, 2014. game, Parker High School dominated their op- Mrs. Haskell was a pillar in her community OF TEXAS ponents during the Steele City Invitational and across the Commonwealth. She ran her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tournament last December. The Thundering own environmental consulting firm for nine Thursday, March 6, 2014 Herd faced its rival Ramsay High School to years and authored many books and articles Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I submit the fol- clinch the state title on March 1, 2014. During on the environment. She served on numerous lowing regarding two missed votes on March the championship game, the thundering herd boards and commissions, including the Air 4, 2014. played with the same skill and intensity that Pollution Control Board. She then served as ‘‘Yes’’ on H.R. 3370, Homeowner Flood In- sustained them throughout the season. The Virginia’s Secretary of Natural Resources surance Affordability Act. team was celebrated for their consistent ability under Governor Douglas Wilder. ‘‘Yes’’ on H. Res. 488, Supporting the peo- to defensively shutdown their opponents. Their After completing her term, Mrs. Haskell re- ple of Venezuela as they protest peacefully for strategy was no different when they competed turned to Martinsville to work in her family’s newspaper business as the director and vice democratic change and calling to end the vio- for the state title as the Thundering Herd held president of The Martinsville Bulletin. She be- lence. Ramsey to just six points during the third quarter. came involved with local civics, serving four f Although the team trailed 23–20 with 2:17 years on the Martinsville City Council. She ALEXSANDER HAY left in the first half, they would not allow their also was a member of the New College Plan- opponent to score again until the end of the ning Commission and then New College Insti- third quarter. Senior Marquell Olivier led tute’s Board of Directors, where she promoted HON. ED PERLMUTTER Parker with 15 points and nine rebounds while her firm belief in the important role of higher OF COLORADO Omani Williams served as a defensive force education in the area’s economy. For her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for the team. Alontae Johnson also contributed many contributions, particularly her work to Thursday, March 6, 2014 nine points to the Thundering Herd’s 56–46 further higher education in Southwest Virginia, victory. The win occurred on the 50th anniver- the Virginia General Assembly named Mrs. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise sary of the Thundering Herd’s 1964 National Haskell the Outstanding Virginian in 2005. today to recognize and applaud Alexsander Black High School Championship won at Ten- Elizabeth Haskell exemplified commitment Hay for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge nessee State University. to bettering the lives of all Virginians. She will Service Ambassadors for Youth award. As the daughter of a high school basketball long be remembered for her distinguished Alexsander Hay is an 11th grader at Standley coach, I know this decisive victory is the result service. She was predeceased by her hus- Lake High School and received this award be- of the tremendous efforts of both the players band, Robert H. Haskell III, and is survived by cause his determination and hard work have and coaching staff of A.H. Parker High School. her son, Andrew Haskell of Morristown, N.J., allowed him to overcome adversities. The exemplary leadership and dedicated sup- three grandchildren, Chase Winn Haskell, The dedication demonstrated by Alexsander port from the coaching staff was a major factor Catherine Antoinette Haskell, and Harrison Hay is exemplary of the type of achievement in the success of the Thundering Herd. I com- Robert Haskell, and her brother, Henry C. that can be attained with hard work and perse- mend Head Coach Reggie McGary and assist- Heim of Gig Harbor, Washington. verance. It is essential students at all levels ant coach Randal Smith and I am so proud of Congressman GRIFFITH and I note with great strive to make the most of their education and all they have accomplished. sadness the loss of Elizabeth Haskell, a develop a work ethic which will guide them for On behalf of the 7th Congressional District, prominent leader in the Martinsville community the rest of their lives. the State of Alabama and this nation, I ask my and all of Virginia. I extend my deepest congratulations to colleagues to join me in congratulating the ac- f Alexsander Hay for winning the Arvada Wheat complishments of the A.H. Parker High School Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Boys Basketball Team for their victory in the THE OCCASION OF MAJOR ALEX I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedi- Class 5A Alabama State Championship. CROSS’ RETIREMENT FROM THE cation and character in all of his future accom- Congratulations! Go Bisons! UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS plishments. f f HON. JOHN KLINE PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF MINNESOTA HONORING A.H. PARKER HIGH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SCHOOL AS ALABAMA’S CLASS HON. ADAM SMITH Thursday, March 6, 2014 5A STATE BASKETBALL CHAM- OF WASHINGTON PIONS 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize and pay tribute to Major Alex Cross, United Thursday, March 6, 2014 States Marine Corps, on the occasion of his HON. TERRI A. SEWELL Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, on retirement. My colleagues and I have had the OF ALABAMA Friday, February 28, 2014, I was unable to be pleasure of working with Major Cross over the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES present for recorded votes. I would have past three years, to include his service as part Thursday, March 6, 2014 voted: of my congressional staff and later as the ‘‘Yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 86 (on agreeing to Deputy Director of the USMC Liaison Office in Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, the Cummings Amendment to H.R. 899), the United States House of Representatives. continuing in the tradition of the ‘‘District of ‘‘Yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 87 (on agreeing to From his arrival in January of 2011, Major Champions,’’ I rise today to honor the A.H. the Connolly Amendment to H.R. 899), Cross was a valuable member of my legisla- Parker High School Thundering Herd on win- ‘‘Yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 88 (on agreeing to tive team. Major Cross represented the Marine ning the 2014 State of Alabama title in the 5A the Jackson Lee Amendment to H.R. 899), Corps with honor while providing expertise on State Basketball Championship—the first state ‘‘Yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 89 (on the motion Marine Corps programs and policies, and ad- title since 1975. On behalf of the 7th Congres- to recommit H.R. 899 with instructions), and vising me on issues ranging from defense au- sional District, I pay tribute to the Thundering ‘‘No’’ on rollcall vote No. 90 (on passage of thorization to foreign affairs. Major Cross’s Herd for their exemplary athleticism and team- H.R. 899). work on my personal staff culminated in his work as well as the outstanding leadership of f recommended changes to Department of De- Head Coach Reggie McGary and his coaching TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH HEIM fense recruitment policies signed into law in staff. We are extremely proud of these young HASKELL the FY13 National Defense Authorization Act men! that resulted in expanded opportunities for stu- Parker’s championship victory capped off an dents of all educational backgrounds to join extraordinary season of 23 wins and 6 losses. HON. ROBERT HURT OF VIRGINIA the Armed Forces. Coach McGrary credited his team’s success to From 2012 to 2014, Major Cross served as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the leadership of his assistant coach, Randal Deputy Director of the USMC House Liaison Smith. According to McGary, Smith’s persist- Thursday, March 6, 2014 Office. During his time in the House Liaison ence in stressing the importance of defense Mr. HURT. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of myself Office, Major Cross planned, led, and exe- was the team’s key to victory. Throughout the and Representative MORGAN GRIFFITH, I sub- cuted many of the Marine Corps’ most difficult

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He currently serves Corps’ concepts, programs, and requirements guide them for the rest of their lives. as Chairman of the DeWitt County Housing were widely understood which resulted in di- I extend my deepest congratulations to Authority Board, Precinct Committeeman for rect and lasting improvements to Marine Angel Luthman for winning the Arvada Wheat DeWitt County, and trustee of the DeWitt-Liv- Corps war fighting capabilities, and the quality Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. ingston-McLean Counties Regional School of life for Marines throughout the Marine I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- Board. Corps. cation and character in all of her future ac- In addition to his public service work, Chris- Major Cross also successfully planned, co- complishments. topher has volunteered countless hours for the ordinated, and escorted more than 20 inter- f United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, serving national and domestic trips for Congressional in many leadership roles. In 2005, he received and Staff Delegations. These delegations trav- PERSONAL EXPLANATION the ‘‘Award of the Year’’ or ‘‘Hero Award’’ from eled world-wide and visited heads of state, the Coast Guard Foundation for his work dur- military commands, and deployed US military HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO ing Hurricane Katrina. In 2004 and 2011, personnel. His meticulous planning, attention OF CONNECTICUT Ware received the Lifetime Achievement to detail, and anticipation of requirements al- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Award in the USA Freedom Corps for his vol- lowed members of the House and staff to Thursday, March 6, 2014 unteer service activities. In 2002, the Governor focus on fact-finding and learning new infor- of Illinois appointed Chris to the Illinois State mation to guide critical decisions made by the Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I submit the Rehabilitation Council and in 2012 he was ap- Members of Congress. following. I was unavoidably detained and so pointed to the Illinois Stroke Task Force. Throughout his tour, Major Cross personally I missed rollcall vote Number 93 on Ordering It is my honor to recognize Christopher responded to hundreds of Congressional in- the Previous Question on the Rule ‘‘Providing Ware for his lifetime dedication to helping oth- quiries, many of which gained national level for consideration of H.R. 3826, Electricity Se- ers. attention. Through his exceptional inter- curity and Affordability Act, and providing for personal skills and broad knowledge in a wide consideration of H.R. 4118, Suspending the f range of military affairs, he assisted the Direc- Individual Mandate Penalty Law Equals Fair- PERSONAL EXPLANATION tor, Marine Corps House of Representatives ness Act’’ (H. Res. 497). Had I been present, Liaison Office, in gaining the Members’ sup- I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ port for issues critical to the Marine Corps. I was unavoidably detained and so I missed HON. SEAN P. DUFFY Major Cross also supported USMC House Li- rollcall vote Number 94 regarding the Rule OF WISCONSIN aison operations, to include planning and co- ‘‘Providing for consideration of H.R. 3826, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ordinating receptions and meetings on Capitol Electricity Security and Affordability Act, and Thursday, March 6, 2014 Hill for USMC personnel. These events in- providing for consideration of H.R. 4118, Sus- Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, on cluded New Member Orientation for the Fresh- pending the Individual Mandate Penalty Law Tuesday, March 4, 2014, I missed two re- man Congressional Class of the 113th Con- Equals Fairness Act’’ (H. Res. 497). Had I corded votes on the House floor. Had I been gress and three Marine Corps Birthday Cake been present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’. present, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall Cutting Ceremonies. He also scheduled and I was unavoidably detained and so I missed 91 and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 92. facilitated several hundred office calls for the rollcall vote Number 95 regarding the ‘‘United leadership of the USMC to include the Com- States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of f mandant of the Marine Corps, Assistant Com- 2013’’ (H.R. 938). Had I been present, I would mandant of the Marine Corps, the Sergeant have voted ‘‘yes’’. PATIENT SAFETY AWARENESS Major of the Marine Corps, and numerous I was unavoidably detained and so I missed WEEK AND THE NATIONAL PA- other General Officers conducting business on rollcall vote Number 96 regarding the Motion TIENT SAFETY FOUNDATION Capitol Hill. to Recommit with Instructions on ‘‘SIMPLE Major Cross, through his dedication to pro- Fairness Act’’ (H.R. 4118). Had I been HON. ANN KIRKPATRICK fessional engagement with Congress, has present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’. OF ARIZONA contributed immeasurably to the Marine Corps’ I was unavoidably detained and so I missed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reputation throughout Capitol Hill. The rapport rollcall vote Number 97 regarding the ‘‘SIM- Thursday, March 6, 2014 he developed with Members of the House has PLE Fairness Act’’ (H.R. 4118). Had I been made a lasting impression and set the tone for present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’. Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, this week a lasting partnership between the Marine I was unavoidably detained and so I missed is Patient Safety Awareness Week, and today Corps and Congress for years to come. The rollcall vote Number 98 regarding the ‘‘Better I’d like to recognize the National Patient Safe- time he has spent supporting my constituents Buildings Act of 2014’’ (H.R. 2126). Had I ty Foundation and the organizations in my dis- and other Members of the House has been been present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’. trict that work to promote and improve patient truly noteworthy. He has made lasting con- f safety. tributions to the United States House of Rep- In Arizona’s District One, we have several resentatives and we wish him well in RECOGNIZING CHRISTOPHER WARE facilities that are committed to patient safety, retirement. including Oro Valley Hospital, Flagstaff Med- f HON. RODNEY DAVIS ical Center, and Ventana Medical Systems. ANGEL LUTHMAN OF ILLINOIS Oro Valley Hospital has been nationally rec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ognized for its efforts, which include daily safety huddles and employee empowerment. HON. ED PERLMUTTER Thursday, March 6, 2014 At Flagstaff Medical Center, their patient safe- OF COLORADO Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- ty program also encourages employee col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er, I rise today to recognize Christopher Ware laboration. Thursday, March 6, 2014 of Clinton, Illinois, a man who has overcome My district is home to Ventana Medical Sys- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise great personal obstacles and dedicated his life tems, a world leader in developing solutions today to recognize and applaud Angel to public service and helping others. for tissue-based diagnoses. Ventana has a Luthman for receiving the Arvada Wheat Mr. Ware has worked for State Farm Insur- new advisory board that brings together ex- Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. ance Company in Bloomington, Illinois as a perts to review patient safety. Angel Luthman is an 8th grader at Oberon Security and Safety Specialist for over twenty- I applaud the National Patient Safety Foun- Middle School and received this award be- two years. Christopher also served as a law dation and the hospitals and companies in my cause her determination and hard work have enforcement officer with the Bloomington Po- district and nationwide who are leading the allowed her to overcome adversities. lice Department until he suffered a severe way to keep patient safety as a top priority.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:49 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR8.014 E06MRPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E326 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 2014 BRADY HOGOBOOM light on Harlem,’’ New York’s first television home state of North Carolina. He was a mem- program produced by and for African Ameri- ber of our Greatest Generation and one of the HON. ED PERLMUTTER cans. She went on to produce several other few surviving African-Americans who fought in OF COLORADO New York cable television shows, including World War II. Just days after graduating from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the ‘‘Ophelia DeVore Show.’’ She again made North Carolina A&T University in 1942, he was Thursday, March 6, 2014 history in 1959 and 1960 when two of her cli- drafted into the United States Army where he ents, Ms. Cecilia Cooper and Ms. LaJeune was stationed in Europe and became a mem- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Hundley became the first Americans, Black or ber of the famous Red Ball Express. today to recognize and applaud Brady White, to win titles at the Cannes Film Festival Red Ball drivers, mostly African American Hogoboom for receiving the Arvada Wheat in Paris, France. men, were drawn from the Army’s Quarter- Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Dr. DeVore-Mitchell helped shape the lives master Corps and fought both the enemy and Brady Hogoboom is a 7th grader at Drake and careers of the country’s top African-Amer- the hazards of the road and weather to suc- Middle School and received this award be- ican models and entertainers. She has re- cessfully deliver their loads. Pop’s unit drove cause his determination and hard work have ceived more than 300 awards and honors over trucks from the Cherbourg Peninsula all the allowed him to overcome adversities. her lifetime and in 1985, she was appointed way to the North Sea, and throughout France, The dedication demonstrated by Brady by President Reagan to the John F. Kennedy Germany, and Holland. Hogoboom is exemplary of the type of Center Committee on the Arts. In addition to Despite his continued display of bravery, achievement that can be attained with hard her accomplishments in modeling and pro- Pop and other African American soldiers also work and perseverance. It is essential stu- ducing, Dr. DeVore-Mitchell was a newspaper had to battle the racist forces that existed dents at all levels strive to make the most of owner and publisher, business executive, and among their fellow Americans. When he re- their education and develop a work ethic consultant. turned home after serving—and sacrificing— which will guide them for the rest of their lives. Maya Angelou once said, ‘‘In diversity, there for our country, he found what so many others I extend my deepest congratulations to is beauty and there is strength. We all should discovered as well. African Americans were Brady Hogoboom for winning the Arvada know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, still not treated as equals. Even with his col- Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth and we must understand that all the threads of lege education, he found his own job choices award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the that tapestry are equal in value no matter their were very limited. But Pop was a fighter, on same dedication and character in all of his fu- color.’’ Ophelia DeVore-Mitchell used beauty and off the battlefield, and became an edu- ture accomplishments. as a public platform to address injustice and cational pioneer, helping to break down the f prejudice, blazing a trail for countless others barriers of segregation in Charlotte, North along the way. By challenging the status quo Carolina, and throughout the United States. IN HONOR OF OPHELIA DEVORE- Pop is remembered as a strong leader who MITCHELL and championing diversity, she helped to en- sure that future generations would enjoy a ro- enforced discipline at a time when fights and bust and truly unique American culture that riots accompanied integration in schools. He is HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. remembered as a strict educator who valued OF GEORGIA recognizes all members of society. Mr. Speaker, today I ask my colleagues to academics as much as sports, and worked to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES join me, my wife, Vivian, and the nearly see straight A students recognized as publicly Thursday, March 6, 2014 700,000 people in Georgia’s Second Congres- as star athletes. And Leroy ‘‘Pop’’ Miller is re- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is sional District in paying tribute to Ophelia membered as a man who wanted to be known with a heavy heart that I rise today to pay trib- DeVore-Mitchell for her numerous outstanding not as a successful African American principal, ute to an outstanding and truly one-of-a-kind achievements and her everlasting dedication but simply as a successful principal. I am honored to have had Leroy ‘‘Pop’’ Mil- woman, Dr. Ophelia DeVore-Mitchell. Sadly, to promoting African-American power, pride, ler as a member of the St. James congrega- Dr. DeVore-Mitchell passed away on Friday, and presence. May her family members and tion and as a constituent of the Fifth District of February 28, 2014. A Repast and Celebration friends be consoled and comforted by the Missouri. He touched the lives of many and of Life will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2014 knowledge that she made a great difference in will remain in our hearts, and in our memories, at 3:00 p.m. at the Gallery at Fountain Park in this world and helped to build a better, more for years to come. Columbus, Georgia. equitable America. f Dr. DeVore-Mitchell was widely known as f one of our nation’s first African-American mod- HONORING ST. JUDE EDU- els and the founder of the first black model HONORING LEROY ‘‘POP’’ MILLER CATIONAL INSTITUTE AS ALA- agency. She was more well-known in Colum- FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUN- BAMA’S CLASS 1A BOY’S STATE bus, Georgia as the longtime owner of the Co- TRY AND OUR COMMUNITY BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS FOR lumbus Times newspaper, which is now 2014 owned and operated by her daughter, Ms. HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER Carol Gertjegerdes. OF MISSOURI HON. TERRI A. SEWELL Dr. DeVore-Mitchell was born in 1922 in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ALABAMA Edgefield, South Carolina but moved to New Thursday, March 6, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES York City, where she majored in Mathematics at New York University. At the age of 16, she Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, March 6, 2014 was working for Ebony magazine and in 1946, speak to the memory of Leroy ‘‘Pop’’ Miller Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I she enrolled in the Vogue School of Modeling, who recently passed away after living a life of rise today to congratulate the St. Jude Pirates which up until then had excluded women of courage, dedication, and bravery. He left be- for capturing their second-straight victory in color. hind a legacy of honor, a family who will for- the Class 1A Alabama State basketball Cham- She was acutely aware of how African ever remember him, and a community of pionship on February 28th. On behalf of the Americans were stereotypically depicted in the friends who say goodbye with gratitude in their 7th Congressional District, I congratulate the media, and she made it her mission to change hearts. Pirates for the tremendous athleticism, deter- this public perception. In 1946, Dr. DeVore- Leroy Miller—known simply as Pop—left us mination and energy they displayed through- Mitchell opened the Grace del Marco Modeling at the rich age of 94 years old. He was a long- out their season under the resolute leadership Agency and in 1948, she founded the Ophelia time member of my church, St. James United of Head Coach Earl Taylor and his coaching DeVore School of Self-Development and Mod- Methodist, where he found a spiritual home staff. eling. These agencies were pivotal in trans- after moving to Kansas City from Charlotte in With their victory over Parrish, the St. Jude forming the social landscape of America by the early 2000s. He came to Kansas City after Pirates won their eighth Alabama High School paving the way for African Americans to pur- his wife, Sadie, passed away. His loving son, Athletic Association (AHSAA) state basketball sue careers in the fashion and entertainment William Miller, urged his Dad to make the championship and tenth in school history. The industries at a time when it was not the norm move so he could be closer to his family, in Pirates finished their season with 24 wins and for black women to be recognized for their particular his two grandsons—William, Jr, and 5 losses. Throughout the season, the Pirates beauty. Jordan. faced some of the state’s biggest and best In 1955, Dr. DeVore-Mitchell and her mod- Before joining our community, Pop was teams which helped to prepare them to per- els made history as the hosts of ABC’s ‘‘Spot- nothing short of an historical figure in his form at the regional and championship levels.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:40 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06MR8.015 E06MRPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E327 While Parrish scored the championship Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. portunity Employee Appreciation Day offers to game’s debut shot, the Pirates responded with I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- say thank you. incredible energy leading by 21 points at half- cation and character in all of her future ac- f time. The Pirates’ suffocating defense left the complishments. RECOGNIZING FIRE CHIEF opponent scoreless for more than six minutes. f The Pirates held Parrish to 37 points overall, EDMOND LEWIS EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY tallied 8 steals, retrieved 21 defensive re- bounds and blocked four shots. Tournament HON. TOM REED MVP Jacob Winston finished the game with 21 HON. DAVID E. PRICE OF NEW YORK OF NORTH CAROLINA points, 9 of which came from behind the 3- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES point arc. Winston grabbed 10 rebounds and Thursday, March 6, 2014 Senior Andrew Rogers scored 18 points while Thursday, March 6, 2014 LaDarius Brinson scored 10. Overall, the Pi- Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- rates were 15-of-16 at the foul line. March 7 is Employee Appreciation Day. I rise ognize Edmond Lewis, Chief of the Monterey Winning the state championship reflects the today to mark my appreciation for the staff Volunteer Fire Department in Beaver Dams, combined efforts of the coaches, players and members who so ably help me serve the peo- New York. supporters. I would like to commend the team, ple of North Carolina’s Fourth Congressional Mr. Lewis has served as a member of the Coach Earl Taylor and his coaching staff. District. Monterey Volunteer Fire Department for an Members of the team include: Darian Adams, My staff are model public servants. They impressive 36 years. He assumed the position LaDarius Brinson, Tommy Burton, Keondre work long hours and late nights. Every year, of Chief last year and was faced with the Davis, Taylor McCurdy, Andrew Rogers, the staffers working in my North Carolina dis- enormous task of overcoming a dire financial Roderic Scott, and Jacob Winston. trict offices help thousands of constituents, situation which nearly forced the fire depart- At the conclusion of the game MVP Player and all of our local communities, navigate fed- ment into bankruptcy. In addition to the finan- Jacob Winston told reporters, ‘‘We try to be a eral agencies. They help me reach out to local cial challenges, when he began his tenure as defensive-minded team, but all the dunks and businesses and educational institutions to en- chief, the department had fewer than twelve stuff is just a result of that,’’ he said. ‘‘Coach sure their needs are represented in Wash- members and no junior recruits. Taylor’s always taught us to play hard ington. Every year, my Washington, D.C. of- Chief Lewis has never stopped fighting for whatever’s going on. The dunks and 3s come fice staff researches thousands of pieces of the department or his community throughout from defense.’’ legislation. They help me hear and respond to the recovery process. His leadership has been St. Jude’s has collected AHSAA state cham- hundreds of thousands of constituent commu- vital in restoring the integrity, financial sol- pionships in 5 different decades with titles in nications. They help constituents arrange vency, and strength of the Monterey Volunteer 1973, 1977, 1985, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2013 tours, and they join me in meetings with con- Fire Department. Through his guidance, the and 2014. The team also won two state cham- stituent groups, local and State representa- department has increased its ranks to 54 pionships as members of the AIAA before tives, universities and businesses on every members, including 14 junior firefighters. The 1968. As the daughter of a high school bas- issue imaginable. The list of tasks my staff hard work and dedication of Chief Lewis has ketball coach, I know the Pirates’ success is helps accomplish could go on and on, but restored the fire department to a position of the result of the combined efforts of not only most importantly, they help ensure that the capably protecting public safety in the commu- the players and the coaching staff, but also people of the Fourth District have a voice in nity. the support of the St. Jude faculty and staff the people’s House. Edmond Lewis exemplifies selfless service and the entire community. The previous year has been a challenging and true leadership. His generosity and will- I am honored to represent such a talented one for congressional staff. Congressional ingness to assist anyone in need has earned group of young men, their dedicated coaching staffers were not immune from the unneces- him the highest level of respect throughout staff and proud community. As I declare the sary and mindless across-the-board seques- Schuyler County. Mr. Lewis regularly extends 7th Congressional District as the ‘‘District of tration spending cuts that affected so many a helping hand beyond his duties at the fire Champions,’’ the St. Jude Pirates represents programs that invest in our people, ensure our department by volunteering at a local food one of our very best. On behalf of the 7th strength and security, and protect our poorest bank and preparing meals at the Office for the Congressional District, the State of Alabama citizens. Like employees of many executive Aging. and this nation, I ask my colleagues to join me departments, my staff endured furloughs and I commend Mr. Lewis for all the great work in congratulating the accomplishments of the reduced pay over the previous year. I truly ad- he has done, and will continue to do, at the St. Jude Pirates for their victory in the 1A Ala- mire the all-hands-on-deck approach my staff Monterey Volunteer Fire Department and in bama State Championship. took to maintain a high-level of constituent our community. He is a selfless and generous Congratulations! Go Pirates! service in the face of these challenges, and individual who has made countless positive f their efforts to ensure sequestration was re- contributions to New York’s 23rd Congres- placed and critical programs were fully funded sional District, and I am proud to recognize BRUKLIN WOMACK once again. him today. In recognition of their dedication and dili- f HON. ED PERLMUTTER gence, I would like to include in CONGRES- 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OF COLORADO SIONAL RECORD the name of each staffer cur- COUNTY ENGINEERS ASSOCIA- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rently employed by my office. TION OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, March 6, 2014 Nadia Alston, Sonia Barnes, Jean-Louise Beard, Nora Blalock, Andrew High, Asher Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Hildebrand, James Hunter, Tracy Lovett, Sean HON. JEFF DENHAM today to recognize and applaud Bruklin Maxwell, William Munn, Cassie Rice, Kate OF CALIFORNIA Womack for receiving the Arvada Wheat Roetzer, Dave Russell, Laura Thrift, Jackson IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Tufts, Justin Wein, Robyn Winneberger. Thursday, March 6, 2014 Bruklin Womack is a 12th grader at Wheat I would also like to extend special thanks to Ridge High School and received this award the staffers who have departed my office over Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to because her determination and hard work the previous year and to include their names acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the have allowed her to overcome adversities. in the RECORD. I want them to know that their county Engineers Association of California. The dedication demonstrated by Bruklin years of dedicated service strengthened our The County Engineers Association of Cali- Womack is exemplary of the type of achieve- district and our State, and that their hard work fornia was established in 1914 and is made up ment that can be attained with hard work and did not go unnoticed or unappreciated. I wish of county engineers, public works directors, perseverance. It is essential students at all them well as they pursue new and promising county road commissioners and professional levels strive to make the most of their edu- opportunities. personnel throughout California’s 58 counties. cation and develop a work ethic which will Robin Bolash, Sandra Massenburg, Beau The purpose of the association is to ad- guide them for the rest of their lives. Mills, Teresa Saunders, Kate Schisler. vance county engineering and management I extend my deepest congratulations to I am grateful, Mr. Speaker, for the effort that by providing a forum for exchanging ideas and Bruklin Womack for winning the Arvada Wheat my staff continues to put forth and for the op- information to improve service to the public.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:40 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06MR8.021 E06MRPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E328 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 2014 The association has a close relationship with SHANE ROBERT Phil Curls, went on to become a State Senator the California State Association of Counties and President of Freedom Inc. Along with Dar- and is supportive of advocacy work to develop HON. ED PERLMUTTER win’s help, Freedom rose to be known as one policies that benefit counties and citizens. OF COLORADO of the most potent political organizations in the The County Engineers Association of Cali- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States. Darwin remembers well his fa- fornia works on many issues toward improving ther’s saying ‘‘make it happen’’, and took to Thursday, March 6, 2014 the state of our water. Specific issues include heart those words by dedicating his life to wastewater, storm water, flood control infra- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise making things happen. Make-no-mistake, structure, in addition to matters regarding today to recognize and applaud Shane Robert through his career of action and advocacy in clean and safe drinking water. for receiving the Young Professional of the our great state of Missouri, Darwin has been Through much collaboration, the County En- Year award from the West Chamber serving the embodiment of the ‘‘Show me State’’. gineers Association of California strives to pro- Jefferson County. As a young man, Darwin attended De La vide, create, and maintain infrastructure that The West Chamber Young Professionals Salle Military Academy, before earning his aids in the health, safety, and general welfare engage and connect young professionals Bachelor of Arts degree from Park College. He for California. throughout Jefferson County. By building rela- eventually found his calling when he landed a tionships with other local business leaders, Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing position with the Blue Hills Homes Corpora- West Chamber young professional members the County Engineers Association of California tion—a community development corporation advance their careers and become leaders in for their 100 years of outstanding contributions focused on improving neighborhoods in the the community. to the community. urban core thru creating quality housing op- Shane is a vital contributing member and portunities. Darwin spent nearly 23 years with leader of the West Chamber Young Profes- Blue Hills. f sionals. He is instrumental in helping the In 1994, Darwin chose to run for public of- RECOGNIZING THE HEALTH Young Professionals grow over the past two fice and was elected overwhelmingly for the WAGON years with particular emphasis on helping with Kansas City Missouri School Board. During a their marketing, donating brochure designs challenging time for the School District, Darwin and social media services. brought much-needed, common sense ap- HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH I extend my deepest congratulations to proaches to ensure children were given the OF VIRGINIA Shane Robert for his well deserved honor best opportunities to succeed. After retiring from the West Chamber serving Jefferson IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from the School Board, he accepted a Trustee County. I have no doubt he will exhibit the position with the Kansas City Public School Thursday, March 6, 2014 same dedication and character in all his future Retirement System where he served for 16 Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, accomplishments. years to ensure the employees of the Kansas today I write in recognition of The Health f City School District were treated fairly thru Wagon, a nonprofit health clinic that works to PERSONAL EXPLANATION their retirement. provide mobile health services in Buchanan, In 1999, Darwin joined the Congressional Dickenson, Russell, Lee, Scott, and Wise staff of my predecessor, Representative Karen Counties as well as the City of Norton. Last HON. STEVE KING McCarthy. He served for five years, handling year, The Health Wagon helped more than OF IOWA casework and outreach. After a brief stint with 11,000 patients receive health care valued at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Swope Community Builders, I asked Darwin to over $1 million, and through partnerships The Thursday, March 6, 2014 join me shortly after my election. He started on February 1, 2005 as my Director of Com- Health Wagon’s Pharmacy Connect program Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker on rollcall munity Affairs. In that capacity, Darwin has provided patients with approximately $1.2 mil- No. 91, I was not present due to unavoidable overseen the office’s casework, helping con- lion in pharmacy assistance. air travel delays. Had I been present, I would stituents with issues dealing with the Internal For this and its important work with the an- have voted ‘‘no.’’ Revenue Service, Social Security Administra- nual Remote Area Medical event, its commu- f nity health fairs and outreach programs, its tion, Housing and Urban Development, and women’s health programs, its emphasis on IN RECOGNITION OF DARWIN L. much more. He has helped hundreds of indi- education and prevention, its clinics including CURLS FOR HIS DEDICATED CA- viduals traverse the challenges of the federal dental, eye, and specialty services, and more, REER OF PUBLIC SERVICE bureaucracy, helping people to receive back I am grateful to The Health Wagon and its payments, or keep their housing. He was al- staff, supporters, and volunteers for serving HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER ways available to constituents, sometimes just lending a shoulder during their time in need. the people of Southwest Virginia. There is no OF MISSOURI Equally valuable, he has been an integral part doubt that The Health Wagon’s hard work and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dedication has had an impact on countless of our outreach efforts, regularly providing re- lives. Thursday, March 6, 2014 marks at meetings and events on behalf of the Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to office. Over the years, I have relied heavily on f recognize one of our own. On Friday, March his insights and feedback about our commu- 7, 2014, Mr. Darwin Lenard Curls is retiring nity and their concerns, as he has always had OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL from my office after serving the past nine his fingers on the pulse of our District. DEBT years for the Fifth Congressional District as Darwin has been married for forty-five years the Director of Community Affairs and dedi- to his wife, Sandra, and they are blessed to HON. MIKE COFFMAN cating nearly half-a-century of public service to have three amazing children and seven grand- our community. children. Their daughter, Shalonn ‘‘Kiki’’ Curls, OF COLORADO Born on October 17, 1943, to a family of is continuing the family tradition of public serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES public servants, Darwin learned at an early ice as a State Senator. Thursday, March 6, 2014 age the importance of giving back to his com- Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing munity. His parents, Fred and Velma Curls and honoring Mr. Darwin Curls for a lifetime of Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January raised Darwin and his five siblings to help dedicated service to our community. While he 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- those less fortunate. His father was a pioneer embraces this next phase of life in retirement, fice, the national debt was for civil and political rights in our community I wish to thank him for his guiding counsel $10,626,877,048,913.08. and was one of the original founders of Free- over the years. He has served as a role model Today, it is $17,467,228,205,267.47. We’ve dom Incorporated, an African-American polit- to many in our office and in the African-Amer- added $6,840,351,156,354.39 to our debt in 5 ical organization, based in Kansas City, Mis- ican community. The lives of hundreds of con- years. This is over $6.8 trillion in debt our na- souri. Darwin observed his father’s efforts to stituents he has helped, our neighbors, com- tion, our economy, and our children could better the community, such as with his fight munity, and Missouri’s Fifth Congressional have avoided with a balanced budget amend- against restrictive covenants in residential District, have been enhanced because he ment. neighborhoods in our community. His brother, chose to ‘‘make it happen.’’

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:40 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR8.024 E06MRPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E329 IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE Mr. Flowers was an influential member of remind all of us that it is our duty to act when HENRY ‘‘HANQ’’ NEAL society and a local civil rights legend. He or- a people are targeted with violence. Our com- ganized and was president of the Malcom X mitment to remembering this injustice HON. AL GREEN Liberation Front. My Brother in the Bond, Mr. strengthens our determination to obtain peace. OF TEXAS Flowers was also devoted to our beloved In 1988, hundreds of Armenians were bru- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and was tally murdered, some of them burned alive and Thursday, March 6, 2014 heavily involved in fraternity activities. thrown from windows. Women and children Most important to Mr. Flowers was his stur- were raped and maimed by Azerbaijani rioters. Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I dy and enduring relationship with the Lord. He Apartments were robbed, shops demolished, would like to honor the memory of a spiritual was a longtime member of First Missionary and thousands of people became refugees. leader and an extraordinary musical artist from Baptist Church. Despite Sumgait’s proximity to Baku, police Houston, Texas, the Honorable Henry ‘‘Hanq’’ Maya Angelou once said, ‘‘A great soul turned a blind eye to this dire situation, allow- Neal. serves everyone all the time. A great soul ing the pogroms to go on for three days. And Mr. Neal was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana never dies.’’ We are all so blessed that Mr. since that time, authorities in Azerbaijan have on September 4, 1956. He had a lifelong love Flowers passed this way and during his life’s sought to erase all traces of these crimes. Yet, of music, especially gospel music, singing in journey did so much for so many for so long. the Congressional Armenian Issues Caucus is his youth choir at church. Mr. Neal went on to He leaves behind a great legacy in service to resolutely committed to ensure that those Ar- become a legendary gospel singer, musical all the children, families, and members of the menians who lost their lives are not forgotten. artist, and minister of music. Throughout his community whose lives he touched. I ask my colleagues to solemnly condemn career, he performed with several different The race of life isn’t given to the swift or to all intimidations and acts of aggression against gospel acts and was nominated for a Grammy the strong, but to those who endure until the the Armenian people. The Congressional Ar- for his rendition of ‘‘If You Move Yourself’ with end. Mr. Flowers has run the race of life with menian Issues Caucus will do its very best to the legendary gospel group Donald Vails grace and dignity and God has blessed him ensure that basic rights to life, liberty and se- Choraleers in 1980. over his lifetime. curity are not violated. I also ask my col- He also inspired his community with his Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me leagues to join me in calling upon the Azer- work as a minister of music at Windsor Village and my wife, Vivian, in saluting Mr. Ira Loomis baijani government to acknowledge Ramil United Methodist Church and then Wheeler Flowers for his outstanding service to his com- Safarov as a convicted murderer and imme- Avenue Baptist Church in Houston. Both munity. We pray that Mr. Flowers’ family, diately take action to bring him to justice for churches credit Mr. Neal with expanding and friends and loved ones will be consoled and the murder that he committed against an inno- revolutionizing their choirs. Throughout Mr. comforted by an abiding faith and the Holy cent Armenian man. Neal’s career, he was consistently in demand Spirit in the days, weeks and months ahead. As co-chair and founder of the Congres- for his musical talents, performing at mayoral sional Armenian Issues Caucus, I will continue inaugurations, for Queen Elizabeth II in 1991, f to promote peace and security throughout the and Congressman Mickey Leland’s memorial ANAJELY AGUILAR Caucasus region. I look forward to the day service in 1989. when the Armenian people never have to fear As we bid farewell to an exceptional talent such attacks. and man of God, we acknowledge that our HON. ED PERLMUTTER community has lost a resounding voice for OF COLORADO f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES faith. Although this is a significant loss, we IN HONOR OF OSCAR VILLEGAS must find consolation in knowing that many of Thursday, March 6, 2014 our lives have been forever changed by the Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. DORIS O. MATSUI God-given talent of the Honorable Henry today to recognize and applaud Anajely OF CALIFORNIA ‘‘Hanq’’ Neal. Aguilar for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Thursday, March 6, 2014 IN HONOR OF IRA LOOMIS Anajely Aguilar is an 8th grader at Wheat FLOWERS Ridge 5–8 and received this award because Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in her determination and hard work have allowed honor of Oscar Villegas to recognize his nu- her to overcome adversities. merous contributions and years of service to HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. the people of West Sacramento. Oscar has OF GEORGIA The dedication demonstrated by Anajely served on the West Sacramento City Council IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Aguilar is exemplary of the type of achieve- ment that can be attained with hard work and for 14 years and was recently appointed by Thursday, March 6, 2014 perseverance. It is essential students at all California Governor Jerry Brown to serve on Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is levels strive to make the most of their edu- the Yolo County Board of Supervisors. with a heavy heart and solemn remembrance cation and develop a work ethic which will Oscar is a homegrown public servant from that I rise today to pay tribute to a great man guide them for the rest of their lives. the Bryte neighborhood and has proudly and close friend, Mr. Ira Loomis Flowers. I extend my deepest congratulations to served his community in different capacities. Sadly, Mr. Flowers passed away on Friday, Anajely Aguilar for winning the Arvada Wheat He was first elected to the City Council in February 28, 2014. A service celebrating his Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. 2000 and then reelected in 2004 and 2008, life will be held on Saturday March 8, 2014 at I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- during which time he served as Mayor Pro 11:00 a.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church cation and character in all of her future ac- Tern on five occasions. Prior to his election, in Thomasville, Georgia. complishments. Oscar served on the West Sacramento Plan- Mr. Flowers was born on January 4, 1953, f ning Commission from 1997–2000. Oscar has in Washington, DC, to Bessie Lee Flowers served on many boards and commissions, in- Moore and the late Guyte Smith, Sr. After ob- COMMEMORATING THE SUMGAIT cluding the Sacramento-Yolo Port District taining a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at POGROMS Commission, the Sacramento County Regional Stillman College, Mr. Flowers dedicated much Sanitation District Board, the Yolo County of his life to youth development. He served in HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Transportation District, and the Capitol Cor- the Boys and Girls Club of Houston, Texas, OF NEW JERSEY ridor Joint Powers Board. He is also Chairman before serving as a director at the YMCA in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the City’s Up for West Sacramento Execu- Columbus and Thomasville, Georgia, as well tive Board, an early learning program. as the director of the Thomasville Resource Thursday, March 6, 2014 Oscar has been a strong advocate for a Center. He worked for the Colquitt County Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com- number of programs that have transformed the Board of Education before retiring. He was memorate the Sumgait pogroms. The Sumgait City of West Sacramento. He played an impor- steadfastly dedicated to furthering the success pogroms consisted of the murder of hundreds tant role in advocating for the development of of men and women in his church, workplace, of Armenians, making it a particularly atro- Raley Field, the riverfront Bridge District, the and community. He worked tirelessly to open cious event in a long history of hostility against new Arthur F. Turner Community Library, the doors and to level the playing field for at-risk the Armenian people. I would like to recognize revitalized West Capitol Avenue, the City’s youth in Southwest Georgia. the anniversary of the Sumgait pogroms and park system and the bicycle master plan. His

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:40 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06MR8.029 E06MRPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E330 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 2014 passion and commitment are evident in his later replaced with the current Community De- tenure, Borges worked in many different posi- ability to listen and relate to his constituents. velopment Block Grant (CDBG) program ad- tions within the agency. From 1984 to 1987, His deep understanding of local issues and his ministered by HUD. And CDBG funds are cur- he served as a Detective and in 1987, be- strong relationships with the community will rently stretched too thin to be able to ade- came a Field Training Officer and Corporal. In serve him well on the Yolo County Board of quately address the needs of large scale rede- 1988, he was promoted to the position of Ser- Supervisors. velopment projects. geant. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Additionally, private lenders are hesitant to As a Sergeant, Mr. Borges served as a pa- in thanking Oscar Villegas for his many years loan money for these projects since the exten- trol Watch Commander and Supervisor, and of service to the City of West Sacramento, sive remediation and clean up of these sites served as the agency’s Police Explorer Advi- and wish him the best in his new appointment means investors aren’t going to begin seeing sor for over 10 years. In addition to this, he to the Yolo County Board of Supervisors. returns for possibly a decade or longer. served as the SWAT team leader for eight f That’s why I have introduced the The years, and spent over four years supervising Brownfield Redevelopment and Economic De- the Detective Bureau for the Ceres Police De- BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT velopment Innovative Financing Act of 2014. AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT partment. In August of 2005, he was ap- This bill creates a pilot program that re-estab- pointed as the Police Division Commander, INNOVATIVE FINANCING ACT OF lishes a partnership with communities by pro- 2014 and in December 2007, Mr. Borges became viding the HUD Secretary the authority to Deputy Chief. guarantee the repayment of principal and in- HON. JANICE HAHN terest on loans made by lenders to local gov- Deputy Chief Borges earned an Associate of Arts degree in Administration of Justice OF CALIFORNIA ernments for large brownfield redevelopment from Modesto Junior College, and a Bachelors IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES projects. of Science degree in Business Management, Thursday, March 6, 2014 By providing a federally backed loan guar- antee for brownfield redevelopment, this will with a focus in Human Resources from Cali- Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, today, I introduced eliminate traditional lending risk and thus at- fornia State University, Stanislaus. He grad- the ‘‘Brownfield Redevelopment and Economic tract private resources for projects that other- uated from the Sherman Block Supervisor Development Innovative Financing Act of wise wouldn’t have received funding. At the Leadership Institute, Class 11; a program de- 2014,’’ legislation that will help redevelop large same time, this bill grants local governments signed to stimulate personal growth, leader- brownfield redevelopment projects that have enough time to remediate and develop their ship, and ethical decision-making in California the potential to create jobs, provide affordable properties so they won’t need to begin making law enforcement’s front line supervisors. housing opportunities and transform regional loan repayments until they start receiving rev- Mr. Borges has been a longtime board economies. enue. member and has previously served as the Across the country, from Baltimore to Los These tools will provide communities with president of Ceres Youth Baseball. He is also Angeles, there are large redevelopment sites the ability to make an immediate and long one of the founding members of the Ceres Po- that communities have identified as the eco- term economic impact on their region and will lice Officers Association. He has been an ac- nomic development futures of their regions. be the drivers that help move our national tive member in the Ceres Lions Club since Older manufacturing sites, retired steel mills, economy forward. 2004, where he has also served as a board automotive legacy sites and landfills within That is why this bill is supported by public member. Mr. Borges enjoys sports, staying ac- communities are in need of transformation. and private stakeholders alike, including, Wes- tive, being involved with community youth, and These sites, known as brownfields, are un- ton Solutions, CH2M Hill, Parsons spending time with his family. tapped resources that, when environmentally Brinckerhoff, the American Council of Engi- Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring remediated and redeveloped, will address tax neering Companies, Smart Growth America, Mike Borges for his 34 years of service and base shortfalls, provide affordable housing, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National outstanding contributions of the Ceres commu- create jobs, attract new businesses as well as League of Cities, the National Brownfield As- nity as well as our country. unify communities with planned sustainable sociation, the League of California Cities, the development that will meet the needs of a California State Association of Counties, and f changing economy and a growing population. the city of Carson, California. For instance, in my district, the city of Car- By providing a platform for partnerships and BIANCA NUNEZ–MARTINEZ son provides a shining example of how large innovative financing tools, we will finally arm brownfield properties can be redeveloped and communities with the necessary tools to fully transformed into successful redevelopment plan, invest and develop their futures. HON. ED PERLMUTTER projects. f In 2003, using $90 million of redevelopment OF COLORADO funding, Carson invested in the cleanup of an RECOGNIZING DEPUTY POLICE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 160 acre site along the 405. Immediately, the CHIEF MIKE BORGES private sector matched the city’s funding and Thursday, March 6, 2014 the project moved forward with the cleanup of HON. JEFF DENHAM Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise the site. OF CALIFORNIA today to recognize and applaud Bianca The project, called The Boulevards, is set to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nunez-Martinez for receiving the Arvada finish construction in 2016, and will have two Thursday, March 6, 2014 Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth hotels, retail space, affordable housing, office award. Bianca Nunez-Martinez is an 11th buildings, restaurants and movie theatres that Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to grader at Standley Lake High School and re- will raise an estimated $107 million in property acknowledge Deputy Police Chief Mike Borges ceived this award because her determination tax revenues over the next 30 years. of the Ceres Police Department for his 34 and hard work have allowed her to overcome The Boulevards is a great investment for years of outstanding service and commitment adversities. Carson and for the region and will ultimately to public safety in the community. end up paying for itself. What’s changed for Deputy Chief Mike Borges grew up in the The dedication demonstrated by Bianca Carson, like most communities, is that they do Modesto area and worked at a dairy. He grad- Nunez-Martinez is exemplary of the type of not have another $90 million dollars to quickly uated from Modesto High School in June of achievement that can be attained with hard redevelop their other large brownfield projects. 1974 and joined the Army in March of 1976, work and perseverance. It is essential stu- Unfortunately, there is no current federal where he served in the Military Police until No- dents at all levels strive to make the most of funding or financing mechanism to support vember of 1979. Mr. Borges left the Army at their education and develop a work ethic and leverage local and private sector re- the rank of Sergeant, and returned home to which will guide them for the rest of their lives. sources to move large brownfield redevelop- begin his career as a police officer. I extend my deepest congratulations to ment sites forward. In April of 1980, Mr. Mike Borges was hired Bianca Nunez-Martinez for winning the Arvada While Title I of the 1949 Housing Authority by the City of Ceres as a police officer. The Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Act used to provide a line of federal credit to Ceres Police Department sponsored him while award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the local communities to undertake major redevel- he attended the police academy, and he ulti- same dedication and character in all of her fu- opment projects during the 1970’s, this was mately chose to remain in Ceres. During his ture accomplishments.

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Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall No. 95, on passage of H.R. This database will assist private sector em- with a heavy heart and solemn remembrance 938, the United States-Israel Strategic Part- ployers in understanding, applying, and val- that I rise today to pay tribute to a great man nership Act of 2013; uing military skills and experiences to the civil- and outstanding public servant, Crisp County ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall No. 96, on motion to re- ian economy. Sheriff Donnie R. Haralson. Sadly, Sheriff commit H.R. 4118 with instructions; The tax credit provided under the bill is Haralson passed away on Tuesday, March 4, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. 97, on passage of H.R. $1000 per hired veteran. To be eligible to 2014. Funeral services will be held on Friday, 4118, the SIMPLE Fairness Act; claim the credit, an employer must employ March 7, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at Cordele First ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall No. 98, on passage of H.R. and utilize a Military Relations Manager. Baptist Church. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2014. Following in his father’s footsteps, Sheriff This important legislation will benefit both f Haralson began his law enforcement career veterans and hiring companies, by giving our with the Cordele Police Department in 1977. THE INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 4110 transitioning veterans the jobs and positions After years of hard work and determination, he ‘‘HELPING TO ENCOURAGE REAL that are appropriate to their invaluable experi- became Cordele’s Chief of Police. A well-re- OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS ence and by encouraging companies to exam- spected member of his community, Sheriff TRANSITIONING FROM ine the application of veterans’ acquired skills Haralson was reelected to a seventh term as BATTLESPACE TO WORKPLACE with quality representation. Crisp County Sheriff in 2012, a capacity in ACT OF 2014’’ Mr. Speaker, Americans want Congress to which he served dutifully for twenty-seven focus on jobs and economic growth, not more years. HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE political posturing. During his tenure, Sheriff Haralson estab- Instead of trying to repeal or undermine the OF TEXAS lished local programs that benefitted both the Affordable Care Act for the 50th time, we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community he served and the inmates in his should be focusing on the real problems of the care, including personal safety classes and an Thursday, March 6, 2014 American people, like extending unemploy- inmate GED program. Sheriff Haralson was in- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, study ment insurance and providing training opportu- fluential in obtaining a regional youth detention after study has documented the difficulties ex- nities for the long-term unemployed and help- center in Cordele and also helped to secure perienced by a majority of men and women ing our veterans transition from the inmate labor in the building of a recreation fa- transitioning from the Armed Services to the battlespace to the workplace by passing H.R. cility, a significant cost-saving initiative. civilian sector. 4110, the ‘‘Transitioning HERO Act.’’ Sheriff Haralson was actively engaged in his Veterans regard one of their greatest chal- f community and served on numerous commit- lenges to be finding a meaningful job even PERSONAL EXPLANATION tees both locally and statewide. As the longest though nearly 90% of them believe they have sitting sheriff in Crisp County history, Sheriff the general skills needed to land their ideal job Haralson embodied the definition of a public such as problem solving, leadership, ethics, HON. SEAN P. DUFFY servant through strong leadership, steadfast and time management and most believe they OF WISCONSIN dedication and unwavering compassion. His possess specific marketable skills, such as in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years of distinguished service in law enforce- formation technology, health care, mechanical, Thursday, March 6, 2014 ment earned him the Governor’s Public Safety and aviation. Award in 2000 and Georgia’s 2010 Sheriff of Some of the major challenges faced by vet- Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, on the Year distinction. erans are: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, I missed several re- Maya Angelou once said, ‘‘A great soul 1. Overcoming the difficulty in translating to corded votes on the House floor. Had I been serves everyone all the time. A great soul employers the value of the skills they learned present, I would have voted the following never dies.’’ Sheriff Haralson is undoubtedly in the military; ways: ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 93; ‘‘yea’’ rollcall 94; great because of his dedication and service to 2. Competing with candidates who have ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 95; ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall 96; ‘‘yea’’ the community that he loved so dearly. As a been in the workforce longer; on rollcall 97; ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 98. lifelong resident of Crisp County, Sheriff 3. The perceived reluctance of employers to f Haralson’s legacy will live on for years to hire due to concerns about multiple deploy- BRITTANY CHICOINE come in the minds and hearts of all those ments or military training and time commit- whose lives he touched in Southwest Georgia. ments of the Reserve Component, and fears Sheriff Haralson is survived by his wife, of dealing with veterans’ disabilities. HON. ED PERLMUTTER Peggy; daughters, Amanda and Crystal; That is why I have introduced H.R. 4110, OF COLORADO grandsons, Thomas and Eli; sisters, Sharon the ‘‘Helping to Encourage Real Opportunity IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Kadron; and his nephew, Cory. He was a for Veterans Transitions from Battlespace to Thursday, March 6, 2014 longtime member and a Deacon of Cordele Workplace Act of 2014’’ or ‘‘Transitioning First Baptist Church. HERO Act.’’ Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me The Transitioning HERO Act addresses today to recognize and applaud Brittany today in paying tribute to Sheriff Donnie these problems by providing strong incentives Chicoine for receiving the Arvada Wheat Haralson and his legacy of service to Crisp for employers to hire, retain, and employ vet- Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. County, Georgia. He loved the people of Crisp erans in positions that take maximum advan- Brittany Chicoine is a 12th grader at Wheat County and dedicated his life and career to tage of their skills and experience. Ridge High School and received this award improving the quality of life for his fellow citi- It does this by providing tax credits for those because her determination and hard work zens. He will truly be missed. employers who employ Military Relations Man- have allowed her to overcome adversities. f agers (MRM), who will be experts in under- The dedication demonstrated by Brittany PERSONAL EXPLANATION standing how military-acquired training trans- Chicoine is exemplary of the type of achieve- lates into useful skills in the civilian labor mar- ment that can be attained with hard work and HON. JOE COURTNEY ket. perseverance. It is essential students at all Military Relations Managers (MRMs) will: levels strive to make the most of their edu- OF CONNECTICUT 1. work with hiring agencies and within their cation and develop a work ethic which will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES companies to promote the hiring of guide them for the rest of their lives. Thursday, March 6, 2014 transitioning military leaders; and I extend my deepest congratulations to Brit- Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, on March 5, 2. advocate and represent the interests of tany Chicoine for winning the Arvada Wheat 2014 I joined President Obama on a trip to veterans thoroughly by focusing on placement Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award.

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Pete OF IOWA I rise to call our colleagues’ attention to the and Lavonia have been partners in a commit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES passing last Monday of a great North Caro- ment to social justice and to community lead- linian, F. V. ‘‘Pete’’ Allison, Jr. Mr. Allison died ership over many decades. Lavonia’s political Thursday, March 6, 2014 at age 91 after an extraordinary life as a busi- and civic endeavors, including chairmanship of Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall nessman and banker, community, church, and the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black No. 92, I was not present due to unavoidable political leader, husband, father and grand- People, have been ground-breaking, and Pete air travel delays. Had I been present, I would father, and friend and mentor to many. A me- supported and encouraged her every step of have voted ‘‘yes.’’ morial service is planned for Saturday at the the way. She has been likewise devoted to White Rock Baptist Church in Durham, which him, and has especially exemplified compas- f I am certain will witness an outpouring of com- sion and care during Pete’s long final years of munity appreciation, affection and respect. TRIBUTE TO LYLE W. JENKS illness. A native of Greenville County, Virginia, Pete Mr. Speaker, it is people of character, com- Allison came to Durham after receiving his un- passion, and courage like Pete Allison who HON. JEFF DENHAM dergraduate degree from Hampton Institute make our communities and our country flour- OF CALIFORNIA and his master’s in business administration ish. At this time of loss, we give thanks, in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from New York University, and he never left. words of the apostle Paul, ‘‘for every remem- Remarkably, he worked for only two institu- Thursday, March 6, 2014 brance’’ of him. tions his entire career—in the business office f Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of Hampton Institute and, after 1953, Mutual acknowledge and honor the life of an Amer- Savings and Loan of Durham, where he start- CARLY BAUER ican hero, Lyle W. Jenks, who will be cele- ed as a teller and accountant. Mr. Allison rose brating his 94th birthday on March 29. steadily through the ranks, becoming chairman HON. ED PERLMUTTER Like many young Americans, Lyle was horri- and CEO in 1978. He saw Mutual through its OF COLORADO fied by the attack on Pearl Harbor. His imme- conversion to a community savings bank and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES diate response was to serve and defend his through the acquisition of two other institu- Thursday, March 6, 2014 country. The following day, December 8, 1941, tions. The bank, which he led with a strong Mr. Jenks enlisted in the United States Army. hand until his retirement in 1996, became a Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. Lyle Jenks left his job in Lansing, Michi- mainstay of Durham’s African-American com- today to recognize and applaud Carly Bauer gan, and left to complete his basic training at munity, making home ownership possible for for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Camp Roberts in Central California. He later thousands of families and helping launch and Ambassadors for Youth award. Carly Bauer is was stationed at Fort Custer, Michigan. expand hundreds of businesses. an 11th grader at Ralston Valley High School Mr. Jenks was deployed to the Aleutian Is- Pete Allison’s professional and civic endeav- and received this award because her deter- lands in June of 1943 on the island of Attu. ors could fill several pages. He was especially mination and hard work have allowed her to While he was stationed in Attu, he worked in proud of chairing the Raleigh-Durham Airport overcome adversities. the message department. He stayed there Authority during the period when direct flights The dedication demonstrated by Carly until January 10, 1945 when he was assigned to London were inaugurated. He received a Bauer is exemplary of the type of achievement to the message department at the Pentagon. gubernatorial appointment to the N.C. Edu- that can be attained with hard work and perse- He was discharged on November 3, 1945 at cation Assistance Authority. He took leader- verance. It is essential students at all levels Fort Myer, Virginia. He was proud to serve his ship roles in the American League of Financial strive to make the most of their education and country in the Army during the entire period of Institutions, the U.S. League of Savings Insti- develop a work ethic which will guide them for World War II. tutions, and the Savings and Community the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to He received many awards and medals dur- Bankers of America. In Durham, he was the Carly Bauer for winning the Arvada Wheat ing his tour of duty. These medals included: chair and long-time treasurer of the Durham Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Cam- Committee on the Affairs of Black People, I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- paign Medal, American Campaign Medal, chaired the Durham Business and Profes- cation and character in all of her future ac- World War II Victory Medal, Motor Vehicle sional Chain, helped lead the Greater Durham complishments. Drivers Medal, and Mechanic’s Badge with W Chamber of Commerce, and served on the bar. board of visitors for N.C. Central University’s f Mr. Jenks was also honored with the Expert business school. For his extraordinary con- IN RECOGNITION OF THE ACCEL- Infantryman Badge, Honorable Service Lapel tributions, Governor Jim Hunt named Pete Alli- ERATING MEDICINES PARTNER- Button, WW at Expert Infantryman Badge, son to The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North SHIP (AMP) AND COMPLEX DIS- Marksman Badge with Carbine bar, and Carolina’s highest honor for service to the EASE RESEARCH Sharpshooter Badge with a Rifle Bar. state. Mr. Lyle Jenks went back to work just days The list goes on, Mr. Speaker, but such a HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING after his separation from the military. He sup- recounting cannot do full justice to the quali- OF MASSACHUSETTS ported his family as a construction supervisor ties of leadership and friendship that made IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and maintenance worker until he was 80 years Pete Allison beloved by so many. His gen- old. Lyle helped many elderly people who erosity, warmth, and strength of character Thursday, March 6, 2014 could not pay to repair their homes. He also shone through. I was fortunate to experience Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to served diligently in his church. this personally in representing the Durham recognize the Accelerating Medicines Partner- Lyle and his wife Helen were married 35 community in Congress and being associated ship and to reaffirm our commitment to re- years until she was taken from him by cancer. with him in various political and civic endeav- sponding to lupus, Alzheimer’s disease, type 2 Lyle and Helen were not able to have children ors. I always looked forward to seeing Pete, to diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis. together. hearing his observations as to what was going This long-awaited and vital partnership Lyle Jenks then married Patsy Savage and on at the moment. Indeed, he was a keen ob- brings together the National Institutes of instantly her children became his children. To- server, but he expressed his views gently, with Health, 10 biopharmaceutical companies, and gether, they now share the joy of grand- humor and compassion, and he much pre- several nonprofits to transform the way we children. They will celebrate 32 years of mar- ferred reaching agreement to dictating his identify and validate biological targets of dis- riage this year. views. People wanted to follow Pete and to ease for diagnostics and drug development for

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The group Chef’s Association in 1991, 1993, and 1996. treatments and help improve the quality of life effort would sustain the Lady Dragons as they He has served as visiting Chef for numerous of the millions of people worldwide living with worked to contain their opponent’s scoring functions held by the United States Congress lupus and other recurring diseases. powerhouse. and various state governments. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that Wenonah took the lead in the opening Throughout his career, Darryl trained and affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans. minute of the game and trailed briefly late in mentored generations of culinarians. He made Approximately 90 percent of those with lupus the first half. However, the Lady Dragons went a living from feeding others, but he truly ful- are women, but men and children can also de- into halftime with a five point lead. With 5:28 filled his calling by helping to feed the hungry velop lupus. Lupus strikes without warning, left in the game, both teams were tied at 36 through organizations such as Taste of the has unpredictable, sometimes fatal effects, before Wenonah pulled away with a 6–0 run Nations, the 1993 World Cooks Tour for Hun- and has no known cause and no known cure. to secure their 57–46 victory. Jameka Holmes ger in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Chil- Lupus is also difficult to diagnose, and on av- led the Lady Dragons with 25 points, followed dren’s Healthcare of Atlanta, as well as erage it takes an individual four years and by Aja Cumbie with 12 points and 11 re- through his church, New Birth Missionary Bap- three doctors to get an accurate diagnosis. bounds, and 10 points from Kaitlyn Rodgers. tist Church, where he served as the Chef of Traditionally, there has been a lack of invest- Holmes added 15-of-21 free throws and had the church for many years. ment in research of this debilitating disease. six steals. Darryl loved his life’s work. He knew that This partnership is a strong step in the right As the daughter of a high school basketball food was much more than just for sustaining direction. As co-chair of the Congressional coach, I know this decisive victory is also the one’s body. He strongly believed that food Lupus Caucus, I applaud this important initia- result of the tremendous efforts of both the was an important part of history and culture— tive, and I have confidence that is a step in players and coaching staff of Wenonah High whether as part of signing a peace treaty, the right direction toward finding a cure for this School. The exemplary leadership and dedi- blessing an event or ceremony, or by simply disease. cated support from the coaching staff was a bringing a family together. Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing major factor in the success of the Lady Drag- Darryl has achieved numerous successes in the Accelerating Medicines Partnership and in ons. I commend Head Coach Emanuel Bell for his life, but none of this would have been pos- thanking these tireless advocates for their per- his program of excellence. sible without the grace of God and his loving sistence and dedication to improving the lives Mr. Speaker, the Lady Dragons of Wenonah wife, Deborah; two sons, Brandon and Bran- of millions in the United States and around the High School are another fine example of the ford-Michael; and the rest of his devoted fam- world. ‘‘champions’’ we breed in Alabama’s 7th Con- ily and friends. f gressional district. On behalf of the 7th Con- Mr. Speaker, my wife Vivian and I, along gressional District, the State of Alabama and HONORING WENONAH HIGH with the more than 700,000 people of the Sec- this nation, I ask my colleagues to join me in SCHOOL ALABAMA’S CLASS 5A ond Congressional District salute Chef Darryl congratulating the accomplishments of the STATE GIRLS BASEKTBALL Evans for his numerous remarkable achieve- Wenonah High School Girls Basketball Team CHAMPIONS 2014 ments. I ask my colleagues in the House of for their victory in the Class 5A Alabama State Representatives to join us in extending our HON. TERRI A. SEWELL Championship. deepest sympathies to Darryl’s family, friends Congratulations. Go Lady Dragons. and loved ones during this difficult time. We OF ALABAMA f pray that they will be consoled and comforted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by an abiding faith and the Holy Spirit in the IN HONOR OF CHEF DARRYL E. Thursday, March 6, 2014 days, weeks and months ahead. EVAN Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Wenonah High School f Lady Dragons on winning the State of Ala- HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. IN RECOGNITION OF NANCY OATES bama title in the 5A State Basketball Cham- OF GEORGIA pionship on Saturday, March 1, 2014. On be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES half of the 7th Congressional District, I pay Thursday, March 6, 2014 HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING tribute to the Lady Dragons for their exemplary OF MASSACHUSETTS athleticism and teamwork as well as the out- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is standing leadership of Head Coach Emanuel with a heavy heart and solemn remembrance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bell and his coaching staff. We are extremely that I rise today to pay tribute to a great man Thursday, March 6, 2014 proud of these young ladies for their stellar and close friend, Chef Darryl E. Evans. Sadly, performance! Darryl passed away on Wednesday, February Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wenonah’s championship victory came at 26, 2014. A home-going celebration in his recognize Ms. Nancy Oates upon her retire- the end of an extraordinary season of 27 wins honor will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 ment after thirty-one years of service to her and 7 losses. Coach Bell’s longstanding motto at 1:00 p.m. at New Birth Missionary Baptist community. for his team is ‘‘hard work pays off.’’ He not Church in Lithonia, Georgia. Interment will In April 1983, Ms. Oates was first elected to only commands the best from his team, he take place on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 1:00 serve the town of Duxbury as Town Clerk. commits his personal time year-round to mold- p.m. at Green Acres Cemetery in Columbus, She has since been re-elected ten times, and ing the young ladies he leads. The 20 year Georgia. has honorably served her community during veteran coach has been a driving force in pro- A Columbus, Georgia native, Darryl was a her thirty-one years in office. During her ten- ducing winning teams and leading the Lady graduate of Carver High School Class of ure, Ms. Oates has supervised many town, Dragons to multiple state titles. The 2013– 1979. In 1986, he graduated from the Amer- state, and federal elections, and she has pro- 2014 season was no different. ican Culinary Federation (AFC) apprenticeship vided invaluable assistance to the citizens of The Lady Dragons faced Sylacauga High at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Geor- Duxbury every day. She has long been known School to clinch the state title on March 1, gia. as a kind and trusted figure within the town, 2014. The rival squad was favored to win due One of the very few executive chefs of color and her many accomplishments have been in- to having one of the top scorers of the season in the hospitality industry, he achieved national valuable the people she has served. but Coach Bell believed in his team. In a Bir- recognition and earned numerous awards and Mr. Speaker, it brings me great pride to mingham News article, Coach Bell boldly ex- accolades throughout the years. He was the honor Ms. Nancy Oates upon her retirement. pressed his confidence in the Lady Dragons. first African American to compete in the Inter- I ask that my colleagues join me in thanking ‘‘Everybody kept asking, ‘What are you going national Culinary Olympics in Frankfurt, Ger- Ms. Oates for her many years of public serv- to do about that girl?’ ’’ said Coach Bell. ‘‘Hey, many, where he won three gold medals and ice.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:40 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MR8.022 E06MRPT1 tjames on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E334 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 2014 IN RECOGNITION OF MEMBERS OF a finger food that has left its lasting impression national Airport, Darien Lake Amusement THE DENTON COUNTY LEADER- on the culinary industry. Park, Hamilton, Ontario, and will soon be serv- SHIP DELEGATION WHO ARE VIS- Frank Bellissimo was born in ing them on the West Coast at a location in ITING WASHINGTON, DC THIS Montemaggiore Belsito, a little town in the Temecula, California. WEEK province of Sicily, Italy. His parents immi- Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise grated to the U.S. when he was just four years today to honor the 50th anniversary of the HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS old. At the age of 14 during a night out in chicken wing. In doing so, I recognize a res- downtown Buffalo, Frank fell in love with the OF TEXAS taurant that stands as a testament to the ambiance and persona of the city. He vowed American Dream. The children of Italian immi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to one day be a part of it. grants, Frank and Teressa Bellissimo took the Thursday, March 6, 2014 Frank met his wife Teressa while he was a creativity and resourcefulness of Italian cuisine Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to butcher. Teressa, the daughter of Sicilian im- and combined it with American values of inno- migrants as well, was born in Buffalo. The two recognize Denton County, Texas and mem- vation and ingenuity. What was produced was became married in 1934 and discovered their bers of the Denton County leadership delega- not only a business that has profited for over shared love of cooking. 65 years and remains a family owned and op- tion who are visiting here in Washington, DC After accumulating a few hundred dollars, this week. These local officials and business erated enterprise, but also a symbol that the the two decided to open a restaurant and in American Dream, still stands proud today. leaders understand that what goes on here in 1935, rented a place on Canal Street at the Washington affects their local communities foot of Main Street in downtown Buffalo. f back home. So this trip, which they make Teressa noticed how the sailors docking their every two years, is a very important one. boats in the adjacent Buffalo River would drop HONORING GEORGE ANDREW During their time here, the group is meeting their anchors into the water. Henceforth, the POUNCEY with members of the leadership here in Con- Anchor Bar was given its emblematic name. gress, as well as Senators and Representa- The bar quickly grew in popularity, forcing tives from Texas and across the country. Addi- Frank and Teressa to move to 1047 Main HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER tionally, they have had a chance to tour the Street—the address at which the bar is lo- OF TENNESSEE Marine Corps Barracks and meet with mem- cated to this day. Not long after that, the dish IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bers of the U.S. Chamber of Congress and that would revolutionize pub food was created. Thursday, March 6, 2014 business associations of Denton County, Frank and Teressa’s son Dominic was tend- along with several Denton County local offi- ing bar at his family’s restaurant on a late Fri- Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cials, to the Nation’s Capital. day night in March 1964. Some friends congratulate Mr. Andrew Pouncey on being Mr. Speaker, I submit the following names stopped by to pay him a visit and have a few selected as the 2014 Citizen of the Year by of the Denton County delegation: drinks. Before long, they asked Dominic for the Lions Club of Germantown, Tennessee. Diane Callahan, Chuck Carpenter, James something to eat, though they yearned for This public recognition is well deserved and Cline, Martha Davis, Patrick Davis, Andrew something out of the ordinary—something they stands in support of the career of Mr. Eads, Neil Ferguson, Lori Fickling, Thomas could eat with their fingers while retaining the Pouncey, who has consistently strived for the ‘‘TJ’’ Gilmore, Ray Hernandez, Kelly Heslep, ability to drink and converse. Dominic went to betterment of others. David Hodges, Kathy Hodges. his mother Teressa for help. She had recently After graduating from both Rhodes College Cindi Howard, William Meek, Julie Meyer, received a large shipment of wings that were in Memphis and Mississippi State University, Mark Payne, Nate Prevost, Kimberly Rea- ‘‘too meaty’’ to be used in the stockpot for Mr. Pouncey began his career in both Plan- soner, Lori Salisbury, Todd Salisbury, Greg soup. Remembering those wings, she decided ning and Landscape Architecture. Beginning in Tierney, Drean Ueckert, Lori Walker, Mike to deep fry them, toss them in a spicy red 1990, Mr. Pouncey served in numerous ca- Walker, Brian Weale. sauce recipe and serve them with celery sticks pacities for the city of Germantown, Ten- f and blue cheese dressing. At 12:10 a.m. on nessee. From Chief Planner to the Director of Saturday, March 6, 1964, the chicken wing Economic and Community Development, Mr. HONORING FRANK AND TERESSA’S was invented in Buffalo, New York. Pouncey helped the Mayor and Board of Al- ANCHOR BAR ON THE 50TH ANNI- Though Dominic and his friends were skep- dermen, the government of Germantown, and VERSARY OF THE CHICKEN WING tical, the chicken wings became an instant hit, its residents enjoy this wonderful city. Addi- and the rest is history. Before long, word tionally, the Riverdale Nature Garden, Civic HON. BRIAN HIGGINS spread across the city, state, and the country. Club Plaza, GPAC, Code of Ordinances, OF NEW YORK Today, Anchor Bar serves up more than Urban Growth Boundary, and Smart Growth IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 70,000 pounds of chicken per month, and its have been touched by the work of Mr. bottled wing sauce retails in over 5,000 super- Pouncey. Thursday, March 6, 2014 markets worldwide. Consumers can even pur- This dedication to preservation also found Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to chase Anchor Bar’s famous wings online and itself in the non-governmental life of Mr. recognize and honor Frank & Teressa’s An- have them shipped anywhere in America. Pouncey. Serving as the President of the chor Bar and the 50th anniversary of their sig- Countless celebrities have graced the bar’s Memphis Belle Memorial Association, board nature dish, the chicken wing. The Anchor Bar Main Street location to experience the sensa- member of the Tennessee Preservation Trust, is an establishment that is deeply ingrained in tion for themselves. and the Germantown Museum, he spent nu- the fabric of Buffalo, New York; its story exhib- In 2003, Anchor Bar was presented with the merous years saving our Tennessee heritage its resilience and ambition that define the city prestigious James Beard Foundation award, for future generations. Mr. Pouncey has self- in which it stands as well as the people who given to restaurants ‘‘that have timeless ap- lessly left his mark on safeguarding the history live in it. This Thursday, March 6, is a date peal, beloved for their quality food that reflect of the United States of America. which signifies the 50th anniversary of the the history and character of their community.’’ On behalf of Tennessee’s 8th Congressional chicken wing and its legacy, which trans- In 2014, the Anchor Bar has franchised that District, I congratulate Mr. Pouncey on being formed the landscape of American cuisine, timeless appeal and is proudly serving their the 2014 Citizen of the Year. I wish him the and made Buffalo, New York synonymous with famed wings at locations in the Buffalo Inter- best of luck for all future endeavors.

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Page S1360 (PM–33) Page S1364 A motion was entered to close further debate on McHugh Nomination—Cloture: Senate began con- the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- sideration of the nomination of Carolyn B. McHugh, sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the of Utah, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition Tenth Circuit. Page S1359 of the nomination of Judith Ellen Levy, of Michigan, A motion was entered to close further debate on to be United States District Judge for the Eastern the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- District of Michigan. Page S1360 sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, and pursuant to the unanimous-consent Parker Nomination—Cloture: Senate began con- agreement of Thursday, March 6, 2014, a vote on sideration of the nomination of Linda Vivienne cloture will occur at approximately 5:30 p.m., on Parker, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. Monday, March 10, 2014. Page S1359 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Page S1360 viding that at 5:00 p.m., on Monday, March 10, A motion was entered to close further debate on 2014, Senate resume consideration of the nomination the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- and the time until 5:30 p.m. be equally divided and sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the controlled in the usual form prior to the cloture vote Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition on the nomination; that upon conclusion of the clo- of the nomination of Laurie J. Michelson, of Michi- ture vote, and notwithstanding cloture having been gan, to be United States District Judge for the East- invoked, if invoked, Senate vote on passage of S. ern District of Michigan. Page S1360 1917, to provide for additional enhancements of the Raskin Nomination—Agreement: A unanimous- sexual assault prevention and response activities of consent-time agreement was reached providing that the Armed Forces; and that if cloture is invoked on at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader the nomination, the time during the vote on passage with the concurrence of the Republican Leader, Sen- of S. 1917, count post-cloture on the nomination. ate begin consideration of the nomination of Sarah Page S1370 Bloom Raskin, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary Leitman Nomination—Cloture: Senate began con- of the Treasury; that there be 20 minutes for debate sideration of the nomination of Matthew Frederick equally divided in the usual form; that upon the use Leitman, of Michigan, to be United States District of yielding back of time, Senate vote, without inter- Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. vening action or debate, on confirmation of the nom- Page S1359 ination; and that no further motions be in order. A motion was entered to close further debate on Page S1369 the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the lowing nominations: Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition By 58 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. EX. 58), Rose of the nomination of Carolyn B. McHugh, of Utah, Eilene Gottemoeller, of Virginia, to be Under Sec- to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Cir- retary of State for Arms Control and International cuit. Page S1359 Security. Pages S1334–35, S1370 Levy Nomination—Cloture: Senate began consider- Suzanne Eleanor Spaulding, of Virginia, to be ation of the nomination of Judith Ellen Levy, of Under Secretary, Department of Homeland Security. Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Pages S1335, S1370 Eastern District of Michigan. Pages S1359–60 John Roth, of Michigan, to be Inspector General, A motion was entered to close further debate on Department of Homeland Security. Pages S1335, the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- S1370 sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Kathryn D. Sullivan, of Ohio, to be Under Sec- Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition retary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. of the nomination of Matthew Frederick Leitman, of Pages S1349–50, S1370

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:48 Oct 28, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\RECORD14\MAR 2014\D06MR4.REC D06MR4 ejoyner on DSK7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE March 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D237 Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, of Missouri, to be a DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST AND Member of the United States International Trade FUTURE YEARS DEFENSE PROGRAM Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2021. Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded a Pages S1349–50, S1370 hearing to examine United States Central Command R. Gil Kerlikowske, of the District of Columbia, and United States Africa Command in review of the to be Commissioner of Customs, Department of Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2015 Homeland Security. Pages S1349–50, S1370 and the Future Years Defense Program, after receiv- Michael A. Hammer, of the District of Columbia, ing testimony from General Lloyd J. Austin III, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Chile. Commander, United States Central Command, and Pages S1349–50, S1370 General David M. Rodriguez, USA, Commander, Messages from the House: Page S1364 United States Africa Command, both of the Depart- ment of Defense. Measures Referred: Page S1364 MAP–21 REAUTHORIZATION Measures Placed on the Calendar: Pages S1364, S1369 Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Measures Read the First Time: Pages S1364, Committee concluded a hearing to examine Moving S1369–70 Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) reauthorization, focusing on the Federal Enrolled Bills Presented: Page S1364 role and current challenges to public transportation, Petitions and Memorials: Page S1364 after receiving testimony from Michael P. Executive Reports of Committees: Page S1365 Melaniphy, American Public Transportation Associa- tion, Washington, D.C.; Barbara K. Cline, Commu- Additional Cosponsors: Pages S1366–67 nity Transportation Association of America, Spear- Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: fish, South Dakota; and Lawrence J. Hanley, Amal- Pages S1367–68 gamated Transit Union, Staten Island, New York. Additional Statements: Page S1363 BUSINESS MEETING Amendments Submitted: Page S1368 Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Page S1368 Committee announced the following subcommittee assignments: Authorities for Committees to Meet: Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Commu- Pages S1368–69 nity Development: Senators Menendez (Chair), Reed, Privileges of the Floor: Page S1369 Schumer, Brown, Merkley, Manchin, Warren, Record Votes: Three record votes were taken today. Heitkamp, Moran, Corker, Toomey, Kirk, Coburn, (Total—60) Pages S1335, S1349 Heller, and Shelby. Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:33 a.m. and Protection: Senators Brown (Chair), Reed, Schumer, adjourned at 6:14 p.m., until 4 p.m. on Monday, Menendez, Tester, Merkley, Hagan, Warren, March 10, 2014. (For Senate’s program, see the re- Toomey, Shelby, Vitter, Johanns, Moran, Heller, and marks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on Corker. page S1370.) Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment: Senators Warner (Chair), Reed, Schumer, Menendez, Committee Meetings Tester, Hagan, Warren, Heitkamp, Johanns, Corker, Shelby, Vitter, Toomey, Kirk, and Coburn. (Committees not listed did not meet) Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance: Senators Manchin (Chair), Brown, NOMINATIONS Warner, Kirk, and Moran. Subcommittee on Economic Policy: Senators Merkley Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Com- (Chair), Tester, Warner, Hagan, Manchin, mittee concluded a hearing to examine the nomina- Heitkamp, Heller, Coburn, Vitter, Johanns, and tions of Timothy G. Massad, of Connecticut, to be Crapo. Chairman, who was introduced by Senator Senators Johnson (SD) and Crapo are ex officio mem- Blumenthal, Sharon Y. Bowen, of New York, and J. bers of each subcommittee. Christopher Giancarlo, of New Jersey, all to be a Commissioner, all of the Commodity Futures Trad- RAIL SAFETY ing Commission, after the nominees testified and an- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- swered questions in their own behalf. committee on Surface Transportation and Merchant

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:48 Oct 28, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\RECORD14\MAR 2014\D06MR4.REC D06MR4 ejoyner on DSK7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE D238 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST March 6, 2014 Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security concluded Democracies, and Matthew Levitt, The Washington a hearing to examine enhancing our rail safety, fo- Institute for Near East Policy, both of Washington, cusing on current challenges for passenger and D.C. freight rail, after receiving testimony from Joseph C. Szabo, Administrator, Federal Railroad Administra- NOMINATIONS tion, and Cynthia Quarterman, Administrator, Pipe- Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded line and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, a hearing to examine the nominations of Deborah L. both of the Department of Transportation; Chris- Birx, of Maryland, to be Ambassador at Large and topher A. Hart, Vice Chairman, National Transpor- Coordinator of United States Government Activities tation Safety Board; Geoffrey C. Blackwell, Chief, to Combat HIV/AIDS Globally, who was introduced Office of Native Affairs and Policy, Consumer and by Senator Cardin, Suzan G. LeVine, of Washington, Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communica- to be Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation, and to tions Commission; and Prentiss Searles, American serve concurrently and without additional compensa- Petroleum Institute, and Edward R. Hamberger, As- tion as Ambassador to the Principality of Liech- sociation of American Railroads, both of Wash- tenstein, who was introduced by Senators Cantwell ington, D.C. and Murray, Maureen Elizabeth Cormack, of Vir- ginia, to be Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, PREVENTING POTENTIAL CHEMICAL and Peter A. Selfridge, of Minnesota, to be Chief of THREATS AND IMPROVING SAFETY Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambassador during Committee on Environment and Public Works: Com- his tenure of service, all of the Department of State, mittee concluded a hearing to examine preventing after the nominees testified and answered questions potential chemical threats and improving safety, fo- in their own behalf. cusing on oversight of the President’s executive order on improving chemical facility safety and security, CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE including S. 1961, to protect surface water from INFORMATION contamination by chemical storage facilities, after re- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ceiving testimony from Mathy Stanislaus, Assistant fairs: Subcommittee on Financial and Contracting Administrator, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Oversight concluded an oversight hearing to examine Response, Environmental Protection Agency; Rafael contractor performance information, after receiving Moure-Eraso, Chairperson, Chemical Safety Board; testimony from Captain Brian T. Drapp, Supply Michael P. Wilson, California Department of Indus- Corps, U.S. Navy, Commanding Officer, Naval Sea trial Relations, Oakland; James Frederick, United Logistics Center, Department of Defense; and Kevin Steelworkers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Evan P. Youel Page, Assistant Commissioner, Integrated Hansen, Downstream Strategies, Morgantown, West Award Environment, Federal Acquisition Service, Virginia; Billy Pirkle, Crop Production Services, General Services Administration. Loveland, Colorado, on behalf of The Fertilizer Insti- BUSINESS MEETING tute; and Scott Berger, American Institute of Chem- ical Engineers Center for Chemical Process Safety, Committee on the Judiciary: Committee ordered favor- New York, New York. ably reported the following business items: S. 1675, to reduce recidivism and increase public SYRIA, MIDDLE EAST, AND UKRAINE safety, with an amendment in the nature of a sub- Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded stitute; and a hearing to examine Syria spillover, focusing on the The nominations of Robin S. Rosenbaum, of Flor- growing threat of terrorism and sectarianism in the ida, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Elev- Middle East, and Ukraine update, after receiving tes- enth Circuit, Bruce Howe Hendricks, to be United timony from William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary of States District Judge for the District of South Caro- State; Derek Chollet, Assistant Secretary of Defense lina, Mark G. Mastroianni, to be United States Dis- for International Security Affairs; Matthew G. Olsen, trict Judge for the District of Massachusetts, and Director, National Counterterrorism Center; and Leslie Ragon Caldwell, of New York, to be an As- Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, Foundation for Defense of sistant Attorney General, Department of Justice.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 4 p.m., Monday, March 10 2 p.m., Monday, March 10

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: After the transaction of any Program for Monday: The House will meet in pro morning business (not to extend beyond 5 p.m.), Senate forma session at 2 p.m. will resume consideration of the nomination of Carolyn B. McHugh, of Utah, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination at 5:30 p.m. Also, Senate will resume consideration of S. 1917, Vic- tims Protection Act, with a vote on passage of the bill following the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Carolyn B. McHugh.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Esty, Elizabeth H., Conn., E323 Kline, John, Minn., E324 Fincher, Stephen Lee, Tenn., E334 Latham, Tom, Iowa, E319 Beniskey, Dan, Mich., E320 Gosar, Paul A., Ariz., E321 Matsui, Doris O., Calif., E329 Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga., E326, E329, E331, E333 Graves, Sam, Mo., E319, E320 Michaud, Michael H., Me., E323 Blackburn, Marsha, Tenn., E321 Green, Al, Tex., E329 Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E329 Burgess, Michael C., Tex., E334 Griffith, H. Morgan, Va., E328 Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E322, E324, E325, E326, E327, Calvert, Ken, Calif., E322 Grimm, Michael G., N.Y., E321 E328, E329, E330, E331, E332 Capuano, Michael E., Mass., E320 Hahn, Janice, Calif., E330 Peters, Gary C., Mich., E322 Cleaver, Emanuel, Mo., E326, E328 Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E334 Price, David E., N.C., E327, E332 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E328 Holt, Rush, N.J., E319 Connolly, Gerald E., Va., E322 Honda, Michael M., Calif., E323 Reed, Tom, N.Y., E327 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E331 Huffman, Jared, Calif., E319 Roskam, Peter J., Ill., E320 Crawford, Eric A. ‘‘Rick’’, Ark., E320 Hurt, Robert, Va., E324 Sewell, Terri A., Ala., E324, E326, E333 Davis, Rodney, Ill., E325 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E331 Smith, Adam, Wash., E324 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E325 Keating, William R., Mass., E332, E333 Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E319 Denham, Jeff, Calif., E327, E330, E332 King, Steve, Iowa, E328, E332 Veasey, Marc A., Tex., E324 Duffy, Sean P., Wisc., E325, E331 Kirkpatrick, Ann, Ariz., E325 Webster, Daniel, Fla., E321

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