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Vol. 159 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 No. 48 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was ator from the State of Hawaii, to perform nearly 80 rounds from an automatic called to order by the Honorable BRIAN the duties of the Chair. weapon, spraying bullets over the park- SCHATZ, a Senator from the State of PATRICK J. LEAHY, ing lot and into an IHOP restaurant Hawaii. President pro tempore. that was packed with customers for Mr. SCHATZ thereupon assumed the breakfast. He killed four people in- PRAYER chair as Acting President pro tempore. stantly, wounded seven others, and The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- f then he took his own life after that. That took 85 seconds. In those 85 sec- fered the following prayer: RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY onds, 5 lives ended, and countless more Let us pray. LEADER O Holy God, friend unseen, we lean were altered forever. on Your everlasting arm. Help our Sen- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Three Nevada Army National ators throughout life’s changing sea- pore. The majority leader is recog- Guardsmen were on their way to work sons. When they are discouraged, fill nized. that morning: 31-year-old SFC Miranda them with Your faith. When they are f McElhiney, 38-year-old SFC Christian Riege, and 35-year-old MAJ Heath oppressed, empower them to persevere SCHEDULE with Your might, for You are our Kelly. Florence Donovan-Gunderson, strength, our rock, our all. Remind Mr. REID. Mr. President, following who was eating breakfast with her hus- them that any effort You require of leader remarks the Senate will resume band, was also killed—murdered. them will ultimately have a positive consideration of the gun legislation. In 85 seconds, Carson City joined the effect. Give them the spirit of wisdom The time until 11 a.m. will be equally likes of Tucson, AZ, Fort Hood, TX, so that they will know You better. divided and controlled between the two Blacksburg, VA, Columbine, CO, and Lord, guide them so that they will find leaders or their designees. At 11 o’clock scores of other cities and towns in a way to unite in producing creative there will be a cloture vote on a mo- America rocked by mass shootings in legislation. tion to proceed to S. 649, which is the recent decades. And as were those We pray in Your gracious Name. gun safety legislation. other cities and towns, Carson City was Amen. If cloture is invoked, I hope we can left asking, Why? Maybe we will never reach an agreement to begin debate on know. f the bill today. We have people waiting The gunman had been diagnosed ear- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE in the wings to offer amendments. The lier with schizophrenia. He had been in- first amendment that will be offered is voluntarily committed by law enforce- The Honorable BRIAN SCHATZ led the one that has been being negotiated for ment officials to a mental institution. Pledge of Allegiance as follows: quite some time between Senator He recently confided to a priest that I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the MANCHIN and Senator TOOMEY and Sen- voices he heard in his head told him to United States of America and to the Repub- ator KIRK. I have had calls from my Re- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, continue to do bad things. A lot is not indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. publican colleagues indicating they clear. have some amendments they want to What is clear is how the shooter ob- f offer. So let’s get on the bill. Let’s not tained two assault rifles, two hand- APPOINTMENT OF ACTING waste 30 hours. I hope that can happen guns, and almost 600 rounds of ammu- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE so we can start legislating today. nition he took to the IHOP that day. I don’t know—no one really knows— The PRESIDING OFFICER. The f what happened. It is not clear what clerk will please read a communication GUN SAFETY happened. Where did he get those weap- to the Senate from the President pro Mr. REID. Mr. President, life can ons—two assault rifles, two handguns, tempore (Mr. LEAHY). change in a moment. In Carson City, and about 600 rounds of ammunition The assistant legislative clerk read NV, a little over a year ago—actually, that he took with him to the parking the following letter: time goes quickly; it was in September lot to start shooting people? U.S. SENATE: of 2011, September 6—shortly before 9 Even though all of that is not clear PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, o’clock in the morning, a deeply dis- in terms of how he obtained those as- Washington, DC, April 11, 2013. To the Senate: turbed man with an automatic weapon sault weapons, this much is clear: We Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, stepped out of his car outside of a Car- have a responsibility to do everything of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby son City, NV, restaurant. In the few in our power to keep guns out of the appoint the Honorable BRIAN SCHATZ, a Sen- brief seconds that followed, he fired hands of those who suffer from mental

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We have a responsibility also to of those killed—deserve some atten- The people I am describing are not keep the guns out of the hands of tion. There were seven people who were criminals—they are neighbors, friends, criminals—convicted felons. hurt as a result of these bullets as well and family—and the scenarios I am de- The measure before the Senate today as those killed. That was a terrible day scribing are not fanciful. They happen would institute universal background in Carson City. Each one of them de- countless times in our country. But the checks that would prevent people with serves a thoughtful debate, and they Schumer bill would outlaw these trans- severe mental illness from buying fire- deserve votes. fers and it would make people such as arms—those with severe mental illness; f these criminals. I want to make sure we stress that— But there are other problems with and criminals. This legislation would RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY the legislation from the Senator from also crack down on anyone who buys a LEADER New York. Under his legislation, it is a gun to funnel it to criminals and it The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- crime for someone who lawfully pos- would give schools the resources to im- pore. The Republican leader is recog- sesses a firearm not to report a lost or prove security to keep children safe. nized. stolen firearm to both the ‘‘appropriate This bill won’t stop every madman f local authorities,’’ whoever they are, determined to take innocent lives. I and the Attorney General within 24 GUN SAFETY know that. We all know that. Nor is hours. People should report firearms this bill the only suggestion to prevent Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, that are lost or stolen, but are we real- gun violence. In the coming days we today the Senate will vote on whether ly going to make their failure to do so will debate other proposals to make to invoke cloture on proceeding to S. within 24 hours a Federal crime that is Americans safer. 649. I will vote against invoking cloture punishable by up to 5 years in prison? An assault weapons ban will be de- and I wish to explain why. What if the person thinks the firearm bated and voted on. Improvements to I believe the government should is misplaced, not lost or stolen, but the our mental health system will be de- focus on keeping firearms out of the person is actually wrong about that? bated and voted on. A ban on high-ca- hands of criminals and those with men- And what if the person comes to the re- pacity clips such as those used to kill tal issues that could cause them to be alization after 2 days instead of 1, and four people in Carson City at the IHOP, a threat to our society. The govern- if they report the lost or stolen firearm and how the man in Columbine, CO, ment should not punish or harass law- to their sheriff—assuming he is one of was able to get a magazine with 100 abiding citizens in the exercise of their the undefined ‘‘appropriate local au- bullets in it—that is the only reason second amendment rights. Unfortu- thorities’’—why is it a crime if they the people in Colorado weren’t mas- nately, S. 649 has the focus entirely don’t report it to the Attorney Gen- sacred even more. The gun jammed. backwards. eral? There are powerful feelings about For example, the background check Why would the provision target only each of the proposals I have mentioned, portion of S. 649 is Senator SCHUMER’s those who ‘‘lawfully possess’’ firearms, both strong support and strong opposi- bill that the Judiciary Committee re- rather than criminals who do not law- tion. But whichever side one is on, we ported out on a party-line basis. The fully possess them? ought to be able to agree to exchange aim of that bill, from its plain terms, I could go on and on and list other thoughtful debate about these meas- could not be more clear. Section 121, problems with S. 649, but I think I have ures. Let’s engage in it. We ought to be the purpose section, provides that the made my point. This bill is a clear able to agree to a careful examination aim of the bill is to require Americans overreach that will predominantly pun- of the culture of violence that is grow- to undergo background checks for ‘‘all ish and harass our neighbors, our ing in this Nation. sales and transfers of firearms.’’ If they friends, and our families. To protect I am pleased a number of reasonable don’t, it is a Federal crime. Again, the the rights of the law-abiding citizens of Republicans have joined Democrats in requirement applies to all sales, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky and welcoming this debate saying they are even transfers, of all firearms. And other States, I will oppose invoking not going to debate cloture. I hope we with very few exceptions, that is ex- cloture on S. 649. have enough to have cloture invoked. I actly what S. 649 does. The next sec- I yield the floor. feel fairly confident that, in fact, is the tion of the bill makes plain why that f case. overly broad language is so problem- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME As I have indicated for the last many atic. weeks, we are going to have an open That section, section 122, provides The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- amendment process, as much as pos- that it is ‘‘unlawful’’ for any private pore. Under the previous order, the sible, on this bill. As always, the proc- party to ‘‘transfer a firearm to any leadership time is reserved. ess will depend on the goodwill of all other person’’ without first turning f Senators. Somebody could come and do over that firearm to a commercial fire- SAFE COMMUNITIES, SAFE all kinds of things to stop us from arms dealer and having that dealer per- SCHOOLS ACT OF 2013—MOTION doing anything on the bill. I hope that form a background check. There are a TO PROCEED is not the case. few limited exceptions such as for gifts Once we are on the underlying bill, between immediate family members The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the first amendment, as I have indi- and inheriting a firearm. But that is it. pore. Under the previous order, the cated, will be on a substitute com- In fact, the bill makes clear that trans- Senate will resume consideration of promise background check proposal of- fer means not just sale but a ‘‘gift, the motion to proceed to S. 649, which fered by Senators MANCHIN, TOOMEY, loan’’ or any ‘‘other disposition’’ of the clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read KIRK, and SCHUMER. I thank the Sen- that firearm. ators for their diligent work on this So under the Schumer legislation, as follows: issue. They have been working a long the following offenses would now be Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 32, S. Federal crimes absent surrendering the 649, a bill to ensure that all individuals who time. should be prohibited from buying a firearm I am hopeful we will be able to debate firearms and conducting a background are listed in the national instant criminal and vote on a reasonable number of check. Federal offenses: An uncle giv- background check system and require a amendments offered by Senators who ing his nephew a hunting rifle for background check for every firearm sale, and feel passionately about reducing gun Christmas; a niece giving her aunt a for other purposes.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:57 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11AP6.001 S11APPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE April 11, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2573 The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ilies and victims—as the world watch- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- pore. Under the previous order, the es—with Benjamin Andrew Wheeler, pore. The Senator from Connecticut. time until 11 a.m. will be equally di- age 6. His father David is here today, Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, I am vided and controlled between the two and Benjamin is here in spirit as we de- honored to be on the floor this morning leaders or their designees, with Sen- cide in the Senate whether we will to begin today’s debate on this historic ators permitted to speak for up to 10 move forward toward progress. gun violence measure with my col- minutes each. Ana Grace Marquez-Greene, also age league Senator BLUMENTHAL. I join The Senator from Connecticut. 6. Her mother Nelba is here today. Ana with him in my awe of the Newtown Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, is with us in spirit. families who are here this week. People we are on the verge of a historic vote Dylan Hockley, age 6, whose mother have watched them on the news as they that will determine whether we make Nicole is here, is also here in spirit. have gone from office to office and told America safer and assure that we do Daniel Barden, age 7. His mother the story of their loved ones. Nobody everything possible as Senators and Jackie and his father Mark are here. can paint a picture better as to why we citizens to ensure there are no more Jesse Lewis, age 6. His father Neil need to act next week than the families Newtowns. Heslin is here. of those people who lost their lives in On the evening of December 14, when Mary Sherlach, one of the six edu- Newtown. we left the firehouse at Sandy Hook, cators killed at Sandy Hook Elemen- There are so many stories they can there was a vigil at a church in New- tary, whose husband Bill is here—Jesse tell better than anyone else. They can town, St. Rose of Lima, presided over and Mary are here with us too. tell the story of their lost first graders, by Father Bob, who is Monsignor Rob- We know compromise and action are but they can also tell the story of the ert Weiss. It was a very moving and possible because two of our colleagues five little boys and girls who escaped powerful experience. The church was have forged a bipartisan compromise that morning, who escaped when the filled. People stood at the windows to that will enable us to come closer. It is shooter went to reload and there was a hear what was going on. imperfect. It is less than what I would brief period of time where some kids The Governor spoke and so did I. I have preferred in achieving universal could run out of one of those first- said that evening: The world is watch- background checks. It is a starting grade classrooms. ing Newtown. And, in fact, the world point. It is a step in the right direc- Better than anyone else, these fami- was watching Newtown, as we knew tion, and it will help us achieve a larg- lies can posit as to whether their little from the horror of that afternoon, er bipartisan compromise because boys and girls would still be alive if the when many of us arrived at the church, background checks are only one part of shooter walked in with 10-round clips and first at the firehouse, to see fami- a comprehensive strategy that must in- rather than 30-rounds clips, if he had to lies emerging and learning for the first clude a ban on illegal trafficking, exchange magazines 15 times rather time that their children, their babies, strengthening school safety, as well as than 5 or 6 times. Nobody can tell that would not be coming home that mental health initiatives and a ban on story better than these families. What I have tried to do over the evening. It was an experience that will assault weapons and high-capacity course of the last couple days is to help stay with me forever. The sights and magazines. I will be privileged to these families tell the story of their sounds of that afternoon, filled with spearhead that effort on high-capacity loved ones but to also paint a broader grief and pain, will never leave me. magazines—hopefully next week—after picture to talk about the 30 lives every The world was watching Newtown today’s vote, along with colleagues day that are ended by gun violence. I that day and that evening and has such as DIANNE FEINSTEIN, FRANK LAU- think we need to talk about the vic- watched Newtown and Connecticut in TENBERG, and my colleague, CHRIS tims and allow for the voices of those the days and months since, and I have MURPHY. victims to be part of the debate, be- Today, let us decide, as the world been privileged to spend many hours cause while the tragedy in Newtown watches, there will be no more New- and days and weeks and these past has gotten the headlines and the high- towns. That is what the families want. months with the families. lights and is certainly the reason we The world has watched the families, That is what America wants. Let us re- are standing here today, more people and it has seen in them and in New- solve that we will make democracy than were killed in Newtown die every town—a great community, a quin- work as we go beyond this first step day in this country from gun vio- tessential New England town—strength and decide to proceed on a bill that lence—on the streets of Washington and courage that was as unimaginable also is imperfect but provides a start- and Hartford and Bridgeport and Balti- as the horror of that day, strength and ing point, provides a way forward, so more—all across the country. courage that represents what is good we can make our communities safer. These victims need to be our impera- about America and what is strong and The families of Newtown have per- tive, whether they be the 6- and 7-year- courageous about our Nation. formed an extraordinary service for our old kids and the teachers in Newtown The world has watched Newtown and Nation. Not only has the world or the 25-year-olds and 17-year-olds the families of Newtown and it has watched and been inspired by their who are dying every single day across watched Connecticut. Now the world is strength and courage, but they have our country. It has to end. The answer watching the Senate. It is watching the turned the tide. They have visited with cannot be, as it has been for 20 years, Senate to see whether democracy our colleagues and they have impacted that we are going to do nothing. So I works. It sounds simple, but it is true. this process more profoundly and more wish to take a few minutes to continue Will democracy work to reflect the ma- directly than any other single group. telling these stories this morning. jority of the United States of America, They have shown we can break the I wish to begin with Dylan Hockley. the majority of our people who say we stranglehold of special interests and Dylan’s mother has probably been one need to do something about the guns. the NRA, that speaking truth to power of the most articulate spokesmen for That is what the families said to me still works. To them we owe a special this cause. His parents Nicole and Ian that day and in days since and what thanks. To them, as a nation, we owe a have been amazing in their ability to people in Connecticut and across the debt of gratitude for the lives that will grieve and also to come down to Wash- country have said to their Senators: be saved, for the futures that will be ington and argue their cause. We must do something about gun vio- given. Even if their children and their Dylan loved video games. He loved lence. loved ones will not enjoy that future, jumping on trampolines. He loved I remember talking to one of the they have given futures to countless watching movies. He was autistic, but families that evening and saying: When Americans who will be saved from the he was doing so much better. He was so you are ready, we ought to talk about scourge of gun violence. proud of the fact that he had learned what we can do in Congress to stop gun To them I say thank you. They are in how to read, and he was taking out violence. She said to me: I am ready this building, and their children, their books every day from the library to now. loved ones, are with us in spirit as we bring home. His parents chose Sandy The Senate must be ready now to take this historic step. Hook Elementary School because of its act. It must keep faith with those fam- I yield the floor. great autism program.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:57 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11AP6.003 S11APPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2574 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 11, 2013 I spoke yesterday about his para- safety. I would ask the Senator if he tive attitude toward dealing with men- professional, his special education aid, could address this promise that came tal illness. who was so wonderful to assist him in out of Newtown, CT, after the terrible I might say I have read—I believe it doing better every single day. Because tragedy on December 14. is accurate—more than half the people of his autism, he was a child who loved Mr. MURPHY. I thank the Senator in America suffer from some form of routine and repetition, and there were for his career fighting on behalf of leg- depression. It is very common in most a few movies he would watch over and islation that will address gun violence. families. It is treatable. Most mental over and over again—‘‘Up,’’ ‘‘WALL- The summation of all of that work illnesses are treatable. Most victims of E,’’ ‘‘The Gruffalo’’—and he would find hopefully will be with us this week and mental health illness are people who those portions of the movies he loved next week. are peaceful, God-fearing, loving people so much. He would sit in front of the I thank the Senator for his question who need understanding and help. They TV with his headphones on rewinding about the Sandy Hook promise. The are no threat to anyone. More often, those portions over and over and over Sandy Hook promise, which has been they are the victims of violence rather again, and every single time he signed by tens of thousands of people than the perpetrators of violence. watched those movies, he would laugh all across the country, came out of this One person in the community of New- over and over and over again. tragedy because there was a recogni- town who stepped up and clearly was His parents have created an organiza- tion, as you said, that this was not a unstable and used those firearms on tion called Dylan’s Wings of Change. It sprint, that this was a marathon, that December 14 to kill innocent people is a memorial fund to benefit children the promise we needed to make to each has caused us to step back and take a with autism. It is just one of a mul- other in the wake of this horrific trag- look at the issue of mental illness as it titude of efforts that have flowed forth edy was not just that we were going to relates to guns and firearms. I think from this tragedy. Dylan’s life was do everything within our power, our in- what we are trying to do in this legis- ended, but this fund is going to help dividual powers to try to reduce the in- lation is to say: If your mental illness make sure other kids like him have the cidence of gun violence—and as Sen- has reached such an extreme, if you are chance to lead great, normal lives, ator DURBIN points out, we have more so unstable or threatening that you even though they deal with complex power, the 100 of us, than almost any- need to be watched in terms of pur- problems such as autism. one else, and shame on us if we do not chasing firearms, let’s make sure the Mr. DURBIN. Would the Senator use it. But the Sandy Hook promise is records are there. from Connecticut yield for a question? that there are so many other things But I hope—I know the Senator Mr. MURPHY. I would be happy to that you can do: that you can make agrees with this—I hope we will not yield. smaller commitments in your commu- allow this discussion to take us away Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I wish to nities to build bigger and better sys- from the beginning part: that treating commend the Senator from Con- tems of mental health; that you can mental illness and helping people is the necticut, Mr. MURPHY, as well as Sen- try to forge atmospheres in schools right thing to do, not shunning them, ator BLUMENTHAL. In the last 2 days that are more inviting, that are more not pushing them aside from the rest of they have come to the floor many positive; that you can, frankly, just be the mainstream, but understanding times leading the floor debate and dis- nicer to your neighbors, you can be that treatment of mental illness makes cussion on the pending legislation we more thoughtful in your everyday us a better people, gives them a better will vote on soon relative to guns and interactions, knowing there could be chance at life. It is that small, small gun safety. It is appropriate that they some tragedy around the corner that minority of those suffering from these are here because, being the Senators takes your neighbor away from you; afflictions who need to be monitored in representing Newtown, CT, they have make sure you say everything you terms of the use and purchase of fire- personal attachment to the families want to say to that person. arms. who have weathered this tragedy. So this promise—a promise to do ev- Mr. MURPHY. I thank the Senator This morning I met with those fami- erything within our power to try to for that comment. As he knows, there lies in my office. Tears were shed, as make sure this never happens again, is absolutely nothing inherent in men- you might expect. These families have but to bring a new level of positivity to tal illness that creates a connection to lost little children like Dylan and so our world in the wake of this awful vio- violence. As the Senator said very cor- many others. It is a loss they will feel lence, is one of the most important rectly, people with mental illness are for a lifetime, but in their grief, they things that come from it. much more likely to be the victims of have come forward and shown extraor- We are so grateful that these families violence than to perpetrate a crime. dinary courage to walk through the are here not just challenging us to pass The great irony coming out of this de- corridors of power in Washington to specific pieces of legislation but also to bate could be that if we make the awful bring a simple message: that they do make our lives change in the wake of mistake of equating violence with not want this to happen to any other this situation. mental illness, than we will frankly parent. Mr. DURBIN. I would like to ask if make it harder for people to go out and I thank Senator MURPHY and Senator the Senator would yield for a further seek treatment, not easier. BLUMENTHAL for reminding us that we question through the Chair. Adam Lanza was a deeply disturbed have the power, we have been given the One of the issues the Senator just individual. His mother made awful mis- power by the people we represent to raised is one I would like to have him takes, but she was certainly trying to make this a safer nation for families, expound on; that is, the issue of mental figure out a way to get him help. The for children, for schools, and for com- illness and mental health. I think this fact is that there are far too many fam- munities across the board. Soon we is something in my lifetime on which ilies out there who do not have places will have a vote. We are hoping—I we have seen dramatic progress made, to turn for treatment. That is the right think that is a positive hope—that not just in the treatment of mental ill- thing to do independent of this debate enough on the other side of the aisle ness but in our attitude toward mental today. We should absolutely be talking will step forward to defy the filibuster illness. about the comprehensive commitment that has been threatened and bring this There was a time in the history of to ending gun violence, but the reality matter to the floor for a vote. this country and this world when men- is that today there are way too many I know Senator MURPHY and Senator tal illness was viewed not as an illness families who hit brick walls in trying BLUMENTHAL have come to the floor for but a curse. The people who were af- to find mental health treatment for the last day and a half and more to flicted by it were often shunned and in- children. dramatize that issue. What I found in- stitutionalized and treated very badly If we were to go through this debate teresting, and I would like to ask the because it was considered to be some- and somehow stereotype people with Senator from Connecticut to comment thing incurable and they had somehow mental illness as prone to violence, on it, is the promise of this commu- been cursed. That was their plight on then it would, frankly, create more nity. They gave me a list of things and Earth. Thank goodness that has barriers. There is a proposal out there said: This goes beyond guns and gun changed and we now have a more posi- from one of the gun lobby groups to

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It is an means start with the massacres, the boy who loved sports in high school. absolutely ludicrous idea, especially tragedies that have stricken us, but She wasn’t a top-level athlete, but that when this very same group opposes also go beyond that and find a way to didn’t stop her. keeping a registry of everyone with make the streets safer for Hadiya Pen- One of the most amazing stories I guns in this country. dleton, a high school girl who came up have heard about Dawn was that when I take the Senator’s concerns to from Chicago for the inauguration, she was in school at Naugatuck High heart. could not have had a happier day, and School, she wanted to run with the This was a very serious incident in then 10 days later was gunned down in boys track team. She wanted to run Newtown, but it should not cause us to a park next to her school in the city. sprints. She wasn’t allowed to do that. take steps backward in terms of the So we want to make this a com- She protested to the coach, the admin- support we give families who are look- prehensive and a balanced, common- istration, and they still said she ing for help for their loved ones. sense approach to gun safety. I thank couldn’t run sprints with the boys Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, the last the Senator from Connecticut for that. track team. She took her case to the point I would like to make is that in- Mr. MURPHY. I thank the majority school board—as a high school stu- cluded in the bill that came before us is whip. Just to add to his last comment, dent—and won her case. When she not only an opportunity to change my constituents are amazed that we do came back to her high school, she some of the circumstances that might not have a Federal law banning gun didn’t just run sprints with the boys, have saved lives in Newtown but also trafficking today. They are amazed but she recruited other girls to run to address some underlying issues of that if you go into a store and buy guns sprints with her. She was a born leader. gun violence that is not resulting in a legally and then walk outside that Perhaps we may take some solace in mass killing but the killing on a day- store and sell them to people who are the fact that so many of these other to-day basis of innocent people. prohibited, that you have not com- kids here—Dylan, Chase, Benjamin, A measure I have joined Senator mitted a Federal crime. There is an as- Jesse, and Ana—were leaders too. They LEAHY, Senator KIRK, and Senator COL- sumption that the Federal Government were going to do amazing things with LINS in introducing relates to straw would disallow that. We have not. But their lives. At least we were able to purchases. These are purchases by hopefully at the end of this debate we know with Dawn what her true poten- some individual who does not have a will. I thank Senator DURBIN for all of tial was. We saw that potential in the problem in their background that his fantastic work on that issue. wonderful school she built. would disqualify them from buying a Let me tell a few more stories. I want I just spoke about Dylan. Dylan’s gun. They buy a gun and then turn it to get to Senator DURBIN’s point and parents came from England all the way over to someone who has a problem. tell some stories about the victims of to Sandy Hook, CT, for this school be- This straw purchase or third-party pur- urban gun violence as well, but let me cause of the programs Dawn built chase happens way too often. In the city of Chicago, where we are tell one more story from Newtown. there. If they ever had any doubt as to This is the story of our heroic prin- making progress toward reducing gun whether they had chosen the right cipal. Dawn Hochsprung was the prin- violence and murder, in a recent survey leader, they were confident of this cipal at Sandy Hook Elementary of the crime guns confiscated in the when she ran to the gunman to try to School. People have heard a lot about last 10 years, 9 percent of them in the stop the carnage from becoming worse. city of Chicago came from the State of her because she was perhaps the first Let me speak about one more little Mississippi. The State of Mississippi is to die that day. When the bullets start- girl, age 6, Madeleine Hsu. Madeleine not contiguous to Illinois. It is a long ed flying, when she heard the gunman was, again, one of the youngest victims way away. But clearly someone had enter through the front door, she ran that day. She was a shy and relatively started an industry of buying guns eas- straight to him. Some of the investiga- quiet 6-year-old, but there were certain ily in Mississippi and moving them up tors have posited, given the way the things that would make her light up. A the interstate system all the way to crime scene shook out, that she may lot of these kids loved animals. Mad- Chicago and selling them to the gang have even lunged for the gunman to try eleine loved dogs. She lit up around bangers and the thugs and criminal ele- to stop him before he turned the corner dogs. They were her passion. She was ments in this city. to the first grade classrooms. She was an avid reader, and she loved running Another 20 percent of the guns came unsuccessful. She was killed—perhaps and dancing. More than anything else, from one gun shop outside the city of the first that day. she loved to wear bright, flowery Chicago, in the suburbs. We know ex- The irony surrounding this day is dresses which matched her personality. actly where it is—it is in Riverdale, IL. multifold, but part of it involves the She shared a bed with two of her sis- That has become the venue of choice fact that one of her most recent proud- ters. They had their own rooms, but for girlfriends to go buy a gun for their est accomplishments as principal of they loved each other so much, they boyfriends, who are going to use them that school was the establishment and chose to sleep together at night. They to kill somebody. Well, the provision in integration of a brandnew security sys- miss her dearly. the law we are going to try to bring to tem, one that made sure every visitor As Senator DURBIN pointed out, 20 the floor in the base bill says that this who entered that school after 9:30 had kids and 6 adults were killed in New- will now be a stiff Federal crime—a to buzz in, had to talk to the security town that day; 2 others, Adam and hard-time Federal crime—to buy a gun people, the front desk people, before Nancy Lanza—28 total. This is less that you knew or should have known they entered the school. That does not than the average number of people who was going to be used in the commission work too well when the person trying are killed by gun violence across this of a crime. So although it does not di- to gain entry does not need to press the country every day. We deserve to talk rectly affect the circumstances of the buzzer but instead can take an AR–15, about them as well. tragedy in Newtown, it really does hold which sprays six bullets a second, and Before I leave the floor today, I out promise to reduce some of the just knock out all of the windows. would like to talk about a couple of the other deaths. She was a passionate educator. She most recent victims of gun violence. Yesterday the Senator gave us a dove into her work at Sandy Hook. She One can’t even really read this poster chart that showed how many have died was one of those folks who did not sit Senator DURBIN referred to because from gun violence since December 14. in their office. She was out amongst each one of these little dots is an indi- It was a big chart with a lot of faces on the hallways at all times trying to vidual figure representing people who it of people who had died. I thank the make that place a much more positive have been killed in this country since Senator for what he has done in terms environment. December 14. The 28 people from New- of what has affected Newtown, but I She grew up in Connecticut. She town aren’t even on this chart. We are also thank him for supporting this un- lived in Woodbury, CT, with her hus- speaking about 3,800 people who have derlying legislation. band and her two daughters and three died as a result of gun violence. I think this chart is now being shown stepdaughters. She grew up loving the Some of these people died because here. I hope we keep in mind that gun outdoors. Her friends recalled that they were possibly doing something

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What if someone at a gun in the Judiciary Committee, and the this was a kid who never, ever was in show trades but does not sell a gun? Deputy Director of the National Insti- trouble. He was walking to visit his And it applies beyond gun shows. If a tute of Justice has written, that uni- girlfriend, and he was gunned down on private person advertises a gun, then versal background checks can be en- the streets of Hillcrest Heights, MD, in the transfer would have to go through forced only if gun registration is man- an apparent robbery. a licensed dealer, at a price. So if dated. Marckel Worman Ross, who was 18 someone takes out an ad to sell their Now it has been said on the floor re- years old, on September 11, 2012, was gun in the local Farm Bureau news- cently that background check legisla- walking to school. He was a member of letter or in their church bulletin, they tion cannot lead to gun registries be- the track team, ROTC, and was think- would have to find a licensed gun deal- cause Federal law prohibits that. But ing about a career in the military. He er to conduct a background check be- current Federal law can be changed. was found in his school uniform still fore sale could go through. And the language currently before us holding his backpack. It was a random That is quite a limitation on private requires recordkeeping, a step toward act of violence on the way to school. sales and ownership of guns. And it registration. Although the sponsor of Moses Walker was older—40 years takes time in many places in this coun- that language said that the bill ex- old. He was a police officer. He had just try to find that gun dealer to conduct pressly provided that no registry could finished his shift in August of 2012. He that background check. The summary be created, the bill contains no such was four blocks from his police station, is not specific: which private sales language at present. The sponsor was and he was gunned down—1 year away would be exempt from the bill’s back- misinformed about his own bill. He ad- from retirement. He was very active in ground check requirements? The sum- mitted that the current background his community, not only a great police mary states that background checks check language was not yet ready for officer but served as deacon of his are ‘‘required for sales at gun shows consideration and needed clarifications church. He was remembered as a cour- and online while securing certain as- that so far have not been forthcoming. teous, polite, and humble police offi- pects of 2nd Amendment rights for law We should have answers to these and cer—gunned down four blocks from his abiding citizens.’’ other questions before we should pro- police station. That should cause everyone concern. ceed to the bill. These are the tragedies bringing us If the background check language se- And we should be wary of going to a here to the floor today. As we have this cures ‘‘certain aspects of 2nd Amend- bill when various senators have an- debate, we should remember that every ment rights,’’ then what aspects of sec- nounced their intention to offer day 30 people across this country are ond amendment rights of law abiding amendments to that bill that in my dying from guns. We have the power to citizens does it not secure? judgment raise serious constitutional do something about it. The summary says that the new lan- questions under the second amend- I am as pleased as Senator guage exempts ‘‘temporary transfers.’’ ment. Mr. President, how can we respon- BLUMENTHAL about the compromise What is the difference between a ‘‘tem- brought to this floor by Senators porary’’ and a permanent transfer? sibly proceed to a bill that contains language that even its sponsor admits MANCHIN and TOOMEY. It is not perfect, How would a law-abiding citizen know but it is important. It is important be- whether the transfer would be consid- is not ready for consideration? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- cause it will make our streets safer and ered to be ‘‘temporary’’? What if the pore. The Senator from Utah. ensure fewer criminals across this person making the transfer thought at Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, would the country have access to guns. It is a the time it was made that the transfer Senator yield? platform for more next week, but it is would be temporary but later decides Mr. LEE. I yield to the Senator. a very important start. that it should be for a longer time? Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask I will be back to the floor later today And the summary claims that it will unanimous consent that upon the con- and next week to speak about more of close the ‘‘gun show and other clusion of the comments by the distin- these victims. looopholes.’’ What ‘‘other loopholes’’? guished Senator from Utah, I be recog- I yield the floor. We should be skeptical about what nized. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, ear- rights could be infringed based on that The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- lier I met with families from Newtown, claim. It is important to understand pore. Without objection, it is so or- CT, to discuss the legislation we are that there is no such thing as a ‘‘gun dered. currently debating. It was emotional show loophole.’’ Under existing law, Mr. LEE. I appreciate the coopera- and difficult for all of us. I thank them background checks are required for gun tion and friendship of the senior Sen- for sharing their stories of their loved purchases from a federally licensed ator from Vermont. ones and their concerns with me. I firearms dealer. This is true whether Mr. President, yesterday on the floor hope my colleagues will also consider the purchase is made at a gun show or I discussed an initiative I launched this meeting with these families. any other location. Also, under exist- week called Protect2A to give voice to At the meeting, they called for a de- ing law, gun purchases made through the millions of second amendment sup- bate on the legislation, a debate we are someone who is not a federally licensed porters around the United States who having. Nonetheless, we are in the un- firearms dealer do not require a back- are very concerned about Congress en- usual position of being asked to take a ground check. acting any new gun control measures. leap into the unknown. We are being This is true whether the sale is made I am pleased to announce that we asked to vote to proceed to an uncer- at a gun show or not. Whether a sale is now have over 3,000 responses from citi- tain bill. That bill is not even the bill made at a gun show is therefore irrele- zens all across this country who are that we would likely consider if the vant to whether a background check is sharing their stories, their experiences, motion to proceed were successful. The required. There is one rule for sales and their opinions about why they feel language on background checks would from licensed dealers and another for we should do everything in our power change. We have not seen the actual private sales. But under the new lan- to protect their second amendment new background check language. But guage, not all private sales will be rights. I had only a brief time to share we are being asked to proceed to the treated the same. Some private sales some of those stories yesterday and bill anyway. What we do have is a sum- will require background checks and wish to use a few minutes today to mary of the proposed background others will not. That distinction will share a few more. check language. That summary raises create, not close, a loophole. No longer Kathy from the State of Virginia questions. For instance, the summary would all private sales be treated the writes:

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This for the first time in our lives, we bought a is exactly why we need more debate three parts have always had bipartisan gun, not only to ensure our safety against and why I ask my colleagues to vote no support. With regard to the third com- criminals, but to protect and defend our God- on cloture—so Senators and the Amer- ponent—the provisions closing loop- given rights as citizens. The most basic right ican people may fully understand the holes in our current background check of all mankind, the right to life itself, no consequences of this legislation. system—Senators MANCHIN and longer exists in this country. Protecting our To be clear, the vote we will have TOOMEY yesterday announced they are rights, the few the government has left us, is this morning will be to end debate on going to have a bipartisan amendment of the utmost importance to us and we will for this component as well. do everything necessary to hold onto those whether the Senate should take up a bill, the very heart of which is being Since the beginning of the 113th Con- rights, regardless of the source of the threats gress, in the months since the tragedy against them. God bless America. concealed from the Senate and con- in Newtown, the Judiciary Committee Emily from Pennsylvania writes: cealed from the American people as of this very moment. Proponents say the held three hearings and four mark ups I am 19 years old and I want to protect my- people deserve a vote. Don’t they de- focused on the issue of gun violence. self as soon as I am legal to. As a young fe- The Committee voted in favor of the male living in Allentown, PA, I don’t like serve to know what they are voting on? I think they do. Leahy-Collins gun trafficking proposal walking in the city because I’m afraid of that is now part of the legislative something happening to me. I believe in the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- power of the Constitution and especially my pore. The Senator from Vermont. package the Majority Leader created second amendment rights. I am a strong con- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I am to allow for Senate consideration. I de- servative who believes that the Constitution about to suggest the absence of a scribed our legislation in some detail is our guiding power and not the cronyism quorum for about 1 minute and ask on Monday. I thanked our Ranking Re- that seems to blanket DC. The founding fa- publican on the Judiciary Committee, thers knew what they were doing. As soon as unanimous consent that upon coming out of the quorum, I be recognized. Senator GRASSLEY, for working with us I am legal, I want to take gun safety classes and supporting our gun trafficking bill. and purchase a handgun of my very own. I Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. I commended Senator COLLINS, who has like to think that I can protect my own life been my partner as we have moved for- as well as another person whose life may be The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- in danger. Gun control doesn’t solve any- pore. The clerk will call the roll. ward with legislation to combat illegal thing. Criminals will get guns no matter The legislative clerk proceeded to gun trafficking and straw purchasers what. I want to be able to protect myself as call the roll. who obtain firearms to provide them to well as someone else. Please don’t take away Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask criminals and gangs. We have been my second amendment rights. unanimous consent that the order for joined in that bipartisan effort by Sen- Well said, Emily. the quorum call be rescinded. ators DURBIN, GILLIBRAND, KIRK, KLO- William from Connecticut submitted The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- BUCHAR, FRANKEN, BLUMENTHAL, SHA- the following statement: pore. Without objection, it is so or- HEEN and KING. A bipartisan majority On Tuesday, February 11, 2003, my brother dered. of the Judiciary Committee voted for was confronted by three armed thugs in a Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask the Stop Illegal Trafficking in Fire- parking lot. Out of their stolen car, with a unanimous consent to speak for 10 min- arms Act. stolen shotgun, they tried to rob him. Much Our bill is intended to give law en- utes. to their surprise, my brother had his legally forcement better and more effective owned pistol (with a legal carry permit). He The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- pore. Without objection, it is so or- tools. It was an ATF whistleblower who thwarted this and saved his own life and held testified last Congress that the exist- dered. them at bay until the police arrived. With- ing firearms laws are ‘‘toothless.’’ We out this second amendment he would’ve been Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, earlier can create better law enforcement another victim to the growing street crime this week I spoke about the need for tools and that is what we are doing that these bills do not address. the Senate to consider legislation to with the Stop Illegal Trafficking in These are the rights we are trying to help increase Americans’ safety by re- Firearms Act. We need to close this protect by requiring a 60-vote thresh- ducing gun violence. I came to the dangerous loophole in the law that old on any new gun control legislation. floor of the Senate and I urged my fel- Mexican drug cartels, gangs and other In so doing, we are trying to prevent low Senators to abandon efforts to fili- criminals have exploited for too long. the ability of Members to push through buster proceeding to this bill. The Sen- Straw purchasers circumvent the legislation before anyone has had time ate should not have to overcome a fili- purposes of the background check sys- to read and evaluate the language and buster to respond to the call for action tem. Straw purchasing firearms is un- then tell the American people what in response to the violence they are ex- dertaken for one reason to get a gun that language means for them, what periencing. into the hands of someone who is le- the language would mean for their I have the privilege of being the long- gally prohibited from having one. We rights. Unfortunately, this is exactly est serving Member of this body. I have know that many guns used in criminal what we are faced with today. watched debate on so many issues. If activities are acquired through straw Yesterday Senators TOOMEY and there were ever an issue where all 100 purchases. MANCHIN announced a new proposal of us should vote yes or no it is here. It was a straw purchaser who enabled that is widely expected to replace the I was encouraged by the comments of the brutal murders of two brave fire- current language on the background a number of Senate Republicans that fighters in Webster, New York this past checks in this bill. Yet, as of this they are prepared to debate this matter Christmas Eve, and it was a straw pur- morning, this very moment, not a sin- and will not support this wrongheaded chaser who provided firearms to an in- gle Senator has been provided the leg- filibuster. Even the Wall Street Jour- dividual who murdered a police officer islative text of this provision. Because nal editorialized against this filibuster in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, the background check measure is the yesterday in a lead editorial entitled last September. centerpiece of this legislation, it is ‘‘The GOP’s Gun Control Misfire.’’ I do We need a meaningful solution to critical that we all know what is in the not agree with much of that editorial, this serious problem. We also include bill before we vote on it. but I would quote this: suggestions from Senator GILLIBRAND As I have argued on this floor, in the If conservatives want to prove their gun- to go after those who traffic in fire- national media, and back home in my control bona fides, the way to do it is to de- arms by wrongfully obtaining two or home State of Utah, we should not be bate the merits and vote on the floor. more firearms. We worked hard to de- legislating by negotiating closed-door, Senators should understand what is velop effective, targeted legislation backroom deals away from the eyes of in this bill that a small minority of Re- that will help combat a serious prob- the American people. We should not be publicans are seeking to prevent the lem and that will do no harm to the

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More re- rights of lawful gun owners, while fied in 1999 in favor of mandatory cently we have been engaged in discus- cracking down on criminals and those criminal background checks for, as he sions with the National Rifle Associa- who would assist them. The bill does put it, ‘‘every sale at every gun show.’’ tion. We have agreed on modifications not create a national firearms registry, He went on to emphasize the NRA’s to the Stop Illegal Trafficking in Fire- nor does it place any additional bur- support for closing the loophole in the arms Act. They address all of its sub- dens on law-abiding gun owners or pur- background check system by saying— stantive concerns while doing as we chasers. It sends a clear message that in what has become an oft-quoted re- have always wanted to do—providing those who would buy a gun on behalf of mark—‘‘no loopholes anywhere for law enforcement officials with the a criminal, a member of a drug cartel, anyone.’’ tools they need to investigate and pros- or a domestic abuser will be held ac- Well, of course, it is common sense to ecute illegal gun trafficking and straw countable. That is why our bill is close the gun show loophole. The Sen- purchasing. strongly supported by law enforce- ate voted to do so in 1999. We should Senator COLLINS and I are both ment. Yet that is what some are seek- vote to do so again. This time we strong supporters and advocates of sec- ing to filibuster. Congress should be should get it enacted. One of the ways ond amendment rights for law-abiding confronting the serious role that straw to do so is with the bipartisan proposal Americans. We also agree that our law purchasing and gun trafficking play in from Senators MANCHIN and TOOMEY to enforcement officials deserve our sup- supplying criminals with firearms for improve the law, if we are able to stop port in their efforts to keep guns out of illegal purposes, not ducking the issue. this ill-conceived filibuster and get to the wrong hands. We worked with the Senators are filibustering a bipar- the bill. NRA and are confident that nothing in tisan proposal that received bipartisan Americans across this great country our bill infringes on the Second backing of the Senate Judiciary Com- are looking to us for solutions and for Amendment rights of lawful gun own- mittee to provide some Federal assist- action, not filibustering or ers and purchasers, while still pro- ance to schools to create safer environ- sloganeering. Americans are saying: viding a strong new set of tools for law ments for children and young people. Stand up and be counted. I opened our enforcement officials. There is nothing unconstitutional first hearing on these issues in Janu- We protect legitimate sales and do about that. We should proceed to con- ary, asking Senators on both sides of not place unnecessary burdens on law- sider it and I would hope pass it so that the aisle to join in the discussion as ful transactions. We are pleased that more school resource officers can be part of a collective effort to find solu- the NRA agrees with us that this legis- hired and more can be done to help and tions to help assure that no family, no lation is a focused approach to combat protect our young people who are in school, no community ever has to en- the destructive practices of straw pur- schools around the country, where dure the kind of tragedy the families at chasing and firearms trafficking while there are supposed to be. Newtown and Aurora and Oak Creek, Finally, it is hard to understand how protecting the Second Amendment Tucson, Blacksburg or Columbine had improving our background check sys- rights of Americans. Having now to suffer. tem and plugging some of the loopholes worked out differences with the NRA As I emphasized throughout the com- in it that allow those who are by law mittee process, the second amendment on our bipartisan legislation that prohibited from purchasing guns be- is secure. It is going to remain secure would help keep guns out of the hands cause they are dangerous criminals or and protected as part of my oath of of- of dangerous criminals and individuals dangerous to themselves and others be- fice as a Senator. In two recent cases, with severe mental illnesses, and give cause of mental illness justifies a fili- the Supreme Court has confirmed that law enforcement the tools they need to buster. We have had background re- the second amendment, as the other as- investigate and prosecute these crimes quirements for gun purchases for dec- pects of our Bill of Rights, secures that more effectively, it seems absurd that ades. We have had a background check fundamental individual right. Ameri- some Senators nonetheless persist in system for decades. We have improved filibustering consideration of our bill. it repeatedly over time. cans have the right to self-defense. The American people expect us to I know gun store owners in Vermont. They have the right to have guns in stand and face our responsibilities. They follow the law and conduct back- their homes to protect their families. Whether we like having to vote or not, ground checks to block the conveyance No one is going to take away these we have taken an oath of office to up- of guns to those who should not have rights or these guns. That second hold the Constitution, to uphold our them. They wonder why others who amendment right is the foundation on laws. Congress has to confront the seri- sell guns do not have to follow these which our discussion rests. They are ous role that straw purchasing and gun same protective rules. I agree with not at risk. But we cannot close our trafficking play in supplying criminals these responsible business owners. eyes to what is at risk: lives are at risk with firearms for illegal purposes. It is As I said, Congress should be con- when responsible people fail to set up not enough to stand on the floor of the fronting the serious role straw pur- the laws to keep the guns out of the Senate and say you are pro law en- chasing and gun trafficking play in hands of those who will use them to forcement. Let’s take as a given every- supplying criminals with firearms for commit mass murder. body is pro law enforcement, but then illegal purposes, not ducking the issue. So I ask my fellow Senators to focus give law enforcement the tools they Stand up and be counted. Stand up and our discussion and debate on these pro- need. The bipartisan Stop Illegal Traf- be counted. Don’t give speeches saying posed statutory measures intended to ficking in Firearms Act will create spe- you are in favor of law enforcement but better protect our children and all cific Federal criminal statutes prohib- we are going to take away tools law en- Americans. Ours is a free society, an iting the trafficking and straw pur- forcement needs. Stand up and be open society, a wonderful society. We chasing of firearms, and also strength- counted. Stand up and be counted. If should be coming together as elected ens other law enforcement tools to as- we can all agree that criminals and representatives of all of the American sist those investigating these crimes. those adjudicated as mentally ill people to consider how to become a This is a common sense response to should not buy firearms, why should we safer and more secure society. I would help in the fight against gun violence. not try to plug the loopholes in the law have hoped all Senators from both par- This is a commonsense response to that allow them to buy guns without ties would join together in good faith help in the fight against gun violence, background checks? to strengthen our law enforcement ef- and it will help law enforcement. That If we agree the background check forts against gun violence and to pro- is why law enforcement strongly sup- system is worthwhile, should we not tect public safety. Let’s focus on our

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We are not accountable to spe- to a gun. This is actually something we background check bill. I asked my staff cial interest groups on either the right can and should do something about. We as recently as on my way over here or the left. We are accountable to the need to make sure the mentally ill are whether the language had been re- more than 300 million Americans. Spe- getting the help they need, not guns. leased so we could actually read it and cial interest lobbies on either the left As I said, this is something I believe all find out what is in it, and it has not. or right should not dictate what we do. of us can agree on. We have no commitment in front of the We do not need a lobby’s permission to In response to the tragedy at Vir- Senate by the majority leader that pass laws to improve public safety. ginia Tech in 2007, the Senate and the there will be a robust debate and That is our responsibility. Congress unanimously passed a meas- amendment process, because there are I urge Senators to be less concerned ure to bolster mental health reporting a lot of amendments that need to be of- with special interest scorecards and requirements on background checks. fered to whatever that so-far-unwritten more focused on fulfilling our oath to Some States, such as mine, Texas, bill says, I am sure. And we need to faithfully discharge the duties of our have received high marks for their have a full, robust, transparent discus- office as Senators. compliance. But many States have es- sion of this issue in front of the Amer- I consider myself a responsible gun sentially been noncompliant, and the ican people. owner, but I am also someone who Department of Justice has failed to cherishes all of our constitutional So I am not going to vote to proceed adequately back implementation of the to a bill that has not yet been written, rights. As a Senator who has sworn an law. So essentially the law that we oath to uphold those rights, as a father no matter how well intentioned it may passed in the wake of the Virginia Tech be. We need to make sure that what we and a grandfather, and as a former shooting to require reporting of people prosecutor who has seen the results of do is address the cause of this violence, who are actually adjudicated mentally and to come up not with symbolic ges- gun violence firsthand, I have been ill in their respective States is not working to build consensus around tures that will have no impact or to working the way it should. Rather than pass other laws that will not be en- commonsense solutions. I am prepared string along an ineffective program, I to debate and vote on the measures be- forced but to come together with real think this is a wonderful opportunity fore us. I challenge other Senators to solutions. Rather than put on a show for us to fix it. And we should fix it. and pat ourselves on the back and call do the same. Do the same. Stand up I want to say a word, though, about and be counted. Stand up and be count- it a day, let’s do something good to symbolism versus solutions. I am not make sure we have done everything in ed. interested in Congress voting on a A filibuster says you are not willing our human capacity to prevent another measure that would have no impact on to take a stand; that you vote maybe. Sandy Hook. This is what these fami- the horrific violence we have seen in Stand up and be counted. Have the lies want. This is what they deserve. recent months. I am not interested in a courage. Stand up and be counted. And this is what the American people symbolic gesture which would offer the Then let us work together to make all deserve. families of the Sandy Hook shooting no Americans safer. This calls on the Senate to exercise Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I real solutions. They told me they are its historic and its central role in suggest the absence of a quorum. not political. They don’t come with an bringing all sides together to try to The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- agenda. They are not asking us to pass come up with solutions. But if we can’t pore. The clerk will call the roll. a specific piece of legislation. They do that here, if we can’t do that now, The legislative clerk proceeded to just want to know that their loved one when will we ever address this tragedy? did not die in vain, and that something call the roll. The President has told some of these good can come out of this terrible trag- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask victims’ families that this side of the edy. unanimous consent that the order for aisle doesn’t care about their loss. So I think dealing with this mental the quorum call be rescinded. That is not true. That is false. The The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- health reporting issue is a common President is wrong. All of us care about pore. Without objection, it is so or- ground we could come together on. But these families. All of us should care dered. we also need to make sure we are not about violence in our communities, and Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, yester- just going to pass additional laws that we should try to work together to find day I had the solemn privilege of meet- will not be enforced. What possible sol- ways to address this—not in a symbolic ing with some of the families who lost ace could that be to these families, for sort of way but in a real way that of- loved ones in the Sandy Hook shooting. Congress to pass additional laws that fers a solution and maybe a little bit of As a father, I can hardly begin to com- will never be enforced? progress on this issue that would allow prehend the enormous grief these indi- Take, for example, the National In- these families to say, no, my loved one viduals have suffered, losing such a stant Criminal Background Check Sys- did not die in vain; something good young child or a spouse or a mother in tem—the NIC system, as it is called— came out of this. We want to work to- an act of what would appear to be just which flags people who lie on their gether to find real solutions to this senseless violence. Burying your child background check. The annual number type of senseless, incomprehensible vi- is something no parent should have to of cases referred for prosecution fell olence that has taken too many lives. I do. sharply during the first 2 years of the The families and friends of the vic- current President’s term of office. In- hope we will. tims at Sandy Hook are owed the dig- deed, there was a 58-percent drop in re- Mr. President, I yield the floor and I nity and respect of a transparent, good- ferrals and a 70-percent drop in pros- suggest the absence of a quorum. faith effort to address gun violence. I ecutions for people who lie on the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- do believe there is common ground background check. We can fix this. pore. The clerk will call the roll. upon which Republicans and Demo- Let’s make sure that guns aren’t get- The legislative clerk proceeded to crats can come together. The issue of ting into the hands of people who we call the roll. mental health of the gun owner is that all agree should not have them. We Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask common ground for me, along with en- could be doing this right now with unanimous consent the order for the forcing current laws that are on the broad bipartisan support. quorum call be rescinded. books. Let me conclude with a couple of ob- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- If there is one thread that connects servations about where we find our- pore. Without objection, it is so or- the horrific series of gun violence epi- selves with an 11 o’clock vote on an un- dered.

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We are also going to Lautenberg have to have a vote on the size of clips CLOTURE MOTION The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- or magazines. Those are the only votes We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- pore. I am going to make sure we have. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the On this vote, the yeas are 68, the Other than that, we should have Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move to bring to a close debate on the motion to nays are 31. Three-fifths of the Sen- amendments. If people think the proceed to Calendar No. 32, S. 649, a bill to ators duly chosen and sworn having present law is too weak, they can ensure that all individuals who should be voted in the affirmative, the motion is change that or if people think it is too prohibited from buying a firearm are listed agreed to. strong, have some amendments to in the national instant criminal background The majority leader. change that. We cannot have just a few check for every firearm sale, and for other Mr. REID. Mr. President, I appreciate Senators spoiling everything for every- purposes. everyone’s cooperation. I am glad we one here. This is the time we should Harry Reid, Patrick J. Leahy, Robert were able to get cloture on this legisla- lay down amendments and see if we can Menendez, Sheldon Whitehouse, Jeff tion. This legislation and this vote pass them. We can set up procedures Merkley, Christopher A. Coons, Ben- that just took place are, of course, im- here, as we have done, to make sure ev- jamin L. Cardin, Barbara Boxer, Debbie portant for our country, especially for Stabenow, Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Rich- eryone is heard. ard J. Durbin, Patty Murray, Jack the people from Connecticut who have I can remember when I had to meet Reed, Dianne Feinstein, Richard lived through their tragedy. But it is with the families from Newtown. To be Blumenthal, Christopher Murphy, Eliz- also important for this body, this Sen- very honest, I didn’t want to, but I did. abeth Warren ate. There have been many things writ- I met them over here in room 219. That The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ten in the last several months about was a hard meeting, because everyone pore. By unanimous consent, the man- how the Senate cannot operate. And I knows how I have approached things in datory quorum call has been waived. so appreciate the Members on the other the past with regard to these matters The question is, Is it the sense of the side of the aisle—especially JOHN now before us. I am like virtually ev- Senate that debate on the motion to MCCAIN on a Sunday show who said: I eryone in America: The events of the proceed to S. 649, a bill to ensure that don’t think there should be a filibuster last few months have been very trag- all individuals who should be prohib- on this. JOHN MCCAIN is a leader and ic—people going to a movie theater to has been a leader in this country for 31 ited from buying a firearm are listed in watch a movie and they are gunned years and people respect his opinion. I the national instant criminal back- down, and more would have been am grateful to all Republicans who ground check system and require a gunned down but for the fact that the joined with us to allow this debate to background check for every firearm man’s 100-clip magazine jammed. New- go forward. sale, and for other purposes shall be town, we have all seen the pictures The hard work starts now. As every- that are not here today of those babies brought to a close? one knows, because we have all heard who were shot, more than once. So The yeas and nays are mandatory this on a number of occasions, the first America has a different view of this vi- under the rule. The clerk will call the amendment is going to be one that has olence than they did just a little while roll. been worked on for weeks by Senator ago. The assistant legislative clerk called MANCHIN, Senator TOOMEY, and Senator We all believe in the Constitution. the roll. KIRK. That will be the first amend- We all know what all of these amend- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the ment. We expect to lay that down later ments are about and what they are sup- Senator from New Jersey (Mr. LAUTEN- today. I hope there will be no efforts to posed to do and we are going to make BERG) is necessarily absent. continue this filibuster with the 30 sure that during this debate we keep The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- hours. There is no reason we shouldn’t the Constitution in mind. pore. Are there any other Senators in get to legislating. The families of the most recent trag- the Chamber desiring to vote? We have an important lunch, as ev- edy in Newtown deserve a debate, be- The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 68, eryone knows. We are going to finish cause these people from Newtown who nays 31, as follows: that lunch, and I hope we can come are the survivors of this tragedy are [Rollcall Vote No. 95 Leg.] back and lay down this amendment and representing everybody in America. YEAS—68 start some debate on it. I have indi- That is why we need this debate. The cated to Senators TOOMEY and Senate is going to give these family Alexander Franken Merkley Ayotte Gillibrand Mikulski MANCHIN—they want to spend a lot of members, friends, and people who live Baldwin Graham Murphy time because they have to get prepared in Newtown, no matter how long it Baucus Hagan Murray for what they are going to do beginning takes, the ability to see how people Bennet Harkin Nelson Tuesday morning—and I said that is stand on these issues. So the Senate is Blumenthal Heinrich Reed fine. In the meantime, there are other going to give them votes. We hope it Boxer Heitkamp Reid Brown Heller Rockefeller things we can do on this legislation. will be sooner rather than later, but we Burr Hirono Sanders We know there are other amend- are going to work through this. Cantwell Hoeven Schatz ments, and I hope no one is going to Senators on both sides have amend- Cardin Isakson Schumer Carper Johnson (SD) say, Well, I am going to filibuster ments they want to offer. We have our Casey Kaine Shaheen every amendment that is offered. That most experienced Senator, who has Chambliss King Stabenow Tester defeats the whole purpose of why we been here longer than anyone else, Coburn Kirk are here. We can’t allow that to hap- Collins Klobuchar Toomey managing this bill, Senator LEAHY of Coons Landrieu Udall (CO) pen. It would be such a shame if that, Vermont. He has always been a fair Corker Leahy Udall (NM) in fact, did happen. man and he will continue to be. He Cowan Levin Warner We are going to have an open amend- knows there are a few amendments Donnelly Manchin Warren ment process, meaning Senators are Durbin McCain Whitehouse that have to go forward, but after that Feinstein McCaskill Wicker going to be able to offer amendments. we are going to be as deliberative as we Flake Menendez Wyden One thing we can’t do is have pending can to make sure people have the op- NAYS—31 scores of amendments and we are not portunity to offer amendments. going to do that. We need to make this I repeat, after we get through the Barrasso Boozman Cornyn Begich Coats Crapo debate so people understand what is Manchin-Toomey amendment, the as- Blunt Cochran Cruz going on. sault weapons, and the high-capacity

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He was so inspired from watching it is a Democratic amendment or a Re- ate has stood for as an institution, and the Olympics last summer, seeing his publican amendment, but that is the I hope it does, and continues to. heroes Michael Phelps and Ryan first one we are going to do. After we Madam President, I ask unanimous Lochte do so well, that he went out and get through these two things, we will consent to speak as in morning busi- decided to learn how to swim and do it have the Republicans. If they are two ness. competitively. So with a little bit of or three behind, they can catch up with The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. help, he became a swimmer as well. His us and then we can alternate back and BALDWIN). Without objection, it is so parents and surviving two older sisters, forth. Even though there is no rule re- ordered. with a lot of his friends and family, ran quiring it, that is the best way to move (The remarks of Mr. DURBIN and Mr. together in honor of Chase’s love for forward. COONS pertaining to the introduction of sports in a Sandy Hook 5K run that at- I am grateful to everyone we are here S. 718 are printed in today’s RECORD tracted thousands of people to the and able to start legislating on this under ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills streets of Hartford. issue that has caught the attention of and Joint Resolutions.’’) Chase Kowalski could have done a lot the American people and, frankly, the Mr. COONS. I suggest the absence of of things. He clearly had this drive and world. a quorum. initiative you don’t find in a lot of kids ORDER FOR RECESS The PRESIDING OFFICER. The who are only 7 years old. We will never Mr. President, we are having a joint clerk will call the roll. really know who Chase was going to meeting. I ask unanimous consent the The bill clerk proceeded to call the grow up to be, but he was a pretty re- Senate recess from 12:30 until 2:30 roll. markable young boy. today to allow for a joint caucus meet- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Jesse Lewis is here on this poster. ing, and that all time during recess and imous consent that the order for the His father, Neil Heslin, is here this morning business count postcloture on quorum call be rescinded. week arguing and pleading for us to do the motion to proceed to S. 649. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without something. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- objection, it is so ordered. Jesse was a pretty amazing kid in his pore. Without objection, it is so or- f own right. He was 6 years old. The evening before the tragedy, he and his dered. RECESS Mr. REID. I note the absence of a father had been out shopping for quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Christmas presents for his friends and The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the previous order, the Senate stands family. One of the gifts they were pore. The clerk will call the roll. in recess until 2:30 p.m. going out to get was for his teacher The assistant legislative clerk pro- Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:29 p.m., Vicki Soto, who was killed the next ceeded to call the roll. recessed until 2:30 p.m. and reassem- morning along with him. Jesse was Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask bled when called to order by the Pre- spending his own money on all these unanimous consent that the order for siding Officer (Ms. HEITKAMP). presents. He had $37 to spend, which he the quorum call be rescinded. f had earned by helping his father with a The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- variety of odd jobs. SAFE COMMUNITIES, SAFE pore. Without objection, it is so or- That was Jesse. He wanted to do nice SCHOOLS ACT OF 2013—MOTION dered. things for people, but he wanted to Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, before I TO PROCEED—Continued earn the right to do it, so it wasn’t the make a statement relative to an unre- Mr. MURPHY. I come down to the first time he had gone out and basi- lated issue, I just want to say a very floor for the second time today and cally earned the money at 6 years old quick word about the historic vote that maybe the fifth time over the last 2 in order to buy things. But he was still took place a few minutes ago on the days to talk again about the real rea- a kid. He grew up on a farm, so he floor of the Senate. I believe we had 16 son we are here on the floor of the Sen- loved horses and dogs and chicks, and Republicans who joined us in an effort ate this week and next week—to talk he liked to go out and fish and play to proceed to a bill that will initiate a about the scourge of gun violence soccer. His dad was always outside debate—one of the first in years—on across the country and its victims. working on projects, and he always the floor of the Senate about gun safe- We have had a good week this week wanted to be with his dad Neil. ty in America. on the floor of the Senate—a break- He was a pretty amazing kid with a I salute those Members of the Senate through on the matter of background lot of initiative and drive for a 6-year- from both sides of the aisle who sup- checks, an agreement that we hope can old. We will never really know who he ported that motion to proceed, but es- forge the basis of a bill next week, an was going to grow up to be either. pecially from the other side. I know it agreement that maybe doesn’t move us As I have talked about on this floor took a great deal of courage, political as far as some of us would like in terms over the last 2 days, although so much courage, for them to step up and to at of making sure criminals in this coun- of the attention is on those 20 kids, the least initiate this debate. I will tell try don’t have guns but that moves us reality is that 3,300 people have died you, there were those among them— very far down the line toward a day since Newtown. That is where our focus some 13—who signed a letter saying: when no criminals can go onto the should be as well, on people such as We are going to filibuster this matter streets of this country with guns, and Brian Herrera, 16 years old, a straight- to stop it. They did not succeed today then a very positive vote today in A student at Miami Jackson Senior in that effort because 16 on the Repub- which Democrats and Republicans High School. Three days before Christ- lican side joined us. I do not presume joined to break a threatened filibuster. mas of last year, only about a week they are going to vote for all or any of But these are the kids we are really after the Newtown shootings, Brian the amendments to be offered. But at here to talk about, and I wanted to was riding his bike to his best friend’s least they allowed the Senate to be the come down before the week was over to house. He was doing exactly what he Senate instead of having us bogged talk about a few more victims just to should have done—going to a friend’s down—as we have over 400 times in the make sure we are really clear about house to work on a school project—and last 6 years—in a filibuster. whom and what we are talking about. he was gunned down in broad daylight I hope during the course of this de- Let me tell you about Chase in the middle of the pavement. He was bate on the floor we are able to have Kowalski, one of the 7-year-olds killed still carrying his red backpack—a amendments debated and voted on. The by the gunman’s bullets in Sandy Hook story we heard earlier today about majority leader made that request ear- Elementary School. He was an amazing someone else. This was a totally ran- lier, and I believe, for the good of this little kid. He was an athlete. Much like dom shooting. I am not sure if this has

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That is a grand total of form these programs. don’t have a good background checks $1.8 trillion in tax hikes—before we add Without action, seniors and other law—that these things happen. in another trillion dollar tax from beneficiaries will see steep cuts in ben- Jeremy Lee Khaoone, 25 years old, ObamaCare. Yet, despite all of this new efits from Medicare by 2024 and Social was shot in California about 1 month so-called ‘‘revenue,’’ the President’s Security by 2033. While these cuts will ago. He was one of five brothers. His fa- budget would never balance. No not come overnight, neither will the ther had just lost his wife. He was a na- amount of taxes will ever begin to ad- solutions we need to keep the promises tive of Stockton, CA, an ironworker. dress our Nation’s $17 trillion debt. we have made to our seniors and those He was always cheerful and smiling. But taxes aren’t the only problem nearing retirement. Jeremy was killed by gun violence, and with the President’s budget. There is This is the first step in what will be— he left behind a 3-year-old son in Feb- also a trillion dollars in new spending. and quite frankly needs to be—a pro- ruary of this year. We tried that in 2009. It didn’t work longed, well-reasoned debate. I look Every single day 30 people in this then and it won’t work now. To spend forward to working with the President country die from gun violence. You more, we have to borrow more. The in good faith to reform and save these can’t even see the differentiation be- President’s budget would add $8.2 tril- critical programs. I also appreciate the tween the little figurines on this chart lion in new debt over the next 10 years. President’s desire for revenue-neutral because it happens so often. So I have Of particular concern to farmers, corporate tax reform. The devil, of been coming down to the floor not to ranchers, and small businesses in Ne- course, is in the details. I have great hold time but just to remind my col- braska is a proposed hike in the death reservations that the President’s pro- leagues of whom we are really talking tax. Under the fiscal cliff deal reached posal would basically redistribute tax and the fact that what we are pro- at the beginning of this year, the death preferences instead of doing more to posing to do next week really will tax was set at 40 percent, with an ex- bring down what is the highest cor- make a difference. emption per estate of $5 million, in- porate income tax rate in the world. If we want to get all these illegal dexed for inflation. This is already an And I believe that we should not mere- guns off the street, then we can’t just increase from 2011 and 2012, when the ly do this on the corporate side but re- accept the status quo. We have to do death tax rate was 35 percent. The form our entire tax code on a revenue- something about it. It is ridiculous President’s budget, however, would neutral basis in order to unleash the that we don’t have a Federal law that hike the rate further, to 45 percent, economic growth of our Nation. bans gun trafficking. It is not OK that while also diminishing the exemption There are areas where we can work perhaps 4 out of every 10 guns in this per estate to $3.5 million. together—and I am eager to do so. But country are sold without background This disregards the bipartisan will of higher taxes, higher spending, and checks. A person shouldn’t be able to Congress. The Senate has repeatedly higher debt are not the answer to the walk into a school or a movie theater supported a lower death tax rate and fiscal challenges our Nation faces. I yield the floor. higher exemption. Just 3 weeks ago, 80 or a church with a 100-round drum of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ammunition. There is no reason for it. senators—myself included—supported ator from Connecticut is recognized. We are not going to wipe gun vio- an amendment seeking to repeal, or at Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Madam Presi- lence off the face of this Earth, but we least reduce, the death tax. Instead, dent, I join my other colleagues in have to remember these victims. We the President’s death tax proposal thanking the Senators who joined us in have to remember the Jeremies, we would result in a $72 billion tax hike. the vote earlier today. My profound have to remember the Jesses, we have This would be particularly harmful to thanks go to all who voted among the to remember the Brians and the Char- family farmers and ranchers in my 68 to enable this debate to go forward, lottes and the Madeleines and all of State of Nebraska and across our Na- to provide and permit debate and votes these people who have lost their lives. tion. On average, more than 80 percent in coming days, and to enable the fami- We can’t bring them back, but we can of the value of a family-owned farm or lies of Newtown to have a vote; to en- certainly make sure that 3 or 4 months ranch is derived from land, buildings, able the victims of Tucson and Virginia from now this chart is a little bit and equipment. Following the death of Tech and Aurora and Oak Ridge to smaller. We have the ability to do that. a loved one, families often must sell have a vote. I will be back next week with other part or even all of their land and prop- Voting is what we are sent here to stories of victims—from Connecticut, erty to pay the death tax bill. Yet do. The American people hold us ac- to Colorado, to Tucson, to New York these are illiquid assets which rarely countable when we have votes. Votes City, to Chicago, to Miami—so that as receive their assessed value on the enable us to be held accountable and we move into maybe the most critical open market, leaving families to take those votes will take place. The vote week on the floor of this body with re- cents on the dollar in order for them to today is exciting and encouraging and spect to the debate on gun violence in keep that farm or ranch. energizing, but it is only a first step. decades, we are really sure about whom Each day, farmers and ranchers The critical test and profoundly sig- we are talking about and the difference across Nebraska and the United States nificant steps will be next week when we can make. rise well before dawn only to retire we vote on the bipartisan compromise I yield the floor. well after dark. After building a suc- that our colleagues have fashioned, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. WAR- cessful enterprise, family farmers and that Senators MANCHIN and TOOMEY REN). The Senator from Nebraska. ranchers should be able to pass along have together forged on national crimi- THE BUDGET the fruits of their labor to their chil- nal background checks. Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I dren. Instead, the President’s budget That is not necessarily as strong as rise today to speak on the budget pro- proposal would reward this lifetime of many of us might have preferred. That posal released at long last yesterday by hard work with a higher tax bill. is not a final or ultimate result on this President Obama. Tardy though this I will proudly cosponsor legislation issue for all time. But it is a solid foun- budget may be, and despite our dif- to be introduced soon by Senator JOHN dation and a path forward to enable ferences in opinion, I welcome the THUNE to permanently repeal the death more bipartisan compromise, more mo- President’s ideas to begin addressing tax. Absent a full repeal, I will con- mentum and impetus. our Nation’s fiscal crisis and runaway tinue fighting to ensure that family The brave families from Newtown spending. Unfortunately, though, I am farmers, ranchers, and other small who were part of this discussion this disappointed that this budget amounts businesses escape as much of the brunt week deserve our thanks as well. They to more taxes, more spending, and of the death tax as possible. This is not turned the tide. They faced our col- more debt. The President’s budget calls to say that I disagree with every aspect leagues in meetings, visit after visit,

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The shooter was named Sandy Hook firehouse after learning We have talked a lot about Newtown Matthew Beck, and he summarily exe- for the first time that their babies and the victims who have evoked our cuted men and women there that day. would not return; loved ones, teachers, most powerful grief, breaking our Connecticut remembers those State educators perishing while trying to hearts, and evoking memories of our employees who provided public service save their children in their care. own children at that age. As I said, I day in and day out and were killed Those families came to Washington went to Newtown as a public official, while they were at work. Again, they to tell their stories and advocate for but what I saw was through the eyes of were working men and women who change so that others would be spared a parent. Other victims of loved ones wanted nothing more than to go home that same experience, so that others evoke the same memories. safely that night. would be spared the same fate as the Today, I wish to evoke the memory My colleague, CHRIS MURPHY, has re- 3,300 who have died since Newtown and of another tragedy that many of us in counted many stories. Many of the sto- the horror they and their families ex- Connecticut remember well. It hap- ries were about children. All of them perienced. pened at Hartford Distributors, which had their future ahead of them. Their Just 4 months ago the conventional is just outside Hartford. future ended brutally and horrifically wisdom was that gun violence legisla- On a beautiful morning, August 2, because of gun violence. tion would never go anywhere in the 2010—and a lot of what I am going to We have taken a step today—a first Congress. In fact, gun violence was po- summarize comes from this great news- step—hopefully followed by more steps litically untouchable. Just days ago, 60 paper account which appeared in the next week. votes was thought to be unreachable as Hartford Courant shortly thereafter. I wish to end by thanking Members a goal. The fact is the political land- As the Courant reported: of this Chamber for giving us the op- scape is changing seismically as we In three minutes on that bright summer portunity to debate and vote and say to speak. As we deliberate, minds are morning, Thornton executed eight men, the American people we are willing to changing. Voices are piercing that con- shooting them all from behind and laughing be held accountable. ventional wisdom. The courage and at one point as he chased down a wounded The majority of American people compassion of the Newtown families victim. want commonsense and sensible meas- Thornton went into a kitchenette near the have disproved and completely de- office, saying that he wanted a drink of ures to end the violence on the streets, feated the pundits, the conventional water. He pulled a pistol from his lunch pail in our neighborhoods, and in our place wisdom, the prognosticators who said and shot operations director Louis Felder. of work, such as Hartford Distributors it could not be done. Hollander said he heard Felder yell: ‘‘Omar, and the State lottery. We want to The world watched that tragedy on you can’t!’’ followed by loud bangs. make sure the hard-working men and December 14 at Newtown. I said on that Hollander was hit by one of the bullets women who go to their jobs, play by evening at the vigil at St. Rose of Lima that passed through Felder. As he crawled the rules, and expect fairness have the Church: The world is watching New- into his father’s office— opportunity to go home that night. town. Hartford Distributors is owned by the I thank this Chamber and the Mem- Indeed, the world watched Newtown, Hollander family. bers who voted today, and I hope those and today the world watched the Sen- Hollander heard Cirigliano yell—‘‘Omar, Members will join us in the future so ate as it took this historic, and for no! Omar, no!’’ Thornton shot Cirigliano we can make sure fewer victims perish many of our colleagues a courageous, twice, once in the back of the head and once as a result of this horrific epidemic in brave step. in the forehead. our country, gun violence. Today we kept faith with those fami- He systematically executed another Thank you. lies and the victims of that tragedy in six people after those two, and then he I yield the floor and suggest the ab- a first step to finally do something killed himself. sence of a quorum. about gun violence. Now we must con- The victims that day were men who The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tinue working, taking nothing for came to work every day and had fami- clerk will call the roll. granted, avoiding complacency and lies. They came to work expecting to The assistant legislative clerk pro- overconfidence because every step is come home at the end of the day. Their ceeded to call the roll. uphill when it comes to gun violence. families expected them to come home. Mr. COONS. Madam President, I ask I thank particularly two of my col- They were men who had worked in that unanimous consent the order for the leagues, JOE MANCHIN and PAT TOOMEY, place for many years by dint of their quorum call be rescinded. because they stepped forward from sweat and backbreaking labor. They The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. States that may not be as receptive to had come to a place in their lives HEITKAMP). Without objection, it is so what they have done as others, but where they could enjoy it. They had ordered. they deserve the thanks and gratitude enough financial security that they ex- f of their States in their statesmanship pected to enjoy it for some time. That in supporting and forging this com- day the killer deprived them of their MODIFYING THE REQUIREMENTS promise. future and their families’ future as UNDER THE STOCK ACT I will continue to support and work well. Mr. COONS. Madam President, I ask for a truly universal background check Gun violence affects all of us in dif- unanimous consent the Senate proceed system, but this bipartisan com- ferent ways. I have visited the memo- to the consideration of S. 716, intro- promise represents significant rial that was established for the brave duced earlier today. progress. It is a vast improvement over men who died that day at Hartford Dis- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The current law. It will make sure that a tributors. It is a quiet, peaceful place clerk will report the bill by title. lot fewer criminals get their hands on that is exquisitely and beautifully The legislative clerk read as follows: guns. It will make our streets and done. It evokes the memories of men A bill (S. 716) to modify the requirements schools safer. who died while they were on the job be- under the STOCK Act regarding online ac- On the morning of December 14, I— cause of a deranged individual who cess to certain financial disclosure state- along with Senator MURPHY—pledged was, in fact, about to be fired. ments and related forms. to do everything I could to make sure Connecticut’s experience with this There being no objection, the Senate more parents will not have to bury kind of death extends to its own facil- proceeded to consider the bill. their children because of preventable ity. The State lottery experienced a Mr. COONS. I ask unanimous consent gun violence. Expanded background similar horrific and brutal slaying. The that the bill be read three times and

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AMENDMENT NO. 715 The bill (S. 716) was ordered to be en- (B) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking ‘‘18 months after the date of (Purpose: To protect Second Amendment grossed for a third reading, was read enactment of this Act’’ and inserting ‘‘Janu- rights, ensure that all individuals who the third time and passed, as follows: ary 1, 2014’’; should be prohibited from buying a firearm S. 716 (ii) by amending subparagraph (B) to read are listed in the National Instant Criminal Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- as follows: Background Check System, and provide a resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘(B) public access to— responsible and consistent background Congress assembled, ‘‘(i) financial disclosure reports filed by check process) SECTION 1. MODIFICATIONS OF ONLINE ACCESS the President, the Vice President, and any Mr. MANCHIN. Mr. President, I have TO CERTAIN FINANCIAL DISCLO- officer occupying a position listed in section an amendment at the desk and I ask SURE STATEMENTS AND RELATED 5312 or section 5313 of title 5, United States for its consideration. FORMS. Code, having been nominated by the Presi- (a) PUBLIC, ONLINE DISCLOSURE OF FINAN- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dent and confirmed by the Senate to that po- CIAL DISCLOSURE FORMS.— clerk will report the amendment. sition, (1) IN GENERAL.—Except with respect to fi- The legislative clerk read as follows: ‘‘(ii) reports filed by any individual de- nancial disclosure forms filed by officers and scribed in clause (i) of a transaction disclo- The Senator from West Virginia [Mr. employees referred to in paragraph (2), sec- sure required by section 103(l) of the Ethics MANCHIN] for himself, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. KIRK, tion 8(a) and section 11(a) of the STOCK Act in Government Act of 1978, and and Mr. SCHUMER, proposes an amendment (5 U.S.C. App. 105 note) shall not be effective. ‘‘(iii) notices of extensions, amendments, numbered 715. (2) EXEMPTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.— and blind trusts, with respect to financial (The amendment is printed in today’s The officer and employees referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: disclosure reports described in clauses (i) and RECORD under ‘‘Text of Amendments.’’) (ii), (A) The President. f (B) The Vice President. pursuant to title I of the Ethics in Govern- (C) Any Member of Congress. ment Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App. 101 et seq.), MORNING BUSINESS (D) Any candidate for Congress. through databases that are maintained on Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- (E) Any officer occupying a position listed the official website of the Office of Govern- imous consent that we now proceed to ment Ethics.’’; in section 5312 or section 5313 of title 5, a period of morning business with Sen- United States Code, having been nominated (C) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking the first two sentences; and ators permitted to speak therein for up by the President and confirmed by the Sen- to 10 minutes each. ate to that position. (ii) in the last sentence, by striking ‘‘under this section’’ and inserting ‘‘under paragraph The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (3) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 1 of the Act entitled ‘‘An Act to change the effec- (1)(B)’’; objection, it is so ordered. tive date for the internet publication of cer- (D) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘under f tain information to prevent harm to the na- this subsection’’ and inserting ‘‘under para- tional security or endangering the military graph (1)(B)’’; RECOGNIZING THE ROTARY CLUB officers and civilian employees to whom the (E) in paragraph (4), by inserting ‘‘be able OF CARSON CITY publication requirement applies, and for to’’ after ‘‘shall’’; and Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise to other purposes’’ is repealed. (F) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘under this subsection’’ and inserting ‘‘under para- honor the Rotary Club of Carson City. (b) ELECTRONIC FILING AND ONLINE AVAIL- Celebrating 75 years of service to the ABILITY.— graph (1)(B)’’. community, the Rotary Club has shown (1) FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND CAN- f DIDATES.—Section 8(b) of the STOCK Act (5 great dedication to America’s ideals of U.S.C. App. 105 note) is amended— SAFE COMMUNITIES, SAFE prosperity, education, and opportunity. (A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘, OFFICERS SCHOOLS ACT OF 2013—MOTION It is my great honor to acknowledge OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE, AND CONGRES- TO PROCEED—Continued the Rotary Club of Carson City’s rich SIONAL STAFF’’; Mr. COONS. I yield the floor and sug- history of service, particularly in light (B) in paragraph (1)— gest the absence of a quorum. of its recent anniversary. (i) by striking ‘‘18 months after the date of Hans Jepson, president of the Minden enactment of this Act’’ and inserting ‘‘Janu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ary 1, 2014’’; clerk will call the roll. Rotary Club, and the civic-minded Rev. (ii) by amending subparagraph (B) to read The legislative clerk proceeded to John L. Harvey, began plans to create as follows: call the roll. the Carson City Rotary Club in the ‘‘(B) public access to— (Mr. COONS assumed the Chair.) summer of 1937. The first meeting saw ‘‘(i) financial disclosure reports filed by Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- five attendees who sketched plans for Members of Congress and candidates for Con- imous consent that the order for the the organization’s future. Their first gress, quorum call be rescinded. plan of action was to add the Carson ‘‘(ii) reports filed by Members of Congress The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. WAR- City Rotary Club to the Nevada roster. and candidates for Congress of a transaction After carefully selecting additional disclosure required by section 103(l) of the NER). Without objection, it is so or- Ethics in Government Act of 1978, and dered. members, the Rotary Club of Carson ‘‘(iii) notices of extensions, amendments, Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent City had its first official meeting on and blind trusts, with respect to financial that all postcloture time on the motion January 25, 1938. A month later, it was disclosure reports described in clauses (i) and to proceed be yielded back. accepted as a member of Rotary Inter- (ii), The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without national—an achievement that re- pursuant to title I of the Ethics in Govern- objection, it is so ordered. flected several months of earnest effort ment Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App. 101 et seq.), All time is yielded back. on the part of the pioneers of the local through databases that are maintained on movement. the official websites of the House of Rep- The question is on agreeing to the resentatives and the Senate.’’; motion to proceed. Initially comprised of only 25 men, (C) in paragraph (2)— The motion was agreed to. the Rotary Club of Carson City has since expanded to encompass almost 90 (i) by striking the first two sentences; and f (ii) in the last sentence, by striking ‘‘under members. Ever mindful of the organi- this section’’ and inserting ‘‘under paragraph SAFE COMMUNITIES, SAFE zation’s previous motto ‘‘He Profits (1)(B)’’; SCHOOLS ACT OF 2013 Most Who Serves The Best’’, the mem- (D) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘under The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bers provide ‘‘Service Above Self’’ to this subsection’’ and inserting ‘‘under para- clerk will report the bill by title. the Carson City community. graph (1)(B)’’; Since its founding, the Rotary Club (E) in paragraph (4), by inserting ‘‘be able The legislative clerk read as follows: to’’ after ‘‘shall’’; and A bill (S. 649) to ensure that all individuals of Carson City has realized many ac- (F) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘under who should be prohibited from buying a fire- complishments, including its participa- this subsection’’ and inserting ‘‘under para- arm are listed in the national instant crimi- tion in the global campaign that re- graph (1)(B)’’. nal background check system and require a duced transmission of the Polio Virus

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It awards a 4-year schol- look forward to his future contribu- claimed to understand that we need a arship to a non-traditional student and tions. long-term solution to our immigration recognizes exceptional educators f problems. That sentence is the most through Teacher of the Year and important part of their document, and Teacher of the Month awards. It also TRIBUTE TO MAYOR ARLENE as we work together on this issue, we sponsors high school students’ involve- MULDER must not lose sight of that goal. ment both in the Rotary Youth Leader- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, Arling- In order to achieve that goal, we need ship Academy and the Rotary Youth ton Heights, IL, is known as the City of to learn from our previous mistakes so Exchange Program, where students Good Neighbors—and if you ask people that we truly don’t have to revisit the spend a year abroad and, host inter- there who best embodies that spirit, problem. There is clear evidence that national students in Carson City. there’s a pretty good chance they’ll an- the 1986 amnesty program didn’t solve Moreover, the club supports various swer: Mayor Arlene Mulder. our immigration problem, despite the programs offered by FISH, Friends in After 20 years as mayor and more intent of the law. Even though, for the Service Helping, Capital City Circles than three decades serving her commu- first time ever, we made it illegal to Initiative, Western Nevada Boys and nity, Mayor Mulder is retiring from knowingly hire or employ someone Girls Club, and Food for Thought, in public life in just a few weeks. I would here illegally, illegal immigration addition to its various community like to personally acknowledge soared because we rewarded the un- service projects, such as Rotarians at Arlene’s significant contributions to documented population. We set pen- Work Day. the people of Arlington Heights, thank alties to deter the hiring of people here I laud the Rotary Club of Carson her for her good work, and wish her illegally. Yet, an industry of counter- City’s dedication to the community every success in the coming years. feiting and identity theft flourished and am pleased to congratulate its Both in public service and private and made a mockery of the law. members on seventy-five much appre- life, Mayor Mulder was always a good Unfortunately, the 1986 law didn’t ciated years of service. neighbor. She worked to reduce air- adequately provide for securing our f craft noise, improve air quality and borders or provide the tools to enforce the laws, nor did it properly address TRIBUTE TO CRAIG WARNER quality of life for residents, and to re- the need to create or enhance the legal Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise to develop Arlington Heights’ downtown district. avenues for people to enter the coun- honor a man who has dedicated his life try. The bill focused on legalizing mil- to serving others, Craig Warner. Al- Even outside her role as mayor, she always advocated for the people and lions of people here rather than cre- though this chapter of his career is ating a system that would work for coming to a close, his legacy in vol- businesses of Arlington Heights. As a member of the board of directors of generations to come. unteerism will live on. So, I have made a point of trying to Metra, Northeast Illinois’ commuter Craig began his career in public serv- remind my colleagues that we must rail system, Arlene worked to improve ice by joining the Peace Corps after learn from the mistakes we made. As a the region’s transportation network graduating from Iowa State Univer- member of the Judiciary Committee, I because she understood that when cit- sity. He spent two years in Lesotho, Af- have been adamant about making sure ies and suburbs work together, every- rica, after which he became a recruiter all members have an opportunity to re- one benefits. for the Peace Corps. He then served for view, analyze, and debate the bill. Those who know her well have noth- 16 years as a state program specialist Along with other members, we have ing but good things to say about her. with the ACTION Agency in the Ten- asked for hearings. We have pressed the She practices an inclusive brand of nessee State Office supporting VISTA bipartisan group to work with us and leadership to bring people together and and Senior Corps programs. In 1991, he ensure that we have a deliberative and brought his expertise to Nevada. When get results, genuinely cares about her healthy debate. ACTION was replaced by the Corpora- community, and she really listens to Unfortunately, this bipartisan group tion for National and Community Serv- their needs. has failed to consult with many mem- ice, CNCS, Governor Bob Miller made I always knew that Arlene would as- bers of the Judiciary Committee, which Craig one of the original appointees to pire to the highest levels of profes- has jurisdiction over immigration mat- CNCS, where he served as the state di- sionalism in her work. She managed to ters. They are working with the Cham- rector for more than 20 years. conduct her work with a smile—which ber of Commerce and the AFL–CIO. Bringing his great sense of humor to you could see often at any of the daily They are sharing language with K every project he works on, Craig has public appearances around town for Street and interest groups. They are been a mentor in addition to director. which she is well known. leaking details of their plans to certain Craig is a warm and compassionate While Mayor Mulder is ending her ca- media outlets. Yet, Members of the man with a kind heart, intent on doing reer in public life to spend more time Senate are forced to learn through everything possible to make life better with her husband, children, and grand- these avenues about their negotiations. for those seeking help. He has high ex- children, I know she’ll continue to be a And, all along, the American people pectations for projects and pushes to good neighbor to the Arlington Heights have been in the dark. make sure they are done right. Even community. This is what she has al- When the bill is unveiled, possibly so, he is always ready to lend a hand ways done. That is just who she is. next week, every Member of the Senate and give advice to make sure projects f will have questions. We will comb are successful. Craig is an honest man IMMIGRATION REFORM through the details and determine if who treats colleagues with respect, the proposal will truly fix the problems genuine kindness, and interest. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, for once and for all. So allow me to share Volunteerism is a vital component of months, Members on both sides of the some of the questions I have. In an ef- every community, and I am proud to aisle have been working to find com- fort to ensure that the bill does what honor Craig for the tradition of service mon ground on ways to fix our broken their framework insisted that the prob- he has built in Nevada. Working with immigration system. This group has lem be fixed once and for all I will ask the Nevada Commission for National been meeting behind closed doors to these questions when the bill is finally and Community Service since its in- forge a consensus on a very difficult revealed to the public. ception, Craig has shaped the organiza- topic. The group released a framework, Is this bill enforcement first or legal- tion, now called Nevada Volunteers, as or a document of principles, that would ization first? well as the way Nevada has served its guide their negotiations. I cannot What is the expected cost? How will community for the last 20 years. stress the importance of the first sen- it be paid for?

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For the first time owes over $16 trillion and no one is Who will determine that these since the President has been required talking about reducing it. We have to metrics are met? Will it be Congress, a to submit a budget—since 1922, 91 years get to balance—the sooner the better— commission or a Secretary who doesn’t ago—the President failed to provide a and start paying down the debt. think that the border matters? budget proposal before the Senate I am very disappointed, but not sur- Will the entry/exit system Congress passed one. This year the President’s prised, that the President yet again mandated in 1996 finally be imple- budget proposal was submitted to Con- has not taken the opportunity to fully mented? Will it be a part of the trig- gress 65 days late. And even with that address the drivers of our growing defi- ger? extra time to find solutions that would cits and debt spending programs such Will the language be tight enough to jumpstart the economy, the budget as Medicare and Social Security. The prevent criminals—those with DUIs proposed by the President continues President won his re-election last year. and other aggravated felonies from the policies that have led to anemic The time for campaigning is over; it is being eligible for legalization? economic growth and stagnant job cre- time to start governing and make the Will individuals already apprehended, ation—more taxes, more spending, tough choices to save these programs or people in removal proceedings be eli- more government. for current and future beneficiaries. gible or even allowed to apply for the The last time we voted on the Presi- I said this during the debate on the legalization program? dent’s budget, it received zero votes. majority’s budget resolution a few Will the bill ensure that the legaliza- Let me repeat that—zero votes. Not weeks ago, and it is worth repeating tion program is covered by bene- even the members of his own party sup- now we need to grow the economy, not ficiaries, and not taxpayers? ported his budget. Since the Presi- the government. One of the ways we What will happen to individuals who dent’s budget is arriving after we have can grow the economy is by reforming do not come forward and register or get already taken up a budget here in the our outdated tax code. We have to provisional status? Senate, I doubt that we will vote on lower tax rates and broaden the tax What will happen if the border is this proposal. But I don’t think it’s a base and make the tax code simpler never secured? What will be the con- stretch to say that a vote on this budg- and fairer for all taxpayers. I was sequences, including for those who et might obtain the same result. happy to see the President’s budget have already received registered provi- We have already heard cries from call for revenue-neutral business tax sional status? members of his own party that he is in- reform. But then I read the fine print Will the agency in charge of immi- cluded proposals they don’t like for ex- and realized the President was calling gration benefits be able to handle the ample, a provision called ‘‘chained for lowering the corporate tax rate additional workload while also pre- CPI’’ that changes the inflation meas- only and by paying for it by increasing venting fraud and abuse? urement for many Federal programs, taxes on U.S. multinational companies Will the bill encourage cooperation such as Social Security, and for certain and oil and gas companies. I agree we between the Federal Government and provisions of the tax code. The Presi- need to lower the corporate tax rate. State and locals to enforce the laws? dent’s budget estimates that this pro- We also need to fix our outdated inter- How will the bill ensure that ICE vision will reduce the deficit by nearly national tax system so we don’t ham- agents are allowed to do their job? $230 billion over 10 years. And a budget per our U.S. multinational companies Will E-Verify be mandatory for all such as the President’s that raises from competing globally. And I have an businesses? Will there be exceptions to taxes by nearly $1 trillion over the international tax reform bill that ad- the rule? next 10 years—and that is in addition dresses those issues. But in addition to Will the bill require all businesses to to the $600 billion in tax increases that lowering the corporate tax rate, we use E-Verify now or will it drag out the went into effect earlier this year cer- have to ensure we address the taxes requirement even though it is ready to tainly will not win over any members paid by so-called ‘‘flow-through’’ busi- go nationwide? on my side of the aisle. While there are nesses these are the partnerships, S- Will the bill exempt or preserve some provisions in this budget I might corporations, and limited liability State laws that require E-Verify? support, the budget taken as a whole is companies. Just fixing the corporate What are the concessions to the a far cry from what we need to get the side doesn’t help the millions of busi- unions and to the business community? country on the right fiscal path. nesses structured as flow-through enti- Will the new temporary worker pro- The President and his party like to ties. I appreciate the President want- gram, which is a new model encom- talk about a so-called ‘‘balanced ap- ing to do revenue-neutral corporate tax passing instant portability, truly proach.’’ But there is nothing balanced reform. But that only addresses part of work? How will employers be held re- about a budget proposal that raises the problem. sponsible for the visa holders, if at all? taxes by nearly $1 trillion and can’t I generally don’t like to do things Is the new temporary worker pro- even balance. That is right the Presi- ‘‘comprehensively.’’ We should do leg- gram truly temporary? Will they get a dent’s budget does not balance in any islation in smaller parts so people can special green card process? of the next 10 years. What we really understand what is in them and can Will the bill exempt certain indus- need is a budget that gets us to balance vote for and against the things they tries, such as construction, from this and puts us on a path to start paying support and don’t support. But given new visa program? down our country’s $16 trillion debt. the interaction between the individual Will the 11 million people here ille- We have to start paying down the debt. and corporate side of the tax code, we gally get priority in this new tem- The President’s budget proposal really need to look at them together porary worker program? Will they be would increase taxes as a percent of and make sure changes we make in one able to use it? the Nation’s total output, or GDP, each area don’t make things worse in an- Will the bill require employers to year over the next 10 years, resulting other area. first recruit and hire Americans? in revenues as a percent of GDP at 20 So now we have finally seen the We have a long road ahead of us to percent in fiscal year 2023. The average President’s budget proposal. And while pass legislation to reform our immigra- rate over the past 40 years has been ap- there are a few good things in it, I am tion system. We will have many more proximately 18 percent of GDP. The sorry to tell my constituents back in questions and, hopefully, a transparent U.S. has balanced the budget 12 times Wyoming and the American public that and deliberative process to improve the since World War II. The average rev- the President has yet again failed to

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All of these events bers on my side of the aisle to fix our friend, Shoshone-Paiute Tribal Chair- bring together Penn State students, tax code, both individual and cor- man Terry Gibson. He left a lasting alumni, and other interested parties by porate, and reform our spending on mark in his far too few years of life. providing a forum where relevant tech- programs such as Medicare and Social Terry carried an absolute commit- nological advances in the related Security. The American people deserve ment to better the lives of the people fields, best business practices between nothing less. he led and those of future generations. interacting disciplines and creative in- He had a deep understanding of the f novation can be shared and displayed strengths and challenges of the Sho- RECOGNIZING PENNSYLVANIA for the betterment of all involved. shone-Paiute Tribes, and he focused on STATE UNIVERSITY Lastly, and perhaps most impor- making progress. Prior to serving as Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. President, today I tantly, I should recognize the out- chairman, he served on the tribal coun- wish to recognize Pennsylvania State standing faculty who make Penn State cil and worked as health director, com- University as the school celebrates 150 what it is. The faculty at Penn State pliance officer and natural resource di- years of history. April 1, 2013, marked are leaders in their respective fields rector for the tribes. His experience this monumental anniversary when and conduct cutting edge research in and knowledge contributed to his ex- Pennsylvania designated the then-Ag- numerous disciplines. The success of emplary leadership. He was dedicated to encouraging ricultural College of Pennsylvania to the university is dependent on the high tribal youth to achieve educational and be the sole land grant college in the quality faculty who dedicated their career success, and he worked to ad- Commonwealth. Of course the Agricul- lives to academia, and all of the Penn tural College would eventually become dress unemployment, domestic vio- State faculty should be proud of their lence and poverty. Terry furthered the Pennsylvania State College in 1874 and accomplishments. They are educating Pennsylvania State University in 1953. mission of protecting and preserving the next generation of leaders, and, the Shoshone-Paiute tribal culture and While maintaining its agriculture through their research, are bettering base, Penn State expanded its focus natural resources while also assisting the lives of people throughout the and encouraging the economic develop- shortly after opening its doors to stu- Commonwealth, Nation, and the world. dents and began offering degrees in lib- ment of the tribes. He was mindful of eral arts and other fields. Notably, Again, I want to congratulate Penn- ensuring future generations would also Penn State quickly became one of the sylvania State University on reaching have the opportunity to benefit from Nation’s largest engineering schools in this milestone. You make the Com- our resources. the late 19th century. monwealth a better place, and I am We worked together on projects to Today, the Pennsylvania State Uni- confident the next 150 years of accom- benefit tribal members, and he was al- versity is the largest university in the plishments will be even greater than ways a trusted partner and strong lead- Commonwealth and grants more bacca- the last. er with the courage and foresight to laureate degrees than any other school tackle the many issues facing the in Pennsylvania, and it has one of the f tribes. He is recognized as a dedicated largest graduate schools in the coun- leader who thoughtfully carried out his try. In all, Penn State offers students duties in advancing the objectives of PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S FUNERAL the tribal membership. Terry was a the opportunity to pursue studies in TRAIN more than 150 different disciplines. sensible, strong and reliable voice. The unexpected passing of Chairman Penn State graduates have gone on to Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, today Gibson brings great sadness to the great success in agriculture, engineer- I wish to recognize the installation of tribes, the Owyhee area, Idaho and me. ing, business, law, medicine, academia, an Ohio Historical Society marker My prayers are with his wife, Debbie, government, and sports. Enrollment at commemorating President Lincoln’s his children, his family, the people he funeral train stop in Urbana, OH on Penn State’s 20 undergraduate cam- led, and the many lives he reached. I April 29, 1865. Urbana was one of the puses, the World Campus, the Graduate join his family members and many Ohio communities President Lincoln’s School, the Dickinson School of Law, friends in mourning his loss. I am the College of Medicine, and the Col- funeral train passed through on its thankful I had the opportunity to know lege of Technology is approaching 1,654-mile trek from Washington D.C. Terry and work with him. While Terry 100,000. Penn State can boast that 1 in to Springfield, IL. Around midnight on will be sorely missed, his legacy will every 117 Americans with a college de- April 29, 1865, 10,000 mourners gathered endure. His steady and dedicated lead- gree is an alumni of Pennsylvania near Urbana’s train station to pay ership will not be forgotten.∑ State University. That is quite an their respects to President Lincoln f achievement. It has been a great suc- during the train’s 20-minute stop. TRIBUTE TO JESSE DAUNIS cess, and has served Pennsylvania, and To commemorate this historic event, the Nation, well. the Champaign County Bicentennial ∑ Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I Penn State has also created an envi- Historical Marker Committee is in- am proud to recognize one of Nevada’s ronment that promotes the importance stalling an Ohio Historical Society veterans whose overwhelming sacrifice of public service and volunteer work. marker in Urbana. This marker will on behalf of those who served our great Most notably, Penn State students par- not only honor one of America’s great- Nation is inspiring. On April 1, 2013, ticipate in an annual fundraiser known est presidents, but it will also recog- Jesse Daunis began his journey on foot as THON, which benefits pediatric can- nize this historical event which con- across the State of Nevada to raise cer care and research. THON cul- tributes greatly to Urbana’s rich herit- money and awareness to assist vet- minates each year with a multiday erans dealing with depression, post- age. dance marathon at the Bryce Jordan traumatic stress disorder, and many Center. Since its inception in 1977, I wish to recognize Champaign Coun- other issues related to the difficult THON has raised more than $100 mil- ty for keeping history alive for future transition from soldier to civilian. lion. In 2013 alone, THON raised nearly generations through the installation of The brave men and women who $12.5 million for pediatric cancer. the Ohio Historical Society marker, served our country and fought to pro- These fundraising efforts are truly re- and for other historical preservation tect our freedom are coming back to a markable and Penn State students and commemorations in an Ohio coun- struggling economy. Our Nation’s serv- should be proud of all they have done ty with a rich history. icemembers have made great sacrifices

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Assisting our Na- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER ant Secretary, Bureau of Indian Affairs, De- tion’s veterans and families is of the COMMUNICATIONS partment of the Interior, transmitting, pur- utmost importance. suant to law, a report relative to restoring I am grateful Mr. Daunis is raising The following communications were certain funds to the Delaware Tribe of Indi- awareness for an issue about which I laid before the Senate, together with ans; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. care deeply. Having a family member accompanying papers, reports, and doc- EC–1122. A communication from the Fed- uments, and were referred as indicated: eral Liaison Officer, Patent and Trademark who has served in the Armed Forces, I Office, Department of Commerce, transmit- have always been an advocate for our EC–1113. A communication from the Direc- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- troops. As a member of the United tor, Office of Personnel Management, trans- titled ‘‘Revisions to Patent Term Adjust- States Senate Committee on Veterans mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ment’’ (RIN0651–AC84) received during ad- Affairs, I will continue to vocalize my entitled ‘‘Patient Protection and Affordable journment of the Senate in the Office of the Care Act; Establishment of the Multi-State President of the Senate on April 1, 2013; to support for our servicemembers. I ap- Plan Program for the Affordable Insurance plaud Mr. Daunis for undertaking this the Committee on the Judiciary. Exchanges’’ (RIN3206–AM47) received during EC–1123. A communication from the Fed- 448-mile journey over 18 days from adjournment of the Senate in the Office of eral Liaison Officer, Patent and Trademark Reno to Las Vegas, and I stand with the President of the Senate on March 28, Office, Department of Commerce, transmit- him. 2013; to the Committee on Health, Education, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Mr. Daunis’ selfless efforts to honor Labor, and Pensions. titled ‘‘Changes to Representation of Others and acknowledge our Nation’s veterans EC–1114. A communication from the Sec- Before the United States Patent and Trade- embodies the value of service over self. retary of Health and Human Services, trans- mark Office’’ (RIN0651–AC81) received during mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled the adjournment of the Senate in the Office I commend Mr. Daunis for his steadfast ‘‘Health Plan Value Methodology’’; to the determination in raising awareness for of the President of the Senate on April 1, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 2013; to the Committee on the Judiciary. those who keep us safe. Today, I ask Pensions. EC–1124. A communication from the Prin- my colleagues to join me in recog- EC–1115. A communication from the Acting cipal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Of- nizing Mr. Daunis for his service to our Director, Office of Management and Budget, fice of Legislative Affairs, Department of country and commitment to helping Executive Office of the President, transmit- Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- veterans in need.∑ ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled port entitled ‘‘The Office on Violence ‘‘OMB Final Sequestration Report to the Against Women’s Grant Funds Used to Ad- f President and Congress for Fiscal Year 2013’’; dress Stalking: 2012 Report to Congress’’; to to the Committees on Agriculture, Nutri- TRIBUTE TO LAURA HODSON the Committee on the Judiciary. tion, and Forestry; Appropriations; Armed EC–1125. A communication from the Prin- ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I Services; Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- cipal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Of- recognize Laura Hodson, an intern in fairs; the Budget; Commerce, Science, and fice of Legislative Affairs, Department of my Aberdeen, SD, office, for all of the Transportation; Energy and Natural Re- Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the hard work she has done for me, my sources; Environment and Public Works; Fi- Department of Justice’s 2012 Freedom of In- nance; Foreign Relations; Health, Education, staff, and the State of South Dakota. formation Act (FOIA) Litigation and Com- Labor, and Pensions; Homeland Security and pliance Report; to the Committee on the Ju- Laura is a graduate of Bennett Coun- Governmental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select diciary. ty High School in Martin, SD. Cur- Committee on Intelligence; the Judiciary; EC–1126. A communication from the Sec- rently, she is attending Northern State Rules and Administration; Small Business retary, Judicial Conference of the United University, where she is majoring in and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans’ Affairs. States, transmitting, a report of proposed political science. She is a hard worker EC–1116. A communication from the Direc- legislation entitled ‘‘Criminal Judicial Pro- who has been dedicated to getting the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, cedure, Administration, and Technical most out of her internship experience. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Amendments Act of 2013’’; to the Committee ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- on the Judiciary. I extend my sincere thanks and ap- titled ‘‘Styrene-Ethylene-Propylene Block EC–1127. A communication from the Sec- preciation to Laura for all of the fine Copolymer; Tolerance Exemption’’ (FRL No. retary, Judicial Conference of the United work she has done and wish her contin- 9380–5) received in the Office of the President States, transmitting, a report relative to ued success in the years to come.∑ of the Senate on April 8, 2013; to the Com- bankruptcy judgeship recommendations and mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- corresponding draft legislation for the 113th f estry. Congress; to the Committee on the Judici- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EC–1117. A communication from the Chief ary. Executive Officer, Corporation for National EC–1128. A communication from the Direc- Messages from the President of the and Community Service, transmitting, pur- tor, Administrative Office of the United United States were communicated to suant to law, the Corporation’s fiscal year States Courts, transmitting, pursuant to the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- 2014 Congressional Budget Justification and law, an annual report on crime victims’ retaries. fiscal year 2012 Annual Performance Report; rights; to the Committee on the Judiciary. to the Committee on Health, Education, EC–1129. A communication from the Asso- f Labor, and Pensions. ciate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting and Business Development, EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED EC–1118. A communication from the Chair- man, Merit Systems Protection Board, Small Business Administration, transmit- As in executive session the Presiding transmitting, pursuant to law, the Board’s ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘2011 Officer laid before the Senate messages fiscal year 2012 annual report relative to the Fiscal Year Report to the U.S. Congress on from the President of the United Notification and Federal Employee Anti- Minority Small Business and Capital Owner- States submitting sundry nominations discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002; ship Development’’; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. which were referred to the appropriate to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC–1130. A communication from the Direc- committees. tor of the Regulation Policy and Manage- (The messages received today are EC–1119. A communication from the Acting Director of the Office of Regulatory Affairs ment Office of the General Counsel, Veterans printed at the end of the Senate pro- and Collaborative Action, Bureau of Indian Health Administration, Department of Vet- ceedings.) Affairs, Department of the Interior, trans- erans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Grants to f mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Residential, Business, and Wind States for Construction or Acquisition of MEASURES PLACED ON THE and Solar Resource Leases on Indian Land’’ State Homes’’ (RIN2900–AO60) received in the CALENDAR ON APRIL 10, 2013 (RIN1076–AE73) received during adjournment Office of the President of the Senate on April of the Senate in the Office of the President 9, 2013; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- The following bills were read the sec- of the Senate on April 1, 2013; to the Com- fairs. ond time, and placed on the calendar: mittee on Indian Affairs. f S. 680. A bill to rescind amounts appro- EC–1120. A communication from the Direc- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES priated for fiscal year 2013 for the Depart- tor, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of ment of Defense for the Medium Extended the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, The following reports of committees Air Defense System, and for other purposes. a report relative to the notification of eligi- were submitted:

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A bill to amend title XVIII of the education, treatment, and research activities f Social Security Act to increase diagnosis of related to Lyme and other tick-borne dis- EXECUTIVE REPORT OF Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, eases, including the establishment of a Tick- COMMITTEE leading to better care and outcomes for Borne Diseases Advisory Committee; to the Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and The following executive report of a and related dementias; to the Committee on Pensions. nomination was submitted: Finance. f By Mr. LEAHY for the Committee on the By Mr. WARNER (for himself, Mr. Judiciary. TOOMEY, Mr. CARPER, Mr. MORAN, and SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND Kenneth John Gonzales, of New Mexico, to Mr. JOHANNS): SENATE RESOLUTIONS be United States District Judge for the Dis- S. 710. A bill to provide exemptions from trict of New Mexico. municipal advisor registration requirements; The following concurrent resolutions to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and and Senate resolutions were read, and (Nominations without an asterisk Urban Affairs. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: were reported with the recommenda- By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and By Ms. KLOBUCHAR: tion that they be confirmed.) Mr. FRANKEN): S. Res. 96. A resolution recognizing the S. 711. A bill to designate the Federal f celebration of National Student Employ- building located at 118 South Mill Street, ment Week at the University of Minnesota Fergus Falls, Minnesota, as the Edward J. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Duluth; to the Committee on Health, Edu- Devitt United States Courthouse; to the JOINT RESOLUTIONS cation, Labor, and Pensions. Committee on Environment and Public The following bills and joint resolu- Works. f tions were introduced, read the first By Mr. LEAHY (for himself and Mr. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS and second times by unanimous con- COONS): sent, and referred as indicated: S. 712. A bill to allow acceleration certifi- S. 54 cates awarded under the Patents for Human- By Ms. HIRONO (for herself and Mr. At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the ity Program to be transferrable; to the Com- HATCH): mittee on the Judiciary. names of the Senator from Minnesota S. 703. A bill to amend the Immigration By Mr. REED (for himself and Mr. (Mr. FRANKEN) and the Senator from and Nationality Act to provide for the eligi- WHITEHOUSE): Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) were added bility of the Hong Kong Special Administra- S. 713. A bill to amend the Magnuson-Ste- as cosponsors of S. 54, a bill to increase tion Region for designation for participation vens Fishery Conservation and Management public safety by punishing and deter- in the visa waiver program for certain visi- Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic ring firearms trafficking. tors to the United States; to the Committee Fishery Management Council; to the Com- S. 84 on the Judiciary. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- By Mr. CASEY: tation. At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the S. 704. A bill to designate the Rachel Car- By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mr. name of the Senator from Montana son Nature Trail, and for other purposes; to COBURN, Mr. LEE, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- CORNYN, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. CRUZ, and of S. 84, a bill to amend the Fair Labor sources. Mr. PAUL): By Mr. BURR (for himself, Mr. Standards Act of 1938 to provide more S. 714. A bill to impose certain limitations effective remedies to victims of dis- JOHANNS, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. ISAKSON, on consent decrees and settlement agree- and Mr. BOOZMAN): ments by agencies that require the agencies crimination in the payment of wages S. 705. A bill to amend title 36, United to take regulatory action in accordance with on the basis of sex, and for other pur- States Code, to ensure that memorials com- the terms thereof, and for other purposes; to poses. memorating the service of the United States the Committee on the Judiciary. S. 183 Armed Forces may contain religious sym- By Mr. BAUCUS (for himself, Mr. bols, and for other purposes; to the Com- At the request of Mrs. MCCASKILL, TESTER, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, the name of the Senator from Alabama mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. (Mr. SHELBY) was added as a cosponsor By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. HEIN- GRASSLEY, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. RICH, Mr. HOEVEN, Ms. HEITKAMP, and of S. 183, a bill to amend title XVIII of HEITKAMP, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. Mr. HARKIN): the Social Security Act to provide for UDALL of New Mexico, and Mr. S. 715. A bill to authorize the Secretary of fairness in hospital payments under WYDEN): the Interior to use designated funding to pay the Medicare program. S. 706. A bill to provide the Department of for construction of authorized rural water S. 217 Justice with additional tools to target projects, and for other purposes; to the Com- extraterritorial drug trafficking activity, mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the and for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. REID: name of the Senator from Rhode Island the Judiciary. S. 716. A bill to modify the requirements (Mr. REED) was added as a cosponsor of By Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. under the STOCK Act regarding online ac- S. 217, a bill to amend the Elementary FRANKEN, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. WHITE- cess to certain financial disclosure state- and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to HOUSE, Mr. SANDERS, and Mr. BROWN): ments and related forms; considered and require the Secretary of Education to S. 707. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- passed. collect information from coeducational cation Act of 1965 to extend the reduced in- By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and elementary schools and secondary terest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Mr. HOEVEN): Loans; to the Committee on Health, Edu- S. 717. A bill to direct the Secretary of En- schools on such schools’ athletic pro- cation, Labor, and Pensions. ergy to establish a pilot program to award grams, and for other purposes. By Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself, Mr. grants to nonprofit organizations for the S. 264 REED, Ms. STABENOW, and Mr. purpose of retrofitting nonprofit buildings At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the FRANKEN): with energy-efficiency improvements; to the S. 708. A bill to provide grants to States to Committee on Energy and Natural Re- name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. ensure that all students in the middle grades sources. BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. are taught an academically rigorous cur- By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. BOOZ- 264, a bill to expand access to commu- riculum with effective supports so that stu- MAN, Mr. COONS, Ms. LANDRIEU, and nity mental health centers and im- dents complete the middle grades prepared Mr. CARDIN): prove the quality of mental health care for success in secondary school and postsec- S. 718. A bill to create jobs in the United for all Americans. ondary endeavors, to improve State and dis- States by increasing United States exports S. 307 trict policies and programs relating to the to Africa by at least 200 percent in real dol- academic achievement of students in the lar value within 10 years, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the middle grades, to develop and implement ef- poses; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- name of the Senator from California fective middle grades models for struggling tions. (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor

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Mr. President, I rise 309, a bill to award a Congressional S. 675 today to introduce S. 703 with Senator Gold Medal to the World War II mem- At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the HATCH to fix a technical problem that bers of the Civil Air Patrol. name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. prevents Hong Kong from joining the S. 367 ROBERTS) was added as a cosponsor of Visa Waiver Program. Under current At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the S. 675, a bill to prohibit contracting law, only ‘‘countries’’ are eligible for name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. with the enemy. the program, and Hong Kong is not a MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 679 sovereign country, so a special provi- 367, a bill to amend title XVIII of the At the request of Mr. BROWN, the sion needs to be added to the law to Social Security Act to repeal the Medi- name of the Senator from New Mexico make Hong Kong eligible. care outpatient rehabilitation therapy (Mr. HEINRICH) was added as a cospon- On July 1, 1997, after over 150 years of caps. sor of S. 679, a bill to promote local and British rule, Hong Kong became a Spe- S. 403 regional farm and food systems, and for cial Administrative Region of China, At the request of Mr. LEAHY, his other purposes. retaining its own currency, free mar- name was added as a cosponsor of S. ket economy, political system, civil S. 680 403, a bill to amend the Elementary liberties, and immigration policies. and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the name of the Senator from Rhode Island This autonomy was recognized by the address and take action to prevent bul- United States and affirmed by Congress lying and harassment of students. (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- sponsor of S. 680, a bill to rescind in passing the United States-Hong S. 411 amounts appropriated for fiscal year Kong Policy Act. At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Today we have a robust bilateral re- 2013 for the Department of Defense for the name of the Senator from Vermont lationship with Hong Kong, a global fi- the Medium Extended Air Defense Sys- (Mr. LEAHY) was added as a cosponsor nancial and trading hub, which was our tem, and for other purposes. of S. 411, a bill to amend the Internal 10th largest export market last year Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and S. 687 and whose trade ties are significant for modify the railroad track maintenance At the request of Mr. MORAN, the many States. The State Department credit. names of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. considers Hong Kong an important law S. 500 GRASSLEY), the Senator from Wash- enforcement partner in combating At the request of Mr. SANDERS, the ington (Ms. CANTWELL) and the Senator money laundering and eliminating name of the Senator from New Mexico from Florida (Mr. RUBIO) were added as funding for terrorist networks. (Mr. HEINRICH) was added as a cospon- cosponsors of S. 687, a bill to prohibit Despite our visa policies treating it sor of S. 500, a bill to amend the Inter- the closing of air traffic control tow- separate from Mainland China, because nal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply pay- ers, and for other purposes. it is not a ‘‘country,’’ Hong Kong is un- roll taxes to remuneration and earn- S. 695 able to be considered for the Visa Waiv- ings from self-employment up to the At the request of Mr. BEGICH, the er Program. The Visa Waiver Program contribution and benefit base and to names of the Senator from Washington is an essential tool for promoting trav- remuneration in excess of $250,000. (Mrs. MURRAY) and the Senator from el and tourism to America while pro- S. 535 Montana (Mr. TESTER) were added as tecting national security by allowing At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the cosponsors of S. 695, a bill to amend precleared business and leisure trav- name of the Senator from Wyoming title 38, United States Code, to extend elers from 37 countries to visit the U.S. (Mr. BARRASSO) was added as a cospon- the authorization of appropriations for for up to 90 days without obtaining a sor of S. 535, a bill to require a study the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to nonimmigrant visitor visa. and report by the Small Business Ad- pay a monthly assistance allowance to Hong Kong has secured visa waivers ministration regarding the costs to disabled veterans training or com- for its passport holders from over 140 small business concerns of Federal reg- peting for the Paralympic Team and countries and territories, including al- ulations. the authorization of appropriations for lies such as Canada, Australia, New S. 536 the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and all At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the provide assistance to United States member states of the European Union. name of the Senator from Wyoming Paralympics, Inc., and for other pur- Hong Kong has already extended visa (Mr. BARRASSO) was added as a cospon- poses. waivers to American citizens. Our laws sor of S. 536, a bill to require a study At the request of Mr. BOOZMAN, the shouldn’t be a barrier to do the same in and report by the Comptroller General name of the Senator from Nebraska the future. of the United States regarding the (Mr. JOHANNS) was added as a cospon- As our largest industry, tourism is costs of Federal regulations. sor of S. 695, supra. important to Hawaii, especially from S. 557 S. 700 Asia. Our largest source of foreign At the request of Mrs. HAGAN, the At the request of Mr. KAINE, the tourists comes from Japan, a visa name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. name of the Senator from North Caro- waiver country since 1988. In 2011, do- RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. lina (Mr. BURR) was added as a cospon- mestic and international visitors to 557, a bill to amend title XVIII of the sor of S. 700, a bill to ensure that the Hawaii spent $16.9 billion which sup- Social Security Act to improve access education and training provided mem- ported 160,800 jobs in the islands ac- to medication therapy management bers of the Armed Forces and veterans cording to the U.S. Travel Association. under part D of the Medicare program. better assists members and veterans in I urge my colleagues to cosponsor S. 576 obtaining civilian certifications and li- this bipartisan, commonsense legisla- At the request of Mr. JOHANNS, the censes, and for other purposes. tion. name of the Senator from North Da- f kota (Ms. HEITKAMP) was added as a co- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, sponsor of S. 576, a bill to reform laws STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. relating to small public housing agen- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS BLUMENTHAL, Ms. HEITKAMP, cies, and for other purposes. By Ms. HIRONO (for herself and Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. UDALL of S. 646 Mr. HATCH): New Mexico, and Mr. WYDEN): At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, S. 703. A bill to amend the Immigra- S. 706. A bill to provide the Depart- the name of the Senator from West tion and Nationality Act to provide for ment of Justice with additional tools

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:57 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.028 S11APPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE April 11, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2591 to target extraterritorial drug traf- if he or she unwittingly sold counter- S. 707. A bill to amend the Higher ficking activity, and for other pur- feit drugs to a customer. Adding a Education Act of 1965 to extend the re- poses; to the Committee on the Judici- ‘‘knowing’’ requirement corrects this duced interest rate for Federal Direct ary. problem. Stafford Loans; to the Committee on Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I As Chairman of the Senate Caucus on Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- rise to introduce the Transnational International Narcotics Control and as sions. Drug Trafficking Act of 2013 with my a public servant who has focused on Mr. REED. Mr. President, once again, colleagues and friends, Senator law enforcement issues for many years, on July 1, millions of college students CHARLES GRASSLEY, Senator RICHARD I know that we cannot sit idly by as will see the interest rate double on BLUMENTHAL, Senator HEIDI HEITKAMP, drug traffickers find new ways to cir- their student loans from 3.4 percent to Senator AMY KLOBUCHAR, Senator TOM cumvent our laws. We must provide the 6.8 percent unless Congress takes ac- UDALL and Senator RON WYDEN. Department of Justice with all of the tion. Borrowers will pay an estimated This bill, which passed the Senate tools it needs to prosecute drug king- $1,000 more in interest on their loans unanimously in the last Congress, will pins both here at home and abroad. each year of repayment if Congress support the Obama administration’s Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- fails to act. Strategy to Combat Transnational Or- sent that the text of the bill be printed Student loan debt is second only to ganized Crime by providing the Depart- in the RECORD. mortgage debt for American families. ment of Justice with crucial tools to There being no objection, the text of Now is not the time to add to student help combat the international drug the bill was ordered to be printed in loan debt by allowing the interest rate trade. As drug traffickers find new and the RECORD, as follows: on need-based student loans to double. innovative ways to avoid prosecution, S. 706 I am pleased to introduce the Student we must keep up with them rather Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Loan Affordability Act with my col- resentatives of the United States of America in than allowing them to exploit loop- leagues Senator AL FRANKEN, Senator Congress assembled, holes as our laws lag behind. SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, Senator DEBBIE This legislation has three main com- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the STABENOW, Senator SHERROD BROWN, ponents. First, it puts in place pen- ‘‘Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of and Senator BERNIE SANDERS to main- alties for extraterritorial drug traf- 2013’’. tain the current 3.4 percent interest ficking activity when individuals have SEC. 2. POSSESSION, MANUFACTURE OR DIS- rate for the next 2 years, as we work reasonable cause to believe that illegal TRIBUTION FOR PURPOSES OF UN- towards a long-term solution in the re- drugs will be trafficked into the United LAWFUL IMPORTATIONS. authorization of the Higher Education States. Current law says that drug Section 1009 of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 959) is Act. traffickers must know that illegal amended— Last Congress, we narrowly averted a drugs will be trafficked into the United (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) doubling of the interest rate on need- States and this legislation would lower as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and based student loans. It took thousands the knowledge threshold to reasonable (2) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘It shall’’ of calls, letters, and rallies from stu- cause to believe. and all that follows and inserting the fol- dents and parents across the country The Department of Justice has in- lowing: ‘‘It shall be unlawful for any person and our concerted effort to negotiate a formed my office that with increasing to manufacture or distribute a controlled bipartisan solution. However, we were frequency, it sees drug traffickers from substance in schedule I or II or flunitrazepam or a listed chemical intending, only able to get a temporary, 1-year Colombia, Ecuador and Peru who knowing, or having reasonable cause to be- fix. produce cocaine in their countries but lieve that such substance or chemical will be The budget passed by the House Re- leave transit of cocaine to the United unlawfully imported into the United States publicans assumes a doubling of the in- States in the hands of Mexican drug or into waters within a distance of 12 miles terest rate. In stark contrast, the trafficking organizations such as the of the coast of the United States. budget resolution we passed last month Zetas. Under current law, our ability ‘‘(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to accommodates legislation to keep to prosecute source-nation traffickers manufacture or distribute a listed chem- rates low. from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru is ical— We need to come together to develop ‘‘(1) intending or knowing that the listed limited since there is often no direct chemical will be used to manufacture a con- long-term solutions to the growing evidence of their knowledge that ille- trolled substance; and burden of student loan debt, the rising gal drugs were intended for the United ‘‘(2) intending, knowing, or having reason- cost of college, and the need to improve States. But make no mistake, drugs able cause to believe that the controlled sub- higher education outcomes so that stu- produced in these countries fuel violent stance will be unlawfully imported into the dents complete their degrees and get crime throughout the Western Hemi- United States.’’. the full benefit of their investment in sphere as well as addiction and death SEC. 3. TRAFFICKING IN COUNTERFEIT GOODS education. Everyone agrees that col- OR SERVICES. in the United States. Chapter 113 of title 18, United States Code, lege costs are too high and climbing Second, this bill puts in place pen- is amended— higher. Families will be priced out of a alties for precursor chemical producers (1) in section 2318(b)(2), by striking ‘‘sec- college education, even with grants and from other countries, such as those tion 2320(e)’’ and insertion ‘‘section 2320(f)’’; loans, if we do not take real action on producing pseudoephedrine used for and curbing cost increases. methamphetamine, who illegally ship (2) in section 2320— What we can do right now is reassure precursor chemicals into the United (A) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph students and families that we will not States knowing that these chemicals (4) and inserting the following: allow the interest rate to double this will be used to make illegal drugs. ‘‘(4) traffics in a drug and knowingly uses July at a time when interest rates are a counterfeit mark on or in connection with Third, this bill will make a technical such drug,’’; at historic lows. fix to the Counterfeit Drug Penalty En- (B) in subsection (b)(3), in the matter pre- Student loan debt affects millions of hancement Act which was signed into ceding subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘coun- Americans. Two-thirds of the class of law last year and increases penalties terfeit drug’’ and inserting ‘‘drug that uses a 2011 graduated owing student loans, for the trafficking of counterfeit drugs. counterfeit mark on or in connection with with an average debt of $26,000. Student The fix, requested by the Department the drug’’; and loan debt has passed the $1 trillion of Justice, puts in place a ‘‘knowing’’ (C) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph mark—exceeding credit card debt. requirement which was unintentionally (6) and inserting the following: Moreover, the students and families we ‘‘(6) the term ‘drug’ means a drug, as de- left out of the original bill. The origi- fined in section 201 of the Federal Food, are trying to help with the Student nal bill makes the mere sale of a drug Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).’’. Loan Affordability Act have dem- that happens to be counterfeit a federal onstrated economic need. Indeed, ap- felony offense regardless of whether By Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. proximately 60 percent of the depend- the seller knew the drug was counter- FRANKEN, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. ent students who qualify for subsidized feit. Under the original bill, a phar- WHITEHOUSE, Mr. SANDERS, and loans come from families with incomes macist could be held criminally liable Mr. BROWN): of less than $60,000.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:57 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.031 S11APPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2592 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 11, 2013 The question before us is will we larly beneficial to small businesses. voting membership on the New Eng- make the student loan debt burden The Patents for Humanity Program land Fishery Management Council, worse by allowing interest rates to Improvement Act makes these accel- NEFMC, as NEFMC-managed stocks double or will we take action to pro- eration certificates transferrable. It is represent a significant percentage of tect low and moderate income stu- a straightforward, cost-neutral bill landings and revenue for the state. dents. that will strengthen this useful pro- However, while Rhode Island’s partici- We need to act fast. July 1 is only 81 gram. pation in the New England fishery re- days away. I urge all our colleagues to When Congress can establish policies mains important, its stake in the Mid- join us in supporting the Student Loan that provide business incentives for hu- Atlantic fishery has become more crit- Affordability Act. manitarian endeavors, it should not ical. Yet, it does not have voting rep- hesitate to act. I urge the Senate to resentation on the Mid-Atlantic Fish- By Mr. LEAHY (for himself and work swiftly to pass this legislation. ery Management Council, MAFMC, Mr. COONS): Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- which currently consists of representa- S. 712. A bill to allow acceleration sent that the text of the bill be printed tives from New York, New Jersey, certificates awarded under the Patents in the RECORD. Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, for Humanity Program to be There being no objection, the text of Virginia, and North Carolina. transferrable; to the Committee on the the bill was ordered to be printed in Rhode Island’s stake in the Mid-At- Judiciary. the RECORD, as follows: lantic fishery is hardly incidental. Ac- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, the S. 712 cording to National Oceanic and At- American intellectual property system Be it enacted by the Senate and House of mospheric Administration, NOAA, is rightly held as the global standard Representatives of the United States of America data, Rhode Island accounted for ap- for promoting innovation and driving in Congress assembled, proximately 20 percent of the commer- economic growth. This is particularly SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. cial catch from this fishery in 2012, and true of our patent system, which was This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Patents for its landings are greater than the com- recently updated and strengthened for Humanity Program Improvement Act of bined total of landings for the States of the 21st century by the Leahy-Smith 2013’’. New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, America Invents Act. The fundamental SEC. 2. TRANSFERABILITY OF ACCELERATION Maryland, Virginia, and North Caro- truth that our Founders recognized CERTIFICATES. lina. In fact, New Jersey is the only more than 200 years ago—that limited (a) IN GENERAL.—A holder of an accelera- state currently represented on the tion certificate issued pursuant to the Pat- exclusive rights for inventors MAFMC that lands more MAFMC-regu- incentivize research and development— ents for Humanity Program (established in the notice entitled ‘‘Humanitarian Awards lated species than Rhode Island. continues to benefit consumers and the Pilot Program’’, published at 77 Fed. Reg. While Rhode Island is represented on American economy at large. 6544 (February 8, 2012)), or any successor some policy-setting committees on the These limited rights can also be ap- thereto, of the United States Patent and MAFMC, its position on those commit- plied to incentivize research and dis- Trademark Office, may transfer (including tees is not guaranteed nor does the coveries that advance humanitarian by sale) the entitlement to such acceleration state have a vote on matters as they needs. In my time in the Senate, I have certificate to another person. come before the full council. Having worked to promote policies that en- (b) REQUIREMENT.—An acceleration certifi- that representation can be critically cate transferred under subsection (a) shall be courage intellectual property holders important to Rhode Island as decisions to apply their work to address global subject to any other applicable limitations under the notice entitled ‘‘Humanitarian are made on critical stocks like squid, humanitarian challenges. Today, I am Awards Pilot Program’’, published at 77 Fed. which comprised 40 percent of the pleased to join with Senator COONS in Reg. 6544 (February 8, 2012), or any successor state’s annual landings in 2012 accord- reintroducing the Patents for Human- thereto. ing to NOAA data, and is a major part ity Program Improvement Act to again of our commercial fishing sector. advance such policies. By Mr. REED (for himself and This legislation offers Rhode Island This legislation improves on a pro- Mr. WHITEHOUSE): that voice. Following current practice, gram created by the United States Pat- S. 713. A bill to amend the Magnuson- the Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness ent and Trademark Office, PTO, last Stevens Fishery Conservation and Act would create two seats on the year. The PTO’s Patents for Humanity Management Act to add Rhode Island MAFMC for Rhode Island: one seat ap- Program provides rewards to selected to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Manage- pointed by the Secretary of Commerce patent holders who apply their tech- ment Council; to the Committee on based on recommendations from the nology to a humanitarian issue that Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Governor of Rhode Island, and a second significantly affects the public health tation. seat filled by Rhode Island’s principal or quality of life of an impoverished Mr. REED. Mr. President, today, State official with marine fishery man- population. Those who receive the along with my colleague Senator agement responsibility. To accommo- award are given a certificate to accel- WHITEHOUSE, I am introducing the date these new members, the MAFMC erate certain PTO processes. Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act would increase in size from 21 voting This year, the innovations that re- of 2013. members to 23. ceived awards touched on critical areas For nearly a decade, I have worked to There is precedent for this type of that will help improve the quality of give the fishermen of my state full par- change. North Carolina was added to life for people throughout the world. ticipation in the management of the the MAFMC through an amendment to Award winners worked to improve the fish stocks that they rely on for their the Sustainable Fisheries Act in 1996. treatment and diagnosis of devastating livelihoods. Like Rhode Island, a significant pro- diseases, improve nutrition and the en- The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Con- portion of North Carolina’s landed fish vironment, and combat the spread of servation and Management Act estab- species were managed by the MAFMC, dangerous counterfeit drugs. These are lished eight regional fishery manage- yet the state had no vote on the coun- innovations that will make a real dif- ment councils to give fishermen and cil. ference in the lives of people in the de- other stakeholders the leading role in With mounting economic, ecological, veloping world and elsewhere. developing the fishery management and regulatory challenges, it is more Following a Judiciary Committee plans for federally-regulated species. important than ever that Rhode Is- hearing last year, I asked PTO Director As such, the councils have enormous land’s fishermen have a voice in the Kappos whether the Patents for Hu- significance on the lives and liveli- management of the fisheries on which manity program would be more effec- hoods of fishermen. To ensure equi- they depend. I look forward to working tive, and more attractive to table representation, the statute sets with Senator WHITEHOUSE and my innovators, if the acceleration certifi- out the states from which appointees other colleagues to restore a measure cates awarded were transferable to a are to be drawn for each council. of equity to the fisheries management third party. He responded that it Under the Magnuson-Stevens Act, process by passing the Rhode Island would, and that it would be particu- the State of Rhode Island was granted Fishermen’s Fairness Act.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:57 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.035 S11APPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE April 11, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2593 By Mr. REID: (E) in paragraph (4), by inserting ‘‘be able African market is ripe for greater S. 716. A bill to modify the require- to’’ after ‘‘shall’’; and American commercial engagement. In ments under the STOCK Act regarding (F) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘under the past 10 years, people do not believe online access to certain financial dis- this subsection’’ and inserting ‘‘under para- this, but they should take a look at the closure statements and related forms; graph (1)(B)’’. (2) FOR EXECUTIVE BRANCH OFFICIALS.—Sec- facts. In the past 10 years, six of the considered and passed. tion 11(b) of the STOCK Act (5 U.S.C. App. worlds fastest growing economies were Mr.REID. Mr. President, I ask unani- 105 note) is amended— located in Sub-Saharan Africa. mous consent that the text of the bill (A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘EMPLOY- In the next decade, 7 of the top 10 be printed in the RECORD. EES’’ and inserting ‘‘OFFICIALS’’ ; will be in Sub-Saharan Africa. The There being no objection, the text of (B) in paragraph (1)— mental image which most Americans the bill was ordered to be printed in (i) by striking ‘‘18 months after the date of have of Africa is completely out of the RECORD, as follows: enactment of this Act’’ and inserting ‘‘Janu- date. Africa is growing, not only in S. 716 ary 1, 2014’’; population but in economic activity. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (ii) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: The middle class of Africa is growing resentatives of the United States of America in as well. Their appetite for goods and Congress assembled, ‘‘(B) public access to— ‘‘(i) financial disclosure reports filed by service puts an opportunity before us SECTION 1. MODIFICATIONS OF ONLINE ACCESS TO CERTAIN FINANCIAL DISCLO- the President, the Vice President, and any to export from America and to create SURE STATEMENTS AND RELATED officer occupying a position listed in section good jobs in our country with exports FORMS. 5312 or section 5313 of title 5, United States to Africa. (a) PUBLIC, ONLINE DISCLOSURE OF FINAN- Code, having been nominated by the Presi- In the last decade, the number of Af- CIAL DISCLOSURE FORMS.— dent and confirmed by the Senate to that po- ricans with access to the Internet has sition, (1) IN GENERAL.—Except with respect to fi- doubled. From 1998 to today, the num- nancial disclosure forms filed by officers and ‘‘(ii) reports filed by any individual de- employees referred to in paragraph (2), sec- scribed in clause (i) of a transaction disclo- ber of mobile phones on the continent tion 8(a) and section 11(a) of the STOCK Act sure required by section 103(l) of the Ethics has grown from 4 million to 500 mil- (5 U.S.C. App. 105 note) shall not be effective. in Government Act of 1978, and lion. Seventy-eight percent of Africa’s (2) EXEMPTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.— ‘‘(iii) notices of extensions, amendments, rural population now has access to The officer and employees referred to in and blind trusts, with respect to financial clean water. Over the last 10 years, real paragraph (1) are the following: disclosure reports described in clauses (i) and income per person in Africa has in- (A) The President. (ii), creased by more than 30 percent. Posi- (B) The Vice President. pursuant to title I of the Ethics in Govern- tive health outcomes are increasing. (C) Any Member of Congress. ment Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App. 101 et seq.), (D) Any candidate for Congress. Enrollment in school is growing. through databases that are maintained on These are signs of a growing middle (E) Any officer occupying a position listed the official website of the Office of Govern- in section 5312 or section 5313 of title 5, ment Ethics.’’; class and what the World Bank has United States Code, having been nominated (C) in paragraph (2)— called the brink of an economic takeoff by the President and confirmed by the Sen- (i) by striking the first two sentences; and in Africa. As my colleague and friend ate to that position. (ii) in the last sentence, by striking ‘‘under Senator COONS has noted, in a report he (3) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 1 of this section’’ and inserting ‘‘under paragraph recently released on the topic, eco- the Act entitled ‘‘An Act to change the effec- (1)(B)’’; nomic growth in Africa has risen dra- tive date for the internet publication of cer- (D) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘under matically in recent years. But the con- tain information to prevent harm to the na- this subsection’’ and inserting ‘‘under para- tinent’s vast economic potential has tional security or endangering the military graph (1)(B)’’; officers and civilian employees to whom the (E) in paragraph (4), by inserting ‘‘be able not yet been fully realized by the U.S. publication requirement applies, and for to’’ after ‘‘shall’’; and Government or the American people. other purposes’’ is repealed. (F) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘under That report from Senator COONS (b) ELECTRONIC FILING AND ONLINE AVAIL- this subsection’’ and inserting ‘‘under para- could not have been more timely and ABILITY.— graph (1)(B)’’. accurate as far as I am concerned. I can (1) FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND CAN- tell you, American companies are DIDATES.—Section 8(b) of the STOCK Act (5 By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. eager to get into the African market. U.S.C. App. 105 note) is amended— BOOZMAN, Mr. COONS, Ms. LAN- (A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘, OFFICERS They should be. But they often face a DRIEU, and Mr. CARDIN): private finance system that is stuck, OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE, AND CONGRES- S. 718. A bill to create jobs in the SIONAL STAFF’’; thinking about Africa through the (B) in paragraph (1)— United States by increasing United prism of the past: wars, famine, (i) by striking ‘‘18 months after the date of States exports to Africa by at least 200 strongmen dictators. enactment of this Act’’ and inserting ‘‘Janu- percent in real dollar value within 10 I have met with these company lead- ary 1, 2014’’; years, and for other purposes; to the ers, large and small companies alike. (ii) by amending subparagraph (B) to read Committee on Foreign Relations. They tell me the same thing: The U.S. as follows: Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I rise to does not have a coordinated strategy ‘‘(B) public access to— discuss the Increasing American Jobs ‘‘(i) financial disclosure reports filed by through Greater Exports to Africa Act for Africa. Others do. China and others Members of Congress and candidates for Con- of 2013. are gaining a foothold in Africa at the gress, I am introducing this bill along with expense of our workers. Yesterday, the ‘‘(ii) reports filed by Members of Congress my partners from the last Congress. Ambassador from Algeria came to see and candidates for Congress of a transaction Senator CHRIS COONS from the State of me. It is a country that has a fas- disclosure required by section 103(l) of the Delaware is in the Chamber, the chair cinating background, colonized like Ethics in Government Act of 1978, and most of the countries in Africa. It went ‘‘(iii) notices of extensions, amendments, of the African Affairs Subcommittee of and blind trusts, with respect to financial the Senate Foreign Relations Com- through a storied period of independ- disclosure reports described in clauses (i) and mittee. Senators JOHN BOOZMAN, BEN ence in the 1960s and has French roots. (ii), CARDIN, and MARY LANDRIEU have The Ambassador said: We pride our- pursuant to title I of the Ethics in Govern- joined us in this bipartisan effort. We selves, we believe we speak better ment Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App. 101 et seq.), expect Representatives CHRIS SMITH French than the people living in through databases that are maintained on and KAREN BASS will soon introduce France. That is their past. the official websites of the House of Rep- companion legislation in the House. I asked them about their future. I resentatives and the Senate.’’; This is a very straightforward, com- said: What is the presence of China in (C) in paragraph (2)— monsense piece of legislation. Algeria today? He said: It is a growing (i) by striking the first two sentences; and It is about creating jobs, American presence. When it comes to the infra- (ii) in the last sentence, by striking ‘‘under structure of Algeria, it is China that is this section’’ and inserting ‘‘under paragraph jobs. Every $1 billion in exports from (1)(B)’’; America supports over 5,000 jobs. This playing a major role. It is China that is (D) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘under bill seeks to expand U.S. exports spe- loaning the money to Algeria to build this subsection’’ and inserting ‘‘under para- cifically to Africa by 200 percent in real the roads and the bridges and the air- graph (1)(B)’’; dollar value over the next 10 years. The ports. But there is a catch. You want

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In fact, there is growing evi- a decision, whether it is for a tele- question: Where is the United States? dence that ivory poaching actually in- communications system, whatever it This bill answers the question. No creases in elephant-rich areas where might be, you can bet the Chinese, longer would Africans wonder why the Chinese construction workers are with a history of working with the Al- American companies were not doing building roads. gerian Government, will be first in business there. The bill bolsters U.S. Even more troubling, the Chinese de- line. Government ability to support these mand for ivory funds some of the most They know what is happening there. companies, maintains a solid presence despicable actors in Africa. Much of Africa is developing its economy and of U.S. commercial Foreign Service of- the proceeds from the illegal ivory they are part of it. They see Africa ficers. It is going to help small and me- trade ended up in the hands of Joseph from two or three different perspec- dium businesses in the United States Kony and his murderous group the tives. First, obviously, it is an oppor- compete in Africa. It will increase the Lord’s Resistance Army. I recently tunity to sell things. It is a market. focus of the Export-Import Bank, giv- went to Uganda and met two of the vic- Second, it can provide basic resources ing it greater incentive to aggressively tims of Joseph Kony. He is a madman. and energy needed by the Chinese. counter those concessional loans. It He has used his beatific visions to gen- Third, as the middle class grows in will help the Export-Import Bank and erate an Army of slaves, literally sol- each of these countries, the appetite the Overseas Private Investment Cor- dier slaves. I met one of them, a young for more and more economic activity poration more quickly process applica- man who was dragged out of his Afri- will grow. tions so we can be competitive. can village in Uganda. There was a time when America Last Congress we almost passed this Everybody was lined up at the village knew that too. There was a time when bill. One would almost think that it is as Kony and his soldiers stood around we visited the four corners of the world a no-brainer. But, unfortunately, we with their automatic weapons. They looking for those same opportunities. did not. One Senator objected. He had said to this young man: You are going We are sitting back now and watching. the courage to come to the floor and to join our army here or we are going As we watch, China is moving. As I voice his objections. I appreciate that to kill you. Before you join the army, have said many times, the U.S. system very much. But at the same time, on though, there is one thing we have to of export, promotion, and finance is so the other side of the aisle, Senators ask you: Who would you spare among poorly coordinated that it is a shame JOHNSON, COBURN, and CORKER were the members of your family here? We we are losing so many opportunities. working with me to pass the bill. So we are going to kill the rest of them. We have dozens of government agen- have not given up on making this a Which one would you spare? cies that are supposed to be working on successful bipartisan effort. The young man said, after some hesi- I think the United States cannot this problem. I called many of them in tation: My father. They walked over stand by the sidelines just to say we my office. It was the first time some of and killed his father first. That is the believe in a market economy, get the them had met one another. They are kind of ruthless madman we are deal- government out of the picture is to supposed to be working together. This ing with in Joseph Kony. Believe me, overlook the obvious. The Chinese Gov- bill we are introducing will fix it. It President Obama has recently put a ernment is in the picture, and they are would require a coordinated govern- target on his back. We are going after running circles around American com- ment strategy to help increase U.S. ex- this man. We have driven him out of panies because of it. In thinking about ports to Africa. Uganda. We believe he is in the Central Responsibility for overseeing the im- the issue, we must also not ignore the African Republic. I saw firsthand while plementation of this strategy would be interests of the Africans themselves— visiting there what we are doing to vested in a single position, one coordi- something sometimes our competitors make sure his reign of terror comes to nator. No more agencies tripping over do not focus on. an end very quickly. one another. No more competing prior- Chinese engagement comes with a ities. Every day we delay, China and, I price. China gobbles up natural re- It turns out Kony’s reign of terror might add, India and others will fill the sources that are needed many times for has been fed and financed by the Chi- void if America does not step forward. that growing domestic economy. The nese demand for ivory. He is poaching Since 2009, China has been Africa’s infrastructure projects, as I mentioned, ivory from the elephants, slaughtering largest trading partner. It has flooded often come with Chinese professionals: them in the area and using this ivory the continent with billions of dollars architects and engineers and workers. to keep his men in arms and for their building high-profile construction When local labor is used, African work- reign of terror to continue. projects. Often the assistance comes in ers often suffer poor labor standards, if The Increasing American Jobs the form of concessional loans, loans the Chinese are in charge. Environ- Through Greater Exports to Africa Act that, frankly, suggest you can borrow mental standards are ignored. They has something for everyone to support. $100 million, you only have to pay back should be a priority all over the world. It is good for the American economy, $70 million. That practice distorts mar- We also have to factor in the cost of helps U.S. businesses create jobs, it is kets, puts our companies in America at having to replace products and goods good for U.S. foreign policy, keeps a disadvantage. much sooner because, sadly, the Chi- America in a position of global leader- Between 2008 and 2010, China provided nese workmanship as well as the qual- ship. It is good for the people of Africa more to the developing world than the ity of their goods does not match what by making superior American products World Bank, to the tune of $110 billion. the United States can bring. and services the standard in their fu- Currently, China’s exports to Africa I also wish to mention a growing ture. outnumber America’s three to one. The problem that stems from China’s pres- I urge my colleagues to sign on to Chinese get it. Should America not get ence in Africa; that is, the resurgence support this important effort. While we it? Through this engagement, the Chi- of elephant poaching and ivory traf- wait and do nothing, the Chinese are nese are becoming major players all ficking. Several recent New York acting every single day and America is over Africa. I defy you to find a coun- Times articles have highlighted tens of falling further and further behind. try in Africa where the Chinese are not thousands of elephants have been Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- already a part of the economy and part slaughtered. sent that the text of the bill be printed of the economic conversation. One may say: I thought we solved in the RECORD. Recently, Senegal’s President Macky this a few years ago with a worldwide There being no objection, the text of Sall told President Obama exactly that ivory ban. It turns out ivory is so pop- the bill was ordered to be printed in in a meeting at the White House, argu- ular in the Chinese culture in part of the RECORD, as follows:

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SHORT TITLE. real income per person in Africa has grown has the meaning given that term in section This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Increasing by more than 30 percent. 1701(c)(4) of the International Financial In- American Jobs Through Greater Exports to (11) Economists have designated Africa as stitutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r(c)(4)) and in- Africa Act of 2013’’. the ‘‘next frontier market’’, with profit- cludes the African Development Foundation. SEC. 2. FINDINGS; PURPOSE. ability of many African firms and growth (8) SUB-SAHARAN REGION.—The term ‘‘sub- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- rates of African countries exceeding global Saharan region’’ refers to the 49 countries lowing findings: averages in recent years. Countries in Africa listed in section 107 of the African Growth (1) Export growth helps United States busi- have a collective spending power of almost and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3706) and in- nesses grow and create American jobs. In $9,000,000,000 and a gross domestic product of cludes the Republic of South Sudan. 2011, United States exports supported $1,600,000,000,000, which are projected to dou- (9) TRADE PROMOTION COORDINATING COM- 9,700,000 jobs and 97.8 percent of United ble in the next 10 years. MITTEE.—The term ‘‘Trade Promotion Co- ordinating Committee’’ means the Trade States exports came from small- and me- (12) In the past 10 years, Africa has been Promotion Coordinating Committee estab- dium-sized businesses in 2010. home to 6 of the 10 fastest growing econo- lished by Executive Order 12870 (58 Fed. Reg. (2) The more than 20 Federal agencies that mies in the world. Sub-Saharan Africa is pro- 51753). are involved in export promotion and financ- jected to have the fastest growing economies (10) UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN COMMER- ing are not sufficiently coordinated to ade- in the world over the next 10 years, with 7 of CIAL SERVICE.—The term ‘‘United States and quately expand United States commercial the 10 fastest growing economies located in Foreign Commercial Service’’ means the exports to Africa. sub-Saharan Africa. United States and Foreign Commercial Serv- (3) The President has taken steps to im- (13) When countries such as China assist ice established by section 2301 of the Export prove how the United States Government with large-scale government projects, they Enhancement Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. 4721). supports American businesses by mandating also gain an upper hand in relations with Af- SEC. 4. STRATEGY. an executive review across agencies and a rican leaders and access to valuable com- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days new Doing Business in Africa initiative, but modities such as oil and copper, typically after the date of the enactment of this Act, a substantially greater high-level focus on without regard to environmental, human the President shall establish a comprehen- Africa is needed. rights, labor, or governance standards. (14) Unless the United States can offer sive United States strategy for public and (4) Many other countries have trade pro- private investment, trade, and development motion programs that aggressively compete competitive financing for its firms in Africa, it will be deprived of opportunities to par- in Africa. against United States exports in Africa and (b) FOCUS OF STRATEGY.—The strategy re- ticipate in African efforts to close the con- around the world. For example, in 2010, quired by subsection (a) shall focus on— tinent’s significant infrastructure gap that medium- and long-term official export credit (1) increasing exports of United States amounts to an estimated $100,000,000,000. general volumes from the Group of 7 coun- goods and services to Africa by 200 percent in (b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this Act is to tries (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, real dollar value within 10 years from the create jobs in the United States by expand- Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United date of the enactment of this Act; ing programs that will result in increasing States) totaled $65,400,000,000. Germany pro- (2) promoting the alignment of United vided the largest level of support at United States exports to Africa by 200 per- States commercial interests with develop- $22,500,000,000, followed by France at cent in real dollar value within 10 years. ment priorities in Africa; $17,400,000,000 and the United States at SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. (3) developing relationships between the $13,000,000,000. Official export credit support In this Act: governments of countries in Africa and by emerging market economies such as (1) AFRICA.—The term ‘‘Africa’’ refers to United States businesses that have an exper- Brazil, China, and India are significant as the entire continent of Africa and its 54 tise in such issues as infrastructure develop- well. countries, including the Republic of South ment, technology, telecommunications, en- (5) Between 2008 and 2010, China alone pro- Sudan. ergy, and agriculture; vided more than $110,000,000,000 in loans to (2) AFRICAN DIASPORA.—The term ‘‘African (4) improving the competitiveness of the developing world, and, in 2009, China sur- diaspora’’ means the people of African origin United States businesses in Africa, including passed the United States as the leading trade living in the United States, irrespective of the role the African diaspora can play in en- partner of African countries. In the last 10 their citizenship and nationality, who are hancing such competitiveness; years, African trade with China has in- willing to contribute to the development of (5) exploring ways that African diaspora creased from $11,000,000,000 to $166,000,000,000. Africa. remittances can help communities in Africa (6) The Export-Import Bank of the United (3) AGOA.—The term ‘‘AGOA’’ means the tackle economic, development, and infra- States substantially increased lending to African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 structure financing needs; United States businesses focused on Africa U.S.C. 3701 et seq.). (6) promoting economic integration in Af- from $400,000,000 in 2009 to $1,400,000,000 in (4) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- rica through working with the subregional 2011, but the Export-Import Bank of China TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional economic communities, supporting efforts dwarfed this effort with an estimated committees’’ means— for deeper integration through the develop- $12,000,000,000 worth of financing. Overall, (A) the Committee on Appropriations, the ment of customs unions within western and China is outpacing the United States in sell- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban central Africa and within eastern and south- ing goods to Africa at a rate of 3 to 1. Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Rela- ern Africa, eliminating time-consuming bor- (7) Other countries such as India, Turkey, tions, and the Committee on Finance of the der formalities into and within these areas, Russia, and Brazil are also aggressively seek- Senate; and and supporting regionally based infrastruc- ing markets in Africa using their national (B) the Committee on Appropriations, the ture projects; export banks to provide concessional assist- Committee on Energy and Commerce, the (7) encouraging a greater understanding ance. Committee on Financial Services, the Com- among United States business and financial (8) The Chinese practice of concessional fi- mittee on Foreign Affairs, and the Com- communities of the opportunities Africa nancing runs contrary to the principles of mittee on Ways and Means of the House of holds for United States exports; the Organization of Economic Co-operation Representatives. (8) fostering partnership opportunities be- and Development related to open market (5) DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES.—The term ‘‘de- tween United States and African small- and rates, undermines naturally competitive velopment agencies’’ includes the Depart- medium-sized enterprises; and rates, and can allow governments in Africa ment of State, the United States Agency for (9) monitoring— to overlook the troubling record on labor International Development (USAID), the (A) market loan rates and the availability practices, human rights, and environmental Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), of capital for United States business invest- impact. the Overseas Private Investment Corpora- ment in Africa; (9) As stated in a recent report entitled tion (OPIC), the United States Trade and De- (B) loan rates offered by the governments ‘‘Embracing Africa’s Economic Potential’’ velopment Agency (USTDA), the United of other countries for investment in Africa; by Senator Chris Coons, ‘‘Economic growth States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and in Africa has risen dramatically, but the and relevant multilateral development (C) the policies of other countries with re- continent’s vast economic potential has not banks. spect to export financing for investment in yet been fully realized by the U.S. Govern- (6) TRADE POLICY STAFF COMMITTEE.—The Africa that are predatory or distort markets. ment or the American private sector.’’ term ‘‘Trade Policy Staff Committee’’ means (c) CONSULTATIONS.—In developing the (10) The African continent is undergoing a the Trade Policy Staff Committee estab- strategy required by subsection (a), the period of rapid growth and middle class de- lished pursuant to section 2002.2 of title 15, President shall consult with— velopment, as seen from major indicators Code of Federal Regulations, and is com- (1) Congress; such as Internet use, clean water access, and posed of representatives of Federal agencies (2) each agency that is a member of the real income growth. In the last decade alone, in charge of developing and coordinating Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee;

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(6) each of the development agencies; portunities in Africa. SEC. 8. TRAINING. (7) any other Federal agencies with respon- (3) MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS.— The President shall develop a plan— sibility for export promotion or financing (A) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable (1) to standardize the training received by and development; and after the date of the enactment of this Act, United States and Foreign Commercial Serv- (8) the private sector, including businesses, the Secretary of Commerce shall, using ex- ice officers, economic officers of the Depart- nongovernmental organizations, and African isting staff, assign not less than 1 full-time ment of State, and economic officers of the diaspora groups. United States and Foreign Commercial Serv- United States Agency for International De- (d) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.— ice officer to the office of the United States velopment with respect to the programs and (1) STRATEGY.—Not later than 180 days Executive Director at the World Bank and procedures of the Export-Import Bank of the after the date of the enactment of this Act, the African Development Bank. United States, the Overseas Private Invest- the President shall submit to Congress the (B) RESPONSIBILITIES.—Each United States ment Corporation, the Small Business Ad- strategy required by subsection (a). and Foreign Commercial Service officer as- ministration, and the United States Trade (2) PROGRESS REPORT.—Not later than 3 signed under subparagraph (A) shall be re- and Development Agency; and years after the date of the enactment of this sponsible for— (2) to ensure that, not later than 1 year Act, the President shall submit to Congress (i) increasing the access of United States after the date of the enactment of this Act— a report on the implementation of the strat- businesses to procurement contracts with (A) all United States and Foreign Commer- egy required by subsection (a). the multilateral development bank to which cial Service officers that are stationed over- (3) CONTENT OF REPORT.—The report re- the officer is assigned; and seas receive the training described in para- quired by paragraph (2) shall include an as- (ii) facilitating the access of United States graph (1); and sessment of the extent to which the strategy businesses to risk insurance, equity invest- (B) in the case of a country to which no required by subsection (a)— ments, consulting services, and lending pro- United States and Foreign Commercial Serv- (A) has been successful in developing crit- vided by that bank. ice officer is assigned, any economic officer (b) EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED ical analyses of policies to increase exports of the Department of State stationed in that STATES.—Of the amounts collected by the to Africa; country shall receive that training. Export-Import Bank that remain after pay- (B) has been successful in increasing the SEC. 9. EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FINANCING. competitiveness of United States businesses ing the expenses the Bank is authorized to pay from such amounts for administrative (a) FINANCING FOR PROJECTS IN AFRICA.— in Africa; (1) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (C) has been successful in creating jobs in expenses, the Bank shall use sufficient funds to do the following: Congress that foreign export credit agencies the United States, including the nature and (1) Increase the number of staff dedicated are providing non-OECD arrangement com- sustainability of such jobs; to expanding business development for Afri- pliant financing in Africa, which is trade dis- (D) has provided sufficient United States ca, including increasing the number of busi- torting and threatens United States jobs. Government support to meet third country ness development trips the Bank conducts to (2) IN GENERAL.—Section 6(a) of the Export- competition in the region; Africa and the amount of time staff spends Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635e(a)) is (E) has been successful in helping the Afri- in Africa to meet the goals set forth in sec- amended by adding at the end the following: can diaspora in the United States participate tion 9 and paragraph (4) of section 6(a) of the ‘‘(4) PERCENT OF FINANCING TO BE USED FOR in economic growth in Africa; Export-Import Bank of 1945, as added by sec- PROJECTS IN AFRICA.—The Bank shall, to the (F) has been successful in promoting eco- tion 9(a)(2). extent that there are acceptable final appli- nomic integration in Africa; and (2) Maintain an appropriate number of em- cations, increase the amount it finances to (G) has made a meaningful contribution to ployees of the Bank assigned to United Africa over the prior year’s financing for the transformation of Africa and its full in- States field offices of the Bank to be distrib- each of the first five fiscal years beginning tegration into the 21st century world econ- uted as geographically appropriate through after the date of the enactment of the In- omy, not only as a supplier of primary prod- the United States. Such offices shall coordi- creasing American Jobs Through Greater Ex- ucts but also as full participant in inter- nate with the related export efforts under- ports to Africa Act of 2013.’’. national supply and distribution chains and taken by the Small Business Administration (3) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after as a consumer of international goods and regional field offices. the date of the enactment of this Act, and services. (3) Upgrade the Bank’s equipment and soft- annually thereafter for 5 years, the Export- SEC. 5. SPECIAL AFRICA STRATEGY COORDI- ware to more expeditiously, effectively, and Import Bank shall report to the Committee NATOR. efficiently process and track applications for on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the The President shall designate an individual financing received by the Bank. Committee on Foreign Relations, and the to serve as Special Africa Export Strategy (c) OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT COR- Committee on Appropriations of the Senate Coordinator— PORATION.— and the Committee on Financial Services, (1) to oversee the development and imple- (1) STAFFING.—Of the net offsetting collec- the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the mentation of the strategy required by sec- tions collected by the Overseas Private In- Committee on Appropriations of the House tion 4; and vestment Corporation used for administra- of Representatives if the Bank has not used (2) to coordinate with the Trade Promotion tive expenses, the Corporation shall use suf- at least 10 percent of its lending capabilities Coordinating Committee, (the interagency ficient funds to increase by not more than 5 for projects in Africa as described in para- AGOA committees), and development agen- the staff needed to promote stable and sus- graph (4) of section 6(a) of the Export-Import cies with respect to developing and imple- tainable economic growth and development Bank of 1945, as added by paragraph (2). The menting the strategy. in Africa, to strengthen and expand the pri- report shall include the reasons why the SEC. 6. TRADE MISSION TO AFRICA. vate sector in Africa, and to facilitate the Bank failed to reach this goal and a descrip- It is the sense of Congress that, not later general economic development of Africa, tion of all final applications for projects in than 1 year after the date of the enactment with a particular focus on helping United Africa that were deemed unworthy of Bank of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce and States businesses expand into African mar- support. other high-level officials of the United kets. (b) AVAILABILITY OF PORTION OF CAPITAL- States Government with responsibility for (2) REPORT.—The Corporation shall report IZATION TO COMPETE AGAINST FOREIGN export promotion, financing, and develop- to the appropriate congressional committees CONCESSIONAL LOANS.— ment should conduct a joint trade mission to on whether recent technology upgrades have (1) IN GENERAL.—The Bank shall make Africa. resulted in more effective and efficient proc- available annually such amounts as are nec- SEC. 7. PERSONNEL. essing and tracking of applications for fi- essary for loans that counter trade dis- (a) UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN COMMER- nancing received by the Corporation. torting non-OECD arrangement compliant fi- CIAL SERVICE.— (3) CERTAIN COSTS NOT CONSIDERED ADMINIS- nancing or preferential, tied aid, or other re- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Com- TRATIVE EXPENSES.—For purposes of this sub- lated non-market loans offered by other na- merce shall ensure that not less than 10 total section, systems infrastructure costs associ- tions for which United States companies are United States and Foreign Commercial Serv- ated with activities authorized by title IV of also competing or interested in competing. ice officers are assigned to Africa for each of chapter 2 of part I of the Foreign Assistance (2) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the first 5 fiscal years beginning after the Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 231 et seq.) shall not be the date of the enactment of this Act, and date of the enactment of this Act. considered administrative expenses. annually thereafter for 5 years, the Export- (2) ASSIGNMENT.—The Secretary shall, in (d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in Import Bank shall submit to the Committee consultation with the Trade Promotion Co- this section shall be construed as permitting on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the

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There are real consequences those passions, improving the lives of Committee on Appropriations of the House Africans across a growing continent of Representatives a report on all loans made for Africans and for African countries or rejected that were considered to counter because, sadly, often Chinese invest- and improving the lives of workers non-OECD arrangement compliant financing ments bring with them Chinese con- across our Nation. offered by other nations to its firms. The re- tractors, workers, and a different ap- I thank the Senator for his leader- port shall not disclose any information that proach to values: priority in terms of ship, and I am proud to join him today is confidential or business proprietary, or development, a lack of focus on trans- in cosponsoring this reintroduced bi- that would violate section 1905 of title 18, parency, on human rights, on the envi- partisan, soon-to-be bicameral, com- United States Code (commonly referred to as ronment. As Senator DURBIN detailed monsense bill. Let’s hope all of our col- the ‘‘Trade Secrets Act’’). The report shall leagues will help to take it up and pass include a description of trade distorting non- in his comments, the consequences can even be so far-reaching as conservation it in this Congress. OECD arrangement compliant financing Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I loans made by other countries during that and the impact on wildlife and the ulti- fiscal year to firms that competed against mate consequences of supporting the would like to thank the Senator from the United States firms. worst actors on the continent, folks Illinois not only for the chance to help SEC. 10. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. such as Joseph Kony. with this effort, but more importantly Section 22(b) of the Small Business Act (15 But let me turn, if I might briefly, to for his steadfast work to strengthen U.S.C. 649(b)) is amended— the bill which I am proud to cosponsor our bond with the countries of Africa. We were on the floor last year talk- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), with Senator DURBIN, which focuses on by inserting ‘‘the Trade Promotion Coordi- trying to ensure that more than 10 U.S. ing about the importance of this bill— nating Committee,’’ after ‘‘Director of the the importance of creating a com- United States Trade and Development Agen- Government agencies responsible for export promotion have a coordinated prehensive trade strategy with Africa. cy,’’; and I know the Senator from Illinois made strategy. One of the principal points of (2) in paragraph (3), by inserting ‘‘regional a valiant effort to get our bill through offices of the Export-Import Bank,’’ after Senator DURBIN’s bill, which I am at the end of the last Congress, but he ‘‘Retired Executives,’’. proud to cosponsor, challenges the ex- ran into some resistance. It is my hope SEC. 11. BILATERAL, SUBREGIONAL AND RE- ecutive branch to sustain and increase that as we re-introduce this bill, we GIONAL, AND MULTILATERAL our investment in the Foreign Com- AGREEMENTS. can assuage any outstanding concerns mercial Service, to sustain and in- Where applicable, the President shall ex- and get this bill passed early in this crease our resources through entities plore opportunities to negotiate bilateral, session. subregional, and regional agreements that such as OPIC and Ex-Im and ask the As the Senator from Illinois stated, encourage trade and eliminate nontariff bar- executive branch to create a coordi- Africa is home to many of the few riers to trade between countries, such as ne- nator to ensure that all of this is done emerging bright spots in a tough global gotiating investor friendly double-taxation responsibly and in a cost-effective way. economy. In fact, an article from The treaties and investment promotion agree- Other things I mentioned in the trade ments. United States negotiators in multi- Economist this week called it the ‘‘hot- report, which Senator DURBIN was kind test frontier.’’ They are right. Within lateral forum should take into account the enough to quote and to reference, are objectives of this Act. To the extent any the next decade, Africa will be home to such agreements exist between the United that in the United States we have an 7 of the 10 fastest growing economies in States and an African country, the President enormous African community which the world—Nigeria, Ethiopia, Chad, shall ensure that the agreement is being im- can be strategically vital as American Rwanda, Mozambique and Angola. The plemented in a manner that maximizes the businesses seek to access these growing Economist article pointed out that by positive effects for United States trade, ex- opportunities across the continent of 2020, more than half of African house- port, and labor interests as well as the eco- Africa. holds will have enough income to spend nomic development of the countries in Afri- We also look to bolster support for ca. some on non-essentials and that within agencies that finance U.S. commercial three decades, the continent will have Mr. COONS. I rise to thank Senator engagement overseas. Our competi- a larger working age population than DURBIN of Illinois for his leadership on tors—in particular, the Chinese—have China. these vital issues. You just heard in a very different approach to financing When I served in the House, I was on the comments he made the reach and exports. The United States needs to the Africa Subcommittee and traveled scope of his vision. I am so impressed better coordinate and align to act as often to the continent. I still make with the breadth and depth of his en- one Nation. trips there to visit with their leaders gagement first on behalf of American The goal that is set in this legisla- and the top issue on every meeting workers. tion—a 200-percent increase—is an am- agenda continues to be trade. Many Af- The Senator recognizes so clearly bitious goal. The goal is to increase rican leaders are very concerned about that 95 percent of the world’s con- U.S. exports to Africa in the next 10 China’s increasing footprint in Africa sumers live outside our country, and years. If we were to accomplish this and want the U.S. to be more engaged we have to have a coordinated, capable, goal in a cost-effective way—through and involved in their economies. competent export strategy in order to more responsibly coordinating the in- So, the eagerness and willingness to continue to access the most promising, vestments we are already making in be good trade partners on the part of most rapidly growing markets in Afri- these Federal agencies to better co- African nations is there. They want ca. The 54 countries of the continent of ordinate the private sector efforts of our goods and services because Afri- Africa provide enormous opportunity the United States—think of how many cans know they are high quality. The as their growing middle class, increas- jobs we might create, how many coun- desire for American products, along ing access to their human and mineral tries we might better connect to the with our ideals, is strong. The only and natural resources create opportu- United States. Think of how many thing missing is a cohesive strategy on nities for us to grow jobs in the United towns and workplaces across this coun- our end. That is what we are aiming to States. try would benefit. create with this legislation. Nearly 10 million new jobs are sup- I thank Senator DURBIN today for his This bill will develop a comprehen- ported in the United States by exports leadership, the clarity of his vision, sive strategy to create American jobs to the rest the world. But as Senator and the breadth of his engagement and by increasing exports of U.S. goods and DURBIN has wisely seen and pointed investment of time. Someone in his po- services to Africa by at least 200 per- out, our competitors are beating us in sition has so many other issues on cent in real dollar value over the next the race to access these great opportu- which he could be investing his time. 10 years. It increases our ability to nities. The Chinese, the Brazilians, the Over his entire service here in the Sen- help U.S. companies expand into Afri- Russians, the Indians, in every country ate of the United States, he has been can markets without adding to our on the continent they are present, they passionate about clean water for the debt. So it is a win-win for our econ- are investing, and they are growing. continent of Africa and passionate omy. It will create jobs here at home

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Ms. MIKULSKI, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. REED, Mr. (2) by adding at the end the following: Small business is the backbone of our CARPER, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. MENENDEZ, ‘‘(36) The term ‘semiautomatic assault economy. The bottom line is that trade Mr. CARDIN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. SCHATZ, weapon’ means any of the following, regard- Mr. MURPHY, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. WARREN, and equals jobs. less of country of manufacture or caliber of Mr. COWAN) submitted an amendment in- ammunition accepted: As I already mentioned, China is tended to be proposed by her to the bill S. ‘‘(A) A semiautomatic rifle that has the ca- bullish on Africa. We need to be too. 649, to ensure that all individuals who should pacity to accept a detachable magazine and China is outpacing us in exports to Af- be prohibited from buying a firearm are list- any 1 of the following: rica by an alarming 3 to 1 pace. By 2009, ed in the national instant criminal back- ‘‘(i) A pistol grip. China had surpassed us as the African ground check system and require a back- ‘‘(ii) A forward grip. continent’s largest trading partner. ground check for every firearm sale, and for ‘‘(iii) A folding, telescoping, or detachable This bill lets us establish a plan that other purposes; which was ordered to lie on stock. the table. ‘‘(iv) A grenade launcher or rocket launch- will allow us to compete with nations SA 712. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. er. like China that are already extremely WHITEHOUSE, Mr. MENENDEZ, and Mr. ‘‘(v) A barrel shroud. active in the African market. And that BLUMENTHAL) submitted an amendment in- ‘‘(vi) A threaded barrel. will help our small companies create tended to be proposed by her to the bill S. ‘‘(B) A semiautomatic rifle that has a fixed jobs. 649, supra; which was ordered to lie on the magazine with the capacity to accept more My home State, Arkansas, stands to table. than 10 rounds, except for an attached tubu- SA 713. Mr. LEAHY (for himself, Ms. COL- benefit greatly through the creation of lar device designed to accept, and capable of LINS, and Mr. KING) submitted an amend- operating only with, .22 caliber rimfire am- a comprehensive trade plan with Afri- ment intended to be proposed by him to the munition. ca. Free and fair trade is an important bill S. 649, supra; which was ordered to lie on ‘‘(C) Any part, combination of parts, com- component to our State’s economy. Ar- the table. ponent, device, attachment, or accessory kansas exported $5.6 billion in mer- SA 714. Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for Mr. LAU- that is designed or functions to accelerate chandise overseas in 2011, up 7 percent TENBERG (for himself, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but from the previous year. In 2008, over BLUMENTHAL, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a 1,500 companies exported goods from Mr. COWAN, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. KAINE, Mr. machinegun. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. MERKLEY, Mrs. BOXER, 1 ‘‘(D) A semiautomatic pistol that has the Arkansas. Over ⁄3 of exports were from Mr. CARPER, Ms. WARREN, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. capacity to accept a detachable magazine small and medium-sized businesses DURBIN, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mrs. and any 1 of the following: with fewer than 500 employees. An ef- GILLIBRAND, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. ‘‘(i) A threaded barrel. fective trade strategy with African na- SCHUMER, and Mr. HARKIN)) submitted an ‘‘(ii) A second pistol grip. tions will help us build on that signifi- amendment intended to be proposed by Mr. ‘‘(iii) A barrel shroud. cantly. BLUMENTHAL to the bill S. 649, supra; which ‘‘(iv) The capacity to accept a detachable So again, increased trade equals in- was ordered to lie on the table. magazine at some location outside of the pis- SA 715. Mr. MANCHIN (for himself, Mr. tol grip. creased jobs at home. America needs TOOMEY, Mr. KIRK, and Mr. SCHUMER) pro- ‘‘(v) A semiautomatic version of an auto- jobs. That is what this bill is about. posed an amendment to the bill S. 649, supra. matic firearm. That is why we need to move it quickly f ‘‘(E) A semiautomatic pistol with a fixed in this session. magazine that has the capacity to accept TEXT OF AMENDMENTS more than 10 rounds. f SA 711. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, ‘‘(F) A semiautomatic shotgun that has Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. WHITE- any 1 of the following: SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS ‘‘(i) A folding, telescoping, or detachable HOUSE, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. FRANKEN, stock. Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. HAR- ‘‘(ii) A pistol grip. SENATE RESOLUTION 96—RECOG- KIN, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Ms. MIKULSKI, ‘‘(iii) A fixed magazine with the capacity NIZING THE CELEBRATION OF Mrs. BOXER, Mr. REED, Mr. CARPER, Mr. to accept more than 5 rounds. NATIONAL STUDENT EMPLOY- LAUTENBERG, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. ‘‘(iv) The ability to accept a detachable MENT WEEK AT THE UNIVER- CARDIN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. SCHATZ, magazine. ‘‘(v) A forward grip. SITY OF MINNESOTA DULUTH Mr. MURPHY, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. WARREN, and Mr. COWAN) submitted an amend- ‘‘(vi) A grenade launcher or rocket launch- Ms. KLOBUCHAR submitted the fol- ment intended to be proposed by her to er. lowing resolution; which was referred ‘‘(G) Any shotgun with a revolving cyl- the bill S. 649, to ensure that all indi- inder. to the Committee on Health, Edu- viduals who should be prohibited from cation, Labor, and Pensions: ‘‘(H) All of the following rifles, copies, du- buying a firearm are listed in the na- plicates, variants, or altered facsimiles with S. RES. 96 tional instant criminal background the capability of any such weapon thereof: Whereas National Student Employment check system and require a background ‘‘(i) All AK types, including the following: Week offers the University of Minnesota Du- check for every firearm sale, and for ‘‘(I) AK, AK47, AK47S, AK–74, AKM, AKS, luth the opportunity to recognize students other purposes; which was ordered to ARM, MAK90, MISR, NHM90, NHM91, Rock who work while attending college; lie on the table; as follows: River Arms LAR–47, SA85, SA93, Vector Whereas the University of Minnesota Du- Arms AK–47, VEPR, WASR–10, and WUM. luth is committed to increasing awareness of At the end, add the following: ‘‘(II) IZHMASH Saiga AK. student employment as an educational expe- TITLE IV—ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN ‘‘(III) MAADI AK47 and ARM. rience for students and as an alternative to SEC. 401. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(IV) Norinco 56S, 56S2, 84S, and 86S. financial aid; This title may be cited as the ‘‘Assault ‘‘(V) Poly Technologies AK47 and AKS. Whereas there are nearly 1,500 student em- Weapons Ban of 2013’’. ‘‘(ii) All AR types, including the following: ployees at the University of Minnesota Du- SEC. 402. DEFINITIONS. ‘‘(I) AR–10. luth; (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 921(a) of title 18, ‘‘(II) AR–15. Whereas the University of Minnesota Du- United States Code, is amended— ‘‘(III) Armalite M15 22LR Carbine. luth recognizes the importance of student (1) by inserting after paragraph (29) the fol- ‘‘(IV) Armalite M15–T. employees to their employers; and lowing: ‘‘(V) Barrett REC7. Whereas National Student Employment ‘‘(30) The term ‘semiautomatic pistol’ ‘‘(VI) Beretta AR–70. Week is celebrated the week of April 8 means any repeating pistol that— ‘‘(VII) Bushmaster ACR. through 12, 2013: Now, therefore, be it ‘‘(A) utilizes a portion of the energy of a ‘‘(VIII) Bushmaster Carbon 15. Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the firing cartridge to extract the fired cartridge ‘‘(IX) Bushmaster MOE series. celebration of National Student Employ- case and chamber the next round; and ‘‘(X) Bushmaster XM15. ment Week at the University of Minnesota ‘‘(B) requires a separate pull of the trigger ‘‘(XI) Colt Match Target Rifles. Duluth. to fire each cartridge. ‘‘(XII) DoubleStar AR rifles.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:57 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11AP6.031 S11APPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE April 11, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2599 ‘‘(XIII) DPMS Tactical Rifles. ‘‘(IV) Military Armament Corp. Ingram M– firearm that is designed to propel a grenade, ‘‘(XIV) Heckler & Koch MR556. 11. rocket, or other similar destructive device. ‘‘(XV) Olympic Arms. ‘‘(V) Velocity Arms VMAC. ‘‘(45) The term ‘permanently inoperable’ ‘‘(XVI) Remington R–15 rifles. ‘‘(x) Sig Sauer P556 pistol. means a firearm which is incapable of dis- ‘‘(XVII) Rock River Arms LAR–15. ‘‘(xi) Sites Spectre. charging a shot by means of an explosive and ‘‘(XVIII) Sig Sauer SIG516 rifles. ‘‘(xii) All Thompson types, including the incapable of being readily restored to a fir- ‘‘(XIX) Smith & Wesson M&P15 Rifles. following: ing condition. ‘‘(XX) Stag Arms AR rifles. ‘‘(I) Thompson TA510D. ‘‘(46) The term ‘pistol grip’ means a grip, a ‘‘(XXI) Sturm, Ruger & Co. SR556 rifles. ‘‘(II) Thompson TA5. thumbhole stock, or any other characteristic ‘‘(iii) Barrett M107A1. ‘‘(xiii) All UZI types, including Micro-UZI. that can function as a grip. ‘‘(iv) Barrett M82A1. ‘‘(J) All of the following shotguns, copies, ‘‘(47) The term ‘threaded barrel’ means a ‘‘(v) Beretta CX4 Storm. duplicates, variants, or altered facsimiles feature or characteristic that is designed in ‘‘(vi) Calico Liberty Series. with the capability of any such weapon such a manner to allow for the attachment ‘‘(vii) CETME Sporter. thereof: of a device such as a firearm silencer or a ‘‘(viii) Daewoo K–1, K–2, Max 1, Max 2, AR ‘‘(i) Franchi LAW–12 and SPAS 12. flash suppressor. 100, and AR 110C. ‘‘(ii) All IZHMASH Saiga 12 types, includ- ‘‘(48) The term ‘qualified law enforcement officer’ has the meaning given the term in ‘‘(ix) Fabrique Nationale/FN Herstal FAL, ing the following: section 926B of title 18, United States Code. LAR, 22 FNC, 308 Match, L1A1 Sporter, PS90, ‘‘(I) IZHMASH Saiga 12. ‘‘(49) The term ‘grandfathered semiauto- SCAR, and FS2000. ‘‘(II) IZHMASH Saiga 12S. matic assault weapon’ means any semiauto- ‘‘(x) Feather Industries AT–9. ‘‘(III) IZHMASH Saiga 12S EXP–01. matic assault weapon the importation, pos- ‘‘(xi) Galil Model AR and Model ARM. ‘‘(IV) IZHMASH Saiga 12K. session, sale, or transfer of which would be ‘‘(xii) Hi-Point Carbine. ‘‘(V) IZHMASH Saiga 12K–030. unlawful under section 922(v) but for the ex- ‘‘(xiii) HK–91, HK–93, HK–94, HK–PSG–1, ‘‘(VI) IZHMASH Saiga 12K–040 Taktika. ‘‘(iii) Streetsweeper. ception under paragraph (2) of such section. and HK USC. ‘‘(50) The term ‘belt-fed semiautomatic ‘‘(xiv) Kel-Tec Sub–2000, SU–16, and RFB. ‘‘(iv) Striker 12. ‘‘(K) All belt-fed semiautomatic firearms, firearm’ means any repeating firearm that— ‘‘(xv) SIG AMT, SIG PE–57, Sig Sauer SG ‘‘(A) utilizes a portion of the energy of a 550, and Sig Sauer SG 551. including TNW M2HB. ‘‘(L) Any combination of parts from which firing cartridge to extract the fired cartridge ‘‘(xvi) Springfield Armory SAR–48. case and chamber the next round; ‘‘(xvii) Steyr AUG. a firearm described in subparagraphs (A) through (K) can be assembled. ‘‘(B) requires a separate pull of the trigger ‘‘(xviii) Sturm, Ruger Mini-14 Tactical Rife to fire each cartridge; and M–14/20CF. ‘‘(M) The frame or receiver of a rifle or shotgun described in subparagraph (A), (B), ‘‘(C) has the capacity to accept a belt am- ‘‘(xix) All Thompson rifles, including the munition feeding device.’’. following: (C), (F), (G), (H), (J), or (K). SEC. 403. RESTRICTIONS ON ASSAULT WEAPONS ‘‘(I) Thompson M1SB. ‘‘(37) The term ‘large capacity ammunition feeding device’— AND LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION ‘‘(II) Thompson T1100D. FEEDING DEVICES. ‘‘(III) Thompson T150D. ‘‘(A) means a magazine, belt, drum, feed strip, or similar device, including any such (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 922 of title 18, ‘‘(IV) Thompson T1B. United States Code, as amended by section ‘‘(V) Thompson T1B100D. device joined or coupled with another in any manner, that has an overall capacity of, or 123(a) of this Act, is amended— ‘‘(VI) Thompson T1B50D. (1) by inserting after subsection (u) the fol- ‘‘(VII) Thompson T1BSB. that can be readily restored, changed, or converted to accept, more than 10 rounds of lowing: ‘‘(VIII) Thompson T1–C. ‘‘(v)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to ammunition; and ‘‘(IX) Thompson T1D. import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or pos- ‘‘(B) does not include an attached tubular ‘‘(X) Thompson T1SB. sess, in or affecting interstate or foreign device designed to accept, and capable of op- ‘‘(XI) Thompson T5. commerce, a semiautomatic assault weapon. erating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammu- ‘‘(XII) Thompson T5100D. ‘‘(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the nition.’’. ‘‘(XIII) Thompson TM1. possession, sale, or transfer of any semiauto- (b) RELATED DEFINITIONS.—Section 921(a) of ‘‘(XIV) Thompson TM1C. matic assault weapon otherwise lawfully title 18, United States Code, as amended by ‘‘(xx) UMAREX UZI Rifle. possessed under Federal law on the date of this Act, is amended by adding at the end ‘‘(xxi) UZI Mini Carbine, UZI Model A Car- enactment of the Assault Weapons Ban of bine, and UZI Model B Carbine. the following: ‘‘(38) The term ‘barrel shroud’— 2013. ‘‘(xxii) Valmet M62S, M71S, and M78. ‘‘(A) means a shroud that is attached to, or ‘‘(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any ‘‘(xxiii) Vector Arms UZI Type. partially or completely encircles, the barrel firearm that— ‘‘(xxiv) Weaver Arms Nighthawk. of a firearm so that the shroud protects the ‘‘(A) is manually operated by bolt, pump, ‘‘(xxv) Wilkinson Arms Linda Carbine. user of the firearm from heat generated by lever, or slide action; ‘‘(I) All of the following pistols, copies, du- the barrel; and ‘‘(B) has been rendered permanently inop- plicates, variants, or altered facsimiles with ‘‘(B) does not include— erable; or the capability of any such weapon thereof: ‘‘(i) a slide that partially or completely en- ‘‘(C) is an antique firearm, as defined in ‘‘(i) All AK–47 types, including the fol- closes the barrel; or section 921 of this title. lowing: ‘‘(4) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to— ‘‘(ii) an extension of the stock along the ‘‘(I) Centurion 39 AK pistol. ‘‘(A) the importation for, manufacture for, bottom of the barrel which does not encircle ‘‘(II) Draco AK–47 pistol. sale to, transfer to, or possession by the or substantially encircle the barrel. ‘‘(III) HCR AK–47 pistol. ‘‘(39) The term ‘detachable magazine’ United States or a department or agency of ‘‘(IV) IO Inc. Hellpup AK–47 pistol. means an ammunition feeding device that the United States or a State or a depart- ‘‘(V) Krinkov pistol. can be removed from a firearm without dis- ment, agency, or political subdivision of a ‘‘(VI) Mini Draco AK–47 pistol. assembly of the firearm action. State, or a sale or transfer to or possession ‘‘(VII) Yugo Krebs Krink pistol. ‘‘(40) The term ‘fixed magazine’ means an by a qualified law enforcement officer em- ‘‘(ii) All AR–15 types, including the fol- ammunition feeding device that is perma- ployed by the United States or a department lowing: nently fixed to the firearm in such a manner or agency of the United States or a State or ‘‘(I) American Spirit AR–15 pistol. that it cannot be removed without dis- a department, agency, or political subdivi- ‘‘(II) Bushmaster Carbon 15 pistol. assembly of the firearm. sion of a State, for purposes of law enforce- ‘‘(III) DoubleStar Corporation AR pistol. ‘‘(41) The term ‘folding, telescoping, or de- ment (whether on or off duty), or a sale or ‘‘(IV) DPMS AR–15 pistol. tachable stock’ means a stock that folds, transfer to or possession by a campus law en- ‘‘(V) Olympic Arms AR–15 pistol. telescopes, detaches or otherwise operates to forcement officer for purposes of law enforce- ‘‘(VI) Rock River Arms LAR 15 pistol. reduce the length, size, or any other dimen- ment (whether on or off duty); ‘‘(iii) Calico Liberty pistols. sion, or otherwise enhances the ‘‘(B) the importation for, or sale or trans- ‘‘(iv) DSA SA58 PKP FAL pistol. concealability, of a firearm. fer to a licensee under title I of the Atomic ‘‘(v) Encom MP–9 and MP–45. ‘‘(42) The term ‘forward grip’ means a grip Energy Act of 1954 for purposes of estab- ‘‘(vi) Heckler & Koch model SP–89 pistol. located forward of the trigger that functions lishing and maintaining an on-site physical ‘‘(vii) Intratec AB–10, TEC–22 Scorpion, as a pistol grip. protection system and security organization TEC–9, and TEC–DC9. ‘‘(43) The term ‘rocket’ means any simple required by Federal law, or possession by an ‘‘(viii) Kel-Tec PLR 16 pistol. or complex tubelike device containing com- employee or contractor of such licensee on- ‘‘(ix) The following MAC types: bustibles that on being ignited liberate gases site for such purposes or off-site for purposes ‘‘(I) MAC–10. whose action propels the tube through the of licensee-authorized training or transpor- ‘‘(II) MAC–11. air and has a propellant charge of not more tation of nuclear materials; ‘‘(III) Masterpiece Arms MPA A930 Mini than 4 ounces. ‘‘(C) the possession, by an individual who is Pistol, MPA460 Pistol, MPA Tactical Pistol, ‘‘(44) The term ‘grenade launcher or rocket retired in good standing from service with a and MPA Mini Tactical Pistol. launcher’ means an attachment for use on a law enforcement agency and is not otherwise

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(3) in paragraph (3)(E), by inserting ‘‘922(r), ‘‘(E) the importation, sale, manufacture, ‘‘(4) For purposes of paragraph (3)(A), the 922(v), 922(w),’’ after ‘‘922(n),’’. transfer, or possession of a firearm specified term ‘campus law enforcement officer’ (e) APPENDIX A.—Section 922 of title 18, in Appendix A to this section, as such fire- means an individual who is— United States Code, as amended by sub- arm was manufactured on the date of intro- ‘‘(A) employed by a private institution of section (a) of this section, is amended by duction of the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013. higher education that is eligible for funding adding at the end the following: ‘‘(5) For purposes of paragraph (4)(A), the under title IV of the Higher Education Act of ‘‘APPENDIX A—FIREARMS EXEMPTED term ‘campus law enforcement officer’ 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.); BY THE ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN OF 2013 means an individual who is— ‘‘(B) responsible for the prevention or in- ‘‘CENTERFIRE RIFLES—AUTOLOADERS ‘‘(A) employed by a private institution of vestigation of crime involving injury to per- higher education that is eligible for funding sons or property, including apprehension or ‘‘Benelli R1 Rifle under title IV of the Higher Education Act of detention of persons for such crimes; ‘‘Browning BAR Mark II Safari Magnum 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.); ‘‘(C) authorized by Federal, State, or local Rifle ‘‘(B) responsible for the prevention or in- law to carry a firearm, execute search war- ‘‘Browning BAR Mark II Safari Semi-Auto vestigation of crime involving injury to per- rants, and make arrests; and Rifle sons or property, including apprehension or ‘‘(D) recognized, commissioned, or certified ‘‘Browning BAR Stalker Rifles detention of persons for such crimes; by a government entity as a law enforcement ‘‘Browning High-Power Rifle ‘‘(C) authorized by Federal, State, or local officer.’’; and ‘‘Browning Longtrac Rifle law to carry a firearm, execute search war- (2) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘Browning Shorttrac Rifle rants, and make arrests; and ‘‘(bb) SECURE STORAGE OR SAFETY DEVICE ‘‘Heckler & Koch HK630 ‘‘(D) recognized, commissioned, or certified REQUIREMENT FOR GRANDFATHERED SEMI- ‘‘Heckler & Koch HK770 by a government entity as a law enforcement AUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS.—It shall be ‘‘Heckler & Koch HK940 officer. unlawful for any person, other than a li- ‘‘Heckler & Koch Model 300 Rifle ‘‘(6) The Attorney General shall establish censed importer, licensed manufacturer, or ‘‘Heckler & Koch SL7 Rifle and maintain, in a timely manner, a record licensed dealer, to store or keep under the ‘‘Iver Johnson 50th Anniversary M–1 Car- of the make, model, and, if available, date of dominion or control of that person any bine (w/o folding stock) manufacture of any semiautomatic assault grandfathered semiautomatic assault weap- ‘‘Iver Johnson M–1 Carbine (w/o folding weapon which the Attorney General is made on that the person knows, or has reasonable stock) aware has been used in relation to a crime cause to believe, will be accessible to an in- ‘‘M–1 Carbines with standard fixed stock under Federal or State law, and the nature dividual prohibited from receiving or pos- ‘‘M–1 Garand with fixed 8 round capacity and circumstances of the crime involved, in- sessing a firearm under subsection (g), (n), or and standard stock cluding the outcome of relevant criminal in- (x), or any provision of State law, unless the ‘‘Marlin Model 9 Camp Carbine vestigations and proceedings. The Attorney grandfathered semiautomatic assault weap- ‘‘Marlin Model 45 Carbine General shall annually submit a copy of the on is— ‘‘Remington Model 74 record established under this paragraph to ‘‘(1) carried on the person, or within such ‘‘Remington Model 81 the Congress and make the record available close proximity that the person can readily ‘‘Remington Model 740 to the general public. retrieve and use the grandfathered semiauto- ‘‘Remington Model 742 ‘‘(w)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to ‘‘Remington Model 750 Synthetic import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or pos- matic assault weapon as if the grandfathered semiautomatic assault weapon were carried ‘‘Remington Model 750 Woodmaster sess, in or affecting interstate or foreign ‘‘Remington Model 7400 Rifle commerce, a large capacity ammunition on the person; or ‘‘(2) locked by a secure gun storage or safe- ‘‘Remington Model 7400 Special Purpose feeding device. Auto Rifle ‘‘(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the ty device that the prohibited individual has no ability to access.’’. ‘‘Remington Nylon 66 Auto-Loading Rifle possession of any large capacity ammunition ‘‘Ruger Mini 30 (b) IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS FOR SEMI- feeding device otherwise lawfully possessed ‘‘Ruger Mini-14 (w/o folding stock) on or before the date of enactment of the As- AUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS.—Section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, is ‘‘Ruger PC4 sault Weapons Ban of 2013. ‘‘Ruger PC9 ‘‘(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to— amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘SKS type rifles with fixed 10 round maga- ‘‘(A) the importation for, manufacture for, ‘‘The serial number of any semiautomatic zine and standard fixed stock sale to, transfer to, or possession by the assault weapon manufactured after the date ‘‘Winchester Model SXR United States or a department or agency of of enactment of the Assault Weapons Ban of the United States or a State or a depart- 2013 shall clearly show the date on which the ‘‘CENTERFIRE RIFLES—LEVER & SLIDE ment, agency, or political subdivision of a weapon was manufactured or made, legibly ‘‘Action Arms Timber Wolf Pump Action State, or a sale or transfer to or possession and conspicuously engraved or cast on the ‘‘Beretta 1873 Renegade Lever Action by a qualified law enforcement officer em- weapon, and such other identification as the ‘‘Beretta Gold Rush Slide Action ployed by the United States or a department Attorney General shall by regulations pre- ‘‘Big Horn Armory Model 89 or agency of the United States or a State or scribe.’’. ‘‘Browning BLR Model 181 Lever Action, a department, agency, or political subdivi- (c) IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS FOR LARGE All Models sion of a State for purposes of law enforce- CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES.— ‘‘Browning BPR Pump Rifle ment (whether on or off duty), or a sale or Section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, ‘‘Browning Model 53 Lever Action transfer to or possession by a campus law en- as amended by subsection (b) of this section, ‘‘Browning Model 65 Grade 1 Lever Action forcement officer for purposes of law enforce- is amended by adding at the end the fol- Rifle ment (whether on or off duty); lowing: ‘‘A large capacity ammunition feed- ‘‘Browning Model 71 Rifle and Carbine ‘‘(B) the importation for, or sale or trans- ing device manufactured after the date of en- ‘‘Browning Model 81 BLR fer to a licensee under title I of the Atomic actment of the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013 ‘‘Browning Model 81 BLR Lever-Action Energy Act of 1954 for purposes of estab- shall be identified by a serial number and the Rifle lishing and maintaining an on-site physical date on which the device was manufactured ‘‘Browning Model 81 Long Action BLR protection system and security organization or made, legibly and conspicuously engraved ‘‘Browning Model 1886 High Grade Carbine required by Federal law, or possession by an or cast on the device, and such other identi- ‘‘Browning Model 1886 Lever-Action Car- employee or contractor of such licensee on- fication as the Attorney General shall by bine site for such purposes or off-site for purposes regulations prescribe.’’. ‘‘Browning Model B–92 Carbine of licensee-authorized training or transpor- (d) SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF LARGE CA- ‘‘Charles Daly Model 1892 Lever Action, All tation of nuclear materials; PACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES.—Sec- Models ‘‘(C) the possession, by an individual who is tion 924(d) of title 18, United States Code, is ‘‘Chiappa 1886 Lever Action Rifles retired in good standing from service with a amended— ‘‘Cimarron 1860 Henry Replica law enforcement agency and is not otherwise (1) in paragraph (1)— ‘‘Cimarron 1866 Winchester Replicas

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:57 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.044 S11APPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE April 11, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2601 ‘‘Cimarron 1873 30″ Express Rifle ‘‘Taurus Thunderbolt Pump Action ‘‘Dakota Predator Rifle ‘‘Cimarron 1873 Short Rifle ‘‘Taylor’s & CO., Inc. 1865 Spencer Carbine/ ‘‘DSA DS–MP1 Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Cimarron 1873 Sporting Rifle Rifle ‘‘E.A.A./Sabatti Rover 870 Bolt-Action ‘‘Cimarron 1873 Winchester Replicas ‘‘Taylor’s & CO., Inc. 1892 Carbine/Rifle Rifle ‘‘Dixie Engraved 1873 Rifle ‘‘U.S. Fire Arms Standard Lightning Mag- ‘‘EAA/Zastava M–93 Black Arrow Rifle ‘‘Dixie Lightning Rifle and Carbines azine Rifle ‘‘Ed Brown Hunting and Model 704 Bolt Ac- ‘‘E.M.F. 1860 Henry Rifle ‘‘Uberti 1866 Sporting Rifle Uberti 1873 tion Rifles ‘‘E.M.F. 1866 Yellowboy Lever Actions Sporting Rifle ‘‘Heym Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘E.M.F. Model 73 Lever-Action Rifle ‘‘Uberti 1876 Rifle ‘‘Heym Magnum Express Series Rifle ‘‘E.M.F. Model 1873 Lever Actions ‘‘Uberti 1883 Burgess Lever Action Rifle/ ‘‘Howa Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Henry .30/30 Lever Action Carbine Carbine ‘‘Howa Lightning Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Henry Big Boy .357 Magnum ‘‘Uberti Henry Rifle ‘‘Howa Realtree Camo Rifle ‘‘Henry Big Boy .44 Magnum ‘‘Uberti Lightning Rifle/Carbine ‘‘H–S Precision Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Henry Big Boy .45 Colt ‘‘Winchester Lever Actions, All Other Cen- ‘‘Interarms Mark X Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Henry Big Boy Deluxe Engraved .44 Mag- ter Fire Models ‘‘Interarms Mark X Viscount Bolt-Action num ‘‘Winchester Model 94 Big Bore Side Eject Rifle ‘‘Henry Big Boy Deluxe Engraved .45 Colt ‘‘Winchester Model 94 Ranger Side Eject ‘‘Interarms Mark X Whitworth Bolt-Action ‘‘Marlin Model 30AS Lever-Action Carbine Lever-Action Rifle Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 62 Lever Action ‘‘Winchester Model 94 Side Eject Lever-Ac- ‘‘Interarms Mini-Mark X Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 93 Lever Action tion Rifle ‘‘Interarms Whitworth Express Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 308MX ‘‘Winchester Model 94 Trapper Side Eject ‘‘Iver Johnson Model 5100A1 Long-Range ‘‘Marlin Model 308MXLR ‘‘Winchester Model 94 Wrangler Side Eject Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 336 Deluxe ‘‘Winchester Model 1895 Safari Centennial ‘‘KDF K15 American Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 336C ‘‘CENTERFIRE RIFLES—BOLT ACTION ‘‘Kenny Jarrett Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 336CS Lever-Action Carbine ‘‘Kimber Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Accurate Arms Raptor & Backpack Bolt ‘‘Marlin Model 336DL Lever Action ‘‘Krico Model 600 Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 336SS Action Rifles ‘‘Krico Model 700 Bolt-Action Rifles ‘‘Marlin Model 336W ‘‘Alpine Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Magnum Research Mount Eagle Rifles ‘‘Marlin Model 336XLR ‘‘Anschutz 1700D Bavarian Bolt-Action ‘‘Marlin Model XL7 ‘‘Marlin Model 338MX Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model XL7C ‘‘Marlin Model 338MXLR ‘‘Anschutz 1700D Classic Rifles ‘‘Marlin Model XL7L ‘‘Marlin Model 444 ‘‘Anschutz 1700D Custom Rifles ‘‘Marlin Model XL7W ‘‘Marlin Model 444 Lever-Action ‘‘Anschutz 1733D Mannlicher Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model XS7 ‘‘Marlin Model 444XLR ‘‘Arnold Arms African Safari & Alaskan ‘‘Marlin Model XS7C ‘‘Marlin Model 1894 Marlin Model 1894 Cow- Trophy Rifles ‘‘Marlin Model XS7Y boy ‘‘A-Square Caesar Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Marlin XL–7/XS7 Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Marlin Model 1894 Lever Action, All Mod- ‘‘A-Square Genghis Khan Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Mauser Model 66 Bolt-Action Rifle els ‘‘A-Square Hamilcar Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Mauser Model 99 Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 1894C ‘‘A-Square Hannibal Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘McMillan Classic Stainless Sporter ‘‘Marlin Model 1894CL Classic ‘‘Auguste Francotte Bolt-Action Rifles ‘‘McMillan Signature Alaskan ‘‘Marlin Model 1894CS Carbine ‘‘Bansners Ultimate Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘McMillan Signature Classic Sporter ‘‘Marlin Model 1894S Lever-Action Carbine ‘‘Beeman/HW 60J Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘McMillan Signature Super Varminter ‘‘Marlin Model 1894SS ‘‘Benton & Brown Firearms, Inc. Model 93 ‘‘McMillan Signature Titanium Mountain ‘‘Marlin Model 1895 Bolt Action Rifle Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 1895 Cowboy ‘‘Blackheart International BBG Hunter ‘‘McMillan Talon Safari Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 1895 Lever Action, All Mod- Bolt Action ‘‘McMillan Talon Sporter Rifle els ‘‘Blackheart International LLC BBG Light ‘‘Merkel KR1 Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 1895G Sniper Bolt Action ‘‘Midland 1500S Survivor Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 1895GS ‘‘Blaser R8 Professional ‘‘Mossberg Model 100 ATR (All-Terrain ‘‘Marlin Model 1895M ‘‘Blaser R84 Bolt-Action Rifle Rifle) ‘‘Marlin Model 1895MXLR ‘‘Blaser R93 Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Navy Arms TU–33/40 Carbine ‘‘Marlin Model 1895SBL ‘‘BRNO 537 Sporter Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Nosler Model 48 Varmint Rifle ‘‘Marlin Model 1895SS Lever-Action Rifle ‘‘BRNO ZKB 527 Fox Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Parker Hale Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Marlin Model 1895XLR ‘‘BRNO ZKK 600, 601, 602 Bolt-Action Rifles ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 81 Classic African ‘‘Marlin XLR Lever Action Rifles ‘‘Brown Precision Company Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Mitchell 1858 Henry Replica Sporter ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 81 Classic Rifle ‘‘Mitchell 1866 Winchester Replica ‘‘Browning A-Bolt Gold Medallion ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 1000 Rifle ‘‘Mitchell 1873 Winchester Replica ‘‘Browning A-Bolt Left Hand ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 1100 Lightweight Rifle ‘‘Mossberg 464 Lever Action Rifle ‘‘Browning A-Bolt Micro Medallion ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 1100M African Mag- ‘‘Mossberg Model 472 Lever Action ‘‘Browning A-Bolt Rifle num ‘‘Mossberg Model 479 Lever Action ‘‘Browning A-Bolt Short Action ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 1200 Super Clip Rifle ‘‘Navy Arms 1866 Yellowboy Rifle ‘‘Browning A-Bolt Stainless Stalker ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 1200 Super Rifle ‘‘Navy Arms 1873 Sporting Rifle ‘‘Browning Euro-Bolt Rifle ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 1300C Scout Rifle ‘‘Navy Arms 1873 Winchester-Style Rifle ‘‘Browning High-Power Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 2100 Midland Rifle ‘‘Navy Arms 1892 Short Rifle ‘‘Browning X-Bolt Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 2700 Lightweight Rifle ‘‘Navy Arms Henry Carbine ‘‘Carbon One Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Parker-Hale Model 2800 Midland Rifle ‘‘Navy Arms Henry Trapper ‘‘Carl Gustaf 2000 Bolt-Action Rifle Cen- ‘‘Remington 700 ADL Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Navy Arms Iron Frame Henry tury ‘‘Remington 700 BDL Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Navy Arms Military Henry Rifle ‘‘Centurion 14 Sporter ‘‘Remington 700 BDL European Bolt-Ac- ‘‘Puma Bounty Hunter Rifle ‘‘Century Enfield Sporter #4 tion Rifle ‘‘Puma Model 92 Rifles & Carbines ‘‘Century M70 Sporter ‘‘Remington 700 BDL Left Hand ‘‘Remington 7600 Slide Action ‘‘Century Mauser 98 Sporter ‘‘Remington 700 BDL SS Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 6 Pump Action ‘‘Century Swedish Sporter #38 ‘‘Remington 700 BDL Varmint Special ‘‘Remington Model 14, 14 1⁄2 Pump Actions ‘‘Cheytac M–200 ‘‘Remington 700 Camo Synthetic Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 141 Pump Action ‘‘Cheytac M70 Sporter ‘‘Remington 700 Classic Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 760 Slide Actions ‘‘Cooper Model 21 Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Remington 700 Custom KS Mountain Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 7600 Special Purpose ‘‘Cooper Model 22 Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Remington 700 Mountain Rifle Slide Action ‘‘Cooper Model 38 Centerfire Sporter ‘‘Remington 700 MTRSS Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 7600 Synthetic ‘‘Cooper Model 56 Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Remington 700 Safari ‘‘Remington Model 7615 Camo Hunter ‘‘CZ 527 Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Remington 700 Stainless Synthetic Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 7615 Ranch Carbine ‘‘CZ 550 Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Remington 700 Varmint Synthetic Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 7615 SPS ‘‘CZ 750 Sniper Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 40–X Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Rossi M92 SRC Saddle-Ring Carbine ‘‘Dakota 22 Sporter Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 Alaskan Ti ‘‘Rossi M92 SRS Short Carbine ‘‘Dakota 76 Classic Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Rossi R92 Lever Action Carbines ‘‘Dakota 76 Safari Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 700 CDL ‘‘Ruger Model 96/44 Lever Action ‘‘Dakota 76 Short Action Rifles ‘‘Remington Model 700 CDL ‘Boone and ‘‘Savage 99C Lever-Action Rifle ‘‘Dakota 97 Bolt Action Rifle Crockett’ ‘‘Savage Model 170 Pump Action ‘‘Dakota 416 Rigby African ‘‘Remington Model 700 CDL Left-Hand

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DGA Bolt Action Rifles Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 715 ‘‘Smith & Wesson i-Bolt Rifle ‘‘Ballard Arms Inc. 1885 Low Wall Single ‘‘Remington Model 770 ‘‘Steyr Scout Bolt Action Rifle Shot ‘‘Remington Model 770 Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Steyr SSG 69 PII Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Brown Model 97D Single Shot Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 770 Stainless Camo ‘‘Steyr SSG08 Bolt Action Rifle ‘‘Brown Model One Single Shot Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 770 Youth ‘‘Steyr-Mannlicher Luxus Model L, M, S ‘‘Browning Model 1885 Single Shot Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 798 ‘‘Steyr-Mannlicher Model M Professional ‘‘C. Sharps Arms 1875 Target & Sporting ‘‘Remington Model 798 Safari Rifle Rifle ‘‘Remington Model 798 SPS ‘‘Steyr-Mannlicher Sporter Models SL, L, ‘‘C. Sharps Arms Custom New Model 1877 ‘‘Remington Model 799 M, S, S/T ‘‘C. Sharps Arms New Model 1885 High Wall ‘‘Remington Model Seven 25th Anniversary ‘‘Thompson/Center ICON Bolt Action Rifles Rifle ‘‘Remington Model Seven Bolt Action Ri- ‘‘Thompson/Center Icon Classic Long Ac- ‘‘C.Sharps Arms 1874 Bridgeport Sporting fles tion Rifle Rifle ‘‘Remington Model Seven CDL ‘‘Thompson/Center Icon Medium Action ‘‘C.Sharps Arms 1875 Classic Sharps ‘‘Remington Model Seven Custom KS Rifle ‘‘C.Sharps Arms New Model 1874 Old Reli- ‘‘Remington Model Seven Custom MS Rifle ‘‘Thompson/Center Icon Precision Hunter able ‘‘Remington Model Seven Predator ‘‘Thompson/Center Icon Weather Shield ‘‘C.Sharps Arms New Model 1875 Rifle ‘‘Remington Model Seven Youth Rifle Long Action Rifle ‘‘C.Sharps Arms New Model 1875 Target & ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye African ‘‘Thompson/Center Icon Weather Shield Long Range ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Alaskan Medium Action Rifle ‘‘Cabela’s 1874 Sharps Sporting ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye All-Weather ‘‘Thompson/Center Venture ‘‘Cimarron Billy Dixon 1874 Sharps ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye All-Weather Ultra ‘‘Tikka Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Cimarron Model 1885 High Wall Light ‘‘Tikka Premium Grade Rifles ‘‘Cimarron Quigley Model 1874 Sharps ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Compact ‘‘Tikka T3 Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Cimarron Silhouette Model 1874 Sharps ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye International ‘‘Tikka Varmint/Continental Rifle ‘‘Dakota Model 10 Single Shot Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Laminate Compact ‘‘Tikka Whitetail/Battue Rifle ‘‘Dakota Single Shot Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Laminate Left-Hand- ‘‘Ultra Light Arms Model 20 Rifle ‘‘Desert Industries G–90 Single Shot Rifle ed ‘‘Ultra Light Arms Model 24 ‘‘Dixie Gun Works 1873 Trapdoor Rifle/Car- ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Predator ‘‘Ultra Light Arms Model 28, Model 40 Ri- bine ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Sporter fles ‘‘Dixie Gun Works 1874 Sharps Rifles ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Standard ‘‘Voere Model 2155, 2150 Bolt-Action Rifles ‘‘Dixie Gun Works Remington Rolling ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Standard Left-Hand- ‘‘Voere Model 2165 Bolt-Action Rifle Block Rifles ed ‘‘Voere VEC 91 Lightning Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘EMF Premier 1874 Sharps ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Tactical ‘‘Weatherby Classicmark No. 1 Rifle ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Buffalo Classic ‘‘Ruger M77 Hawkeye Ultra Light ‘‘Weatherby Lasermark V Rifle Rifle (CR–1871) ‘‘Ruger M77 Mark II All-Weather Stainless ‘‘Weatherby Mark V Crown Custom Rifles ‘‘Harrington & Richardson CR 45–LC Rifle ‘‘Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Bolt-Action ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Handi-Mag ‘‘Ruger M77 Mark II Express Rifle Rifle Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Mark II Magnum Rifle ‘‘Weatherby Mark V Rifles ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Handi-Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Mark II Rifle ‘‘Weatherby Mark V Safari Grade Custom ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Handi-Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77 Mark II Target Rifle Rifles Compact ‘‘Ruger M77 RSI International Carbine ‘‘Weatherby Mark V Sporter Rifle ‘‘Harrington & Richardson New England ‘‘Ruger M77 ‘‘Weatherby Vanguard Bolt Action Rifles Hand-Rifle/Slug Gun Combos ‘‘Ruger Compact Magnum ‘‘Weatherby Vanguard Classic No. 1 Rifle ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Stainless ‘‘Ruger M77RL Ultra Light ‘‘Weatherby Vanguard Classic Rifle Handi-Rifle ‘‘Ruger M77VT Target Rifle ‘‘Weatherby Vanguard VGX Deluxe Rifle ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Stainless Ultra ‘‘Ruger Model 77 Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Weatherby Vanguard Weatherguard Rifle Hunter Thumbhole Stock ‘‘Sako Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Weatherby Weatherguard Alaskan Rifle ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Superlight ‘‘Sako Classic Bolt Action ‘‘Weatherby Weathermark Alaskan Rifle Handi-Rifle Compact ‘‘Sako Deluxe Lightweight ‘‘Weatherby Weathermark Rifle ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Survivor Rifle ‘‘Sako FiberClass Sporter ‘‘Weatherby Weathermark Rifles ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Synthetic ‘‘Sako Hunter Left-Hand Rifle ‘‘Wichita Classic Rifle Handi-Rifle ‘‘Sako Hunter LS Rifle Sako Hunter Rifle ‘‘Wichita Varmint Rifle ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Ultra Hunter ‘‘Sako Mannlicher-Style Carbine ‘‘Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifles Rifle ‘‘Sako Safari Grade Bolt Action ‘‘Winchester Model 70 Custom Sharp- ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Ultra Varmint ‘‘Sako Super Deluxe Sporter shooter Fluted ‘‘Sako TRG–S Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Winchester Model 70 Custom Sporting ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Ultra Varmint ‘‘Sako Varmint Heavy Barrel Sharpshooter Rifle Rifle ‘‘Sauer 90 Bolt-Action Rifle ‘‘Winchester Model 70 DBM Rifle ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Ultra Varmint ‘‘Savage 16/116 Rifles ‘‘Winchester Model 70 DBM–S Rifle Thumbhole Stock ‘‘Savage 110 Bolt Action Rifles ‘‘Winchester Model 70 Featherweight ‘‘Krieghoff Hubertus Single Shot

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:57 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.044 S11APPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE April 11, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2609 ‘‘Griffin & Howe Continental Sidelock ‘‘Parker Fluid Steel Barrel Models (All ‘‘Weatherby Orion ‘‘Griffin & Howe Round Body Game Gun Grades) ‘‘Westley Richards Best Quality Sidelock ‘‘Griffin & Howe Traditional Game Gun ‘‘Parker Reproductions Side-by-Side ‘‘Westley Richards Boxlock Shotguns ‘‘Grulla 217 Series ‘‘Pederson Model 200 ‘‘Westley Richards Connaught Model ‘‘Grulla 219 Series ‘‘Pederson Model 2500 ‘‘Westley Richards Hand Detachable Lock ‘‘Grulla Consort ‘‘Perazzi DHO Models Model ‘‘Grulla Model 209 Holland ‘‘Perugini Ausonia ‘‘William Douglas Boxlock ‘‘Grulla Model 215 ‘‘Perugini Classic Model ‘‘Winchester Model 21 ‘‘Grulla Model 216 Series ‘‘Perugini Liberty ‘‘Winchester Model 24 ‘‘Grulla Number 1 ‘‘Perugini Regina Model ‘‘Zoli Alley Cleaner ‘‘Grulla Royal ‘‘Perugini Romagna Gun ‘‘Zoli Classic ‘‘Grulla Super MH ‘‘Piotti Hammer Gun ‘‘Zoli Falcon II ‘‘Grulla Supreme ‘‘Piotti King Extra Side-by-Side ‘‘Zoli Model Quail Special ‘‘Grulla Windsor ‘‘Piotti King No. 1 Side-by-Side Piotti ‘‘Zoli Pheasant ‘‘H&R Anson & Deeley SxS Lunik Side-by-Side ‘‘Zoli Silver Hawk ‘‘H&R Model 404 ‘‘Piotti Monaco Series ‘‘Zoli Silver Snipe ‘‘H&R Small Bore SxS hammer Gun ‘‘Piotti Monte Carlo ‘‘Hatfield Uplander Shotgun ‘‘Piotti Piuma Side-by-Side ‘‘SHOTGUNS—BOLT ACTIONS & SINGLE SHOTS ‘‘Henry Atkin Boxlock Model ‘‘Piotti Westlake ‘‘ADCC Diamond Folding Model ‘‘Henry Atkin Sidelock Model ‘‘Precision Sports Model 600 Series Doubles ‘‘American Arms Single-Shot ‘‘Holland & Holland Cavalier Boxlock ‘‘Premier Italian made SxS Shotguns ‘‘ARMSCOR 301A ‘‘Holland & Holland Dominion Game Gun ‘‘Premier Spanish made SxS Shotguns ‘‘Armsport Single Barrel Shotgun ‘‘Holland & Holland Northwood Boxlock ‘‘Purdy Best Quality Game Gun ‘‘Baikal MP18 ‘‘Holland & Holland Round Action Sidelock ‘‘Remington Model 1900 Hammerless ‘‘Beretta 471 EL Silver Hawk ‘‘Holland & Holland Round Action Sidelock ‘‘Remington Model SPR210 ‘‘Beretta 471 Silver Hawk Paradox ‘‘Remington Model SPR220 ‘‘Beretta Beta Single Barrel ‘‘Holland & Holland Royal Hammerless ‘‘Remington Model SPR220 Cowboy ‘‘Beretta MKII Trap Ejector Sidelock ‘‘Remington Premier SxS ‘‘Beretta Model 412 ‘‘Holland & Holland Sidelock Shotguns ‘‘Richland Arms Co. Italian made SxS ‘‘Holloway premier Sidelock SxS Model Models ‘‘Beretta Model FS ‘‘Hopkins & Allen Boxlock and Sidelock ‘‘Richland Arms Co. Spanish made SxS ‘‘Beretta TR–1 Models Models ‘‘Beretta TR–1 Trap ‘‘Huglu SxS Shotguns ‘‘Rigby Boxlock Shotgun ‘‘Beretta Vandalia Special Trap ‘‘Husqvarna SxS Shotguns ‘‘Rigby Hammer Shotgun ‘‘Browning BT–99 Competition Trap Spe- ‘‘IGA Deluxe Model ‘‘Rizzini Boxlock Side-by-Side cial ‘‘IGA Turkey Series Model ‘‘Rizzini Sidelock Side-by-Side ‘‘Browning BT–99 Plus Micro ‘‘Interstate Arms Model 99 Coach Gun ‘‘Rossi Overlund ‘‘Browning BT–99 Plus Trap Gun ‘‘Ithaca Classic Doubles Series Shotguns ‘‘Rossi Squire ‘‘Browning Micro Recoilless Trap Shotgun ‘‘Ithaca Hammerless Series ‘‘Rota Model 105 ‘‘Browning Recoilless Trap Shotgun ‘‘Iver Johnson Hammerless Model Shot- ‘‘Rota Model 106 ‘‘Crescent Single Shot Models guns ‘‘Rota Model 411 Series ‘‘CZ Cottontail ‘‘Jeffery Boxlock Shotguns ‘‘Royal American Model 600 Boxlock ‘‘Desert Industries Big Twenty Shotgun ‘‘Jeffery Sidelock Shotguns ‘‘Royal American Model 800 Sidelock ‘‘Fefever Long Range Field ‘‘K.B.I Grade II SxS ‘‘Ruger Gold Label ‘‘Frigon FS–4 ‘‘Khan Coach Gun ‘‘SAE Model 209E ‘‘Frigon FT–1 ‘‘Kimber Valier Series ‘‘SAE Model 210S ‘‘Frigon FT–C ‘‘Krieghoff Essencia Boxlock ‘‘SAE Model 340X ‘‘Gibbs Midland Stalker ‘‘Krieghoff Essencia Sidelock ‘‘Sarasqueta Mammerless Sidelock ‘‘Greener General Purpose GP MKI/MKII ‘‘Lanber Imperial Sidelock ‘‘Sarasqueta Model 3 Boxlock ‘‘H&R Survivor ‘‘Laurona Boxlock Models ‘‘Sauer Boxlock Model Shotguns ‘‘H&R Tracker Slug Model ‘‘Laurona Sidelock Models ‘‘Sauer Sidelock Model Shotguns ‘‘Harrington & Richardson N.W.T.F. Tur- ‘‘Lefever Grade A Field Model ‘‘Savage Fox Model FA–1 key Mag ‘‘Lefever Grade A Skeet Model ‘‘Savage Model 550 ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Pardner ‘‘Lefever New ‘‘Scott Blenheim ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Pardner Com- ‘‘Lefever Model ‘‘Scott Bowood pact ‘‘Lefever Nitro Special ‘‘Scott Chatsworth ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Pardner Com- ‘‘Lefever Sideplate Models ‘‘Scott Kinmount pact Turkey Gun ‘‘Leforgeron Boxlock Ejector ‘‘SIACE Italian made SxS Shotguns ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Pardner Screw- ‘‘Leforgeron Sidelock Ejector ‘‘SKB Model 100 In Choke ‘‘Liberty Coach Gun Series ‘‘SKB Model 150 ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Pardner Turkey ‘‘MacNaughton Sidelock Model ‘‘SKB Model 200 Gun ‘‘Malin Boxlock Model ‘‘SKB Model 280 ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Pardner Turkey ‘‘Malin Sidelock Model ‘‘SKB Model 300 Gun Camo ‘‘Masquelier Boxlock Model ‘‘SKB Model 385 ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Pardner Water- ‘‘Masquelier Sidelock Model ‘‘SKB Model 400 fowl ‘‘Medwell SxS Sidelock ‘‘SKB Model 480 ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Tamer ‘‘Merkel Model 8, 47E Side-by-Side Shot- ‘‘SKB Model 485 ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Tamer 20 guns ‘‘Smith & Wesson Elite Gold Series ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Topper Classic ‘‘Merkel Model 47LSC Sporting Clays Dou- Grade I Youth Shotgun ble ‘‘Smith & Wesson Elite Silver Grade I ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Topper Deluxe ‘‘Merkel Model 47S, 147S Side-by-Sides ‘‘Smith, L.C. Boxlock Hammerless Shot- Classic ‘‘Merkel Model 76E guns ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Topper Deluxe ‘‘Merkel Model 122E ‘‘Smith, L.C. Sidelock Hammerless Shot- Model 098 ‘‘Merkel Model 126E guns ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Topper Junior ‘‘Merkel Model 280 Series ‘‘Spartan SPR Series Shotguns ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Topper Model ‘‘Merkel Model 360 Series ‘‘Stevens Model 311/315 Series 098 ‘‘Merkel Model 447SL ‘‘Stoeger/IGA Uplander Side-by-Side Shot- ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Topper Trap ‘‘Merkel Model 1620 Series gun Gun ‘‘Merkel Model 1622 Series ‘‘Taylor’s SxS Model ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Tracker II Slug ‘‘Mossberg Onyx Reserve Sporting ‘‘Tri-Star Model 311 Gun ‘‘Mossberg Silver Reserve Field ‘‘Tri-Star Model 411 Series ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Ultra Slug Hun- ‘‘Navy Arms Model 100 ‘‘Ugartechea 10–Ga. 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VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:10 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.044 S11APPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2610 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 11, 2013 ‘‘Harrington & Richardson Ultra-Lite Slug SEC. 404. PENALTIES. SEC. 407. SEVERABILITY. Hunter Section 924(a)(1)(B) of title 18, United If any provision of this title, an amend- ‘‘Hi-Standard 514 Model States Code, as amended by section 123(b) of ment made by this title, or the application ‘‘Holland & Holland Single Barrel Trap this Act, is amended by striking ‘‘or (aa) of of such provision or amendment to any per- ‘‘IGA Reuna Model section 922’’ and inserting ‘‘(r), (v), (w), (aa), son or circumstance is held to be unconstitu- ‘‘IGA Single Barrel Classic or (bb) of section 922’’. tional, the remainder of this title, the ‘‘Ithaca Model 66 SEC. 405. USE OF BYRNE GRANTS FOR BUY-BACK amendments made by this title, and the ap- ‘‘Ithaca Single Barrel Trap PROGRAMS FOR SEMIAUTOMATIC plication of such provision or amendment to ASSAULT WEAPONS AND LARGE CA- any person or circumstance shall not be af- ‘‘Iver Johnson Champion Series PACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DE- ‘‘Iver Johnson Commemorative Series Sin- VICES. fected thereby. gle Shot Shotgun Section 501(a)(1) of the Omnibus Crime ‘‘Iver Johnson Excel Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 SA 712. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, ‘‘Krieghoff K–80 Single Barrel Trap Gun U.S.C. 3751(a)(1)), as amended by section Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. MENENDEZ, and ‘‘Krieghoff KS–5 Special 306(b)(1)(A)(ii) of this Act, is amended by Mr. BLUMENTHAL) submitted an amend- ‘‘Krieghoff KS–5 Trap Gun adding at the end the following: ment intended to be proposed by her to ‘‘Lefever Trap Gun ‘‘(I) Compensation for surrendered semi- the bill S. 649, to ensure that all indi- ‘‘Ljutic LTX Super Deluxe Mono Gun automatic assault weapons and large capac- viduals who should be prohibited from ‘‘Ljutic Mono Gun Single Barrel ity ammunition feeding devices, as those buying a firearm are listed in the na- ‘‘Ljutic Recoilless Space Gun Shotgun terms are defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code, under buy-back pro- tional instant criminal background ‘‘Marlin Model 55 Goose Gun Bolt Action check system and require a background ‘‘Marlin Model 60 Single Shot grams for semiautomatic assault weapons check for every firearm sale, and for ‘‘Marocchi Model 2000 and large capacity ammunition feeding de- ‘‘Mossberg Models G–4, 70, 73, 73B vices.’’. other purposes; which was ordered to ‘‘Mossberg Models 75 Series SEC. 406. STUDY BY NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF lie on the table; as follows: ‘‘Mossberg Models 80, 83, 83B, 83D JUSTICE ON MASS SHOOTINGS. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- (a) IN GENERAL.— ‘‘Mossberg 173 Series lowing: (1) STUDY.—Not later than 90 days after the ‘‘Mossberg Model 183 Series lll date of enactment of this title, the Attorney SEC. . NO FIREARMS FOR FOREIGN FELONS ‘‘Mossberg Model 185 Series ACT OF 2013. General shall instruct the Director of the (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be ‘‘Mossberg Model 190 Series National Institutes of Justice to conduct a cited as the ‘‘No Firearms for Foreign Felons ‘‘Mossberg Model 195 Series peer-reviewed factual study of incidents of Act of 2013’’. ‘‘Mossberg Model 385 Series mass shootings in the United States. Any (b) DEFINITIONS.— ‘‘Mossberg Model 390 Series studies, research, data, or testimony the Di- (1) COURTS.—Section 921(a) of title 18, ‘‘Mossberg Model 395 Series rector considers must be peer-reviewed, sci- United States Code, is amended by adding at ‘‘Mossberg Model 595 Series entifically and methodologically sound, and the end the following: ‘‘Mossberg Model 695 Series otherwise bear the indicia of the highest de- ‘‘(36) The term ‘any court’ includes any ‘‘New England Firearms N.W.T.F. Shotgun gree of reliability within the relevant field of Federal, State, or foreign court.’’. ‘‘New England Firearms Standard Pardner expertise. (2) EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN FELONIES.—Sec- ‘‘New England Firearms Survival Gun (2) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after tion 921(a)(20) of title 18, United States Code, ‘‘New England Firearms Tracker Slug Gun the date on which the study required under is amended— ‘‘New England Firearms Turkey and Goose paragraph (1) begins, the Director shall sub- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘any Gun mit to Congress a report detailing the find- Federal or State offenses’’ and inserting ‘‘Parker Single Barrel Trap Models ings of the study. ‘‘Perazzi TM1 Special Single Trap (b) ISSUES EXAMINED.—In conducting the ‘‘any Federal, State, or foreign offenses’’; ‘‘Remington 90–T Super Single Shotgun study under subsection (a)(1), the Director (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘any ‘‘Remington Model No. 9 shall examine the impact, if any, upon per- State offense classified by the laws of the ‘‘Remington Model 310 Skeet petrators of mass shooting of each of the fol- State’’ and inserting ‘‘any State or foreign ‘‘Remington Model No. 3 lowing: offense classified by the laws of that juris- ‘‘Rossi Circuit Judge Lever Action Shot- (1) Childhood abuse or neglect. diction’’; and gun (2) Exposure to criminal acts, including (C) in the matter following subparagraph (B), in the first sentence, by inserting before ‘‘Rossi Circuit Judge Shotgun gang violence. the period the following: ‘‘, except that a for- ‘‘Ruger Single Barrel Trap (3) Exposure to bullying. eign conviction shall not constitute a con- ‘‘S.W.D. Terminator (4) Mental illness. viction of such a crime if the convicted per- ‘‘Savage Kimel Kamper Single Shot (5) The effectiveness of, and resources son establishes that the foreign conviction ‘‘Savage Model 210F Slug Warrior available for, the mental health system in resulted from a denial of fundamental fair- ‘‘Savage Model 212 Slug Gun understanding, detecting, and countering ness that would violate due process if com- ‘‘Savage Model 220 Series tendencies toward violence. mitted in the United States or from conduct ‘‘Savage Model 220 Slug Gun (6) The availability of mental health and that would be legal if committed in the ‘‘SEITZ Single Barrel Trap other resources and strategies to help fami- lies detect and counter tendencies toward vi- United States’’. ‘‘SKB Century II Trap olence. (c) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRIMES.—Section ‘‘SKB Century Trap (7) Familial relationships, including the 921(a)(33) of title 18, United States Code, is ‘‘SKB Model 505 Trap level of involvement and awareness of par- amended— ‘‘SKB Model 605 Trap ents in the lives of their children. (1) in subparagraph (A)— ‘‘Smith, L.C. Single Barrel Trap Models (8) School supportiveness, including the (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by ‘‘Snake Charmer II Shotgun level of involvement and awareness of teach- striking ‘‘subparagraph (C)’’ and inserting ‘‘Stoeger/IGA Reuna Single Barrel Shotgun ers and school administrators in the lives of ‘‘subparagraph (B)’’; and ‘‘Tangfolio Model RSG–16 their students, and the availability of men- (B) in clause (i)— ‘‘Tangfolio Blockcard Model tal health and other resources at schools to (i) by inserting ‘‘(I)’’ after ‘‘(i)’’; ‘‘Tangfolio Model DSG help detect and counter tendencies of stu- (ii) by striking ‘‘and’’ and inserting ‘‘or’’; ‘‘Tangfolio Model RSG–12 Series dents toward violence. and ‘‘Tangfolio Model RSG–20 (9) School performance, academic success (iii) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘Tangfolio RSG-Tactical and persistence. ‘‘(II) is a crime under foreign law that is ‘‘Taurus Circuit Judge Shotgun (10) The nature and impact of the alien- punishable by imprisonment for a term of ‘‘Thompson/Center Encore Shotgun ation of the perpetrators of such incidents of not more than 1 year; and’’; and ‘‘Thompson/Center Pro Hunter Turkey violence from their schools, families, peer (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ‘‘if Shotgun groups, and places of work. the conviction has’’ and inserting the fol- ‘‘Thompson/Center TCR ’87 Hunter Shot- (11) The availability and nature of fire- lowing: ‘‘if the conviction— gun arms, including the means of acquiring such ‘‘(I) occurred in a foreign jurisdiction and ‘‘Universal Firearms Model 7212 Single firearms. the convicted person establishes that the for- Barrel Trap (12) The availability of information regard- eign conviction resulted from a denial of fun- ‘‘Winchester Model 36 Single Shot ing the construction of weapons, including damental fairness that would violate due ‘‘Winchester Model 37 Single Shot explosive devices, and any impact of such in- process if committed in the United States or ‘‘Winchester Model 41 Bolt Action formation on such incidents of violence. from conduct that would be legal if com- ‘‘Winchester Model 9410 Series (13) Depictions of violence in the video mitted in the United States; or ‘‘Zoli Apache Model game, media and entertainment industry. ‘‘(II) has’’. ‘‘Zoli Diano Series (14) Poverty or other socioeconomic factors (d) PENALTIES.—Section 924(e)(2)(A)(ii) of ‘‘Zoli Loner Series’’. on creating tendencies toward violence. title 18, United States Code, is amended—

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:57 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.044 S11APPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE April 11, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2611 (1) by striking ‘‘an offense under State under a nonimmigrant visa (as that term is or possession of a firearm by the recipient law’’ and inserting ‘‘an offense under State defined in section 101(a)(26) of the Immigra- would be in violation of any Federal law pun- or foreign law’’; and tion and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. ishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding (2) by inserting before the semicolon the 1101(a)(26)); 1 year; following: ‘‘, except that a foreign conviction ‘‘(F) has been discharged from the Armed ‘‘(2) receive from another person 2 or more shall not constitute a conviction of such a Forces under dishonorable conditions; firearms in or otherwise affecting interstate crime if the convicted person establishes ‘‘(G) having been a citizen of the United or foreign commerce, if the recipient knows that the foreign conviction resulted from a States, has renounced his or her citizenship; or has reasonable cause to believe that such denial of fundamental fairness that would ‘‘(H) is subject to a court order that re- receipt would be in violation of any Federal violate due process if committed in the strains such person from harassing, stalking, law punishable by a term of imprisonment United States or from conduct that would be or threatening an intimate partner of such exceeding 1 year; or legal if committed in the United States’’. person or child of such intimate partner or ‘‘(3) attempt or conspire to commit the person, or engaging in other conduct that conduct described in paragraph (1) or (2). SA 713. Mr. LEAHY (for himself, Ms. would place an intimate partner in reason- ‘‘(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), COLLINS, and Mr. KING) submitted an able fear of bodily injury to the partner or any person who violates subsection (a) shall amendment intended to be proposed by child, except that this subparagraph shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not him to the bill S. 649, to ensure that all only apply to a court order that— more than 15 years, or both. ‘‘(2) If a violation of subsection (a) is com- individuals who should be prohibited ‘‘(i) was issued after a hearing of which such person received actual notice, and at mitted by a person in concert with 5 or more from buying a firearm are listed in the other persons with respect to whom such national instant criminal background which such person had the opportunity to participate; and person occupies a position of organizer, lead- check system and require a background ‘‘(ii)(I) includes a finding that such person er, supervisor, or manager, the person shall check for every firearm sale, and for represents a credible threat to the physical be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of other purposes; which was ordered to safety of such intimate partner or child; or not more than 25 years. lie on the table; as follows: ‘‘(II) by its terms explicitly prohibits the ‘‘§ 934. Forfeiture and fines Strike title II and insert the following: use, attempted use, or threatened use of ‘‘(a)(1) Any person convicted of a violation of section 932 or 933 shall forfeit to the TITLE II—STOP ILLEGAL TRAFFICKING IN physical force against such intimate partner United States, irrespective of any provision FIREARMS ACT OF 2013 or child that would reasonably be expected to cause bodily injury; of State law— SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(I) has been convicted in any court of a ‘‘(A) any property constituting, or derived This title may be cited as the ‘‘Stop Illegal from, any proceeds the person obtained, di- Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013’’. misdemeanor crime of domestic violence; ‘‘(J)(i) does not reside in any State; and rectly or indirectly, as the result of such vio- SEC. 202. HADIYA PENDLETON AND NYASIA ‘‘(ii) is not a citizen or lawful permanent lation; and PRYEAR-YARD ANTI-STRAW PUR- ‘‘(B) any of the person’s property used, or CHASING AND FIREARMS TRAF- resident of the United States; FICKING AMENDMENTS. ‘‘(K) intends to sell or otherwise dispose of intended to be used, in any manner or part, (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 44 of title 18, the firearm to a person described in any of to commit, or to facilitate the commission United States Code, is amended by adding at subparagraphs (A) through (J); or of, such violation, except that for any for- the end the following: ‘‘(L) intends to— feiture of any firearm or ammunition pursu- ant to this section, section 924(d) shall apply. ‘‘§ 932. Straw purchasing of firearms ‘‘(i) use, carry, possess, or sell or otherwise dispose of the firearm in furtherance of a ‘‘(2) The court, in imposing sentence on a ‘‘(a) For purposes of this section— person convicted of a violation of section 932 ‘‘(1) the term ‘crime of violence’ has the crime of violence or drug trafficking crime; or or 933, shall order, in addition to any other meaning given that term in section 924(c)(3); sentence imposed pursuant to section 932 or ‘‘(2) the term ‘drug trafficking crime’ has ‘‘(ii) export the firearm in violation of law; ‘‘(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), 933, that the person forfeit to the United the meaning given that term in section any person who violates subsection (b) shall States all property described in paragraph 924(c)(2); and be fined under this title, imprisoned for not (1). ‘‘(3) the term ‘purchase’ includes the re- ‘‘(b) A defendant who derives profits or more than 15 years, or both. ceipt of any firearm by a person who does ‘‘(2) If a violation of subsection (b) is com- other proceeds from an offense under section not own the firearm— mitted knowing or with reasonable cause to 932 or 933 may be fined not more than the ‘‘(A) by way of pledge or pawn as security greater of— believe that any firearm involved will be for the payment or repayment of money; or ‘‘(1) the fine otherwise authorized by this used to commit a crime of violence, the per- ‘‘(B) on consignment. part; and son shall be sentenced to a term of imprison- ‘‘(b) It shall be unlawful for any person ‘‘(2) the amount equal to twice the gross ment of not more than 25 years. (other than a licensed importer, licensed ‘‘(d) Subsection (b)(1) shall not apply to profits or other proceeds of the offense under manufacturer, licensed collector, or licensed any firearm that is lawfully purchased by a section 932 or 933.’’. dealer) to knowingly purchase, or attempt or (b) TITLE III AUTHORIZATION.—Section person— conspire to purchase, any firearm in or oth- 2516(1)(n) of title 18, United States Code, is ‘‘(1) to be given as a bona fide gift to a re- erwise affecting interstate or foreign com- amended by striking ‘‘and 924’’ and inserting cipient who provided no service or tangible merce— ‘‘, 924, 932, or 933’’. thing of value to acquire the firearm; ‘‘(1) from a licensed importer, licensed (c) RACKETEERING AMENDMENT.—Section ‘‘(2) to be given to a bona fide winner of an manufacturer, licensed collector, or licensed 1961(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is organized raffle, contest, or auction con- dealer for, on behalf of, or at the request or amended by inserting ‘‘section 932 (relating ducted in accordance with law and sponsored demand of any other person, known or un- to straw purchasing), section 933 (relating to by a national, State, or local organization or known; or trafficking in firearms),’’ before ‘‘section association; ‘‘(2) from any person who is not a licensed 1028’’. ‘‘(3) to be given as a bona fide gratuity to importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed (d) MONEY LAUNDERING AMENDMENT.—Sec- a hunting guide; collector, or licensed dealer for, on behalf of, tion 1956(c)(7)(D) of title 18, United States ‘‘(4) to be given as a bona fide bonus to an or at the request or demand of any other per- Code, is amended by striking ‘‘section employee as the result of lawful services per- 924(n)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 924(n), 932, or son, known or unknown, knowing or having formed in the course of an employment rela- 933’’. reasonable cause to believe that such other tionship; or (e) DIRECTIVE TO SENTENCING COMMISSION.— person— ‘‘(5) to be given as a bona fide commemora- Pursuant to its authority under section 994 ‘‘(A) is under indictment for, or has been tive award or honorarium; of title 28, United States Code, and in accord- convicted in any court of, a crime punishable ance with this section, the United States by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 unless the purchaser knows or has reason- able cause to believe the recipient of the Sentencing Commission shall review and year; amend its guidelines and policy statements ‘‘(B) is a fugitive from justice; firearm is prohibited by Federal law from possessing, receiving, selling, shipping, to ensure that persons convicted of an of- ‘‘(C) is an unlawful user of or addicted to fense under section 932 or 933 of title 18, any controlled substance (as defined in sec- transporting, transferring, or otherwise dis- posing of the firearm. United States Code and other offenses appli- tion 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 cable to the straw purchases and firearms U.S.C. 802)); ‘‘§ 933. Trafficking in firearms trafficking of firearms are subject to in- ‘‘(D) has been adjudicated as a mental de- ‘‘(a) It shall be unlawful for any person creased penalties in comparison to those cur- fective or has been committed to any mental to— rently provided by the guidelines and policy institution; ‘‘(1) ship, transport, transfer, cause to be statements for such straw purchasing and ‘‘(E) is an alien who— transported, or otherwise dispose of 2 or firearms trafficking offenses. In its review, ‘‘(i) is illegally or unlawfully in the United more firearms to another person in or other- the Commission shall consider, in particular, States; or wise affecting interstate or foreign com- an appropriate amendment to reflect the in- ‘‘(ii) except as provided in section 922(y)(2), merce, if such person knows or has reason- tent of Congress that straw purchasers with- has been admitted to the United States able cause to believe that the use, carrying, out significant criminal histories receive

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DEFINITIONS. gang, cartel, organized crime ring, or other serting the following: Section 921(a) of title 18, United States such enterprise should be subject to higher ‘‘(k)(1) A person who, with intent to engage Code, is amended by inserting after para- penalties than an otherwise unaffiliated in- in or to promote conduct that— graph (29) the following: dividual. ‘‘(A) is punishable under the Controlled ‘‘(30) The term ‘large capacity ammunition (f) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), the feeding device’— MENT.—The table of sections for chapter 44 of Controlled Substances Import and Export ‘‘(A) means a magazine, belt, drum, feed title 18, United States Code, is amended by Act (21 U.S.C. 951 et seq.), or chapter 705 of strip, or similar device, including any such adding at the end the following: title 46; device joined or coupled with another in any ‘‘932. Straw purchasing of firearms. ‘‘(B) violates any law of a State relating to manner, that has an overall capacity of, or ‘‘933. Trafficking in firearms. any controlled substance (as defined in sec- that can be readily restored, changed, or ‘‘934. Forfeiture and fines.’’. tion 102 of the Controlled Substances Act, 21 converted to accept, more than 10 rounds of SEC. 203. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 922(d). U.S.C. 802); or ammunition; and Section 922(d) of title 18, United States ‘‘(C) constitutes a crime of violence (as de- ‘‘(B) does not include an attached tubular Code, is amended— fined in subsection (c)(3)), device designed to accept, and capable of op- (1) in paragraph (8), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the smuggles or knowingly brings into the erating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammu- end; United States, a firearm or ammunition, or nition. (2) in paragraph (9), by striking the period attempts or conspires to do so, shall be im- ‘‘(31) The term ‘qualified law enforcement at the end and inserting a semicolon; and prisoned not more than 15 years, fined under officer’ has the meaning given the term in (3) by striking the matter following para- this title, or both. section 926B.’’. graph (9) and inserting the following: ‘‘(2) A person who, with intent to engage in SEC. 402. RESTRICTIONS ON LARGE CAPACITY ‘‘(10) intends to sell or otherwise dispose of or to promote conduct that— AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. the firearm or ammunition to a person de- ‘‘(A) would be punishable under the Con- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 922 of title 18, scribed in any of paragraphs (1) through (9); trolled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), United States Code, as amended by this Act, or the Controlled Substances Import and Ex- is amended by inserting after subsection (u) ‘‘(11) intends to sell or otherwise dispose of port Act (21 U.S.C. 951 et seq.), or chapter 705 the following: the firearm or ammunition in furtherance of of title 46, if the conduct had occurred within ‘‘(v)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to a crime of violence or drug trafficking of- the United States; or import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or pos- fense or to export the firearm or ammunition ‘‘(B) would constitute a crime of violence sess, in or affecting interstate or foreign in violation of law. (as defined in subsection (c)(3)) for which the commerce, a large capacity ammunition person may be prosecuted in a court of the This subsection shall not apply with respect feeding device. United States, if the conduct had occurred to the sale or disposition of a firearm or am- ‘‘(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the within the United States, munition to a licensed importer, licensed possession of any large capacity ammunition manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed smuggles or knowingly takes out of the feeding device otherwise lawfully possessed collector who pursuant to subsection (b) of United States, a firearm or ammunition, or on or before the date of enactment of the section 925 is not precluded from dealing in attempts or conspires to do so, shall be im- Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013. firearms or ammunition, or to a person who prisoned not more than 15 years, fined under ‘‘(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to— has been granted relief from disabilities pur- this title, or both.’’. ‘‘(A) the importation for, manufacture for, suant to subsection (c) of section 925.’’. SEC. 208. LIMITATION ON OPERATIONS BY THE sale to, transfer to, or possession by the DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. United States or a department or agency of SEC. 204. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 924(a). The Department of Justice, and any of its the United States or a State or a depart- Section 924(a) of title 18, United States law enforcement coordinate agencies, shall ment, agency, or political subdivision of a Code, is amended— not conduct any planned operation where a State, or a sale or transfer to or possession (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘(d), (g),’’; Federal firearms licensee is directed, in- by a qualified law enforcement officer em- and structed, enticed, or otherwise encouraged ployed by the United States or a department (2) by adding at the end the following: by the Department of Justice to sell a fire- or agency of the United States or a State or ‘‘(8) Whoever knowingly violates sub- arm to an individual if the Department of a department, agency, or political subdivi- section (d) or (g) of section 922 shall be fined Justice, or a coordinate agency, knows or sion of a State for purposes of law enforce- under this title, imprisoned not more than 15 has reasonable cause to believe that such an ment (whether on or off duty), or a sale or years, or both.’’. individual is purchasing on behalf of another transfer to or possession by a campus law en- SEC. 205. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 924(D). for an illegal purpose unless the Deputy At- forcement officer for purposes of law enforce- Section 924(d) of title 18, United States torney General, the Assistant Attorney Gen- ment (whether on or off duty); Code, is amended— eral for the Criminal Division, or the Direc- ‘‘(B) the importation for, or sale or trans- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘932, or tor of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire- fer to a licensee under title I of the Atomic 933’’ after ‘‘section 924,’’; and arms, and Explosives certifies in writing Energy Act of 1954 for purposes of estab- (2) in paragraph (3)— that the planned operation includes suffi- lishing and maintaining an on-site physical (A) in subparagraph (E), by striking ‘‘and’’ cient safeguards to prevent firearms from protection system and security organization at the end; being transferred to third parties without required by Federal law, or possession by an (B) in subparagraph (F), by striking the pe- law enforcement taking reasonable steps to employee or contractor of such licensee on- riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and lawfully interdict those firearms. site for such purposes or off-site for purposes (C) by adding at the end the following: of licensee-authorized training or transpor- ‘‘(G) any offense under section 932 or 933.’’. SA 714. Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for Mr. tation of nuclear materials; SEC. 206. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 924(h). LAUTENBERG (for himself, Mrs. FEIN- ‘‘(C) the possession, by an individual who is Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, STEIN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. MURPHY, retired in good standing from service with a is amended by striking subsection (h) and in- Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. COWAN, Ms. law enforcement agency and is not otherwise serting the following: HIRONO, Mr. KAINE, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, prohibited from receiving ammunition, of a ‘‘(h)(1) Whoever knowingly receives or large capacity ammunition feeding device— Mr. MERKLEY, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. CARPER, transfers a firearm or ammunition, or at- ‘‘(i) sold or transferred to the individual by tempts or conspires to do so, knowing or Ms. WARREN, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. DURBIN, the agency upon such retirement; or having reasonable cause to believe that such Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mrs. ‘‘(ii) that the individual purchased, or oth- firearm or ammunition will be used to com- GILLIBRAND, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. CARDIN, erwise obtained, for official use before such mit a crime of violence (as defined in sub- Mr. SCHUMER, and Mr. HARKIN)) sub- retirement; or section (c)(3)), a drug trafficking crime (as mitted an amendment intended to be ‘‘(D) the importation, sale, manufacture, defined in subsection (c)(2)), or a crime under proposed by Mr. BLUMENTHAL to the transfer, or possession of any large capacity the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 bill S. 649, to ensure that all individ- ammunition feeding device by a licensed et seq.), the International Emergency Eco- uals who should be prohibited from manufacturer or licensed importer for the nomic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), or purposes of testing or experimentation au- the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation buying a firearm are listed in the na- thorized by the Attorney General. Act (21 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.), shall be impris- tional instant criminal background ‘‘(4) For purposes of paragraph (3)(A), the oned not more than 25 years, fined in accord- check system and require a background term ‘campus law enforcement officer’ ance with this title, or both. check for every firearm sale, and for means an individual who is—

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FINDINGS. detention of persons for such crimes; shall include annual benchmarks, including Congress finds the following: ‘‘(C) authorized by Federal, State, or local both qualitative goals and quantitative (1) Congress supports, respects, and defends law to carry a firearm, execute search war- measures, to assess implementation of the 4- the fundamental, individual right to keep rants, and make arrests; and year plan. and bear arms guaranteed by the Second ‘‘(D) recognized, commissioned, or certified ‘‘(3) PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE.— Amendment to the Constitution of the by a government entity as a law enforcement ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—During the 4-year period United States. officer.’’. covered by a 4-year plan established under (2) Congress supports and reaffirms the ex- (b) IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS FOR LARGE paragraph (1), the Attorney General shall isting prohibition on a national firearms reg- CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES.— withhold— istry. Section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, ‘‘(i) 10 percent of the amount that would (3) Congress believes the Department of is amended by adding at the end the fol- otherwise be allocated to a State under sec- Justice should prosecute violations of back- lowing: ‘‘A large capacity ammunition feed- tion 505 of the Omnibus Crime Control and ground check requirements to the maximum ing device manufactured after the date of en- Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3755) if the extent of the law. actment of the Safe Communities, Safe State does not meet the benchmark estab- (4) There are deficits in the background Schools Act of 2013 shall be identified by a lished under paragraph (2) for the first year check system in existence prior to the date serial number and the date on which the de- in the 4-year period; of enactment of this Act and the Department vice was manufactured or made, legibly and ‘‘(ii) 11 percent of the amount that would of Justice should make it a top priority to conspicuously engraved or cast on the de- otherwise be allocated to a State under sec- work with States to swiftly input missing vice, and such other identification as the At- tion 505 of the Omnibus Crime Control and records, including mental health records. torney General shall by regulations pre- Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3755) if the (5) Congress and the citizens of the United scribe.’’. State does not meet the benchmark estab- States agree that in order to promote safe (c) SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF LARGE CA- lished under paragraph (2) for the second and responsible gun ownership, dangerous PACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES.—Sec- year in the 4-year period; criminals and the seriously mentally ill tion 924(d) of title 18, United States Code, is ‘‘(iii) 13 percent of the amount that would should be prohibited from possessing fire- amended— otherwise be allocated to a State under sec- arms; therefore, it should be incumbent upon (1) in paragraph (1)— tion 505 of the Omnibus Crime Control and all citizens to ensure weapons are not being (A) by inserting ‘‘or large capacity ammu- Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3755) if the transferred to such people. nition feeding device’’ after ‘‘firearm or am- State does not meet the benchmark estab- munition’’ each place the term appears; SEC. 103. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. lished under paragraph (2) for the third year (B) by inserting ‘‘or large capacity ammu- Nothing in this title, or any amendment in the 4-year period; and nition feeding device’’ after ‘‘firearms or am- made by this title, shall be construed to— ‘‘(iv) 15 percent of the amount that would munition’’ each place the term appears; and (1) expand in any way the enforcement au- otherwise be allocated to a State under sec- (C) by striking ‘‘or (k)’’ and inserting ‘‘(k), thority or jurisdiction of the Bureau of Alco- tion 505 of the Omnibus Crime Control and or (v)’’; hol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; or Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3755) if the (2) in paragraph (2)(C), by inserting ‘‘or (2) allow the establishment, directly or in- State does not meet the benchmark estab- large capacity ammunition feeding devices’’ directly, of a Federal firearms registry. lished under paragraph (2) for the fourth after ‘‘firearms or quantities of ammuni- SEC. 104. SEVERABILITY. year in the 4-year period. tion’’; and If any provision of this title or an amend- ‘‘(B) FAILURE TO ESTABLISH A PLAN.—A (3) in paragraph (3)(E), by inserting ment made by this title, or the application State that fails to establish a plan under ‘‘922(v),’’ after ‘‘922(n),’’. of a provision or amendment to any person paragraph (1) shall be treated as having not SEC. 403. PENALTIES. or circumstance, is held to be invalid for any met any benchmark established under para- Section 924(a)(1)(B) of title 18, United reason in any court of competent jurisdic- graph (2).’’. States Code, as amended by this Act, is tion, the remainder of this title and amend- SEC. 113. GRANTS TO STATES FOR IMPROVEMENT amended by inserting ‘‘(v),’’ after ‘‘(q),’’. ments made by this title, and the application OF COORDINATION AND AUTOMA- SEC. 404. USE OF BYRNE GRANTS FOR BUY-BACK of the provisions and amendment to any TION OF NICS RECORD REPORTING. PROGRAMS FOR LARGE CAPACITY other person or circumstance, shall not be (a) IN GENERAL.—The NICS Improvement AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. affected. Amendments Act of 2007 (18 U.S.C. 922 note) Section 501(a)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Subtitle A—Ensuring That All Individuals is amended— Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 Who Should Be Prohibited From Buying a (1) by striking section 103 and inserting the U.S.C. 3751(a)(1)), as amended by this Act, is Gun Are Listed in the National Instant following: amended by adding at the end the following: Criminal Background Check System ‘‘SEC. 103. GRANTS TO STATES FOR IMPROVE- ‘‘(I) Compensation for surrendered large MENT OF COORDINATION AND AU- SEC. 111. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE NATIONAL capacity ammunition feeding devices, as TOMATION OF NICS RECORD RE- CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS IM- PORTING. that term is defined in section 921 of title 18, PROVEMENT PROGRAM. United States Code, under buy-back pro- ‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION.—From amounts made Section 106(b) of Public Law 103–159 (18 available to carry out this section, the At- grams for large capacity ammunition feeding U.S.C. 922 note) is amended— torney General shall make grants to States, devices.’’. (1) in paragraph (1), in the matter pre- Indian Tribal governments, and State court SEC. 405. SEVERABILITY. ceding subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘of this systems, in a manner consistent with the Na- If any provision of this title, an amend- Act’’ and inserting ‘‘of the Public Safety and tional Criminal History Improvement Pro- ment made by this title, or the application Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of gram and consistent with State plans for in- of such provision or amendment to any per- 2013’’; and tegration, automation, and accessibility of son or circumstance is held to be unconstitu- (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting criminal history records, for use by the tional, the remainder of this title, the the following: State, or units of local government of the amendments made by this title, and the ap- ‘‘(2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— State, Indian Tribal government, or State plication of such provision or amendment to There are authorized to be appropriated for court system to improve the automation and any person or circumstance shall not be af- grants under this subsection $100,000,000 for transmittal of mental health records and fected thereby. each of fiscal years 2014 through 2017.’’. criminal history dispositions, records rel- SEC. 112. IMPROVEMENT OF METRICS AND IN- evant to determining whether a person has SA 715. Mr. MANCHIN (for himself, CENTIVES. been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. KIRK, and Mr. SCHU- Section 102(b) of the NICS Improvement domestic violence, court orders, and mental MER) proposed an amendment to the Amendments Act of 2007 (18 U.S.C. 922 note) health adjudications or commitments to bill S. 649, to ensure that all individ- is amended to read as follows: Federal and State record repositories in ac- uals who should be prohibited from ‘‘(b) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.— cordance with section 102 and the National buying a firearm are listed in the na- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year Criminal History Improvement Program. tional instant criminal background after the date of enactment of the Public ‘‘(b) USE OF GRANT AMOUNTS.—Grants Safety and Second Amendment Rights Pro- awarded to States, Indian Tribal govern- check system and require a background tection Act of 2013, the Attorney General, in ments, or State court systems under this check for every firearm sale, and for coordination with the States, shall establish section may only be used to— other purposes; as follows: for each State or Indian tribal government ‘‘(1) carry out, as necessary, assessments of Strike title I and insert the following: desiring a grant under section 103 a 4-year the capabilities of the courts of the State or

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RELIEF FROM DISABILITIES PROGRAM. under subsection (c)(1). and State record repositories; Section 105 of the NICS Improvement ‘‘(c) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW.—(1) Not later ‘‘(2) implement policies, systems, and pro- Amendments Act of 2007 (18 U.S.C. 922 note) than 30 days after the date on which a person cedures for the automation and transmission is amended by adding at the end the fol- described in subsection (a) receives notice of arrest and conviction records, court or- lowing: submitted under subsection (b), such person ders, and mental health adjudications or ‘‘(c) PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE.— may request a review by the board designed commitments to Federal and State record ‘‘(1) 10 PERCENT REDUCTION.—During the 1- or established under paragraph (2) or a court repositories; year period beginning 2 years after the date of competent jurisdiction to assess whether a ‘‘(3) create electronic systems that provide of enactment of the Public Safety and Sec- person cannot safely use, carry, possess, or accurate and up-to-date information which is ond Amendment Rights Protection Act of store a firearm due to mental incompetency. directly related to checks under the National 2013, the Attorney General shall withhold 10 In such assessment, the board may consider Instant Criminal Background Check System, percent of the amount that would otherwise the person’s honorable discharge or decora- including court disposition and corrections be allocated to a State under section 505 of tion. records; the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets ‘‘(2) Not later than 180 days after the date ‘‘(4) assist States or Indian Tribal govern- Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3755) if the State has of enactment of the Public Safety and Sec- ments in establishing or enhancing their own not implemented a relief from disabilities ond Amendment Rights Protection Act of capacities to perform background checks program in accordance with this section. 2013, the Secretary shall designate or estab- using the National Instant Criminal Back- ‘‘(2) 11 PERCENT REDUCTION.—During the 1- lish a board that shall, upon request of a per- ground Check System; and year period after the expiration of the period son under paragraph (1), assess whether a ‘‘(5) develop and maintain the relief from described in paragraph (1), the Attorney Gen- person cannot safely use, carry, possess, or disabilities program in accordance with sec- eral shall withhold 11 percent of the amount store a firearm due to mental incompetency. ‘‘(d) JUDICIAL REVIEW.—Not later than 30 tion 105. that would otherwise be allocated to a State under section 505 of the Omnibus Crime Con- days after the date of an assessment of a per- ‘‘(c) ELIGIBILITY.— trol and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. son under subsection (c) by the board des- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible for a grant ignated or established under paragraph (2) of under this section, a State, Indian Tribal 3755) if the State has not implemented a re- lief from disabilities program in accordance such subsection, such person may file a peti- government, or State court system shall cer- tion for judicial review of such assessment tify, to the satisfaction of the Attorney Gen- with this section. ‘‘(3) 13 PERCENT REDUCTION.—During the 1- with a Federal court of competent jurisdic- eral, that the State, Indian Tribal govern- year period after the expiration of the period tion. ment, or State court system— described in paragraph (2), the Attorney Gen- ‘‘(e) PROTECTING RIGHTS OF VETERANS WITH ‘‘(A) is not prohibited by State law or eral shall withhold 13 percent of the amount EXISTING RECORDS.—Not later than 90 days court order from submitting mental health that would otherwise be allocated to a State after the date of enactment of the Public records to the National Instant Criminal under section 505 of the Omnibus Crime Con- Safety and Second Amendment Rights Pro- Background Check System; and trol and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. tection Act of 2013, the Secretary shall pro- ‘‘(B) subject to paragraph (2), has imple- 3755) if the State has not implemented a re- vide written notice of the opportunity for ad- mented a relief from disabilities program in lief from disabilities program in accordance ministrative review and appeal under sub- accordance with section 105. with this section. section (c) to all persons who, on the date of ‘‘(2) RELIEF FROM DISABILITIES PROGRAM.— ‘‘(4) 15 PERCENT REDUCTION.—After the expi- enactment of the Public Safety and Second For purposes of obtaining a grant under this ration of the 1-year period described in para- Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2013, section, a State, Indian Tribal government, graph (3), the Attorney General shall with- are considered adjudicated pursuant to sub- or State court system shall not be required hold 15 percent of the amount that would section (d)(4) or (g)(4) of section 922 of title 18 to meet the eligibility requirement described otherwise be allocated to a State under sec- as a result of having been found by the De- in paragraph (1)(B) until the date that is 2 tion 505 of the Omnibus Crime Control and partment of Veterans Affairs to be mentally years after the date of enactment of the Pub- Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3755) if the incompetent. lic Safety and Second Amendment Rights State has not implemented a relief from dis- ‘‘(f) FUTURE DETERMINATIONS.— Protection Act of 2013. abilities program in accordance with this ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days ‘‘(d) FEDERAL SHARE.— section.’’. after the enactment of the Public Safety and TUDIES ASSESSMENTS NON MATERIAL Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of ‘‘(1) S , , - SEC. 115. ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR OUR ACTIVITIES.—The Federal share of a study, VETERANS. 2013, the Secretary shall review the policies assessment, creation of a task force, or other (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 55 of title 38, and procedures by which individuals are de- non-material activity, as determined by the United States Code, is amended by adding at termined to be mentally incompetent, and Attorney General, carried out with a grant the end the following new section: shall revise such policies and procedures as necessary to ensure that any individual who under this section shall be not more than 25 ‘‘§ 5511. Conditions for treatment of certain is competent to manage his own financial af- percent. persons as adjudicated mentally incom- fairs, including his receipt of Federal bene- ‘‘(2) INFRASTRUCTURE OR SYSTEM DEVELOP- petent for certain purposes MENT.—The Federal share of an activity in- fits, but who voluntarily turns over the man- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In any case arising out volving infrastructure or system develop- agement thereof to a fiduciary is not consid- of the administration by the Secretary of ment, including labor-related costs, for the ered adjudicated pursuant to subsection laws and benefits under this title, a person (d)(4) or (g)(4) of section 922 of title 18. purpose of improving State or Indian Tribal who is determined by the Secretary to be ‘‘(2) REPORT.—Not later than 30 days after government record reporting to the National mentally incompetent shall not be consid- Instant Criminal Background Check System ered adjudicated pursuant to subsection the Secretary has made the review and carried out with a grant under this section (d)(4) or (g)(4) of section 922 of title 18 until— changes required under paragraph (1), the may amount to 100 percent of the cost of the ‘‘(1) in the case in which the person does Secretary shall submit to Congress a report activity. not request a review as described in sub- detailing the results of the review and any ‘‘(e) GRANTS TO INDIAN TRIBES.—Up to 5 section (c)(1), the end of the 30-day period be- resulting policy and procedural changes.’’. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of percent of the grant funding available under ginning on the date on which the person re- sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of this section may be reserved for Indian tribal ceives notice submitted under subsection (b); such title is amended by adding at the end governments for use by Indian tribal judicial or the following new item: systems. ‘‘(2) in the case in which the person re- ‘‘(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— quests a review as described in paragraph (1) ‘‘5511. Conditions for treatment of certain There are authorized to be appropriated to of subsection (c), upon an assessment by the persons as adjudicated men- carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of board designated or established under para- tally incompetent for certain fiscal years 2014 through 2017.’’; graph (2) of such subsection or court of com- purposes.’’. (2) by striking title III; and petent jurisdiction that a person cannot (c) APPLICABILITY.—Section 5511 of title 38, (3) in section 401(b), by inserting after ‘‘of safely use, carry, possess, or store a firearm United States Code (as added by this sec- this Act’’ the following: ‘‘and 18 months due to mental incompetency. tion), shall apply only with respect to per- after the date of enactment of the Public ‘‘(b) NOTICE.—Notice submitted under this sons who are determined by the Secretary of Safety and Second Amendment Rights Pro- subsection to a person described in sub- Veterans Affairs, on or after the date of the tection Act of 2013’’. section (a) is notice submitted by the Sec- enactment of this Act, to be mentally incom- (b) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- retary that notifies the person of the fol- petent, except that those persons who are MENT.—The table of sections in section 1(b) lowing: provided notice pursuant to section 5511(e) of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act ‘‘(1) The determination made by the Sec- shall be entitled to use the administrative of 2007 (18 U.S.C. 922 note) is amended by retary. review under section 5511(c) and, as nec- striking the item relating to section 103 and ‘‘(2) A description of the implications of essary, the subsequent judicial review under inserting the following: being considered adjudicated as a mental de- section 5511(d).

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:10 Apr 12, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.051 S11APPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with SENATE April 11, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2615 SEC. 116. CLARIFICATION THAT FEDERAL COURT (C) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(D) the Attorney General has approved INFORMATION IS TO BE MADE ‘‘(7) In this subsection— the transfer under section 5812 of the Inter- AVAILABLE TO THE NATIONAL IN- ‘‘(A) the term ‘chief law enforcement offi- nal Revenue Code of 1986. STANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND cer’ means the chief of police, the sheriff, or ‘‘(3) A licensed importer, licensed manufac- CHECK SYSTEM. an equivalent officer or the designee of any turer, or licensed dealer who processes a Section 103(e)(1) of Public Law 103–159 (18 such individual; and transfer of a firearm authorized under para- U.S.C. 922 note), is amended by adding at the ‘‘(B) the term ‘gun show or event’ has the graph (2)(A) shall not be subject to a license end the following: meaning given the term in subsection (t)(7). revocation or license denial based solely ‘‘(F) APPLICATION TO FEDERAL COURTS.—In ‘‘(8) The Federal Bureau of Investigation upon a violation of those paragraphs, or a this subsection— shall not charge a user fee for a background violation of the rules or regulations promul- ‘‘(i) the terms ‘department or agency of the check conducted pursuant to this subsection. gated under this paragraph, unless the li- United States’ and ‘Federal department or ‘‘(9) Notwithstanding any other provision censed importer, licensed manufacturer, or agency’ include a Federal court; and of this chapter, upon receiving a request for licensed dealer— ‘‘(ii) for purposes of any request, submis- an instant background check that originates ‘‘(A) knows or has reasonable cause to be- sion, or notification, the Director of the Ad- from a gun show or event, the system shall lieve that the information provided for pur- ministrative Office of the United States complete the instant background check be- poses of identifying the transferor, trans- Courts shall perform the functions of the fore completing any pending instant back- feree, or the firearm is false; head of the department or agency.’’. ground check that did not originate from a ‘‘(B) knows or has reasonable cause to be- SEC. 117. CLARIFICATION THAT SUBMISSION OF gun show or event.’’; and lieve that the transferee is prohibited from MENTAL HEALTH RECORDS TO THE (4) by inserting after subsection (s), as re- purchasing, receiving, or possessing a fire- NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL designated, the following: BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM IS arm by Federal or State law, or published or- ‘‘(t)(1) Beginning on the date that is 180 dinance; or NOT PROHIBITED BY THE HEALTH days after the date of enactment of this sub- INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND AC- ‘‘(C) knowingly violates any other provi- COUNTABILITY ACT. section and except as provided in paragraph sion of this chapter, or the rules or regula- Information collected under section (2), it shall be unlawful for any person other tions promulgated thereunder. than a licensed dealer, licensed manufac- 102(c)(3) of the NICS Improvement Amend- ‘‘(4)(A) Notwithstanding any other provi- turer, or licensed importer to complete the ments Act of 2007 (18 U.S.C. 922 note) to as- sion of this chapter, except for section transfer of a firearm to any other person who sist the Attorney General in enforcing sec- 923(m), the Attorney General may implement is not licensed under this chapter, if such tion 922(g)(4) of title 18, United States Code, this subsection with regulations. transfer occurs— shall not be subject to the regulations pro- ‘‘(B) Regulations promulgated under this ‘‘(A) at a gun show or event, on the mulgated under section 264(c) of the Health paragraph may not include any provision re- curtilage thereof; or quiring licensees to facilitate transfers in ac- Insurance Portability and Accountability ‘‘(B) pursuant to an advertisement, post- Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C. 1320d–2 note). cordance with paragraph (2)(A). ing, display or other listing on the Internet ‘‘(C) Regulations promulgated under this SEC. 118. PUBLICATION OF NICS INDEX STATIS- or in a publication by the transferor of his paragraph may not include any provision re- TICS. intent to transfer, or the transferee of his in- Not later than 180 days after the date of quiring persons not licensed under this chap- tent to acquire, the firearm. ter to keep records of background checks or enactment of this Act, and biannually there- ‘‘(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply if— after, the Attorney General shall make the firearms transfers. ‘‘(A) the transfer is made after a licensed ‘‘(D) Regulations promulgated under this National Instant Criminal Background importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed paragraph may not include any provision Check System index statistics available on a dealer has first taken possession of the fire- placing a cap on the fee licensees may charge publically accessible Internet website. arm for the purpose of complying with sub- to facilitate transfers in accordance with SEC. 119. EFFECTIVE DATE. section (s), and upon taking possession of the paragraph (2)(A). The amendments made by this subtitle firearm, the licensee— ‘‘(5)(A) A person other than a licensed im- shall take effect 180 days after the date of ‘‘(i) complies with all requirements of this porter, licensed manufacturer, or licensed enactment of this Act. chapter as if the licensee were transferring dealer, who makes a transfer of a firearm in Subtitle B—Providing a Responsible and the firearm from the licensee’s business in- accordance with this section, or who is the Consistent Background Check Process ventory to the unlicensed transferee, except organizer of a gun show or event at which that when processing a transfer under this such transfer occurs, shall be immune from a SEC. 121. PURPOSE. chapter the licensee may accept in lieu of The purpose of this subtitle is to enhance qualified civil liability action relating to the conducting a background check a valid per- transfer of the firearm as if the person were the current background check process in the mit issued within the previous 5 years by a United States to ensure criminals and the a seller of a qualified product. State, or a political subdivision of a State, ‘‘(B) A provider of an interactive computer mentally ill are not able to purchase fire- that allows the transferee to possess, ac- service shall be immune from a qualified arms. quire, or carry a firearm, if the law of the civil liability action relating to the transfer SEC. 122. FIREARMS TRANSFERS. State, or political subdivision of a State, of a firearm as if the provider of an inter- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 922 of title 18, that issued the permit requires that such active computer service were a seller of a United States Code, is amended— permit is issued only after an authorized qualified product. (1) by repealing subsection (s); government official has verified that the in- ‘‘(C) In this paragraph— (2) by redesignating subsection (t) as sub- formation available to such official does not ‘‘(i) the term ‘interactive computer serv- section (s); indicate that possession of a firearm by the ice’ shall have the meaning given the term in (3) in subsection (s), as redesignated— unlicensed transferee would be in violation section 230(f) of the Communications Act of (A) in paragraph (1)(B)— of Federal, State, or local law; 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)); and (i) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘or’’; ‘‘(B) the transfer is made between an unli- ‘‘(ii) the terms ‘qualified civil liability ac- (ii) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the censed transferor and an unlicensed trans- tion’, ‘qualified product’, and ‘seller’ shall end; and feree residing in the same State, which takes have the meanings given the terms in sec- (iii) by adding at the end the following: place in such State, if— tion 4 of the Protection of Lawful Commerce ‘‘(iii) in the case of an instant background ‘‘(i) the Attorney General certifies that in Arms Act (15 U.S.C. 7903). check conducted at a gun show or event dur- State in which the transfer takes place has ‘‘(D) Nothing in this paragraph shall be ing the 4-year period beginning on the effec- in effect requirements under law that are construed to affect the immunity of a pro- tive date under section 130(a) of the Public generally equivalent to the requirements of vider of an interactive computer service Safety and Second Amendment Rights Pro- this section; and under section 230 of the Communications Act tection Act of 2013, 48 hours have elapsed ‘‘(ii) the transfer was conducted in compli- of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230). since the licensee contacted the system, and ance with the laws of the State; ‘‘(6) In any civil liability action in any the system has not notified the licensee that ‘‘(C) the transfer is made between spouses, State or Federal court arising from the the receipt of a firearm by such other person between parents or spouses of parents and criminal or unlawful use of a firearm fol- would violate subsection (g) or (n) of this their children or spouses of their children, lowing a transfer of such firearm for which section; or between siblings or spouses of siblings, or be- no background check was required under this ‘‘(iv) in the case of an instant background tween grandparents or spouses of grand- section, this section shall not be construed— check conducted at a gun show or event after parents and their grandchildren or spouses of ‘‘(A) as creating a cause of action for any the 4-year period described in clause (iii), 24 their grandchildren, or between aunts or un- civil liability; or hours have elapsed since the licensee con- cles or their spouses and their nieces or ‘‘(B) as establishing any standard of care. tacted the system, and the system has not nephews or their spouses, or between first ‘‘(7) For purposes of this subsection, the notified the licensee that the receipt of a cousins, if the transferor does not know or term ‘gun show or event’— firearm by such other person would violate have reasonable cause to believe that the ‘‘(A) means any event at which 75 or more subsection (g) or (n) of this section; and’’; transferee is prohibited from receiving or firearms are offered or exhibited for sale, ex- (B) in paragraph (3)(C)(ii), by striking ‘‘(as possessing a firearm under Federal, State, or change, or transfer, if 1 or more of the fire- defined in subsection (s)(8))’’; and local law; or arms has been shipped or transported in, or

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FIREARM DEALER ACCESS TO LAW EN- ‘‘(B) with knowledge, or reasonable cause that individual, at the private residence of FORCEMENT INFORMATION. to believe, that a crime described in subpara- that individual, if the individual is not re- Section 103(b) of Public Law 103–159 (18 graph (A) is to be committed in the course quired to be licensed under section 923.’’. U.S.C. 922 note), is amended— of, or arising from, the transportation. (b) PROHIBITING THE SEIZURE OF RECORDS (1) by striking ‘‘Not later than’’ and insert- ‘‘(b) AUTHORIZATION.—Notwithstanding any OR DOCUMENTS.—Section 923(g)(1)(D) is ing the following: provision of any law (including a rule or reg- amended by striking, ‘‘The inspection and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than’’; and ulation) of a State or any political subdivi- examination authorized by this paragraph (2) by adding at the end the following: sion thereof, a person who is not prohibited shall not be construed as authorizing the At- ‘‘(2) VOLUNTARY BACKGROUND CHECKS.—Not by this chapter from possessing, trans- torney General to seize any records or other later than 90 days after the date of enact- porting, shipping, or receiving a firearm or documents other than those records or docu- ment of the Public Safety and Second ammunition shall be entitled to— ments constituting material evidence of a Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2013, ‘‘(1) transport a firearm for any lawful pur- violation of law,’’ and inserting the fol- the Attorney General shall promulgate regu- pose from any place where the person may lowing: ‘‘The Attorney General shall be pro- lations allowing licensees to use the Na- lawfully possess, carry, or transport the fire- hibited from seizing any records or other tional Instant Criminal Background Check arm to any other such place if, during the documents in the course of an inspection or System established under this section for transportation— examination authorized by this paragraph purposes of conducting voluntary preemploy- ‘‘(A) the firearm is unloaded; and other than those records or documents con- ment background checks on prospective em- ‘‘(B)(i) if the transportation is by motor stituting material evidence of a violation of ployees.’’. vehicle— law.’’. SEC. 126. DEALER LOCATION. ‘‘(I) the firearm is not directly accessible (c) PROHIBITION OF NATIONAL GUN REG- Section 923 of title 18, United States Code, from the passenger compartment of the ISTRY.—Section 923 of title 18, United States is amended— motor vehicle; or Code, is amended by adding at the end the (1) in subsection (j)— ‘‘(II) if the motor vehicle is without a com- following: (A) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘, and partment separate from the passenger com- ‘‘(m) The Attorney General may not con- such location is in the State which is speci- partment, the firearm is— solidate or centralize the records of the— fied on the license’’; and ‘‘(aa) in a locked container other than the ‘‘(1) acquisition or disposition of firearms, (B) in the last sentence— glove compartment or console; or or any portion thereof, maintained by— (i) by inserting ‘‘transfer,’’ after ‘‘sell,’’; ‘‘(bb) secured by a secure gun storage or ‘‘(A) a person with a valid, current license and safety device; or under this chapter; (ii) by striking ‘‘Act,’’ and all that follows ‘‘(ii) if the transportation is by other ‘‘(B) an unlicensed transferor under section and inserting ‘‘Act.’’; and means, the firearm is in a locked container 922(t); or (2) by adding after subsection (m), as added or secured by a secure gun storage or safety ‘‘(2) possession or ownership of a firearm, by section 122(c), the following: device; and maintained by any medical or health insur- ‘‘(n) Nothing in this chapter shall be con- ‘‘(2) transport ammunition for any lawful ance entity.’’. strued to prohibit the sale, transfer, deliv- purpose from any place where the person (d) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- ery, or other disposition of a firearm or am- may lawfully possess, carry, or transport the MENTS.— munition not otherwise prohibited under ammunition, to any other such place if, dur- (1) SECTION 922.—Section 922(y)(2) of title 18, this chapter— United States Code, is amended, in the mat- ‘‘(1) by a person licensed under this chapter ing the transportation— ter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking to another person so licensed, at any loca- ‘‘(A) the ammunition is not loaded into a ‘‘, (g)(5)(B), and (s)(3)(B)(v)(II)’’ and inserting tion in any State; or firearm; and ‘‘and (g)(5)(B)’’. ‘‘(2) by a licensed importer, licensed manu- ‘‘(B)(i) if the transportation is by motor vehicle— (2) CONSOLIDATED AND FURTHER CONTINUING facturer, or licensed dealer to a person not ‘‘(I) the ammunition is not directly acces- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2012.—Section 511 of licensed under this chapter, at a temporary title V of division B of the Consolidated and location described in subsection (j) in any sible from the passenger compartment of the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 State.’’. motor vehicle; or ‘‘(II) if the motor vehicle is without a com- (18 U.S.C. 922 note) is amended by striking SEC. 127. RESIDENCE OF UNITED STATES OFFI- ‘‘subsection 922(t)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection CERS. partment separate from the passenger com- (s) or (t) of section 922’’ each place it ap- Section 921 of title 18, United States Code, partment, the ammunition is in a locked pears. is amended by striking subsection (b) and in- container other than the glove compartment or console; or SEC. 123. PENALTIES. serting the following: ‘‘(ii) if the transportation is by other Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, ‘‘(b) For purposes of this chapter: means, the ammunition is in a locked con- is amended— ‘‘(1) A member of the Armed Forces on ac- tainer. (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end tive duty, or a spouse of such a member, is a ‘‘(c) LIMITATION ON ARREST AUTHORITY.—A the following: resident of— ‘‘(8) Whoever makes or attempts to make a ‘‘(A) the State in which the member or person who is transporting a firearm or am- transfer of a firearm in violation of section spouse maintains legal residence; munition may not be— 922(t) to a person not licensed under this ‘‘(B) the State in which the permanent ‘‘(1) arrested for violation of any law or chapter who is prohibited from receiving a duty station of the member is located; and any rule or regulation of a State, or any po- firearm under subsection (g) or (n) of section ‘‘(C) the State in which the member main- litical subdivision thereof, relating to the 922 or State law, to a law enforcement offi- tains a place of abode from which the mem- possession, transportation, or carrying of cer, or to a person acting at the direction of, ber commutes each day to the permanent firearms or ammunition, unless there is or with the approval of, a law enforcement duty station of the member. probable cause that the transportation is not officer authorized to investigate or prosecute ‘‘(2) An officer or employee of the United in accordance with subsection (b); or violations of section 922(t), shall be fined States (other than a member of the Armed ‘‘(2) detained for violation of any law or under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 Forces) who is stationed outside the United any rule or regulation of a State, or any po- years, or both.’’; and States for a period of more than 1 year, and litical subdivision thereof, relating to the (2) by adding at the end the following: a spouse of such an officer or employee, is a possession, transportation, or carrying of ‘‘(q) IMPROPER USE OF STORAGE OF resident of the State in which the person firearms or ammunition, unless there is rea- RECORDS.—Any person who knowingly vio- maintains legal residence.’’. sonable suspicion that the transportation is lates section 923(m) shall be fined under this SEC. 128. INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF not in accordance with subsection (b).’’. title, imprisoned not more than 15 years, or FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION. (b) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- both.’’. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 926A of title 18, MENT.—The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by SEC. 124. FIREARMS DISPOSITIONS. United States Code, is amended to read as Section 922(b)(3) of title 18, United States follows: striking the item relating to section 926A Code, is amended— ‘‘§ 926A. Interstate transportation of firearms and inserting the following: (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph or ammunition ‘‘926A. Interstate transportation of firearms (A), by striking ‘‘located’’ and inserting ‘‘lo- ‘‘(a) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term or ammunition.’’. cated or temporarily located’’; and ‘transport’— SEC. 129. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. (2) in subparagraph (A)— ‘‘(1) includes staying in temporary lodging Nothing in this subtitle, or an amendment (A) by striking ‘‘rifle or shotgun’’ and in- overnight, stopping for food, fuel, vehicle made by this subtitle, shall be construed— serting ‘‘firearm’’; maintenance, an emergency, medical treat- (1) to extend background check require- (B) by striking ‘‘located’’ and inserting ment, and any other activity incidental to ments to transfers other than those made at ‘‘located or temporarily located’’; and the transport; and gun shows or on the curtilage thereof, or

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(L) the views of law enforcement officials, (2) to extend background check require- (ii) INITIAL MEETING.—The initial meeting religious leaders, mental health experts, and ments to temporary transfers for purposes of the Commission shall be conducted not other relevant officials on the root causes including lawful hunting or sporting or to later than 30 days after the later of— and prevention of mass violence; temporary possession of a firearm for pur- (I) the date of the appointment of the last (M) incidents in which firearms were used poses of examination or evaluation by a pro- member of the Commission; or to stop mass violence; and spective transferee. (II) the date on which appropriated funds (N) any other area that the Commission SEC. 130. EFFECTIVE DATE. are available for the Commission. determines contributes to the causes of mass (a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in (B) QUORUM; VACANCIES; VOTING; RULES.—A violence. subsection (b), this subtitle and the amend- majority of the members of the Commission (3) TESTIMONY OF VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS.— ments made by this subtitle shall take effect shall constitute a quorum to conduct busi- In determining the root causes of these re- 180 days after the date of enactment of this ness, but the Commission may establish a curring and tragic incidents of mass vio- Act. lesser quorum for conducting hearings sched- lence, the Commission shall, in accordance (b) FIREARM DEALER ACCESS TO LAW EN- uled by the Commission. Each member of the with section 144(a), take the testimony of FORCEMENT INFORMATION.—Section 125 and Commission shall have 1 vote, and the vote victims and survivors to learn and memori- the amendments made by section 125 shall of each member shall be accorded the same alize their views and experiences regarding take effect on the date of enactment of this weight. The Commission may establish by such incidents of mass violence. Act. majority vote any other rules for the con- (b) RECOMMENDATIONS.—Based on the find- duct of the Commission’s business, if such Subtitle C—National Commission on Mass ings of the study required under subsection rules are not inconsistent with this subtitle Violence (a), the Commission shall make rec- or other applicable law. ommendations to the President and Congress SEC. 141. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 143. DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION. to address the causes of these recurring and This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Na- (a) STUDY.— tragic incidents of mass violence and to re- tional Commission on Mass Violence Act of (1) IN GENERAL.—It shall be the duty of the duce such incidents of mass violence. 2013’’. Commission to conduct a comprehensive fac- (c) REPORTS.— SEC. 142. NATIONAL COMMISSION ON MASS VIO- tual study of incidents of mass violence, in- (1) INTERIM REPORT.—Not later than 3 LENCE. cluding incidents of mass violence not in- months after the date on which the Commis- (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION.—There volving firearms, in the context of the many sion first meets, the Commission shall sub- is established a commission to be known as acts of senseless mass violence that occur in mit to the President and Congress an in- the National Commission on Mass Violence the United States each year, in order to de- terim report describing any initial rec- (in this subtitle referred to as the ‘‘Commis- termine the root causes of such mass vio- ommendations of the Commission. sion’’) to study the availability and nature of lence. (2) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than 6 months firearms, including the means of acquiring (2) MATTERS TO BE STUDIED.—In deter- after the date on which the Commission first firearms, issues relating to mental health, mining the root causes of these recurring meets, the Commission shall submit to the and all positive and negative impacts of the and tragic acts of mass violence, the Com- President and Congress a comprehensive re- availability and nature of firearms on inci- mission shall study any matter that the port of the findings and conclusions of the dents of mass violence or in preventing mass Commission determines relevant to meeting Commission, together with the recommenda- violence. the requirements of paragraph (1), including tions of the Commission. (b) MEMBERSHIP.— at a minimum— (3) SUMMARIES.—The report under para- (1) APPOINTMENTS.—The Commission shall (A) the role of schools, including the level graph (2) shall include a summary of— be composed of 12 members, of whom— of involvement and awareness of teachers (A) the reports submitted to the Commis- (A) 6 members of the Commission shall be and school administrators in the lives of sion by any entity under contract for re- appointed by the Majority Leader of the Sen- their students and the availability of mental search under section 144(e); and ate, in consultation with the Democratic health and other resources and strategies to (B) any other material relied on by the leadership of the House of Representatives, 1 help detect and counter tendencies of stu- Commission in the preparation of the report. of whom shall serve as Chairman of the Com- dents towards mass violence; SEC. 144. POWERS OF THE COMMISSION. mission; and (B) the effectiveness of and resources avail- (a) HEARINGS.— (B) 6 members of the Commission shall be able for school security strategies to prevent (1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission may hold appointed by the Speaker of the House of incidents of mass violence; such hearings, sit and act at such times and Representatives, in consultation with the (C) the role of families and the availability places, administer such oaths, take such tes- Republican leadership of the Senate, 1 of of mental health and other resources and timony, and receive such evidence as the whom shall serve as Vice Chairman of the strategies to help families detect and Commission considers advisable to carry out Commission. counter tendencies toward mass violence; its duties under section 143. (2) PERSONS ELIGIBLE.— (D) the effectiveness and use of, and re- (2) WITNESS EXPENSES.—Witnesses re- (A) IN GENERAL.—The members appointed sources available to, the mental health sys- quested to appear before the Commission to the Commission shall include— tem in understanding, detecting, and coun- shall be paid the same fees as are paid to wit- (i) well-known and respected individuals tering tendencies toward mass violence, as nesses under section 1821 of title 28, United among their peers in their respective fields well as the effects of treatments and thera- States Code. of expertise; and pies; (b) INFORMATION FROM FEDERAL AGEN- (ii) not less than 1 non-elected individual (E) whether medical doctors and other CIES.—The Commission may secure directly from each of the following categories, who mental health professionals have the ability, from any Federal agency such information has expertise in the category, by both experi- without negative legal or professional con- as the Commission considers necessary to ence and training: sequences, to notify law enforcement offi- carry out its duties under section 143. Upon (I) Firearms. cials when a patient is a danger to himself or the request of the Commission, the head of (II) Mental health. others; such agency may furnish such information (III) School safety. (F) the nature and impact of the alienation to the Commission. (IV) Mass media. of the perpetrators of such incidents of mass (c) INFORMATION TO BE KEPT CONFIDEN- (B) EXPERTS.—In identifying the individ- violence from their schools, families, peer TIAL.— uals to serve on the Commission, the ap- groups, and places of work; (1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall be pointing authorities shall take special care (G) the role that domestic violence plays in considered an agency of the Federal Govern- to identify experts in the fields described in causing incidents of mass violence; ment for purposes of section 1905 of title 18, section 143(a)(2). (H) the effect of depictions of mass vio- United States Code, and any individual em- (C) PARTY AFFILIATION.—Not more than 6 lence in the media, and any impact of such ployed by any individual or entity under members of the Commission shall be from depictions on incidents of mass violence; contract with the Commission under sub- the same political party. (I) the availability and nature of firearms, section (d) shall be considered an employee (3) COMPLETION OF APPOINTMENTS; VACAN- including the means of acquiring such fire- of the Commission for the purposes of sec- CIES.—Not later than 30 days after the date arms, and all positive and negative impacts tion 1905 of title 18, United States Code. of enactment of this Act, the appointing au- of such availability and nature on incidents (2) DISCLOSURE.—Information obtained by thorities under paragraph (1) shall each of mass violence or in preventing mass vio- the Commission or the Attorney General make their respective appointments. Any va- lence; under this subtitle and shared with the Com- cancy that occurs during the life of the Com- (J) the role of current prosecution rates in mission, other than information available to mission shall not affect the powers of the contributing to the availability of weapons the public, shall not be disclosed to any per- Commission, and shall be filled in the same that are used in mass violence; son in any manner, except—

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Mr. President, I ask sion in an aggregate or summary form that The Commission shall terminate 30 days does not directly or indirectly disclose— after the Commission submits the final re- unanimous consent that the Com- (i) the identity of any person or business port under section 143(c)(2). mittee on Environment and Public entity; or Works be authorized to meet during (ii) any information which could not be re- f the session of the Senate on April 11, leased under section 1905 of title 18, United NOTICES OF HEARINGS 2013, at 10:30 a.m., in room 406 of the States Code. Dirksen Senate office building, to con- (d) CONTRACTING FOR RESEARCH.—The Com- Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I mission may enter into contracts with any would like to announce that the Com- duct a hearing entitled ‘‘Hearing on entity for research necessary to carry out mittee on Indian Affairs will meet dur- the Nomination of Gina McCarthy to the duties of the Commission under section ing the session of the Senate on April be Administrator of the U.S. Environ- 143. 24, 2013, in room SD–628 of the Dirksen mental Protection Agency.’’ SEC. 145. COMMISSION PERSONNEL MATTERS. Senate Office Building, at 2:30 p.m., to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (a) COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS.—Each objection, it is so ordered. member of the Commission who is not an of- conduct a hearing on ‘‘The President’s COMMITTEE ON FINANCE ficer or employee of the Federal Government Fiscal Year 2014 Budget for Tribal Pro- shall be compensated at a rate equal to the grams.’’ Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic Those wishing additional information unanimous consent that the Com- pay prescribed for level IV of the Executive may contact the Indian Affairs Com- mittee on Finance be authorized to Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United mittee at (202) 224–2251. meet during the session of the Senate States Code, for each day (including travel on April 11, 2013, at 2:30 p.m., in room SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER AND POWER time) during which such member is engaged 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I would in the performance of the duties of the Com- ing, to conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘The mission. All members of the Commission like to announce for the information of President’s Fiscal Year 2014 Budget.’’ who are officers or employees of the United the Senate and the public of an addi- States shall serve without compensation in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion to a previously announced hearing objection, it is so ordered. addition to that received for their services as before Subcommittee on Water and officers or employees of the United States. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS Power of the Committee on Energy and (b) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—The members of Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask the Commission shall be allowed travel ex- Natural Resources. unanimous consent that the Com- penses, including per diem in lieu of subsist- The hearing will be held on Tuesday, mittee on Foreign Relations be author- ence, at rates authorized for employees of April 16, 2013, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD– ized to meet during the session of the agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- title 5, United States Code, while away from Senate on April 11, 2013, at 2:15 p.m., to ing. conduct a hearing entitled, ‘‘U.S. Pol- their homes or regular places of business in In addition to the other measures the performance of service for the Commis- icy Toward Syria.’’ sion. previously announced, the Committee The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (c) STAFF.— will also consider: objection, it is so ordered. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Chairman of the Com- S. 684, to amend the Mni Wiconi COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, mission may, without regard to the civil Project Act of 1988 to facilitate com- AND PENSIONS service laws and regulations, appoint and pletion of the Mni Wiconi Rural Water terminate an executive director and such Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask Supply System, and for other purposes; unanimous consent that the Com- other additional employees as may be nec- S. 693, to amend the Reclamation essary to enable the Commission to perform mittee on Health, Education, Labor, its duties. The employment and termination Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Pensions be authorized to meet, of an executive director shall be subject to and Facilities Act to authorize the Sec- during the session of the Senate, to confirmation by a majority of the members retary of the Interior to participate in conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘A New, of the Commission. the City of Hermiston, Oregon, water Open Marketplace: The Effect of Guar- (2) COMPENSATION.—The executive director recycling and reuse project, and for anteed Issue and New Rating Rules’’ on shall be compensated at a rate not to exceed other purposes; the rate payable for level V of the Executive April 11, 2013, at 10 a.m., in room 430 of and, the Dirksen Senate Office Building. Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United S. 715, to authorize the Secretary of States Code. The Chairman may fix the com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without pensation of other employees without regard the Interior to use designated funding objection, it is so ordered. to the provisions of chapter 51 and sub- to pay for construction of authorized COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY chapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United rural water projects, and for other pur- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask States Code, relating to classification of po- poses. unanimous consent that the Com- sitions and General Schedule pay rates, ex- Because of the limited time available mittee on the Judiciary be authorized cept that the rate of pay for such employees for the hearing, witnesses may testify may not exceed the rate payable for level V to meet during the session of the Sen- by invitation only. However, those ate on April 11, 2013, at 10 a.m., in SD– of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 wishing to submit written testimony of such title. 226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- (3) DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.— for the hearing record may do so by ing, to conduct an executive business Any Federal Government employee, with the sending it to the Committee on Energy meeting. approval of the head of the appropriate Fed- and Natural Resources, United States The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without eral agency, may be detailed to the Commis- Senate, Washington, DC 20510–6150, or objection, it is so ordered. sion without reimbursement, and such detail _ by e-mail to john assini@energy SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE shall be without interruption or loss of civil .senate.gov. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask service status, benefits, or privilege. For further information, please con- (d) PROCUREMENT OF TEMPORARY AND unanimous consent that the Select INTERMITTENT SERVICES.—The Chairman of tact Sara Tucker at (202) 224–6224, or Committee on Intelligence be author- the Commission may procure temporary and John Assini at (202) 224–9313. ized to meet during the session of the intermittent services under section 3109(b) of f Senate on April 11, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. title 5, United States Code, at rates for indi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO viduals not to exceed the daily equivalent of objection, it is so ordered. the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for MEET level V of the Executive Schedule under sec- SUBCOMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES tion 5316 of such title. AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SEC. 146. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask There are authorized to be appropriated to unanimous consent that the Com- unanimous consent that the Com- the Commission and any agency of the Fed- mittee on Armed Services be author- mittee on Banking, Housing, and

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WINDHAM, JR. f THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE ining the Role of Independent Consult- UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE ants.’’ NOMINATIONS RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Executive nominations received by UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: objection, it is so ordered. the Senate: To be major general BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS BRIGADIER GENERAL MARK E. ANDERSON f BRIGADIER GENERAL JULIE A. BENTZ MATTHEW C. ARMSTRONG, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE A MEM- BRIGADIER GENERAL COURTNEY P. CARR UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST— BER OF THE BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR BRIGADIER GENERAL DANIEL R. HOKANSON EXECUTIVE CALENDAR A TERM EXPIRING AUGUST 13, 2015, VICE DANA M. BRIGADIER GENERAL FRANCIS S. LAUDANO III PERINO, RESIGNED. BRIGADIER GENERAL SCOTT D. LEGWOLD Mr. MANCHIN. I ask unanimous con- BRIGADIER GENERAL ROGER L. MCCLELLAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE sent that on Monday, April 15, 2013, at BRIGADIER GENERAL TIMOTHY M. MCKEITHEN TULINABO SALAMA MUSHINGI, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER BRIGADIER GENERAL MICHAEL D. NAVRKAL 5 p.m., the Senate proceed to executive MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF BRIGADIER GENERAL BRUCE E. OLIVEIRA session to consider the following nomi- COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND BRIGADIER GENERAL CHARLES E. PETRARCA, JR. BRIGADIER GENERAL KENNETH C. ROBERTS nation: Calendar No. 21; that there be PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO BURKINA FASO. BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM F. ROY 30 minutes for debate equally divided BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM L. SMITH NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD in the usual form; that upon the use or THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE HARRY R. HOGLANDER, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE A UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE yielding back of time the Senate pro- MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD FOR A RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED ceed to vote without intervening ac- TERM EXPIRING JULY 1, 2014. (REAPPOINTMENT) UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: LINDA A. PUCHALA, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEMBER To be brigadier general tion or debate on the nomination; fur- OF THE NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD FOR A TERM EX- ther, that at a time to be determined PIRING JULY 1, 2015. (REAPPOINTMENT) COLONEL STEVEN R. BEACH COLONEL KENNETH A. BEARD by the majority leader, after consulta- NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE COLONEL FRED C. BOLTON tion with the Republican leader, the HUMANITIES COLONEL MICHAEL J. BOUCHARD Senate proceed to executive session to COLONEL GREGORY S. BOWEN RICK LOWE, OF TEXAS, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NA- COLONEL MARK D. BRACKNEY consider the following nominations: TIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR A TERM EXPIRING COLONEL JOHN E. BURK Calendar Nos. 22 and 23; that the Sen- SEPTEMBER 3, 2018, VICE JOANN FALETTA, TERM EX- COLONEL CHRISTOPHER M. BURNS PIRED. COLONEL SEAN M. CASEY ate proceed to vote without inter- DOROTHY KOSINSKI, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, COLONEL RUSSELL A. CRANE vening action or debate on the nomina- TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE COLONEL RICHARD H. DAHLMAN HUMANITIES FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2016, COLONEL MARC FERRARO tions in the order listed; further, that VICE RICARDO QUINONES, TERM EXPIRED. COLONEL ROBERT A. FODE following the votes on Calendar No. 21 FOREIGN SERVICE COLONEL CHRISTOPHER J. FOWLER COLONEL PAUL F. GRIFFIN and Calendar No. 23, the motions to re- THE FOLLOWING-NAMED MEMBERS OF THE FOREIGN COLONEL GERALD E. HADLEY consider be considered made and laid SERVICE TO BE CONSULAR OFFICERS AND/OR SECRE- COLONEL PATRICK M. HAMILTON TARIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED COLONEL WILLIAM M. HART upon the table, with no intervening ac- STATES OF AMERICA, AS INDICATED: COLONEL ROBERT T. HERBERT tion or debate; that no further motions SECRETARY IN THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE COLONEL MARVIN T. HUNT be in order; that any related state- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: COLONEL CHARLES T. JONES OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE COLONEL HUNT W. KERRIGAN ments be printed in the RECORD; that COLONEL JOHN F. KING REPRESENTATIVE COLONEL DIRK R. KLOSS the President be immediately notified COLONEL JEFFERY P. KRAMER JAMES BENJAMIN GREEN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- COLONEL GORDON D. KUNTZ of the Senate’s action; and the Senate BIA then resume legislative action. COLONEL MASAKI G. KUWANA, JR. CONSULAR OFFICERS AND SECRETARIES IN THE DIP- COLONEL DONALD P. LAUCIRICA The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without LOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: COLONEL MARK S. LOVEJOY objection, it is so ordered. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COLONEL MARK A. LUMPKIN COLONEL ROBERT K. LYTLE f CANDICE EVETTE PARKER BRUCE, OF GEORGIA COLONEL TAMMY J. MAAS JENNIFER ARGUETA CLEVER, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- COLONEL FRANCIS B. MAGURN II ORDERS FOR MONDAY, APRIL 15, LUMBIA COLONEL MARK G. MALANKA JOSHUA EMMANUEL LAGOS, OF TEXAS COLONEL THOMAS R. MCCUNE 2013 LASHONDA V. MCLEOD, OF MISSISSIPPI COLONEL FRANCIS M. MCGINN Mr. MANCHIN. I ask unanimous con- JOHN P. SLETTE, OF MINNESOTA COLONEL MICHAEL D. MERRITT LINSTON WINSTON TERRY, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- COLONEL RICHARD J. NORIEGA sent that when the Senate completes BIA COLONEL ROBERT D. PASQUALUCCI its business today, it adjourn until 2 ORESTES H. VASQUEZ, OF FLORIDA COLONEL VAL L. PETERSON ROBERT THOMSON WRIGHT, OF WASHINGTON COLONEL CHRISTOPHER J. PETTY p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2013; that fol- JEFFREY E. ZIMMERMAN, OF MINNESOTA COLONEL JOHN M. RHODES lowing the prayer and pledge, the THE FOLLOWING-NAMED CAREER MEMBER OF THE COLONEL CHRISTOPHER A. ROFRANO morning hour be deemed expired, the SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AG- COLONEL SCOTT H. SCHOFIELD RICULTURE FOR PROMOTION WITHIN THE SENIOR FOR- COLONEL TIMOTHY J. SHERIFF Journal of proceedings be approved to EIGN SERVICE TO THE CLASS INDICATED, EFFECTIVE COLONEL LINDA L. SINGH date, and the time for the two leaders JANUARY 27, 2013: COLONEL DANNY K. SPEIGNER CAREER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE COLONEL BRYAN E. SUNTHEIMER be reserved for their use later in the OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CLASS OF CAREER COLONEL MICHAEL A. SUTTON MINISTER: COLONEL STEVEN A. TABOR day; that following any leader re- COLONEL GREGORY A. THINGVOLD marks, the Senate be in a period of GEOFFREY W. WIGGIN, OF SOUTH DAKOTA COLONEL MICHAEL C. THOMPSON IN THE ARMY COLONEL KIRK E. VANPELT morning business until 5 p.m. with COLONEL WILLIAM A. WARD Senators permitted to speak therein THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT COLONEL STEVEN R. WATT IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- COLONEL RONALD P. WELCH for up to 10 minutes each; further, that CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: COLONEL DAVID B. WILES at 5 p.m., the Senate proceed to execu- To be brigadier general COLONEL GISELLE M. WILZ tive session under the previous order. COLONEL JAMES P. WONG COL. GABRIEL TROIANO COLONEL JERRY L. WOOD The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without COLONEL GARY S. YAPLE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT objection, it is so ordered. IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS TO THE IN THE AIR FORCE f GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 AND 3064: THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINT- MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR PROGRAM To be brigadier general FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: Mr. MANCHIN. At 5:30 p.m. on Mon- COL. JEFFREY B. CLARK To be major day there will be a rollcall vote on con- THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE CHRISTOPHER E. CURTIS firmation of the O’Connell nomination UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RASHMI G. JUNEJA RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADES INDICATED JOSEPH P. TOMSIC UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: to be a U.S. district judge in California. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT f To be major general TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BRIG. GEN. JAMES A. ADKINS ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, To be colonel To be brigadier general APRIL 15, 2013, AT 2 P.M. TIMOTHY A. BUTLER COL. JAMES D. CAMPBELL DWAYNE R. PEOPLES Mr. MANCHIN. If there is no further THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE LISA H. TICE business to come before the Senate, I UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE GARY J. ZICCARDI

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THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT KATHLEEN A. CRIMMINS JENNIFER E. LEPPER TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR MELINDA EATON IVY TAT MADSON FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: CLAUDIA M. EID JOLENE A. MANCINI VALLA C. FAIRLEY JOHN C. MARREN To be colonel KEVIN J. FAVERO DENISE M. MARTIN ZONA JOHN T. GRIVAKIS JAMES D. FOLTZ SHANE M. MARTIN DONNA J. FOX JEFFREY L. MCCLELLAN To be lieutenant colonel DAVID W. HAGERTY JANICE MCDOWELL ACHILLES J. HAMILOTHORIS CHRISTINA M. MCQUAIDE MATTHEW T. BARNES DAVID M. KEMPISTY REGAN R. MILLER TRACY R. CARVER PATRICK W. KENNEDY JENNIFER R. MILLINGTON KEVIN S. CURRIE TIMOTHY R. LANDIS BRIAN M. MIRACLE JERROD W. DUGGAN STEVEN H. LANGE JONATHON W. MUELLER CRAIG L. HARVEY ROBERTA A. LENSKI TAMARAH G. MURPHY MICHAEL R. SHEPHERD MARYBETH E. LUNA KRISTEN NEWSOME ALESANDRO V. SMITH TERESA L. MADDOX MY N. NGUYEN SARAH K. TOBIN RYAN W. MARESH JOHN C. NOAH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ROBERT G. MARTIN ANGELA M. OKROI TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR THOMAS V. MASSA ROBERT A. OLIVI FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: MICHAEL L. NEACE CHRISTIANNE N. OPRESKO ALICIA N. NELSON ALLISON E. PANGANIBAN To be colonel TODD W. NEU SOKUNTHEA PEOU DANNY L. BLAKE LAWRENCE B. NOEL, JR. BRANDY R. PERRY DUANE M. BRAGG MATTHEW W. OSTLER THOA N. PHAM JOHN R. BROOKS MELISSA J. PAMMER ERIC D. POWELL KEVIN M. FRANKE DWAYNE I. PORTER RAY M. QUENNEVILLE SEAN A. HOLLOWAY LEEANN RACZ KATIE M. RAGAN RONALD L. JOHNSON ROBERT W. RAINEY JOHN M. REARDON DANIEL E. LEE JUAN M. RAMIREZ RETT J. REBER MICHAEL D. LOVERING RUTH A. ROANAVARRETE ROMAN REPCHAK CHRISTOPHER A. PHILLIPS DANIEL A. ROBERTS SCOTT A. ROBERTSON STEVEN P. VANDEWALLE IAN C. RYBCZYNSKI MICHELE M. SAMPAYAN ANDREA C. VINYARD ERIC E. SASSI DANIELLE E. SCHNITKER MADELAINE SUMERA WILLIAM A. SCHULTZ THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT LISA A. TAUAI CRESCENT A. SEIBERT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR JEANNETTE M. WATTERSON PATRICK D. SHORTER FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JAMES L. WEINSTEIN RITA N. SIRCAR To be lieutenant colonel MARC D. WEISHAAR LEONARDO G. SOMERA III JON E. WILSON TARA A. STOGDILL RICHARD G. ANDERSON ELLEN M. WIRTZ ERIN R. STURGELL JAMES R. ARMSTRONG JEFFREY L. WISNESKI DAVID PAUL SUPINSKI, JR. KLEET A. BARCLAY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT STEVEN C. TANG PAUL CASTILLO TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR ALDEN L. TAYLOR JANIS A. B. DASHNER FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: MARK A. TENN TRENT C. DAVIS NICOLE R. THOMPSON PETER N. FISCHER To be major MICHAEL A. TOMMOLINO GLENN H. GRESHAM MICHAEL VALDOVINOS MATTHEW G. ADKINS RANDALL D. GROVES BROOKE MARIE VAN EEGHEN TREVOR L. AMBRON TIMOTHY S. MOERMOND CARIST WASHINGTON CHRISTINA M. ANDERSON MICHAEL J. MORRIS WADE F. WHEELER LYNNETTE V. ANGEL JOSHUA NARROWE CHAD E. WILLIS ROBERT F. ATKINSON III BRENDON M. ODOWD ETHAN C. WOODBURY BECKY K. AZAMA MARK J. ROBERTS KATHY L. WYNKOOP JOSEPH E. BALL ROBEL A. YOHANNES THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JURAM R. BALSA JOSEPH ZAMORA, JR. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR ERIC W. BARONI NORMAN DALE ZELLERS FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ADAM S. BATCHELLOR To be colonel HEATHER D. BAUTISTA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ROY D. BLOUNT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR JEFFERY R. ALDER CHRISTOPHER A. BREWER FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: PETER G. BREED SHERROD A. BROWN To be major RENE J. CHADWELL STEVEN L. BRYANT KEVIN W. CULP ADAM G. BUFFINGTON BENNIE EARL ABBOTT DANA J. DANE EMILY YOUNG BULLOCK ISRAEL ABENSUR VERNE S. FUTAGAWA DONNA M. BURROWES ADAM BENNETTE ABERCROMBIE NATHAN H. JOHNSON CHRISTOPHER J. BUTTON DONALD P. ABRAHAM THERESA A. LAWSON KIRSTYN D. CALDWELL CHRISTOPHER M. ACS TRACY A. NEALWALDEN JASON CALL ALPHANSO R. ADAMS WENDY E. ODDEN JOEL M. CARTIER CHRISTOPHER GENE ADAMS KIRK A. PHILLIPS WILLIAM J. CHALMERS III MATTHEW S. ADAMS TASHA L. PRAVECEK LARRY E. CHUPP RICHARD G. ADAMS SHARI FOX SILVERMAN ERIC R. CLINTON THOMAS CALVIN ADAMS JEFFREY A. STINSON CONNIE M. CONVERSE STEPHEN M. ADDINGTON TRENT J. TATE CASEY W. COOPER MATTHEW C. ADDISON NORMAN S. WEST CHRISTY S. CRUZ PHILLIP C. ADKINS KEVIN L. WRIGHT KEVIN W. CURTIS RODNEY DANIEL ADKINS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT KATHERINE A. DANIEL JASON S. AHRENS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR RICARDO DEJESUS LEE EDMOND AKERS FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ABRAHAM C. DIAZ, JR. YALUNDA M. AKINLOBA CARLOS DORIA, JR. AARON J. ALBANO To be major MARYANN A. EDWARDS BRIAN A. ALBARADO MITZI D. ELLIOTT RONNELLE ARMSTRONG LOUIS J. ALDINI NICOLE M. ESCHER ZEBULON E. BECK LEE J. ALEXANDER ZACHARY G. FINNEY CHAD A. BELLAMY STEPHEN V. S. ALEXANDER KIMBERLY J. FISK SHAWN C. BISHOP JUSTIN T. ALFORD COURTNEY A. FITZGERALD CHRISTOPHER A. CONKLIN JOHNEMMANUEL E. ALFREDOCKIYA JOHN M. FOSTER DANIEL W. FORMAN DANIEL S. ALLEN ANTHONY A. FRANCISCO WALID A. HABASH GEORGE M. ALLEN DAVID FRANKLIN FERNANDEZ RICHARD H. HOLMES SHEILA A. ALLEN JASMIN S. FURLOUGH TONY G. KING CHRISTOPHER W. ALLGEIER DAMIAN X. GARZA JASON M. KNUDESON EDGAR ADOLFO ALONSOBERNAL ANDREW E. GAWLIKOWSKI DALE E. MARLOWE ERIC A. ALONSOBERNAL JONATHAN P. GORHAM MARK B. MCKELLEN MATTHEW S. ALTER MICHELLE A. GRAMLING LASERIAN I. NWOGA CARLO E. ALVAREZ ROBERT D. GREIMAN, JR. EUSEBIA D. RIOS JAKE ALVERSON PERCIVAL C. HARGROVE GABRIEL A. RIOS NICHOLAS JAMES AMATO KRISTIN N. HENLEY MELVIN K. SMITH GEORGE AMBELANG JUSTIN R. HOLBROOK ERIK A. TISHER JACOB CASSIDY AMES MARCY N. HOLLOWAY JOSEPH M. WATSON RANDY ALAN ANDERSEN CHASTITY V. HOWARD MARK R. WILLIAMS ANDREW D. ANDERSON JOSHUA L. HUBBELL CHAD W. ZIELINSKI BRIAN EDWARD ANDERSON KEVIN D. HURLEY CHRISTINA M. ANDERSON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT KRISTA K. HUTCHINSON CLIFTON R. ANDERSON TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FELIX ISLAS DEREK C. ANDERSON FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JOHN J. JAHNKE ERICA L. ANDERSON To be lieutenant colonel CAROLYN A. JENSEN GEOFFREY P. ANDERSON BRYAN W. JOHNSON JEREMY D. ANDERSON MAIYA D. ANDERSON JEREMIAH E. JOHNSON JONATHAN D. ANDERSON MONTY T. BAKER JUSTIN R. KANDLE NICHOLAS J. ANDERSON MARK BALLESTEROS JULIE KENA RUSSELL E. ANDERSON MICHAEL A. BLOWERS RICHARD L. KICE WILLIAM M. ANDREOTTA STEPHEN L. BOGLARSKI ERIKA L. KING JOSEPH B. ANDRESKY DAVID L. BRAZEAU SCOTT T. KING LINDSAY C. ANDREW SCOTT L. CARBAUGH ALEX C. KWON MATTHEW M. ANDREWS REBECCA W. CARTER MICHAEL KWON CHRISTINE MARAL ANOUCHIAN DANIEL J. CASTIGLIA MICHAEL J. KWON REBECCA L. ANTECKI RAMIL C. CODINA SYREETA DANIELS LAWRENCE JOHN W. ANTHES

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HOWARD SHELDON ANTOINE ROBERT S. BELLOMY KEVIN PATRICK BURNS MARCUS C. ANTONINI CHARLIE T. BELLOWS RYAN P. BURNS SHANNON L. ANTONSON SCOTT LAWRENCE BELTON MATTHEW L. BURRELL RYAN A. ANTOON TRAVIS J. BEMROSE ANDREW BURRIS DAVID J. APARICIO CONNOR W. BENEDICT MATTHEW J. BURROWS LAURA L. APELDOORN CHRISTOPHER M. BENGTSON SCOTT P. BURROWS PATRICK R. APPLEGATE ALLYSON DENISE BENKO CHARLES C. BURSI JUAN J. ARAOZ ERIC RYAN BENNETT JARROD BURTON JEREMY P. AREL DAVID J. BENSON JUSTIN BURTON CHRISTOPHER DAVID ARENDT KATHRYN LEIGH BENSON ERIC STARR BUSS GAVIN T. G. ARITA JULIAN L. BENTON CHRISTOPHER LEE BUTLER JOSHUA O. ARKI LEWIS BENTON III SAMUEL DEATON BUTLER CHARLES J. M. ARMSTRONG BRIAN MATTHEW BERG SCOTT D. BUTLER ERIC H. ARMSTRONG STEVEN M. BERGSTROM JOSEPH E. BUTTERS EARL F. ARNOLD BRIAN PATRICK BERLAKOVICH BRYON C. BUZAN MATTHEW R. ARNOLD PHIL A. L. BERNAL ROBERT BUZAN MICHAEL W. ARNOLD WILLIAM S. BERNECKER ROBERT PHILIP BUZZELL ALANA ROSE ARNOT ANDREW A. BERRIGAN III ROY R. BYRD PAULA ANN ARQUETTE MARK W. BERTHELOTTE JOSEMARIA R. CADELINA TODD L. ARTHUR LAURA AILEEN BETCHER MARIA LEE CADENHEAD BRIAN C. ASHBURN TANNER J. BETSINGER DAVID L. CALDERON JOSEPH R. ASHCROFT BRYANT L. BEVAN JAMES COLLIN CALDWELL ERIC M. ASHE DAVID JASON BEWLEY ANDREW D. CALHOUN ERIC B. ASKER DAVID L. BEYLUND BENJAMIN GARY CALIFF GEORGE K. ASSELANIS TYGINA J. BIBBS TREVOR T. CALLENS EDWARD C. ATKINS JOEL W. BIER BRIAN E. CAMPBELL SEAN A. ATKINS ANDREW L. BIGLEY CARLENCE D. CAMPBELL CHAD C. ATKINSON ANDREW E. BILLHARTZ JAMES J. CAMPBELL TERMAIN S. ATWATER ROBERT ALLAN BIRD JEREMY CAMPBELL JOSEPH AUBERT JASON DOUGLAS BIRDSALL MICHAEL J. CAMPBELL MELLISA AUERS BRIAN W. BISHOP MICHELLE M. CAMPBELL THOMAS L. AUERS ELIJAH N. BISHOP PAUL A. CAMPBELL KEVIN P. AUGER DANIEL IAN BLACKLEDGE ARMONDO CANALES LUCIANA L. AUGUSTINE STEPHEN J. BLACKSTONE ROWEL ALCAIN CANDA JOSHUA M. AULTMAN IVAN L. BLACKWELL KRISTEN MARIE CANGELOSI SHAYNE C. AUNE RONALD K. BLANKENSHIP JOANNE CANNON DOUGLAS ANDREW AUSTIN JOMIA T. BLAS ANDREW RICHARD CANTWELL JORGE H. AVILA SEAN N. BLAS SHAYLA A. CANTY SMITH GARY A. AXLEY SETH BLISS AARON CAPIZZI AARON M. AYERS KACEY E. BLUNCK EZRA B. CAPLAN BRYSON AYERS DAN M. BODINE ANTHONY L. CAPPEL MATTHEW J. BAAN THEODORE R. BOENDER JOSHUA M. CAPPER JUDSON T. BABCOCK RICHARD K. BOGUSKY JAMES L. CAPRA ERIC M. BABER SEAN R. BOJANOWSKI NELSON E. CARABALLO RYAN C. BACHMAN BRIAN A. BOLAND NICHOLAS P. CARDEN PAMELA K. BACKLEY WILLIAM BRIAN BOLLINGER AMMY CHRISTINE CARDONA MATTHEW G. BAGG RICHARD V. BOLTON MICHAEL SCOTT CAREY, JR. LISA A. BAGHAL GIOVANNI BATTISTA BONDI CLINT E. CARLISLE TROY BAGLEY KRISTEN ALYCE BONEBERG GREGORY K. CARLSON ALEXIS M. BAILEY GEROD M. BONHOFF JEREMY L. CARMAN ERIC J. BAILEY ASCENZO J. BONITATI DOUGLAS W. CARMEAN NATHAN F. BAILEY ANDREW W. BOOE JASON S. CARNEY STEVEN A. BAILEY MORONI CRAIG BOOTH CHRISTINE CARR ANDREW J. BAKER THERESA M. BOROWIECKI CHRISTOPHER T. CARR CLAYTON A. BAKER KELLY BORUKHOVICH SHERRI L. CARR DERRICK G. BAKER JAMES E. BOSAK BRIAN P. CARRAN JOHN W. BAKER KEVIN KOREY BOSS NATHANAEL JAMES CARROLL SCOTT W. BAKER ALEX S. BOTARDO SCOTT JEFFREY CARSTETTER STEVEN M. BAKER MICHELLE D. BOTTOMS ANNDREA K. CARTER JOHN G. BALACONIS JERALD WAYNE BOUIE, JR. JAMES CALLOWAY CARTER VIVEK P. BALAJI KEVIN M. BOURNE JOSHUA PATRICK CARTER JONATHAN M. BALLARD SPENCER J. BOWEN MICHAEL A. CARTER JUSTIN R. BALLARD DANIELLE BOWERS TRAVIS WESLEY CARTER BRYAN D. BALLESTERO JAMES C. BOWERS OLIVER M. CARUSO EDMUND A. BALLEW CHRISTOPHER L. BOWKER JOHN JOSEPH CASEY TERENCE Y. BALMACEDA MATTHEW T. BOYD JACQUELYN LEE CASS MONESSA BALZHISER WILLIAM R. BOYD BRETT J. CASSIDY SHANNON L. BANCROFT MICHAEL T. BOYER JERAMIE A. CASTELLANOS JUSTIN D. BANEZ ADAM E. BRADBURY STEPHEN J. CATALANO CHRISTOPHER D. BANKS MARC R. BRADLE HARVEY CATCHINGS, JR. JASON S. BANQUER DANIEL J. BRADY PETER G. CATSULIS CAPRI GUNN BAPTISTE BRYAN A. BRANDON JEREMIAH C. CERNUCAN BRIAN S. BARBA DAVID J. BRANDT CHRISTOPHER CERSOVSKI BRIAN M. BARBER BEAU BRANTLEY ROBERT E. CHACON JONATHAN M. BARBER JULIAN MILLARD BRAYMAN EDMOND R. CHAN LUIS F. BARBERENA JESSE D. BREAU DAVID W. CHANCEY ANTHONY DAVID BARES PAUL J. BREHM EDWARD G. CHANDLER GREGORY L. BARKER SARAH J. BREHM GARRETT R. CHANDLER CHARLES DAVID BARNES REBECCA NICOLE BREIDING ANDREW D. CHANEY LAURA F. BARNES KYLE BENJAMIN BRESSETTE SHAWN R. CHANEY JEREMY A. BARNETT DAVID T. BREUER MICHAEL J. CHAPADOS NATHAN WARD BARNHART THOMAS J. BRITT ROSA E. CHAPMAN JOSEPH MATTHEW BARNUM WILLIAM J. BROKAW STEVEN P. CHAPMAN JEREMY E. BARRETT ERIC T. BROMLEY THOMAS W. CHAPMAN MORTON JOSH BARTLETT JEREMY J. BROUSSARD DARRELL H. CHASE, JR. CHARLES A. BARTON III RICHARD T. BROWER WILLIAM CHASE MAXWELL J. BASSMAN BLAINE S. BROWN GEORGENE MARIE HILB CHATMAN LANDON B. BASTOW DEAN D. BROWN GABRIEL ISAAC CHAVARRIA RYAN DALLAS BATCHELOR JOSEPH W. BROWN MICHAEL J. CHEATHAM AMY D. BATES LUTHER L. BROWN MYLES H. CHEATUM CASSANDRA BATES MIKITA R. BROWN ANTONIO M. CHEBINO PHILLIP N. BATTLES STANLEY C. BROWN, JR. BOBBY A. CHEEK ANDREW M. BAUER STEPHEN TURNER BROWN BRIAN M. CHESKO LINDSEY A. BAUER STEVEN D. BROWN KENNETH HANK CHILCOAT BRANDON P. BAUGHMAN TCHOIA JONELLE BROWN KIMBERLY J. CHILCOAT CHRISTOPHER W. BAUGHMAN NICHOLAS P. BROWNING BRENT WILLIAM CHISHOLM ANDY M. BAUMANN CHRISTOPHER JOHN BRUBAKER JACOB L. CHISOLM IV JONATHAN W. BAUSER MIEKE D. BRUINS MICHAEL S. CHMIELEWSKI REYNALDO BAUTISTA BAUTISTA RAYMOND C. C. BRUSHIER JUSTIN B. CHOATE MICHELLE L. BAXTER ANTHONY W. BRYANT LUCAS P. CHOATE CLARA F. BAYNE NATHAN J. BUBONIC RUEBEN J. CHOI TODD J. BEALES MATTHEW W. BUCHHOLZ CATHERINE E. CHRIST WILLIAM C. BEAN BENJAMIN A. BUCHTA CRAIG P. CHRIST JOSHUA S. BEASLEY LUCAS EDWARD BUCKLEY TERILEE HELEN CHRISTEN CHRISTOPHER J. BEATTY CHARLES F. BUEKER JAMES T. CHRISTENSEN BRENT E. BECK EDUARDO SY BUENVIAJE, JR. JOSEPH A. CHRISTENSEN FREDERICK D. BECK BRADLEY R. BUINICKY LEWIS P. CHRISTENSEN MATTHEW C. BECK JOHN QUENTIN BUQUOI III CASEY Y. CHRONISTER EDWARD C. BECKETT YULIYA ILINICHNA BUQUOI KENDALL P. CHUDY JAMES R. BEHN JEFFREY W. BURCH JASON A. CHUGG GARY SCOTT BEISNER II BENJAMIN R. BURDETTE RANDALL D. CHURCH MATTHEW DAVID BEJCEK DREW BURES STUART E. CHURCHILL KEVIN BELCHER ROBERT MANNING BURGON MICHAEL ANTHONY CIAMPA KRISTINA MADELIEN BELCOURT ABRAM B. BURK JONATHAN TREVOR CICHOWSKI EDWIN MOSES BELL PAUL MASON BURK SOFIA CIRO GEORGE BELL JASON R. BURKARD MATTHEW A. CISAR SEAN P. BELL BROCK J. BURKHARDT MICHAEL D. CLAPP

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ANTHONY S. CLARK JACOB DELAPASSE NARADA MICHAEL FELDER DWAYNE ANTHONY CLARK LUKE A. DELLENBACH KENTON A. FELDMAN KRISTEN A. CLARK CHRISTOPHER A. DELSID ANTHONY M. FELIX MARY F. CLARK ADAM WARD DEMARCO BRENT A. FELLER MATTHEW CLINTON CLARK JONATHAN C. DEMERS BRENDA RAE FELLOWS MATTHEW R. CLARK NATHAN T. DENNEN STEVEN P. FERGUSON ROBERT M. CLARK JAMES K. DENNY JUSTIN C. FERNANDEZ NANCY T. CLEMENS JAMIE D. DENTON VALARIE C. FERRARA AARON M. CLEVELAND CHRISTOPHER T. DENZER JENNIFER M. FERRER ADAM M. CLEWNER JASON D. DEPEW NICHOLAS ALLEN FERRY CHRISTOPHER CLINTON MICHAEL J. DEPREY JONATHAN E. FEUCHT WILLIAM A. CLOUTIER DAVID DEPTULA IRA J. FIELD CIEARA L. CLUGSTON ALLISON ELIZABETH DERR RICHARD FIGUEIREDO KEVIN M. CLYDE THERESA J. DETERMAN WILLIAM J. FIGUEROA RYAN P. COATES TRAVIS MONTGOMERY DEUTMAN AMANDA LYNN FILIOWICH BRYAN S. COBURN AARON M. DEVAN CHRISTOPHER J. FINCH STEPHEN WAYNE COFFEY II NATHAN D. DEVER MATTHEW R. FINCH ALLEN N. COHEN JAMES DEVORE DAVID ALAN FINLAY, JR. JANNETTE J. COHEN CHEYNE Z. DEWOLFE BRANDON L. FISCHER JEFFREY D. COLBY GRAEME L. DEWSTOW CHET A. FISCHER FELIX L. COLE MICHAEL L. DEXTER DAVID M. FISCHER BRADEN M. COLEMAN ODI H. DIAMBRA JOHN C. FISCHER NICHOLAS RYAN COLEMAN OHN S. DICKENS JARET T. FISH JAMES R. COLLINS RICKY EVERETTE DICKENS, JR. DEVON A. FITTS MIGUEL A. COLON CLARK EDWARD DICKINSON RYAN A. FITZGERALD RICARDO D. COLON BRIAN R. DICKS JAMILA W. FITZPATRICK JAMES ANDREW COLSON JEFFREY M. DIERDORF JUSTIN K. FITZPATRICK CHARLES D. COMFORT III RICHARD DILL MARCUS FLAGG MATTHEW DAVID COMPTON CHRISTOPHER B. DILLER ADAM W. FLAHERTY JENNIFER CONDON PRACHT NEIL W. DIMMITT ROBERTO R. FLAMMIA JONATHAN A. CONKLIN DANILO G. DINGLE, JR. DIANA M. FLEMING VAIMANA CONNER STEVE J. DIRKS JEREMIAH JOSEPH FLERCHINGER KEVIN CONNOLLY ERIC R. DITTMAN STEVEN A. FLETCHER JOHN CONROY LATRAVIA R. DOBSON JARRET M. FLEXMAN JASON B. CONSTANTINE DARIN S. DOCTER ERIK FLIPPIN WILLIAM F. CONWAY, JR. THOMAS MICHAEL DOLAN HANIF S. FLOOD AARON A. COOK JAINA L. DONBERG DANIEL K. FLORENCE THOMAS F. COOK, JR. PAUL G. DORAN MATTHEW J. FLORENZEN CHARLES JOSEPH COOPER SCOTT A. DORRIS FREDERICK A. B. FLORES HARRY P. COOPER III CHARLES EDWARD DORSSOM DAVID A. FLORYAN JAMES E. COOPER BRIAN C. DOSS JOHN MARTIN FOGLE STEVEN M. COOPER ROSS E. DOTZLAF APRIL FOLEY PAUL CORACCIO MICHAEL S. DOUGHERTY HILARY M. FOLEY ANTHONY TONY CORBETT COLE C. DOUPE ARMAND G. FONDREN II MELISSA S. CORLEY STEVEN E. DOVE BRIAN FOO JOHN COSTA GARRETT E. DOVER GARY N. FORD CHRISTOPHER C. COSTLEY KRISTIN A. DOWD JAMES ARTHUR FORREST, JR. JOHN M. COTMAN SARAH M. DOWD SARAH V. FORTIN MICHAEL R. COUCHMAN CHARLES D. DOYLE MATTHEW CALVIN FOSS KEVIN D. COUGHLIN FRAY B. DOYLE DAVID M. FOSTER LEON R. COVER SEAN T. DOYLE GARY L. FOSTER, JR. CHRISTOPHER COVILLE PETER N. DRENKOW ERICA L. FOUNTAIN JONATHAN FREDRICK COWELL AARON C. DRENTH BENJAMIN ALEXANDER FOWLER DAVID MATTHEW COX DAVID L. DREYER STEVEN C. FOWLER DONALD E. COX RYAN LEE DRINKWATER JAMES W. FOWLEY RICHARD S. CRAMER, JR. SCOTT THOMAS DRYLIE JASON EDWARD FOX SPENCER F. CRANDALL JEREMY P. DUFFEY MITCHELL K. FOY JAMES HYRUM CRANE II AARON KEITH DUFFIN PETER R. FRANCIK ASHLEY ELIZABETH CRAWFORD CHRISTOPHER N. DUHON DAVID J. FRANDER JOSHUA J. CRAWFORD ANDREW A. DULIN BRENDA DAWN FRANKLIN TYLER CREASMAN ARTHUR S. DULIN JEREMY L. FRANKLIN DUSTIN H. CREED CHARLES J. DUNAR III DANE FRANTA MICHAEL JUSTIN CRENSHAW DEREK A. DUPUIS JAMIE C. FRAYSER JEFFREY J. CREPEAU MARCUS A. DURHAM ANDREW CARL FRAZIER ERIC A. CRING SCOTT A. DURHAM ANTHONY FRAZIER ELLEN M. CRONIN BRAD M. DVORAK SCOTT R. FRAZIER JASON G. CROSBY RODNEY E. DWYER JOSHUA S. FREDERIK LUCAS G. CROUCH WILLIAM J. DYE BRIAN M. FREDRICKSON DAN E. CROW DOUGLASS A. EAGLETON OWEN S. FREELAND SCOTT T. CROWELL LAURA B. EASTON CARY E. FREEMAN MICHAEL W. L. CROWL JAMMY D. EATON RYAN M. FREEMAN JOAQUIN ANDRES CRUZ FRANCESCO JOZAC ECHEVERRIA BRIAN D. FRICKE SEAN M. CULLEN THOMAS J. ECKEL ERIK G. FRICSONS JOHN ALBERT CUMMINGS, JR. DARRIN L. ECKLES DAVID J. FRIEDEL ROBERT T. CURRIE JOSHUA J. EDGINGTON PAUL GARRISON FRISINGER DAVID G. CURRY JASON MICHAEL EDWARDS NATHAN R. FROH JASON B. CURTIS ROBERT ANTHONY EFFLER PATRICK M. FROMM ROBERT L. CURTIS JASON M. EGGER JONATHAN D. FRUGE PAUL M. CURTISS AARON L. EGGERS DANIEL R. FRY IRENE L. CUSACK BRIAN D. EHRHART DANIEL DEAN FULK GLENN T. DAHL PAUL EINREINHOFER JASON K. FULLMER MATTHEW W. DAHLIN CHASE B. EISERMAN BENJAMIN C. FULTON KEVIN H. DANAHER DANIEL R. ELDER DAVID SULLIVAN GABLER MICHAEL J. DANHOFFER KEVIN H. ELEY DAVID RAY GALBREATH BROOKS M. DANIEL BRIAN TATE ELLIOTT JOHN WILLIAM GALBREATH, JR. GARRETT T. DANKER MATTHEW A. ELLIS CLIFTON C. GALERIA MELISSA L. DANLEY BRANDON LEE ELLSWORTH TELMO C. GALINDEZ DARRELL C. DARDENNE MATTHEW S. ELMORE RAFAEL GALVEZ, JR. DONALD COLLINS DAVENPORT DAVID J. EMBREY NICHOLAS P. GANDOLF MEGAN ANN DAVENPORT JAMES E. EMGE II TERRY D. GANN ROBERT T. DAVENPORT JONAH L. ENDSLEY NICHOLAS G. GARASIMOWICZ RONALD COLE DAVENPORT MASON W. ENRIGHT DARLING GARCIA BENJAMIN J. DAVIDSON ANDREA MARIE ERDEKIAN DECEMBER B. M. GARCIA JOHN DAVIDSON CHARLES B. ERICKSON JONATHAN S. GARDNER CHAD M. DAVIES DERRICK B. ERICKSON JUSTIN L. GARDNER DAVID AMMON DAVIS SHANE A. ERICKSON KIRSTEN L. GARRETT JASON M. DAVIS THEODORE J. ERICKSON NICHOLAS E. GARVEY JEFFERSON K. DAVIS ADAM C. ERLANDSON RHETT G. GASAWAY LEVI NATHAN DAVIS JOSEPH R. ERSKINE DOMINIC O. GASKIN PHILIP J. DAVIS BRANDON LEWIS ERWIN KEVIN P. GEOFFROY ROSS MICHAEL DAVIS JAVIER A. ESCOBAR JONATHAN E. GEORGE HOLLY J. O. DAWOOD ALBERT M. ESPOSITO WILLIAM R. GERY TODD C. DAWSON PEDRO M. ESQUIVEL JUAN GHERARDY L. P. DAY III JUSTIN E. ESTES DAVID C. GIBBONS JUAN C. DEALBAASCENCIO CHRISTOPHER S. EVANS TYREL J. GIBSON JAMES W. DEAN JASON B. EVANS JOEL A. GIETZEN JOSHUA D. DEAN BRIAN J. EVINGER WILLIAM R. GILES JONATHAN R. DEDIC JEFFREY SCOTT EWENS ANDREW F. GILLIS JOSEPH G. DEDONATO ROBERT FAITH DEREK HEATH GILMAN CLINTON D. DEEDER RYAN M. FANDELL SETH IM GILPIN ADAM DEFELICE JAMIE S. FANNING ALDEN Y. GILROY COLIN DEGROOTE JOSEPH N. FARAONE CRYSTAL A. GLASTER GREGORY A. DEGRUCHY JOHN C. FARMER ROBERT JOHN GODICIU JEREMY A. DEHART BRIAN C. FASH BRETT C. GOEBEL STEVE L. DEITER TRENT D. FAUSETT ROBERT P. GOEKE CATHYRINE TU RIDDERSEN DEJA ANDREW D. FAUST CHARLES W. GOETZ JERRY L. DEJESUS MICHAEL FAZIO JOHN GOFUS

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GEOFFREY GOLDSMITH JOHN LEWIS HENDERSON, JR. TERRY AUSTIN JACKSON JUSTIN GOLDSTEIN CHRISTOPHER J. HENDRICKS MATTHEW T. JAEGER JENNIFER L. GOLEMBIEWSKI ERIN MARIE HENDRICKS HARRY J. JAMES TRAVIS C. GOMEZ RICHARD L. HENNIES RODERICK V. JAMES JONATHAN GONYEA MARK R. HENRY MARK JAROTKIEWICZ ANDREWS GONZALEZ JOHN D. HENSON BRYANT M. JARRELL MIGUEL A. GONZALEZ CORY E. HENWOOD TRAVIS K. JARVI DAVID B. GOODALE WILLIAM JAMES HERBERT NICKOLAS K. JEFFERS DAVID J. GOODALE RYAN L. HERMAN STEPHEN F. JEFFERS DAVID F. GORDON MARC W. HERNANDEZ NATHAN W. JENKINS MAX J. GORDON PEDRO LUIS HERNANDEZ III JOSHUA DAVID JENSEN PATRICK C. GORDON SETH HERNANDEZ GREG JEONG ERIC D. GORNEY BRANDON PAUL HERNDON CORYDON ANDREW JERCH RICHARD A. GORRELL KENNETH R. HERRINGDINE, JR. AARON D. JOHNSON DAVID R. GOTTLIEB JARED A. HERWEG BRANDY JOHNSON BART M. GOULD JACOB P. HESS CLIFTON R. JOHNSON JEFFREY A. GOULD DANIEL J. HEWES JAMES JOHNSON JASON R. GRACIN JESSICA GAIL HEWITT JAMIE R. JOHNSON LOUIS W. GRAFFEO III ROBERT JON HEYWARD JEREMY DOUGLAS JOHNSON PATRICK M. GRAHAM DOUGLAS ALLEN HICKEY KEVIN T. JOHNSON SAMUEL A. GRAHAM III PATRICK WILLIAM HICKIE III NATHAN JOHNSON ROBERT GRAMLING BRIAN D. HICKS NICHOLAS J. JOHNSON THOMAS J. GRANT NATHAN R. HIER OWEN C. JOHNSON CODY L. GRAVITT RICHARD S. HIGASHI ROBERT JOHNSON IV JONATHAN T. GRAYSON BRADLEY L. HIGBY WAYNE C. JOHNSON TIMOTHY R. GREBS JOSHUA J. HIGGINS WILLIAM A. JOHNSON RYAN M. GREEN AARON D. HIGH MICHAEL GRAHAM JOHNSTON, JR. JEFFREY K. GREENSFELDER CHRISTOPHER E. HIGH TODD E. JOLLY WILLIAM M. GREER TIMOTHY MATTHEW HIGLEY JOZSEF Z. JONAS JEREMY D. GREEVER GRANT ANDREW HILE ADAM L. JONES ANDREW GREGG WINSTON W. R. HILL AUBRIE D. JONES RICHARD J. GREIG DUSTIN J. HILLEY BENJAMIN A. JONES KELLY RUSSELL GREINER RACHEL HINDELANG CHRISTOPHER E. JONES LOUIS J. GRIFFITH KATHRYN L. HINDS CHRISTOPHER K. JONES SCOTT L. GRIGG AARON M. HINES DWIGHT A. JONES STEPHEN M. GRINAGE JOSEPH M. HINSON JARREAU BRADLEY JONES GEORGE GRKOVIC JULES HIRSCHKORN JARROD N. JONES TIMOTHY LYNN GROFF DUC L. HO JEREMY J. JONES BRANDON GROVER JON LELAND HOBART JOHN T. JONES JOHN MORRIS GRUENKE BRENDAN JOSEPH HOCHSTEIN JON DARREN JONES MATTHEW WILLIAM GUASCO THOMAS R. HODGE, JR. LESLIE MARIE JONES ADAM J. GUBBELS CHARLES DAVID HODGES MICHAEL K. JONES TYLER GUENZEL DERRICK L. HODGES, JR. NATHAN C. JONES ELIAS D. GUERRA JAMES HODGES SEAN M. JONES DUSTIN H. GUIDRY JENNIFER E. HODGES NATHAN C. JORDAN DARRELL R. GULL JODY L. HODGES STEVEN P. JORDAN TREVOR R. GUNDERSON JEFFREY F. HOELSCHER BRITTANY K. JOSEPH CALEB M. GUTHMANN NATHAN N. HOEVELKAMP MATTHEW V. JOSEPH MARY M. GUTIERREZ DAVID C. HOFFECKER, JR. KEVIN A. JOSEPHSON MONICA GUTIERREZ KIRK W. HOFFMAN MICHAEL R. JOST SHAEN GUTZMAN MARCI A. HOFFMAN PABLO RAUL JUAREZ JEREMY L. HAAS JOE P. HOGGAN II CHRISTOPHER J. JULSETH JOHN M. HABBESTAD COREY C. HOGUE BRANDON J. JULY CRAIG J. HACKBARTH KRIS A. HOLLENBACK KYUNG H. JUN MATTHEW ALAN HAEUSER EMILY HOLLISTER MATTHEW QUINCY JUSTEN ADAM ARTHUR HAFEZ JOHN W. HOLSINGER KAMAL J. KAAOUSH JOHN D. HAGLEY ALBERTO J. HOLT JEREMY J. KALINA WALTER A. HALE IV IAN J. HOLT GREGORY P. KANTZ DANIEL F. HALL RICHARD HOLT JAMES M. KAPPES TRAVIS W. HALLEMAN TIMOTHY W. HOLZMANN CHRISTOPHER L. KARINS AMY M. HALLOCK CODY HONEYCUTT MARSHA KARLAN RICHARD LEONEL HALLON MATTHEW L. HOOD BENJAMIN ANDREW KARLOW MARK L. HAMILTON JASON D. HOPE DANIEL ROBERT KARRELS RACHEL M. HAMLYN BRENDAN PATRICK HOPKINS MATTHEW D. KARTT CHARLES F. HAMMOND JILL E. HOPKINS JESSICA LYNN KASHKA DAVID L. HANCOCK RICKY C. HOPKINS LEE ANTHONY KASHKA JUSTIN M. HAND JESSE R. HORNBACK MATTHEW KAUFFMANN MICHAEL T. HANDY ERIN HORSFALL JUSTIN T. KAUTZ JAMES A. HANSEN II ROBERT ALAN HORSTMANN ADAM J. KAWATSKI TRAVIS JAMES HANSON HEATH E. HORTON MATTHEW T. KEALY JOHN HARDING MOHAMMAD IQBAL HOSSAIN PRICHARD R. KEELY JASON C. HARDY JOHN F. HOUGH SUSAN R. KEELY RYAN A. HARDY DEREK R. HOUSE BRIANNA L. KEEN JONATHAN LAVAR HARMON DAVID A. HOWARD WILLIAM J. KELEHER DUSTIN M. HARRELSON PETER VALERIO HOWARD DANIEL EVERETT KELLEY DANETA F. HARRINGTON TORSTEN ERIC HOWARD RYAN F. KELLY STEPHEN F. HARRINGTON JORDAN M. HRUPEK CHARLES R. KEMMERLIN ALBERT C. HARRIS MARK T. HRYHORCHUK GERALD K. KEMP JEROD D. HARRIS JUSTIN M. HRYNYK KIMBERLY A. KENNEDY KATHARINE J. HARRIS CHIN TZENG HSU JASON T. KENT MICHAEL ALLEN HARRIS JENNIFER M. HUBAL MELISSA HAEKYUNG KEOWN RICHARD T. HARRISON KIMBERLY W. HUBER HEATH J. KERNS GEORGE HART III JOSHUA E. HUDSON RAYMOND E. KERR JOHN R. HARTSOCK MABEL HUDSPETH MICHAEL C. KERVER PETRIT JOHN HASA BILLY R. HUFFMAN TAMARA R. KIDD TARA B. HASBROUCK DONALD A. HUGGINS MICHAEL L. KILLINGS SCOTT A. HASELDEN CASEY B. HUGHES BRYAN S. KIM JAMES HASKINS JEFFREY STUART HUGHES MU JIN KIM LANE C. HAUBELT RANDY L. HUGHES MICHAEL A. KINCAIDE KEITH ROBERT HAUENSTEIN ROBINSON CHARLES L. HUGHES ADAM P. KING NICHOLAS I. HAUSSLER SHANE D. HUGHES KENNETH M. KING JODY T. HAWK KRISTIN E. HUITT MICHAEL H. KINGRY THOMAS GROVER HAWKES DOUGLAS S. HULSE BRIAN P. KIRCHNER JASON A. HAWKINS HEATHER L. HULTMAN NATHAN R. KIRK ERIN P. HAYDE GREGORY ANDREW HUNGER CHARLES J. KIRKHAM ANTHONY S. HAYES CHENELL R. HUNTER NICHOLAS RYAN KIRSCH THOMAS E. HAYES JOHN D. HUNTSMAN JEREMIAH N. KIRSCHMAN BRAD L. HAYNES EDWARD J. HURD, JR. ROBERT P. KISER KRISTOPHER T. HEALEY LAWRENCE A. HURLBURT MICHAEL L. KITTRELL CHRISTOPHER M. HEARL MICHAEL J. HURLEY STEVEN N. KLEIN JOEL CHARLES HEARN SEAN M. HUSS JESSA M. KLING KEVIN M. HEATH KRISTIN A. HUSSEY SHERYLL I. KLINKEL MICHAEL B. HEDDINGER BRIAN R. HUSTON MICHAEL A. KLOPFER LYLE F. HEDGECOCK SAMUEL E. HUTCHINS MICHAEL P. KLOTZ JASON HEERSCHE JONATHAN M. HUTTO HOPE MARIE KLUKOVICH MARK A. HEIL BRENDA L. HUTTON WILLIAM KLUMPP BROOK HEILING SEAN R. HUZIEFF TODD W. KLUSEK TANNER HEIN MICHAEL J. IADAROLA ROBERT M. KNAPP ERIC MICHAEL HEINZER GARRETT MICHAEL IANACONE CLELL E. KNIGHT JILL HELIKER CHRISTOPHER J. IBSEN PATRISHA J. KNIGHT BRIAN T. HELLESTO NICHOLAS Y. ILCHENA BENJAMIN R. KNOST DANIEL J. HELLINGER RAYDON E. IMBO MICHAEL B. KOLBE SARAH K. HELMS JOSHUA J. IZAKSON JOSEPH B. KOLESKI DAVID L. HELTON JORGE L. IZARRA JEFFREY R. KOMIVES ALISON A. HENDERLITE LINDSEY A. JACKSON SCOTT M. KONZEM JACOB D. HENDERSON PATRICK R. JACKSON SCOTT S. KORELL JODI M. HENDERSON TARA MARIE JACKSON AUGUST J. KORN

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TRAVIS D. KORNAHRENS DAVID LONDONO MARCUS A. MCGINN DAVID M. KORZEN BREEZY M. LONG JASON MICHAEL MCGINTHY KAZIMIR M. KOSTRUBALA DEVIN A. LONG JONISA MCGLOWN JEREMY D. KOTSENBURG JASON S. LONG JOHN S. MCGREGOR BUCKLEY J. KOZLOWSKI LESTER C. LONG IV JULIA N. MCGREGOR NICHOLAS KRAJICEK JOHN P. LONGMIRE IV KATHARINE RUTCHKA MCGREGOR GENTRY L. KRAMER ADAM J. LOOMIS DANIEL P. MCGUIRE JACELYN ANN KREKELBERG SHAUN P. LOOMIS JAMES MCINERNEY SEAN L. KREPS BRANDON KYLER LOOSLI MURRAY MCKEITHAN, JR. ALEXANDER EDWARD KRESTON JASON F. LOPEZ HEATH A. MCKIM TIMOTHY J. KREY JESSICA C. LOPEZ PATRICK B. MCLAUGHLIN MIRIAM A. KRIEGER ORLANDO LOPEZ SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN ANDREW C. KRISEL PAUL F. LOPEZ ANDREW S. MCLAY SRIRAM KRISHNAN MATTHEW J. LORD SPENCER C. MCMAHON STEPHEN A. KROFT PHILIP E. LORENZINI MARCUS E. MCNABB ERIC KROGUE RICKEY B. LOTT BREANNA C. MCNAIR JEREMY C. KROSHUS ELIZABETH S. LOUIS AARON O. MCNEILL DANIEL S. KROWINSKI JOSHUA J. LOVE LESLIE E. MCPEAK III CHARLES H. KRUDENER III AUSTIN L. LOVEJOY DUNCAN J. MCPHEE TRAVIS L. KRUG MICHAEL S. LOW JOSHUA D. MCQUEEN NICHOLAS D. KUC CHARLES CHRISTIAN LOWRY JOHN D. MCSHANE PATRICK T. KUCERA JOEY P. LUBBERS PATRICK J. MCSPADDEN JUSTIN M. KULISH ANDREW M. LUCCHESI BRANDON A. MCSWAIN JONATHAN W. KUNTZ JOEL T. LUCE LINDSAY MCWHIRTER CHRISTOPHER J. KURPIEL DAVID JOHN LUDINGTON BRIAN D. MEAD CHRISTOPHER GLEN LADUKE SVEN G. LUNDBERG BRITTANY N. MEADOWS AARON D. LAKE CHRISTOPHER ALAN LUNDELL THOMAS F. MEAGHER SCOTT O. LAKIN JAMES M. LUPHER JOHN MEDINA JARED L. LALIBERTE JESSE LYNCH LYNN LUIS CARLOS MEDINA JAMES A. LAMB JOSHUA Q. LYONS SERGEI ALEXANDER MEDVEDEV ALEXANDER G. LAMMI KURT D. MACALONEY RICHARD A. MEEKER JASON K. LAMOREAUX MATTHEW MACFARLANE ERIC MEHRTENS ROBERT B. LAMOTT TATE A. MACINTOSH ALICIA MARIE MEIGHAN PHILIP MICHAEL LAMPLEY, JR. ROBERT J. MACK ZACHARY K. MELLOR PAUL G. LAND BRIAN S. MACLEAN ROBERT ERNEST MELSBY DEX LANDRETH ALEXANDER MACPHAIL ENRIQUE MENDEZACEVES MARCUS K. LANDRUM CEDRIC T. MADDEN FLORENCIO MENDOZA MICHAEL ALVERSON LANDRY CHARLES K. MADDOX JOSEPH W. MERRILL TIMOTHY E. LANDUCCI STEPHEN D. MADDOX PETER M. MERRILL BRADLEY J. LANE JASON L. MAHAFFEY ANGELA L. MEYER BRIAN B. LANE ROSALINE H. MAILANDTNORRIS ROBERT CHARLES MEYERSOHN CRYSTAL GAIL LANE JONATHAN PAUL MAJO JOSEPH J. MICHAELS III JESSE G. LANE MICHAEL TIMOTHY MAKARYK RAPHAEL E. MICHEL JOSHUA GRANT LANE CHRISTIANE A. MAKELA JOSHUA M. MIDDENDORF CHRISTOPHER JON LANG FERDINAND MALDONADO MICHAEL G. MIDDENTS TIMOTHY W. LANGE MARTHA G. MALDONADO JANUSZ KRZYSZTOF MIKINA DERRICK LANGLEY JARED JOHN MALINE NICHOLAS S. MILES KURT J. LANSBERRY KENNETH MALLOY JEREMY ROBERT MILLAR TIMOTHY ALLEN LANSBERRY JUSTIN P. MANCINELLI MICHAEL HENRY MILLAT NICHOLAS W. LANTRIP MARY MANGUM BURDETTE O. MILLEN SUSAN H. LANTRIP AMOY PHYLLIS MANLEY ANDREW J. MILLER FRANK STEVEN LARAS JOHN A. MANN ANDREW M. MILLER JOSHUA D. LARSEN JOSEPH H. MANNING BRIAN EDWARD MILLER ANTHONY L. LARWECK DAVID MICHAEL MANRRIQUE DANIELLE MILLER JEFF A. LASCURAIN JAMES MARCELLETTI III JASON M. MILLER DONAVAN S. LASKEY DEREK S. MARCHLEWICZ JOHN A. MILLER LAURA LINN LASKOWSKI SANDRA R. MARINO LORI KAY MILLER STEPHEN L. LATHAM JOYCE D. MARK MATTHEW B. MILLER JONATHAN F. LAUER ALICIA D. MARKLEY ZACHARY J. MILLER BRANDON TAYLOR LAURET NATHANIEL R. MARKLEY MATTHEW B. MILLS TOD VERNON LAURVICK CHRISTOPHER S. MARRON MATTHEW S. MILLS OLIVER R. LAUSE CURTIS T. MARSHALL MELISSA JANE MILNER JOSEPH F. LAVEGLIA MATTHEW A. MARSHALL MICHAEL JAMES MILOSZEWSKI DEREK J. LAW CHRISTOPHER R. MARSLENDER COLIN D. MIMS RICHARD B. LAYMAN CHRISTOPHER L. MARTAGON WILLIE H. MIMS KRISTINA LECHNER ANDREW J. MARTIN ZALIKA MIMS MICHAEL ANDRES LECLAIR MARK EDWARD MARTIN ULINDA B. MINATEL CHANDRA M. LECOMPTE RYAN BENJAMIN MARTIN JOHN MARTIN MINEAR CHARLES A. LEDEATTE SUSAN A. MARTIN PETER DALTON MINNAR BENJAMIN M. LEE STEVEN MICHAEL MARTINA THOMAS KEVIN MINZAK CAMERON J. LEE GERALD D. MARTINEZ VICTOR HUGO MIRAMONTES CHRISTINA J. LEE GORDON A. MARTY DAVID MITCHELL DAVID P. LEE ARLEY V. MARX JEFFREY T. MITCHELL DUSTIN C. LEE STACEY N. MARZHEUSER RHONDA S. MITCHELL DUSTIN W. LEE STEVEN M. MASSIE II DAVID K. MITTMAN SAMUEL HEECHUL LEE STEPHEN W. MASTERNAK DUSTIN MIXON TRAVIS W. LEE MARK D. MASTERSON MARK D. MIZZELL ANDREW J. LEH CHRISTOPHER P. MASTON LUCAS G. MOCH ZACHARY M. LEHMANN NICK N. MASTRONARDI JUSTIN B. MOCK RICHARD W. LEHTIMAKI JOHN P. MATCHETT JASON R. MOEHLE JUSTIN M. LEIFELD JASON T. MATHENY MICHAEL DOUGLAS MOEN RYAN P. LEMAIRE BRAD R. MATHERNE MICHAEL A. MOFFEIT AARON M. LEMKE JUAN R. MATIAS CY J. MOGAN HEATHER M. LENDRUM EMMANUEL MATOS MARJORIE NEWTON MOLLOY TIMOTHY V. LENDRUM DANIEL A. MATRE DYLAN ANTHONY LEE MONAGHAN NICKOLE A. LENSGRAF MICHAEL A. MATT ROBERT GRADYPARRAL MONTGOMERY CHARLES D. LEONARD STEVEN MAWHORTER TIMOTHY E. MOODY JASON A. LEVI ELAINE R. D. MAXWELL JARED LYNN MOON GEOFFREY LEVINE ERIK S. MAXWELL BRIAN A. MOONE SUSAN M. LEWANDOWSKI ANTHONY E. MAY ANDREW L. MOORE GABRIEL ADAM LEWIS MATTHEW R. MAYER BRIAN LEE MOORE GLEN ALLEN LEWIS ROBERT M. MAYERS DREW W. MOORE JANINA I. LEWIS JEREMY L. MAYFIELD JAMES TURNER MOORE WHITNEY JANE LEWIS ALFRED T. MAYNARD JENNIFER A. MOORE SEAN C. LEY MATTHEW MAZZARELLO ROBERT L. MOORE TIMOTHY M. LIEBOLD DANIEL B. MCALLISTER STEVEN E. MOORE PETER LIGGIERI JASON L. MCANALLY RAMON MORADO ERIC C. LIKE SAMUEL MCANALLY NICKI W. MORALES BJ LIM WILLIAM K. MCCALLUM JACOB D. MORENO KEVIN J. LIMBERG MATTHEW J. MCCANTS JESSE G. MORENO ALAN CHUN KAI LIN DUSTIN W. MCCAULEY OMAR MORENO DOUGLAS T. LINCOLN DERRICK L. MCCLAIN DANIEL HAYES MORGAN KATHY L. LIND KEVIN M. MCCLURE JEFFERSON C. MORGAN BENJAMIN D. LINDSAY JERROD P. MCCOMB KENNETH ANDREW MORRIS MATTHEW K. LINFORD KENNETH J. MCCORMICK KEVIN MORRIS BRENT LUKE LIPOVSKY JEREMY B. MCCRANEY NICHOLAS R. MORRIS JOHN A. LIPPOLIS LISA D. MCCRANIE BILL M. MORRISON MARK W. LISANBY PATRICK N. MCCUDDEN JOHN R. MORRISON CALEB SEBASTIAN LISENBEE HEATHER A. MCDANIEL BRIAN J. MORRISSEY BRYAN D. LITTLE MICHAEL J. MCDERMOTT ERIC D. MORSE THOMAS J. LITTLE STEPHANIE M. MCDIARMID GARY MORTON SHAWN LITTLETON KENNETH MICHAEL MCDOUGALL JENNIFER ANN MORTON DAVID LIU MICHAEL D. MCDOWELL ELBERT G. MOSE STEVEN M. LIZZOL ROLAND TAFT MCELVEEN MORGAN MOSER TRACY L. LLOYD GARY A. MCFARLAND THOMAS C. MOSER TRISHA M. LOEDE MICHAEL T. MCFARLAND JEFFREY W. MOSS MATTHEW LOHMER BARRY J. MCGEE OLIVIA SUZANNE MOSS

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ANGELA K. MOTLAGH JAMES TOBIN PATE, JR. JOSHUA M. RENFRO NICHOLAS ANTHONY MOTLAGH WILLIAM J. PATTINSON MAX J. RENNER MICHAEL G. MOTSCHMAN MITCHELL WAYNE PATTON KRISTINA D. RENNIE CHRISTINE M. MOTT BENJAMIN R. PAYNE LISA M. RESCH BRIAN MOYNIHAN ARTHUR GLEN PAZ NATHANIEL LEE RESENDEZ PHILLIP C. MUDAKHA CASEY L. PEASE JUSTIN B. REX ANTHONY M. MULIA ADAM R. PECK NATHAN P. REYNEN SEAN M. MULLIGAN JEFFREY A. PEDONESI SEAN CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS MATTHEW D. MUNSKA CHARLES D. PEEBLES ROY Q. RHINEHART DANIEL D. MUNSON PHYLLIS JOY PELKY CHRISTINE MORGAN RHYNE SHELLEY LEANNE MUNSON AARON C. PEMBERTON CHARLES L. RICE MATTHEW EDWARD MURNAN SHAHIN D. PENA SERRANO JOSEPH M. RICE MICHAEL SCOTT MURPHY AMERICO D. PENAFLOR BENJAMIN COULSON RICH WILLIAM C. MURPHY GARRETT L. PENNY JAMEY D. RICHARDI JONATHON M. MURRAY ANDREW PHILIP PENROD MICHELLE PATRICIA RICHARDS CHRISTINA MUSCARELLA CHRISTOPHER G. PENROD BENJAMIN P. RICK MARK T. MUSHENO JIMMIE J. PEREZ JONATHAN A. RIEGLE BRYAN JAMES MUSOLINO MARTIN L. PEREZ JAY J. RIENDL RICHARD T. MUSTER WILSON D. PEREZ JAMIE N. RIGGINS JULIE A. MUSTIAN CRAIG A. PERLEBERG, JR. MICHAEL L. RILEY STEVEN A. MWESIGWA WILLIAM C. PERLES SCOTT RINELLA DAVID J. MYERS MICHAEL S. PERRY OBADIAH N. RITCHEY NENA M. MYERS BRIAN LINDBERG PESTA CALEB H. RITLAND STEPHANIE ANN MYERS MANUELA L. PETERS JONATHAN JAMES RITSEMA DAVID R. NAGLE RYAN R. PETERSEN KALLI J. RITTER TERRY J. NAIL BENJAMIN P. PETERSON ANTHONY P. RIZZUTO SUNIL K. NAIR CALVIN E. PETERSON CHRISTOPHER P. ROBERTS CHRISTOPHER S. NATIONS JASON ROBERT PETERSON DARIN L. ROBERTS PETER J. NAZARECHUK JEFFREY M. PETERSON CHRISTOPHER ADAM ROBEY DEREK C. NEAL JASON G. PETTI SAMUEL P. ROBINO ELIZABETH E. NEARY LOGAN C. PFEIFER COREY JOEL ROBINSON BYRON A. NEIRA MASON R. PHELPS JOHN A. ROBINSON IV JAMES J. NELSON TIEN T. PHUNG ALANI I. ROBLES ROBERT A. NELSON RODNEY B. PIERCE JONATHAN D. ROE NATHAN W. NEMETH CLIFFORD M. PIERNICK OLIVER L. ROE KELLY L. NETTLEBLAD TYSEN L. PINA BLAKE S. ROEDER JEFFREY M. NEWCAMP MATTHEW L. PINKERTON CHRISTOPHER W. ROGERS DANIEL C. NEWCOMER JOSHUA D. PITLER NEIL GIPSON ROGERS JEFFERY S. NEWKIRK TIMOTHY L. PITZER ROBERT M. ROGERS PHILLIP NEWMAN TIMOTHY J. PLANTE CHRISTOPHER R. ROLFE JOHN VU NGUYEN TREVOR L. PLAYFORD TIMOTHY C. ROLLING WILLIAM C. NIBLACK MICHAEL D. PLOURDE JOHN J. ROLSEN MATTHEW D. NIBLETT ALEXANDRA C. PLUNKETT KERA A. ROLSEN JAMES H. NICHOLAS ROBERT W. PNEUMAN PIERRE EUGENE ROMEO JAMES NICHOLS BRADLEY JOSEPH POGUE EDWARD ROMERO ANDREW JAMES NICKLES JOHN P. POHLEN BENJAMIN J. RONNAU KRISTOPHER D. NIELSEN RYAN A. POLCAR TYLER S. ROOT STEVEN A. NIELSON MICHAL P. POLIDOR WILLIAM ROOT MICHAEL J. NISHIMURA NICOLA C. POLIDOR ALBERT ROPER JENNIFER NIX CODY PORTER BRENT D. ROPER CHRISTOPHER EDWARD NIXON KYLE J. PORTER RYAN L. ROPER DAVID Q. NIXON ROY PORTER PAUL N. ROQUE WILLIAM STANFORD NOBLE, JR. CHARLOTTE A. PORTLOCK JOSEPH DAVID ROSAL PATRICK S. NOBLES DEREK M. PORTLOCK JACK J. ROSE JUSTIN L. NOEHL RYAN MICHAEL POSPISAL LUCAS S. ROSELIUS RYAN MICHAEL NOFZIGER LINDSAY MIXSON POST ERIC STEVEN ROSENLOF STEVEN T. NOLAN ERIC V. POUNDS WAYNE H. ROSSO LEIF C. NORDHAGEN VINCENT B. POWELL TODD ANDREW ROTRAMEL GEORGE B. NORMANDIN III WILLIAM C. POWELL TIMOTHY J. ROTT DAVID J. NOWOTENSKI NICHOLAS L. POWERS MATTHEW D. ROTTINGHAUS BEAU NUNNALLY DERICK D. PRICE CHARLES RANDALL ROWELL, JR. ANDREW ROBIN NYE OCTAVIO PRIETO PAUL A. ROWNEY JASON A. OATES RALPH PRINCE, JR. STANLEY JOHN RUDA III DANIEL J. OBRIEN RYAN J. PRINCE TRAVIS L. RUEFF CHARLES V. OCONNOR III ZACHARY J. PROANO GARY M. RUEHS ROBERT B. ODAY BEAU PIERS PROVOST HOMERO H. RUIZ PEREZ ANTHONY PAUL ODELL BERNARD ALEXANDER PROVOST NATHAN J. RUIZ JEFFREY M. ODELL JAMES L. PRUITT CRAIG CHARLES RUMBLE SARAH B. ODELL JENNIFER W. PRUITT SCOTT RUMISEK ROBERT E. ODOM CHRISTOPHER A. PUCCIA ANDREW J. RUPERT JOHN R. OHLUND LISA CASANDRA PUGH ANDREW JOSEPH RUPP CLINTON A. OJA JASON PULERI MICHAEL A. RUPP DOUGLAS ALLEN OLTMER JASON E. PURCELL CHRISTINA F. E. RUSNOCK PAOLA S. ONDINA JOSEPH EDWARD PURCELL III ANTHONY DOUGLAS RUSSELL SHANE ONEILL JUSTIN T. PURO CHARLES R. RUSSELL II ADAM M. OPAVA VARUN V. PUROHIT MICHAEL S. RYAN RYAN D. OPPEDAL SARAH K. PYLE RAYMOND B. RYLANDER LUIS ANGEL OQUENDO CLASS ALEXA BRIANN QUANDT LIVIU CRISTINEL SABAU KEVIN R. OREILLY CHRISTOPHER F. QUINLAN CARISSA L. SABELLICO CHRISTIAM E. ORMAZA AARON WESLEY QUINN ETHAN E. SABIN JONATHAN M. ORSO RYAN M. QUINN WILLIAM B. SACK MARCANTHONY ORTIZ ERIC GUY RABARIJAONA MICHELLE SAFFOLD BRUCE A. OSBORN ROBERT S. RABON OLIVER A. SAGUN GEOFFREY D. OSBORN LAURA ROCHELLE RACKIS PHILEMON SAKAMOTO JUSTIN W. OSGOOD STEPHEN D. RAHAM JAMES M. SALAZAR LUKE H. OSULLIVAN ROLAND RAINEY, JR. JUAN CARLOS SALAZAR ALVIN M. OTERO GLORIA N. RAMIREZ HICKEY AMANDA J. SALMOIRAGHI TRAVIS JOHN OTTENBACHER ISABELLA K. RAMIREZ JAY SAMPLES JOSHUA OUELLETTE NOEL ADALBERTO RAMIREZ ANGELIA T. SANDERS JEFFREY D. OVERSTREET JAMES S. RANKIN DUSTIN M. SANDERS DUSTIN MADISON OWEN SHAHN S. RASHID RYAN P. SANDERS WILLIAM D. OWEN, JR. ALAN R. RATHJEN JEANNETTE T. SANDOVAL JOHN D. OWENS NATHAN RATSCHAN ROBERT I. SANDWITH III ROSARIO G. PABST STEPHEN M. RAUSA KARA SARTORI CRAIG PACHLHOFER JOSHUA L. REAM DAVID M. SATTERFIELD TODD JOSEPH PACIENCIA JOHN TRAVIS REAVES SHANE C. SAUM KELLY A. PADDEN KEVIN F. REBHOLZ ERIC VONDELL SAUNDERS RICHARD INYONG PAEK DAVID G. RECHNER MICHAEL JOSEPH SAVAGE WILLIAM J. PAHN BRENDA L. RECKART ANDREW G. SAYLOR CESAR PALACIOSMAYA LUKE REDERUS JOSEPH T. SCHAEFER AARON M. PALAN ABRAHAM REDOBLE BYRON HENRY SCHALK JESSE C. PALCHICK BRIAN DENNIS REDSTONE EARL D. SCHALLER HEIDI M. PALLISTER WARREN D. REECE NICOLE M. SCHATZ CHRISTOPHER A. PALMER BRODIE JAMES REED TIMOTHY D. SCHEFFLER ERIKA M. PALMER MARK E. REED DANIEL SCHEMPP TIMOTHY BRIAN PALMER NATOSHA L. REED JASON L. SCHENCK OSCAR A. PALOMINO SARAH L. REEVE JOEL A. SCHERER ALEXANDER S. PAPP JEREMY W. REGANS MATTHEW J. SCHEULEN NICHOLAS A. PARISE JOHN P. REGO JOHN SCHEUREN ANTHONY D. PARK PHILLIP M. REHMERT JONATHAN DAVID SCHIFERL BEOM S. PARK JOHN H. REHRER III RYAN F. SCHIFFNER ALEX P. PARKALOB ALEXANDER J. REICH FRANCIS J. SCHILLINGER DANA R. PARKER ERIC M. REICHERT PAUL SCHIMPF MITCHELL G. PARKER DEREK K. REIMER BRYAN SCHMELZER JOSEPH J. PARRISH SCOTT JOSEPH REINECKE PETER J. SCHMICK TODD A. PARTIN MICHELLE L. REINSTATLER NESLI SCHMIDT CULLY A. PATCH BRENT K. REISS JOSEPH J. SCHMITT

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JULIANA BRUNS SCHMITZ CHARLES C. SPAULDING MARK WILLIAM THOMPSON JOSHUA E. SCHNEIDER CHRIS B. SPAULDING, JR. MATTHEW S. THOMPSON BROCK A. SCHNUTE JASON W. SPAULDING THOMAS W. THOMPSON MICHAEL A. SCHONBACHLER JONATHAN CHARLES SPAULDING WILLIAM J. THOMPSON DANIEL J. SCHONE DEREK G. SPEAR TIMOTHY A. THOREN MICHAEL KAMUELA SCHRIEVER DEVIN A. SPERLING CAITLIN R. THORN MATTHEW BRADLEY SCHROER JASON A. SPINDLER RYAN C. THULIN ADAM L. SCHUBERT JONATHAN E. SPRAGUE MATTHEW A. THURBER CHARLES O. SCHULZ DEVIN L. SPROSTON TRAVIS L. THURMOND JOHN R. SCHWARTZ JAMES C. SPRYS JOHN R. TICE KATRINA L. SCHWEIKER WESLEY N. SPURLOCK III WILLIAM E. TIERNEY, JR. SETH PETER SCHWESINGER ALBERT F. SQUIRE MICHAEL L. TILLIS NICHOLAS M. SCOTCH CHRISTOPHER S. STACHEWICZ SHANNA MARIE TIMLIN DAVID CHRISTOPHER SCOTT JASON E. STACK JEFFREY A. TIMM JOSHUA P. SCOTT MICHAEL J. STACKHOUSE JASON P. TINGSTROM WINFIELD W. SCOTT IV MATTHEW J. STAMPHER DONALD L. TINSLEY JAMES A. SCOVILLE CHRISTOPHER K. STANLEY JEREMY N. TIPPEY BRIAN L. SCOZZARO SEAN THOMAS STAPLER CATHERINE TOBIN JEFFREY A. SEARCY ALEXANDER J. STARK JASON TOMCHO ANDREA E. SEAROR DUSTIN PAUL STEDNITZ MICHAEL P. TONKS TIMOTHY S. SECOR VIRGIL V. STEELE IV DUSTIN C. TORBENSEN BENJAMIN A. SEEDALL ANDREW M. STEIN MATTHEW A. TORNEY NANCY SEGARRA DANIEL M. STEINHISER JONAH R. TORRES WILLIAM B. SELBER BRETT A. STENSRUDE JOSEPH A. TORTELLA KEVIN MICHAEL SELIN LUCAS Z. STEPANEK JOHNNY L. TOUCHSTONE JEREMY J. SELSTROM ANGELINA R. STEPHENS SARAH E. TOWLER CLIFFORD JOSEPH SERATTI JOHN RICHARD STEPHENS III ANDREW G. TOWNSEND CHERI J. SETTELL WILLIAM JAMES STEPHENSON JEREMIAH C. TRAWICK SCOTT R. SEVIGNY KYE D. STEPP BRANT C. TRETTER BRADLEY DAVID SEVY KENNETH R. STERLING MICHAEL M. TRIMBLE JEREMY L. SEXTON LYSA M. STERN BRIAN TRIPP JASON ROBERT SEYBA SEAN CHRISTOPHER STEVENS JOHN V. TROMBETTA FRANK TEH JUNG SHA DOUGLAS W. STEVENSON JOHN W. TROMBETTA, JR. JARED C. SHACKELFORD ERNEST R. STEWART, JR. NICHOLAS TRUDELL JUSTIN D. SHADDEN PAUL D. STGEORGE BRIAN M. TRUMBLE KEVIN M. SHAFFER JOHN WILLIAM STILES COREY L. TRUSTY BRENDAN THOMAS SHANAHAN JUSTIN W. STIMETS HSIENLIANG R. TSENG PATRICK T. SHANAHAN MATTHEW STINES SPIRIDON J. TSITSILIANOS DARIN D. SHANKS BRETT A. STITT ADAM TUCCI CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SHARP DEREK J. STJOHN KENNETH W. TUCK, JR. MICHAEL D. SHARPE MICHAEL H. STOBIE SEAN REIDY TUCKER WILLIAM I. SHAVER IV BRANDON J. STOCK SUZANNE L. TUCKER MATTHEW G. SHAW BRANDON W. STOCK CHRISTOPHER M. TULIP ERIN E. SHAY JOHN D. STOCK STEVEN M. TUPPER JONATHAN P. SHEA RICHARD C. STOCKER LEE M. TURCOTTE BRIAN H. SHEEHAN DANA S. STOCKTON HOWARD C. TURNER III TIMOTHY C. SHEEHAN ANDREW T. STOLEE TIMOTHY A. TURNER JEREMY R. SHERMAN KEVIN THOMAS STONE PETER A. TYMITZ JAMES HENSLEY SHIELDS BRADLEY JOHN STOOR JOSHUA MICHAEL TYSON DANIEL WESLEY SHIMONSKY JOHN BLAKENEY STOVALL SHAI TZIONY JEROMIE L. SHOULDERS DANIEL A. STOWELL DANIEL JAMES UGER BRYAN P. SHOUPE KYLE J. STRANG MASON R. ULLRICH DANIEL J. SHOWALTER JAMES J. STRAUB, JR. DAVID M. UNDERWOOD BRANDON R. SHROYER WAYNE M. STRAW MARCUS LEE UNDERWOOD AMANDA J. SHUMAKER MARCELL S. STRBICH SAMANTHA MICHIKO UNRUH ROBERT FREDERICK SHUMAKER ADAM M. STRECKER AARON J. URBANOVSKY ROBERT WAYNE SHUPING, JR. BENJAMIN A. STREET MOSES A. URIBARRI MICHAEL E. SIAN MELANIE D. STRICKLAN KYLE G. VACCA AMANDA R. SICKELS MARK D. STRUSKA SCOTT B. VALENTINE, JR. GEORGE W. SICKELS MATTHEW S. STRUTHERS GLENN VALLEJO JOHN DAVID SIEPS KELLY A. STUART JAMES M. VALPIANI TIMOTHY R. SILFIES, JR. JAMES G. STUDER NICHOLAS C. VAN ELSACKER AMANDA L. SILL MATTHEW D. STURTEVANT JESSE W. VANASSE SEAN M. SILVA CHRISTOPHER STUTHEIT RONIECE VANDYKE STEPHANIE M. SILVA JASON A. STUTZMAN SCOTT CHARLES VANHOOGEN DENNIS MARK SIMERLY ERIC LANDON SUITS GEORGE M. VANOSTEROM DAVID BENJAMIN SIMMONS CHRISTINA J. SUKACH JASON T. VANTA LADY NOREEN SANTOS SIMMONS BRADLEY KENT SULLIVAN ELLIOT B. VASQUEZ MATTHEW C. SIMMONS KATHLEEN SULLIVAN FRANK VASQUEZ III THOMAS ERIC SIMMONS TIMOTHY S. SULLIVAN JACOB J. VAUGHT JUSTIN D. SIMMS ERIC JOSEPH SULSER SHELLIE R. VAUGHT ANTHONY ROY SIMPSON DANIEL SCOTT SUMMERS TRAVIS JOHN VAZANSKY RYAN A. SIMPSON KEVIN L. SUMMERS MATTHEW E. VEALE BENJAMIN M. SIMS MATTHEW R. SUMMEY STEVEN L. VEGA KAZUMI UDAGAWA SIMS NICHOLAS A. SUPPA PEDRO VELEZ CRUZ MATTHEW E. SIMS AMY L. SWEAZY BRIAN BAUTISTA VELEZ JAMES SINCLAIR MATTHEW A. SWEE PHILLIP WILLIAM VENTURA JOSHUA A. SINGSAAS PHILIP HENRY SWENSON TERRA S. VERBIK BRIAN R. SINKULE DEBBIE L. SWETLAND JACK VETAS SHANE NATHAN SIRIANNI TIMOTHY M. SWIERZBIN STEVEN M. VICK ANDREW S. SISLER SCOTT A. SWIGERT JAMES A. VICKERY FORREST S. SISSON ROBERT A. SWITZER OMAR VILLARREAL THANE A. SISSON JOHN S. SYKES BRIAN VIOLA RYAN DANIEL SKAGGS RONNIE JOSEPH SYNAKOWSKI LUKE D. VITOLO STEVEN EARL SLAGLE JAMIE M. SZMODIS STEVEN VIVEIROS CHRISTOPHER J. SLAUSON BENJAMIN TABER JAY BELOY VIZCARRA JAMES C. SLAYTON RUDY R. TALAMANTEZ BENJAMIN J. VOETBERG DAVID PETER SLEEPER ANDREW C. TALBERT MATTHEW S. VOGEL ANDREW TERRY SMECKERT EMILIO L. TALIPAN, JR. STACIE L. VOORHEES BRENT L. SMITH BRADLEY R. TALLEY RYAN S. VORHIES DEAN A. SMITH PETER C. TALLEY NICHOLAS WABEKE GEORGE E. SMITH MAUREEN E. TANNER JOSEPH T. WADDELL JAMES LEON SMITH RAYMOND DION TANSIL BRANDY L. WADE JEFFREY E. SMITH ALVIN TAT JENNIFER D. WADE JOSEPH M. SMITH JOHN J. TATAR WESLEY ADAM WADE KELLY M. SMITH STEVE M. TATRO MARK R. WAGNER LATOYA D. SMITH SCOTT TAYLOR DANIEL EARL WAID MARSHA L. SMITH ERIN MAUREEN TEDESCO MICHAEL F. WAITES RICHARD M. SMITH RYAN M. TEEL JASON D. WALDOW RIKKI D. SMITH TYWANN D. ANDRE TELFAIR BENJAMIN D. WALKER ROBERT A. SMITH DAVID ISAAC TEMPLE HUGH E. WALKER III TIFFANY LAKEESHA SMITH SEAN C. TEMPLE JACK B. WALKER TYLER SMITH PAVEL G. TENDETNIK JOHNATHAN T. WALKER ZACHARY M. SMITH TERENCE BRADY TENNANT JONATHAN M. WALKER JORDAN M. SMYTH MICHAEL D. TERRELL RYAN T. WALKER JOEL MICHAEL SNOWDEN CHRISTOPHER M. THACKABERRY WHITNEY P. WALKER ERIC BENJAMIN SNYDER FRANKLIN M. THARP JASON P. K. WALL JAMES SNYDER JOEL A. THEISEN NEAL D. WALL WILLIAM A. SOCTOMAH JAEFEN THIELKER GARY D. WALLACE JASON T. SODEN CHARLES D. THOMAS JOHN SILAS WALLACE ANDREW TOM SOINE DAVID WAYNE THOMAS II TREVOR M. WALLACE JESSE PAUL SOMANN JULIAN T. THOMAS BRANDON D. WALSH JARED W. SORENSEN STEPHEN L. THOMAS JOHN T. WALSH LENARD C. SORIANO VICTORIA LEE THOMAS SHAWN P. WALSH JARED B. SORTERS JOAN E. THOMPSON THOMAS ALAN WALSH MATTHEW WAYNE SOWARDS JOHN D. THOMPSON CASEY WALTERSCHEID CARMEN M. SOWERS JOHN M. THOMPSON DANIEL A. WALTON

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KEVIN M. WALTON TYLER J. WINTERMOTE IN THE NAVY MARCI J. WALTON WILLIAM L. WISEHART ANDY YUEHCHUNG WANG JOSEPH ROBERT WITHERSPOON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TIMOTHY M. WANKOWSKI THOMAS I. WITKOWSKI TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY KIRK A. WANNER BARRY WITT RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: MICHAEL E. WARD JOSEPH P. WITT JOHN R. WARE THOMAS M. WNETRZAK To be captain MARK A. WARNER CASANDRA M. WOLAK KEVIN J. PARKER MICHAEL V. WARNER, JR. JUSTIN C. WOLD BENJAMIN D. WARREN KEVIN D. WONG THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- SHANE M. WARREN STANLEY Y. WONG MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ANDREW M. WASHBURN ANDREW L. WOOD NAVY RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: BENJAMIN R. WASHBURN BENJAMIN J. WOOD KENNETH GERARD WASILIK JAMES BRANSON WOOD To be captain DANIEL W. WASSERMAN DORIAN H. WOODLIFF OLEH HALUSZKA DANIEL C. WASSMUTH GEOFFREY R. WOOLF RAY A. WATERMAN CHARLES A. WRIGHT THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINT- ERIC WATERS ERIC W. WRIGHT MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY ADAM RICHMOND WATKINS JONATHAN G. WRIGHT UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: MICHAEL S. WATKINS JOSEPH CAMPBELL WRIGHT BRIAN D. WEAR LARRY DOUGLAS WRIGHT II To be lieutenant commander ANGELA M. WEBB SCOTT K. WRIGHT STEPHEN S. CHO BEACHER R. WEBB III DARIUSZ WUDARZEWSKI BRYON S. WEBB CALEB J. NOORDMANS INGA E. WUERGES JAMES W. WINDE PATRICK H. WEBSTER MARK ARNOLD WUERTZ II ANTHONY J. WEEDN MATTHEW C. WUNDERLICH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR TEMPORARY JOSHUA WEHRLE COLIN EDWARD WYATT APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE YU HANG WEI DAVID W. WYATT UNITED STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION GREGORY D. WEIGEL JOHN B. WYDRO 5721: TREVOR R. WEINERT HILLARY B. WYKES CORY N. WEISS To be lieutenant commander SEAN PATRICK YANDLE KURT WEISSGERBER RUVEN G. YARBROUGH ADAM C. WELCH TIMOTHY R. ANDERSON JERRY W. YARRINGTON, JR. MICHAEL S. WELCH FREDERICK ATIENZA JOSEPH W. YASUNAGA ERIKA ANNE WELLER DANIEL B. BOND RYAN PATRICK WELLS ERIKA ANNE YEPSEN VICTOR J. BOZA NATHAN F. WELTY MICHAEL YEUNG DAMON J. BRIDGES BRIAN ALLEN WERSCHING WILLIAM D. YOAKLEY MATTHEW C. CHERRSTROM JAMES RUSSELL WEST YESUN YOON RANDALL J. CLEMONS TYLER A. WEST CHRISTOPHER J. YORK JASON A. CONLEY MALCOLM C. WESTBERRY MATTHEW L. YOUNG JASON C. CREWS JEFFREY M. WESTERMAN ROBERT J. YOUNG CHRISTOPHER T. DEITZ ANDREW WESTMAN WILLIAM C. YOUNG, JR. JAMES R. J. DIEFENDERFER JUSTIN T. WESTMORELAND ZACHARY GILBERT YOUNG JOSH W. DUGGAN JUSTIN W. WETTERHALL MICHAEL GRAY YTTRI ROBERT L. EDMONSON III MICHAEL SCOTT WHEELER AARON J. ZAMORA SHANNYN W. FOWLER PAMELA L. WHEELER JONATHAN A. ZANNIS PETER A. GAAL RICHARD E. WHEELER DANIEL J. ZAPPE THOMAS P. GILFILLAN CHRISTOPHER L. WHITAKER BENJAMIN DONALD ZATORSKI MICHAEL C. GRAHAM ANTHONELLI WHITE, JR. JONATHAN DRYDEN ZEBRE NATHAN A. HALL CLARENCE E. WHITE, JR. ARTHUR ZEITLER RYAN M. HERNANDEZ EMILY JOY WHITE CHRISTINE LYNN ZENS SAMUEL HIGGINBOTHAM ERIC T. WHITE ANTHONY L. ZERWIG NICHOLAS S. HILL GREGORY C. WHITE TODD M. ZIELINSKI JEREMY L. JAMES JOHN M. WHITE AMANDA L. ZUBER DEVINE JOHNSON NATHAN JUDE WHITE BRYAN S. ZUMBRO RUSSELL J. KUNTZ THOMAS W. WHITE BENJAMIN ZUNIGA DAVID D. MAHONEY CHARLES J. WHITEHEAD LAURA L. ZURESS JAMES G. MASSIE III JALEN A. WHITENER IN THE ARMY JEREMY B. MITCHELL GEOFFREY S. WHITMER TOD F. OCONNELL BISHANE ANTHONY WHITMORE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JOSHUA D. PETERS MICHAEL J. WHITMORE AS PERMANENT PROFESSOR AT THE UNITED STATES MATTHEW D. W. PHILLIPS CHARLES M. WHITWORTH MILITARY ACADEMY IN THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER SCOTT D. RATHKE BRIAN DOUGLAS WICHAEL TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 4333 (B) AND 4336 (A): ERIC A. REARDON CHRISTOPHER D. WICKLINE TIMOTHY W. ROCHHOLZ DENNIS S. WIDNER To be colonel ALERON B. ROGNLIE JOSEPH E. WIERENGA ERIC T. RYAN SUZANNE C. NIELSEN ERIC B. WIETLISBACH DAVID C. SANDOMIR DOUGLAS EUGENE WIGGERS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DESTINY N. SAVAGE JEREMY WIGGINS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY SAMUEL M. SPLETZER SEAN MATHEW WILE MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SEC- DAVID L. STARNES CHRISTOPHER GLEN WILEY TIONS 624 AND 3064: NATHAN C. STUHLMACHER WAYNE P. WILEY To be major CHAD T. TELLA WILLIAM R. WILKERSON MICHAEL J. TOZZI ADAM M. WILLIAMS ANN M. RUDICK MICHAEL C. WALTERS BENJAMIN C. WILLIAMS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- MICHAEL R. WEBB CHRISTINA MARIKO WILLIAMS POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED RYAN S. WILLETTE DAMIEN P. WILLIAMS STATES ARMY AS A CHAPLAIN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., MATTHEW W. WOLF JOHN S. WILLIAMS SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: JOHN E. WOODSON JONATHAN WHITNEY WILLIAMS ANDREW J. WOOLLEY MARK E. WILLIAMS To be major MICHAEL S. WILLIAMS IN THE COAST GUARD NICHOLAS DURWOOD WILLIAMS MATTHEW P. WEBERG PURSUANT TO SECTION 336(B) AND (C), TITLE 14, U.S. SAMUEL L. WILLIAMS, JR. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- CODE, THE FOLLOWING OFFICER OF THE UNITED STATES SEAN M. WILLIAMS POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR COAST GUARD TO THE POSITION OF COAST GUARD BAND TRAVIS K. WILLIAMS ARMY AS A CHAPLAIN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS DIRECTOR IN THE GRADE INDICATED: TREVOR L. WILLIAMS 531 AND 3064: REBECCA LYNN WILLIAMSON To be lieutenant commander NATHAN J. WILLIS To be major JEFFREY D. WILLS GRADY L. GENTRY ADAM R. WILLIAMSON SHANEA L. WILSON CAMPBELL PURSUANT TO SECTION 188, TITLE 14, U.S. CODE, THE AARON P. WILSON IN THE MARINE CORPS FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER AS A MEMBER OF THE MICHAEL R. WILSON COAST GUARD PERMANENT COMMISSIONED TEACHING SCOTT NIXON WILSON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT STAFF FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN MACIEJ MAREK WILTOWSKI TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES MA- THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD: JACOB JOSEPH WILWERT RINE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JOHN P. WIMBERLEY To be major To be commander THOMAS B. WINGARD ALEXANDER D. WINN DEVIN R. BLOWES KEVIN J. LOPES

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